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KEEPER wALDEN's BIG CHECK.
His Trial for Conniving at the Escape Of .
Convict.

His Trial for COnniving at the Escape Of .
Convict.
In the Criminal Court, Justice McComas, the
case of Adam C. Walden. an attendant Of the
Government Hospital for the insane for allow
ing prisoner to escape on October s last (vio-
latng section 5409, Revised Statutes United
States) is on trial.
1t is alleged that George B. Howard, convicted
of forgery and sent from the penitentiary at
Chester, ILL.,, where he was serving q sentence
Of five years, and admitted to the hospital
July Is last, escaped on October g. and that
Walden received check for 81 900 for con-
niving at the escape. Mr.. T. @. Taylor
appears for the defendant, a young German.
1t was testified that Howard was suffering from
mild form Of melancholia in which he i'm
agined that he was the victim of persecution
from the prison officials.
This morning the records Of the asylum were
testified to. Mr.. F. A. Sitter, cashier of the
Lincoln National Bank, testified to check for
collection being handed to him by defendant on
October 4
The check was identified. it being dated
Columbus, Ind, September %, for 81, 467. 81,
payable to George B. Howard, and purporting
to be signed 8. J. Snellwood and Endorsed by
Howard and A C. Walden. Mr.. Stier ssid
defendant did not ask any money on the check,
John H. Flanagan Of 5s1 It'll street testified
that in October last Walden called and paid .
bill and spoke Of having . check for 81, 400
and over; witness went with him to the Lincoln
Bank, whore he left it for collection. Walden
said the check was the proceeds Of the sale Of
some property out west.
Several Of the attendants testified to the dis
appearance Of Howard and that the doors could
not be opened from the inside
At the conclusion Of the governments case
MIR. Taylor moved that the court take the case
from the Jury on the ground that it had not
loOs "
This the court overruled, stating that under the
law the ward was person.
Walden denied that he knew anything Of the
escape. Brady, he said, had charge Of the ward
in which Howard was confined. The check. he
said, Howard asked him to get cashed,l saying
that II was from the sale of his farm, and prom
ised him e25 for il.
Howard was in ward and witness was in
ward g. There were over twenty who had keya
Howard had been frequently viEted by Ady.
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HOUSE.

In his prayer this morning the chaplain said:
10! Eternal God, we come before Thee with
bowed heads and hearts filled with sadness,
mourning the death of an eminent Justice Of the
Supreme Court, more than once member Of
this House. and likewise Of the most il
lustrious Christian preacher Of the time. While
we commemorate the virtues and rare grace
and charm Of the justice. the wonderful talents
and dedication of himself on the part Of the
bishop to the services Of his fellow men, we
pray that their sudden deaths may come as
ACCOMPLISHMENT to our own hearts,"
On motion of Mr.. Bryan (Neb.) Senate bill
was passed extending until July /, 1893, the
time within which the bridge authorized to be
constructed across the Missouri river between
Omaha and Council Bluffs may be completed.
The special order for today was the bank
ruptcy bill, to the consideration Of which to-
day and tomorrow had been assigned, subject,
however, to general appropriation bills.
Mr.. Holman Ind. moved that the House go
into committee of the whole for the further
consideration Of the sundry civil bill.
Mr.. Oates Gala. said that he did not wish to
antagonize this motion, and would not do so il
Thursday were substituted for today for the
consideration Of the bankruptcy bill. But to
this substitution Mr.. Dickerson (Ky.) objected;
and the friends Of the bankruptcy bill rallied in
opposition to Mr.. Holman's motion.
The motion was defeated. Yeas, 107; nays,
1877.
The Speaker laid before the House a COM
munication from the Chief Justice Of the
U. s. Supreme Court announcing the death Of
Associate Justice Lamar.
Mr.. Allen (Miss.) rose and said: 1--WE have
heard with great regret the announcement Of
the death of one of the most distinguished men
this country has produced in this genera
tion-a citizen of my own state, a
distinguished member Of this House from that
state. distinguished member Of the Senate
and distinguished cabinet officer, and when
he died a member Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States. As a mark Of respect to him
whom all who knew him loved SO well and ad-
mired 30 much, / move that this House do now
adjourn"
The motion was unanimously agreed to, and
the House accordingly at 1880 adjourned.
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KILOGRAMS TO THE Star.
Crowds FIJI the Court Room NJ the Trial Of
the Panama Canal Direcfors

