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Evening star., 1896-12-08
THE INDIAN TERRITORY,
MIR. Nelson Not Likely to he Seates
as n Delegate.

Mr.. George E. Nelson of Indian territory
is an applicant for admission to the House
as delegate to represent that territory,
but it can be safely predicted that he will
not be seated. Mr.. Nelson came to the
House with a certificate OF election signed
by an Indian agent in the territory.
When Mr.. Nelson presented his certifi-
cate to Speaker Reed, the Speaker re-
marked: IF it was a certificate from your
grocer. I might consider it,
Representative Sherman. the chairman
of the committee on Indian affairs, declined
to caN up the case in the House. and other
members of the committee also refused
Mr.. Nelson today endeavored to secure ad-
mission to the floor of the House, which is
granted to contestants for seats, but was
repulSed.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
st. Andrew. brotherhood conventio.

BUFFALO. N Y, December S.-A date
was decided upon yesterday for the inter
national Brotherhood Of st. Andrew con-
vention in this city in 1897. Some days in
October are supposed to have been the
choice of the committee. who met in exac,l-
tive session and whose report Will no. be
mad public until passed upon by the coun-
Gil the brotherhood.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
THREAD MAKERS COMBINE.
Anna lga amatfOn of Mills and Capital
Raised to Nearly $40.OO0,OOO.

LONDON. December S.-The Coates
Thread Company. which. after becoming
amaigamated with the Clark company. also
amaigamated Jonas Brooks & Brothers and
James Chadwick & Brothers. and an
nounced that the Coates would raise it's
total nominal capital from i5.7:t.wW TO
tisD,1n. has now absorbed the thread
mills of F'inlayson. Household & Company
Scotland. and Is also negotiat ting with the
kLoxes for their factories in Scotland and
America.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Labor Accident Congress.

The Secretary of State has received a
note from the Belgian minister at this
capital conveying an invitation from the
Belgian government to the government of
the United States to take part in an inter-
national congress to consider the subject
Of labor accidents, to be held at Brussels
in 1891
Evening star., 1896-12-08
The SiA-Dny Cycle Rnce

NEW YORK. December S.-The following
is the score in the six-day bicycle race al
Madison Square Garden at 2 p.m: Hale.
6i2 miles laps: Moore. $50; Reading,
aIG.S: Taylor. 361.5; Schock 5S1.1: Ashinger.
i.9: Rice. aSi.i: Pierce. 567.1; Foster, 51s3:
Fixes. ."hh3: Smith. 1868; Maddox. 1876:
Cannon. IJ1.2; Cassidy, ALI; Mcleod.
;'Sh2; Click, 1858.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Mrs. FfacId Anssvercd.

Answering the suit for divorce filed
against him several days ago by Sarah c.
Fiield. Policeman Joseph n. Fffield denies
that Mrs. Fifield is a resident of the Dis
trict, and says that he has never abused
her or given her any cause whatever for
seeking divorce.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Death of FaIIcrO.

LONDON. December S.-Luis Fallero the
painter. died here yesterday. He was bora
in Spain about forty-five years ago, but
had lived for many years in London. His
best-known works are Twin Stars and
The Dream of Faust
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Death of Mrs. Edward Cl.r,.

The many friends of Mr.. Edward Clark,
the architect of the United States Capitol
will sympathfze with him in the loss
which he has sustained in the death of
his wife, which occurred today. The de-
ceased was the daughter OF the late Wat
son Freeman of Boston, Mass. Arrange
mentS for the funeral will be announced
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Confirmed. for EmnIncem.nt.

General Craighill, chief of engineers, has
awarded to Frank w. Malloy the contract
for building concrete emplacements for
three ten-inch rif1ed guns at Fort Hancock.
New York harbor. There were sixteen bids
ranging from $4,000 to $12O, O,OOO. and Malloy
was the lowest bidder.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Possibly FATALLY Suffocated.

JAMESTOWN, n. Y. December S.-The
old Soderhom block. owned by ]. NJ. John
son. burned early today. George Killeman
a lodger. was suffocated so badly by the
smoke that he may die. The estimated
loss on the building is $1,000
Evening star., 1896-12-08
The asker-Steinjtx Match.

