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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
EDITORS BoYER,s TRIAL.
The Alleged Libel for Which He Is
Required to Answer.

he fAA1cSeu LlDeA W n1cn He Is
Required to Answer.
Tomorrow In the Police Court Judge Mills
will hear the charge of libel against An
drew ]. Boyer, editor and proprietor of The
United American, the local A. p. A. paper,
ard the trial will. in all probability, at
tract a large crowd.
As heretofore printed in The Star the
warrant charges criminal libel, and was
sworn out by Hamilton G. FAINT. The war
rant charges:
THAT one Andrew ]. Boyer, with intent
to vilify and defame one Cornelius D.
certain newspaper a certain malicious and
defamatory libel N the words following:
1t Is stated that ,Papist, Kenny, the tea
merchant in this city. has openly declac ed
that he would never employ a Protestant
clerk in any of his several stores, branches
of which are in Baltimore and Washington,
ard that he recently dismissed a worthy
young man against whom there was ITO
complaint other than that he was not
Romanist. 1t is also said of Kenny that
WREN he wanted clerk in his Baltimore
store he pasted to the notice the words
No Protestant need apply Let Ameri-
cans steer clear of this Papist boycotter.
ITO the great injury, scandal and dis
grace of said Kenny"
Mr.. FAINT, who swore out the warrant, is
Mr. Kenny's local manager. Mr.. Kenny
and other witnesses will be brought here
from Baltimore tomorrow to give evidence
in the case.
Mr.. R. Ross Perry has been retained to
assist in the prosecution, while Messrs
Woodbury. Wheeler and Oscar Nauck will
represent Editor Boyer.
There will be a large number of wit
nesses in the case, In all probability, IS
we'll as large crowd Of spectators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
THE LOCAL TURF.
A Good Card and Fast Track Mt the
Junction.

A Good Card and Fast Track Mt the
Junction.
1t looked this morning as If the Virginia
Jockey Club would have rain for their
meeting at st. Asaph, but at noon it clear
ed and became warm. The card was
good one both In size and quality. Track
fast, attendance good. Six books were on.
TOmOrrOw's Alexander Island Entries
First race, one-half mile, maidens-May
Fly, 40; Hands Up, no; Bay Secret, 10;
Brudine, ITO; Parthian, no; Pomona Belle,
40; Himyaric. 100; Prosper, 100; Archilies.
100; Indian Girl, 100; Carrie, 100; Clair W.,
100; Chesterbrook. 100; Countess, 100.
Second race, seven-eighths of mile, SELL
ing-Avon, 1O5; Andrew D., 105; Chieftain,
105; Autograph, 102; C. o. D., 102; Cri-
terion, 1O2; Samaritan, 1O2; Luray. 100
Third race, five-eighths of a mile, two
year-olds, selling-Baccarat, 107; AL. Helen
bolt. 1O6; Murray, 1903; Wistful, 1903; Mono
18th, 1O3 Uncle Tony, 1O3; Affinity, 102;
Vesta, 90
Fourth race, six and quarter furlongs-
Contest, 1902; Padre, 90; Tear Drop, OF;
William Penn. 95; Rufus, 80; German 90;
Monte Carlo, 90; Rosita, 90
Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles,
selling-Mirage, 1O6; Prince Klamath, 9S;
Glenall, 81; Paris, 95; Bronsten, 90.
Sixth race, six and half furlongs-Na-
tivity, 122; Key West. 122; Dart, 122; Dare
Devil, 119: Tioga, 119; Blizzard, 119; Finn
water, ITO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Four Fortunate Riaemeu.

Team practice for the brigade rifle team
Of the District National Guard commenced
yesterday at the range at Ordway. In
spite of the fact that there has been but
little practice this year, and all of that
crowded into five days of last week, the
scores were remarkably good.
For the honor of being the four extra
men permitted to practice in company with
the team, eight men did a great deal of
shooting yesterday; their totals of yester-
day were added to the totals made last
Saturday, with the following aggregates
resulting: Russell, ia; Coladay. 173; Kirk
161; Byrne, 15S; McClain, 1855; Holt, 155;
Smythe, 1874; Clay, 127. The inspector gen.
eral of rifle practice has therefore selected
Russell, Colladay, Kirk and Byrne.
Brigade team practice will be continued
tomorrow afternoon and on Tuesdays and
Thursdays during the present month.
There will be no voluntary practice on
team days. Skrmish practice will be had
by regimental and battalion teams next
Saturday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
MAY BE INDICTED HERE
The Mem Arrested on the Charge of Forg-
ing Land Patent.
Laying n Foundation for n Claim to
$2O,OOO,OOO Worth OF Chicago
Real Estate.

