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Evening star., 1896-10-30
WORK OF THE WIND.
Seven Deaths Caused in Oklahoma by
WeduealaxsS Cxclaua

Seven Deaths Caused in Oklahoma by
Wednesdny's Cyclone.
GUTHRIE. Okla, October 3O.-The known
dead in Wednesdays cyclone in Lincoln
and Payne counties number seven, with
three probably fatally injured. Details arc
still meager and many others reported dead
may swell the list of fatalities. Dead: VIII
liam Tobe, farmer at Carney: Willard
Tobe. his ten-year-old son; NJ. T. Mullin,
postmaster at Mitchell: Mrs. M. T. MulIin,
John Seabright. two miles northeast Of
Mitchell; Mr.. and Mrs John Mclaughlin,
Lincoln county. Injured: Robert Bowers,
neighbor of Seabrights. probably fatally
travelling salesman named Trotter. fatally;
Harrison Jones. in Lincoln county, fatally
Reported deaths at Krebs and in Payne
county are unconfirmed. The scene of the
damage Is inland and hard of access The
property damage was heavy.
vICKSBURG, Miss, October ao.-A de-
structive tornado passed through Teuras
Parish. La. yesterday. Five or six negroes
were killed. and there was widespread de-
struction of property.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
RATES ON CALL LOANS.
Absence of Excitement in Financial
Circles This Morning.

Abscnce of Excitement In Financial
Circles This Morning.
NEW YORK. October 30.-There was
notable absence of excitement in Wall
street at the opening today considering
the extreme stringency Of money yester-
day. Higher London quotations, scarcity
Of stocks offering in the local market
and Iumors of financial relief measures
to be taken by the banks caused a con-
fdent sentiment The only loan reported
to IL o'clock was one Of $4,000 at 80 per
cent: this was an outside transaction, as
regular leans are not made in the st ock
exchange until IL o'clock
In banking circles it Is understood that
an informal agreement has been reached
by the presidents of six or seven inst1-
tutions to pool their Issues in the event
Of money reaching what is considered a
prohibitive figure today or upon any indi-
cation Of distress in the street or in .ner-
camille circles that will draw upon their
reserve to as large an extent as may be
necessary. 1t Is rumored that the tsnks
are prepared to put out some five to ten
millions of dollars. No official action will
President Simmons of the Clearing House
Association says there Is nothing in the
present financial situation to excite alarm
and that the banks are abundantly able to
meet any emergency that may arise.
President Tappen of the clearing house
loan committee says the money market will
be taken care Of. President Nash Of the
Corn Exchange National Bank says:
THE barks will keep the money rate
down so far as legitimate borrowers are
concerned, and our bank will lend money
today"
A considerable increase is noted in the
demand for cash geld. especially in lots
Of 5000 to $4,000. The commission or
premium has risen to 0-1GG11-16 and many
transactions are reported at 5-SM34 per
cent. Calls on gold good for the rest of
the year are quoted at 1-4GI1 1-2 per cent
Cali money reached by 2:30 pm. to per
cent on the stock exchange on offerings by
the Central Trust
The Central Trust Company loaned $780,
600 at per cent. but the rate then went
to *
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Mr.. DEPEw AT CANTON,
The TOwnspeOple Looking for IN I'd
dress From Him.

The TOwnspeOple Looking for IN I'd
dress From Him.
CANTON. Ohio. October 30.-Chauncey
NJ. Depew reached Canton about 80
o'clock this Afternoon n. his private car be-
Ing attached to the Cleveland. Canton and
Southern train from Cleveland. Mr.. De
pew is here for social visit with Major
Mckinley. and the major met him at the
station in an open carriage.
They drove directly to the North Market
street home and entered the house.
Mr.. Depew is to remain here until 4:3O
o'clock. He Is making a short campaign
tour. and goes to Cincinnati for a meeting
tomorrow night.
Canton people are moving toward the Nc
kinley home at this hour. and probably
Mr.. Depew will be prevailed upon to make
a little speech
Canton schoolboys will visit Major Nc
kinley this evening. and flags have already
been distributed to 800 Of them.
A few college students have arrived, and
report others on the way.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Government Bonds.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
NOV han
CLAIMS A FORTUNE.
Instead, However. This Man fs Sent TO
the Asylum.

