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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-26
CALL ON THE STATES FOR
THEIR QUOTA OF TROOPS.

WASHINGTON. department a
far their
Alabama.
Of
Connecticut regiment
Delaware o
Florida
tw
@ I@anos 'vsn rssimns Of aan.ry one smsn: Of cavalry
o
Maine. regiment of nfsrsry
Maryland regiment OF infantry four batteries
o bate
Michigan
Minnesota. three Of infantry.
Missouri five regiments Of infantry. light
Nebraska
New Hampshire regiment infantry
caval
Carolina one artery.
oner mento Of nfantr
Pennsylvania infantry
Rhode Island regimen, of infantry.
South Carolina of infantry battalion
Texas resiaoa,s Of n regiment OF
II
Virginia regiments
Washington. C. infantry.
one
Wyoming. battalion and of csyalry.
Columh. battalion.
cavalry.
oklahoma OF cavalry.
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NEW YORK, April 25.~Every available
inch Of space on the steamers st. Louis
and New York Is being filled with coai to-
day Nothing can be learned as 10 their
destination. II is said the cruiser New Or
leans also leaves today on n similar errand
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THE BILL DECLARING THAT WAR EXISTS.

WASHINGTON @FonoWing bin which passed
today and was signed by the president
b. that
q AneFtc anat
tied
Of
to osuchex De effect
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WASHINGTON. April e5.~The first
class of West Point cadets Will BE- graau-
atsd tomorrow instead OF in June. There
is no change as to the second elass.
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pr.,o,,,,eu for nm Exch.u...

BANGKOK. Siam. April sa.-Ministsr
Barrett suggests II America captures the
Philippine islands she should negotiate
with Great Britain 20 exchange them for
the la,tsrs West Indian colony
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THE DAY FILLED WITH MANY
EVENTS Of GREAT IMPORTANCE.
Naval Appropriation and Army
Reorganization Bills Pass.
SECRETARY SHERMAN RESIGNS
SECRETARY

Prize Commissioners Appointed to Condemn
All Captured Vessels Assistant Secre-
tary the Navy Roosevelt Commissioned
Lieutenant Colonel and Authorized to Re-
cruit Regiment of Cowboy Cavalry
John Jacob Astor Donates His Yacht.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-26
EXISTENCE F A STATE OF WAR
RECOGNIZED By CONGRESS.
The House Passes a Resolution to
That Effect Unanimously.
NO ATTEMPT MADE TO DEBATE TT.

In the Senate the Resolution Was Considered
in Secret Session, to Afford an 0pportu-
nifty to Bring Forward Another Attempt
to Recognize the Cuban Republic, Which
Was Defeated, and the Measure Then
Passed and Was Signed by Mckinley.
The times., 1898-12-06
CHARGE is MANsLAueHTER.
William Webster to BE Placed on
Trial TOmOrrOM.

William Webster, who is accused of be-
ing responsible for the death of James
Shoemaker who died at his home in Ana
costa last July. will be put on trial to-
day. charged with manslaughter. Since
Webster was held accountable for Shoe
makers death he has been in Jail, and on
November last the grand jury returned
an Indictment against him, charging him
with murder. After carefully examining
the evidence against him, it was decid-
ed in the Eoffice of the district attorney
that the charge of murder would not be
pressed. but that Webster should be tried
for manslaughter. II the determination
TO try him for murder had been adhered
to- his trial would not have been begun
until after a decision had been handed
down by the Supreme Court of the United
States in the appealed murder cases now
being considered by that tribunal.
II is alleged that Shoemaker's death was
caused by injuries sustained by his being
kicked. the assaiiant having been Web
ster and the assault having occurred one
evening last June. AT the time Webster
was acting as watchman at q lawn party
which was being held in Anacostfa, and il
is stated by the witnesses for the pros
ecution that the action was without just
proyocation. Webster will be represent
ed by Samuel D. Truitt and the Govern
nlent by Assistant District Attorneys
Joseph Shillington and John h. Laskey
The times., 1898-12-06
LOCAL BREWERY TRUST.
English cnpitaIi~ts Said to BE Nego-
tiating In Washington.

