Evening Star Newspaper, August 17, 1898, Page 2

TARIFF AT MANILA Executive Order of July 12 Will Go Into Effect. REGULATIONS REGARDING IMPORTS Articles and Those Prohibited. Dutiable ‘T MONEY RECEIVED > CURRIE One of the first results of the occupation of the city and harbor of Manila by the forces of the United States was the promul- gation by the War Department today of “regulations for the guidance of officers concerned in the collection of duties on im- ports and exports, taxes, and other charges and & to be levied and collected as @ mil! ution at ports and places in the possession of or under the control of the forces of the United States, in the Philippine Islands. The executive order bearing on this sub- ject is as foliows: EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 12, 1898. By virtue of the authority vested in me ary © as commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States of America, I @o hereby order and direct that, upon the mn and possess any ports and in the Philipp by the of the United § >wing Ss and t and a military and or the admini. thereof, be in force in the a. said tariff and ied_by the general tes forces in rendered WILLIAM McKINLEY. In a g2neral order to the army Secretary Alger indorsed the President's order, as follows: Spon the occupation of any ports or places in the Philippine Isla by the forces of the United States the foregoing order will roclaired and enforced.” with th iff regulations w t so far as the erned. Ger. who is in command of the military ppartment em- g the surrendered territory, has been th copies of the regulations, and with ample authority to put them These regulations are practi- arae as those adopted in the ca antiago. orders the cus- 1 go into imme- lippine Islands P Merritt Port Regulations, pms provide. in part, that hall, on arrival, be placed un- guard entil duly discharged. Passengers with no dutiable property in their pe on may be permitted to land Without detention, The regu every ves: the unlading of any cargo, there wares or merchan- d on the manifest, hall be required to of 25 per cent on the all be allowed to clear for until all her cargo shall be ounted All goods not duty within ort shail be ; tnd contents have Deen red with the invoice and found t therew: duty due thereon must. be : payment by hir and no re- fund of uty will b after. he to b ter or quantity, to be introduc confi of imp th without rted mercha importer nds unless he shall hall in cash the duties assessed cargoes shall be subject to same as if coming from a for- eign port, except as to the de between ports ir possession of the United States. Any goods, wares, or merchandise not duly ent for payment of duty within ninety at auc after ter importation shall be sold by order of the commandant = days’ public notice conspicuously posted at the port. All seized and confises will be sold in like manner. Merchandise originally destined for some port cr place in the Philippines, not in the Possession of the United States forces, may i one of the designated ports. may likewise enter, although orig!- nally cleared for a port in the Philippines not in possession of the United States. The regulations provide for wharf charges, harbor and improvement charges and rates of duty on all class of imports. ed merchandise Non-Duitable and Prohibited. The following articles shall pay no duty on their importation into the Philippine Is- lands: Mineral waters; trees, shoots and plants, also m in a natural or fresh state; lime; copper, gold and silver ores; samples of felt, painted paper and tissue: mples of trimmings in small pi and > gold, silver inum, in broken-up jewelry or ta- vices, bars, sheets, coins, pieces, dust d serxp; gold, silver and platinum, in articles manufactured and stamped in the Phil isla sum ey owing a are prohibited: Arms of war, and their am- munit exe ial mt of the military or any other objects < General Rules. Am the general reguiations are the following The metrical system of wei and measures in use by the Spanish govern- ment will be continued. The kilogram is equivalent to The m the gold peso value, $1,034. The current money heretofore in circula- tior. in the Philippines shall be received for duties, taxes and other exactions, in the manrer and upon the same basis of valua- tion theretofore prevailing as that in use prior to the military and naval occupation. The foregoing schedules and provisions, based upon the tariff and taxing laws here- tofore in operation in the Philippine Is- Jands, including such other taxes and exac- tions heretofore collected, as in the discre- tionary judgment of the commanding gen- eral shall be considered proper and neces- Sary, shall be and remain in foree until duly modified, suspended or revoked. Many inquiries are received for copies of the new tariff regulations relating to our new pos: sions. Arrangements have been made by the War Department so that the government printer will hereafter furnish copies of these tariffs at the cost price with 10 per cent added. 2046 pounds. unit of the Philippines is of the mint; estimate of etar: COLOR LINE IN POLITICS. Trouble Among Republi- cans in Texas. FORT WORTH, Tex., August 17.—It waz Practically settled today that the tempo- rary organization of the r=publican state convention will not be made permanent, as the white delegates do not want the col- ored chairman to preside. Congressman Hawley of Galveston may be selected to preside permanently. While it has not been decided to put up a state ucket, the idea is gaining ground and may be carried through. Waller Burns of Houston is the most prominent name mentioned thus far to head the state ticket if it should be desired to make nomina- tions. Barnett Gibbs, who seeks republi- can indorsement as populist gubernutorial nominee, is not making any headway, It Causes fons and ex- | HEATH TALKS OF HAY. First Assistant Postmaster General Interviewed at Londo: LONDON, August 17.