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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
THE SENATE CALENDAR
Filled With Relics of the Days TIA,
Are Past. .4f-t

The official calendar Of the Senate is a
curious document. 1t Is very much like a
waste basket that is never emptied. Read
ers of this interesting periodical have been
amused of late at the persistent iteration of
an announcement Of a speech which was
made on the 26th OF February last On that
day Senator Caffery, filled with zeal for the
administration, announced that on the next
day February 30, after the routine morn
ing business. he would submit some re-
marks on the resolution relating to the an
nexation Of the Hawaiian territory to the
United States" Circumstances interviewed.
however, to prevent Mr.. Caffery from de-
livering what would have doubtless been an
interesting address on the virtues OF the
policy of infamy'' harbored by the adj
ministration against the peace and good
standing of the Hawaiian Islands.
The resolution on which Mr.. Caffery in
tended to speak had been laid ON the table
more than a month ago, but Senator's We're
using it during that period as a pretext for
the relief of their overwrought feelings on
this subject. Soon after Mr.. Cafery's an
nouncement, however. the discussion on the
subject came to an end. and II was no lon
ger the fashion to either defend or attack
the administration on this ground. So Mr..
Cafery did not make his speech, but he con-
tented himself with allowing his notice to
stand on the calendar among others, per-
haps as a warning to evil-minded Senators
who might be disposed to rasp the feelings
An Interesting Monument.
One by one the other notices were worked
off, until. some weeks ago, that Of Mr.. Caf-
fiery remained alone on the first page of the
calendar. where it has remained since, a
monument to perseverance of senatorial
courtesy. 1t may be remembered that Mr..
Higgins of Delaware, who had prepared a
speech upon the same subject, and was I'M
able to deliver 1t when the Hawaiian ques-
ton was in vogue, was not to be deferred
by the lack of a fashion, but worked off his
Hawaiian speech not long ago on the SUBJ
ject of the tariff bill Mr.. Higgins did not
give notice of a discourse, but he talked
away just the same.
Inc calendar contains other Interesting
relics of the past. The second item calen-
of August last by Mr.. Hill for the repeal of
the federal elections law. Both the House
and Senate have long ago passed a repeal
Ing bill, which has been signed by the Pres
ident, yet Mr. Hills little bill is still print
ed daily possibility for legislation. On
the next page are two of Mr. stewart
products. introduced on the 18th and 23d
or September, resolutions intended to post
pone action on the Sherman repeal bill
Down a little further Is bill introduced on
the 9TH of October by Mr.. Wolcott, special
iy drawn for the purposes of that interest
ing debate. The table of the Senate is
filled with mementoes Of the repeal discus
sion, matters that are absolutely of no
present interest and impossible even of
discussion. yet they are preserved ON the
calendar with scrupulous care. and will I'M
questionably continue to be preserved there
nf 'ny1er
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16

