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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd. May "a Flour dall-western
super, s.. 75a$3: do. extra, S. 25a$4: do family.
81 2Sa$: co. winter wheat patent. 81. 5oasi 30;
spring d. 81 25aS 80; spring wheat straight, sIa
$42o-recepts, 50i3 barrels; exports, none: sales.
800 barrels. Wheat hrm-spot and month, s0as0b /;
July. 73xa75: August, 72a72h-receipts. 2.360
bushels; exports. none; stock. 163.s49 bushels
sales 1000 busheis-southern wheat by sample. saa
ssi1. Corn easy-.gSt and MONTH 2s ss June
TENDER. sOy a3ota; steamer mixed: 2sa,a2ss re-
cepts, IS. XSs bushels: exports 10.25I bushels
stock, eos 912 bushels sales, 81 600 bushelssouth
ern white corn. S3ha3i do. yellow, 30; Oats
25-receipts, 1854 bushels; exports. none; stock
5502e bushels. Rye irn-No: ? nearly, s0a4oh;
exports. none; stock g. sei bushels. Hay steady
choice Timothy, $l350n$l4. Grain freights very
duli-steam to Liverpool, per busael, I'D. to Id,
May; Cork for orders, per quarter, SD. June:
3s., August. Sugar steady-granulated. sass per
100 pounds. Butter steady-fancy creamery, is;
do Imitation. 12a1s: do. Idle l0a11; good indIe
Cheese sfeady-fancy New York. 90 pounds, loM:
DO. 50 pounds 10Y; do. e pounds. l6k.. wldsIy.
loads; 81 -2sa$i.2 % per gallon for jobbing lots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
SHE WANTED ANOTHER PROMOTED.
A Patent Office Clerks Act of Rare
Generosity.

OcnefCS1tyse
Commissioner of Patents Butterworth
made a number of promotions Saturday.
Among them was lady who called upon
him shortly after she had learned of her
good fortune. She reminded him that she
had been promoted
But, Mr.. Commissioner" she said,
there is a lady who sits alongside of me
in the office whose necessities are much
greater than mine. She is splendid clerk,
and Is now supporting her sick sister and
child. Her brother, who previously assisted
them, died a short time ago. The lines of
her life are drawn in much harder place
just now than are those of mine. / want
to ask a favor of you.
Major Butterworth naturally expected
that the other promotion would be asked
for, and he knew there was no opportunity
to make it. at least in the near future.
But the lady continued
II want to ask If you will not let this
other lady have my promotion and allow
her to draw the increased salary until she
is placed in better circumstances. When
that time comes perhaps We may change
about again.
Major Butterworth was dumfounded.
Ever since he has been commissioner of
patents he has listened to the opportunities
of clerks in his office seeking for promo
ton. He had never before heard of clerk
who wanted a promotion given to some one
else. He looked at his visitor and wondered
whether he was dreaming. He soon real
lied the condition. He replied as he looked
into the anxious face of the lady who
wanted her promotion given to some one
else:
Il very seriously fear you will shortly be
translated to some other sphere. nave
heard of such things that with which
am now brought face to face, but did not
krow that they happened in this genera
ton. OF course y,.ur request Is granted"
TIE lady smiled gratefully and left the
room. Today she will be reduced to her
old place. ard the lady whose necessities
she regards as greater than hers will re-
ceive the promotion intended for her.
Il have now" said Commissioner But
terw orth today, been brought face to face
with an exhibition of the real Christian
spirit. 1 think the Nazarene must have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
QUEEN yICTORIA's BIRTHDAY.
She is To-day Scventy-EiEht Years
Oid-A WeIi-BelOyed Woman,


