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Evening star., 1896-11-17
THE THIRD, DAYS SESSION.
National Council of Jewish Women
In New York.

In New York.
. NEW YORK, November 17.-Pro.nptly at
the appointed hour the third session Of
the first annual convention Of the National
Council of Jewish Women opened today,
with Mrs. Harnah 9sSo.omon in the chair
and a goodly attendance Of delegates and
VISITORS The session was given over to
three of the mere important standing COM
mittees, reports from which were read by
their chairmen. First was the report of
Miss Julia Felserthal OF Chicago, chairman
of the committee on religion. One purpose
Of the council, the report said, was to
arouse the interest of American Jewesses
in Judaism. its literature, history and the
Bible" -- -''-' 80 -
1--WE have lost it continued, "the rever-
entail spirit that pervaded the every action
of our ancestors That spirit cannot be re-
stored. but 1t may be substituted by a
nobler pride. ...-.-..
I'VE believe especially that the central
plane of our work 7a1usf''be to- strengthen
the pivotal point of our religious activity,
to help TO-, energize the wanting interest in
divine worship
We are endeavoring to change DOR
mant spirit of apathy into desire for
Knowledge" a,
The national committee on religious
school work, Miss Julia Richman Of New
York. chairman, was the second to submit
its report. ID --..-
Il claim for our committee" said Miss
Richman, mot only the key to the perma-
Eent usefulness of the National Council OF
Jewish Women, but the key to the perma-
nence OF all true, earnest, spiritual ju-
daism."
Chief among the defects of the present
Sunday school system, according to Miss
Richman. are the improperly trained teach
ers. complicated plan of work, lack of
cooperation between parents and the
school, and, absence of spiritual aims at
home. She recommended. among other
things the, formation of, infant and post
confirmation classes, the establishment of
normal classes for the training of teachers
and the introduction of more spiritual
tone in the Sabbath schools
Evening star., 1896-11-17
NO NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
RumOrs mt Havana Regarding the In
surgents' Movements.

RumOrs mt Havana Regarding the In
surgents' Movements.
HAVANA, November 17.-No news, off,
cial or otherwise. is obtainable here con-
cerning the movements of Captain General
Weyler and his army. which is supposed
to be in pursuit Of the insurgent forces un-
der Antonio Maceo In the province of
Pinar del Rio. No news from Spanish
force in the field, as a rule. means bad
news, and the insurgents are making the
most of the situation by circulating re-
ports Of Spanish defeats.
In truth, however, there seems to be
ground for the belief that the captain gen.
eral has not met with the success he antici-
pated. and, while he is reported to be NOV
ing along the northern part of Pinar del
Rio Antonio Maceo Is said to be south OF
tary line, which would indicate the possi-
bility of the Insurgents turning the Spanish
flank and making 1t difficult for the captain
general to return to Havana.
This, however, Is conjecture no news
being allowed to leak out from the offices
of the headquarters staff in the palace.
From a private source this afternoon it
was said that Maceo, hitherto understood
laria and Artemisa, had moved south Of
the former town, going westward toward
the mountain of Guane.
Another rumor has 1t that he Is pushing
a strong force through the swamp south Of
the trocha. Both reports are given for
what they are worth.
On the other hand 1t Is no longer denied
that the insurgents have captured the two
quite important owns OF Cascorro and
Guaimara. in Puerto Principe, as intimat ed
some time ago in these dispatches, in spite
OF official denials to the contrary, and there
is no doubt that an insurgent army Of
city of Puerto Principe, capital Of the
province of that name.
Evening star., 1896-11-17
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Spokane Cut OFF From Railway
Communication for Hours.
NO TRAINS TO SEATTLE YESTERDAY
Working Hard to Save Mt. Vernon,
WASH, From Destruction.
FLOOD IN THE NORTHWEST

