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Evening star., 1897-02-12
Washington stock Exchange.

Government Bonds.-U. S. Is. registered, 11ik
rIsY bid "
% al :aI.,2 O'clock
at at. ls5.: +! ~ at rs; at la5A:5 at 125. fneu
M psriss s San Of tcs.Iss oaSs,. 1GS at
hid ,os so-year fund g, god 10 bid Water s,orl
rreney m f M ~ s sa fuNn Mser ss0rh Is ,s
hid. - '0'h
Miscellaneous Bonds.-Me,roIoiitan Railroad 5s
I18 asked. Metropolitan Railroad certificates O.
N izs bid ,sS askea Belt Railroad
Columbia Railroad Gs. ll5h bid, lis ASKED Wash
ington i1, Gas Gas Conpany G.. series A. ia bid wash
peake and Potomac Telephone 5s, 100 bid. Ameri
can IAN Security and Trust IS. F: ard A.. 100 bid
bid. Washington Market Company Ist as, 10S hid
WashinEt"n WsinE," Market Compsny imp c. s,id
Masonic Hall Association Is. lo4 bid ' i'' 0''
National Bank Stocks:-Bank of Washington. Is;
s a1s sSs aSf i7S bid
ond, 135 bid, 40 asked. Citizens. IFS bid. Co
End os bid 10 sa sso S
9G e, asked & Lincoln, 1ee bid. 104 asked Ohio y
Safe DEPOSIT and Trust Companes..-NationlI SAT,
Deposit and 1:ust. III BID: III asked. Am ricar
a and trust m Iss Is asked "AsH,s wss
ington Safe Deposit, SO bid.
s 8 IL 'S ies Sa. ao'ss'as ids asked
Sas am Elecer.c ilgnt sto XIV ashtns ton Gas
44N bid. i5h asked. Georgetown Gas, a bid. u
s. Electric Light. ssH hid. so asked.
Insurance Stocks. .-Firemen's. 2S lid. franklin
3S bid. Metropolitan, 0S bid. Corroran, 5S bid
II tcmlc, 6SA b:d. Arlington lbs bid German
A;a-rican. .1ss bid Nstfonai Union, 10 hid. l.
asked. Columbia. IL bid. l3 asked Riggs, ~
bid. SIS asked. Peoples. 5A lid. 6s asked. Lin
coin. Sa bid, SIX asked. Comm rclaf, Az DID, 81
asked.
Title Insurance stocks.-Resl Estate Title. q
bid, los asked. Columbia Title, Az bid, 6 asked
Washington It'll, asked. District Title Il
ask. d.
Telephone s Socks.-Ps nnsylvanin, IS hid, so asked
Chesapeake and Potomac, 81 hid. CD asked. Ameri
can GraphOphonc, on bid. 9N asked. American
Grcphop,ione. preferred. 40 hid II asked Pneu
matte Gun Carriage. Les bid. 70 asked
lid, 1855 asked. Lansion Mcnotype, 6H bid OK
asked. Washington Market, 10 BID. Great Falis
Steamboat. 100 asked Lincoln Hall. 80 asked
sEx div.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
On Foreign stock Excbanre.

LONDON, February 11.-Business on the
stock exchange today was extremely in
active. and there was a general disposition
to await developments in the east, though
the tone was more hopeful
BERLIN, February 12-On the bourse
here today business opened weak on pro-
vincial selling, but was subsequently, bet
ter on calmer view being taken of the
Sitra ton.
PARIS. February 12.-There was an i'm
provement In business on the bourse here
today.
VIENNA, February 12.--Business was
quiet IN the bourse here today.
FRANKFURT. February 12-Business on
the bOurse here closed firm.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
EXECUTIVE cLEMExcY.
Action Talkea BY the President On
Application for Pardon.

