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Evening star., 1898-11-23
Baltimore. Markets.

BALTIMORE, November 23-Flour dull unchane-
edreceipts, II 100 barrels; exports, 332l barrels
sales. 800 barrels. Wheat frIner-spot and MONTH
I3a73A: December, 73ha73A; January, "A bid I;
steamer No red. 69a69h; receipts. 105. .5Tl bueh.
els exports, O. 900 bushels; stock 8l9 1876 bush
els; sales. 10000 bushels-southern wheat by sam
pie; 6sal4; do. on grade 69AaT3k. Corn strong
and higher-spot and moath, 3ea34A; December,
S9t,aa9%s; new or old, November December, S9a
SOS January, Ss1sa3s; February, 3s&s bid: steamer
mixed. S6lsa36; receipts, 243 179 bushels exports
= o26 bushels; stock, $50 los bushels sales. 40
0Oo bushels.southern white corn 36aa39; do vel
loW, 369.a39 Oats frmer-No. 2 white, 32lsaS3 I;
No mixed. 30!eaS1; receipts, 50.66e bushels: ex-
ports none; stock, q, s7s bushels. Rye strong-No
nearby, 56t: No. western 5SA: receipts, 20 .421
bushels; exports. 25, ia bushels: stock, 14s.505
9s1s bushels Hay a1iet.No. l timothy sioaslo 50.
pool per bushel, 4d. January; Cork for orders per
quarter. 4s Deeenber, 3s. Cd. January. Sugar
strong, unchanged Butter steady. unchanged. Eggs
drm, unchanged. Cheese steady Unchanged Let
tuce, 75c. a$l.e0 Ter bushi boX. WHISKY unchanged
Evening star., 1898-11-23
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Secretary bay Discusses Matters With
y = the President
LABOR LEGISLATION TALKED OVER
Several 'ssBrought to the At
nc
tentipn o. the Executive.
L o D A US ALL e R S

Secretary Hay remained with the Presi-
dent some time today after the departure
OF the japanese, minister. The Secretary
had dispatches from Paris and he and the
President discussed these messages. The
Secretary said that a message had been re-
ceiVed from Judge Day stating that the
spanish commissioners mad notified the
American commission that they would be
unable to reply today, as they expected to
do Monday. 1t is Thought that reply will
be handed the American commissioners on
FRIDAY, although the Spaniards have not
definitely specified that day.
When the Spaniards announced Monday
that they did not need longer than Wednes-
day to answer. many officials thought this
indicated Spanish refusal to the uiti-
matum propositions. The fact that the
Spaniards have now asked for more time is
taken TO indicate that they will not refuse
the propositions. and that they are waiting
to hear from Madrid as to the position of
the Sagasta ministry. The outlook is con-
sidered more hopeful than on Monday
Talk ON Labor Matters.
Pr esident Gompers and Secretary Morri-
son of the American Federation of Labor
had q. long talk with President Mckinley
today about labor matters pending in Con-
gress. These officials of the Federation of
Lator presented the views of the organiza-
ton on the eisht-hour law, now in Con-
gress; the seamen's bill, intended to i'm
prove the condition of seamen; the convict
labor bill and the immigration bill.
President Gompers expressed the hope
that the President could find it agreeable
to AID the federation In Its demands. Re-
spending to this hope the President said
that ne thought 1T the duty of every man,
in public or private life. to assist in bridg-
ing the chasm between employers and
wage earners.
President Gompers made no request about
the President discussing the various sub
Jects In his message, and does not know
Whether this will be done. The President
listened with inter. st to the statements
made to him about the features Of the diff
ferent bills.
Some of Today's Callers.
Senators Morrill,, Thurston and Caffery
and Representative Cannon were among the
callers who visited President Mckinley TO-
day and talked with him about matters in
which they are interested
Evening star., 1898-11-23
THE ISLAND OF socoTRA.
Denial of the Story of Negotiations
for Its Purchase.

