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Evening star., 1896-10-31
wEYLER's NEW PLAN.
His Forces VIII BE Divided Into
Many Flying Columns.


MADRID. October 3l.-El Correo Militar
The Military Aiail OF this city, who-e
sources Of Information relative to Cuba are
deemed of the best, publishes letter from
Cuba in which seme- Interesting details are
given as 20 the military strength of Spain
in the province of P.par del Rio. and Of
the additional reinforcements that will be
msssed there for the f4n campaign now at
hand.
The battaliOns have been made up to their
full war strength of 900 men each; $3.50
men Will b. mounted as guerrillas. There
will be total of over 1000 men and i, so
hCrses
Continuing. the Fl Correo Militar says
"How Will Gen. Weyler use his force? 1t
seems probable that they will be made into
sRal flying columns. doing connected work
gradually advancing and driving the enemy
before them, no enemy 10 be left in their
rear
BY being broken p into small fying
columns they Will cover a great deal of
country, whel the rebels will have great
difficulty in escaping. In short, an appIicl-
tCn of the well-known Nadrid tactics'
This Madrid news contirmatory of in
formation already cabled to the Associar,d
Press.
The fall campaign of Gen Weyler will
consist IN an attempt to drive Maceo an
Dis fo!lowc-s from the mountains of Pinar
del Rlo 20 the plain betw cen the latter AMI
Neyltr 5 new troCna- Gen Weyler is cred
HE'D with saying that it is impassable Ger
tain II Is tlat up TO this time Maceo's at
tempts 10 force II have been unsuccessful.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
Washington Stock EXCHANGE

,Sales-resular can-12 O'Clock m.-Capltal Trac-
ti9n at 81 Mergenthaler Linotype 10 at 1i5ss
bid so-year fund IS, gold, IIols bid. Water sto't
as 1901, currency. no bid. Water stock 7s, i:,Gs.
~ Ihdtfehcs' III BID. 36os, funding, currency, iOi
miscellaneous Bonds etropolItan Railroad ia
Metropolitan Railroad certifcafes of indchtInoIs os.
s,,r tSt nld Belt kailroad 5s. IS asked. Eckington
rIes III washiGsion Gas Caay Company @ g. SEE Sc.
phone Ss, 100 bid. American Security and Trust Trust
IS. F. and A. 100 bid, American Security and
ce%aa5s d1ns5 5s A. ana % o. los iop bid Washnson Marked
Company imp. 8s, iO9 bid washinrton Martet
COMPANY Con "a & ext Is, 100 bid. Masonic Hall Associs-
National Bank stocks.-Bank of Washington. 20
bid bid Bank Of the Republic. 24o bid Metropolitan,
and Meshsne is bid Second isS oG asked aarGs Git
hess hsS I2o IBID bid Capl,al. 1i3 bid, West End 100
bid. los asked ohio s. asEsd. S asked Lincoln os
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies. Safe
Loan and Trust 10 asked American Secn secnrIs;
si,1 and Trust ,se bid, I4S asked. washington Safe
iiaiInoad Stocks.-Capital Traction Company. az
bid, s. asked: Metropolitan, % bid, los asked
Columbia, 0bid. Belt, Is asked. lexington, Is
Gas and Electric Light stocks.-washington Gas,
~ E,r eld y asked on Georgetown % Gas, Obid. U.
Insurance Stocks.-FranklIn. 80 bid. Metropoii-
sG tan g bid; s,,n po,9mae SO 50 BID bd Afiingto1 l2s
Rigss, bid, sH asked. Peoples bid. Lincoln.
Title Insurance stocks;--Real Estate Title, 1lo
Telephone StOcks.-Chesapeake and Potomac 80
bd. American Graphophone, 6s bid, 6si asked.
matte Gun caFriase, 10 bid. 3 asked * asked fHe-
81, Miscellaneous stocks -MerSenthaier Linotype, lis
%se e S Great std ra: *
Ice, 13O asked. Lincoln Hall, 80 asked.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
DEATH OF JUDGE MOTT.
An Esteemed Citizen of Washington
Passes Away.

