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Evening star., 1896-12-16
Danner to Gov.-Elect Dlack.

GDvernor-elect Frank S. Black of New
York was the guest Of honor at a dinner
given at the Shoreham Hotel last night by
the New York congressional delegation, of
which Mr.. Black is also a member. The
floral decorations Of the banquettins hall
and the table were noticeably elegant, and
the menu was in accordance with the other
perfect features of the occasion Gen.
Serene Payne presided. with Mr.. Black ut
his right and Speaker Reed at his left.
The other guests included Richard C. Nc
Cormick. Denis NJ. Hurley, Francis H. VIII
SON. Israel F. Fischer. Charles g. Bennett
James r. Rowe, Franklin Bartlett James
J. Walsh, Amos J. Cummings, William
Sulzer, Richard C. Shannon, Lemuel E
Quigg, Philip B. Low. Benjamin L, Fair
child. BENJAMIN b. Odell, jr., Newton M.
Curtis. Wallace T. Foote, jr., Charles A.
Chickering, James 8. Sherman, George W.
Ray. Theodore L. Poole. Charles w. Gillet
James w. Wadsworth, Henry C. brewster
Rowland B. Mahoney. Charles Daniels and
Warren B. Hooker.
The after-dinner speeches were, of the
bright and witty character to be expected
from such an assemblage. and they were
participated In by nearly all the gentlemen
present. s.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
SEEKING RELIEF.
Cold Weather DlsclOses MANY De..
tftute Cases.

The superintendent Of charities was be-
s'eged by large number of applicants for
relief today. Many of them were destitute
and shivering from the cold. Many women
were among the callers, some claiming that
their husbands have been out of work dur
ing the entire summer, others that their
husbands are dead, and others that their
husbands are in hospitals. The majority
of mothers claim to have from six to nine
children looking to them for something 10
eat. and from official investigation SO far
1t is found most of these stories are true
A careful record of each case is kent.
showing the cause of destitution. the num-
Der of children, the way of relief, and
the number of times relief Is asked for
The police department. through Mr.. Syl-
Sestar. investigates all cases, and thus
an efficient administration of emergency
relief work is effected
Evening star., 1896-12-16
auEsrI5ys EFEcrIsG LABOR.
Various M4tteff Considered by TIA
Fedcrat ton Convention. :

Various M9tteff Considered by the
Fedora tfon Convention.
CINCINNATI. phio; December 1e.-when
President GoRpers called the convention Of
the AmericaaHf RECITATION of Labor to or
der at am. today there was full at
tendance .et.-H ,.s,t,.s..
~ The egrievaiAce Committee reported In IA
vor of granting sthe application. of the
American Akent2y Association OF .Cincin-
rati as soorfas' ieitcemplied with the con-
stitution.
The report OF the grievance committee
that the United tates League. of western
Pennsylvania was not. an affiliating body.
and its application could not be considered,
was concurred IN.
Mr.. Clark reviewed the Olney arbitration
bill at length, and urged that labor organ
izations exsrcise the fullest influence to Sc
cure the passage Of this bill.
It is understood that a strong resolution
OF sympathy with Cuba will be adopted.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
THE HOUSE.

