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Evening star., 1897-06-08
Washinston Stock Exchange,

Sales -regular call-12 o'clock m.-Metropolitan
10 at Io5 rheumatic Gun Carriage. 100 at 50
cents; 1Oo at 81 cents. Mergenthaler Linotype. 10
capitsi rracsoa aOnG'y 80 t S ~ at AFTER call
District of Columbia Bonds-20. year fund SIS, 103
sa lus 81 3D. Watsa @
currency. ll4la bid. 3.G5s, funding currency. no
Miscellaneous Bonds.-Metropolitan Railroad S.
ilS bid bid, Ils , asked Metropotan Railroad conv Is
Gates 80 OF inSebtedness, 4. III bid. rs asked Met
ropolitan Railroad certificates Of indebtedness. B.
insan M ss e Hslas & 3 bid hsss 81 Ss SG
Railroad 6s, 1l612 bid, lis asked. Washington Gas
6 series III s bid bid S sas
Potomac Telephone IS, 102H bid; American Sc
rS and and Is, f. and a. 100 sd bid
ington Market Company LIST Is; Io9 bid Washing
ey g. f5s lid asonc Ea
Association rs. 103 bid. Washington Light Infan-
National Bank Stocks.-Bank of Washington. 26O
5ta BID ,iG Fang S Of The hepSbe, sfo bid Metropctan
bid, is5 asked. Central. Us bid. Second, iss bid.
Citizens, I2a bid. ls5 asked. Columbia. 126 bid.
Traders. 81 bid 90 asked Lincoln, io4 bid, % 1851;
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies.-National Safe
Deposit dnTrust. lib bid. Washington Loan and
Trust. ll9 bid, 125 asked American security and
Railroad Stocks.-Capitai Traction. 81 bid, 5iN
asked Metropolitan. ia bid, lis asked Colum-
42s. bid, 431a asked. Georgetown Cas- 45 bid U.
s. Electric Light, 9lf4 bid. 92hs asked.
Insurance Stocks.-Firemen's 30 bid, 40 asked.
Franklin, 3S bid. Metropolitan 6S bid, so asked.
COrcoran. 80 bid. Potomac. 81 bid. Arlington, 127
bid. German American 1ss bid. National Union
10Y bid Ii asked. Columbia, 12hi bid, I3 asked.
coin, So bid Commercial, ~ bid.
Title Insurance StOcks.-Real Estate Title 97 bid,
I0s asked. Columbia Title, SIS bid, 5h asked.
District Title, asked.
Telephone Suocks.-Pennsylvania 20 bid SO asked
Chesapeake and Potomac 6i bid. 66s4 asked. Amer
lean Graphophone. So bid, 9ls asked. American
Graphophone. preferred. 10 bid. II asked. Pneu-
Miscellaneous Stocks. = Mergenthaier Linotype
I24S bid 124A asked: Lanston Monotype, ~ bid.
Sk asked. Washington Market, IL bid. Great
Falls lee, lis bid. 125 asked.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
Stocks in New York We're Generally
Lower Yesterday
But AMERICAN SUGAR ADVANCED
Due to Expected Favorable Action
on the Sugar Schedule.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star,

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, June s.-Opening prices
this morning were generally lower. rs the
result of concessions throughout the Lon
don market. and some selling for that ac-
count. Traders were generally of the opin.
Ion that reaction was due and again
combined in the interest of such a result.
The undertone of the market was decided
ly firm, Notwithstanding these sales, ad-
vances giving way to stability.
The chief feature Of the market was the
activity in American Sugar, the price of
which was advanced more than per cent
under the influence of the new tariff sched-
uie The short interest in the stock, con-
WINGED somewhat tardiIy that no adverse
change was within the limits of -easona BILE
expectation. began a covering movement
Upon the announcement of the new rates
The net result Of the proposed changes is
thought to add about ~ cents per 100
pounds to the original House schedule
The provision favoring specific duties mis-
leads many, owing to the recent assurances
that an ad valorem rate was more desirable
than differential The action of the stock
has at no time indicated a serious fear Of
unfavorable action at Washington.
The declarations of the regular quarterly
dividends on Western Union and Manhat-
tan were features Of considerable interest
The former company has made applica-
ton for the listing of S2,OO0,O0 additional
stock. covering recent improvements. The
application is accompanied by a state
menf that the entire new issue has been
sold. 1t Is said semi-officially that this
new stock brought a good price and the
street took tine announcement favorably
in consequence.
The probable granting of franchise 20
rival gas company in Chicago was re-
fected in a drive against the shares of
the present corporation. At the decline
the friends of the latter bought literally
and forced recovery from the low level.
No gold is expected to go out until Satur-
day, and the outflow c. that day will not
be large. II present indications are not
misleading.
The final hour was dull, but generally
steady.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
SKELETON uNEARTHED,
A COlOred Man Makes "A Discovery on
+ Street Northwest.

