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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Washington Stock Exchange,

Loan and Tr,st, 10 at 12s Capital Trac sia 4
thaler Linotype 10 at ISL. 10 at Isl, 10 al Isl,
10 at ISL, 10 at ISL. 10 at IsI. 10 al Isl. 10 al
phone, 10 at IL. American Graphophone pfd. 4
az LIS Pneumatic Gun Carriage, loo at 30 cents
After call-Capftal Traction, 10 at 10.
district OF Columbia Bonds.-Funding currency
Miscellaneous Bonds.-Metropolitan Railroad is
us bid Metropolitan Railroad COW. es us bid.
Meiropolitln Railroad certificate Of Indebtedness,
A, ~ bid Metropoiitan Railroad certificate ot
Railread 5s. As bid. so asked lexington Raiiroaj
6s, IS bid Washington Gas Company. ser. A, os,
III bid Washington Gas Company, ser y Is
LIZ bid. United States Electric Light debenturs
imp 100 bid, los asked. Chesapeake and Pota.
Trust IS. F. and A, loo bid. American Securii,
and Trust 5s, A and o., 100 bid. washingtoi
Market Company imp. 6s. no bid. washinrto,
Market Company exten IS. 10 bid. Masonic had
National Bank Stocks. Bank of Washington
2s5 bid; Metropolitan, 3os bid Central, I43 bid
Second, 143 bid. Citizens. 40 bid. Columbia
100 bid Capital, lis bid. West End, 90 bid
30 asked Traders. 80 bid, los asked. Lincoln
6 Safe , Deposit and Trust oOmpauies;-Nationa
Security and Trust. las bid
s bid Msrepoiitan, g bid oa S'e 81 bia
t tGaa 90 BID; Arlington; ll5 bid. German
Columbia. 10 BID RIGS * bid. e'u asked P esa
pies, bid. 6 asked. Lincoln. Kos bid. Com
mefcial mid
Title Insurance Stocks. - Real Estate Title
20 bid Columbia Title, ~ bid 81 asked Wash
ing1on Title, bid. District Title bid 3 asked
Railroad Stocks.-Capiial Traction Company
TN bid, 1915 asked. Metropolitan. 121 bid. II
asked. Columbia, 10 bid. 76at asked
Gas and Electric Light Observation-Disclosures Gas
474 bid, As asked. Georgetown Gas, 80 bid
United States Electric Light 9S bid, 102 asked
Telephone Stocks.-Chtsspeake ana Potomac
90 bid. Pennsylvania, IS lid. 40 asked
Miscellaneous Stocks. - NJ rgen hsler Ifnofvpa
1s0k bid, ISL asked. Lanston Monotype l4a bid
16 asked. American Graphuphone. 125s bid. Il
asked American Graphophone. pfd.. 1871 bid. 1871
asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage. - hid z.
asked Washington Mraket. 10 bid. Great Fall
Ice, ITO bid. 125 asked.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
CERvERA HUGGED sCHLEY,
enthusiastic Action of the Spanish
Admiral After His Defeat

| Correspondence Of the Associated Press
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA. July 4, 1898.
On the return of the United States cruiser
Brooklyn to the blockade off Santiago de
Cuba, on the evening of July 8, the Iowa
reported to Commodore SchIey that Ad-
nlral Cervera, the commander of the Span
1sh fleet, was on board. The commodore at
once went over to pay his respects
The Spanish admiral was much cast down
py MS defeat, but preserved a dign1fied and
courteous demeanor notwithstanding He
said he deeply appreciated the fact that
the men of the Brooklyn did not exult by
cheering when it was learned that he was
a prisoner on the Iowa He replied in re-
Spouse to the commodores remark that it
was the fortune of war: Yes; but I've lost
my career now that I've been defeated"
commodore Schley, however, told him
tnat such brave deed as the bringing out
OF his squadron could never be looked upon
otherWlse than as most gallant feat
upon which Admiral Cervera threw his
arms around the commodore and said: "Ah
sailors always are gentlemen"
He then said he thought his dead would
number probably 100, though he could not
tell definitely.
lie spoke Of the accuracy and deadliness
OF the Brookiyns fire, saying that in the
eoiiS pe'It VI lhe dcllon one or her shells
mad traYersed the entire length of the gun
deck, killing and wounding probably eighty
men. On the Vizcaya alone there were 10
men killed.
