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Evening journal., 1897-06-09
The suenr rax Arreed unon.

Washington, June 9-The caucus oil
Republican senators by a nearly unani-
nous vote decided to accept the sugar
schedule in the house bill, with an
amendment making the differential in
favor of refined sugar one-fifth Of a
cent a pound. 1t was also decided to
make the rate 10 per cent less on sug-
ars testing below 81 degrees.
The senators present, on motion Of
Mr.. Quay, pledged themselves by a roll
call to stand by the sugar schedule and
also to stand by every amendment pro-
posed by the finance committee.
1t was agreed that this was the only
means by which the traiff bill could be
brought to a vote promptly. There are
conflicting views on many schedules,
but all are to be reconciled, amicably
if possible and by caucus If necessary.
The next formal caucus viii probably
be over the tobacco schedule, which
Senator Pritchard Of North Carolina
wants changed for the benefit Of the
tobacco growing states.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
SUIT AGAINST AN EXECUTOR.
Dismissal of the Case Brought by Board
ing House Keeper.


Albany. June 9.-The court of appeals
has dismissed the complaint of Martha
Keery against John L. Dimon, the eX-
ecutor of the will of Stephen c. Dimon,
who died in New York city Jan. 70. 1893
leaving personal property of the value
of S25OOO and a seventh interest in the
property bounded by Third and Fourth
and Lewis streets and the East river
the value of which is placed in the Vi
cimty Of s5OO.OoO,
Dmon was an eccentric bachelor. For
eight years he had lived in the furnish
ed room house kept by Mrs. Keery al
III West Forty-seventh street. For sew
eral years prior to his death he had not
been on friendly terms with his rela-
tives. and it is stated that he declared
that none of them should receive a dol
lar of his fortune.
Mrs. Keery averred that he made a
will in her favor about September, 1884.
She declares that she saw the Will. and
that Mr.. Dimon told her to read IL care
fully, as he intended that she should
have all of his property and that ne
did not intend that his relatives should
get a dollar of it.
He did not believe that any one living
could break it, as it was so short and
to the point. After his death Mrs.
ISeery secured permission from the
court for an inspection of the contents
of boxes in the Mercantile Safe Deposit
company and the American Safe De-
posit company. but no win could be
found She said that the will had been
lost or destroyed by accident or de-
sign
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
Ynle CInb Incornornted.

Albany, June s.-The Yale club of
New York city has been Incorporated
with the secretary Of state. The direc-
tors are Brayton Ives, Henry Holt, Ed
mund Coffin, Jr., George c. Holt. Rob-
ert w. De Forest, Thomas Thacher. I'd
win d. Worcester, Henry w. Taft, Phil
ip G. Bartlett, Alexander Lambert,
Richard NJ. Hurd. Charles II. Shorrill,
Herbert Green. Jr., Augustus f.
Kountze. Alfred H. Swayne. John II.
HGmmond, Noah II. Swayne Of New
York city, Julian w. Taft OF Green
wich. Conn. and William p. Emo Of
Saugatuck. Conn. Among the incorpo-
rators are Chauncey NJ. Depew. Ellis
II. Roberts. Henry E. Howland. Ashbel
Green and Frederick Ward.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
Assessments Against Corporations.

Trenton, June 9.--The state board OF
assessors have filed with the stale
comptroller the first batch Of assess
ments against miscellaneous corpora
tions. There are 2,475 companies in the
list. against which there is total tax
of S699 69I3O, Another list viii be filed
later on. The total number of compa-
nies assessed last year was 4,593 The
number this year will probably reach
4S00. The two companies paying the
biggest tax arc the Prudential Insur-
ance which pays a tax Of $751; 4O9.49. and
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance COM
pany. s67.15l.70.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
senntor .Iones, nnninls-

Washington, June 9.-Senator Jones
Of Arkansas. chairman Of the Demo-
cratic national committee. was asked
as TO the truth Of the report that a
fund Of 100000 was being raised in
Colorado and western states for the
continuation Of the agitation i'm behalf
Of the free coinage of silver. He re-
piled: Il have not received a cent of
money from Colorado since the election.
and if any such sum as is mentioned is
being raised in the interest of silver !
don't know it. 1 should like to be as
sured of its truth" Mr.. Jones also re-
ferred to the report that Senator Teller
is in Colorado i'm this interest. declar-
ing that It was absolutely without
foundation.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
G. A. r.. Committee Appointed.

