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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
SERIOUSLY HURT.
NJ. II. Delane Receives Injuries Which
May Prove Fatal.

NJ. II. Delane Receives Injuries Which
May Prove Fatal.
runaway accident which may yet
have fatal results occurred on 9th
street northwest between NJ and N streets
this morning shortly before IL O'Clock A
horse attached to an oyster wagon be-
longing to L. c. Freewalt, whose place of
business is at 14th and V streets, became
frightened and ran away. The horse had
gone only short distance before the
driver, NJ. r Delane, about fifty years of
age, was thrown from the vehicle to the
concrete pavement. He landed on his head
with such force that he was rendered I'M
conscious.
1t was at first supposed he had been
killed, and in a few minutes there was
large crowd about the apparently dying
man. Among those who responded to tie
call for aid was policeman from the sec
ond precinct and lie summoned the police
ambulance. The injured man was then
driven to Freedman's Hospital
When the hospital was reached Mr.
Delane was still unconscious Surgeons
had him taken in the operating roorn
where an examination disclosed serious in
juries TO his head, and the belief was ex-
pressed that his injuries will prove fatal
Mr.. Delane is married, and his home is
at No. 22JO 18th street northwest The
horse was caught near 9th and Q streets,
several squares from where the accident
happened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
'halmann e.
GRAIN
THE COURTS.
United States District Court-Justice Cox
In re 18th street extension: on hearing.

United States District Court-Justice Cox.
In re 18Th street extension; on hearing
Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cox.
Nourse ast. role; restraining order dis
charged Bradford agt Matthews: pay
ment of solicitors fee by guardian ordered
Campbell act. Hevner: defendants time 10
take testimony limited to forty DAYS In
re James NJ. Mccarthy lunatic: reference
10 auditor ordered. FURNACE agt. Fur
mage: rule on ID. Il. Croft returnabie Janu-
airy granted.
Equity Court No. 2-Justice Hagner
Alexander agt. Alexander; rule to show
cause. returnable December "a. Rostou
agt Roston: rule to show cause. returnabla
December "a. In re Silas Holmes: decree
confirming hnding of jury and appointing
Ann Holmes committee. Selby agt Selby,
motion TO strike out part of order of De.
cember overruled.
Circuit Court No 1-Justice Cole.
Downey agt. District of Columbia; on
trial.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice McComas
Sanders Il StayT8n agt. Littell; verdict
for plaintiff for l cent damages. Nolan agt.
Courtney; stricken from docket and dis.
continued. General Electric Company agt.
Lawrence; continued. Eastern Trust Com
rany agt. American Ice Company: stet.
Snyder agt. Burgdorf; judgment by de-
fault. Traders National Bank agt. SWORN
stedt ct al: do.
Criminal Court No. 1-Chief Justice Bing-
ham.
United States agt. Edward Spiver big
agt. Nelson Wooden, second 'offense petit
larceny; motion for new trial filed. United
States agt. Robert Williams, housebreak-
ing and larceny; on trial.
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Bradley.
United States agt. Maurice Corners per-
Lewis. Larceny; verdict guilty of petit
larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
BERiNG SEA CLAIMS.
Joint Com mission in Session Mt Bos.
tom Reaches ssn Agreement.

Joint Corn mission in Session at Bos-
tom Reaches ara Agreement.
After week of conference in Boston,
Justices Pdtnans and King, the commits
pses ass a Of ,ss
ing sea clsams.s have completed their work
for the prssent,b and it is understood will
soon begin the preparation of their reports
to theE respective governments.
1t is understood that an agreement as to
the amount of indemnity claimed has been
reached in all but a few cases. and these
are likely to be settled without the appoint
ment of an umpire. which is provided for
in the convention authorizing the commits
sion. = ei ~
The =seount awarded to Great Britain will
be paid Within six months of the time
when the final decision Is reached. whether
1t is made by two commissioners or BY an
umpire. 1t Is not known what claims have
been ruled out, but it Is understood that the
total approved claims will amount to more
than 81 QUE. COO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
CRUISERS FOR JAPAN.
One to eB Launched at Philadelphia
and the Other nt Sun Francisco.

