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The Washington times., 1894-06-16
1t the District Buildings.

The proposal of the Pennsylvania Globe Gas
| light Company 10 furnish 800 street lanterns a.
81 80 each has been accepted
A bill has been submitted to Congress by the
Commissioners for favorable action, giving then,
the power to alter names OF minor streets and
alleys.
Col. T. S Holbrook, representing the brick
makers exchange of this city, appeared before
the Commissioners yesterday and protested
against the construction of concrete sewers
The Commissioners have ordered that the
gutter in Fifth street, between and NJ streets
southeast, Ce repaired, and the well In street,
between First and North Capitol streets north
east, be abandoned.
adverse congressional action has been recon-
20ii, ITO amend an act entitled AN act TO regu-
late insurance in the District Of Columbia Rp-
proved January u, 1885,"
CoInmissicner Ross has requested the Senate
District Committee to fix a date to hear repre-
senta:ivc of the Washington board OF trade on
the subject Of the erection OF q new municipal
building in this city
The Commissioners have ordered that no pro-
jecti n other thsn orels, whose lowest part shall
he high enough above tho sidewalk or grade to
leave at least twelve feet OF neacway. shall be
allowed any street outside Of the city OF
Washington proper which is sixty or less feet in
width
for power L make changes in the names OF
streets and alleys, in order that they mny secure
uniformity in name and prevent confusion, as
Ind been caused by streets in different parts of
the city bearing the same name
Deputy Health Officer Tracey, after nn inyes-
tigation, ad giSes that the Commissioners order
the owners OF houses at Nos. iulx and 1890 Fourth
snest northeast to connect their premises with
the sewer, as the drainage IL bad and the hoalth
OF the neigh borhocd endangered.
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
TRAMP CAPITAL" !"
Its Influence Upon the Export of Gold
interestingly Explained by
Sub.Treasurer Jordan

Sub.Treasurer Jordan.
Particularly valuable was sub-treasurer c. n.
Jordan's statement yesterday to the House Com
mittee on Banking and Currency with reference
to the Coombs bill for the creation of currency
commission
He proposed a means Of stopping the export
Of gold, but he asked that this feature of his
statement should not be made public. Owing to
his position in the New York sub-treasury, where
the foreign orders for gold are filed, Mr. Jor-
dams experience was regarded as valuable
His suggestions contemplated an automatic
system, by which the outward fow of gold would
be checked gradually and the check increasing
as the export increased, until the gold ship
ments were stopped
Mr. Jordan's exposition OF the reasons for the
present outflow of gold were listened to very
attentively. lie said that the reason gold was
exported was that there was plethora of
money in New YORK at this time, and gold would
bring only very low interest on short and call
loans
There was certain amount of capital, called
tramp capital" owned by persons throughout
the world. who shifted 1t around to London,
Paris, Berlin, New York, etc, as the local money
markets made desirable, in order TO bring the
largest return.
The owners of this money had no country and
no patriotism, but were cosmopolitan, aud
placed their money where they could get the
most for it AT present, with gorge Of money
In New York, the tramp capitaT naturally
went abroad. II higher rates OF interest could
be obtained in New York the outward drain of
gold would cease. He said that what was known
as the balance OF trade was not the only factor
in the outward movement OF gold. The financial
movement of placing capital where 1t got the
most interest was quite as much n factor as the
movement of crops and the balance Of trade.
The Coombs bill is for n non-partisan commits
sion OF fifteen members representing different
sections, aud not more than seven of them
bankers, vino shall sit in different cities 10 in
vesiigate the currency system and financial
conditions and repo-tat the close Of this year
their findings regarding coinage and currency
The committee elected five members to pre-
pare currency and banking measure to be
ported June 2o, viz, Messrs. Cox Crennesseel,
Cobb taissouril. and Culberson (Texas), Demo-
Gratis; Henderson Qllinois) and Haugen (Wiscon-
sinl Republicans
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
CONTENTS OF PART q

