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Evening star., 1897-04-02
G0vesnnent Bonds.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart.
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. April 2,-Flour dull and lower
do. family, s4.1oas4.3O; winter wheat pssents' aY
a. 4oast 75 spring do. - ieas4 as: spring wheat
ports, 6.135 barrels. Wheat unsettled-sI,ot and
month, 79 asked May, 77a77A; July, 75sa73N;
ports. none stock, 800, G2s bushels sales, 1000
bushels southern wheat By sample, soaS2: Corn
Yteady-spot and month, 2S3sa2SH; May, 2SNa2Ss1 :
July: 29asa3o: steamer mixed. 25a25A 5A-receipts,
9i 7l3 bushels; EXPORTS. a0 bushels; stock. 2,O25
400 bushels sales, 81 ,O00 busheis-southern white
corn, 2shas0: do. yellow. 2sHa2S. Oats frm-No.
2 white. 25a20; No. mixed, 231sa24- receipts.
7119 bushels: exports, 100 bushels; stock 156 26G
bushels; Rye steady-No. nearby, 3sNa39: west
ern 39Aa30h hEreceipts 1,7e7 bushels; exports,
none: stock, .519 bushels. Hay firm choice tim.
othy. $13 50. Grain freights very dull unchanged
sugar and butter hrm. unchanged. Eggs weak, I'M
changed.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
SUPERVISING ARCHITECT
conference Today ut the Trensurx
Regarding n Proposed Change


Regarding Proposed Change
A conference of more than ordinary i'm
portance was held in the office of the Secre
tary Of the Treasury this morning. # in
VOWED change in the Office of supervising
architect of the treasury, now held nv Mr.
Aiken of South Carolina an appointee of
the last administration. There were pres
ent Secretary Gage and Senators Platt of
New York. Quay and Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania and Proctor Of Vermont
The question under consideration was the
removal of the Office from the list of classi-
fled places, subject to the rules and regula-
tionS OF the civil service commission, where
1t was recently placed by Secretary Carlisle
IN accordance with the last civil service ex-
tension order issued by President Cleveland
shortly before his retirement from Office
The senatorial delegation thought the Of
nee was or too much Importance to be
subject to the ordinary civil service rules
regarding examination and advocated that
II be placed in the higher plane of offices
which may be filled by the President by
the selection of a person of whose ability
ana htness lie has personal knowledge.
The salary of the office is $500 and its
duties are of the utmost Importance in
poiV1ng the annual expenditure of millions
OF dollars in the construction and repair
OF public buildings in ali parts of the coun-
try.
The four senators are rot united in their
view as to the best person to succeed Mr.
Aiken in case he is to be relieved but
each mas strong personal preferences in
me matter Their present purpose is to
induce President Mckinley to amend Mr.
CieVeiands s order so to allow of more
uscretlon in filling the office of super
Vlsing architect and others of similar
character
nder existing conditions these offices. al
tnoush OF greater salary and Importance
i .nah some niled by presidential nomina-
t-on' can be filled only by ;be reinstata.
i3fht OF discharged soldier or sailor the
transfer or promotion of an officer now in
the service or by examination and certjtjca-
ton by the civil service commission. Not
withstanding these limitations, there are a
number of applicants for the office CT super
vlslng architect, including Robert Stead
Maryland; G. W. Kramer. New York: Will
IAN Martin Aiken, Ohio, the incumbent:
iiiiam W. Goodrich. Maryland: Frank c.
Miller, Seymour Davis, F. S. Newman n
W. Philips, Pennsylvania; f. F. Myers,
M!chlsan; Howard Constable, b. w s
clark, New York, and d. II. Gorsuch
Maryland The three first named are mem,
oers of the American Institute of Arcbi-
tects.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY.
Preliminary Work Looking to the Re-
mOval of the Books.