Troy. N Y. June 9.-At a meeting
here OF the executive committee. hav-
ing in charge matters pertaining to the
coming Army Of the Potomac re-
union. the following committee was APP
pointed to receive President Mckinley
should he accept the invitation to at
tend; Governor Frank S. Black. Sena-
tor Thomas c. Platt, Senator Edward
Murphy, Jr.. Mayor Francis ]. Mol
10y. James A. Burden, Martin /, Town
send, George b. Cluett, c. L. MacAr-
thur, John NJ. Francis. Charles +. Pat
terson and Seymour Van Santvoord.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
weather Predictions.
Light showers; easterly winds.
New York Markets.

FLOUR-State and western quiet, but
held higher: city mills patents, $1,000
4.9O. winter patents. $i5O@As5; city
mills clears. $4.70@LS0; winter straights,
S41OQA25.
WHEAT-No. 2 red opened firm and
advanced on unfavorable crop news.
light spring wheat receipts and SYM
pathy with corn; June, 75iAc,; Septem-
Der, 20 s-16g7Osso.
RYE-steady No. 2 western, s6llQ
s6lkc.
CORN-No. was strong and higher
on bad crop reports; September, 80 1915
d81hc.
OATs-No. . dulland nominally stead
Ger: July 22ilc.i track, white. state rs
d3iisc.
PORK Easy; mess. ss5O@9; family.
50. 9.50010.50.
LARD-Firmer; prime western steam,
1886 nominal.
BUTTER-Stead state dairy, 100
14isc; state creamery, 1@15c.
CHEESE-Qui state, large, Shc.;
small. 7% GSc
EGGS Steadier; state and Pennsyl-
vania, 1l36i2c.; western, 10hq1ic.
SIGAR-Raw hrm: fair refining
27sc.: centrifugal. 90 test. 3ssc.; refined
firm: crushed. SIC; powdered. Sc.
TURPENTINE-F at 21la@2Sc.
MOLASSES-Qu New Orleans, 2.
@2Sc.
HAY--Dun; shipping. SOC; good tc
choice. 60d70c.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
Revival of Cuban Question.

Washington. June 9.-There is a re-
vival of Cuban talk about the senate
on account of the return of Mr., Cal
houn. The Republican senators, some
of them members Of the foreign rela-
tions committee, say there is no doubt
that the president viii take action as
soon as Mr.. Calhoun's report is re-
ceived. No definite information was
given concerning the attitude of the
president, but the impression of the
senators, from such reports as they had
heard. was that there would be a
change from the present negative poll
icy and the adoption OF a definite line
of action, with view to endeavorin6
to secure a settlement OF the present
unfortunate state Of affairs in Cuba.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
rho sherln nns nInrownn,s WIne

Trenton, June 9.-Ex-Sherif Ege went
to the Mcgowan mansion and took from
the cellar the wine which was not sold
last week on account of its being claim
ed under a bill Of sale by a third party.
The question Of the ownership of the
wine has not yet been determined. but
the ex-sheriff thought it proper to take
possession Of the liquor and put 1t in
storage. The wine is valued at about
81 .O0o. Mcgowan at one time had abou;
81. 600 worth Of wine in his cellar.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
EXPLOSION o. fireworks.
Tie Careless Dropping OF a Match Does
Immense Damage.