One to eB Launched at Phfiadelphia
and the Other MT Sun Francisco
The japanese legation has been informed
that the two new cruisers which Japan ~
having built in this country are so well
along toward completion that they will
both he launched within the next few
weeks. The cruiser at the Cramps ship
yard at Philadelphia has been christened
the Kasagi-Kan, and the launching has
been set for January %. Minister Hoshi
and the STAFF of the legation will attend the
iaunc hing. ard a number of guests will be
invited to participate in the ceremony. The
cruiser at the Union iron works at San
Francisco has been named the Chitose.
The launching will occur some time in Feb
ruary, but the exact day has not been set.
The cruisers are alike in all respects, hav-
ing a tonnage Of about 500 each, and the
contracts call for a speed of twenty-five
knots an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Jewelry for Prevents.

Nothing takes the place of jewelry for
Christmas gifts, ard nothing is SO thor
oughly appreciated, in the opinion of many.
Moore & Leding, 11G9 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. rank among the leading jewellers OF
the national capital. and this year they Of
fer for sale a number of quaint and pretty
trinkets in gold and silver. Diamond jew
elry is unusually popular. and in the way
of exquisite rings and handsome brooches
the display at this establishment is daz-
cling. Watches, large articles in silver
ware and toilet goods are also appropriate
for Christmas gifts. At Moore a. Leding's
prices to suit all circumstances holds true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
WILL CARRY LAMPS HEREAFTER
Letter Carriers Who Take MnfI nm
Their Wheels i.

Hereafter all mail carriers riding bicycles
vii! be required to display a light after
dark
Postmaster Willett issued such an order
this morning Some time ago the police
regulation requiring lamps was waived in
the case of letter carriers, the argument
being made that the suspended mail bags
over the handle bars Of the wheel shut out
the hight. which was thereby rendered
practically useless.
The attention of Postmaster Willett was
called to this some days ago by q promi-
nent official, who Iointed out the element
OF danger. Realizing II and DESTROYS of
reducing the liability Of accident to a min
imum. he called Superintendent Bell to
him this morning and gave him the order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
MUST LEAVE NATIONAL GUARD.

Order Issued by Chicago Federation
of Labor to Members.
The Chicago Times-Herald says: Trades
unionists are requested by the Chicago
Federation of Labor to leave the National
Guard at once.
This was the unanimous decision reached
by the delegates at their regular weekly
meeting. 1t was said without contradic-
ton that union man could not consistent
ly serve in the militia and incur the risk
Of being called out to shoot down his fell
low trade unioni3ts who were on strike for
the betterment of their economic condition
So a trade unionist who is a member of
the Illinois National Guard will be re-
quested to secure q discharge from mill
tary service at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
COMMISSIONERS GRATIFIED.
Well Pleased Over Action of Board of
Trade.

Well Pleased Over Action of Board of
Trade.
Commissioners Wight and Black attended
the meeting last evening of the board of
trade, and were exceedingly interested in
the discussion which followed the repor.
made by the committee the proposed
amendatory highway extension act. They
took no part, however, in the discussion,
but are understood to be well pleased with
the practically unanimous adoption of the
committees report.
Had the Commissioners taken part in the
discussion, 1t can De said they would have
pointed out that there is a misapprehen-
sion as to the act which has been prac-
tically agreed upon by them and the board
OF trade, in this, that very many citizens
of the District appear to believe that the
proposed act relates only to the first sec
ton of the contemplated plan of street ex-
tension. whereas, in fact. it relates to the
whole District.
The fact that most of the streets re-
ferred to in the amendatory act are in
the first section does not by any means
mean that only streets in that section
are to he Improved by extension or widen
ing.
on the contrary. it will be the purpose
of the Commissioners, in the event of the
amendatory act becoming a law, to go
ahead at once with the Improvement OF
streets in all the sections
In other words. the act. they intend, shall
be general one, and hence there will be
no delay either in making improvements in
all the sections. or In paying for the lands
which nay be taken.
The mmissioners believe, 1t is said,
that it is absolutely Indispensable that
there should be some comprehensive plan
for the extension of the streets of the city
outwardly through suburban districts-a
plan by which the extended streets shall, SO
far az is possible, be in uniformity with
those of the city.
On that point the Commissioners feel
that there is no disagreement, and they
also feel that when the people of the Dis
trict have carefully considered the amenda-
tory act proposed by them and the board of
trade there will be no real opposition to it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