mOval of the Books.
Librarian Spofford of the Congressional
Library has commenced the preliminary
work looking to the removal of the vast
collection of books now In the Capitol to
their future home in the lew library build
ipg. The work is only preliminary. however.
at this stage. and the day is not yet in
sight when the complete installation of the
library will be made.
The officials of the library are now en-
gagged in making a general plan for the
removal, Librarian Spofford told Star
reporter today. and in segregating the du-
plicates of volumes in the library. These
will be placed upon the new shelves as rap
IDLY as possible. 1t has been found i'm
practicable to disturb the great body of
the books while Congress Is in session. If
the extra session lad not been called the
removal would have been made within six
ty days; but no one can tell now when the
work will be completed, because 1t would
be an Inconvenience to senator's and repre-
sentatives to disturb the books during the
sitting of Congress. The library is con-
stantly consulted and especially SO when
tariff bill is under consideration.
The pressure upon the librarian and the
members of the House and Senate commit
tees on the library for appointments in the
new building is said to be enormous. One
member of the House committee on the
library remarked that he alone had 400
applications for appointment in the new
library and he did not have official knowl-
edge that he would have the disposal OF
cne place. It is understood that the other
members OF the committee are besiegeu in
like manner, and Librarian Spofford is
simply overwhelmed. The places i'll the
new building are exceedingly limited ir
numper, but on account of their supposed
oesirablifty are very much in demand 1t
Is said, however, that great many people
entertain erroneous ideas about the char
acter of the work which will have to be
performed In the new library There Will be
no slnecures. 1t is said and the persons who
are appointed will not have opportunities to
draw salaries without rendering very full
equivalent to the government
Evening star., 1897-04-02
NOT A QUORUM VOTING.
Hunter Fails to Gain Strength at
Frankfort.

FRANKFORT, Ky. April 2-No quorum
voted today in the Kentucky legislature.
and the twenty-second ballot developed
only Hunters usual strength. which would
have been within three votes of an election
hai the Blackburn people and anti-Hunter
republicans voted.
The democratic and republican boilers
feared that the Hunterites were about to
put up some job on them when the joint
assembly was called to order and deciin.d
20 answer 10 their names at roll call Six
ty-frVe answered. but sIxty-nine were nee
essary TO a quorum However President
Horthington. who has ruled very liberally
on this point ordered the twenty-second
ballot which resulted:
Hunter. 80; Davie. Z; Boyle. l. Total.
o. No election. and the joint assembly
adjourned.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Washington Stock Exchange.

Rs1G;;sa Rsli5qsa ss+'Iaessss 6 II $sp,s
thaler Linotype, at i22a 100 at i22; at iasH.
> at l22h. 10 al I22; 2o at l2a; 10 at 1as; 10 u
at I. Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 100 at 60 cents
District of Columbia Bonds.2o,year fund IS. Ios
IS 1901 currency. lii bid. Water stock Is, 1904.
currency, il1ls bid. 3.65s, funding, currency 1O5
Miscellaneous Bonds.-AIetropoiitan Railroad conv
6s liz bid 1I5 asked. Metropolitan Railroad Ger.
Railroad 5s, 90 bid. 50 asked. lexington Railroad
Us. 80 bid Columbia railroad is, III bid Wash.
Gas s eGsmpsns g. series H Is BID s
peake and Potomac Telephone 5s. 100 bid. Ameri-
sociation IS, lOs bid washington Light Infantry
ed; Bank Of &. The Repsslic go bid. 2fo asked.
i1s bid. 1880 asked. West End, 1O5ls bid. 1I0
s asked Traders. 90 bid, IS asked. Lincoln, 1o2
Saf. Deposit and Trust Companies National Safe
Loan and Trust, lle1s bid, las asked. Anne riean
Security and Trust, l40 bid Washington Safe De-
asked. Metropolitan. io9 bid y
4s bid An asked Georgetown Gas, q lid. is e.
y Electric Light, soy bid 9lh asked
81 Sd g. Sd 5
Potomac, 81 bid. Arlington. 127 bid. German
American, 1S7 bid. National Union, lOA bid 11%
asked. Columbia, liz bid, 12A asked. Riggs, TX
bid: Peoples, 5A bid. Lincoln, sA bid. CONNER
cial, AZ bid.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title, 9G
bid. Columbia. 5 bid, asked
Telephone Steeks.--Peunsylvania IS bid. Chesa-
peake and Potomac, 50 bid, SO asked. American
iraphOphone. SN bid, D asked. American Gr,pho-
phone. preferred, hid. II asked Pneumatic Gun
carriage, 80 bid. 10 asked.
Mlsceiianeous Stocks. = Mergenthaler Idnotype
121H bid, 122h asked. LAnston Monotype, 6h bid.
Great Falls lee. LIS bid Us asked Lincoln I Hail Hail,
% asked
sEx div.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
AUSTRIAN MINISTRY RESIGN.
Failed to Form n ConIiti0n-The Ma
torfty the Cause

VIENNA. April 2.-The Neu Freie Presse
says that the cabinet has resigned, owing
to It's failure 10 negotiate with the progress
sist groups. with the object Of forming a
coalition majority
1t is expected that Count Radeni the
present president of the council of minis
te-7s and minister for the interior, viii be
tntrustei with the task Of reconstructing
the cabinet
Evening star., 1897-04-02
THE DISTRICT coMMIssIoNERsHIps
Nothing New at the White House-
John II. Wight a Candidate.