An Esteemed Citizen of Washington
Passes Away.
Judge William F.. Mott, native and life
lorg resident Of Washington, and one of
the best known and most highly respected
citizens of the city, died at an early hour
this morning. as the result of a paralytic
stroke. He suffered from paralysis for the
first time four years ago, and since then
has been the victim of two additional
strokes, the latter resulting fatally. The
deceased leaves a wife and five grown chill
dren, four daughters and one son. The
latter and two of the daughters are mar
ried. The funeral will take place from
the late residence of Judge Mott, 913
street Monday morning at II o'clock. In
terment Is to be made In Glenwood ceme-
terry.
Judge Mott was born in Washington six
ty- seven years ago. After leaving school
he devoted his talents to printing and at
an early age was president of Columbia
Typographical Union. From printer ne de-
veloped into political journalist. and at
tanned an enviable position in that line.
In this connection he prepared the Republi-
can Text Book of 1882. under the direction
of the republican congressional committee.
Judge Mott not only displayed rare abil-
ity in d literary sense but also cupied
several positions of responsibility. an. note.
He was chief of the contract bureau under
Governor Shepherd, and had much te do
with beautifyng the city. For many years
he was librarian of the Interior Depart
ment. The .ast position he occupied prior
to his fatal illness was that of statstician
and attorney for the general land office.
Judge Mott was cousin of Judge Charles
c. Mott of the Court of Claims: :r:Fhe de-
ceased was very active in local politics and
was a stanch supporter of Mayor RoWeh
during the latter's term in office. His de-
mise will be the source Of genuine sorrow
among large circle of friends and ac-
GIaint1nceS.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
BRYAN IN IOWA.
He Made His First Speech Mt Mount
Pleasant Before breakfast.

OTTIMWA Ia October 31.-Mr. Bryan
entered Iowa on the Illinois Central at 6
O'Clock this morning, and made his first
speech of the day at Mount Pleasant al {
o'clock before he had his breakfast. The
air was cold and crisp, and seemed to give
the candidate new vigor for his last tour
across the state. He appeared in good
voice. and spoke distinctly as to be
heard with ease by the large crowd which
had congregated thus early in the day
The audience was an enthusiastic one
ana was evidently in sympathy with the
speaker. MIR. Bryaus speech at Mount
Pleasant Was devoted largely to discus
sion on the usual lines OF his later CAM
paign efforts.
At Fairfield. where he was met by large
crowd, Bryan devoted himself to questions
which had been propoGnded TO MIN by
telegraph.
When Nr. Bryan arrived at Ottumwa he
was met at the station by reception COM
mittee. who escorted him to the city.
where he remained fer more than an hour
addressing the crowds which had gathered
to hear him in several different places.
OSCEOLA, Iowa, October 31.-Mr Bryan
was shown a telegram here giving the esti-
mate of Chairman Mark Hanna of the re-
publican national committee. In response
to an inquiry as to its correct ness, Mr..
Bryan said: Il shall leave the national
committee to issue an estimate. but If |
were to express an opinion upon his table
(meaninE Mr.. Hanna's), l should say that
fully one-half of the electoral votes which
he counts upon will be found in the free
silver column.
"Jnless the reports which come to us
from various states are entirely erroneous
We shall have considerably more than 300
electoral votes.
Mr. Bryan also stated that he was con-
firnred in the opinion uttered some time
ago, that study of the money question had
increased the number of republicans who
would support free silver and increased the
number of gold standard democrats.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
IN MINIATURE.
Exciting Presidential Campaign u
Western High School.