LONDON, May 24.-The birthday of
queen Victoria. who was born May II. 1919.
was observed today with the usual artillery
salutes. the ringing of church bells and f.
views at the different naval and miIit:&y
stations.
The London celebration will take plce
en- Wednesday The day will be observed
as legal holiday throughout the whole
OF her vast doninions. Her majesty is sew
enty-eisht years old. and has been on the
throne since she was eighteen. She has
outiived all the sovereigns who were reign
ing at the time she assembled the throne,
and also sixteen whose reigns began later
Sire has also reigned longer than any of her
predecessors. having nearly completed sixty
years or regal power. June ~ is the six
tieth anniversary of her accession, and
completion of the full term of sixty years
will be celebrated with unparalleled mag
nihceHce, surprising even the jubilee which
Occurred ten years ago. The ceremonies
Will last for week, beginning on Sunday.
June ~. with religious services. 1t IS said
that so many royalties are invited for the
occasion that the high dignitaries who
superintend her majesty's household af-
fairs Will be hard pressed to know how to
dispose OF them in manner suitable to
their rank.
Her majesty still enjoys excellent health.
that are scarcely TO he avoided at her age,
her mind is as clear and sound as ever.
With sixty years of experience behind her.
her political saSacity wins the unqualified
admira ton of all who have any personal
knowledge OF il, even to the trusty old man
who has expressed the opinion that she is
a difficult woman to deal with
She is rcpujel TO be somewhat unbending
and eXacting il matters that pertain TO her
royal state. but 20 her family. servants and
friends she is just sweet, gracious, loving
woman. whom they all adore. She is the
f0ndest IF grandmothers, the most faithful
OF friends and the most considerable of mis-
tFesSes-
The queen was the daughter of the Duke
of Kent, the fourth son of George III, and
she succeeded her uncle, William ". Her
childhood was spent quietly and stIdiousiy
In the ola palace at Kensington with her
widowed mother and she did not know
that she was heiress to the throne Of Eng
land.
1t is claimed that she is only four feet
and eleven inches tall, although it has been
stated in some of the English journals that
she is five feet four inches
The Presidents Congratulations.
The President today sent a message TO
Queen Victoria. congratulating her on the
arrival of another anniversary of her birth.
This act Is entirely apart and separate
from, the congratulations attendant upon
her jubilee.
The message was as follows:
To Hay. Ambassador:
The President desires you to convey to
her majesty the sincere congratulations OF
himself and the American people upon the
anniversary of her majesty's birthday.
1Sisnature1 SHERMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Allege False Pretenses.

Detectives Carter and Gallaher Saturday
night last arrested William P. Colburn ON
a charge Of false pretenses. In the Police
Court today hearing OF the case was con-
tinued until Thursday next.
Messrs. Uhler and Wimsatt, lumber deal
ers, are compliments In the case. They al
lege that Colburn called at their place of
business, introduced himself as q repre-
sentative of q collection agency and In
Gpced them to become q member Of the
agency by paying SIS. Later, believing that
Colhurn was q fraud, his arrest was Sc
cured. The defendant claims to BE- inno-
cent OF any criminal intent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Senator AldricIi Addresses u Caucus
of Republican Senntorn.

Immediately after the adjournment of
the Senate today the republican senators
went into caucus. Chairman Allison stated
that the caucus was called upon the re-
quest CT several senators, and some of
those who signed the call stated that they
wanted to know something about the plan
of procedure for the consideration CT the
tariff bill.
Senator Aldrich, who reported the bill,
took the floor, but had not proceeded fan
when some ore asked him for an cXpiana-
ton of the sugar schedule.
MIR. Aldrch went into quite an elaborate
explanation of the schedule. presenting the
figures in the present law, the Dingiey bill,
and the Senate amendment. lie said that
the Senate amendment was less advan-
tageous to the sugar refiners than the Ding
ley bill or the present Jaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Their Marriage n Failure.

Charles w. Slater today petitioned for d.
vorce from Cora Slater, to whom he was
married at Baltimore, Nd, December 2.
1882. No children have been born tc them,
and Mr.. Slater charges that his wife de-
serted and abandoned him here in April.
1893, going to Albany. Ga. He also charges
that Mrs. Slater went on the stage VITA
travelling about for a year or more, ne
alleges, as man and wife. He further &C
cuses her Of adultery with one William
Mcclure in the summer of 1898 in New
York city.
Mr. Slater is represented by Attorney o.
D. Barrett,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN POLICY.
May Not Hold "a Convention, but Fuse
With BOl5ocrats,

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
STANTON. Va, May 24-Heretofore II
has been regarded as fixed fact that the
republicans would hold a state conven-
ten here this summer Today in CONVEX
sation one OF the republican leaders
of the state said that since there is no
pl opability of the Virginia democrats max
ms oyertures to the INDIANAPOLIS crowd,
the republican policy will be to hold no
convention al all. but TO make a COM
bmed movement with the boltocrats
against the regular democracy.
The question OF whether or not a con-
sltutioaa4 convention shall be held will
be voted on throughout the state next
I'M rsday. Little or no attention is being
Da:d to the question by the voters Many
VIII avoid vote on that matter. regard
ing 1t hot spike even if it is black
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
NOT IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE.
The Commissions Report shows
There Are 72,37I Places.