SPOKANE, Wash, November 17.-Spo-
kane has been practically cut of from
railway communication with the outside
world for twenty-four hours. No North
ern Pacific trains ran either east or west
yesterday.
The trouble the Rocky Mountain d.
vision prevented the west bound over
land from arriving and the carrying away
of a span of the Natchez river bridge, Lear
Yakima, prevented any train arriving from
the west.
The Great Northern is laid up in a SINH
lar manner. and has run no trains since
yesterday, except one as far west as
Leavenworth. Traffic to the Couer d'Alene
country is suspended by reason Of the
high water
SEATTLE. Wash. November 17.-Not a
railroad train reached Seattle yesterday.
but the railway managers claim that they
will be able to get trains out Today. West
bound trains on the Canadian Pacific were
reported last night getting through
Superintendent Riton of the Great North
ern wired here that between two and three
miles of track was under water near Sui
tan. No estimate of damage can be made
until the water subsidies. Reports from
all points the Northern Pacific show
that the rains have ceased and snow Is
taking its place.
There were four inches of snow at Black
Diamond. The conditions are regarded as
favorable and railroad men are hopeful
A PoSt-Intelligencer special from Mount
Vernon says the present Hood in the Skagit
valley is the worst in it's history. The
whole valley is under water. and great
damage will ensue to the farmers through
loss of hay, stock and fences. Between
Mount Vernon and Lacorner is submerged
while to the south there is enc vast lake.
At Mount Vernon the water Is fifteen
inches higher than ever known, and the
town was saved only by great exertions
of the citizens. The dykes were manned
this morning the flood began to recede.
A special to the PoSt-Intelligencer from
Kelso says the Cowlitz river is higher than
ever and still rising. All log bOomS have
broken loose aud millions of feet of logs
and thousands of cords of shinsle bolts
have gone. The valleys Of the White and
Black rivers are covered with water, and
the loss to farmers will be large.
Evening star., 1896-11-17
ANCHORIA's SHAFT BROKEN.
Fortunate There WINS n Duplicate ON
BOard of the Frnctured Section.

Fortunate There Wns n Duplicate ON
hoard of the Fractured Section.
NEW YORK, November Ii. The steamer
Mobile Captain Layland. which arrived
this morning from London. brings the news
that the Anchor Liner Anehoria, from Glas-
gov for New York. is anchored in latitude
90 iO longitude 1859, having broken her
shaft. The Mobile sighted the Anchoria
yesterday and bore down to her and asked
If assistance was required. Captain Wilson
of the Anchoria said he did not need assist
ance. as the engineers were then engaged in
placing an extra length of shafting in posi-
ton; but he requested Captain Layland to
give a passage to New York to his purser
Mr.. Matheson. Captain Lay1and consented
and Mr.. Matheson was sent aboard the
Mobile i'll one of the Anchoria's life boats.
At Quarantine this morning Mr. Matheson
said the Anchoria had beautiful weather
and prosperous voyage until $50 Sunday
evening, when the shaft snapped without
warning. An examination showed the
break to be in length of which dupli-
cate was carried on board. and the chief
engineer reported to Captain Wilson that
he would he able to make repairs and might
expect to be ready to proceed this evening.
Accordingly, Captain Wilson ordered sound
ings to be made. and finding only thirty
five fathOms. he anchored the ship. The
passengers were inclined to make merry
over the affair when they understood that
there was no danger, and only the pOssi-
bflity of forty-eight hours delay. The
Anchoria left Glasgow November and
Mopille November g. She had on board Is
first cabin, IFS second cabin and % steerage
passengers and full cargo. All the pas
sengeTs are well.
The White Star Line freight steamer
Tauric left her dock this morning about 8
o'clock for Liverpool A dispatch received
at l0:2o from Sandy Hook says that the
steamer appears to have touched bottom on
the south side of Gedney channel. where
sac haSN beer for twenty minutes without
being able to move herself
A dispatch from the observer at Sandy
Hook II 1l:Ss ana states that he signaled
the TaurIc, asking If she required assist
ance. and the answer was: mo; expect to
get of at flood tide" High tide is at 5:32
this afternoon.
Evening star., 1896-11-17
SUITS ENTERED.
Legal Echo of the Recent Big
Storm.

