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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
ALICE MITCHELL INSANE.
Verdict of the jury in the Memphis Murder
Trial.

Verdict of the Jury in the Memphis Murder
Trial.
MEMPHIS, TENN, July 30.-The verdict Of
the jury in the Alice Mitchell case is O. follows:
ave, the jury, find the defendant insane, and
we believe it would be dangerous to the
community to set her at liberty"
A larger crowd was in attendance at tho
criminal court today, it being announced that
Judge ]. ]. Dubose would deliver his charge to
the jury in the famous Alice Mitchell case the
murderess Of Freda Ward.
The defendant appeared calm and collected
during the reading Of the charge. the time &C.
cupied in its delivery being fifteen minutes, the
prisoner at the time Of the trial being the only
question considered. The jury retired at $50
and at $50 O'Clock filed in the court room with
the verdict.
Alice was then remanded to the custody Of
the sheriff and will be ordered placed in an in
sane asylum Should she be released o. sane
at any time she can be then placed upon trial
on the charge Of murder, as she was only
tried as to her mental soundness or unsoundness
at the time Of her trial. the question 90 to her
mental condition at the time Of the commission
Of the homicide not being touched upon during
her trial now concluded.
When the verdict was read by the clerk Q
faint smile spread over the defendants features,
as If she had been confident Of the jury's YER
dict throughout the entire trial. She was taken
to jail, gayly chatting as she went, and will be
sent thence to one OF the state insane asylums.
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Henry Clews' weekly Financial Review"
issued today, says:
In spite Of dullness and excessive heat prices
were well maintained and exhibited persistent
advancing tendency. Briefly stated, the res-
sons that justify confidence in the market are as
session. 2} There will be no treasury deficit.
(Sl There will be no anti-option bill. a. There
will be no tight money. o. There will be no
further large gold exports after this week. Co
Congress Is about to adjourn. CD Railroad
earnings are still very encouraging, consider
ing the heavy returns Of last year, with which
they are now comparing. (S) Traffic is ample
and there are smaller inducements than usual
for cutting rates. (9) Recent trade combine
to inspire big capitalists with greater conf
dence, as reflected in present movements Of the
''industrials." (10) General business is sound,
failures being few, and the volume of business
large in spite Of complaints. Some branches Of
manufacturing are especially active; and many
OF our best cotton, silk and wooden mills show
vast improvement over this time last year.
1O The coal combination gives powerful sup
port to an important group Of stocks and is
doubtless the basis Of an extended speculation
which may or may not prove successful. These
eleven reasons include the chief influences
favoring better market. On the other hand
there are elements which, in the opinion Of
many, are adverse to any improvement. These
may be summarized as follows: % The presi-
dental campaign. (2) Smaller crops than last
year. 60 Probable decreased aggregate earn
1ngs for presentsyear as compared with the last
a. Possibility Of decline in our breadstuffs
exports next season. 90 Labor strikes. go
Restricted public buying. CD And the disrup-
ton Of the Western Traffic Association. The
importance attached to each of these drawbacks
will vary with the individual. In my judgment
they will be greatly overbalanced by the first
mentioned considerations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
ON VERGE OF DISRUPTION.
Southern Roads Leave the Memphis Passen.
ger Association to Cut Rates.

Southern Roads Leave the Memphis Passen-
ger Association to Cut Rates.
MEMPHIS. TENN, July S0.-The Memphis
Passenger Association is on the verge Of dis
ruption. The long-threatened rate war be-
tween the railroads centering here has broken
out at last, and as consequence east-bound
passenger rates have gone all to pieces.
Hostilities, 1t is claimed, were precipitated by
the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham
railroad, which kicked clear out of the associa-
ton, and issued orders to its agents to sell
tickets to eastern points at rates that bring Joy
to the public and grief to the stockholders.
The trouble was all caused by the rate war
which has existed for some time between Gin
cinnati and tho east. The Louisville and
Nashville and Chesapeake and Ohio were
respine harvest by selling tickets to Cincinnati
at full rates, while the passengers would take
advantage Of the low rates 10 eastern points This
took . great deal Of business away from the
Birmingham route and the Memphis and Charles
ton, which asked the association FOR permission to
meet the cuts The petitions were refused,
whersupon the birmingham route withdrew
and made rates on Its own account. The Men,
phis and Charleston also commenced cutting,
and - result war has boon declared. II 10 un-
derstood that the Louisville and Naahville and
Chesapeake and Ohio VIII also Join In the fracas
and make rntss still lower.
Tho war, II u b not settled at once, VIII spread
TO New ORLEANS and other points. The Illinois
Central b also getting ready 70 sntsr The CON-
tssl
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DUTIES OF PARrIsANs.
Each Should Re . Committee Of One 10
Secure Converts.

