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Evening star., 1897-01-13
CURRENCY REFORM.
Many Plans Submitted to the In.
dianapolis Conference.

dianapolis Conference.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, January 13.-The
national monetary convention assembled
for the mornings session about 1870
o'clock. Many of the delegates were at
tending committee meetings, and this fact,
with the general deliberation which has
characterized the body, was the cause of the
late meeting hour. New tickets had been
provided for all the delegates. and rear
ranging of the seats had been made by
which each state delegation was seated to-
gether.
After Chairman C. Stuart Patterson had
called the convention to order plans for
the improvement Of the country's financial
system were read. The f1ve-minute limit
prevented the detailed reading of these
various papers, and the outline Of the plan
was read by the secretary.
These resolutions soon proved to be so
great number that at IL o'clock
when the chairman announced that the
committee on resolutions would be ready
to report at noon, a motion prevailed which
provided that all resolutions be referred 10
the committee without reading, 80 that
they all might be reported on at that hour.
Mr.. Bobb of Massachusetts moved that
the opening address of E. o. Stannard be
recommended to the committee on resolu-
tions as expressing the sentiment of the
Massachusetts delegation. 1t was adopted.
A motion to adjourn till 11:45 was de-
feated. and on motion Of Mr.. Chadwick of
Brooklyn the time was given over to five
minute speeches. Mr.. Chadwick review ed
briefly New England's early financial his
tory with view TO showing its effect on
present conditions.
He was followed by Representative Fow-
Ter of New Jersey, for whose benefit the
five-minute obstruction was removed.
Mr.. Van Slack of Wisconsin moved that
the paper read by Mr.. Fowler be referred
to the committee on resolutions.
On motion of Mr.. Kelsey of Evansville,
Ind, the conventions appreciation of Mr.
Fowlers paper was expressed by a rising
vote.
At 12.2O o'clock word was received that
the committee on resolutions would not
report until 2:30 pm, ana the convention
adjourned till that hour
Evening star., 1897-01-13
NEGOTIATIONS WITH SPAIN.

Not Reached Stage to Insure nm
Early satisfactory COncIusion.
Negotiations are still in progress be-
tween Secretary Olney and Prime Minister
Canovas. through Spanish Minister DE
LONE at Washington and United States
Minister Taylor at Madrid. for settle
ment of the Cuban troubles on basis In
accord with the suggestions made in Presi-
dent Cievelands message to Congress.
Although 1t Is difficult to obtain definite
information on the subject, there are good
reasons for the belief that the negotia tions
have not reached a stage to insure a satis-
factory conclusion in the near future and
this despite the impression that parties to
the issue are striving to reach an agree
ment before the close Of the present ad-
ministration
Evening star., 1897-01-13
GRAIN,
baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE, Janaary 1s.-Flour dull,

BALTIMORE. January 1s.-Flour dull, unchanged
receipts, 5,S22 barrels; exports, IS barrels
Wheat weak-spot. 81 bid; May, s7Hass-receipts,
;1S9 bushels: exports. none: stock, 205s bush
92as3; do. On grade. sehaSlh. Corn steady-spot
and month. 27a27la; February. 27ha27N; March,
254Ireccpts, i5s, 7ss bushels; exports. z2,ss7
bushels; stock, 2izi al bushels; sales, 6s,00o
low, 22ha27A. Oats easy-No. white, 24s2s;
No. mixed, 21a22-recefpts. 6.SS1 bushels; ex.
? nearby. SASSY; western, 44h-receipts, 2S2s
bushels; exports none; stock, .76f bushels.
hay nrm and healthy On choice grades-choice finn
othy, SIS. .50a$l40 Grain freights dull but irm
unchanged; Sugar and butter steady, unchanged.
Egg weak unchanged Cheese firm, unchanged.
Whisky unchanged.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
GUILTY AS INDICTED.
Verdict Against Charles Phillips,
Mr.. Emrich's ALLEGED Asnaflanf

Serd1ct Against Charles Phillips,
Mr.. Emrich's Alleged Assaflant.
The case of Charles Phillips, the young
colcred man charged with shooting Fred
erick w. Enrich last September. was given
tc the jury about 1890 this morning About
noon they reported to the court that they
were Unable to agree, but were sent back
for further deliberatien.
Shortly before o'clock they reported
that they had reached verdict, and stated
IN answer to the usual inquiry that they
had found the prisoner guilty as indicted
His attorney gave notice of motion for a
new trial, and the man was remanded to
Jail to await sentence. The penalty is not
less than two nor more than eight years
in the penitentiary.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Lively Meeting and Election Of
Directors.

