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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
Name.
Washington Stock Exchange.

sales-Regular call--12 O'Clock m: q. 8. d,
$500 at 1854. Metropolitan Bank, at 26s. Ameri-
Government Bonds-U. s. Is, registered, 1907,
I1SA bid ii.1S asked; U. 5. q, coupons, 1907.
district of Columbia Bonds-Market stock, "a,
1892, currency, l02 bid, asked. 2Oyear fund. Is,
1892. gold, lolH bid, asked. 9Oyear fund.- S. 1899
gold, lo5 bid, - asked. Water stock, U.s. cur
1902, 116 bid, asked Water stock, IS, 1903, cur
rency, l22 bid, asked 3.65s, 1924, fund, cur
rency, ll2h bid. 1l5 asked sXs, reg a-ios. 1888
Miscellaneous Bonds-Washington and George.
town Railroad 1910, g. l03 bid, los asked. WASH
ington and Georgetown Railroad Convertible Is.
Railroad Rights, l2s bid, = asked. Masonic Hall
Association. S. lsos. los bid. asked. washington
S stea WASHINGTON s g. Mars ssts
Security and Trust Company, g. ioo bid Mssssa
100 bid, i asked Washington Light Infantry ID
Is, 80 bid. 1o2 asked. Washington Gas
Company. series A, 6s, l:7 bid, 1sz asked Wash.
ls2 asked. Washington Gas Company Convert.
BILE Is, 1901, 10y bid, 1873 asked. lexington Rail-
road Is. = bid. 1903 asked. Chesapeake and
lOd ASKED. Capitol and North y Street Railroad
LIST mortgage IS, los bid, HOY asked. Metropolitan
Railroad Convertible 6s, lzo bid, 100 asked. U. ..
National Bank StOcks-Bank OF W ashiDgton as
bid. 43o asked. Bank OF Republic, zsJ bid. 800
asked. metropolitan, 265 bid. go asked Central
800 bid, asked. Second. IFS bid. - asked
Farmers and Mechanics. 100 bid. asked
Columbia. 14s bid. f60 asked Capital. 1923 bid. -
asked. West End, s5A bid, 81 asked. Traders
lU9H bid. - asked. lincoln, W bid, lO3 asked.
Railroad stocks - Washington and 8eorgetowp
215 bid, 2ls asked. Metropolitan, ~ bid. III
asked. Columbia, 90 bid. . asked. Capitol and
North Street. IS bid s6 asked lexington anu
Soldiers Home, = bid. IS as-el. Georgetown
and TenleytOwn, 53h bid. 81 asked. Rock Creek lot
bid. - asked.
Insurance Stocks-Firemen's. IS bid 60 asked
Franklin. 81 bid, - asked. Metropolitan, IS bid,
asked. National Union, IN bid, % asked Airing.
ton lis bid, - asked CorcOran, 6 bid, asked.
Columbia, Is bid, II asked. German-Ameri.
can, lSo bid, asked. Potomac, rs bid, .,
asked. Riggs, bid, sX asked Peoples, Oh bid
- asked Lincoln, ~ bid, 5H asked Com.
mercial, Az bid, - asked.
Title Insurance Stocks-Real Estate Title l2S
bid, lSS asked. Columbia Title, 6x bid, 81 asked
Gas and Electric Light Stocks-WashngtOn Gas,
'42k Did, AK asked. Georgetown Gas, 49, bid, -
asked. U. s. Electric Light '150 bid, 100 asked.
Telephone StOcks-Pcnnsylvania Il bid, 96Ix asked
Chesapeake and Potomac, - bid, ~ asked ameri.
can GraphophOne, bid, asked.
Miscellaneous StOcks--W ashngton Market Com.
pany, Is bid, 81 asked. Great Falls Ice Company,
- bid, 1so asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage
q bid, asked. Lincoln Hall, - bid, 100 asked.
Bull hun Panorama Company, Is bid. - asked.
Safe deposit and trust companies - Washing
ton safe Deposit Company, liz bid, asked.
bid 81 asked. American security aad TruSt
Company, l0G bid. liz asked
sEx dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
GEN. LIES DEATH.
Why No Congressional Committee Attende,
His Funeral on Saturday.

