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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20

Judge Miller Could Not See That Howard
Had Committed . Crime.


Judge Miller Could Not See That Howard
Had Committed . Crime.
This afternoon in the Police Court Pros
ecuting Attorney Muliowney called for trial
the case Of Mr.. James NJ Howard, who until
recently was employed as way bill clerk
at the ware house of the United
States Express Company. The charge,
as heretofore published in The STAR was that
he embezzled 300 of the funds of the COM
pany. The defendant was represented by Mr..
Campbell Darlington.
Witnesses were called who represented the
company and they explained the workings Of
the company and what part Of the work had to
be performed by the defendant
One of the witnesses in the case, called by
the prosecution. was Mr.. Roscoe Campbell. who
is also under charge of smbezzlement from
the company. He was cashier, and
he willingly answered all questions. bis
had been honest in all his transactions aud had
nothing to fear. He gave his testimony with
out declining to answer single question.
1t was in proof that the company was in
demnified by a good bond-S2. 000-wnich
covered ten times as much rs the amount
charged.
Judge Miller's remarks were to the effect that
from the proof It was not evident that the de-
PENDANT had even made false return and thus
far he was unable to find that any criminal act
had been committed.
and the judge said he would dispose Of both
cases together. The amount charged in Mr.
Campbells case was $l,400.
The case was finally postponed until next
Saturday to allow the company time to produce
their books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
IN WALL STREET roDAr.
Gold Shipments and the Bank Statement Do.
prese Prices.

Gold Shipments and the Bank Statement De-
prsss Prices
New YoRx. Feb. 2o.-Ths stock market opened
this morning with . very moderate business
and, while 1t was subjected TO spurts Of sniina-
ton in Chicago gas. North American,
Lake Erie and Western and st. Paul
at different times, the general list
remained dull throughout the hour rirst
prices were generally only slight fractions
different from last evening, but Chicago
gas was up l per cent and Burlington
and ex-rights. opened of Ok at
LOG: The foundations continued, however,
and the early dealings were marked by a drop
ping tendency oil through the list The only
exceptions being Lake Erie and Western and
the coaIers' winch succeeded in rising small
On the other hand Chicago gas lost all but Il
OF its opening advance and when the pressure 10
sell abated. which occurred after the. 6rst half
hour, the prices made a feeble effort TO
rise but no movement Of Importance
resulted. The upward movement In Lake
Erie and Western. however, reached per cent,
though the best figure was not maintained. Al
II o'clock the market was fairly active and arm,
but 1t closed at the lowest prices reached.
Money On call has been easy, with no loans,
paper shows good demand, but rates, in view
OF the increased supply, ere o little sitter at
3Ha51s.
The stock market remained quiet for some
time after IL o'clock, but further concessions
were made from time to time until late in the
hour, when the issue Of the bank statement
and n further engagement for export stimu-
lated sales for both sides Of the account and
prices declined more rapidly.
Union Pacific and Burlington we're conspicu-
ously weak at the time, and the Lake Erie and
Western shares caves way. losing portion Of
the early gains The advance in Chicago gas,
however, was entirely wiped out and something
in addition was lost.
The decline met with no hindrance and the
market closed weak and active at the lowest
points Of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
SAID TO BE A CRISIS,
Meeting OF the British Cabinet Causes
Rumors.

Meeting OF the British Cabinet Causes
Rumors
LONDON, Feb. 20.-A cabinet meeting was
held today, and after it adjourned the report
spread that serious dissensions existed among
the ministers regarding the Irish local govern
ment bill. The opinion was expressed that a
crisis is impending.
The Times this morning says that it under
stands that tho government is willing to con-
slider an alternative to the clause in the Irish
local government bill which enables judges,
upon complaint Of twenty taxpayers, to amend
the action of the county councils.
THE NEW FRENCH MINISTRY.
PARIS, Feb. 20.-President Carnot had long
interview today with NJ. Ribot, minister of for
eign affairs in the cabinet that resigned yes
terday.
1t is believed in political circles tina.
either d. Ribot NJ. Bourgeois, min.
lister OF public instruction and the fine
arts, in the cabinet that has just resigned will
be called upon to form cabinet. and that NJ.
De Freycinet, late president Of the council and
minister Of war, will be retained In the latter
Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
sUPT. ARNoLD's RESIGNATION.
1t II Accepted and Maj. A. II. s. Davis Al
pointed His Successor.

