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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
CHICAGO, July 27-Previsions
Raltfmore Markets,

BALTIMORE Md. July 2I.-Fl0ur quiet IN
changed-Teceipts. 7,2s1 barrels; exports 613 bar
rels Wheat dull and lower-spot and the month,
1IiSaT17s August, II%sa7IIa; September. 12z4stS;
steamer No. . red Ssh a6Sls receipts. 90, 746
bushels; exports, 40 900 busheis-southern by sam
pie. 65aI2; southern grade, 69isa72. Corn dull
mixed. spot the month and August. 36asa3tjls;
September. 36i@ steamer mixed 342,a3iss--re-
ceipts, 1ss, 9o3 bushels; experts. none-southern
white corn, 4eka41: southern yellow corn, 40l2a4l
Oats dull-No. . white, 30taa3l; No. mixed, .aIsa
80. Rye dull-No 2 nearby, 81; No. western, sc
asked. Hay steady-No; j timothy. sl5asl5.5o.
Grain freights very dull, rates frm-stsam 10
Liverpool per pushel. SD, August; Cork for
orders. per quarter. IS. 3D., August: Sugar s,reng
UNCHANGED. Cheese aettve-iarge 9ssa9S: medium,
Eggs firm, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
MEXICO FAyORABLY IMPRESSED.
American Subscription to Bond Issue
Displeases Europeans.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 27-The an
ncuncement is made here that the Equitable
Life Assurance Company of New York had
subscribed fer S2,000GGo of Mexicos new
. per cent gold bond issue. sn1 it has Great
Ell a most favorable impression in financial
circles. The success CT that portion of the
new bonds allotted to he United States
has aroused much comment, for 1t is now
seen that a new era in the relations of
American investors end capitalists to Mex
leo mas dawned. European interests here
naturally do not look with favor On this
new and favorable attitude of American
investors toward Mexico. and al organs
controlled by European interests are much
annoyed.
The City Of Mexico is practically being re-
built, and building permits have been grant
ed in numbers in excess of any previous
period In its municipal history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
MRS. PERoT UNDER ARREST.
Met by Detectives When Her Steamer
Arrived ut LiYerpOOi.


LIVERPOOL. July 27.-On the arrival of
the Dominion line steamer Cambroman at
this port this morning Sergeant Collins of
Scotland Yard and Sergeant Bell OF Liver
pool arrested Mrs. William Y. Perot of Bal
timore, on charge of the abduction of her
daughter from Baltimore. Mrs. Perot was
accompanied by a tall military looking
man, and the party had taken passage as
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce and daughter. They
were arrested at the customs depot while
waiting for the departure of the express
train for Euston station. Pierce is Cap
tain Blood, brother of Lady Colin Camp
bell. Mrs. Perot did not deny her Identity
She had not anticipated arrest and was ter
ribly surprised by the event. The arrest
was effected quietly, but there was painful
scene between mother and daughter when
they began to fear separation, the child
weeping bitterly. The police reassured the
mother for the present.
The child and mother were taken to the
police Office but proceeded to Euston sta
ton by later train.
Mrs. Perot was arraigned at Bow street
police court this afternoon and remanded
for one week. The child will remain in the
custody of her mother. Bail, with two
sureties, was fixed at f100. 1t was furnish
ed by Sir c. EVAN Smith and N. Blood.
captain Blood took charge OF the luggage
and accompanied Mrs. Perot to London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
No Authority.

Messrs. Birney & Woodland, attorneys
for certain local hotel prcIrietors, who de-
sired to establish private hack stands in
front of their respective hotels. were to-
day informed by the District Commission
ers that, after mature elaboration, they are
OF the opinion that they have no authority
to permit the use of the public streets for
the purpose The Commissioners explain
that their only power to grant the right TO
occupy the streets for carriages to convey
passengers for hire is confined to the es-
Establishment of hack stands. which must be
open to all vehicles within the number re-
spectively prescribed for each of such
stands.
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MURDER MYSTERY CLEARED UP.



