Evening Star Newspaper, October 22, 1898, Page 2

22 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1898-26 PAGES. — he was the leading merchant in one of the most prosperous cities on the island out- de of Havana. The insurrection and the animosity of the Spanish o‘ficials ruined his trade. He remained thrcugh all the Period of the troublous times until ‘he breaking out of war between 3pain and the United States. Now he has come back, and finds himself in the midst of younger and pushing countrymen, who have capita! and Who are on the lookout for every opportu- fity for money making. He :3 too oid to pick up the threads of the business that ‘was once his, and he could not procure the means to start anew. After a time he will return to his relatives in the states, who sought to dissuade him from his present undertaking. This figure of the ruined ol merchant is pathetic, but it may be seen elsewhere than in Cuba. A different view is that presented by the bustling partner in a New Yoric house which has a large trade in Cuba. “I came down to see about collections,” he said, tersely. “These Spanish merchants are all right. Couldn't expect them to be paying when the war shut off all intercourse. But Iw: to say for them that they kept send- mg thelr drafts until the mails stopped, and now they're not making excuses or asking extessions, but are paying up. They ney in reserve somewhere. I gu lion people have asked me about the of doing business down here. I told them to come and hunt for the chance y find it, but they won't oust these Spanish merchants in Havana. The Cubans won't either. The Cubans are smart fellows, but they'll never do the business of this town. I shan’t worry about the government, but I want the United States to run the custom house. pt nd let the Cubans have every- ing e Satisfied With the Prospects. Old Man Mac—is one of the old settlers of American citizenship in Cuba who is thoroughly satisfied with the prospects for himself and for bis countrymen under the new conditions. I shall not give his full name. bec he is modest and does not eek notoriety. Those who have bon here know him; those who come will get to know him; those who have neither privilege must ent with his personality. Old Man did considerable business as a con- tor and b>came a property owner. When came to Havana he brought a large ock of American aggressiveness, and he never disposed of it. His dislike and his distrust of the Spaniards were int2nse. Old Man Mac— always thought the United States was too lenient in dealing with Spanish authority. He would tell how the English consul had shamed a_ cowardly American consul when young Crittenden of Kentucky and other Americans w:2r2 at Atares Castle for filibustering. That was in the fifties. The English ¢ sul went to the place of execution, stretch- ed out his cane, told avery prisoner who claimed the protection of Great Britain to pass under it and defied the Spanish exe- cutioners to touch one of them. This hap- the coming of Young Man 2sh enough on his ar- rival to be verified. He was in Havana during the ten years’ revolution, saw the infamous butchery of the medical students ard gnashed his teeth when th> United States let Spain out of the Virginius out- rege so easily ‘When th pened before Mac—. but it was te insurrection began Old Man Mac— was strengthened in his conviction that the Spanish character was hopele cruel and fercclous, while he grieved ov the appareat ind‘fference of his own gov: errment to the rights of its citizens. Hi first gleam of rejoicing came when ¢ neral Fitzhvgh Lee took the stand which » country. After that he hal alternats moods of hope and despair. All s time he kept on with his business, and though the Spanish authorities knew hit they let him alone. He was at faring that business would mui- nty-fold when the Spanish flas there would be room ns where one was then able to find ar opening. After the Maine was blown up Old Man Mac— w for a week. In the peri -y that followed he was 3 A dozen times I had him back me up against a building or push » into a ceri “What are they doing in Washington?” s getting to be too much a chap- and I wiil close it by stating Mar, Mac— is at last thoroughly with his government, with the < ya that is in power at Washing. ten ansl with the opportunities for busin in Cuba. I have not exchanged a word with him, but I have seen him pass along the street three times. The working of his the click with which his heel on the stene pavement, the the swagger with which U tell an unmistakable CHARLES M. PEPPER. > CANNOT BE What the Civil Service Commission Says of Certain Deputy Collectors. il service commissioners have letter to the Secretary of the representing that a certain class ts of deputy revenue collect in violation of the civil ser- law and that they, therefore, cannot be given compensation for their The appointments referred to are for thirty or sixt ne PAID. ors have been law servic those made temporari days, in accordance with a practice of Gepartment to clear up the work about the end