English Capitalists Said to BE Nego-
tinting In wnshinston.
There is again talk of a great English
brewers trust to control all the breweries
in Washington. From three sources yes
terday it was heard that Henry Williams,
the Englishman who is manager of the
Washington Brewing Company, is nego-
tiating with other companies for their
purchase. 1t was said that he represents
a syndicate with several million dollars
and that he is empowered to invest
large part of hi2 capital in buying out
every brewery. interest in the city
Nothing positive In the way of confir-
nation or denial of the rumor could be
obtained on account of the absence
from the city of several of the people
supposed to be interested in the deal.
There is a meeting of the great American
brewery, syndicate in New York to-
morrow, and some of the managers from
this city are attending it,
Several years ago the Englishmen rep
resented by Mr.. Williams, attempted to
purchase the Washington Dreweries, but
We're not successful, except that they OBJ
tanned the Carry brewery, at the corner
of Fifth and L Streets northeast, now
the Washington brewery. 1t is the un-
derstanding that the same parties are be-
hind Mr.. Williams in this new undertake
ing
This attempt to obtain control of the
local companies is supposed to be part
of the much larger plan of British capi-
talists to invest in the breweries all over
the country. IL is known that proposi-
tions have been made to the great Gin
cnnati and ST. Louis concerns within the
last month to dispose of their business
entirely to British capitalists. The state
ment was made to a reporter for The
Times yesterday that a bid has al
ready been made to all the companies in
these cities. and that the matter has been
under discussion by them since that time,
although no decision has been reached as
yet. 1t is understood that three or four
Senators of national reputation are inter-
ested in seeing the deal go through
The meeting of the Brewers Associa-
tion of the United States in New York
this week viii undoubtedly have the mat
ter under consideration. The improve
ment in business in this country within
the last few months, and the friendliness
which Englishmen are taking in Ameri-
can affairs will 1t is said. make the in
vestment OF British capital on this side
very great during the coming months.
The times., 1898-12-06
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
The Dramatic Conclusion of n Grim
inal Court Trial.

The trial of Charles NJ Baker, who was
charged in Criminal Court No. / yester-
day with false pretenses, had dramatic
ending. The jury which considered the
testimony in the case returned verdict
Of not guilty. and his sister, Mrs. Emma
Bowers, who was the chief witness
against him. rushed up to him and.
throwing her arms around him. kissed
him in most affectonate manner. While
his sister was the most important wit
ness introduced by the Government, she
was an unwilling one, and, as it after
wards turned out. she only knew part of
the circumstances of the transaction
which led to her brother being charged
with having committed the offense for
which he was tried
Baker was accused of disposing of a
horse and wagon which did not belong to
him. and, SO far as Mrs. Bowers knew
this was a fact 1t, however, was brought
out by the defense that Baker was fully
empowered by the owner to dispose of
the property.
Baker was represented by F. E. Mitchell
and the Government by Assistant District
Attorney w. D. Baker.
The times., 1898-12-06
STOCKS NARROW SL0PE.
The Wire Pro~tration Seriously A
fects the Exchange.

fects the Exchange
New York, Dec. s.-Business on the
stock exchange today was materially con-
tracted by reason OF the prostration of the
telegraph wires throughout the severest
the day many of the Chicago wires were
unavailable. and the arbitrage brokers ex-
perienced some difficulty In making con-
nections with the London stock exchange.
The establishment Of this service later in
the day brought heavy selling from both
the West and from London. . There was
nothing whatever in the days occurrences
to which this selling could be referred.
Coming upon market, however, which
has already had to stand the strain of the
very heavy profit realizing sales of last
week, today's liquidation resulted in unsst-
ting the market and in generally lower
ing the average price level. Stiil. for the
most part, the declines were not of ma
terial proportions. A few of the special
ties were advanced further and at the
declines in the standard shares buying of
a character classed as good was noted.
On the whole, the uncertain drift of
prices was the result chiefly of technical
market considerations, and. as noted. II
could not be set against any of the days
actual developments.
The board room offered an explanation
of the course of prices in the assembling
of Congress and also ON the theory that
the Presidents message had been dis
counted. However unsatisfactory these
explanations appear to intelligent OBJ
servers of the market, they were other
wise adequate enough, because the trad
ing, particularly in the later dealings, was
almost wholly for professional account.
The days outside situation was rather
featureiess. The foreign exchange mar
ket was a shade firmer rejecting the for
eisn selling of securities in this market.
Money rates were unchanged. In the re-
| turns of railway traffic submitted today
| increases and decreases were about equal
ly divided. Recent rumors that Metropolis
tan Street Railway would increase its div
| idend were confirmed today when the di-
rectors advanced the rate to l "a per
cent quarterly. The stock attained a new
high level prior to the announcement, but
1t subsequently reacted sharply.
The strongest features of the market
were Manhattan Railway. Pacific Maii,
| Kansas and Texas and Missouri Pacific.
In the early dealings Brooklyn Rapid
transit reflected In sharp rise the re-
i'oi' VI tue chiei engineer OF the Brook-
| iyn bridge. affirming the strength of the
| structure. but the extreme advance was
not retained.
81. Paul and Louisville and Nashville
were both sold by foreign houses. but
these stocks did not weaken until the last
hour OF business. Sugar Refining was ac-
tive and unsettled and American Tobacco
was weak.
The bond market was relatively more
active than the stock market and was
| firm.
The times., 1898-12-06
HIS PECULIAR DELUs1oN.
An Aged Veteran in "a Dementct
Condition.