Charles Brant In St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, no. July 27.-The mystery
surrounding the murder of Charles A.
Brant who was shot and killed at I'D and
Locust streets on July D. 1898, has been
cleared up. John Connors who was ar
rested in Cincinnati Tuesday by St Louis
detective, made a confession last night to
the effect that he and two pals, Harry Nor
ris and Edward Hellman held up Brant for
the purpose of robbery and shot him upon
his making a desperate resistance Morris
and Hesiman are now serving long terms
in the Jefferson City penitentiary. The two
men, it now turns out. had admitted their
completely in the crime to the st. Louis
police officials and had implicated Con-
nors. The capture of the latter and the
confession of the robbery clears up MUIR
der mystery that has baffied the police for
a year and attracted the attention of the
entire country.
Contrary to the idea held by many at the
time. the murder was prompted solely by
d desire for booty, and not by private
hatred or desire for revenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

Electrical Display and Fireworks to
He AmonE Attractions.

NEW YORK, July 27.-The committee on
plan and scope of the Dewey reception COM
mittee held a meeting today at the city
hall. II was decided to have a display of
fireworks in all Of the five boroughs at
points TO be designated, with an electrical
display for three nights at the New York
and Brooklyn city halls.
a report having gone out that newspaper
men from other cities would be treated
as guests of the city, the committee made
a report to the effect that, while newspaper
men would be treated with every courtesy
that would not mean that the city womb
assume their hotel bills or other personal
expenses.
Replies from fourteen governors accent
ing the invitation to take part in the pa
rade were received.
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

The entrance examinations for the Mas
sa chusetts Institute of Technology have
been held this year at the following points
Albany, n. Y; Boston, Mass; Buffalo
n Y; Chicago, ILL.,; Cincinnati, Ohio; Cleve-
land Ohio; Concord, N. H; Denver Col /;
Detroit, Mich; Exeter, N. H. Indianapolis,
Ind; Kansas City, Mo-; Louisville, Ky;
Manlius, N. Y; New York, N. Y; Phila-
delphia Pa; Pittsburg Pa; Portland, Me-
Poughkeepsie, N Y: ST. Louis, Mo-; ST.
Paul. Mimi; Springfield, Mass, and Wash
ington. D. C. The total registration, 633, is
seventy eight more than last year and the
largest IN thst history of the institute. OF
these aG are preliminary applicants for
admission if1o 1900 A continually increas-
ing PROPORTION of applicants divide their
examinations between two successive
years EaltraRce examinations are also held
in Boston in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
CoIumbia's New Mast In Place

BRISTOL. R. l.. July 27-Columbia' S
steel mast was stepped today. 1t was in
place by 7 O'Clock this morning, the work
men having begun on il before daylight.
All preparations possible were completed
last night, so thai the final step was ac-
complished easily and very quickly. As it
stands the mast looks taller than that Of
Defender, and is considerably darker in
color. The topmast, in conformity with a
new idea of her builders. was inside the hoi-
low ,nainmast and operating like a tele-
scope will be raised and lowered from lie
deck.
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WATER TOWER.
One May he Added to the Local Fire
Department.

. Commissioner Wight, who has immediate
supervision OF the fire department. is con-
sldering the adyisability of adding to the
department what is known as water
tower an apparatus somewhat similar In
appearance to a hook and ladder truck.
While about every one of the largest cities
of the country has one or more water tow
ers In its fire department, there has never
been any such apparatus used here. By
means of the water tower the streams Of
several fire engines can be concentrated.
merged into one great stream, and then
thrown from the pipe rising high above the
body of the apparatus into a burning build
ing. The mechanism OF the apparatus is
simple, and by means of wheels or levers
at its base the nozzle of the tower pipe can
be pointed in any desired direction. The
water tower is considered by ex-Chief Bon
ner of the New York fire department, gen.
orally regarded as the finest and best
equipped department in this or any other
country, most desirable and Valuabie
piece of flre-fghting apparatus. and Mr..
Wight, having become impressed with ITS
Importance and value, Is DESTROYS or equip
ping the Districts fire department with
such a piece of apparatus.
To secure a water tower would require
a special appropriation from Congress, and
as such an appropriation cannot be secured
in any event for several months, 1t mas oc~
CURED to Mr.. Wight to meantime expert
ment with one of the departments hook
and ladder trucks. These trucks, of which
there are four in service here, are provid-
ed with uarge ladders, which can be raised
from the body of the truck. 1t has &C.
Cured to Mr.. Wight that the trucks can
be so equipped that they can be used as
water towers whenever the necessity
arises, and this afternoon at o'clock the
experiment will be made in front OF the
house of truck c. 14th street and Ohio ave-
nue.. If the experiment proves a failure,
Mr.. Wight will it is understood. recon-
mend to his associates that the Commits
sioners insert in their estimates for the
next fiscal year an item providing for a
water tower and company.
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WILL APPEAL TO CONGRESS.
American Travellers Defense AssOcia.
ton to Fight Dates.


