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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
BELIEVES RECEIPT WAS RAISED
LNpert hytka's Testimony in the
norman Inquest Was SensatfonoI-


SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, June 25.-At the
iioiihhah inquest 1t was shown that al
thouRh norman had borrowed $40 from
'ohh Lauef, the teamster, a few minutes
before he met his death, only s5.25 was
found in his pockets when he reached tho
hospital
Expert Theodore kytka created a sem
satlon by stating his conviction that the
signature upon the receipt for $500 was
genuine, and that the amount had been
raised from $500 to $500
Other witnesses, business men, testified
tnat they had spoken to Hoffman at va
rlouS times about races and betting end
the deceased merchant had expressed his
surprise that his bookkeeper could afford
to bet as he did.
l.. w. Atkinson, enc of F:gers agents in
his racing ventures, related the history
OF his connection with Figel on the turf
and stated that Fisers winnings amount ed
to about $500.
William Taylor, another of FigePs
agents, testified TO having placed some
of his bets tor him at different times His
winnings amounted 10 about S2,U0. Tay-
Tor swore that one ngnt while Going some
work for Figel he smelt something burn
ing, and upon investigating found that
some of the clothing in the rear of the
store was burning. After extinguishing
the blaze he sent for Hoffman and showed
MIN the place where the fire had been. In
stead of being excited Hoffman asked him
why ne had not let 1t burn, adding that
the insurance companies paid good prices.
l.. S. Lovery, the insurance aujuster, teS-
titled that he made an investigation at
the time of the big fire at the store of
Hoffman, Rothschiia & Co., and was sat-
just and that ne could not see any motive
fer arson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
NOT SEEN TODAY.
Effect of Senator Hnle's Revolution Ol
the EX-SenntOrtal Lobby.

Erect OF Sena tor Hnle's ResOluttOn on
the Ex-SenatOrfal Lobby.
Senator Hale's resolution yesterday di-
rected at the ex-senatorial lobby has had
the effect of decreasing the attendance OF
ex-senators around the Senate end of the
Capitol. There was a notable absence to-
day Of the men who are supposed to have
been the ones against whom the resolution
was directed.
The resolution will be considered by the
rules committee at its next meeting. 1t
is thought that in case the alleged lobby
is discontinued the resolution will remain
in the committee without action. but II
the lobby again grows offensive the resolu-
ton will be put before the committee and
will be reported to the Senate.
An informal caucus Of six or eight ex-
senators was held las. night in a hotel in
the city, and 1t Is said that considerable
characterized an unwarrantable i,ffrol.t
in Mr.. Hales resolution. They admitted
tnat few ex-senators had abused the
privilege of the floor by fragrant lobbying,
but they said the guilty ones should have
been singled out for punishment instead of
putting slur all former senators and
ma king ii unpleasant to visit the Senate
chambers. Several ex-senators of inde-
pendent means make their homes in WASH
ington part of the year, and like to lounge
about the SeEate chamber for purely So
cial reasons. having no interest in legisla-
ton. These men are always welcomed by
tfeir old associates, but while 'he shoe does
rot fit them, they naturally feel some en-
barraSsment.
Some of the lobbying ex-senators In their
angry criticism of Senator Hale said If he
was bent on purifying the Senate cham
Der by excluding lobbyists he should in
legged to be personally interested in pending
legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
AGAINST MRS. BLAISDEIL
Final Decision in "a Celebrated Pen.
sion Case