country and in the sole interests of specu-
lators- He accordingly offered an amend
ment defining his views and proposing TO
strike out the paragraph providing for
me publication OF monthly crop reports
On tnls question the vote resulted IS yeas
10 40 nays. Mr.. Marsh made the point of
no quorum and tellers were appointed
A quorum was finally secured and the
amendment was Iost-45-137
Other Amendments,
An amendment offered by Mr. Ray IN.
-. and agreed TO. provides that samples of
food. drugs, liquors for examination as to
authorizations might be obtained from such
sources and persons the Secretary of
Agriculture might think proper instead OF
from consumers alone.
Mr.. Wilson (Wash) offered an amend
nent appropriating $50 to enable the Sec
rotary Of Agriculture to continue expert
ments In the production of hemp and fax
In the state Of Washington. 1t was agreed
TO.
Mr.. Pickler Is. ID endeavored to secure
an appropriation OF $4,000 for another
edition of the special report on diseases of
the horse, but it was ruled out on a point
OF order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-regular cail--l2 o'clock INVEST End Ma.
90 at IS. washington loan and Trust. at 'i ias.
Washington Gas, % at ~. Chesapeake and po-
Government Bonds.-unitcd States As, registered.
1907, lls bid. United States A., coupon. 1907
iiSN BID iitsa asked United States IS ~ bid.
40, bid: so-year Funding Is, gold, us bid. Water
s sSre snr5 ss ,ss 1871 S5 s sd %a,r sto
re1cy, 1ll1s Did. lis asked. asss, reg. 5ios. 100
Miscellaneous Bonds.-washinrton ana Gsorcs.
town RAILROAD conv Gs, list. III bid a Is. sssss
Washington and GEORGETOWN railroad conv. Gs. I'd.
es io2 bid los asked. Belt Railroad 81 s. ei s,d
100 asked lexington Railroad es, 20 bid. WASH
Company SERIES s 3D. 3D.
ington Gas Company COW. IS. Ist bid United
peake and Potomac Telephone IS. 90 bid. ios
asked. American Security and Trust Is, 1906. r.
1905, A. o.. 100 bid. Washington Market COM m.
pany list Is: Loo loo bid washington Market Com
pany ext; Is, lO2. bid Masonic Hail Association
5s, los bid. Washington Light Infantry Isl Ca ids
oid. washington Light Infantry I'd as, 90 bid. lo2
National Bank stocks.-Bank OF Washington, s12
BID, $50 asked; Bank OF Republic 90 bid, ESQ
ESQ bid, 200 asked: Farmers and Mechanics. iso
BID; Second las bid Citizens. lbs bid, $50 asked.
asked. Lincoln, % bid, IS asked.
Loan and Trust, 124 bid 126 asked. American Sc
curity and Trust, l29%x bid, 1872 asked washingtou
Safe Deposit, 106 asked.
Or Railroad stOcks;-washinston and Georgetown,
80 bid, $40 asked. Metropolitan IS bid %
asked Columbia, 50 bid. ~ asked. Belt, - bid.
lexington, 80 bid.
Gas and Electric Light stocks.-washington Gas.
~ bid 49h asked. Georgetown Gas, SO bid.
United States Electric Light, 124 bid 126 asked
Insurance Stocks.-Firemen's, AZ bid 4e asked
Franklin, 40 bid, 50 asked. Metropolitan. 40 bid
Corcoran, 90 bid. Potomac, 80 bid Arlington $50
bid German American. $50 bid. National Union
IL bid, lsi9 asked Columbia, 1875 bid. Ia asked
Riggs, q bid, rs asked. Peoples, 5ss bid Is.
bid.
Title Insurance stocks-Reai Estate Title, 112
bid, l20 asked. Columbia Title. 7ss bid. s asked
II bid, 1874 asked. '
Telephone stecks.-Pennsylvania, IS bid. so asked
Chesapeake and Potomac. 81 bid, IS asked 4nerI-
can Graphophone, bid, AZ asked. Pneuma tie
Gun Carriage, .23 bid. 80 asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Washingfon Market 10
bid. Great Falls Ice, 100 bid $50 asked Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat, 80 bid. Washing
ton Brick Machine 100 bid IAncoln Hall IS Id
IS asked. inter-ocean Building, loo asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
New York Cotton,
ARGUMENTS BEGUN.
Lawyers Begin the Attack ON the
Ainsworth Indictment

The consideration Of the demurrer hled nv
COL Fred {. Ainsworth to the Indictment
recently returned against him in connec,,on
with the Forc's Theater disaster OF the 9TH
OF June last was taken UP today by Judge
McComas in Criminal Court No. 2
AS heretofore explained in The Star, the
demurrer is similar to the one filed 10 the
indictment previously returned against Col.
Afnsworth and Messrs. Dant, Covert ana
Sasse Those indictments. It will be re-
membered, were quashed by direction OF the
Court Of Appeals.
At the hearing today Col Ainsworth was
represented by ex-Congressman Ben But
terworth and Mr.. ]. W. Morrison, District
Attorney Birney and his assistant Mr. HUGH
Il. Taggart appearing on behalf OF the gov
eminent. The argument was commenced
py MI. Morrison. who spoke at great length
ana contende3 that the present Indictment
was as fatally defective as its predecessors
number Of cases having been set for
trial tomorrow, 1t was the understanding
that the hearing should lie adjourned over
from today until next Friday. Not more
tnan dozen spectators were present toda,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Action of the House Committee ON the
Traction COmpany's Bill.