NEW YORK, July 27.-The American
Travellers Defense Association has been
organized with the view of securing the re-
peal Of the provision of the Dingley bill
which imposes a duty on all wearing ap-
rarel and other personal effects over Slgo
i'll value purchased abroad and brought to
this country by returning residents Of the
United States. 1t is proposed to form
branch organizations throughout the coun-
try and to petition Congress at its next
session for the repeal of the measure re-
ferred to.
The association bases its opposition to
the duty on the ground that the enforce
raent of the provision produces only an in
significant revenue and affords no real pro-
lection to any American industry; that it
causes vexatious and unnecessary delays
to travellers, and that il discrminates
against residents of the United States and
in favor of foreigners. ]. Kennedy Todd
is chairman of the executive committee,
which includes among its members Henry
E. Rowland. Chas. II. Marshall, Chas.
Speyer, Mrs. Henry Draper, Mrs. E. l..
G0dkin and Others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

Charles Montgomery, colored of e1s street
southwest, today pleaded guilty of the lar
ceny of lot of bags VALUED at about SO
from Edward I: Hall, and Judge Scott sent
him to Jail for thirty days The arrest was
made and the goods recovered by Police
man Fred. Cornwell
Jessie Boyd, resident of the d.sreputable
section of the city, was today charged in
the Police Court with vagrancy She de-
MED the charge, and as a friend of the wo-
man offered to pay the transportation of
the latter to Pittsburg Judge Scott took
her personal bonds.
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AFTER A LARGE ESTATE.
Heirs of Valentine House Organize to
Recover His Property.

RICHMOND. Ind, July PA meeting of
the heirs of Andrew Valentine House, for
merly of Maryland, but who died MANY
years ago in Kentucky. has been held here
TO take legal steps for the recovery Of a
large estate in Maryland and Virginia, in
Guiding the battle-ground of Antietam and
the city Of Fredericksburg. 1t is claimed
the ancestor leased this estate for ninety
nine years and the lease expired in 1915
The heirs organized by choosing Charles
Ellison of Noblesville, Ind. president; Mrs
l. r. Adams, Richmond secretary; Her
man Marchworth of Cincinnati, attorney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

Senator Stewart says he intends to intro
duce in the Senate next winter the follow
ing proposed amendment to the Constitu-
ton relating to the election of Intel States
senators, at the end Of section u, title =
chapter l. of the Revised Statutes:
If on the third Tuesday after the organ
ization of the legislature no person has Ie-
ceiveu such majority, then on that day or
on any succeeding day the person receiving
a plurality of the votes cast, majority OF
all the members elected to both houses be-
ing present and voting, shall be declared
elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
PRESIDENT AT BLUFF POINT.
Mrs. Mckinley Stood the Trip as Well
as Expected

PLATTSBURGH, N. Y. July 27-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley arrived at Bluff
Point station at S:45 o'clock this morning
The President and his wife We're driven to
Hotel Champlafn AS they entered the
grounds the Presidents flag was hoisted
to the top of the f1agpole, where it will re-
main during his stay here. Mrs. Mckinley
stood the trip as well as was expected, but
she looked pale as she walked UP the hotel
steps.
The President said to the Associated
Press correspondent that he had made no
plans for his stay here except to get as
much rest as he possibly could.
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PERKINS ON BOUNDARY DISPUTE.



