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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
Tumultuous Scenes Attend the lola
Trial Today.
DEMONSTRATION AGAINST JUDGE
Soldiers Called to Suppress the
Disorder Are Assaulted.
LABORIE PROTESTS

PARIS, February 9.-In spite of the spe-
cial precautions there was repetition OF
the scenes witnessed yesterday when the
trial of Emile lola and Perrieux, who are
being prosecuted by the government for
denouncing the Esterhazy court-martial
was continued today in the assizes court of
the Seine.
Gen. Boisdeffre was called, but he refused
emphatically to testify, under the plea OF
professional and state secrecy.
M. Delegorgue, the presiding judge. con-
sented that Madame Dreyfus should he al
lowed to testify. on the condition that her
evidence was restricted to the Esterhazy
case.
Barrfsters Play Horse.
Over 200 barristers in their robes gather
ed at the public entrance and INDUCED in
horse play. When the presiding judge Or
dered them not to obstruct the passage, The
barristers made a demonstration against
the judge Thereupop the commandant Of
the republican guards sent a detachment
of troops to quell the disturbance. The in
PREVENTION of the military was ill-received
and led to a violent ARRAY. The barristers
rushed upon the guards and struck them.
One of the young lawyers was arrested.
but after quiet had been restored he was
released.
Cheers for the Army.
The arrival of tie officers in uniform.
ircluding Gems. BoIsdeffre and Gonse, Maj.
Esterhazy. Gen. MERCER and Maj. Patty Du
Clam. who had been summoned. was the
signal for cheers for the French army.
NJ. lola entered by the private door I'M
observed.
The deafening chatter in the court room
was silenced by the entrance of the pre-
siding Judge.
Gen Gonse refused to testify; scene
followed, and the court was cleared.
NJ. LabOrie's Protest.
III. Laborie, counsel for NJ lola, protest
ed against the limitation of the evidence
Of Madame Dreyfus, and scathingiy de-
ncunced the scenes In court, the biased
reports in the newspapers and the attacks
ON his client as beirg unworthy of France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
THE GARBAGE QUESTION.
Conference Today Between District
Authorities and Contractor.

District Commissioner Wight is engaged
this afternoon In conference with the
District health officer and Mr.. Warfeld.
the garbage contractor, on the subject of
garbage collection and disposal A propo-
sition has been made by Mr.. Wight TO Mr..
Warfleld that the contractor shall pro-
vide a suitable wharf here and steel COW
cred scows, the garbage to be deposited on
the wharf and then Immediately trans
ferred to the scows. by means of which
the garbage shall then be taken down the
river outside of the District and there dis
posed of may seem most advantageous
to the contractor
Whether Mr.. Warfield will accept the
pl OPPOSITION Mr. Wight has not yet learned.
But II IL is accepted by the contractor MIR.
Wight believes that it will prove the pest
solution of the question possible during
the remainder of the two years and few
mcnths in which Mr.. Wartield's contract
will run. 1t is proposed that the scows
shall not only be so constructed as 20 pre-
vent the escape of odor. but also the es-
cape of the refuse
What the contractor shall do with the
garbage after he has removed it In the
scows out Of the District Mr.. Wight does
not propose to direct, only so far that
either the people of Maryland nor of Nir-
ginia shall have any grounds for complaint
Neither will the dumping of the refuse in
the river, no matter how far below this
city or Alexandria may be suggested, if at
all, be permitted or countenanced by the
District authorities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
FINANCE AND TRADE
De LONE Incident Causes Sharp De-
cline in Stocks.
CHANGERS THE WORST SUFFERERS
Metropolitan fraction, However,
Scores an Advance.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
NEW YORK. February a.-opening prices
this morning were generally better than
those prevailing AT the close OF yesterdays
business, but the demand came principally
from interests which were frightened out
OF their holdings by the Cuban agitation in
Washington. Once this demand was sup
piled, the market halted noticeably. and
new fears from the same source induced
new selling.
The undertone OF the market for repre-
sentative railroad securities became sud
denly feverish, and prices receded to the
low level of yesterday. The belief In an
impending crisis in Cuban affairs. at least
50 far this country is concerned, is
gaining ground and all optimism Is now in
trenched behind a provision that not hing
alarming develops at either Washington
Havana.
There is no pronounced Liquidation in
slsht at any point but prorit-taking on
speculative holdings is not LnlN natural
but extremely prudent
Metropolitan Traction was again a fec
ture OF the trading. selling w to lG2I. a
net advance Of l3s. per cent since Saturday
Even this showing is not regarded as the
elimination OF very remarkable rise and
In the absence of some general market dis
turbance higher prices are anticipated. The
neighboring traction shares were weak and
showed but little rallying power.
The Changers yielded to profit taking ami
some selling for the short account. Bur
lington and Northwestern were in good q, 80
mand during the morning. but yielded dui-
ing the general weakness OF the afternoon.
The former property is believed TO be In
for a sharp advance during the next thirty
days, providing routine matters dominate
prices.
The advance in the syndicate bid for the
control Of the Kansas Pacific had q good
effect on Union Pacific securities hut there
is little chance OF the bid prevailing at the
advance, IL still lacks s2.oo.Vco OF the
amount necessary TO satisfy the govern
ment claim.
In some quarters this further sum is
looked upon as teing added before Satur-
day. The governments position was
strengthened by the issuing OF the check
necessary TO provide for the first lien and
the reorganization syndicate can no longer
disregard the sincerity OF the Attorney
Generals attitude in the matter.
The settlement of this controversy
would help the market tnasmuch as one
element OF doubt would be removed.
The Va lderbilt issues reflect profit king
on a fair scale. but any change In the gen
eral market would almost certainly bring
this group into prominence.
The final trading was mainly professional
and void of significance in consequence
There is temporary withholding OF sup
port to await developments at Washington
but should these be favorable the market
will make up very speedily Its fractional,
losses of the last two days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