The thirteenth annual report of the civil
service commission Is now printed. Among
other things. it gives some interesting sta
tistics regarding the number of places I'M
der the government that are classlfiable
but have not yet been included in the
classified service. These places number
72,371. Under the War Department there
are 10 such places. 70 of which are super
intendents of national cemeteries. The De-
partment of the Interior has %: the Lii
brary of Congress 80; post office service
II, 535. of which 66,725 are fourth-class
postmasters. In the customs service there
are CO classiiable places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

GEN. PORTER IN PARIS.
Received by the French Minister for
Foreign Affairs.

PARIS. May 2t.-Ger.- Horace Porter. the
lew United States ambassador to France,
was received today by the French minister
Tor foreign affairs. NJ. HanotaUx. General
Porter will have an audience with Presi-
dent FauTe on Wednesday.
Mr.. Henry Eignaud secretary of the
I nited States embassy. today presented to
NJ. HaTotduX the members OF the United
States bime;allic commission, Senator Ed
ward .. Woicott of Colorado. ex-Vice Pres
ident Adlai +. Stevenson of Illinois and
Gen. Charles jackson Paine of Massachu-
sets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
King Was to Blame.

Judge Miller this afternoon in the Police
Court fined Orlando King, colorcd, jani-
tor in the employ Of the health Office. s. for
assaulting John Wilson, colored, the janitor
of police headquarters. The trouble oc-
Cured on the sixth floor Of the District
building early Saturday morning, Wilson
claiming that during the progress of the
row King bit his hand. King declared that
Wilson was the aggressor. Among the wit
nesses summoned were Health Officer
Woodward and Capt. Austin and Chief
Clerk Sylvester Of the police department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Pension once Changes.

The following appointments have been
made in the pension office: A. B. Bennett
of New York, chief Of the certificate di-
vision; w. p. Seville of Pennsylvania, act
ing assistant chief Of the certificate d.
vision. by transfer from acting assistant
chief Of the eastern division; w. r. H.
Of the eastern division;s Major M. b. G.
Wright Of West Virginia, acting examiner
in the special examination division; Ben.
tamin A. Harlan. acting chief of the finance
division. In place Of VIM. B. Shaw. f.. as
signed to board Of review.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
SUES SENATOR BRICE.
Claim for the Making of Embroidered
Linen.


Mary w. Paxton, a married woman who
has been carrying on here the business of
tracing in and manufacturing of art needle
work. on her sole and separate estate, has
filed suit against ex-senator Calvin &
Brice of Ohio, claiming the sum of s42S 90
In consideration, the plaintiff alleges, Of
certain work done by her for and at the
especial request of Mrs. Brice
The said DIRK. Mrs. Paxton says, was the
hemming and embroidering of a great
number of monograms upon certain table
cloths. table covers. napkins and other
table linen.
The plaintiff, who is represented by At
torneys Howe Totten and J. s. Flannery,
states that the work was of peculiar ma
ture, requiring skillful artisans to perform
1t. and necessitating the employment of
skillful needlewomen. She was required.
she alleges, to expend the sum Of 1913 so
to procure the material and necessary Ia
Dor. and says that the work took more
than two months OF diligent and steady
labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Haveneyer,s rr,al

District Attorney Davis stated this after
noon that he is fully prepared to proceed
with the trial of President Henry O. Have
meyer, the alleged sugar trust contuma-
cious witness. before Judge Bradley in
Criminal Court No. tomorrow morninp.
He expects the case will be concluded in a
day or two. whah he will take up that Of
John e. searles. Mr.. johnson Of Phila-
thanief Wilson fSc the defense. and M
Havemeyer are expected to arrive this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
not ENTITLED TO REWARDS.
Persons in the Postal Service Are
Compensated for All ExertiOns.

compensated LOT Az EAeftlOnSs
The Court of Claims today dismissed the
petition in the case of Charles Spinney.
This is a peculiar case. Spinney was
postmaster at Goodland, Ind. While he
held that office. the post Office was robbed
of stamps and public funds to the amount
of so. Three men were arrested and con-
victed of the robbery. Thereupon the post
master put in d claim for a sf>pe of the
reward allowed in such cases for services
rendered by him in the capture OF the bur-
glars. The claim was not recognized by
the officials of the Pest Office Department.
In dismissing the petition. the court held
generally that post office inspectors, post
masters and postal ofncials are not en-
titled 10 any part of the rewards offered
fer the apprehension of persons who ROD
the mails or who break into post Offices
On the ground that all services rendered
by them il that direction in the lire
of their regular duties, for which they are
compensated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
New virginia Po.tma.ter..