sion tuse.
Assistant Secretary Davis of the Interior
department today rendered a decision in
one OF the most celebrated pension cases
Ihat mas ever come before the department
The decision was against Marie J. BIaisdel
widow OF VIM Blaisdell Of the 9Th Mime
sofa Infantry, who attempted to get about
Sl,JD back pension, which she claims he
cause of a reduction of her husbands men,
sion from Si2 TO $40 per month two wears
before his death
The story of this claim is a long one
hree special examiners have made in
'eSusadons of the claim, two in ISS2 and
one in 1889. Their reports and the denosi
tons taken by them comprise 223 paees
anu other papers in the case about 500
pages, or typewriter matter. The special
examiners report showed that an atfemn-
was made to prove that the soldier was in
sane. and in doing this he was pronounced
insane on TWO occasions. He had been In
an asylum but few hours on the first
occasion, when his friends got him released
and he went to visit relatives in New
Hampshire, where he remained several
months, the pensioners son admitting IN
the special examiner ii is stated. tha, one
reason for putting his father In the insane
asylum was to make a record for use in a
pension claim The second time the pen-
s!oner was IN a hospital three months
though not single physician whose demo-
sition was taken supported the allegation
of insanity. Through having the pensioner
put in an asylum his widow, who was made
his guardian, secured $72 per month until
further investigation resulted in lowering il
to $40.
The lowering of the pension by the pen-
sion bureau was sustained by Assistant
Secretary Reynolds, and was today again
affirmed by Mr. Davis. The pensioner dur
ing the time he had a pension of $50 and
sI2 per month received 6.46D more than
the amount TO which he was entitled at the
rate Of $40 per month
Mrs. Blaisdell, the widow of the soldier,
has been in this city several months dur
ing which time she has vigorously looked
after her case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
TROOPS WERE TOO SLOW
While Getting Ready to Move Negro Was
Lynched.
Lieutenant Governor of Mfssinsippi
ly at Crystal Springs.

JACKSON, Miss, June ga negro
named Mosely, who killed farmer John
Strong near Crystal Springs. Miss, a few
days ago. and who was arrested st that
place yesterday and confined in Jail, was
hanged by mob there at $50 o'clock this
morning.
The negro had been guarded by 100
armed men since yesterday, and two calls
for troops from this place had been sent.
but owing to the absence Of Gov Nc
Laurin. and the fact that II was impos-
Sinie 10 establish communication with
Lieut. Gov. Jones, who is at his home i'm
"oodville, the troops did not start for the
scene until this morning, when the moy-
ing order was received. The troops were
stopped as they were boarding the train
Confessed to the Murder.
Inc negro John Mosely, who murdered an
oid man AIMED Strong near this place a few
DAYS ago, and who has been confined in
the local jail with a strong guard since
yesterday, confessed to the killing tn !,
morning, and shortly after the guard was
overpowered by a mob of two or three hum
dred men, mostly farmers, and Moses
taken from the Jail, and with a rope around
MS neck was dragged through the streets
10 10 tree near the railroad and hanged
he was dead, or nearly So when they
reached the place of hanging
Two requests for troops to protect the
prisoner had been wired to jackson. bu,
owing to the absence of both the governor
and lieutenant governor from the capital.
the troops could not be moved until this
morning, when it was too late.
AFTER hanging Moses to the tree some of
the mob made move to shoot him The
leaders declared 1t should not be done, as
justice had triumphed and that was all
they wanted.
Whipped the Preacher
The mob then Started In search for a
negro preacher who had sworn that the
murderer had spent the day on which Mr..
Strong was killed at his house and knew he
(Moses) was not the guilty person. He
swore to deliberate lie, and the mob
caught him and gave him an unmerciful
whipping for false swearing
At this writing q p.m) everything is
quiet. the mob dispersed and the farmers
have all gone home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
TO FORECLOSE ON THE U. P.
Agreement Of the Senate Pacific Railroads
Committee.
Senator Harris VIII Present a Re.
port Giving the Reasons of Him
self and Associates.