of the fiscal year. The 500 or so depu- ties appointed on account of the war reve- nue bill were exempted by special legisla- tive provision from the operation of the civil service law. The appointments com- plained of are not within this class, but a: under the provisions of the regu appre- priation bill. Appropriations are n.ade for a certain definite number of deputy col- lectors, and the departme as a matter nomy, does not keep the whole lst all the year through, but generally sa number of vacancies, which are arily under the stress of work onth two of the fiscal temporary appointments ha er the civil a the commission calls rformed their services, smissed. —+ 0+ HUBBARD or ‘2 HERE. On His Way to Minnesota to Be Mus- tered Out. F. Hubbard, who has just ved from duty with the 7th Army at Jacksonvilie, was a visitor at tl L. Cor; War Department today. He is on his way to his home in Minnesota, where he wiil be honora niuste out. +e MRS. SHERMAN RES’ Le Improvement Manifest During the Past Week Continues. The tmprovement which has been mant- fest in Mrs. Sherman's condition the past week continues today. Last night shi rested well. —_ Personal Mention. Mr. James Ray, who for the past six months has been ill at his residence, 472 K street northwest, Is slowly recovering. Major W. T. Henshaw, surgeon of the st Virginia Volunteer Regiment, now at Camp Meade, Pa., is in the et h his friend, Dr. J. J. Richardson, at the Hamilton Hotel. Major Henshaw has been a sufferer lately from tumor of the nose, and came to Washington tor treatment. His condition is much tm- proved Major A. D. w sta oned w 4 Niskern, the officer in charge of the Comal Cuban relief expedition, ar- rived from New York this morning to make his final report to the commissary general. Mr. C. B. Church ha returned to the city after a month’s absence in Maine. —————__++ ill Nominate White omicers. Special Dispatch to The Evening Sta: RICHMOND, Va.. October 22—Gov. Tyler has decided to nominate white officers to succsed the nine negro officers who resign- ed from the 6th Virginia Volunteers re- cently. The governor will name these offi- cers from the 2d and 3d Virginia regiments, except the major, who will probably be taken from the regu'ar United States army. ————— Wants Quicaly Filled. At this season, when so many are seek- ing situations, and, on the other hand, so many seeking employes, it is of interest to know that advertisements under the elassifications Wanted Help and Wanted ituaticns -~e inserted in The Star at a “ze of le sents for fifteen words. WALES MAY VISIT US Rumored Invitation From the Presi- dent Pleases London Papers. TOD SLOAN COMING HOME SOON Sultan Displays Odd Taste in Dec- orating Christian Sanctuaries. FOREIGN NEWS AND GOSSIP (Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.) LONDON, October 22.—Social life in Lon- don is not very exciting at the present mo- ment. Nearly everybody of note is away, visiting or entertaining at country houses. The Prince of Wales came to London during the week, and announced that he intended to visit Newmarket next week for the racing; but, apparently, he received a hint that he ts in mourning on account of the death of his mother-in-law, Queen Louise of Denmark, so a statement was sent to the paperg denying that the prince was going to Newmarket. A report from the United States to the effect that President McKinley would invite the Prince of Wales to visit the United States has attracted attention. While the papers cordially indorse the sug- gestion of a royal visit to America, as tending to further cement the good feeling between the two countries, it is thought im- probable that the Prince of Wales will go. But an evening newspaper points out that the Duke of York has given a half promise to go to Canada next year, and it adds that there is nothing impossible in the idea that if President McKinley follows the ex- ample of President Buchanan the Duke of York will follow in the footsteps of his father and extend his visit to the United States. Banquet to Gen. Kitchener. The banquet which the city of London is to give to General Lord Kitchener of Khartoum on November 4 will be the most brilliant affair of its kind in this genera- tion. The Marquis of Salisbury, several cabinet ministers, Sir William Vernon-Har- court, the Mberal leader in the house of commons; all the field marshals and all the civic dignitaries will be present. The premier will speak in honor of the Sirdar, and momentous declarations may be ex- pected. That the after effects of war are more terrible tha. the actual fighting Is shown in the case of the Grenadier Guards, who recently returred from the Soudan. Aimost a third of thelr number are on the sick list. Chang? 