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Evening star., 1897-02-06

ready to report at the opening of the Fifty
fifth Congress
Mr.. Pftney of New Jersey explained that
the delay in the special joint committees 8
work was due to the failure of the Senate
to appoint its members of the committee.
He opposed the amendment, and it was
voted down
An Electric Light Amendment.
Mr.. Dockery offered amendment pro-
yiding that the United States Electric Light
Company or any other electric light COM
pany shall not hereafter charge a sum ex-
ceeding 75 per cent of the sum charged by
any company January !. 1897. for lights or
power for public or private use.
The amendment was adopted without de-
bate.
Mr. Dockery's Explanation.
The amendment to the District appro-
priation bill. which was adopted. relating to
reduction In the price of electric light serv-
ice. was explained by Mr.. Dockery to a
Star reporter after the bill had passed. Mr..
Dockery said the effect of the amendment
would be 10 reduce the cost of electric
light and power service to citizens of the
District - per cent under the rates that
are now paid The amendment was drawn
particularly for the benefit of private
patrons of the electric light companies,
and. as perfected. will not affect the price
TO be paid by the government
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Judge McComns, Denial.

Judge McComas said this afternoon, to a
Star reporter who repeated to him the sub
stance Of Baltimore dispatch concerning
an Interview reported as having taken
place between himself and Sena tor-elect
Wellington.
III anybody says what you state saw
1t Is wholly incorrect. had brief and
I do not retail private conversation and I
am sure he has not done So
In reference to cabinet rumor concerning
myself am so wen satisfied with my pres
ent ofhcial duties that / am not eager to
exchange them for cabinet place and do
not expect to be called on to consider suen
q question. We have plenty Of good men
IN Maryland. and any one Of them would
please the people,"
Evening star., 1897-02-06
The Princeton Dinner,

Ihe annual dinner of the Princeton Uni
Versity Alumni of Washington and the
southern states will be given at the Well
lngton, l3tn street, on Tuesday the 9th
INST. This is the first dinner since the old
college has assumed the dignity and name
OF university, and it is expected that the
occasion will be more than ordinarily in
teresting. President Patton will be pres
eht. Jusuce Harlan and Assistant Attor-
ney Genera! Whitney have accepted invita-
uons' and among the graduates who will
attend are Representatives Mahon Pitney
II. wayne Parker. Richmond Pearson and
assistant Attorney General Liueberger of
the Interior Department. Members of the
ASSOCIATION consider themselves the subject
OF congratulation because of President
CleVelands nomination of one of their
District, Mr.. Henry E. Davis.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Surgeon O'Reilly's Leave of Absenc.

Maj. Louis T. Morris, Sd Cavalry. and
Maj. Robert M. oReilly. surgeon, have
been granted leave of absence for two
months. with permission to go beyond sea
Dr' OReilly is the Presidents physician.
and has been in constant attendance upon
.ne PRESIDENT and family during the past
louT years, and also during the four years
oI PRESIDENT C!eveland's first administra-
ton. He has also accompanied the presi-
dent on all his duck hunts, and is recog
ni1eu as one OF his most intimate friends.
Al the expiration of his leave of absence
u rs hkeiy that he will be transferred to
another field of duty inasmuch 40 he -.
already exceeded the limit on one station.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Mr. DOckery's Explanation.
TO BE TRIED AT BALTIMORE.
The Cases Against ROlOn and His As
sOciates at New York Dropped.

NEW YORK, February 6.-When the
case of Roloff. Luis and Trujillo, charged
with violation of the neutrality laws, were
called for hearing before United States
Commissioner Shields today. United States
Marshal Mccarthy asked that the accusa-
tion based upon the defendants alleged
participation in the Woodall expedition be
dismissed.
This course was taken in view of the fact
that indictments have been found against
the men by the United States grand jury
at Baltimore. from which port the Wood
all sailed on her so-called filibustering ex-
pedition- The commissioner complied with
the request. whereupon bench warrants
from the Baltimore court were served upon
the accused Cubans. Counsel for Roloff,
Luis ard Trujillo waived examination upon
the charge relative to the Horsa expedi-
tion. and the men were released upon their
own recogniZances
Evening star., 1897-02-06
EXCISE BOARD,
Nearly All HeId-Up License, D,.,o..a

