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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
Prospective Gold Shipments Oppose
Improvement in Values.
WEEKS OUTFLOW ABOUT SIX MILLIONS
Effect Of Political Changes on
Stock Prices.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, May S.-Gold exports con-
tinue to oppose any material Improvement
in stock values. The engagement Of ST.
100000 for export by tomorrow's steamers
and the prospect of a large special order
from the continent next week resulted in
extremely narrow and cautious trading.
The demand from remitters has inCreaS-
ed. and exchange rates We're advanced y
per cent in consequence. The total out
flow of specie for the week will aggregate
n trifie less than six millions. The total
shipment by tomorrows steamers will be
about one million less than was estimated
at the close of yesterdays business and
this circumstance was largely responsible
for the fractional rally recorded after mid
day.
The adverse political forecast, which
figured prominently in yesterdays market,
was almost entirely disregarded or dis
credited today. Ii is generally admitted.
however, that political changes will domi-
nate values for many months to come. As
yet there is scarcely enough definite ma
terial to operate upon, but the moment
campaign devices can be separated from
serious questions Of Acknowledged policy
new speculative incentive will be furnished
For the immediate future the outward
movement Of gold and the adjournment of
Congress viii continue to influence the ten
dency of values.
TIE settlement Of all doubt as to the cate
of the latter event should, of itself be bene-
fetal to prices in all departments.
some buying Of the Granger shares was
noted during the day, recent returns from
the agricultural districts. coupled with the
reaction IN values, justifying buying on con-
cessons from the present level. The rail-
road list reflects The absence of any leglti-
mate outside demand. but the room is
calSiy persuaded into abandoning any re-
dictionary tactics.
The indictments against the officials OF
the American Tobacco Company Tor I-iolat-
ing the antitrust laws attracted some
selling of The stock Of that company. The
powerful inside manipulation proved su-
perlor TO the depressing movement and
early prices were subsequently re-estab-
lished.
The movement, however is liable to be
revived by the insiders themselves the
moment conditions warrant the action
Sugar sold off sharply around the opening,
a moderate supply of selling orders hav-
ing accumulated over night At the de-
cline a good demand was developed and
the price worked back above the opening
level.
The trading OF the last hour was devoted
largely to the evening up of traders con-
tracts, fractional advances being recorded
in many instances.
The doubtful course of the exchange mar
ket makes it impossible to estimate the
probable direction Of next weeks market
but there is little confidence in anything be-
yond fractional Improvement. The situa-
ton Is not. however. suflic entity unpromis-
ing to justify selling for more than a ira
der's turn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
There is a physician in Cleveland who is
pretty sure to stutter when under the
stress of excitement. Some time ago he
had occasion to professionally ofticiate on
an interesting occasion, and his vocal in
trinity was the cause Of funny misap-
prehension.
The husband and prospective father, who.
by the way, lad set his heart on son
ard heir, was nervously pacing the library
when the doctor entered.
Well doctor cries the husband. forcing
a smile, lis it twins?"
''rr-tr-tr." began the doctor.
'Triplets, Great Caesar!"
"Qu-Gu-qu-" stammered the doctor
"Quadruplets, Holy snoke."
NO. no. cries the doctor "Qu-Uu--
quite the contrary. Tr--tr-try and take
it ph-philosophicaliy. It's just a girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
Pavement of swamp Hay.

From the American Architect.
PERMISSION has been granted by the
mayor of Baltimore to- lay a sample of a
new pavement, made Of swamp hay. in or
der to test It's durability. The material is
swamp grass, which grows luxuriantly in
the salt marshes along the Atlantic coast
1t grows very conpactir in many places to
"a height of six or eight feet. Laborers go
into the marshes with large fiat boats and
cut the hay, which falls into the boat as il
is poled along through the water The ma
terial is then put into bundles and cut up
into the proper length by a machine SINH
lar to the ordinary hay cutter. 1t is after
wards subjected TO a moderate pressure and
made into blocks about six inches thick by
sixteen long and twenty wide. These are
then fastened by wires very much N the
same manner that hay is put up. Before
the blocks are shipped from the factory
they are treated with a preparation of
''tieia Gill; and they are then ready to lay
Upon the streets. The cost of putting down
this pavement complete, including the pre-
paration of the concrete foundation, IS
given ct from S1.40 to 81. per square yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
THE SOhG HE WANTED.
Didn't Know Its Title. but 1t Went
Observation-Disclosures"