The House Of Representatives today re-
srmed consideration of the Aldrich-Plow-
man contested election case from the
fourth Alabama district, with the under
standing that vote should be taken at
4:30 pm. today. Previous to the reopening
of the debate special deficiency appro-
rriation bill was rassed carrying 100000
for the payment of Jurors fees in United
States courts and $4,000 for witness fees.
Mr.. Settle Cky.). who was speaking when
the House adjourned yesterday, resumed
the thread of his argument in favor OF sus-
tanning the views of the minority Of the
elections committee. declaring Mr. Plow-
man entitled to the seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
FORT WORTH SWEPT BY FIRE.
Texas City Sustains Loss of Quarter
of u Million.

Texas City Sustnins Loss of Quarter
of IL Million.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, February 8. A
special to The Star from Fort Worth, Tex,
says: At 3 o'clock this morning the largest
property loss by fire that ever occurred
here. took place. the eight-story Hurley
office building the Dreyfus Co.'S mann
moth dry goo0s house. the Farmers and
Mechanics Bank the general offices of the
Fort Worth and Denver Railway Co., the
Worth Cycle Co., and one or two small
merchandising companies being burned to
the ground.
The firemen were unable to get the fire
under control before . o'clock this morn
ing.
The total loss is estimated at over $3.50
900. The Hurley building was the largest
in the city and was owned by VIM. Bull
lock, trustee Of the Simpson heirs of Bos-
ton. 1t Is impossible at this time TO as
certain the exact amount Of insurance but
1t Is known that it will fall far short of the
loss. over twenty tenants in the Hurley
building lost everything. Flying embers
fell ten blocks away. Street car lines were
paralyzed, wires We're cut, and no street
cars are running. 1t is the worst calam-
ity that ever befell TN" city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
AT The WHITE HOUSE
Nominations Sent to the Senate Today BY
the President.
Comforting ilb Regard to Omces In
Texas and Missouri-Social
II droErnm.