Ihe friends OF various candidates for the
ccmmissionershp Of the District of Co.
irmbia were unable to learn anything to-
day concerning the prospective action Of
the President. The indications were TINT
nothing would he done In this matter for
several days to come. The friends of
commissioner Ross were feeling very san
suine that their candidate would be re-
appointed.
The name of Mr.. John B. Wight, the
secretary of the board of trade and a we'll
known business man OF the city, has been
suggested to the President as an availa-
bic man to succeed Mr.. Truesdel as Dis
trict Commissioner. Since 1t has become
known that Mr.. Wight's name has gone
to the White House his friends have ex
pressed approval and will show the Presi-
dent that he has strong backing.
Evening star., 1897-04-02

The Crew Taken OF Just Before Sh,
Sank.

CHICAGO. April 2-The small double
decked steamer Josie Davidson foundered
late last night near the government 1ier,
and her crew. comprising three men. had e
narrow escape from drowning. The steam
er is used for carrying provisions to the
crib In Lake Michigan off the foot of 6eth
street. When about two miles from shore
the vessel sprang a leak and began TO
settle. Two men seized buckets and with
these attempted to keep the vessel above
water until the Hfe-saving crw. summoned
by the third member of the crew, could
arrive They were barely successful. as
tine steamer went to the bottom inst as
they were taken of
Evening star., 1897-04-02
The Convention Hall Race.
The score at 2:45 o'clock in the six-day
cycle race at Convention Hall follows:
An Incorporation.

The Parliament of the Prudent Patricians
of Pompeii, a fraternal beneficial associa-
ton, was incorporated today by articles
filed by VIM. S. Linton, VIM. Johnstone
Palmer, David S. Winton, Henry H. Nc
Kee. Henry F. Thomas, Philip Walker,
Marguerite McCutchen, Martha j. Peabody,
Warren w. Blackmer. VIM. T. Cooper, Geo.
A. Reynolds, Chas. F. Linton and Walter
J. LamsOn.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
TRIED To FIRE THE NINE.
An Awful Disaster Prevented
Prompt Action of the FOremen-


HAILETON. Pa, April 2-Incendiaries
made an attempt last right to destroy the
NO. 8 mine of the Lehigh and Wfkesbarre
Coal Company. near here About o'clock
the men prevented the fire from fgnitirg
alarmed by smoke coming down the air
way They FASTENED to the bottom of the
slope and tried to climb up to investigate,
but were driven back by the dense smoke.
Foremen Williams and Leidle hastened to-
ward the surface and short distance
from the top found the large double doors
aflaze. By taking them from their hinges
ne men prevented the fire from igniting
the coal Further investigation showed
that oil had been sprnkled on the ground
below the door. and there were a number
of burned matches.
This Is the mine in which fire was re-
Gently extinguishcd at a cost of over S15o,-
600.
There we're about fifty men in the mine
at the time.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Ocean Steamship Arrivals.

BREMEN. April 2--Arrive,i-Bonn. from
Baltimore
LONDON. April 2--Arrived-Manitoba
S,ew York
NEW YORK. April Arrived ed-Burgun-
Gia, NarseiIles.
BALTIMORE. Nd, April 2-Arrived-
steanSers Essex. Johnson. from Boston:
Alsenborn. Charles. New York
CAPE HENRY. Va. April 2.-Passed in.
for Baltimore. steamers Scottish King CBr }
James, from Antwerp: Indrani (Br) Webb.
from Glasgow.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
WANTS THEM CONSIDERED.
Judge Hagner VIII Look Into Claims
of UnprOfessiOnal Conduct.

