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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
THE LATE w. w. HoUGH,s WILL.
Provisions of the Testament and the
Accom- pnnyinK COLicila.

VI INC Testament ana the
Accompanying Codicils.
The will of the late William W. Hough
dated January g. 1889. filed today, appoints
the widow Of the deceased, Sarah Jane
Hough, executrix Of the estate and ewes
her the entire estate for life. At her death
the estate is to be par.itioned among the
six children Of the ,estator. By a codicil
dated July %. 1894. the sum of $4,000 is to
be placed in the hands of Mr.. Geo. h b.
White, the same to be invested, and the pro-
ceeds to be paid monthly for the support
OF the testators son, Magruder Hough, and
his family during the life of the said son.
AT the sons death, two-tLirds of the sum
OF $4,000 are to be paid to Elizabeth Duke
barclay, and the remaining third to Marie
Eiizabeth Hough, another granada lighter
IL sad grandchildren should die before the
sald Magruder Hongh or before they re-
celve their share of the said $4,000. it is,
with the residue of the estate, to be diyid-
ed equally among the remaining five chill
dren of the deceased, the said son, Ma
gruder, being given the income from the
amount only. By the terms of a third codi-
cil dated May 20, 1925, the said sum Of
Slo,UD, at the death of the said son, Ma
gruder, is to be equally divided among his
children, and if he have none then it is
to revert to the testator's children, and in
the distribution of the estate Sarah Jane
barclay, daughter, is to be charged with
the sam Of 5000 which sum is to be for
the sole use of her daughter, Elizabeth
Duke Barclay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
FINANCE AND TRADE
Effect Of the Increasing Export
Movement.
CHICAGO GAS BECOMES PROMINENT
Active Speculation in tho Reor-
ganlzation Proceedings.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Ev.uing Star.
NEW YORK, October Son a volume Of
business almost exclusively professional
stock values were uniformly improved by
comparison with yesterdays final figures.
The narrowness incident to the transac-
tons of the last ten. days shows no indi-
cations Of decreasing. and all rallies seem
destined to attract profit taking and an
extension OF the short interest. Declines
are not likely to extend beyond conserva-
tive limits. as the Indifference of the out
side public is the OILY argun ent favorable
to such course, and cannot be relied upon
as an incentive of more than temporary
value.
The market for foreign exchange was
steady throughout the day, a small volume
Of commercial drawings being Offset by a
moderate demand from remitters. The ad-
vancing tender cy of the money market and
the steadily increasing evidences of q
profitable loan business during the remain
Ger OF the year are factors having a favor
able bearing on the exchange situation.
London may sell our securities in order
to Use the proceeds for specializing in min
ing shares, but 1t is not likely that any
large amounts will be returned for that
purpose. The increasing export movement
tends to lessen the apprehension in this
particular, as the export OF gold Will not
he necessary, from present indications,
even should a desire to change investments
exist, which is doubtful.
Chicago Gas was the most conspicuous
| feature of the days trading. q sharp de-
cline and a forced covering movement at
tracing a large volume of business. Early
trading was devoted TO the short account
on rumors of increasing difficulties in the
way of successful reorganization.
The deal on the long side of the stock was
reported'to have terminated several days
ago, and realizing sales were traced to in
side interests active In the recognising
proceedings. After a decline of 1 la per
cent had been effected, the demand from
the short interest, together with the steady
accumulation of stock by a prominent
OF IA per cent beyond opening figures.
Evidences of manipulation were plentiful,
| the desire to hold up the price pending some
definite Information relative to the attitude
of the Attorney General being closely
marked.
An expression of opinion by the official
named would Immediately affect the price
of the stock from to 10 per cent in either
direction according to its tenor.
| 1 per cent on favorable trade developments
present and prospective.
The railway list was generally improved
| from IL to 1 IL per cent, Missouri Pacific
| being most substantially Influenced by the
Improvement.
Late London ables indicating satisfactory
| progress with the regular fortnightly set
| Elements had beneficial influence on the
| last hours trading. Fears of a further
entertained in some quarters, but the stead
| Ter tone for these inflated securities has re-
stored confidence in the entire European
speculative situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
Grain and Cotton Markets.
Cotton and grain markets, reported by W. B.
Hibbs, stock grain and cotton broker, 1921 st.
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, October 9.-Flour steady, un-
changed-receipts, 22921 barrels; shipments. s.525
barrels; sales, $50 barrels: Wheat dun and easy
steamer No. red, 1a6lK-receipts, 6,47s bushels;
stock. 495 97S bushels; sales $4,000 bushels-south
Corn easy-spot, 36Na365s: month"; 36lsa364: No.
vember. new 0 DID, 34a34H; year, 3slsa33h; Janu-
airy, 33a33k-receipts, So f13 bushels: stock, 49,
496 bushels; sales, 5000 bushels-southern white
corn. 37a3Is; do. yellow S9a4O. Oats firm, fairly
active-No. 2 white western, 27aa2S: No. mixed
24a24A-receipts 22,15S bushels; shipme.lts, 500
bushels; stock. 93,0sO bushels. Rye quiet and
bushels; stock, ca. O93 bushels. Hay frm-choice
timothy. $l5a$l5.50 Grain freights dull and steady
steam to Liverpool. per brshel, ID October. Cork
strong. Butter, and Eggs steady. unchanged Cheese
firm, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
SHOOTING OF ERNEST GREEN
The Grand Jury Begins the Consideration
of the Case.
Difference of Opinion as to Probable
ity of Miss Flngler's Indictment
Judge Coles Charge.