An Aged Veteran in Il Demcntcd
Condition.
Timothy Hynes. former soldier. seven
ty years old, was found wandering about
on d Street northwest yesterday morning
by Detective Phillips. The veteran was in
a demented condition. Hynes told the de-
tective that the whole population of the
United States was plotting to accomplish
his downfall. This state of things had
been going on about twenty years he
said. and he was nearly exhausted by his
efforts to.retain his equilibrium and his
life.
Sanitary Officer Frank, who has ben-
evolent disposition, took great interest
in the old mans story, and gave him a
comfortable cell in the Sixth precinct sta
ton until his mental condition can be SUBJ
jected to an examination by the board of
police surgeons.
The times., 1898-12-06
New York Cotton Market.
BOSTON ASKS A NEW TRIAL.
Alleged That the Jury's verdic
Was Contrary to Law.

Alleged That the Jury's Verdict
Was Contrary to Law.
Howell Titus, the attorney for George
H. Boston, who was convicted last week
in Criminal Court No. of violating the
United States pension laws, and also of
forgery, yesterday filed motion for a
new trial and to stay judgment.
1t is alleged that the verdict of the jury
was contrary to the law and evidence.
and was not supported by a preponder-
ance of the testimony; that the court
erred in admitting certain papers as evi-
dence, especially some which. it is charg-
ed, are barred by the statute of limita-
tons; that it was an error for the trial
judge to hold that the offense charged
was misdemeanor, which debarred the
prisoner from his right to challenge more
than three jurors.
1t is also claimed that the Indictment
upon which Boston was tried is vague
and indefinite and insufficient in law;
and. that he should have been allowed
fair trial by both white and coiored
jurors. whose names appeared upon the
regular panel"
The times., 1898-12-06
THE TALE OF AN ovERooAr.
An Accommodating Individual Dis
appeared Will, n Garment.

The heat at the lexington car shed fire
was intense Saturday night. Lieut.. Ken
ney, of the Eighth Precinct, consequently
removed his overcoat and carried it on his
arm.
He was soon approached by an acquain-
tance, who told him that he. too, had
found his oyercoat uncomfortable and had
secured a man to hold it. He suggested
that, If. the lieutenant SO desired, the man
could hold two overcoats as well as one.
Lieut.. Kenney thanked his friend for the
courtesy, but remarked he preferred to re-
tain possession of his garment. The cour-
| teous citizen came to the station house
Sunday and reported that he had never
seen his overcoat after giving 1t to the
| man to hold.
Lieut.. Kenney showed his appreciation
| of the narrow escape he had by detailing
two of his best men to find the citizens
missing garment.
The times., 1898-12-06