]. Portrait Of Gen Robert Lea
2. The Fourth New Hampshire volunteers pro-
ceeding 10 construct fortincations at Hilton ELL
q Bombardment OF Fort Walker at Hilton
Head, Port Royal Harbor, s c., by the United
States feet
4 Clinch Rifles on review at United States
Arsenal
3 Capture OF the Propeller Fannie by a Con-
federate steamer in Pimlico Sound
9. Portrait of Brigadier General Louis Blenker
:. Portrait of Brigadier General William S
Harvey ..sae t..l
g. Capt Wilson's Company, New York yolun-
teers, bearing Lieut. Greble'e body from the
battlefield OF Big Bethel
Death Of Gen. Lyon at Wilson's Creek,
Springfield, No.
10 Battle of Wilson's Creek near Springfield,
Mo, under Gems Lyon and SCei
II. Return OF wounded soldiers from the battle
OF Bull Kun, under flag OF truce, and transfer
to the United States steamer louisiana
l2 March from Upton TO Warsaw OF Gen Fre-
mont's army
Is Fording Usage river By the FEemon,
Hussars
Il. Gen Stevens Brigade entering Beau
fort, S. c.
Is. Arrival of Federal troops a. PhIladelphia
on their way to the front
l6. Drumming up ecuits for New York Haw-
kns Zouayes
Il. Watcrvliet Arsenal, West Troy, n. Y, al
work forging guns.
is. The Eleventh Indiana Zouayes In Camp
McGinnis the day after Romney
~. Bureau of Ordnance, Charleston
- Character sketches in Military Market,
Beaufort, s C.
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posed bill will give him only one-quarter the
protection that ne enjoys under the Mckinley
law-admits that this is co cents per 100
pounds, and asserts that the sugar trust profits
were about 371f cents per 100 pounds; also
admits that his errand to Washington was
successful, and that the present schedule is
fairly satisfactory, though not as high as he
might like to have it. But If his present pro-
lection is GO cents per 100 pounds. and the
proposed schedule gives him only one-fourth
OF 1t. this will reduce his profits by As cents
per 100 pounds, and II such profits are only
s71S cents per 100 pounds now, that will leave
him carrying on the business at q consider
able net loss.
Nothing but Christian fortitude can account
for Mr.. Havemeyer's satisfaction; and one
cannot speak too highly Of the philanthropy
which lobbied 80 successfully in favor OF a
schedule the effect of which is to give the
American people their sugar at so much less
than it actually costs him.
Mr.. Havemeyer's statement that the labor
cost Of refining In Europe is about one-eighth
of cent per pound less than here obviously
needs explanation, since from the census re-
ports OF the more expensively working re-
fneries alone 1t appears that the total labor
cost OF refining in this country is well below
one-eighth of cent per pound.
or course, however, there are people who
may believe that Mr.. Havemeyer Is mistaken.
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
COURT RECORD.

EQUITY COURT, No. /, Justice Cox-ParteIlo vs.
Partello; Kennedy vs. Kennealy; divorce
granted: decree TO be drawn Rysn VS.. OBrien;
original amended bill dismissed Tabbs VS. Lyon;
bin dismissed without costs TO defepdants Row
vs. Carroll: sale decreed; r B. Lewis and j. A.
johnson, trustees, to sell. Gleason vs.. Gleason:
testimony before e. Pugh, examiner, ordered
taken. Hall vs. Hall: decree reforming trust
No assignment
CIRCUIT COURT, No. /, Justice Bradley-wili-
lam Brown Va Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
Company; Jury respited. William q. Moore ct.
al VS.. District of Columbia ct al; judgment in
csrtiorari Straus vs.. Green; Judgment by de-
fault.
CIRCUIT COURT No 9, Chief Justice Bingham
Dix Island Granite Company VS.. Annie r.
Walter; jury respited.
CRIMINAL COURT. No. l, Justice Cole-Henry
for plaintiff on first count S2e6, on second
count S33, for defendant on third count by order
of the court Mary a. Curtis vs. Samuel Ross;
jury sworn. United States vs. Charles Hopkins,
murder: time for filing bill of exceptions ex-
tended to and including June 90, 1894.
CRIMINAL COURT, No 2, Justice McComas-
United States vs.. Sarah Williams, larceny; plea
not guilty. United States vs. William jackson,
larceny from person; plea not guilty. United
States VS. William Harrod, larceny from per-
son: plea not guilty.
ORPHANS COURT, Justice Hagner-In re Daniel
Pfiel, guardian; petition for a continuance on
account Of sickness. Petition of May Carroll
fo- guardianship of Ella q. Carroll Petition Of
Mary NJ Phelps, guardian for X G. Phelps, to
substitute new loan Oh property. In re guardian
ship Of Annie Cox; petition Of Mary Cox es
guardian. In re estate OF Joseph s. stettinius;
will admitted 20 record and probate and letters
testanentary Issued to Maria X. StettiniusL
Answers Of James II. Smith TO rule passed the
llth inst filed In re estate Of Catharine John
minor children Of John Racks, deceased; petition
of George T. Williams, guardian, for leave to
make monthly allowance TO infants and TO pay
proctors claim and AFFIDAVIT in support. Estate
Of Annie Davies; order to sell stocks and bonds
st private sale
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
QUITE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER
Tom Reed Has Originated New Phrase
in Poker PhraseoIocy