Exciting Presidential Campaign at
Western High School.
A presidential campaign in miniature is
occupying the attention of the pupils Of
the Western High School. The school has
been divided into sections. representing the
states that are occupying a prominent po-
sition in the present political strife. Each
of these states is entitled to an elector for
every ten members. and one additional
elector in consideration of a supposed Sem
ator. Already state conventions have been
held and the electors chosen. They will be
formally elected Tuesday afternoon next
and at the same time cast their vote for
President.
The campaign began in earnest Monday
last The editor of the school paper, the
Western. led off with a speech favoring
protection and reciprocity. Edward H.
Berry followed with an address, in which
he eEdeavored to show why the vote of the
democracy should be cast for Mckinley
direct, instead of for Palmer.
Mr.. b. Oscar Hoffman Of Wisconsin Gre
ated somewhat of a sensation by an adj
oress marked with the true western style
of Cratory.
Additional campaigning will be in order
Monday. 1t Is anticipated that the cleo
ton Tuesday will prove interesting If not
exciting.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
BIG PARADE AT ST. LOUIS,
Not Far From 75,OOO Men Were In
-.... Line.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, October 31.-The ma
tional campaign was closed here today with
parades and speechmaking. Sixty-five
thousand hand flags had been given out to
marchers in today's parade, and an addi-
tional 25,0O0 received this morning were
also distributed.
Shortly after noon, under the auspices Of
the Merchants and Manufacturer Sound
Money Association, one Of the largest
parades that ever marched through the
streets of st. Louis, formed and wended it's
way through the business section Of the
city.
Business was almost entirely suspended
during the afternoon. 1t is estimated that
there were not far from $1,000 men in line
and according to the reports Of the organ
izers there were many thousands more
The railroad men alone were represented
by 5000 mem.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE October 31.-Flour dull, unchanged
receipts, 17136 barrels; exports, nome Wheat
79k; steamer No. red. ha721s-receipts, s,7SS
bushels; exports. none; stock. 752. SIS bushels;
75a7i; do. on grade, 727a76A. Corn hrm-spot
and month 28N a30; November aud December. new
bushels; exports, 100 1ss bushels; stock. li2ssSs
bushels; sales, 900 bushels-southern white corn
2saa0 new; do. yellow, 26aS0 new. Oats steady
No white, 2ea2sh: No. 2 MIXED. q z2a22h
stock, LII, ,91e bushels. Rye frmer-No. nearby.
4la42: western. 4sa4aamreeeiPts. a. s,soS bushels: :
but nrm-choice timothy. $500 bid Grain
freirhts sad sugar stendy, unchanged. Butter
Qniet, UNCHANGED ExEs hrm-fresh, lSa1SL: cold
storage. 1tal6 Cheese nrm, unchanged. WHISKY
Evening star., 1896-10-31
FINANCE AND TRADE
Prices Of Stocks Opened at Substan-
tial Advances.
REALIZING SALES CAUSED A FALL
The Bank Statement Shows a Gain
in the Surplus Reserve.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, October 3l.-Today's stock
market opened at substantial advances over
last nights closing level and was marked
up sharply during the first hour on pur-
chases for both accounts. Advances rang
Ing from l to 2 per cent were recorded
before the volume of realizing sales reach
ed the proportions necessary to force a
recession.
The active list reflected an average level
during the most active trading period. con-
siderably in advance OF any recorded since
the midsummer panic. The fears of a
silver victory then and confidence ~
silver defeat now expl; ins both extremes.
The closing price Of ten active railraai
stocks todsy is nearly l per cent highar
than the averag ge one week ago.
The industrial group would probably show
a larger percentage of gain, the average
gain Of the two leaders in this group
Sugar and Chicago Gas, being nearly per
cent. Considering the remarkable conduct
of the money market, this showing is de-
cidedly encouraging
London prices were from 4 to L lower as
the result of higher money rates at that
center, and fresh disturbances I'm the
Transvaal.
speculation until Wednesday morning
naturally inspired cautious operations in
our securities pending election results on
this side. The excitement and enthusiasm
incident to today's sound money demon
stratfon had tendency to restrict the
volume Of business somewhat, but conf
dence in the result was favorably infiu-
enced.
The tape indicates that private election
advices are not of a character to warrant
further concern as to the result of the
elections. No significant new business has
been undertaken on this account, however.
outside of professional circles.
The bank statement shows gain OF
nearly $20O0.U0 I'm lawful money, all In
specie. This increase offsets to an extent
similar decrease In deposits, the decrease
in the latter item being due to a contraction
of 81, StS. 100 in loans. The net result of the
weeks financial operations is therefore a
gain of $2.JO2,325 in the surplus reserve
holdings of the associated banks bringing
the final reserve up to S11 462 600.
This increase In reserve is due to the in
crease In cash and the decreased deposits
The banks are shown to be in an exception
ally strong position, and fully prepared for
any emergency within the range OF proba-
bility. Money was offered at the legal rate
throughout the day, and will be offered on
Monday by the same institutions now in
terested in preventing nervous hurriss in
the call money market
Evening star., 1896-10-31
Wills Filed.

The VIII of the late Mary A Flynn was
hled today. 1t was made in the month of
January, 1895, the day Of the month not
being stated. To her daughter, Mary,
premises 6l7 I'd street are bequeathed dur
ing her unmarried life. this property upon
her marriage or death to be divided, to-
gether with the residue of the estate equal
ly among the children of the testatrix-the
children OF her deceased daughter, Alice.
taking their mothers share equally. Three
daughters, Ella, Edith and Mary, are an
pointed executrices. In a letter dated Sep-
tember 20. 1895. the testatrix disposes Of
household enects among the children.
The will Of the late Mary Ann Flood
dated June 10. 1895. was also filed TODAY
Margaret c. Duncan, a friend, is appoint
ed executrix and made sole and absolute
benenciary OF the estate. including two life
Evening star., 1896-10-31
MIR. LEES STATEMENT.
His Opinions Those of the Nearest
Relative of Gen. Lee.