0: climate was partly wnstru- mental in bringing about their illness; but a majority of the men are down with dys- entery, caused by drinking the Nile water. ‘There are 209 of the guards in the hospital, and several of the cases are serious. The officers of the guards in nowise escaped. Quite a numer of them succumbed io en- teric disorders on their return to Cairo or Lordon. The followers of Tod Sloan received a se- vere check at Sandown, where, on Thurs- day, with Sloan riding the favorites in fiv3 races, he only succeeded in getting a dead heat in one. The check has come nune wo soon for Sloan, whose head has been com- pletaly turned by success. Hitnerte whe Sloan reached the unsaddling after a race he did not himself unsaddle, like the other juckeys, but employed an attendant, who handed Sloan his accouterment when he took his place in the scale. Lord Durham, ene of the stewards of the jock2y club, stopped this practic Tod Sloan's Head Swelled. Sloan was recently asked by a reporter about the circumstances of his engagement by the Prince of Wales, and he said: “I am not talking about them things. Sloan added that he was tired of having reporters running after him. The American jockey is extremely dissat- isfied with one or two of the decistons against him, and on Thursday, after rac- ing, he said, excitedly: “I have had enough, and after riding the prince's horse in the Cambridgeshire I shall clear out of the country. The Kennel Club has just held the rec- ord show at the Crystal Palace, with 2,500 entries and 1,48) dogs. The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Newcastle won championships with the now fashionable Borgois. The Prince of Wales exhibited with less success. Considerable amusement has been caused he answer which Mr. Joseph Chamber- lain, the secretary of state for the colo- nies, made to the reporters’ request for in- terviews at Liverpool on his return from the United States. Mr. Champerlain de- clined to talk, sayin, “Not on this side. on the other side. The Sultan's Inartistic Zeal. ‘The zeal of the Sultan of Turkey to reno- vate every town and village in Palestine through which Emperor William of Ger- many passes has resulted in even holy places being vandalized. The historical house of Simon, the Tanner, where St. Peter lived, has been painted bright blue and its floors have been laid with colored tiles. Besides this, the building has bi imclosed by a gaudy fence, while a superb fron screen over a dome of rock dating back to the days of the crusaders has been coated with yellow paint. There is much speculation in political cir- cles st Vienna, according to advices just I grant interviews only BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION. A reference to the statement be- low will show that the circulation sworn to is a bona fide one. It !s easily possible for a news- paper with an elastic conscience to Swell its legitimate circulation enor- mously, in order to deceive adver- tisers, by sending out thousands of Papers to newsstands, which are re- turnable, and which are in fact re- turned, but nevertheless are in- cluded in what purports to be an honest statement of circulation, intelligent advertisers, however, judge by rescits, and bogus circula- tions don’t give them. The family circulation of The Star is many thousands in excess of any other Washington paper. Circulation of The “Evening Star.” SATURDAY, October 15, 1398. MONDAY, October 17, 1593. TUESDAY, October 18, 1593. WEDNESDAY, October 19, 1898. THURSDAY, October 20, 1899. FRIDAY, October 21, 1898... ‘Total... Daily average... I solemnly swear that the above statement rep= resents only the number of copies of THE EVEN- ING STAR circulated during the six secular days ending Friday, October 21, 1898—that is, the mum. ber of copies actually sold, delivered, furnish- edor mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona Ade purchasers or subscribers, and that none of the copies so counted are returnable to or remain tn the office unseld. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this twenty-second day of October, A.D. 1898. FRED. McKEE, Notary Public, D. GQ received from there, as to whether Emperor Francis Joseph will marry again. The pos- sibility of obtaining a son to preserve the line of direct succession, it is thought, may induce him to overcome his own personal inclinations. The present heir apparent, ‘Archduke Francis Ferdinand, son of the late Archduke Charles Louis,second brother of the present emperor, is not a strong man and it is feared he will not succeed in gov- erning the unruly Austrian empire, and the marriage of Emperor Francis Joseph with a certain youthful princess is already mooted. THE PRESIDENT’S RETURN. Delayed Two Hours After He Was Expected. A telegram was received at the White House this morning saying that Presideit McKinley and his party would not arrive until. 2:20 o'clock this afternoon. White House carriage went to the depgt at noon and then récelved word’of the delay. Most of the cabinet officers whe went west before or with the President were on the train. : The President and Mrs. McKinley.-xreach- ed the White House at 2:45 o'clock: A number of persons standing on the front porch saluted the President and: his wife with vigorous hand-clapping. General Corbin was in waiting for the President and went inside with him. os BURGHEKS DEFEAT THE KAFFIRS. Result of the Late Uprising in the ‘Transvaal. PRETORIA, Transvaal Republic, Octo- ber 22.