Why No Congressional Committee Attended
His Funeral on saturday.
The only official notice taken of the death OF
Representative Lee, the only mark of respect
by the officials OF the House. was the placing Of
flag at half mast, which was done by John
Chauncey.
There was no notice paid by the sergeant-at-
arms or his deputy or by the clerk Of the
House to the announcement No committee
was appointed 10 attend the funeral. nor did
the sergeant-at-arms take any part in the
funeral arrangements, as is usual
The fact is that neither the sergeant-at-arms
nor his deputy Is in the city. The clerk of the
House is absent also, but his deputy. the chief
clerk is here. and sent TO the sergeant-at-arms
Office the announcement OF the death.
After the adjournment Of the Flfty-first Con-
gress Sergeant-at-Arms Holmes dismissed Mr.
Cavanaugh, who had served as deputy during
the Congress and had held the same Office dur
ing the last republican Congress previously
and appointed a new man to draw the salary
during the recess, when the work of the Con-
gress was done. The new deputy
came here to take the oath of
Office and remained in the city for a
short while. He then went home sick and has
been away since. The sergeant-at-arms Office
is in charge of the cashier, who has nothing
whatever to do with the affairs of the office out
side of handling the cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
Lady so,nerset's Visit TO Washington.

Lady Henry Somerset, who is distinguished
in England for her work as temperance adyo-
cate, is expected in Washington tomorrow.
With Mrs. Hannah Whitall Smith she will be
the guest while here Of Mrs. Olive Rislcy
Seward.
Lady Somerset comes to tho United States at
the invitation Of the National W. c. T. L. She
will remain in this city two or three DAYS, and
viii be the principal speaker at meeting TO To
held ut the Metropolitan Church tomorrow
night after the ecumenical council closes. The
general subject for discussion at the meeting
will be Christian work in greet cities. Bishop
Hurst will preside and besides Lady Somerset
Hannah Whitall Smith, President Carman and
DR.. John W. Hamilton will talk. Miss Katha-
rine Willard will sing and Miss Julia Ames will
read the Scriptures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
IN WALL STREET TODAY.
The Market Excessively Dull and PriC
Somewhat Lower.

The Market Excessively Dull and Prices
Somewhat Lower.
NEW YonK, Oct. 19.-The stock market was
excessively dull today. Up to noon only 81, 600
shares had chauged hands. The first prices
were generally }SaL lower than the closing
Saturday. Lake Shore and Reading were each
q per cent lower aud Missouri Pacific and New
York Central each q per cent lower.
The only stock that displayed any marked
activity was Atchison, while the greater part Of
the little trading was monopolixcd BY b. Pau,
Louisville and Nashville, Missouri Pacific.
Northern Pacific preferred and Rock Island.
The market continued weak throughout the
first hour and prices further declined. At II
O'Clock values were to per cent below those
of Saturday, the latter in Union Pacific. The
market was almost stagnant in the hour to noon
and dealings we're featuroless. At noon the
lowest figures were current At this writing
q PM the market is dull.
Money 3a4 per cent. Exchange quiet but
firm; posted rates. sl1<a4s41f; actual rates,
4SO1f alSO% for sixty days and 4S3s<aA84 for de-
mand. Governments steady; currency 6s, Ill
bid: As COUP, ll6s4 bid; extended a, regis
tered, 1909 bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19

A Serics of Ingenious Thefts Brought to
Light-NO Arrests Yet Made.

