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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-07
a LIVELY SCRAP.
Two Builders Clinch In the r~IsrrspA
once.

Two Builders Clinch In the reIs~rsph
once.
Two builders had an alteration and = 6st
hight IN the office Of the Western Union Tels-
graph Company shortly before clock today.
One was Columbus Thomas, whose office 10 IN the
Corcoran building, and the other Geo. +. Koch
mower, who is located in the Builders Exchange
They have not been on friendly terms for some
time, but there had been no open demonsrrs-
aons of hostility until today. kochnower. who
has been III of late. was standing at the shelf
writing n message when he saw Thomas pass
ing. he rushed out 10 the door and caIled
Thomas, who turned and entered the ONCE.
There were hot words and Thomas
il is asserted by the clerks in the
ONCE, began to use abusive Language
koehnower grew excited. but WINS being ealuaed
down by friends when Thomas struck him over
the eye with his umbrella. cutting his face and
bringing the blood. Then Kochnower re-
turned the blow and for minute or two there
was an indiscriminate fight A bystander
managed To drag hochno wer out OF the build
ing and bold him while Thomas got his breath
lie Was anxious TO resume the ARRAY, but he
desisted when kochnower said that he had a
gun and would use il If further provoked
Matters finally simmered down and the con-
testants separated. kochnower boarding a
herdic and thomas returning to his Office. A
large crowd bad collected, but the affair had
passed off 80 quickly that few people knew
what had happened. A patrol wagon arrived
on the scene about five minutes after the as ht
but no arrests were made. kochnower 10 about
hfty years Of age, and Thomas perhaps ave
years old.
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the first group being Mr.. Brice, who was
escorted by Mr.. Kcnns. In the next group
were Mr.. Chiffon of Texas, Mr.. Dubois of Idaho,
Mr.. FELTON, of California and MIR. Gallirger of
New Hampshire.
Cir. Hoar said that as to Mr.. Chiffon there
was a question to whether the governor of
Texas had the power to appoint before the
vacancy had actually occurred. He would
make no objection to the oath being admin
istered TO Mr.. Chiffon now but he should
aftcrward move to refer the case to the COM
mittee on privileges and elections.
Mr.. Hale said that he desired to examine the
credentials Of Mr.. Dubois and asked tina: they
be on the table till tomorrow.
That was agreed 70 and the other Senators in
the group were sworn III.
As soo, as all the new Senators were sworn
in MIR. Sherman offered the usual resolution
for the appointment of two Senators to join a
like committee on the part OF the House to
wait on the President of the United States and
inform him that quorum of each house assem-
bed and that Congress was ready to receive
any communication he might be pleased to
make. The resolution was agreed to and
Mcssrs Sherman and Harrison were appointed.
Mr. Hoar moved that tho committee on
privileges and elections be directed to inquire
into and report upon the circumstances and
validity OF the appointment OF Mr.. Chiffon,
from the state Of Texas. Agreed to.
Resolutions were offered and agreed to fixing
noon as the daily hour OF meeting and direct.
resentatives that the Senate was ready to pro-
coed to business. Then, at ,03, tho Senate ad-
'0 The name o, N.Y. HAl, sena.or-olecs from
New YSsk,yas uas printN on the list of sena-
tors NOR were his credentE als presented.
After they were both read Mr.. Harris
expressed the opinion that the proper course
to be pursued with them was 81 refer them boti,
to the committee on privileges and elections, 50
that the question might be decided in the hight
OF thorough investigation. he asked that both
credentials be laid on the table tor the day,
and said that he would probably tomorrow
| move their reference to the committee on priv.
ileges and election
Mr.. George said he would not now object tc
that request
He had, after . very careful examination
| both as to the law and the facts, found thai
there was no controversy as to the facts, and
therefore there no necessity for an in.
| vestigation CT them by tho committee. As t.
the law it was plain and had received the Judi
cial determination of the Senste. SO that there
| remained neither q question Of law nor
| question Of fact for the attention of tho com
| mitsse. The equality Of the states ought not 4
be interfered With fof ingls houi when there
was 90 serious question about which thsse could
be any difference among Senators
However, In Difference 70 the Senator from
Tennessee. hs would make no objection x ~
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IN WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Pressure to Sell Cansed Prices to Give Way
A Rally Followed.

