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Evening star., 1895-10-23
Watching the Daily Fluctuations of
Foreign Mining Shares.
RUMORS As TO GRANGER EARNINGS
Manhattan Develops Weakness on
Raid.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, October 23.-ProfessionaI
stock operations were resumed this morn
ing at last nights estimate of values, the
man features of the situation being as lit
Tie altered rs the character of the trading
Lofdon cables reflected a dull and steady
market for the favorite International Sc
curitles, but exerted no influence in local
dealings The daily fluctuations of mining
shares IN foreign capitals are carefully
watched, as the vague apprehension of i'm
pending trouble from those sources is not
entirely dispelled by assurances of the
nnancial strength Of the promoters of these
ventures.
traders were disposed to bid up prices in
the early dealings, but finding a general
Willingness to dispose Of stocks at fraction
al advances. transferred their attention to
the opposite side of the market with equal
iy unsatisfactory results.
The Granger shares sold down fractional,
ly on rumors of unsatisfactory earnings
Tor the current period, and disappointing
advices relative to the movement of the
crops.
Unexpected agricultural returns from the
territory occupied by Kansas and Texas
and Missouri Pacific served the purposes
OF the pessimistic room element, fractional
concessions being easily accomplished on q
moderate volume of trading
Manhattan again developed signs of
weakness under professional movement
based on the usual arguments relative to
the rufnoCs competition of surface roads.
In this connection it may be stated that
the officials Of the property are considering
change in motive power which will ma
terially decrease operating expenses and
more nearly equalize the contest with the
cable lines.
The absence of support, noticeable in all
parts of the list at times. is largely re-
sronsfbie for the concessions recorded with
out the formality of an excuse. There are
no significant grounds for apprehension in
the present market except such as are
evolved from a protracted period OF disin-
terestedness and the Withholding of public
funds.
American Sugar was the feature of the
afternoons trading, a good volume of busi-
ness resulting in a sharp decline in price.
The net result of the days trading was
uniformly disadvantageous to values.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE October 23.-Flour steady. un.
changed receipts. 25,4al barrels: shipments. 100
barrels: sales $50 barrels. Wheat dull-spot and
month (;5a,at5TS; December. 67asa67Ia; steamer
No red 62s.aG27s receipts, 1880 bushels; stock.
553, 7S7 bushels; sales 200 bushels nthsrn
Corn firmer~spot s79.asI5s: month, BIS bid; No
vember, new and old, 35l.a35!s; year. 34a3iA;
Ianuary 334.a34-receipts. 62.Sl1 bushels: stock,
SSs, 490 bushels; sales 1000 bushels; southern white
corn. 36a37: do. yellow, 3sa3si3. Oats white
ea sIer mixed firmly held-No white western,
25a,a26I5; No mixed. 23Ia asked-receips, 3i.521
bu ushcls; stock 1s2. s57 bushels. Rye frmer-No 2.
44a44b nearby; 49, western-recepts. Is5 bushels;
stock 66 243 bushels. Hay firm-choice timothy.
SIS so asked Grain freights steady. demand i'm,
nroyed-steam to Liverpool rer brshel, 2a4a3d. No
vember; Cork for orders per quarter, 3s. October.
Sugar 6rn unchanged. Butter and eggs steady
unchanged. Cheese firm, unchanged.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
NEXT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Gossip Regarding Senator Quay and
Other Leaders.

Gossip Regarding Senator Quay and
Other Leaders.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October 23.-A
| morning paper prints the following today:
There is great deal of gossip about Sem
ator Quay comforting with national repub-
lican leaders in relation to the next ma
tioDal convention, with a view of agreeing
upon a candidate for President, whose
nc mnation could be forced, and who would
| recognize those who supported him in the
distribution of patronage in their respective
states. 1t is reported in political circles that
National Committeeman Fessenden of
Connecticut. who has been an active
spirit in national campaigns. called up
in this city since Saturday to dis
cuss national candidates, but Senator
Quay denied this. remarking, significantly,
ttat he would like to see Sam," as he had
not met him for some time.
Gen. j. S. Clarkson of Iowa has had fire.
qGent talks with Senator Quay recently,
but not much significance has been at
tached to these, as Gen. Clarkson has been
making Philadelphia his headquarters since
he has been interested in the Mutual Auto
matte Telephone Company.
Much Importance has been attached to a
proposed visit to New York, which Senator
Quay has said he intended making, as it is
believed that it was for the purpose of
meeting republican leaders. who seem to be
| gathering in the metropolis at this time.
Senator Quay, however, has been deferring
| this visit for reasons best known to him.
| self
Senator Quay said last night that he did
| intend to visit New York on private busi-
ness; that he was not President making
| Just now as his attention was devoted to
| e1ecting the republican state candidates by
as large maiorities as he could possibly Sc
| cure. He affected to be amused at the re-
ports in some of the newspapers, which
stated that he had gone to New York to
Evening star., 1895-10-23
1T TOOK A DROP.
An Elevators Sudden Fall Causes a
Scnre in the District Building.