Each should BE . COMMITTEES OF One 10
Secure Converts.
PATERSON, n. j., July 90.-Mr. Cleveland, in
response to a letter apprising him Of the
organization Of democratic campaign club in
Acquacanonk township Of Passaic county, Of
which Mr.. James Clancy Is president, wrote
to that gentleman as follows:
II believe the success Of the pending cam
paign depends largely upon the efforts
OF such clubs a. that which has been
started at your home. There is some
times a lack Of effectiveness in such organ
izations arising out of failure to make them
working clubs. Their purpose should be not
merely to bring about the association Of those
already well grounded in the democratic faith,
but 10 draw in new converts and TO Ak those
who are wavering In their political prefer
ences. Every member Of such . club
should, I think, consider himself .
committee Of one to bring within the influence
Of the club some person whose vote could not
otherwise be secured to the democratic cause.
fully believe, however, that this new club es-
tablished in Passaic county viii properly con-
Cder these questions and will not Be wanting In
any branch Of effort. Very truly yours,
"GlovEI CLIvxLAHD."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
IN WALL STREET TO-DAY.
The Market Quiet and Generally Abov
Opening Prices.

The Market Quiet and Generally Above
Opening Price,.
NV YoRx, July so.-There was .
moderate business in the stock market
this morning, but it was accompanied
BY firm to strong tone and the
whole list was again lifted, though
the improvement was confined to fractions.
First prices were in most cases slightly higher
than those Of last evening, and Whit sugar
again weakened the railroad list with but
few exceptions advanced all along the
line, though in no case was
the improvement Of special note, and
only in st. Paul and Atkinson was there any
pronounced animation. Sugar, however,
dropped to 1059S at which point it
was N per cent lower than last night
but rallied to above LOG. The best prices
were not maintained though Missouri
Pacific became prominent for strength and
activity late in the hour. and at IL O'Clock the
market was quiet and barely steady. generally
at small fractions better than the opening.
The associated banks statement shows the
following changes: Reserve increase, 81 1857 AIS;
loans increaae, %, sos, 900; specie increase,
S65S 500 legal tenders increase 81, 81, 7O0 de-
post increase, S5,056 500; circulation decrease,
GIG, 800. The banks hold s24, $50 ,675 in excess
OF the requirements Of the Is per cent rule.
The exports Of specie from the port of New
York last week amounted to Si,34s, 1926. Of
which %, 974, 500 was gold and 1874, 1925 silver
OF the total exports 90, $3.50, 900 gold and
1874, 900 silver went to Europe and "a, 500 gold
and 1926 silver went to South America. The
imports Of specie at the port of New York last
week amounted to $50, 101, OF which $lS,302
was gold and S1s, 799 was silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
GLADSTONE OR ABDICArE.