New YORK. Dec. THE stock market opened
moderately active. with prices generally frac-
tionally higher than the closing of last week
Considerable pressure to sell was developed.
however. shortly after tie opening and prices
e:ve way sharply. Northern Pacific, Erie. st.
Paul, Atchison, Chicago gas, Wheeling, Lake
Erie and Western and Milwaukee, Lake Shore
and Western preferred were the most active.
BY IL O'Clock prices had fallen u to 81 per
cent In the hour TO noon there was a stronger
tone anu a rapid recovery. Milwaukee, Lake
Shore and Western preferred WIS the feature
of the second hour. 1t advanced to 10 and
then reacted to lis The general list went
steadily mp. and at noon was fractionally
higher than 1t closed Saturday At this writing.
l:30 p. NJ, tEe market is dill.
Money. 3a3H per cent Exchange steady;
posted rates, 4s2s4s5; actual rates, 4sla4sl i for
sixty DAYS, and 49, for demand. Govern
ments steady; currency 6s, 10S1< bid; As,
coupon, III. bid; extended Is. registered, lOj
bid
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PRAYER OF CHAPLAIN BUTLER.

At noon the Vice President took the chair
and the session was opened with prayer by the
chaplain. Rev. j. G.. Butler. After rendering
thanks for the abundant harvests and for con-
tinued peace and prosperity (not granted SO
richly to other people, the chaplain prayed for
continued favor for the nation and for bless
ings on the President. Vice President, cabinet
and both houses of Congress. He prayed also
for the old Jewish peoplc-tEe descendants Of
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob-now prosecuted
and scattered, and so to animate the hearts and
heads of those in power everywhere that JUS
tice and righteousness may prevail throughout
the earth.
WELCOMED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT.
The Vice President welcomed Senators to the
resumption of their official duties and called
the Senate to order.
The Vice President then laid before the Sem
ate the credentials of new Senators and the let
tiers of resignation received by him during the
recess. Those papers were read, the first being
the letter of resignation of Senator Reagan of
TEXAS ard the appointment by the governor of
that state of Mr.. Chiffon in his stead.
SWEARING N NEW MEMBERS.
The swearing in of the newly elected Cor APP
pointed) Senators was then proceeded with.
They were sworn in groups of four or five, in
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Peoples. ~ Did, G asked Lincoln. bid. sx

Peoples, ~ Did, asked Lincoln. bid. 6k
LsAed Commercial, Al Did. 81. asked
Title Insurance St0cks-Real Estate Title. 131
o.G. 10 asked. Columbia Title, ca bid, Gs. asked.
Gas anu Electric Light Stocks-Washington Gas,
4;7s bid ~ asked. L. 5. Electric Light, ii5 bid,
1855 asked. Georgetown Gas, IS bid. = asked
Telephone Stocks--Chesapeake and Potomac, SO
bi.i. % asked american 6rapaophone, bid, 5h
asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks-W ashington Market COM
pany, I61 bld, Isk asked Great / as ice Compa ny,
1856 bid. $50 asked Bull Run Panorama Compa ny,
u Did. 80 asked Pneumatic Gun Carriage, Il
bid. q asked Lincoln Hall, bid 100 asked
lnterOcean building Company, - bid. 100 asked.
Ivy City Brick Company, - bid. 100 asked.
Safe deposit and Trust Companies - Washing
ton Loan and Trust Company. los bld, 100 asked
american Security aud IIust COinpsn,, lU9IS Did.
10 asked Washington Safe Deposit Company,
- bid, 1875 asked
sEx dividend
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b. SHEPHERD WHITE
Brought Up for TrinI, but Other Cases Inter
rupt His Proceedings.


