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The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Booming,
Steadily Booming.
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TIMES
Grows Day by Day.
Watch Ii.
STRANGE FOES FOR CIVIL SERVICE.


It Is strange that with the experience Of
New YORK city before il, there can be found il
the National Capital business men Of integ-
rity and judgment refusing their support to a
movement having for one Of its principal OBJ
jeots the prevention Of the scandals that arise
wherever prevails in municipal affairs what is
known as the spoils system.
The plunder and spoliation of which New
York has been the victim is directly traceable
10 the false doctrine that in politics as in war
''to the rictors belong the spoils." To apply
70 the administration Of government prin-
oiple that is of doubtful propriety even in the
case Of an invading and conquering army is
something that should shock the sense of
every rejecting man.
Such discussion as the resolution, previously
unanimously adopted by its board of direc-
tors favoring the extension of the civil
service law to the District government, re-
ceived at the hands of n, lbers OF the board
of trade showed considerable misspprehen-
sion Of the subject.
The proposed civil service extension, about
the desirability Of which it has been supposed
there was no difference Of opinion in this city,
would tend to exclude non-residents from
oflce-holding in the local government. Aud
yet it was deliberately stated in the board OF
trade meeting Monday night that the reverse
would be the result
It is much to be deplored that the board Of
trade withheld its Endorsement of PROPOSE
hon SO much in harmony with what is said to
be among the objects Of its existence, 10 wit
Ihe welfare OF this community.
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SUGAR BROKERS TO, BE TRIED.
Their Demurrers overruIed by Judge Cole
Five Other Recalcitrant Witnesses
Affected by the Decision.

Their Demurrers oyerruled by Judge Cole
Five Other Recalcitrant Witnesses
Affected by the Decision
Judge Cole yesterday overruled the de-
murrer in the cases Of John w. Mccartney, OF
this city, and E. R. Chapman, of New York,
brokers, who refused to answer certain ques-
tions before the Senate sugar investigating
committee, and holds the defendants for trial
This was in the nature OF test case, and
the decision means that Havemeyer. Searles,
and Seymour, who were recently indicted,
and the newspaper men, Edwards and
Shriver, who were first indicted, will have to
stand trial Judge Cole recites the facts lead
ing up to the indictments. and the statute Of
1857 which provided for the Indictment of
witnesses refusing to answer questions put by
Congressional committees.
Concerning the statute the Judge holds that
under il. in order 70 confer jurisdiction on
the committee, it was not necessary for the
resolutions to set forth or ayow what final
action the Senate had in contemplation upon
the Information 70 be obtained. II is sutti-
cient 10 jurisdiction if it appears that the
Senate had lawful authority TO ia g any legiti-
mate action. unless it also appears affirme-
lively upon the face Of the resolutions that
no final action was contemplated and that
the investigation was to be carried on simply
for the purpose OF vindication or animadyer-
sion. and il cannot be contended that there IS
anything upon the face OF the resolutions
mentioned in the indictments to Justify such
a construction.
After disposing Of the question Of the juris-
dietion of the Senate in favor Of the govern
ment Judge Cole discusses the pertinency Of
the questions asked, and declares that any
court would have held the questions 70 be
material and pertinent to the subject under
investigation. As 10 whether the witnesses
were subject to be excused on grounds per-
sonal to themselves, the judge holds that the
questions we're not such as 10 eriminaIs them
selves. Their business, he says, was a
perfectly legitimate one and they are as much
at liberty TO deal with Senators as any one
else."
AS TO the contention that the report Of the
investigating committee and the certificate OF
the Vice President in the cases OF the wit
nesses should be set forth in the indictments,
/ Judge Cole holds that neither is necessary.
/ He therefore overrules the demurrer.
| At the conclusion OF the reading of the de-
/ cision Attorney Jere Wilson. Of the defend
/ ants counsel. gave notice that he would ap-
/ peal to the District court Of appeals.
Mr.. Wilson. in announcing his intention 70
/ appeal. asked that the derision be no. entered
/ until Saturday. as he would present at that
I time what he wanted the record to show,
! to wi: THAT it was not In the power OF Con-
gress TO make the refusal to answer questions
a crime, nor had Congress the power 10 dele
( gate 10 the district attorney authority 10
j punish the defsnda ants"
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WELLS WAS CAUGHT MAPPING.
Policemen Klinger and Bruce Resort /
Strategy 10 Secure Revenge.