Mr.. Bailey CTex) created ripple of ex-
element at the opening of the session of the
House today by asking for the immediate
confederation of a resolution TO investigate
the construction of the battle ship Texas
In presenting the resolution he called at
tention to the allegations made in many
newspapers that the construction of the
vessel had been grossly mismanaged and
expressed the opinion that the country was
entitled to know the facts. The resolution
was follows:
Resolved. That the committee on naval
affairs is hereby instructed to investigate
the facts and the circumst tances connected
with the construction of the battle ship
Texas and report as early practicable.
Resolved, further, That for the purpose
of this investigation the said committee on
naval affairs is hereby authorized to sit at
such time and places as Ii may determine
and is empowered to send for persons and
papers. to administer oathS, to take teSu-
mony and to appoint a subcommittee.
which subcommittee. If appointed. shall
have the same powers as the full commit
tee.
Resolved That the sum of $500 or so
much thereof may be necessary. is here
by appropriated out of the contingent fund
of the House to defray the expenses of this
investigation.
Mr.. Dingiey CMe) thought the resolution
ought to be considered by the committee on
naval affairs before being acted upon by
the House. He, therefore. objected. and the
resolution was referred.
On motion of Mr.. Barrett tMass.). the
Senate bill to refer the claim. of the owners
of the brig Tally-ho. which was run down
by the warship Pinta. near the port of Bos
ton in 1883 to the Court of Claims was
passed.
The Presidents veto of the bill to pension
Nancy G. Allabach was read and referred
to the committee on invalid pensions
Army Appropriation Dill.
The House then. on motion of Mr.. Hull.
chairman of the committee military af-
fairs. went into committee of the whole,
for the consideration of the army appro-
priation bill Mr.. Loud. who has charge
of the till to amend the law relating to
the second-class mail matter was in his
place. but made no effort to contest the
right of way.
Mr. Hull explained the provisions of the
bill, which carried So, 126344 s715.9I3 less
than the estimates and Si35.55S less than
the current law. The only new provision
in the bill for the abandonment of the
army and navy hospital at Hot Springs,
Ark. and the surrender and transfer of the
reservation to the Interior Department.
When the bill was read for amendment
under the fiye-minute rule. Mr.. Little (ArkD
made point of order against the provision
relative to the army and navy hospital at
Hot Springs.
The point of order was sustained. Sev-
eral amendments looking to the abandon
ment of the hospital We're offered and de-
hated. but all went down under points of
order.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Baltimore Markets.

bAL1IMORE December 16.-F1our dull uncllang-
ed-receipts al barrels; exports 81 4is barrels:
sales oo earrets Wheat dull-spot, sDL. bid; Mar
ssass..-receipts, 1884 bushels; exports s.Go
bushels; stock SO. vS0 bushels southern wheat by
SPOT. 2sa2sH; year. 2!t.a27ss; January. 27Sa27S,;
Feoruary. 2$a2s; March, 2sha2sh; steamer
y. 2S6 bushels; stock, I,77l .0ls bushels: sales
1000 busheis-southern white and yellow corn
xIb asked. Oats quiet and steady-No. white
2Sa26; No. mixed 22hs2S-receipis. 139. 746 bush.
els; exPorts. none stuck 1.14S,ssS bushels Rye
receipts; ls,so! bushels: EXPORTS none; stock ill.,
VI bushels Hay steady-chcice timothy, sl3 5Os
gar. butter aud eggs STEADY, unchanged Cheese
hrm. unchanged. Whisky unchanged
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Two Big xisin..'

Passersby along the avenue have had
their attention called to the display Of q,
mammoth boa constructors skin In one of
the windows OF b. H. sStinemetx & Sons.
1239 Pennsylvania avenue There is ALSO
displayed one OF the largest .Corean tiger.
skins In America which has been as much
admired for the thickness and sickness Of
the fur as for Its unusual size.>,p go =.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
MATCH FACTORY TRAGEDY.
Fifteen Girls and Women Killed INV
an Explosion.

MUNICH, December I6.-The loss of life
by the explosion which destroyed the Won
Cromer match factory at Aschafrenburg
was much greater than previously report
ed. Fifteen women and girls employed in
the main building were Killed. and many
persons " )rking i'm an adjoining building
were fatally or seriously injured.
Evening star., 1896-12-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices Of the
New York stock market today. As reported
by Coreon Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 80 Broadway.
ODAn HIRh Low C1os.
Evening star., 1896-12-16

TIE cruiser Newark returned to Key
West this afternoon. She reported to the
Navy Department that she had been nm
able to overhaul the flibuster Three
Friends
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Death Of Lieut.. Bullock.

