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Evening star., 1895-10-11
MISS FLAGLER,s CASE.
The Last of the Witnesses Has Ap-
peared Before the Grand Jury.

The Last of the Witnesses Has Ap-
pearcd Before the Grand Jury.
The grand jury adjourned this afternoon
until Monday morning. and 1t is understood
that they heard today the last of the
twenty-three witnesses summoned before
them by District Attorney Birney in the
case of Miss Elizabeth NJ Flagler. charged
with killing, on the I'd of last August,
Ernest Green. a small colored boy.
1t is doubtful IL any new witnesses will
be summoned before the grand jury in the
csse, and 1t can be said on the best Of
authority that Miss Flagler will not be in
dicted. Assistant District Attorney Taggart
has had charge of the case before the grand
jury, and has, it is said, assisted them in
the examination of the many witnesses
heard.
The investigation is believed to have been
cIcsed with the examination of the last wit
ress today, aid it only remains now. 1t Is
said for the grand jurors to vote upon the
question of whether the charge preferred
against the young woman shall be ignored
or whether the testimony has made out a
prima facie case of manslaughter. Opinions
about the city hall greatly differ about the
matter, although the prevailing belief seems
to be that no indictment will be returned.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-regular can-12 O'Clock m.-Metropolitaa
Ii second sanI 70 s 1ss
United States Electric Light, at 1ss. Americas
M s;s;Fss' s;ssS ssss s
District Of Columbia Bonds.-2o-year Fund: So,
o. bid soyear Fund "S; EGld s e. e. llZM bid & Water
reDcy Uy IS. ises lis bid Fund currency ssss. ia
bid; 1l4ia asked. Reg. 2,los. s1ss. 100 bid.
washington and Georgetown Railroad conv. 6, I'd.
i s IS asked HeEsRsan ss ka1sa s IS
80 asked lexington Railroad 6, 100 bid. los
washington Gas Company. ser. 4. es. lis bid.
Washington Gas Company. ser. B. 6. ia bid.
ted states Electric Light cow 5s i4o bid chesa-
peake and POTOMAC Telephone 90. 100 bid Ameri- q:
asked e Sst american @ security and Trust s. 4 and O..
1Ol bid lO5 asked. Washington Market Company
ss IS. II Iii bid ' washington Market Company e1tsn
| 6s l1Oha bid. Masonic Hall Association 5s. los
National Bank stoeks.-Bank Of washington, $50
bid. 300 asked. Bank Of Republic. 24O bid: Met
14O asked. Citizens, 1870 bid. Columbia, 100 bid,
iee ee asked TPadeis los Did ics asked 10 Ohio
Safe Deposit and Trust companies;- National. Safe
ton 1 Loan and trust, iso Sid, Is asked America
seeGsis teH safs Deposit. f%q a1S Is bid. S s asked
| Railroad Stocks.-Wsshington and Georgetown,
| asked Columbia, IS bid, 60 asked Belt. 30
| asked lexington, 80 asked. Georgetown and Ten
allytown, 80 asked.
| Gas and Electric Light Stocks--Washington GaA
| 4s bid, SO asked. Georgetown Gas, 90 asked Uni
| ted States Electric Light, 1877 bid, 13S asked
rran9Iin 80
| S5 bid 65 asked. Arlington, 40 bid, 100 asked.
German American, lo5 bid l., National % Union 10 bid,
| bid SN asked Peoples, bid, 6N asked Lincoln,
'7as bid, asked. Commercial; z bid Sh asked: ed:
bid, l16 asked Columbia Title. bid, asked.
| Washington Title, asked District Title. ls
asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Pennsylvania so asked. Ches-
apeake and Potomac. IS bid. 60 asked. American
GraphophOne 3m bid, 3b asked. Pneumatic Gun
Carriage 80 bid, .35 asked
Miscellaneous Stocks...Washington Market 14A
bid Great Falls Ice, 130 bid. 140 asked. Lncoln
Han, 60 bid. Merganthaler Linotype, 200 bid, 20
asked.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
c A N ADIAN SEALER S
Their Claims for Damages to Be Oonsid-
cred by Commission.