Directors.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd, January 13.-For the
past few days rumors have been afloat
throughout the county to the effect that a
spirited contest was brewing in the agricul-
tural society. and 1t was mysts sr1otsly hint
ed that sensational developments would
take place at the annual meeting OF the
society here today. Briefly stated. the
threatened trouble grew out Of whispered
charges made in various quarters to the
effect that tickets of membership had been
Illegally disposed Of in order to control the
election of officers of the society to serve
during the coming year.
It was further asserted that the principal
object In securing control OF the society
was desire on the part of certain ind!-
vidlals to make use of the patronage of
the institution in future factional politics
within the democratic party. When the
meeting was called to order at IL 80 this
morning there was a large attendance. and
every indication that deep interest was
felt in the outcome.
After the reading of the minutes of the
last meeting the president made a state
ment showing progress OF the society for
the past two Years, and the treasurer read
and explained his annual report. At the
conclusion of this part Of the proceedings
Mr.. Maurice Claggett of Wheaton district
arose ana prorounded an Inquiry. He re-
to the controller Of the state treasury
showing a membership of 16I, and asked
for an explanation of the present report of
the treasurer showing a membership Of
223
Mr.. John j. Higgins. the treasurer made
detailed explanation, showing that In a
return of moneys made to him by the Sec
retary he had neglected to include $50 for
membership tickets, and owing to this
omission the membership was reported as
16I instead of 223. The meeting then pro-
ceeded with the election of directors which
resulted In the selection of the following
board: William Dorsey, John H. CASA
way. j. H. Bagley, Lee Offutt, H. Trail
H. c. Hurley, c. w. Fields. John c. Bent
ley. H. H. Griffith, J. j. Dutton. James
T. Trundle. H. H. Miller. This board will
have the appointment of the president, sec
retary and treasurer.
There Is an element in the membership of
the society which Is sorely disappointed at
the result of the election, and although no
bad blood was shown in the meeting, there
was engendered feeling of bitterness that
may be heard from hereafter.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Death of John O. OVEN.

Mr.. John o. O'NeiI. a resident Of East
Washington. died at his home. No. 20e 9th
street. at $50 o'clock this morning, after
an illness Of several years. He was sixty
five years old. During the war he COM
mar& ed the 116th Pennsylvania Volunteers
In the attack on Mares Heights. during the
battle of Fredericgsburg. and it was in this
conflict that he received wounds from the
effects of which he has never recovered.
During the war he alsa served in the ID
Army Corps, and was a member of the
Irish Brigade. His body will be inferred in
the Arlington cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
NO SUGAR BOUNTY.

House Ways and Means Committee
VIII Recommend q High Duty.
There appears to be a definite understand
ing that the ways and means committee
will not restore the sugar bounty of the
Mckinley bill, but will provide duty on
sugar as large as, IL not larger. than that
in the present law. This policy is regarded
as necessary In order to insure the large
increase of revenue which is desired.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
lexington Railroad.

Owing to the fact that a majority of the
stock was not represented, either in per-
son or by proxy. at the annual meeting of.
the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail-
read Company today. the election Of d.
rectors was postponed indefinitely. It was
stated at the office of the company this af-
ternoon that a meeting may be held before
the end Of the month for the purpose of
electing a board of directors.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Speed Of street Cars.

After several conferences with the presi-
dents Of the several street railroad upon
the subject, and after careful consideration
Of the merits Of the proposition, the Com
missioners late yesterday afternoon amend
ed the police regulations 80 as to permit
street cars to run at speed not over
twelve miles per hour within the city. This
is an increase Of two miles per hour.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Alleged Forged Letters.

Frederick. alias Herbert, Smith, the
elderly white man who was arrested here
last October upon charges of having de-
frauded several prominent people by
means Of forged letters, was placed on
trial before Chief Justice Bingham. In
Criminal Court No. 1, this afternoon.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
THIRTY DAYS LEAVE.

Mr.. Barret1s Dill In Behalf Of the
Government Printing Once People.
Mr.. Barrett has introduced bill In the
House granting to the employees Of the
government printing offlce thirty days sick
leave with pay annually. The employees of
all OF the other departments OF the govern
ment now receive sick leave. exo0t those
OF the bureau Of engraving and printing.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
NOT PREPARED FOR A RUN.

