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The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-02-26

''The stock of raw sugar in the Unit
ed Kingdom at the beginning of the
year was 1O5,O93 tons. On January 25
the estimate was 101, 522 tons, which
was the minimum, and thereafter the
stock almost steadily increased week
by week until the maximum of 1853 lot
tons was reached on August s.
''The extent of business in importing
and refining in the Atlantic ports of the
United States has been slightly above
that of last year For the eleven
months ending November 80, 1896, ac-
cording to Messrs. Willett & Gray, of
New York, the quantity of raw sugar
imported was 1927, 295 tons, which,
with a stock of 1929 tons carried
over from the previous year, made an
available supply of 1,676,593 tons,
against 1,539,714 tons in 1895 and
1,612, 101 tons in 1894. This total avail
able supply for manufacturing pur-
poses, therefore, exceeds that of 1895
by no less than 1859 tons and that
If 1894 by 64,492 tons. The following
table gives the imports from January
1 to November 80:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-02-26

The total available quantity of 1876
500 tons was drawn upon for melting
purposes to the extent of 1 100000 tons,
which left, as at Both of November
last, stock on hand of 267, 59S tons,
as against 142,214 tons at same date
last year and 1S1,1O1 tons in 1894 The
stock thus still remains greater by no
less than 125,379 tons than that of
1895, and S6,492 tons over that of 1894
The importation of continent
al refiend sugar can hardly be said to
offer anything like direct interference
with American refining, as the trade
is permitted or suppressed by the trust
just it may be found convenient or
otherwise.
''The consumption of sugar in the
Atlantic states and the United King
dom compares as follows:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-02-26

The contract was awarded to Fred
Harrison, though his bid was over ST.
900 higher than the lowest bid. Work
will begin at once.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-02-26

"The total production of 1856, ac-
cording to Mr.. LIGHT, was 7.O2S,S46 tons.
This shows. in actual production, an
excess over his estimate as made at the
end of-1S95 of no less than 100000 tons
This year Mr.. LIGHT estimates the in
coming crops as follows:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1897-02-26
CAMPBELL BLOCK.
Contract For Building Awarded
Fred Harrison.

The bids for the new Campbell block
on Fort street, mauka of King, were
opened by Cecil Brown yesterday, and
The evening times., 1897-02-13
WON RY THE ORIOLES
Corcoran Cadets and Baltimore Y
NJ. G. A. Played Basketball.

To the most OF the large number of en-
was a revelation, SO free and open and so
entirely devoid OF rough playing was the
game. With the splendid team work put
up by the visitors, and their special ex-
cellence in passing the sphere up and down
and across the field, and their almost mar
velously accurate throwing for goals, it
isscarcely to be wondered at that this team
has been beaten but once in three years.
and that here in our midst by the CAROLS
In 1894.
The teams played under the national
rules, in two innings, OF twenty minutes
each, and scoring two points for a goal
from field, and one point for a free throw.
Under the local league rules, one point
Is scored for either kind OF goal, and under
this system the score would have been
to 4. Another innovation was the play
ing of only five men on a side, which is
undoubtedly too small a number, as it gives
the men too much to do, where, under our
own rules, the work is divided up among
seven men. If it hadn't been for this
the Corcorans would have had a chance for
a closer score, as after their first inning
the local men were almost entirely winded.
To the Corcorans belong credit for the
excellent showing made against the cham
pions, for they played strong, uphill
game. The game played a fortnight ago
In Baltimore by these teams went against
The evening times., 1897-02-13
In the House.