—The papers of this morning, while > departure of Col. Hay, give voice to satis- faction that he is going to fill a post which promises important results for Anglo- American relatiors. All compliment him upon the splendid services he has rendered her2. The Daily News publishes an interview with First Assistant United States Post- mester General Perry S. Heath, in which he is quoted as saying that nobody who understands the real sentiment and desires of the n people and the McKinley administration can doubt the advisability of Col. Hay’s new appointment. “As a member of the government,” said Mr. Heath, “I violat2 no secrets in saying that the people of the United States and Great Britain are rapidly finding them- selves traveling in much the same direc- ten, Col. Hay’s London popularity makes him popular at home. That is a strange tbing to say, looking at past events, but it shows the trend of opinion. “Then, again, the questions with which Col. Hay will have to deal in the next few months are questions which he already has had a very large hand in as amba: dor. He will be able to look at them first through the eyes of Europe, and then as an American. In many respects I regard Mr. Reid as most likely to be Col. Hays successor. His health is now better than it has besn for years, and it was ill heaith that debarred him from office before. While there are some local reasons why Mr. Reid would be opposed in New York, i belie’ that if Mr. Platt’s partner, Judg2 Tracy, were appoinied to the peace commission, he would agree to Mr. Reid's going to Lendon.” —— ABINET COUNCIL, Deleasse Read Dispatches From the President and Queen Regent. PARIS, August 17.—At the cabinet coun- cil this morning the minister of foreign af- FRENCH f M. Del read dispatches from President M and the Queen Reg pain thanking the president and go’ ernment of the French republic for their good offices in promoting negotiations. M. Delcasse added that the governments Washington and Madrid, ring to gr rance a proof of their high esteem and nfiden Aad selected Paris p scene of the negotiations for the final treaty of peace. eee IN MONTAUK POINT CAMP. About Soldiers Are Among the Sand Dunes. NEW YORK, August 17.—There are now about 8,000 troops at Montauk Point and they are mostly in camps of detention and in tents abo the many sand dune Additional troops are arriving daily. They are being received by railroad and from the transports anchored in Fort Pond bay. Today the four troops of rough riders who had been stopping in Jersey City for seme days got into camp over the Long Island railroad. The men composed Troop I and detachments of Troops A, D and K, in ail about 153 men. The transport Matteawan is being un- loaded and as the soldiers reached the sre they received an enthusiastic wel- come. ‘The Ist Regular Cavalry and part of the 4th Regular Artillery came to Mon- tauk from Santiago on the Matteat An immense electric light plant is put in today. It was found that the - S were not strong enough to the cam and Gen. You ed upon the electric light There d nurses arrived today from w York for the Red Cross work. A. iong-dista: telephone has be2n put in the detention hospital, so that informa- tion mz ned by those desiring it in As allowed to go to the detention camp for fear of sprzading dise ‘The k of disinfecting th cruiser Louis, which had yellow fever on board, has been finished. The sick men on the vessel w given baths and now clothing d then were brought detention ¢ jore last mp. segs CROWDS CHEER © He Tells a Bystander That He mired Hobson's Courage. W YORK, August 17.—There con- siderable hand-clapping and some cheers at 7 o'clock this merring when Admiral Cer- vera landed from the Fall River line steam- night and sent to the RVERA, A boat Priscilla at the foot of Murray street. Admiral Cervera, in response to the greeting, raised his hat several times. While on the beat ap: nger shook bands with Cervera and remarked: “I’m glad to know you were kind to Hobson.” “Lieut. Hobson is a brave young man, and I admired his courage,” answered tne admiral. Admiral Cervera is on his way back to Annapolis, and when he reaches there he expects to complete arrangements for the transfer of his men back to Spain. —_ CAMP THOMAS PAGEANT. More Than 40,000 Soldiers Marchea in the Review. CHICKAMAUGA-CHATTANGOGA NA- TIONAL MILITARY PARK, Tenn., Au- gust 17.—The review at Camp Thomas this morning was one of the most striking pa- geants of recent years, and one which will long be remembered by all who had the opportunity of witnessing it. It was especially interesting on account of the fact that it was the last review of the last big army of the war. Over 40,000 nen, in their most gorgeous array, march- ing in perfect order, with bands playing and colors flying, made the occasion truly inspiring one. A crowd of people were enthusiastic witness In all the regimental camps the men were up at an unusually early hour. Immediate- ly after breakfast inspections were held and the regiments then took their places in the line of formation. At 8:30 a signal gun was fired and the long column moved up to aad passed the tower on Snodgrass Hill, where General Breckinridge and his guests were seated in the reviewing stand. The cavalry came first, the artillery next and the infantry last.’ Although the col- umn only passed the reviewing stand once, the review occupied nearly five hours. The first field day will be observed next Saturday. An elaborate program of ath- letic events has been arranged for the oc- easion. a 50,000 os SPLITS AMONG ARGONAUTS. Their Schooners to Be Sold and Each toe Go His Own Way. SAN FRANCISCO, August 17.—The schooner Frank A. Rackliffe is offered for sale by the party of eastern gold hunters that brought her from the Atlantic coa8t. The Rackliffe came from Gloucester, Mass. She was owned by a company of twenty, and was intended to carry the owners to Alaska, where they hoped to make their fortunes, but a general disagreement has resulted in a decision to sell the vessel and allcw each member of the party to do as he pleases. The expeditions coming from the Atlantic on the schooners Charles Livi, Woodbury, Abbie M. Bering, Hattie I. Phillips and Reuben T. Richardson have all met with the same fate, and the company of widows that started for the Klondike on the steam- ship City of Colun-bia was disbanded be- fore the voyage was half over. —— “KID” MeCOY’S STATEMENT. eS Willing to Postpone His Bout With Corbett a Reasonable Time. BUFFALO, N. Y., August 17.—The fol- lowing dispatch was received today from “Kid McCoy at Saratoga: “To Sporting Editor of the Times: I am willing to grant a postponement of my bout with Corbett, scheduled for September 10, at Cheektowaga. I shall not, demand his forfeit, but will give him all the time he wants, providing his demand is within reason. I will pay no attention to Tommy Ryan. I’m out for bigger game and will take on Fitzsimmons as soon as I get the (Signed) “CHARLES (KID) McCOY.” chance. pressing regrets over the THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1898-12 PAGES. CUBAN LEADERS IN TOWN Minister Palma Arrives With Several of the Revolutionary Party. General Desire for the Removal of Spaniards From Cuba's Civil Administration. Tomas Estrada Palma, the minister from the Cuban republic to the United States, arrived in Washington yesterday evening, accompanied by some prominent members of the Cuban revolutionary party in the United States. Later in the evening Gon- zalo de Quesada, the Cuban charge d’af- fairs, returned from a short vacation. To- day several consultations were heid at the Raleigh, the subjects of which were pre- sumably the policy to be followed in sim- plifying the conditions in Cuba and finding means to allay the differences which are alleged to exist between the Americans and the Cubans now in the island. Minister Palma declined to be interviewed, and de- clared that all interviews purporting to have been held with him since his arrival here had not been expressed by him. It is understood that the Cubans are in accord heartily on one subject, and that is the necessity of changing the adminis- tration of civil affairs in Cuba from the hands of the supporters of the Spanish erewn who now hold and control them to these of native Cubans, of standing and re- sponsibility, or to those of Americans. They do not object to,indeed, they would welcome ia preference to the Spaniards, Americans as officials in the customs houses, as mem- bers of the council of the city of Havana, or as mayors of the smaller cities. There is very deep regret among the Cuban representatives over the allegations that have been so persistently published to t the insurgents are virtually are of the opinion that which they declare to sen put out with the view of making the Cuban problem more diffi- cult to by creating suspicion and dis- trust in this countr: sepa ed eee CONTINUES ITS DEMAND. the effect t vages, and the t publication be false, have Iv Silvela’s Paper Insists Upon Con- vocation of the Cortes. MADRID, August 17, 10 a.m.—El Tiempo, the organ of Seror Silvela, leader of the lent conservatives, continues its de- mand for a convecstion of the cortes, al- leging that while the cortes could not change the terms of the protocol, it might be able to influence the course of the’ ne- tions + the Philippines. word nirol” in article 3 of the col is translated by Fi Tiempo as sig- nifying “Interventior similar to Great Brit- ain’s occupation of Egyp’ Spent os yp AT SARATOGA, American Bar Association's Conyen- tion Begins Its Work. LAWYERS ME! SARATOGA, N. Y¥., August 17.—The American Bar Association began its an- nual session here today. There was a large attendance of distinguished members of the bar from all parts of the country, The president, William Wirt Howe of Louisiana, made the annual address The addr of w made by Chief Judge Alton B. Parker of the court of appeals. WOMAN'S MISSIONS. © Opening Session of Home Society at Washington Grov Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. WASHINGTON GROVE, August 16, 1898. The service of the Woman's Home Mis- sionary Society for this day commenced with a service of prayer and praise, Mrs. S. Cornelius Cissel leading. The opening pr was made by Miss M. A. Reeve, id took for thi bject of her Bibie read- ing, “Wit us by the lakes and plains of Pal ‘A letter from a missionary employed by the society 2 at Key West, was read by Miss Bartholomew, acknowledging the receipt of suppl nt her and wish- for further aid for the 14,000 Cubans located th Thousands of families are reeding help, it is said, as the heads of these families are out of employment. Miss Grace Dowling, in the absence of Mrs. H. R. Naylor, read a paper prepared by her upon “Leaflets,” one method of the society in placing its necessities before the