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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19

Prisoners who Plead Not Guilty and 1b<
Who Took Their Punishment.

Prisoners who Plead Not Guilty and Tboss
Who Took Their Punishment
Before Justice Bradley this morning the fol-
lowing were arraiened and plead not guilty:
Ernest Wilson, larceny (two cases.; Joseph
Myers, assault with intent TO kill; George Nil
Ter, larceny; George johnson, murder o, VIM
Alexander July l6 by shooting him. and wm.
Lancaster for the murder of Richard Frazier
on November by cutting him
Adam Busey, colored boy convicted Of
robbery from Alfred johnson, was sentenced TO
three months in Jail.
Nevslin Murray, alias Morgan r. Mooney.
convicted Of bigamy. was sentenced TO four
years in the penitentiary.
Patrick Farrell who yesterday plead guilty
TO HOUSEKEEPING. was called ap for sentence
and Mr.. Hillyer made an appeal FOR him. and
Farrell repeated that the crime was committed
to get something TO eat.
In answer to the court he said that be would
return home to Chicago and ask his step
fathers forgiveness.
The court suspended sentence and took hi,
personal bonds
Hammond Piepenbring, convicted of house-
breaking at the Washington City Orphan Asv-
inm, the sentence of one year and day in the
Albany penitentiary was changed 70 six months
in Jail.
In the case Of James Kelly, charged with
housebreaking, nolle pros was entered.
Samuel n. Jenkinson, alias jenkins, charged
with false pretences, was released on personal
recognizance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
MR.. SPOFFORD'S EXPLANATION,
How the Ofiicial Record is Kept and Why
He Made a Correction.

He Made a Correction.
With relation to the statement made under
oath before Commissioner Shields by Lawyer
Harrison in the Encyclopedia Britannica"
case that the date Of the receipt of the volumes
from Scribner's Sons was changed from April
to April 6, 1888, Mr.. Spofford says:
'The statement is ex parte and is made with
care to exclude all that would explain the stu
alton. There is no official record of copyright
such as described, required by law, and none
is kept. The record referred to is a memo
randnm of copyright kept for the convenience
of the Office. The only authoritative record
the only original records the record Of
express receipts. Every package received by
express is recorded in this book when received.
In that book it appears that the package
from Scribner's Sons was received April
6, 1888. The clerks, in making
the entry on the memoranda record,
made the entry as a receipt of April T. 1888.
Only three weeks ago / made the discovery and
changed the memorandum SO as to make it cor
respond with the record IL the receipt book,
which is necessarily correct.
No suggestion came to me from any one to
make the correction. l made it be-
cause 1t was right that it should
be made. The incorrect record is not official.
The entry in the express receipt book is sus-
tanned by letter received by me from Scrlb
ner's Sons, written on the 4th of April, in
which they stated that they were sending the
package and described what it contained
MIR. Spoford showed a STAR reporter the ex-
press receipt book in which the entry was made
under date April 8, 1888: Package, B. d O.,
ScrIbner's Sons, in the handwriting of the
assistant librarian. Mr.. Hutchinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
Exchanging Notifications.

The Brazilian minister has formally notified
the Secretary OF State of the desire of his gov
eminent for an extension Of the time for the
exchange of ratifcations of the arbitration
treaty formulated by the international Ameri-
can conference. This treaty has lapsed by rea-
son of the failure to fully exchange notifications
within the specified limit of time. Other South
American countries have also expressed de-
sire for an extension of the period of ratifca-
ton, and the proposition is warmly Endorsed by
this government.
The President advocated such course in his
recent message to Congress.
The extension of time can be secured only BY
the concurrence of all the countries concerned
and the diplomatic agents of this government
are now striving for that object.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
A Liquor Question.

Messrs. Milhalovitch, Fletcher Il Co. recently
imported at Cincinnati large quantity Of
cherries preserved in spirits, and additional
duties amounting to $500 were imposed on
them, being at the rate of g. so per gallon for
the spirits used in excess of the quantity
allowed by law for purposes OF preservation.
The importers requested permission to abstract
from the casks the excess of liquor, about
thirty gaiionsper cask, and to export the same
under the provisions of section 2979, r.. S. Act
ing Secretary Spaulding has informed them
that no such permission can be granted. and
that the expectation Of the merchandise can be
permitted only upon payment of the additional
duty found due thereon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
Latest Burial Permrfs.