Admiral Cervera said he feared the losses
might be greater than he anticipated, for
many men were below the protective deck
ana when the ships We're on fire it must
nave been difficult for them to escape He
added that all his captains had been killed
or wounded; but, later, it was found that
the captain of the CristobaI Colon was
saved.
Admiral Cervera also said he had no
doubt but that at least three of the ships
would have gotten away had it not been
Tor the Brooklyn, the Oregon and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Volume of Business Curtailed by Con-
hicting War Rumors.
PROFESSIONAL ELEMENT In CONTROL
No indications of Any Serious Be-
lief in Lower Prices.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star
NEW YORK, July 12.-Londol prices re-
fiected concessions varying from 4 to y
per cent, naking-up day for the new ac-
count, coupled with some differences OF
opinion on the peace outlook being credit
ed with inspiring the decline.
The resignation OF the Sagas.a ministry
was yariously construed, the prospect Of
military successor being takan as an in
dication of protracted war
This argument gained some strength
late In the day by the circulation OF un-
confirmed rumors relative to the safe re-
treat OF the Spanish army from Santiago.
The net result of these conflicting stories
however, was to curtail the volume OF
business ard leave the professional element
In control Of prices.
Manhattan and the Atchison securities
were taken up during the early trading
and made feature of the trading. The
character of the buying in the securities
last named was especially good and gave
rise TO the presumption that a strong
clique had been organized to advance the
prices of both bonds and stocks
The lower-priced shares continue TO at
tract the BULK OF the business, the recent
advance in the high-priced Issues having
been postponed, pending war advices The
Northern and Union Pacific ISSUES were in
good demand, the interest originally active
- liz ioi SHdTtS again showing some
disposition to advance the price.
The general market Is steady, but In the
main neglected.
There are no indications of any serious
belief in lower prices, but the larger in
terests are disposed to support rather
than to advance the market Inaction is
only prudent in a situation which has made
such substantial strides toward q high
level Holders OF securities continue 10
manifest their confidence in ultimate re-
suits by refusing 10 offer stock
The scarcity of the supply is influencing
traders TO refrain from speculative short
selling. Earnings are about up to expecta-
tlcns Tor this season of the year. aud thers
Is little beyond the continued Withholding
OF public information to add to the column
of disappointmerts
Inc hgUres representing the total sub
scflpuons TO the new government loan are
daily growing and may be taken as an indl-
cation OF an abundant supply of money
ayallable for investment purposes. To have
oHered a loan only equal to one-fifth of the
demand Is testimonial to fiji ancial credit
wf1ch Should favorably impress both for
eisr and domestic interests
The last hours trading was dull and tn
clned toward some irregularity. Sugar was
gwen excellent support by a nervous short
interest," and tobacco yielded easily "a
pfoht-taking. Sentiment. however was
manly hopeful and insignificant reduction
Oh the account was recorded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
THE ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS
Hot Fight Over Ben. T. Gable at the State
Convention.
Elected to the Central Committee
After Abandoning His Faith
I'm Gold.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July t2-The demo-
cratic state convention was called to order
this afternoon by Chairman Orr of the
state central Committee There were no
pictures in the nall except those of William
j. Bryan and Admiral Dewey.
Preceding the convention there was a
hot fight at the meeting of the delegates
from the tenth congressional district over
the selection of a member of the state
central committee. Ben. T. Gable, who
two years ago was one of the leading gold
democrats of the country. was put in NOM
ination and was bitterly opposed by A. w.
Bostian of Whiteside and others, who In
sisted that If he wished to return to the
democratic fold he should wait two years
on probation.
st Peter went back on Christ" retorted
Chairman c. K. Ladd, land yet they say
he has the key to heaven today" Great
laughter)
Chairman Ladd vouched for Mr. Cable
as now being in thorough accord with the
Chicago platform. Cable was finally elect
ed over Frank jackson of Stark county by
a vote of 80 to IL
A motion to make his selection unanimous
met with such opposition that it was with
drawn.
A peoples party held short session and
appointed a committee to confer with a
committee from the democratic convention
looking TO fusion OF the parties in the
coming campaign. Two names, John c.
Tanquary of Wabash county and j. A
kenady of Prairie City, were chosen by
the populsts to be submitted to the demo-
Gratis either one of which would be salts
factory as the fusion candidate for mem
Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
LIFE INSURANCE DECISION.
Interesting Case Affecting Rights of
Holders of Mutual Life Policies.