The recent arrest in Chicago of Captain
George w. Streeter, Charles A. Applegate,
William H. Cox and Jacob Nine. charged
with forging the name of President Cleve-
land and other officials to a government
patent to 1856 acres of made land on the
north shore of Chicago, is of special in
terest in Washington not alone because
of the mammoth plan of the deal, but for
the reason that the forgery was committed
here and that there is strong possibility
that the quartet will be placed on trial
before the Supreme Court of the District.
The arrests grew out of fight for the
possession of the 1856 acres of land referred
to. worth about s2O.OOO.0OO. 1t seems that
in January last the men now under arrest
came to this city and secured quarters at
a house on Sd street northwest. About
that time. so it IS said, they applied for
and secured a. certified copy of patent
issued in 1885 for 101 acres of made land
in the Palestine district, Chicago.
The name of Martin Van Buren,, Presi.
dent of the United States, was signed to
altered to considerable degree, many
erasures being made and the name of
Grover Cleveland inserted In place of Van
Buren,, that of Streeter in place OF the
patentee originally named; the year chang
ed from 1875 to 1895; the number of acres
increased from 1O1 to 1856. and "by Oak
Smith, Secretary" and IS. w. Lamreux,
recorder, general land Office" also inscribed
thereon.
The paper was taken to Chicago and
given to George E. Detwiler printer and
publisher, for the purpose of having an
abstract Of title made After Detwiler had
made the abstract and returned the docu-
ment to Streeter he suspected that it was
rot genuine, so he again obtained possession
of the alleged forged instrument and for.
warded it to this city. Later the arrests
were made at the fnstigatlon of Detwiler
The case has been investigated by AS
sistant District Attorney Taggart, and
few days ago he sent the papers relating to
the matter to the district attorney at Chi
cago. AS the forgery is alleged to have
been committed in this city and uttered in
Chicago. Streeter, Applegate, Cox and Nine
are amenable to the laws of both places.
Assistant District Attorney Taggart
stated to Star reporter this afternoon
that it is quite likely that the case will be
brought to the attention of the local grand
jury when that body convenes' in the fall,
although If the accused are convicted and
sentenced in Chicago. prosecution here will
probaly be suspended.
Capt. Streeter and the three others in
custody, it is reported. are highly indig-
nant over their arrest, pronouncing it
Matchmaking scheme and claiming that the
original share owners have been persecut-
ing them for years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
SOUTHERN RAILWAY MEN.
Changes Recommended in the New
Agreement.

Changes Recommended in the New
Agreement.
MANHATTAN BEACH, N Y, August
A.-The convention of the southern rail-
road and steamship representatives met at
1 o'clock and adjourned, after a brief ses-
sion, until tomorrow. The committee of
five, which was appointed last night to
consider the new agreement, recommended
that the board of arbitration be contin-
ued as provided for in the old agreement,
with the privilege that the members having
cases in dispute can submit their griev-
ances to outside arbitrator, the contest
ants to name one each and another to be
famed by mutual agreement The re-
mainder of the agreement has been re-
ported as satisfactory, with the exception
of the third section, article "a, that any
member can withdraw by giving commits
sicners sixty days notice.
This question of time is a stumbling
block, as some of the lines wish to make
the time six months. 1t is said to be well
understood that the Seaboard Air Line
will insist on the sixty days limit, and that
If it is not agreed to, the Seaboard Air Line
will not join the new association This
matter will be fully discussed at tomor-
rows session.
AS soon as the meeting adjourned. Com
missioner E. B. Stahlman called the exec
utive committee of the OLD association to-
gether to wind up old business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Washington Stock Exchange.