The Senate committee on Pacific rail-
roads today agreed to report favorably the
resolution introduced by Senator Harris
OF Kansas expressing the sense of the
Senate that the United States should re-
deem the Union Pacific railroad from prior
liens and take steps to foreclose the gov
ernment mortgage.
The resolution was amended by the ad-
dition of provision, at the instance of
Senator Morgan requesting the President
to suspend proceedings to carry into ef-
feet the agreement alleged to have been
made 10 sell the interests of the United
States In the Union Pacific railroad and in
the sinking fund until further action of
Congress is had in reference thereto"
The action of the committee was unani-
nous. Senator Harris was authorized to
make the report.
In presenting the resolution to the SEN
ate Mr.. Harris will introduce a report
mittee report, gives the Kansas senator s
views and indicates the reasons of the
committee for the action taken. In This re-
spect II Is stated that it was the intention
o. congress that the Pacific railroads
should constitute a continuous national
highway, and thus proceeds:
Nv hen the executive department of the
government consents to all arrang ement by
WHICH lilS ODJeeI Ol the law
Is absolutely and forever defeated and the
great line SO highly priced Is to ne divided
up among warning and conflicting interests,
IT Is time for an earnest and emphatic pro-
test on the part of Congress, ana when
further it is found that the executive not
Only permits but actually participates and
aids in the execution of this destruction, as
shown by the correspondence AS given by
the letters from the Attorney General in
response to the Senate resolution of jan
uary q and of March 26 1887. and hereto
attached, and actually proposes to consent
to surrender of the sinking fund and the
enormous sacrifice of the pecunlary inter-
ests of the government, it woald seem be-
yond the power of the most able of cor
poration agencies to satisfactorily explain
such action.
This correspondence shows, letters from
various government directors highy ap-
proving this unlawful proceedinE If we
are to believe the current news Of the day
some of these directors are largely inter-
ested in the proposed new organization, and
history ms about to reEeat itself and
the practices Of the Credit Mobiler and the
construction companies of the past to be
once more revived and put in operation.
''If the government has knowledge of this
plan of reorganization 1t has not been COM
municated to Congress. and the haste in
tie sale of the property under the existing
agreement with the former executive,
which Is evidently a part Of the plan, re-
quires the active Intervention of Congress
In demanding full knowledge 0f the plan
in course of execution.'h
Figures are added to show that under the
proposed reorganization the government
would lose $24, 7S4, 1856 and it is also claimed
that great losses would be sustained by
other creditors. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25

Departure of the DistinSuishe Party
of MeNicans From Washington.

Departure of the Distinguished Party
of MeNfcnns From Washington.
The distinguished party of Mexicans
which has been visiting Washington for
several days departed this morning for
Philadelphia, where a day or two will be
spent, after which trip to the west will
be made, Cincinnati being the first city
visited. The party consisted of Gen. Luis
Terrazas, ex-governor of Chihuahua: Mr..
Enrique G. Creel the leading capitalist of
Mexico; Don Luis Terrazas. and their
wives; DIR. Miguel Marquee, Mrs. and Miss
Guerrero. Misses Adela and Emilia Creel
Miss Rosa Terrazas and Master Francisco
Terrazas- They were accompanied by Mr..
ard Mrs Lyndon H. Stevens and their TWO
interesting children, Mrs. Taylor and Mr.
C. F. Haughian, all of New York. The
MexicaEs We're perfectly delighted with
lnelr SoJourn here, and particularly with
the many courtesies shown them by the
national and local authorities and the citi-
zenS Gen Terrazas was especially touched
by the pretty compliment extended to him
at Fort Myer by the commandant, Col
Sumner, who, on the occasion of the visit
or the party there, gave Gen. Terrazas a
serenade by the cavalry band, which play
ed the Mexican national air and other ap-
proprlate selections. He remarked upon
ihis last night among the most highly
appreciated courtesies he ever received
Yesterday afternoon the visitors were en-
tertalned at the Chevy Chase Club the
heaVy rain preventing the very large at
tendance that would otherwise have mark
ga the occasion, and ON their return to
washington by the courtesy of District
Commissioner Wight were shown the ex
citing and interesting alarm drill by the
hnely disciplined companies of Truck c and
Franklin engine No. =
The gentlemen. who are intimate friends
ard great admirers of Ex-Governor Sben-
nero. left with higher opinion than ever
OF the enterprise and wisdom of the latter
as they took every opportunity to secure
were gratified beyond measure at what
they learned. and at the stupendous re-
suits they saw On every hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is business investment. IL
you want to invest your money
profitably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Star is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital, and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
REMOVING THE BOOKS.