in Poker PhraSeOiOEy.
Here is q story on Hon Thomas Bracket Reed.
Representative from Maine The anecdo;e has
for some time been ripping around in a small
congressional center, and yesterday 1t reached
the press gallery.
A quiet little sitting at the national game was
in progress in which Mr. Reed occupied as
usual, the table space Of about two men. In the
course of time. night time by the way, a large
Jackpot loomef up very suddenly In con.unc-
tion with the appearance OF the jackpot Mr. Reed
discovered galaxy Of four seven spots in his
hand.
Tho Maine statesman promptly raised every
one that stayed. Whom the betting got closer
the betting grow actually dangerous, and the
holder Of the four sevens grew less aggressive in
corresponding ratio.
At last Hon. Thomas Bracket Reed gathered
his pride unto himself, and laying the four
sevens nat upon the table, called. His oppo-
nent was Congressman and slowly enumerated
his hand.
"0ne ace"
Thomas reached toward the center Of the
table, but paused apace
1.-TWO aces"
The The room got quiet and the air fairly curdled
1t was case of awful tension within four
walls.
-Four acesl"
There was a long silence, and Mr.. Reeds
bland smile had atouch OF insincerity Finally
he spake:
"Quite-a-suficient-n
Inc iaymen present promptly doubled up
with mirth, but Congressman in the room
haven't got over IL yet, for the words in Rced's
quaint drawl form the stereotyped sentence
the demand of one-ffth the House for a vote on
the previous question
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
MEETING OF LIBRARIANS.
Permanent Organization Effected Of til
Washington Bibliophiles.


The Washington Library Association was COM
ple.ed q permanent organization last night
at the Columbian University. Several important
matters were brought up before the meeting,
the principle ones being the framing of con-
stitution and election OF officers.
In the absence of DR.. Cyrus Adler the chair
was occupied by W. H. Lowde rmilk, and the
business before the meeting was Immediately
disposed OF. Librarian Spofford, the chairman
be present, but submitted the report If his COM
mittee. II contained a draft of n constitution
drawn up alter the general plan Of the National
Literary Association, and was thought to con-
tain all points necessary for the regulation of
the society. This report read by the secre-
tnry, and after consideration seriatm was
unanimously adopted
Meetings will be held monthly, and an annual
meeting for the election OF yearly officers and
routine business occurs in December Al. mem
bers who were invited to attend the original
citation
Officers were elected as follows: Ainsworth R.
Spoford. librarian OF Congress, president; Cyrus
Alder first vice president; W. II. LoSdermilk,
second vice president; Oliver L. Tassig, librarian
of weather bureau, SECRETARY and treasurer: ".
p Cutler, c. G. Darwin, librarian ut the geologi-
cal survey, and Mrs. f. L. Mel. kimball, forming
the executive committee in conjunction with
the officers
a. Il Sponord, d. l.. Tassig, Mrs T. L. Mel.
Kimbal1, W. p. Cutler. and II. G. Hodgkins
librarian of the Columbian University. About
twenty-five were present at the organization.
the whole number of charter members being
about fifty persons.
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
ENDEAYORERS IN VACATION.
Their Opportunities and Responsibilitic

Their Opportunities and Responsibilities
Discussed by Different Clergymen.
"yscation Opportunities and Responsibilities
was the subject Of two addresses at a mass meet
ing OF Christian Endeavorers at the North Pres
byterian church last evening.
After song service led by President Macarthur,
Scripture reading and prayer, Rev. C. B. Rams
dell pastor of the North church, delivered an
address u welcome Then Rev. George U. Lit
tie, pastor of Assembly's Presbyterian church.
spoke on the opportunities and responsibilities
of the awey-from-home Endeayorers. he cited
many instances in which Endeavorers who are
away from home in the summer season have
opportunities and responsibilities for doing
Gods work
Rev. \. ". Fi,zer, pastor Of the Central Pres
terian church, then spoke of the opportunities
and responsibilities Of the stay-at-home Endeav-
orers. lie said that they have as many, II not
more, opportunities and as much responsibility
on their shoulders as those who so away. The
stay-at-homcs have 10 ksep q careful watch over
home affairs and see that the interest in the
work Is not lost on account Of a small number Of
worshipers.
The Endeavorers present then told what reso-
lutions they had made concerning the Summer
work, both AT home and in other parts OF the
countries they might visit The meeting closed
with the MiZpah benediction-
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE.
Mr.. Richardson Declares TO His Colleagues
That He Was Not in the Alleged Troll
ley Svudicafa Deal