1t was at the sheet music counter in one
OF the great departmental stores A man
no had found his way through the maze
of Dress goods avenues and millinery
streets came up to the young saleswornan
and said: Il want to get a piece Of music
l heard the other evening. | don't know.
the name of 1t, but in one place it goes
SC netting like this: Lala- la -la-la-la Ja-la-
la-la-la, lallalla, lallala, Ia-la-la-la-la'
The young woman had leaned over the
counter listened thoughtfuly, but when he
had concluded his very trying vocal exer-
else she shook her head as if in doubt
Then she frightened.
perhaps you mean this she said, and
she hummed a fragment of tune.
That's it," he exclaimed, grinning. 81
didn't have it quite right"
After he had bought mis- piece of music
and departed the sales woman said, in an
swer to a question, that very often a GUS
toner who came in to buy a song aid not
know the name Of the song ami would sing
the air. Oftener still, the customer would
know one or two lines OF the song and
Nould expect the salesman to recognize the
song from the briet Quotation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
NEARING A TERMINATION,
Evidence for the Prosecution in jack
sons Trial All In

NEWPORT. Ky. May S.--The end OF the
Scott Jackson trial is. now near at hand.
The commonwealth announced this morn
ing that 1t had no more witnesses to offer.
Col Crawford called Capt. Bassler of The
United states weather bureau to show the
state of the weather on the night of jan
uSry 81 This closed the testimony in the
case ....
During the trial the prosecution has call
&c. in chief seventy-three witnesses: the de
i6nse etGhty-twO. including dispositions
The prosecution in rebuttal called forty
and the defense followed with one making
a total OF 1876 witnesses.
The court adjourned until = this after
lCOn The arguments begin tomorrow and
VIII alternate. tho commonwealth closing
the case.
John Seward. the detective who figured
Cnpleasantly In the case, was assaulted in
the streets late last night with eggs, thrown
by lot Of young men ana hoys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
FUND FOR THE KREGLOS.
Nick Young Describes Their Condition
and Asks Help.

Mr.. Nicholas +. Young and Rev. NJ. Ross
Fishburn are receiving contributions for
the relief of the kreelo family. and Mr..
Young reported this afternoon that he had
received about $50 today.
''The family IS very poor said Mr..
Young, with much feeling. land l know of
no more worthy an object for the attention
of charitable people. | am in hopes that
we can secure enough to put the Kreglos
on their feet. and will see that every cent
subscribed will be devoted to their benefit"
The veteran president of the National
Base Ball League grew more earnest AS he
proceeded. Il hope al 1.-The papers will let
the public know how poor that stricken
family is. The poor girl who was killed
was almost their mainstay. There was
never d more deserving opportunity for the
exercise of true charity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
KIECkHOEFER'S BONDSNEN,
Two of Them Make Answer In the
Suits Filed,

Answering the two suits filed several
weeks ago by the United States against
Francis J. kieckhoefer, late chief of the
bureau of accounts of the State DEPART
ment. and his bondsmcn, Myron A. Tap
pan. Francis o. st. Clair and Denis f.
Fealy, the bondsmen this afternoon filed
plea.
They say that Mr.. kieckhoefer faithfully
discharged his duties; that he did not have
or receive for or from the United States the
sums of money, or any of them, mentioned
in the suit, and that he has fully accounted
for and paid over to or for account Of the
United States the said sums of money ant.
each Of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
KILLED BY 4 TRAIN.
Dead EoGy of J. ID. Blue Found Near
IaEgdOn.