public. Miss Carrie Stratton read a paper upon the “Work of Woman's Home Missions” and children’s paper: gave a statement in dren’s papers and families. The progrem concluded with an informal Giscussion relative to the desirability and use of leaftets and the mission papers. The children's service and blackboard ex- ercises were held at 4 o'clock, the kindér- garten work being the subject for illustra- tion. The evening service, led by Capt. BE. H. Ripley, opened with prayer by Mrs. Cohen and Mrs. Buzzee, the Scripture lesson from Matthew 25, being 1ead by Miss Elizabeth Rushford. “Work of the Deaconess” was set forth by Miss Ina L. Sanders, and the Rev. George Elliott, formerly pastor of Foundry Church, now of Garden Street Church, Philadelphia, gave an interesting talk. Dr. and Mrs. Hughes are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Wiber. Announcement has been made that Mr. Alphonso Hart, late lieutenant governor of Obio, will be ‘present Friday evening at the patriotic meeting as one of the speak- ers. Recently an entertainment was given to aid the Busy Bees in their missionary work, The following young girls lent their as- sistance to the enterprise: Helen Merriam, Faith Woodward, Helen Welch, Gertrude Thompson, Clara Ellis, Bessle Davis, Liz- zie Lorg and Eola Rice. A party of young people from the Grove went this evening on a straw ride to the home of the Misses Ward of Hunting Hill. Pig Sees MUSTER-OUT REQUESTS, and Mrs. 8. C. Cissel support of the chil- their special value in New York’s Adjutant General Coming Here to Prefer One. ALBANY, N. Y., August 17.—Adjt. Gen. Tillinghast left for Washington this after- noon to request that the War Department, in mustering out the New York volunteers, shall“muster out either those that went in- to service first or those that are in poor physical condition. Z A dispatch reached the adjutant general that it was the intention of the guvernment to first muster out the 201st, 202d and 203d Regiments, which were the last of the state's volunteers to go into service. te On the strength of this Gen. Tillinghast Started for Washington to make the re- quest above referred to, as he believes that such action should be taken. —__-_ CAUCUS AT MILWAUKEE, Selection of New Republican State Central Committee. : MILWAUKEE, Wis., August 17.—At the caucuses of the ten congressional districts today prior to the meeting of the state re- publican convention for the selection of members of the new state central com- mittee, the following members from each district were elected: First—C. C. Gittings, Racine; Percy C. Wider, Evansville. Second—Geo. E. Bryant, Madison; L, M. Copeland, Wyocena. Third—D. T. Parker, Fennimore; James A. Stone, Reeésburg. Fourth—Chas. M. Gregg, Wm. Stevenson, ee th-C. F. Bri Cedarburg; C. Frazier, Wauwatosa, peas Sixth—Leander Ferguson, Fond du Lac; Ira Coon, Wavshera. * Seventh—N. C. Foster, Fairchilds; W. L. Sorles, Monroe county. Eighth—Frank A. Cady, Marshfield; Charles Reynolds, Jacksonport. Ninth—-N. B. Black, Marinette; James Houston, Price. Tenth—Isaac H. Wing, Bayfield; Frank Ostrander, West Superior. The chairman of the new state central committee will be elected by the conven- MEETING « OF POLITICIANS w Milwaukee's State Republican Convention One of the Le¥rest Ever Held. oat Grent Battle_Between Supporters of Schofiela ane — is Expeet- cecal Grifin’s Speech. MILWAUKER®,. Wis, August 17.—The greatest political tattle in the history of Wisconsin polNtics began today at 12:20 P.m., when the state republican convention at the big exposition building assembled for the selection of a full state ticket. It was the largest gathering ever held in this state, and cne of the largest ever held in any state. The 1,067 delegates oc- cupied half the ficor space, the galleries being filled with spectators. Many ladies were in evidence, Before the convention assembled the sup- porters of both Gov. Scofield and Robert M. Lafollette expressed confidence that their man would be chosen, but a great battle is looked for before’ a choice for the head of the ticket is made. Chairman Coe of the state central com- mittee called the convention to order un- der the authority of the formal call. John M. Ewing was chosen to act as sec- retary, and he proceeded immediately <o call the roll. All the delegates were present, and as soon as the result had been announced Mr. Coe announced that Gen. Michael Griffin of Hau Claire had been chosen to act as tem- porary chairman and the announcement Was greeted with cheers. As Gen. Griffin stepped forward there Was great applause. Gen. Griffin made a long speech. He ex- tended his thanks to the convention for his reception. “Republican gatherings this year, wher- ever they may be,” he said, “meet under auspacious sircumstances, and this magnifi- cent assemblage, approaching nearer a pure democracy than any I have ever witnessed, gives assurances of united action that will be ratified by the people at the polls, We are all republicans and will do our duty as republicans. When every man in this convention has the privilege to speak and yote as he choo: I am sure that vil aequiesce in the decisions of the vention. Under — ordi circumstances our thoughts might be permitted to rest with our own state affairs, but the last eighteen months has made history which no other equal period of time has ever produced. We have not only become one of the na- tions of the earth, but one of the greatest nations of the earth. DOMINION WINS THE CUP. Deferted the Challenger Third Time. DORVAL, Quebec, August 17, Noon.