The Seattle Savings Bank Closes It's
Doors.
SEATTLE, Wash, January 13-The
Seattle Savings Bank has closed its doors,
owing to heavy Withdrawals of county
funds by newly installed officers Monday.
Judge Monroe, on petition, appointed H. o.
Shuey receiver. The statement is made by
bank officials that the affairs of the in
stitution are in good shape, but not pre-
pared fer run. The liabilities are $4,000
and the assets $1O4.VOO. The accounts
among the latter regarded as first class are
between $4,000 and $4,000. The institu-
ton will Hquidate its obligations dollar for
dollar
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Metrapolitan Rank

At a meeting of the directors of the Ma
tional Metropolitan Bank today officers for
the ensuing year were elected as follows:
President. John w. Thompson: vice presi-
dent Henry A. Willard: cashier, Geo. H. B.
White; assistant cashier, ]. Gales Moore.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Perished in 5 Hotel Fire.

wALLACEBURG, Ont. January 13.-The
Queens Hotel was burned to the ground
early today. An unknown man from
Cleveland Is supposed to have persisted.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
To Repair . Roadway.

The agricultural appropriation bin, which
was reported today. contains an item Of
5000 for the repair OF the main roadway
leading from B street to the door Of the
Agricultural Department. This pavement
has been In very dilapidated condition
and has caused numerous complaints.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
UNITED STATES SENATORsHIps.
Platfs Selection by New York Re-
publicans Practically Unantmou.

ALBANY. N Y, January 13-The Iegis-
lature Is TO reassemble this evening. after
a weeks recess Little legislative work
VIII De done this week, however The mem
bers Will tomorrow evening hold caucuses
and enter upon the matter of the selection
OF successor. to United States Senate:
Hill. whose term expires on March t. The
task IS not likely to be an arciuous one the
preiiminaries being all arranged in advance
SO far as the majority are concerned, all
'fat remains to be done being to formally
name Thomas c. Platt for the position.
The Union League Clubs delegation in
Ihe interest OF Joseph II. Choate-s can.ii-
dacy reached the city this afternoo, TINS
mission IS sure to prove futile. for the
caucus VIII give the nomination 20 Mr.
Pla&t BY q practically unanimous 1cte Al
me most. the Choate vote will be 4 against
lature is 30. so that SO far as now
pears. Mr. Plstts election Is assured ha
yond possibility of confess.
Ihe democratic caucus may decide 10
give Senator Hill the vain honor or a ra
nomination As, however Mr. Hill has eY
pressed wish that he be not thus dIstin
eulshed. II Is more probable that the COM
PIhent OF the democratic vote will, BE-
given 10 Judge Porter. who was .he partv.s
nominee for governor at tie recent election
Mitchell Men Claim a N.iors,x
SALhh, Greg. January 13.-There are
no new Developments in the senatorial con-
test beyond the claim of the Mitchell mo,
that they have fifty signatures for a can
cts. four more than a majority. They also
claim they will secure another signature
today. While IL is admitted by the opposi-
ton that Mitchell secured these signatures
for caucus, 1t is claimed by them All of
the signers will not go Into caucus wh.n
the time arrives, and that there will bo
enough backsiiders 10 prevent Mitchell
from receiving a majority.
A New Candidate In uIinoi,.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. January I3.-Ex-
Representative W. H. Harper, Chicago. is
candidate for United States senator 10
succeed John VI. Palmer. The announce
ment caused a good deal of surprise. Mr.,
Harper is known to be a close personal
friend of Governor Tanner. James T. Hill
who made the announcement of Mr. Har.
pers candidacy, said that after looking the
ground over 1t appears impossible to elect
any of the old candidates. Mr.. Harper re-
fused at first to become a candidate. but
consented after long conference with his
friends today He came to the city last
Sunday and left today for Chicago.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices Of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Messrs. Moore & Schley No. so Broadway
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Two Army Retirements.

Major A. Kramer OF the 9th Cavalry. at
Fort Leavenworth. and Major w. B. Ken
nedy OF the 4th Cavalry, at WaIla walla,
WASH. were placed on the retired list OF
the army today. on their own applications,
under the thirty years service clause.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Home Plate Gl... insurance Director.

Home Plate Glass Insurance Directors
At the annual election OF directors Of the
Home Plate Glass Insurance Company. held
this afternoon. the following were chosen
to serve for the ensuing year: c. c. Dun
carson, F. Miller, T. Somerville, NJ D. Lar
ner r. o. Hoffman, A. 8. Taylor, H O.
Towles, J. B. Larner, A. H. Stephenson.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Considering a Charge Of Libel.

