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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-01
OCEAN FREIGHTS.

Cotton-NIarket easy; rates quoted are
per 100 pounds: Boston, per bale, 81 .25;
New York, per bale, 90; Philadelphia,
per bale, S1.00; Baltimore, per bale, 81 co.;
Direct-Barcelona, 5Sc; Genoa sic; Reval,
55c; Bremen, 43c; Liverpool Ale; Havre,
4Sc; Hamburg, 45c; Gothenburg, SIC; Tri-
este, 5sc; Rotterdam, 45c; Antwerp, 45c;
Ghent, SOC. Via New York-Liverpool. 43c /;
Bremen, 45c; Amsterdam, 45c; Hamburg,
40c; st, Petersburg, Coo; Manchester SOC;
Havre, soc; Gothenburg, 55c.
Lumber-By Sail-Freights are firm at
ruling rates. Foreign business is more
or less nominal. The rates from this and
nearby Georgia ports are quoted at 81. 600
4. 80 for a range-including Baltimore and
Portland, Me. Railroad ties, base A feet
to Baltimore, 12c; to Philadelphia, 13c; to
New York, bee. Timber rates, 50c01 90
higher than lumber rates To the West
Indies and Wndward, nominal to Rosa
RIO, Sl2 .O0q1S 90; to Buenos Ayres and
Montevideo $40 00d11 .00 to Rio Janeiro
Sl4 co. to Spanish and Mediterranean ports,
81 .30G11. So; to United Kingdom for or
.ders, nominal for lumber, "a 5s standard.
, By Steam-To New York, IS 90; to Phil
Adelphia via New York, $3.50; to Boston,
Sc 90. via New York; to Baltimore, 81 90.
Naval Stores-By Sail-The market is
firm. Medium sized. Cork for orders are
as follows: Rosn, Is 101ad, for barrels of
$40 pounds. and per cent. primage; spir-
its As I'D; Genoa, rosin, IS 3d6DSS Cd: Ad-
Ratio, 2s 6dG2s Cd; South American rosin,
soc per barrel of 2S0 pounds. Coastwise-
Steam-To Boston, 10c per 100 pounds on
rosin, soc on spirits; to New York, rosin,
SIC per 100 pounds spirits, soc.
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For BIufftOn and Beaufort, S, C,

Steamer Doretta will leave wharf foot
of Abercorn (Ethels WHARF street at 3 D
m. for Bluffton daily except Sundays and
Thursdays. Wednesdays trips extended
to Beaufort, leaving Button Thursdays
at s a. m. Returning same day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-01

45l2c. Pork steady; standard mess. job
bling. SS.25dS50. Lard quiet; prime steam,
M0pa; choice. $41o. Bacon. boxed lots.
extra short clears, $5.12l9d5.25; ribs, $5.62J2;
shorts. S562l2H5.7 70. Dry sailed meats,
boxed, shoulders. S5l215 short clear,
S4Sli2: ribs and shorts. S5.1212n5.25.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-01
Ocean Steamship Co
FOR
eWYork, Boston
AND
THE EAST.

Unsurpassed cabin accommoda tons
All the comforts of a modern hotel
Electric lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets
include meals and berth aboard ship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-01

Top TOT IOCdI DusINtsS.
ID New York on trains 80 and SO and jack
nut change.
veen Tampa and New York on trains 81
Western vestibuled limited train.
ACDONELL. G. P. A, Jacksonville, Fla.
, Jacksonville, Fla.
IN Passenger Agent, Savannah, Ga.
er West Broad and Liberty streets.
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JOHN 6. BUTLER

DEALER IN
Paints, Oils, and Glass, sash, Doors
Blinds and Builders Supplies. Plain and
Decorative Wall Paper. Foreign and Do
mestic Clements. Lime. Plaster and Hair
Sole agents for Asbestine Cold Water
Paint.
20 Congress street, west and 10 ST. Julian
street. west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-01