The excise board this morning acted upon
d number of ''held-up'' applications for re-
tail liquor licenses. and when 1t completed
the consideration of the subject but eleven
applications remained to be acted upon.
retail allowed-Arthur r. Appler 32lg NJ
street northwest: Michael LEIGH, 1877 L.
street northwest; Luke j. Kearney. 1911 I,
street northwest W. NJ. Drury. hoo 10Th
street northwest: Thos. Joyce 1fO3 18th
street northwest; Geo. F. Kozel. 1877 14th
street northwest: Adolph Memking. J1I O
street northwest; p. ]. Collins, 100 9TH
street northwest: j. ]. Reed 1900 NJ street
northwest; Chas. ]. Dietz 1924 NJ street
northwest: Jno- F. Dugan 100 Ist street
southwest; Michael Dougherty. 332s NJ
street northwest; Jno. Curtin. 325s VI street
northwest; Jno. Maher 1904 32d street
northwest: Walter NcEwan, 72I sth sweet
southeast.
Retail rejected-Wm. H. Harnedy 32sS NJ
street northwest: Jno. OBrien. 11l3 Florida
avenue northwest Richard Hall. 3251 M
street northwest.
Evening star., 1897-02-06

Gas. "A bid. United States Electric Light.
9oi1 bid. 93 asked.
Insurance Stocks.-Firemens ~ bid.
Frinklin. b bid. Metropolitan. 40 bid. 50
asked. Corcoran. IS bid. Potomac. 65 bid.
Arlington. 125 bid. 40 asked. German
American, 1ao bid. National Union. -. bid,
IA asked. Columbia. III bid. Il asked.
Riggs, ~ bid. asked. Peoples. bid.
Lincoln. 80 bid. 50 asked. Commercial.
Az bid. 81 asked
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate
Title, 96 bid. l05 asked. Columbia Title.
AZ bid. asked. Washington Title, q
asked. District Title. 10 asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Peunsylvana, Is bid.
Chesapeake and Potomac, Is bid. On asked.
American Graphophone 9k bid, 9is asked.
American Graphophone. pfd.. 'lo bid, IL
asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage. IL bid.
IA asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergenthaler LIN
otype, 1251A bid 12JA asked. Lanston Mono-
type. 6ss bid. GA asked. Washington
Market. 10 bid. Great Falls ice lis bid.
10 asked. Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat 100 asked. Lincoln Hall. 90 asked.
"Ex div.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
MIR. PRUDEN At CANTON.
Mrs. Mckinley Returns From Her
Trip to Chicago.

CANTON. Ohio, February 6-Visitors at
the Mckinley residence after 10 O'Clock this
morning were disappointed when they were
'ol1 that the majcr had lett tt. city and
would not return till afternoon. The Pres
ident-elect, accompanied by George B.
Frease of the Associated Press, left on the
1890 Fort Wayne morning train for the
west to meet the train which Mrs. Nc
Kinley was coming home from Chicago
They arrived at ~ O'Clock
Among the visitors a the Mckinley resi-
dtrce tbs morning was o. l.. Pruden of
Washington Mr.. PrudeE was executive
clerk OF the White House under President
Grant and has held the position of assist
ant private secretary since. He will have
and his visit is TO confer with Secretary
Porter on matters that will come before
them
Callers Mr.. Hanna
Cl-EN ELAND. Ohio, February 6-There
were many prominent visitors at the office
Of Chairman VI. ~ Hanna in the Perry
Payne building today. Among those who
conferred with Mr.. Hanna were BENJAMIN
BuJterworth. Judge a. c. Thomson of
Portsmouth. Ohio; Bishop Arnott of the
A NJ. h. Church; Judge Dudley of Cali
iornia. Joseph 5. Spear. a prominent repub-
hcdn OF California, who Yesterday went
with the national chairman to Canton to
visit President-elect Mckinley, and many
others
MIR. Spear said he expected to remain in
Cleveland until Monday when he would
again go 10 Canton to visit Major McKin-
ley. with whom he has appointment.
Mr.. Hanna today again declined to dis
cUss his visit to Canton yesterday. stating
that there was nothing he could say for
publication.
Now that il seems pretty certain that
Mr. Hanna will not be appointed 10 fill
the place 10 be made vacan: by Senator
sherman in the United States Senate, there
Is. OF course. much speculation as TO
Whethsr he viii enter the cabinet as Post
master General II is generally believed
py those who should know that this uues-
tlon was discussed and finally settled at
yesterdays conference and there seems 10
De httle doubS tnat ,he chairman will be "a
member CT Major McMinley's official house
hold
Evening star., 1897-02-06
MIR. SEARLES WAS ABSENT.
lnVestfEatfOn of Trusts Resumed Mt
New York

