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Evening star., 1897-02-03
THE HOUSE.

The attendance in the House today was
light. While resolution to print the con-
sular regulations for distribution by men,
bers of Congress was under consideration
Mr.. Cannon dll) facetiously remarked that
this document was in great demand Just at
this time
'Is this document all the recipients ex-
pect?" asked Mr.. Terry (Ark).
1T is probably all most of them will get"
responded Mr.. Cannon. dryly
Virginia Contested Election Case.
Mr.. Mccall CMass) then called up the
Ccrnett-Swanson contested election case
from the fifth Virginia district The ma
jority OF tne1committee. including three re-
publicans and three democrats, reported in
favor OF Mr. swanson, the democr ratio con-
testee. while three members of the commit
tee-Mr. Thomas (Mich.) Mr.. Walker (va)
and Mr.. O<erStreet .Qnd )-joint.d In a min
ority report in favor of declaring the seat
vacant. On the face Of the returns Swan
son had g,S53' plurality. The case rested
largely onl the validity and justice of the
then existing aviation election law in Vir-
ginia. and iinYelved much the same oues-
tions that ,were Involved in the Yost-Tucker
case. which the House by narrow vote
decided recently In favor OF the sitting
member. fhsomajority contended that II
the contestant was given the benefit of
every CLAIM hhat could be made from the
testimonyuin sthe case, as well as every
doubt that could arise therefrom and IL
every claim Wsss conceded to him he would
still lack 1.6OO votes of enough to over
come Mr.. SWanson's plurality.
The minofttE argued that the Walton law
prevented free and secret ballot, and,
while nots claiming that the contestant
should be given the seat, insisted that jus-
tice demanded it should be declared va
can't.
Mr.. Turner Wa.) opened the debate in
favor of sustaining the majority report
He declared that If Mr.. Swanson was to
be deprived Of his seat because the Wal
ton law was condemned the House could
with equal Justice declare vacant the other
seats from Virginia.
Mr.. Thomas CMich.) opened in behalf Of
the adoption Of the minority report He
argued that the Walton law disfranc hised
every illiterate voter by making him vote
through another. that It destroyed the
secrecy Of the ballot. which It should pro-
tect. and that because OF the injustice done
the election held under 1t should be de-
clared void.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
ROASTED TO DEATH.
Terrible Results From the Explosion
of a Coal OIL Lamp.

William 7. Slason of 314 Delaware ave
nue. northeast lies dead this afternoon on
slab in the morgue of the Emergency
Hospital as the result of the explosion of
coal Oil lamp in his residence at an early
hour this morning. The uncle of the de-
ceased. Charles B. Tilden, an attorney-at-
law, is suffering from serious burns re-
celved from the same cause.
Tne lamp exploded in Mr. Tilden's room
fe minutes before o'clock The burn
ing oil set fire to the clothing of Mr. TIL
den, and he shouted for help. In response
young Slason, attired only in his nigh.
clothes, rushed to the assistance of his
uncle and attempted to drag him from the
room but in doing SO his own garments
also became ignted.
Ine young man, screaming with pain
rushed lrto the street and attempted to
reileVe his condition by rolling on the
snowy pavement. Attracted by his cries
OF ang ulsh Policeman Bray. who was near
py at the time, succeeded in extineuishing
the flames.
AS quickly as possible Slason was re
moved TO the Emergency Hospital, where
ne died at 10 O'Clock this morning.
Mr. Tilden was treated at his home nv
Dr- Bayne- At 8 o'clock today his condi-
tlon was reported SIS slightly improved.
Engine company No. 3 extinguished the
nre al the house without trouble
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Tariff Possibilities Menace the Price
Of Sugar Stock.
RUMORED RIVALS FOR UNION PACIFIC
Prospect Of Active Competition for
Its Control.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, February 3.-Prices were
generally well supported this morning on
a volume of busiress too small to warrant
extensive or significant fluctuations. The
undertone of the London market reflected
a somewhat better feeling to the future
course of the security market The Am eri-
can department was given over TO dullness.
but confidence in easy money at that cen
ter is relied upon to stimulate purchases
later on
The conditions Prevailing In the open dis
count market give rise to the presumption
that the official bank rate Will be still
further reduced at tomorrows meeting OF
the governors. Natural conditions have for
some time past warranted a reduction I'm
the official rate. hut private policy has die
tated the maintenance of as high rate as
possible. In the local market money lend
ing has ceased to be a profitable enterprise
The supply OF idle funds is clearly re-
flected by the steadily increasing surplus
reserve and tie stationary level Of the
loan account. The fact that money is 10
be had is We'll established. however. and
this circumstance alone should inspire I'm
deriakings which. under less favorable
COZ ditiors. would be impracticahle.
The occasional independent movement of
certain stocks indicates that i'm some quar-
ters advantage Is being taken OF minimum
interest charges TO accumulate stock under
the cover of dullness. The iow-priced
curities are almost always favored in such
undertakings. Experienced leadership and
a more courageous yielding to conviction
on the part of large interests would com
| pletely obliterate the evil domination OF by
| gone conditions one days foresight has
accomplished much in individual instances
| but it never yet has made a purposefu
stock market.
Wall street Is exceedingly vain of it's
reputation to see benefits a long way off.
| 1t may have its reputation threatened in
| this particular. but on the eve of its loss
| IL will surely be sustained. This is the ar
gument of all of the more conservative
| buyers of the last fortnight
American Sugar and Manhattan Were
conspicuous exceptions to the strength OF
the general market, l per cent being de
| Quoted from first prices on moderate deal
| ings. Tariff possibilities are responsible
| for the movement in the first mentioned
and possible unfavorable developments a.
| Albany explain the cause of the latter.
! Union Pacific was advanced per cent on
| buying inspired by rumors of active com
| petition for control under the foreclosurc
| sale The reorganization syndicate is not
| 10 have an entirely smooth course in ac-
| quiring possession. Evidence Of an at
| tempt to force an early signing of the Dis
| t-llers' agree ment was credited with thu
movement in American securities. which is
| regarded the beginning of active specu-
| lation IN these shares
Evening star., 1897-02-03
OVERHEAD WIRES AGAIN
Fire Alarm Boxes in an Important Section
Burned Out.
Electric Light Wires Fall on some of
and Cause the Damage.

