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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-13

WASHINGTON. d. c., Oct H-At 8
o'clock this evening the situation In the
Senate took a new aspect and at that
hour II appeared that the silver men, or
some OF them. had assumed the aggres-
siye. even to the extent OF compelling
the presence OF their enemies. The visl-
HE signs OF WEAKNESS on the counte-
nances OF senators were increasing with
the passage OF each hour ana every
time the sharp. double ring OF the eiec-
tric bells called for quorum, they rose
from their lounges and snug easy cnairs'
from their lounges and snug. easy chairs,
reluctance. The symptoms OK aiseoh'en'
,,,,.s,nIied. Mr.. Sherman went home af-
ter dark. declaring that he would not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
THE METZEROTT HALL CASE.
Testimony Taken Today i'm the Trial
of the Damage Suit.

Testimony Taken Today I'm the Trial
of the Damage Suit.
When the trial of Miss Whites suit for
damages against the Metzerotts and others
was resumed today, w. S. PLACER, one of
the defendants. continued his testimony
regarding particulars of the construction
of the building
To Mr. Bernard, representing Vim. G.
Metzerott & Co.. Mr.. PLACER stated that
ne deemed 1t necessary to carry the walls
up in the manner in which it was done
for the reason that he did not see how the
iron frame work could have been put up
without the walls.
On cross-examination the witness said
that the only thing put up to prevent the
north wall from falling out were telegraph
wire guys. Witness noticed no injury to
the walls or windows of the Moses build
ing in the rear of the music hall building.
After Mr. Goode, the brick man, took his
men away from the building, refusing to
carry up the side walls unless the front
wall went up with them, witness and MIR.
Summers went to Mr.. Goode to persuade
back after being told that he would be held
| to his contract.
After witness had protested to Mr.. Met
zerott against carrying the side walls up
| without the front wall. Mr.. Metzerott told
| him to 60 ahead, and he did. Witness ad'
mitted that he had stated at the coroner's
| INQUEST that he had expected the building
| INSPECTOR to stop the side walls going uI
| without the front wall, and that II he had
been the building inspector he Plager
| would have stopped them.
| Mr.. Worthington-Why?
| Mfr. Plager-Because l did not believe tina
without doing so the walls could be properl!
| tied in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
Giving the Clerk q Tin.

From the Detroit Free Press.
The swell hotel clerk felt that he had TAX
en- his guests measure very accurately as
the newcomer set down his bag by the
counter and reached for the register.
what are the prices of your rooms?" in
quired the stranger.
1.-Two dollars and upward"
1.-TWO dollars and downward, you mean,
don't you?" inquired the guest meekly.
mo. sir; it is just said. If You want
cheaper rooms YOU will have to go else
where"
The guest was as serene as a May morn
ing.
"On what floor are your s. roomsy' he
asked
TOP floor"
Anything on the roof"
| The clerk looked surprised.
"Of course not"
Where are your high priced rooms?"
| ION the lower floor"
You don't go up from the s. rooms to GET
| to them, do your"
| Certainly not
You go down from the 81 rooms to get tc
| them, don't your
| The clerk began to catch on.
| Yes, SIR" he said. IF you
| That is to say" interrupted the guest
| your prices are 81 and downward. Civ.
| me the best you've got In the house." ant
the clerk bowed so low that his diamond
stud was thrown completely into tn
shadow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25

BALTIMORE Oct. 25.-Flour quiet and steady,
unchanged-receip;s, 56i2 barrels; shipments lyO
barrels; sales, 215 barrels. Wheat irmer-No. =
red SPOT G,;lsaGG7.; October, C6l laGG; DecembcF
6sssaGsTs: May. 49, la751I stean.cr No. red. t3
bid-receipts -. lS9 bushels; shipments l2.o01
bushels: stock, 9y69ss bushels: sales 1900 bush
els: milling wheat by sample. G6aG7Is. Corn dull
mixed spot, 45IiG; october, 45ai8 November ass
bid; year. 44&,a45-ieceipts. 55.Oi3 bushels; ship
M nts ~ 03i bushels; stock. :, 81 bushels sales.
5000 bushels; white corn 10y sample. As old. 42a ~
new; yellow corn 10y sample. IS old. 45a46 new.
Oats quiet and steady-No. white western. BRA
35.; No. mixed western. 33i4a33s.-receipts H.
0il bushels: stock, 24l73G bushels. Rye quiet
No. =. 53-receipts. 1910 bushels; stock. 2l.;5s'
Bushels. Hay steady-eOod to choice timothy. sl3h
| SIG. Grain freights steady. unchanged. Cotton
nominal-middling, Si4. Butter Tuiet-rrea merry.
| fancy. 2si@: do. fair 10 choice 25a2I: do ini'a
ton. p: lade. fancy. 20: good 10 choice. 16als
rolls fine. 81: do. fair TO good. 1ca1s: store packed
| 18. Eggs FIRM: nearby. %. Coffee quiet-R''
carSoes. fair 1917 No. :, ISL. Other articles IN
| changed.
| BALTIMORE. Oct. 25.-virgins consols thrers,
| G2I.ac4: Baltimore and OHIO stock. NJ: NofthFrI
| Central stock se Baltimore and Ohio Sonthwesterf
| f-sts. 1o3i.: Consolidated Gas bonds, lo9h4' %
| stock 59aa59Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
DR.. PETERS HERE.
The Famous German Explorer Of
Africa in Washington.
HIS COMMENTS ON AMERICA.
He Chats With a Star Reporter
on Many Topics.
THE FUTURE OF AFRICA