rupt His Proceedings.
The trial of the ex-society light, g. Shepard
White, on the charge offorgery and embezzle-
ment was begun in the Criminal Court this
morning before Judge Bradley. Since he was
last apprehended in Chicago White has been
confined in the District Jail awaiting trial. He
was first arraigned on October 7last.
When he was brought into court this morn
ing he was the same D. Shepard White as Of
yore-dapper, stylish and well-dressed. He
wore dark blue doublc-breasted ccat, we'll
fitting trousers and under his turned-down col
lar big black silk tie. His brown wavy hair
was brushed back from his forehead in an ap-
parently careless manner. The fact that all
the eyes IN the court we're turned upon him
when he made HE entree in nowise affected his
remarkable composure. He took one of the
big arm chairs by the counsel table and talked
i'll a low tone with his lawyer, Mr. George X.
French, while the usual formalities incident to
the opening of court on Monday morning were
gone through with.
PRlEF INTERRUPTION.
When every thing was ready for business Mr..
Howard Clagett announced that the prosecu-
ton was prepared 10 so ahead with tie case Of
one William Washington. Mr.. French re-
marked that he was ready to go on with the
White case and asked that it be taken up ac-
cording to the program.
He was assured by Mr.. Clagett that the
Washington case would not occupy a great
amount of time, and Vim. Washington, a strap
ping young eolored man, took the chair va
Gated by White. He charged with an as
sault with intent to kill his wife, Martha WASH
ington.
Martha took the stand, and the spectators.
who had come into the court room to hear the
chOicer details of the White case, were obliged
TO put up with the recountal of a family row
that occurred in Pleasant Row." White, in
the meantime. was taken down into the cells
below to await his turn.
Martha's story of her husbands assault upon
her was = little bit hazy, and according to the
evidence of Willie himself he fired the shot a. q
small dog and had no idea of shooting his wife.
Still the presentation of the case occupied the
better part of the morning. and when the case
was given to the jury the court took u recess
until o clock.
ANOTHER CASE BROUGHT IN.
The White case did not begin directly after
recess. as was expected. The government an
nounced that they lad another case which they
were ready to go on with. This was the famous
giant case, in which Augustus Williams was
the defendant. While this case was on the jury
In the Washington case returned and brought
in verdict Of not guilty, and the defendant
was discharged
After the giant case" was given to the jury
the White case was taken up, jury secured aud
Nj Cole made the opening address. Tie court
adjourned az o'clock.
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POLICEMEN ON GUARD
At the Scene Of the Attempt on Rus
sell Sage's Lie.
EQNARGlIS7S m BRiZIL CAST DOWN.
Prospects of the Post Office Clerks
~ Classification Bill.
A POLISH COLLIERY DISASTER
GUARDING THE BUILDING.

Policemen Stationed Around the Scene of
the New York Explosion.
NV YORK, Dec. THE Empire building.
where the attempt on Russell Sage's life was
made on Friday last. is under guard of sixteen
policemen, in charge of Sergeant Coffey. Bust
ness has been resumed, but every one
who enters the building Is subjected
to close scrutiny. and IL they attempt to as
eend the stairs or elevator nre stopped and
questioned. Mir. Sage has moved his Office to
another room on the same floor and his clerks
are doing business as usual. He has not yet
made his appearance, but may come down to-
morrow.
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A RUSH INTO THE GALLERIES.

Five minutes before IL o'clock the galleries
were thrown open to the public and there was
a rush of the crowd generally to the risk of life
and limb. Above the sound of shutting feet
and hum of voices was heard every now and
then the scream of some woman crushed in the
crowd as they came packing through the doors
and tumbiing down the steps into the gallery.
In almost no time there was human mass
packing the galleries and piled up as if on each
others shoulders in the doorways.
ABUNDANT FLORAL TRIBUTES.
The floral tributes to the members were
something remarkable. Besides the ordinary
baskets and punches of cut flowers there were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-07
AN ALLEGED PROPOSITION.
The Small hoy Charged: With Robbing {
Big Giant.