A telegram received at the War Depart
ment yesterday announces the death at
San Berns rdino Rancho. Arix.. OF kYrst
Lieut.. Edwin c. Bullock. 7th Cavalry. from
pneumonia
Evening star., 1896-12-16
MADE A RAID.
Paraphernalia Captured
Across the River.

AcFOSs tue ftAScrs
Another attempt was made at an early
hour this morning to clear out the unde-
sirable element which infests the Virginia
side of the Potomac, and raid was made
upon an alleged gambling house kept by
John Lully in the second story of build
ing at Rosslyn, near the south end of the
Aqueduct bridge. The building Is owned by
John Clark, who occupies the lower portion
as saloon.
Some time ago warrants were sworn out
before Justice Of the Peace Supplee Of
Alexandria county against Lully and Clark
and a number of others who are alleged to
be connected with the place. Mr.. Supp1ee
kept the warrants until a favorable time
should arrive TO serve them Last night
was selected for tine purpose, and the JUS
tice went to the house of Sheriff Palmer
and placed the matter in his charge. The
been his claim always that II warrants were
placed in his hands he would do his best
to serve them and put stop to the stories
that he was slow in such matters. He at
once deputized number of citizens of
Alexandria county, G. W. Yates, A. d.
Holmes and A. S. Doniphan. SO that with
Mr.. Supplee there were five In the party
when they drove up to the door Of Lully's
place about 1 30 o'clock this morning.
There were lights in the second story,
but there was evidently lookout man ON
duty, for these were all extinguished and
the house was quiet as grave when The
sheriff raped for admission.
The sheriff was armed with raiding
warrant, and finally got the people inside
to open the door and let them in. No in
eliminating evidence was found on the first
floor. but upstairs under bed they found
the top of roulette table. There were q
number of men about the house who in
sisted that they had been abed and asleep
for hours. No arrests were made, as it
was evident that the men who were wanted
had managed to make their escape from
the house in time by means of a second
door in the rear of the house. In one of
the rooms upstairs were found complete
roulette. crap. sweat and faro layouts. to-
gether with lot of cards and chips The
sheriff sent to this city for a dray and all
the paraphernalia was carried to his house.
the sheriff insisting that it should not get
back into the hands Of the gamblers as was
the case with q similar lot OF stun that Gas
taken to Alexandria for safe keeping some
time ago.
/: One Capture.
This afternoon Deputy A. w. Yates cap
Evening star., 1896-12-16
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Urgent Deficiency,

The Commissioners today sent to Secre-
tary Carlisle request for an urgent def
cheney appropriation of sl9s4. caused by
the damage done the District buildings by
the big storm of September % last. Spe-
ciai repairs TO market houses. $3.50: repairs
to station houses. $21:SO: repairs to engine
houses. s2l3.S6. and repairs to school build
ings and grounds. A.54324.
Contradictory Claims.
The Cen missioners have sent to Congress
a communication In which they recon-
mend the suspension of the payment of
board rates to contractors under the board
Of public works, and strongly indorse Au-
ditor Pettys views on the subject as set
forth recently in his annual report
Evening star., 1896-12-16

them more money. IF are lunatics AMI
anarchists because We ask for the opening
of the u,ints to the free coinage of silver
til n six million American freemeH
whU voted for VIM. ]. Bryan are lunatics,
and may God help the republic. But IL Is
a vile slander. The men who supported
that great leader. Wm.~J. Bryan. are ds
loyal and intelligent body of men as
any in this country. The gold standard at
the root of this evil is the vest monopoly
ever conceived in the mind of mortal man.
The Senator spoke of the recent election
as a parody on free institutions. He was
anxious TO see what became of the inyeSti-
cation proposed by the Senator from Ne
braska (Allen). He was inclined to believe
that the Senator from New Hampshire
tChandler) was right wne,. he declared that
the ST. Louis convention was honeycombed
with fraud. and that the delegates there
had been bargained for and bought. These
assertions had been repeated by the New
Hampshire Senator in a letter to Mr.. Lodge
tMassg. here was more in such charges.
Mr.. Vest believed, than a mere activity in
behalf of Mr. Reeds candidacy.
The discussion driftcd into technical lines
concerning the WOOL schedule. prices at va
rious times, etc. There was a burst of
laughter one point when Mr.. Aldrich re-
ferred 10 the position of Mr.. Vest and his
great leader. Mr. Cleveland
MY former leader, interposed Mr.. Vest
with such vigor on the former TO
make Senators and the galleries roar
Evening star., 1896-12-16