All Arrangements Perfected for Put.
ting Them In the New Library.
Librarian Spofford has removed the con-
tents of most of the outlying rooms Of the
Congressional Library in the Capitol build
ing to the new library building. These
rooms contained duplicate books and copy
right collections. Inasmuch as there was
no force to shelve and classify the books
which have been moved to the new library.
they were simply put in the rooms await
ing the classification to take place later
All arrangements have been perfected for
the removal of the library. but it is not
known when the work will begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
FIGHT on CHICAGO PLATFORM.
Its Adoption as Whole VIII BE Con
tested ut Columbus,

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star
COLUMBUS, Ohio. June 25.-It looks very
mucn as If there would be a fight in the
democratic state convention next week
over the question of the adoption Of the
whole Chicago platform.
1t will evidently be opposed. The radical
element of the party will insist upon the
whole thing. Up to this time there have
been $50 of the 957 delegates chosen, and
OF this number less than 400 have been in
structed to vote for the whole platform.
or the rest, those that have been in
structed at all, as to platform, are pledged
only TO vote for plank demanding the
1ree coinage OF silver at IL to l. Excepting
candidates for the nomination for govern.
or the only candidates that have delega-
tions no pledged to them so far are Seth
Meidy OF Hooking county for supreme
Judge; Jonn d. Degolley of Morrow ami
James f. Way OF Shelby for attorney gen
erai; Geo p. Deshler of Morgan and NV
missioner. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
HIS CONFIRMATION OPPOSED.
Objection to the Nomination OF n Loca
Peace Justice.

Objection tn the NOmfnatfO ion of n LOca 1
Peace Justice.
Objection has been filed with the Senate
District committee to the confirmation of
Robert E. L. White of the District to he
justice of the peace and assigned to
Bnghtwood. vice Robert w. Best. The
nomination was sent to the Senate Tuesday
by President Mckinley. The objection is
filed by Thomas ]. Staley, a real estate
dealer on F street. He charges that Mr.
White is not fit person for the position.
He also cherges that Mr.. White is q DEM
ocrat of an offensive character. 1t is un-
derstood that the District committee has
referred the matter to the District Com
missioners for report. In a letter to he
District committee Mr.. Staley says that he
stands ready to prove all the specific
charges he has made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
whcrenbout. Of the wnrship

The dispatch boat Dolphin arrived at
Portsmouth, N. H., yesterday. with Secre-
tary<Long on board.
Xle Monterey and Moradnock have left
San Francisco for Portland, Oregon, where
they will receive a silver service intended
for the battle ship Oregon.
Nhe Raleigh left Piree, Greece, yesterday
for Smyrna.
The training ship Essex has arrived at
New York. d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. H. T. Mayo has been detached
from the Thetis and ordered to the Ben
nington; Lieut.. o. E. Lasher. from the
Bennington and granted two months' leave:
the orders Of Lieut.. Charles Baird to the
New York have been revoked; Lieut. F, w.
Coffin. from the Yantic to the Puritan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
Personal Mention.

Lieut.. Robert q. Peck of the coast sur
vey steamer Bache Is at 1923 2Sth street
Lieut.. w. R. A. Rooney of the navy is at
the Ebbitt House en- leave Of absence.
Mr.. Gerome Desio and son, Victor E. De-
sio. left the city yesterday for Boston ana
New York, prior TO their departure for Eu-
rope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25

A meeting of the subcommittee Of the
District of Columbia committee Of the
Senate vas held at 2 o'clock this after
ncon for the purpose Of hearing from the
Commissioners of the District Of Columbia
on the bill submitted by them recently in
relation to taxes and tax sales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
Paying the Life-savins Service.

The compensation of keepers and crews
OF lfe-saving stations throughout the coun-
try hereafter will be paid to them monthly
instead of quarterly. as heretofore. A cir
cUlar letter to disbursing officers TO that
effect has been issued by General Superin-
tendent kimball, with the approval of the
Secretary of the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
To Extend a Charter.