The representatives Of the British, Cana
dian and United States governments have
arranged to meet at the State Department
next week to formulate a treaty in addi-
ton to the Bering sea arbitration, and sup
Elementary to the findings providing for
the settlement of the claims of British ves-
sci owners whose sealing craft was seized
by United States revenue cutters prior to
the announcement of the Paris arbitration
and antecedent to the modus vivendi. Sir
Julian Pauncefote, who will represent Great
Britain, made his recent trip to Canada to
gather data for this meeting, and will
bring with him information furnished by
Collector Milne of Victoria as to the char
acter and value of vessels seized and their
catches at the time of seizure.
1t was these claims that the late Sec
retary Gresham agreed to settle for $780,
900 provided Congress assented, which.
however, 1t did not do. Consequently these
claims must now, under the terms of the
arbitration, be adjudicated by this supple
mental commission. The British claims
on their face, aggregate over one million
dollars, and the Canadians profess to be
very much disgusted with Sir Julien's ac-
ceptance Of less than so per cent Of the
value they place on their vessels.
American experts. however. who visited
the ports from which these vessels
operated have since produced what they
regard convincing evidence that $450, ,0O0
which Congress was asked to appropriate,
was more than 100 per cent in excess of the
real value Of the property seized.
The British claims In many cases are for
consequential damages based on estimates
Of what the skins might have amounted to
had they not been seized, and as such
claims have in nearly all cases been re-
jected by international tribunals, the State
Department has little doubt as to its ability
to reduce to modest proportions the award
that must be paid on the score of these
seizures
If precedents are followed-notably those
set by Secretary Blaine-the Canadians
representatives will not be allowed to sit
with the commission as members thereof
and their functions will be confined to sim
ply an advisory capacity to Sir Julian
Evening star., 1895-10-11
AUDITOR BLAckwELL.s YEAR.
Finances of the Interior Department.
The DOckery System.

The DOckery System.
Judge Blackwell, auditor for the Interior
Department, submitted his annual report
to the Secretary Of the Treasury today,
giving in great detail the important opera
tions of that bureau during the last fiscal
year. The total number of accounts and
claims settled during the year was 2OS77.
involving $685. 13O. 1854.
In regard to the operation of the Dockery
system of accounting, the auditor saws:
"The results that evidence and emphasize
in one important respect at least the su-
periority of the present over the former
system of auditing the accounts now as
signed to this bureau are to be found in the
unprecedented expedition with which these
accounts are adjusted and certificates of
settlements furnished.
Many and frequent inquiries made In
der the old system by disbursing officers
anxious for information with respect to
the settlement of their accounts and en-
barrassed for want of such advice oc-
caSioned heavy correspondence, the un-
certainty subjecting the honest disbursng
officer and his sureties to more or less
anxiety and al prehensicn, not to speak of
the maximum risk TO the government in
volved, were some ct the consequences of
such delays.
1.-The responsibility now imposed upon
the auditors with regard to advances of
public moneys to dsbursing officers whose
accounts are being adj ted in the offices of
such auditors, and the conditions with re-
spect to the rendition of accounts precedent
to the auditors approval of requisitions for
advances are features of the existing sys-
tenn of procedure mantle estly meritorious
and conservative of the public interest
1.-THE prompt transmission of accounts by
disbursing officers and the prompt action by
the administrative office, which is requir-
ed under the new system, render it much
easier to settle accounts than under the
old system. From my standpoint, the new
system possesses the merit Of promptness
economy and safety; is less cumbersome
and more easily understood. 1t is modern
and in harmony with the spirit of the age"
Evening star., 1895-10-11
MAILED TO THEIR HOMES.
Secretary Baker Snys He Has Not
Violated the Civil Service Law.