Legal Echo of the Recent Big
Storm.
An echo of the recent severe storm that
caused the fall of the west wall of the
Albert building. on Pennsylvania avenue
near 18th street. demolishing the structures
in which were located Kelley's cafe and
Beattys restaurant, was heard late this
afternoon. when Thomas M. Kelley filed
suit at law in the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia to recover $4,000
damages. the defendants named being Will
lam Stone Albert. Architect Glenn Brown.
David T. Cissel John A. Schneider and
Charles F. Schneider.
Mr.. Kelley. in legal verbiage, charges the
defendants with erecting the Albert build
ing carelessly. negligently. in an unwork-
manlike manner and of insufficient mate,
rlals and workmanship. and did not 80
guard, brace. anchor and protect the Same
to prevent it from being blown down.
Moses p. Rice. the photographer. this
afternoon entered suit against the same de-
PENDANTS to recover $25,OOO for the same
reasons.
Attorney Henry E. Davis represents both
Mr.. Kelley and Mr.. Rice. ,v.. ..,... ,
Evening star., 1896-11-17
School Contracts.

An interesting question affecting a con-
tract has just arisen. Some time ago the
District advertised for bids to erect a
school house on the Conduit road. The
lowest bidder was Beers & Co. While the
bid was accepted. contract was never
signed. In the meantime. one of the part
ners, Mr.. Kirby. died, and then the oues-
ton arose, would the signature of Mr.,
Beers, the surviving partner, be sufficient.
1t Is understood the Commissioners will
cancel the unfinished contract and make
out another, giving the work to the sur
vivfng partner
Evening star., 1896-11-17
Bicycle Collision,

There was, q bicycle collision this morn
ing at sth and e streets, in which consid-
cradle damage was done the wheels but
very little to the riders. DR.. Hopson, an
employe of the general post office, while on
his way to his Office got of the machine
he was riding at the corner above men
toned, and just as he did so wheslman
came around the corner, going fully at
Hopson and his friends state, with s0ch
headway that he could not make a short
turn He ran into the machine Of the
post office clerk. which was standing near
the curb. While the machines were both
injured the bicycle Of the scorching wheel
man, who 1t II claimed was Policema IN
Robertson OF the bicycle squad. was smash
ed and wrecked badly. The matter win
be investigated DR.. Hopson. who has but
Evening star., 1896-11-17

Postmaster General Wilson left today for
New York, where tonight he will speak on
Free Government on Trial. before the
New York chamber of commerce.
Mr.. John Taylor Arms, who, on account
of i'll health. has been away from the city
for some three years, has returned, and
his many friends will be glad to learn that
his health is completely restored.
Private Secretary Thurber has resumed
his official duties at the White House after
short absence, due to illness.
Chief Engineer Stacy Potts of the Essex
is in the city.
Lieut.. w. s. Sims of the Richmond is
at 1890 18th street on leave.
Commander w. H. BrowHson is at 1901
18th street.
Maj. d. d. Wheeler, quartermaster's de-
partment, is in the city on leave of absence.
MIR. Eben Alexander, United States min
lister to Greece, Roumania and Servia, who
has been in this city on leave of absence,
will sail from New York tomorrow for
Greece. While here he was the guest of
his sister, Mrs. J. s. Payne, 1927 Corcoran
street.
Evening star., 1896-11-17
MIR. WILLIAMS HURT.
Struck by n Street Car While Riding
a Bicycle.