Crowds Fiji the Court Room ., the Trial OF
the Panama Canal Director~.
PANS, Jan. 2L-The interest in the Panama
trials continues ~ the end comes near. The
approaches TO the court were crowded a. soon
as the gates were opened today. Many prorni-
nsnt men were present and also . number Of
ladies.
When NJ. Charles de Lsssepe. N. Marius Fon-
taine and N. Cottu were brought Ia thew
promptly asked leave to confer with their
counsel before the resumption Of pro-
ceedings. The accused and their eoun-
sci talked eagerly together. While the
consultation was in progress VI. Eifel entered
and shook hands with bis fellow defendants
He did not. however, join in the conference.
NJ. Charles de Lesseps seemed to be earnestly
advising bis counsel with frequent and en-
phatic gestures
Maitre Barbau resumed his argument In
behalf of bis clients. He indicated no new line
OF defense but proceeded to justify the as.ur-
ances which the directors Of the Panama Canal
Company had given to the shareholders and the
public in relation to the Pana q enterprise.
He did not. he said. expect 20 be able to deal
today with the charge Of breach Of trust
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THE SUFFERING POOR.


what the Associated Charities 10 Doing
for Their Relief.
Secretary Emery Of the Associated Charities
stated to STAR reported this afternoon that
the plan adopted by him yesterday, and out
lined in yesterdays STAR, Of investigating the
circumstances Of each applicant for assistance
before affording the relief. was working perfectly
Yesterday and this morning nearly 500 cases had
been investigated BY the visitors aud agents Of
the association and relief had been afforded
almost - promptly ~ when the cases weis At
tended to at the Office As the Appli-
cants came in they were registered and
told that their cases would be
investigated at once. Some fifteen or more Wis.,
itors, male and female. had volunteered their
services, and they were doing splendid work.
covering the entire District. When very aged
or infrm person applied for assistance
relief was at once given without an
investigation. but only in such ex
ceptional cases. Mr.. Emery stated that while
tho distress might not be increasing. 1t was.
nevertheless, very exte1 hive and general. For
that reason and because the association was
running very near the limits Of its funds the
good people OF the District should not cease
their very generous contributions. The warmer
weather caused less suffering through cold, but
there were thousands Of men and women una
bic to obtain employment and they would be
unable to obtain any for quite awhile, and for
that reason there was and would continue to be
many hungry ones to feed.
The following contributions had been re-
ceived yesterday afternoon and this morning:
George Seitz q Son, seventy-fve loaves Of
bread; Metropolitan Church, bundle Of cloth
ing; pupils Of Phelps School. s945: Mr.. Blount.
clothing; VIM. Hardness go; cash, 81; J. NJ.
Clapp, Sl0; Mrs. Hudson, one and half cords
Of wood; cash, 81; Browning & Middleton,
$50 loaves Of bread: Geo. j. Hudson, thirty-two
loaves OF bread: Denison School, provisions,
clothing and 20 cents cash.
THE WORK OF THE POLICE.
Although there has been q decrease In the
number of applicants for aid the police are still
busy collecting and distributing donations. The
donations are not coming in very fast just now
and the result is that the officers have to help
those who are actually suffering.
Among the donations received today were
the following: C. C. Willard, 800; a lady, els:
government printing Office employees. s35 and
provisions; Lieut. Swindells. clothing; Robert
w. Blair, forty loaves of bread: G. W. Carr,
provisions customs division, Treasury Depart
ment, provisions; Mrs. Julia Solger. bedding
and clothes; Eisemann Bros, clothing; John
ID. Bartlett, SIS; W. p. Cole, 300 loavee Of
bread: j. b. Ehrmantrout, so loaves Of bread:
Mrs. Underwood, clothing; Mrs. Sweat, cloth
ing; Mrs. Phillips, clothing; Mrs. Bouton,
clothing; Associated Charities, two blankets;
George Seitz. Is loaves OF bread; Builders' ex-
change, additional bread tickets.
CONTRIBUTIONS.
The following additional subscriptions for
the poor Of the city have been received at TIE
STAR Office:
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Combinations.