A Series of Ingenious Thefts Brought to
Light-No Arrests Yet Made.
The fact has leaked out that . number Of
the letter boxes in different portions Of the
city have been tempered with and . number Of
valuable letters distracted. The robeeries
have ceased of late and it 10 not known how
far the losses extended or whom they will
reach, as many checks were among
the hauls and II is not known how
many Of these tho thief or thieves succeeded
in cashing. The robberies date back to Sep
tcmber 10, and have included two classes One
letter box was broken open and its contents
taken. while other boxes have been opened,
evidently by means of . key, and considerable
hauls made.
Not only the Post Once Department, but also
the losers and the banks are decidedly reticent
about the entire matter, their idea being that BY
keeping the matter quiet the detection of the
pcrpetrator stood q better chance of success
The secret method, however, docs not seem to
have brought about the arrest although the
first robbery is a month old. The persons who
have worked the scheme are evidently not
lacking in brains, az shown by the methods
used.
Many of the letters which were taken from
the rified boxes contained checks drawn by
local merchants. Among the drawers of these
checks SO far as heard from are Rufus K. Darby
and Lansburgh d Bro. The checks
were presented at the banks, three
OF which are losers in this manner
and were generally cashed. although
one Of Lansburgh's checks for $3.50 wns not
cashed on presentation. Many of the checks
were altered, and in a most artful manner
The general run of blank check forms read,
pay to tho order Of" with a blank for the
name. Several of the checks which fell into
the hands of the mail box cracker
read THE way. but when they were presented
and cashed they, had different appearance
The words 'the order Of had been drawn
through with pen and an addition made ut
the end, SO that they read. or one of them did
or bearer" The words ''or bearer had
been added in an almost perfect imitation of
the former writing, and then to make the en-
tire affair still more homogeneous the entire
written part of the check with the exception of
the signature, had been gone over with india
ink.
Both the post Office inspectors and the local
detective force have been at work trying to
discover the workers of this plan, but 80 far
with little success SO far as can be learned.
The theory seems to be that the boxes were
opened by some one who by some means was
possessed of key and q uniform. However,
this is mere surmise,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
THE POST OFFICE SITE.
Bids for Clearing It Asked for Today,
Delay In the Work.

Delay in the Work.
The supervising architect Of the treasury TO-
day issued an advertisement for bids for the
purchase Of the old buildings and materials on
the city postofiice site to be opened at his
Office at 2 o'clock on the 9th Of November.
The advertisement states that these bids must
be FOR the purchase and removal Of all build
ings, structures, debris, &C., and for the drain
age, water pipes, &C., connected with those
buildings
In an additional paragraph IL IL stipulated
that "the ground is to be left wholly clean to
the lot line on all streets Of old material and
rubbish, in accordance with specifications,
conditions, diagram Of the ground and direc tons
governing same. and each bid il to be made on
schedule blank as furnished by the supervis-
Ing architect No bid will be considered un-
less for the clearing of the entire block.
However, bidders may state in their bids,
Will give each for any one or more Of the
buildings, to be designated in the bid, provided
the government will release such bidder from
the balance Of his bid should he so request
IT in his bid for the whole, and it shall be op-
tional with the government to accept bid on
the whole or to accept bid or bids for any
one or more of the buildings bid for by
one or more bidders, the government
reserving the right to reject any or all bids re-
ceived. Each bid must be accompanied by q
certified check payable to the Treasurer of the
United States in amount of so per cent Of the
amount Of the bid.
upon acceptance Of bid the successful
bidder will be required to take immediate ac-
ton in tearing down and removing build
ings, &C., and the whole ground to
be cleared of all buildings, material
and refuse within sixty days from
acceptance Of said bid, and the successful bid
der shall be responsible for any and all
damage done to the present curbstone and
sidewalks around said Block, or injury to per-
sons or property"
Mr.. Edbrooke the supervising architect. said
to STAR reporter that he had given three
weeks to bidders to make their estimates, in
order that they might have ample time in
which to find q market for their purchases.
In that period and the sixty days following
the architect will be preparing his plans, SO
that as soon as the site is cleared he will be
ready to make a contract for excavating.
When that work is done there will be another
contract Immediately made for piling, and
thus. he says, the work will proceed progress
lively, with the least possible loss of time.
"You can assure the people of Washington"
the architect continued, chat from this time
forward there will not be one day or one hour
of delay in this work"
The provision about the bids being for the
whole square and for separate buildings in de-
tail was introduced in order to give bidders q
chance to select their materials. There are
one or two new structures ON the square and
these will, in the architects opinion, bring
more money than the others. Mr.. Edbrooke
says he wants to make good bargain as
possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
INDIANS OBJECT TO WALKING.
Gen. Brooke Says They Won't Enlist - Foot
Soldiers.