MOSCOW. December S.-Early this morn
Ing Lasker and Steinitz drew the eighth
game. a Ruy Lopez. played by the former
after hfty-hve moves. Present score: Las
ker. = Steiritz, D, drawn b
Evening star., 1896-12-08
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Aiie ms ON Government Wo

AIN mn oh uOVernnl nlent Work.
Mr.. Mahany of New York has introduced
a bill In the House providing that it shall
be unlawful for aliens, unless they have
declared their intentions to become citizens
of the United States and can show an un-
interrupted residence In this country of
one year from the date Of such declaration,
TO be employed In any capacity On work to
be constructed or completed by the govern
ment or by contractors under contracts en-
tered into subsequent to the passage Of
this act For each and every viola tion
hereof there shall be imposed a fine of not
less than $lOO nor more than $500 or i'm
prisonment for not less than one month
nor more than three, or both penalties, in
the discretion of the court.
Indian Depreciation Claims.
The Attorney General has sent to Con-
gress list of judgments in favor of claim
ants In Indian depreciation cases to the
ntmber of ffty-two. and ranging from $175
to s19.O12
To Recognize Cuban Independence.
Senator Call intends to introduce a reso-
luton in the Senate tomorrow providing for
the immediate recognition of the independ-
ehce Of Cuba.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
A Protest.

The Commissioners are in receipt of pro-
test from NJ. l.. Gray of the Academy of
Science of St. Louis. Mo-. protesting against
the passage Of Senate bill 1552, to restrict
vivisect:cn.
Evening star., 1896-12-08

In attempting to cross the Verdigris
river, four miles north of Muskogee, 1. r.,
last night. Will Wade and two McKnap
girls. all colored. were drowned by the
boat overturEing.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Naval Movements.

The Minneapolis has arrived at Jaffa,
Syria, and the Machias has sailed from
Pagoda to Annoy. China.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
In Father Gross. P,ace.

Cardinal Gibbons has appointed Rev Eu-
gene A. Hannah assistant priest at st.
PauPs Church. of which Rev. Father
Mackin is the pastor. to succeed the late
Father Gross.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Back ON Duty.

Health Officer Woodward. who has been
confined to his home some days with diph
iberia. reported for duty at the District
building today.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Considering DR.. st,ke,x

A rumor is current in Richmond, Va.
that committee of the Second Baptist
Church of that city is considering calling
Rev. DR.. Stakely Of this city to the pastor
ate
Evening star., 1896-12-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening the highest
and the loves: and the closing prices Of the
New York stock market today, As reported
by CorTon & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 80 broadway
QDen Hleh
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Enr~I. the stati.tician. Dead

BERLIN December S.-Herr Ernst Engel,
the German statistician. is dead. He was
bern at Dresden in 1S21 became director of
the bureau of statistics in 1850 and retired
I'm lSSI
Evening star., 1896-12-08
Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s2ss. 1872. Government receipts
From internal revenue. $6es, ,95S: customs.
$ia5, ,O65; miscellaneous, $126, ,S35.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
safe Cracking mt Holiday xburE, Pa.

HOLLlDAYSBURG. Pa, December s.
The local office of the Guarantee Loan, In
vestment Company of Pittsburg was robbed
last night. The safe was Cracked and
$500 in cash and money and many valia:
securities taken. Manager j. c. Akers
says the stolen property belongs to pri-
vate individuals, and that the company
loses nothing.
Evening star., 1896-12-08

Speaker Reed at the White House.
Speaker Reed called at the White House
this morning on his way to the Capitol and
paid his respects to the President.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
;rain and Co,tun Mnrk-,

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., 1921 l.
street, members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
mann & Co., New York
Evening star., 1896-12-08

Valentine was at the head of gang Of
forgers and swindlers. whose operations ex-
tended all over the United States and Can
ada. and involved. it has been estimated.
as much as s2.O0QOOO.
Valentines arrest was brought about by
the testimony of May Vintage. who out of
remorse and fearing arrest. tried to kill
herself by firing a bullet into her breast.
She recovered. and while Valentine was in
qu!ring as to her condition he was arrested.
The young girl was taken before the grand
jury. where she gave facts which resulted
in indictments found against Valentine.
She told of having passed several bogus
checks that had been gwen to her by Val
entine- They had lived together IN num-
Der of different places. and for the latter
offsnse the abduction charge was drawn
against the prisoner.
Evening star., 1896-12-08

TDday's Cabinet Meeting.
The cabinet met at the White House to-
day. as usual, with all the members pres
ent.
Evening star., 1896-12-08
TEN YEARS IMPRISONMENT.