Policemen Klinger and Bruce Resort 10
Strategy 10 Secure Revenge.
Monte Wells, who figured as one of the
managers of the notorious Fat Mems Bene-
fetal Association, was arrested early yesterday
morning by Policemen KIinger and Bruce on
a charge Of profanity. When the case was
called in the police court later the prisoner
did not appear and his collateral was for
feited
The patrolmen say that Wells followed them
about en their beat ana they suspected that
he was trying to catch them in some act of
disobedience. with the intention of bringing
them before the trial board. Therefore they
turned the tables on the saloon-keeper and
stood in the shadow near his place. on NJ
street, near Four-and-a-haf. southwest. at
midnight, with the hope OF finding him sell
ing after hours. Unconscious Of the presence
OF the officers. it is said, Wells stood out on
the pavement and cursed them roundly. when
the bluecoats sprang out and placed their
traducer under arrest.
1t will be remembered that Klinger and
Bruce were instrumental in causing the raid
on the Fat Mems Association, which resulted
in the dismissal OF many policemen.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
BEARS DID SOME FINE WORK
They Made Several Demonstrations
and Squeezed Prices.
MARKET CLOSED VERY HEAVY
Speculation in Stocks Relieved Of an Element
of Uncertainty BY the Official Announce
ment of the Government Bonds Issue
Gains and Losses About Evenly Divided.

New YORK, Nov. 13.-It was officially an
nounced from Washington, after the close OF
business on the stock exchange to-day, that d
call for bids OF $50 900 per cent. bonds
would be issued this evening This relieves
the speculative situation Of an element OF un-
certainty, which to-day restricted business on
the stock exchange and afforded the bears an
opportunity to get in some of their fine work.
The stock market opened strong and active.
and there was some small London buying.l
The London market was also better at the
opening, and that helped the speculation
here, but later London dispatches reported a
weak closing Of Americans, aud that encour-
aged the local bears to make demonstration
against values, which was only partly success
ful, for the buying was good. and before ii
O'Clock prices we're on the upward move.
Shortly before noon another raid WIS made
on the market, which sent figures down, but
in tho early afternoon rally took place, and
prices were steadily held until after delivery
hour, when speculation became heavy and
prices sagged of to the end, the market clos
| ing heavy.
Compared with yesterdays final sales,
prices at the close to-day were about evenly
divided between gains and losses, the active
shares being in the main lower on the day,
the advance being chiefly in the specialties
and inactive stocks. Sugar led In the trans
actions, advancing 3s on the opening deal
Ings, receding ljs, rallying 19S and reacting
IL, making loss on the day of Is per cent.
Burlington and Quincy rose q, fell off l and
recovered * standing unchanged from yes
terday Northwest advanced Is, declined /,
and closed u above the lowest and 4 off on
the day. st. Paul fuctuated within 1s per
cent. range, making gain OF per cent.
Rock Island moved with a limit OF q
per cent. closing 4 below last
nights figures. Western Union sold up
| \ in the earlier trading. lost = Der cent. OF
the improvement in the late dealings, with q
final recovery of 11s. which makes an advance
Of 5s on the day. Bay State Gas sold of II
per cent, 10 25s4 closing q above IN lowest.
Cordage pfd. lost and regained per cent.
Declines were established in Tobacco of II,
New York, Chicago and st. Louis first pId.,
| l. and Lake Erie and Western pfd., ST. Paul
and Omaha and Southern pfd., y per cent
The principal advances recorded on the day
are: Pittsburg, C. C. and st. Louis pfd., 4
per cent; Erie pfd., ~; Fort Wayne and
American Coal, 2; Texas Lard, IA; Oelawese
and Lackawanna, 1$s; Mahoning Coal. 2,
oud rio aopprop opd pubhar mar
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Raw quiet; refined quiet.
Live Stock Markets.