—. very severe storm with high winds pre- vailed this morning, but it is now clearing, the wind is falling and the Indications are for a light wind and smooth water. for the Today’s race is over the triangular ccurse, three times around, making the total distance sailed twelve miles. The crews were the same as for the previous races, with Messrs. Crane and Duggan at the tillers. Both boats have left in tow for the starting point. 12:54 p.m.—Btart made at 12:53 had considerably best of start. p-m.—@hallerger has windward po- sition and continues to gain. Wind very & i Chal- 0 p.m.—Challenger running away from Deminion. If wind sufficient to carry them over the course within the time limit, four heurs, Challenger should win. 1:15 p.m.—Challenger rounded first buoy at 1:11 Deminion at 1:12. Both in slight breeze and ru 1:20 p.m.—Wind and somewnat squally. ing on Challzager. al p.m.—Challenger rounded buoy at 1:22:1J; Dominion at 1:22:41 30 p.m.—Bota have spinnakers set. This a free ‘Pun, and, with the freshening allenger is rapidly increasing h ng, smartly. fieshening considerably Dominion is gain- econd p.m.—Challenger rounded third buoy », Domintun at and Chaltenger at 1 p.m,—Dominion: round: 2:04.04; Chaltenger, at —Dominion ‘rounded of course, 45. ‘This was a free y gained put little. 1 fifth buoy 7. sixth buoy, ; Challenger, un, but Chal Wind | still in- ».m.—Dominion s retaining the S: Dominion finished at 2 wins the race and Wanhaka cup. 3, Challenger —-—__ EXPLANATION FROM BERLIN. August Left Manila by Agreement With the Americans, BERLIN, August 17._The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung explains that the Kaiserin Augusta, which brought away General August! from Manila, left the har- bor after the surrender of the city, and asserts that the Spanish officers were al- lowed to go free, so that General Augustt was able to go whither he pleased. “When Admiral von Diedrichs permitted him to go to Hong Kong on board the Kaiserin Augusta,” says the Norddeutsca Allgemeine Zeitung, “it was by agreement with the Amerlean commander-in-chief, if, indeed, the German admiral considered such an agreement still necessary. More- over, it is also to be observed that the Spanish troops at Manila may by mutual consent proceed to Spain or Hong Kong.” Bese THE CROQUET TOURNAMENT. Duryea of This City Defeated Sisson of New London. NORWICH, Conn., August 17.—The morn- ing games in the various divisions of the annual tournament of the National Croquet Association today resulted as follows: First division—Sisson of New Londoh de- feated Butler of Middletown; Duryea of Washington defeated Sisson of New Lon- don. Second division—Dudley of New London defeated Rogers of Meriden; Edmunds of Philadelphia defeated Davenport of North- ampton, Mass. ‘Third division—Barnes of Norwich defeat- ed Congdon of Norwich, ANOTHER GREAT FIRE. Nijni-Novgorod Sugers a Second Time From Destructive Flames. ST. PETERSBURG, August 17.—There was another great fire last night at Nijni- Novgored, capital of the government of the same tame, about 250 miles northeast of Moscow. The city work hcuse was destroyed, the inmates jumping from the windows, many being killed and many more injured. Thirteen bodies, burned to a crisp, have already been found in the ruins, and many of the inmates are still unaccounied for. —=—>——_ HUBARD MAY WIN. Prediction That He Will Beat Hack- man and Lyon: Special Dispateh to The Evening Star. STAUNTON, Va., August 17.—The tenth district republican convention assembled at noon today, and was called to order by 8. Brown Allen, district collector, internal revenue, chairman of the district commtt- tee, Assistant Revenue Collector John Noon, secretary. Eighty delegates were present. Wiliam’ Lancaster of Fluvanna was made temporary chairman; temporary secretaries, L. C. Alphin of Hot Springs, Caesar Perkins of Buckingham and Dr. Bunks of Alleghany. Tho selection is a victory for Hubard. Hubard will win, it {s asserted, over Hackman and Lyons. Lyons will make a vigorous fight, and will delay adjourn- ment. Hubard, Hackman and Lyons were all Lamb men last yeur against Agnew. ae Basil Ricketts Here. Mr. Basil Ricketts, who is weld known as an old Washington boy, is in the city, spending @ portion of his furlough and en- deavoring to recover from the combined soldier | This was decided upon at a THE NATIONAL BANKS Attempt Being Made to Collect the Personal Tax From Them. An Increase of Over $45,000 in the District Revenues From This Source Alone. It is the expectation that a representa- tive of the national bunks of the District Will be given a hearing by the District Commissioners about the middle of next month, the purpose of the bankers being to convince the Cemmissioners that banks are exempt from this tax. Mr. Nathaniel Wilson has been selected, by agreement between the banks, to make the argument im the case. It is not anticipated that the Commissioners will decide to leave the banks out of the ennual assessment, and in that event it is thought one of the banks will refuse to pay the tax and then a test case will be made and a decision of the ccurt obtained. This was the plan followed twenty years ago, when the act of March 3, 18 passed imposing this tax. The the Republic refused to pay the tax anl a sult was brought and was argued in the General Term of the Supreme Court of the District. The record dors not show that a written opinion was rendered in this case, and so the grounds of the decision of the court are not known. The court, however, held that the natior al banks were exempt from the personal tax for the reason that | such