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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15

Program for the Meeting at Parkers-
burg, w. Va.

CHICAGO, May 15.-The executive COM
mittee of the Farmers National Congress
has arranged the program for the annual
convention of the congress, which will be
held at Parkersburg, W. Va, in November
next. The meeting was presided over by
the president of the congress, b. F. Clay
ton of Indiana, Iowa. The others present
were Major w. C. Whitby, Atlanta, Ga;
John NJ. Stahl, Quincy: Dennis Kenion.
Mclean, S. ID. Waggener, Chicago, and
Henry Hayden. Savannah, Ga. The con-
'gress Is a delegated body, composed of one
member from each congressional district in
the country, appointed by the various gov
errors Of the states and of the presidents
of state agricultural societies and colleges.
The congress was organized and held its
first meeting in 1881.
Tie committee selected the following peo-
pie to read papers and deliver addresses be-
fore the next congress: W. P. Powell of the
Shadeland Farm. Pa; Col. J. Scanning
ham. N. c.; VIM. Lawrence, Ohio: Harry
c. Brown, Georgia: Mrs. b. E. Thompson
Mo igan; T. J. Appleyard, Florida: Mrs
NJ. NJ. Colt, Nebraska; Col NJ. d. Wayne.
secretary of agriculture. Alabama; Mrs. j..
B. Foley, Illinois: Prof. G. A, Stockwel.
Rhode Island: Senator j. NJ. Slaughter,
Tennessee; Mrs NJ. G. Rockhill, California;
Jeth Twellburn. Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
IDLENESS At FROSTBURG.
Depressing Effect on business Already
Visible.

FROSTBURG. Nd. May 15.-The strike,
although il has lasted but six days, has al
ready had depressing effect upon Frost
burg. Fully 1.SOO men in and around the
town are idle and producing nothing and a
large number of families are in danger of
suffering great privations. Wages are paid
monthly and no pay day has passed since
the men quit work, so the pinch has not yet
been felt.
The situation last night was more mys-
ferrous than at any time since the strike
began There are now claimed to be 1000
miners OF this region in the United Mine
Workers Union of America. BY this the
miners claim they can control the situation
IN the face OF some Of the mines continuing
to work. The miners still claim that a coal
famine will raise the price of coal in the
market and this will restore the 5O-cent
rate. They think that to do this will NOT
take long period, hence their hopes to con-
tinue the strike.
None Of the foreign organizers was in
Frostburg last night. The strikers are now
doing their work very quietly and appar-
entity have abandoned the tactics of noisy
demonstrations against those at work and
are turning their efforts TO interviewing the
working miners while at their homes. There
will be no workers at Eckhart mine this
morning if reports be true. The word black
ies Is being used as the effective argument.
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Washington stocI Excs.pue