Valentine. Head of FOrEers and
SwinhIers, Sentenced.
NEW YORK, December S.-Wm f. Val
entine pleaded guilty to the charge of
forgery in the second degree and abduction
In the Kings county court today. He was
sentenced to ten years Imprisonment by
Judge Hurd
Evening star., 1896-12-08

interior appointments and decorations.
both sculpturaf and pictorial. lend to the
spectacle of an inaugural ball. But would
1t be wise to submit to irreparable injury
the ornamental features so COMPLETELY ex-
posed to DETACHMENT when there exist ac-
ccmmodations far more spacious in an
other public building? I understand that
the capacity of the pension office central
hall Is something like five times, at least in
width, the largest hall in the library build
ing. Also that ample accommodate tions in
the way of cloak rooms, dressing rooms
ana arrangements for cooking have been
round there on former occasion whereos
in the library building, in which not a
single article of furniture exists roon,a
must be furL ished at large exnense onIv
to be stripped after the brief ceremony Is
over -
No Room Suitable.
There is no place to hold the ball IN tho
new library bailcng.'' said Renresenta-
tive Quigg of New York The reading
room under the dome is not a largo on.rt
ment. 1 forget the exact dimension. hmt #
contains room for only about 90 readars
In order to prepare that space for q hall we
should have to take up the desks that are
nxturas there ana make a new flooring.
Aside from this room, there are only the
long rooms in two wings of the buiIding
and they are neither large enough for the
ball nor in any other way suitable The
library building is the property of Con
sress' and suppose 1t would require an
act of Congress to place 1t at the dispo-
sition Of anybody for the purposes of an
evening entertainment. The library couid
not be used for a ball without e, at risk
of injury to the ornamental work that con-
stitutes so large part of Its charms 1
don't understand, however, that IL is seri-
ously proposed to attempt the use of the
building for balls I know Of no membe,
of the joint committee who would he in
favor Of such an idea"
The morning times., 1896-04-14
PATENT OFFICE GAZETTE
Senate Fails to Order an Extension
of the Contract.
Mrs. Maybrick's Case Shelved by an
Adverse Report on the Recent
Resolution.

The investigation OF Patent Office mat
ters by the Senate Committee on Printing
two years ago, i'll connection with which
Mr.. Josiah Quincy, Assistant Secretary
OF State, was subjected 10 severe crlti-
cism, was recalled by an incident IN the
nate proceedings yesterday.
Mr.. Quincy had been intcrested-while in
office-in procuring for a business friend
u contract 1or printing the Patent Office
Gazette at rates very much less than those
at which the work had been done for many
years by an electrotyping firm in Wash
iugtOn.
When the legislative appropriation bill
was before the Senate some weeks ago an
amendment was offered and agreed to
authorizing tie extension OF that con-
tract for another year.
The conference report on that Bill, which
was made yesterday. lert that amendment
as one Of those on which the cOnferees had
not agreed. Thereupon Mr.. Gormen, who
was chairman of the Committee on Print
ing when the investigation was made,
moved that the Senate recede from the
amendment, and his motion was agreed to
% TO 25-although it was opposed by the
chairman OF the Committee on Patents, Mr..
Plat, and was voted against by nearly all
the Republican Senators.
The Judiciary Committee of the Senate
lost no time in dispuslng oil the Joint reso-
luton referred to it last Thursday prupoS-
ing a remonstranCe with the British gov
ernerlnt in the matter of the Imprisonment
of Mrs. MaybriCk. The joint resolution was
reported back yesterday adversely. On the
ground that the Senate had no jurisdic-
ton over the subject. The report was
placed on the calendar and Will probably be
no more heard OF.
Tie main part of the session was occu-
pied with speeches on the Dupont election
case-Senators Burrows, Rep, Michigan,
and Brown, Rep, Utah, arguing in favor
of Mr.. DuPont's S right to the seat. The Sen
ate at $40 adjourned.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
HELD FOR KILLING MACKALL
Coroner's Jury Thinks Burrell
Killed the Man.
Witness Identified the Fatal Knife
as One He Had Loaned the
Prisoner.