Secretary Baker Snys He Has Not
Violated the Civil Service Law.
The civil service commission has thus
far taken no action In the case of Secre-
tary Baker of the Ohio Democratic Asso-
citation, who has been soliciting contribu-
tions for the campaign in the buckeye
state. If there is any liability OH the part
of persons connected with the government
the Ohio Democratic Association might he
deemed to be game for the commission.
The association is sponsor for the secre
tary's action, having held several meetings
and authorized the circulars sent cut.
Mr.. Baker is still in his office in the
Equity building, and continuing his work.
To Star reporter this afternoon he said:
'In addition to what stated to you yes
terday, in reference to contributions for the
Ohio campaign. let me say that 1 am re-
ceiving contributions and letters of en-
couragement from many democrats who
are not Ohioans. Only this morning 1 was
called on by several Washington people,
who said they felt warm interest in
CampbelFs fight, because Of the great serv-
Ice he had rendered the district while in
the Forty-eighth, Forty-ninth and Fiftieth
Congresses. AS one of the prominent men,
bers of the District committee he had pur-
sued a policy of fairness that was in mark
ed contrast to others who preceded and
succeeded him.
I'm fact, Campbell took that lively active
interest in this city's affairs that he has
1nVaFlaDly taken IN all things that concerns
the welfare of the people. 1t having been
stated in a Washington paper that 1 sent
threatening letters to employees of the gov
ernment printing office, let me say in the
language of the late and honored VIM
Allen of Ohio, that it is "a ID barren
ideality.' In the first place, as I learned
last winter in connection with official du-
ties, mail is not delivered to employees in
the government printing office.
ut must be sent to their homes. Any
person who received letter from me must
have been on the LIST of appointments from
the various states, copies of which each
state delegation had and the city ad-
dresses were taken from the directory. No
doubt there were employees in the govern
ment printing Office of republican persua-
sion who got under democratic cover when
Harrison was defeated, and who not only
furnished their names and addresses 20
democratic Congressman. but gave out the
Information that they would be glad to
chip in to keep in power the democratic
party.
This was prior to the extension of civil
service law. and now having played both
the republican and democratic administra-
TORS they seek political martyrdom as pure
and honest civil service employees. There is
nothing In civil service law that prevents
my notifying these people that now is the
time to subscribe, so long as am not an
employe of the government, and do not in
wade government buildings with such a no.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, October n.-Facur dull
unchanged-receipts. 19.488 barrels: ship
ments, O,26S barrels; sales. 800 barrels.
Wheat strong-Spot and month, Is Lass;
December, 81 1-8 ala; steamer No. 2. red,
62 1-4a3-S. Receipts, 27,7S7 bushels; stock
532, ,5l2 bushels: sales. $1,000 bushels.
Corn firm-Spot, 80 1-4a1-2: month, 36a14;
November. new old. 80 3-4a34: year.
81 7-Sa33; January, 80 3-4a33. Receipts. 1881
bush. els; shipments, 42.s5! bushels; stock.
1.,S, ,S12 bushels; sales, $1,000 bushels. South
ern white corn, 37a3S; do, yellow, 3Sa30.
Oats fairly active. prices for mixed lower
No. 2, white. western, q 1-2a28: No. 2,
mixed, q 1-2a24. Receipts, 81, 1,159 bushels:
stock, 100, 1872 bushels.
rive iractive-No. 2, Haas nearby; a,
western Stock, 65.SS7 bushels.
Hay firm, active demand for choice
Choice timothy, $15as15.50.
Grain freights steady. unchanged.
Sugar strong, unchanged.
Butter, eggs and cheese firm, unchanged
Evening star., 1895-10-11
late James A. TAFT, who never had an office
on D street between Sd and AZ.
The Missing Part,