ps sslssnreSTs5 Ss,is .cls.s nsss.Re.ls ana
National Bane 10 at i coum a T Ts, Ind I'D
sn1os 1SS a, 100 &, ~ Chesapeake and
Government Bonds.-United States a. Registered.
pom 1901, iiss BID. iisia .sisd United srs sSs
district o. columbl. BOnds.-soyear Funding O..
los los bid soye.r Funding sa g. gold ne bid w.ter
,e3sy IS 1898. rs bid. s.ess Funding currenSy.
iilS BID lis asked sS rss 2 loo BAD
Washington Wa and Georsetown R.ilrosd cow. IS. ID
&C. lo2 bid. loe asked, Belt Railroad SIS. IS bid.
100 asked. EckinstOn Railroad 6. IS bid. Wash,
ingtOn Gas Company es, series B. ii5ss bid. WASH
I lng,on Gas Company COW. g. iss bid. United
peske and Potomac Telephone Sc. sss. bid los
asked American re Security and Trust ss. 1895. b.
1905. A. o., 100 bid Washington Market Com.
psny list e i SSs bid I'D wssSinslon Msrke! Com
psny ext. g. io2H bid, IoS asked. Masonic Hail
Association os lo4 bid. no asked. Washington
Infantry ID e. 20 bid. washington iAs1'
National Bank stocks.-Bank OF Washington. sls
asked Metropolitan ESQ bid, NJ asked G Central
80 bid. 300 asked. Fsrmers' and Mechsnics', 40
asked columbia iss bid Capital. ms blS VEST .sg
End. los bid, no asked. Traders. iOil bid, iios
Safe Deposit and Trust Comps s,e.S.r,ou.l SAT.
Deposit and Trust, 100 bid. ISs asked washington
curity and Trust. 10 bid ia2 asked Wsshington
Safe Deposit, 100 asked
Railroad Stocks.-Washington and Georgetown.
30 bid, 80 asked. Metropolitan IS bid. W asked
Columbia, q bid Belt, - bid lexington. 30
Gas and Electric Light stocks-wsshington Cas-
~ old, 90 asked. Georgetown Gas. 80 hid.
United States Electric Light. 1851 bid. 1881
asked
Insurance stocks.-Firemen's, q BID. &c asked.
Franklin. &c bid, 81 asked. Metropolitan. 20 bid.
Corcoran. 90 bid. Potomac 80 bid. Is asked. Arl-
ington. $50 bid. German American, $50 hid Ma
tional Union. Is bid. Columbia. 13s. bid. IL asked
Riggs bid. ~ asked. Peoples, 81, bid. Lu-
coin. rs bid, SIS asked. Commercial. bid
Title Insurance Stocks.-Rsal Estate Title ll2
bid. 40 asked. Columbia Title, IA hid. : asked
Washington Title, bid, ~ asked. District Title
l5A asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Chesapeaks and Potomac 81
bid. 80 asked. American Graphophone. 4 bid a..
asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage. .23 bid 80 ssk.a'
Miscellaneous Stocks.-WRshington Market ~
bid. 16 asked. Great Falls Ice, 100 bid $50 asked
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat. 80 bid Wssb-
ington Brick Machine. 100 bid lincoln Hall a.
bid. 50 asked. Inter Ocean Building, 100 asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
TO BE INVESTIGATED,
A Resolution as to the Armor Plates
Furnished by CarneEfe.-ap-'.

The trouble between the government and
Carnegie Steel Company over the alleged de-
fects in armor plates and bolts furnished
the government was brought before Con-
gress today by Representative Dunphy Of
New York. who introduced a resolution call
ing for an investigation. Mr.. Dunphy's
resolution sets forth that large sums have
already been paid the government by the
Carnegie company in settlement of damages
Tor inferior armor plate manufactured be-
tween November 1892, and September. lsa3
and that II is a matter OF common knowl-
edge that charges have been laid before the
Secretary Of the Navy to the effect that the
manufacture Of fraudulent armor plate and
appurtenances began before November 1892
and continued after September 1893 in con-
sequence OF which the Secretary had de-
tailed a board of officers from the b,irea q of
ordnance to inquire into the charges.
The resolution provides for a Joint COM
mfttee OF three members of the two Houses
to be appointed by the Speaker and
Vice President. who shall investigate the
condition Of all armor plates and bolts fur
nished to the government by the Carnegie
Steel Company, limited. during the entire
period of the contract The committee is
to be empowered to administer oaths TO
summon persons and papers. and visit any
places thought necessary, to sit during the
present session and the recess of Con gress
The resolution was referred to the commit
tee on rules. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
LYNCH LAW IN FLORIDA.
Excited Residents Unwilling to Await
the Usual Process.

OCALA, Fla, May 15.-Nein Young,
negro, went to the house of Mrs. Holmes.
a widow living near South Lake Weir, yes
daughters, aged thirteen and fifteen. In
drawing the cover off the girls the negro
awoke them. They resisted, and he snapped
a pistol at them three times. but it did not
explode. This so frightened the girls that
the negro succeeded in assaulting the older
one. ..-f..-.-
Mrs. Holmes was aroused about the time
the negro had accomplished his purpose. and
rushed into the room occupied by her daugh-
tiers. The negro intimidated the mother
with the pistol. When told by the elder
daughter that the negro had assaulted her
the mother begged the brute to kill her and
the child. After threatening to return and
kill them IL the alarm was given the negro
left. AS soon as day dawned the fearful
story was told, and a posse began pursuing
the negro. He was tracked to an old church
and captured and brought to Ocala and
lodged in Jail.
made to lynch the negro. -. -
WELBORN. Fla, May 15.-Coot Will
liams. a negro convict, was taken from NAL
lory's camp at Pine Grove. eight miles north
of here. Sunday morning, and lynched by
a crowd of about one hundred men. II Is
said that he was implicated in the brutal
murder of two ladies in Hamilton county
not long ago. The negro escaped from
prison recently, and the murder was
Gently captured in Macon, Ga. and brought
back to camp. There is considerable ex-
citement in that neighborhood and more
trouble Is feared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Commissioners, Ordera.