His Opinions Those of the Nearest
Relative of Gen. Lee.
The recent announcement by Mr.. Gaze
move G. Lee of Fairfax county, Va, that
he would not support the nominees of the
Chicago convention, and that he intended
to vote for Major Mckinley and do every
thing in bis power to-elect him. has aroused
some of the democrats of Virginia. Mr.
Lee has been severely criticised in some
sectionsief the state on account of his DO
litical course and his bold and emphatic
expression of opinion. and at least one Of
the fresGsilver papers In the old dominion
has attacked him severely In its editorial
columns and has made. statements in re-
gard to his course that are said to be both
unjust and untrue. For this reason, and in
order to- refute these false statements Mr.
Lee gave out Tor publication today the fol-
lowing Interview:
my opinions" he said "in this pending
political contest are those of many of the
nearest oand dearest relations of the late
General Robert f. Lee, notably of his son,
CaptainR. EF4ee, and of General Fitzhugh
Lee, hIs nephew. They, as well as my
self, are forn sound money in finance.
honesty in politics, harmony and goodwill
between all classes. law, order and good
government. We uphold the courts of our
country and condemn mob violence and
fraud.
au PeFSu'oea IL Gen. Lee we're mere on
earth today he would he side by side with
ps in this holy cause. I did not take part
In the democratic primaries, as has been
stated by some of my critics. but II had
taken part in them. in my opinion would
have been justified in the course I have
pursued. for the democratic party has left
me. and not l the party. I stand On the
democratic platform en- which ME-. Cleye-
land was elected.
The supporters Of the Chicago platform
have deserted 1t, and dishonored the very
name OF democracy by bodily appropria ting
the platform. principles and methods Of
the populists I have the satisfaction Of
knowing that the majority OF my neighbors
and friends sustain me and approve my
course. CAZENOVE g. LEE"
Evening star., 1896-10-31
WHEAT OPENED HIGHER
Much Lighter Northwest Recent. ri,
Chicago.

ChiCA"o. October S1-Wheat opened
strong and higher this morning, affected
principally by much lighter northwest re-
ceipts. Reports of a falling off in courtr,.
delivery have been current for some ,iroa
and falling off in some 800 cars at MI
neapolis and Duluth today was the frs,
demonstration of their truth. The openinp
prices for December Were about Csc bjeher
a. i'haat2. HeaEy realizing set in immedi-
ateiy. and a decline to ~ J-Sc took place
AFTER reacting to f3 December grain eased
on and sold at 12l2a5-S at the end of the
nrst hours trading. Gables were eeneraliv
steady at advances.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
FLAGS ARE FLYING.
The National COlOrs Worn by Sound
Money Wen md SiIvcrites -AItte. .

money wen ana S1lycr1teS Nffhe.
The observance of the suggestion of the
national republican campaign committee 20
display the national colors on October 81,
Which was strongly seconded by the demo-
cratic national campaign committee and
Candidate Bryan, was noticeable in Wash
lrgton, although not as general as was ex-
pected Many business houses decorated
their fronts with the stars and stripes, the
displays made by w. B. Moses & Sons and
woodward & Lothrop being particularly
fire; large American flags being hung from
all the F street windows of both establish
ments. In the residence portions of the
city there were many houses decorated,
most of them simply with a single nas;
noating over the doorway or from one of
the windows
coat lapels were conspicuous for the
eHbiems, and the preponderance of sound
money men was noticeable as each wore A
blt OF yellow ribbon or yellow chrysanthe-
mum along with the flags to show his polit-
lcai preference. The silver menaaiso ,,,n.t
ed flags with much unanimity, most of
them wearing Bryan buttons as pins 70
fcld the colors in place.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
PRINCETON AND CORNELL.
The Latter Confident of Scoring and
Hopeful of Winning.

PRINCETON, n. j.. October 31.-A beau
tiful Indian summers morning dawned in
Princeton for the foot ball game between
Cornell and Princeton Universities. 1t was
perhaps trifle warm for the best develop
ment of the game, but all were happy and
looked forward to the hour of the game,
with hopes that there might be glorious
exhibition of this, chiefest of all college
sports. ~"
Both teams were in fairly good condition
this morning. Cornell was, perhaps, little
weaker than when she met Harvard a week
ago. but Princeton was in as good form as
at any time during the present season, and
proposed to play all the regular men,
There was no betting on the games, al
though the Cornell supporters were conIi-
dent of scoring against their rivals, and
hoped, possibly, to win.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
FELT FOR MILES AROUND.
Explosion of Seven Hundred Quarts of
NitrO-Glycerine