the Asylum.
Szchwank Andre, or Schwank Andrews,
as he Is known in police circles. made his
appearance here yesterday afternoon, after
an absence OF three years. and he is again
an inmate OF ST. Elizabeth's Asylum for the
Insane. The mans arrest yesterday was
the result Of complaint received by the
police from the Austrian legation. where
the unfortunate man had called to have the
minister right his wrongs.
In August. 1892. the man. who imagines
the Austrian government owes him q for
tune, was in the Police Court on a charge
him to the work house he directed that the
mans sanity be inquired into. This result
ed in his being sent to the work house. and
from there he was sent to the asylum.
Nine months later he disappeared from
the asylum and nothing more was heard
of him until a few months ago. when he
commeEced writing letters to Judge KIM
b2li.
In these letters hs complained that at
the time of his arrest he was robbed OF
$f7, and he said he was coming here to see
that he got his rights. Judge Kfmball
turned some OF these letters over to In
spector Hollinberger for Investigation. and
yesterday the crazy man arrived here. but
nolest anybody.
Policeman Smith OF the third precinct
arrested him yesterday. and the prisoner
talked Of the 500. 900 which he thought the
minister would not turn over to him. The
police surgeons declared him of unsound
mind, and, as already stated, he was sent
over to st. Elizabeths.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Funeral Of Mrs. Emma l.. Ratcline.

The funeral OF Emma L. Ratclifre. wife
Of James w. Ratclifre, formerly OF Bal
timore, member OF the firm OF Ratcliffe.
Sutton & Co.. auctioneers. took place
yesterday afternoon from the family resi-
dence, No. 2130 L street northwest.
The services were conducted by the Rev.
II. Wilbur Ennis of the Western Pres
byterian Church. of which Mrs Ratciife
was a member and Mr.. Radcliffe trustee.
assisted by Rev. DIR. Hardy OF the St
Paul Episcopal Church.
The services were exceedingly sorrowfui
and impressive, and We're witnessed by a
large concourse of friends of the deceased.
The high esteem in which Mrs. Radcliffe was
held by her friends in this city and in
Baltimore was evidenced by the profuse
and beautiful floral offerings that were
banked on and about the casket.
During the services male quartet from
St. Paurs Episcopal Church, consisting OF
Messrs Mcleod. Belt. Ball and Sorrin. rem
Gered appropriate selections. which added
to the impressiveness of the beautiful buri-
al services Of the Presbyterian and Episco-
pal churches.
The interment was made in the family
lot in the Oak Hill cemetery. where the last
sad rites were performed by Drs. Ennis
and Hardy. assisted by the St. Paul Quar-
tet. The pall-bearers We're Col o. o.
Staley. Maj. H. l.. Biscoe James B. Lambie.
w. L Simpson, William King, jr.. and John
T. Crowley.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Letters of Adminfstrati tion.

Ex-senator Philetus Sawyer was today
granted letters of administration on the
estate of his daughter, the late Emma
Sawyer White, by Judge Hagner, his bond
being fixed at 10000.
In petitioning for the letters Senator
Sawyer stated that his daughter died intes-
tate leaving a personal estate worth about
$4,000, her surviving heirs being himself
and her husband. Howard Ganson White Of
Syracuse, N. Y. Mr.. White consented to
the granting OF the petition.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Stopping a Nuisance.

Complaint was made to :he police in
South Washington last week about the mis-
conduct of boys on Maryland avenue south
west. There had been a number of boys
who had amused themselves by jumping Oh
trains. pulling the bell cord and jumping
off. So much annoyance had been caused
that Lieutenant Vernon detailed Policeman
Williams to do special duty along the line
of the railroad and apprehend the offenders
If possible. This duIy resulted in The arrest
of a boy named Joseph Drosnan. Who was
tried in Judge Kimbairs court today and
fined So Warrants for other boys have
been issued.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
5N asked WashiAgtm Market, u hid Great
Falls Ice; iso asked. lincoln Han. 90 asked.