1t II Accepted and Maj. A. II. s. Davis APP
pointed His Successor.
The head of the street and alley cleaning
department., Mr.. R. A. Arnold, was officially
decapitated today.
The story extends over a period of several
months and primarily is the result of alleged
failure on the part of the head of the Office to
get along amicsbly with his force.
It was charged by the employees Of the Office
over which Mr.. Arnold held the reins
that he was disorgsnizing element
and unable to get along with them.
The result was the public service
suffered. Mr.. Arnold. however, alleges that
his efforts in the line Of duty and his rigid dis
cipline was the cause that led to his forced
resignation.
Commissioner Douglass asked for his resigna.
ton and the same was accepted today. 1t was
long ago decided to appoint Maj. A. H. s.
Davis, local republican, to the posi-.
ton, and the appointment was to
have been made on the first of
February. The majors seton in the republi-
can convention while chairman, il is said, dis
pleased some Of his supporters and
the appointment was held up until to-
day, when all objection being withdrawn,
the transfer was made together with the ap-
pointment of Alexander Weir rs inspector in
the department vice Jno. Il. Mahoney relieved
from duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
A NAVAL RESERVE BATTALION.
What Gen. Ordway Has to Say Upon tn
Subject

What Gth. Ordway Has to Say Upon the
Subject
The bill providing for organizing naval re-
serve battalion in the District of Columbia was
referred to the Commissioners recently by
Congress for report They submitted the bill
to Gen. Ordway, in charge Of the District Ma
tional Guard, and today he forwarded 1t, with
the following recommendation:
81 have no practical knowledge OF the ques.
tons involved in the formation of q naval
militia, but Congress appears to have recog-
nixed its importance by making an appro-
prtation for that purpose, and in many of
the states battalions have been success
fully organised. The District Of Columbia
would seem to be specially favored place for
such an organization for the reasons: That
there are many graduates Of the Naval Acad-
envy here who would make excellent ofacers
for 1t; the employees Of the navy yard and the
many discharged men Of the navy and marine
corps resident here would furnish o very
superior class Of men, and such I
battalion located here under the i'm
mediate control Of the Navy Department would
enable that department to give such direction
70 its organization and methods ~ would ma
tsri.lly influence the state orgsuisasieua !
would suggest that after obtaining your views
on the subject the House committee refer the
questious involved to the Secretary Of thu. Navy
for his opinion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
THE PATENT OFFICE,
The Floors Overweighted and the sanitar,
Condition Of the Building Bad.

The Floors Overweighted and the SANITARY
Condition Of the Building Bad.
Edward Clark. the architect of the Capitol
in connection with Adolf Cluss, the architect
under whose supervision the Interior Depart
ment building was reconstructed after
the fire. has made a report to Mr.
Simonds, the commissioner of patents. These
gentlemen were requested by the commission
to examine that portion Of the Interior De.
partmens building occupied by the patent
office, as to its safety by reason of storage
Of heavy papers and other material. DC.
They ind that the galleries Of the western
saloon are stored with heavy material far be-
yond the weight which they were originally in.
tended to support and at some places
Of the opinion that these points should
be relieved, and no greater weight imposed
upon these galleries. The north end Of the
gallery should be relieved at once, a. there Il
evidence Of overlooking apparent.
THE PRINTED COPIES OF PATENTS.
The chief of the draughting division has in
this connection made tho following report tc
Commissioner Simonds;
II have the honor to inform you that nc
provision has been made for the storage OF
future issues Of printed copies of patents, and
that the chief clerk of the department informs
for that purpose.
1t appears from the report of the architects
who recently inspected the galleries where the
printed copies have been stored for tho pas,
ten years that those galleries are now weighted
beyond the limit Of safety, and they recon-
mend that certain points be relieved at once.
This Recommendation cannot be complied
with, nor can orders for the purchase of copies
Of patents in future issues be filed unless ad.
ditional space is provided.
According to the report Of the architects the
lives Of occupants of this building are now in
jeopardy. and your attention Is respectfully
called to the fact that the point which 10 par.
| ticularly mentioned as showing evidences oil
overlooking is almost directly over the room
occupied by yourself.
I beg leave further to call attention to the
fact that the demand and necessity for printed
copies OF patents have of late years grown &C
great that any failure ON the part Of the Office
| to furnish promptly the copies ordered vii
greatly Affect the whole patent business and
seriously impair the efficiency Of the paten
SYSTEM"
IT'S SANITARY CONDITION.
Thomas N. Shepherd, an inspector Of tn,
District health Office, has finished an inspectio,
Of the sanitary condition of that portion Of tn,
building occupied by the patent Office and re
ports that the sanitary condition 10 bad ant
thot there Is urgent necessity for thorough
method of ventilation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
Another Chilean Claim.

