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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
COACHES TURN UPSIDE DOWN.
Peculiar Accident to Limited EXPRESS
Train In Iowa.

VAIL. Iowa, December 1s-The overland
limited on the Northwestern railroad, W hich
left Chicago at 6 O'Clock last night, ran into
an open switch near here at = o'clock this
morning. Every car was overturned, but
according to the best information now OBJ
tainable, not single passenger or train
man vas seriously hurt
The mail catch, It seems, flew out from
the mail coach, which was next the engine
The catch struck the catch lever broke It
on and opened the catch, forming a Zip"
The train was going at the rate of sixty
miles an hour. The engine and mail car
remained on the track, bat the buffet car
Two sleepers and two coaches were com
pieteiy overturned On the prairie Every
BODY on board was knocked about con-
saderably, and many Were scratched and
bruised. but not a single person was kill
90 or =pparently seriously injured. A re-
hei tr;In was sent to the wreck and within
short time the passengers were on their
way to Omaha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
THE n. e. A. CONVENTION.
Co0nattee - Halls Arranxfng for II,
AerOAnOdatfOn

Acco00edntion.
Inc nrst meeting of the local committee
ON halls in connection with the approach
ing convention of the National Educational
Association. to be held in this city in the
early part OF July next, took place yester-
day afternoon In the board Of trade rooms.
Ames building. The chairman of the COM
mittee. Superintendent of Schools w. r..
Powell. opened the meeting with a brief
outline of the work to be done. stating that
arrangements must be made to provide the
convention. and also the seventeen sections
into which it is divided. with suitable places
Of meeting.
The secretary read a letter from Rev J.
6. Butler, stating that ne would be glad 10
use his good offices in having the Luther
Place Memorial Church. of which he is
pastor, put at the disposal of the COM
mittee.
On motion of Mr.. Marcus Baker, a SUBJ
committee. consisting of the following
named members. was appointed. with in
Structions to obtain all available informa-
tlon relative to the various halls and
churches of the city, seating capacity, con-
Nehiehce, rental, etc, report thereon to be
made to the full committee at its next
meeting. The committee-consists of Prof
w b. Powell. chairman; Mr.. Marcus Baker
Smith.
1t was also decided that the members of
the subcommittee should ascertain as far
as pracucabie, from the pastors of the
principal churches of the city to what ex-
tent the latter would be available for the
use OF the convention and its severa. de-
partments.
During the course of the meeting it de-
Veioped. from the expressions of some of
the leading clereymen of the city, which
were brought to the attention of the COM
mlttee. that the churches would doubtless
cooperate heartily to the end that the
members of the great CONVEX ton and their
guests may be accommodated in the best
possible manner. The committee is much
encouraged over the outlook. ard believes
mat The churches will not hesitate in con-
tr.buting the desired accommodations as
their share of the work which is entaied
on the national capital IN the entertain
ment of the association.
those present at the meeting were Prof
w. b. Powell. Rev. Teunis S Hamlin, ID. ID. /:
Rev. 5. H. Greene. DID; Rev. Frank Sew
ALL Marcus Baker, S. w. Woodward, Still
son Hutchins, c. ID. Clark. w. H. Rapley
and Miss Anna Tolman Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
FINANCE AND TRADE
New Jersey Central Advanced 9 Per
Cent Today.
SUGAR DECLINED S PER CENT
The Week as a Whole Showed a
Fractional Loss.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispat,h to The Evening Star.