y man, who from papers found on him is
supposed to be named ]. D. Blue, but whose
home Is unknown, was killed at L.angdou.
on the Baltimore and Ohio. shortly after
midnight hT an east-boundexpress train. The
remains. which Were much mangled were
later brought to Washington and taken to
the mor<Ue, where Deputy Coroner Glaze
brook investigated the circumstances. and
gave csrtihtate of death by accident. An
effort Will De made by tbs. notice authorities
70 ascertain the whereabouts Of some of the
dead mans friends. but if they are not
heard from shortly. the body will be buried
at the expense of the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
LAST CIVIL SERVICE ORDER,

Representative BrGsius Says 1t is Bet
ter Late Than Never.
Representative Brosius, chairman of the
committee on reform in the civil service,
today said. in regard to the Presidents
recent order:
The Presidents order is the natural Sc
quence of what has gone before This
country is committed to the merit system
IN It's civil service, and very few would
Geslre to return to the spells system" Mr.
BroSius though. it would be better if this
order had been made in the first instead of
the last year Of his administration. But
1t is better late than never, and i nave no
doubt the order Will meet with very gen
eral acceptance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
Arguments in Favor of Government
Ownership of Telegraph Lines.

The House committee post offices and
post roads today gave a second hearing
on the postal telegraph question. -Argu-
ments Were made in favor of government
ownership of telegraph lines by NJ. J.
Bishop of Boston. second highest officer of
the knisnts of Labor; J. L McHush. sec
Ietary of the National Association of Stone
cutters and president of the District Fed
GRAFTON of Labcr; James A. Wright of
Philadelphia. chairman of the legislative
committee of the knights Of Labor. es-
pecially charged with LEGISLATION relating
to labor, immI grafton ana postal telegraph
legislation. and by Mr. 5. II. Tell :cprc-
senting the :n.r:nat,unl Topographic a
Union and secretary of the committee On
governmental ownership of telegraph
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
THE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL
Special Meeting of the Board of Direc
tors to BE Held I'uu;X

The special meeting of the board Of d.
rectorS of the Emergency Hospital, called
by President Boardman to receive and con-
slider the report of the special committee
appointed to adjust the differences existing
between the medical staff and DIR. James
Kerr, the surGeon-in-chief will begin at
the hospital at O'Clock this evening. Sew
eral members of the body are absent from
the city and a fun attendance will, there
fore be impossible. The special committee
will report its failure to settle the unfor-
tunate controversy and then the board will
consider the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
ODENTON, Md, May S.-The post office
kept by c. r. Warfed at Hartman, on the
Baltimore and Potomac railroad was en-
tered by burglars at an early hour this
morning. About five dollars worth of
stamps and 4 small amount of money were
taken. y large number of stamps and en-
velopes were overlooked. The window was
opened with a chisel stolen from a black
smith shop. The family heard the robbers
walking around and went down stairs and
frightened them away. The money drawer
was carried 200 yards from the house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

They Pleaded Not Guilty of Com

NEW YORK. May s.-J. B. Duke. w H.
Butler. w A. Marburg. T. Gi.ter, GArents.
G. ". Gail. B. n. Duke, C W. Watts. j.
Browne and c. G. Emery. through their
attorney, w W. Fuller. today pleaded not
guilty to an Indictment charging them with
conspiracy. This conspiracy. it is charged
IN the Indictment. according to their own
admissions, was formed for the purpose of
IestriCjin" and preventing competition to
Increase the price Of q commodity Of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
RESPITED FOR A WEEK.
Lives of the Filibustcrs Spared FOR
AMhi

Representative Woodman of Illinois call
ed at the State Department today in be-
half of the alleged American citizens cap
tured on the schooner Competitor in Gu
ban waters. and who were reported to be
liable to be executed today. Mr.. Woodman
was told that a respite of one week had
been granted the men that civil trial
might be given the supposed Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

The funeral of Capt. ]. b. Faurce of this
city. who was drowned off Virginia Beach
on April 10. and whose body was not re-
covered until yesterday. will take place to-
morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock from his
late residence. sos G street southwest Be-
fore the conclusion of the services the
body OF Percy Faurce. who lost his life at
the same time as did his father, will be
taken from the vault and buried alongside
she grave of tho latter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