NdSl quotations were as follows: Flour
easier. 5c % joe lower. No. 2 spring wheat.
3Nas9l4e No spring wheat, SfqSOc; No.
red, 9JSin shi8c. No 2 corn. 253i d257sc
10 oats, 2i'ac. No. 2 white. f. o. b., 23il
@Z57sc; NQ, 3 white, &. o. b.. 2302Saic No.
Iio 1890, 10 6axx seed $1.O4al TO- Prime
rel, g ,l5al %. Lard per 100 pounds. 81 %
Gt4.2zl3. Short rib sides Goose 81. 1914 70.
dry sailed shoulders (boxcd) 4at@5c; short
clear sides (boxeD, $i.45G4. So Whisky,
1lsilllers finished goods, per gallon, 81 .19'
sugar unchanged. -S'
CINCINNATI, Nov. So.--F'lour quiet Wheat
steady Nc. ? req, Sc. Corn steady: No
= mixed, 21l2c. oats easier; No 3 niveG
z55t92ic Rye quiet; No 2 lGl2c Lard
a. $40. Bacon steady al S5S5. WbisIv
SlIs. Butter steady and unchanged.
81. Louis, Nov. 30.-Flour dliiet nm
ethsn5ged. Wheat, options, higher! spot
s.eadyi NO. 2 red cash. elevator g6i - .
rack, VIC; No. 2, hard cash, S67sSc. f@e,,
ceamber,, sc; May, 9SAc. Corn easy, 1n-
ttn5ahged; spot steady: No. >, cash '24Zc
p q,,t December. 24Ac; May. 274c. Oatts
eie, nes Bl5rlner; spot steady; No ., cash.
N'@-i'se' December, 2Olzc; May, 22ssc. Rye
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Trains 80 and 20 daily except Sunday,
Pullman buffet sleepers Jacksonville a
sonville and Cincinnati via Asheville with
Pullman buffet vestibuled sleepers bet
and 80, connecting al Charlotte with south
For fun inforD,atio apply TO A. o. NJ
n. s. PENNINGTON, Traffic Manage
l. NJ FLEMING, Divisi
Trains leave from central depot corn
Evening star., 1897-05-27
COAST SURVEY CHANGES.
Removals, Promotions and AppOint-
ments Announced,

The Secretary of the Treasury today
made the following changes in the coast
and geodetic survey. James b. Baylor of
Virginia. assistant. at 5000, removed; w
l. Ninal of Pennsylvania, assistant, desig-
Eated for examination for promotion from
H,sO to 5000; George r. Putnam of Iowa.
assistant, promoted from LOO to s1,SOO:
Homer +. Ritter of Ohio, assistant. pro-
NOTED from 81. 400 to 81 600; r. l.. Faris of
Missouri, assistant. promoted from 81 200
to Sl,iD; Hugh c. benson of Alabama.
Ges gnated fer examination for promotion
from aid, $3.50, to assistant, dt 81 40; Arte-
mas Martin of Pennsylvania designated
for examination for promotion from clerk
81 4GS, TO chief of library and archives di-
vision, at $3.50; F. r. Green of Indiana.
Ges -gnated for examination for promotion
from clerk, Sl,2OO, TO clerk, $l4UO; Miss
Sophie Helm Of the District of Columbia.
designated for examination for promo tior.
from clerk, sl,G0. to clerk, 81. 80; Mrs. Fan
ME /. Matthews of Kentucky, designated
for examination for promotion from writer
al $50 10 clerk. at 1000; A. LinGenkohl of
the District OF Columbia, draughtsman re-
duced from s2,410 TO $500; E. II. Fowler
OF New Hampshire. draughtsmaD, desig-
mated for examination for promotion from
$Z,oV To $2,4UO.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
Judge Bradley Orders a Verdict Of
Not Guilty.
END OF SUGAR KINGS TRIAL
Taken From Jury on Motion of
the Defense.
MR.. SEARLES TOMORROW

