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The evening times., 1895-10-16
TO SUCCEED LORD DURFERlN
Sir Julian Paunoefote's Transfer
Believed to Be Assured.
p able Diplomat for the Mis,
sion at Paris.

1t Is among the probabilities that the
United States may soon see the last af her
Britannia MaJestys popular diplomatic
representative, Sir Julian Pauncefots
1t is learned to-day from private sources
that Lord Dufferin, the British ambassador
at Paris will shortly retire The date
OF his retirement is still q state secret,
while the name OF his successor, which 10 q
matter OF frequent speculation In London.
is yet unknown.
Theembassy atP ari5is the most Important
diplomatic post within the gift of the
British Foreign Office, and it has always
been held by an ammbassador OF high
standing. A precedent for the transfer of
Sir Julian Pauncefote from Washington
to Paris was created some years ago
when Lord Lyons, the British minister
at this point, " as sent as her Nalestys
representative to the French capital
While Sir Julian is apparently az tgno-
rant OF Lord Salisbury 8 intentions as any
OF the other gentlemen directly interested.
and declines for that reason to discuss It.
1t Is believed that he would not object to the
transfer. which would be a marked recog-
milton Of his long official service. An the
delicate questions arising between the
United States and Great Britain of late years
have been handled by Sir Julian in q spirit
of great friendliness TO the United States. to
which country he is very partial and also
to the satisfaction Of the London FOREIGN
Office.
He would. it is we'll known, leave Wash
ington with regret, owing to the agreeable
intercourse of himself and family with the
American people Still, 1t is said. tha
British mission to Paris is like the Prest-
idency of the United States-no one was eveR
known to decline it.
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DEAD MULE IN THE STREET.
1t Lay Two Hours In the Middle O
Pennsylvania Avenue

1t Lay Two Hours In the Middle OF
Pennsylvania Avenue.
An aged mule, attached to a cart owned
by John Kennedy, coal dealer, died this
morning. All mules die, but this one. with
great iorethought, selected the curner of
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and Tenth street
from which to make its demise.
II It was actuated by desire to gain
notoriety at the last mpment Of an humble
and useful life. its expiring minutes were
repiete with qualification. 1t was shortly
before O'Clock. Mule. cart and driver
had safely passed the cable tracks and
were tacking eastward. when the motive
power suddenly stopped, shivered. Lioked
despairingIy around, and then quietly laid
down.
With its head on the cold asphalt 1t
lay for few seconds, then closed its eyes
on the busy scene. Its audience was large.
In fifteen minutes half hundred men
and boys had gathered and an inipromptu
diagnosis of the case was had.
blind staggers,' ventured market
man. Collie aid the grocer's boy
"Colic. your Aunt Mittyr' scornfully ex-
claimed a newsboy. Twas heart dis
ease, see.'' And his opinion went.
For two and a half hours the dead mule
lay in the pIildle of Pcnns ylvania avenue
1t fell between the south curb and the car
track, opposite the junction of >-rnth
street. Wagons passing had to tRrn, aside
and horses SHE'D and bolted as they passed
the carcass.
The morning wore on and it was still
there. The crowd also stayed, changing
its composition costantly, but seldom dwind-
ling. About twenty minutes past o the
dead horse hearse numbered up, the .,ack
gate was let down and with a rope about
its neck the carcass was hoisted aboard
and the crowd dispersed
The evening times., 1895-10-16
SHOULDER STRAP SOLDIERS
Military Order Of the Loyal L.
gion in Session.
Chief for the Coming Yenr-SociaI
Features of the Gathering.