Struck by n Street Car While Riding
Bicycle.
Mr. John c. Williams of the New York
Herald's bureau in this city was painfully
but not, 1t is thought, dangerously hurt by
being struck by an electric car of the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company on
East Capitol street between 1st and ID
streets at 1915 O. clock this morning. From
eye witnesses nof tho affair 1t, was learned
that MIR. Williams was riding on his bicycle
on the space between the two tracks. going
west. and was talking to his wife, who was
in a train going Ia the same direction At
the moment of the accident a wagon was
driven so that it got in Mr.. Williams way,
and in turning to avoid a collision the lat
ter ran directly against a car going east
The motorman stopped his Car as quickly
as possible, and before 1t had run more
than few feet further; but the force of the
collision was so great that Mr.. Williams
was thrown a distance of about fifteen
feet and rendered insensible.
AS soon as Mrs. Williams saw that her
husband was struck by the car and before
1t could be stopped she jumped from the
train and was throTn to the ground The
noise OF the impact and the sight of two
prostrate human forms on the pavement
served to create much excitement and to
attract quite q. crowd
AS quickly as possible Mr. and Mrs.
Williams, the former in an unconscious
condition, were picked up and carried into
the residence ot DR.. G.. W. N Custis No.
10 East Capitol street, where their in
juries were dressed An examination re-
vealed that Mr.. Williams was severely but
not dangerously cut in several places about
the head and face, and that while Mrs
Williams was but slightly bruised she was
suffering greatly from nervous shock. Dr.
Custis told Star reporter that there was
no probability that Mr.. Williams injuries
would result fatally. After remaining at
DIR. Custis' house for couple of hours
they were removed to their home, No. Isl
D street southeast
This Is the second time that Mr. and
Mrs. Williams have been hurt by a street
car, the first being about two years ago.
when while riding on 14th street car
collision occurred between 1T and a Chevy
Chase car. On that occasion both Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams were hurt.
Evening star., 1896-11-17
FALL RACES AT BENNING
The Meeting Inaugurated Under Favorable
Conditions.
Fast Track, Large Fields and an At
tendance That Was Gratifying
Many Ladies' Present.

The first fall meeting Of the Washington
Jockey Club, closing the racing of the sea-
son of 1898. was inaugurated at the Ben
ring course this afternoon, under the most
favorable circumstances, perfect weather,
fast track. large fields and al attendance
which was gratifyingly large.
A dozen or more members Of the turf ex-
change were on hand to accommodate
those who wished to place bets and specu-
lation was unusually brisk. The attendance
of local race goers was largely augmented
by tho sc from New York. all those prom
inent in racing circles here and elsewhere
In the east being on hand. The free ad-
mission of ladies was conclusively shown
to be popular innovation the attendance
OF the fair Sex being particularly large.
Tinge, Tremargo, Takanasse. Successful,
Arabian, Ross o., and Hawardin were
scratched in the first race; Purseproud and
Loeb Glyn In the second, and Traylin and
One Chance in the fourth.
The jockeys and odds in the first race fol-
lows: The Swain (O'LearyD. ~ and O; Ire
margo (Nostrand), 10 and q: Hanwell (Gif-
ford) ~ and q; Zanone DoggetD, 5 and :
TO .; Forget (Sims). 10 and 3; Casseopia
to 3 and to 5.
Chic Takes the First.
The first race. five furlongs. was won by
1.03.
The second race. five furiongs. was won
by Kitty B.; Floral Park. second; Rookie
feller, third Time, 1 :O5 Is.
Tomorrow Entries.
The entries for tomorrow follow:
First race, three-quarters mile-Dean.
wood. 1O7; Venetia ii, So; Juno, 100; Lau-
relton. 106; Telegram, LOG; Tanis. 113; Royal
Princess. 1903: Lambent 1O5: Grazioza, 113
Apprenticeship allowance claimed.
Second race five-eighths mile-Maud
Adams, 81; Braw Lad, 1c6: One Chance
101: Altonwood, 94'; Tallahassee, 115; Con.
tractor 1O4: Hurl, lO3; Sonnet, ~; Belle
Dick. 80; Rifier. 1O6. Apprenticeship al.
lowance claimed.
Third race mile and one-sixteenth-Sep-
tour. 10; Brisk, 100; Runaway, 81; 'Pre-
mier, 80.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Fourth race ive-eighths mile-Miss Prim
1O5; Bllili. 10; Buddha, los; Ross A., 10;
Trayline, 1O5; Euphenia L., 1O5; Kinni-
kinic, los; Arabian, I'D.
Fifth race. one and one-half miles. nur-
dle-No Knee. 167: Sir Rodrick. 1870; Flush
ing, 1J1; Walter, 146; Ecarte, 14o; Red
Cloud, 153; Tom Moore, 142; Longstride
13f
Evening star., 1896-11-17
WANT TO DE REPRESENTED,
East and West washinRtOn Hav
Candidates for Comm issiOner.