A colored man, who is employed in Muir
phys bicycle establishment, No COS e
street northwest, was this afternoon In the
grounds in rear of the store when his at
tention was attracted to what he thought
was clam shell. but what proved to be
human skull. There was a hole through
the top of the skull. and this gave rise to
rumor that the person whose Uranium IL
was had met with foul play.
The colored man was not anxious TO uri-
earth any other bones which might be be-
meath the surface, and so they called upon
vestigation. Dr. w. c. Fowler was de-
necessary inquiry. When he reached the
premises he got a shovel and went TO work.
and his labor was rewarded by the finding
of almost all the bones of a body.
Mr.. Murphy was afraid the digging would
attract attention of the neighbour and
requested that operations cease until after
dark. The doctor took the bones he had
unearthed to the health office. He thinks
they were buried there by a medical STU
dent many years ago. Some of the bones
Were In a remarkably good state of preser-
vation. 1t is possible that they were buried
during the time the old hospital was on
Judiciary Square. for when improvements
We're made in the park 4 number of years
ago a large quantity of bones were un-
earthed. Those dug up this afternoon. as
vel. as any others which may he found,
will be sent to potter's field. 1t is possible
that Coroner Hammett may make an in
vestigation.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
STRIKERS BECOME BoIsrERoUs.
New Phase Of the Great TnflOrx, Strike
in New York


NEW YORK, June S-Not since the COM
mencement of the strike. nearly four weeks
ago. have the striking tailors exhibited
such boisterous disposition as that which
marked their every move today. Inspired
with new ideas, inculcated at last nights
meeting In Cooper Union. committees, arm
ed with authority from the Brotherhood of
Tailors, started forth today to call out all
non-union men employed in shops where
proprietors have up to the present ignored
the settlement committee.
The first place they visited, to the num-
Der of twenty-five, was that Of Contractor
Rottenberg, in East Houston street Rot
tenberg protested against the interference
OF the committee. and sent for the police
Before the arrival of the latter twenty
five non union men were induced to quit
work and leave the building. A fight be-
tween Rottenberg and the picket followed,
which resulted in slight injury to the lat
ter and the arrest of three of the former
employees. The committee then called on
Contractor Tack, in Attorney street, and
iessened his force of workmen by twenty
five. A visit was afterward paid To a De-
lancy street double-decker sweat shop.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
PENSION OFFICE CHANGES.
Assignment of New Chiefs and AsnIst
ant Chiefs.


Commissioner Evans today made a num-
Der OF assignments as chiefs and assistant
chiefs of divisions in the pension Office
permanent, the incumbents having been
acting in those capacities for some weeks
A number of additional assignments AS
acting chiefs and assistant chiefs were
also made. The assignments follow:
E. r. Campbell. acting assistant chief of
the eastern division; E. NJ. Ycunt, assistant
chief Of the middle division; Charles Reed,
assistant chief of the middle division; j. F.
hart, assistant chief of the western divi-
sion: f. NJ. Finch, assistant chief of the
western division: j. w. Watson, assistant
chief of the southern division; W. p Sc
vile, assistant chief of the southern di-
vision; w. L. Chamberlain. assistant chief
of the old war and navy division; N. B.
Prentice. assistant chief of the old war
and navy division: G. c. Stewart assistant
chieftpf the law division, w. L. Soleau as
s:stant chief of the finance division; A. L.
Leonard. acting assistant chief of
the certificate division; William Will
sen. assistant chief of the army
and navy survivors division; ]. S..
Roy, assistant chief of the board of re-
view: ]. H. Wood. acting assistant chief IF
the record division; L. B. Stine, acting as
sistant chief of the record division; W. H.
Williams. acting assistant chief of the sta
ticnery division.
George w. Barnes was today appointed
superintendent of the pension office
building. vice E. p Halstead. promoted to
b, clerk at 1000 per annum.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
GOVERNMENT TO APPEAL.
Dissatisfied With Judge LOcke's De-
cfsiOn In the Three Friends Case.