The auditor of the District had a iiar-
row escape this morning. After an au-
dience with the Commissioners, he took the
elevator for the second floor. where his
office is located. Scarcely had he entered
the elevator. when it gave a sudden lurch
and fell with a sharp report several feet.
Fortunately the safety device was in proper
working order and the elevator was caught.
Had it failed to stop the car wauld have
fallen the entire six stories. Both the
auditor and elevator boy were thoroughly
frightened, and soon as they could es-
capped from the car Fortunately the ele-
vator inspector, Capt. Frank Vermillion,
was in the building, and he promptly got
on top of the car and remedied the de-
feet. During the day, however, the clerks
avoided that particular elevator.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
The Field of the W. G.. T. Q. Broad
ened by Miss Willard.
CATHOLICS AND HEBREWS INCLUDED
A Stirring Address That Carried
the Convention.
SYMPATHY FOR ARMENIA

BALTIMORE, October 23.-Miss Frances
Willard carried the w. c. T. U. convention
with her at the session this morning at
Music Hall in broad movement to in
clude in fraternal relations Catholics and
Hebrews:
Resolved, That Catholic women and He
brew women should be invited to send
fraternal delegates from their annual con-
ventions to ours, and to establish branches
of the White Ribbon Society within their
own borders.'
One of the delegates suggested that 1t
might not be quite consistent for the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union to ask
Hebrews to affiliate. She laid special en-
phass on the word Christian
This reused Miss Willard.
She called the vice president. Mrs. Ste
Vens. to the chair and took the floor, speak
Ing in a stirring manner evidently from
full heart. She said:
II want to recognize these two denomina-
tions, because in places where l have been
especially in the south. they exhibited SYM
pathy with our work, ard have extended
every courtesy. 1t has especially touched
my heart that in meetings where l have
presented the work of this organization
among those who have welcomed me to the
platform have been the Catholic priest and
the Hebrew rabbi.
''They knew what 1 came for; they knew
what represented. and if they were broad
enough to go half way and extend the hand
of greeting. should my hand be so small
and withered as not to accept the clasp? I
want to welcome them to US If they want
to come" Applause.)
After Miss Willard spoke the resolution
passed through all the phases Of amend
ment. amendment to the amendment. etc,
but rything was voted down, and the
national convention. led by Miss Willard.
extended the hand of fellowship to Catho-
lies and Hebrews.
The principal business of the morning
was the consideration of additional reso-
iutions.
When Armenia was mentioned Miss Will
lard offered IN amendment calling on the
United States government to make its
power felt in the diplomatic council of the
nations on the subject of Armenia.
The amendment was carried and sys-
pathy was expressed for Armenia.
The following resolution was also adopted:
1--WE extend to Theodore Roosevelt our
hearty thanks for his bravery in standing
for the right and demonstrating that the
saloons can be closed on the Sabbath in
New York city. and we also express our Ip-
probation of the action of Governor Culbar-
son of Texas in preventing the disgrace Of
prize fight in that commonwealth"
Mrs. Matilda b. Carse of Chicago pre-
sented the Temple report" showing the
progress of raising s3OO.0OO necessary 20
clear 1.-The temple in Chicago of debt. Mrs.
Carse reported S10S. 700 on condition that the
balance be raised by January l.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
ORDER AGAIN IN CHINA.
Missionaries Revisit Their Stations In
the Interior.