Dr. Carl Peters, who halls from German
East Africa, arrived in this city last even
ing on his way back to Berlin after brief
tour of this country and a five weeks stay
in Chicago. DIR. Peters is one of the most
interesting figures now before the public
He is the man who organized the German
crown colony Of East Africa. He is the man
who has gained such prominence while In
this country by his sharp and rasping criti-
cisms of the methods and aims of Stanley
as an African explorer, and by his con-
tinued assertion that he sees no reason
for believing the reports of Emin Pasha'.
death Above all else. however, he is al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
QUESTION OF PLUMBING.

The Master Plumbers Make a ViEor-
Gus Kick ON n Question of Ru1es.
A vigorous kick was made to the En-
gineer Commissioner this morning by the
representatives of the Master Plumbers
Association against what they termed the
unofficial action of Capt g. Nice. Derby,
the assistant in charge of the sewer de-
partment."
President John Mitchell and Daniel Han
nan and Aug. Dent Of the association cali
ed the matter to the attention Of the En-
gineer Commissioner this morning.
1t seems that up to within short time
ago it has been the practice of the plumb
erS to apply to the permit clerk of the
water department for an inspection of
their work before it was covered. This " IS
in accordance with the plumbing regala-
tons.
In all cases inspectors were sent as soon
as possible, and the work accordingly in
spected. There wee some instances, how
ever where the plumber after making an
engagement with the inspector to pass upon
his work, was not quite ready at the ap-
pointed time. and was obliged to make an
application for a denomination. All OF
this took time, and as there are but two
inspectors in the sewer division engaged on
| this work, IL soon became apparent that
| something must be done to prevent re-ex-
| aminations, and make one inspection an.
| swe-. Ii was claimed by Capt. Derby thai
| 1t was through no faOlt OF the inspector
| that the work was not inspected in the frs
place. and to make 10 mistakes in tho
| future he issued the following order:
| when an appointment has been mad
| with plumber to have the sewer Taper OF
| his work at a certain time, and on his "a
| rival II is found that the plumber is no
ready, a second appointment will only b
made upon approval OF this once on writtel
application
This made the plumbers mad, and the
| absolutely refused to comply with Its terms
| case came up, however, that very da
that knocked all their calcpla tons highe
than a cooked hat Frederick Tip, a mas
ter plumber. made application for a secon
inspection. He followed the old custom c
verbally communicating his wishes, bu
Capt. Derby would not hear of any sue
thing, and referred him to the order aboy
quoted. The plumber, however. refused I
have anything to do with the order, an
after twice notifying the office that he wa
ready for an inspection, and after havin
left his trench open for more than twenty
four hours, closed it. But serious din
Guilty came up just then.
The clause in the plumbing regulation
requiring the approval of the sewer d,
partment to all work before il shall /
covered Up stared him in the face. Tt
regulations also provide that in the faiiul
of the plumber to have his work inspecte
before covering the sewer department sha
open the trench at the expense of II
plumber. and suspend his license or pro-
ecute him in the courts.
= II was claimed by the delegation that I'll
n order in the first place, was informal,
: ii did not bear the approval of the Con
, missioners, and unusual because IL broi
n substitute that would embarrass rath
4 than expedite the work of the plumbers.
- Capt, Powell promised to give the matt
. his careful consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
STANTON SUSPENDED
For Saluting the Flag of the Rebel Ad-
miral Mello
This Was Unauthorized and He Has
Been Ordered to RelinQuish
His Command.