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today burial permits were issued from the
health Office for the following:
white-Alce L. McAuiey. n days, cyanosis
moratorium; Mary Hickey, So years, pulmonary
congestion; Samuel Maclay, 50 years, epidemic
influenza and bronchitis; Alice I. Porter, 2years,
pneumonia; Geo. Lardi, months. entero colitis;
Ida NJ. Stansbury, IS years, con sumption; Dora
E. Thissell, SO years. pneumonia; Edward L.
Burns, SO years. consumption: VIM. Thos. Nc
Bayne, ~ years. peritonitis; HenryC. McCeuey,
As years, cerebral hemorrhage, Martha McAfee,
60 years, consumption.
Colored--Oliver Banks, ~ years, typhoid
fever; Fanny johnson, 3 months. pneumonia;
Blanche E. Jackson months bronchitis; Clara
A. Gilbert, 2 days, convulsions; VIM. 81. Car
ter, months, strangulated hernia; infant Of
Edward jackson. q days, capillary bronchitis;
Ethel Baden, year, pneumonia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
CAPITOL TOPICS,


The clerk Of the House has made the follow
ing appointments: VIM. Mohler, newspaper
clerk, vice VIM. G. Daniels; Geo b. Parsons Of
Illinois, enrolling clerk, vice Chas B. NcKen-
ney, and J. Frank Snyder of Pennsylvania, dis
bursting clerk, vice +. c. o Brien
Doorkeeper Turner las made the following
additional appointments:
John A. Hannay, Missouri, superintendent
OF document room; q. C. Wilson. Kentucky,
messenger; Martin Gardiner, Maryland, mes
senger; Milton LeFevre, Ohio, messenger;
Charles ". Macune. Texas, page; ]. S. Dun
ham. Arkansas, messenger; II. G. Williams,
North Carolina, assistant superintendent docu-
messenger U' Will G. Ni Parrish. if Rsn:
lucky, page; ". S. Maryberry, Missouri, page;
1. H. Davidson, jr, Georgia, page; Phocian
Howard, Illinois, page; NJ. II. Ellis, Michigan,
messenger; William Balance. Nebraska, folder;
Roscoe Bell, Illinois, page; Paul T. Perkins.
Alabama. folder: r. H. Belts, Ohio, messenger;
Matt kean, Ohio, folder; Clarence s. Howell,
page; Albert c. Davis. Indiana, folder, and E.
f. Holmes, Georgia. folder.
THE COLLINS STORY DENIED.
The statement that Representative Collins
OF Boston. who is in the city, is here to talk
with Speaker Crisp about the silver policy of
this Congress is denied.
NOTES.
Representative Dalzell has announced his
candidacy for the United States Senate to sue
coed Mr.. Quay.
Geo. P. Bradstreet who for more than if
teen years was clerk to the Senate committee
on the Judiciary, has resigned and has gone to
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
THE COURTS,
PaosArs CoUnr-,yudoe Hmm,

fhObAfE tCUhf-Ju0Qe Hd1Ter.
Yesterday-ln re Jos. W. Fillius' children:
order directing payment Estate Of Gertrude
NJ. Fry; will omitted to probate and letters
issued to Henry d. Fry; bohd 1900. Estate OF
Gideon S. Palmer; will fled with petition for
probate and order OF publication. Estate of
Jennie Z. Giles; order OF publication, Helen NJ.
Dunn guardian; bonded, &c Estate of James
L. Carbery; will admitted to probate and let
tiers to Eliza A. Carbery: bond 800 In re
VIM. Miller ct al; E. F. Ehnert appointed
guardian; bond $500. Estate Of O. H. p.
Clarke; affidavit OF administrator filed. In re
Ruth NJ. Merriam ct nj. L. Merriam APP
pointed guardian; bond $500 In re
Thaddeus Bean, guardian: order directing
payment. Estate Of Jeremiah Dowuey: viii
admitted to probate and letters issued
to Ellen Downey; bond $1,000. Estate of Anna
C. Haupt; petition Of Herman Haupt for ad-
ministration filed. Estate Of Lewis {. Herrick.
E. b. Hay appointed administrator; bond
$1,000 Estate Of Ehzebeth Young; will adj
mitted to probate. Estate Of George White:
letters Of administration to John c. Heald
bond 81 900. In re Edith Robinson; Burnett
NJ. Robinson appointed guardian; bond $3.50
CIRCUIT CoUnT-Justice Montoos,,e,y.
Today-Bowling agt. Behrend Con; appeal
Macon Il Co. agt Vaux: motion to set aside
judgment granted unless PLAINTIFF file remit
titur for $50. E. c. Jordon agt.s d. +. Ham
link; motion to vacate order for irregularity
overruled. d. Il b. Clements Co. agt Brown;
motion for judgment notwithstanding pleas
Overruled. Swart agt. Luckett; motion for new
trial granted unless remittitur for all above
$50 is filed. Schneider agt Spaldiug; motion
for judgment under seventy-third rule granted.
EQUIrY CoURT-Judge Haqn<r.
Today-Keithley agt. Kelthley; sales finally
ratified. Peck agt. Peck; do. Draper ACT
Warren; time to take testimony limited Nichol-
son agt. Wilson; pro confesso. Dormenel agt.
BARR rule to show cause discharged. w. L.
and I. Co. agt. Hammond; certain parties made
parties defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
An Ingenious scheme.