Mr. Hit. from the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, reported in the House today a
Joint resolution providing for the print
ing of 5000 copies of the reports made
toy consular officers upon the passport
regulations of foreign countries. Re-
ferred to The Committee on Printing
The House went into committee OF the
whole to further consider the sundry
civil appropriation bill, upon which the
House had just entered when it had adj
journed yesterday.
Mr Cannon, chairman of the Committee
on Appropriations, asked unanimous con-
sent that the bin might be considered as
read Answering an inquiry. Mr. Cannon
gave the status Of the several remaining
appropriation bills, and intimated that il
the bill Were considered in the usual way,
the better part of a week would be re-
quired To dispose OF it
air. Hepburn objected TO the unanimous
consent asked by Mr.. Cannon, bot after the
reading OF the toll had proceeded a short
time. Mr.. Dock cry rene wed the request that
the first reading OF the bill be dispensed
with. and this time it was granted. GEN
eral debate wasthen begun on the measure,
under an arrangement which contemplated
the use OF the afternoon therefor. Mr..
Cannon was the first speaker, explaining
in some detail the features of the bill.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
THE ACTION OF CONGRESS
A United States Ship to Carry
Grain to India.
THE DISCHARGES AT OMAHA
Mr.. Aliens Resolution Calling Upon
the Civil Service Commission for
Infor rmation-The Sundry Civil
Bill Was Considered in the House.
Mr.. Cameron's Remarks.

Mr. Perkins in the Senate today it,
trod1ced a joint resolution which was
read aud passed authorizing the Secr1-
tary OF the Navy TO place at the disposal
OF the chamber Of commerce at San FraL-
cisco any suitable United States ship or
vessel for the purpose OF transportation
10 the fam.shing poor of india contribs-
tions OF wheat and corn; or to charter
a suitable American steamship with "A
cargo capacity OF from L 800 to 5000
tons; and making the necessary appro-
pnation therefor.
Mr. Allen offered a resolution calling on
the civil service commission for information
as TO recent discharges of government EN-
ploycs in Omaha, and it went over till
Monday.
Mr. Pettigrew offered resolution, which
was agreed to, authorizing the Committee
patents for lands embraced in the Perrine
grant in Florida.
Mr. Morgan made an effort to have taken
mp in the morning hour the Joint resolu-
ton introduced by him yestel day for the
ablogation of the Clayton -Buiwer treaty,
but was prevented by the motion Of Mr..
sherman, OF the Foreign Relations, that
the Senate ploceed to the consideration
of executive business. That motion was
agreed TO. and. at 1920, the galleries were
cleared and the doors closed, and the
consideration OF the arbitration treaty
was reSuIne ed in secret session.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
Late Local Happenings.

The alley in the square bounded by Six
teenth, Seventeenth, and streets, is
TO be paved with vitrified block, under the
permit system
Tie Gamewell Fire Alarm Company has
been authorized to supply five fire alarm
boxes to replace those burned out by q
recent crossing of tie wires with an cleo
tric light circuit.
William A. Collins has been appointed
an additional private on the police force,
for duty at Chevy Chase cirele.
Formal permission has been given by
the Commissioners to Company C, OF the
Third Infantry. Illinois National Guard,
TO enter the District domain, fully armed
and equipped, and TO remain from March
to s, inclusive.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
THE BEARS IN CONTROL.
Leather Led the Decline. Which
Was Pretty General.