The Navy Department learned by authori-
ty late today by telegram from Rear Ad-
miral Stanton, in command of the United
States naval forces at Rio de Janeiro, that
Mello. commanding the insurgent fleet
This salute was unauthorized by any in
structions the admiral had received. 1t was
an unfriendly act toward a friendly power
and the Secretary of the Navy. after con.
sulting with the President and the Secretar,
Of State. issued an order detaching kdmira
Stanton from command Of his squadron ant
turning it over to Capt. Picking. the mex
officer in rank.
This was in reply to a telegram Of inquiry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
Washington stock Exchange.


Sales-resular caIl-i2 O'Clock m.-Fremeps In
surance, % at II.
Government Bonds.-U. s Is. registered 1901,
111is bid. 112l. asked. L. s. A., COUPON 1877
District OF Columbia Bonds.-ao-year fund s.
lo4ls bid Water stock as. 1901. currency. Ii2 bid
stock "a, 1888, currency, It's bid. SIS, funding,
currency, los bid. los asked.
Miscellaneous BonLs.-washington and George
t"'yn X. H. COW Us, LIST, la5 bid. LAG asked
Washington and Georgetown X. X. COW. 6s. Id.
l35 bid. l+6 asked. Masonic Hall Association SIS.
100 bid Washington Market Company LIST Gs. 100
bid. Washington and Georgetown imp. e. 100 bid.
American Security and Trust Is, 1906 A. and o..
loo hid American Security and Trust 5s. 1906. r.
and A., 100 hid. American Security nd Trust So.
lD6. A: and o.. 100 hid. Washington Light In
fantry 1st os, % b i'd. 102 asked. Washington
Light Infantry "a Is. SO bid. Washington Gas
Company 6s, series A, ia hid. Washington Gas
Company 6s. series Il, l15 bid: Washington Gas
Company 6s, 100 hid. lexington r. X es.
100 asked. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone %.
1o3 asked. Capitol and SOrth street X n Ss.
103 asked. Metropolitan II; II. c'nv q, loi z nio'
fe4 asked. L. y Electric LIGHT cow. rs. ITO bid.
National Bank Stocks.-Bank Of WASHINGTON Ss'
bid. 3T5 asked. Bank 81 the Republic. 30 asked.
Metropolitan. aG5 bid SO asked. Central 20 Did.
osl ASKED Farmers and Mechanics. lsS hid. so
asked. Citizens. $50 asked C,urnhla- l4O asked.
West End. I0i asked. fraders' hS ASKED In
| Railrasd S;oct<.-washington and Georgetown.
900 hid. $40 asked. Metropolitan. io2 asked. Co
| Iumbia 20 asked. Capitol and North % street. 81
nsrad Eckinrton and soldiers IIome 80 asked.
Insurance stocks. -Firenen's. Sc bid. - asked
Franklin * asked M"trop5.tan :, asked; ~ ~,
! asked Co-cn-an. 10 hid. Columbia. '. hid. u
/ asked German ,nlcr'can. "a" hid Fof"nrc v
| nstod Pic.s. 81 lid. Z ase"d. Peoples. bid
| Ytno,n : ia 81 asked. csrame-eIsl. 5 ha.
! rt,ia rnsu.ance Sto~t,s.-R"al Estate Title 1oi
va 100 sstal Columbia TITLE. 81 hid.
cos ard Flectrir Light S,o.ks Washington Gas
.f5i[ nd 50 asked. GEORGETOWN Gas. - lid. z
| {. r1cc,-ic L'~ht. ITO ND. 80 asked
| r.,kc and po,anac - hF. - asked. American
G-anhoFhone. 1N h',l ~ asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
Turned Over to Pennsylvania.

This afternoon W. s. Taylor. alias VIM
cent Taylor. was before Chief Justice Bing-
ham and he was turned over to the Phila-
deiphia officer. G. F. Sharper, and taken
there. Taylor Is a colored man and he was
arrested by Detective Lacy yesterday af-
ternoon and held under a warrant based
on a requiSition Of the governor of Penn
sylyania This Is an Indictment charg-
ing him with having. in August. 1892, en-
bezzled from the Quaker City Lodge.
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows OF
which he was the treasurer. He was be-
fore the chief justice at / o'clock today and
was turned over to the Pennsylvania au-
thorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
AMBASSADOR vIVIAN'S FUNERAL.
Services Over the Deceased English
Diplomat at Rome.