An official denial is given to the story
coming from Vienra.- via London, to the
effect that the United States government
has been negotiating with the British gov
ernment for the lease of the Island of Soco-
ira, off the eastern extremity of Africa, and
near the southern entrance of the Red sea.
So far as can be gathered. not only has
our government made no oyertures in that
direction. but 1t has never even given con-
sideration to the advisabiity of acquiring
coaling station In that quarter of the
world. Still. now that the suggestion has
been carried by the publication from Vfen-
ma, officers are not wanting to come for
ward In advocacy of some such proposition.
There u reason to suspect that IN this par
Evening star., 1898-11-23
BURNED HERSELF TO DEATH.
Miss Swartz Set Fire to Her OiI-SOalS.
cd Bed Clothes

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
HAGERSTOWN, Md, November D.
Miss Clarinet Swartz, eldest daughter of
ex-Mayor John D. Swartz. died here this
morning from injuries inflicted with sui
cidal intent. Last night when she retired
she wrapped herself in bed clothes sat
urated with coal oil and then applied q
match. Smoke aroused the members of the
family. VINO, aided by the neighbors, broke
in the door. Miss Swartz was found lying
on the floor, with the burning bed clothes
about her.
The flames were speedily extinguishea,
and after the young lady had resained con-
scicusness she told her physician that she
committed the deed herself. as she feared
she would be sent from home. She passed
away four hours afterward.
Miss Swartz evidently committed the act
while temporarily insane, as she had been
desponden. and in ill-health for some time.
She was q vivacious young lady, OK fine
personal appearance. and had q large circle
of friends and acQuaintances.
Evening star., 1898-11-23

pastor Of the lexington Presbyterian
Church. The quartet of the Church of the
United Brethren will render selections dur
ing the service, and other attractive fea-
lures of the musical program have been
provided.
McKendree and Mount Vernon Methodist
churches will hold union services Thanks
giving morning at II o'clock at McKendree
avenue above 9th street. Sermon, THE
Christian Nation" by Rev. H r. Naylor,
DID. Public invited.
The Vermont Avenue Christian and Third
! Christian and Ninth Street Christian
churches will have reunion service at the
Ninth Street Church, corner of 9th and D
streets northeast. at IL am. Rev. F. D.
Power will preach the sermon. Music will
be led by combined choirs of the three
churches
Thanksgiving services will be held at
Eighth Street Temple (Washingten Hebrew
congregation) at 2::O pm.
THE Family of Nations and the Respec-
tive Duties of Its Members will be con-
sidared by Rev. Frank Sewall in his
Thanksgiving day sermon at the New
'hurch at IL o clock am. tomorrow.
Thanksgiving Day Mails.
The collection and delivery of mails to-
morrow will be made as follows:
\ delivery by carriers from main office
Will be made at T:30 am. Carriers window
VIII be open for delivery of mail to clerks
In the departments from to 10:3o q. m. and
for the general public from 6 to pm
Collections will be made at 1870 and $50
I'm. and D.m- Deliveries at stations at
q 80 am Collections a stations at II and
u am. and = pm County collections at s
a m. and D pm. (and go pm. Station FL.
The following stations will be open to the
public for the transaction of business: Sta
tion A, 6 to II am and 5 to I pm: Sta
tIon b. q to II am. and 80 to Z pm; Sta
ton c, to 10 am; Station u, 6 to II am.
and to pm; Station +, q to IL am. and
> to pm.
The money order and registry divisions
will be closed.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
TRIP OVER LUZON ISLAND.
Two of Our Naval Omcers Inspect
the Interior.

MANILA, Philippine Islands, November
23-Paymaster w. B. Wilcox and Naval
Cadet L. r. Sargent of the United States
monitor Monadnock have returned here
after six-waeks' tour of the interior. They
were well received everywhere. Travelling
however, was most difficult. They crossed
the provinces of Pang-Asinan and Nueva
Ecija, and then Travelled over the noun
tains.
The scenery was magnificent but the
roads were eXecrable. The officers mex.
visited the watershed of the Rio Grande
ard Cazayaa. They say its fertility Is mar
velous. Not a yard of barren land was
seen the towns were quiet and prosperous
the plains were highly cultivated ana the
mountains Were splendidly timbered
The rivers were mostly without bridges
and are almost Impossible during the rainy
season. A pack horse was drowned and
the travellers had several narrow escapes
Evening star., 1898-11-23
HEAVY LOSSES OF STOCK.
Late Blizzard in Southwest Kills
Many Cattle.

DALLAS, Tex, November 23.-Reports
from the cattle and sheep raising districts
of northwestern Texas. Oklahoma and the
Indian territory show heavy losses becaus,
of the blizzard that has prevailed in those
sections since last Sunday night.
The mercury dropped sixty degrees dur
ing Sunday night. and the country was gen.
orally frozen up. Thousands of head of
sheep half-grown calves and cows have
perished The losses will approximate sew
eral hundred thousand dollars.
Snow Storm in England.
LONDON, November 23-Severe snow
storms, the first of the season, prevailed to-
day over the midlands and north Britain
and heavy gales are sweeping the coasts
Trains ard mail boats have been delayed
Evening star., 1898-11-23
Dcath of John II. se,0.rt.

