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The evening times., 1896-12-22
CIVIL SERVICE EXCORIATED
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railway mail was in a chaotic condition
when President Harrison came in. and it
was by his action improved and made ef-
fective. There was, when he came In,
one error for every 1000 pieces OF mail
handled. He reduced this to one I'm 10 900.
Mr.. McMiliin asked If all appointed IN
der the suspension OF the order were not
Republicans.
RIsKED THEIR LIVES.
Mr.. Walker replied that several appoint
ed in his district were Democrats.
Gen Henderson said that he. had null
ber of Republicans put in. They'were old
soldiers who risked their lives for their
country, and they made most efficient
clerks.
Mr. Brosius said he was not surprised that
the Republicans should ''squeal'' at the ac-
ton of President Cleveland He would
squeal himself, if 1t would do any good; but
the only wayto get around that order was
to destroy the civil service system entirely
Mr.. McCreary asked several questions,
which Mr.. Brosius declared very astute, y
but he was himself too astute to waste
time in answering them. He would not
cross a bridge till he came to it.
To Mr.. McCreary's question whether he
indorsed the extension of the service by
President Cleveland he replied:
Il indorse the extension, but condemn
the action that preceded it in the most IN
measured terins.''
Mr. Sayres introduced a toint re sOlu
ton today, authorizing the Smithsonian
institution to take part in the exposition
OF gas apparatuses at Madison Square Gar
den. New York, from January 27 to Feb
yruary next.
Mr.. Wellington introduced today . bill
providing that any clerk whose pay is less
than 81 500 shall have an advance Of 10
per centevery five years whether he passed
the necessary examination or not, pro-
vided his failure was not due To some
other cause than neglect OF iRcompctency.
It was referred to the Civil Service Com
mittee.
On motion OF Mr.. Cooper House bill was
passed amending the act authorizing rail-
road companies whose lines run through
the Indian Territory to secure additional
depot grounds.
The bin was intended, it was stated,
largely for the benefit of the Missouri,
Kanas and Texas Railroad Company,
which under its charter is permitted to
charge 5 cents mile for passenger travel,
while all other roads traversing the terri
tory are restricted TO 3 cents.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
SULLIVAN SENSATION.
Arrests Being Made for the MUIR
der of u Young Babe.

Sullivan. Ind, Dec. 22.-Tle sensation
over the drowning OF the iliigitimate child
of Ella Bates four days old, about ten da VS.
ago, near Merom. has taken a new turn.
A detective has been working on the case
for some time. with the result that affi-
davits were filed yesterday afternoon charg-
ing the girl, her father and mother with
the murder. Bates was arrested yesterdRy y
and, the case not being bailable. he WAS
taken to jail. and the officers started at
once for the mother and daughter. Bates
protests that he is innocent.
The babe was found about ten days ago,
rowned in spring not far from tile Bates
house. The girl was sleeping in a room
next to her mother and father, and it was
claimed by the family, after the crime WAS
discovered, that she was chloroforIued
bound and gagged. and the child taken out
OF the window. This story was not be-
lieved, and 1t was often hinted that the
guilty ones could be found close to home.
The deed was laid by the family upon a
young man who was responsible for the
girls ruin, and. as he disappeared shortly
before the birth of the child. some credence
was gwen to the chiorororming story, but it
is not now credited.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
DEMENTED MAN INJURED.
Aged Louis Lapreux Struck and
Hurt by an Electric Car.

Louis LapreuX, an aged harness maker.
living at Nc. 12O L street northwest
while attempting to Gloss the Actropol-
itan car track at the corner OF Third
and ID streets northwest, last night was
knocked 90 vn 10y an electric car and Sc
verely injured.
When picked up he was unconscious, and
blood was flowing from his nose and ears.
The injured man was placed in the police
ambulance and taken to the Emergency
Hospital.
At the hospital his injuries were exam
ined by DR.. West, and he was found to
have sustained severe confusion on the
back Of his head, a fractured rib and bad
cut on his ear.
His wounds were treated, and he was
removed to the sick ward, where he now
lies in a very critical condition.
The injured mans brother, E. Lepreux.
called at the hospital this morning, and
explained that his brother is slightly de
mented, So that probably the motorman was
not to blame for the accident.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
MR.. GEAR INTERJECTS