The third, and in the opinion Of not a
Few members of the local bar the last day
OF the trial of Henry o. Havemeyer the
many-time New York millionaire the al
legged recusant sugar trust witness was re-
sumed before Judge Bradley in Criminal
Court No. this morning, the attenda nee
being by far the largest during the trial
When the curtain went up for another
act In the great drama of the United States
versus the Sugar Raron every seat in the
house was occupied and standing room was
at premium. The court officers had exer-
cised the same diligence and discretion in
keeping out those who had no good excuse
Tor going in. but even SO the audience was
quite as large 1t was yesterday
From a dramatic point of view the morn
ing was rather bare OF incident. Were tho
show to be taken on the road a number of
material changes would have TO be made
before IL would be go. Any dramatic
critic In the world would say that there was
altogether too much talk in the perform
ance and too little action. The lines were
clever, there is no doubt of that, but there
was not enough variety. Two of the rival
stars had the center of the stage and held
it until Judge Bradley gave the signal for
ringing down the curtain.
District Attorney Davis started his argu-
ment in opposition to the motion of the
Evening star., 1897-05-27
District Employees AmenabIe.
THE PRESIDENT ACCEPTS.
MIR. Mckinley Will Attend Commence
ment of National University School.

Mr.. Mckinley Will Attend Commence
ment of National University school.
President Mckinley today formally ac-
cepted the invitation extended by the fac
ulty and classes of the National University
exercises at the New National Theater the
evening of Monday. May 81. The presi-
Dental party probably will include Mrs.
Mckinley and Secretary and Mrs. Porter.
Attorney General McKenna, Chief Justice
Fuller Of tie United States Supreme Court
and many ether persons of prominence
have been invited to be present, and it is
expected that the stage will be well filled
by people Of note.
Arrangements have been perfected for an
unusually fine musical program. Prof.
Haley. who will lead the orchestra, has
just obtaired. specially for the exercises,
the manuscript of Sousa's latest march.
The Stars and Stripes Forever" and will
play 1t at the commencement. This march
is entirely new, having been played for the
first time In public last week by Mr.. Sousa,
when 1t made great hit. 1t Is not yet in
print. but it is believed from the enthusi-
aStic reception given ii on its initial per-
fcrmance that 1t will become as famous as
Mr.. Sousa's other popular marches
Another new musical piece to be played
at THE commencement will be THE Amer
lean Beauty" Friday evening at $50
o'clock there VIII be a meeting of the two
classes of the school to decide on all mat
ters to be finally passed upon prior to the
commencement. 1t is expected there will
be a full attendance. The graduates this
examination yet given by the faculty,
and knowledge of this fact has inspired
them to make their closing exercises bril-
liantly successful.
Evening star., 1897-05-27

man who knows that he has but to put
his wishes into words to have them grant
ed called The judges attention to the
honor that would accrue to Washington II
his papers staff photographer were al
lowed to erect his camera in the court
room during the progress of the trial. Then
judge, jury, lawyers and all the rest might
sit perfectly still for a few moments and
next Sunday fame and glory would be
theirs incidentally the whole city would
glow in their reflected light
Judge Bradley did not say very much.
MIR. Chapman's Life.
Mr.. Chapman was not in court today,
but was allowed to continue undisturbed
his life Of seclusion in the Potomas Flats.
He has managed to keep in the best OF
spirits, but even he has come to realize
that jail life can get a little wearisome
after time. 1t is not wasting any foolish
sympathy to say that Mr. Chapman is be-
ginning to show signs of the effects of his
leading such a retired life. His face has
lost the ruddy glow of health that marked
1t when he came over from New York to
begin his sentence. As a health resort the
District jail will never be regarded with
much favor. There is altogether too much
II Mr.. Chapman finds that IL takes him
considerable time to get over the effects OF
his life in Jail he will have only the same
experience that many others have had.
About a year ago a Washington man was
sent down for contempt Of court. to remain
until he saw MT to pay a certain amount
Evening star., 1897-05-27
THREE MORE BRIGADIER GENERALS
Cuionels Named for Promotion by the
President.

