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Evening star., 1896-08-14
GOLD CLUBS IN ALABAMA.
Sound Money Democratic Nominees
in Every District.

Sound Money Democratic Nominees
in Every District.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
MONTGOMERY. Ala, August 1.-THE
gold standard democrats are now engaged
in organizing clubs TIN oughout Alabama
and are getting in readiness for the selec-
tion of delegates to the national convention
called for September .. In Indianapolis.
Monday a strong sound money democratic
club was organized in birmingham. and on
tie same day Speaker Clark of the Ala
banla house of representatives delivered an
sGtiress to the Sound Money Club at Troy,
Ala Sound money democratic clubs will be
organized in nearly all the bank towns ~
the state. but the movement Will take
very slight hold on the farming and labor
ing classes. 1t is generally understood that
the so,int money democrats propose to run
candidates for Congress in each district in
the state. expecting to receive the co-Opera
ton of the republicans In this the second
district. il is stated that Thos. n. Clark
will lie the candidate against Stallirgs. II
- also current rumor that strong effort
made during the recent visit of Secre-
tary Herbert to have him make the race,
hut it is said Colonel Herbert refused fatty.
ana Mr.. Clark selected the candi-
Gate.
The democratic congressional conventions
thrOugnc Mt the state viii be held next
month and primaries and county co1ven-
tiGns for the selection of delegates to the
congressional conventions will he held dur
ing the latter part of this month
Evening star., 1896-08-14
FINANCE AND TRADE
Slight Reduction in Prices Owing to
London's Lower Quotations.
COVERING OF SHORTS TURNED THE TIDE
Effect on Stock Values of the
Political Situation.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. August 14.-On lower quo
tations from London. the stock market
opened today with slight reduction in
prices from yesterdays closing, which
closed with slight deviation from the
course most apparent during the day. on
account OF a rumor to the effect that the
New York World was coming out for
Bryan Shortly after the opening. how
ever, a continuation of the covering OF
contracts for short accounts set in. which,
helped considerably by several good buy
Ing orders in sugar and ST. Paul, caused a
sharp rally in the list, and particularly IN
these two specialties.
The demand for Sugar was very good,
and the interests that have been most con-
spicuous iE advancing the price OF the
stock since the fret of the week were again
very noticeable In the interest of this ia
vorte. Tn. stock opened at lS "a and
imme metiately rallied TO loi Is. where IL be-
came very dull and steady. The market
was dull and firm. with no important trans.
actions. and there icing no pressure To
sell, every effort on the part of the traders
to cover caused sharp rally. This was
particularly so In Consolida ted Gas. that
well-guarded security advancing With much
rapidity under light buying from l3s 5-s 20
IA.
The political situation has undoubtedly
caused, to an extent. the variation Of the
prices oil Stocks Tor IN contrast TO the sell
ing movement IN expectancy Of the great
success of the silver advocates effort or
"Wednesday night may be noted the i'm
provement in securities and the solidity i'm
specialties since the failure OF that event
to arouse the expected enthusiasm. There
are other things. however in noting IN.
cause for the change of tactics Of broker
that must be taken into considera ton. The
better feeling from tie other side. with
the favorable settlement, and also the bvi-
ter tone in financial circles with an ease
er countered in making loans that did not
exist last week, are few of the causes to
which this feeling Is tracesble.
But the real cause for the present sharp
rally in prices is due to the canceling OF
short contracts. which now will soon be
finished, and then from the point of actual
calculation decline in values will very
likely be encountered.
The action of the board of directors of the
Burlington railroad in decla ring the full
quarterly dividend of l per cent has been
much commented upon. taking into consid-
GRAFTON the statistics Of the road for other
periods Of the year, the uncertainty OF
crops and the general condition OF the
country. 1t has been particularly noticed
since the declaration Of the dividend OF the
activity OF few large Boston houses re-
ducing their holdings in this stock. The
stock on very narrow trading advanced
from 5Sas to GO. A continuation of the
high prices prevails after delivery hour
and the recovery in values for the day re-
corded good substantial gains.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
NEW POST OFFICE BUILDING.
The Last Piece of Stone and the Last
Bricks Laid Today,