special Dispath to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, December 1s-In comnari-
son with early week prices. today's final
hSures reflect considerable irregularity. in
winch New Jersey Central at an advance
OF nearly per cent, and American Sugar.
al decline of per cent are the mos,
conspicuous.
Iaklng the more active issues in all de-
partments into consideration. the net result
of the weeks operations is fractionally un-
favorable to prices.
his result is due entirely to professional
attacks. coupled with the assistance OF
proht-taking on speculative holdings over
the holidays.
Underlying sentiment is strongly preiu-
diced in favor of higher prices, and no sig
niieant opposition TO this view is visible.
Ihe trading this morning was de-
voted 10 a liberal GOVERN of outstanding
contracts, advances varying from ~ to 2Is
per cent following. In almost every in
stance the best prices were recorded during
the last ten minutes of trading
huhhors OF large gold importations were
utilized IN advancing prices, but the lead
ing foreign banking houses were quoted as
being ignorant of such intentions. A slight
tendency toward increasing frrnness in the
money market inspired these reports the.
presumption being that local institutions
item in order to take advantage OF th,,
loan demand Incident 10 the January trade
settlements.
The weekly reports OF commercial OPERA
ucns We're all of encouraging nature.
ana indicate a growing demand for holiday
and staple commodities
railroad earnings for the last week con-
tinue TO reflect substantial increases and.
III many instances, are accompanied by as
sCrafices that the current period will re-
meet even greater prosperity.
The banks have lost during the week "a
4si,ovo in lawful money, all In legal ten
oers. The loans have decreased 81 900 60.
winch is somewhat inconsistent with the
general idea of an increasing demand for
borrowable funds, but this demand In pros
Iectiye only.
There seems to be little Doubt that the
banks VIII have a more profitable interest
account during the coming year. The de-
deposits have decreased about SJ2a O0O 0sO
bringing the surplus down to S15 728a.o
In view Of the probable demand for money
1t Is not unlikely that foreign balances viii
De added TO the latter fund.
contrary to recent custom, Washington
legislation is not at present a menace 20
prices and there seems to be a reasonable
possibility OF evadirg agitations OF an I'M
welcome character. Should this prospect
continue, routine developments will not lie
ihwarted in aiding the advancing move
ment.
The coming week may open under the in
nuence of today's strength and higher
prices prevail for time, but the HOLIDAYS
are to be included in the dominant factors
and realizing sales are certain toward the
close or that period. Lower prices within
fractional limits from higher Level viii
not, therefore. be lacking in explanation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
REGULATIONS AMENDED.
New Clause Introduced to Govern
Electric Circuits.

New Clause Introduced to Govern
Electric Circuits.
The Commissioners have amended the
police Regulations BY changing the number
of article XVII to article XVIII and by
adding thereto,the following, to be known
as article xvii: "A
Section l. The furnishing of electric light
or power on q. circuit any portion of which
is through grounded return. or which is
Intentionally grounded, will not be permit
ted, exceptingrin the power stations. cars
and car houses Of electric railways, and
at street crossings required to be lighted
by any railway company under the terms
of its charter nor Shall any dynamo with
one pole grounded be used to furnish cleo
trio light or power. except for the purposes
Section 2 Any person violating any pro-
vision of this article shall. upon convic-
ton thereof in Police Court, be punished by
a fine of not l4ss than IS nor more than $50
for each offense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
THE HOOPER SCHOOL.
Prospect That 1t VIII Not Have to
Close.

Prospect That 1t VIII Not Have to
Close.
Mr.. Bailey Willis of 1890 F street. treas
urer of the Hooper Kindergarten School.
which was described In Thursdays Star.
expresses the hope that the school will
not be forced to close after January l. as
was thought might be the case. Responses
have been received by him for the school
in the shape of contributions for it's con-
tinuance, and 1t is expected that others will
follow. If subscriptions do not come in
sufficiently large numbers to insure the
continuance of the school after the first of
the year. Mr.. Willis. as treasurer. will
most likely make strenuous efforts to raise
the amount necessary. The school has
been languishing greatly for the past two
or three months, and has been practically
supported by one or two persons. AS was
told in The Star. the sum of s3S a month
is all that is required to insure its con-
tinuance after the first Of the year. 1t
will not close before June should the money
be sufficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Annotated Editorial. From The sta,


From the San Antonio TEX Express.
The Washington Star, which is regarded
here as the mouthpiece of the administra-
ton, closes labored editorial on the cur
reEcy reform pledge embodied in the re-
publican platform last year with the fol-
lowing significant utterance: The repub-
lican party has no history which COMFORTS
with mere juggling with catch phrases 1t
declared at St Louis for protection, and
the Dingley hill is the redemption of tfat
promise. 1t likewise declared for currency
reform. Nov. what does it mean by cur
rency reform? How is the country to
know until ii presents a measure embody
ing its policy? Discussion at least is in Or
der Business win not be disturbed by
that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
CHARGED WITH HORSE STEALING.
James j. Schenck to BE Brought Here
for Trial.