Dissatisfied With Judge Locke,s de-
cfstOn In the Three Friends Case.
The United States will take an appeaI
from the decision of Judge Locke yesterday
IN the case of the suspected fflibuster
Three Friends. AS soon as the decision
was announced the United States attorney
who had charge Of the prosecution tele-
graphed the facts 20 the department.
recommending an appeal and asking in
structions. The department at once direct
ed that AN appeal be taken to the United
States court of appeals at New Orleans
where. it is expected the case will be tried
at early date.
The Libel Against the Three Friends
Dismissed.
In the United States court at Jackson
vile, Fla, yesterday, Judge Locke handed
down decision In the case of the steamer
Three Friends charged with violating the
neutrality laws by carrying a filibustering
expedition to Cuba, dismissing the libel for
forfeiture. In giving the decision Judge
Locke said: The court in examining the
evidence in this case. fails to find any tes-
imony showing that the vessel was fitted
out and armed within the limits of the
United States. 1t does not show that she
was loaGed with arms and ammunition
within ffteen or twenty miles of the shore
The further charge that the vessel took
on additional arms or ammunition on the
Island OF Navassa, which is American soil
was not confirmed by the testimony n
shows that the vessel touched there for a
short time. but it does not show that IL did
anything that is in violation of the neutral
ity laws of this country"
Three other cases are pending against
the vessel. but they are likely to be dis
missed. as the evidence is much the same
as in the present case. The district at1or-
ney will await advices from Washington
as to what future action to take in the
present case.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
JAIL INSPECTION.
Grand Jury's Report May De Sensa-
tfOnal.

When the grand jury reported a number
of indictments to Chief Justice Bingham, in
Criminal Court, No 1, this afternoon. Fore
man Chas. H. Raub stated to the court
that TIE grand jury had recently visited
the District jail, and he regretted that
their report of the visit was not yet ready
for submission to the court
Chief Justice Bingham intimated in reply
that report was not compulsory, when
Foreman Raub said that he nevertheless
regretted that the report was not prepared
for, he continued, they had discovered gross
negligence and neglect in the conduct of the
jail.
The judge directed Mr.. Raub to say
nothing more. telling him and his fellow
jurors that If they have any report to
make, to prepare it and file IL in court.
Mr.. Raub said that would be done and
the grand jury retired to their room. A
report is expected from them some time
this week.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS,
BOokkeepcr Made False Entire,
shown in the Hoffman Case

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, June S.-A SEN
saticnal arraignment OF Theodore Figel
bookkeeper for Isaac Hoffman, has be.
made by Attorney Henry Ach, speaking for
the partners of the dead merchant. who. he
declares. was deliberately murdered. This
statement Was nude in the presence of n
~ RDths2hild and Jos. Napthaly, counsel
for Mrs Hoffman. 1t reviews details of
the case. and is strong argument against
the theory of suicide.
When Questioned directly as to whether
the books would come out right under
expert examination. Figel frankly ad-
mitted that they would not. as he had
made false entries in the bank account In
the firms ledger at Hoffman's suggestion
to cover up drafts made in excess of his
allowance. Figel further said that no one
but himself could make the books balance
as many entries had to be made of which
he alone knew.
In mis- racing affairs Figel employed Edgar
l. Atkinson. e. BurliDganle and Vim. Tay-
lor as agents. They managed the stable
and bet al his direction. They claim that
Fi2el was a heavy winner. but admit that
they have wagered over 81 900 on a single
race for their principal.
Evening star., 1897-06-08

School hat and chartered away In French,
with much animation. The library building
retaken, the Capitol building was visited.
The same wonderment on the part Of the
strangers was evident here. The DOME with
the allegorical painting suspended over its
center, seemed particularly inspiring to
them, and the marble room when its mo-
tive was explained, became a place Of rev.
erence.
A Delightful Luncheoh.
When the tour of the Capitol had been
completed the party proceeded to the Ar
lington Hotel, where an elegant buffet
luncheon was served in the banquet hall.
The three large parlors on the Vermont
avenue front Of the house had been the
scene of the banquet given to the Pan
American delegates several years ago. but
the gathering that assembled in them
today was equally distinguished. and. per-
haps. more important. Instead of diplo-
mats the visitors were business men. They
represented fourteen countries and no less
than 40 per cent Of the imports of these
countries. They were learning q lesson in
fraternity with their brothers of the north.
and they were learning it with interest and
avidity. The scene was a brilliant one
when the guests assembled in the banquet
hall.
The buffet tables surrounded three sides
of the imposing apartment, and were ex-
Quisitely decorated with palms and foliage
mense punches of red peonies and white
bossoming shrubs that were arranged at
frequent intervals along the boards. The
menu comprised soft crabs, the various
salads, chicken croQuettes and a variety CT
other attractive edibles and drinkabies, IN
Guiding ices and confections and punches
There was no formalfty. District Commits
sicners Ross, Wight and Black were pres
ent, and many members of the board Of
trade other than those delegated to the en-
tertatnment of the guests also attended
There was n pleasant interchange of
views and opinions, and the Latin-Amer-
leans. one and all, displayed a keen desire
TO make more intimate and stronger the
personal and business ties existing be-
tween their countries and the United
states. The proposition of teaching Span
lsh and English, respectively, in primary
schools OF this country and the Latin
american republics was advanced by some
OF the visitors.
The guests and hosts fingered over lunch
con for an hour or more, and regretfully
prepared to break the harmonious relations
so pleasantly established. The party pro-
Ceeded to the White House from the Ar
hngton at 2:15 O'clock and were received
by President Mckinley.
The afternoon will be spent in riding
about the city, viewing the various POINTS
of interest, and the visitors will leave
Washington at 9 o'clock and proceed to
New York, where they will remain until
Sunday night, and then make a trip
through New England, going thence to the
west.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
TOBACCO TRUST ARRAIGNED,
Its Officers ON Trial in Judge Fitz-
gernIL,s Court TOdny.