The Last Piece of Stone and the Last
bricks Laid Today.
The last piece of granite in the new post
office building was laid this afternoon at
3 o'clock and this finished the stone work
for the great building. A few minutes
later the last of the bricks were also laid.
and this evening the many men who have
been for nearly eighteen months employed
in the granite and brick construction there
will be transferred by the contractors to
other buildings being erected by them.
Although it took 100000 cubic feet
of granite for the structure there was not
a single piece left on the ground after the
final was started on its way to the north
west tower, a distance Of 2SlA feet above
the ground. this afternoon OF bricks there
were 100000 used, and the same caretul
economy which was exercised IN the cut
ting of the granite and shipping 1t from
the quarries in Maine marked the est1-
mates rs TO that material also.
AS the final was carefully laid In It's
place photographer took picture OF the
scene. Those present in the tower on the
Interesting occasion were Mr.. w. G. Slime
metz, general superintendent in charge;
Mr. r. A. Bell, who had charge of the re-
ceiving and setting of the granite; Mr.. J.
W. Kinsey, superintendent: Mr.. Arthur
CowsilI. contractor for brickwork. and MIR.
John Pierce. agent and contractor.
The work of plastering the building and
finishing the basement will be at once be-
gun, and it is intended to employ a large
force Of men on the interior all winter, so
that the building can be turned over to the
government next
Evening star., 1896-08-14
KILLING THE TREES.
How the Electric Wires Affect the
NcighbOrfng Foliage.

NelS oAAseSs
From Cosmos
In France great care is taken in locating
the wires that carry high-tension electric
currents, whether used for light or for
power, but in America the thing Is done
more simply. No one bothers himself about
what is to be found at the side of the wire,
and it passes among the branches OF trees
and across thickets unconscious Of the
damage that 1t may do.
Now, In many towns 1t has been remark
ell that the trees crossed by the current
dwindle and die. 1t has also been observed
that the death OF these trees invariably
follows the rainy season; the leaves being
soaked with moisture, become good con-
ductors and lead the current down into
the tree from the wire. The wires. 10 be
sure have been insulated, but the protect
I've layer has been quickly destroyed by
the friction of the branches and the line
becomes bare, producing thus results that
it would have been well to avoid. And
the electricity is the only thing that can
be accused OF this. 1t suffices to convince
ones self to compare the conditions OF the
trees trayersed by the wires with that OF
negnboring trees. 1t has often been no.
ticed that ir a storm all the trees through
which wires pass die in a few hours, while
the surrounding ones are not touched
This Is a very serious source OF complaint
and causes some lawsuits.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Matters of General Interest to Eng
land Treated.

LONDON. August 1.-THE queens speech
a the proroguing Of parliament first meE
tions the advance on Dongola' and then
says:
THE condition in some portions of the
Turkish empire continues to furnish cause
for much anxiety. At present Crete is the
principal center of the disturbances.
Il have observed strict neutrality. but in
conjunction with the other powers of
Europe have ends sayored to bring about
reconciliation. by proposing the establish
ment of a system of government which
would be equitable and accepta bic to both
Christians and MussuimanS'
The speech then refers to the rising of
the Eashonas and Matabeles, pays trib-
Ute to the courage and seif-reiance of the
settlers. and adds.
The efforts of my troops are telling on
the resistance of the rebels, who. 1 trust
will shortly avail themselves of my offer
of clemency."
The speech concludes with recita! of
the measures adopted by parliament dur
Ing its session just ending.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Chased by the Spanish.

BOSTON. August 1i.-Capt. L. Prado,
Cuban officer, has arrived from Jamaica
on the fruit steamer Etheired on his way
TO New York with documents for the Gu
ban Junta- Capt. Prado and companion
report being chased by Spanish gun
boat while going from Cuba to Jamaica
in 4 small boat. into Dry HarDor near
Falmouth The British officials held them
Tor violation of the quarantine rules and
refuse. to surrender them to the Spanish
officers. who demanded them. On being
released Capt Prado left for the United
states. He will soon lead big expedition
to Cuba.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Use of Yellow.


Yellow in evening toilets Of diaphanous
nature and yellow in simple day gowns
Is a rival to mauve and golden green this
season. Some Of the handsome white
mchair costumes for dress occasions have
yellow silk facings on the coat, and the
skirt is lined with yellow taffeta silk.
White etamines, grenadines and trans
parent grass linens are most effective made
up over yellow satin. with low-cut under
bodice and sleeve puffs Of the satin draped
with the airy fabric. Swiss and India
mulls over yellow taffeta, batiste or surah
have handsome yellow satin ribbon trim
mirgs on the shoulders and at the belt.
These are for youthful wearers, and the
gowns are designed for dress wear accom-
panied by leghorn hats trimmed with
black or green velvet ribbon. white tuIle
plating and yellow roses and mignonette
sprays. Plaid ribbons IN new color and
combinations and of great width are being
used by Paris milliners on leghorn and
Panama hats. the gay rich tartan loops
and Alsatian bows forming their sole trim
ming,
Evening star., 1896-08-14
HONOR TO MIR. PARKER.
The Mckinley and Hobart Clubs
Parade.