The friends and relatives OF VIM. Turnbull,
one of the two sailors OF the Baltimore
killed in Valparaiso October l6, will
soon file claim against the
Chilean governments for an idemnity.
In response to a letter from Mr. Heck. an attor-
ney in the case. asking for information. Secre-
tary Blaine has informed him that 1t would be
proper for any person claiming to be emit
tied to share in the final distribution Of
any fund which may be recovered on account
Of the killing Of Turnbull to fe with the de-
partment satisfactory legal proof establishing
their relationship and right TO so claim, and
that it would also be proper 10 file power OF
attorney or other similar authorization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
L o 8 n z r = 8 .
HAVE / Ever DECEIVED You,

have been before you. through The Star every day
for two syears- ! have strenuousy avoided saying
anything calculated TO misead the most confdinx
reader. have endeavored to impr upon all who
read my advertisements that whatever statement
make is sacred pledge TO the people don't profess
to give you son,sts,n0 n0thin0 don't sell
article below cost and beat you another. don't
varnish doubtful statements but give the Facts
in every instance.
NOW READ:
eix-ft Extension Table. oak %. 9a
six-ft. Extension Table, cluster leg. "a
Feather Pillow mot chicken). $50
Ysrd-wide Carpet. III to 5Oc.
Brussels Carpet. Is. &c., &c.
Extra Body brussels. use.
Best Wire Cots. sl.9S.
Atwood Art Squares. 3,3, % a5: 3x3H, e. S. &c.
56-piece Fancy Tea Set, e. W.
Toilet Sets. 81. % to $40.
six Tumblers. 15c.
Knives. Forks. Spoons Kitchen Ware &C.
We can furnish your home from top to bottom ex-
eept Stoves II you don't want anything yourself tell
your friends about
GRASTY'S
Double Stores.
151o-l2 7th st.. bot. p and NV.
Nothing on credit If you can't pay cash no use to
eoins. FED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
CAPITOL TOPIca
BARLEY DUTY.


Mr.. Fitch introduced bill yesterday te
amend the Mckinley tariff law 20 "a TO reduce
the duty on barley from 80 cents to 10 cents
Der bushsl of torty-eight pounds. The bill wa,
introduced after conference with democratic
members OF tho ways and means COMMITTEES
who do not wish TO 60 into the whole subject
embraced In q prior bill introduced by Mr.
Fitch, which made number Of changes in ex-
listing law.
DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS.
The Speaker yesterday laid before the House
an estimate from the public printer for def
cheney appropriation aggregating $Ss5. 900
made up a. follows; For public printing and
binding, S350. 900; for carrying out the Law
granting thirty days leave Of sbsence TO en-
pioyes Of the government printing office, ESQ.,
600, and for removal and storage Of certain
material Of the government printing office,
s5Oo0.
cHAaaIs AeAIxsT JUDGE BoARNAN.
Mr.. Oates. chairman Of the board investigat
ing subcommittee Of the House Judiciary com.
mittes, has notified JudgsaBoarman of Louis
lana that the subcommittee VIII bear testimony
beginning the 18th instant, on the subject o.
the charges against the judge Judge Boar
man has been notified that the COMMITTEES
would like 70 hear what he has to say about thu
charges made against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
prsrRlcr iN ooxosxsA


CnolIm0n nempnIt wou0 cevUf8A 1ano
Ready for the Next District Day.
Chairman Hsmphill was disappointed yesser-
day BY the failure Of quorum Of the District
committee to attend. There are number Of
important bills awaiting action, and Mr.. Hemp
hill desires TO get them reported to the House
and acted upon before the next District DAY In
the House, which occurs on the 29th instant
There are only three bills of local interest on
the calendars Of the House at this time. The
bill providing for the payment Of drawback
certificates is ON the calendar of the committee
Of the whole aud the bill to prevent the build
ing Of houses along certain alleys in the Dis
trict and to allow thirty days leave Of absence
to employees Of the bureau Of engraving and
printing are on the House calendar.
Several bills have been authorized by the
District committee to be reported, however,
make budget sufficient 10 occupy the atten-
non OF the House for day.
II n desired to clear the District committee's
calendar as thoroughly ne possible before the
, s1 and silver debates begin, for after the
house gets warmed into action upon these
measures District business il liable TO be showed
aside.
THk DISTINCT APPROPRIATION Bill
Tho District appropriation bill will probably
De reported from tho subcommittee to the full
committee early next week. II is thought the
DIN Will not be detained in full committee very
long and IL Is hoped to have the measure be-
fore tho House by Wednesday or Thursday
.. REPORT RECALLED.
The Commissioners have recalled the report
made to the Senate District committee on the
Dill to settle certain claims against the District.
This action Il taken in order that they may
give interested persons . suppleme tsry
hearing.
ADVERSE REPoRra
1t 10 probable that an adverse report viii be
made by the Senate District committee on the
Washington and Great Falls railway bridge
This road wants to lay tracks on the Aqueduct
bridge. Many protests have been received
against granting such permission to any road
An adverse report has already been ordered or
the bill to incorporate the Washington and
Arlington road, which company wanted to us>
the Aqueduct bridge.
THE ANAcosrIA EXTENSION.
The Senate District committee is receiving
petitions favor;ng the bill granting an extension
to the route Of the Anacostia road. Many larg,
retail firms in this city are asking for the pas
sage OF the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
Two Wiils Tilsd.