1hO StuaAA my NhaESeus Win AoDOlnK .
Sig Giant.
One of the most curious cases that has come
to trial in this city in long time came before
Judge Bradley this afternoon. 1t was the
giant case'' and was curious as q result
of the difference in size between the
two most interested parties. The defendant
WAS small boy, very small and very black,
and he was charged with having stolen slsO
from Pickett Nelson, colored man who il
employed as q circus giant "Col" Nelson, as
he is known in the shown business, evidently
earns his salary, for when he was called by At
torpey Clagett he rose up out of his chair and
kept on rising until he lowered away above
everybody in the court room. He was one of
tho best developed witnesses that ever took the
witness stand.
He didn't really take the stand, however, for
when he came up ind was sworn Judge Brad
ley seemed to have some doubts about that
piece Of furniture and said he might stand
down on the floor. The colonel rested his
hand on the witness desk. 1t covered largo
part OF it, and on his little finger, that is, the
least large one, there was diamond ring in
proportion to his size. He told how he lost
the money in Charlestown, s, c., where he was
with tine show. Augustus Williams was with
the show at the time, but had not been seen
since the money was missed.
This largc-sized witness was sure Of one Of
the bills, for he said he always carried around
500 note that he used in his exhibitions He
would hold it up with the promise that il any
one could reach it he would give IL TO the man.
Detective Horne testified as to tho arrest Of
the small prisoner at the Baltimore and Poto-
mac station. A considerable amount of money
was found on his person, and when he was
asked about it the boy said to the detective that
he had found it in Col Nelson's room in
Charleston. Williams was arrested ON . tele.
gram from the chief of police in Charleston.
ILL hoo ~
fed that the money was his own savings from his
earnings. He said he was with Pawnee Bills
Wild West Show before he was with Col. Nelson.
At $50 O'Clock the case Of young Williams
was ,giveI to the jury, who returned in . few
minutes with . verdlct Of not guilty, and the
prisoueg was discharged.
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PERSONAL RIGHTS OF rRAINMEN.
An Interesting. Case Decided in the q. s
Supreme Court Today,

An Interesting Case Decided in the o. s.
Supreme Court Today.
A case Of considerable interest to railroad
trainmen who have to deal with unruly pas-
sengers was decided in the United States
Supreme Court today.
James h. s. Jopes, passenger on the New
Orleans and Northeastern railway, became en-
gagged in q quarrel with tho conductor of the
train, who shot and seriously injured him.
Jopes sued the railway company for damages
The testimony as to the circumstances of
the shooting was conflicting The rail-
way company asked that the jury
be instructed that II from the manner
and attitude Of the passenger the conductor
had reason to fear an assault, and that under
the belief that he was in imminent danger of
personal injury, the company was not re-
sponsibie. The court denied this request and
Jopes obtained judgment for $1,000.
This court, in an opinion by Justice Brewer.
holds that the court below was in error in re-
fusing to charge the jury Is requested. reverses
it, decision and directs that the case be sent
back to the Mississippi court which tried IL
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PAYING THE PENSIONERS.
What Gen. Kaum Says About Agent WIN.
sons Recent Action.

What Gen. Raum Says About Agent wm-
sons Recent Action.
Commissioner Raum has asked the Secretary
of the Treasury that money sufficient 20 pay
the pensioners receiving their pensions through
the agency in this city be deposited in the
United States Treasury. He said today that the
arrangement made by Pension Agent Wilson
to pay the pensions with check on the sub
treasury in New York was not submitted 10
him Tor approval or to the Secretary Of 0s
Interior. lie thought that IL the business lad
gone through the usual channels more def
mite arrangement would have been made with
the banks before taking positive sction. SEQ
Rotary Noble has written a letter 20 Mr., Wll-
son notify him that lac reRfter his comnuuica-
tons with the Treasury Department musS -
made through the Interior Department.
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A SENATORIAL CAUCUa

Senator Sherman Elected Chairmau-ouA-
mittec Places to Be Arranged.
The republican Senators were in caucus for q
short time this afternoon Immediately sftsr ths
adjournment Of the Senate. Senator Sherman
Was elected chairman Of the caucus 10 an ths
vacancy caused by Senator Edmunds' retire
ment The purpose of the caucus was 70 provide
for the assignment Of Senators to comnissseS
and, therefore, the chairman was authorised
10 appoint committee Of nine Senators to pre-
pare committee list. As the Chairman vas
not ready to appoint the committee immedS-
ately the caucus adjourned without furthss
action.
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But Neither House in Session Very
Long.
MANY FLORAL TRIBUTES.
Senators and Members Remem
bered by Admiring Friends.
NEW SENATORS SWORN IN.
The House Adjourns Without Or
ganization After Roll Call.
SENATE,

In defiance Of the rain, which prevailed from
early morning until about noon, when there
was slight clearing up Of the weather, the
Senate galleries were crowded with spectators
eager to witness the opening of the Fifty-second
Congress. The presidential and diplomatic
galleries were unoccupied. but the reserved
sections were we'll filled with ladies' including
wives and daughters of Senators. Here
and there throughout the chamber the
desks of the Senators who were to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-07

Secretary Fosters illness seems 10 havu
assumed more serious aspect and anoshss
physician, DIR. @. L. MAgruder, has bsss
called in TO assist DR.. Hamilton In sesss-
ing the case. In speaking Of the esss shia
morning DIR. Hamilton said, Secretary Yossss
still has fever Of . low typo which rosa again
yesterday. He has no pain. but his conditiou
has not improved since the onset Of fevsg q
Saturday. The patient 10 extremely weAks
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Changes In the Third Eattalion.