The President today sent the following
nominations. to the Senate:
lnterior-John H. Bauman of Arizona to
be receiver of public moneys at Tucson
Ariz; George W. Stewart of California te
be register of the land office at VasaIia-
Cal; Charles Wilkins of Oregon to be
agent for the Indians Of the Umatilla agen.
cy in Oregon.
Edward McCreary to be postmaster a,
Parkersburg. w. Va.
National Committeeman Grant Of Texas
had talk with the President over Texas
affairs today. 1t is said that there will be
settlement of the offices in that state ii
few days. DR.. Grants friends say that
he will come out on top in the fight thai
is waging. Dr. Grant has been offered 9
marshalship of one of the Texas districts
by the President
National Committeeman Kerens of Mis-
souri, also had a talk with the President
Mr.. Kerens denies that there Is any friction
among the republicans of his state and says
that no fight is being made on him.
Col. T. A. Hamilton of Tennessee was
introduced to the President by Represen-
tative Gibson of that state. Col. Ham,
tlton Is a candidate for surveyor of the
port at Memphis.
Senator Pritcflard of North Carolina ask
&c, the President to give position 10 Sin
gleton Farmer. The President will find a
place for Mr.. Farmer.
Senators Fairbanks. Hanna, Spooner, De-
Doe, Mills and McLaurin were callers.
The last state dinner at the White House
Tor this season was given last night. There
are three more receptions. One of these,
for the army and navy. will be given Fri
day night On the 18th will be the re-
ception to Congress the judiciary and dip
iomats. and the functions at the Execu-
tive Mansion will close with a public re-
ceptlon on the 22d of this month. The last
reception takes the place of the New Year
reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
IRISH REPLY TO QUEENS SPEECH.
Distress in Ireland Declared to Be "a
National Scandal

LONDON, February 9.-The debate on
the address In reply to the speech from the
throne was resumed in the house of COM
IL ons today, Michael Davitt, member for
South Mayo, moving amendment calling
attention to the distress in Ireland and the
failure Of the potato crop.
The motion was seconded by John p.
Hayden, member for South Roscommon,
and was supported by John Dillon, chair
man of the Irish parliamentary party and
member for East Mayo. who said the mis-
cry in Ireland was scandal to the gov
eminent. Mr.. Dillon added that the dis
tress was aggravated by evictions of the
starving. and he called upon the govern
nent for immediate, compre hensve pro-
posais for the relief of the sufferers
After Messrs. Plunkett, Redmond and
Healy had spoken. Gerald Balfour, chief
secretary for Ireland, denied that the gov
ornament had been slow to recognize the
distress in Ireland. He fully acknowledged
the situation was grave and called for ex-
ceptiOnal measures, and defended the relief
measures adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
DIR. Schafhfrt on TrfaI.

The case Of DR.. Jesse B. Schafhirt, who
is charged with practicing dentistry in the
District without having first received a
certificate from the board of dental sur
geons. was begun anew in Judge Scott $
court today at 1870 o'clock. A panel was
called, and as finally accepted the jury
stood: William Ayre, Lemuel Galloday,
F. Russell Underwood. Jeffey Rich, F. J..
Marsden, Chas. H. Bushal, Rodney s.
Dimmick, VIM. J. Gaffney, Harry Sands
Peter c. Green. A. H. Burdine and Hugh
BrosnEn.
The trial was still in progress when this
report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
SOME TALK OF A BOLT
Specializing on Annexation Question in the
House.
The Extent and Eject of the Speak,
er's Antngonism-No Cause
for Worry.

The advocates of the annexation of Ha-
wall regard 1t as entirely premature TO talk
at this time CT what will be the bearing of
certain influences i'm the House upon an
nexation. They do not believe that the
treaty will fail, and it is only upon condi-
ton of it's failure that the question would
come before the House.
IL the time comes when II shall he de-
cided to be better TO accomplish annexa-
ton by legislation, the attitude of Speaker
Reed towards annexation will not be re-
garded as seriously threatening TO It's sue
cess. There is no doubt about a large
majority of the republicans. supported by
the administration, being strongly in favor
of annexation
If Mr.. Reed should be disposed to make
an active fight against annexation, he
would. at most, have the assistance OF
only a small minority of the republicans
IN order to make the opposition effective
TINS minority would have to break away
from party control and from the admins
tration and join with and act as a contin-
gent 10 the democratic party.
Combine Against Annexation,
Evidently with the purpose of determin-
Ing what could be done in the way of such
a combination, inquiries have been made
as to how many democrats in the House
could be relied upon to vote against an an
nexation resolution. The answer to this in
quiry was that not more than five or six
democrats in the House would vote in ia
vor of such q resolution.
This would. of course. open the way for
minority of the republicans to bolt then
party and join the democrats in an attack
upon an important feature of the admins
tration's policy.
The effectiveness of party discipline thus
1af mas demonstrated that no such bolt as
that could occur unless 1t had the sympa-
thy of the Speaker. Without such SYM
pathy it would be impossible to get enough
republicans to follow SO radical a course
The Speakers Attitude.
That Speaker Reed would promote CT
abet such move is not believed. His
power as Speaker. present and past. has
depended upon a demand upon republicans
that they stand together as a party in
obedience to the will of the majority. and
that none should join the democrats in
anything to overthrow the will of the
party majority.
But recently the republicans were held
thus to a policy with respect to Cuba which
was distasteful to many. By the same in
1uence the party lines were held together
against the Teller resolution.
To suppose for instant that Speaker
Reed would himself lead a revolt against
the control of his party majority in the
House in order to prevent the annexation
of Hawaii is to credit him with desire to
destroy his own source of power. No ono
will expect him to do such a thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
Won DER AHE IN COURT.
Believed That He VIII He Released
on Habeas Corpus.