The will Of the iats John z Tally, Hisd With
the rsgstsr Of Wills leaves biz estate to his wife
during life. and out Of rents and profits directs
her 10 provide for her niece, and at her death
the estate y to b divided between his thrse
children.
ne vili II the tAts Thomas ". Wise, fled 10.
day, In recognition II ths special Kindness Of
his twc sitesrs, Ksse v. Fegsn and Emma
sister-in-lsw. Mary B lliswurth, kis psrsonaI
sstate. hebsrt ~. Haedy aaA d. ]. Nelvin
Lamb ere named = sxscuSoeA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
Treasury Department Changes.

81 500, registers Office; d. S. Foster, from
81, 800 to $3.50 per diem, supervising archi-
tects Office; George Simmons, from 81, 800 70
81, 500, secretary's Office; ID. c. Brandon. from
Ss00to $500. fourth auditors Office; II. C. Wire.
from 81 200 to i,400, second auditors office;
SC. Lovejoy. from Sl,G00 TO 81 500, register
Office; n. 1. Taylor. from 81, 800 to 81 600. reg
listers Office: Byron Richards from al, 200 &c
S1.400, registers Office: Mrs. Z. s. Sturges, from
Il, 900 to 81, 300 registers Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
A Practical Suggestion.

Secretary Rusk has addressed letter 10 the
Secretary of State suggesting that certain pre-
cautions be observed in the shipment OF corn
to the starving peasants of Russia. He is OF
the opinion that it will be wise il the donors OF
corn should have it milled and kiln dried be-
fore shipment The milling is necessary, since
there are no facilities for such process either
at Laban, the port of entry, or In the famine
regions. The drying of the meal is requisite TO
prevent its mildewing during the passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
NEARLY SMOTHERED,

Marrow Escape OF Sixteen Boston Families
From AsphyxiatiOn.
BosTos, Mass, Feb. 20.-The members Of
sixteen families occupying big block on East
Canton street had narrow escapes from asphyx-
iation last night Early this morning it was
noticed that both sewer and Illuminating gas
was escaping in the building. the occu-
pants we're aroused, and it was found that
nearly 100 persons were more or less under the
influence OF tho noxious vapor. Physicians hsd
difficu!s work to resuscitate several OF the vic
Tins, and az it is u number are very i'll. But
for the timely discovery Of the trouble there 10
no doubt many deaths would have resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
w.s,,inrron Stock Exchanes