The President today sent the following
nominations 10 the Senate:
War-Col. James +. Wade, 9Th Cavalry.
to be briGadier general; Col. John X. Miz-
ner. 1oth cavalry. to be brigadier general
Col VIM. VI. GEaham, 9TH Artillery, to be
brigadier general.
Treasury-Alexander r. Avery of Michi-
gan To be collector customs district OF
Huron, Mich: John II. Ewing of Wisconsin
to be deputy auditor for the Navy Depart
DlCnt.
Jcstice-Wm. Vaugan of Alabama, at.
to.ney of the United States northern dis
tr.et Of Alabama; Solomon F. Stahl of Ar
k"nsds. marshal of the United States west
eTII district OF Arkansas
->avy-Ionrnandcr Chas. ONeil. u s. NJ.
10 be chief bureau of ordnance, with rank
o. commotCre, Rev. Thaddeus S. X Free
man Of Indiana to be d chaplain.
Pos-masters: Rhode Is,and-Almon X
Goodwin, Pawtucket. Massk chusetts-Pe-
Ter I. Smith, Adams. Arkansas-W. l..
Pane. ArgeIta- California-C NJ Cornell.
Corona Gvorsia-C. G. brown, Eastman.
North Dakota-Percy r. Trubshaw, Co
Ltrstown. Oregon-Ezra W. Woodward,
Newberg.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
DEATH OF JOHN GIBSON
A Widely Known and Worthy Citisen Sue.
cumbs to Apople1y.
He Was Highly Popular ana a Mem
ber Of the Odd Fellows md
Masonic Fraternities.

Mr.. John Gibson. Of the firm of Gibson
Brothers, printers. died Of apoplexy at 2:3O
o'clock this morning at his residence, No.
120S 18th street northwest Mr.. Gibson
had been in poor health for a, long time,
and for the past seventeen months had
withdrawn his attention almost .entirely
from his active business affairs. Recently
he had appeared to be improving, and this
was SO evident that it was the subject
of much qualification to his family and his
friends. Mr.. Gibson was down town yes
terday attending to some matters as treas
urer Of the Masonic Mutual Relief Asso-
citation in connection with the insurance
of his late companion and friend, William
S. Roose, and last night he attended the
regular meeting of the relief association.
The other directors congratulated Mr. Glib
son on his improved appearance. and he
seemed to be in excellent spirits. He re-
turned to his residence about II o'clock and
retired, feeling apparently very well. The
suddenness of the stroke which overlook
him later was consequently all the more
shocking to his family and friends.
Sketch of the Dead Man.
Mr.. Gibson would have celebrated his
sixty-seventh birthday on the sth of July
next. He was born in the north Of Ire
land, Tyrone, of Scotch parentage, and
came to this country in 1874. He settled
in Baltimore, where he received his educa-
ton. learned his trade and married. HIS
wife was formerly Miss Sheeler. In 1862
Mr.. Gibson, together with his brother
George Gibson, started the business here
which has been so well and favorably
known under the title of Gibson Brothers
Another brother William Gibson, became
a member of the firm in 1865
There was probably no man in Washing
ton more widely known or mere highly re-
garded than John Gibson He had most
amiable disposition, was charitable to a
young alike. The news of his death, which
spread quickly through the city this morn
ing, inspired deep and heartfelt regret.
His Society Membership.
Mr. Gibson had been an Odd Fellow for
thirty-five years, and a member of the
Golden Rule Lodge of this city since its
organization. He had been member of
Acacia Lodge, No. Is, F. AN, for thirty
years and was its treasurer for fourteen
years. until he resigned about a month ago.
He was also member of Mithras Lodge of
Perfection of the A.A.S.R., and member
of the board of directors and treasurer at
the time of his death of the Masonic Mu-
tua1 Relief Association. Mr.. Gibson tend
cred his resignation of the treasurership
in the latter organization few weeks ago,
but it was declined. He leaves a widow and
six children-three sons and three daugh-
ters. The sons are all engaged with the
firm of Gibson Brothers. The eldest -daugh-
ter is married. p
The funeral will be held Saturday after
noon at 3:30 o'clock, from his late resi-
derce, 12US 10Th street northwest and will
be in charge OF the MasonS. The interment
will be in Oak Hill cemetery and Masonic
services Will be held at the grave.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
TO REPRESENT THIS COUNTRY.
Whitelnw Reid May he ChOsen-NG
Actual PrOffer Yet Made.

