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oil used in given field they would be met
by very energetic competition and cuts In
prices. He read letters from a number of
his customers to show the methods Of the
Standard Oil Company. He read one letter
signed by an official of the Standard OH
Company at Portland. Greg, which threat
ened in case his oil was used in neighbour
ing city to fix prices that 1t would be
necessarily sold at about one-half it's cost
of production.
Purchase of Independent Refineries.
After q recess Mr.. Westgate continued
his testimony.
He said that three Independent refneries
at Tftusville had been bought out in 1895,
and while that had in some measure in
creased the field of operation for other
independents 1t had caused them a disad-
vantage because their influence was lost in
the matter of piping. An offer had been
made his refinery for its purchase at about
cost of construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Mr.. F. G. STEVENS CHOSEN
Becomes President of the o. S, Electric
Lighting Company.
Mr.. Crosby, His Predecessor, to Go to
Europe on Nacation-The
Holding Company,

At a meeting yesterday of the directors
Of the United States Electric Lighting Com
pany Mr.. o. T. Crosby resigned as presi-
Dent Of the company, and Mr.. Frederick c.
Stevens was chosen in his place. Mr. Crosby
has been president of the company for sew
eral months past, having been elected soon
after the new owners assumed control. Ii
is stated that he has planned TO go to
Europe the latter part of the present month,
with the intention of remaining there sew
eral months.
Mr. Stevens, the new president of the
company, is also the president of all the
street railway companies and the two cleo
trio lighting companies, which are con
troled by the interests represented by him
in the recent extensive purchases Of these
properties. 1t IS presumed he will also be
made the president of the holding company.
which is to be formed for the purpose OF
managing the properties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
A Witness Experience.

Mr.. Theodore B. Westgate of Tftusyille
Pa. an independent Tefner Of oil, who has
been in the business for thirteen years
was the next witness, and he told Of yari-
Gus methods Of competition used by the
Standard Oil Company.
He is connected with the Pure OIL Com
pany that has gone into the New York city
market where he said they had been met
with a cut Of prices by the Standard.
They found that as long as they placed
only or 10 per cent of the oil used in
given market the Standard company paid
no attention to IL. but if they were to at
tempt to make II q third or one-half of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

COnfers With the French Ambassador
ReEarding the PrODOsed TreatX.

NJ Charpentfer, special reciprocity dele
gate from France, arrived here today and
conferred with the French ambassador con-
corning the renewal of active negotiations
for a FrancoAmerican reciprocity treaty
NJ. Charpentier was the French consul
general for Porto Rico during the Spanish
American war, and he has held other i'm
portant official places. Lately he was call
ed to Paris, where he as learned the wish
es of the government on the subject of
American trade relations Gnd has made d
special study of this commerce. He comes
here with a view of bringing this expert in
formation to bear.
Ambassador Cambon and the acting first
secretary of the embassy, NJ. Taigny, will
continue to direct the diplomatic phases of
the treaty negotiation, while M Charpen-
tier Will have charge of the technical work
in connection with schedules
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.
An EmbezzIer From France Who
Could Not BE Extrudited.

Angelo Squassoni was the manager of a
marble firm in France. He embezzled con-
siderable money, left a wife and four
children and took steamer for New York,
accompanied by a woman On arriving
there he was arrested and application made
for his extradition to France. This was re-
fused on the ground that no treaty with
France warranted his extraditon. Squas-
soni thought he was all right but he was
taken in charge by the immigration: Off
Gals. They decided against his remaining
In this country. An appeal was taken to
Commissioner Powderly, who has just de-
clded that Squassoni is not fit man to
hive in this country, and will have to go
back to France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
MOVE TO SECURE PURE MILK.
Veterinary Surgeons in Chicago Call
Joint Meeting With Physicians.