New York.
NEW YORK, February 6.-Before the
legislative joint committee on trust ad-
journed yesterday, Chairman Lexow an
nounced that failure on the part of John
H. Sarles, secretary and treasurer of the
American Sugar Refining Company, to gp-
pear before the committee today would
bring upon him such punishment for con-
tempt as the laws of the state of New
York prescribe.
Mr.. Searles was not on hand today Ed
ward NJ. Shepard and John f. Parsons, at
torneys for the sugar company explained
that the subpoena to appear before the
committee was served on Mr.. Searles just
ds he was leaving the city: he was today
In Washington and could not meet the COM
mi;tee until Monday On that day, Mr.
Shepard said, Mr.. Searles would be either
IN this city or in Albany. as would best
sult the convenience of the committee. and
submit TO the proposed inqusition.
Chairman Lexow said that the committee
would decide in executive session what
should he done in the premises.
Johu Arbuckle was then recalled to the
witness chair and was questioned regarding
the coffee business.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Funeral of the Late Prof. Daniel,

The funeral of Professor Joseph H. DAN
lei, who died Thursday at his home, No
7l5 9Th street northwest. took place this
afternoon from Mount Vernon Place NJ E.
Church. The services were conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Dr. Isaac w. Canter The
music was rendered by the Apollo Quartet
composed of Messrs. Ryan, Reside Pear
sen and w. D. Mcfarland, with Mr.. A. d.
Mayo at the organ.
A large number of members of various
lodges of Odd Fellows in the District were
present. and Central Lodge. of which the
deceased was member for many years
had charge of the arrangements Th, ac-
tive pallbearers were: Messrs. F.. A. Stier.
William p. Allen, J. s. Hoy. w. H. Pum-
phrey, w. +. GUIDE. ]. W. Thompson. d.
w. Keck and William H.. Frazier. The
honorary pallbearers were: Messrs. Mat
thew &. Emery. J. T. Petty. Robert Ban,
William B. Powell. s. G. T. MorselI, N p
Gage. /. w. Fairbrothe-, Charles Ourand.
A. r. Stewart and Bernard Janney. The
interment was made In Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
DEATH OF o. T. THOMPSON.
He Was Prominent in Masonic anS
BuAineAh Circles.

Mr.. Oliver T. Thompson. a widely known
resident of Washington. died last night at
bis home. No. 475 Maryland avenue after
an illness of about three days from pneu-
monia, the result of an attack of grip.
Mr. Thompson was about fifty-two years
of age. He was past master Of Dawson
Lodge of Masons. past high priest of Eu-
reka Royal Arch Chapter. Member of
Washington Commandery. No. 1. knights
Templar. and of the thirty-second degree
of the Scottish Rite.
He was also connected prominently with
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
and had been director of the Central
National Bank since its organisation He
leaves widow and one son. The funeral
Will take place Monday afternoon, and
the interment will be made at Oak Hill
cemetery. Rev. DIR. d. w. Skellenger OF
the Sixth Presbyterian Church will have
charge. The knights Templar ritual will
be followed al the house and Blue Lodge
ceremonies at the grave.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE February 6.-Flour dull unchanged
receipts, $50 barrels; exports, none sales. $50
barrels. Wheat strong-spot. ssA hid; May. sla
Sia-eNIorts, none: stock, 3i6.s57 bushels south
ern wheat 10y sample. ssaso; do. on grade, silsa
SsA. Corn steady-spot and month. 2SEa2c: March.
26s; April, 27a27h; May. 2sa2sh; steamer mixed.
Z4I receipts. li3.s13 bushels: exports. 26.siI
bushels stock, SI OH bushels; sales, 5000 bush
els-southern white ccrn 21sa2s; do. yellow. 26isa
-. Oats quiet and steady No; white. 24a2iis:
ports, 10 bushels; stock, 735. cal bushels. Rye
nIm-No nearby AN nominal: western. 42isa
4ZN receipts, p.2l3 bushels; exports, none. stock.
4G9.6is bushels. Hay nrm-.,hoice Timothy. sl3 5pa
$4.o. Grain freights quiet. unchanged Sugar
steady. unchanged Butter firm, unchanged Eggs
weak unchanged Cheese very firm. unchanged
Whisky unchanged.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
To Run LOuisvfIle Railroads.

An announcement comes from Louisville
of street railroad deal by a new COM
pany, which has been recently formed.
me project Is to secure the forfeiture Of
the frachise Of the present company now
operating Louisvlle's street car system
ana transfer 1t to the new company, which
promises TO substitute an underground
eiectric or compressed air for the trolley
system.
III is announced that President George II
f1arrles or the Metropolitan Railroad Com
company.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
MIR. Colman Returns.