Missionaries Revisit Their Stations In
the Interior.
NEW YORK, October 23.-A cable from
Foo Chow to the World says:
The consular commission has completed
its work, and will leave Ku-Cheng on
Thursday. 1t is expected that four more
leaders will be executed, and that this will
end the infiiction of capital punishment at
this time. All the prisoners will hereafter
be brought to Foo Chow for trial, and
those who are found guilty of having taken
part in the disorders at Hwasang will suf-
fer Punishment. The representatives of
the English government have made the
authoritative declaration that the meas
ures of justice and retribution thus far
taken are only preliminary to definite
settlement Quiet has been restored
throughout the province. The missionaries
have again begun to visit the missionary
stations in the interior.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
A SINGULAR TRAGEDY.
Machinist Ward Fatally Hurt by q
Railway Tie.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PETERSBURG. Va. October 23.-J. C..
Ward was fatally injured about $3.50 O'Clock
this morning. Ward was employed as a
machinist in the shops of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company at Crewe. and
this morning he and another man rode to
Petersburg on fiat car, loaded with rail-
road ties. While the train was passing
Fleet street crossing in this city. one of
the ties struck a car which was standing
on a side track, causing 1T to swing around
with violent force and striking Ward back
of the head. crushing the skull. Before he
could be gotten to the Home for the Sick
he died.
The unfortunate man was son of ]. c..
Ward, an engineer the Atlantic Coast
line. His mother is now in Washington,
d. C..
Evening star., 1895-10-23

Here is a suggestion that may
save some business man money.
A business man advertises for
proht-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., 1895-10-23
BESSIE FAIRBANKS RELEASED.
Found to BE of UnsOund Mind When
She Shot COchrane.

NEW YORK, October 23.-Bessie Fair
banks, the young woman who shot and
blinded Isaac Cochrane in March last. was
today discharged from custody by Judge
Allison in part l, general sessions. The
shooting was done, so the girl at the time
asserted. because Cochrane, whose father
is wealthy resident of Newburg, N. Y.
had deserted her. The action of the court
vas based upon representations Of the dis
trict attorney that Miss Fairbanks had
been subject to epileptic fits; that her
father had died of nervous disorder, and
that the defendant had been found of un-
sound mind by jury which examined her
as to Ter mental condition in June last.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
WANTS A RECEIVER.
The Hammond srnitnrium Co. Join.
in the Request of the Treasurer.

In the suit, filed against it several days
ego by it's trsasurer. DIR. Mahlon Hutchin-
son, the Hammond Santarium Company
today filed all answer, admitting that DR..
Hutchinson's' charge of insolvency against
the company is true, and joining him in a
request for the appointment of a receiver
for the company. and also for an examina-
ton and auditing of DIR. Hutchinson's books
and accounts, which he also asked.
This action was authorized at a recent
meeting of the board of directors in Chca-
go, and, it is explained, was taken in order
to protect it's property and stockholders.
The recent suit of DIR. VIM. A. Hammond
against DIR. Hutchinson is said to have been
unauthorized by the company.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
After n National Convention.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 23.-This city
is after the national republican convention
and work has just commenced in earnest
to that end. At the end of the first days
work 5000 had been subscribed toward the
proposed fund of 100000 which will be
necessary if the convention comes to the
Pacific coast. Prominent men of all par
ties are working to bring the convention
here, and they have been assured by MEM
bers of the national committee that San
Francisco's claims will be given careful
consideration.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
WORK OF THIEVES.
Their Depretlations ON Property in
Various Parts of the City.

Various Parts of the City.
Senior Cana, the Chilean minister has
complained to the police of the theft of
bicycle. The robbery occurred between
Saturday and Monday, the wheel being
taken from the basement of the owners
house, 1919 K street.
Last night burglars entered the store Of
Tyssowski Bros. 72G 18TH street, through
the rear window, and carried off a quantity
of underwear and $13 in cash.
Mrs. A. L. HaZelton complains of the
theft of $623 in money.
Part of a set of wagon harness was stolen
from r. w. Talks stable last night
Last night burglars visited the residence
Of c. E. Davis, in Brookland, and carried
off a dozen chickens. ',s. -
Evening star., 1895-10-23
MCCARTHY STANDS ALooF.
Refuses to Confer With Irish Mem
bers of Parliament.

bers of Parliament.
LONDON, October 23.-Mr. Justin Nc
Carthy NJ P, the Irish leader, has written
letter to the newspapers declining to
Join in the conference which the Right
Hon. D. r. Plunket, conservative member
of parliament for Dublin University, has
been trying to bring about between repre-
sentatives of the various sections of the
Irish parties to discuss measures for the
general good of Ireland. which might be
jointly submitted to parliament Mr.. Nc
Carthy says that he does not believe any
thing in the way of material improvement
in the condition of Ireland will be con-
ferred by the parliament at Westminster
or Dublin Castle which will extinguish
the national desire for home rule Still
he could rot take part in any organization
having for its object to seek a substitute
for that which he believes is Ireland's
greatest need.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
JUDGE LEATHERMAN OvERRULED.
The Arkansas Supreme Court De-
rIares Prize Fighting Illegal.