Mr. Morgan went on to argue that under
the charter of the railroad compa MES, they
would cease, whenever the first default in
payment of their bonds was made, TO have
any right to the property, but that all the
property passed Immediately, and without
any action of Congress or by the courts,
into the possession of the Government ol
the United States.
The control of the Pacific railroads wa,
absolutely necessary to the government
in a military point OF view, and it was i'm
peratiyely important to shut out the idea
that the government was ever going to
abandon its control into private
hands, particularly into the hands
of foreign stockholders; for, said he. there
is not a railroad 200 miles long that is not
owned abroad. American Stockh olders in
an American railroad would be a curiosity
that should be put in sideshOw.'
Mr.. Gear said that he could point to q
railroad OF over 1000 miles, OF which 5s
per cent was owned by American women
and 7S per cent, including the owne rship OF
women. was owned by trust companies and
churches and estates.
who own the tonds?'' Mr.. Morgan
asked
They are owned by people all over
the country" Mr.. Gear replied.
OPPOSED GOVERNMENT OPERATION
''Show me the men who own the bonds, ~
Mr.. Morgan asked, ''and VIII slow you
who control the road"
They can only control the road Mr.
Gear rejoined, when the company de-
faults; and this company has never de-
faulted''
Mr.. Morgan spoke for about an hour and
a half, and when he had taken his seat Mr.
Gear expressed his satisfaction that the
question had come up incidentally. II was
evident, he said, that there was Il desire ON
the part OF the Senate to take up that i'm
portant measure.
Personally he was opposed, now land in
toto, to the operation of the Pacific rail-
roads by the government, experience hay
railroads in Europe was more expensive
than operation by companies He hoped
that the Senate would take up and act on
the bill Immediately after recess
The members of the committee were
unanimous. with the exception of the
Senator from Alabama, in reporting the
funding bill; but none OF Mem was welded
TO that specific plan.
Mr.. Pettigrew's resolution was then re
ferred to the Committee on Pacific Rail
roads.
At 2:45 the Senate adjourned until to-
morrow.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
PAINTED IN THE BANK.
Peculiar Conduct of Colored Woman
Robbed of Money just Drawn Ont.

Minnie johns on, n well-dresscd middle
aged ctlofcd woman, who resides at No.
83 DcfrecS street northwest, appeared
to be greatly distressed when she called
at the detective office this afternoon.
Sheclaincd that " hilc ON u i pennsylvania
avenue car about Loon today her pocket
had been picked, and purse taken ccn-
tanning SliO, which she had just drawn
from the bank.
When questioned by Detective Boardman
She could not give the name of the bank,
hut said il was un Seventh street, near the
PoSloffice Department. She told varying
stories about the money, and finally De
tective Gallahcr accompanied her to the
Second National Bank, where it was sup
posed she ca>ncd the check, which was re
ceived by her, she said, from secret
beneficial society.
When Mrs johnson and Detective Gala
her arrived at the bank, the woman fell in
q faint, and it was necessary to remove her
to her home in cab. After she recovers
the investigation will proceed.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Forecast TIL 8 p. IN. Wednesday.
Prepared at the United states Weather Bureau)

Forecast TIL p. m. Wednesday.
For the District of Columbia and Mary
land, cloudy and probably light flurries of
snow, followed by clearing and warmer
weather by Wednesday afternoon; south
westerly winds.
For Virginia, generally fair Wednesday Y,
preceded by local SHOWS in northern por-
ton; warmer Wednesday; southwesterly
winds.
Weather Conditions and General
Forecast.
The barometer has fallen rapidly in the
central valleys and lake regions. and it
has risen slowly on the Atlantic and Gulf
coasts and the extreme Northwest There
Is an extended area of low pressure COW
cring the upper lake region and the upper
Mississippi valley and the barometer con.
tinues high over the plateau region.
1t 10 warmer throughout the Mississippi
and Missouri valleys and upper lake region,
and slightly colder on the Atlantic coast.
Local sno ws are reported in the Northern
States east OF the Mississippi and the
weather 10 fair in all other districts.
The Indications are that the weather
Ttll continue falr In the Southern States,
and that it will clear in the Ohio valley,
The evening times., 1896-12-22
BRIDGE GAVE WAY.
West Virginians Returning From a
Revival Killed and In tured.

Wheeling, W. Va, Dec. 22.-At Littleton
last night, after revival services in the
Methodist church, the worshippers started
across the wire suspension bridge over
Fish Greek, on their way to the main part
ofthe town. Thebridge gave way, and pre-
cipitated about forty persons to the bed of
the creek, twenty feet below.
Wilbur Hammond was killed, and Miss
Arlie Brown and Harry A nderson were Sc
verely injured and may die. Cora Murphy,
Simon Fox. William Way, Newton Carmon
and Frank Way were injured. but will re-
cover.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Condition of the Water.