Hamilton F. Colman, who was arrested
by the post office authorities in New York
for having newspaper and periodical
stamps in his possession returned here to-
day. After his detention In New York and
release on bail he went on to Cooperstown.
N. Y, whittier he had been called by
telegram announcing the serious illness of
his father. The delay in New York pre-
vented his reaching his fathers bedside be-
fore he died
Evening star., 1897-02-06
FOUND NO TUNNEL,
Inspector Hollinberger Investfxates a
Reported Plot.

Inspector Hollinberger received two
anonymous letters this week. telling of an
alleged plot to rob the treasury. The let
ters conveyed the information that the rob-
bers We're to tunnel from point on the
river shore near the foot of 22d street TO
the treasury building. The inspector had
figured In fake bomb story several years
ago. when bogus internal machine was
sent to the late Chief Justice Waite by two
reporters for the purpose of earning a few
dollars from a sensational newspaper story
and he suspected that these letters came
from similar source But when the sec-
ond letter was received yesterday afternoon
he went to the river front with Detective
Horne. and was not disappointed at find-
ing only mud. water and a little snow. Now
he Is more fully convinced than ever that
this weeks letters we've written or inspired
by some sensation -monger
Evening star., 1897-02-06
senator Harris, Condition.

ne cohdition OF Senator Harris is today
much better than it has been for sone ,,,,,,,
past. Although Mr.. Harris did NOT snend
a very comfortable night he was today
much improved, and his physician stated
this afternoon that they had no more an
prehension regarding the outcome of his
Illness. They say that unless some nm
foreseen complication arises Senator Har-
ris eyesight will be as perfect as it was
before the malady necessitating an opera
tion on one Of his eyes developed
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Accidents.

While working in Virginia near the
southern extremity of the Long hridye
this morning, Andrew Mangum. a yo,n.
white man. was struck by a derrick and
badly injured. He was taken TO the
Emergency Hospital for treatment tho
surgeons. upon Investigation, finding thai
knee was dislOcated '''
herbert Buckoltz fell from a wagon at
ifth street and kenesaw avenue this morn
ing and sustained serious injuries to bis
PACK. he was removed to Freedmen's Hos
Evening star., 1897-02-06
DECLINED TO HOLD THEM.
Justice Cole Considers the Case O
MeAars. Hay and AIbauxh

Messrs. Hay and Albaugh.
Judge Cole this afternoon disposed of the
proceedings instituted against Attorney E.
b. Hay and Manager Jchn w. Albaugh Of
the Lafayette Square Opera House by
Messrs- NJ. J. Colbert and Chas. J. Muir
ply. counsel for Ethel Douglas, the
actress, who recently sued Actor Richard
Mansfield. by discharging the rule to show
cause issued against them.
In doing so Judge Cole held that the affi-
davits submitted by either side were so
conflicting that 1t would be too great an
exercise Of one-man power for him to de-
termine the truth of them. The Judge
pointed out that IL the accused are guilty
OF contempt Of court in the alleged OBJ
struction by them of the service by Bailiff,
Cusick and Wilke-son Of a summons upon
Mr Mansn=ld they can be indicted, and,
II declared guilty. can be punished under
the statutes.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Jack. the sla.her,- Insane

John Jackson. better known as Jack the
siasher. who is serving a long term in
Albany Tor his many Gepredations here. is
sald 70 be hopeiessly insane. His condition
has been reported 20 the poisca nv mar
who returned from Albany a short time
ago He says that the 'Slasher'' is kept In
a dark room. "
Evening star., 1897-02-06
BIMETALLIC CONFERENCE.
The Bill Discussed by the HOu,
Coinage Committee

The question of authorizing this govern
nent 20 enter an international bimetallic
conference was the subject of discussion
by the House committee on coinage TODAY
Several resolutions. including the one
adopted by the Senate. are before the COM
hlittee and Senator Chandler and Repre-
sentative Newlands Of Nevada made
speeches
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Prevailing Storm.

ne STORM Is Still raging in Virginia. in
creasing In force. There will be severe
gales on the coast tonight Hurricane sig
nails have been displayed from Norfolk to
Boston. The wind will shift to northwest
ihere Is no danger here. but great damage
Is expected along the coast We will eS-
per1ence high, but not destructive, winds
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Mrs. Beecher.. Cond,,to..