LITTLE lock. Ark, October 23-The
supreme court today rendered it's decision
In the Corbett case. Judge Leatherman's 3
decision was reversed and the prize-fight
law was sustained.
corhctt was remanded back to the custo-
dy of the sheriff of Garland county Chief
Justice Bum, in delivering the opinion. Sc
ver ly criticised Chancellor Leatherman.
saying he had authority for his action
In the habeas corpus case.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
OF HIGH RANK.
Session of the Scottish Rite and the
Thirty-Third Degree Masons.

The Supreme Council of the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite of Masons began
their third days session this morning at
10 o'clock at their temple. No ABB Sd street
northwest and resumed the discussion of
the report of the judiciary committee, of
which Lieutenant Grand Commander Long
is chairman.
A part of the report was adopted and the
remainder referred to a committee of
which Grand Commander Caswell is chair
man, to further examine and report upon
at the meeting of the coGncil to be held
two years hence. The committee was au-
thcriZed to add any. new measures they
may see proper.
A resolution was passed to establish an
Albert Pike day, in honor of the memory
of the late distinguished Mason, ard on its
annual recurrence the members of the fra
ternty generally will be invited to repair
to the cemetery where Gen Pixies remains
lie buried, and assembling at his grave.
listen to an o. ,,tion to be delivered by some
one selected for the purpose.
The consideration of the report of the
committee nominations for advance
ment of the thirJy-third degree occupied
the greater part of the remainder of the
session. there being tifty-eight names on
the list.
The Supreme Council.
The Supreme Council. thirty-third degree,
dependencies, resumed it's business session
this morning in the hall of the order, 9OS
Pennsylvania avenue. and Immediately
went into executive session. Routine mat
ters pertaining to the order and the annual
meeting We're under discussion and occu-
pied the attention of the members of the
council until o'clock.
One feature of this meeting, extending
over two days, has been the ceremony of
comforting the thirty-third degree upon
several members. Those who were honored
by receiving this high degree of Masonry
were Samuel G. Eberly and George A.
Drew. upor. whom it was conferred yester-
day, and Stephen e. Cough, James w.
Brady and Cory l.. Lane. who received it
today.
The smoker and social gathering of the
Supreme Council at Masonic Hall last night
was successful and interesting affair.
Speeches were made by Messrs Frambes.
Carpenter, Calhoun and Bayliss, and great
enthusiasm was manifested. Tonight there
will be banquet al the National Hotel, to
which the ladies of the order will be ad-
mitted.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
Van Allen Has Many Callers.

NEW YORK, October 23-J. ]. Van Alen
who is the defendant in suit for 5000, 900
damages brought by Col. Colt of Provi-
dence, for alternating the affections of the
la tiers wife, is at the Waldorf. He had
many callers at the hotel today, but de-
MED himself to all. To all inquirers the
clerk at the hotel desk had but ore reply:
"Mr. Van Allen is not a guest here"
Evening star., 1895-10-23
Washington viii Welcome Them.

At the closing session of the house of
deputies of the Episcopal convention at
Minneapolis yesterday Rev. DR.. Elliott of
this city gave assurances of the welcome
that would be accorded the next conven-
tion by the new diocese. The house
CURED with the house of bishops in erect
ing the missionary Jurisdiction of northern
Texas in the diocese.
Evening star., 1895-10-23

A meeting of the Washington Alumni
Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity
will be held next week, at which will be
discussed the matter of securing a house
in connection with the Alpha NJ Frater
nifty, active chapter recently organized
in Columbian University.
Evening star., 1895-10-23

The Grand Jury Makes q Visit of In.
spectiOn.

The grand jury yesterday afternoon WIS.,
tied the government printing Office for the
purpose of informing themselves as to the
real condition of that building. About two
hours were spent in an examination Of the
building.
1t is expected. OF course, that a report to
the court will result from the visit, but the
nature of the report cannot be now de-
termined although, it is said, the grand
Jurors were fully convinced of the dan
gerous condition of the building, and the
necessity for Immediately making 1t Sc
cure.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
MIR. Pnrker,s side.