The Commissioners are somewhat exercise
over the discovery that q real estate agent in
this city has been using the public schools as q
medium for the extension OF his bust
ness. This enterprising gentleman has
prepared q circular announcing the prop
erty he has for sale, and Offering large
children who will make out the longest list of
words embracing only the letters which are in
the name of his piece of property. The pro-
jector announces that he has secured
the cooperation Of two of the
principals Of the public schools
lists to be considered. The Commissioners
have referred this matter TO the superintendent
of public schools to ascertain his views in the
premises and by what authority the names Of
officers of public schools are used in the
furtherance Of such a scheme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19

The annual visitation to Franklin Lodge, No.
g. OF the Grand Lodge officers took place last
Wednesday night in their lodge room, Nc
Cauley's Hall, Pennsylvania avenue east.
There was large assemblage Of the uniform
rank and visitors from all the subordinate
lodges This being the Oldest lodge of Pyth-
iaiis in the world considerable interest was
taken among the members OF the order to make
this. the last visitation, a grand success.
p. e. Corners, the grand lecturer, examined the
officers in the unwritten work of tine order and
complmented them highly for their efficiency
The grand keeper of records and seal and
grand master OF exchequer reported the lodge
in n prosperous condition. both numerically
and financially. The grand chancellor, w. 4.
Moockbee. complimented the lodge upon such
hattering reports and called on some Of the old
members OF the lodge for a few remarks.
Past Chancellors J. Clark and Hayghe told
how they and few members of this lodge met
night after night to keep this order alive and
that the order now numbering over 800 OOU.
owes its existence today to this very lodge.
They were followed by p. G. G. A. N. Thomp-
son, who made stirring speech on the three
principles OF the order, friendship, charity
and benevolence, also on tho uniform
rank. At the conclusion Of the exercises the
lodge. Grand Lodgc officers aud visitors were
escorted to Washington Hall. where a banquet
was served. The occasion was quite q red
letter one in the history Of the old mother
lodge, Franklin, No2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19

Yesterday afternoon two small colored bows
who were locked in the Police Court cells
made more noise than the two dozen men and
women who had been sent Oh to the Jail and
work house. One Of the boys had been
brought up from the work house in the
morning and the other had spent
the night in police station The boys when
questioned by STAB reporter a. 70 the cause
Of the noise said that they were hungry and one
Of them was crying for something to eat
The boy who had spent the night In police
station was named William johnson, and he
was the one who was crying for
bread. He told the reporter that
he was ARRESTED about 4:20 o'clock Thursday
evening and was kept in the station until yes
terday morning, when he was sent to,court
without being given anything to eat He said
that he left home Thursday morning after
breakfast and that wss the Last he had TO eat
The other boy was Pred Hun and he had
been brought mp from the work house. He said
that before leaving the work house In the
morning he was given some bread and tea. but
he said be could not drink the tea because he
was not given any sugar TO put in it,
There II no provision made for the feeding
Of prisoners at the court house, but there Il an
appropriation for that purpose to be expended
at the police stations Many times the Judges
and clerks Of the court have provided food a.
their own expense and yesterday Deputy Clark
Harper procured something fog IL boya
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
MORE FRAUDS FOUND
Result of Investigating Edward M.
NJ. Fields Conduct.
EXPLOSIVES IN 4 POLICE STATION
Ex-President Hoey Transfers His
Property to President Sanford.
LATE TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
MORE INDICTMENTS AGAINST FIELD