Mr.. John H. Seiffert, well known in mu-
sical circles, director of the Choral So
ciety and for a number of years in charge
of the music at Luther; Place Memorial
Church. died this afternoon shortly before
clock. He was also q prominent ODD
Fellow. being for many years scribe of CO.
itimbia Lodge. He was Ill but a little oyer
a week. and yesterday underwent an on
Grafton, which at first was thought success
the brain.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
DECIDED AGAINST LASAR.
New York Diamond Broker Must For.
felt $4,000 Worth of Gems.

New 1Orh D10mOnu broker Must For
felt 100000 Worth of Gems.
NEW YORK, November 23.-The jury in
the case of the United States against Max
]. Lasar. diamond dealer, for the forfeiture
of about $4,000 worth Of diamonds which
it was charged, were smuggled into the
country by La asar, returned a verdict today
forfeiting the diamonds to the government.
Lasar is under indictment on the GRIM
inal charge of having smuggied the Ola
monds, and his attorneys preferred to hold
their defense until the trial on the criminal
charge comes UP, believing they said. that
to bring forward their witnesses now might
be to the disadvantage of Lasar.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
Hearing the Testimony.

The Introduction of testimony on behalf
of the government was continued today in
Criminal Court No. l in the case of George
II. Boston, charged with violating the PEN
sion laws by drawing the pay of a PEN
sioner after the death OF the latter The
hearing now on is the second trial of the
case.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
UTICA. OHIO. BANK ROBBED.
Officials Were Absent at Lunch When
Theft Occurred.

COLUMBUS Ohio November GA spe
cial to the Dispatch from Utica, Ohio, says:
The Wilson Bank was robbed while the Of
fciais were absent for period of fifteen
minutes at the dim er hour today. $4,000 in
registered bonds, 5000 in coupon bonds and
5000 in gold and currency being taken No
clue, but tranps are supposed to have done
the work. Entiarce was effected through
back window. Posses are out on ali
roads.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
CABLE CAMPANY,s CLAIM.
Damages Wanted for Cutting Wires
by American Warships.

LONDON, November 23.-At the meeting
Of the Cuban Submarine Telegraph Com
pany today the chairman. C. w. Parish,
referring to the cutting of the cables off
the province of Santiago de Cuba by the
Americans, said he had requested the as
sistance of the foreign Office to obtain COM
pensation from the United States
The foreign office, he added had promised
to do its utmost to assist the company; but
1t was pointed out it was doubtful If the
claim would be admitted.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
Major syivest~r n, Gae.t.

Maj. Sylvester has accepted an invitation
from Commander r. p. Hains of the
United States steamer Fern to be his guest
during the race tomorrow between a boats s
crew OF the Fern and one from the Dol
Dhin.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
THE DENNING RACES.
Cool Weather Causes Slim Attendance
Peat Wins First Race.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
BENNING RACE TRACK, DC, Novem-
Der 23.-The cool weather was responsible
for redIced attendance at the Bennng
track this afternoon, the tenth day Of the
autumn meeting OF the Washington Jockey
Club.
The track was in good shape. but
scratches further reduced the small fields
Endeavor, Sailor King and TrlIo being
scratched in the first race: Weinberg,
Champion, Anita, Ben Lodi and Commoigne
in the second; Sagac.ty in the third; Dimjn-
at1Ve ana Roysterer in the fourth, and
Charentus and Talisman in the fifth
The first race Zone mile) was Won by
Peat tMaher), 1 to IL; Campania tMcCuej
. to ], second: Ella DAILY (OConnor) 100 tC
l, third. Time. LAG %.
See ond race, five furlongs-Dr. Parker
(Maher). to 2. first; Specialist Hamilton,
II TO l. second; Tyran (Clawson), ) to l.
third. Time. 1.o4.
Entries for Tomorrow.
First race, selling. mile and sixteenth
fourteen entries-Tankard, %; Charagrace
%: Squan. 1G9; -Nigger Baby, 93; Premier
Beau Ideal. Taranto. Banquo II, 1OG
knight of the Garter 1O1 BardeIla, 1o4
James Monroe, Her Own, Endeavor. lO3
Wordsworth, 9s.
apprentice allowances claimed
Second race, maiden, six-eighths of a mile
Judge Magee, E.lerdale, Improvident An
linus. Marylander. Sheik. 40; Terrorist
Orenburg, Chanler, Savila. Subject Gal
leila, 107. The following can start, as the
above may be 'scratched:" Ext, Neub .rg er
loI: Brahmin. DIR. Vaughan, Ben Lodi, 10
Third race. handicap. steeplechase. two
and one-ha1f miles-Baby BHl, 1862; Trilion
15I: Decapod. 153; Fioralne 14S; White
Carriers. 40; Beval 1877: Last Fellow, 1876
Ben Bolt, 13s. Also eligible to start, Mar
Bile, 40; Rifier, 13J
Fourth race, Washington cup two ant
one-fourth miles-Maurice. Thomas Cat
Knight of the Garter, los: Nosey jefferson
Warrenton. 1o5; Decanter. 95; Very Doubt
full DIR. Catlett. los; Ben Eder 105
Fifth race. lightweight handicap six an(
one-half furlonSs-king Barleycorn, 1876
Diminutive. 122; Lady Lindsey, I21; Sensa
tiOnal. Bardella, 100: Dalgretti Boney Boy
119; Roysterer. 116: Sagacity. III; Ire
margo, 112; Duoro, no.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
Grain, Provision. and Cotton Markets.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co, bankers
and brokers, 1419 ST.. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Evening star., 1898-11-23