Action Taleea BY the President on
ApDlieattons for Pardon.
The President has granted a pardon to
Srith Miller. convicted in the Indian ter
ritory of larceny and sentenced to one
years imprisonment. The convict's term
Il rearly out. and he Is In bad health. The
six mouths sentence Imposed in the case
Of w. J. Jones, convicted in Alabama of
Illicit distilling, has been commuted to
three months actual imprisonment.
The application for pardon in the case
of Edgar n. Biggs. sentenced In New
Mexico to four months Imprisonment, and
to pay q fine of 81. 800 for Illegal timber
cutting. has been granted on condition
that he pay the fine within forty days. The
pardon Is granted on the request Of the
attorney who prosecuted the case. and In
recognition Of the convict's willingness to
aid In the enforcement of the law against
other violators.
The application for pardon was denied in
the case OF Bert Atkins. convicted in Vir-
gfnia Of breaking into a United States
post office. The President says that IL the
increasing tide of post office robberies is
to be checked, the punishment of this Of
feEse must be prompt, certain and not
easily interrupted by executive iuterfsr-
enCe,
Evening star., 1897-02-12
COMMISSIONER MURPHY uoxoprD
presented With Testimonials From,
Two Grand Army Posts.

Ihe commissioner Of pensions. Mr.. D. 1.
Murphy. in the presence Of an imprompt,,
auaience OF interested employees o. his CT
nee, was this morning ~resen..i with sets
OF resolutions from G. A. r. Posts No s.
and No. Al, Of Allegheny City and Pitts
pure' Pa Representative w. \. Stone
made the presentation on behalf OF I.ost
No. 50.
Inc resolutions express approval of Mr..
Murphy's administration and thanks him
for his efficient. humane and business-,;ke
management of the bureau of pensions, and
Tor his many acts Of kindness 10 the CON-
rades of the Grand Army OF the Republic
comrades ~
Commander Atwell read the resolutions
presented in behalf of Grand Army Post.
NO. Al, OF Pfttsburg, Pa. He closed by say
ing; Post No. II Is large post, composed
OF about 12o members. and this Is a mark
Of their respect"
Commissioner Murphy replied in an elo-
quent speech. in which he expressed his
appreciation of the honor done him.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
THE SENATE.

Inc credentials Of John c. Spooner to
succeed Mr.. Vflas as senator from WI con-
SIN, from March r4 next, were laid before
the Senate today
Mr.. Sherman reported a join. resolution
appropriating 5000 for the congressional
expenses incident to the forthcoming in
auguration ceremony! and Ii was passed.
The bill was passed. authorizing the ap-
pointment of an additional Judge of the
United States court in Indian territory
The Cadets and the Inaugural tiOu
Among the bills presented was one by
Mr.. Frye (Me.) for the partfcipa ton of the
cadets at West Point and Annapolis in the
inauguration ceremony.
The Arrest of Scovel.
Mr.. Hill IN. y presented a resolution.
which was agreed TO without opposition or
comment, reciting that Sylvester Scoyell.
citizen of the United States, is under ar
rest In Cuba upon no specific accusation of
crime. the prisoner being held in a dis
turbed part of the Island and in imminen.
Danger OF death through disease or vio-
renee. The resolution concludes with a re-
quest on the Secretary of S.ate TO use his
good offices in Scove.rs behalf toward Sc
curing his removal TO Havana, and to in
sist that he shall have all the rights and
privileges secured to American citizens nv
treaty between spain and the United
States"
To AbrOgate the CIayton-Bulwer
Treaty.
Mr.. Morgan {Ala.) followed with the fol-
lowing joint resolution: Resolved, etc,
That the treaty known as the Clayton
Bulwer treaty between Great Britain and
the United States. which was concluded on
the 10Th day of April. 1850, is hereby de-
clared to be abrogated."
The resolution remained on the table,
Mr.. Morgan saying he desired 10 have it 90
over until tomorrow.
A legal discussion occurred when Mr.. Pet
tigrew (S. d. endeavored to amend the
bin relating TO timber culture. which had
been recalled from the President
Mr.. Hill IN. " conten1ed that :: was be-
yond the power of Congress to amend a
bill in subst stance after 1t had once gone to
the President 1t was farce, he sail, and
an evasion OF constitutional provisions. On
his motion the question was referred to the
judiciary committee for a report Oh the
right Of amendment when a bill had once
passed.
The bill was passed for the relief Of Stew
art & Company. by A. p. A. Stewart, agent.
In Executive Session.
At / o'clock, on motion Of Mr.. Sherman,
the Senate went into executive session On
the arbitration treaty.
Tire executive session today opened with
notice by Senator Blackburn that he
would probably soon move the postpone
ment of further consideration of the Anglo
American treaty until the next session of
Congress. He said in explanation of his
purpose that he thought there should be
an early understanding on this point, In
view CT the fact that the present session
was rapidly drawing TO a close, but he
added that he did not wish to take the re-
sbonsibi!ity for such a motion until there
could be somewhat general expression of
opinion as to its advisability.
Senator Hoar followed in speech favor
ing the treaty.
Senator Stewart (Nev.) made vigorous
onslaught on the treaty, opposing 1t on
general grounds, and especially on the
treat with Great Britain.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Debate % 1s COST in the House To
day.
POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL
Routine Business Transacted in the
~.
Senate. r-.-.
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION

The House today resumed consideration
of the post office appropriation bill imme-
diately after the reading of the Journal. 1t
was arranged that the general debate should
close III one hour. Mr.. Bromwell (Ohio) re-
sumed his argument against the appropria-
tion of $4,000 for special mail facilities
from Boston to New Orleans. Reply
ing to Mr.. Swansons remarks of yesterday
he declared IL was absurd to say that the
Southern railroad carried more mail than
any other trunk line in the country. There
were he said twenty-five trunk lines which
carried more mail than the Southern
He referred to the advantage gained by
the New York papers by this special mall
train and pointed out that newspaper spe-
cials run out Of Chicago, st. Louis, C.n-
cinnatf and other centers obtained no spe-
cal compensation. Mr.. Gardiner IN. j.
and Mr.. Pearson On. c. defended the ap-
preparation. The latter called attention to
the fact that the bill appropriated $4,000
for expediting the mails to the islands OF
the Pacific. Were not the democrats and
republicans of the south. and even the
ropulists. he asked, entitled to as much
consideration the residents Of the South
Sea Islands? He said it expedited the mails
Mr.. Simpkns (Mass.) opposed the appro-
prfation and called attention to the fact
that for several years none of the money
had been expended between Boston and
New York. He said the appropriation was
rot asked for by the Postmaster General
but If inserted in the bill to be used at his
discretion he would not be able to with
stand the pressure which would be brought
to bear upon him ard undoubtedly would
expend 1t. After some further remarks the
general debate closed and the DILL was
taken up for amendment under the five
minute rule.
The Free Delivery.
An amendment offered by Chairman Loud
reducing the appropriation for free delivery
in new offices entitled thereto from s14O,-
coo to 10000 was adopted.
Mr.. Southard tOhio) moved to strike out
the proviso to the appropriation for marine
free delivery at Detroit designed to abolish
the use of steam launch and to conflnc
the service to rowboats. He said the pro-
vfso would seriously cripple this important
service at Detroit Mr.. Belkrap Qll) and
other representatives of the cities of the
great lakes supported the amendment.
The amendment was agreed to.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Kne~bx VIII Not Aupe.,.

BERLIN. February 12.-Rohert Kneebs
the American horse owner. who on Febru-
ary was sentenced to nine months i'm
prisonment and to pay a fine OF 1000
marks. in addition of being deprived of his
civil rights for two years. after having
been convicted of trotting the mare Bethel
on the German tracks under the name Of
Nellie Kneeos. has decided not to appeal
against his sentence. He has less than two
months to serve.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Supposed to be Policy Runner..

Detective Watson and Officer CornweIl
this afternoon arrested at the Long bridge
Ignatius Luckett, a colored boy, twelve
years old. on suspicion of being a policy
runner. When the boy was searched policy
slips were found In his pockets and when
he was questioned he said that he was
carrying them over the river for mis- father
Thomas Luckett, who conducts a barber
shop at PA Sd street southwest. The ofii-
GERS then arrested the father also The
prisoners will be given hearing In the
United States branch CT the Police Court
when business Is resumed
Evening star., 1897-02-12
OHIO REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
President WOOdmansee Urges q Large
Attendance Mt the Inauguration.