High and low tides are officially recorded
at the Navy Yard today as follows
High. Low
$40 p. m. 3:24p m.
$3.50 a. m 3.32a a m
Temperature and condition of the water
at 8 a. m: Great Falls-Temperature, 80;
condition, 36. Receiving reservoir-Tem-
perature, 3S; condition at south connection.
36; condition at north connection, SO. Dis
tributing reservoir-Temperature, 80; con-
dition at influent gatehouse, Sc effluent
gatehouse, sc.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
NO FURTHER INvESTIGA
Lansing, Mich, Election Fraud Cases
Are to BE Dropped.

HiS w h'c ~ oPpNos
Lansing, Mich, Dec. .22.-Prosecuting At
torney Gardner, who conducted the grand
jury Investigation in 500 which resulted
in the indictment OF several State Of
ficers and subordinates on the charge OF
fraudulently canvassing the returns of
the votes cast for and against the salaries
amendments OF s91 and 1893 is preparing
reasons to be presented to tn he circuit court
this week, setting forth why the cases
should be stricken from the calendars.
Although the crime said to have been
committed was one OF the gravest political
offenses that could be perpetrated against
the people OF the State, the officers were
never able to secure a conviction, the juries
invariably dividing in the jury room upon
political lines. The prosecute ng officer
has finally despaired OF ever securing
convict on.
The officers indicted were Secretary of
State JochiIn, State Treasurer Hambitzer,
Land Commissioner Berr and Attorney Y Cen
eral Ellis, The subordinates were Clerks
Warren, George H. Bussey and William
Frank Potter, James g. Clark, George
May.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
MURDER IN HIS MIND.

Jules Preston Shot Wife, StepsOn
and Hinself-Jealousy the Cause.
Cincinnati, Dec. 22.-James Preston,
laborer, shot his wife, Amanda, thirty
seven years old, and his stepson William
Bryant. aged nineteen. and himself this
morning at their home, No. 437 East Pearl
street.
Mrs. Preston was shot once in the head
and once in the shoulder. Bryant received
a shot in the left arm. Preston fired bull
let into his own breast.
Jealousy was the cause OF the shooting
All of the injured were removed to the hos
pitaI. The condition of the husband and
wife is pronounced by the doctors as seri-
ous
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Change in senate seating.

Senator Butler, OF North Carolina, who,
since his entrance in the Senate, has oc-
cupied a seat on the Republican side of the
chamber, will change after the 4th of
March Mr.. Butler has filed claim for the
seat on the Democratic side occupied by
Gen. Gordon, of Georgia, which will be
vacated by that Senator at the expiration
of lis term in March.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Filed Wills for Probate.

Two wills We're filed for probate today.
Mary Peters. in testament dated Decen-
bcr IA. 1895, devised all OF her property
to Julia p. Harrington. John W. Piiling
is name das executor.
In a will dated January 16, L S95. Thorn
as /. Gardner leaves his entire estate to
Mary g. Gardner. his widow, who. with
Judge /. G. Kimball. will execute it.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Decision Against Elevator Conpan,

Chicago, Dec. 22--The bill for an in
junction brought against the Central Ele-
vator Company by Attorney General Mo-
loney to restrain the company from deal
ing in grain, was decided this morning by
Judge Tuley against the elevator people.
The court holds that by dealing in grain
or mixing its own holdings Of grain with
that stored with it in its capacity as an
elevator company, the Ce ntral Company ex-
ceeded the legal scope of its authority,
license or charter.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Nav Sink a Shaft.

Houghton, Mich, Dec. 22.-The Quincy
Mining Company is considering the advisa-
bility of sinking shaft ON the Mesnard
property. The Mesnard and Pontiac were
bought year ago by the Quincy at a re-
ceiver's sale, and are on the northern ex-
tension Of the Isle Royal and Grand Port
age mineral lode.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
SuffOcated by Gas.

Boston, Dec. ga woman and a man
were found in room in the Hampton
House this morning with the gas escaping
from two burners. The woman was dead
and the man unconscious. He was sent to
hospital and the woman's body taken to
an uDdertaker's. They registered last night
as Donald Donovan and wife. They are be-
lieved to belong in Concord, N H.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
CROOKS MEAN CRIME.
Stole the Pittance Saved by a Poor
WasherwOmau.