OT0eF0s
The Commissioners today issued the fol-
lowing orders:
That water main be laid in School
street. Mt. Pleasant from Park street to
Grant avenue.
That a sewer in the south side of r street
between 18th and 18th street be added to
the provisional schedule of sewers to be
built under the appropriation for mains
and pipe sewers, 1885
That a water main be laid in oath street
between Massachusetts, avenue and street
northwest.
That the following sewers. now on sched-
ule Of 1895. be added to the current main
and pipe sewer schedule: On E street
northwest between Goth and the Potomac
river. and on 23d street between Water
street and New York avenue northwest
That alley In rear Of 1929 9th street north
west be repaired and paid for out of ap-
preparation for current repairs to streets
avenues and alleys.
That sewer be constructed In Eslin
street between Spring road and the drain
situated between Lamar place and Spring
road, under the provisions Of the permit
system.
That the following streets be resurfaced
NJ street northwest, from Connecticut
avenue to Dist street: Dupont circle; 10th
street northwest. Dupont circle to Q street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
THE ATLANTA EXPOSITION.
An Appropriation for 1t Asked for b
Representative Livingston.

An Appropriation for 1t Asked for By
Representative Livingston.
The House committee on appropriations
had a hearing today on Representative
Livingston's bill making an appropriation
for a government exhibit at the proposed
Gotten states and international exposition
at Atlanta In 1895. Among the large num-
Der present were Senators Gordon and
Walsh. members Of the Georgia delegation
c. A. Collier. president of the ex-
position company; 8. NJ. Inman, ex-
governor; R. B. Bullock, Mayor Good
win, Clark Howell. 8. d. Woodson, presi-
dent of the Atlanta chamber Of COM
merce; Judge Tompkins, and several other
gentlemen. all Of Atlanta. Clark Howell of
the Atlanta Constitution stated the object
of the delegations visit to Washington
and said they represented every business
Collier detailed the expectations Of the ex-
position company. Incidentally he re-
marked that the proposed construction Of
the Nicaraguan canal was endorsed in his
section of the country. An appropriation
of $500, 900 was asked, $500, 900 for the build
ing and 100000 for the exhibition and con-
tingent expenses.
Remarks were also made by the following
gentlemen: ]. w. Labouisse, president Of
the New Orleans cotton exchange; s. NJ
Inman Of Atlanta and G. G. Jordan Of
Mr.. Howell introduced Bishops Gaines of
Georgia. Grant Of Texas and Washington
of Alabama, who were present on behalf Of
the colored race to add their voices in sup
port of the request made by the exposition
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
THE THREE COxEYlTES
Argument Today Before Judge Miller for
New Trial
What IL Said by Counsel Favorable
to Another Hearing I'm the Capitol
Grounds Invasion Case.