James j. Schenck to BE Brought Here
for Trial.
James ]. Schenck, who says he lives il
Delaware, was given a hearing in Phila-
Gelphia yesterday on a charge of having
stolen . horse and buggy from Mr.. p. H.
Christman in this city, several days ago.
Detective Gallaher was present at the hear
ing with Police Court warrant for the
mans arrest, and the United States COM
missioner before whom the case was
brought committed Schenck for the local
authorities. Bond in tine case was fixed at
81 200. which the prisoner was unable to
furnish.
The same day Mr.. Christman's team was
taken q horse and buggy belonging to MI.
Frank Carver, the architect. was also
stolen. This outfit was subsequently found
in Baltimore. where it had been abandoned.
Schenck, who is under arrest in Phia-
delphia will be brought here by the mar
shall of that city. The prisoner denies that
he stole the property, and says he purchas-
ed it at his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Rumor That Russian Troops Have
Occupied Port Arthur.
cHINA'S LARGEST NAVAL STATION
Wrested From the Japanese After
the Late War.
AN OPEN PORT IN WINTER

LONDON, December 1S.-A dispatch to
the Standard from Vienna says It is ru-
mored there that the Russians have occu-
pied Port Arthur.
Port Arthur. which is situated at TIE
extremity of the Leao-Tong peninsula. has
practically been in the hands of Russia
for some time past. After the japanese
evacuated the port. which was the scene
OF the terrible massacre OF Chinese during
the war with Japan, Russian engineers
began supervising the reconstruction of the
cocks and forts, which had been destroyed
by the Japanese previous to leaving the
place.
Chinn's Largest Naval Station.
Previous to the war between China and
Japan Port Arthur was the largest naval
station possessed by the Chinese, and was
strongly fortified.
There was naval dock yard there. built
ny the French company, a large refitting
basin with depth of ~ feet al low water
spacious wharves and quays. two docks
enc 40 feet long, and facilities for repair
ing ships of ali sizes, from iron-clads to
torpedo boats The foundr.es and work
shops were constructed on the most i'm
proved models and contained the best mod
ern machinery.
Japan Coveted the Prize.
Japan was very anxious to hold Port
Arthur permanently, but Russia strongly
objected and would have backed I'D her
objections by force Russias great anx-
iety to possess Port Arthur is due to the
fact that the harbor IS free from ice all
the winter. which IS rot the case with
Niadlvostock, the present headquarters of
the Russian fleet in the far east. 1t is
proposed to connect Port Arthur with the
Russian railroad now being built through
Mailchuria. which in turn will connect
with the great Trans Siberian railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
ZANOLrs CASE GOES OVER.
Prosecution Was Not Ready to Trx
Ii TOay.

NEW YORK. December 1S.-Charies Ia
noiL who is accused Of homicide in causing
the death of his fourth wife, and whose
accommodations of insurance money upon
the lives of others have given rise to sus-
PIGEONS of wholesale murder was again
arraigned today in police court 1t was
expected that the charge of murder would
be made against him, but as the prosecu-
uon was not ready with its evidence the
case went over to December -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
GEN. MERRIAM AT PORTLAND.
He Will Arrange for Transportation
of Supplies TO Yukon.

PORTLAND, Ore. December 1S.-Briga-
der General H c. Merriam, commanding
the department of the Columbia, was here
In consultation with a committee of the
Portland chamber of commerce regarding
the transportation of relief to the Yukon
miners. Gen. Merriam. in accordance with
instructions from Secretary of War Aiger
viii detail two officers, who will proba oily
leave here for Dyea on the steamer Eidor
which sails December d
Gen Merriam has not yet designated the
officers who are to proceed to Dyea, but
Will probably issue the order tomorrow
The relief committee have engaged eighty
five men. whose services will be offered to
the War Department in transporting sup
piles to the north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
From the Hagerstown CMdJ Herald.