Mr.. Richardson Declares 10 His Colleagues
That He Was Not in the Alleged Troll.
ley Syndicate Deal.
Mr.. Richardson, Of the District OF Columbia
Committee, made personal explanation In
the House yesterday with reference to the
charges against him of having purchased
land in this city, to be resold to a street rail-
way company controlled by the Philadelphia
Trolley Syndicate. The charges were made
in local paper, and when Mr.. Richardson
rose, referred TO the article as Offering the
basis for his explanation.
He had the article read In which he was
charged, together with two other gentle men,
OF having sold large block OF ground TO this
railway company for the construction OF a
power house, and with having four days
later made a favorable report on bill for the
extension Of this railroad, the reflection on
him being both direct and by innuendo.
Mr.. Richardson began by relating the cir
cumstances attending his purchase Of this
land, which he said was bought solely as an
investment, and the circu instances under
which he disposed Of Il because he was un-
able to carry the burden OF unpaid obliga-
tons on it, and read the statements from the
real estate agents in whose hands it had been
placed for sale, testifying to the truth OF Mr.
hlcpdIObOu statement, ana from the VICE
president of the railway company. stating
that he was unaware OF the fact that Mr..
Richardson was the owner when the sale was
made.
Mr.. Richardson also stated that he had pur-
chased the property several years before be-
ing appointed q member Of the Committee on
the District Of Columbia, and his appoint
ment to that committee was without his
solicitation or knowledge. He stated en-
phaticelly thar never hal anyon0 asked him
or in any manner solicited him to support
any measure for the use Of the overhead
trolley, nor had he ever favored 1t in wash
ington. On the contrary he had offered an
amendment to the bill for the building Of the
L-street branch Of the Belt railway forever
excluding the trolley from use on that line.
He had acted throughout these proceedings
In perfectly proper way, and with these ex-
plantations he left the matter confidently re-
lying on the honest judgment OF all who
knew him for vindication. His remarks were
applauded.
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
Rischoff Annual Concert.

Vocal talent was displayed in excellent form
last night at the First Congregational church,
corner of Tenth and & streets northwest, on the
occasion of the annual complimentary concert
by the pupils OF Prot Bischoff. Those who con-
tributed TO the entertainment were:
Mrs ]. $. Raymond, Mrs. H. ". Smith. Mrs
White, Mrs. II. @. Browning, Mrs Shir-Clitf. Miss
Edna Fitch, Miss Casssvant, Miss Conneil, Miss
lsaacs, Miss Page, Miss Rueckert, Miss Cora
Boyd, Miss Hancock, Miss Florence AcNeliy,
Miss Porter. Miss Alice kimball. Miss Virginia
Goodwin, Miss Exnicios, Miss Jeanette Ray Miss
Elsie Bond, Miss Dorothy Byrde Rogers, Miss
Bois, Miss Nellie King, Mr. Miller, Fred Grant
Elphonzo Youngs, tr., Gilbert A. Clark, and Mr..
HeDsey.
The tower scene from the fourth act of al Tro-
vatore," sang by Mrs Shir-Clif. MIR Miller, and
full chorus, was n commendable piece Of work
Miss Rogers was loudly appieuded for her sue
cessiul aria as were also Miss King, Mrs. Brown
ing, Mr. Ioungs. Mr.. Clark, Miss Goodwin, Niss
McNelly, and Miss Boyd
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
THE MYSTERY GROWS.

Between what Mr.. Havemeyer does say and
what he does not say he has put himself in
an even more ridiculous light than in his
Herald advertisement. He admits that the
price OF sugar will be raised cent pound
at least above that ruling under the Mckinley
bill. He would probably agree-any one else
familiar with customs matters would certainly
do so-that the average duty or the sugars
sufficient to make pound of refined, after
customs valuation has been reached by de-
dueting expenses of transport, etc., and
making calculation upon this basis of foreign
price, will be below rather than above /
cent. II sugar is TO rule cent higher in con-
sequence. this shows that he anticipates a
protection for his refined sugar at least equal
to that which he now enjoys under the Nc
Kinley law.
Again. DIR. Havemeycr asserts that the pro-
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
HITS-OR MISSES.