Immense Damage.
Chicago June "a match careless
ly dropped by one OF the workmen in
the fireworks factory Of NJ. Rhure, at
the corner Of West Van Buren, and
Halstead streets. caused terrific ex-
plosion a few minutes after 6 O'clock
last night.
1t was shortly after the closing time
Of the factory, and many of the work
men had gone home. otherwise the loss
Of life must have been very heavy. As
II was, a number of the employees were
badly burt, and the flying rockets and
candles truck several people who We're
passing in street cars and on the side
walks
The force of the explosion was SO
great that nearly an the windows I'm the
block We're demolished and the Shure
buildng which is four-story struc-
ture, WAS badly damaged. Immediate
ly follow ing the explosion the building
was abigz' from cellar 20 roof, and the
fire department had a desperate strug-
gle before II succeeded i'm extinguish-
ing the flames.
The huldlng was almost entirely de-
stroyed ny the fire. however. and such
portions of the large stock of fireworks
as had not been scattered throughout
the neignhorhood by the explosion were
also des royed, causing a heavy loss to
Shure.
The explosion caused a panic In that
portion of the town for a time and the
widest stories were current regarding
the number Of killed and wounded. II
happened at a time when the street
was crowded with people on their way
to their homes. and the street cars
which pass in front of the building ev-
cry minute We're packed with passen-
gers.
The flying missiles from the factory
struck a number of persons and one
mag who was gazing into store vim
dow fully 400 feet distant had his at
tention 0uddenly attracted to other
matters by a rocket which hit him
squarely in the back. lie fell 10 the
| sidewalk unconscious and was carried
to the hospital before he was able tr
! give his name The majority of those
injured have received but trinlnf
hurts and viii be around within das
or two. The loss to the building ant
contents is estimated at 100000.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
TARIFF ON COTTON.
The Raw Material Has Been
Placed on the Dutiable List.
CAUSES A VERY SPIRITED DEBATE.
The Republicans In Caucus Instruct the
Finance Committee TO Alter the Pro-
posed Duties In the Sugar schcd-
ule-Imports to BE Specific.

posed Duties In the Sugar schcd-
ule-Imports to BE Specific.
Washington, June 9.-By the decisive
vote of ~ TO 10 the senate has adopted
an amendment to the tariff bill plac-
ing raw cotton, the great product of
the south, on the dutiable list at 20 per
cent ad valorem. 1t is the first time
in the history of tariff legislation that
a duty on cotton has been Incorporated
in a bill. The amendment was pro-
posed by Mr. Bacon (Dem.) of Georgia
on his individual responsibility and
without the approval Of the finance
committee, which thus far has been
requisite TO the success Of every amend
ment except a minor one, which went
through by default.
The amendment led TO a spirited de-
bate, Democratic senators disclosing a
wide difference Of views and at times
exchanging sharp personal criticisms.
On the final vote six Democrats-Bacon
and Clay of Georgia, McEnery OF Louis
lana, McLaurin and Tulman Of South
Carolina and Rawlins of Utah-voted
with the Republicans for the Bacon
amendment. while the negative vote
ceptiOn-Kyle (Pop).
The debate on cotton took UP the
most of the day, and but little progress
was made on the bill. Early in the day
the sugar schedule was passed over and
the agricultural schedule taken up.
Less than two pages were disposed Of
during the day. The paragraph on cat
tie went over, but the balance of the
agricultural schedule up to and in
cluding paragraph 22S was agreed to as
reported, all amendments except that OF
Mr.. Bacon's being rejected.
In executive session the following
nominations were confirmed: John X.
Thompson to be marshal for the dis
trict Of West Virginia, Ellis II. Rob
erts of New York to be treasurer Of the
United States, Conrad n. Jordan of
New York to be assistant treasurer of
the United States at New York city,
Henry II. Morgan Of Louisiana to be
consul at Horgen, Switzerland; Carl
Bailey Hurst Of the District Of Colum-
bia to be consul general at Vienna and
L. A. Pradt Of Wisconsin to be assist
ant attorney general.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
Alleged turkish ontrarcs.