United States Consuls Housewife Wild
man of idaho, at Barmen; Adolph g. studer Of
iowa. at Singapore; John J. Piatt Of Ohio, ct
Dublin.
Postmasters: Indiana-Joseph NJ. Tomlinson
Mt Alexandria; William Stanley, at Plainfeld.
Minneso.a-Peter A. Peterson. at Cannon Falls;
Grovenor d. McCubrey. at GAINESVILLE; Michael
Huiras, at Springfield Nebraska-Mrs. Bertha
Kleven, at Culbertson; Jacob N. Hartman, At
suction. North Carolina-Leroy L. Brinkley,
at Edentou. yirginis-JonathanB B. Stoval, IT,,
at South Boston
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THE sECRETARYsHIP OF STATE.

The Comment on the Suggestion Of Mr..
Bayard-Mr. whitney May Take It.
The mention of the name Of ex-secretary
Bayard in connection with his old place at
the head of the State Department is not
received with the greatest favor by the gen.
eral run Of democrats in Congress. Various rea-
sons are advanced by different persons for not
favoring Mr.. Bsyard's appointment to that
place. The most general Is that more active
and progressive man should be selected. 1t Is
said. however, that the place has been twice
rendered to Mr.. Bayard and that he
does not want to- 60 into the
cabinet for the reason that he does
not think his bank account is long enough. 1t
is said today that there is good reason to be-
Geve that Whitney will finally decide to accept
the secretaryship Of state. This is information
some of the Senators have.
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ARRrED.

rBAkFR-wALKER. on January "a. is,a ., NJ,
Jone.s sssi.,.a nv h b. 20 ih by he, Thsm..
BxhLh OF Baltimore. Nd, aud Mis- EaTy
W. n n formerly Of Mesimofelsnd county Va .
,pI NsTER-DUNALI- ON Monday Jsnu.yv On
lS3t DIV Rev; George q, Litie, GFdkG N pt<S
Washington. n q NJ e'AAL az
HACk dAS-kIMBRoUGH. Thursday y.,p.,x
~. lrsa athe resd-nce of Prof = I'M e nesfu.
SShe ~ county, Tennessee, EMMA HACENsNof
CCasn.nsson d g. 20 ALBERT g. IMBROuGH OF
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ONLY ONE ESCAPED,
A SleiGhing Party Run Down by q LOCO
motive at . Grade Crossing.

A Sleighing Party Run Down by a Loco
motive at . Grade Crossing.
PATERSON, n j.. Jan. IA sleigh with a
party Of six, returning home TO Passaic City,
was struck by An Erie railroad locomotive a.
the Monroe street crossing at Passaic half an
hour after midnight this morning.
Mamie Ryan. twenty-five years old, was
killed instantly; Maggie Splsin, twenty-one
years old, was badly injured that she died few
hours later. Mrs. Thomas Brien, the divorced
wife OF saloon keeper on West street, New
York, and John Moore, colored, driver Of the
sleigh, were fatally injured.
There was no nagman nor gate at the cross
ing.
The locomotive struck the sleigh squarely,
completely demolishing it. and killed the two
horses. The occupants were thrown in all
directions. The injured were taken to the
Emergency Hospital at Passaic.
Miss Ida Bashaw. another Of the occupants OF
the sleigh. was badly cut about the head, but
it is thought she will recover.
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COLLAPSE OF scArrolprxc.
stone Carvers at work On the Ar Institute
II Chicago Have . Rad Fsit

CHICAGO. Jan. 2I.--John Cairnes. Alfred
BRYAN and F. J. Griass. stone csrv.r.. Who's.
homes are in Boston. and VIM. Kerns a .,op.
carer OF this city, received SERIOUS internal
injuries beside. being badly cut ana
bruised by the sudden collapse at
CLOCK this morning Of q scanolding at th.
- rt lhsutnte on the lake front. on which
ther were working The men wer. ,h,o.-,
Ior'y feet TO the ground and fell in . mas az
stone cuttings and tools
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Another Light House DESTROYED.