Tie commandery in-chief Of the Mill
tary Order of the Loyal Legion met this
morning in the banquet hall OF the Arling-
ton. The most important business trans
acted was the election of Gen. John Glib
bons as commander i'll chief. He was the
Old commander of the Iron Cross Brigade
and afterward of the Second Army Corps.
His election was unanimous.
Every state in the Unien save Oregon
is represented Seventy seven delegates
are in attendan,e, and many of them show
the effects Of Confederate lead. Here an
empty sleeve or trouser leg, there a limp
or scar, show that some battlefield of the
civil war saw some of the wearer's blood.
The order is limited in its membership to
officers in the late war or their eldest sons.
The morning session was taken up with
the reports OF the officers and various COM
mittees. After the election of the COM
mander-in-chief committee was appointed
to nominate the remaining officers. OF
these the present registrar general is a
District man, Gen. Albert Or1way. He
will be elected.
The most important committee appointed
Just before a two-hour recess taken at
noon, was on eligibility. 1t consisted of
Gen. Hubbard. Gen. Varney, Col Wood
ward, Col Davis and Maj. Ha yden. They
have several appeals before them, and in
passing on them they must decide several
important constitutional questions.
The afternoon session was devoted to
routine business and the approval of the
committee on nominations. Tonight a re-
ception and collation. will be held at the
Arlington. 1t promises to be one of the
social affairs of the season.
Tomorrow morning the Legion goes to
Fort Myer to witness Il parade and Cossack
drill by the cavalry. In the afternoon the
delegates all go to Mount Vernon. In the
evening a reception will be given by the
Legion to Gen. Miles at the Army and Navy
Club.
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TO ENROLL THE CHILDREN.
SpirituaIists Propose TO Establ
Lyceums All Over the Country.

Lyceums All Over the Country
The National spiritualist Association.
now holding its third annual convention
in this city, convened again this morning
at Masonic Temple Hail. corner of Ninth
and F streets northwest.
The session was opened with music, after
which the committee on the preside nt,s
report made its report.
The committee consisted of the following
delegates: DR.. George A. Fuller, Mrs A
E. Streets, Mrs. j. R. Francis. H. w.
Richardson, and Edgar n. Emerson.
All OF the recommendations proposed
by President Barrett were adopted by
the convention. The committee Consist
ing OF Capt. E. W. Gould, Clara Field
Conant, E. R. Whiting. Mrs A. M. Glad
ing, and Ed. S. Pope. made its report on
the secretary's report and reeemme ntied
its adoption.
Most of the morning session was taken
up with the discussion of the institution
OF lyceums throughout the country which
which are intended as educational schools
for children
One of the Suggestions proposed was
for the national convention to issue tracts
and colored pictoriaIs for distribution
among the children as a means OF educa-
tion.
The establishment of a national school
was also discussed by the convention and
many of the delegates favored such an
institution.
The per capita tax of % cents CON-
pclling each member TO pay this amount
to the National Association. as now, IN
vogue. was continued after some dis
citssion. The convention tack a recess
at 1 O'Clock and reconyened an hour
later when the reports of the auditing
committee and the committee on rpsplu-
tfuns were read aHsi adopted.
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RAILWAYS IN MT. PLEASANT.
Delegation Calls Upon the Commits
siOuers for Information.

Delegation Calls Upon the Comm1s-
siOners for Information.
District Commissioner Powell gave hear
slg to-day to Messrs. Walbridge and Nc
Pherson, two prominent citizens of Mount
Pleasant. who called to discuss future rail
way facilities for their section
These gentlemen In part represent the
Mount Pleasant Citizens Association, and.
with the main body of the people of the sub
division. are anxious to know what the
next Congress Is going to do In the way OF
granting charter. There are three street
lines in whose intentions the people are con-
cerned. These are, the Traction Company,
the Metropolitan and the lexington and
Soldiers Home. Each is believed to have
an eye on the Geological Park.
The interested citizens are therefore get
ting ready for the expression Of their
views. 1t Is not anticipated that Con-
gress will wholly ignore the people, and
the road that goes the peoples way will
have the leverage of strong popular ex-
preston.
1t seems to be the wish of q majority
Of the residents that the proposed road shall
traverse Seventeenth street extended in a
straight line to either Kenyon street or
Kenesaw avenue. 1t can thence reach the
park at it's own pleasure, either by way
Of Kenyon street or by some other cross
thoroughfare.
II by Kenyon street there is probability
that the consent of property owners will
be asked for the extension Of that street to
Sixteenth, q suggestion that will receive
Maj. Powelrs Endorsement if properly pre-
Sented
The evening times., 1895-10-16
oha pom,nion Jockey Club.