late James A. TAFT, who never had an office
on D street between Sd and AZ.
The Missing Part.
There Is one point of significance in the
Cullen story, and 1t is, perhaps, of as great
importance as any fact in the whole case.
He says he has piece of the will There
is piece missing. It is one-fourth Of the
original paper. Those who are familiar
with the viii know that the line I'm the
name of God, amen," begins within a quar-
ter of an inch OF the upper edge Of the
sheet.
This is strange thing for any lawyer to
do. He would leave a decent margin at the
top of the sheet. But, it is also a fact that
the distance from the upper edge Of the
as the distance from the first fold to the
second. There is only one way in which
that could have happened. 1t is due to the
lawyer-like way in which the original was
folded. Lawyers fold a legal document
across the middle of the page, and then
fold this resulting half page again across
the middle.
If sheet of legal cap paper thus folded
Is Strengthened out there will be three folds
or creases in the page, and the distance from
the first to second is always precisely equal
to the distance from the second to the third.
Ihe paper on which the Holt will was writ
ten Is ruled legal cap. The upper ruled line
on the paper is hardly more than an eighth
OF an inch from the upper edge of the sheet.
There Is clearly one-fourth of the sheet
gone II Mr. Cullen can produce 1t it will
afford strong proof of the statements at
tributed to him
MIR. Cullen's Antecedents.
Orlap Clyde Cullen is native Of this
city, and is twenty-five years of age He
Is unusually tall and angular. and was
known more generally by the name of
Clyde Cullen. instead of Orlan c. Cullen
Several years ago he became connected
with law firm in this city, but after a
lew months withdrew. About two wears
ago ne married a Miss Johnson, and The
couple have one child. Cullen's father 81
the proprietor Of the Warren White Sui
phur Springs, and after being connected
with the hotel for some time young Cul-
len opened small store at Buckton, Va,
the post office address for the Warren
White Sulphur Springs His wife and child
have been living In this city with Mrs
Cullen's mother, although the relations be-
tween husband and wife are understood to
be not other than loving
MI. Cullen could not be found in Wash
ington today, and his friends stated that
he was still in Virginia.
MIR. Devlin Declines to Talk.
Mr.. Luke c. Devlin, executor of the al
legged Holt will of 1873, was seen in his Of
flee at the War Department by a Star re-
no comment to make on the last published
history of the will of 1873 clearing up the
mystery OF Its appearance in the Office Of
the register of wills. He said 1t would be
rude and impertinent for him to talk on the
subject and politely referred the reporter
to his attorneys, MesSrs. Lee and Darling
ton. for all information concerning the will.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
CONFIDENT OF THE FIGHT.
Hot Springs Not Worried by Judge
Duties Attitude.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, October 1.-THE
statement sent out from here last night
and printed throughout the country that
Judge Duffie had instructed the sheriff to
do everything in his power as an officer Of
the law to prevent the contemplated fight
between Corbett and Fitzsimmons from
coming off here is entirely true.
He advised the sheriff fully as to his
duty, and said he would give him further
information as time passed on.
1t is evidently Judge DUTIES purpose to
prevent the fight, II he can, but potwith-
standing the action of Judge Duffie, the
people here feel no uneasiness, as his posi-
ton was we'll known at the beginning.
Preparations go on, and there is no doubt
that the fight will take place October 81.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
MIR. LowNDEs AT ROCKVILLE.
Republican Campaign in Montgomer
County ODcned.

County Opened.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md, October 1.-THE re-
publican campaign was formally opened in
Montgomery county today by mass meet
ing and picnic at the fair grounds.
At IL m. the train bearing Mr.. LLOYD
Lowrdes, candidate for governor; Harry
M. Clabaugh, candidate for attorney gen.
eral; Robert P. Graham, candidate for
controller, and other speakers, pulled into
the station.
The visitors took carriages and were
driven to the Montgomery Hotel, where
lunch had been prepared for them. At 1:3O
the party went to the fair grounds, where
they were enthusiastically received by the
large crowd
The meeting was called to order by Thos.
c. Noyes, chairman of the county COM
mittee, who nominated Capt. Jno. Nc
Donald as president, with number of vice
presidents.
When the president announced the name
Of Mr.. Lowndes as the first speaker that
gentleman met with warm greeting.
He was listened to with marked atten-
ton of interrupted applause. Mr.. Lowndes
was followed by Messrs. Clabaugh and
Graham. who discussed the issues of the
campaign.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
Choosing the New Bishop.

Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, October 11.-This
morning Bishop Paret addressed an official
announcement to the standing committee
of the diocese of Maryland that upon the
division of the diocese he would choose
the old diocese, that is, remain in Baltimore.
1t will therefore be necessary for the con-
veEtion of the new diocese Of Washington,
which meets December 4. to choose a bishop
for Washington, and 1t will require a two
thirds majority to elect.
Tho convention will probably assemble
at st. Andrews Church.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
De.isner watson. Admi..ion.

LONDON, October ia newspaper Of
Glasgow today publishes long interview
with Mr.. George L. Watson, designer of
Valkyrie III, in which he goes over the
well-worn ground of the yachts defeat by
Defender, telling the story from Lord Dun
ravens standpoint, and finally admitting
that he has seen crowds on the Clyde
equally bsd, in proportion, to those wit
messed off Sandy Hook.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
EDWARD CoNNovER,s TRIAL,
The Alleged Policy Dealer Will d.
ArrniEned Next Week.