VIM. Parker, the bricklayer who was re-
ported to have disappeared. leaving a
number of men employed by him on Henry
Johnsons building, on 34th street, unpaid,
stated to a Star reporter today that he
had not left the city or his family. He
said he did not receive any money but
what was honestly due him.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
SUICIDE OF A MARQUIS,
Death of Henry De la POer Beresford
mt London,

LONDON, October 23.-FIenry de Ia Poer
Beresford. fifth marquis of Waterford, is
dead. He was born in 1S4i and is sue
ceeded by his son. the Earl of Tyrone who
was born in 1870. 1t Is reported that the
Marquis of Waterford committed suicide
by shooting himself with revolver
Evening star., 1895-10-23
Failing on In FOREIGN su.,r.

BERLIN. October 23.-The International
Association estimates the production of
sugar for 1896 in Germany Austria,
France, Belgium, Holland and Russia at
3.0soo2; tons, a falling off of $4,000 tons
from the total Of The previous year.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
Personal Mention.

PERSONAL Ment1Ons
Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Gregory of Baltimore
are at the Ebbitt.
John G. Taylor of Chicago is guest at
the Ebbitt.
Rev. DR.. Furness of Philadelphia, the
oldest Unitarian minister in the world, is
at the Riggs House. DIR. Furness is nine
ty-three years cid, and is accompanied by
his son, H. H. Furness, white-haired old
gentleman of seventy-two years.
| w. F. Durant. the railroad contractor,
| who has built countless miles of western
reads, is at the Riggs House, accompanied
| by Mrs. Durant and Miss Durant. They
! will remain at the Riggs for the winter.
Rolf Cryke and Malcolm Washington of
Greenwich, Va, are guests at Pages.
Among todayS arrivals at Pages are r.
NJ. Mulford and c. F. Whitcher of New
| York.
the Roeblings of Trenton, N. j., is at the
Shoreham.
John Marshall Brown of Maine is recent
| arrival at the Shoreham.
| DR.. S. A. Robinson of New York Is a
guest at The Shoreham.
Mrs. Thomas J. Morris and Miss Mar
| burg of Baltimore arrived at the Nor
mande this morning.
| E. H. Wilson of New York and Miss
Wilson are at the Arlington.
| r. Windha1n of Cheshire. England; Mr..
and Mrs. F. F. Woodward of Fitchburg,
Mass, and Thos B. Kerr of New York are
l
Rev. Frank De Witt Talmage, accom-
panied by his wife. is visiting his father at
| the Arlington for the purpose of being
present at the installation of DR.. Talmage
| tonight
Paul Leonard and wife and Tracy Leon
| ard of Lawrence, Kan, are at the Raleigh.
| Miss Ranstead, Miss Arens and Miss A.
NJ. Arens of Baltimore are among todays
| arrivals at the Raleigh.
Samuel Sartain of Philadelphia and Wal
ter Gibson of New FORK are guests at the
Raleigh.
Assistant Secretary McAdoo will make
three political speeches in New Jersey
next week His first address will be made
| in Jersey City Eext Tuesday evening.
Capt. George Drew, third cavalry, has
been ordered to proceed to his home to
| await retirement
Mr. Charles Rauscher has returned from
Paris, to which city he has made two
trips within the past three months.
DIR. Peter NJ. Smith, chief of the house
staff of the Emergency Hospital, and DR.
Aughinbaugh have gone for weeks visit
| to the Atlanta exposition.
The Spanish minister has leased the Tif.
| fany residence, No. 17O5 Connecticut ave
| nue., for period of two years.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high
est and the lowest aid the closing prices
of the New York stock market today. as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents
Evening star., 1895-10-23
Grain and Cotton Markets.

cotton and grain markets, reported by W. q
Hibbs, stock, grain and cotton broker, 1921 st.
Evening star., 1895-10-23
The Defense Begins.

The testimony of these witnesses closed
the evidence on behalf of the government,
and the defense then called to the witness
stand Martha Harris. the defendants s
mother and Thomas Williams and George
Wells, who testified as to the alteration
between Harris and Spruell in the barber
shop, their testimony tending to show that
Spruell made at Harris if to cut him
with a razor.
The deferse put no other witnesses on the
stand, and testimony in the case then
closed on both sides, the trial being ad-
journed at 2:i5 until tomorrow morning.