In the Probate Court today Judge Hag-
ner, upon the motion of Mr. ]. ]. Darling
ton, decided to consider the charge of un-
professional conduct made by Mr.. Darl-
ington against Mr.. John H. Adriaans, at
torney for the contesting next of kin in
the contest over the will of the late Ezra
w. Leach.
The counter charge preferred by Mr.
Aoriaans against Mr.. Darlington he will
also consider at the same time and it is
probable that the hearing will take place
at o'clock next Tuesday afternoon. Judge
Hagner explained that he had not, as re-
ported, declared that the matter should be
heard not by him. but by the Court in
General Term. He suggested today, how
ever, that the charges shouli be with
drawn. but Mr.. Darlington expressed an
earnest desire that they should be cor
sjdered by the judge
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Sale of N Michigan Daily.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. April THE
Daily Democrat. the Leading democratic
paper OF western Michigan. was sold to-
day 20 Elliott G. Stevenson OF Detroit for
sl2.OOO. On foreclosure OF a mortgage TO
secure an issue OF $4,000 bonds Stevenson
was et one time chairman Of the demo
cratic state; central committee and a Law
partner Of Don ". Dickinson
Evening star., 1897-04-02
TERRIFIC POWDER EXPLOSION.
Its Force Shook Buildings Mile,
Away.

SHAMOKIN, Pa. April 2 All the
buildings of the Shamokin Powder Com
pany were completely wrecked by a terrific
explosion. which occurred in the mill Of
the company at an early hour this morning
Fortunately there were no lives lost, ali
of the workmen having gone to their homes
The dwellings of David Hanna Emanuel
klnger and Daniel Osman together with
the outbuildings and barns, were badly
damaged. The powder mill is located about
hve miles from this city. but the force
OF tire explosion shook nearly every build
ing
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Depu.ie. Fouxh, With Outlaw.

AhDAloitE. T. T.. April From persons
Just in from Ravia II Is learned that A
posse OF Indian Territory deputy marshals.
headed by Deputy McI.anore. met a band
OF outlaws near that place and a desperate,
f.Sht ensued. Three desperadoes were
y.ounGe1- The gang is known as the Nor
Tis bard OF outlaws
Evening star., 1897-04-02
His Condition Critical.

A further examination this afternoon
showed that the windpipe of Mr.. Robert
l.. Bains. who was injured in a bicycle
accident. was entirely severed and at this
time his condition is regarded as ex-
tremely critical.
Mr.. Bains married Miss Jennie Stinemetz,
daughter of Mr.. r. II. Stinemetz, and
sister of Mr.. Sam StinemetZ both of whom
as soon as notified of the affair went to
the hospital and spent the afternoon with
the injured man.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
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 G. Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. SO Broadway.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
TURKEY MAY MAKE An OFFER.
feehnx at ConstantinopIe Over tn.
RepOrts From Crete

CONSTANTINOPLE. April 2.-The fight
Ing between the Christians and MussuI-
mans. which Is daily reported from the
Island Of Crete. is creating a bad impress
sion here. and II is believed that the TIipx-
ish government will soon propose to the
powers that Turkey herself be permitted
TO take action against the Insurgents
Evening star., 1897-04-02

If you want anything, tryAn ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Govern ment Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, $261 6S6. Government receipts
From Internal revenue, $40. 165; customs,
SS2S, 1885, miscellaneous, $34.S4S.
Evening star., 1897-04-02

Cody of the DefnuItcr to BE Sent tn
Richmond

NEW ORLEANS. April 2-This morning
the body OF the man who committed sui
eide at his hotel in this city Monday even
ing was Identified by his brother as that of
Frank ID. Steger. the defauiting secretary
OF the Mutual Assurance Society of Virgin
Ia His brother. F. .. Steger claimed the
remains. and will have them shipped 10
Richmond.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Wnrships Renained In Port.

PORT ROYAL. 8. c.. April 2-The
United States warships Maine and Texas
did not get away yesterday for Hampton
Roads. They were delayed on account Of
the heavy gale. and will probably sail on
Saturday.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
Grain and Cotton Markets,

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1927 + ST., members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York
Evening star., 1897-04-02
FOUR HANGED At ONCE.
Execution of the Nurderers of Ex
Sheriff Chavez.