The following are the entries for te-mor-
rows races at the Old Dominion Jockey
Club:
First race-Four and a half furlongs,
selling. Frank Fuller and Hay Tay, 105
each; Blizzard, Prince John, Tammany
Hall, Silver Queen, Fredericks, Halcyon,
Lena H. and Queen Dor, 102 each.
Second race-Four and half furlongs.
selling Fidget,. Eddie n. and Imp. Plum
derer, 1O5 each; GioreIla, DR.. johnson.
Bella G., Theresa and Marguerite II, 102
each.
Third race-Sevenreighths of a mile. sell
ing. Andrew D., Longshanks. Prince Kla-
math, Columbus, 1r.. and Keime. los each:
Mai. McNulty. Brightwood, and Bolivar,
102 each.
Fourth race-Half mile; all ages. 10 Jap.
leg: Harry Warren, Forest, f19 each; Joe
Mack, 1T: Jessie Taral. Job, ia each:
QulIla, iii: Eclipse. IT,, ITO; Meteor.
Semage. 16s each, Irish Lass. 105; Al
Heleaboie, 90.
Firth race-Six and one-quarter furiongs,
three -year-ol1s. Founding, 1f2; silva.
t09; Refer, Refoem, 100 each; Peter jack
son. Juliet. 81 each.
Sixth race-Six and one-half fsrrlengs:
selling. Roller, 112: Brooklyn 1895
Dillon T.. Drizzie. Avon, 102 each; La
Prentis. 90
Second race declared off and firsedivided
The evening times., 1895-10-16
WILL PROCEED ON MONDAY
Durrant's Attorney Has No Symp-
toms Of Paralysis.
Com mOnwealth VIII Have Some Very
Interesting w witnesses to Put on
the stand In RebuttaI.

San Francisco, Oct 16.-Eugene N.
Durrant case, was slightly better last
evening.
'.lhcre is no truth in the report that Mr..
Deuprey has symptoms of u raraiytic at
tack" said DR.. PaimeI his physician. last
evening. i think there Is u fair prospect
that lie may have recovered sufficiently
by Monday to be able to appear ncourt.'
but would not say there Is any decided
probability"
When the trial Is resumed and the defense
has submitted its case the prosecution VIII
begin its rebuttal by calling DR.. Gilbert F.
Graham TO the stand to tell the story OF
his visit to Darrant at the prison when,
ii is alleged, the defendant asked for LIS
notes on DR.. Cheney's lecture.
j. q. Dunnigan will follow Dr.. Graham
in corroboraiion, and then DR.. Glazer VIII
take the stand to testify also to the accused
having secured notes Of the lecture from
him 3
Dr. GlaZer has already testified that Dur
rant quizzed them ON DR.. Cheney's lecture.
April 10, ostensibiy for the purpose OF per
fect;ng his own notes.
Miss Cunningham, the reporter. VIII Do
the next witness. She claims to have
secured u confession from DurraDe that
he heard noises in the belfry while he was
repairing the burners, and that. upon
going to the secund landing, he had sOund
Blanche Lamont dead, and her murderers
in the room.
Miss Cunningham alsoclaims that Durrant
told her OF statement he had prepared In
which be names the perpetrators OF the
crime. That she will testify, Durrant
affects to dfsbelieve. as do his attorneys
Following Miss Cunningham, Clarence
Wolfe ard c. L. Dukes, viii be called to
testify to having met Durrant at the
ferry the day he says he went there to
watch for Blanche Lamont. They VIII
say be told them he was there to meet
some members of the Signal Corps.
AdOlph Hobe will be called to testify
also to having seen Durrant at the ferry
at that time and that he saw the accused
In the company OF lady resembling the
description of Minnie Williams, awaiting
a car at the turn-table OF the Howard
street line.
This Is the prosecutions case in rcbuttal,
as at present outlined. but maybe few
other witnesses viii be sandwiched in, or
added to the list. as best suits expediency.
The evening times., 1895-10-16
BELvA HELD FOR LIBEL.
Grand Jury VIII Pass on Those Al
legged Injurious Signs.