Constantinople. June 9.-On Monday
last IT was officially announced at Ath-
ems that the Turks IN Eprus were
guilty Of abusing women, dehling
churches and engaging in general pill
lage, and at was further announced that
the Turkish irregulars had committed
similar excesses in the villages around
Larissa. The Turkish government has
issued an official and categorical denial
of the statements on this subject made
officially at the Greek capital
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
nrassnohnsett. DOCTOR. Meet.

Boston, June 9.-The Massachusetts
Medical society began. its one hundred
and sixteenth anniversary meetings al
Mechanics building. After the formal
opening Of the convention the members
of the society spent the forenoon in Wis
iting the Massachusetts, General hos
pitaL the Boston City hospital. the
Children's hospital and the Carney hos
-pital. The annual Shattuck lecture was
delivered by Dr. ID. w. Cheever. His
subject was "The New Surgery"
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
The Powers Make little Progress.

London. June s.-A dispatch to The
Times from it's Constantinople corre-
spondent says that the powers. to
whom Greece has intrusted her inter-
ests. show no sign of yielding either Of
the three points in the Turkish demand
the annexation of Thessaly. the aboli-
tion of the capltulations in the case Of
Greek subjects in the ottoman empire
and an exorbitant indemnity
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
is HE THE DIVINE HEALeR9
Man wso Says He Is schlatter Arrives
In Cleveland.

Cleveland, June "a man who de-
clares that he is Francis Schlatter the
alleged healer. who was reported to
have starved himself 20 death in Mexi-
co. has arrived in Cleveland and is
stopping at a boarding house on Huron
street. With him is a man named Hol-
landeberger of New York, who says
they intend to open an institute in this
city.
1t is difficult to prove or disprove the
claim of the alleged healer, because If
he is Schlatter he has shaved his beard,
buti there is certainly a strong resem-
blance between his features and some
of the published pictures of Schlatter.
He laughed when his attention was di-
rected to the starvation story and de-
clared that he had been visiting his
mother at Bordeaux, a few miles from
Nashville
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
Kined hy a Jenlons Woman.

Huntington. w. Va, June 9.-Flor-
ence Williams killed her lover in Nc
Dowen county after a heated quarrel
and escaped. Both are members Of
prominent families. There is much ex.
citement over the matter. The man
was killed in a M Of jealousy and was
81 the time preparing 10 take up a
large tract Of timber land 10 make ties
for the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railroad.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
AGAINST CLUBS.
New Yorlx's State Excise Department to
Begin War Against Them.

Albany, June 9.-roday, Thursday ana
Friday of this week the state excise de-
partment will begin war In earnest
which are alleged to be violating the
excise law.
court for orders to show cause why the
certificates of the Young Mems Cosmo-
pOlitan club, the Gramercy club and the
Plymouth Social club should not be cam
celled. The state excise department will
be represented in these cases by Assist -
ant District Attorney r. r. Scott OF
New York, =. w. Cullinan, attorney
for the state excise department. and
Senator n. n. Stranahan as counsel.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
10 Save a stranded steamer.

Boston, June 9.-The Boston Tow
boat company's steamer Orion, Cap
tain Smith. has sailed for st. Lucia
with wrechng gear and divers TO at
tempt to save the British steamer
Ethelgonda and her cargo of wool. The
Ethelgonda, which was bound from
Buenos Ayres for Boston. stranded at
Micoud. near the entrance Of 81. lucia
harbor. last Friday.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
To petermIne the Amount of IndemnIty.

Paris. June 9.-The Temps publishes
a dispatch from Constantinople saying
that the report of the representatives
of the British, Russian and Italian em-
bassadors who are going to The7saly Is
intended to serve as a basis upon which
to determine the amount Of indemnity
which Greece will have to pay Turkey
as result of the recent war between
those two countries.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
The Spanish Minister Denies a Report.