that period she made a summer trip to
Europe and presented to Queen Vic
tCr!a at one of the May drawing rooms two
years ago. portrait i'll which she wears
the dress worn at her esentation to roy
atty is hanging on the parlor wall in the
house where she now lies corpse. At the
beginning of the bicycle furore few years
ago Miss Herbert learned to ride so quick
~ and so well that she regarded as one
of the best and safest riders among her
circle of friends.
Hurt While Horseback Riding.
This fall she returned to horseback rid
ing, a pastimc at which she also exceed
She had bad fall. from the effects of
which she has been suffering for several
months. While never of vigorous constltu-
ton. and for a person of her delicate
Physique. she unusually devoted to
outdoor life ana sports. and it was mat
ter of general pleasure TO her friends that
she became stronger and Sturdier as the
years went by.
An Amiable Hostess.
Naturally of a gentle and retiring dis
position, and a woman who talked but lit
tie, the sudden transformation from The
emil quiet of a congressional home N
Washington to that of a cabinet residence
made but little any change in her lie
meanOr. She took up the duties of her
position gladly, and was one of the most
prominent of the official hostesses during
the last four years she knew a great
many people in Washington. notably those
of southern blood. and kept up with all
the old interests with which she was id5n-
titled in former times.
Miss Herbert was educated partly in this
city. where her parents resided during Mr.
Herbert's several congressional terms
\ year two ago she was appointed the
vice regent for Alabama on the board of
the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association,
taking the place held by her mother for
many years and filled by the latter with
great distinction. Miss Herbert was mucn
pleased by the appointment, and attended
TO its duties with untiring industry. Last
summer she was present at the annual
council and took an active part in every
detail of work allotted to her.
Her Personal Attractions.
Miss Herbert was a very pretty woman.
She was of medium height. with slender,
graceful figure. and carried herself with
great dignity. Her features were almost
correct in outline, and her curly blonde
hair and pink and white complexion were
like those of a young child. She was de-
voted daughter and felt no sacrifice too
great to secure her fathers pleasure and
comfort. Last summer she spent off and
On in this city and at nearby country re-
sorts, with her father and sister. Mrs.
Mcou. to whose little children she was
fondly attached. Returning to town for
The winter. the family rented the house on
New Hampshire avenue, where they at
pnce transferred their belongings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
SNOW STORM IN TEXAS.
Trains Delayed. Wires Down and Big
Stock Loss Expected.

DALLAS. Texas. December 2l.-North
Texas suffered the worst snow and sleet
storm Saturday and Sunday in many a
year Dallas was completely isolated all
Sunday and communication with the out
side world is only partially restored.
The Western Union and Postal Telegraph
companies. as we'll as the telephone compa-
MES, suffered almost entire prostration.
Reports from the cattle-raising districts
are slow in coming in. but it Is believed
The damage will be great. In Bosby coun-
~ the death rate in cattle was 40 per cent
The railroads ware badly demoralized. All
trains were from two to SIX hours late.
Freight traffic was at a complete stand
still The rain stopped yesterday. and al
though a stiff Northwestern set in, 1t is
thought no further trouble will ensue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

ana month. asi-sasi.; January asaSassx; steamer
No red. s2s.ssS-receipts 2e soi bushels: eY
po,s none: stock. i.2i3 ae7 bushels: sales. So go
grade: a3a,a9sas Corn duii-spot s4a34lS: month
SSfaSs; Deesmber. new or old ssstA3s; January
3S.SaiSii. February. :S3. sS3S: steamer mixed S5a
81 receipts. 13l. lbs bushels. exports none:
stock. 3hali bushels: sales, 81 900 bushels '
southern white and yellow corn opl.a34Is oats
qnet-No. white western c.la3N: No : MIXED
S.a2' ss.receipis, 81 $3.50 bushels; exports none
srTk S@;3sl bushels Rye hrm-No 2 nearby
a2s No. western. 53s. as4-receiIfs "a c4T hrsi.
els; exports. none; stock. 2si 200 bushels Hay
quiet-choice timothy $500 asked. Grain fraichts
very dull. steamers easy unchanged Sngar $500
unchanged. Butter quiet unchanged Fyys a3sJ
cheese steady. unchanged Whisky nnchanr.d '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
THE BELT RAILWAY,