Virginia fourth-class postmasters were
appointed today as follows: Alum Wells,
L. A. Cunningham; Brokenburg. C. E. Tai
ley; Dawnings, H. NJ. HUT; Evansville.
w. j. Taylor; Lewisetta, C. r. Lewis:
Lodge, NJ. T. Dawson; Lunenburg, A. T.
Cardiac; Partlow, Henry Schultze: Red
Bluff. e. r. Eversole; Ridgeway, q. O.
Jones; Sylvatus, /. M. Martin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
MAJOR kRETz NOT TO BLAME.
Investigating the Dismissal of yete.
rams From the Mint.

Mr.. Preston. director of the mint, who
Investigated the cases of the sixty vet
tfars dismissed from the Philadelphia
Jlizt ard asking reinstatement. reported TO
Secretary Gage today that Major KretZ,
the present superintendent of the mint, is
IL nowise responsb!e for the dismissal and
has not Disseminated against veterans in
any way, having on the contrary favored
them in all possible instances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Henry 8. and Caroline F.. Gates, husband
and wife. of Chicago, were yesterday
awarded $1,000 damages against the Metro
politan and Belt Line railroad companies
in Circuit Court No. /, on account OF in
juries sustained by Mrs. Gates the 18th of
September. 1895. in a collision at 9th and
u streets between cars of the two roads.
The plaintiffs were represented by Attor-
ney ]. j. Darlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
JUDGE THoNAs SWORN IN.
The New soiiS ftor of Internal Rev,
niue Takes Charre

nhe Inkes Charge.
Judge Geos MjfThomas of Kentucky was
today sworn ilH9a as solicitor of internal
revenue. to succeed Judge Hough and will
enter at once upon his duties.
Judge Thoinas has had a long and hon
ored career IN Kentucky.
In May 1881. he was appointed United
only appointment made by him in Ken.
lucky. Judge Thomas was not an anpii-
cant for the loffife. He held the office four
years. In 1886 he was elected a member
Of Congress- defeating G. s. Wall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

The Order Of Astrea- q fraternal bene-
fetal society. was incorporated today by
articles fled by Thos. q. Wall, Clifton
Mayneid. n. D.: Charles 8. Willis, August
J. Crane. F. A. Sebring. Thomas c. Noyss,
and Alvin r. Tracy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
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. 50 Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
The Lancaster to Come Hom..

INC sHcHster 10 COme H0m0e
The frigate Lancaster has arrived at
Buenos Ayres from Montevideo. The Navy
Department has at last decided to order.
the ship back to the United States, and she
will come northward this summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
MIR. sToLLs FLATTERING OFFER.
Lii Hung Chang Wants Him for the
Hong Kong Post Office.

HUfsS NOHB FOSt U1HCe.
CHICAGO, May 24.-Frederick F. StoIl,
formerly general superintendent of city de-
livery in the Chicago post Office has been
asked. through a representative of Lii Hung
Chang, to take charge of the free delivery
postal system which it is proposed to es-
tablish in Hong Kong
The offer carries salary of $1,000 a year
for five years. If he accepts, Mr.. Stoll will
introduce the delivery system now in
vogue in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
The New FIori.!a senato,,,

I The New FLORIDA Senator.
The new senator from FLORIDA. Stephen
R Mallory, was-on the floor Of the Senate
for the first time todaHrand VIII be sworn
IN probably tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
CREEKS WANT INTERVENTION.
They Prefer Not to Negotiate Direct
With Turkey.

ATHENS, May 2i.-The Greek govern
ment. as reply to the notification sent
by Edhem Pasha, commander Of the Tur-
kish army in Thessaly, that he Is empow-
cred to negotiate the terms of peace with
Greece direct, has informed the ministers
OF the powers here that as Greece has al
ready confided her interests to the powers,
there Is no reason why she should nego-
tiate directly with Turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
TO INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK.
Fell Telephone Company in Missouri
VIII Issue $4,000, 900 In Stock.