property was Ceclared exempt by national banking law which was passed in the year 1864, No Asxessment Since. Since that decision the Commi: the District have made no attempt to sess the stock of the banks for the per-| sonal tax, for the reason, as stated before a committee of Congress at the last ses- sion, that th cision stood in the way. The Commis however, have the opinion of their attorney that such a con- struction of the law might no ed, and, in fact, that the re a decision do not m to be very It has therefore been determined certain whe Il be possible lect from the national bank: trict this tax, which fs at the be for apparent. be r it ¥ to ate of $1 per hundred of the capital stock. In the case of a bank with a capitalization of $100,000 “the yearly tax from. this due to the I are now twely trict, and their combined capital 000, Which would yield a total revenue to the District of $45,40: Banks and Their Capital. The names of the bank: and the amount of the capital of each is as follows: Riggs, $500,000; Bank of Washington, $200,000; Metropolitan, $300,000; Central, " and Mechan: » % 00 Ca Traders’, 200,000. The trust pmpanies are not subject to a tax of this sort, as such corporations pay a certain percentage of their earnings in lieu of all other taxes. There has been some question rai to whether, in the event the court holds that the banks are liable to the tax, they would also be liable for the annual taxes for the past twent posing the tax w of the Commission- er, has held in an opinion that sment Was made the banks can- be held for these so-called arrearages. = ON TRIAL FOR As 000; years since the law i passed. The attorneys not Case in Which Young Lady is Prose- cuting Witness. The case of Hugh Hughes, charged committing an assault cn Miss Ada Little- ford in Pencote woods July before a jury in Judge Mills’ court this afternoon. The opening vf the case was elayed almost twenty minutes by the non- arrival of Charles Barnes, who had been sworn as a juror for the trial, and the court fined him $5. Miss Littleford testified that the evening of July 20 she visited Congress Hei; with some girl friends and a little nephew. After being there tor some time, during which period she was at the pavilion, she Was approached by Hughes, who asked her s begun to dance with him. She ted, and when the waltz was nearly over Hughes asked her to have a gl of lemon: She refused, and he then ked ner to go to a pump in the woods and gei a drink of water. Miss Littleford said she rogarded Hughes as a gentleman, and for this reason felt that there was nothing wrong for her io accompany him to that place. After each had a drink of water, Hughes asked the witness to take a walk, but she declinsd. Hughes then kissed her by force and t her if she did not accompany him there would be some shooting; that he was a stranger In this section and could, if 2 shot her, escape through the woods. Im- nediately afterward, she said, Hughes pull- ed her to the ground on her knees. Sho struggled and regained her feet, when he again pulled her to her knees. She told him if he did not let her go she would scream. He replied that if she did so he would shoot her. Miss Littleford said she managed to get her hand back of Hughes when she ascer- tained he had no weapon. She then screamed and Hughes ran away through the woods and for the time being es- caped. Two gentlemen came t» her assist- ance and to them she gave her name and address, and then went home. Miss Littleford was cross-examined at length by Mr. Sillers, counsel for the de- fense, but did not succeed in shaking her testimony. Policeman Owens, who was on duty in the grove at the time of the alleged occur- rence, said he arrested Hughes as Miss it- tleford’s assailant. Hughes at first denied knowing anything about the assault, but later, while on his way to Washington, said he knew what he was arrested for; that he was charged with insulting a young lady at Congress Heights. ae eee THE COURTS. id Equity Court No. 2—Justice Bradley. Cummings agt. National Metropolitan Bank et al.; temporary restraining order granted. Fisher agt. Chesapeake and Po- tomac Telephone Company; injunction pen- dente lite granted. Wall agt. Robertson; rule to show cause discharged. Davis agt. Davis; order giving Custody of infants to petitioner. Barry agt. Lucks; exceptions to auditor's report overruled and report confirmed. Offutt agt. Offutt; order to fur- ther show cause on August 22, 1898. Toomer agt. Toomer; rule to show cause, return- able August 19. Probate Court—Justice Bradley. Estate of John H. Shannon; will dated June 20, 1896, filed. Estate of Henry Wise Garnett; final notice issued, appointing September 9, 1898, for settlement. Estate of Rebecca 8S. Weaver; answer of Geo. A. Weaver by guardian ad litem and assent of eirs at law and next of kin. Estate of argaret H. Lester; petition for probate of will and letters filed on the 12th returned and order to summon next of kin. In re Cora M. Errickson; petition for appoint- ment of guardian filed. Estate of Thos. Tuohy; will dated July 12, 1894, filed, and codicil dated July 26, 1894, filed. Estate of Michael J. Rafferty; will partly proved. ee Stationer Assigns. Walter C. Morrison, trading as W. H. Morrison's Son, at No. 1326 F street, dealer in books and stationery, today filed a deed of assignment to Walter A. Johnston for the benefit of creditors. Assets are given at $4,303.31, while the liabilities, ft is esti- mated, will amount to nearly $6,000. —_—_—— Another Railroad in Utah. SALT LAKE, Utah, August 17.