Wall Street is not pleased with the
Presidents message. AS usual, Wall
Street, as whole. is interested only in
the brief paragraphs devoted to financial
matters, and with these it finds fault al
most to a man, apparently. The senti-
ment of the financial interests, or of a
large part of them, is that it would be
much the best course for Congress to let
the financial situation alone for time
The hope of the Street, oft repeated, has
been that no legislation would be recon-
mended. on the principle that is is we'll
to let well alone. A measure of pros
perity is promised the country, the bust
ness interests believe, if the people are
not frightened out of their returning con-
fidence by further financial agitation
And so the vague suggestion that legisla-
tion-not described-is needed, has a most
dampening effect The justice or in
justice of this criticism that the Street
makes has nothing to do with the i'm
mediate practical effect of the message
on the fiuctuation of prices on the New
York Stock Exchange. There was an
instantaneous bad decline in prices yes
terday afternoon, more rapid than any
for several months. Also the close of the
market day showed no diminution
in the bearish feeling. 1t is the opinion
of careful observers that there is to be
Il Stii luitfitI LIE HktHuOOu
that this reaction will be considerable
one is much heightened by the fact that
reaction has been due, on purely market
conditions, for several weeks past Prices
during the last two weeks. before the
slump yesterday, were at their highest
point for the year, which is in many cases
the best level for many years. Within
the last two weeks they have been held
up on the belief that the message would
be entirely satisfactory, when in reality
they should have had a reaction before
The record of yesterday on the exchange
has not much of interest except for the
decline in the afternoon. Business was
much curtailed all day by the condition of
the wires, which prevented large part of
the out of town business from reaching
the exchange. Washington sent almost
nothing to New York, and other cities
were in even a worse way There was
little business until the message came
out, and then Immediately the Street be-
gan to sell stocks. Profits made in the
recent rise began to dwindle and disap-
pear. 1t Is on this fact thar the chief
fear of bad slump is based. 1t is known
that the present holders of floating secur-
tiles are not the strong people, but the
public, which is likely to let go very cas-
lily. The strong people will not come to
the rescue in sufficient numbers until they
can get stocks at much lower figures.
The other interesting matter in the
days developments was the increase In
the dividend rate on Metropolitan "A divi-
dend of 3-4 per cent was declared, MAX
ing the rate per cent annually instead
of 5 as heretofore. During the morning
hours the stock scared up even more
rapidly than it has during the last Two
weeks. The high figure was 1SS 34. an
ether record breaker. Immediately ON the
announcement, however, the insiders be-
gan to sell in big blocks and the subse-
quent decline was as rapid as the adj
The times., 1898-12-06
brings a suIt I'm Equity

John A. Hamilton yesterday. through his
attorney, Clarence A. Brandenburg, filed
suit in equity against Archibald NJ. Bliss,
asking for decree that the plaintiff may
recover from the defendant s3i656, ball
ance alleged to be due on certain prom
issory notes said. to have been lost. The
plaintiff offers TO make himself liable in
the way of indemnity TO the defendant
against any loss accruing through his in
ability to produce the notes in question.
The times., 1898-12-06
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday: Robert 7. Paine. Jr.,
Boston, Mass, and Marie L. Mattingly
John B. Patton. U. S. N. and Ellen vii
liams; Scott F. Youngs U. S. Marine
Corps, and Marian V. Murray; John Wal
ker and Blanche +. Gibbons; Henry Edds
and Jennie Brown; Philip j. Martin and
Flora v. Dent. Anacostia; John w. Gro
yer and Lille L. Sand: Alexander Moore
and Rosie White; Emmett R. Clarke and
Edna Lenehan, Albemarle County, Va:
Arthur Coleman and Nettie Mckee.
The times., 1898-12-06

Capital Traction continued as the most
active stock on the list. Nearly 500 shares
were traded in and the highest price at
tanned was 80. This represents remark
able increase in the value of the stock In
the last six months, but members of the
exchange express the belief that the ad-
vance is. not yet over The idea is preva-
lent everywhere that the dividend will be
increased in April to 81 per share and that
the permanent rate thereafter will be 4
per cent. or more. If this supposition Is
well founded, 30 should not be considered
The times., 1898-12-06
Crushed by Wagon wheels.

Herbert Wright, colored, aged nineteen,
fell from the seat of wagonload of
bricks while he was driving along Twelfth
Street southeast, yesterday morning. and
was run over by the rear wheels of the
vehicle. Wright's left foot was severely
crushed and he was sent to the Eastern
Dispensary in No. patrol wagon.
The times., 1898-12-06
AIIered legal Mnlnroc,,..

Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans
yesterday ordered the following attor-
neys debarred from practice: virsinius
Frayser. Cave-in-Roek, Ill.,; Luther C.
Williams, Norfolk. Va; R. T. c. Hale.
Providence. R. l.: Thomas W. Crocker,
Bridgewater. Mass! and A. W. Sowle,
jr.. Hutchinson, Kan, Those named are
alleged to be guilty of various forms Of
malpractice before the pension bureau
The times., 1898-12-06

The marvellous power exerted by my
Electric Belt and Appliances. induces me
to offer it to suffering men on 80 Days
Trial, so certain am l that It will cure
and that you will gladly pay for the use
OF 1t. To men who have battered their
stomaohs with drugs | want them to ex-
ercise their Judgment and consider that
Electricity is the greatest power on earth.
Its unseen current puts life and force
into whatever 1t touches. The constant,
steady life extended by my New Electric
Appliances gives instant relief and never
fails to cure Rheumatism. Backache, Kid
no22- -tu. .fri.et
The times., 1898-12-06
A Gunrdian Anpointed.