The House District committee today re-
eeived the report of the subcommittee upon
the notifications to be made in the form of
the Washington Traction Company's bill
This is the bill to authorize the construc-
ton OF the 18th street electric railroad.
The subcommittee recommended the inser-
ton OF a provision that unless the road
shall be finished within a stipulated time
the charter shall be forfeited. together with
the 5000 required to be deposited with the
commissioners. The form furnished by
the Commissioners only required the for
feiture OF $2,OOO, and the committee held
that under this clause the company could
hold perpetual charter without building
the road, merely by the payment OF s., 000
The subcommittee also recommended a
requirement that 10 per cent Of the stock
be paid in at the time of subscription and
90 per cent within twelve months. and the
capitalization and bonding of the road
shall not exceed the cost of it,.
These recommendations were concurred
IN by the full committee, and the motion to
report the bill favorabiy TO the House will
be voted upon next Wednesday.
The committee authorized a favorable re-
port on the bill to close the alley in the
rear of GonZaga College and vest the title
IN the college.
A school Deficiency.
The House committee on appropriations
has received a communication from the
District Commissioners submitting an esti-
mate of deficiency appropriation OF 81 800,
occurring during the current fiscal year on
account Of contingent expenses of public
schools
Relief for Heirs of Elizabeth Towns
end.
Senator Teller today secured the passage
by the Senate of the House bill for the re-
lief Of the heirs and creditors OF the late
Elizabeth Townsend from the operation of
the law relative to the holding of property
BY aliens. The Senate unanimously passed
similar bill few lays ago.
Street Railway Transfers.
Chairman Heard proposes at an early
date to call up in the District committee
the bill TO confer upon the Commissioners
the authority to regulate street railway
transfers. This copy of bill now pend
ing in the Senate The committee desires
to furnish a law for the regulation of the
transfer system in a manner which will
subserve the accommodation of the people.
The bill provides that fares on street rail-
ways shall not exceed cents. 1t is posi-
bic that provision may be inserted that
a scent fare shall apply where a transfer
is to be given, but that on through rides
the fare shall be at the rate of six tickets
for - cents. This matter of detail will be
considered by the committee when the bill
Is taken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16

The Favorable Condition of Week he.
fore Last Continues.

The favorable health report of week be-
fore last, says DR.. Hammett, in his weekly
review. was followed by another equally
favorable. The death rate for the past
week fell below eighteen for each thousand
Inhabitants, as against the annual average
OF twenty-three per Thousand. The alta ks
upon the lungs in acute form are gradually
declining as the springtime mergee into
summer, and there is also a marked absence
OF typhoid fever in fatal intensity. The
averages OF infsntile mortality keep at an
even tenor. while the mortality among
aged people. which carried away so many
or our old friends in the late winter and
early sprinettme, has greatly decreased
There are as vet no evidences of the pres
ence or approach of summer complaints.
which the fair. cool weather of May has
tended greatly to retard.
The report for the week ending NAV II
1894, shows: Number OF deaths, as; white
IS; colored. 40; death rate per LOO per
annum, white, l5.5; coiored, Isl: total pop
ulsiion, 1I.a. The principal causes OF death
were: Diphtheria, 5; consumption, ls:
diarrhoeal. 2; scarlet fever,1; pneumonia. Z:
congestion OF lungs. / bronchitis, 3; whoop-
Ing cough. 3; kidney diseases 8: meningitis.
L; cancers, 4. There were l0l births ana
twenty-one marriages reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
Conservation of an Assistant Bishop
at Richmond.
DISTINGUISHED CHURCHMEN PRESENT
Elevation OF Rev. John B. Newton
Of That City.
AN EPISCOPAL COUNCIL
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, May 1e-Right Rev.
Jno. b. Newton. formerly rector of Monu-
mental P. Z. Church of this CITY, was to-
day consecrated assistant bishop of Virgin
Ia The occasion marked the opening of
the ninety-ninth annual session Of the
Episcopal council of Virginia. The conse-
Grafton services, which were elaborate and
impressive. took place Ia the old Monument
al Church, where the new bishop was both
confirmed and married.
During the war he was a confederate
surgeon. and soon after the close Of the
struggle entered the ministry
Bishop Williams of Connecticut, the pre-
siding bishop of the country, could not at
tend. and Bishop Whittle of Virginia pre-
sided in his stead The consecrators were
Bishop Randolph of the diocese of southern
virginia and Bishop Peterkin of West Vir-
ginia, while Bishop Jackson of AIaba,oa
ana Bishop Caper of South Carolina pre-
senteo the candidate to the council for
or1ination TO the sacred Office.
Inc preacher of the occasion was PLIGHT
Rev- Thomas u. Dudley. Bishop of Ken
lucky, a native of Virginia. Bishop Will
iams OF Japan was also present although
ne dlo not take an active part in the cere-
well known here ~ -~
Rev. Hartley Carmichael, rector of ST
Fauls Episcopal Church. read the lessons
for the service. Rev. John K Mason, rector
OF St. James Church, read the prayers for
the occasion. Rev. Everett Meade secre-
tary OF the council of Virginia, read the
certincate OF election by the special council
IN this city few months ago, and Rev. b.
M. Randolph of Emmanuel's Church, in
Henrico county, read the other office pa
pers. -
The prayer book used is said to be the one
used at the conservation Of Bishops Meade
ana Moore. 1t was taken during the war
by federal soldier. Bishop McI.aren cf
chicago purchased 1t recently, and sent 1t
on TO be used on this occasion.
This afternoon at 8 o'clock the dignitaries
OF the episcopal Church will attend the
ceremonies in connection with the laying of
the cornerstone of the Church of the Holy
TRINITY. on Laurel street, when Bishop
Newton will preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
CHINESE MERCHANTS.
Instruction in Regard to Them Sent
to 'FriscO's COLLECTORS.