New York, Feb I3.-After a rather ir-
regular opening, the stock market dis
played considerable weakness. The bears
were active, especially in the Industrial
group. and on talk OF unfaxorabIe devel-
spments to grow out OF the Senatorial
investigation now being held in this city,
a decline of half to one Ind half per cent
was recorded.
Leather preferred led the downward
movement, falling / 12 to So 1-2. The
iron and steel stocks were depressed,
owing to the unfavorable condition of the
trade. Illinois Steel broke 1 a to so.
Subsequently, the best obtainabIe bid
for the stock was 2s. Tennessee Coal
and Iron dropped from 8 1-2 to 26 IA,
on fears that the Southern companies viii
bee ONE involved in the steel rail war.
The general list was not influenced for
a time. but near IL O'Clock began to yield
all along the line The decline IN this
group ranged from IA to 1 5-e per cent,
the latter in Manhattan, which fell 10
SO 1-2 Among the bituminous cOaleTs
Hooking Valley was heavy, and dropped
nearly 2 points. The stock lacked strength.
The market at II O'Clock was Moderately
at the lowest figures of the morning
The selling movement in stocks abated
after IL O'Clock, and number OF issues
prominent in the early decline rallied IL
al per cent Illinois Steel. Hooking Valley
Leather preferred led the advance The
ftrmness was short lived. however, and in
the last hour the bears were again actively
at work The result was the rally noted
atove was generally lost. Sugar was no.
tably heavy, and fell to 11O 3-4- In the
specialties, LacIede Gas preferred dropped
31-2 IL 1-2 and American Cable :
to 81 1-2 The weekly bank statement was
far less important than its immediate pre-
deccssor 1t showed an expansion IN
loans of So, S54 100, a decrease in legal
tenders of 1856 800 and a gain of S633, '
COO in specie The decrease in deposits
amounted to SsS6, 700. Owing to these
changes the surplus reserve was reduced
So. eO1 .S25 In the final transaction
the Grangers, Jersey Central, Tennessee
Coal and Hooking Valley displayed little
more steadiness on covering Of shorts
snecuaation lef off about steady in tone.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
DAVIS STILL In The CLOUDS
His Nomination Not Yet Reached
This Afternoon.
The Senate Is Likely TO Remain i'm
Executive Session for the Re-
mainder of the Day.

Tie Senate viii be in executive session
for the balance OF the day. Several nonilna-
tons were confirmed, but Mr. Henry z.
Davis case was not reached at late
hour and it was thought 1t would not be
Mr.. Davis friends were out in force
at the Capitol all morning and were en-
gagged in putting in their best rcks with
Senators Several members of the jackson
Democratic Association were also present,
but it is needless TO say that their mission
was not in the interest OF Mr.. Davis
confirmation.
Several Senators who left the chamber
when the Senate went into executive ses-
sion today, stated there was no nkeli-
hood the Davis case would be reached dur
ing this session. They were all men Op-
posed to the confirmation OF Mr.. Davis
and their talk indicates that there will
be hot opposition when the matter comes
ID.
The evening times., 1897-02-13

the Gorcorans by score OF Ia TO IL, SO
that their two defeats by close scores are
not disgTacefUl, by any means.
The CoicoTans closed the first inning
last night in the lead by a sc ore OF 10
2, but being winded in the eCond, they
lost all chances, and the visitors made
twelve goals in almost as many minutes.
The Or.o,cs had three free throws, but
missed in their trials for goal, while the
toldieIs had the same number, and landed
all.
Beamans, OF the NJ. c. A., ,one of the
best centers in the country, and good
aH-aTound athlete. excellent in general
work, and scored ten Of the fourteen goals
made, with a peculiar left-handed TIN ow.
Rolph and Steclnan also made number
OF brilliant plays, the latter being loudly
applauled for a field throw the entire
length OF the gym.
For the CoIeurahs,- Davis scored all the
goals king three in the first and tive
in the sec ond inning. Dodge aud Walters
also played well.
After the game the visiting team and
their friends were entertained by the
Corcorans at their armGry with a hand
tomc collation., and spent "A merry hour
ortwo before taking the train home.
Following is the lineup and score.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
MILDRED sTURGRs' CUSTODY.
The Fight Regarding 1t Resumed
Before Judge Cole.

The hearing in the petition for the custody
of Myrtle GrimSley, otherwise known as
Mildred StUrges, was resumed this morn
ing before Judge Cole The first witness
today was Mr Denary, with whom Mr..
and Mrs Sturges one time resided. He
thought MIS-. Sturges had kind dispcsi-
tiOn. as WAS evidenced 10y her coed treat
ment Of dumb animals MIS-. Elizabeth Has
keIl said that Mildred always seemed TO
love Mrs StUrges. and the latter always
seemed exceptionally kind and attentive TO
the baby.
ar. i,awargl Al. Duncan testified that he
knew Mrs. Sturges They ratronized the
same grocer. He had often seen Mildred
on the street, ana had no doubt the baby
was well-treatet.
MIR. John A. SAlearer, a clerk in the Inter
state Commerce Commission. who lived
within few doors OF Mrs Sturges said
he ana his wife frequently He'd at the
respondents home. Asked as TO Mrs.
Sturges' temper. he replied that he had
never seen anything hat Kindness on her
part. He related a n incident when Mildred s
finger was pinched in a carriage, and he
Ilsouglt Mrs SturreS would faint over the
scCi lent.
The evening times., 1897-02-13

Thomas Luckett Made the Offer
Through His Counsel.