CHICAGO, June 9.-The Chicago Veteri-
nary Society has called joint conference
of the veterinarians and physicians of Chi
cago, to meet on Wednesday, June q, to
form plans for the prevention of the sale of
milk in the Chicago market that Is not
known to have come from non-tuberculosis
cows. A committee was appointed to con-
fer with the Chicago Medical Society and
other institutions in reference to the details
of the conference. The veterinarians will
advocate legislation for the inspection of
cows that supply the Chicago market DR..
e. l.. Quitman said:
1T is necessary that we induce the city
council to take action for the appointment
of at least sixty cow inspectors. The in
spectors should then give licenses to such
owners whose cows are found to be non
tuberculous.r Thssscows should be tested
every three.lmontas. The city should ap-
point as many milk depots for the inspec-
ton of incoming shipments of milk as are
deemed necessary
Governor Tanner. Mayor Harrison and
the aldermen have been invited to attend
the meetings9 -.tu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

the number of certificates as Compared with
previous years. For example, in 1888 dur
ing the month of May there were ADD, and
in the month of May, 1899, 662-about an
average OF Is each working day for 1879
and about 10 for 1895
IT vas found necessary a few months
since to detail clerk from other import
ant duties to assist IN the preparation of
tax certificates, whose services are now
actually required in another branch of the
office.
1T is rare occurrence that the time
when certificate is ordered to the time of
its delivery exceeds four days. except for
the past month, during which the period
has not exceeded six days. and the clerks
are taxed to the utmost capacity, frequently
working nine and ten hours each day to
keep up with the work.
i can see no remedy for facilitating the
issue of tax certificates without additional
force. If the office could be furnished with
a typewriter to assist the difficulty might
be ohYiated :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
NEW CUBAN STAMP.
Design Made at the Bureau of En-
ErnvinE md Printing.

The Post Office Department has just re-
ceived from the bureau of engraving and
printing a drawing for the ten-cent spe-
cial delivery stamp which is to be used in
the postal service of Cuba The stamp will
be about the size of the United States spe-
cial delivery stamp. 1t will have in the
center a circle. in which is a special ds-
livery messenger boy on a bicycle, the
words "DieZ Centavos'' on either side to-
gether with palm branches and two orna-
mental tablsts containing the numerals
10" At the top of the stamp will be the
name Cuba" and at the bottom Spanish
words Indicating that a letter bearing the
stamp will be delivered Immediately on its
arrival at the post office of destination
The design of the stamp having been ap-
proved by General Merritt, the acting post
master general, the bureau of engraving
and printing will prepare engraved plates
without delay, and then proceed to print a
supply Of the stamps for sending to Cuba,
as requisition may be made from time to
time for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
NEW BUSINESS WoMEN.S CLUB.
Organization Launched With Cere-
mOny in Chicago.

CHICAGO, June 9.-The newly organized
Chicago Business t4Vomen's Club formally
opened its fine quarters on the eighth floor
of the Atwood building last evening with a
reception and dinner TO a number of repre-
sentative women from the various clubs
and organizations of the city. Mrs. Potter
Palmer, who was the first to suggest the
formation of a national association of wo-
men stenographers, and Mrs. Chas. Den
ison, president of the Federated Woman's
Clubs of Colorado, and active in founding
the Denver Council of Stenographers, were
the guests of honor.
National Association of Women Stenogra-
pliers, under whose auspices the Business
Women's Club was organized, presided at
the dinner. Addresses were made by VIM.
A. Giles of the Civic Federation, Mrs. Chas.
Denison of Denver and Alexander II. Revell
of this city and several others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
MAIL MATTER FOR ALASKA.
Steamer bertha Also Carries Out Sew.
eral Post Office officials.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 9.-The steamer
Bertha sailed today for Alaska. She carries
a large amount. of mail matter for the
Alaskan ports, She also took north several
post office officials, who will he permanent
ly located at Skagway, Circle City, Valdes
and other points in Alaska. where they will
expedite theSdelivery of mail from the out
side worll. "a
A new American mail route has been laid
out from yades- to Copper Center and
thence to Eagle, on the Yukon. Contracts
are also being made to carry the mail twice
a month from St. Michael to the new gold
Giggings ON. the Cape Nome country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
An Unwarranted Statement

There has been no warrant for the state
ment that General Otis had been author
lied to enlist as many natives as he chose
and had cabled the War Department de-
Ginning to take advantage of the offer Cen
eral Otis was authorized to enlist some ma
tive F1lipnos as scouts and guides and this
he has done to. the number of 300 His
authorization did not contemplate the en-
lstment of bodies of native troops for serv-
ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
END OF ArGoLD STAMPEDE.
Recent California Discovery Proves
to lie Nearly Worthless.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, June "a special to
the Union from Correspondent who has
just arrived at Ensenada from the Sierra
Pintala placers gives a very gloomy view
of the alleged gold fields He says there is
nothing there worth the while of Americans,
not even wages, Daily earnings of a man
run from, so cents to 81. The placers are
extensive, but the gold is in small quanti-
ties and are quickly worked out.
The general impression in San Diego is
that the rush to the new placers is ended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Judge GrOsscup Improving.