Washington, June 9.-Senor Dupuy
de LONE. the Spanish minister here,
characterizes as absurd reports that he
has advised his, government to with
draw Captain General Weyler from his
command in Cuba. The minister point
ed out that it would not be within his
province to advise his government as
to the lines of its policy concerning any
country outside OF the United States,
to which he is accredited. If the gov
ernment of the United States had any
suggestions to make as to the conduct
of affairs in Cuba, It would, if II fol-
lowed the usual customs of diplomatic
exchanges. make its representations to
the Spanish government through the
United States minister at Madrid Mr.
Taylor.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
stormy Sessions In constantinople.

London, June "a dispatch to The
Daily Chronicle from Constantinople
says il IS rumored that stormy scenes
have taken place during the sessions
OF the peace conference and that, Ger
man obstruction has provoked. lively
indignation among majority Of the
ambassadors.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
riep Dav II, the schools.

Albany. June 9.-Charles y. Skinner.
state superintendent of public instruc-
tion. directs the attention Of school au-
thorities to the fact that June IA viii be
Flag day and earnestly recommends
that the day be observed in the schools
Of the state in such manner as they
may deem most suitable and appropri-
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
Said to Have Confessed Arson.

Lowell. Mass, June 9.-Mrs. Mary L.
Chalmers of Maynard has been COM
mitted 10 the insane asylum in West
boro as a pyromaniac. 1t is alleged
that Mrs. Chalmers has confessed that
she set fire to a building Of the Assabet
Manufacturing company in Maynard
recently and that she started several
nthar fires
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
To Discuss Leprosv.

Washington. June 9-The department
of state has been officially informed
that an international conference viii be
held in Berlin from the nth to the 18th
OF october to discuss the ieprosy ques-
ton There will be lectures and an ex-
hibition connected Herewith.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
Death of an Explosion vistim.

Lynn, Mass, June 9.-A1iss Maud =.
Rhodes who was burned in the explo-
sion of June at the Zoo exhibition at
Lynn Beach. is dead. Death was caused
by the shock from the burning and
from inhaling flames.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09

said he to an Evening Journal re-
porter, I'VE are more than satisfied, for
our returns show net gain from 112,
our poll at the general election. TO 149,
the total at last Saturdays city contest.
That is a gain of SS per cent"
Evening journal., 1897-06-09

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner Of Fourth and Shipley streets, Il
prepared TO do printing OF eyery de
Scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
nrnnnnd nend.

Oswego. N. Y. June 9-Eliiah Stan
ton. 70 years old. Of Manlius, Onondaga
county, dropped dead in the street here
from apoplexy.
Evening journal., 1897-06-09
PRoHIBITIoNIsTs ARE PLEASED

One Of the defeated Prohibitionist
candidates for municipal office was
anything but depressed when he heard
the result Of the canvass. Why, sir, %
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
GROUND HOG DAY.

Yesterday was Candlemas day, better
known as ground hog day, and much in.
terest was taken in the atmospherical
conditions as prognosticating the state
of the weather for the rest of the winter
According to tradition, the ground hog
which sleeps all the winter in his hole in
the ground till the 2d of February, rouses
himself on that day and ventures out NJ
noon. II the sun is shining the little
"hibernated" sees his shadow and i'm.
medintely returns to his hole. where he re-
mains wrapt in slumber for six weeks
longer. If on the other hand it be cloudy
ut that hour his Eogship knows the win
ter is over and Immediately goes around
i'll quest of food. AS it was cloudy ut
noon yesterday those who believe the
ground hog legend nugur that the real
cold weather is over and that for the rest
of The season it will be comparatively
comfortable. Whatever the facts in the
case may be it is earnestly hoped that
the people of this section have exper.
fenced the coolest weather of the winter
and that from now on it will grow
warmer until spring in all her glory will
brighten IN the bleak and desolate places.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
\ RIGHTEOUS JUDCMENT.