ssles-after call-l2 O'Clock m.-Belt Railroad s..
asked u $ s. coup iiss Sd. iis asked. ' U. s.
As 1928. 12ls bid p s. S. llS bid Finn, <.
STOCK Ss 1'' currency s. IDOL lis bid Water stock
iiS bid Reg; 2ios, AIS 100 bid o., c.o.,.
Washington a and Georgetown Railroad cow S. ID
145 bid, IFS asked METROPOLITAN Railroad conv Gs.
bia RAILROAD Is. iiols bid. iI2A asked. Washing
ton Gas g. s BID Washing
ton Gas Company cony os l2S bid United states
foomae Tsephone So ss O
and Trust s. F. and A.. 100 bid a; American Sc
s tour a nas st D g. log bid
ton Market Company imp. 6s, 1l0h bid. Washing
ton Market Company e g. Sa sh
Infantry LIST IS, 100 bid 90.
National Bank stoeks.aBank of Washington. 2so
bid Central, go bid Farmers and Mechanics.
ITO bid Second sS bid h;s ls9 9 Eod los los
bid. Traders, lOs bid. Lincoln. 100 bid Ohio
Safe Deposit and Trust companies.--Natlonals Safe
Deposit and Trust. 40 bid. 1870 asked Washington
Loan and Trust, 100 bid, l25 asked American Sc
Railroad Stocks Washington and Georgetown,
.275 bid, 300 asked. Metropolitan, 90 bid Belt
'V Gas az and Electric Light Gas,
5Ob bid Georgetown Cas- sou bid. United States
Electric Light, 1873 bid. an
Insurance stocks.--Firemen's, 80 bid; 40 asked.
Franklin, 40 bid Metropolitan, ioE BID; 80 asked;
bid German American, l6g bid. National Union.
10 bid. Columbia, IL bid Riggs, bid Peoples.
81 hid. SIS asked. Lincoln, bid, 81 asked. Com
Tlte Insurance stocks-Real Estate Title. 1oe
hid lis sked. Columbia Title, bid, asked.
washington Title. asked. District Title, 10 bid.
Telephone Stocks.-Chesapeake and Potomac, 50
hid 90 asked. American Graphophone, bid.
Pneumatic Gun Carriage, .2s bid, 80 asked.
MISCELLANEOUS Stocks.-Washington Market, 14Ih
hid Great Falls Ice 100 bid. Bull Run Panorama,
80 asked Lincoln Hall, 70 bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.


Health Officer Woodward, to whom was
referred the question of placing the chill
Cren of the public schools in the base
ments of the school buildings, has made a
sport against such a move on the ground
that it was dangerous to health.
Tie school board has never considered
the matter, and member of that body
said today that it was not likely to in
sist upon placing the children where their
health is liable to be impaired.
Building Permits.
Building permits were issued today as
follows: w. H. Roberts, to erect one two
story frame building lot 16. block D.
oath street, Langdon, D. c., to cost 81 500;
D. J. Snyder, to erect one two-story frame
building on lot 5, block %, 9th street,
Langdon, D. c., to cost $1,000.
Action in Liquor Cases.
The excise board met today and disposed
of the following cases: Florence P. Regain,
application for retail liquor license at COO
II street northeast, rejected. The transfer
of Michael Meehan $40 10th street south
east, approved. The application of Adolph
Meinking for a retail liquor license at 5O7
Q street northwest, approved. Edward En-
mis-. 6l2 1lth street southwest, approved.
Edwin S. Fawnce, GA 18th street south
west, approved. ---
Physicians to the Poor.
For the purpose. of conducting the civil
service examinations for the positions of
physicians to the poor, the Commissioners
have appointed the following physicians to
take charge of the matter: Drs. William P
Carr, ]. Wesley Bovee J. Ramsay hewitt
and Austin O'Malley. The board will meet
shortly and organize.
TOday's Orders.
Among the orders issued by the Commits
sioners today were the following:
That catch basin be constructed near
the northwest corner of 9th and D streets
northwest
That a sewer be constructed in the east
side Of Brightwood avenue. to serve prem
Uses 3219 Brightwood avenue. under the pro-
visions of the permit system.
That ITO linear feet Of S-inch sewer be
constructed across New York avenue and
NJ street. east of New Jersey avenue, for
the new truck house on NJ street
That 100 feet of Pinch sewer be con-
structed in the south side of New York
avenue eastward from New Jersey avenue.
Must Pave With Asphalt Blocks.
Superintendent Claude of the Rock Creek
Railway Company appeared before the
Commissioners today with an application
to pave the roadbed of his road on Florida
avenue with gravel or granite block. The
Commissioners refused to make such an
order and directed that the road bed be
paved with asphalt blocks.
Want ID Street Improved.
Messrs. Evans, Massey and Kliner called
upon the Commissioners this morning and
urged that street from Sth to 18th north
east be placed upon the schedule for paw
ing next year. They urged that the paving
Of this street was necessary to accom-
nodate the children attending the Maury
School.
Terra Gotta Pipe.
The District Commissioners today accept
ed bids from Thomas Somerville & Sons
and the Potomac Terra Gotta Company to
furnish the District with terra Gotta pipe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
DROWNED WHILE BATHING.
The Death of Frank Gray Today Near
the Aqueduct Bridge.