SEATTLE, Wash, July 27.-United States
Senator George C. Perkins, who has just
arrived from Alaska, thinks there Is moth
ing to arbitrate in connection with the
Alaskan boundary. He said:
'It would be just as reasonable for US to
insist upon taking up the boundary ques-
ton between the United States and Canada
again and declare our dissatisfaction with
the 10th degree of latitude. England long
ago recognized the boundary for which we
are now contending. She did this when the
Hudson Bay Company, which at that time
was practically Canada, executed a ten
year lease of the territory from Russia, for
which she is now contending. She leased
1t from Russia and renewed the lease for a
second ten years. What better proof could
we ask of Great Britain's attitude as out
lined IL. that contract?
Portland canal is ours. and we should
see that the line is extended along the sum-
mitS. as long as the range does not lie to
exceed ten marine leagues from the sea-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Hearing PONtnOn ed

The hearing of the case of Frank Wash
ington. colored, who stated in yester-
days Star. is charged with assaulting Ida
Middleton, also colored, was today contin-
ued indefinitely by Judge Scott. The wo-
man is sick but the doctors at the Wash
ington Asylum, to which she was taken,
say there is no evidence that she was
choked, as Washington is charged by her
with doing
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Enrolment of Recruits.

The enrolment of recruits for the volun-
teer army now amounts to GOES men, Of
whom Gl9 We're recruited yesterday. The
regiments which have been most success
ful in securing men are as follows: 31st
Infantry, LIS men; 9th Infantry, M2;
18th Infantry, 500; 2Oth Infantry, -S15; 2Sth
Infantry, Iu3. and 32d Infantry, COS men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Passengers on the Teutopic.

LONDON, July 27.-Mr. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Mackay sailed for the United States
today on the Teutonic from Queenstown
Their return to America at this time is due
to the ill-health of Mrs. Mackay, whose
condition, however. is not serious.
The Teutonic also carries among her
passengers thirty young Irish ladies' in
charge of Mother Mathilde and Sister Ter
esa, who are going to join sisterhood at
Galveston.
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Three Transports Sail for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 27.-Three trans
ports sailed for Manila early this morning.
They were the Ohio and Newport. which
left the dock shortly after midnight, and
the Tacoma. which steamed out toward
the Heads at o'clock
Four companies of the 18th Infantry.
comprising about 800 men, were evenly dis
tributed on board the Newport and Ohio,
besides several hundred recruits. The Ia
airy.
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To Di.charge Japanese Laborer..

SEATTLE. Wash. July 27.-The Great
Northern railroad, 1t is stated. will dis
charge all Its Japanese section hands and
employ white men in their stead within the
next sixty days. Incompetency is given by
the company as the cause. but In some
of the demands OF the Montana labor
unions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Unassessed Lands Listed.

SltCIdI I'fsidIth 70 Tie Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd. July 2T.-Hiram p
Tasker. special agent, employed by Garrett
and Allegheny counties 10 look up unas-
sessed wild lands underiaid with coal be-
longing largely to non-residents, reports
that he has about completed the work He
is about 10 place on the books over 730G 900
acres OF omitted lands. He says Allegheny
county has been losing annually $4,000 In
taxes and Garrett $4,000
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MRS. RICH REFUSES TO ANSWER.
Preliminary Hearing Mt Juarez of
Woman Charged With Murder.

Ell PASO, Texas, July 27.-The prelim-
mary examination of Mrs. Hattie c. NJ
Rich. who is alleged to have murdered her
husband in Cuidad Juarez. Mexico, two
months ago. and escaped to the United
States, and who was extradted to Mexico
Monday, is now being conducted before the
judge of letters in Cuidad Juarez. The pre-
lininary examination of Mrs. Rich and the
witnesses is conducted in secret and the
formal trial begins next week
Mrs. Rich thus far has refused to answer
the questions put to her during the exam
nation.
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Fini.hers. Wages Advanced.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. July 27.-By the
men accepting the proposition of Manager
Campbell to gay the same wages as We're
in effect, prior to 1882 since which time
there has BEEN three reductions, the big
strike among the employees of the finishing
mills was settled today. This means practi-
cally anr advance of % per cent in wages
All the trnills.dwere lighted tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
VIII Filed,

The will of the late Josepha Caspar,
widow of Christian Caspar, dated the 18th
of last month and naming her son, George
Caspar, executor, was this afternoon filed
for probate. The beneficiaries are Anna
Mary Liesmann. Christian Caspar, J. Mich
ael Caspar, John Caspar and George Cas-
par children of the testatrix. The prop
erty disposed of includes houses 1898 9TH
street, 100 9Th street, 123T 9Th street. 1854
and 1644 4th street and 14l4 North Capitol
street.
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Chicago Brickmakers Strike.