BALTIMORE, October Se.-F7car dnIl. an hanged
-Teceipts. d6Co2 barrels; exports, as barrels:
saies, 80 barrels. Wheat unsettled and higher
spot nd month, 76haze,a; December, Sst; steam
exports. none: STOCK 7Sl $40 bushels: sales 1900
bnshels, southsm wheat by sample. 75a77: do on
grade S2Aa16%. Corn hrmer-spot and month,
3Yt.a19%: November and December new and old.
2sa2y+; January. sotasos; February. sIkas1ls;
steamer mixed. 2aha2T%-receipts 1877 .035 bush
els; exports, $50 bushes, stock l,0ee 900 hush
els; sales, $1,000 bushels southern white ccrn-
2Sa3O new: do yellow, 56a39 new. Oats Quiet
No white, 26a26h; No. mixed. s2sc,is-re-
cepts. sz;s7i busheis exports. none; stock i.o9o.
273 bushels. Rye very Arm-No nearby 4Oa4l:
western, 43 bid-receipts, s,0o0 bushels; exports.
ncEe: stock. 12s 6s1 bushess. Hay nrm-gccd 70
choice Timothy, xl30o. Grain freigAts inciiBed 10
be weak. demand very quiet, unchanged. Sugar
and butter steady, unchanged. Bggs firm, unchang-
ed. Cheese quiet and firm, unchanged. Whisky
unchanged
Evening star., 1896-10-30
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT,
Advises n Suit.


The controller of the treasury has ron
Gered decision in the case Of Mr.. Dushane.
whose building was demolished by the
recent big storm. while in the course of re-
moval by District workmen. 1t will be re-
called that Mr.. Dushane lives on Sherman
avenue and gave part Of his property for
the widening of said avenue. In considera-
ton thereof the Commissioners promised to
remove his dwelling back and put it on
grade. 1t was while this was being done
that the storm blew it down. The Commits
sioners felt in honor bound to restore the
building. and were willing to use part of
the appropriation for widening the street
for this purpose. The controller, however
decided that this could not be done, and
advfees suit.
Request Denied.
The Commissioners have denied the re-
quest of the Barber Asphalt Paving Com
Of street northeast from I'd street to
Florida avenue and the work will begin
shortly.
ApDointGd niPrivatc.
L. A. Latchford has been appointed pri-
vate Of the first classSbf the police force
Formally Rejected.
The Commissioners today formally re-
jected the application FOR registration of
the Washington Coflege]o of Dental Surgeons.
This action was naken some days ago. as
pointed out at the, time In The Star, and
the action today Is merely the formal order
Ordered Removed.
The COMMISSIONERS today directed the
Brightwood Railway Company to remove
within ten dsys rthe dangerous poles on
Kenyon street. IfHthe company makes ap-
plication the Commissioners say they will
give it q permit DO put the wires under
ground or else to erect neat iron poles
in the center of the street.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
RobbcriCs ReDorted.

Burglars visited ]. r. Cassin's drug store.
1th and NJ streets northwest, between mid
night and o'clock yesterday morning. and
stole $3.50 from the money drawer Admit
tance was gained by breaking the glass in
one of the windows. The police are making
an investigation.
Carl Pfingst, 702 5th street, notified the
police this morning that d silver watch and
plated chain were stolen from his vest
pocket while it was hanging In hi, tailor
shop this morning.
]. Hurley. 1918 street southwest COM
plains to the police that a twentieth century
lamp was stolen from his wheel yesterday.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Will Keep ON Nominating Bryan.