The Washington Star makes a very COM
mendable protest against the granting by
the interstate commerce commission of
consent to extend the safety appliance
equipment period for five years. 1t is Diff
ficult 10 see why il should take so long q
time to comply with the provisions of such
an admirable law as thai designed 20 pro-
tect the lives and limbs of railroad men.
From the Council Bluffs iowa, Nonpareil
The Washington Star still further mud
dies the money question by calling atlen-
ton to the fact that in Dawson City gold
remains a a discount. with a heavy pre-
MUM on canned goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

In View of the Recent Death Of the
Presidents Mother.
In view of the recent death of the Presi-
dents mother. the breakfast usually given
to the members of the diplomatic corps by
the Secretary of State at his residence
New Year morning, following their pre-
sentation to the President at the White
House, will be omitted this winter Notice
to this effect has been given to the various
embassies and legations. They have also
been officially advised that there will be no
reception at the Executive Mansion ON
New Year day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
SUPPORTED BIZ THE STATE.
Ministers Reports ON Postal Tele-
graphs. Telephones and Banks.

In answer 10 a Senate resolution adopted
al the extra session. the Secretary of State
today submitted a great mass of docu-
mentary information collected by United
States ministers abroad as to postal te,e-
graphs. postal telephones and postal saw
irgs banks in foreign countries. The re-
ports are in all Of the European languages
and are all from official sources. compris-
Ing most complete history of the deyeIop-
nent OF these various government agencies
and the plan of operation in each country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Plumbers Must show C.u.e.

The Commissioners today directed Plumb
ers Fowler and Mccarthy to show cause
why their license As master plumbers should
not be suspended for violating the plumbing
regulations. 1t Is contended by the Com
missioners that the firm committed a viola
ton by connecting premises 24l6 Bright
WOOD avenue with the water service OF No.
2414; No. 2420 with No. 241S: No. 2f23 win
No. 2422, and No. 1850 sth street with No.
1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
BIG FAILURE IN WHISKY TRADE
II. Monarch Makes nm Assignment
With S75O.tssO Liabilitiea.

oHENSBOIsO'. KY. December ls.-R.
Monarch. for himself, the Glenmore Dis,u-
ling Company and the Eagle DistiIling
Company. assigned today to the Colum bta
Finance and Trust Company of Louisville.
Inc assets and liabilities are estimated to
be each about s1.,6.oya The long depres
SIGN in the whisky business and Inability
TO continue loans are given as the cause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Restricting Merry-Go-Rounds.

Hereafter, SO the Commissioners propose
no circus, plerry-go-roInd or fying-horse
machine shall be located or operated on
any lot or open space in the city unless the
written consent of two-thirds Of the resi-
dents within two squares In each direction
from the proposed place of location shall
first have been obtained.
To carry into effect this measure. the
Commissioners have amended sections l3
and IA of the ponce regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Tho Woman's Law Class closes its ex-
animation Tor the last quarter this week
and begins the SECOND quarter with classes
in contracts, who recite to Mrs. Ellen
Spencer Nussey; IN equity, to Miss Emma
NJ. Gillett, and In pleading, to Prof. w. ].
Newton. formerly of the National Uni
versity. There has been a large increase
IN pupils enrolled this year, and in Janu-
airy, l696 the lecture course win be opened
by Judge Cole on domestic relations, to Be
followed by Prof. Robinson, dean OF the
law department Of the Catholic UNIVERSITY.
and Mrs.. J. Ellen Foster OF the washlng-
ton bar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
It 1. the other Auditor.

Auditor Petty wishes 1t understood that
he has nothing to do with claims growing
cut OF the destruction Of the old Northern
Liberty Market Auditor Payne OF the Dis
trfct Supreme Court has the matter In
charge, and IT II said 40 attorney appears
to be necessary, although 1t Is said that
IS per cent OF the claimants have employ
ed council
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Judge Springer Decides the Watts
Cnse Adversely.