II you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star., 1898-11-23
Union Services.

There will be union service tomorrow
morning at the Church of the United Breth-
rem in Christ. corner Of North Capitol and
streets. when a Thanksgiving service will
be celebrated Besides the Church of the
United Brethren, the congregations of the
lexington Presbyterian Church and Cur
ley Mission VIII join in this service, which
VIII be conducted by Rev. Geo. w. Duncan.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
DIuD.

BOYLE.-In this city, on the 3Oth in
stant, Lucy daughter Of William ].
and Maggie NJ. Boyle, aged years,
GOLDING.-A Trenton, N. j., on
April 20, 1898, Moses GOlding, in the
S0th year of his age.
GRAVES.-At Ridley Park on April
20, 1898, j. Howard. son Of the late
John b. Graves, of Wilmington, Del
KIRK.-In this city, on May 1, 1898
Kate, wife of William p. Kirk, aged
AZ years.
MAHONEY.- this city, on April 80
John MahOney.
RUSHTON.-At Georgetown, Del, on
May 1, Edward Rushton, aged Ct
years.
VORIS.-In this city, on May 1, 1898
Ellen Rodney Voris, aged 76 years.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
HE IS TRUE BLUE.

There are too many who are prone
to cavil at the state guards. They dub
the boys "tin soldiers" and ask what
they are good for, anyway. Once a man
asked a crowd OF boys what boy was
good for. One Of them replied: "a boy
is a good thing to make a man out Of "
And so the National Guardsman is a
good thing to make a real, fighting sol
dier out Of. There have been many in
stances in. corroboration of this brought
to light since the encampment began at
Middletown. One OF the most striking
is that Of young fellow, a member Of
one of the most prominent families in
this city, delicately nurtured and ac-
customed to every luxury. He enlist
ed as a private. Last week when the
storm was at it's height, his father
wrote to him, entreating him to return
home. The parent said he would give
him $4,000 and send him wherever he
wanted to go. The young fellow abb
sOlutely refused, notwithstanding the
fact that he was on guard duty on We'd
nesday night in all the hail and snow
storm. OF such stuff as this is the Ma
tiOnal Guard composed, and when the
opportunity comes, Delaware men will
not be found wanting at the front
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

one foot in the ditch and clinging like
grim death to his machine, which was
half submerged. A companion, who had
turned in his saddle to send back de-
risive laugh, also took a tumble and
was within an inch or two of the
muddy water when he came to a stop.
The Wayfarer thinks that the man
who went into the ditch bears the name
Of Bartlett and that he lives on Kirk
wood street. but he is not sure How
ever. it makes little or no difference
to anyone but the man who took the
tumble.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
AN EVENTFUL RIDE.

The Patriotic Bicycle Club, composed
OF two young men in local life-boat
building plant, and two statesmen in a
Market street clothing house, took a
trip to Camp Tunnel on Sunday, and
from the minutes of the secretary the
Wayfarer CLEANS the following;
"R. w. lost nut from his crank
when near camp. J. l.. had to get a
fence-rail and tow him back to the city.
When f. c. arrived at MiddletOwn he
thought it was Bewes, and that the
Spaniards had blown up the Break
water and filled in the mouth OF the
bay. Coming back he got lost in a
snow-drlft near Camp Tunnel. Two
soldiers found him, in an almost frozen
condition, took him into camp and held
him over a fire until he thawed out. j.
L. rode over the tail of a snake, which
resented the attention, coiled itself
about his leg, and did serpentine
dance among the spokes Of his real
wheel, throwing the rider off and land
ing him, with considerable force
against telegraph pole. ]. e. wen
into a watermelon patch to see if tn,
melons were ripe, and a dog tested tn,
strength Of the double thickness o
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
Are You Aware