The fire alarm boxes in the White House
and treasury, as well as the boxes at 18th
and G. 18th and I and on nth between +
ana F streets. were removed today because
they were burned out last night and they
VIII not be replaced until new boxes are
received from the factory.
This trouble resulted from the danger
Gus overhead wires of the electric ligh,
company The wires which connect the
Grand Opera House with the street line
broke last night during the storm and
caused the damage
HAD the fire alarm wires been under
ground this serious accident would not
nave happened. Superintendent Miles OF
the District fire alarm and telephone serv-
Ice has done his best to induce Congress to
Put them all under ground but has not
succeeded in his efforts
III WIN be several days at least before the
new boxes arrive. and in the meantime
teephones VIII have to be used for the p,r-
pose OF sending in alarms from the nei<.l-
bcrhood in which these boxes were located
Evening star., 1897-02-03
INAUGURAL CARRIAGE RATES.
Commissioner Powell VIII Not Agree
to increasing the Present Prices.

COmmi ssiOner Powell VIII Not Agree
to increasing the Present Prices.
If Commissioner Powell has any say in
the matter he will not countenanoe by his
vote an increase in cab and carriage fates
for the inaugural ball. This m6rning Sec
rotary Tindall appeared before him with a
schedule of rates agreed upon by the com
mittee having the matter in charge. The
major scanned it carefully and noting the
increases in the rates asked the secretary
why the change had been made. The sec
1etary informed him that the rates en-
bodied in the schedule presented to him
was similar to the one used for the Harri-
son inaugural ball. and embodied the views
of the inaugural committee having the mat
ter in charge.
Il see no good reason why these rates
should be changed. The Commissioners
have established uniform scale of rates
for public conveyances, and l know of no
good argument why they should amend
their order l do not propose to sign any
order which contemplates an increase in
the carriage hire for the inaugural BAH or
anything else.
And the secretary withdrew and told the
committeeman.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
baltimore sIarket..