NEW YORK, June s.-The trial of the
case against the officers and directors of
the American Tobacco Company, which
were Indicted fifteen months ago for con-
spiracy. was begun In the court of general
sessions today before Judge Fitzgerald. The
ten defendants in the case are James B.
Duke. president; VIM. II. Butler. vice pres
ident; Josiah Browne, secretary: Charles
q. Emery, treasurer. and VIM. A Marburg.
Lewis Ginter. George Arents. George W.
Gail. Benjamin VI. Duke and George w.
Watts. directors
Josiah Browne was the only defendant in
court The others are scattered all over
the world. but the case can go on without
them. as the ofrense is only misdemeanor
and their presence is not required.
Papers on behalf of the defendants NOT
present were hled. giving Mr.. Choate power
OF attorney 10 represent them. They plea led
not guilty.
The work OF choosing a jury was then
begun. 1t is expected 20 occupy the entire
day.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
government Donds.
quotations reported by Corson q Nacart-
new la nkera ~ Nte-N-' "
ENGRAVING BUREAU METHODS.
special InNcstigRtfng Committee An.
pointed by Secretary Gnuc

k"uhS committee Ap-
pointed by Secretary Gnge.
secretary Gage has appointed a commit
Tee TO make a special Investigation OF tine
Fersonnei and business methods of the Inn
reau or engraving and printing with a
view TO the determination ..as to wherc
ana now greater efficiency and economy
may be inaugurated."
The committee consists of Messrs Cha.
II. Lyman. chief OF the stationery ,i,vi-
sioh' Chas. w. Brown of the loan ana
currency division, and Arthur Hendricks
OF the cff1ce of the auditor for ,he state
and other departments,
II is subcommittee of the general de-
pSrtmental' committee, consisting OF AS
~ ~sis.dht secretary Nanderlip. Chief Clerk
oWayze al d appointment Clerk Bracke,t
and was specially designated because the
general committee could not spare the
.ime Tor personal investigation of the
800 employees o '
There Is no particular signifi canoe in the
lnVestigation 1t Is exactly in line with
siiiiiar Investigations that have been made
or are contemplated I'm other bureaus and
DIVISIONS OF the Treasury Department, hav-
ing In view better and more economical
administration of the affairs of that de-
partment The bureau of engraving and
printing is a big establishment and n will
take the committee some time to complete
their researches into its methods and the
efhciency of its officers and employees. Sec
retary Gage Is authority for the statement
the past or present management of the
bureau and that IL is simply being made
In the ordinary routine for his own in
formation and guidance
Evening star., 1897-06-08
ENSIGN STONES CASE.
Report of the Court of Inquiry Not We
Received.

report of the Court of Inquiry Not Yet
Received.
1t was stated positively and uneouiyocal-
ly at the Navy Department this afternoon
that the report of the CONT of inquiry in
the case of Ensign Stone Of the Puritan
and his friend. Ensign Osborne of the Ter
ror. had not yet been received at the de-
partment. 1t was also added that Secre-
tary Long had not received a Telegram
from Admiral Bunce, commandant of the
mad exoncrated the officers and indorsing
such finding
Nevertheless. almost everybody at the
department. naval officers as well as
others. believes that the court returned n
verdict of mot guilty" and that Admiral
Bunce did indorse the finding. According
to reports from New York, where the cffi-
accused the two officers named with "ob-
tanning entrance to homestead under
false pretenses, knowingly, prem dEa scIly
and with malice aforathought, then and
there attempting 10 coax, cajole, entreat
and by various other devices induce cue
Mare Conde. daughter Of Swits Coada to
leave her home for the purpose of beccm-
Stone"
AS generally understood the court found
that Ensign Stone, In his iove-making. had
not conducted himself in a manner unbe-
coming an officer and gentleman"
1t Is not likely that the Navy Department
will take any further action fl the case.
but will allow 1t to be forgotten. Il nos
sble. 1t Is understood that Miss Marie
Conde. the object of lsnsisn Stones affec-
tions, will be sent to Europe In a day or
two as a means of thwarring his matri-
nonial designs
Evening star., 1897-06-08
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Cardinal Gibbons VIII Confer Degrees
on the Graduates.