President WOodmnnsee Urges q Large
Attendance Mt the Inauguration.
GAINESVILLE. Ohio. February 12.-The
opening session Of the twelfth annual con-
vention of the Ohio Republican League
today was devoted chiefly to routine busi-
ness. but was enthusiastic from start to
finish. Rev. Carlos H. Hanks. pastor Of
the First Congregational Church here, and
distant relative of the late President
Lincoln led in prayer.
The report of Secretary Samuel ].
Swsrts showed thousand campaign clubs
organized In the state last fall. with 1853
in connection with the parent league The
usual preliminary committees were ap-
pointed. and after an address by D. D.
Wcodmansee, president Of the National Re-
publican League. In which he urged a large
attendance Of Ohio league clubs at the in
auguration of President-e1ect Mckinley
the convention adjourned till o'clock
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Filed n Protest.

Register of Wills McGil today received
letter from DIR. Sumner A. Mason Of
New York city, protesting against the pro-
batting here of the will Of the late Emma
J. Mason. DR.. Mason explains that he
makes the protest because he was the legal
husband of the testatrix and co-reir with
his son and daughter. and because, as he
alleges. he is a judgment creditor tor the
sum of $1,000.
The instrument is dated September Il,
1904. and was filed here the I'D of las. Sep
tember, Mrs. Mason having died the 18th
of last March. The estate was :eft TO Eer
children.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Waller Leads by n Lap.

PITTsBURG. Pa. February n.--In the
six-day bicycle race Waller. who finished
three-quarte-s of lap ahead of Gimm
last night, gained the other quarter this
morning and now leads the latter by one
lap. The Contestants are in good condi-
tion end are riding very fast Score at 9
pm: Waller. ST miles lap: Gimm, SIT
miles: Schoch. $50 miles: Hail, S36 miles;
Forster. SlS miles; Ruckel 784 miles.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
His Foot Cru.I,ed-

Harry Lowrey. aged nineteen years. son
of Mr.. Charles H. Lowrey. living at No.
6Oo Rhode Island avenue, had his left foot
badly crushed by being caught In cog
wheel while visiting a fiaxseed mill in How
ard county. Md. yesterday. He was
brought to his home last evening, and to-
day. after consultation between the pny-
siclans summoned to atten1 him, was re-
moved to the Homeopathic Hospital
Evening star., 1897-02-12
A Change of PrOfcssorn.

Lieut. s. p. Vestal. 7th Cavalry, has
been relieved from duty as professor of
military science at De Pauw University.
Greencastle. Ind. and ordered to similar
duty at the Central University of Ken
lucky, az Richmond. The faculty of the
Greencastle University objected to the off,
GERS social proclivities. particularly in the
matter of dancing and card playing. and
he asked TO be relieved from further DUTY
at that institution.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
ALICE PLATT Acquitted.

Had Been Charged With Poisoning
Two Children.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. February 12.-Alice
Platf. the servant girl in the family of
Lawyer Chas. Murray. who for the past
week has been undergoing trial for poison
ing the two Murray children, has been set
free, the jury this morning returning
verdict of not guilty. The trial has been
sensational and the court room has been
constantly crowded with spectators.
The announcement of the verdict created
the widest enthusiasm. Alice Platt went
into mysteries and fell fairting into The
arms of her sister, while the audience
cheered.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
A Medal of Honor.

medal of hnnor has been presented to
George w. MeaFs OF, Rupert. Pa. late ser-
geent CompanyIiA. 9Th Pennsylvania Re-
serve Volunteers. for most Gisifr guished
gallantry in actin al Gettysburg. Pa. July
:. 1863. This officer discovered party of
rebel starpshooters, located in log house,
who were pouring destructive fire into
his regiment, as.d At the head of five vol
unteers he charged upon the house, and
with great heroism captured the rebels,
twelve in number. and took them back tc
his re giment.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
REV. MIR. WILLIAMS RESIGNATION