II has not been officially announced. but
tt Is generally agreed at National w. C. r.
U. headquarters that the 1897 convention
OF that body win be held in Buffalo. NY,
Evening star., 1896-12-16
Grain and Cotton Markets..

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co., 1921 r
street, members New York stock exchange.
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
mann & Co., New York
Evening star., 1896-12-16
One Capture,

This afternoon Deputy A.. w. Yates cap
tured John Luliy. supposed to be the main
proprietor Of the raided gambling estab-
llshment. and will have him before Justice
Supplee this afternoon at O'clock
Evening star., 1896-12-16

e., GeveynAent BoAaa.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
The morning times., 1896-08-12
SAkS' 0UlCk-FlX
and a hand-pump...... CSC
PREPARING FOR THE FAIR.
Rockville Grounds Being Put in Shape
and Officials Named.


Rockville. Nd, Aug 11.-Col E. 8. Ed
wards OF Newark. N J.. will officiata
for the Agricultural Society as starter
for the races this year.
Mr.. Frank A LoveIock of Salem, Va.
who was one of the judges at the Atlanta
Exposition, has been secured at great ex-
pense by the society to judge all classes
OF cattle, hogs and sheep.
The ne W poultry building which Is being
erected upon the fair grounds is nearly
completed.
The bicycle races TO be held on the first
day of the fair, viz, September 1, are il
follows:
First race-Two-thirds OF a mile. Open
10 residents of the District OF Columbia:
First prize, electric bicycle lantern. sec
ond prize. bicycle saddle; third prize.
luggage carrier, fourth prize, pair OF
golf bose.
Second race-Open to the residents of
Montgomery county. Two thirds of
mile. First prize, $5 camera; second
prize. sweater; third prize. cyciometer;
fourth prize, luggage carrier.
Entries close Saturday, August %.
1t was rumored here last night that
Edward Thompson, the negro who as
saulted Mrs John Simpson of Potomac on
August 1 . had been captured in Virginia
and brought here. The news caused con-
siderable excitement for soIne time until
the report was found TO be false.
The morning times., 1896-08-12
MI .Bryan's Inconsistency.

Editor Times: In Mr.. Bryan's recent
speech at Ptttsburg he says in his defni-
ton OF 16 to 1, that 16 to means any
man having outstanding obligations to
meet can 60 into the open markets and
purchase silver builion. have it coined, and
use 1t IN the liquidation OF these debts.
In the next breath he asserts that man
would be fool o. an idiot to part with
bis bullion for q farthing less than its
coinage value. Now, would it not be
interesting II Mr.. Bryan or some OF his
enthusiastic supporten would shoW wherein
tho poor man can reap q benefit.
To begin with, where Win he get the
whexsWithal to purchase this bullion h tho
open market, and secondiy IL be had this-
purcbasipg power why not use It In the
hquidatson Of h1B Indebtedness in the firsf
place rather than spAndhis time purchasipg
a1c nainting thf1 SILVER 0ullloA. 1t appeafs
ia. .ms that 0f. 1sJsn's sxplanat1n9 IL In
cspsistent, tosay tbeieass. g. B. NIK1.
The morning times., 1896-08-12
BINDING COTTON WITH WIRE.
Experiments OF Doubtful Success
Tried at Charleston.