The President has still under consdera-
tion the question of representation Of the
United States at the queens jubilee next
month. He has already provided for
the representation of the army by Major
General Miles and of the navy by Ad
miral Miller, ard the question that
remains to be settled is whether or
not a special civilian ambassador shall
be appointed in addition, or whether Am
bassador Hay shall, with the aid of a set
of special credentials, be allowed to act
for his government. The precedents Of
the department and the inclination of the
officials are in favor of the latter course,
but it appears that most of the great pow
ers of the world will send special ambas-
sadors to do extraordinary honor to her
majesty, SO that it may be that rather
than stand apart in this matter and appear
to be lacking in consideration the President
will probably conform to the general rule.
In this case tine name he has under con-
sideration is that of Mr.. Whitelaw Reid of
New York, although 1t is said at the State
Department that no actual proffer of the
honor to Mr. Reid has yet been made. se
Evening star., 1897-05-27
Conference With the Vice President
and Senator Platt of New York.
Mr.. CALL AFTER AN APPOINTMENT
Coming Selection Of a Minister to
Nomay-Sweden.
PRESIDENTS SOUTHERN TRIP

Vice President Hobart and Senator Platt
of New York had an early conference with
the President on what the New York SEN
ator described as Legislative matters. -
The tariff was the subject of the confer
ence. Senator Wilson, another member of
the committee appointed yesterday, also
called upon the President.
Ex-senator Call of Florida was at the
White House today to see the President
but because of the latter's engagements
did not remain, saying he would call again
Mr.. Call has now entered the contest fol
place on the Dawes commission. He
wants to become one of the democratic
members of this commission. His petition
has been signed by a number of his former
colleagues in the Senate
They are expected to see the President in
his behalf, but in the meantime MIR. Call
will keep his eyes open in his own behalf.
The next republican who goes on the COM
mission will be Thomas Needles of Illinois.
Pennsylvania Matters.
Senator Penrose and Representative Btng-
ham of Pennsylvania had a talk with the
President today about Pennsylvania mat
tiers they are interested in. Senators Pen
rose and Quay have withdrawn the appli-
cation of j. B. Raymond of Altoona for a
corsulship in Hayti, and have entered his
name for deputy authorship some
equally good place at home. Raymond is
one of the brightest colCred republicans in
Pennsylvania.
He is an alderman at Altoona and was
delegate to the St. Louis convention.
Minister to Norxvny-Sweden.
There is no doubt, it is said by Maine
men. that w. W. Thomas will receive the
appointment of minister to Norway and
Sweden. The only mscalculation made by
the friends of Mr.. Thomas was that the
appointment would have been made be-
fore this The aDDontment is held uD to
allow Mr.. Ferguson, the democrat holding
the place, to remain some time longer
In the last campaign Mr.. Ferguson left
his post and came to this country to speak
in behalf of Mckinley. He is said to have
done good work. for which the President
does not desire to fill his place for some
time.
Representative Evans of Kentucky pre-
sented Charles d. Gates to the President.
Mr.. Gates is the man who has been in
nal revenue at Louisville, and over which
there is a friendly contest between Mr..
Evans and Senator Deboe The latter has
indorsed G. E. Sapp, state president of the
Kentucky a. z. A.
National Committeeman Grant of Texas
had an interview with the resident about
several offices which are soon to be vacant
in his state. The collectorship of customs
at Brownville Is one of these places.
Senator Foraker and eX-Mayor Caldwell
of Cincinnati were visitors.
Going by Way of Louisville.
The President today decided that he will
go to Nashville next month by way of
the Chesapeake and Ohio road and return
by way of the Southern. The route to
Nashville will take him through West Vir-
ginia and Kentucky. He will leave early
In the morning of the 10th or 11th of June,
that he may observe the scenery of the
route.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
SECRETARY GAGE A GUEST.
He Attends Convention of Comm,
cial Clubs Mt Cincinnati