Formally Accepted by the vestry Of
Christ Church.
At meeting Of the vestry Of Washing
ton parish held last evening letter from
Rev. Gilbert F. Williams. the rector of the
church Christ southeast), was received
rendering his resignation on account of
tl-health, which was accepted. The
sympathy of the vestry was rendered
to Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, and
he was voted the sum of $500. Until an
other rector is called the associate rector
Of the parish the Rev. T. G. Childs will
continue in charge.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
FAILED TO GET BOND.
Mr.. Turner SIM in Jail, but Hopes
fer Release.

H0f hcte0Bes
Lewis NICK. Turner. charged with the
theft Of valuable autograph letters from
the library Of Congress, had failed to give
bond up to thie afternoon. despite the fact
that his brother and relatives had worked
hard to secure bondsmen- The accused still
has hopes Of being released from jail.
where he spent last night He remained at
the United States marshars Office until 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon, when he was
taken to jail.
Librarian Spofford held conference this
morning with Chief Hazen of the secret
service bureau, but nothing is known Ct
what took place. The secret service officers
at Philadelphia have recovered two val
uat1e autograph letters which were sold
In that city, and are On track Of others
The investigation in New York Is being
continued by Assistant Secretary Curtis
and officers Of the government.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Pearl Bryan,. Murdcrer..

FRANKFORT, KY. February 12.-In the
cases of Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling,
sentenced to be hung for the murder of
Pearl Bryan. the court of appeals today
overruled the petition for a rehearing. The
records were Immediately transmitted to
Gov Bradley, who has thirty days in which
to consider the case and fix the date for
the execution. 1t is believed that Gov.
Bradley will give the case immediate at
tention.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
INDIANA's ARRIVAL REPORTED.
Miserable Weather for Admfrn
Bunce's Squadron mt Charleston.

"EHrFWbIe WeafheF Tor Admi rnI
Bunce's Squadron mt Charleston.
CHARLESTON. s. c.. February 12-Tb.
miserable weather of yesterday again pre-
walls today. preventing the North Atlantic
squadron from putting in the customary
tarse; and rowing practice
1t Is reported by towboat crew which
ce me up TO the city about noon today that
the battle ship Indiana had arrived and
had tabel a position, commanding the en-
trance 10 the north channel
Elaborate arrangements are being con-
cI' ded for the reception to Secretary
Herbert on the 18th. On the evening OF the
l>th the Secretary. several Of his Intimate
friends and the officers Of the feet will he
the gusts of the chamber Of commerce at
a banquet.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Acts Approved.

The President has approved the act for
the entry and patenting OF lands contain
ing petroleum and other mineral oils un-
der the placer mining laws of the United
States, and the act to remove the political
disabilities Of Col John 7. Wood.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Cardinal Gibbons Notiaed.

Gibbons today received from Rome official
advices confirming the Associated Press RAJ
port OF the appointment of the Rev. ]. ]
Monaghan Of St. Patrick's Church, Charles
ton. 8. c.. to be bishop OF the see Of VIII
mington. Del. Father Monaghan was the
unanimous choice Of the bishops Of the
province and was first on the list Of three
names sent to the poRe In accordance with
the customs Of the church.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Run on the Track.

The front wheels OF the motor of the
train On the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon electric railroad. due In this
city at $50 this morning, were thrown
from the track by the ice at st. Asaph's
junction. For about an hour and a half
passengers botn north and south-bound
were transferred around that point. By
that time the motor was again gotten on
the track and trains thereafter were run
regularly.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. H. p. Jones, detached from the
Minre apolis and ordered to the Detroit;
Lieut. s. w. B. Diehl from the Detroit to
the Cincinnati: Lieut.. J. r. Mcrdock, from
the Minneapolis 10 the Detro.t: Laeat. C.
neepol.s,
Evening star., 1897-02-12
CAPT. McGIFFIN's REMAINS.