Gen. Brooke Says They Won't Enlist ~ Foot
Soldiers.
According to the annual report of Brigadier
General Jno. R. Brooke, commanding the de-
partment Of the Platte, with headquarters at
Omaha. there are no indications at present of
a repetition of last winters troubles with the
Sioux. He says ''since the with
drawal of troops from the Rosebud
and Pine Ridge agencies there has
been no evidence Of any further disafection
among the Indians" In regard to the enlist
ment of Indian troops Gen. Brooke says: "In
accordance with general orders %, A. G. O., a
troop of cavalry, I. sixth. was enlisted from
the Brule Sioux at Rosebud agency, and a COM
pany of infantry, 1, eighth. at Fort Washakie
from the Shoshones and Arapahoes. An ef-
fort was made to enlist company
for the second infantry at the Pine
but five Indians having been enlisted. The
principal objection to the enlistment of Indians
a: this point came from the chiefs, and the fact
that they were satisfied with their present con-
dition, and having also an objection to serving
as foot soldiers. An effort was also made to
recruit o company of Indians from the I'm
compahgre and Uintah Utes, which is a failure
from the causes which have been reported.
An effort is now being made at the Fort Hall
and Lemhi reservations which, from the
reports received from the officer in charge,
will not be successful at this time. Other
efforts to enlist Indians have been suspended
for the present"
Among his general remarks about current
affairs in the department Gen. Crook says:
From reports received the canteens seem
to be q success. The percentage of trials by
courts-martial is practically the same as last
year. The inspection Of the posts is now
progressing, but will not be completed for
some time. The reports of the acting inspector
general, as far as received, show a gratifying
condition regards discipline and efficiency.
There are married soldiers in all our posts for
whose families no proper quarters are provided.
struction Of all our new posts and such ar
rangements made as will meet the conditions
which prevail by tacit consent of the govern
ment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
CASES OF ASSAULT,
Several Disposed Of On the reiscs Court ~
Judge Miller.

SeNerAi Dispoeed OF In the Police Court ~
Judge Miller.
Judge Miller believes in imposing jaii ssn-
fences instead Of zines, especially in cssss
where the prisoners are old offenders or where
the ohense proven requires more than an ordS-
nary IS fne.
William Brown, . negro, received the Longest
sentence imposed today. He Was tried for AZ
saulung Ida Payne. fve-year-old girl. Tie
ehhd mother gave evidence Of the indecent
nature OF the assault. and the Judge gave the
prisoner all the time he could, Sea DAYS in jail.
Fred Hawkins, Samuel Thompson and Major
Newton, colored men. figured In too osses Of
assault The first two were charged with an
assault on Newton and the latter was CHARGED
with having assaulted Policeman Skinner
Sewton's head was cut with a brick used IN Shs
fight and his assailants were given ninety daye
each. Newton was given sixty DAYS.
Benjamin Gsskins. o Georgetown peerA
went 20 Jail for ninety DAYS for sssaulting Ma
tilda Rollins and Nathan Jones was re- uired 4,
paw IS for striking Policeman Bell.
George W. Howard. young man Who -
arrested in the Baltimore and Potomac freie0s
yard late Saturday night struck Policeman
Ganaway and an assessment Of {l0 was entered
against him.
Walter johnson, q Georgetown negro. who
figured in the fight on Water street Saturday
night, was accused OF striking and kicking Tillie
Mann. and she had bruises on her face 90 shOv
Tor at He Was given six months.
William Butler assaulted c. II. Thsirbach and
paid $40 for his amusement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19