Still Unable to Obtain Bail-His Fathers
Condition Critical.
NV YORK, Dec. 19.-E NJ. Field is still
locked up in Ludlow street Jail, being un-
able to furnish bail He arose at o'clock
this morning, drank little milk and then
scanned the morning papers. He still main
tains that he has no appetite for food.
Doctors Lindley. Crosby and Douglas, the
Bellevue Hospital experts on insanity, will call
ON him today and watch his actions. The doc
tors come and go, but never make known tho
result of their examination
District Attorney De Lsncey Nicon said to-
day that warrant had been issued and
placed In the hands of Warden Dun
lap Of Ludlow street Jail for the arrest
OF Field upon the Indictment found against
him yesterday for forgery. Should Field sue
coed in being admitted to bail in the civil suit
under which ne is now prisoner, he will
probably be arraigned to plead 10 the intict-
ment for forgery on Monday.
The Investigation of the books Of Field, Lind
ley. Wiechers X Co. by the district attorney
will be resumed on Monday and it is expected
that other indictments for forgery will be found
against Field.
There was no perceptible Improvement in the
in immediate danger Of death, he il said to be
very low and takes but little nourishment
David Dudley Field called at the residence OF
his brother this afternoon. When he was leav
ing the house he was asked what his brothers
condition was. Il was not allowed TO gee him.
he replied but from what / was told in the
house believe he is critically ill"
ia he liable TO die soon?' Mr.. F. was
asked.
He is liable to die at any moment"
Mr. Field also said that hrs Lindley was in
about as critical condition as his brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
The G. A. n. Chri.,usa. Dinner.

The relief committee Of the Department Of
the Potomac, G. A. r., met last night At Grand
Army Hall, all the members being present.
Calls for supplies on behalf Of the deserving
poor are coming in RAPIDLY, and it is hoped by
the committee that the generosity Of the charI-
table people who can contribute will far ex-
coed the demand.
The committee are particularly tesrous that
all applications for relief supplies be sent 30 as
TO reach the hands OF the chairIEan not later
than ESQ p. IN. Tuesday evening. December ~
Blanks for this purpose car be Obtained from
any member Of the committee and from cou-
rades generally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
Christian Endeavor Mass Meeting.

The twenty-frst mass meeting of the d. C.
Christian Endeavor Union was held in the
Baptist Church, Georgetown, last evening and
was largely attended. 1t was conducted by
the new officers. One Of the unique features
was free parliament" Mr.. c. Severance
led the discussion on "The Work OF the Look
out Committee" and Mr.. W. H. II Smith The
Work Of the Prayer Meeting Committee"
The organization of the Army, Navy and
Marine Corps Christian Endeavor Society, the
first Of the kind in the world. announced by
Miss Matte Allen, corresponding secretary, was
greeted with applause. The president, Mr..
Percy s. Foster, conducted the conservation
service
The new officers Of the Union Of d. c. are p
s. Foster, president; L. A. Conner, r., first
vice president; Geo. F. Mutt, second vice pres
ident; c. B. Titus, recording secretary; Miss L.
Jurney, corresponding secretary; Miss Z. O.
Lyman, treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19

Henry Ciews Weekly Financial Rerie,o, issued
today, says: The stock market is following
the course which our late advices have fore
Swallowed as likely TO be experienced during
the closing weeks OF the year. Although almost
every condition and influence favors the value
of securities the speculative business is very
moderate and op the surface affairs have the
appearance Of a holiday.
Among the current good symptoms are the
increasing demand for railroad bonds and the
consequent rise i'll their value, the good buying
OF the grangers and the dividend-payers gem
orally, the continued rise in tho Vanderbilts
under rnmors OF extra dividends, the renewal
of confidence il Rock Island and the more ac-
tive buying OF Northern Pacific, which Las
SO long been weak spot in the market.
We are now yerging on the beginning of the
forwarding of the large corn crop, which will
bring to On importan. group of railroads the
benefits of our abundant harvests and increase
the list of lines showing large increases of earn
ings. The prospects of new legislation receive
little attention from Wall street. 1t is taken
for granted that. in view of the party complex
ion OF Congress, it will be found virtually i'm
possible to enac: any new measures Of special
public interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
ELKrNs NOT A BLAINE MAN.
Col. GARRISON Says That He IL Strong Har
risOn Man.

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.--Chairman James s.
Clarkson OF the republican national committee
this morning gave what he alleged to
be President Harrison's reasons for the
appointment of Sterhen B. Elkins as Sec
rotary Of War. The story as given by
Mr.. Clarkson negatives the stsries that have
been printed aboIt Mr.. Elkins having been q
Blaine man and that he consulted the Secre-
tary before be accepted the place.
"Eikins has been a Harrison man since be-
fore the nomination of the President. said
Mr.. GARRISON. and had he ut that time
had permanent residence he would have
been one OF the original members Of
the cabinet. Contrary 70 the popular
belief Elkins led the Harrison forces at the
convention, and he was the brains energy and
electricity of Mr.. Harrison's supporters. and
he carried with him the promises made by Mr..
Harrison. This NAV look bit queer but it
is true nevertheless. Mr.. Elkins is
one of my warmest personal friends and
know what i am talking about don't say
that he did not consult Blaine before he ac-
cepted the nomination, but / should like to
wager good deal thst he did not. He is now
"a settled resident OF an influential state, and.
being a strong adherent Of the President, it
was natural that he should be named"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19

The Stock Market During the Two Hours
business Wa Active.