Tho Alternative That Was Presented to
Queen Victoria.
LONDON. July 30.-Land and Water, an I'M
usually well-informed politico-society journal,
SAYS that when the Duke Of Devonshire visited
the queen last week her majesty said that she
relied upon his advice to assist her in
avoiding the necessity for sending for
Mr.. Gladstone to form q new government.
The duke, il is reported, said in reply to her
majesty that there was but one alternative for
her TO adopt She must either call upon Mr..
Gladstone to form ministry or must abdicste
the throne
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Mr.. Hopkins ON. III object 70 the consider
alton Of the resolution.
Mr.. sayeu CTex. }, ngnincantly-The gentle
man from Illinois objects2
Mr.. Hopkins (denantly)-Yes, I object
MI. Holman contended that his resolution
was privileged one and not subject 10 an In
dividual objection, and Mr. Hopkins insisted
that IL was not privileged.
The Speaker said that the resolution was in
me nature OF an appropriation bill. but the
House was now considering bill Of that char
scter. The chair had not been able 10 and .
rule or ruling that would give the resolution
priority over the pending proposition But the
chair would examine the question further. The
chair fully appreciated the importance OF the
resolution and would make further examina-
ton a. 10 the matter
30, Mr.. Hopkins having objected, the resolu-
non ives not received.
DEATH OF Mr.. cRAIo ANNOUNCED.
Mr.. Reilly (Pa) then announced the death of
his colleague. Mr.. Craig OF Pennsylvania, aud
offered resolutions expressive of the sorrow OF
the House at his decease and rendering sympa-
thy TO his bereaved family.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
and a committee consisting Of Messrs Krebbs
Seerley, Gillespie. Caminetti, Hut, Raines and
Brosius was appointed to attend the funeral
Mr.. Reilly then offered a resolution that in re-
sPect to the memory Of the deceased the House
adjourn.
OPPOSED TO ADJOURN.
Mr.. Reed (Me.) said that he hoped that III,
gentleman in the present condition Of the pub
lie business would withdraw the resolution.
The House had expressed its sorrow
at the event q which its attention
bad been called. and il seemed plaiI
that under the circumstances the Hous,
ought not to adjourn. Everything had beer
done that was suitable to testify regret anC
respect. He said this in Justification OF IN,
negative vote he intended TO cast unless tn
resolution was withdrawn.
Mr.. Reilly declined to withdraw il. II scenes
to him that the gentleman's remarks were no
proper on an occasion of this kind His feel
ing was that the remarks were of the crosses
improperly. He had no desire to interfer,
with the business of the House: but he sub
mitted the resolution TO the House to max
such disposition of il as il desired.
The resolution was adopted, a few republi
cans voting against it,
Accordingly the House adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
The Notorious Fred Nve.

CINCINNATI, ONO, July S0.-The CONNER
cial Gazette this morning prints Columbus,
Ohio, special, which says that Fred W. Nye,
who piloted non-union men to Homestead. il
the same Fred W. Nye who was sent from Gin
cinnati to Columbus penitentiary on a fifteen
year sentence for horse stealing, and
that he was released last January under
the good behavior law. It says, more
over, that he created a sensation in Gov.
Hoadly's term by reporting that penitentiary
officials had canes made of the skin Of human
beings, and furthermore that he obtained fame
In the noted tally trials. The CONNER
cidl Gazette received similar information from
local sources. His wife denies the charges
and says he was in the furniture business In
Chicago and left that city recently to come to
Cincinnati
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THE EIGHT-HOUR BILL

The President Presented with . Pen with
Which to Sign 1t.
The labor organizations endeavored to secure
the passage of an eight-hour law by the Fifty
first Congress, but failed. =
On the LIST instant the House passed an eight
hour bill Endorsed by organized labor. The
Senate passed the bill on Thursday last without
amendment, and it was yesterday enrolled and
signed by the Speaker of the House and by the
President Of the Senate.
This morning the bill was sent to the Presi-
dent. Its provisions cover all laborers and me-
chanics employed by the United States, by the
District Of Columbia and by contractors and
subcontrsctors on public work 1t will cover
al future contracts on the new city post
Office, &c.
representative Of the Federation of Labor
called at the White House and had an interview
with the President concerning the bill. A pen
and holder was left with Private Secretary Hal
ford with the request that the President use it
in signing the bill and return IL to the federa-
tons representative, to be preserved Is Q relic,
together with the pens and holders with which
the Speaker and Vice President signed the en-
crossed copy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
Oklahoma Their Land Of Promise,

MEMPHIS, TENN, July 30.-The Oklahoma
craze has broke out afresh among the negroes
in the western part Of Tennessee and hundreds
Of them heve emigr ated from this section
within the past few days to the alleged
promised land. The farmers in Shelby
and Triton counties are unable
to secure laborers at any price
to harvest their crops and they have become
alarmed over the prospects of their wheat, corn
and cotton rotting in the field. In a number Of
cases negro tenants have jumped their own
crops and sold them in the fields for song to
obtain money to pay their railroad fare to
Oklahoma.
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FIRED ON A SPANISH BOAT.

Moors Fled From Their Guns when the
Vessel Neared Shore.
MADRID, July SO.-The Spanish gunboat Pillar
while cruising along the coast Of Morocco was
fired upon by party Of Moors on shore. I'm
mediately upon the firing Of the first
shot the commander of the gun
boat hoisted the Spanish flag, think
ing that the attack was the result Of mistake,
and expected that it would cease as soon ss the
nationality Of his vessel was made known. In
this. however, he was disappointed, for no
sooner did the Moors see the flag than the
firing became more vigorous. There
upon the commander ordered the fire to be
returned and for a time brisk cannonade YVES
kept up between the vessel and the shore. The
course Of the gunboat was changed so as to
bring her nearer the shore and render her fire
more effective. The Moors held their ground
until tine vessel neared the shore, when they
fed precipitately.
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N ARRrFD.