ROME. Oct. 25.-The funeral of the Right
Hon. Lord Vivian, British ambassador TO
Italy, who died on Saturday last, took place
this morning at the English church, to
which the body was conveyed at an early
hour today.
King Humbert was represented at the ser
vices by his son. the Prince OF Naples
Lieut.. Col. ]. r. Slade. military attache OF
the British embassy, represented Queen VIC
tcria-
The services were attended by nearly
every member of the diplomatic corps in
Rome Among those present were Sir MI.
chael Culme-Seymour. commander-in-chlef
of the British Mediterranean squadron, VINO
came from Spezzia expressly for the pur-
pose He was accompanied by four ofAcers
Of the feet. Italian troops lined the route
from the church to the cemetery in whlch
the body was temporarily inferred. Later
the remains will be taken to England for in
terment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Want n Wagon Stand.

A number Of drivers have combined In
petition to the Commissioners asking per-
mission to establish a wagon stand In the
northeastern part Of the city. They deag-
nate Maryland avenue between 18th and
18th streets northeast AZ the most suitable
place, and ask the Commissioners to give
the matter their attention.
Fire Department appointment.
Upon the recommendation Of Chief Paris
the Commissioners today appointed Jas. T.
Harper assistant foreman Of engine com,
pany No. 4, vice c. Keliher promoted, and
appointed Arthur Mahon a private. vice
Harper, promoted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
CHAPLAIN HADDAWAY.
He IL Still Alive. hut May Die at Any
Time.

At late hour this afternoon Rev. DR..
Haddaway, the chaplain of the House. was
reported to be still alive. II was thought.
however, that he was sinking and that his
death was liable to occur at any time.
Mr.. Haddaway was only appointed chap
lain Of the House at the beginning Of this
extra session, on the tranfer of the Rev.
Mr.. Milburn, the blind preacher. to the
Senate, but intelligence that his death was
believed to be only a question Of q few
hours was received at the Capitol with
general expressions Of regret.
Mr.. Haddaway was born on the eastern
shore of Marylan forty-three years ago.
and his boyhood and young manhood were
spent in Baltimore. number of years
ago he came to Washington as pastor Of
the Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal
Church South Some three years ago he
was attacked with Bright's disease and two
years ago he was obliged to give up active
pastoral work. He has wife and daugh.
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
FOUND IN THE CANAL.
The Body of John McAulife Recover
ed by Two Boys.

Two colored boys, Henry Muse and James
Breseve, yesterday found floating in James
Creek canal at r street the body of white
man and it was sent to the morgue. 1t
is the body Of a rather good looking young
man of stout build, about feet inches
high, and about twenty-five years OF age.
This afternoon the body was identified as
that of John McAuliffe, a man about thtr-
ty-two years old who lived with his aunt
near the corner of 18th and / streets north
west. For a long time he was employed as
bartender in the saloon of the late Patrick
Moore on Pennsylvania avenue near 9Th
street. Later he was employed at Jordan's
on 9th street. During the past year he has
been out of employment. Relatives who
viewed the body at the morgue this after
noon said they thought the deceased net
with some mishap and fell in the canal.
They were certain that he did not commit
| suicide Undertaken Lee took charge OF
| the body and prepared it for burial The
| funeral will take place from the residence
| of the aunt tomorrow. The deceased had
several sisters who reside in Kansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.
Fatal Fire i'm the Second story of a
Pittsburg House.

PITTSBURG. Pa..Oct., 25.-At Z o'clock
this morning fire of unknown origin broke
out in the second story of John Cannon s
residence on Stobo street. 14th ward Two
adjoining residences were badly damaged
Two of Ganuon's children, aged four and
nine years. were burned to death and two
younger children were rescued. Mrs. Gan
non was seriously burned while attempt
ing to rescue them
Mr. Cannon started to work at ola
O'Clock Mrs. Cannon opened up the small
store on the first floor and was waiting on
customers when the fire was discovered
The damage to property will amount to
about S, so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25

The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was eighty-two.
OF this number thirty-six were to fill va
cancies caused by death or resignation, and
the remainder by removal
The Virginia appointments were as fol-
lows: Beaver Dam Mills, R. A. Woodey.
vice Mary L. Hall, resigned; Mountain Val
ley, R. T. Woodall, vice Mary +. Lawrence,
removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
Senator Sherman Promises to Aid
Gov. Mckinley.
INTERESTING WORLDS FAIR TOPICS.
dwelling Confederate Monument
in Tennessee.
FUNERAL OF A DIPLOMAT.
WILL AID MCKINLEY.
senator Sherman Will Go to Ohio In
Case of an Adjournment.
Special Dispatch to