The grand jury today took up the case of
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Flagler, who on the I'd
of last August, shot and killed Ernest
Green a small colored boy, under the nm
preston, 1t is claimed, that the little fellow
was one Of a number of boys who were
attempting to rob her fathers fruit trees.
The coroner's jury found that the boy died
from the effects Of a wound inflicted by
Miss Flagler's revolver. and subsequently
she was required to give a bond In the
sim of $4,000 to await the action of the
grand jury. Late yesterday afternoon Dis
trict Attorney Birney directed that wit
pesses De summoned to appear before the
grand jury in the case, and this morning
some twenty or more witnesses appeared
before that body in answer to the sum
n ons. The witnesses included the mother
and father of the boy, several of his COM
par1jonS and others.
Miss Flagler was not, of course. one OF the
witnesses summoned by Mr.. Birney. and ii
is doubtful, it is said. whether she will be
summoned by the district attorney, as 1t is
understood that it is not the practice OF
the grand jury to hear accused persons.
However. it Is claimed that it is entirely
" thin the province of the grand jury to
summon Miss Flagler before them, and. ii
is thought that before the investigation is
concluded she will be permitted to make a
statement before them, because of the I'M
usual anu peculiar CIRCUMSTANCES VI Lie
case.
An Indictment.
Whether an Indictment will be returned
against the young woman is, Of course. a
matter of mere conjecture although it i:
not at all improbable that the grand jury
will conclude to charge her with man
slaughter. that she may be enabled, in c
formal trial, to show that, as she has at al
times contended, the killing of the boy was
rothing more or less than an unforeseen
accident, and that the pistol was fired By
Der merely to frighten off him and his com
panions and under the belief that the wea
pom was not pointed at the unfortunate boy
Those who believe that an indictment vii
be returned base their belief on the charge
of Judge Cole. to the present grand jury q
few days ago, when the court told them
that when A person kills another without
justification or excuse and without malice
the offending person Is guilty of man
slaughter. At the same time, Judge Cole
earnestly cautioned the grand jurors
against allowing their sympathy for any
accused person to Influence them against
;rdicting such a person, where the testi
mony presented before them made out e
prima facie case. Hence. while perhaps the
majority of those about the city hall be-
lieve that the charge will be ignored by the
grand jury, there are those who hold {
contrary opinion 1t is expected that no re
port from the grand jury in the case will b.
made for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
CONTROLLED By POLITICS.
DR.. PnrlshUrst's View of the Fusion
Ticket in New York.