It is understood that the grand jury were
engaged today in considering the charge
preferred. last summer against Hobart
Brooks and Marshall Gushing of libeling
Charles G.. Conn. then the proprietor of the
Times.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Grain and Cott.. ,,.-..,.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1927 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
A View Candidate In nI,,o,.

George McKenny was found sick on the
sidewalk near 14th and N streets last night.
he was taken to his home. No. 1910 Cor
coran street, in the police ambulance.
Evening star., 1897-01-13
Governnent Donas,

Quotations reported by corson q Macart-
ney, bankers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-01

TIC Hesr~r5an Medicine Company. Taco
ira Morning Union. Ct Paul and Tacoma
Lumber Company. Tacoma Gas and Elec-
srfc Light Company, Tacoma Wooler MI
Company. Milwaukee Brewing Company.
Pacific Neat Company, Tacoma MIL
COMPANY. Sanford. Stone & Fish
err Company, Wheeler. Osgood & Co.
Tokyo Bazaar. japanese foAi- Puget
Sound FIGURING Mil Company. John @
Campbell Ssics Mills, Northern Pacific
railway. Puget Soard Brewing Company.
Paciac Paint ard Glass Company Much
iarbrgich candy factory. Eastern laundry.
Tacoma Butchers Assocsat ton, fs8 mount
al zen under command Of Col ". Gun
rfnzhzxn; Peoples Marke. f4cat ali other
floats representing ynercansiie ard other
interests OF tne city that have not report
ed. Tacoma police department., Tacoma ire
department
Fourth division. Col. r. r Bradley
commanding. Prof. Gentry's band the
entire pony and dog show with decorated
floats and char.ots, under command q
Prof. Gentry. Puyallup Indian hand; In
dian corps. including uniformed chief
and warriors from AL Puget sound tribes.
with floats and decorations and attend
ants.
In Tire evening the grand concert Will
take place at the Tacoma theater. A
enorus OF 30 trained voices under the
direction % Prot. JOY, will come of, The
solois1s for the cAntata will ne Mrs.
Hugh J. Nancy. soprano; Mrs. George
{. Wagner. contralto; ". r. CoddIrg-
TOT. tenor; Myrcn Grout, Of Seattle.
baritone.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-01

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intellsgencer
PORT TOWNSEND. June 9--Meager
news was received from Valparaiso today
of the drowning of Capt. Jensen, his
mate and four seamen at Easter island,
South seas. last November.
Jensen was master OF the Chilean bark
Atacama, which was on the Sound in
1895. and with the alleged owner. Capt.
James Mclean, was prosecuted and i'm
prisoned for alleged fil-treatment OF
negro sailor. The case attracted an
unusual amount OF attention al along
the Coast and particularly in Chile.
where Mclean owned property to the
value % half a million dollars, and
where he was manager Of one OF the
largest tow boat companies on the Coast.
Though a Judgment for $3.50 was OBJ
tanned against Mclean. he managed 10
evade process and got out OF the country.
AS soon as he reached Chile he secured
the removal from Office of Chilean Con-
sui Bartlett and the appointment OF Mr.
kiocker. OF this city.
Returning TO Valparaiso Jensen was
given command of an iron bark ard
sailed 10 Easter, where the vessel was
wrecked and himself. the first mate and
four sailors were drowned.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-01

Fl. f.. LutE Thinks His Brothers Can
didacy Il Joke.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelligencer.
PORT ANGELES. June 3o.-The Wash
ington dispatch TO the Post-Inteliigsncer
TO the effect that S. ]. Lutz. Of Circle
vilie, O., is a candidate for the office of
collector at Port Townsend, created con-
siderable local interest Mr.. LutZs polit-
ical ambition came as a surprise 10 his
friends here. He came TO this county in
1880 and was engaged IN the mercantile
business at Port Crescent, East Clallam
and in this city. In 1894 he was called East
by the fatal Illness of his mother and has
remained there ever since. His brother,
II. Z. Lutz. is treasurer Of the Bank OF
Clallam County, and when asked by your
correspondent what he knew of his broth
er's candidacy, said:
The telegram to the Post-Inteiligencer
was the first intimation / had of any am
hition on the part OF my brother to be COL
hector al Port Townsend. While il is pos
siole that his move is based on some inside
tip from the Ohio people connected with
the national administration, | am inclined
10 think at present that the application is
more or less OF joke. Ny brother is a
grea. tosher, and may be taking this meth
Cd 10 jolly up the Republicans of this sec
ton who are letting a good salary keep on
going into the pockets of a Democrat"
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DANGER OF LYNCHING.
Leonard. the Colfax Murderer, Is
Taken To Sppkane.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelligencer.
COLFAX, Wash, June s0.-rhis after
noon Deputy Sheriff Matlock. In charge Of
John Leonard who is under sentence of
death for the murder OF Jacob Malquist
and who was to have been hanged July 2.
lett for Spokane, where Leonard will be
kept In the county Jail until the United
States supreme court disposes of his ap-
peal.
This action was based upon the fear that
mob would attack the jail and lynch
Leonard. 1t was reported 20 Sheriff Simms
that men have been writing through the
country districts organizing party TO at
tack the jail on Friday night.
Father Kearns, a Catholic priest who
has interested himself In Leonard's case.
was Informed of this by some OF his par
ishioners and notified the sheriff. Kearns
refused TO give the names of his inform
ants or the names Of the reputed organ
iZers Of the mob.
Considerable bitterness Is expressed by
citizens over the laws delay. 1t IS be-
lieved that II Leonard is brought back
here an attempt to lynch him will be
made.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-01