new YORK, Nov l3.-Beeves-Receipts, sO3
head; no trading European cables quote Amer
can steers at l0a1i1e per'lb dressed weights
Refrigerator beef, 716a9A Exports to-day, 4s1
beeves, gl0 sheep, ana 2,2O0 quarters Of beef
Calyes-keceipts, 2CO head. steady. Neals-
poos TO prime 5aS; grasseIs, ,5Oa3C0
sheep and lambs-heceipts, 4,Sl6 head; % cars
on sale. slow but firm. sheep. poor 10 prime,
2.0Oa3 -; liant s. common 10 choice, 30Oai25
Hogs-Eeceipts, 3,76l head; steady; top hogs
Ell; pigs, SO.
CiiC IGo, H., Nov I3-Bipe steers were wanted
was also n steady feel. .ng in bu;chers' and con-
sumers STOCK. There was a gDOi inquiry 70 r
stockers aud feeders. Natives I'D princi ally
al lj5a2. Is Tor cows, heifel S, and bulls 6nd az
, i5e6ld FOR steers; extra quallty, 1859 10 1850
pound steers, were quoted az 6.00a6 30 Sales
OF Westerns were on Il basis OF L15at15, aud
4 exas cattle wereauoied at l.s0a3 30
hocs-Prices opened 5al0c higher, the best
heavy lots being quickly taken at 4a5a5 90.
Bidding was brisk, but closing hours n slow
movement with prices barely good as at the
{ Osing yesterday For tuesday the receipts
were notably large. ! n popular figures were
455R41u for averages OF less than 20 pounds,
4 BOR4 81 for averages Of from 200 10 2jO pounds,
and f7Ual95 for heavier weights There We g
many ssics at 95. and several at SEQ
} sheep and lambs-Sheep receipts were again
liberal, and as a result the market wgs i5a25c
low than yesterday. There was no inquiry for
anything but choice stock. Quotations were
Sheep. poor 10 ezra, ! coal -; lambs q O
3 30 Sales OF sheep we're largely below 500,
and from 25a3 75 bought the bulk Of the lambs.
Eeceipts-Cartle, 10000; calves 500; hogs,
"a GOO; sheep, 1900
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
PETERSON TRIED TO BEG OFF.
But Judge Miller Was obdurate and Gave
Him a Severe Lecture and Stiff Fine.

But Judge Miller was Ondurate and GaYe
Him a Severe Lecture and Stiff Fine.
Alexander Peterson, the former South
Washington dive keeper, an account Of whose
clever capture by Officer Knnpfer appeared
exclusively in yesterdays TINES, was ar
raigned before Judge Miller yesterday after
noon. Lawyer Peyton appeared for the de-
fendant
Mr. Peyton made strong plea for his
client aud promised Judge Miller that II re-
leased on his personal bonds. Peterson would
make a Lee line for New York and remain
there forevermOre.
Judge Miller replied that he doubted his
authority to extradite Peterson. but If he per-
sisted in violating the law in this District he
would most surely expedite him. Peterson
then told the court that he had sold out his
effects in this city and proposed hereafter to
devote his time and talents to business in the
Empire State, He added, patherically, that
the whole world appeared to be against him
1T is all your own fault said Judge Mil
Ter. No man has had better cIanees for
success in this city than yourself. You had
a frst-class hotel, the Woodley Inn, hut you
lived dual liie-played DR.. Jekyl and Mr..
Hyde, as it were-aud instead OF deyotlng
yourself to the legitimate hotel business, you
could not keep out OF the South Washington
slums, aud opened a dive there into which
young girls from twelve TO fourteen years oil
age were allowed to come with mel"
The udge declined o release Peterson on
his personal bonds. and the case against him,
of Keeping disorderly house. was called for
trial. After testimony by SeTgt. Daley and
Officer Knupfer he was fined $50 in addition
to the $50 collateral which he deposited al
the time Of his arrest.
Judge" pleaded Peterson, 'ff you viii
remit that fine 1 will promise you to be q
brand-new man in the future"
NO. sir replied his honor, you are al
ways getting in brand-Dew trouble.
The fine was paid by Peterson's friends
| later in the afternoon
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
WITH FLOWERS AND FEAST.
Rev. Mr.. SkeIIinger Entertained by th'
brotherhood OF Andrew and Philip.