The trial of Edward Connover. charged
with violating the policy law, which has
been pending in the Police Court for sew
eral months, has been set for trial on
Thursday of next week. 1t is thought that
the hearing will be an interesting one, as
the case was brought by the police on COM
plant of private individuals. The last time
CcEnover was tried his case caused some
indignation on the part Of the court. be-
cause of the verdict by the jury.
Several witnesses had given evidence for
the prosecution, but no defense was made.
Connover made a statement in which he
pleaded poverty and said he had been de-
serted by his counsel. His speech had the
desired effect, for a verdict of not guilty
was rendered.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
The Presidents Return.

BUZZARD'S BAY, Mass, October IL
President Cleveland will leave Gray Gables
tomorrow for Washington, but Mrs. Cleve-
land and the children will probably remain
few days longer. The President in COM
pany with Secretary Thurber, went out to
the fishing grounds about o'clock
Evening star., 1895-10-11
Southern Trip of the N. j. A. @

NEW YORK, October 1.-THE New Jersey
Athletic Club foot ball team will leave for
the south tonight to meet the naval cadets
at Annapolis tomorrow afternoon. Eighteen
players will be taken on the trip. The New
jerseys have a very strong team this sea-
son. and expect to give the cadets close
game.
Evening star., 1895-10-11

Here is a suggestion that may
save some business man money.
A business man advertises for
proft-not to see his name in
print.
Advertising that does not be-
get profitable results is dear at
any price.
Advertising space in one pa
per costing fifteen cents a line
may be profitable investment,
while in another space at a cent
a line may be excessively dear.
Note that The Stars advertis-
ers are the prosperous concerns
of Washington. ~
Evening star., 1895-10-11
The A. p. A. Successful,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, October 1.-THE A.
p. A. candidates for mayor and council-
men are elected by about 173 majority. The
A. P. AS made clean sweep after q hot
and stirring campaign.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
Rich in Fiction.

Especially rich in fiction of an interesting
character will be Saturdays Star. In ad.
dition to the complete story by Anthony
Hope, there will be stories by Miss Louise
Baker and other writer's.
Evening star., 1895-10-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices
OF the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney, members
r!ew York stock exchange Correspondents
Evening star., 1895-10-11
Badly Injured by n Fractious Horse. .
This afternoon about 1 n,clncl. I.awranno

Duffy, nineteen years old. was thrown
from a wagon and kicked by a horse His
leg was fractured and he was otherwise
badly injured. The affair happened near
South Capitol and D streets and the in
jured young man was sent to his home,
1888 street southeast
Evening star., 1895-10-11
Real Estate Matters.

Charles W. Fairfax has sold to Maria L
Johnston for $1,000 lot 60, square 341.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-04-25


So much for the administration
view eff the effect of Mr.. Cleveland's
declaration of open war against sill
yer. There is u very different view
Of the matter taken by the silver
democrats. They say that Mr..
Cleveland's move is too late; that
seven-tenths of the democratic par
ty In the south and west is irrevo-
cably committed to the free coin
age of silver; that the silver demo
Gratis welcome Mr.. Clevelands dec
laratiOn, and will now proceed to
show their power to control the
party by taking steps to make sure
that the next democratic national
convention shall not only declare
in favor of the free coinage of sill
yer bat shall nominate a free silver
democrat for President, which they
claim will bring to their support
the entire pOpulist vote.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-04-25
NOTIME.
]. c. Stanfeld,
Clerk Circuit Court,

There is good prospect for plen-
ty of fruit at this place.
Mr.. Thomas Walker of Montvale
Springs paid his daughter, Mrs.
John Williams, a short visit last
Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr.. James Williams Jr. and fam
lily were visiting on Pea Ridge last
Saturday night and Sunday.
Quite crowd of our young peop-
lie attended the concert at Pleasant
Hill last Sunday night. A good
time was reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrison
were made happy the 18th. 1t is a
boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams and two
daughters were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Slut Gamble last Satur-
day night and Sunday.
There were several who had to
miss Sabbath School at Pleasant
Grove last Sabbath on account OF
the dams being turned loose up in
the coves. There were about %;
logs passed down.
There was song service a.
Piney Level last Saturday nigh
conducted by Mr.. John Riddle.
Prof. Wilson preached very in
teresting sermon at the Centenia
last Sunday.
Rev. McCarter will preach a
Piney Level next Saturday AM
Sunday.