The CommissIon Decides to Erect it on Iowa
Circle.
A meeting Of the commission having In
charge tho selection Of q site for the Logan
statue was held In tho Office OF the Secretary Of
War today.
There were present Secretary Proctor. Gen.
r. A. Alger. Gen. W. W. Burdeste, Gen. @. b.
Raum, Capt Geo. Z. Lemon aud Gen. Casey,
chief Of engineers Of the army.
The situation was fully discussed and num-
Der OF sites were suggested. The session lasted
over an hour. IL was definitely agreed TO locate
the statue in Iowa circle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
CLAwED. BY A LION.
Panic ut . Pesth STenagefis-Othsr Nev
From Abroad.

Panic ut . Pesth sfenagssis-Othsr News
From Abroad.
PEsrH, Get ia panic and stampede &C.
CURED at q m spagerie here today, caused by q
lion cl.wing roectator through his cage.
Many persons were hurt in the crush.
LONDON, Oct 19.-Mrsc Parnell continues in
very weak and precarious condition. Drugs
have to be administered in order TINT abe may
secure little sleep. she is unable 70 partake
Of solid food.
LONDON, Oct. 19.-The steamer Midlothian
from Baltimore for Antwerp has arrived st 81.
Michaels much damaged from severe weather.
BERLIN, Oct l9.-five persons were killed
and many injured by a collision Of an express
train with shunting engine at Kohlfurt today.
RoME, Oct 1.-THE pope, In sending his
blessing to the organizer Of the recent French
pilgrimage, bitterly complains Of the attack
upon the pilgrims BY ian uusovernabls popu-
lace"
DUsIrx, Oct. IA hurricane prevails In
West Ireland. The storm u the worst for
twenty years. A gale also rages on the chan
mel and the mail boats last night arrived 81
kingstown badly damaged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
ARTHUR HALL
Subscriptions for Its Erection Coming in
Bishou Hurst

Subscriptions for Its Erection Coming in to
Bishop Hurst
Subscriptions for the Arthur Hall. which is to
be one of the finest buildings erected in con-
nection with the American University continue
to tumble in. Bishop Hurst received the fol-
lowing letter from Chief Justice Way of AIDE
laide, Australia this morning:
WASHINGTON, D. c., October 10.
My Dear Bishop: Permit me as chancellor
and in behalf of the University of Adelaide to
welcome the American university into the
great republic of letters. l also ask you to ac-
cept the Enclosure as token of my good wishes
for the success Of your undertaking.
Believe me, yours faithfully, J. C. WAY.
The Enclosure was for good round sum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
No Roox
FOB FURTHER ARGUMENT.

Our choice stock Of NEW FALL AND WINTER
GOODS 10 now offered at prices which make us be-
yond question the CHEAPEST HOUSE IN THE
CITY. quality considered.
Good serviceable suits for Men. In cashmere and
cheviot, at 90. Sd IS. $50, S.. 60 and s9.2o.
Fine Dress Suits at $40. S12. 60. Ella. 90 e15 and
$3.50.
Mems Atwood Lshtweisht ovsrcoats at 90 q. so.
80 and $40.
Menu Heavy overcoats at e5. &C. q. %. o. o. 50,
e10.25 and upward.
Suits for boys long pants, from II 10 Is. st g. o.
$3.50, % and upward.
Childrens Suits at q. IS. e. e. Is e. 50. O. "a.
81 and upward.
Children's overcoafs from d. so upward.
Our stock Of Cent? Furnishing Goods b largo. st
prices 10 suit syeryb body.
Give ~ . call and be convinced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
TO SUPPRESS PENSION FRAUDS.