legged Injurious Signs.
The case of Mrs. Belva A. LocSwood
for alleged libel was called IN Judge NIL
ler'S court this morning.
Mrs. Lockwood caIue into court wearing
a smile of triumph and accompanied by
her counsel, exCongr Turner she
least and sat calmly by while Mr.. Turner
cross-eXamined the witnesses for the prose-
vltion.
The first Government witness Was Mr..
Robert Z. l.. White, the lawyer and real es-
tate agent. who claims to have been libeled.
He testified that he had some trouble with
Mrs Lockwood and found signs posted on
his door that reflected on his character
that he had employed two men. johnson
and Conway, to watch the house and
find the aGthor of The mysterious signs:
He was to pay them dollar night and
S5 extra il they found the one who put
them up.
These two amateur Hawkstaws went to
,ectyes MctK sitep and 'pa shadoWed Il the % hose o ~
They waited and waited, and finally the
detectives" claim they saw Mrs. Lock
wood put up the sign on which the libel Is
based.
William L. Jack son, one of the de
teetiyes." was the next witness. He tes-
titled that he knew Mrs. Lockwood and
mad spoken to her on one or two occasions.
He was sent for by Mr.. White and of
fered the Job, he said. He also said that
he saw Mrs. Lock wood paste up the dis
tasteful sign aDOut ~ cloch
Andrew L. Conway, another detective,
was then called and testified about the
same as his partner, MIR. Johnson.
Russell E. Brown, another government
witness, testified that he went in Mrs.
Lock woods office and used some of her
mucilage, which is badly discolored.
This testimony was brought out by the
government as the paste on the back OF
one of the signs was discolored- Mrs.
Lock woods counsel, Mr.. Turner, then said:
"Your honor, the witnesses. like the
muciage. was very much discolored-
This closed the case of the government.
Mr.. Turner for the defense then claimed
that there was no libel, as IT was on
dark street and about 10 O'Clock al night.
Mrs lockwood then took the stand. and
denied having written or caused the al
legged libel to have been written. She de-
niesl knowing either of the amateur detec-
tiyes. The witness for the government tes-
titled that Mrs lockwood wore dark
clothes that night. and on the stand she
denied this, claiming that 1t was warm
night, and that she wore light dress.
In her test imony Mrs Lockwood flstir CON
tradicted every statement made by the VIII
nesses for the government
Judge Miller held Mrs. lockwood in $500
ponds for the grand jury, as he said he
could not untangle the muddle. Mra
lockwood gave bail.
The evening times., 1895-10-16

A special committee of the Northeast
| Washingto Citizens Assoctat ation called
| upon the Commissioners to-day to protest
| against the alleged nuisance of Della ware
| avenue, between H and / streets northeast,
| as District property yard and for railway
| purposes.
The committee left written communi
cation with Commissioner Powell. in which
it was shown that nearly the entire road
way OF the avenue between the points
| named Is occupied by steam railway sid
ings, bricks. tile and sewer pipes and other
material, the tracks having been put in
by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
pany, and the other distractions being
chargeable to the District.
The siding was put in, it Is stated, at
the instance of the District, to acconmo-
late proposed property yard.
In addition to the obstruction of the Sec
ton of the avenue between H and streets
the committee reported that the dumping
of material had been commenced on the
portion north of I street and at some
points 1t would be impossible, under pres
ent conditions, to turn team on the
avenue.
DEPRECIATEs PROPERTY.
The abuttinx lots are owned by iud1-'
vidual citizens and are well improved. 1t
is contended by the association, as well as
by the owners, that such a condition de-
preciates property values, and the opinion
was advanced to Maj. Powell to-day by
Mr.. Frizzell that If any of the property
holders should want to Sell, the lots would
not bring one-half what they should. and
should q forced sale be necessary, the re-
ceipts would hardly pay costs.
1t was strongly urged that the Avenue
residents be protected against the in
justice caused by having the obstruc-
tons maintained, and it was also shown
that no passabie roadway exists north
ward from H street. between North Capi-
tol and Fourth streets, a distance OF nearly
one-half a mile
The committee consisted of W. ]. Friz-
zeIl, j. b. Algate, J. B. Burke, W. r.
Carver and B. Ostman.
DISTRICT BUILDING NOTES.
Formal permission has been extended
by the Commissioners to the governor of
Delaware and staff, EARNED and equipped,
to enter and pass through the District en-
rouse to and from Atlanta. Ca, Novem-
Der to 12, 1895"
James A. McDevitt has been appointed
an additional private on the metropolitan
police fforce for "a period of three years,
to serve at the residence of Mrs. George
W. Childs, No. 1927 X street northwest.
The contract for constructing the ad-
diton to the Tenleytown school building
was awarded to-day 10 Thomas E. Cabell
upon his bid of S11 $50.
Sealed proposals were opened this morn
ing for the construction of a school build
ing on Riggs street, near the Soldiers
Home. The names of the bidders with the
price stated by each were as follows:
George W. Corbett, Ss,T00: A. G. Pun
phrey. S., ,s43.65: Pavarini & Greer. SS,-
$50; B. P Bond, Sill, ,359; T. E. CabeH.
Sl2.39S; W. W. Winfree, S9,T90; j. N.
Dunn, SO, 1886; Peter Mccarthy, $3.50.
The evening times., 1895-10-16