Senator John w. Daniel delivered an ad-
dress at the Academy of Music at Roanoke,
Va. Wednesday night to the largest and
most brilliant audience ever assembled in
that city. At least 1000 persons listened to
his speech and nearly as many more were
unable to find room in the building. which
was literally packed. Senator Daniel was
rendered a perfect ovation when he sp-
peared upon the stage, and the larger por-
ton CT his speech Of two hours and a half
was devoted to the discussion OF the money
question. He predicted Bryan's election
next Tuesday, but said that in case of his
defeat the democratic party would nomi-
nate him again. and keep on nominating
him until he Is elected.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Sued for n Broken Leg.

ATLANTIC CITY. NJ. October 3O-A
suit has been instituted for $4,000 by Theo-
dore Ross Of Baltimore, on behalf of his
wife. against the estate Of John 8. Davis,
of which the United States Hotel here is a
part. Mrs Ross accompanied her husband,
who is grand secretary of the Sovereign
Lodge of Odd Fellows. when he attended
the convention of Odd Fellows here. While
walking on the pavement surrounding the
hotel Mrs Ross tripped on an obstacle and
fell. fractrring her thigh and leg. She has
never recovered from the injuries.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
MIR. wATsON.s PICTURE.
1t Wns Taken From the Wall, but
Another Was Put In.

Visitors to the headquarters of the popu-
list national committee today were sur
p1ised to find that the large picture of
Thos. E. Watson, vice presidential candi-
date of that party. had been removed from
the wall of Secretary Edger.ons office.
There was considerable comment on this
al parent evidence of displeasure with Mr..
Watson's course, but Mr.. Edgerton eX-
planned that the picture had been rem owed
to fill an order from one Of the state COM
mittees. Later in the day the vacant place
en- the wall was filed with another like
ness of the Georgia orator. and it is not
likely that it will be disturbed again
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Closer Relations With Tahiti

SAN FRANCISCO, October 30.-J. Lamb
Doty, consul at Tahiti. who has been in
Washir gton. d. c., for three months past
On a leave Of absence. has arrived from
the east and expects to return to his post
en- the city of Papete. which sails from
here Sunday. Mr. Doty says he hopes soon
to see big improvement in the mail se-v-
Ice and transportation facilities between
this port and Tahiti.
This country's trade with the islands
amounts to $3Ja.000 year. and the pro-
ducts shipped TO San Francisco from Tahiti
amour. to S300,O00 a year."
Evening star., 1896-10-30
MAY BE BLOOD SHED.

Capt. Lomm of the Dauntless Defcs
the Revenue Service.
ATLANTA. Ga. October 3O.-A special to
the Journal from Fernandina, Fla, says:
Captain Eomm of the filibuster Daunt-
less. now lying under the guns Of the reve-
nue. cutter Windoma, Captain Hand, says
he is going to Jacksonville tomorrow.
Hand says he will sink the tug II she
ready your small boats to pick my men
up. for I shall certainly make the at
tempt"
Evening star., 1896-10-30
A s2S,OOO Brooklyn Fire.

NEW YORK. October 3O-A fire early
this morning was discovered in the four
story brick building at the south pier,
Atlantic deck. Brooklyn, occupied by
Thomas C. Powell. representing the Royal
Plantation Coffee Company. whose office
Is at 12O Front street, New York. The
flames caused q total damage of S25OOU-
$4,000 to the building and $4,000 to coffee
and machinery.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Army Orders.

Lieut. j. d. c. Hcskins. Sd Artillery. has
been relieved from further duty at Cornell
college. Mount Vernon. Iowa. and ordered
to join his battery.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Lieut.. ]. Y. NJ. Blunt, Sd Cavalry,
three months extension; Lieut. Briant II
Wells. I'd Infantry. for two months; Lieut.
Frank Greene, Signal Corps for two
months and ten days
Evening star., 1896-10-30
The Union veteran Legion.