Brussels, Feb. 2.-The action for di-
vorce brought by the Prince of Cbimny
against his wife. formerly Clara Ward, of
Detroit, Mich, who eloped from Paris last
taii with lanos Rigo,a Hungarian gypsey
fiddler, which was adjourned on January
~ for fortnight, came up in the court
at Chariei OF to-day for the pronounce
ment OF Judgment. The court, after half
an hours deliberation, announced that
decree OF absolute divorce was granted
to the Prince of Ch:may upon the
grounds alleged in his complaint against
mis- wife's abandonment and adultery.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
THE LATE GEN. STEVENSON.

Gen. John d. Stevenson, one of the old
est and best known citizens of ST. Louis.
died at his residence in that place last
Saturday. after IL prolonged illness from
complication OF diseases, in the S5th year
of his age. He was born June S, 1921, in
Staunton, VA, and married Miss Han.
nah I.etcher. of Lexington, this State
she being the niece OF Gen. Benedict Ar.
mold, who. though called II ''traitor,'' was
brave general ana at one time IL per.
sonal friend of Gen. George Washington.
Mrs. Stevenson, wife of the dead general,
was raised by Mrs Hannah Amelia Pugh,
whose mothers name was Arnold and
was afterwards married to Df. Jesse
Balsley, of Augusta county. She was
the grandmother of Mrs Dir. Nogel. of
this city. General Stevenson served with
distinction in both the Mexican and civil
wars, and bore up to his death the repu-
tation of brilliant military and civil
officer. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson celebrat-
ell their golden wedding on the 18th of Feb
ruary, 1898. y widow and two children
survive him.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
HUSTINGs COURT PROCEEDINGS.

HUSriNGS COURT PROCEEDINGS.
In the hustings court yesterday the
case of Walter .Jamison. charged with
housebreaking, was postponed to Fcbru.
airy IL on account of absence of witnesses
The case of Robert Connor, charged with
the larceny of watch, was postponed
till February 9th and attachments ordered
for absent witnesses. A. j. Loughery
qualified as notary public The grand
jury made no report, but it is expected
they will do SO to- day. The Quinn case,
which has resulted in IL nistrial twice, is
expected to come up to-day and the fol.
lowing venire has been summoned from
which to take jury to consider the case:
w. j. high. w. NJ. Dunlap, w. II. Paul.
ing, J. p. Updile, A. NJ. Shepherd, J.
w. Minnick, j. j. Iankfcrd, r.. D. Dggs,
c. c. Shockey, G.. p. Ellison, C. D. Mar
ston, II. d. Merric!l, l.. II. Vaughan, Eos
ter Whitney and Thomas p Buford.
The case of Robert Conway, colored, who
murdered his wife, is set for trial on the
9th instant
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
a SAD ACCIDENT.

sad accident occurred yesterday
morning ut an early hour OH the West
End yard. which resulted in Edward W.
Talley losing his right leg. The injured
man is son of Officer Talley, is married
and has one child 1t was about7 O'Clock
in the morning and the unfortunate Young
man. who is employed ut night work by
the Norfolk and Western, was on his
way home. Upon crossing the yard he
stepped out OF the way of an approaching
engine directly i'll the way of the yard
shiiter, which was going in an opposite
direction, and vas run down, the wheels
passing over his leg, crushngthree bones
above and below the knee. lie was car.
ried on il stretcher to the Office of Dir.
Fry, where it WIS found that amputa-
ton was NECESSARY. The young man was
afterwards removed to his home OH Ninth
avenue :. ".
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-03
ROBBERY.

On Monday night the store of l.. lie
vine, which is situated on East Salem
Avenue, was entered by thief and aev.
eral valuable articles stolen, among them
being several watches. 1t is not known
how much goods the robbers secured, but
1T is safe to say that they got more than
Mr.. Levine cared to lose.