SpeciAI DlspatCu 70 INT EVenIns 0'ar
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct Gov. Nc
Kinley today received the following letter
from Senator Sherman:
Yours Of the I'D Is received, am as anx-
ious as you can be to participate In the
canvass in Ohio and will do so If possible.
But do not see my way clear to leave here
until the pending bill is disposed Of. We
have hard work to keep a quorum as 1t IS,
and our political friends give undue import
ance to my remaining here. If. as appears
likely, an adjournment shall be effected
this week i will go to Ohio at once and do
what I can in aid of your election. though
/ have supposed that this was well assured
vet I would prefer in person to contribute
my part In the work of the campaign.
Very truly yours.
JOHN SHERMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
WORLDS FAIR TOPICS.
An English Artist. Gift to the Amer
lean People.


CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-No picture in the art
gallery at the worlds fair has been more
admired and appreciated than Love and
Life" by the famous English artist Watts.
1t now hangs in room No. Is. in the British
section. but after the close Of the fair. II
will be removed to the Metropolitan
Museum, in New York, as it has been pre-
scented by Mr.. Watts 70 the American peo-
pie.
II was known about a year ago that this
painter intended to give one OF his pictures
to America, but ii was not known until
lately that he had decided on this one,
which is thought to be by many the finest
Of his collection at the fair.
Mrs. Palmer has called the final meet
ing Of the board of lady managers for to-
day She decided this was necessary late
yesterday, and the call was posted In the
woman's building. The board has peen
wrought UP by recent attacks upon IL by
some of the members. and an attempt Will
be made to discipline several women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25

Interesting relics Of the dead and gone In
iian tribes are the great mounds OF oyster
shells formed along the seashore in south
ern Delaware. According to local tradltioh'
the NanticOkeS of Pennsylvania were IN
the habit of wandering along the Seashore
In lower Delaware and of eating enormous
Quantities Of oysters.
Among the letters returned to the Lon
don postoffice from abroad this year was
one addressed to Jacob Stainer. esq. violin
maker, Absam. Germany. The writer. who
asked to see one of that celebrated violin
makers price lists, received his letter back
with an Endorsement in English and Ger
man to the effect that the gentleman had
bean dead 20 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25

The French army has big plows to throw
UP rife pits quickly. and all the European
armies have bullet-proof wagons for sharp
shooters.
The hostage longest in use and still used
is the ID of New South Wales. 1t was first
issued in 1854.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
Acted In self Defense.

Judge Miller today heard the case of Jos.
W. Compton. the post office clerk who. on
the I'D Of last month engaged in an en-
counter with Madison Butler. During the
row Mr.. Compton was roughly handled and
the negro received painful cut with a
penknife. Mr.. Compton was defended by
LAWYER Darlington. and number of wit
nesses were examined. Judge Miller was
satisfied from the proof that Mr.. Compton
acted in self-defense and acquitted him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
Charges Fraud.

Detective Boyd today arrested William G.
Cleary on a warrant sworn out by w. c.
Ccddingtou of No. 1885 W street northwest.
The warrant charges that the defendant
obtained from the complainant S2o by
falsely representing a lawyer. The case
will be called in the Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25

The body of a dead infant was found at
18th and streets yesterday afternoon
The court of appeals in Leipsic has an
nulled the sentence passed on Ahlwardt, and
has sent the case back to Berlin for retrial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
The London Market.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following the opening. tie highest and the
lowest and the CLOSING prices OF the New York stock
market To-Day. as reported by Corson a Mccartney.
members New York stock excnanee. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore Schley. No. 80 Broadway:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
yANDERBiLTS AND READING.

pected to Reveal Their Relations.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25.-The Reading
receivers at their regular meeting this
afternoon are expected to take final &C
ton on the Speyer loan.
1t is not yet known what the outcome
Will be. but should the loan be paid off 1t
will be taken as conclusive indication
that the vanderbilts have secured control
of the Reading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25

Failure of n New York Broker.
NEW YORK. Oct S.-The failure Of 8.
G. Doran of IS Broad treet. has been an
nounced on the consolidated exchange. >.
G. Doran was a member Of the famous firm
of Doran * Wright, Limited. The amount
of hi liabilities is not thought to large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-25
DRY GOODS MANS SUICIDE.

The New York Manager of a San
Francisco Firm shoots Himself.
NEW YORK, Oct 25.-Nathan Strauss
local manager of the New York branch Of
Levi Strauss dry goods firm in San Fran
CISCO shot himself this morning in his
office at No. IS West Broadway. He was
removed to the Chambers Street Hospital.
where he died at noon.