STAMFORD. Conn, February 6.-Mrs.
Henry Ward Beecher has rallied sone-
what. and at noon was resting comfort
ably. She was conscious and appeared to
have regained some vitality.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
For Divorce.

Mo.he " Greenwich today applied for di-
voee frcm William W. Greenwell. the ma
pers In the case being withheld from pubIi-
cs ton. - Po"ii-
Evening star., 1897-02-06
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. Sd Broadway
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Gen. shelby Better,

ADRIAN. Mo-. February 6-General Jos
u Shelby. who last night was reported to
be dying at his country home near here. is
much better today.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
French Training Shin Ashore.

PARIS, February 6.-The Figaro saws
that the training ship Melpomene is ashore
IN a critical position, near Dakar. Sene-
gambia.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
A CORRESPONDENT ARRESTED.
consul General Lees Dispatch to thu
state Department

Corsul General Lee today teIegraphed the
Sta te Department from Havana as fol-
lews:
sylvester Scovel. World correspondent
arrested Yesterday at Tunas Santa Clara
province"
Evening star., 1897-02-06
THE HOUSE.

The House today proceeded without pre-
liminary business to the further considera-
tion OF the District of Columbia appropria-
ton bill.
At o'clock the consideration of the bill
was completed and it was passed.
After disposing of some routine business
on the Speakers table the House at 2:4J
pm. adjourned.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Grain md Cottou Markets..

Furnished by w. b. Hibbs q Co. bankers
and brokers, 1927 + St, members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs
Ladenburg. Thalmann Co. New York.
Evening star., 1897-02-06

The plague has made its appearance ss
Iar north In India as Delhi and as far
south as Bangalore
Evening star., 1897-02-06
BONA-FDE CIRCULATION.

a reference to the statement be-
low win show that the circulation
sworn to Il bona fide one.
It is easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor-
mously, in order to deceive advey-
tisers. by sending out thousands Of
papers to newsstands, which are re-
turnable. and which are in fact re-
turned. but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement Of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however.
Judge by results, and bogus circula-
tions don't give them.
The family circulation Of The Star IL
many thousands in excess Of any
other Washington paper. and Is be-
lieved to be fully 1--WE times that Of
our afternoon contemporary.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
The Insurance mn,

Representatives Of the prominent insur-
ance companies Of the city. together with
committee from the Fire Underwriters.
Association. were present at the Com
mtssioners' office this morning and dis
cussed the proposed new insurance law.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Arranging for the omci.l Trial.

AHBHHE AOr tMe Omcl1I THAI.
Mr.. Herreshoff. the blind boat builder, was
at the Navy Department today arranging
for the official trial Of torpedo boat No. G.
built at his yard, End which Is required
to develop speed Of n la knots.
Evening star., 1897-02-06

w. w. McDiarmld, for twenty-three years
saitor ana proprietor OF the Robesonian,
died Thursday At Lumberton, n. c.
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Government Bonds,

Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
10Y ho, larc
Evening star., 1897-02-06
Circulation of The "Evenins STAR

Circulation OF The "Even1ng STAR"
SATURDAY, January 30, 1897. .34,97s
MONDAY, February /, 1897. 1se7.................29,39 1896
TUESDAY, February 2, 1891 10 ,O66
WEDNESDAY, February 3, 1897
THURSDAY, February 4, 1891 29, ,44O
FRIDAY, February 5, 1891. s97...............29,282
1ota. ...181,712
solemnly 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, February s, 1ss7-that is, the
number of copies actually sold, delivered, furnish
ed or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona
hde purchasers or subscribers, and that none Of
the copies so counted are returnable to or remain
In the Office unsold.
j. WHIT. HEBRON,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixth day OF February, A. D. 1897.
JNO. C. ATHEY,
Notary Public, D. C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-21

a mother who found herself becoming
pecvish and eXacting. asked a sister who
was visiting her 90 keep a strict account
Of the number OF times in one day IN
which She Ohe mother) said Don't" 10
her four children. respectively, ten. sew
en-, four. and two years of age. The con-
scientious sister-in-law kept a careful
memorandum, and when the children
were In their beds for the night showed
the tired mother the record. From eight
In the morning until the same hour IN
the evening she had said DON'T eigh-
ty-sevcn timus After Serious thought
the mother came 10 the conclusion that
at least one-half Of those "don'ts'' had
been unnecessary. She had grown into
tho habit Of uttering the prohibitorv
word on ali Occasions. The nervous
mothers of our day would do well 90 fol-
low her example and limit the number
Of their "don'ts,' which are often spok-
en- with regard 10 innocent, although per-
haps noisy, amusements.