SPRINGFIELD, H., July 12-The case of
J. W. Duggans and others against the
Covenant Mutual Life Association Of Gales
burg. ILL.,, to enjoin the collection Of al
legged Illegal assessr ents by the assoeia-
tion, pending in the circuit court, was de-
cided in favor of the plaintiffs.
This case has attracted a great deal Of
attention among policy holders of mutual
life insurance. and thu far-reaching effects
of this decision are ret forth in an appeal
which the committee having charge of the
suit have made to the policy holders, Of
whom there are nearly 1900 throughout
the United states and Canada, represent
ing nearly 81 GOO co., 900 of insurance, who
are affected by this decision. The commit
tees appeal calls upon all policy holders
who are affected by the illegal assessments
to contribute to the expense fund, in order
that the committee may be able to resist
the efforts Of the company to have this de-
cision revised in the supreme court. Able
attorneys have been engaged by the COM
nnittee.f Should the decision of the circuit
court be upheld by the supreme court the
company would be obliged to reduce its
assessments in the future. The contest is
an interesting one to all holders of mutual
life insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
INPATIENT FOR ORDERS
Soldiers at Camp Thomas Anxious to Be
Sent Into Action.
Companies of Sharpshooters to BE
Formed to- Flick spain's Guer-
ril1as Out of Trees.

l
| CHICKAMAUGA CHATTANOOGA MA
TIONAL MILITARY PARK, Tenn, July
12.-At an early hour today several hundred
recruits for the list Brigade LIST Division
LIST Corps. which left Camp Thomas for
Charleston several days ago, marched to
R:nggold, Ga, where they went aboard a
| Special train for. Charleston. These re-
cruits were sent on to join their command
| by order of Gen. Miles.
| Since the departure of the 10th Pennsyl-
vania, an extra company, one of the Sd
Battalion, has arrived at Camp Thomas.
During the past several weeks the recruits
| nave been receiving their supplies, and
they are now well equipped.
The 1st Ohio Cavalry did not leave today,
but will get out tomorrow. All final prep
a,ations for departure are being made to-
day.
AT the headquarters of the LIST Corps 1T is
stated that no further orders for a removal
of troops have been received. From an
other source it is learned that the I'd Bril-
gade, I'd Division, list Corps, under Gen.
Hams is under orders and liable to depart
any day. The transportation, it is under
stood, has been issued and the brigade
commander is now awaiting orders to move
from the camp.
1t Is thought at the camp that definite or
ders for the departure of the 5000 men will
be received very soon. 1t is understood
that these troops are to be moved by the
returning transports which are now reach
ing the American coast.
A letter received in camp from United
States Senator Fairbanks, at Washington,
says the entire I'd Division of the 1st Corps
is to be ordered TO Porto Rico
Orders have been issued by Gen. Sanger
directing that regimental commanders pre-
pare list of all sharpshooters in the reg
iment. also designating the second and
third-class marksmen. They are to be
formed into companies Of sharpshooters
and will be used in picking guerrillas out Of
trees after the command reaches Cuba, &c
That shall ever come to pass.
Assistant Quartermaster General Lee has
received GOO water filters, which will be
given the soldiers at Camp Thomas.
AS an evidence of the healthfulness of
the camp official report to Gen. Brooke
by the surgeon of the 1st Corps shows that
there were only 321 sick in the entire 1st
Corps of $4,000 men.
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NO SUCH OFFER WAS MADE
Madrid's Reports of Alleged Peace Condition
Denied.
They Were Probably Put Ont as a
"Feeler' to Test the Position OF
the Authorities Here.

The discussion of the possible peace set
Element continued today, although it was
lacking in any tangible basis, as officials,
government and diplomatic, continued to
say that no overtures from Spain or any
other quarters had been made. The dis
patch from Madrid detailing the series of
alleged peace conditions was looked upon
as a ''feeier.' 1t is said that no such propo-
sition has gone from this government. The
alleged terms-Spanish evacuation of Cuba
and Porto Rico, $40 900, 600 war indemnity
and retention of the Philippines until the
indemnity is paid-are in general line with
the conjecture afioat here for some. time,
but officials have never given this conjec-
ture any Endorsement, and IL the Madrid
dispatch is put forward as a ''feeler'' it has
not proved successful in inducing the au-
thorities to disclose their position on these
terms, as a whole or separately. Each one
Of the propositions involves a general
policy toward the Philippines, Porto Rico
and the other possessions enumerated, and
it is doubtful whether any such general
policy has been determined upon regarding
these possessions. severally or together.