—A con- tract has been signed by the Oregon Short Line officials and a Utah and Montana syndicate for the construction of a rai'road from Milford, Utah, to the Nevada state line, which will only leave a gap of 250 miles to make an all-rafl connection be- tween Salt Lake and Los Angeles. . —$—__ - Corbett-M’Coy Fight Postponed. NEW YORK, August 17.—The Corbett- McCoy fight has been postponed until date not later than October 1, at Buffalo. SENATOR DAV He Will Be a Member of the Peace \Commission. Senator Cushigan K. Davis of Minnesota, chairman of 1 Senate committee on for- eign relations, has\accepted an appointment as a member of\the Spanish-American peace commission. +—_____- ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. Sergeant Kean Slashes His Marine Serv of Own Throat. Thomas Kean, a sergeant in the marine © service, attempted to commit suicide a 1 tle after 3 o'clock this afternoon. The act is believed to have been caused by despon- dency. He went to the bath room of the barracks, and while there took his pocket knife and cut two big gashes in his throat, severing some of the main arter! One of the gashes was two irches long id neariy an inch deep. He also cut himself in the groin. Three minutes afte: ered and the surgeons It is believed he will re in th Tvice z rs, and was regarded as a sober and reiiable man. — ROUSEVELT MAY KESIGN SOON. Current Report Regarding the Com- mander of the Rough Riders, It is reported here this af Col. Theodore Roosevelt, commanding Ist Volunteer Cay: better known as t “Rouga Riders.” will resign his military commussion in a few da: at be! doing so he will visit Washington f. purpose of conferring with the officials of the administration concerning the situation at Santia, which ry din forwarling the “round-robin” petition for the trans- ter of the troops to the United States ard he was discov- took charge of him. He had been 7 the aare a UMPTION OF SERVICE. RES Preparations for Renewal of Mail Communication With Havana, The Pest Oi Department inten at as early a date as possible to resume the mail service between this country and Ha- Vana, which was interrupivd by recent unpicasaniness, It is thought will be it hecessary to make provision for carrying heavier mails than was done before the War with spain, and so, in the correspon- gence which is in progress with transpor- lation companies on ins subject, it has been proposed that the service begin with three ves sefore the war thre were only twe vessels reeued. ~—-— THIS EVENING. RECEPTION Daughters of America to Be Enter- taimed by Locai Officers. The second day’s meeting of the eighth annual session of the National Council, Daughters of America, began this morning ai 9 o'clock, at No. 902 Pennsylvania ave- nue nerthwtst. The body was occupied all the morning with the consideration of var- icus r Atr ess was taken until 2 p.m. The principal feature of this meeting of the National Council is expected to occur this evening, when a reception will be given by the state council omceers of the istrict of Columbia to the nauenal olh- cers, abd memvers of th2 order generally, at Masonic Hail, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 4th street southeast. The guests of thegcccasion will be Mrs. L. i. Kennedy, national councilior, of bind- jzy, Ohio; Mrs. J. i. Anderson, assvciaie national councillor, Hast Liverpoc io; ime ay on, national vice yu tion, Kahway ; Mrs. J. P. Kris2, associate Shourds, Camden, N. J.; a scciate, Mr Miller, Portiand, ind.; national secretary, Miss J. Lipton, Denni- scn, Vhio; national treasurer, C. W. Mor- ris, Welisville, Onio; netional conductor, Mrs. Tennie C. Luck, Nashville, T2nn.; na- tiunal warden, Mrs. Mary Starr, Bridg! pert, Conn.; national inside sentinel, Mrs. Carrie Thayer, Ucnal outside si Chester, W. Va. The committee having the reception in charge is compos>d of Mrs. A. M. Wetzel, cbairman; Mrs. G. M. Lowry, Mrs. Wil- liam Hutchins, Mrs. M. E. Annadale, Harry J. Gorbutt, H. W. Boyden, Albert M. Vaux, Albert E. Gorham, Mrs. E. W. Slyer, Mrs. Mabel A. Vaux, Mrs. E. J. Paimer, Mar- garet A. Naux, Samuel Richards, Emma Greenwell, Florence Boteler, Lillie B. Green, Grac2 M. Lowr P. R. Puliman, George Goss, Mrs. Downing, Mrs. W. A. Hutchins, Miss K. Weast, Mrs. May Hurd, Mrs. Donahue, Mrs. Seabright, Mrs. Julia A. Neale, W. J. Parr, Mrs. F. A. Bruma- gim, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. R. Kress, Mrs. A. Granger, S. A. Goodall, A. L. Goodall, 1. L. Patton, Mrs. Colver, Mrs. Flack, Mrs. Emma Poland, Mrs. Jennie Brown, E. P. Bingnampton, N. Y.; na- ntinel, Miss Pearl Findle Hazleton, Mrs. Wilkenson and C. O. Bohrer. — To Colonial Beach Afoot. Harry V. Burrows, William H. Burrows anc Bernard F. Ashford last week walked frem here to Colonial Beach in rainy weather, starting Tuesday. The boys claim to have tad a grand time. They made the trip on a wager, a friend insisting that they could not walk from this city to Co- lonial Beach in three days. They arrived at their destination Thursday evening, win- ning the bet. The start was made without either having a cent, and they were al- ways ignorant of where their next meal wculd be secured, as well as where they would lodge next. The hospitality of the Virginia farmers, however, did not fail them. The route began at Washington, over the Long bridge to Alexandria, thence to Quantico, to Fredericksburg, where they left the railroad track and piked a heavy road of mud for forty miles to the beach. ‘The distance ccvered was about 125 miles. See cn es Naval Orders. Lieut. C. H. T. Moore has been detached frem the Alexander and ordered to the Bennington as executive. Lieut. L. V. Housel has been detached frcm tke Vermont and ordered to the Alex- ander as executive. ‘The officers of the auxiliary cruiser Yo- semite are being detached trom duty on that vessel and ordered home, preparatory to placing the vessel cut of commission. ee Government Bonds. Bid. Asked. per cents, registered... sesee OT eosee ber cents, registered of 1908-1918. 