Charleston, s. c., August 1.-THE first
bale OF cotton bound with wire. instead of
the usual ties, was compressed in this city
today at the Champion Compress in the
presence OF Manager ID. p Duncan uf the
State Farmers Alliance exchange, spe-
cial committee from the cotton exchange
aud a large numter of local cotton men.
The wire with which the bale was bound
stood the strain well. There was some
cutting of bagging, but it was claimed
that this was due 10 the inferiurity Of the
material used, aud not the wire.
Manager Duncan expressed great salts
faction with the experiment made, but
the compress and local cotton men did
not generally agree With him. The special
committee from the cotton exchange has
not yet reported. The compress men said
that the wire was very bard to handle,
and that il il were generally used that
much more time would be consumed in
compressing than is required for bales
bound with ties
The use OF wire is being advocated by
farmers in many parts of the South because
the price Of ties has been SO materially
increased recently. It seems probable that
upon the recommendation of Manager D..
P. Duncan many South Carolina turner's
viii use wire this season.
The morning times., 1896-08-12
SUSPICIOUS OF BRASS BUTTON.
Difficult to Get a Drink I'm Noon
shine Land With Them.
Defrnik Eree P,-esx

OttfUN [Fcc IFcSS
Il was a mistake for the man who had
travelled much among the mountaineers to
allow his musical friend, who accompanied
him. to wear the uniform tha. distinguished
him at home as leader OF the local brass
band. The oldtouriss had many times found
hospitality at the house Of a yrizzied set
uef. who seemed to prosper in spite OF the
fact that he did not do. much in the ordi-
nary agricultural lines A rain had been
falling. and when the visitors reached the
muse they were We: to the skin.
Cant you give us something to drink"
| asked the old acquaintance.
The host stroke his beard, shook his he ad
and said:
Pm sory. folks. but there aint drop
of liquor in the place. Amt none now'ereh
near here.''
1t was the first time in long acquaint.
ance that such drought had m:anifested
itself, and the tourist said:
Were ali friends here. and Nothing eoes
any further. we'dliks taste Of ofsomething
to keep the chill Off mighty weii''
Il tell you what kin do. l kin drive
to town an git ye some"
He left the room and sool drove arcund
from the barn with his wagon.
I'm goin' now," he said as he put his
head into the door.
The trip would take en- hour and three
quarters at least, and the visitors settled
themselves to wait. II was not more thaa
twenty minutes, however, till the noun
taiaeer drove mp. His horses locked per.
fectiy fresh. He lifted q dcmijohn from a
corner of the wagon ana held it up. Ths
contents proved to be OF excellent quality,
and he seemed pleased to have te appre-
ciaosd. Later 10 the evening his friend
took MIN aside and said:
What was the resson you couldn't let
us have that drink without making us wait
for it?'' !.
'.Itcouidn's be helped. he asse rtsd xrayc-
ly. 1T jss' couldn't be helped. II seems
like IL slius happens that way. Whenever
anybody comes into this neighborisood wear
In hlne cloth or bsass buttons it seesrs INA
nobody can't - er drop o. splr'ss 'tloss
ssatiis' aitaf tsr town mr. ~"
The morning times., 1896-08-12
ELECTRIC ROAD PROJECT.

Syndicate Formed to Construct Line
From New York to Philadel phia.
Trenton. n. j., Aug. 1.-THE formation
OF u syndicate Of capitalists to construct
and operate an electric railway across the
State Of New jersey aSd connecting New
York and Philadeiphia has Jsst eeea an.
uounced.
Joseph capby Of Phiiadelphis IL said to
he ut the head of the syndicate. whicA was
forn,edbysx-Aayor AaGexss Md. Henry /.
Barrsh = this aiay. losesaes enQantng
The morning times., 1896-08-12
EVANS MAY WITHDRAW.