On the petition of Mary P Brown and
her mothers-Hue r. Brown, Justice Hag-
ner yesterday. appointed H. Bowyer Nc
Donald guardian of the former on condi-
ton of his filing bond in the sum of s., 600
for the faithful performance of his duty
Miss Brown. IT will be remembered, was
made the sole legatee of the estate of the
late Robert Beall, of this city.
The times., 1898-12-06
Government FinanciaI stati.tic.

Government receipts yesterday were
s.. os5, ,7Ss; expenditures, sl.5s2, ooo of which
N.270,ooo was for the army and s55, 900 for
the navy. The gold reserve amounts to
s242. 45o26o and the cash balance in the
Treasury. including the reserve, to
s29s 235, ,924.
The times., 1898-12-06
THE WHEAT MARKET.
The Influence of the Storm on the
Products Range.

Products Range.
Chicago, Dec 5.-The wheat range was
less than 1-2c.. and the speculation. not
large at ali of late. was much furihe.
curtailed by the cutting off of the SEA-
board by the storm. Orders came prac-
tically from one direction-the wts% A
little news leaked through. Liverpco.
was i-Sa3-id lower The wo.lds s,lip.
ments were about 100000, and unoffi-
cialiy the -on-passage figures showed an
increase of 10000 bushels.
The market closed Csc. under Satur-
day. The Seaboard claimed ten loads
for export. 1t was a very incomp,e.e day.
both from the traders standpoint and
in Il news sense, and the fluctuations
really had very little significance.
The times., 1898-12-06

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy can always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safe to take.
Sold by Henry Evans, Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggists. 93s Street northwest and
Connecticut Avenue and S Street north
west and 1925 Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-12-06

Sales-U. S. S's. coupon, 5000 at los rs
West End National Bank. 10 ct go. Capt.
tai Traction, 175 at So; 30 at IS Il: 40 at
IS Is; 1s0 at IS IL: at 30: 10 at IS 5-S
washington Gas. 200 at so: 200 at so 1-s
American Graphophone. so at 13 L. Pneu-
matte Gun Carriage. 100 at 20 cents.
f.1vERNMryr noun,
The times., 1898-12-06
we Will Lend You
Any Amount of Money
Loans Of Slo ,;,s; !; ;;:; sss5s:' s;ss', e.

Wagons ETC., a; lowest rates and on the day
you apply. We are lo9nins the Building &
Lean Association plan whieh makes the cost ot
carrying Ioars much less than you pay else
where and allows you Ia psy it off in any sized
notes you desirr running from one TO twelve
months. YOU only pay for the use Of money for
the length OF time you carry il. II you have
loan with some other company will pay I
of. ard advance you more money Il desired. Rates
cheerfuy given, snd no cost 10 you unless loan
is made Loans made anywhere in the District
Cal and ge; rates. Front COON, frst floor. Scien
tife American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 St. N. W.
The times., 1898-12-06
FINANCIAL.
BUY PACIFIC MAIL

Was the special advice We gave to our patrons in
our market letter dated November 60 1t WIS then
selling at 81 and today at over A. II you want
Wall Street information in time TO make money
you want your name mailing list.
Write for copy Of How 10 speculate in Wall
Street" 1t will show you the great advantages
the buyers and sellers Of good stocks have over
the buyers and sellers OF merchandise, and give
you much valuable information.
Remember We have advised the purchase Of L.
K \. from %, and il is now selling at over 63,
and we shall receive some more info nation from
the floor OF the New York Consolidated stock
Exchange during the week of pecuniary interest
to our patrons.
HAYWARD * CHRISTIAN,
BANNERS AND BROKERS, IIes F ST., Wash
ington, ID. c.
Correspondents of Lewis A. May Co, New
York City, 1t
The times., 1898-12-06

Nearly 500 shares of Washington Gas
changed hands yesterday at from so to
501-S. 1t was said that the stock came
from out of town.
The times., 1898-12-06
wa.hineton stock Excn.nre.

a high price for the stock at the present
money rate.
The times., 1898-12-06
New york. stocL u,r,,,
Open High Low Clos

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co.
members of the New York Exchange
1919 + Street.
The times., 1898-12-06
BANK STATEMENT.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
RIGGS NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON
d. c.,
At the close of business December /, 1898.
pEspJTpnGS
The times., 1898-12-06

The business on the local stock ex-
change for the first day of the week was
excellent. A large number of shares were
traded in and prices advanced in the more
active stocks. 1t is the general belief that
the week will be good one and that there
will be continuance of the advance in
nriceS.