warmer weather will prevail in New
England, the Middle States, the Ohio val
ley and lower lake region. The Temperature
Will remain nearly stationary in the South
CoasiitiDn OF the Water.
High and low tides as officially recorded
at the Navy Yard for to-day are as follows
High. Low
3; 4S a. M. 1902 a. M
6 30 D. m. 1000 n m
Temperature, and condition of the water.
at q. m: Great ture.
o.: condition, So. Receiving reseryoirE
Teiuperature. 40 eonsiition at north copnec-
ton, SO, condition ut south connection. 36
DISTRIBUTING reservoiS Temperature. So:
ent gatehousc. 36.
Schedule for Street Lighting.
Gas lamps lighted 6:27 D. m.; extfn-
guisiled at 500 a. m.
gaisled $40 q. M
The evening times., 1895-10-16
CHIEF BROOKS WILL.


Ex-Secret Service Man Left Property
of Value.
James j. Brooks last will was filed for
probate to-day. Alfred II. Brooks, son.
and Frank r. Hubachek, a son-i law. are
the executors.
All personal property is left to the
widow, Maria Brooks, and the executors
are directed to sell SO much of the real
estate as will pay the debts of the testator
and secure his wife $50 a month for
her support.
The farm known as kerbrook, In Charles
County. Nd, is to pass to Maria L. Kerr
at the death of the widow. The remainder
OF the real estate Is to then be sold. and If
the balance In cash, after further debts are
paid, does not exceed $4,000, it shall
be divided between the three sons and the
daughters, Eva 8. Johnston and Nellie A.
Huaachek. Money In excess of SIC, 600 ia
to be divided equally among the six chill
dren..
The evening times., 1895-10-16
.Marria 3e Licenses


Licenses to marry have been issued as
follows:
william Johnson and Alice Smith.
James Barton and Caroline PlOwden.
Maurice Garland and Mary Davis.
Edward P Burket and Elc1noreF F. Baden.
Edgar Gregory. Of Philadelphia. and
Mary L. Neff.
Alstorn NJ. Peyton, of Issequena. Miss,
and Ethel NJ Turiey, Of Fairfax County,
Va.
Raymond E. Louis de CHAT and Jeannette
Carr PaysOn.
Francis Harwood Bronaugh and Margaret
McDonOugh.
william Klotz and Wihelmine KruIl
John C. Ma ynard and Nina L. Martin.
William F. Webster, of Philadelphia,
and Josie c. Sullivan.
james A. Rllderson, OF Wilmington, Del,
and Annie Lipphard.
oscar P. Estes, of Loringston, Va,
and Mary n. Sneed, of Arlington, Va.
William T. Hunter, of Montg omery
County, Md, and Rosa H. Powdershill OF
FarQuier County, Va.
Edwin n. Duff and Gertrude V. Blue.
Lewis w. Hickman and Laura Louise
Peyten, of Philadelphia.
The evening times., 1895-10-16
MARKET DULL AND WEAK
But Was FavorabIy Influenced nv
Good Reports From London