BucKINGHAM-carsTEN On July %. lsuQ.
81 the Rev, Nelson fslls Of ST Albans THOMAS VI
BrCkISeHAN Of Phiiadslphis and Ida ,,
eS pAr,m,TkkRSssswwoRTH;, On Jsly "a lsa2 W
Leo. q Baltimore. and Miss Lucy n FARMS
WORTH 81 Niddsway. IVES, Virginia
IL aaJLANaehN-MekUIlFf. On Thur-dsy. July n.
p,sicr JOHN d. FLANAGAN aud JOHANNA No
Rev Fsther MsndAlsr1 % 81 Aioysius' Church
JOHN q. MfLLl6AN % ANNIE 4. CoNNIiL
both OF M.shingtop
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Mr.. Balfour,a Whip.

LONDON, July 3o.-Mr. Balfour, the govern
ment leader in the house of commons, has
issued circular letter to Lord salisburv's SUP
porters, fixing the debate upon the address in
reply to the speech from the throne for August
IL. Mr.. Balfour earnestly requests the attend
ance of every conservative and liberal unionist
member, as on that day, he says, division Of
the very greatest importance is expected to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
CONGRESSMAN CRAIG DEAD.
After an Illness Of Several Weeks E
Passed Away ut His Home.


Passed Away ut His Home.
PIrrsBURa, Pa, July 30.-Alexander K.
Craig, member of Congress from the twenty
fourth district, died at his home In Claysville,
Washington county, Pa, ct 9 o'clock last night.
The deceased had been in delicate health for
several weeks. His condition, however, was
not thought to be serious until yesterday morn
ing. when his physician announced that he
could not recover.
Congressman Craig was q native of Washing
ton county. During all his life he was an active
democrat, but was little known outside Of his
own county until he was nominated for Congress
against Col Andrew Stewart two years ago. On
the face Of the returns at the general election Col
Stewart was victorious. but Mr.. Craig contested
the election and was awarded the seat by the
elections committee Of Congress and Stewart
was unseated. Mr.. Craig had served in Con-
gress since February. He was about sixty
years old and had but recently announced him
self as a candidate for reelection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
A CASE OF "YoU.Rk ANOTHER"
The Career OF Clovis BOnaparto Again
Brought to Public View.

Brought to Public View.
LONDON July S0.-The scandalous career of
Clovis Bonaparte, the illegitimste but acknowl-
edged son Of the late Prince Louis Lucien Bona
parte, is again before the courts. Bonaparte
having sued his discarded wife, Resale.
for the annulment Of their marriage on
the ground that she had husband living at the
time Of the marriage. The suit has been insti-
tuted by Bonaparte in order to relieve himself
from the charge Of bigamy, as set forth
in the petition fled in the probate,
divorce and admiralty division, by Madame
Rosalie Bonaparte, who ask for the dissolution
Of her marriage with Bonaparte on the ground
that on October IA. 1891, after her marriage to
him he married Laura Elizabeth Scott. Bona
parties suit for nullity is answer to this suit.
He claims that she was never legally divorced
from her former husband, Mr.. Megone. The
case is still on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
Accident to the "washington Express"

Accident to the "Washington Express"
PHILADELPHIA, July 30.-The Washington ex-
press, which left this city for New York at 4:22
this morning, ran into some derailed freight
cars near Powelton avenue station. The ex-
press engine was overturned and Engineer Ben
jamin was slightly injured, while Fireman Nc
Laughlin had his leg broken. Both men reside
in Jersey City. The passengers were uninjured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30
CAMBRIDGE, Md, ON FIRE.
The Business Part of the Town Appea
Doomed.

Doomed.
BALTIMORE, MD., July 30.-A special dispatch
to the Ners from Cambridge, Md, says that
at 80 O'Clock this morning Hsndley's livery
stable caught fire. The stable was quickly con-
sumed. fine trotting horse was lost along
with the carriages and hay. The flames spread
to the stables of the Fox Hotel and thence
te the hotel. At this hour C12:25 PM the
town is threatened with destruction. The fire
department is helpless owing to the steam en-
CINE being out Of order. Mayor Mundy has
telegraphed to Wilmington, Del, and Salisbury,
Md, for engines. Salisbury has replied, say
ing that the entire department will be sent.
Later advices say the fire is spreading rap
idly and the whole business portion of the town
appears to be doomed.
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AUSTRALIA RETALIATES,
As An Answer to the Mckinley Act 1t Putt
Tariff on Pacific Coast Products.