Sent From New York to His Old Home
Mt Washington, Pa.
NEW YORK, February 1.-THE remains
of Capt. Philo n. McGiffin, who committed
suicide yesterday at the Post Graduate
Hospital in this city. were sent to his
home in Washington, Pa, today. The
body was clothed in the uniform of an
officer of the Chinese navy
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Will Filed.

second will Of the late Oliver T. Thomp-
son was fled today. 1t is dated January 4,
1874 and after beauest of 800 to his son,
James Gray Thompson. the residue of the
estate is left to Adele B. T. Thompson.
widow of the testater. She IS also named
as executrix. The preceding will was dated
fifteen years ago. 81
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Rcrcne ef Brtti.h sailor,

BREST. February 12.-The crew of the
British steamer Cayanus. bound from Bill
boa to Glasgow, which was wrecked re-
Gently Off Ushante, have arrived safely at
Audierne. on the Bay of Aude. twenty
mAes west OF Guimper, In the department
of Finiftere.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Death of John w. Sims,

John W. Sims. one Of the most popular
men about town. died this morning after a
brief Illness at his home. 636 East Capitol
street. He caught cold last week and
rapidly developed pneumonia.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Chinese su.pect. Arrested.

NEW YORK, February 12.-Chinese In
spector Scharf arrested q number of China
men at the Grand Central depot today.
There are said to be about twelve in the
party. The men are charged with crossing
the border from Canada. in violation of the
Gerry exclusion act.
Evening star., 1897-02-12

Telegraph Director Rothen Dead.
BERNE. Switzerland. February r.
Director Rothen of the international tele-
graph bureau Is dead.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
elf they're Rich's
Shoes. they're proper. !"
Ten-two F Street.

! There was a need for such
} a store as this-a need which
existed for years. Before we
: came seven-eighths of the partic-
I ular trade went or sent to New
5 York and Philadelphia for their
! footwear. Such styles were not
; shown here, because there wasn't
} store progressive enough to get
them.
} We saw this-went to the
makers who supply the swell"
; New York shops and made con-
tracts for the exclusive sale of
5 their styles in this city.
! Little by little the news has
; spread until now scarcely
} anybody sends away for their
Z footwear and are not 10th to ex-
press their appreciation of hav-
ing such a stock in this city,
where the styles such as are
shown by Slater, Alexander
s Rosenthal, Knox and other
tony shops may be seen as
we'll as avoiding the delays and
; annoyances incident to express
{ sage, &c.
: Thus has this store grown to
be the exclusive shoe shop" of
s Washington with a trade, per-
haps, as large as any in town.
; 1t you want them the new
) spring styles are ready to be
: seen. If you want shoes for now
{ and a little later you won't have
: to pay but little more than half
{ price for them. All the heavier
( weights are reduced.
See the new spring patent
5 leather shoes for men-just in
English shapes-lace or button
intended to sell them for S..
} but to introduce them we've
made the price $3.48.
Your shoes polished gratis
No charge for small repairs.
Deliveries anywhere-any time.
Mail orders given prompt attention.
Your money back when you want it,
3 b. Rich's Sons,
Shoers to the elite,
1t Ien-two F Street.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Comni..ioner Knapp CONFIRMED.

The Senate in executive session today
confirmed the nomination of Martin A.
Knapp of New York to be Interstate COM
merce commissioner. No opposition was
manifested
Evening star., 1897-02-12
naltt.nore Market..

BALTIMORE, February 1c.-Sugar steldy nm
chtngsd. Batter hrm-fancy creamery. 21azs: do.
Initiation. 1da17 d.. indle. Halls: GOOD ladle. Ia
IL: store packed. SalO; rolls, l2xl4. Eggs rteady-
fresh, 10 Cheese nrm, unchanged.
Evening star., 1897-02-12

International Sanitary Conference.
Passed Assistant Surgeon H. d. Geddings
of the Marine Hospital service has been de-
tailed by the President as technical dele
gate TO the international sanitary confer
eace, which meets in Venice this month.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
The Indian Bill.

Senator Pettigrew, from the committss
on appropriations. today reported the In
dian appropriation bill to the Senate.