Walter H. Crook, a young white man,
was arrested this afternoon by Detectives
Boyd, Lacey and Helan, charged with en-
terinS the house OF Mrs. Mary Campbell.
No. 91o New Jersey avenue southeast, sew
eral days ago and stealing her all, $3.50.
Mrs Campbell is washerwoman. very
poor, and the police say she works hard,
early and late, TO make the pittance which
supports her family.
on the morning after her money was
stolen the poor woman was compelled to
seek, food from the neighbOrs. Crook will
be tried tomorrow in the police court.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Bluetackets Foupbttbe Fire

Fort Monroe, Va, Dec. ga fire broke
out in the Sherwood House last night, which
destroyed the entire north front of the
building. Loss. about $4,000, partly in
sured. A detachment of sailors from the
Indiana and Amphitrite assisted the SOL
diers in preventing further destruction Of
property.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Senator Warren Improving.

A dispatch was received in the Senate
this morning from Senator Warren, of
Wyoming, who was taken i'll in Chicago on
his way East, and operated upon for ap
pendicitis, stating that from present ap-
pearances care and time were all that was
necessary to bring about complete re-
covery.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
To Enforce a Mechanics Lien.

John T. Campbell yesterday brought suit
against John c. Hurst and others to enforce
a mechanics lien for S1l3.44, the value
of certain lumber and materials, claimed
to have been furnished the defendants for
the construction of four frame dwellings
on lots 1 2 and g. in block 2, OF Clark S
and Hurst's subdivision OF White Haven.
The evening times., 1896-12-22

with warmer westerly winds Wednesday.
Local SHOWS are indicated for New Eng
land, the middle Atlantic States and the
lower lake region, followed by clearing
wetaher in the middle Atlantic States by
Wednesday afternoon
The evening times., 1896-12-22
ST. PAUL BANK TOPPLES.
Lack of Ready Money Cause of It's
Closing Down.

Closing Down.
st. Panl, MINI. Dec. 22.-The Bank OF
Minnesota. William Dawson president Rob
eTt A. Smith vice president. and William
Dawson, 1r., cashier, closed its dors at
O'Clock this morning. Lack OF ready money
is the cause. T.
According to the last statement of the
Bank OF Minnesota, it had paid-uP cap
itaI OF $500 900, surplus 500 900. undi-
vided profits S143,750, individual de-
posts So, ,I45 ESQ. bank deposits S5O2,54O,
and loans and discounts So ,433 $50.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Female Bicyclist Injured.

Miss May Miller was painfully injured
this afternoon by being thrown from her
bicycle as It struck the circular coping
about the Garfield monument, Maryland
avenue and First street southwest.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Schedule for Street I.ichtipo.

Gas lamps lighted at $50 p. m extin-
guished at 6:24 q. m.
Incandescent and electric lamps lighted
at 6:S4 p. m :extinguished at 8: 40 Q. m.
Naplitha lamps lighted at b:35 p. m. lex
tinglIished at $40 q. M
The evening times., 1896-12-22
susnected of Being a Murderer

Cory, Pa. Dec. ga tramp answering
the description of the murderer Of Nell
son Schagel, an Erie Railroad brakeman
at Gallon. Ohio, was arrested on an Erie
stock train, eastbound, yesterday after
noon, and is now in custody here.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
VERY QUIET IN THE SENATE
Continued from First Page.

the headquarters men and precinct detec-
ives.
The result OF this arrangement will no
doubt be the arrest of the usual number OF
crooks and suspects, who will be mug
ged'' and held until after the inaugural
ton, and then sent out of the city.
Another remark OF Mr. Vest as to tn.
meaning was replied to by Mr.. Morgan with
the sentence: L wish the Senator from Mis-
souri, would not bother me with that mes
sage, for certainly am not paying atten-
tion tn IL -
The evening times., 1896-12-22
SAVINGS BANKS BEsE|GED
Continued from First Page.

Co. on the same floor as the National
Bank. was doing quiet business. The
interests of the firm are closely involved
with the Calumet Electric Street Railroad.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
&CO

BROKERS'.
Member PHILADELPHIA Petroleum and Stock
Exchange.
Stocks, Cotton, Grain. and Provisions
Local Ofices-Rooms TO- IL. IL Corcoran
Building. COS Seventh street. opposite Pateas
Office.
The evening times., 1896-12-22

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. ga writ Of
foreign attachment was issued yesterday
from tile common pleas court, on applica-
ton Of A. T. Freedley, as counsel for the
Philadelphia National Bank, against the
National Bank Of Illinois, Chicago, ILL.,,
with the Independence National Bank, Of
Philadelphia, as garnishee. The amount
of bail was fixed at 81 124, 900.
R. O. Dale, as counsel for Drexel & Co.
and others; also caused writ Of foreign at
tachment to be issued against the National
Bank, Of Illinoss, Chicago, with bail at
13,491.75. -
In speaking Of the issuance Of the foreign
attachments from the common pleas court,
Mr.. Freedley said: "There is really little
Importance to be attached to the issuance of
the attachments. We simply had them is
sued IN order to protect certain moneys de-
posted there. Bail must be entered for
twice the amount Of the claim by the party
causing tIie attachment to be issued.'-
The evening times., 1896-12-22
New York Stock Market.