A statement has been issted by the Union
Veteran Legion, Encampment No. 60. en-
phatically denying that any re-olutions GEN.
turing the present administration of the
government were passed by the encamp-
r,ent, nor WAS the candidacy of any person
for any political position indorsed At q
recent meeting of the encampmeut a spe-
cial vote of thanks was rendered to Presi-
dent Cleveland, Secretary Lamont Secrc-
tary Herbert and officers of the War and
Navy Departments for courtesies shown.
The resolutions Of thanks included also
Commissioners Ross, Truesdell and Powell,
Levi P. Wright, the commanding officers of
the United States and militia troops in the
parade and others whose hearty interest
was highly appreciated by the encampment,
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Struck by u Slate.

N. O'Day. plasterer, while at work this
afternoon in a house at 21st and @ streets.
was struck on the head by a falling slate
A lacerated scalp wound resulted, and 1t
was dressed at the Emergency Hospital
O'Day was then able to proceed to his
home, 01o street northeast.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Gold Democrats Mt Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, October 3O-On the
basis of the canvass of tho city and a part
of the county. the republican managers and
Chairman Mccoy of the county committee
claim a majority of $500 in the city for the
republican county ticket and 1000 for Nc
kinley. Chairman Mccoy says: Our polls
show that the number of gold democrats
who will vote the whole republican ticket
exceeds the number of silver republicans or
silver men who have heretofore voted with
Us by q considerable number"
Evening star., 1896-10-30
INNOVATION IN CHINA,
Practical Results of the Tour of Ii
Hung Chang.

LONDON, October 3O.-A Standard dis
patch from Berlin says:
THE Emperor of China has ordered Lii
Hung Chang to reside permanently at Pc
kin. as his presence and advice are indis-
persable- His appointment (as minister of
fereign anairs) Indicated that the Tsung-Li-
famen Will be completely reorganized on
the European model. Prince Ching. the
conservative. who opposed this reform and
the extension of the Siberian railway. has
resigned"
A dispatch to the Times from Berlin saws
toat LII Hung Chang has summoned to
Pekin Mr.. Detrtng. director of Chinese Gus
toms. who was granted two years leave
or absence In order to accompany Ii on his
travels. Mr.. Detring starts in few days
This recall says the Times correspon-
dent. Is held to show that Ii Hung
Cfangs tour will have practical results"
Evening star., 1896-10-30
EXECUTED AT CHICAGO.
Hanging of julius MannO1 for MUIR
der.

Hanging of julius MannO~ for MUIR
der.
CHICAGO. October 3O.-Julius Mannow.
convicted of the murder Of Carey ]. Birch.
was hanged in the county jail at noon to-
day. He wrote letter yesterday, in which
he stated that Joseph Windrath, his COM
panion In crime. who was executed on June
5 last. was not guilty, claiming that he did
the shooting himself.
On the scaffold he reiterated a charge
made some time ago. that Judge Horton
had led him to believe he would escape cap
ital punishment If he confessed. His neck
was broken by the fall.
Mannow had criminal record extending
over a period of ten years. and had twice
served terms In the penitentiary for bur
Elary.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Medals of Honor.

The President has awarded medals CT
honor to Hillary Boyer, late first sergeant.
Company H. 9Oth Pennsylvania Infantry.
for heroic conduct at the battle of Ante
tam, Md, September IL. 1862, and to Jonn
G. Palmer, late corporal, Company F, 21st
Connecticut Infantry, for gallant co-ldy5t t
at the battle of Fredericksburg, Va, De-
cember 13, 1862.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Jean de Re..ke Married.

LONDON. October 3O.-The Standards
Paris dispatch announces that the civil
marriage Of Jean dc Reszke, the operate
tenor. and Nesle Comtesse de Mailly yes-
terday was very quiet, the few guests In
cllding Edouard de Reszke, brother Of
the groom.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
An Editor Chosen.

At yesterdayss session Of the French
chamber of deputies NJ. Gustave Isambret
editor-in-chief of the Republique Fran
caise. member of the Republican Union
and deputy from the Chateau Dun district,
was elcted vice president of the cham
har
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Democratic Meeting at Dailston.