BALTIMORE. February 3.-Flour dull. unchanged
receipts, 4516 barrels: EXPORTS none: sales. $50
barrels. Wheat steady-spot 81 bid; May, s3ha
SSSEmreeeipts, ~ 3s6 bushels: exports, none; stock.
Sl4.IS9 bushels-southern wheat by sample, S7aSS:
do. on grade. s21saS7k. Corn easy-spot and
month 2oasa2sN: March. 26,4a2sls: April. 25lsa
I'm; May, 2SlsaxSS: steamer mixed g3Ea23x-
rectapts. 126.51l bushels; exports, 300 bushels:
stoek. 2sSs zs0 bushels; saies. $1,000 hushels-
Oats steady to hrm No. 2 white. 2aa24sS; No. 2
mixed, 21a22. receipts. 81 All bushels: exports,
none; stock. 644.070 bushels Rye hruier-No. 2
nearby, 4lHa4ih: western. 42Na42h- receipts,
70 500 bushels exports. none: stock, 4s6,14s bush
els. Hay firm for best grades-cholce timothy,
$13 50a$l4 90. Grain freiEhts steAdy-steam to
Liverpool per bcshei. sAd March; psfk for orders
per quarter, 3s.3d February and MaxcA; d. Ia
Ss3d. March and April. Sugar and taftcr steady.
unchanged EgE. weak..fresh. l5a1oh Cheese
pounds, 12l; do. ~ pounds. i2z-
Evening star., 1897-02-03
ARRIVAL OF THE vANDERDILTs.

The New York Millionaire Now Oc-
cupsinF- the LOwery Mansion.
Mr.. and Mrs, Cornelius Vanderbilt are
now occupying the mansion leased from
Mr.. Woodbury. Lowery for term of three
months. having arrived from New York
ever the Pennsylvania read in Mr..
Vander5ilt's private car early yester-
day evening. DIR. Seward Webb. his broth
er-in-law and physician, accompanied the
party to Washington, but returned to New
York on the late train
Inc household arrived yesterday mornine
and had prepared the residence for occu-
pancy, SO that everything was in readiness
Tor Mr.. Nanderbilt's reception and COM
fort The horses. carriages, coachmen and
grooms also came over in advance and are
occupying the stable belonging to the
Lemon estate
Ihe Nanderb.lts will lead a retired life
while here. 1t is said that Mr. Hamilton
NICK. Twombly, Mr.. Vanderbilt's brother
in-law. will shortly come to Washington
with his family and remain until after
Lent.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Grand total.
THE RIVER OPENING.
Floating Ice Being Carried to the

Floating Ice Being Carried to the
Bay.
The river is covered with floating ice,
making 1t rather uncomfortable for ordf-
nary steamers to make any headway but
the steamers Of the Norfolk and Washing
ton company have made and are making
their regular trips. Tomorrow 1t is ex-
pected the steamer Manchester and the fer
ry boats will resume their regular trips
Yesterdays rainstorm had the effect of
breaking the ice. and the heavy north
west wind last night gave the floating ice
such a good start down the river that
some of the older river men say there is
now no danger Of a freshet
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Arrest of Land Office Clerk in New
York.
SUSPECTED OF STEALING STAMPS
Hamilton F. Colman Araigned
Before a U. S. Commissioner.
S RISE IN THIS CITY

NEW YORK. February 3-The United
States authorities. after long investiga-
ton. have discovered the manner IN which
sets of uncanceled newspaper and periodi-
cal STAMPS. which are only used between
one department and another of the postal
service. come in possession of philatelsts.
1t has been ascertained that sets, which
sell at S2pI each. have been stolen from
the bureau of engraving and printing at
Washington.
Following up this information. Hamilton
F. Colman. employe in the chief clerk
office Of the general land office at Wash
ingTon. was arrested here today. In the
possession of The prisoner were found
uncanceled newspaper and periodical
Stamps to the value of sJ.Ji,S.
Colman denied that he had stolen the
stamps. but refused 10 make any statement
regarding them He held in $1,000
bail for eXamina ton
In the complaint sworn out by Post Office
Inspector Morris. il is stated that Colman
obtained the stamps from Rudolph F. AL
brecht. in this city The detectives say.
however. that the prisoner came to this
city on the midnight train from Washing
ton. and soon as he reached the city he
was placed under arrest Besides the
stamps Colnan carried a bank book in his
own name. showing deposits in the Co
lumbia National Bank in Washington. and
the card OF A C. Townsend, phila telist,
in the Loan and Trust building, Washing
ton.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Woman Suffrage In England.

LONDON. February 3.-The house of
commons today discussed, on the motion
OF Mr. Ferdinand F. Begg, conservative
member. seconded by Mr.. l. A Atherl.y-
Jones, liberal. the second reading of the
women. "
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Pacific Railroads.