Order Directing Sale Not Yet Signed
by tho Court. F''
The decree of Judge Cox directing the
sale Of the Belt railway was not signed to-
day, as intended. for the reason that the
engagements of counsel prevented a con-
ference regarding the wording of the de-
cree. Because the decree was not signed,
the filing of the petition of the employees
OF the road asking a recognition of their
claims was deferred.
When the decree Is presented to the court
Attorney p. ]. Ryan. representing the en-
ployes. will formally enter objection 10 the
court signing 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

From the Philadelphia Ledger.

The Washington Star says:
Richard Croker is at present giving the
country a striking exhibition OF what po-
iitical boss is, and of his power. Some peo-
of such an Office. Let them consider Mr..
Croker and his movements and deliver
ances and recognized importance, and
they will be sufficiently instructed.
And this it is to be boss: to control and
work political machine: to have trusty
gang in leash, ready and willing and
traired to go after whatever the boss
points out. At a fair. with bosses on eXhi-
bition, Mr.. Croker would easily take the
blue ribbon"
Practical politicians of shrewdest judg-
ment and with precise knowledge of the
finest prize-winning points of boss are
not convinced that Boss Croker would take
the blue ribbon from Boss Quay If the two
were placed on exhibition In a boss show.
As q boss it is frankly conceded by Boss
Quays admirers that Croker has many ad-
m;rable points which would commend him
to the consideration of impartial judges,
but they still maintain that as a boss Quay
has more points and more convincing ones.
From the Baltimore News.
Senator Wellington will insist on parad-
ing tine narrowing details before the public
eye.'-Washington Star.
A singular misconception of a bashful
man. Senator Wellington avoids publicity
en- all occasions. Being as prominent as
the Washington monument, he necessarily
has to meet the public gaze now and then,
but it. is exceedingly painful. Painful 1t
Is almost unnecessary TO add, not to the
public but to Senator Wellington.
From the Savannah (Ga) News.
1.-THE example afforded by the reichsrath
lis almost enough to reconcile the Amer
lean public TO the somnolence of the Sem
ate."-Was hington Star.
But the Senate no longer sleeps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Want Bill Re-Enacted.

The reintfoduction and enactment Of the
measure known as H r. bill 1881 of the
Fifty-fourth Congress. entitled "A bill to
authorize the reassessment of water main
taxes in the District Of Columbia and for
other purposes has been recommended by
the District Commissioners. This bill pass
ed both houses of the Fffty-fourth Con-
gTess. and was sent to the President In the
closing hours OF the second session. bit
failed 10 become law for want of his
signature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

NOTHING NOMINATING FOUND.
The Silver Heels Authorized to Clear
From WILMINGTON. \. C.

The Silver Heels, the suspected filibuster
at Wilmington N c., has been authorized
by Assistant Secretary Spaulding to clear
for Barbados with a cargo of lumber.
The United States district attorney at VIII
mington sends word to the Treasury De-
partment that, after a Thorough examina-
ton of the officers of the Silver Heels he
failed to find sufficient evidence to bring
criminal proceedings.
This ends the incident of the Silver Heels,
so far as the government is concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

A delegation of citizens representing the
Heurich Brewing Company, the Crawford
Paving Company, Littleiield & Alyord, and
others, called upon Commissioner Black to-
day to request the repair of 26th street.
which, they represented, is in very bad
condition and practically impossible. They
were informed that the repairs will be
promptly made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Fourth-CIas. Postmaster~.

The following changes in fourth-class
pcstmasters were made today: woodsboro'
Frederick county. Nd. Luther c. Powell.
vice George NJ. Shaw, removed; Arringdale
southampton county. Va. Thomas w. Nor
ris. vice ]. A Arringdale. resigned; Chat
ham Hill. Smythe county, Va, o. L. James,
vice Miss L. v. Sexton. removed: Mabel
ton, Hanover county. Va, A. c. Hardin.
vice Anne G. Fleming. removed: Towel
Hill. Appomattox county. Va. J. p. Wing
field. vice H. c. Boss, removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Mrs. Carter. Case Before Jury.