The light house board was informed today
tina. the light house at Wolf Trap in Cbesa-
peake bay near the mouth Of the Rappahannock
river had been completely demolished by the
ice. This station was deserted by the keepers
Yesterday on account Of its dangerous situation.
The house was built on iron piles. They we're
broken down by the ice jam and the house top
pied over The light will be restored - soon a.
navigation opens.
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THE GOLD MOVEMENT.
Secretary Foster Thinks the Export 10 About
Over Now.

secretary foster Ininks tne Export ID ADout
Over Now.
Secretary Chas. Foster said toa STAR reporter
today that he thought the present movement of
gold to foreign countries would end with the
81 .00o, 900 engaged for export this week.
The Bank Of France. he said, had:: encouraged
the shipment Of the "a, 600. 600 that went out
on Saturday by promising the payment OF in
terest from the dete Of shipment.
Since then, however, the rate Of exchange has
risen above the shipping point and is likely to
have its effect on the gold movement.
The recent drafts on the United States
treasury have reduced the government gold
balance to Sis, 900 900. but S15. ZOO 900 less
than the amount reserved for the redemp-
ton OF legal tender notes. The balance
has not been so low as at present since Septem-
Der last, when it was s1l4, 500, 900. The lowest
point touched since January l, 1889. was July
80 last. when the gold balance was stated at
Sll0, Al. 1871.
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Essential ouaiItie. Of Champ.<,.

champagne containing the least alcohol ana .
minimum Of sugar is recommended bv the leading
poysicans. These qusiities. together win n. e.-
eehence, purity ani nstrra dryness. have MAJ.
Is. u. Anmms Extra DRY 90 popular. Custom
STATISTICS OF ise2 show its imp to Re Is so
cases OF more than one-afth Of the entire cham.
payne importstions. exceeding sny other brand \,
over 1900 cases
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Wouldn't Let Pupils Have the Books.

wouldn't Let Pupils Have the Books.
Those in charge Of some Of the department
libraries have been surprised to note sudden
and unprecedented demand for the work Of
some Of the older novelists. The novels Of
Fielding and Smollett have been especially in
demand, and it has been found on
inquiry that the demand arose princi-
pally from the fact that the scholars
in the High School wanted the books. As the
applicants were Of rather youthful character,
fourteen, fifteen and sixteen years Of age, the
inquiry was made as to the reason for this sud-
den interest. The uniform answer given was
that the teacher had directed that these works
were to be read. The librarian in one Of
the departments took it upon herself to rule
that these books were hardly Of a character
suitable for the reading Of young boys and
the books were in the library abe announced
that she would not give them to children even
If they had been on the shelves.
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A GRAND CONCERT.

GRAND CONCERT.
grand concert for the benefit Of the poor
of the District is announced to take place at
Metzerott Hall next Friday evening. Those
having the affair in charge assert that every
cent received will go to the object for which the
entertainment is given, all the performers VOL
unteering their services, and that there will be
absolutely no expense. Those who will partici-
pate In the program will be the Georgetown
Orchestra, Choral Society, Washington Saen-
gerbund, Franz Abt Club, Washington Mando-
lin, Banjo and Guitar Club, Columbia Mando-
lin, Banjo and Guitar Club. Philharmonic Club,
Philharmonic Qadies) Quartet, St Cecilia
Mrs Kittie Thompson-Berry, Miss Hattie
Meads, Miss Ruth Thompson, Mr.. Herndon
Morsell, Mr.. Herman Rakemann, Mr.. John P.
Lawrence and Mr.. VIM Waldecker. This IL q
greater array of local talent than was ever
brought together, and aside from the object for
which the concert is given should serve to COM
pletely fill the hall. Seats may be obtained at
Metzerott's music store.
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE
A dramatic performance is also announced
for the benefit Of the Associated Charities fund,
which will take place at Willard Hall on Febru-
airy g. The comedy Of "True Irish Love" by
Wyhert Reeve, will be played by the Burton
Comedy Company, and an enjoyable perform
anee may be anticipated.
THE CONTENTS OF A POOR BOX.
Mr.. A. Lisner Of the Palais ROYAL writes to
The STAR as follows:
81 inclose S3.19, Yesterdays contents Of our
box for the poor Would not . daily and
large amount be collected il the many estsb-
lishments where people most do congresate
would have such box? The one inside the
store here is merely cigar box covered with
cardboard to make it look decent and nailed to
stick, which is fastened to a counter. card
attached reads: The cents, nickels and dimes
Of the many make many dollars for the poor
write You thinking that If you proposed in
HE STAR some such plan of gathering in the
small donations much good would result to the
poor and great satisfaction to the givers.'
ANEW RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
A number Of the residents in the vicinity Of
Howard University met last evening at the
home Of Maj. c. A. Fleetwood and formed Relief
Association to continue during the winter.
Mrs. c. A Fleetwood was elected president:
Mrs. A F. Hilyer. secretary; Mrs. John F.
Cook. treasurer; visiting committee, Mrs Fleet
wood, Mrs. o. s. B. Wall, Mrs. Paul Mischeaux,
Miss Rowena Hunter, Mrs. Belle Howard. Tho
association will cooperate with the Associated
Charities and police department. A donation
party will be held every Monday night at Mai.
Fleetwood's home. 2230 9th street. during the
winter, where donations may be sent. At the
meeting last night $l6.62 in cash, q ton of coal,
considerable clothing and about fifty packages
Of groceries were received.
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IfhsEKASa, Jan. 24.-An the prisoners.
seven IN number. confined in the county ISL on
'he Arkansas side escaped SUNDAY nigh, bv
cutting hole IN the floor and then tunn-lior
Io n a distance OF twelve fee; 20 a brick wall.
OF the prisoners have been recaptured
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Cincinn.,i'. New Packing Ho,..