—The Magato Kaffirs have been re- pulsed by the force of burglers sent against them. The burghers chased them into the mountains, killing several of the natives. The burgher artillery did good execution and the ‘Transvaal forces suffer- ed no loss. The fact that the natives attacked the burghers is regarded as a declaration of war. ———e ALASKAN STEAMER MISSING. The Abbie Rowe Believed Been Wrecked. SEATTLE, Wash., October 22.—Tappan Adney, a correspondent of Harper's Week- ly, who arrived here from St. Michael on the steamer Roanoke, brings the news of the probable loss of the small steamer Ab- bie Rowe, in Norton Sound. The steamer had on board eleven persons from Boston. Adney says a party arrived from the north with a‘story to the effect that the Indians had reported a small steamer wrecked, stating that they saw a small crowd of men on the beach around a fire. it was generally believed that this must have been the party from the Abbie Rowe. a TO BRING ELLIS’ REMAINS BACK. to Have The Chiet Yeoman Who Was Killed on the Brooklyn. PEORIA, IIL, October 22.—A letter has been received here from Granville Kimball, U. S. N., of the ship Leonidas, written at Guantanamo bay, Cuba, suggesting that the citizens of Peoria take measures for the removal to this city of the remains of George H. Ellis, former resident of Peoria, who was chief yeoman on board the flag- ship Brooklyn, and was the only man in the American navy killed during the battle of July 3 off Santiago. His body was buried at Camp McCalla, The mayor of Peoria will call a public meeting to consider the mat- ter. ——— ee RETURNING FROM PORTO RICO. The Postal Commission Sails Today on the Manitoba. Chairman Stuart of the postal commis- sion in Perto Rico cabled today that the commission sails from that island today tn the transport Manitoba for the United €tates. The commission will make a prompt report on postal operations in the island aad recommendations for the per- manent organization of the service there. All the pest offices of Porto Rico are now stated to be under American management. + e+ ____ All Washington an Audience. The Star's “Wanted Help and Situations” columns are carefully read by thousands daily. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words. —_—_. Col, Harries En Houte Home. Spectal Dispatch to The Evening Star. ASHEVILLE, N. C., October 22.—Colonel and Mrs. Harries left here at 8 o'clock this morning for Washington. The colonel was well wrapped up against the keen chill of the mountains, walked with assistance to the car for the station. He sald he felt able to make the trip, and expressed grati- fication at going home. ——_>—_— John C. Parker a Delegate. The Maryland synod, now in session at Taneytown, Md., has elected John C. Par- ker of this ity a delegate to the next synod, which meets in York, next I spring. seae ‘The || | pressive “teps” > TAPS SOUNDED OVER HERO a Capt, Alexander Macomb Wotherill Laid to Rest int Arlington. 2065 Deceased the iVictim of a Spanish alt Musket om-San Juan Hil Tie) Funeraj; Exercises, . oe Amid the mingle@sechoes of a volley fired over a hero's gfate, of the solemnly im- ded from a dozen bugles, and the “réyerberation of mufiled dranis, Capt! AlOxinder: Macomb Wether- Ml of the Qty! UPI States Infantry was laid to rest-sbortly afteri8 o'clock this af ternoon in ‘the ffational cemetery at Ar- lington. Capt. -Wetherill was one of the first to fajl durlig.the flerce fighting anent the taking of Sam Juan Hill, in Cuba, a Spanish’’Mauser ‘piercing his brain. The funeral exerc’ses,were conducted under the ausplees of Lata¥ette Post, No. 140, De- tment of New Yurk, Grand Army of the Republic, while a military escort was pro- vided-for the degd sofdier from the United States troops nowy, in this cit: ‘The. remains arrived in Washington early this’ mprning from New York and were placed on a caissqn, under a military guard. The New. York escort and family of the deceasefl arrived over the Baltimore and Ohio raflroad this afternoon at 1:55 o'clock. The funeral exercises were in charge of Gen. Daniel Butterfiela, commander of L fayette Post, an@ the following officers were among the escort of Grand Army men, which numbered fifty men: Junior Commander Bakewell, Gen. ‘Cyrus Bussey, Col. Frank Jones, Gol. J.C. Sax- ton, G. W. Jones, C. W. Chase, F. M. Barger, James Buch and H. F. Herkner. Friends Greet the Family. Among the others present to meet Mrs. Wetherill and the other members of the family were: Capt. Thomas G. Townsend, U. S. A., retired; Capt. Charles Byrne, 6th United States Infantry; Col. Alexander Ma- comb Miller, United States engineers: Col- onel Wagner, U. S..A., and Mrs. Wagner, Captain Kennon, U. 8’ A., and Mrs. Ken. non, Mrs. Baker. Miss McCook, daughter of General McCook, the former commander of the 6th Infantry; Mrs. Luddington, wife of General Luddington; Mr, Charles L Gur- ley, forme-ly a lieutenant in te same com- pany of the 6th Infantry with Captain