Il is expected that the President will an
point a professo" of military engineering
at the Military Academy in Il few days
The office has Deer vacant since the death
of Col Mercur 1t is rumored that Capt
VIM. NJ. Black. corps Of engineers, now on
duty In this city as an asSistan. to tho
chief of engineers, stands Il good chance Of
appointment. The oihce confers the rank
and pay of lieutenant colonel Of the line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

1t is expected that Consul General Lee
will start for Havana next week. He is
row in Fredericksburg closing I'D his pri-
vate affairs for a prolonged absence from
home. He IS authority Cor .he statement
that MAJ. John Hayes of The seventh cav
airy viii not accompany hin? to Cuba. as
was currently reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

LONDON. My S.---Thts was opening day
Of the kempton Park spring meeting. Mr.
Rlchari Cookers Nashville was among the
1--WE starters for the Hauworth Park weller
plate OF 200 sovereiSns for horses that
have never won a race. Leopold de Roth
schi!IS Moor won; Mr.. Beuchamp's Mar
ton. second; c. Morbey's chestnut colt by
Pioneer out of Hypathia. third. Nashville
was not nlacPi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
From Truth.

IrOir Tfltn.
Howell Beaconstreet-"My cousin from
Connecticut is a strange lad
Mrs. Beaconstreet-"Why do you say
sou
Howell BcaconStreet-'Las night he said
to me. You don't know beams Why
mother, The Leguminosae is the study of
lifetime"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

The Commissioners today received a let
ter from the president of the Northeast
Washington Citizens Association, urging
their request that a special attorney be
employed to assist the attorney for the
District in the prosecution Of railroad
cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
I'll Filed.

The will of the late William Naylor.
dated the 23d of last month, was fled to-
day. Henry B. Naylor, a brother, and
Andrew A. Lipscomb are appointed execu-
tors. After dsposing of personal effects
to relatives and friends. the residue of the
estate Is bequeathed to Ralph and joseph
Naylor sons of the testator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
Acts Approved.

The President has approved the act to
provide for the fulfIlment of She stipula-
tons of the treaty between the United
States and Great Britain signed at Wash
inSton February s. 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08


and you let him put his arm around
you?' p
Il couldn'tfh help 1t, really, mamma"
"And why hot?"s Il
well. you see, he had hold of both of my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
baltimore and Washington Transit
Company.

The Commissioners have recommended
favorable action on House bill No S469,
conditional upon certain amendments being
Inherited in the bill. This bill. which au-
thoriZes the Baltimore and Washington
Transit Company of Maryland to enter the
District Of Columbia, was referred to the
Commissioners some time ago for their
examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
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 Corson Mccartney. members New York
stock exchange. Correspondents Messrs
Moore 6 Schley. No 50 BroaGway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
A FAMILY NEWSPAPER

is one that allows'nothing that
is indecent to appear either in
its reading matter or its adver-
Using columns,-nothing that
would bring a blush to the
cheek of mother or child. That
is the kind OF a paper The
Evening Star is. That is what
makes it the favot-ite journal i'll
the households of Washington,
and the valuable advertising
medium that it is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
District Militia.

Under the head Of the District militia the
item for expenses of rifle practice and
matches, etc, is Increased frorn 800 to
$500. 1t is provided that all leases and
contracts involving expenditures on ac-
count of the militia shall be made by the
District Commissioners. and appropria ions
for the militia shall be diSbCrsed only upon
vouchers duly authorized by them. for
which they shall be held strictly account
able.
Under the water department there is an
increase il the number of inspectors from
six to seven. The salary of the foreman
of the distribution branch is Increased from
$500 to $l,iOD. The Sarate committee
strikes out the provision of the House that
not exceeding $'pO,GD0 of the surplus gen.
eral revenues shall be transferred to the
water fund to pay the balance of the pric-
cipal of the debt incurred for the forty
eiSht-inch and 18th street water mains
end in part of the principal of the debt
incurred for increasing the water supply
as provided in the act of 1882.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
An Important Question,

From the ChicaSo Post.
Il bought pair of handsome enbroid-
cred suspenders today, john she said as
she smoothed out her boomers.
For me or for ycu?' he asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

From the Fliegande Blaatter.