The Spanish Cabinet Crisis.
The Spanish cabinet crisis is looked upon
by officials here as likely to bring to a di-
rect issue the question as to whether Spain
will sue for peace or continue the war to
the bitter end. The retiring premier, Sa-
gasta, has been for war. Now that he
goes, the queen regent must make choice
between a premier and cabinet more radi-
cal than Sagasta for war, or else peace
cabinet. The idea of officials here Is that
the middle ground occupied by Sagasta is
no longer tenable, ard that the cabinet of
the next few days will be radical either for
peace or for war. If for peace, the ne
gotiations are expected to take form very
soon. If for war, then the peace conjecture
will be summarily disposed of, and at the
same time there viii be assurance of stub
born Spanish resistance at SAINT ago, Manila
and all other points.
The departure of the French ambassador
last evening takes out of town for the pres
ent every diplomatic chief likely to be IN
terested in any foreign movement connect
ed with the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
DEATH UNDER LAKE ERIE
Eleven Men Probably Killed in the Uleve
land Tunnel Explosion.
Rescuers Have No Hope of Bringing
Them Alive Ont of the
o. Water Works.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 12.-Eleven
men probably lost their lives last evening
in the big water works tunnel that is be-
ing constructed under the bottom of Lake
Erie, as a result of an explosion of gas
They are: Il
John Parks. foreman, thirty-two years
old, and SINGLE ~
James Parks. brother of John, thirty
years old, and single.
John Fradey, an italian, twenty-five
years old, and SINGLE
Tony Brunetti, an Italian, twenty-five
years old, and single.
John -, an Italian, eighteen years
old, and single.
Emerson Smith, bricklayer, forty-four
years old married
John McCauley, twenty-one years old
married.
William Tucker, colored. twenty-six years
old, and single
Gus Waltz, twenty-eight years old, wife
and several children.
Frank Clements, married, with several
children.
Frank Haney, twenty-five years old, mar
ried.
The explosion occurred a few minutes
before O'Clock, but nobody will ever be
able to tell what caused it or how it hap
pened. for every witness is dead, and the
bodies of all are lying where they fell,
6,000 feet out under the lake.
Only One Escaped.
The only man in the tunnel who escaped
death is Con O'Donnell, lock Zen Ter,
who was stationed 3,700 feet from the
shore. He says there were ten shocks, and
the coneussion threw him off his feet, end
for hours he was in such a dazed condi-
ton that he could scarcely remember what
had happened. He finally CROPPED his way
out and told what had occurred.
Patrick Vonseer and Martin McCauley
were the first to venture in the tunnel
| after the accident They made their way
to lock $500 feet from the shore When
they failed to return James Clements, son
of one of the men who was killed, went
to their rescue He found them almost I'M
conscious, lying over a mule cart, ami sue
ceeded in helping them to the end ct the
tunnel. The would-be rescuers say that all
| the, lights were out beyond the 5000 feet
| lock, and that they could not go any
| further.
A second rescung party failed utterly in
accomplishing anything, as the tunnel was
filled with foul gas and smoke.
While work is being pushed forward to-
day as rapidly as possible toward reaching
the scene of the explosion, there seems to
be little. il any, prospect thar any of the
eleven workmen will be found alive.
MIR. j., w. Reynolds. who is superintend-
ing the construction of the tunnel, stated
! today that he had not the slightest hope
| in the world of rescufng the men alive.
A rescuing party which was lowered into
| the tunnel during the morning returned
I after being down half an hour and report
| ed that 1t had been unable to penetrate
| farther than 1900 feet, nearly half a mile
| from the lace of the drive. The members
| of the party said there was undoubtedly q
| fire raging in the tunnel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
GUNS FOR THE ST. LOUIS.
Cruiser to Be Altered and Made Fit
for Fighting.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, July 12-Com-
mandanJ Casey of the League Island navy
yard has issued orders to the workmen Of
the yard to prepare to receive the big aux
Hilary cruiser ST. Louis, which is now at
Portsmouth, n. Fl. The cruiser is ex-
pected here in a few days Some neces-
sary alterations are to be made to the St.
Louis, ard quite a number of guns are TO
be put in position on her decks.
The government has given notice TO
Hughes Brothers & Bangs, the contractors
engaged in building the new breakwater in
the Delaware bay, that the Navy Depart
ment viii impress into the United States
service. for use in Cuba. seven lighters and
three tugs, all CT which belong to the firm.