Wetherill; Mrs. Miller, Miss Miller. and Licutenant Miller of the 10th United Stazes Cavalry. Mrs. Wetherill was accompanied by her two sons, Lieut. Macomb Wetherill of the regular army, and Samuel, and also by Miss May Wetherill, and several other near rela- ves. Headed by th2 4th Artillery Band, the funeral procession—- moved to Arlington, passing through the city by way of Pennsyl- vania avenue. The military escort consisted of Battery K of the 5th United States Artil- lery, Lieuts. Gatley and MeN2il in com- mand; Battery E of «the 6th Artillery, Lieuts. Applewhite ‘and Copp in command: and the detachment of G. A. R. men from Lafayette Post, New York. The members of tha family and totimate friends followed the flag-draped caisson and flower-bedecked casket in carriages-and army ambulances. Arriving at Arlington, the funeral exer- cises were conducted’ according to the Grand Army ritual, Chaplain Wilbur F. Wood of Lafayetts Post officiating. Gen. Bugierilela’s Aadre: General Buttepfielt8 made a few remarks before the grave was closed, speaking as follows: eae Something apart: from the usual formal ritval of our order’ds appropriate here. First—A wordt Personal, tender sorrow for our comrade we give to the earth to- day—one man, indeed, but endowed with a triple nature; a hero of two wars, who finally gave histlifé"in battle for his flag and country. "7% Second—A dutiful soldier; thorough in his profession and disci e of duty; his rec- ord, like hundreds gf his brothers in arms of the regular amy of the United States, is honored with the solid sentiment of gratitude and respect of the entire coun- try; today held’in the highest esteem for the bravest and*best’ of the world’s known soldiers. Third—The husband and father that made his homeward step music to the ears cf those he loved. All those god-like qualities were conse- crated in this our comrade and brother. We need shed no tears of sorrow. Services in New York. Funeral services over the remains of Capt. Wetherill were held yesterday after- noon in historic old Trinity Church, New York. The bedy was jaken to that city from Governor’s Island under a military escort, consisting of Company D, 13th Reg- ular Infantry, and Lafayette Post, Grand Army of the Republic, commanded by Gen. Dantel Butterfield. The full Episcopal funeral service was sung. The pallbearers in New York were all survivors of the as- sault on San Juan hill, as follows: Col. Wallace Downs, 7ist New York Volunteers; Capt. Taylor, 9th Regular Cavalry; Capt. Lassiter, 13th Infantry; Capt. Steadman, 16th Infantry; Lieut. Fuger, 13th Infantry, and Lieut. Gose, 13th Infantry. His Long Service. Besides giving his lfe for his country, Capt. Wetherill had rendered the United States thirty-one years of the most active, efficient and honorable service. Carrying a musket while a mere boy in the civil war, he later participated in various Indian cam- paigns in the west. He was appointed a second lieutenant in the 6th United States Infantry May 9, 1867; was promoted to first Neutenant April 28, 1 and gained his captaincy January 3, 1890, He was known throughout che entire army for his military qualities, added to a noble nature. Brave and daring ir the face of the enemy, he was to his family and friends kind and gentle always. Capt. Wetherill was a son of Dr. William Wetherill of Philadelphia, and Isa- bella Macomb, his wife. He was a name- sake of that distinguished soldier, Maj. Gen, Alexander Macomb, and was related to many army familes of prominence, includ- ing the Macombs, Ruckers and Millers. His death was sincerely mourned by his brother officers and the enlisted men of his com- mand. _———— TAX ON CERTIFICATES. Commissioner Wilson's View of the Law’s Provisions. Acting Commissioner Wilson of the in- ternal revenue bureau said today that he would probably have a letter written to the District Commissioners calling atten- tion to the law providing for placing a 10- cent stamp on tax certificates. The District Commissioners have not asked for an opin- ion, but as some trouble may ensue Mr. Wilson thinks it best to call the attention of the Commissioners to the matter. Mr. Wilson says the law ts positive that tax must be paid upon all certificates. The le- gal officials of the internal revenue bureau, the commissioner and the Attorney Gen- eral have held that there is no doubt of the Intention of the law. A number of de- cisions applying to other cities have already been rendered. Mr. Wilson said today that any person causing a certificate to be issued without the stamp is Mable to prosecution, and in addition he did not believe that the courts of the District would hold the certificates valid without this stamp. “‘The stamp ts not for the benefit of the District,” said Mr. Wilson, “but for the benefit of citizens, and they must pay the tax. The District officials will either have to collect the tax and turn it over to us or the person receiv- ing the certificate will have to affix the stamp.” Mr. Wilson called attention to the provision of the law making it a misde- meanor for failure to carry out the law. GEN. WHITTIER TO GO TO PARIS. He Will Testify Before Peace Com- mission Regarding Philippines. MANILA, Philippine Island, October 22.