" rriscos SOAect0r. .,
Assistant Secretary Hamlin has sent a
telegram to the collector of customs at San
Francisco. stating that the department is
advised that forty Chinese merchants are
now on a vessel at the port of San Fran
cisco and that thirty-six can establish their
character as merchants, former residents
in this country, who departed prior to No
vember last, with the intention of re-
turning. The collector is directed to make
careful examination, and If satisfied OF
identity as above he Is given permission to
land them, they to remain in the collector 3
custody until Judge Morrow's decision Is
passed upon by the Court of Appeals, prob
ably on Monday next
Before landing the steamship company is
to be required to give written stipula ton
for payment Of expenses during detention
of Chinese, and also for their return to
China If the decision of Judge Morrow be
sustained. The collector is also informed
that the Attorney General holds that the
act approved November 3 last does not APP
ply to Chinese merchants established in
busir ess here at that date.
The opinion of Judge Morrow referred to
holds in effect that the act of November 3
last excludes Chinese merchants who left
the country prior to November 3, as well
as those who left since that date This
opinion is in direct conflict with the opin-
ion of the Attorney General promulgated
today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
FINANCE AND TRADE
Bear Element in Control in Wall
Street.
SUGAR FORCED DOWN, BUT REASCENDS
Specializing Regarding National
Leads Dividend.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. May 16.-The bear element
was triumphant this morning and many
| weak holders Of long stock were forced
into liquication. Opening figures were
| from Ia to IL per cent below last night s
closing, and, after a slight show of re-
sistance. made further concessions as the
day progressed. The result of the Bur-
lington meeting to take action on the divi-
dend was awaited with considerable inter-
est owing to some doubt as to the COM
pany's ability to continue the old rate
The regular ! Ia per cent was declared,
however. and on this announcement a COW
| ering movement marked up the price Ct
the stock ga per cent.
The railroad list was generally heavy and
more active than II has been at any time
during the week. There was no special
news, the decline resulting from a COM
plete exhaustion OF buying orders and the
aggressiveness OF the bears. In most in
stances the losses were only fractions hut
the entire list was affected.
After the noon hour the market rallied
slightly, and In some cases first prices were
improved.
Sugar was the active feature OF the day
and was forced down In the hope of reach
ing stop orders. The selling as a rule was
not in the large blocks, but continued ur III
loss OF 3-4 per cent was recorded. Later
! the price advanced steadily to 1o4 is, a gain
Of 2 3-S per cent from the lowest Opinion
Is divided as to the course this stock win
pursue. but the majority incline to the
belief that the advance promised to fellow
the passage of the tariff bill will not prove
disappointing to patient holders
National Lead was literally sold during
the morning for net loss of 1-2 per cent.
This decline was effected by the market
Ing OF series Of 100-share lots. The d.
rectors OF this company meet tomorrow.
but just what action will be taken is not
generally known. The tape predicts that
the promised dividend will not materialize.
but many holders of long stock are conf
dent that the company viii pay a dividend
at the rate OF per cent on the common
stock. As to whether earnings warrant
such course is still doubtful question.
but the scant information given ahe p1hifc
would indicate that the money has been
earned and should DE SO distributed.
The amount Of gold to go abroad by to-
morrow's steamers Is estimated at 81 500 600
and similar amount will follow on Satur.
DAY. The market for sterling and conti-
mental bills is steady and without any
increase In the supply of commercial bills
At the beginning of the last hour prices
were generally slightly in advance of initial
figures, but trading was dull and feature
less. There was little in the situation to
indicate the probable course of speculation,
but surface indications did not favor the
bulls. In the present sensitive state of the
market, II is likely that prices will conform
TO the prevailing sentiment OF the room
Final figures were irregular and below the
best for the day. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
NO OTHER CASES.
Where Nelson, the Smallpox Patient
Came From.