VIII fSSue H-,UGO,OUO In Stock.
ST. LOUIS. May 2i--The capital stock of
the Bell Telephone Company of Missouri is
to be increased from si0o.ooO to 5000, Ooo
a special meeting of the stockholders has
been called for this purpose. The meeting
will be held in this city July l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Quotations reported by Corson q Macart-
new baukera
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
SCHOOL MATTERS.
Regular Meeting of School Commissioners
Held on Tuesday.

There was full attendance OF the Board
at the regular session of the School Commits
sioners on Tuesday.
Miss L. E. Butchenhart was continued as
IN assistant to No. 3, Eighth. and Miss l.
Stewart to No. l, Eighth each only so long
as the number of pupils may require their
services.
The following bills were ordered to paid
George \. McKusey, repairs, No. 7, sixth
S1S 30; j. r. Conden. repairs, No. 2, Fourth,
5000: Calvin Mrrtt, repairs, No 10, Third,
Levi Hammond repairs, No. 2. Fourth, $40
Fl. l. Thomas, repairs. No. 3, Third. IS; A. ].
Seutman, repairs. No. 8, Fourth. 1874 70; W.
j. G. Dulaney Co., books. 81 400 "a; same,
stationery. S400 Is; W. b. Robinson, fuel, No.
3, First. 50; Rowland Mtg Co, coal. Sixth,
S246 33; same. Eighth, S15l rs; same, Ninth.
Sl42,1S; j. II. Steele coal. First. 1858 10:
Bennett Steele, coal, Second, $l99 ST. j. II.
Mercer, No. g Second and No. l. colored
Second, $3.50; j. r. Frank, repairs, No. /,
colored. Eighth, S12.25; same. 80 so; A. H.
Owens, repairs, No. /, Seventh 81 rs; r. NJ
McCardell repairs. No. /. Seventh, $40;
Slatington Slate Co., black boards, No. 3,
First, $3.50; same black boards. No. 5.
Fifth. "A. 81; same, same. No 10, Fifth, Il .33:
Keys & Miller Lumber Company. coal, Third,
1871 ls; same Fourth, 5l99.S1; same, for
lumber, for sundry schools, $73 II; A.
Anderson, repairs No. 5, Fifth, 1890: same,
No II, Fifth, 1902.
The bill of the Maryland Water Company
was referred to Commissioner Ash
The Secretary was directed to advertise for
proposals for books and stationery for the
term January /, 1898 TO July 81. 1899, to lie
opened at 80 p. M, December IA.
Ordered that when the Board adjourns it
shall be to meet on Saturday, November 20,
to adjust and pay teachers salaries.
The following were appointed as trustee:
George $. McVey, George Haddock and
William b. Kirk to No. 8, Ninth j. Wilson,
John II. Price and w CT. Jones to No. 3,
First, and George II. Haines to No. /, col
Eighth, in place Of Ct. L. Boldly, deceased.
Ct. h. Ash was appointed as the delegate
from this board to the meeting of the State
Board of Health to be held at Baltimore,
Nov. Is ana -
The appointment of Emma V Thomas to
school No. /. cOored, Second, was confirmed
1t was decided to hold an Institute in the
Spring. date to be determined hereafter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13
Personal and Social

Miss Bessie Evans has returned from visit
to West Nottingham friends.
Mrs Eliza NJ. Taylor is the guest of the
family of William T. Boulder.
Miss Emma Megargee. of Philadelphia, Is
visiting Mrs. John McElmoyle.
Mrs Virginia McCabe has gone to Moore
head, MINI , to spend several months.
Mrs. ]. E. Rutherford, of Harrisburg, Pa,
is visiting her sister, Mrs G. NJ Boulder.
Miss May Morrison, of Oxford, Pa, spent
Sunday in Elkton with her aunt. Mrs. Reuben
L. lamar
Mrs. P. w. Neefus, of Rochester, N. Y, is
guest of her sister. Mrs. William Schouler ut
Trinity Rectory
Mrs. Allan d. Jones and children, Of Ridley
Park, Pa, have returned from visit to Mrs.
Howard Bratton, Elkton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry M. Mccullough were
rendered reception on Friday evening, last
week. at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charl, g
Cook, in Trenton, N. j.
DR.. and Mrs. E. J. Knerr OF Hope Valley.
R. l., are spending few days in Elkton with
Mr.. and Mrs. j M. Ash.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-11-13

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after eating.
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