From the Fliegande Blaatter
Nc, George" the young bride remark led
tearfully to her Gliding husband. Il won't
go back TO mamma. I'll ask her to come
stay with us
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
IN CONGRESS
Many Measures Considered by the Senate
Committee.
Final Meeting for the ScssfOn-A Num-
Der of Bills to he Report
ed FavOrably.

The District committee of the Senate held
today what may be its last meeting this
session, and transacted considerable i'm
portant business. The committee adopted
! the Commissioners substitute recently pre-
pared by them for Senate bill 2S, intro
duced by Mr.. Proctor early in the session.
and Senate bill - providing for street
and sewer extensions. The bill as agreed
upon by the committee authorizes the
treasurer of the United States to issue
bonds of the District amounting to $780,
Vp, bearing interest at 3 per cent, redeem
able after fifteen years and payable after
fifty years.
These bonds are to be sold from time to
time, as may be necessary TO carry out the
highway act, which. by the present bill, is
amended in several particulars so as to
overcome the obstacles now presented TO
its enforcement 1t is provided that when
ever the total amount of damages to he
awarded in respect of existing subdivisions
included in any map shall have been ascer-
tanned and final judgment entered for pay
ment and due appropriation has been made
ty Congress, the Supreme Court, at special
term, shall appoint a board of assessors,
consisting of five DISTINGUISHED citizens
who, after ninety days notice shall make
an assessment on each parcel of land in
such sum as they shall find that land 20 be
benefited by the established highways.
After fling their report public notice shall
be given for sixty days for objections to he
entered. They shall be argued before the
S'ul l. WHICH may JneD direct changes 10 DE
made in the assessment, and when satisfied
snail confirm the assessment Appeals shall
be taken from this judgment to the Court
| or Appeals of the District and thence to
| the Supreme Court Of the United States
| Proceedings under this act are to have pre-
celehce over all except criminal cases
| w men hnally confirmed this assessment
| snail be lien upon the land assessed and
| small be collected in ten equal annual in
| slai!ments bearing interest at > per cent
inc Commissioners are authorized to pro-
ceed with the work of continuing the sys-
TEN or trunk sewers in accordance with the
plans of the board of sanitary engineers
| the cost Of this work not to exceed sIjOe 90
1Eey shall also continue the system of sew
! age disposal and protection against floods
AT cost not TO exceed 500, Opb and bonds
similar to those authorized for street ex-
tensions are to be issued for these DjIrposes
| in the sum Of $.DOpo0
| To Extend the Potomac Electric Lines
! Senator Harris was directed to report
! iaVorably bill to authorize the extension
| Of the lines Of the Potomac Electric ana
/ Power Company. The company is author
lzed TO extend its lines and to operate them
! !of light, heat and power purposes No
| overhead wires are TO be erected in The
! CITY, ard all such now in existence shall
| be placed in cOnduits within six months.
| outside Of the city and in the fire Limits
| me IohhnissioherS may grant permits for
the construction of overhead and under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08

BALTIMORE, Md, May S.-The 1inal SEES
sion of the National Municipal League was
held this morning. A number of Interesting
papers We're read, and at l o'cloc.- the
gathering adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
The Anti-COntract Riu

senator Mcmillan was authorized TO re-
port favorably Senate bill COOS. authorizing
the employment of day labor in the con-
struction of certain municipal buildings and
works in the District. This is the Com
mlSSlonerS substitute for the bill pre-
pared by the Federation of Labor,
Mr. NetmOre was authorized m rar,ort
1aNorably Senator Lodges resolution for
the sale of the Force School, and proyiGinf,
Tor the erection of a new school in its
stead Al -"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-08
About the Same Thing.



Brown-"Did your wife cross-question
you when you got home the other night"
Jones-"My cross wife questioned me-