sHAEWD CONFIDENCE GAME.
James Arnold. of Butte. Sees Chica-
Eo's shady Side.

CHICAGO. June 9o.-James Arnold. "A
mining man OK Butte. Mont, reported To
the police today that he had been victim
lied out of 800 by Charles Dunn and
William Metcalfe. who the police say.
are noted gamblers and ex-conyictS The
money was secured by means OF q faro
game.
Arnold says he met Dunn and Metcalfe
yesterday at the Palmer house, where
ne was a guest BY protesting 70 be
capitalists in search Of mining invest
ment the men became acquainted with
Arnold whose visit TO the city was for
me purpose Of disposlng OF some mining
property. BY engagement Arnold met
the men at "a house az Twentieth street
anu wabash avenue. After n short BUSH
ness talk In which Dunn and Metcatfe
agreed 20 purchase the property, a game
cI faro was suggested Arnold lost all
re had After making unsuccessful IF
forts 10 regain his money. he reported
the matter 10 the police
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-01
PIECE OF GRIM HUNOR.
Very small Proportion of Chinese
"Actors" Have Returned or
Been Dcported.

PORT TOWNSEND. June 0-The dis
patch from Washington 10 the effect that
the Chinese brought for exhibition at
Nashville are failing TO comply with the
terms OF admission and are DESERVING is
looked upon here as an outburst of grim
humor.
More than 500 Chinese "acsors'' for Nash
Vile have entered through the Puget
sound customs district. and as many more
by way of San Francisco and other ports
a man we'll up in a customs official po-
sitlon says that not one OF over 1850 Chi
nese. who were admitted in 1898 for exhi-
hition at the World S fair, returned voiun-
tarily. and less than 100 OF the number
have been arrested and deported
The question is. does the Chinese ex-
clusion act exclude?
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PORT TOWNSEND, Juns 0-The hrst
case OF men refusing 10 leave quarters
where they were Guaranteed occurred at
Diamond point. the United States quarsn-
tine station. yesterday. when the doctor
in charge Informed twenty-nins OF the
ship Rraemar's crew thai they were re-
leased.
The men declined 20 leave. and actually
endeavored 10 persuade the doctor that
one OF the. number was developing syrnp-
toms OF smallpox.
When informed that they were dis
charged and would not be longer fed az
the quarantine station. they reluctantly
decided to leave and join the Sraemar Al
Tacoma. While at the quarantine station
the men spent their time fishing ana TAX
ing life easy, their salaries as sailors so
ing on all the time.
The Braerar arrived fifteen days age
from Shanghai with smallpox symptoms
aboard
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A COLLECTOR SUSPENDED.
Mr.. Weibarn. of ssn Fraaeisco. ana
His Loose life

sax FRANCISCO. June 7A-The ~,~-
pension .. Collector 90 internal Pever,je
Weibgrn created .Sotouua sensation
;. the appraisers building today. an4 re-
sart tnat the re- lectar had rot vtet,as
hts o~lc~ since Monday last w&s freely
commented upon.
Special Treasury Axent Thraxasr haa
Seen unaeis - locate the missing o~cFxf
bu. IS inclined % the opinion .hat - ss
stu! in the city. Tas agent declines :,
discuss the charges preferred against the
collector
CGsiector We8c@rn Sas appointed ~
President Cleveland. &nG mis- selection wa
r-se2 - Senator White re vas ne.
y.~s 1:eS.-e-. o. ma Democratic stnfa