A marshars jury late this afternoon be-
gan an inquiry to determine the mental
condition of Deborah II. Carter. the wo-
n an whose release was ordered November
49, under habeas corpus proceedings from
the St. Elizabeth Insane Asylum, on the
ground that her commitment to that insti-
tuition by a judge Of the Police Court was
illegal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
January Pension Payments.

The Secretary of the Interior has issued
his reauisition for s.. $4,000 for the payment
of pensions at the following agencies for
the quarterly payments In January Buff
falo, N. Y, 81. 100000: Chicago. s., SB5, 600;
Concord, N. H. $5Y5.O00: Des Moines. ~
100000. and Milwaukee. Q.960,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Judge George 8. Batcheller of New York
recently appointed a member of the inter-
national tribunal at Cairo. Egypt. was at
the State Department completing arrange
ments for his departure for his new post
OF duty. He will sail from New York on
the 4th proximo, on the Normania off the
Hamburg line. proceeding direct to Alex
andria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices of
the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No 50 Broadway.
Open. High low. Close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
A. F.. of l.. Adiourns,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, December 21.-The
American Federation of Labor ended its
seventeenth annual session today. Thos. 1.
Kidd of Chicago was elected fraternal dele
gate to the Canadian labor congress.
The convention spent most of the morn
ing in executive session, considering the re-
port of the grievance committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
From the Baltimore News.
Bennett Give. Up by Canada.

The State Department has been advised
that the Canadian authorities have sur
rendered, upon an extradition warrant.
James G. Bennett. who was arrested and
held at Victoria on a charge of murderous
assault upon his wife In San Francisco.
Bennett made a determined effort to resist
extradition. and sued out two writs OF
habeas corpus. In addition he made an
attempt to escape from a jail warden in
the course of which the life Of the warden
was imperiled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
WASHINGTON HEsING DEAD.

TA-r"stmHstcF OF ChfcngO Expires
Suddenly From Heart Disease.
Washington Hesing. proprietor of the
Illinois Stats Zeitung, one of the leading
German newspapers of the northwest, and
postmaster of Chicago during the last term
OF President Cleveland. died suddenly Sat-
urday afternoon of heart disease at his
home on Michigan avenue. He had been
sick several days with severe cold, but
fatal result had not been expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
APPEAL WILL BE TAKEN.
Trading Stamp Case to he Carried ta
Supreme Court.

Supreme Court.
Mr.. A. 8. Worthington, attorney for
Messrs Gustave Lansburgh and Joseph A.
Sperry, convicted in the Police Court OF
violating the gifc enterprise statute through
the medium OF The trading stamp scheme,
this afternoon stated to a Star reporter
that it is his ntention to take the necessary
steps in the, direction of an appeal from the
decision Of the Court of Appeals to the Su-
preme Court of the United States, when the
latter bodyonext meets, the Sd of January
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Prince Henry Of Prussia spent a night at
Osborne House before his departure for
China
At a recent bull fight near Havana girl
bull fighters from Spain entered the ring
and killed the bulis like regular profess
SIGNALS. They were greatly applauded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
MT. Oyster. Much Better.

Mr.. Geo. NJ. Oyster. ST., who has been so
seriously Ill for some time past, IN reported
today to be much Improved. L..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

ax-Secretary Herbert, and presided in his
nome here since the death of his wife. As
d cabinet lady of the last administratio
she became widely known in this city, and.
in fact, throughout the country. During
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
naitinore Markets

BALTIMORE. December 21.-Flour Inactive I'M
changed-recetpts. 13.e6e barrels; exports. none:
0lso. l,6j0 arrcb, Wheat dali and easy-spot
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Government Vou,l.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
Fey. bankers


Furnished by w. r. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers. 1927 F St. members New York
STOCK exchange. correspondents Messrs
LadenDurg. Thalmann & Co. New York