The Death of Frank Gray Today Near
the Aqueduct Bridge.
Frank Gray, jr., the seventeen-year- old
son of Frank Gray, hardware clerk at
324S M street, was drowned about o'clock
this afternoon near the first pier of the
Aqueduct bridge while in swimming with
some companions. 1t Is supposed that
young Gray was taken with a fit while in
the water, he having been subject 10 the
affiiction for several years, the result of a
fall from a tree. OF late he has had them
very frequently, often being attacked three
times in one day. Frank had been but
short time out of the asylum, where he
went for treatment of the disease, and his
father was preparing to again place him
there for further treatment, in the nope of
overcoming the affiiction. He was an ex-
cellent swimmer and spent a great deal of
time on the river His body was recovered
by Robert Golden about 2 o'clock and was
taken to the residence Of his parents, at
5000 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14

candidate would not carry any of the
Judgment is that the thing to insure vic
tory to the democratic party is for the
democratic national convention to nomi-
nate William r. Morrison on a straight 16
just where Mr.. Morrison stands on the
silver question, but 1 do know that he Is
democrat. and that he would live up to
any platform upon which he would con-
United States that 1 would be willing to
fellow Dlindly, knowing him to be loyal,
honest and a democrat. He would carry
the solid south. Illinois. Ohio and Indiana,
ana believe nest of the western states.
His election, l believe, would be sure. 1t
Is not necessary that Mr.. Morrison should
declare himself at this time on the silver
question. but every silver man will be
satisfied that If he accepts the nomination
on the platform which he will adopt he
can rely On him to live up to it,
Arkansas Democrats Solid for silver.
Representative Robert Ne.n of Arkansas
Is the only delegate from his state to the
silver convention excepting Senator Jones
Mr.. Neill, who was one of the physical
giants in the last House, comes here now
primarily to attend the convention. but
incidentally to arrange for an abiding place
for himself and family during the coming
session. and for the entrance of his chill
uTeH INTO the CITY SCHOOLS at the opening OF
the school year in September. Mr.. Neill
said to Star reporter today: You can
say in The Star chat the democrats of Ar,
kansas almost to man are unequivocally
for free silver, 10 70 1. All but two or
three bankers and the few federal office
holders in the state feel that way, while
the rank and file of the republicans are
equally strong in their free silver faith
Ask Senator Jones and he will verify these
statements. No, the Arkansas democrats
do not sustain the present administration
much, If any, better in other things than
they do on the money question. This l
distinctly proved by speech l made IN
the House during the last session."
Gov. stones Opinion.
Gov. Stone Of Missouri said that there
would surely be solid free silver delega-
ton to the democratic national convention
from Missouri. and that the free silver
democrats of the country would exert
themselves to the utmost to get control Of
the convention, and were confident that
they would succeed. Illinois, he said,
would send silver delegation. LAS to the
other states he added. you can judge as
we'll as l."
DO you think the free silver men will
control the national convention"
That is the question. That is the thing
we are fighting. and the thing yet to be
settled. We believe that the free coinage
of silver is in accordance with true de-
mocracy, and if the national convention is
truly democratic convention it should be
also free silver convention. I believe
that silver men will control, but that is the
thing yet to be settled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
A Big Question Raised.

The petition filed August for a writ of
habeas corpus in the case Of John Dugan
of 1907 M street northwest was argued
before Judge Cole this afternoon. Mr.
Dugan was arrested by Humane Officer j.
r. Rabbit on a charge of oyerdrtving a
horse July 26j at the Brightwood race
track vff~
Attorney Lipseo1nb who appeared for the
petitioner, claimed that the act of August
%, 1871, of tho late legislative assembly
of the District, under which the arrest
was made, is null and void, on the ground
that the United States had no right to
delegate to the Legislative assembly it's
own exclusive Legislative authority over
the District of Columbia.
Judge Cole reserved his opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, August 14.-Flour quiet, unchanged
receipts. 1852 barrels; sales, $50 larrels. Wheat
quet-spot md month 6sssa6Ss4; September G97s
a695s; December, 12AaI2M; steamer No. red,
05laa65A- receipts s0,e40 b. shells: stock, 76s $50
bushels; sales, 100000 bushels-southern wheat by
sample. 70d7l; do. grade. 67a7O. Corn dull
spot i5Ia bid; month, 45h asked; September. 43a
bid; year. So ssked: January, 37a asked-receipts,
1881 bushels; stock, s6,0S4 bushels; Sales 900
bushels-southern white corn, 46; do. yellow 49,
Oats steady.No. white western 27ha2s; No. 2
mixed, 2ilaa26-receipts, 1854 bushels; stock o.
103 bushels. Rye quiet-No. 2, 50-receipts, 2, 4Gs
bushels; stock ,!53 bushels. Hay quiet choice
eedy more active unehareed snra lreS rm n ae
changed. Butter and eggs steady and firm, un-
changed Cheese firm, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
THE COURTS.
Equity Court No. ozIuf