The following changes have been announced
in the third battalion, u. c. n. e.: Upon the
recommendation of his company commander,
Candidate Corporal Edward A Ardre, COM
pany B, is promoted sergeant, to date Decem-
her 1, 1891. Second Lieutenant Otto L. Suess,
company ID, having rendered his resignation
as such, is relieved from duty on the battalion
board Of examination. Second Lieutenau. VIM.
Z, Greenwood. company C, is detailed as q
member Of the battalion board Of examine
ton. The junior member Of said board viii
act as recorder.
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MoNARCHIsTs CAsTDOwN.
rhs Princess D'Eu VIII Not Press Bor Claims
to the Brazilian Throne.

to the Brazilian Throne.
Rio JASEIRo, Dec. THE monarchists in
this city are disheartened by the death OF Dom
Pedro. The supporters of mOnarchial ideas
will bold public meeting in Rio Janeiro on
Wednesday next to publicly express their grief
ut the death Of tho ex-emperor.
PARIS, Doc. THE Ecldir today says it is
authorized to deny the reports which have
been circulated that it is the intention Of
Countess ID Eu, the daughter and heir of Dom
Pedro. to take action to assert her rights to the
throne OF Brazil
THE RoUMANIAN CABINET RESIGNS
Bucharest. Dec. THE Roumanian cabinet
has resigned
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THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Ii WIN GO TO Congress the Day Ana q
mouse Orrses.~-

mouse brgsess~-
In view Of the possibility that the dessles
IN the democratic caucus might last Tor some
time the President has determined that his en-
nual message shall go 10 Congress on tie DAY
after the Organization Of the House b Per
fected.
This tEes A. definite date - possible and
removes the complication somewhat The an
naal report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
VIII probably go in on the same day.
Inns report has been prepared this
year by Assistant Secretary spsuldins
curing curing inc illness OF Secretary Foster. Gen.
be signed TO the report
The annual book OF estimates usually accom-
panies the report Of the Secretary. out there
mas been some delay in its preparation this
year. and unless the deadlock shouia Lat =
week or moro the book will not 20 a ths c.
itol along with the report
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No Senator or Representatives Reported to
he Opposed to the Bill.

he Opposed to the Bill.
CHICAGO, Dec The executive committee
of the Post Office Clerks association met at
the Grand Pacific Hotel yesterday for the pur-
pose of hearing reports Of committees on the
new classification bill The reports were to
the effect that all the Illinois Congressman were
in favor OF the bill, and would do ali they could
to secure its passage. Further thai this Sena-
tors and Representatives from all over the
~-untry had been heard from and
bot one unfavorable reply had been
received 1t was also reported that a ctmmit-
se mad been appointed by the national associa-
bon ami would wait On the Postmaster General
- = rev days and endeavor TO obtain his CO.
operation The provisions OF the bill in the
main similar TO those of the bill which failed to
pass At The last session of Congress. itprovidirg
that the salaries OF ali clerks and assistants
mall be regulated by that OF the postmasters.
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The Opera Company Departed.

Messrs Wolf and Cohen the attorneys for
C. Neuendorff, formerly conductor OF the or
chestra, aad Steinway L Sons, whose claims
against the JucL Opera Company amounted to
si.4ee, yesterday consented 10 release the At
tachments SO that the company would not be
compelled to disband. In consequence ~ this
action the company left yesterday for Rich
mond, whore they open an engagement this
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-07

The United States Supreme Court today pest.
poned until the second Monday in January shs
hearing OF the cases OF Fielder and Schwab, The
Chicago anarchists, now imprisoned ss JolisA,
Ill, for completely in the Haymsrket riots.
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take their seats as Senators for the first time
were marked by baskets of flowers. and the
Vice Presidents desk was distinguished In q
like manner. There was an unusually large
number of new Senators to be sworn in. count
ing up seventeen without the Senator from
Florida. neither the name OF Mr.. Call nor that
of Mr.. Davidson being on the printed list Of
SeratorS