The possibility Of a change In the person.
mel of the board of District Commissioners,
when the terms of office of President Ross
and Col Truesdell will expire, has renewed
the agitation which usually occurs at such
time in those particular sections of the
city whose citizens are Of the opinion that
their localities have just claim to special
representation in the local government.
This is particularly the case with those
two populous wings of Washington " hich
are known distinctively as East Washing
ton and Georgetown.
-, Citizens of both sections, therefore. are
now engaged in an animated discussion.
and 1t is understood that every effort will
be exerted TO have East and West Wash
ington represented on the next board of
Commissioners.
In East Washington the name of Mr.
Michael I. Weller is frequently heard in
connection with the succession to Mr.. Ross
1t is pointed out by those in favor OF Mr.
Weller that he was one Of the first among
leading democrats in the District to bolt
the Chicago platform and its candidates,
and this, in addition to other recommended
tions, is regarded as a strong point in his
favor with the present administration.
Georgetown has candidate also, but
his identity is thus far shrouded in mys-
terry. The West End Advertiser, published
fE Georgetown, had an editorial on the SUBJ
ject in recent issue, in which 1t was in
tfmated that influential citizens had picked
a favorite son, and, at the appropriate
time, would present him to the President
Evening star., 1896-11-17
Washington stock Exchange.

sales-regular call-12 O'Clock m,-u. S. A.. reg
ist-red, $500 at 1884, Lincoln National Bank, at
100; at 1Oo Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone.
6 at 90; 10 at 90; at 60: 10 at 90; at 90.
District of Columbia Bonds .-2oyear fund as lCs
Is. 1901, currency. ITO bid. Water stock as IsO3,
currency, Ill bid. 3.65s. funding, currency. IO7l,
Miscellaneous Bonds-Metropolitan Railroad IS.
los bid. Metropolitan Railroad conv. 6s, lle bid:
119 asked Metropolitan Railroad certificates Of
Indebtedness II6 bid. Belt Railroad IS. 80 asked
lexington Railroad O., oo asked. Columhis Rail
pany Is, series A, 112 hid. Washington Gas Corn
pany G. series b. 1ls 81 bid d.; chesansake and fs-
and Trust IS, F. and A., 100 bid. American Sc
eurity and Trust 5s, A. and o., 100 bid ~ Washing
Market Company imp 6s, los hid. Washing ION
Market Company ext. 6s, los bid. Masonic Hall
National Bank stocks.-Bank of Washington. $50
bid. Bank Of tn. Republic 24o bid. Metropolitan,
and Mechanics. us bid: second. rs bid isS
asked, asked Citizens, ,t ems no I2o bid Columbia. 100 hid
Traders 70 bid, los asked Lincoln, 100 bid les
Deposit and Trnst @ lis bid igs asked Wa1hnsoe
Loan and Trust. lis bid 125 asked. American Sc
surity and Trust, l3e,a bid, las asked Washington
Railroad Stocks.-capital Traction Company, IS
Columbia, 50 bid Belt L asked. lexington. Il
Gas ana Electric Light stocks.-washlngton Gas.
s. Electric Light, 90 bid.
Insurance Stocks.-Firemen's. SO hid. Franklin,
IS bid. Metropolitan. 65 bid Corcoran. 80 bid.
Potomac, 90 bid. Arlington, 125 bid. German
American 150 bid, 1s0 asked. National Union. 3
bid, Il asked. Columbia L. bid. IA asked. Riggs.
IN bid. Sh ASKED. Peoples. . bid, 6 asked. Lin
coin. SIS bid, 81 asked. Commercial, Az bid, on
asked.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title. lis
asked. Columbia Title. bid asked. Washing
ton Title, 8 asked. District Title 10 asked.
Telephone s.-Pennsylvania, IS bid. Chesa-
peake and Potomac. 5s bid. G. asked American
phone, preferred, bid, lola asked. Pneumatic
Gun Carriage . asked.
Miscellaneous Stoeks.-Mergenthale Linoypc. $50
bid, 1321s asked. LAnston Monotype. 5h bid, Gx
asked. Washington Market 10 hld. Great Falls
Ice, l15 bid, l30 asked Lincoln Hail. 90 asked.
Evening star., 1896-11-17
CONGREGATYoNAL CHURCHES.
Annual Local Conference in Session
Today.