CHICAGO. July 27.-Two thousand brick
makers struck today, tying up about forty
of the brickyards of the city. The men
say the strike is to aid union men in sew
eral of the North Side yards, who have had
trouble with their employers. Should the
strike continue long it will paralyze build
ing operations in Chicago and vicinity, as
the very few yards not affected cannot sup
ply the demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

Cardcnas Herald Tells Them to Ac-
cept Existing Conditions.


HAVANA, July 27.-The Cardenas Herald
urges Spaniards who intend to live and die
on the Island of Cuba to accept existing
conditions and become an integral part of
the new society. The Herald also calls at
tention 10 the unprecedented good health of
the town, owing to the general cleanliness
and disinfection.
The Dfario de la Marina approves of the
old plan to build a promenade from Punta
to Vedado, but says that it would be bet
ter first to put the streets and sewers in
order and supply houses with water by
increasing the pressure.
Yesterday was field day at Camp Column
bia- There was fine weather and a large
attendance There were eleven events, the
most popular of which was to ride 100 yards
and to make the horse quiet under fire.
meeting of Knights of Pythias was held
last night for the purpose of organizing a
lodge of that order There are large num-
Der of knights of Pythias in Havana.
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Victoria Fayors Federation.

MELBOURNE, Victoria, July 2I.-Fot-
ing on the question of federation is pro-
ceeding in Victoria. Returns received up
to 3:3e o'clock this afternoon show GA 600
votes cast in favor of federation and II 600
votes against the proposition. An over
whelming majority in favor of federation
is assured.
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MORE LETTER CARRIERS.
At Least n Dozen Will He Added 10
the Local Force.

Washington is to have at least a dozen
additional letter carriers. An extra allow
ance of 5000 was made today and Post
master Merritt will shortly name the new
carriers. They win be taken from the list
Of substitutes.
In connection with the allowance It has
been ordered that the subdivisions Of Pet
worth and Argyle be included in the free
delivery system. and that an allowance CT
500 per carrier b. made TO compensate fer
horse hire in connection with the collection
and delivery of mail in the suburbs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Howell Wins wingfeId ScuIfs,

LONDON, July 27,-B. H, Howell, the
American oarsman, won the Wingfield sill
Yer seulls and the amateur championship of
the Thames today. finishing the course be-
tween Putney and Mortlake four lengths
ahead of Blackstaffe, who was second Fox
was third in the contest.
Howell won the diamond SOULS in the
Henly regatta July T.
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RESIGNATION Accented.

The District Commissioners today accept
ed the resignation of Private James Morri-
son of the fire department. and appointed
John H. Nangle to fill the vacancy the APP
pointment to take effect today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Gen. AIger to Visit New England.

WEST CHESTER, Pa, July 27.-Gen
Alger and Mrs. Alger left the home of
their daughter, Mrs. Bailey, at Thorndale
today for two weeks visit to friends in
the New England states. They will return
for few days to Thorndale. Both the
general and Mrs. Alger are in good health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Suit Filled.

The Commercial National Bank of Chica-
go this afternoon filed suit at law against
the Consumers Brewing Company to re-
cover SOB $50, alleged to be due on pronIis-
sCry notes r. Ross Perry IL Son are the
attorneys for the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Amounted Second Lieutenant.

Mr. William o. Smith son of the late
Col. Gilbert c. Smith of the quartermas-
ters department, has been appointed
second lieutenant in the regular army, SUBJ
ject TO examination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27

HARRISBURG, Pa. July 27-Rev Jesse
Heifieigh, aged seventy-nine years, super
intendent of the Sunday school publications
Of the Church of God, died today from in
juries sustained last night by falling down
the cellar stairs at his residence in this
city. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Mrs. Langtry Wins Another Stake.

LONDON, July H.-Mr Jerseys fMrs
Langtry) aged chestnut horse Norman wor
the Goodwood cup of 500 sovereigns at The
Goodwood meeting today.
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VIII he Closed.

The Office of register of wills will be
closed tomorrow at o'clock in respect 10
the memory of ex-Register of Wills Dorsey
Ciagett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-27
Local Pensions.

Pensions were issued today to the follow
ing residents of the District OF Coiunpla
Jo,,is Genuine. Sc, and Ma I'd Rogerson, IS.