As An Answer to the Mckinley Act It Puts .
Tariff on Pacific Coast Products.
SAN Francisco, July 30.-The cable dispatch
from London declaring that the government Of
Victoria, Australia, had increased the import
duty on Oregon pine $s25 per 1000 and the
duty on canned fruit to cents q
pound, or about Is cents per
tin, causes excitement here in certain
circles, it is regarded as the first gun in the
foreign fight against the Mckinley bill. The
Mckinley bill, it is claimed, entirely barred out
Autralian wool from this country and victoria's
action in increasing the duty on important
coast products is said to be sweet revenge.
IL the other Australian colonies follow suit.
it is added, it will be heavy blow to San Fran
cisco merchants, as this is the port Of entry for
all these goods. The blow is held to be particu-
larly severe to fruit growers and Gamers, as
they have been several years in building mar
ket for California canned goods in Australia.
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The Woodstock Iron Company.

ADMISSION, ALA, June SO.-The stockholders
Of the Woodstock Iron Company held a meet
ing yesterday and the plan submitted by the
organization committee was adopted. An as
sessment Of - per share was made on the stock
and preferred stock to the amount Of Sl50, 900
will be issued.
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Cutting Western Rates.

NASHVILLE, TENN, July 3O.-The passenger
rate to Chicago was cut two dollars from this
city yesterday: The rate now is eli. so instead
of s135O. This cut is made to correspond with
the cut in rates north of the Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30

AIIce FTeom8n FuImer 70 TO 10 Ch1C0GO.
COTTAGE CRY, MASS, July 3o.-Mrs. Alice
Freeman Palmer Of Cambridge has accepted
the position Of advisory dean of the women's
department in the University Col
lege and graduate schools at Chicago.
Mrs. Palmer declined the offer Of
President Harper some weeks ago, because Of
the climate Of Chicago, but matters were ar
ranged SO that she will be required to make
only occasional trips to that city. She will as
sist in the organization Of the new university.
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I'd EDITION.
DIED FROM THE HEAT
Fifty Deaths in New York in Eleven
Hours.
DEATH OF REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG.
Business Part of Cambridge, Md. >,
Burning.
ALICE MITCHELL ms AN E..
DEATH OF REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG.
ALICE MITCHELL INSANE.
FIFTY DEATHS FROM HEAT.

Fifteen Occurred in New York Between Mid
night and IL A. NJ.
NEW YORK, July 30.-Fifty deaths from heat
were reported to the coroner today up to IL q.
m. OF this number fifteen occurred since mid
night The weather in this city ia not quite as
warm as Yesterday. There Is less less humidity
and slight breeze.
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Amsdea Declines to Run As.in.

CoScoRD. Nh, July So.-Charlss II. Amsden
has written letter declining to be again the
candidate Of the democratic party for gov
ernor.
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Range az the rhernometer.
The following we're the temperatures NJ the
once Of the weather bureau TODAY; An. %,
2p.m-, go maximum. 81; minimum. &c
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CAPITOL TOPICS.
Nh. HAlrHR INVITED.

The American Bankers Association has In
vitsd Representative Harter to 60 to San Fran
cisco on September and thsre make ct the
annual convention the address upon what u
now the most important question before the
bankers Of tho country, namely, ths repeal Of
the present prohjbitory tax on state bank oircu-
lation. While Mr.. Harter's address 10 intsndsd
TO DO the only one on tho subject II viii bs fol-
lowed by probably the most general and intsr-
esttng discussion which has taken place In this
body for years, - this question VIII bring mp
the entire subject Of tho future pspsr money Of
the country.
MOTIFS.
Gen. wheeler Of Alabama made an unsuc-
cessful stsemps 10 secure action BY The House
ospaou to fhe @. A. r. In the rotundn a The
Oapltol during ths sasanpmsnk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-30

P1rrsBuRe, Pa, July 3O.-Mr. Prick passed
very comfortable night, sleeping nearly the en-
tire night He ate heartily this morning. His
Improvement has been so rapid and satisfactory
that no complications are feared.