Annual Local conference In Session
Today.
The annual session of the Washington
conference of Congregational churches is
being held today in the Peoples Congrega-
tional Church. M street between 9th and
7th streets northwest.
The exercises began at 10 am. with a de-
votional service. In the absence of the
president. Mr.. John Hess of the Second
Herndon, Va, was elected moderator pro
tenn. Mr. John B. Sleman IT., of Mt. Pleas
ant Church. Washington, was secretary.
There was a good attendance of dele
gates. every church belonging to the con-
ference being represented. After the ap-
pointment OF committee to nominate ofh-
GERS for the ensuing year, the program pre-
pared by committee appointed for that
purpose at previous meeting made their
report which was adopted.
The subject of "The Workers Outfit was
then taken up. 1t was divided into SUBJ
heads as follows:
For deacons." Rev. NJ Ross Fishburn.
speaker: 'for trustees" Prof. A. H. Skin
Rev. A: P. Miller; for Sunday school
teacher" Mr. j. F. Johnson; "for G. E..
worker" Rev. A. Reoch; What Character
ICES An Ideal Choir?" Mr.. A. E. Hosmer.
the discussion which followed on them oc-
cupied the attention of the conference up
to the hour of recess for lunch.
Upon reassembling this afternoon Rev.
DR.. S. NJ. Newman will, after devotional ex-
ercises. make the annual address, Con
gregationalism: In It's Beginnings, in Its
Principle and What 1t Has Done for Educa-
tion'' will be discussed In the order named
by Rev. 8. N. Brown, Rev. c. H. Crawford
and Prof. ]. L. Ewell, d. d. During the
session the Lords Supper will be admins
tered by Rev. H. w. Ballantine, D. D., and
Rev Adam Reoch.
The program for this evenings session
comprises: Song service and devotional;
addresses M G on Is Cengrega tionalism al Adapt M
jenkins, and What Is the True Relation
ship Between the Pastor and His People in
a Congregational church," Prof. Isaac
Clark. ID. D.; discussion thereon and cleo
ton Of officers for the ensuing term.
Evening star., 1896-11-17
GOLDSMITH DISCHARGED.

The Alleged Insane Fugitive From
Pennsylvanin Goes Free.
The hearing of the habeas corpus case Of
Isidore L. Goldsmith of Philadelphia
against Maj. VIM. G. Moore. superintendent
OF the District police force. resumed
before Judge Hagner today. Goldsmith
was arrested here at the request of the
superintendent of the Norristown Pa) In
sane Asylum.
Goldsmith, In his answer, denied that he
is insane.
The hearing was a prolonged one and
late this afternoon Judge Hagner granted
the petition and directed Goldsniith's dis
charge from custody.
Evening star., 1896-11-17
EDITOR CONN's CASE.
Expelled From the Order by the Gen.
eral Assembly. X. of l..

Expelled From the Order by the Gen.
eral Assembly, X. of L.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, November 17-At
to-day's session of the general assembly
of the Knights Of Labor, the principal
business was the report of the committee
on appeals and grievances in the case OF
the Washington Times and it's editor, c. G.
Conn, ex-Congressman from the thirteenth
Indiana district. He was expelled from
the order and placed on the unfair list.
The committee on the state of order
ported plan for extending the organiza-
ton. which will not be given to the public.
1t is expected the election of officers will
come up tomorrow.