CLEN ELAND OHIO. October 31.-A spe-
cial Geneva. Ind. says 100 quarts of nitro
glycerine in the Empire magazine naar
that city. exploded at 3:45 O'Clock m tn
concussion was felt for miles around H.,
dreds of windows We're blown out walls
Cracked and chimneys torn down. 1t is re-
ported that a wagon was unloading at the
magazine put no trace of wagon, horses
or men can be found. Indeed, the swreck
Is absolute a remarkable fact that a
larger quantity of nitro-glycerine stored in
the Herchutes magazine not more than
seventy-five yards away. did not explode
though portion Of the wall was blown In
Evening star., 1896-10-31
MORE OFFICERS NEEDED.
Col Hgwsods Annual Report as to the
Marine Corps.
REORGANIZATION and Provision for nm
Recruiting During the Year.

According to Col Haywood. commandant
OF marines. the officers of his corps are to-
day performing harder duty than officers of
either the army or navy, and they are hon.
estly entitled to relief This statement is
made in his annual report to the Secretary
of the Navy. and in addition the command
ant has much to say about the fatal stag
nation in the corps. He shows that the
senior captain has no hope of promotion to
tie grade Of major for four years. when he
will be f1fty-eight years old, and will have
served thirty-eight years, twenty-four be-
ing In his present grade. The next captain
on the list will not become a major until he
is sixty years of age, and then he will have
had fortythree years constant service
More OMcers Needed.
In the face of these depressing conditions
the corps is so short of officers. owing to
the demands of the new ships, that those
in the service are much overworked, hav-
ing to stand turns Of duty day on and day
of. or more duty than is imposed upon the
private marines. In view of these consid-
erations, he asks the Secretary to recon-
mend legislation to Congress for the relief
Of the corps, reorganizing 1t and providing
for its increase. The report shows that of
the 500 additional privates that the last
Congress authorized to be added to the
men, and that the most satisfactory re-
suits have followed the increase, desertions
being at once lessened owing to the tighten
ing of the duties which was thus made pos
sible.
Quarters Needed.
Quarters for officers and men are said to
be needed at the Port Royal naval station
and also at Puget Sound, where the marine
guard Is at present quartered on the old
Nipsic. The Brooklyn barracks are also
said to require extensive repairs. Esti-
mates are submitted for these things At
tached to the report are letters from the
paying a warm tribute to the efficiency of
the marine guard of the Yorktown, and
their excellent behavior while stationed
ashore at Seoul Corea, for three months
recently.
Since the last report there have been 769
casualties in the enlisted strength, caused
by discharges. desertions, deaths and re-
drements, and in the same time there have
been 1,10O enlfstments and re-enlistments.
Nearly All United States Citizens.
The recruiting regulations now provide
fer the acceptance only of citizens of the
United States or those who have legally
declared their intention to become such
another reason. 1t is thought by Col. Hey
wood. why there has been such a marked
decrease IN the nomDer OF QeSertl0nS. All
recruiting officers have orders to select only
the most desirable men, and an excellent
class is thus being obtained. There are now
5l3 aliens in the corps. and of those 20I
have declared their intention to become
citizens of the United States BOG live in the
United States but have not declared their
Intention to become citizens, and only O
claim foreign residence
There are LAS men on duty at the vari-
Gus shore stations and 1O62 on board ships
in commission.
Evening star., 1896-10-31
FLOOD IN NORTHERN CHINA.
The Government officials Regarded 1t
With Apathy.

TACOMA, Wash. October 31.-C. Bro
hard. Merchant living in Shanghai, who
recently arrived from the orient, reports
that the river Peiho, in north China again
overfiowed its banks and transformed the
surrounding plains above Tientsn into an
extensive lake. Tientsin was in great dan
ger and trading interests in northern
China suffered inestimabie lass. The cur
rent rushed like a mill race. and carried
away an ernba nknent below the British
settlement, driving farmers from their
homes. The railroad was unable to cope
with the trade of the port in its normal
&C rcition and the exports and imports of
five provinces were carried up and down
the river, forty-fivc miles, in small vessels
drawing three or four feet. Bernard says
the CHINESE government did absolutely
nothirg in the presence of the disaster,
but seemed content to rest quietly
Evening star., 1896-10-31
Jumping on Trains.

The fact that David Cotter's brother was
killed on the railroad several months ago
did not cause him to fear railroad trains,
for lately he has been jumping on moving
trains on Maryland avenue, and today he
was in Judge Kimbalrs court for violating
the ordinance Geo. Burch companion,
who was with him on the trains, was also
with him in court. Judge Kimbau fined
them $3 each.