Rev. Mr.. Skellinger Entertained by the
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip.
The Sixth Presbyterian Church branch Of
the Brotherhood Of Andrew and Philip ten
dered the new pastor OF that church, the Rev.
D. w. skellinger, reception and collation.
Monday night in the Sunday-school room.
The dining-room WIS tastefully decorated
with flowers. The committee on arrange
ments were John Imiric, jr., William w. O.
Briesen and w. W. Tuckey.
The programme included some excellent
singing and vocal music. The gentlemen
who contributed 10 this part OF the entertain
ment were: c. Goodchild. Charles Bush. the
Langley brothers, and the Taylor brothers.
After some music Mr.. Tucker spoke a few
words Of earnest and sincere welcome TO the
new pastor. The response of the Rev. Mr.
Skellinger was also brief
This church has been recently renovated
throughout and now presents 4 very attractive
appearance. The first sermon Of the new
pastor after the completion of the repairs was
preached there by Mr. Skellinger on Sunday
last
The Brotherhood has made arrangements
for an evening Of rare pleasure on December
10, when there will be mock trial, presided
over by Judge /. @. Kimball. Mr.. Fred Z.
Iasker and W. ]. Campbell. attorneys.
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BULLETINS OF TIE BATTLE.
Heavy Battalions of Juveniles Sent TO I'll
Front Yesterday.

Heavy Battalions of Juveniles Sent TO the
Front Yesterday.
There was quite stir yesterday in the field
on which the grand army of school boys and
girls is fighting the battle which is to decide
what school shall receive the sweet-toned
Chckering piano to be seen at the store Of
Ellis & Co.
Thousands of fresh troops were sent to the
front yesterday. and there is no telling, not
even guessing, at the innumerable forces in
reserve.
There is at any rate movement and Incl
dent enough in the fight to hold the public
eye on the field of battle.
Votes received after p. m. will not be in
cluded in the next days score. but will be
held over for one day.
At the close of the polls yesterday the vote
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

80 asked; May 62A Gsked; steamer No 2, ~
receipts 22.7e6 bushels: stock, 065. .454 bl shells
sales, l15,0t0 bushels, milling wheat by sample,
b5a5oH Corn steady-spot, 4a541s: year, ,5aa
b24; January, 5Ia5lH: steamer mixed, Il
asked-receipts, i4,151 bushels; stock, 59,ls9
bushels; sales, 1900 bushels; southern white
corn, 45a5SI6; Southern yellow corn, 46a54 Oats
firmer-No. white Western, 35aS511 No mixed
Western, l6a3234 receipts, 2,066 bushels stock,
lS7,9i2 bushels Rye duh, demand slog-No 2,
b2a521 1b-receipts 6A bushels; stock, 80 4SS bush
els. gay steady and hrm-good to choice tim
othy, l200a1300 Grain freights very firm and
rather higher-steam 10 Liverpool per quarter,
2s Cd. ais Cd November. Sugar firm and un-
changed Butter strong--fancy creamery, 20;
do imitation, 2la22 do ladle, 16a17; good Iadle,
14al5. Eggs s!rong-f esh, u; cold storage and
lined, H. Cheese very firm and active and
UNCHANGED
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Deserving of Charity.