PITTSBURG, Pa, February 9.-The
habeas corpus proceedings in the case of
Chris Won der Abe. of base ball fame, who
was abducted from St. Louis by Detective
Nicholas Bendel. representing VIM. A. Nj
mick. bondsman for Won der Abe in the
Mark Baldwin suit, was heard before Judge
Burlington of the United States district
court today.
Won der Ahe's attorney, in his petition
to Judge Burlington, declared thu whole
oceeding concerning his arrest illegal
ard without authority. and in violation of
the Constitution Of the United States.
In the answ er to the writ Detective Ben
del claimed that he had legal right to
execute the warrant anywhere he might
find the defendant, and that the latter vol
unfairly entered the carriage at ST. Louis,
knowing that he was to be taken to Pitts
burg. After the argument the court took
the papers end placed the prisoner in the
custody Of United States marshal until
bail Is furnished in the sum Of 5000 to
abide by the order of court. 1t is thought
that Attorney Ferguson will go on the
bond, and that Mr.. Won der Abe will be
released from custody this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
AFFECTING BAR LICENSE.
Decision of Court of Appeals on
Local Issue.

Decision of Court of ApDeals ON a
Local Issue.
The Court of Appeals late this afternoon
handed down an opinion. written by Mr..
Justice Alvey. in the case of Michael 1.
Hannah against the District Of Columbia.
This was an appeal from the Police Court.
The judgment was reversed and the cause
remanded.
Hannah. the proprietor of barroom,
where intoxicating liquor is sold, was
charged in the Police Court with falling to
keep closed his place of business Sunday.
October "a 1S955 The- testimony was to
the effect that Hannah and his bartender.
who resided in THE building, merely un-
locked the door and passed through the bar
room in order forget to the rear apartment.
No business wastdone.
The judges of the police court instructed
the jury that H. made no difference for
what purpose the place was OPEN If il was
opened at all, the Police Court Judge said.
the law had .beeBtviolated.
In its opiRlon,s abe Court of Appeals sets
forth that the rulings of the Police Court
Judge were manifestly in error. Congress
never intended. the Court of Appeals holds.
by requiring ban rooms TO be closed. to
deprive a party tof the ordinary privileges
of his home. Therefore the Judgment was
reversed.
/ In the case Of the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company AGAINST
John p. Hickey. an action to recover dam
ages for injuries received, the Judgment of
the lower court was affirmed. This opinion
was written by Mr.. Justice Alvey.
In the case Of Dumas against the North.
western National Insurance Company. the
Court of Appeals. In an opinion written by
Mr.. Justice Norris, the Judgment of the
lower court was affirmed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, February 9-Flour dull unchang-
ed-receipts, 9. l59 barrels; exports none; sales
300 barrels Wheat firm-spot and month. S9i1a
No. red 95laa.5s. receipts. 54.6s3 bushels; ex-
pcrts, l2e. SOB bushels; stock, 1920 sos bushels;
sales 5000 bushes-southern wheat by sample
9S!2aI0ok: do. on grade, 96a1Oo. Corn frm-spot
sslsa3ses: month; 3sSa3s1a; March 3S,sa38H
steamer mixed 32a4 bid-receipts, 1852. $40 bushels
exports, III ,231 bushels; stock. IO3 BIS bushels
sales y 900 bushels-southern white corn, 32a34h
do. yellow, 32a34. Oats irm-No. white BOA
3els No. mixed, 2sa2sH-receipts. ID ,9s5 bush
els: exports, none: stock. Sss.9l2 bushels. Rye
hrmer-No. nearby, 54h; No. western, 55it-
receipts, 249s bushels; exports. none: stock, 2Is
s81 bushels. Hay easy-choice timothy: s1250s
$500. Grain freights quiet. unchanged. Sugar
strong unchanged Butter and eggs quiet. un-
changed. Cheese steady. unchanged. Lettuce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
KARL DECKER IN CUBA AGAIN.