MANSFIELD, Ohio, June 9.-Judge P. S.
Grosscup has been steadily although slow
ly regaining his health He is now able to
sit up for short intervals and is allowed to
converse with visitors. His weight is con-
siderably lessened. His physician reports
him improved and out of danger.
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Resented Being Dunued-

LEbcffBCRG, Pa, June S.-Joseph Fove-
Hck' Polander, fatally shot his boarding
Mistress, Mrs. Mary Smoski, today be-
cause she demanded money for his board
winch was long overdue. Povelck then
fed, and an hour later his body was found
on the river bank with bullet through
his brain. He had committed suicide,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Lady BrOOme Arrested.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal, June 9-Lady
FRANCES Broome was arrested here for OBJ
structing the street on which her residence
stands. fence built where the hedge
stood was ordered removed on a complaint
charging obstruction of the highway. She
resisted its removal Lady Broome threat
ems to bring the matter to the attention of
the British government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Decide to Reduce Seal Herd.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 9.-Notwith-
standing the objections Of the United States
government, the California fish commission
ers have decided not to abandon the work
OF reducing the seal herd, and operations
VIII be continued at the rookeries not I'M
der federal control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

NEW YORK, June 9.-fhe trial of Geo.
Barrow or Beauregard. for kidnapping Mar
ion Clark was set peremptorily today for
Wednesday next before Justice Fursman in
the criminal branch of the supreme court
ne trials of Addie Barrows and Carrie
Jones will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

The Navy Department has directed the
sale of the Vulcan, the floating machine
shop, which rendered such effective service
in the repair of the vessels of the North
Atlantic squadron during the Spanish war
The vessel has been dismantled at the
League Island navy yard and will be turned
over to her purchasers at that yard. Naval
experts have appraised the value of the
ship at 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Victor L. Mason. private secretary to
the Secretary of War, has gone to Detroit,
where he will join Secretary Alger and
party and accompany them on a trim into
the lumber region of Minnesota
Mr.. ]. 8. Redman of this city, who has
been in poor health of late, has gone to
Atlantic City, N. j., for the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

CHICAGO. June 9.-Within two weeks
Chicago will have a hotel conducted by
women and exclusively for women. ten
year lease has been taken on the 100-room
hotel building in Michigan avenue, known
as the Richelieu Annex, and for the past
week workmen have been putting it in con-
ditton for occupancy. 1t will be called the
Laurel Club House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
The Harveyized ArmOr Plate Needed

Calculations made at the Navy Depart-
menJ show that Under the decision reached
by Secretary Long yesterday to purchase
at S4Oo per ton only so much armor as NAV
be necessary for the four monitors and
diagonal armor for the three battle ships. it
will be necessary to procure q 600 tons of
armoc. This will be of the Haryeyized
type, and, requiring no new plant for its
production, it is believed the manuf rtur-
ers can begin the delivery before the end
of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
WHITE GIRL AND INDIAN MARRY.
Both Are Well Educated II He Holds
Government Position

CHICAGO, June "a special to the Trib-
une from Oneida says that Chester p. Cor
neius, an Indian of the Oneida reserva-
ton, and Miss l.. Gertrude Smith, an ac-
complished white girl of Darlington, were
married yesterday at the Mission Church.
Cornelius is q full blood Oneida Indian.
lie Is the son of Adam P Cornelius one
of the best educated and cultivated men of
the reservation. Chester Cornelius holds
a good position in the Indian service in
Oklahoma.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
NoRTHAM BEACHED AGAIN.
Injured Sound Steamer Made Il Start
and Put Back.

GREENS FARMS, Conn, June 9.-The
steamer C. H. Northam. which was beached
here Wednesday night, after collision with
the Richard Peck, was floated at high tide
at midnight and headed out, apparently for
New York. She had gone only about 900
yards when she was turned about and
again driven on the beach. No explanation
of the maneuver has been made, but it is
supposed that the injury to the vessel was
found to be so severe as to make it unsafe
to proceed in her present condition to New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Many Refuse to Work.