-
Parade.
The Mckinley and Hobart Interstate
Campaign Club will meet tonight at its
rendezvous, the Globe building. on Pennsyl-
vania avenue near A. street, for drill and
Instructions. Tomorrow evening at the
same hour and at the same place the club
will meet for the demonstration and parade
in honor Of the appointment of NJ. NJ. Park
er to the national republican committee. The
club numbers 900 members. 100 OF whom
form the marching contingent.
They will wear fatigue uniform. con-
sisting of a white military CO. and black
fatigue blouse ard black trousers. They
will also carry torches and flags. The line
of march will be W the avenue and 18th
street to the Normandie, where speeches
will be made by John c. CLANCY. president
of the club. and others. and response
made by Mr.. Parker, In acknowledgment
of the honor done him.
The Union Republican Club and the Ma
tional Republican Club have been invited
to participate in the parade and demon-
stration. The Fourth Artillery Band will
head the procession, and on the return
march will give several serenades to the
friends of the club.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Death of Mr. Bnrrie's "Je...,

Frem tho Westminster Gazette.
Death writes a correspondent, has
darkened the little window at Thrums.
Jess" the leal-hearted heroine of Mr. Bar
ries memorable story is dead. Today, on
a newly turfed grave In the cemetery of
Kirremuir. there lies beautiful wreath of
fading flowers bearing on a card the in
scription. To the memory Of my Oldest
friend The card bears the name of ]. NJ.
Barrie. The prototype of Jess had been
intimately known to ttAe novelist from his
boyhood. She was esteemed by his par
ents, who not infrequently committed him
in his childhood to her charge. Little they
dreamed that the laddie was one day, in an
unlooked-for fashion. to immortaiize his
kindly custodian. For years she was an
invalid. and the little window of the house
on -the brae' proved her only outlook on
the world. That Jess received many a
kindness at the hands of/the novelist, and,
many little reminder that fame and for
tune had not intruded between him and
his Oldest friend goes without saying"
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Daylight mt the Bottom of the Sea.

From the Popular Scheme Monthly.
In very clear water sunlight penetrates
the seas to the depth Of 1850 feet. These
experiments were made In the Mediterra-
mean near Corsica, and eighteen miles from
land, the result being obtained by means
Of Photographic plates The depth to
which daylight penetratcs depends. OF
course, on the transparency OF the water:
the Mediterranean being famed for the
clearness Of its water, admits light TO
greater depth than is the case where tho
water is less transparent. Usually the
lIht of the sun 100 feet below the surface
OF the ocean is no more than that of the
moon, while at the depth of 800 feet 1t is
scarcely equal to the glimmer of twilight,
and at coo feet in many parts OF the ocean
there is perpetual darkness. Near Man.
dora, in the Indian ocean, the spotted
corals are plainly visible under $50 feet OF
water. The Caribbean sea In of crystal
inc clearness. objects being discernible on
the bottom at very great depth.
Evening star., 1896-08-14

baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Md, August 14.-Fluur dull
changedrecrpts. 9.679 barrels: exports. 3.ai9 bar
rcls: sales. 30 barrels. wseat stoaiy-s spot aud
month. 59ssao?a.; September. soha1ol4: steamer
No. red. 5issi,4a a-r.cr!pts. -. SOD bushels:
ports none: stock. ]. .413. 500 bushels sacs 81 go
b,shels-sOnthern wheat hy sample. 5:iailia do. on
grade. 5Sa61. Corn dull-spot. month and Srrt"m-
hcr. 27,2a27I.: October. 2sa2SIs: steamer mixed.
24a. 12iJ-reccpts. III .W23 bushels: exports no..
900 bushels: stock. 66l $40 bushels: sales a1p1
bushels southern white corn. 2sa2s in. yellow.
2,a29i.. Oats steady-No . white western. 2ia2I:
No. mixed do. 23laa24 receipts. 23, i'S, bushels.
exports. none; stock. 667. 40 bushels Rye weak
No. nearby 53i-a western 3ii-a:i' receipts,
33a2 bushels; exports. S.J1l bushels: stpck. iars3
bushels. Hay frm-rhoice timothy. SIC so bid.
Grain freights firm. with an active drmapd un.
changed. Sugar strong unchanged. Butter, "sen
and cheese firm. unchanged. Whisky unchanged.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
The Tobacco Crop,