Newspaper Correspondent Lands
From American Yacht Bucaneer.
HAVANA, February e.-The American
yacht Bucaneer. which has several times
entered this port without health or other
papers. flying he colors of the Union
Yacht Club. is understood to have landed
Karl Decker, the Journal and Advertiser
correspondent. at an insurgent camp. The
yacht carries q small gun, and it is report
ed she also has arms and ammunition on
board. The Bucaneer was Swallowed last
night.
According to Information obtained from
Spanish sources, a detachment of Spanish
troops has routed an insurgent force in the
Sancti Spiritus district Of the province of
Santa Clara.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
Application for Army omcer.

SAN FRANCISCO. February 9.-The
regents Of the University Of California have
decided to establish q college Of commerce
as one of the departments at the uni
versity.
President Kellogg is directed to make ap-
plicatiCn to the President of the United
States that an engineer officer of the
United States navy be detailed in accord
ance with the act Of Congress. approved
In 1879. to act as instructor In the college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
AIMED AT GAMBLING.
Antt-Betttng Bill Introduced In tn
Virginia Legislature.

bill has just been introduced in the Vir-
slnia legislature to prevent gambling upon
races. etc. Violations of the law subject
the violstor to fine of not less than 500
nor more than $500. and be imprisoned not
less than thirty nor more than ninety-one
days.
The bill was introduced by Mr.. Morris,
and Is designed to cover the defects in the
Maupin law
Inc Maupin law was aimed at the outlaw
race tracks at st. Asaph's and Jackson
City, and while 1t had the effect of closing
both tracks. 1t was found upon test case
that defect In the law permitted the bet
ting of money on foreign races. Since the
decision was rendered the pool room at ST,
Asaph's has been in full blast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
ILLINOIS STATE CONVENTION.
Democratic Settle on May II as Date
n FIR Meeflnu

Dcmocrats Settle May II as Date
n for Meeting.
CHICAGO, February 9.-The democratic
state central committee has selected May
II as the date for the state convention.
Peoria or Springfield will be chosen as the
place. The committee also decided to make
two legal fights as "a result of recent repub-
lican legislation.
The first battle will be over the reappor-
tlonment bill recently passed. changing the
senatorial districts of the state. The sec
ond Will be over the anti-fusion law passed
by the regular session and intended to pre-
vent the future coalition of populists and
democrats. ~ =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
KILLED HIS GIRLS FATHER.
John SchOfeld Shoots Peter Pfeffer
in Louisville, Ky.

LOUISVILLE, KY. February 9-John
schofeld shot and instantly killed Peter
Pfeffer last night at the latter's home, 100
eth street.
Schofeld was in love with Pfener's daugh-
ter, and the girls father opposed his suit
and ordered him to leave the house Scho-
held drew revolver ard, placing it against
Pferers left breast, fired, killing him in
stantly. Schofield escaped and the police
have been unable to find any trace of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09

Official Messenger Makes an An
nOuncement Regarding Crete
ST. PETERSBURG, February 9.--Much
Importance Is attached to a communication
appearing in the Official Messenger, in
which Russia, abandoning the candidature
OF Prince George of Greece for the COVER
norship Of the Island of Crete, threatens
all concerned. declines all responsibility for
the consequences of further dragging the
question and says Russia will not allow
any increase in the number of Turkish
troops in Crete or be party to any coer-
cion of the Cretans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-09
"BIG JACK. McLAIx CAUGHT.
He Helped SLEEPY" burke Rob Mixer
Christopher SchraRe,

CHICAGO, February Big Jack" Nc
Lain Of the Schrage bond robbery notoriety
mas been arrested at Basic. Va. He was
one OF the four pals Of Sleepy" Burke In
the raid on the home of CHRISTOPHER
Schrage, the miser, who was robbed of
$1,000" worth of bonds on the night of
March "a. 1896
McLain confessed to the police and aided
in the recovery of part of the loot He
was released on bonds that proved worth
less and since that time has eluded capture
until four days ago, when he was caught
In Virginia.