Thomas Luckett, one-legged colOred
barber. who wa arrested for policy running
last night. through Lawyer Ricks. his
counsel, made strenuous efforts to secure
release on his personal bonds during
the mix-Up over the appointment pf a
district attorney Judge Kimball, how
ever. refused 60 act without a recon
mendation from Assistant District At
torney Mullowny.
Your honor. he will leave his boy.
who was arrested with him, as a hosta ge.''
persisted the lawyer, "and il that will
not do he viii leave his wooden leg as
collateral Then re can't run away"
But the Judge was obdurate and the
Iucllless Thomas will languish in a cell
until he can be duly prosecuted"
The evening times., 1897-02-13
HIS HORSE AND WAGON GONE
Farmer John III. Solomon the Vic.
tim of Robbery.

John III. Solomon, farmer living on
the Hamilton road near Anacostia, was
made the victim of robbery yesterday
in which his horse and wagon were taken
and today the police are hunting the
thief His name, IL is said. is William
walker.
Walker came to the city more than a
week ago and registered at the American
House. He met Mr.. Solomon there and
represented to him, 1t is said. that he was
a mine prospector. Mr. Solomon thought
there were mineral deposits on his farm
and took the stranger home with him.
Walker said that his drilling instruments
were at the rail way station and yesterday
he and his host came into the city after
them While Mr.. Solomon attended to a
private errand. 1leafsaid. Walker drove
away with his horss and wagon aud has
not been seen since.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
McGIFFIN PLANNED SUICIDE,
On Christmas Day He Noted the In
tention in His Diary.

New York, Feb. 13.-The last words
written by Capt. Philo n. McGiffin, who
shot himself at the Post-Graduate Hos
pital, Thursday night, were these: "P.
81 feel quite myself. / shall do it now
/ have beaten to quarters My pulse is
81 p. n. Meg"
They found part Of letter he had left
for Dr.. Graeme Hammond, which was en-
closed in large envelope, together with
a note for one Of the nurses, thanking
her for her kindness, and one for friend,
Mr. McNutt.
Another interesting fact has been learned
Among his effects was found a diary,
upon the fly-lcaf of which he had made
an entry on Christmas Day, which was
to the effect that at that time he had
determined to end his lie at the first
favorable opportunity.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
DISTRICT IN THE SENATE.
Street Roads to Remove Unused
Tracks

Senator Mcmillan made favorable re-
port this afternoon on the bill to compel
street railway companies to remove aban-
doned tracks 1t carries penalty of
$40 for each day of failure or neglect
1t has teen recommended by the District
mniSSloners.
Senator Mcmillan presented a petition OF
the Bnghtwood Avenue Citizens ASsocia-
tion. and OF pToperty-owners and residents
in the vicinity. protesting against the lo-
cation OF contagious disease hospital on
Scheutzcn Park.
Senator Blackburn this afternoon Of
fered an amendment TO the District appro-
priation hil. apprOpriating $4,000 for
the extension OF Rhode Island avenue
from Second TO Third street northwest.
Senator Mcmillan has favorably reported
the bill pnnishing the impersonation OF
officers OF the Health or other depart
ments by a fine of from SO to 500, and
six months Imprisonment, or both.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
THE TRAP-SHOOTING MATCH.
The Names of the winners in Six
Events Today