- The condition of the tobacco crop, ac-
cording to the Agricultural Department,
has fallen five points since July 1 and Is
now rated S65. This is almost four points
higher than last years August condition.
The chief cause lowering the condition Is
the decline in the heavy producing states
Kentucky. North Carolina and Ohio. In
other important sections conditions are
high. having generally been sustained or
improved during July. Some complaint Is
heard in southern districts of quality and
curing condition of the leaf, due mainly to
excessive rains.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Death of Mrs. Slick,

The death of Mrs. Rose A. Slick, wife of
j. E. Slick. which occurred Wednesday at
kenilworth, D. c.. leaves large circle Of
friends to mourn her demise. Deceased
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno
T. Clark an old and reputable Virginia
family. She was an active member of
North Capitol NJ. E. Church, being an ar
dent Sabbath school worker, and for years
teacher Of one of the most interesting
classes. but on account of failing health
was finally obliged to give up all her in
terest. OF modest and retiring DISPOSE
ton. kind and methodical in all her ways
she was largely respected by all who knew
her. The interment was at Glenwood, to-
day at : pm.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
A Medical Student Missing.

This afternoon William A. Holland Of
923 Sth street northwest called at police
headquarters and asked the police to as
sist him in his search for his son. The
latter. W. r. B. Holland. who-is a medical
student left here in December for New
York, and has not since been heard from.
gone to Cuba. 1t is also thought possible
that he went away on an ocean steamer as
he had expressed a desire to be a surgeon
on steamship. The police have a de-
scrlption CT the young man, and will ask
the assistance of other police departments.
Evening star., 1896-08-14

CINCINNATI, August 14.-By the falling
of draw bar the caboose of a north
bound freight on the Louisville and Nash
Vile road near Morris station KY, was
thrown from the track and thrown down
an embankment. Joshua Wright a brake
man, was instantly killed, and John
Shieger. another brakeman. was fatally in
jured.
GROUND HOUSE. Mimi, August 14-An
Eastern Minnesota freight train ran into q
Great Northern engine. demolishing both
engines and killing Fireman NJ. Moore.
The blame rests with the Eastern Mime
sofa crew.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
The School Boy and the Emperor.

Adgemeine Deutsche Lehrerzetung relates
an episode of Kaiser Wilhelm's recent
visit to Wiesbaden. When he was riding
alcng the Taunus-strasse at the head Of
his suite on Monday small boy ran after
him and cried out as he frantically waved
his cap, Herr Kaiser! Herr Kaiser! get
US holiday tomorrow The emperor
laughed, and, with a friendly wink to the
lad, called out, I'VE shall manage It," Ac-
ccrdingly on the next day all the lads
and lasses Of the town were Informed that
the day was "chulfrei," and wherever the
kaiser appeared he was naturally greeted
as libcrator with the full power OF youth
full lungs.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
WITH THE PRESIDENT.

Arrival of Secretaries Carlisle and
Lamont mt Cray Gables.
BUZZARDS BAY. Mass, August H.
Secretary Carlisle and Secretary Lamont
are at Gray Gables today.
MIR. Carlisle came from Marion. where he
Is to be the guest of Assistant Secret 1Gy
Hamlin for two weeks. OH the government
steamer Mistletoe, while Mr.. Lamont ar
rived by train.
1t is positively denied that the meeting
of the President and his two cabinet Off
GERS is by appointment or has any signifi
canoe beyond the mere fulfillment Of So
cial obligations.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
And In Not Married.

FIcm tie New York Weekly.
Mrs. Henpeck (to Mr.. H, who is reading)
Your little son just asked you a question
and you didn't even notice him. You ought
to be ashamed of yourself. and 1 shall"
Mr.. Henpeck-'I didn't hear him."
Mrs. H.-"Oh. no. you never hear when q
member of your own family speaks to YOU
You are deaf to the very ones you should
love and cherish-deaf to"
Mr.. H.-"What does he want to known
Mrs. H.-"He asked you what a hermit
was"
Mr.. H.-"A hermit. my son. is a man who
loves peace and quiet
Evening star., 1896-08-14
CAPTURED by Warner Miller.