We use the hnest equlpmd
known to Dentistry?
All of the latest Electr.
Appliances, such as Electrl
Dental Engine, Fountain
Spittoon.
The newest and most q
Portable chairs.
Prices always satisfactory.
Call us up by Delmal
Phone No. S62 making eug'
ments.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
ONLY WOMAN WAR CORRESPOND
ENT

and thirty-five passes, giving permits
sion for correspondents of newspapers
to accompany the army have so far
been issued by Secretary Alger. One
of these was to Mrs. X. B. Watkins,
representing a Toronto newspaper, and
is the only one issued up to this time to
a representative of the gentler sex.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

cloth on his rear elevation. At State
Road station the Patriotic Club en-
gagged in a race with the Wilmington
Bicycle Club. J. L. and f. G. distanced
the entire aggregation, with several
miles to spare. Nothing has been heard
Of r. w. and ]. E. since that time, and
they have doubtless been stolen or
volunteered. How can man lie so?
May the Lord forgive me.
-. L., Recording Sec"
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
A FEW POINTERS.

The recent statistics OF the number OF
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may COM
mence with an apparently harmless cough
which can be cured instantly by Kemp's
Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. which
IS guaranteed 10 cure and relieve all cases.
Price 25 and SOC. Sold by all druggists; +;
ask for free sample to-day.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

New go in stock to-dl
More than thirty l..
Sack that we closed q
from the makers
Suits highest grade rea{S
made clothing. !
prices, from $3.50 to SIS
$40, $l2 and SIS. Young me
sizes, stout mems sizes, slim, e
mems sizes. Nobby patel
and stylish cuts. Plain gop
for plain men. Look at |
$3.50 all-wool suits, the {
gray clay diagonal suits, :
$15 fine worsted suits, and Z
$l2 black and white pin str
cheviot suit. Some mob +
double breasted serge suits a
black cheviot suits; coats =
faced; very dressy for you
men. All these goods are
addition to our already
stock.
Open evenings.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
LITTUE BOY BLUE.

The Wayfarer is informed that a
diminutiye member of one Of the local
military companies, now at Camp
Tunnel, has received from his best
girl, who resides on the West Side OF
town, letter of affectionate encour-
agement which concludes as follows:
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
K. G. e. PARADE DAY, SCRANTON
REDUCED RATES VIA PDNNSYIl
VA'NIA RAILROAD.

For the benefit of persons desiring to
ton, Pa, on May 10, 1898, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will sell ex-
cursion tickets from stations on It's
line (except Pittsburg and Erie and
stations east of Trenton, Bordentown
and Mt. Holly, to Scranton and re-
turn at rate of single fare for the round
trip. These tickets will be sold May s
and TO- good to return until May II.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
MARRIED.

Union M.
u. parsonage, No. sos Washington
street, on Thursday evening, April
2S,' 1898, Rev. John ID. c. Hanna,
Harry A. Levinson and Mrs. Jennie
c. Medlar, both of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04
WAYFARER' S NOTE BOOK
Things, Pleasant and Unpleas-
ant, Caught on the Way.
sKITs ON PERSONS AND THINGS

IF YOU READ THEM BEFORE SUP
PER THEY WILL AID YOUR d.
GrsTToN, BUT THERE IS MOTH
ING PUT IN TEIDM TO LULA you
TO SLEEP.
Evening journal., 1898-05-04

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
DruEElsts refund money II Il fails. 25c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-11

Geo. Palmer, nephew of Geo. M.
Palmer, accompanied by Mr.. Bailey,
is in the city. The young men are
members of the Fifteenth MINES lts,
and will remain in Manksto three
weeks before joining their regiment,
which left today for Porto Rico. Mr..
Palmer has been in ST. Barnabas hos
pital, Minneapolis, for thirteen
weeks.
Mrs. Cecilia Schmitt died at her
home on Germania street in Marsh's
addition at four O'Clock Saturday,
leaving husband, Johan Schmitt,
and four children. She had been sick
since spring. Deceased was forty-four
years of age. The funeral will occur
from the German Catholic church at
80 O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
DR.. Dodds has fine veterinary Of
fee fitted up at the corner of Cherry
and Pike streets. The doctor has a
fine of bones of horses with all kinds
of blemishes, and splendid outfit OF
tools. The doctor is ept busy all the
time.
Editor Griffin, of the Good Thunder
Herald, was in the city Saturday.
II. J. Westcott and D. K. McPher.
son, of Minnesota Lake, were in the
city Saturday.