The case Of the three "commonwealers, -
Coxey, Carl Browne and Christopher
columbus Jones. who were convicted i'm the
Police Court last Tuesday, came up again
this afternoon before Judge Miller This
time the now famous case came up for
arguments on the motion Of the defense
for new trial The three defendants were
present, but did not appear very much con-
cerned over the result of the case.
Representative Pence and Mr. A. A. Lips
comb represented the defendant is and spoke
In support Of the motion. The government
was represented by Mr.. A. r. Mullowney,
as sistant United States attorney.
The arguments did not commence until
after O'Clock, and there were not more
than a handful of people in the room as
spectators. When the arguments began IL
was impossible to tell how long they would
last A curious difficulty, that did not ap-
pear IN the case. was the fact that Judge
Miller's term of office expires today, aud
ne had received no information to the ef-
rect that his reappointment had been con-
nrmed. III the case goes over until tomorrow
VIII probably have to be further post
poned until the Senate confirms the ap-
pointment
The chances are that Judge Miller will
not grant new trial. and in that case he
viii impose the sentences at once in order
10 get the whole matter cleared up.
Verdict of Prejudice.
The first argument in support Of the mo-
ton was made by Mr.. Lipscomb. He made
a Characteristic speech that was full of
populistic doctrine, containing, as 1t did,
an attack upon the rich class in the coun-
try who run the government to suit them
selves" and stating that. In his opinion.
this country is no longer the land of the
free. but is shackled by the will of the
bondholders of Wall street. He attacked
the verdict as one that was not in accord
ance with the evidence, but was basel on
what the jury thought the defendants were
thinking. Now that Coxey and his army
had been driven out of the city the object
OF the prosecution had been obtained. II
the trial took place. now that they are out
OF the city. no one would claim that a con-
viction could be secured. The verdict was
one solely of prejudice.
A Technical Objection.
After this sort of an introduction Mr.
Lipscomb went on to devote his attention
to what he termed "a technical objection
to very technical charge" His points
we're based on what he regarded as an
error in the Information upon which the
case was tried. He claimed that the infor.
nation was not supported by an affidavit
MIR. Mullowneys contention was that by
act OF Congress he was vested with all the
functions OF justice Of the peace and that
he was empowered to place any person un-
der oath In support of an Information.
Inc arguments were rather informal in
their nature. and Judge Miller took an
active part in the discussion between the
lawyers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
THE BOARD OF TRADE.
Thursdays Excursion to Marshall
Hall VIII Be an Enjoyable Occasion.

Hall Will Be an Enjoyable Occasion.
The members of the Washington board of
trade will go down to Marshall Hall for a
planked shad excursion on Thursday, May
IL. 1t is especially desired to make this &C.
casion a reunion of business men to the end
that they may become better acquainted
and therefore better prepared to act IN har-
mony in the interests of the entire District
As a number of members of the two houses
of Congress, as well as many prominent
citizens, will go on the excursion as
guests, the committee requests every mem
Der of the board who can possibly do 50 to
lend his presence and efforts toward max
ing the occasion a marked success
The steamer Charles Manchester will leave
her wharf, foot of 9TH street, at 230 O'Clock,
first proceeding along the river front as far
as the Aqueduct bridge to give the members
of the board and their guests an opportuni-
ty to see what is being done in the way of
commerce and the reclamation of the Poto-
mac flats and returning will touch at her
wharf at $3.50 for any who may not be a bile
to leave at $50 The steamer will then pro-
coed to Marshall Hall, where planked sbad
dinner Will be served about $50. The city
will be reached on return at a convenient
hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
An Intere.tinr Compari.o


The averages given in this estimate pre-
sent an interesting comparison Of those in
the first bill reported, showing the effect Of
the latest revision. There is a reduction in
the average ad valorem rate of seventy-two
one-hundredths of one per cent In duties
from the first bill reported. making a loss
Of revenue of $3.50, 665.
In the earthenware schedule there is an
Increase of eighteen one-hundredths Of one
per cent, and about 100000 is added to the
revenue.
The metal schedule shows an increase of
2.11 per cent and an addition to the revenue
Of 1897 .26S. There is no change in the
wood schedule, but in the sugar schedule
the ad valorem rate Is increased over the
first rate agreed upon to the extent of AIS
per cent. the increase in revenue amounting
to 81, 6J6, 334.
The percentage of duty is also materially
Increased In the revision OF the tobacco
schedule. being 1885 per cent In the latest
bill as against 81 So per cent in the orig
inal bill, or an increase OF 14.37 per cent,
and providing an increased revenue amount
ing to 81, 500, 1874. The agricultural schedule
is increased to the extent Of 1.24 per cent,
and a revenue of $G46S15 added. The aver
age increase of rate Of duty on these eight
schedules over the original Senate bill is
PA per cent. and the total increase in
revenue on them S349 Dol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
SMALL HOPES ENTERTAINED.
Little Expected From Conference q
Miners and Operators.