Ticket in New York.
NEW YORK, October a.-The bolt of the
good government mer from the fusion
ticket and the making of the overtures to
the German-American Reform Union by
Tamn,any seemed the most prominent fea-
lures in the political situation today
Numbered among those of minor i'm T..
portance We're the sharp contests last night
in some of the Tammany senate convan-
tons, the nominations of O'Brienites and
their probable amalgamation with the
Stecers, the ratification of the fusion tick
ct of the committee of fifty and the prob
able outcome of the county conventions
tonight of Tammany and the Independent
county organization
There is much speculation as to whether
the good government ticket romina ed
last night. will stand. 1t was formed OF
after discussion which lasted until
O'Clock this morning, during which nearly
800 speeches were made The ticket was
then accepted by vote of IS to Al. The
ticket contains three names that are on
the fusion ticket-Meyer S. Isaacs and C..
c. Beanan fof supreme court. and Thos.
Allison fof the court of general sessions.
AS to the attempted love-making between
Tammany and the German-American Re-
form Union. it was stated today that John
G. Sheehan and Oswald Ottendorfer would
resume today their consultation of yester-
day. Mr.. Ottendorfer has announced that
he and his paper will support the fusion
ticket. but that he. could not vouch for
the majority of the Germans.
DR.. Parkhurst has not yet committed
himself on the fusion ticket but it is I'M
derstood that he does not take to it warm
".
If we do not whip the tiger this year
1t Is because our campaign is not laid out
on biblical lines, but according to political
strateSem," he said last night at the con-
NeHtion Of the Christian Endeavorers
This is the nearest he has come in a pub
Nc expression of his views on the ticket
The executive committee of the Society
for Liberal Sunday Laws at a meeting held
this afternoon in the Aston House indorsed
the Tammany political nominations This
society represents the united saloon in
terests of the city, and it's action is re-
Sarded as very important
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
THE DEATH RATE.
An Increase I'm Mortality Record Dur
ing the Week.

There was an increase in the death rate
last week. According to the reports re-
ceived at the health department the NOR
tally reached ia as compared with 95 in
the preceding week. This increase is main
ly to be attributed to the deaths aD,ong
children under five years of age, of whom
there were 81 (while by the last report
there were but 36), and to deaths from
acute lung maladies, of which there were g.,
as against during the past week. The
fatal cases of typhoid fever numbered Il,
which is a repetition of those which oc-
Cured week before last. September and
October being the months when this dis
ease usually reaches its highest point, it is
reasonable to infer that from this time on
during this year it will pursue declining
scale. The same remark may be made in
regard to diphtheria, from which three
deaths occurred, and which are the first
reported since the middle of September AS
regards the prevalence of disease general
ly. the city is at about the normal for this
season of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09

decided moment occupied the attention Of
the gathering. The chief business trans
acted was tire fixing of the per capita tax
at 5 cents. The question of holding biennial
sessions instead of annual sessions was
also under consideration, but no conclusion
reached. After a recess for luncheon the
castle. at . O'Clock. was again convened.
The election Of officers has been set for
4 o'clock this afternoon, and it Is expected
to be a decidedly exciting incident of the
meeting. Judging from the progress made at
the morning session it is thought that a
session this evening will be a necessity.
The supreme body will be in session tomor-
row ard probably Friday.
1t is settled that the position of lieutenant
general the highest office in the military
division of the Knights of the Golden
Eagle, will be filed either by Brig. Gen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
HONOLULU's SCOURGE.
OF the Sixty-Three Who Died Only
Two Were Whites.