— General Whittier, the collector of customs kere, has been ordered to proceed to Paris for the purpose of testifying before the United States peace commission there. LONDON, October 22.—The Madrid cot- respondent of the Standard says: “The displeasure and disappointment feit in official circles at the failure of the skill- ful strategy of Senor Montero Rios, con- certed with Senor Sagasta and Duke Al- modovar de Rio, to minimize the conse- quences of the war, are keen and profound. Senor Rios foresaw that all depended upon inducing the American commissioners even impliedly to admit the Spanish views of the protocol. He used the incidents of the evacuation commissioners in Cuba and Porto Rico to sound the opinions of the Americars, and he tried to ascertain their views regarding the Philippines by renew- ing the Spanish protest against America’s veto of Spain's proposal to send war ves- sels to reinforce the Spanish commanders holding out at various ports and by asking for the liberation of Aguinaldo’s prisoners. “Then both commissions offered written suggestions as to a definite treaty. Senor Rios drew up a strong case in reply to the American proposals. The American com- missioners, perceiving what Spain was driving at, distinctly and courteously put it upon record that President McKinley had only consented to suspend hostilities after Spain had solemnly accepted the ir reducible bases for a peace treaty, clearly laid down in the protocol, in order to avoid misunderstanding. SSS President Executor of a WIiD COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 22.—A spe- cial to the Dispatch from Urbana, Ohio, says: The will of the late Mrs. Joseph P. Smith, wife of the late secretary of the bureau of American republics, names President Mc- Kinley, Solicitor General J. K. Richards and Edward F. Hutches as executors of the estate. The President was a warm friend of Mr. and Mrs. Smith during their lives. —— Situations Secured. Many situations are secured through the want advertisements in The Star. The cost is but trifling. ua topenceate pase toe nteen:| FINANCE AND TRADE | si<!33 Feature of Stocks Was 5 Per Cent Advance in Tobacco. INFLUENCE ON RAILWAY SHARES ——— Weekly Bank Statement Shows Satisfactory Financial Conditions, GENERAL MARKET ee REPORT Special Dispatch te The Evening Sta NEW YORK, October Barly London cables indicated the presence of a con- siderable short account in the American department and a general mistrust of car- trying such contracts over the fortnightly settlements next week. This disposition to buy back stccks to protect recent selling was also apparent in the local dealings, prices responding easily to a continued de- taand from the room. An advance of five per cent in Americin Tobacco was the feature of the trading, and is put down primarily to a covering of a considerable short account. Whatever may have been the incentive to the buying itis certain that the general list profited by the strength of this active in- dustrial property. As previously noted, the rumors of trade wars and aggressive oppo- sition have less influence on tobacco than upon sugar, to which similar arguments are applied with more effective results. This conflict between results from aimost identical causes is explained in some quar- ters on the theory that the sugar war is uae of substance and not stock manipula- tion. While the industrial shares are active, their influence on the general list is marked that, even in the investment is: a reflection of their course is nearly alwa apparent. The dullness incident to the directing of outside attention to election possibilities gives to the industrial and manipulative favorites a power wholly beyond them in a broad and non-professional market. C: sequently, when these fssues advanced t day, the Granger shares, the Pacific issues and the group of Flower proteges started up immediately and closed strong, under what appeared to be buying of the better sort. Ageressive action on an ascending scale would undoubtediy find the market condi- tion more than usually sympathetic. To begin an advance would produce a succes- sion of rumors relative to the discounting of a satisfactory election, and the least doubtful operators could, by the mere force of example, encourage a considerable de- mand for stocks which have an enviable record for earnings. In this connection Northern Pacific's reported increase of 1714 per cent for the last week by comparison with the same period in 1897 Is worthy of consideration. j, The decision on the Joint Traffic Associa- tion case is now generally believed to be technically against the railroads, but there is a possibility that the main points may be Ape seh the street is preparing for a uiet reception of the text ourt’ opinion. of the court's The weekly bank statement shows a gai: of $8413.00 in lawful mony, nearly all in specie. The loans have increased $10.60" 900, which, coupled with the incre: cash, raises the deposits over $18,648,000. The latter increase requires a larger ve- serve, which after being supplied leaves $3.750.775 to be carried to the surplus fund, bringing that item up to $23,912,325. This showing reflects a strong financial condi- tion and foreshadows continued ease in money. The deposits on government. ac- count are practically responsible for the volume of funds, but it 1s not Hkely that such sums will be withdrawn in a manner having the slightest tendency toward re- stricting loans, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Market. fates Rate Open. High. Low. Close merican 8 ts. PBs i i "4 Anteriean Spirit ide) we eedated American Sugar. ling é American Tobace: ey Atchison .. . WX 1a, Atchison, pfd. ‘ BAX 353 Atchison’ Adjustment Fey Baltimore & Ohio... Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Canada Southern...) Chesapeake & Onio . C. & St. Louis . hicago, B&Q. Chicago& Northwestern. Chicago Gas. . C. M. & St. Paul Chicago, kL & Chic St P.M. & O Chig. & G. Western Consolidated Gas. Del., Lack & W Delaware & Hudson.” Den. & iio Grande, pfd. Erie........ General Electric, new. Lltnois Central . Lake Snore... . Louteville & Nashville. Metropolitan ‘Traction. Manhattan Elevated. Missouri Pacific. M. K. & T., pfd. ational Lead Go. yw Jersey Centr: w York Central. Northern Pacitle Northern Pacitic, pfd Pacific Mall. Phila. & Reading Southern Railway. Southern Ry., pid. Texas Paciti Tenu. Coal & Iron! Union Pacite.. inion Pacific, pfd. US Leather, pd US. Rubber Rubber, pfd. Wabash, pfd Western Uni A American Cotton Oi) 21) 36% Federal Steel... . py A.S. Wire. ear ———— Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call—12 o'clock m.—Bel Ss, $1,500 at 51. Commercial Fire inseranes, 0 ee 46 Columbia Title Insurance, 100 at 5. Memen, thaler Linotype, 10 at 184%," 10 at 184%; i84%. American Graphophoue, 100 ‘at 13° 18-16 District of Columbia Bonds.-6s, 20-vear funding. 100 bid. 6s, 30-year funding, 105 bid. Ze, 1wt, Water stock, 108 bid. 3.658, funding, 115% bid. Miscellaneous Bonds.— Metropolitan’ Railroad Ss, 11S% bid. Metropolitan Railroad cony. ° 126 asked. Metropol mv. 6s, 125 bid, Tid PMC yMletropolitan Katlsoad cert. inded litan Rail ys ye ja Railroad oa 118 bid. , 50 bid. o Wananga Eckington Railroad 6s, Washi ton Gas Company series B! 6s, D Ua; Blectric Light deb. imp., 102 Be there: peake and Potomac Telephone 5s, 103 bid. Ameri. can Security and Trust 5s, 100° bid. Washington Market Company Ist 6s, 115 bid. Washington % Ket Company ny Ge, 115 bid. Washington Market vig 168 big . id. ic Hall Associa- National ink Stocks.—Bank wi old. “Metropolitan, 316 bid “Geneeenetam oie, Farmers and Mechanics’, 180 bid. 187 asked. Sen. ppd. 145 bid. Citizens” 145 bid. Columbia, ‘135 id 140 asked. Capital, 125 bid. West Bnd, 90 2 at - Traders’, 100 bid. “Lincoln, 115 bid, Safe Deposit and Trust Deposit and Trust, 112 bid, Lisi ton Loan and ‘Trust, 128" bid, 130 Security and Trust, 151 bid.’ Washington Safe De- posit, Firemen’s, 28 bid. 35 asked. 100 bid. ‘as Company series A, 6s. 114. bid. Freakin Sau id. rCOFR: ‘re! 1. 3 bie Metropolitan. 70 Gor 52 bid. ‘Potomac, 60 bid. Arlington: 197 bole ae man-American, 190 bid. National Union, 10 ‘id. Columbia, 11 bid, 12 asked. Riggs, 7% bi _ 5 bid. 8 ask: ed. People’s, 54 bi ask 0% Gommercia, 34 fa” © Sed. Lincoln, 10% bid. Title Insurance Stocks.—Rea! Columbia Title. 8 bid. ean we Rallrord Stocks.—Capital Traction Com; pid, 78% asked. “M tap, 128 bid. Ton asked: Columbia, 70 bid, 7 Sek 6 vid. Gas and Electric Light Stocks. Washington Gas, x48 bid. 49 asked. town Gas, 48 asked. U_S. Electric Light, 110 bid, 118% asked vid "Pennayivantay a8 Sidi eaten POMS, =40 nnsy lv: le z Miscelianeous. Stocks ‘Mer i % asked: do. yellow. 89 White western, 20ign pts, 18,347 Iurhels, bushels.” Rye strong No. 2 western, 5: ports. none: stock, 00. ‘No. 1 thmothy, 810. eady, Ut southern white corn, No. Onts quiet exports, none: $10.75. Grain fretghts qu ed. Sagar strong, une changed. Eggs Whisky registered, coupon, 1% registered, coupon, 1 registered, 14 . coupon, 104 . cur sve . Provisions and Cotto: rkets, Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers and brokers, 1419 F st., merabers New York stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La- denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York. Wheat—Dec. . Corn Oats Pork KENTUCKY NEGRO LYNCHED. y a Mob tn Cam- ty. A cial to the Times from Tompkinsville. sa Ky., News has reached here of the lynching of Arch Baur, colored, who committed an assault on and attempted to murder nie Morrison, the oldest daughter of Henry Morrison, a prominent farmer of Cumber land county. The crime was committed at the Morris ox home yesterday afternoon about The members of the Morrison hous were visiting in the neighborhood, except the eldest daughter, who remained to care for the how: Baur, un went direct to Morrison's home. Mi risen screamed for help when he but no one was near enough to he thcugh the Louse was