The Senate District committee has re-
ported favorably on the Senate bill to ex-
tend the charter of tie Franklin Insurance
Company Of this city. The charter expire
April Q, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
No Change in the situation.

A Star reporter saw Secretary Sherman
in his Office at the State Department this
afternoon for a few minutes in regard to
the report that the United States govern
ment was about to demand speedy REM
edy Of existing deplorable conditions in
Cuba. The Secretary said it was all news
to him. He added that there had been no
special change in the situation of late and
that so far as he knew this government
contemplated TO immediate change in its
policy toward Spain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-09

Carried Two Mills Across the Mountain
and the Face skinned

WEIGH. W. Va, March G-special-
The body OF Leland Milan who was muir
dered two weeks ago. while on his way
home from PocahOntas was found yes
terday by q party of fox hunters. The
body had been carried about two miles
from where the murder took place. The
murderers had evidently undertaken
To cover their crime as they had substi-
tuted an old suit Of clothes for the SUIT
Milan was wearing when last seen. They
had also skinned the victim face.
The body was recognized boy a scar on
the top Of tile head. also by peculiar
growth Of front teeth.
Much interest is manifested I'm the case
as Milan was weil-knOwn, belonging 10
one of the first families TO settle In this
county. TWO OF his nephews, Ed. and
Luther Totten. have been arrested
charged with the crime and il is said that
81 can be proven that the suit found on
the dead man belonged 10 ia. Totten. who
was seen with his uncle at o'clock on
the night Of the murder
Totten has also made a conflicting state
mcnt as TO the last time he saw his
uncle.
The mystery seems 20 be how the dead
man was carried over the rough mountain
two miles to where f. was found.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-09

GLOUCESTER. VA, March Especial.
The regular meeting OF the Botetourt
Cbapter. order Of the Eastern Star, was
held here on yesterday. which
while strictly incommunlcado. was
very interesting 10 all present.
After the transaction OF the
business OF the chapter q delightful col
lation was served by the Sisters" and
the afternoon was spent in social re-
creation.
This order under the efficient manage
ment Of lis worthy matron.
Miss Nina Taliaferro, Is In 4 most flour
ishing condition.
To the regret OF their many friends.
Miss Beckwith. OF Petersburg. and Miss
Naylor. Of Baltimore, leave to-day for
their respective homes.
Mrs. William Il. Lee also leaves to-day
FOR Richmond on visit 20 Bishop Whit
tie and the county feels indeed that the
gloom OF the Lenten season Is here.
We are still fortunate In the charming
presence OF Miss Brady. OF Baltimore.
than whom no sweeter or lovelier woman
has ever visited our county.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Highland Hunt club was held last night
nj Church IIll. the home OF It's president
Mr.. j. J.. Talaferro. Business Of i'm
portance was transacted and a pleasant
evening spent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-09
PORT WEST POINT MARCH $. 1897


Richmond: Parks Martin and wife 10
William A. Maher. . l-6 feet on north
side Canal street. So 2-s feet east OF
Fourth. $50.
Charles C.. Mettert and wife and l.. J..
Mettert to Jennie l.. Jones. - feet on
Jessamine street. northwest corner Pleas
ants $500.
j. II. Signlaeos trustee TO stephen Il.
Beveridge, p Il feet on west side Eigh-
teenth street. between Main and Frank
lin. $500.
Henrico: Fairmount Land Company TO
W. y. Bcze. SIS feet on west side twenty
first street. ana triangular lot on north
side Darlington street. $50.
Thomas T.. Nimmo and Julia r.
Mitchell to Virginius W. Harrison. in
terest I'm 10 feet on Floyd avenue, south
west corner Park street. $3.50.
Jennie l.. and G. T.. Swcue TO J. NJ.
Robinson Norton & CO.. Is interest in
31-l0 acres. bounded by Nelson street.
Grant street. Blandon avenue. ana un-
plated part OF Blandon property. 10
enrrsct srror In former deed. 1900.