Veterans Of the q. A. X. Will Organize the
Old Guard.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., Oct. ia new organiza-
ton is to be formed here at once, the primary
object of which is to put a stop to fraudulent
and questionable pensions, and to expose those
that have already been granted. The promoters
Of the new order will style themselves the Old
Guard. They are prominently identified with
Grand Army and some arc high officials in the
grand cncampment Of the state. All are re-
publicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
Forfeitures Set Aside,

In the Criminal Court today in the case of
Robert ID. Ruffin, charged with false pretenses,
the forfeiture Of recognizanee was set aside
this morning and he plead not guilty.
In the case Of Leonard s. Nicholson. charged
with assault with intent to rape, the forfeiture
was set aside.
john Chittum, assault with intent 10 XII
Samuel Wheeler on May % last, was brought in
On bench warrant, arIaigned, plead not guilty
and was committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
GOSSIP ABOUT MR.. BLAINE.

what Mr. nraAlsy 10 Said to Have Told About
the secretary's Intentions.
A gentleman who recently had talk with
Mr.. Manlsy at Augusta, Me-, quotes that gen.
ieman as saying that Mr.. Blaine would retura
TO Washington, but not before the Novem-
Der elections; that the Maine delegation would
not present the name Of Mr.. Blaine as a can
didase before the republican national conven-
ton, Mr.. Blaine having expressed q desire
that the Maine delegation should not
make him . candidate. and that il, however,
his name were presented by some other delega-
ton and he were nominated he would mot
decline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19

Some Of the British delegates to the ecu
menical conference think that the cost of
living in this country is 90 high thatit more than
makes up for the greater amount Of wages.
One prominent delegate who takes this view
has evidently been with party that has been
badly victimized by interruptions hotel ~
taches.
1.-TWO members Of our party" be snid to a
STAB reporter, went to the hotel barber shop
and they were charged Sl.50 for having Their
hair cut and for being shaved. Another dele
gate had few soiled collars, cufis aud shirts
and sent them to the wash. The bill came back
for f6.50."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19

Members Of Ills Military staH Expect +
Meet Him in New York.

Meet Him in New York.
CINCINNATI, OHIo, Oct. 19.-Dr. Francis
Rivers and Signor Carlos Del Rio, late Of
the military staff of President Balmaceda Of
Chill, arrived here early yesterday morn
ing and took the morning Pan Handle
train for New York. Neither could speak
q word Of English. They had with them Mr..
Louis Bloch OF California, an interpreter.
Through him they said Balmaceda was not
dead, all reports of suicide to the contrary not
withstanding; that they expected to meet him
either in New York or In Europe. Signor
Pedro Mont, who represented the congress
sional party Of Chill at Washington. has been
here couple of days on business, the nature
of which he did not divulge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-19
FEArulas Or AL KINDS
MADE

MADE
EXPRESSLY FOR HAT TRIMMINGS
You know. perhaps. that The Prince Of Wales"
Feathers the latest. Let's take these and make
abunch and put them side by side with the 81 SO
Feathers shown in the millinery stores and you will
zee no difference. There - difference. This 10 .
bold claim to put in writing. foolish one untrue
We know whereof We write. be sure Of that.
% CENTS will buy here a good bunch Of Prince Of
Wales Ostrich Feathers in all the autumn shadesjust
a. good quality as those at IS cents only they are
spficed. You would never know 1t by the looks.
Black "Princs Of Wales" Feathers in best variety,
39c. 4sc. 6sc., s5c.. 9sc.. e. L. snd 81 81 bunch
UMBRELLA poMPOSs are another late craze,
made o. ostrich feathers IN umbrella shape. You may
have them some Of the imported French hsts,
The Palas Royal price for the best quality In only Nc
lunch.
SOME MORE PRICE SURPRISES
Qualities cous.dered).
Black cooue Feathers, &c. TO Csc.
Jsstsd and Pain Quilts. SC. to 35c.
Jet-ed Aizrsttes, 4Se. to &c.
Feather Pompoas, 4sc. to SIC.
Jstied PO,npors and Feaihsrs. sc. osl.3a
Elack Birds. only l0c. each
Sea Gulis. only &c. each.
Best Quality Wings, I0c each.
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
Cor. Eoth st. and Pa ave. ocl7