State Convention of Republican Clubs
Held at Nashville.
Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 1.-THE State
convention Of Republican clubs was held
here today.
There was a large attendance from all
parts OF the state The principal feature
OF the meeting was an address by Hon.
Clay Evans. The Republican State con-
yeBtion to nominate Governor and Presi-
Dental electors will assemble here tonor-
row There are a number OF candidates for
Governor, but it is probable that the Re-
publicans may indorse A. L. Minis, the
Popuiist nominee.
This is thought by some to be the
significance of Mr.. Evans witbdra wal from
the race.
The morning times., 1896-08-12
MARCHED AGAINST woRKMEN
Striking Armed Italian Attempt
Violence In Pennsylvan

Newcastle, Pa, Aug. 1.-THE superin-
teDdeut Of the Carbon Limestone quarries
notified Sheriff Becker this morning that
$50 armed Itsiiaus were marching toward
Newcastle from the scene Of the strike
ut Carton and Hilltown-
A visit WAS made Go Hiiltown where he
strikers were found in state of great
excitement. There were about 4CO In
line, armed with guns. REVIEWERS, picks
and clubs. and the leader BENJAMIN Ais
house. said it was their intention to march
r. Newcastle AMI compel the men emp,ayed
in the Sheep Hill quarrics TO quit work.
The gang marched To Bessemer, where
they stopped force who were operating
steam shovel 1t was decided to post
pone the raid on the Newcastle .iuarries
until tomorrow.
The strikers held a mass meeting this
: f;ernoon to complete their organization
for the raid. Sheriff Becker will organize
force to send out in the morning in case
flIt,ier trouble. The strike was
caused by proposed reduction OF about
10 per cent
The morning times., 1896-08-12
IN THE CAMPAIGN
PILOT HOUSES
Facts Gathered From headquarters Of Demo.
Gratis and Republicans.

A copy OF the Lincoln, Neb.. Evening
Call has been received at Republican,
headquarters. showing the result OF u
poll taken In Lancaster county, where
Ar. Bryan resides, showing heavy nefDo-
cratic loss az compared with the vet. Vf
1892. If tie returns in November verify
the poll Mckinley willH,ave a larger blu-
rality than has been gwen any candidate
during the past six years. The pnrppse
OF the comparison is to show that Ar.
Bryan Is steadily losing instead of gIln-
ing In popularity right at his Own tCanc,
and that the preponderaDce OF sentiment
ix favorable TO the Republicans.
The morning times., 1896-08-12
no Occasion foR sYlerArHY.

Elfreda-You- seem to be depressed this
evening, Harry?
Harry-Yes, fortuneteller told me
today that the girl, I love will marry
another.
Eifreda-weli, don't feel SO bad about it;
he may not be any Of your friends.
The morning times., 1896-08-12
IN THE ART GALLERY.

"It has always occurred to me- said the
man .who is given to saying sarcastic
things, that the attitude of society to-
ward artists and their work Is manifestly
unfair. For example, take the picture
before us. Can you See the Justice OF
banging this poor picture and allowing
the artist to go scot free?'
The morning times., 1896-08-12
BANQUET TO IL HUNG CHANG
LondOnC Cha mi ber OF Commerce HonOrs
tht. Chinese yiceroy.

LOndOnCha m b.r OF Commerce HOnOrs
the Chinese yiceroy.
London, August ia reception und
banquet were given by the London chamber
of Commerce tonight in honor OF Ii Hung
Chang, the Chinese statesman, who ap-
peared in the picturesque garb of his native
runk, including the famed yellow jacket and
peacock feather.
He wore in addition the decoration of
the newly instituted Victorian order that
has been conferred upon him by the queen.
LiHung Chang made speech which was
interpreted to his hearers. In the Course
OF his remarks he declared that as long as
he lived he would advocate progress. in
dustry and commerce in his native land,
and that he would specially urge that the
rcmotest coruer of China be made acces-
sible by railroads.
The morning times., 1896-08-12
Twelve Hours Ago.

II you miss any nows In the morning
edition look In The list beiuw. whuI
you're looking for was probab bly,
printed in yesterday evening IS edition,
aud ms Tue Times never repeats
you'll havo To take both editions to
get all tue news us quick ns 1t hap
pens.