After spending but a few minutes in
deliberation the coroner's jury yesterday
afternoon returned a verdict holding
Thomas Burrel for the killing OF Bryant
Mackal, on the Anacostia Bridge, Sunday
night last.
After the report in The Evening Times
closed, William West, colored youth,
took the stand.
West said lie and Ed. Butler met Mackall.
Neal Duckett ana Anderson near the bridge.
Burrell came by and Mackall cursed him.
The men started TO fight. and West with
Duckett separated them. They came to-
gether again, and Burrell struck Mackall
in The breast. West said 1t was the only
blow he saw passed. Ma ckall fell and Bur
rell walked off.
West said he did not hear Burrell make
the remark, do you want any more?"
Neither did he hear Ma ckall say he had
knife in him. West was very reticent and
evidently knew more than he cared to tell.
James Martin, young white man
with Anderson on the night of the
murder, met Mackall and Butler com
ing across the bridge, when Bur-
rell came up and asked Mackall to
come with him. Mackall refused, calling
Burrell a vie name. Martin told ex-
actiy the same story as Anderson, with the
dutiIiOn lIldJ lie Sd " DuEECll, Dt-
fore the fight, passing something that gilt
tered from one pocket to the other of his
trousers He would not swear that il was
knife.
Martin was positive that Mackall said
lie Md Il knife in him and that Is urreil tried
to st\ike him Wien he was dying.
NeGl\uCkett. a very black man, described
the blow Cat Burrell struck as down ward
one, and Illustrated IL with Il motion that
gave the idea of man lOlding something
III his cleuched fist when striking. Like
the other colured witness Duckett refuted
the testimony given by Anderson and Mar
tin regarding the remarks made by Nackall
and Burrell.
When DdcKcttmct Burrell, after Mackall' s
body had been removed to the police sta
ton, he wa setting on the porch OF mans
house named Nobey, 'Mackal's dead
said Duckett. Il don't care,'' replied
| Burrel, I'm tired of fooling with him y
Edward Butler, a colored boy. VINO lives
i'll Hillsdali described the affray, and
proved the most important witness of all,
for lie Identified the knife blade, as be-
| longing to himself
Butler said early i'll the evening he was
| III the toilet room OF Gates, when Burrell
| came III and saw the knife sticking out OF
| his pocket. Eurreii insisted on borrowing
the knife. This was between and s
O'Clock, three hours before the murder.
| Buffers testimony and identification OF
| the knife setted any doubt that has existed
! about the prisoners guilt.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
VIEWS OF A BUILDER.
FITz LEES APPOINTMENT.
Change in the Havana Consulate
Caused IittIe SururiSe

The appointment OF Gen. FitZ Lee TO
succeed Consul General Williams caused
no surprise i'll official circles as ii has long
been known that MIR. Williams was anxious
to retire from his position.
When Mr.. Williams visited the United
States last year he rendered his resigna-
tion, but was persuaded to remain in office
on account OF the then threatened seri-
business OF Cuban affairs. MIR. Williams
had become obnoxious TO the Spanish au-
thorities i'll Havana on account OF his
vigorous manner in caring for the in
terests of this government, and il was re-
ported that lie and Capt. Gen. Campos had
a personal quarrel, in which strong words
were used.
In March last Sr. Williams renewed the
expression of his desire to relinquiSh the
post and it is said that he finally agreed
to remain until successor was appointed or
until the end of the open season, that is
until the present time. 1t has been claimed
that one OF the causes why Mr.. Williams
did not have the good will OF the Spaniards
was that his hrotLer-in-law manage. from
the United States a West Indian express
company suspected Of carrying on 4 n under
ground trade with the insurgents.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
BANKRUPTCY BILL REPORTED.
Senate Committee Acts Upon the One
Introduced by George

The bankruptcy bill reported to the Senate
yesterday, is. in its essentials, the same bill
introduced by Mr.. George, December IL
last, providing FOR voluntary bankruptcy
Among the amendments made by the com
mittee is provision that where any debtor
owing $500, and who is unable to pay
his debts, shall make any assignment, etc.
or give any lien, etc, contrived with the
actual intention on his part to defraud his
creditors, such an act shall be deemed an
act of bankruptcy, and creditors having
claims against such fraudulent debtor may
file petitions against him in the court OF
bankruptcy.
Mr.. Mitchell of oregon, for the minority
reported an amended form of the Hender-
son bill in the House, which provides
for both voluntary and involuntary bank
ruptcy.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
GANG WORKED THE CITY.
More Losses by Pickpockets on Car
Lines Ren0rfpd