EDITOR TIMES: In THE TIMES of the 11th
saw an appeal for help made by Lieut.. YER
non, OF the Fourth precinct, for one W. H.
Nally and family, of No. 1912 Delaware avenue
southwest.
have known this party for the last five
years. He is a most dutiful husband and
father, and when working would never fail to
put his hands in his pockets TO help those in
need.
Why not help this poor, but honest, man2
He has not been able to work since the early
part of last winter and has never asked for
any help until now, when necessity compels
him to do so or starve. G.. W. SToRER.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
DR.. scHWAB's PECULIAR CASE
His Eyes Poisoned by Mucus from Diph-
theria patient's Throat

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 13.-Dr. Emanuel
Schwab, of Walnut Hills, is suffering with an
affection of the eyes, resulting from pecu-
liar cause.
The physician has among his patients one
who is suffering with diphtheria AS DR..
Schwab was in the act OF examining the pa
TENTS throat, the sufferer suddenly coughed,
ejecting a piece Of mucus from the throat
which struck the physician in the eye.
In few hours the eye began to burn. He
realized at once that the poisoned mucus had
affected the tender lining of the eye. and
when il refused to yield to simple treatment
DR.. Schwab called in an oculist.
An examination showed that the poison
had impregnated the mucus membranes oi
the eye and that it is serious case.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
A Card of Thanks.

EDITOR TIMES: Will you kindly announce
my recognition of Indebtedness to the Re-
becca Lodge. No. /, D. o. j.; Deborah Lodge,
No. 2, d. o. j.. Rachel Lodge, No. 10, J. o. d.
B., for their noble response TO my sad case.
/ also wish to thank THE TIMES for its kind
ness in bringing the matter to the notice of
the public. Before my departure for Balti-
more l want to testify publicly to the gener-
osity of Washingtonians. Respectfully.
MRS BIIDER
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
New York Cotton.
Liverpool Cotton Market.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 13.+ p. m. Cotton spot
quiet, prie steady American middling, 81.
Tie sales of the day were 5000 bales, of
which 500 were for speculation and export, and
included 800 Ameri an Receipts, 1890 bales,
all American Futures opened steady with 4
fair demand, and closed quiet. American mid
ding. L IN. c, November, 55-6Ia2 56-6i! No
vember and December, 55-fia2 55-64; Decem-
Der and January, . 56-64 value; January and Feb
ruary, 2 57-64a2 1854; February and March
59-64 buyers; March and April, 6l-64 sellers
Apriland May, 62-6la2 63-64; May and June
3aa3 1-64; June and July, a-64 buyers; July
and August, 3 4-64 sellers
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
EDWIN BOOTH MEMORIAL.
Portrait of the Great Actor Presented to
the City Of Baltimore.

the City of Baltimore.
BALTIMORE. Nd, Nov. 19.-The Edwin
Booth memorial portrait was formally pre-
sented to the city of Baltimore to-day. The
presentation took place in the mayors recep-
tion-room at the city hall. Critics pronounced
the design and execution perfect in every de-
tail
Ii delineates Mr.. Booth in his great imper-
sonation of the character of Hamlet. and was
painted from a photograph taken about the
time of the memorable 100 nights run at the
Winter Garden Theater, New York.
Mayor Latrobe, in response said it afforded
him great pleasure, on behalf of the people of
Baltimore, to accept this memorial portrait
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
American ornithoIogists' Congress.

New YORK, Nov 19.-The twelfth congress
of the American Ornithologists Union to-day
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, DR.. Elliott Coues, of WASH
ington, D. c.; vice presidents, William Brew
ster. of Cambridge, and DR.. II. Hart Merriam,
of Washington; secretary, James H. Sage, Of
Portland, Conn, and treasurer, William
butcher, of New York
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
THE BOARD OF TRADE.