close to one of most frequented public is. She fought the flend with a but the negro drew a piece of sharp iron, struck her tw or three blows on the head and inf wounds that may prove fatal. He fled, believing his victim dcad When the neighbors lea d of the hor- rible affair they formed a mob and pursued the negro with bloodhounds. ‘They traile him to a smail cabin within five miles ¢ where the crime was committed The door was quickly broken down. The negro, hearing the noise, tried to make ais ape through a window, but failed When they entered he begged for mere: but a noose reps was quickly thrown ov his head and about his neck and he was dragged, more dead than alive, woods, where the rope was tossed limb of a tree, and he was haul 5 desp es air. ‘The lynchers left the body and disap- peared. Eight bullet holes were found in the body this morning. The remains were buried by Baur's relatives. pees LAWYERS DISAGR nde in the ce Mill urred about noon Mills, and but ficial it “UWE Office of xeiting Ep! Just An exciting scene oc today in the office of Judge for the intervention of that probable a personal altercatio: two attorneys would have resulted case on trial was that of Mr. Z M proprietor of the National Hotel is aT Hone against Mr. E. G. Niles, the lawyer former having brought suit egainst Mr. Niles for the recovery of an account said to be due for the hiring of rigs of various kinds during the past year or a little er. Mr. Niles acted as his own counsel, a Mr. Honey was represented by Mr. A. Sinclair. The progress of the hearing was marked i the Litteg. personalities, ke to have a as hearing for ponemen: of the furthe perio as he could get Sinclair remarked: you would like to have it two years, and then the would be dead.” Mr. Niles rejoined that he wanted to be treated with the respect due a gentleman “You will be accorded all the respect you ve, sir,” Mr. Sinclair answered 9 You know who you are taiking to, was Mr. Niles’ retort. dk i Mr. Sinclair, at the same time jumping to his feet. He clenched his fist, which he raised in a menacing man- ner, and advancing a little nearer to Mr. les added: am talking to a scoundrel, a cur, a man who | can prove is a cur, and a man whom the testimony in this case will show to be a cur.” Mr. Niles made no reply to this, bat placed his hand on his hip pocket. At this juncture Judge Mills stepped between the two lawyers and adjourned the case until Wednesday next. All parties interested then left the build- ing, but later, it is stated, Mr. Niles re turned to Judge Mills’ office and ascertain- ed the exact language used by Mr. Sinclair. inclair’s language to me,” said Mr. Niles, “was unpardonable, and calls for biood."” He further said he would also in- stitute a suit for damages against Mr. Sin- clair. Mr. Niles said this afternoon that Mr. Sinclair, during the trial, used unbecoming languag> toward him, but he ascribed it to bis youth ———_— Cheap Publicity. For fifteen cents you can let every one in Washington know by a Star want ad. that you want a situation or want a cook. — COMPANY ORGANIZED. “Association tions and Select L 3 The “Association Cadets” held a meeting in the lecture room of the Y. M. C, A. last evening and completed the final organiza- tion of the company. A uniform and cap similar to those used by the officers of the United States army were adopted, and it is so planned that the expense will be very small to the members. This promises to be one of the mosi interesting features of the Y. M. C. A. werk this winter. Much time and effort will be spent to secure a good physical development, and a thorough examination will be given eacn one on enlistment. Th> company meets at the Y. M. C. A. for drill Tuesday at 7 p.m. —— A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE. Office Bui ae at Marine Barracks Likely to Collapse in # Storm. In a report to Col. Heywood, U. 8. M. C., Major F. L. Denny, quartermaster U. 8. M. C., says he deems it his duty to call at- tention to the report of the inspector of buildings of the District of Columbia con- cerning the condition of the building occu- pied by the offices at these headquarters, In iis report on the subject, dater October 22, 1897, the inspector of buildings states, after refering in detail to the defects of the building: “In conclusion, it cannot be expressed in too strong language the dan- gerous condition of this building: first, from faulty construction; second, from over- loading of floors or roof; third, from fire; fourth and most important, from collapse.” to collapse,” the report concludes, “qn/ ease of sume or endden vitation, the building is likely to immediately collapse, and is, therefore, dangerous to life and limb.” - “Since this report was made,” says Ma- jor Denny, “the chimmey flues have been lined with’ galvanized tron tubes and the floor beams and other particularily weak or dangerous parts of the building have been repaired more or less to guard against col- lapse. No repairs and improvements will make the building safe, however, and the is submitted that