The last day OF the Glen Echo Gun Clubs
trap-shootingt tournament was Sopened under
very favorable conditions. The weather
was perfect, and the attendance good.
At O'Clock the score was as follows:
First event-Jack Rabbit, Lubus, Is:
Wise, l3; Waters, IA; Kelly, 6; Brown, IA;
Wagner, 10; Weatherold, s; Moore, 4; Kid
well, z.
Second event, sweepstakes-Lubus, 1 5;
Wagner, Is; Waters, 15.
Third event, observation-disclosures 16;
Lubus, 21; Weatherold, 6; Moore, 8; Kelly,
6; Wise, 1 3; Brown, 10; Waters, 16; Mat
tingly, .; Mitchell. Ia.
Fourth event, sweepsta kes-Lubus, 13;
Wagner, II; Wise, 81 Mattingly, 13; Brown,
IL; Weatherold, 4; Waters, 10.
Fifth event, sweepstakes-M -Mattingly, g.;
Wagner, IL; Lubus, 13; Watts, H. Hol-
mead, 10; Waters, g.
Sixth event, merchandise-Lu Lubus, 81;
Mattingly, 20; Wagner, 10; Watts, 16;
Brown, %; Wise, 13; Weatherold, IL;
Moore, IL, Mitchell, II; Kelly, 12; Rolmead,
%; Waters, Is; Rockwell, '18.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
COLUMBIA RAILWAY REPORT
The Line Paid So, 900 in Dividends
During the Year.

President Baker, Of the Columbia Rail-
way Company, this afternoon sent to the
Senate his annual report. 1t shows the
total receipts of the year to have been
SIO5 .O24 and the divide nds So 600.
The lire carried 1890 ,S46 passengers
during the year. There were IL persons
injured. Seven were passengers and none
employees. Three rode their bicycles into
dangerous places.
The principal stockholders Of the road
are shown to toe Josiah Bellows, 12S shares;
HB Comes, 305 shares; u. b. Clarke, 2S5 I;
John Cammack, ], ,55l; M. c. p. Cassidy,
zoe shares; Henry Dickson, $50 shares;
Charlotte Merrill, 100; g. W. Pearson, 200;
Stephenson & Bro, 200; Thomas Weaver,
42S; Joseph Weaver, ESQ; Rebecca s.
Weaver, sos; Catherine Weaver, 100; II.
A. willard, 400; II. X. Willard, 100; Ma
thaniel Wilson, 2S5; George White, 164.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
EACH WON A GAME.
washiugtohGAthletic and Carroll In.
stitute Teams Bowl.


The Washington Athletic Club and Car
roll Institute l,Swlihg:teams played set Of
ten-pin lesgus egapes on the alleys of the
former last night, and, as upon several for
mer occasiohss THE H1onors were divided,
the home team winning the first by forty
one pins, and the visitors landing the SEC
ond by mafgin oftwo pins.
The bowlingswsS not of a high order, as
will be seen by thb scores. but team work
was the rule, as the average Of margins
indicates.
B. Locraft,, one, of the strongest local
bowlers, was tquitt unweIl last night but
piuckily finished the game he started in,
giving way for the second game to T. A.
Harlow, and he made favorable showing.
The total made by Locraft is the lowest
this sterling player has ever been credited
with.
Rice, of the Carrolrs, led the evening with
the best average, having 60; Kidd, OF the
W. A c., was second with 1853 1-2, and he
led with so as the highest single game.
Following is the score:
The evening times., 1897-02-13
KISDERGARrEN PRINCIPLES.

The Lecture at Columbian Delivered
by Indian Supt. TIailmann.
superintendent W. n. Hailmann, Of In
dian sci oolS, delivered the fourth kinder
earten lecture this n orning at Columbian
University. A laIee audience was present.
TIE subject was the Kindergarten system
and the advantages it Ia "a conferred upon
the public sci ools. He pictured the string
ing of reads 10y the pupils Of the first phi
mary grade, and explained tow it taught
the value Of numbers. Kindergarten train
ing makes education practical, he said:
it develops individual power. 1t appeals
to the child's intellect and its benevolent
emotions.
Next saturday Miss Fits of Brooklyn,
VIII lecture.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
RICHARD T. BRYAN'S WILL
The Bulk of His Property Goes to
His sisters and Niece.