The House committee on Pacific rail-
roads had a conference today with Attor-
ney General Harmon on the Harrison bill
for commission to settle the Pacific rail-
road questions The Attorney General
urged that broader authority should be
gwen his department TO deal with the
matter. The committee adjourned until
Monday.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Did Not Denounce Mr. Reed.
the Editor of The Evening Star:

Newspaper articles to the effect that
Representative Boutelle of Maine anRriIv
denounced Speaker Reed at the annual din
ner Of the Gridiron Club on Saturday night
last do Mr.. Boutelle great injustice, as they
are entirely unfounded. The rules of the
club prohibit publication of the remarks Of
guests. which fact appears to have been
taken advantage Of to circulate stories Of a
sensational character. The remarks of
both the gentlemen from Maine were in en-
tire accord with the spirit of the occasion
and gave no Indication of anything sue-
gestive of loss of temper. The publicatio
Of Washington dispatches to the contrary
in papers which reached this city yester-
day created great surprise among gentle
men who attended the Gridiron dinner.
p. ". De GRAW
Secretary Gridiron Club.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
A Tennessee Conferences.

The republican members of the House
frcm Tennessee had conference this morn
ing and determined upon a certain line of
efforts in the interest of Mr. Evans. They
claim to have received encouraging news
during the last few days and they are de-
termined to let no grass grow under their
feet if their efforts can a.d their favorite.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
DIR. NANSEN IN LONDON.
The Arctic Explorer Heartily Cheered
mt the Station.

LONDON, February 3.-Dr. Nansen. the
arctic explorer. accompanied by Mrs. Nan
sen. arrived here today. They were met at
Victoria railroad station by Sir George
Baden-Powell. at whose house they are
staying, and by other scientists The crowd
about the station heartily cheered the tray-
elers- Sir George Baden-Powen will give
a dinner and reception tonight IN honor
OF the Norwegian explorer. 1t is under
stood that Cambridge University will con-
fer an honorary degree upon DR. Nansen.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
What Mr. Wellington Says.

Serator-elect Wellington, who has re-
turned from visit to President-elect Nc
KiDley and Chairman Hanna, said to
Star reporter this morning that he is satis-
fed with his visit. He is sure that IL Mary
land is considered among other southern
states for a cabinet position, Mr.. Gary
will be honored with a place.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
At the Land Office.

AT the general land Office great surprise
and regret was expressed at the news of
Coleman's arrest. He has been employed
there for several years. and has made a
good record clerk. He is a young
man with wife and one child, his home
being at 1Tt.2 L street. He was called sud
denly away from the land office yesterday
by news of the serious Illness of his father
at Cooperstown, n. Y.
Mr.. \. c. Townsend. whose card was
found on Mr.. Colman, is philateliSt and
has office in the Washington Loan and
Trust building. He says he knows Mr..
Colman we'll; that he came to see him yes
terday and told him he was going TO New
York, where his father was dying. MIR.
Townsend says he cannot understand how
Colman should have S-,.Gs worth of uncan-
celed newspaper and periodical stamps, and
he does not believe that he has. Colma n
Las been stamp collector and has had
dealings with Mr.. Townsend in making ad-
ditions to his collection of stamps.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
THOMSON ELECTED PRESIDENT.
The New Executive of the PennsyIya.
mia Railroad Chosen

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. February 3-At a
special meeting of the directors of the
Pennsylvania railroad this morning Frank
Thomson was elected president of the COM
Iany TO succeed the late George b. Roberts
Ihe meeting was called for the purpose
or choosing Mr.. Roberts successor only
Evening star., 1897-02-03
The Ala IA Geld Ffelds

The Secretary of the Interior today sent
90 the Senate report by Professor c. d.
Wslcott. director of the geological survey
of an exploration Of the Alaska gold fields
made last summer by a party sent out by
the bureau.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Sues the District for sro.ooo

Isabella f. Iglehart today filed suit
against the District of Columbia. claiming
slo.tSO damages. She alleges that on tine
evening of the 10Th of last September she
len into hole on Ith street between and
streets southeast sustaining injuries. for
which she claims damages
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Neyler af Villa (Inr.

captain General Weyler has arrived al
Clara, from Cruces
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Prof. Daniel'. Condition.