CINCINNATI. ONO. Jan. "a John cudahv a.
ohicago met the directors Of the Union stock
YARDS here yesterday. The new concern ~
which Cudahy owns the controlling in,e-,., 4.
:, 70 oe known rs the Cincinnati Packing CompanV.
ne and those interested with him Definitely De-
Sioed mat Cincinnati should in IN. near future
have one OF the largest packing hons,. IN an.
country and an absttoir OF magnitude.
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She Takes an Outing Today-No Danger Q
the White House.

she Taxes an Outing TOdhy~NO Dongor 1t
the White House.
Little Marthena Harrison, the Presidents
grandchild, had her first open-air experience
today after months imprisonment in an $50
lated room Of the White House. She went
out for short stroll in the White
House grounds with her mother, who was her
nurse and sole companion during her entire
illness Mrs Russell Harrison said today that
her friends need not avoid her any longer. as she
is perfectly free from contagion and the health
officer has officially declared that the germs OF
the disease have entirely disappeared from the
house She and her daughter will leave for their
home in Omaha, Neb., by the end Of the week.
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Souvenir Coins.

In compliance with many requests, TIE STAB
has secured, for the accommodation Of it, pa
irons, q supply Of Columbian Exposition Sou
venir half dollar coins, which WIN b furnished
At cost prlce,-ons dollar each. Apply at the
counter Of The STAR business Office
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PORTLAND, NE, Jan. 2A-Bishop r. A
Naiey Of the diocese Of Maine says of the ists
Bishop Phillips Brooks: AS bishop be was .
man eminent tn all respects. - pastor he was
ever patient and solicitous. and his people loved
him. Whether his successor win be chosen
from the high church men I am able only to
conjecture. Dr.. 6stteriee, Of Calvary Church,
New York, was the only other candidate voted
for ct the time Bishop Brooks vas elected, and
favorable eyes may turn toward him"
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New YoHK, Jan. 2A-chAuncey Il Dspew
confirms the report that Gen. supt Voorhees, Of
the New York Central rsilroad hes rssaensd his
position 10 accept the vice presidency of the
Reading Company. Instead Of bslna made
second vice president at elS,000 year. % re-
ported, Mr.. Dspsw says Mr.. voorksss wfu be
made hrst vies prssidsnt of Tie Rsadins Ct
81. 900 year.
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The Schneider Commission Not Determined
Upon.

Inc Schne1der COmm1es1On Not Determ ined
Upon.
The Court in General Term did not make
known its decision today in the matter Of the
form Of the inquiry as to the mental condition
Of Howard J. Schneider, 1t being under
stood that the court had failed TO finally
determine upon the experts who will
form the commission. The district attorney
and Messrs. Jers N. Wilson and VIM. F. Mat
tingly. Of counsel for Schneider, were called
Into the consdltation room Of the court
this morning and spent fifteen or twenty
minutes in consultation with Chief
Justice Bingham and Justices Cox and
Hagner. It is understood that the matter of
the experts and also that Of the form Of the in
courts decision will be rendered tomorrow.
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Jefferson Market police court, New York, yes
terday on q charge Of begging on 5th avenue.
Gloster is the disinherited heir Of Mrs. Gloster,
a colored woman, who died in Brooklyn leaving
eS, 000, 900.
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For other TeIexraphie New. see P....iGs


The following were the temrerature. a, IN.
once OF the weather bureau today: sam, "a.
p. m, 30: maximum. Al: minimum. IL