105! 103% pel Grain, Provisions and Cottom 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. egay 62 t-t Beeay cheeses FINANCE AND TRADE The Day’s Business Was the Largest of the Year. ———+- MONEY POURING INTO WALL STREET a Burlington's Big Advance Helps En- tire Granger Group. > GENERAL MARKET REPORTS —— Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, August 17.—The expansion in the volume of iegitimate security busi- ness is assuming proportions which fully justify recent predictions that Wall s reet was in the initial stages of an unusual speculative campaign. The total volume of business during the first two hours today aggregated 495,000 shares, or mc (two-thirds of yesterday's achievement for Profits were taken on ;such a liberal scale during the opening hour that a reaction of substantial propor- tions seemed imminent. At every conces- sion, however, there was a demand nearly equal to the supp! and, once the “lume of offerings was reduced, were re- stored with a prompt ive of t prevailing temporary clines, The financial commenity is dealing with an“unprecedented array of facts, and high S are the cnly s of expressing st the jean ror remote it may be whick attracting In street ad of hez ment and finding only 3 the facts weve made known, there & corstant realization of predic Years of disappoir Skeptics than a few and fair dealing can men mo ove and today’s events affc stance of this fact. Boston ders had sold Burlington in amounts for two cays on the th the reported increase in divide fail to materialize. At one time morning the price was depresses and the selling was described as good. The « granger group declined under literal seiling, based on the the hat 5 per cent fo> Burlington would chill the entire market. In the midst of this weak- ness the directors declared 1g per cent for the qvarter, or the equivalent of an vance of 1 per cent in the y stock was hastily covered, new } a large si et in, and in iess t hour after the ann«t neement of the 5 per cent had been added to th early rat of the morning. In St Mas added, and Rock Pacific and all the resumed the advar ce. Another feature of significan flected by the addi the active list an¢ Rumors of s hares into some higher prices. Tenr Was opened up sharp round amounts throughout t are indications of concerte ‘ancing the price of this earned fixed charges in the stantial improvement fs t conditiors. short interes ecver during the ce in pric nue to do well, reported, in eithe romins © Coal i was and } loo! ear was ma FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Market. Open. High. Low. Close. Th 124 5 American Spirits. American Spirits, pfd Americ Americ Atchison Atenison, pra Baltimore & Unio”. Brookiyn R. Transit. Canada Southern... Canela Paeitic. hesapeake & Oh . Pal. M&O. Chicago, Pacific, Chig. & G Western... Consolidated Gas. Del. Lack & W Delaware & Hudson .. Den & io «ranae, pra General Blectrie. Uhnoiw Centra . 5 Lake Suore. . Louisvuie & ule... Metropolitan Traction... Mannattan Eievatea. Michigan Cencrai. Missouri Pacitic. - National Lead Co. New Jersey Central New York Gs orihern Northern Pacifis, pfa.. Ont. & Western. Paeitic Mau. .... Phila. & keauing. Southern Ry.. vi Texas Paciti Tenn. Coa: & iron. Cmon Pacin Union Pacific, pra. Western mon tei. Am. Steel and Wire Am. Steel and Wire Rubter, Rubber “ai Wig Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 Linotype, 6 at 185%, Discri umbia 3.658, 1 oveh —Mergenthaler at 183%, 5 at 1 Bonds. Fund. i asked. “Metropolitan 6s, 12)’ bid. Metropolitan Kaflroad certificate of indebtedness, A, 198 bid. Metropolitan Railroad certificate of indebtedness. B, 107 bid. Columbia Railroad 6x, 120 ckington Railroad @s, 100 bid. Wasbington Gas Company, ser. A, Gs, 113 bid. Washington Gas Ce ser. B) Gs, bid. United States Elect lebenture Amy 100 bid. Chesa: Telephone 203% bid. American Security und Trust Se, 10) Masonic Hall Association 5s, 107 bid. National Bank Stocks.—Metropolitan, 3 Central. 140 bid. Farmers and Mec} bid. Second, 139% bid. Citizens’, 1 lumbia, 130 "bid. “West End, 85 ‘bid, 90. asked. Lincoli, 114% bid, 117 asked. Sate ‘Deposit and Trust “Companies. Bafe Deposit and Trust, 113. bid. Washington Laon and Trust, 126 bid. Becarity and Trust, 140% bid. Washington Safe it, % rance Stocks.—Franklin, 37 bid. Metropoli- tan, 70 bid. Potomac, 50 bid! Arlington, 120 bid. German American, 180 bid. National Union, 10 bid. Columbia, 10 bid. Riggs, 7% bid, 8 asked. Lincoln, 9% bid, 10 asked. Title “Insurance Stocks.—Ieal Estate Title, 70 bid. Columbia Title, 4% bid, 54 asked, Railroad = Stocks.—Capital’ ‘Traction Company, 73% bid, 74 asked. Columbia, 76 asked. Gas and Electric Light Stocks.—Washingt; own Gas, 48 bid: 47iq bid, 48% asked. Georget United States ric Light, 101 bid, 104’ asked. Miscellaneous Stocks.—Mergenthaler — Linot; 185% bid, 188 asked. Lanston Monctype, 15% thd, 16% asked. Amreican Grapbophone, 12% bid: 134 American G one. ‘pie.. 313% ld Gun Carriage asked, “Great Falls Ice, 110 bid, 124 asked. xEx. div, ee Baltimore Markets. BALTIMORE, Md., A 17.—Flour 4 RE, mgust 17.— quiet, ua. ts, 1 34 * Tart, mouth, oy soma 4 5 . a ber, €GaGVi4: steamer No. 2 et ete pot, 654