TWO were whites.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 9.-The
steamer Australia arrived today, bringing
the following from Honolulu, October 2:
But two cases of cholera have developed
in the past fourteen days. The record to
date is eighty-seven cases. OF that num-
Der sixty-three died. But two white peo-
pie have succumbed to the disease. OF the
total number of cases eighty-two were
Hawaians The natives persistently re-
fused to report cases until the victims
were dead or dying. The natives acted con-
trary to all rules made by the board of
health. They claim cholera is brought to
the country to extermina.e them, and
blame the white men for the visitation.
The be ard of health made house to house
Inspection twice each day until the 23d
ultimo, when they received thorough
cleaning.
But two new cases have been reported
since that date. 1t is believed the trouble
is now over. There is much distress among
the Hawaians. A relief station has been
opened to supply them with food About
10000 rations are handed out weekly There
is considerable doubt as to the real nature
of the disease.
Many claim that 1t is not cholera The
cause of the trouble Is attributed to poison
ed fish.
No American Ship ut Honolulu.
houses that border on a stream, from which
natives. Two white people who died at
tended native feast and ate fish.
The natives have circulated a story that
two Hawaiian cholera patients were buried
alive. Frank Godfrey. white, recently dis
charged from the cholera hospital as cured,
Is charged with being the author of the
report. Four men lured him to lonely
inn q nf TOW "A
feathers. Godfrey has appealed to the
United States minister.
The United States ships Bennington and
Olympia are still at Lapaina. The latter
will coal there, and leave for Japan about
the 9Th instant. 1t is understood the Ben
nington has been called back to San Fran
CISCO leaving the islands without American
protection. The presence of warship in
the harbor is considered necessary lust
now, an alarming report was brought by
the steamer Australia. 1t is another fill
buster story, and is serious enough to cause
the government to refuse liberty to any
regular soldiers. Other precautions have
been taken. indicating that the authorities
fear invasion.
To Relieve Minister Castle.
Minister Hatch, it is understood, will
leave for Washington in November to re-
lieve William r. Castle. who recently ac-
copied a temporary appointment as Ha-
waiian minister.
The government has handed its answer to
Minister Willis in the Durreel case. 1t is
understood the Hawaiian authorities have
collected much evidence against the man.
IT is thought Secretary Olney will drop the
matter. Durreel put in a claim for So, OOO
for false Imprisonment.
British Commissioner Halves has re-
quested the governments version in the
cases of George LycourgeS md Peter Ca
marinos. two Greeks. arrested during the
January uprising. The commissioner stated
that Greece had requested England to take
the part of the two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
Young Yeatman's Funeral.

The remains Of young Edward Clement
Yeatman, who was accidentally killed by
his own gun while hunting near Charleston,
W. Va, last Monday, will arrive in Wash
ington this evening and the funeral will
take place from the Calvary Baptist Sun
day school house tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Yeatman, the
parents of the young man, had not received
any details of their sons death up to this
afternoon, other than the meager accounts
telegraphed to the newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
Tomorrow's Alexander Island Entries

First race, one-half mile, selling-Imp.
Plunderer, rs; Eclipse. jr., lis; Avon, 115;
Grampian, liz; Padre, 112; Morrissey. 112;
Clausman, l12; Duke of Fife, liz; Tolosa,
112; Ike s., 112; Argyle III, 112; Dorcas L.,
1O2; Job 102; Joyeuse, 1902; Irish Lass, 102.
Second race, six and oEe-quarter furlongs,
two-year-olds, selling-Young Critic, 1o4;
May Pinkertoh, 1O3; AL Helenbolt, 1O2; MUIR
ray. 90; Bob. so.
Third race seven-eighths of mile, sell
ing-Vespasian. '110; Sir Rae, 10; Column
bus, jr., 10; Prince klamath, ITO; Litho-
graph, 107; Cadet, 101.
Fourth race, fve-eighths of a mile all
ages-Jersey. 1872; Forest. 10; Joe Mack,
III; Renaissance, ia; Jack Lowell, 112.
Fifth race, six and one-half furlongs,
selling-Hippona. 10a; Harry NJ, 100; Grand
Prix, 100; Drizzle, 102; Hazel, 80; Halcyon,
80: Brooklyn, 80: Eddie NJ, 112.
Sixth race, four and one-half furlongs-
Drumstick, l12;, Jaraey, ~: o Hearn. lo9;
Countess, 100; ArdaI 109; Cashmere, 100;
DR.. Parkhurst, slo9. Della NJ, 100; Pallie,
103; Peter Jackson, 90; Jessie Taral, 109
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
MEYER PLANNING MURDER.
Although in a Prison Cell He Seeks
Another's Life.

ALTHOUGH In n PffsOh VeiI Tie SeekS
Another's Life.
SING SING, N. Y, October 9.-Warden
Sage has submitted to Gen. Lathrop. su-
perintendent of state prisons at Albany,
certain correspondence confiscated in DR..
Henry F. Meyers cell, which shows up G
plot on the part of the doctor to carry out
a murder similar to the one for which he
was convicted and sentenced to prison for
Life.
Meyer gave Chaplain Wells letter writ
ten in German to Mrs. Meyer. He asked
The chaplain to mail it for him. When the
letter was translated the plot was discov-
cred. A watch was placed on the doctor,
and his cell was searched, which brought
to light letters and memorandas planning
the murder. In the letter to his wife he
said he would send her a prescription to be
used which would do the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
KILLED by ESCAPING GAS.
Veteran Soldier Supposed to Have
Died ThrOuSh His Own Mistake.