Furnished BY Seymour Br0e., Bank
ers and Brokers. members Of New
The evening times., 1896-12-22

Received for Redemption.
The national bank notes received today
for redemption amounted to S2l3, ,45s.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
UNCONSCIOUS AND ON FIRE
Patrick White, a Saloonkeeper.
Saved Just. in Time.
BODY BURNED AND MAY DIE

He Was Either Stricken With Apo
plexy- or Stumbled in Going to His
Cellar-Lighted Lamp Fell From
HIS Hand, Exploded and Envel-
Oped the Senseless Form.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
SOME CHICAGO BANKS SAFE.
Showing Made by Statement Called
for by Comptroller.

SHOWING Mdue Uy StdteHitHt tdlleu
for by Comptroller.
Chicago, Dec. 1.-The Comptroller Of t he
Currency called for statements from the ma
tonal banks yesterday. showing their con-
dition at the close OF business on Decem-
ber II. Fourteen OF the banks in Chicago
had completed their statements last night.
These included nearly all the larger banks.
The showing made by them is an exceed
ingly satisfactory one, and makes a good
comparison with the last statement called
for by the Comptroller, showing the con
dition October 6. The fourteen banks
show total loans of S63,63S,223. as com
pard with SEA, 3,665,693 October s, a loss
in loans of S25, 40. The total deposits are
S94, ,391,452, as compared with $50, ,25S.-
2OS, a gain of Sl1,133.244 The cash re-
sources amount TO SAT T,s96,OS9. as COM
pared with S37, ,761, 1903 on October s. a
gain of S1O,134,5s 5s6 since the last state
ment.
The legal requirement in reserve is 20
per cent, or for the fourteen banks, as
shown in the statements, the required re-
serve is $23, ,597, 1868, while there is
held SAT, 1896, Os9. or more than 80 per
cent. There is held in excess of the legal
requirement $24,29s, 226.
Lyman ]. Gage, president of the First
National Bank, said last evening concerning
the National Bank OF Illinois suspension:
''Itis better that such an institution should
be pushed to the wall, inste ad of continuing
and spreading out. If there is one black
sheep in the flock, that is no Indication
that all are the same color. The fact that
there is one liar, is not sufficient fact
that we are all liars. True, we expected
the election of Mckinley would bring good
times and stable financial conditions in
its wake.
There is no reason as vet to doubt that
belief. Mckinley S administration, or rather,
his election, cannot prevent results OF mis-
management. Nothing can secure situa-
ton in which bad loans and bad manage
ment generally are at fault.
1T would be unjust to say that the tenn
porary disquiet is confined to all the banks
dependent on and clearing through the Ma
tional Bank of Illinois, because there are
some sound banks among the number which
survive the ordeal. 1t cannot be denied
that these failures will have discoura ging
effect. They certainly will not be Con-
ducive to any good. There is something
gained, ho owcver, by the fact that such an
institution is out Of the way
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Hcrc'Sa

Why not one of the So and
$40 pure wool mems suits
we're selling for
The evening times., 1896-12-22
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-Amcrican Graphophone. pGd., 80 1t
Z; MergenIhaler Linotype, at l25.
The evening times., 1896-12-22
HEcHT & COMPANY,
SIS Seventh Street.
-opem evenings lac.

sleighs to boys free with their pur-
chases or for them.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-29

Americans are in the midst of IL mar
velOus era. Several hundred million dol
lars have been added to the value of
American products in the last ninety
days. The magic of Aladdin is tame by
the side of the sober truth of modern
trade. The widest dreams of the apos-
ties of iatism pale into insignificance in
comparison with the simple fact of to-
day. Nature is making money for
Americans faster than any printing
press could do it. The rise in the prices
of the products of American farms
means the beginning of a prosperity that
needs only the success of the honest dol
lar at the November election to suaran-
tee. its permanence.
Most of the chief farm products share
in the advanced prices. Most of these
commodities are being exported in .nor-
nous quantities. and in exchange Amer
lea will get European gold No one can
say truly how much has been added TO
the wealth of Americans by the rise. but
few figures will give the reader an ink
ling of the mighty force at work for
American veal Corn has risen ) cents
IA bushel. wheat II cents and oats 4
cents. Competent grain men estimate
that those advances have added 10 the
value of the holdings in this country on
the three cereals alone the following
enormous sums:
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