Prof. Daniel, the well-known teacher of
music in the public schools, is much worse
today. He has been sinking rapidly dur
ing the day and his death is expected at
alIr ost any moment.
Evening star., 1897-02-03

CARSON. New, February 3.-The NO
mans suffrage bill has passed the se,at.
by vote OF . TO D. and was sent IN ,ba
assembly. where il was referred to a corn
nittee Ii is thought IL wtIl b. defeated in
the assembly by small majority.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
A SENSATIONAL CASE.
The burglary of Frcnch's Book StOl
BEING Investigated.

Being Investigated.
In the Alexandra corporation court today
the case CT William Arlington and John
Henderson, charged with robbing French's
book store on the 18th of November, 1896
vas called for trial. This is the case that
caused such a sensation at the time of its
occurrence. Some of the stolen goods were
found in the possession of Harry Gambler,
who was supposed to be doing twelve
months sentence in the county Jail for
gambling in Alexandria county.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange Correspondents.
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. 80 Broadway.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Received by the President.

About one hundred and fifty school teach
ers and pupils from HaverhiI Mass,
called at the White House this afternoon
under the chaperonage of Representative
Moody Of Massachusetts,, and were re-
ceived by President Cleveland In the east
room.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Grain and Cotton Market..

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers' 1927 St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Evening star., 1897-02-03

Governnent B0nds.
Quotations reported BY Corson q Macart
ney bankers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-01
YOUNG LORDS DOWNFALL,
His Weakness for Horsehesh VIII Send
Him to Prison.

Oakland. Cal. December Sl.-Lord Cy-
ril Atheol, who landed in America about
two years ago with little cash but a
passion for biooded stock that would
not down. is again in the hands Of the
police. and his prospects look bright for
"a long term in the penitentiary, Lord
Cyril purchased a horse and buggy
from A. r. Sanders, liveryman, last
Sunday. giving in payment worthless
check on the Central Bank for $3.50. Two
days later the young lord returned the
rig. and said it was not satisfactory
and secured another. Sanders present
ed the check for payment yesterday
and was informed it was worthless.
This morning the young lord was ar
rested. Two men employed at the
Pumyea stable called at the police sta
ton and identified the prisoner as a
man who had hired a rig from them
nearly month ago and failed TO re-
turn It. This Identification will prob
ably mean charge of grand larceny
in addition to the Sanders case. and a
prosecution on the two felony charges
will follow.
Less than year ago Lord Cecil
Atheol was a bright particular star in
social circles at Encinal City. On one
occasion he hired a rig and drove to
Oakland and paid for the drive with a
three months sentence in the county
jail
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-01
SILVER SENATORS
WILL OBSTRUCT
The Confirmation Of AppOintees in
Place Of Free SiIyer Removals.
PosTMAsTERs ARE AFFECTED
Republicans win Stand by the Presl-
dent-Populists and Silver Demo-
Gratis VIII Try 10 Thwart Him.

Washington. December 3l.-The silver
senator's have been considering during
the Christmas recess the attitude they
Will assume on the nominations for Of
fee made In the place OF the silver
men removed because OF alleged par
ticipatiOn In the recent campaign, and
decided, with practical unanimity, TO
oppose the combinations. The matter
has been placed largely in the hands
Of Senator Jones. Of Arkansas. because
he II both a silver advocate and chair
man OF the national Democratic COM
mlttee.
Senator Jones says that while ordI-
narily he has no disposition TO interfere
with the presidential prerogatiye. he
thinks THAI in cases where this has
been the cause OF removal. justice calls
for investigation OF the charges upon
which the displacements were made. Il
now looks as II the question which these
removals will raise may be the first
since the election to ca1se the aIigin-
mtnl Of parties on the financial ques-
tlon In the senate.
The indications are that the silver
Republicans who bolted the ST. Louis
convention and the Populists Will stand
with the silver Republicans in opposing
the combinations. while II is believed
the Republicans and Democrats will
support the president Some Republi-
cans are not very jealous. however.
in their support. for the reason that
they realize that a failure to confirm
the Democratic nominees will throw
the nominations 10 their party after
March 4, and thus increase the Repub-
lioan patronage.
The officials at stake are In most
cases pOstnasters In the Mississippi
Valley state, and include such Offices
as Springfield Waukegan. and Evan
ston, ILL.,; Boone. Iowa. and Benton Har-
Dor, Mich At Benton Harbor Postmas-
ter Ramon Jarvis was removed because
he became a candidate for congress and
went on the stump in his own interest