The Ballston school house was crowded
to it's utmost capacity last night. there
being present about five hundred farmers.
who had come for miles around to be pres
ent at the meeting held by the Bryan. Sew
all and Rixey Club The Fort Myer Band
entertained the audience by playing the
national airs. Mr. Thompson was the
chairman. and introduced the speakers.
who were Mr. J. NJ Johnson. one Of the
leading attorneys of Virginia, and J. 7.
Moran of Washington.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
The Bucket Fell.

A bucket Weighing thirty pounds fell
distance of eighteen feet and struck John
Hirsh. q br!cklayer, on the head this
afternoon while he was at work in the
Rock creek intercepting sewer on 2Tth
street between K and L streets. The blow
caused q lascerated wound of the right
side of the head, which required six sutures
t. close Surgical assistance was rendered
by DR.. Lawrence at the Emergency Hos
p!tal, where Hirsh was taken for treat
ment. His home is at 2613 K street.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
To Shut Out American Glucose.

United States Consul Hurst at Prague
reports to the State Department that the
Austrian government is about to treble the
duty on glucose, to efrectually bar out the
better and cheaper article from America.
Within five months the United States
shipped 2.64O.0OO pounds Of this commodity
into Austria, paying duty of $3.50 for
every go pounds.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
THE PERILs OF KISSING
An Indiana Omcinl Recommends til
Use of n Dfsinfectnnt,

Use of n Dfsinfectant.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. October 3O-The
secretary of the state health board has
q case reported from Columbus, where a
man persisted In kissing his sweetheart,
who Is alarmingly i'll of diphtheria. by
which he also contracted the disease. The
secretary. therefore. wants to interdict all
kissing. concerning which he says: Il am
convinced of the difficulty the health board
Will meet In trying to taboo kissing among
sweethearts. Although a most danger
Gus pastime, there seems to be an inherent
tendency to indulge in II, and we have little
hope of ever being able 10 do away with it.
II may have to recommend a disinfect-
ant. All that would be necessary would
De to rinse the teeth well with it and rub
ii well on the lips That would insure
deyotees against the dangers resulting
from oSculation."
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Mr.. Birney to Speak.

District Attorney A. A. Birney will speak
tonight for sound money before the West
Virginia Republican Association at Monu-
mental Hall. 133 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest Mr.. Birney has heretofore taken
no active part in the campaign.
Evening star., 1896-10-30

Last night about 0 o'clock Isaac Wright
was knocked down by vehicle near
Thomas Circle. He received painful
scalp wound, which was sewed up by DIR
Caldwell. The driver of the vehicle is un-
known.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

The following are the opening. the highes,
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney, members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents
Evening star., 1896-10-30
A Buggy and a Cable Car,

Last night about IL o'clock q horse at
tached to buggy driven by Thomas Guam
trell fell while crossing the cable car track
near Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street
The horse fell in front of moving cable
train. and tho grip car struck the buggy
but did not do much damage.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Fell From, :, Blcyclc,

William F. Houston, who lives at 1920
18th street, fell from his bicycle near
Brightwood about o'clock last night and
spraihed his left leg. The police patrol
wagon was called out and he was removed
to his home.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Recommendations Approved.

The President has approved the recon-
mendations of examining boards for the
promotion of the following named officers
Of the navy: Lieut.. Commander Harry
Knox, Lieu.s. Charles G. Bowman and
Reuben o. Bittler. Ensign Webster A. Ed
gar. Passed Assistant Paymaster Living
stcn Hunt and Assistant Paymaster Mar
tin N. Ramsay.
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Nnyaf Orders.

Ensign P. Williams has been detached
from duty at the proving grounds at In
dian Head, Md, and ordered to the Blake.
Ensign A. T. LoEg, from the Blake to the
Vermont
Evening star., 1896-10-30
Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. $4O4, ,545. Government receipts
From internal revenue, Sl93. .6S7; customs.
1892, 772; miscellaneous, $31, ,3I5.