His sisters and Niece.
The will Of the late Richard Thomas
Bryan, dated June 27th last, was filed for
probate today. The deceased gives 10
Blanche L. Pattison, niece, his English
eight day clock, and as tokens of affection
the executriX is directed to select certain
articles of personal property ard give them
60 his brothers, James L. Bryan, Samuel
L. BRYAN, W II. p. Bryan, aud to his
sister. Elizab beth P smith
Tie balance OF the personal property to
be distributed equally to his sisters, Emily
W. L. Bryan and Caroline z Bryan. and
his niece. Miss Pattison. To the latter is
also given absolutely all the deceased's in
tereSt in lot 4. block 10, Glen Echo Cha
tauqua; one-third interest in lot letter
I square 446, at l416 Sixth street north
west. A one-third interest goes to Emily
W. L. Bryan. and the same portion to Car
oine Z. Bryan.
Miss Blanche Pattison is appointed eX-
ecutriX. without bond. The testament is
witnessedby John b. Larner, 1885 F street
Clarence E. Anderson. 1880 Ninth street,
and u. r. Dixon. 1885 street
The evening times., 1897-02-13

Carson, New, Feb 13.-The first lii
cense to be granted under the new law
regulating glove contests will be issued TO
Dan Stuart today. The document viii
be photographed by the newspaper artists
now in the city and afterwards framed
for exhibition. The number OF contests TO
be held under the license is not specified
and it is presumed that the holder may
enabody as many events as he desires in
the carnival of SPORT which he is per-
nitted TO hold
Stuart is losing no time in the construc-
tion Of his pavilion. A large number of car
penters have been engaged, and quantity
of lumber selected for the framework of
the amphItheater. THE Texan also Offered
a prominent business man 81 $50 for
lot on Maine street. on which he proposed
to erect first-class hotel, butthe offer was
declined. Real estate agents reported that
the value of property is rapidly advancing.
Not a building in the city can be rented
today at any price.
Work has been commenced on Coroetts
gymnasium and handball court at Shaw's
Springs Both will be ready for use on
Wednesday next and on the day following
the champion will be comfortably Installed
His last public appearance before the
fight will be in this city on the evening
of the 18th instant, when he will spar with
Mcyey. It is all but settled that Fitz-
simmons will train at Steamboat Springs,
although no preparations are being made
for his reception. In the matter OF train
ing quarters, the Cornishman will not fare
nearly so well as the Californian.
Supt Jaynes, OF the western Union Teie-
graph Company. has arrived here with
corps of operators. He has leased large
building, suitable for the accommodation
OF his staff and their apparatus. To the
members OF the press Mr.. Jaynes an
nouncedthat his company would have eight
wires in operation between Carson and the
outside world as quickly as men and money
could construct them. Mr.. Jaynes Will In
stall a force of more than twenty expert
teIegraphers at Carson before and during
the week OF the carnival. Reporters will
be proyided with desk room in the teie-
graph office if necessary.
mass meeting of the citizens was held
last night, for the purpose of devising means
To accommodate the rush OF visitors
Every spare room in town will be placed
at the disposal OF committee selected TO
look after the wants OF the late arrivals,
and it is confidently hoped that nobody
will be compelled to walk the streets,
owing to lack OF accommodation.
The evening times., 1897-02-13
propsy Cured With One Bottle.

A great cure and great testimony For
ten years suffered greatly from Heart Dis
ease, FIuttering OF the Heart, and Smother
Ing Spells, mace my life a torment. l was
confined to my bed. Dropsy setin. Ny phy-
stefan told me to prepare for tile worst L
tried Dr. Agnew's Cure for tile Heart-One
dose gave great relief. one bottle cured the
UropSy and m Y heart Mrs James Adams,
Syracuse, N. Y.
Sold by F. s. Williams & Co., 9th and
F sss. and Edmonds & Williams, Sd st.
I'D Pa. ave.