UTICA. n. Y. August 14.--Tlic latest re-
turns from the Herkimer county caucuses
indicate that Warner Miller has captured
81 and possibly 81 delegates. while Titus
Sheard he's carried 23. This means the de-
feat of State Chairman Charles W. Hack
ett In Oneida and Herkimer counties for
state committeeman, even IL the lowest
figure Is correct and reverses the state
meHt sent out in last nights dispatch that
the Plat faction had doWneJ Miller
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Anbushed Al shcriG's Posse.

TUCSON. Ariz., August IA dispatch
from Benson reports that the bandits who
last week raided the International Bank at
Nogale5 ambushed Sheriff Lcatherwood and
posse near the New Mexico line. Frank
Robson United States line rider was killed
The bandits have gained accs ssions to their
ranks, and now outnumber the officers
Evening star., 1896-08-14
An Extreme Case.
FRI m Puck.

FRI m Puck.
Friend-"Was he very much Intoxicated,
colonel?'
The Gentleman from Kentucky-"Dls-
gracefully, sab! Never saw such q Spec
tacle! He was so drunk. sab, that he lost
his corkscrew!
Evening star., 1896-08-14
St. Paul Make. n New Record.

NEW YORK. August 14.-The American
Line steamer st. Paul, from Southampton,
crossed Sandy Hook bar at 9:15 this morn
ing. The ST. Paul made the trip in six
days and ifty-seven minutes. She has
beaten the new record made last Friday
by her sister ship, the st. Louis. of six
days. two hours, twenty-four minutes, the
record having been previously held by the
St. Paul.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
A Bicycle Assirnment.

VIM. d. Hadger, engaged in the bicycle
business at 1924 Connecticut avenue. made
an assignment this afternoon to Rudolph
w Bishop for the benefit of his creditors.
The assets. not including $3.50 in ac-
counts regarded as bad. are placed at about
$500 and the liabilities at about $500.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Novel Means of Suicide

BEATRICE. Neb., August 14-John Ko-
zak. a prominent farmer. aged twenty-five,
living near Virginia, committed suicide last
sht. He burrowed into the center of a
straw stack and set fire to the straw. and
then shot himself through the head with a
revolver. The coroner was summoned to
the scene this morning
Evening star., 1896-08-14

REED CITY, Mich. August 14.-After
the three hundred and sixty ond ballot
tHe deadlock in the eleventh district repub-
iican congressional convention was broken
early this morning. and W. g. Msrrick of
Antrim county. was nominated defeating
CcssresSman Avery and four other candi-
dates.
Evening star., 1896-08-14

NEW YORK, August 1.-THE United
States cruiser Raleigh passed out quaran-
tine this morning on her way to sea. Sne
belongs TO the North Atlantic squadron,
and has probably gone to join the fleet of
Admiral Bunc.. pract.cIng evoiutions at
Evening star., 1896-08-14
He Sued the Company,

John Ebert. at one time lineman on the
Washington. Alexandria and Mount Yer
non Electric Railway Company, today sued
the company. claiming 81, 600 damages be-
cause of injuries alleged to have been re-
ceived by him May ii, 1906, in falling from
one of the company's poles.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Pitcher Flynn Wins.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. August 1I.-Pitcher
Cornelius Flynn of the Washington club was
given Judgment here today for 500 back
salary against the New York base ball club.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
ConHagrntion at O.tend.

OSTEND. Belgium, August IA con-
hagration is raging here. 1t broke out at
noon in the Church of St Peter and St
Paul, and spread rapidly.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Great Floods In India.

LONDON, August IA special from
Bombay says that heavy floods have been
caused by the rising Of the river Kistnah
A river boat capsized and 200 were drown
ed. Seven miles OF railway have been
washed away.
Evening star., 1896-08-14
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 G. Mccartney, members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 80 Broadway.
Open. High. Low. Close
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Naval Movements,

The Marblehead left Palermo today for
Genoa, and the Raleigh left New York to
join Admiral Bunce's feet In Hampton
Roads,
Evening star., 1896-08-14
Grain and Cotton Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co. 1921 y
street. members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. Ladenburg, Thai
mann & Co., New York