New York. Oct 16.-There was little
doing in the stock market this morning.
and prices, after firm opening, receded
all along the line.
The early gain was only 1-Sa1-2 per
cent, while the subsequent reaction was a
1-4a1 Ia per cent.
At the opening the market was favor
ably influenced by advices> from London
that there had been no failures at the
Stock Exchange, and that there was not
likely to be any.
Near Ii O'Clock the posted rates of ster-
ling exchange We're put up another 1-2 per
cent TO 4SSa4S9, making the advance for
the week thus far full cent
This started u moderate selling movement
in the stock market and the reaction
noted above followed.
The weak stocks were Chicago Gas. Su
gar, Tobacco, the Grangers and Manhattan
The market was dull and weak throughout.
The evening times., 1895-10-16
Forecast TIL sP. NJ Thursdav

H"recast Iii q r. M thursday.
For the District of Columbia, Maryland
virginia and West Virginia, fair; warmer
tonight; southeriy winds.
For Eastern Penns ylvania. New Jersey
ana Delaware. fair. warmer; southeriy
winds.
Weather Conditions and General Fore
cast.
Tho temperature has risen in the lake
regions and central Rocky Mountain dis
trfctS, There has been little change in
the East and South. Lower Temperature
QrevdIlS In the extreme North west and
the northwest Canadian provinces.
kaan continues IN Southern Florida, and
q rev sea ttefed showers. are reported
along the New England coast.
4 Tna foitow1nG heavy rainfall lin inctes3
yae reported: During the past twent y-four
doun-Iupiter, lao
0eoerailY fair weather 10 Indicated for all
oseerbtss excRps Southern Florida, and
The evening times., 1895-10-16
National Guard Apoo,n,m.n,.

The President has made the following
appointments in the District National
Guard: Harry d. King. captain Company
d, Third Battalion of Infantry: Charles F.
Cook. quartermaster Third Battalion of
Infantry, and Joseph H. johnson, second
lieutenant Company D, First Separate Bat
TALON of Infantry
The evening times., 1895-10-16
Convicted of False Pre,euse-.

William Wilkins. coiored boy, was
to-day found guilty Of false pretenses by
jury before Judge Cox in criminal court
No. 2. wilkins tried to sell a horse. il ia
said. that belonged to n neighbor.
The evening times., 1895-10-16
city Poxtoffice Recetpt..

A statement given out at the Post,ffice
Department. to-day shows the receipts uf'
the Washington city post.ffice for the
third quarter, ending October L. 1895. was
Stt5.7s2 an Increase OF 1885 over q c,,r.
responding period Of ls94
The evening times., 1895-10-16
'sU6lR KH TO Be TRIED
Broker Chapman's Case will Be
Called in November.
NoMoRE DELAY, sAYsBIRNEY

He Has Fixed the Date AS the 7th
PrOximO and VIII Insist Upon the
Neutrality-suspicious. to be Made the
Test Case In the Many Recaicitrant
Witnesses.
The evening times., 1895-10-16
Quebec Ba nix Robbed.

Quebec, Oct. 16.-Burg glarslast night blew
open the safe in the Peoples Bank of Hall
fax. at Scotstown, and got away with
$4,000.
The evening times., 1895-10-16
Secret Suit for Divorce.

Amelia L. Dament to-day sued Nicholas
c. Dament for divorce on the grounds of
desertion. The papers in the case were
locked in the safe
The evening times., 1895-10-16
Canal. to he Opened Sunday

Ottawa. Ont, Oct. i6.-An order has been
issued for the opening ofthe Canadian canals
on Sundays during the remainder Of the
season.
The evening times., 1895-10-16
food md CHRISTIANITY
Gospel Workers Tell How They
Are Combined in Other Cities.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST SOCIETY

1t Has Done Good Work in PhiIadel-
phia and BalttmOre-COst of Main-
tenance-MisstOn Methods In the
West interestingly Described at To-
days St.ssi ION.