operators.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. May 15.-The con-
sensus of opinion among miners and oper-
ators today before the conference, met was
that the result of the meeting would be
naught. The conference, which was an
nounced to be held in the chamber OF COM
r,erce, will convene at o'clock in Case
Hall.
The scale committee of miners met in
Bank street hall today, and the operators
assembled in conference in the Weddell
House at IL o'clock. The Illinois operators
and part of the Pittsburg district are not
represented in the conference, so whatever
terms. If any. may be agreed upon, must be
ratified by the absentees before they become
effective. Therefore, contingnt clause
will be the only thing that will prevent the
miners appear to be firmly united for the
mutual interest of all. Secretary Mcbride
says their motto is and will continue to be
lone for all ard all for one"
If one section goes to work all will go to
work, and under conditions can the
unions be operated. What is the concern of
one is the concern of all. The men feel that
right and justice are on their side, and that
defeat can come only as the result of
treachery to themselves.
The scale committee in it's report has en-
deavored to adjust differences in rates for
mining in a manner to work no injustice to
the miners of one section compared with
another. The demand is for the wages paid
before the reductions were made last fall
and winter In general way the scale pro-
vides for the following rates: Ohio 40 TO SIS
cents; Pennsylvania, 66 to So cents; Indiana,
40 to 10 cents; Central Pennsylvania 10
cents; Illinois, so TO S5 cents; Maryland. 80
cents, and West Virginia about the same.
IL the miners at work in that state decide to
join the movement.
OF couse, Ohio. Pennsylvania, Indiana
and Illinois are the important states Re-
auctions have been made in all except IIli-
nois but IL the miners in that state had de-
sired to work after May l they would have
been compelled to accept twenty per cent
reduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-15
FINANCE AND TRADE
A Better Outlook for Western Rail-
way Business.
PROSPECT OF RATE WAR ENDING
Sugar Trust Stock Still on the
Decline.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, May Happening prices re-
necteo fractional Improvement this morn
ing Out there was practically no change in
'ne general Character OF speculation. The
volume OF business is barely eousl 10 the
task OF warding off absolute stagnation.
ana, as yesterday. periods Of total inactiy-
lily occurred at frequent intervals London
was trading ON parity with our closing
but had no business on this side
The western railroad situation shows en-
couraging signs of Improvement and IL IA
definitely stated that nearly all of the
larger roads will restore freight rates i'm
mediately. Atchison and Missouri Pacific
have not signified their intention of re-
tracing as yet but the latter road in known
TO be willing TO enter into the agreement
as soon as competing lines show a dispo-
sltion 10 do the same. In consequence OF
the action of both these roads traders were
disposed to Sell their securities as A is
shown they are operating at a considerable
oaily loss under the present schedule
Atchison was fairly active on the decline
ana lost 3-s per cent. Missouri Pa -ffc
lost similar amount 10 D. Ia hut recov
cred slightly on later trading
In the remainder Of the regular list prices
ing any business
The bulls lack aggressiveness and are con
tent for the present to see their .periaItIe.
hoid their own. The bears are NOT dis
posed TO lengthen their lines while he
noating supply of borrowable stock Is as
small as IL now is
In the industrial group Sugar was the
feature and sold CT l-2 per cent mostly
IN small lots. The newspaper expressions
are expected to bring about an Investigation
mat may result in special legisla ton against
this powerful corporation.
Cnlcago Gas sold on SIS per cent not
withstanding the favorable character OF the
current gossip on this property While not
active, the balance of the Industrial stocks
were inclined TO react in sympathy with the
general market. though there was no news
OF an adverse nature to affect them
Foreign houses will ship gold during The
balance OF the week, beginning tomorrow
IN amounts which will probably total So 600 :
Vvo. The exact amount cannot of course
be ascertained. but indications do not point
to any shipments that will oyer-reach th..
above estimate. The market was decidedly
weak in tone during the afternoon and sold
on at every point OF activity.
The bulk OF the trading was confined 10
the local room element, and no long stock
was dislodged. Prices were permitted 70
decline without any effort to sustain them
even in the specialties. where inside support
has heretofore been noticeab BILE
The entire list was effected and final trad
ing while dull was at concessions from first
prices.