Whether or not all the plans for the devel-
opment and improvement OF Washington
which have been given consideration by the
active committees Of the board of trade shall
attain fruition in the future, il seems likely
that Monday nights meeting will mark an
epoch In the history of the city. For at that
meeting the members of the board of trade,
including men who have themselves achieved
mercantile and commercial success, and who
have at hand the power to promote the gen
eral welfare OF the city, seemed inbued with
& spirit Of enterprise and hopefulness con-
cerning the industrial and mercantile future
CT Washington that means much in the way
ofsubstsntial growth and prosperity.
That a great deal can be done toward fur
thering the growth Of the Capital in a direction
which has hitherto been neglected is now ad-
mitied By al who are at all concerned in the
city's material welfare as distinguished from
its progress as q political and intellectual
center and as a pleasant place of residence.
II is likewise admitted that no reasonable
ground OF conflict exists between these two
phases Of local development. The promotion
OF manufactures does not exclude or in any
way interfere with the promotion Of other
features Of Capital life which make the city
30 attractive and so unique among American
municipalit es.
The board Of trade has taken the initial
steps in a movement which promises large
results, and its efforts toward the promotion
OF manufactures in the District should re-
ceive the hearty support Of al those inter-
ested in the future OF the nations Capital.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
shan Mowbtov re penorted2

NEw YORK, Nov. 1S.-Dr. Senner, superin-
tendent OF immigration. has under considera-
tion the case of Wilfred Mowbray, the Eng
lish socialist. who shipped into the country
after having been once denied admission.
The question now is whether or not Mowbray
shall be deporIed.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE Nov 1s.-FIour frner-Western
super i.s0aa 90; do. ext, As; do. family,
2 250a2 IS; winter wheat patent, 2.s0a31o spring
do, 345a365 spring wheat straight, 3.25a3 45-
receipts Il, ,339 barrels; shipments 241 barrels;
sales, 1.525 barrels. Wheat quiet and easier
spot, 5714a571a; December, 5724a5S; January,
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Enlisted Man pninn Natnra1iznd

Fort MONROE, Va, Nov. 13.-Some fifty
odd enlisted men of the garrison of foreign
birth went to Norfolk to obtain naturalization
papers to-day, which is now required by a
recent act of Congress.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
"Hurd's Name on the Box"
"A Graceful
Letter Writer"

is a distinction enjoyed by the
few rather than the many. The
first impression is made by the
paper. If that is correct,
good beginning has been
made. HURD'S PRINCE
OF WALES WRITING PA
PERS are the standard of ele-
gance for all social CORE
spondence. Cream, French
Grey and Beryl are the latest
tints-all with the famous kid
finish writing surface
"Hurd'S Name in the Paper"
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chicago,s only pemocratie congressman

CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-Congressman Law
renee E. McGann comes under the wire a
winner, the only Democrat elected in Chi
cago. The finish of the official count to-day
gave him plurality of 20 votes over Belknap,
Republican, who until to-day was supposed
TO have overwhelmed McGann in the gener al
landslide
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

FRENCH newspapers continue in an un-
shaken belief that the Tammany Tiger is an
actual quadruped and was killed in cage on
the Bowery.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

JERRY SIMPSON win move 10 IRdiana and
accept the Populist nomination for Governor
in 1896. Thus do things that are turned
down in Kansas turn up in Indiana.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

SINCE the prominence OF the Allison boom,
Mr.. Mckinley has inser ed soothing injec-
ton into his belief in the Necessity OF West
ern candidate.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

three columns of the average newspaper. In
papers OF corporation leanings the same re-
port takes only three-quarters of q column.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

SOME fellows in Now York are constrained
TO suggest to Mr.. Morton that there Is still
some patronage pap left in the barrel.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14
Cats Away the Mice VIII Play.

Major Moore and Chief Clerk Sylvester, of
the police department, will start on fishing
tour in West Virginia to-day. During the
absence of the chief Capt. Austin will act as
head of the police.
The Washington times., 1894-11-14

BY all means. issue bonds, Secretary Car
Isle. 1t will just about square the country
on the sugar trust profits that should be in
the pockets Of the people or in the United
States Treasury.