Sume FROM.
Mr.. ]. w. Coffin, superintendent Of the
gang of men on the Chesapeake Beach road
construction. In which Remus Nelson, the
smallpox patient, worked, called on Health
Omcer Hammett last evening. He said that
DR.. Clark had not been employed to look
after the men, but when near the camp he
saw two men who were sick and made men,
ton OF the fact. Without making any care
fui examination of the man Nelson, he said
he was perhaps suffering from poison oak
or measles, and as Nelson was sick and
wanted TO go to Alexandria, he was fur
nished transportation. He says there are
no other persons on the works similarly af-
fected.
There was no foundation whatever for
the smallpox scare reported to the health
ONCE yesterday. Philip Bliss. the colored
man reported as the patient, was found to
be suffering from hemorrhage, and he had
been similarly affected several times before.
The Patient No Better.
No change Is reported In the condition of
the smallpox patient He is still very weak,
and his death is expected at any time. Last
night he became violently delirious. and IT
was all DR.. hewitt and Nurse Pemberton
could do to keep him in his room AS a
measure OF safety, the windows to the room
have been barred and every precaution
taken to prevent the patient from getting
away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
MIR. GRAY WINS
His Suit for Flood Damages Arainst
the District.

the District.
In the case of Edwin N. Gray VS. District
OF Columbia the jury this morning return
ed verdict in favor OF the plaintiff for
$500. As heretofore stated in The Star.
the iron foundry Of Mr.. Gray, in South
Washington, was twice flooded during the
summer Of 1859, considerable damage re-
sulting. He entered suit against the Dis
trict for 10000 damages contending that
the overflow came from adjacent defective
ly-built and uncleaned sewers. The District
maintained, however, that the overflow was
due to the extraordinarily heavy rainfall
during the summer in question, the year of
the Johnstown flood. asserting that the dis
astrous result could not have been averted
by human agencies.
The present was the second trial of the
case, the first resulting in a verdict in Mr..
Grays favor for SS69i96 That Judgment,
however, was a few months ago reversed
by the Court of Appeals, and a new trial
awarded. Messrs. Randall Hagner and Jere
NJ. Wilson represented Mr.. Gray, while Mr.
s. 7. Thomas, the attorney for the District,
and his assistant, Mr.. A. b. Duvall APP
peared on behalf of the District. There are
several other similar cases pending against
the District, the aggregate amount Of dam
ages sought being many thousands of dol
lars,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16

William Young. a colored man more than
forty years old. some nights ago. so il IL
charged, visited Valentines place. In the
county. not far from Queenstown. ami
stole some meat He was not captured
for that and doing so well he thought he
would visit hen roosts. Police Officer Nor
gan met him early yesterday morning just
after he had engaged in the neck-wringfng
process at the henner1es OF Isaac Quack-
enbush. in the District, and Mr. Shocks,
In Maryland Judge Kimhall heard the
cases today, and held the prisoner In
5000 security for the grand jury and also
gave him three months IN jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
THIS WILL BE REAL.
Two Members of the Panjandrum
Company to BE Married.

Two Of the members OF the "Panjandrum''
company will this afternoon join the throng
Of happy married couples. The ceremony
Is to be performed by Rev. Father Gloyd,
the new pastor of st. Patrick's Church, at
o'clock. at the residence Of H. A. Cas-
sidy. sos 18th street. Mr. Henry T. Stone
will be the bridegroom and Ida May Kelly,
whose stage name is Ida Lester, the bride
Mr.. w. C. Jones Is to act as best man and
Miss Nellie Sidney as bridesmaid. Both are
also members of the "Panjandrum" COM
pany. Mr.. Cassidy is to give the bride
away. The couple have The best wishes of
all their friends and have received a num-
Der Of handsome presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-16
Something of n Sensation.

That portion of Mr.. Dubois speech de-
manding immediate action upon the pend.
ing bill. either it's passage OF it's defeat. as
the quickest means of restoring, at least
temporary commercial prosperity, created
something of sensation as indicatin the
attitude of the far western republicans
1t did not precipitate a controversy, how
ever: MIR. Allison addressed himself to the
pending paragraph.