He Attends Convention Of CONNER
clal Clubs at Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI. Ohio, May N.-The mem
bers Of the commercial clubs Of Baston.
Chicago and ST. Louis were entertained by
an excursion on the Ohio river.
There was reception to the visitors al
the Queen City Club before the steamer
left at IL am. Luncheon was served on
board, after which the address Of welcome
was delivered by Dransiny yWulsin. president
Of the Cincinnati Club, with responses by
]. Gleisner Of Chicago and Thomas H. West
Of St. LouiA A beautiful souvenir rook-
wood cup was presented to each Of the
visiting clrbs, after which there were Inn
promptu ref ponses.
Secretary Of the Treasury Lyman ]. Gage
was among the arrivals today, who 3otaed
the excuraion as . member Of the Chicago
Club.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
ZANZIBAR SLAVES FREED.
Emancipation Proclamation Issu,
by the Sultan.

Dy the sultan.
United States Consul Mohun at Zanzibar
has inform ed the State Department that
the sultan, Hamaud bin Mahomed bin Said,
April iss, ed proclamation abolishing
the legal status of slavery in the islands
of Zanzibar and Cemba. The consul says:
TT was thought by many persons that
the effect of freeing the slaves would be
to throw many thousand negroes ON their
own resources, and that great sufferings
and rrivations would ensue for three or
four years; but from what l can see not
one person will suffer in the slightest de-
gree. In my opinion not 10 per cent of the
present generation Of slaves will leave their
masters. and to outward appearances the
condition Of the negro is the same as before
emancipation. The Arabs received the
news with submission. The town was an
solutely quiet, although sailors and marines
were prepared to land from the British
n,en-of-war in the harbor. l don't think
there is the slightest fear Of future trou-
ble"
Evening star., 1897-05-27
Selected for West Point.

Six cadets to the United States Military
Academy were appointed today. as follows:
Alfred A Maybach, Dundee. Ohio. with
Charles H. Wells. Newark. Ohio, as alter
nate; Charles II. Jennings, South Wind
ha m, Conn, with Oliver G. Mowry of the
same place as alternate: Orlando G.
Troxel. Abilene. Kan. with Elmer w. KEEL
ley, Wyoming. Kan. as alternate.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
MARINE BANDS TRIP.
Ordered to Go to Philadelphia Next
Week.

Ordered to Go to PhiINde1phfn Next
Week.
Secretary Long today issued an order for
the Marine Band to visit Philadelphia on
the I'd proximo to take part in the cere-
monies attending the national opening Of
the Commercial Museum and the tenth an
niversary of the Manufacturers Club. Ac-
cording to the committee having. charge Of
the affair, they will be treated as guests
of the city of Philadelphia during their
stay there ard will be under no expense
whatever for transportation or subsistence.
AS has been already stated. President Nc
kinley and his cabinet will be present at
the ceremonies in the Quaker city.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
THE STAR NJ MAII.

Persons leaving the city for aay
period can have The Star mailed 70
them to any address In the United
States or Canada. by ordering Il at
this ofiice. in person or by letter.
Terms: ID cents per week: Is cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably In advance. Sub
scrtbers changing their address from
one Post-ofrice to another should
give the last address a. we'll a. the
rew one.
Evening star., 1897-05-27
CHARITIES IN BALTIMORE.

Ihe Conversational Joint COmmittee
Seeking More Information.
The congressional joint committee on
charities is in communication with the off,
cials of charitable institutions in Baltimore
with view to requesting those officials to
give to the committee, at a conference,
some time in the near future, che results
ject with which the joint committee is now
graphing. e
Evening star., 1897-05-27
superintendent OF the Gum Factory

Commander e. c. Pendleton. who has
been on duty in the bureau of ordnance for
several months, was today assigned to
duty az slperintendent Of the gun factory
at the washington navy yard to relieve
Commander Charles O'Neill. who has been
appointed to the more responsible Office Of
chief of the bureau OF ordnance, Navy De-
partment, vice Captain Sampson. ordered
to command the Iowa.