More Losses by Pickpockets on Car
Lines Reported.
The police are still receiving complaints
from people who lost their pocketbooks
on the street cars on Sunday.
Three more victims reported at police
headquarters yesterday that they had
been robbed of money and valuable papers
in the crowds that thronged the transfer
stations.
The case is becoming far more serious
than was at first thought, and the police
are taking active measures to capture the
crooks. Yesterday MFR. James F. Kilgore
OF 912 Virginia avenue southeast, reported
that he had lost n Eocketbook containing
S25 on his way to the Zoo. Mr.. John w.
Thompson, living at No. sos F street
southeast, was robbed at the corner Of
Seventh and U streets on Sunday afternoon
of $13 and a pocketbook and Mr.. ".
Kirby was touched for S17 and card
case containing valuable papers.
Somany robberiesin oneday seldom occur
in this city and every indication points
to an organized gang who worked the cars
and then It once left the city. Everything
was favorable for their plans and they
secured a large amount.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
PHYSICIAN Must Testify.

The Supreme Court yesterday gave leave
to Pension Commissioner Lochren to file
petition for ma udamus against c. L. Bene
dict, judge Of the district court for the
eastern district Of New York; aud B. L..
Benedict, clerk OF said court, to compel
them TO issuea subpoena for the attendance
Of a Brooklyn physician before a special
examiner Of the pension bureau, or toshow
cause why they refuse TO issue it at the
instance of the commissioner.
The morning times., 1896-04-14

want that new
L suit now, sure. It's!
HERE, ready for you. A
more satisfactory one than
any one else can give you
at anything near the sameI
price.
See our FIFTEEN-D0LLARI
grade. 1t surpasses all
previous efforts. Even now
you'll find poorer ones else
where at S18 and $40, and
such a variety as we have.
Sacks and Getaways, in
light, medium, and dark
shades, in Tweeds, Cassi-
meres, Cheviots, Home
spuns, Worsteds, and theI
always popular Blue and
Black Clay Diagonals and
Serges. Sizes and shapes
to fit all men.
Seen those shoes we are
dosing out at greatly re-
duced prices? 1t will pay
you to buy a pair or two
for future use.
THREE DOLLARS is our
price for the hat stores S5|
hats, but that is because
we pay royalty for no
makers name. Any block
you want. Knox, Youmans,
/ Dunlap are ali here. New
est shades and colors.
Robinson, Cherry & Co.,
18th and Fists. Ss$sFsSis $s$s' SSSsHSi; sSsss:
The morning times., 1896-04-14
Central American Exposition

senor a. Lazo Arriaga, minister in
Washington from Gautemalaan II honduras,
has Informed the State Department that
a Central American Exposition will take
place in Guatemala City, from March 10
to July 10, 1897, A foreign section will
be embraced in the exposition and the
minister says an invitation to take part will
be extended to the United States.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
cornelius Teehan Indtcted.

The grand jury yesterday afternoon made
a return before Judge Cole, bringing one
indictment against Cornelius Teehan for big
amy. His Chicago wiferecently came hereand
discovered him married to a woman in this
city. The case will probably be brought
to an early trial.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
Pnnifin Rna RII

The House Committee on Pacific Rail
roads has completed the bill looking to the
settlement OF the Indebtedness OF tue Pa
cific railroads, and directed Chairman Pow
ers to report it to the House with the
recommendation that it pass. The meas
ure as agreed to is the same as drawn by
the subcommittee already published.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
Senator Morgan improved

Although Senator Morgan is still a very
sick man, he was much better yesterday.
He has been suffering intensely for several
days with pleuritic pains, but last night
these pains were conquered and he en-
joyed a night Of refreshing sleep.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
Three Months for a Speskeasv

Judge kimball yesterday afternoon found
Warren Robinson, a colored man, guilty
OF keeping a speakeasy and imposed fine
of $500 or three months in the workhouse.
Robinson went down.
The morning times., 1896-04-14
Young o,Brien stiu Missing,

John O'Brien, the fifteen-year-old run
way lad who has been missing since
Wednesday from his home, No. 1924 North
Capitol street, has not yet returned.