It would seem that Recorder of Deeds Tsy-
lor might have Brussels carpets and a gas
fireplace il that new s1,5o0,0Oo District
building is finished in his time.
It is said that nearly all the men are to be
fired from the gun works at the navy yard.
1t seems from the society columns that Mr..
Brice will follow Mr.. Croker.
1t is understood that the Sir Knights will
be allowed to march through the Capitol
grounds, and that nothing will be said about
keeping off the grass.
The Jolly Fat Men go down the river Mon
day. Some achieved greatness, some had
greatness thrust upon them, and some were
born that way, but they all weigh 800 pounds.
The June marriages are showing up well.
NJ Bissell's immaculate white civil-service-
reform bosom seems to have wilted somewhat
in the hot weather.
The Senators are getting ahead rapidly.
Lest any one be frightened, the explanation is
hastened that this refers to the ball players.
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
NEW POWER AND BETTER CARS.
Senate Report Condemns Present Facili.
ties of the Metropolitan Road and Fa-
yors the Buda -pesth System.


Senate Report Condemns Present Facili.
ties OF the Metropolitan Road and Fa.
yors the Buda. a.pesth System.
The Metropolitan railroad must buy some
better cars and adopt new motive power on
! its east and west lines. These are some OF
the provisions OF the report by the Senate
District Committee to the Metropolitan rail-
road bill already favorably reported to the
Senate.
Alter a severe arraignmen. OF the Metro
politan company for its policv Of using old
and ill-smelling cars, the report declares that
before any further privileges are given to the
company II must be compelled in ninety days
to equip its street line with new cars or pay
a penalty Of $50 day for every extraction Of
the ORDER
The Buda Pesth system is, In the opinion OF
the committee, the one which should be tried
and the north and south lines, as being the
least travelled, are recommended as the ones
which should first be equipped. 1.-THE system
proves satisfactory, the same system Is, within
two years from the passage OF the act. to be
put into operation on the street and Con-
necticut avenue lines.
The report suggests that the rights Of the
stockholders, all but four Of whom are resi-
dents Of the District, must be duly considered
and no action taken which would unDeces-
sarily injure them. The question Of past in
debtedness TO the city is less as in the House
bill, providing that the court of appeals Of the
District of Columbia shall take complete juris-
diction of the matter
The bill will be pushed through the Senate
in the morning hour as soon as possible. Tho
Senate amendments will IL Is believed, be sat
isfactory to the House.
The Washington times., 1894-06-16
ERASTUS WINAN FOUND GUILTY.
Seven Ballots Taken By the Jury, Who
Recommended Him TO Mercy


NEW YORK, June 1.-THE trial of Erastus Wi
man, charged with forgery came to a close this
afternoon By a verdict Of guilty, with u recon-
meniation to the mercy Of the court: The pro-
ceedings of the court were opened by Gen Tracy
for the defense. He was followed by Assistant
District Attorney wellman. who made the clos
ing argument for the prosecution Both speeches
were remarkable for force and eloquence Judge
Ingr 8ham then delivered his charge TO the Jury.
In concluding he cautioned the Jury TO give the
defendant the benefit OF every reasonable doubt,
and added:
His good character Is to be considered but
at the same time il should be remembered that
men of good character have committed and will
commit crimes, and that they have been and
shall be punished"
The case was then given TO the Jury.
Seven ballots were taken by the Jury. On the
first ballot this was the record: For conviction,
Z; not guilty, 8; doubtful, 2 In the succeeding z
six ballots the changes were made SO that the
position Of the jury was brought TO II to l. the
last ballot the obtectlng juror coming to the side
of the eleven others upon the agreement that
mercy should be recommended for Mr. Wiman.
Tho Jury was thus made unanimous, and an
nounced their conclusion at exactly one hour
and 1fty-fve minutes after heir retirement
When Foreman Murray had announced the
verdict, he said: al am very,very sorry" looking
about in dazed sort of way.
Mr.. Boardman then asked for stay Of
sentence Judge Ingrahsm readily granted the
request and named Wednesday, the 20th in
slant, at 10 O'Clock, when he will pronounce
sentence unless Wiman's counsel shall mean
while secure q further stay
Mr.. Wiman was handed over to Deputy Sheriff
Brown be received the verdict with less emo
tion than 1t was supposed he would Before
leaving the courtroom he shook hands with his
counsel and as many of his friends as could
cluster around him he waved the reporters off
with sad smile. he was accompanied TO the
Tombs by his two SONS. Contrary TO the usual
custom, the prisoners counsel dbl not ask for
the release Of their client on bail.