Died Through His Own Mistake.
John Montague, an elderly white man.
who for thirty years wore the uniform and
carried arms for the United States, was
found dead in bed this morning at Schneid-
er's Hotel, near the navy yard gate. He
was asphyxiated by escaping gas. evident
ly the result of an accident, as there is no
reason known why he should have COM
mtted" suicide.
Montague was about sixty years of age
For several years past he has made his home
at Schneiders, where he was known as a
jovial and happy dispositioned man who lad
many friends in the neighborhood and
among the marines and sailors at the yard
Last night he retired to his room on the Sec
ond floor of the annex. which l.. across the
street from the main hotel, at the corner of
sth ana streets southeast, in the best Of
humor though not in an intoxicated condi-
ton. About 10 o'clock this morning n maid
went TO awaken MIN, but when she raped
on the door she recaived no response.
She summoned aid. and finally the door
| was broken in, whereupon the fumes of
escaping gas poured out into the hall and
made 1t evident what had caused the death
| OF the man, whose body lay upon the bed.
1t is supposed. for nothing is definitely
known about ii. that in some way he turn
| ed the gas on without noticing it after he
had extinguished the light The gas fix
| ture was in good condition and the cock
was not defective.
The coroner was notified and will investi-
| gate the case this afternoon. The body will
| be inferred at government exper Sc at Con-
| Sressional cemetery. Montague served as a
| private in the fifth cavalry all through
| the war, and saw much active service. In
| 1872 he left the army and entered the
| United States Marine Corps. serving al
| together for thirty years. When he re-
| ceived his honorary several years ago, he
| went to live at the hotel, which he had
made his home ever since. He had two
| sors living in Philadelphia who wanted
| him to go there, but he preferred to stay
near the navy yard and his old friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09

Harry T. Reinacke or W. E. Steinbach,
both of Philadelphia, who are the leading
candidates.
AS intimated in The STAR the proposed
competitive drills of the knights did not
materialize, owing to lack of entries. AS
the majority of the Communicates left for
home last evening, all idea of holding the
drills today or later in the week had to be
abandoned.
When not N attendance at the sessions
of the Supreme Castle the visiting knights
and their families are making the most
of the occasion by indulging in sight-see
ing tours about the city and vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
Proceedings Of the Sixteenth Session
Of the Supreme Castle.
In EXCITING ELECTION EXPECTED
Many Matters Of Vital Interest to
the Order Considered.
THE PER Apt A IA X

With the dismissal of the parade late
yesterday afternoon the interest Of the
general public in the sixteenth session Of
the Supreme Castle. Knights of the Golden
Eagle, reached an end But today, and
several more to follow. will be far from
dull to the members Of the order.
Promptly at 8 o'clock this morning the
members of the Supreme Castle were called
to order behind closed doors in the red
parlor of the Ebbitt House by Supreme
Chief Aull, and for Fur hours matters of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
A Sale oof local Stocks.

Messrs. C. q. sloah & Co., the auction
GERS, today sold effects belonging to the
estate of the late John L. Vogt. Among
these were number of shares of local
stocks which brought prices as follows:
Bakers COOPERATIVE Association, SOL; ely
mont 1mproyemsnt Company. s1:75; Ma
$40; Second National Bank, s13S5O: Riggs
Fire insurance. Company, $7.15; District
Title Insurance, Company. $40; German
Lutheran EVANGELICAL concordia Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
A Fire Mt the Hunt Club,

There was slight fire in the Dumblane
Hunt Club quarters near Tenleytown about
0 o'clock this morning, supposed to have
been caused by sparks from the chimney
Policeman Hartman and several roadmen
extinguished the f1aues The damage
amour ted to about so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
Divorce Granted.

Judge Hagner today granted Lucy John
son divorce from James T.. johnson. o.
the ground of desertion. with permission 70
resume her maiden name Of Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

est and the lowest and the closing prices
Of the New York stock market today. as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-09
DURRANT ON THE STAND.
He Repeats the. Story Outlined by His
Counsel.

Counsel.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 9.-Theodore
Durrant took tho stand in his own behalf
today He told story precisely as out
lined by his counsel of accompanying
Blanche Lamont to the school on the mora
ing she disappeared In the afternoon Dur
rant described his movements, detailing his
route and arrival at the church at o'clock