The tugs and lighters are all new, and the
board of inspection deem them just what
are needed for lanCing munitions of war
and troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
WOMAN TO BE ELECTROCUTED.
Mrs. Place Broke Down When Sen.
fenced to Die August %.

NEW YORK. July 12.-Mrs. Martha NJ.
Place, convicted of the murder of her step
daughter. Ida Place, in Brooklyn, on Feb
ruary Z, was today sentenced to die in the
electric chair at Sing Sing prison during
the week beginning August %.
Mrs. Place broke down when sentence
vas pronounced and was removed sohting
to her cell Mrs. Place is forty-four years
Of age; the murdered girl was eighteen.
Mrs. Place was insanely Jealous of her
stepdaughter, with whom she had frequent
uuarrels. Some time during the day of
February Z last she smothered the young
woman 10 death with pillow. first attack
ing her with carbolic acid. Then she lay
in wait behind the front door fer her hus-
band and attacked him with a Ratchet.
For some time his life was despaired of us
result of the wounds she inflicted, but he
finally recovered.
II Mrs. Place is executed she will have
been the first woman put to death in this
state in the electric chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA.
Indictments Returned by Grand Jury
in United States Court.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 81 King Street,
ALEXANDRIA. Va, July -, 1893.

Evening Star Bureau,
No. 80 King Street,
Bell Telephone, No. 1o6
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July II, 1893.
In United States court, Judge WaddiH
presiding. the grand jury. with L. F. Hans
brough as foreman, was sworn and re-
turned the following:
Dempsey Evans, Roselle Farbee and
Reddy Farbee of Norfolk, Va, two indct-
ments for counterfeiting, true bills; VIM.
H. Brawner OF Alexandria, Va, indicted
for violating the internal revenue QiquoT
law, a true bill; John Thomas alias John
Thomas Strange OF A1exan 1ria, Va, imper-
sonating a federal officer and attempting
to defraud, two indictments. true bills.
Mary E. Reel, alias Herder, of Norfolk,
Va. indicted for making false pension
claims, pleaded guilty Of the charge and
was sentenced to pay fine of - and serve
term of thirty days in the jail In this city.
Other business was transacted as follows:
James Jonas ard George Wright of Prince
William county, charged with violating the
postal law; accused released on their own
recognizance and case continued
Soldiers Hurt.
J. H. Anderson and Frank banks, both
members of the Atm Artillery at Shsridan's
Point. were last night brought to police
headquarters the former with a deep and
Ugly S&Su dOOul three lIGA.S ioiIS Csl tiit
right side of the throat, reaching from the
ear TO the thyroid cartilage and the lat
ter had his face badly battered by blow,
evidently fron a blackjack or beer bot
tie. From what can be learned OF the af-
fair, the row started in Finchs saloon en-
North Royal street. where both men wer
drinking They did not know who the !.
assailants were.
Charged with Lunacy.
As stated IN yesterday evenings Star,
Frank Gleason, who claimed to have come
from Chicago, was held at the city jail
to await a hearing from the authorities at
that place. Word was received here last
night that Gleason was member of Com
pany K, 18th Illinois, and was confined in
the hospital at that place, but has made his
escape therefrom. When caught in this
city Gleason was endeavoring to make his
way to his home in Chicago Gleason will
be held here until the authorities at Camp
Alser call for him.
Mayors Court
Mayor Geo. L. Simpson this morning dis
posed of the following cases:
Lucy Davis, charged with disorderly con-
duct; fined S.. Tomas Farron, charged
with disorderly conduct: fined IS. Ellie
Milstead. arrested on suspicion of stealing
Alice Green; fined 50. Annie Fisher, as
sault on Alice Green; dismissed
Runaway.
A horse ana wagon of Messrs. James L.
Carlin & Son ran away from their place
OF business at noon today. The prompt
action of a colored dri er. who jumped
into the wagon as 1t was moving Up King
street, stopped the horse at the corner OF
Pitt and King streets. By doing SO Sc
rious accident was probably ayertel as a
large number of ladies were on their way
to lunch at that hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-12
Increased Bond sub.cription.-

The subscriptions to the bond issue have
not diminished as the time draws near to
make the awards. On the other hand, the
subscriptions have increased enormously
this week. The force of clerks at the new
city post Office is now required to work at
night to keep up with the subscriptions
1t Is thought there will be a big rush OF
subscriptions just before the close on
Thursday night