Cardinal Gibbons will confer the degrees
at the commencement exercises of the
Catholic University, which will take place
in the assembly hall of Mcmahon Hall at
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning. For the first
time in the history of the institution the
degree of doctor will be conferred on stu
dents who have pursued a regular course
of study. Thirty-five students will receive
degrees. including two doctors Of the law.
one doctor of philosophy. one bachelor OF
philosophy. three masters and five bach
elors of law and licentiates, and fifteen
bachelors in theology. The opening ad-
dress will be delivered by Rev. DIR. Con-
atty. and the address to the graduates will
be delivered by Cardinal Gibbons. The ben
ediction of the blessed sacrament will be
administered and the TIE Deum sung in the
chapel of the hall OF divinity after the
formal exercises are concluded. The facul-
ty Will entertain invited guests at dinner
during the afternoon.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Wm. H. Richardson and Par
thenia E. Thomas; VIM. o. huntington and
Mamie c. Wade; Chas. w. Robinson and
Matte E. Carpenter; Nathaniel c. Sexton,
jr.. and Aldine b. McLachlen; III. J. Dun
bar and May Minetree, both of Richmond,
Va: Robert Fogle and Mary 1. Johnston.
both of Baltimore. Nd: Alfred Darte OF
Kingston. Pa. and Mabel L. Hemenway
of this city; Geo. w. Carter of Hagers-
town. Md, and Clara Grimm Of winches-
ter. Va; David Starliper and Laura v.
Mitchell: VIM Nally and Ploris Harlan:
Chas. A Dolan of Cleveland, Ohio and
May E. Barrett Of this city: VIM. L. Fields
and Lettie E. Eveley. both of Montgomery
county, Md; Jos. p. Cauty of Chicopee
Mass. and Mary A. Cauty of this city;
Geo. w. Goodwin and Josephine NJ Palmer:
Geo. z. Nail and Hattie 8. Grove; Robt
E. Parker and Julia NJ. Estes: Harry b.
Davis and Margaret c. Stewart.
Colored-Leonard johnson and Clara
Bush; Hughes A. Cole and Hattie F. New
by: Daniel Tyler and Mary g. Coles.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
OPENING THE DOORS,
The Police Trial Board VIII Hold Its
Proceedings I'm Public,

The proceedings Of the trial board OF the
metropolitan police force. before which
charges against officers are heard and dis
posed of. will not hereafter be held secretly,
as they have been for the past two years.
There has never been any law or regula-
ton providing that these hearings shall be
private in their character and only custom
has permitted the star chamber course fol-
lowed.
Commissioner Wight has instructed Mai.
Moore to have all hearings of this charac-
ter public in the future. Ii is believed that
this new plan will result In improving the
morale of the police force, officers will
be more careful in their regard for the
regulations where a trespass will be made
a matter of public notoriety.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
Changes In Recorder once.

At the request of Recorder of Deeds
Cheatham, Mr.. Henry Johnson. the COM
parer Of the office for many years. today
rendered his resignation. 1t was accepted
to take effect at once, and Henry Y. Arnett
of Ohio. son of Bishop Arnett. was ap-
pointed to the place.
General Index Clerk Benjamin Martin of
South Carolina will be placed In some other
position in the Office, and his place will be
hlled by female clerk. j. III. Harmon of
North Carolina was appointed a clerk In
the Office. Other removals and appoint
ments will follow In day or two.
Evening star., 1897-06-08
ME-. schoofy Indicted.

As the result of the alteration between
Mr.. Howe Totten and Mr.. Leonidas schooe-
fy the oath Of last month. the grand Jury
this afternoon returned an Indictment
against the latter. charging him with hav-
ing assaulted Mr.. Totten with intent TO xiii
him The Indictment does not describe the
alleged assault. but IL viii be contended at
the trial that the accused attempted, as
described in The Star. to Kill Mr.. Totten
by shooting him.