Warrington Stock EXCHANGE,
Insurance, 10 at 50. Washington Loan and Trust
Company, 5 at i16k
Government! Bonds-U;s s.; Is, registered. 1901,
!iSA 6id, ~ asked u 5 - coupons, 1901.
District OF Columbia Bonds-Market stock. "a,
1892, currency. lOOk bid. - asked. 9O-year fund,
gold, los bid, : asked. Water stock, Is, cur
rency 1901 i2S bid asked. so-year fund, @, gold,
rency, ,as bid - asked ssss, W.. + iund cur
| rency, liz bid, ll3 asked
Miscellaneous bonds-wa shington and George.
Washington and Georgetown Railroad OonSes ra:
BILE Is. l65 bid, - asked. Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Rights, los bid, asked
Washington Market Company imp. &c, 1l6 bid,
- asked American Security and Trust Com
pany, Is, 100 bid, asked. Washington Light an
fantry LIST mortgage U.s. 1904 bic, - asked Wash.
ington Light Infantry 2ds,-bid. 10lH asked. WASH
ington Gas Company, series A. Is. $50 bid, - asked.
Washington Gas Company. series B, Is, 1870 bid,
asked Washington Gas Company Convert
BILE Gs 1901, lss bid, - asked. lexington Railroad
ss, 80 bid. = asked. Capitol and North Street
Railroad 1st mortgage IS, iJ9 bid 1l6h asked Met
| asked. U. S. Electric Light Convertible 5s. HOY
bid. III asked Anacos,ia Railroad Is. t03 bid,
mortgage 5s, 81 bid, l03k asked. Masonic Hall As
| socialion ., lo3 bid. 1857 asked.
National Bank StOcks-Bank Of Warrington 40
| asked Metropolitan. 26o bid, 215 asked Central.
3ula bid. $40 asked. Farmers and Mechauics 100
bid, asked. Citizens 40 bid. ISIS asked. Column
| bia- l53 bid, asked. Capital 100 bid. asked.
West End, l0l bid. 1O4 asked. Traders l12 bid
asked. Lincoln. 100 bid lOo asked. Ohio, loo bid,
| asked.
Railroad Stocks - Washington and GEORGETOWN,
$3.50 bid, 2t5 asked. Metropolitan. 10& bid, ll0
| asked. Columbia, s. bid, 10 asked. Capitol and
North Street, IL bid, 43x asked lexington
and Soldiers Home. 80 bid, = asked Georgetown
| aud Tenleytown 40 bid. So asked. Rock Greek.
| lUO bid. - asked.
Insurance Stocks-Firemen's, 49k bid, IS asked.
Franklin,5 4h bid asked. National Union, l7A bid,
| lShAsked COrcOran, 6Ik bid - asked. Columbia,
| 10 bid, l65k asked. Potomac, 15 bid. 90 asked.
Riggs "a bid, asked. Peoples, 50. eid,6ls asked
Lincoln, g.. bid, - asked. Commercial, AZ bid 81
| asked. Arlington, iii bid, 1s3 asked
| Title Insurance StOcks-Real Estate Title, 18(
| bid, - asked. Columbia Title. 6x bid, asked.
| Gas and Electric Light StoekH-Washington Gas
43% bid. AN asked. q. 8. Electric Light, l40 bid
| l44h asked Georgetown Gas, 4S bid. = asked.
| Telephone Stocks-Chesapeake and Potomac, IS
bid, 81 asked. american Graph0phoue, 6x bid, ~
| asked Pennsylvania Telephone, IS bid, - asked
Miscellaneous StOcks-Great Falls leo Com.
| pany, lbs lid, las asked. Pneumatic Gun Car.
| rage 4. bid, Il asked. Bull Kun Panorama Com.
pany, Is bid, II asked. Lincoln Hall, 66 bid, 8:
asked Washington Market Company, is bid, -
asked.
safe Deposit and Trust Companies - Washing
| ton Loan and Trust Company l06A bid, l0Id
| asked American Security and trust C0mpau ),
| l07 bid. lus asked. Washington safe Deposit
1 Company, 100 bid, ITO asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20

Ths chicago Excurstoa Has Practically
Wiped Out CoagresA

KrnrTIEmIIy
Wiped Out cosgrssA
The Chieseo worlds fair excursion has pras-
tcslly wiped Congress out A. the Capitol
today IL was almost - quiet - during q sum
mer recess
During the course OF the day there were prob
ably dozen members on the door Of the House.
the galleries we're empty aud the visitors on the
door few. Everything that looked like bssi-
meas Was shut on.
The call for democratic caucus 10 in the
hands OF Mr.. Holman, being in proper form
and having enough signatures. but IL will prob
ably be four or i've days before the time 70,
meeting is set and il is formally issued.
There is not much chance that il will amount
to anything, for one faction in the silver heh
takes but little interest in Q caucus called b,
the other, and on neither side would menber
be willing to be bound by caucus action advers,
to their views
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-20
GnEAr Pnrs Or D,sAnRAseEp

Shoe boxes In the store Of Nessrs Wilson Carr 9,9
street. yesterday told tbs story OF busy day.
When they placed thssr g. 30 Shoe on the make.
some time eso tpey were convinced that IL was the
bee, value for the money offered In Washington.
aud time has proven the truth Of this belief This
Shoe has made many friends their lady patrons
for its soft yielding leather lots of comfort
for tender feet. Three styles toe aud choice be-
tween glaze or dull finish makes unusually atrac-
tive. The Shoe for gentlemen Il neat and dressy in
appearance. and Just the thing for Indictment weather
Their stock Of Patent Leather Shoes 10 complete and
embraces every desirable shape. The prices range
from 90 TO $40. fsl5-6s