MUSKOGEE, /. T., December 1S-The
Waits citizenship case, which interests
more than 300 applicants. has been decided
by Judge Springer, who affirmed the deci-
sion OF the Dawes commission, and hello
that the claimants were not entitled to
citizenship in the Cherokee Nation.
In 1871 the claimants, who came from
Tennessee and Georgia, were admitted to
citizenship in the Cherokee Nation, but in
1873 another court of the nation held that
they were not entitled to citizenship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
COLLECTOR WHITES APPEAL.
II Was DOcketed Today In the United
States Supreme Court,

In the United States Supreme Court to-
day was docketed the appeal of Collector
White OF West Virginia from the recent
decision en1oinins the collector from re-
assigning storekeepers and gaugers. Sen
ator Faulkner appeared for the plaintiffs
In the case and Assistant Attorney General
BOYD and District Attorney Gaines of
West Virginia for the collector.
Immediately after the recess of the Su-
preme Court motion will be made with
the consent of both sides to advance the
case, and IL is thought that the court will
grant the motion. thus bringing about an
early decision On the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
PUBLICATION DELAYED.

Sixty Pages of Stereotype Of New City
Directory Stolen.
Henry Dean today pleaded guilty OF the
larceny of fifty pounds of type metal, val
ued at s., from Hartman & Cadick, and
was sent to Jail for sixty days by Judge
Kimball. Mr.. Hartman testified that over
sixty pages of stereotype Of the new city
dill ectory had been stolen from them,
thereby delaying greatly the appearance
of the 1898 edition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
wants Partncrship Di..oIvea

bill In equity. asking the dissolution of
partnership and the appointment Of a
receiver. was this afternoon filed by Geo.
q. Hammer against Orlando c. Ketcham.
Judge Cox, to whose attention the matter
was called. appointed Albert Harper re-
ceiver. It Is alleged IN the bill that for q
year past the parties have been conducting
the business nf general commission mer.
chants at 9216s Louisiana avenue. under
the firm name q. q. Hammer & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
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. ~ Broadway
Open High. Low. Close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
A Chrintman Gift.

The Saturday Star by mail. Send one
dollar now for years subscription, to start
Christmas day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Grain, P1ovisions and Cotton Markets
Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers' 14Z7 r ST., members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Exempted From Taxation.

The Commissioners today ordered that all
the lands and buildings of the Catholic
University be exempt from taxation, COM
mencing from July l, 1897 and SO long as
they are used for educational purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Decree ~ Daveree Granted.
Judge Cox today signed . decree divorc-
ing John n Cobb from Theresa L. II. Cobb.
The suit was Instituted june 30 last the
husband alleging adultery. On that ground
the divorce was graated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Mr. Oys1eF more Oom1ofsahAe.
Mr.. George u. Oyster. ar. whose Illness
has caused such alarm and anxiety to his
family and his friends. was reputed az Inn
proving and resting more comfortably to-
DAY. His condition. however. u stu seRi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

1t matters little what It Ia that you want
whether q situation or q servants
want ad. In The Star VIII reach the
person who can MI your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that tie circulation
sworn to is a bona fide one.
1t Is easily possible for \ news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation ener-
mously. in or,ier to deceive adver-
tisers. by sending out thousands Of
papers to newsstands. which are re-
turnable, and which are in fact re-
turned. bat nevertheless are in
cluded in what purperts to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however,
judge by results. and bogus circula-
tons don't give them
The family circulation of The Star
is many thousands in excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18
Government Bond,,

Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
icy, bankers. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-18

Circulation of The ..Eyenius Star"
SATURDAY. December II, lS91.- 81, $3.50
MONDAY, December 10, 1897 20, $40
TUESDAY. December ID, 1891. 9,415
WEDNESDAY. December Is, 1897. 29672
THURSDAY. December i6, 1s31..... 1891
FRIDAY, December II, 1881. AIS
ioia-- .1S3, 1923
benis "'cidet--- 3O,5S4
] solemny swear that the above statement rep
resents only the number of copies of THE EVEN
ING STAR circulated during the six secular days
ending Friday, December II, iss7-that is the num-
Der OF copies actually sold, delivered, furnish
ed or mailed. for valuable consideration, to bona
fde purchasers subscribers, and that none of
the copies so counted are reiurnable to or remain
in the Office unsoid
j. WHIT. HEBRON,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
eighteenth day of December A. d. 1891
JNO. c. AThEY,
Notary Public. D. C.