Equity Court No. 2-Judge Cole.
Brown agt. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company ct al; order finally confirming
sale. In re Honora Wallace Orland S.
MONTE and Isabella Jenkins, alleged luna
tics: writs of inquisition ordered to issue.
Pitts agt. Carroll; decree reviving cause in
name of VIM. H. Pitts and pro confesso
against defendant Carroll. Roberts agt
unknown heirs of Patrick Jordan; pro con-
fesso against defendants. Koehler agt
Talburg ct al; Monroe May appointed
guardian ad Item.
Probate Court-Judge Cole
Estate of Charlie Began: will filed Es-
tate of Jno. T. Cove; account of sales filed.
Estate of Isaac Bond; exemplif1ed copy of
will filed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
PETER DROPS SILVER.
He Now Favors n Currency Based ON
Land Values Alone.


Land Values Alone.
Senator PETER has written letter to ].
D. Holden of Emporia, Kan, in which he
speaks strongly in favor of currency based
upon land value alone. He has discarded
silver and the subtreasury plan, and writes
that he believes the chief trouble with the
country Is interest and its twin evil-rent.
I'VE are" he says, paying more than
twice as much for the use of the money
have been able to save from our labor
Rents are governed by prevailing rates for
tie use of money. l can see no way out Of
our troubles that will be SO safe, so just
so easy of accomplishment and so efficient
as to coin our land. issue money based up
on our wealth and abolish the business of
issuing money by corporations"
In an interview in Peoria Mr.. PETER said
that he was glad to see the land money
idea progressing in the face of what he
called "rabid metallism." He has declared
against free coinage and Is against the en-
tire silver movement. He will take the
stump against it this fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
WASHINGTON PREFERRED.
Executive Committee of the National
Republican League,

CHICAGO, August IA. The executive
committee of the National League of Re-
publican Clubs met at the Grand North
ern Hotel this afternoon. Dissatisfaction
with Chicago as league headquarters was
expressed. Although action was deferred
until late this afternoon, it was devoIved
that Washington would be selected as
headquarters of the league
After luncheon the committee met again
at 3 o'clock to hear reports and for the
return of a national treasurer to fill the
vacancy made by the death of the late E.
D. Harper.
The session was presided over by Gen.
McAlpine of New York. All of those p-es-
ent expressed themselves as enthusiastic
over the outlook Cor the republican party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Resisting Railway Company.

Arguments wererheard late this afternoon
by Judge Cole ON. the petition filed Monday
by James B. McGaffrey, William II. Ma
nogue, Jno C. Arms and Samuel C. Turbutt
against the Washington and Great Falls
Railway Company. asking that the COM
pany be enjoined from entering the lands
ceedings of the commission appointed to
make awards in the case be declared null
and void.
The basis of the arguments was that the
act under which the commission sat is I'M
constitutional and void.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Two Wills Filed.

The will of the late Charlie Began, a son
of DR.. S. w. Began of 421 G street north
west, who died Sunday last, was filed for
probate today. The testament is unusually
brief, being as follows: Not being mar
ried, bequeath at my death everything to
my father. If I were married I would be-
aueath all to my Wife" The will is dated
January 3, 1893.
A certified copy of the will of Isaac Bond,
who at one time lived at Mount Pleasant
and later at Sandy Spring. Nd, and who
died July II, 1872, was filed with Register
Wright today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Another Hone Story,

1.-THE Madness Of Lord Harry Culver
house." by Anthony Hope. will be publish
ed complete in Saturdays Star. extensively
ard beautifully illustrated. The scenes are
in Strelsau, in the forest of the Castle of
Zenda, made SO familiar by Hopes famous
book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Trial of Police Omcer..

Policemen Johnson and Nauck, who fig
ured in the arrest of Edward Thornton at
the Fifth Baptist Church, and also in the
arrest of a colored man and woman in
front of the police station Monday night,
as published in yesterdays Star, were tried
by the police trial board today. The charge
against them was intoxication and conduct
unbecoming officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Private Secretary Thurber Ill.

NIAGARA FALLS. N. Y, August H.
Henry T. Thurber, President Clevelands
private secretary, is ill here. He arrived
late yesterday afternoon, and has been con-
fined to his room. The physician who was
called says the indispusition Is not serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Held In the Stagc.

ROSEBURG, Ore, August 1.-THE Coos
Bay-Roseberg stage was held up by
lone highwayman last night only a short
distance from where it was stopped a week
ago. Tho robber only secured $40, although
the four passengers on board had over $500
in money, which they concealed.