SANTA FE, n. NJ, April 2.-Francisco
Gonzales Y. Borrego. Antonio Gonzales Y.
Borrego. Sauriano Alarid and Patricio Val
encia, condemned to death for the murder
of ex-Sherin Frank Chaves. who was kill
ed from ambush on the night of May -
1892. were hanged together on one scafTold
at $40 am. today.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
In.urwen, Deren, I'm Uru

IhsurHent Defeat In Uruxuny.
MONTEV1DEO. Uruguay. April 2.-The
rational troops have defeated tho insur-
gents. wiki heavy loss
Evening star., 1897-04-02
RI MORS IN MADRID.

Spanish Reporting That Gomez Is
Suing for Peace.
MADRID. April "a rumor was circu-
lated in the chamber of deputies today to
the effect that Gen. Maxine Gomez the
commander-in-chief of the Cuban army,
is suing for peace.
Evening star., 1897-04-02

Want ads In Tha Star pay because they
bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-04-02
You Ladies
Who Crowded the
Millinery
Salon

Yesterday and this morning testified your
appreciation and admiration Of the Trimmed
Hat exhibit In no unmistakable terms and
your praise fell grateful ears for our
stah Of Millinery artists and buyers have
never before exerted such herculean efforts
To please you. Every energy that long ex-
perience and thorough knowledge Of the
Millinery trade could suggest has been di-
rected TO deserve the comnepda ton which
You have always bestowed upon the efforts
Of this store.
Come again tomorrow as our guests You
will not be importuned to buy. You cannot
possibly have seen all Of those lovely Trim
med Hat models from Paris. London, Berlin
and New York which are assembled here for
your inspection in such a short period Of
time. II will take you nearly a week to be-
come acquainted with extensive a stock
as this When you come tomorrow ask to
see that lovely line OF 81. 81 and s. Trim
med Hats in latest effects
sse,., zsss we opening sss "sst Dsss At the
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-12
ODD FELLOWS.
Annual Session of the Grand Lodge
Opened.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-THE
Grand Lodge of the Independent Ord
er of odd Fellows began it's rty-fifth
annual session to-day. Delegates from
800 lodges were present.
The greater part of the opening sess-
ion was devoted to the consideration of
the reports from the Grand Officers
Grand Master Warboys reported that
during the year one subordinate lodge
had been instituted, three lodges had
consolidated with other branches of the
order, two had surrendered their char
ters, and one had been dissolved.
The present membership is 30,2S2
The loss of membership of 164 during
the year is attributed to the business
depression.
WarboyS recommended a reduction of
the per capita tax, and also that the
minimum benefit be fixed at s. per
week
But if the order has had a numerical
loss its finances are in good condition.
Grand Secretary Shaw reporting that
the receipts for the year exceeded the
disbursements by 500, 600. The as
sets have increased $37.0
A simultaneous session of the Re
bekah assembly was also held, Marion
Greenwood Grand President, giving
report of progress, and Mary e. Dom
ohue, Grand Secretary, announcing DO
lodges, with 10000 members, a gain of
six lodges and 900 members.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-12
SECRETARY SHERMAN.
Celebrates the Seventy-fourth Ami
versary of His Birth.

WASHINGTON, May 11.-John Sher-
man, the Secretary of State, celebrated
his seventy-fourth birthday last night.
The white marble mansion which faces
Franklin Square was ablaze with lights
and filled with the perfume of choice
flowers.
The reception was notable for the dis
tinguished assembling of guests, which
included dignitaries of all the foreign
countries as we'll as the prominent Off
Gals of the United States. The recep-
ton hall was decorated with palms and
ported plants, while the fragrance of
Easter lilies pervaded the atmosphere.
The host and hostess were assisted
in receiving by their daughter, Mrs.
James Ives McCallum, Miss Miles and
Miss Lizzie Sherman. Mrs. Sherman
wore a gray silk gown, collar of point
lace outlining the bodice. There were
about 300 guests, including the Cabinet
officers, the diplomatic corps the Sem
ators and Representatives in Congress.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-12
PUZZLING QUESTION.
Relative to the Deportation of a
Young Spanish Woman.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 11.-Com-
missioner of immigration Walter z.
Stradley has encountered a puzzling
question relative to the deportation Of
a young Mexican woman, Juana Can
overa, who arrived in this city on the
steamer Orizaba
The woman three days after having
been landed became violently insane,
and was committed to the asylum at
Ukiah. The immigration laws provide
that aliens landed in this country may
be deported within year thereafter
if they should become public charges
from any causes existing prior to the
time of landing. This is the first in
stance of such a case coming under
the notice of Commissioner Stradley.