The Stock Market During the Two Hours OF
Business Was Active.
New YoRk, Dec. 10. The stock market during
the two hours OF business today was active
throughout. The sales amounted to 1s6. O2i
shares. Prices opened firm, but the strength
soon disappeared under realizing sales. Toward
IL o'clock values hardened again and under
the leaC Of Pittsburg and Western
preferred, which was especially strong,
prices advanced Is to / per cent.
During the closing hour the market continued
strong and prices recorded further advances.
The strength Of the closing hour was con.ribu-
ted to by the favorable showing OF the bank
statement. which showed sn increase in the re-
serve of 1882. 600.
The closing figures were the best OF the day.
The most active stocks were Chicago gas, At
Gibson. Erie. Rock Island. Hooking Valley. cot
ton oil and Central Pacific. The advance for
the day ranged from to "a per cent.
Money 212a3 per cent. Exchange closed
quiet posted rates, 4o3J4a4S515; actual rates,
1927 for sixty days and 4SiA for demand.
Governments steady; currency Ga. 1851 bid;
4s, coupon, 117}4 bid; extended 70, registered.
100 bid.
Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows:
Union firsts. 1881 bid; do. sinking funds, 1868
bid; Centrals, lC- Is bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19

The Morse Literary societ. met at the resi-
dence of Miss Ida Shirley, No. 4I6 Rhode lsland
avenue northwest, last night. A debate on free
trade OF protection between Miss Ida Shirley
and Mise Olga wincklemaR Tor free trade aud
Miss Jessie Presneii for protection. The judges
decidedinfavor Of protection, took place. Those
present were the Misses ldi shirley, Eva Ohare,
Lizzie ohare, Nettie Paige. Emma Maloney.
Jessie PresneI Olga ukleman and Mamie
Eckels and Aessrs. = J. Morris, A. ". Stock
ton, u. A!einer, T. Brown, u. Dean and W.
Blakeney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19

Haicyon Commandery, No. 1913, United Order
of the Golden Cross last night elected the fol-
lowing officers for tho coming term: n. c., JAS
". Loveless; v. N. c., Mrs. Rosina NJ. Hum
phrey; W. p, M-s. Ella c. Weston; N. K. R.,
Joseph Trainor; F. X. R., Robt D. Weston;
T., Jas. S. Sharp; w. H.. John C. Swift: WIG,
Mrs. Mary Il. Stetson; w. o. g., G. L. Topper;
p. n. c., NJ. s. Stetson trustees. Andrew H.
Stamp, Geo. II. Cline and Mrs. Rosina NJ Hum
phrey; representative to the grand command
cry, Robert d. Weston; alternate, Gerhart Z.
Topper; auditing committee, W. s. Stetson,
Jas. W. Loveless and Mrs. Rosina NJ. Hum
phrey,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19

The President and the Secretary of State have
had several consultations recently in regard to
the seal fisheries. An agreement having been
reached with the British government as to the
basis of arbitration. all that now remains to
complete the convention is an agreement as
to the arbitrators. This, too. has practically
been done SO far as the number and powers Of
the arbitrators are concerned, and it is conf
IDENTITY expected that their appointment and
the terms of arbitration will be officially an
nounced in a few days. The nominations have
been made and await only the concurrence of
the governments interested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-19
LIGHTED BOMBS FOUND.
Discovery of Dynamiters' Attemp. ON . r
lice Station Near Paris.

Discovery of Dynamiters' .&ttemp: on . Po-
lice Station Near Paris.
PARIS, Dec. 1o.-Clichy, q northern suburb Of
Paris. was thrown into a state of great excite
meut today by the discovery o; four bombs in
the police station there. The fuse attached to
the bombs had been ignited, but the fire had
by some means been extnguished before reach
ing the explosives with which the bombs were
filled.
1t was at Clichy that serious socialist dis
turbances occurred during the labor demon
stration on May day, and the fact Of the find
ing OF these bombs has caused great alarm in
police and other circles, as it is believed it
shows that the persons who came in contact
with the police on MAY day are determined to
seek revenge, and tina: some of them placed
the bombs where they were found in the hope
Of demolishing the station.