Many of the laborers hitherto employed
IN digging trenches along the line of the
old Belt railroad, now the Anacostia, did
lot go 10 work this morning, as their de
nand for $3.50 per day was not complied
with; The work, however, went on with
smaller force
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
SteanIs hip Arrivals,

At New York-Palatia, from Hamburg
AT observation-disclosures, from New
York for Liverpool.
AT Liverpool-New England from Bos-
ton; George. from New York.
AT Hamburg-Fuerst Bismarck, from New
y ork.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Denmark to Protect Farmers.

COPENHAGEN, June 9.-The minister of
hnance today informed a deputation of
aSriculturalists that the government in
tended TO appoint a commission to consider
the imposition Of a protectionist duty upon
agricultural products
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Architectural Iron worker, Still.

ST. LOUIS, June Give hundred archi-
tectural iron workers. employed In the
various foundries of the city, quit work
yesterday because a demand for an Increase
IN wages and an eight-hour day had NOT.
been complied with They want pay at the
rate of 80 cents an hour. The strike threat
lens to impede building operations in this
city ii not settled soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Local Pensions,

Pensions were issued today to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Column
bia: Jasper Dorsey, Sc: Philip BONNER.
increase. 81 to $14; minor of David S.
Burns, $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
INDEPENDENTLY TRUST
Chicago Promoter Says It's Success is
Y Now Assured.

4 + NeW Assured.
CHICAGOc June 8.-The Tribune says:
There has been at no time a suggestion of
failure to form the new independent tele-
phon company" said VIM. T. Blaine upon
his return from New York, where he has
been to promote, tho formation of a COM
pany that would gather in all the indepen-
dent telephone interests.
TT Is not a trust or combination. It is
an organization that simply proposes to
absorb telephone interests by purchasing.
find the manufacturers generally recog-
nize the advantages of bringing together the
diversified and scattered interests"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, June 9.-There
have been twenty-one cases of the plague
here, and seven deaths from that disease.
Two new cases have just been reported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

Ellen A. Scott was today granted a di-
Norce from John w. Scott by Justice Cole
Mrs. Scott was given the custody of her
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Government REGENTS.

Government receipts from Internal reye-
nue. today. sssS,767; customs. s56s. $40; mis-
cellaneous, $103.03 expenditures, $1,000 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Grain. Provisions. and Cotton Markets

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co, bankers
and brokers, 1919 f st. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York
CHICAGO lime e-Graip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Gold Going Out to Euroue

NEW YORK, June 9.-Lazzard Freres VII
ship on Saturdays steamer to Europe gold
to the amount of 5000. 600 This will malu
5000 900 to 60 that day.
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ROBBERS STEAL CLOTHING.
They Take $4,000 Worth of Apparel
From Newark Store.

NEW YORK. Juno 9.-The ready-made
clothing store of Berry & Company, in
Newark. N. j.. was robbed last night of
$4,000 worth Of clothing. An entrance was
effected by quitting out the glass In rear
door and then moving aside the fastenings.
The goods were carried away in wagon,
which had approached by means of an
alley. The robbery was not discovered until
the hands went to open the store this
morning and they found everything in con-
fusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

Immediately Rearrested on Charge
of Numbering Mrs. Adams

NEW YORK, June 9.-Roland B. MoH-
neuX was today released on 5000 bail. He
was INN ediately rearrested on a warrant
charging him with the murder of Kath-
crime ]. Adams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
EN-Postmaster SherwOOd's Appoint
ment.

The Postmaster General has appointed
ex-Postmaster Harry Sherwood a clerk IN
the Post Office Department at a salary of
81, 400 per annum.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10
ARTICLE VI.

No stakeholder shall ever be held liable
or responsible for the contracts or faults
OF said corporation in any further sum
than the unpaid balance due the corpora
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10
To Make Life Happy

Sweet music appeals to the heart
and soul and lightens many of life's
burdens. If you have ever heard the
sweet-toned Steger Piano you viii APP
preciate this. TO reach the highest
standard of excellence has always
been the aim in the manufacture OF
the Celebrated Steger Piano. Only
the best material is used, insuring
great durability. Every piano fully
guaranteed.
The Steger factories, thoroughly
equipped with the best and most i'm
proved machinery, located at the
Steger, ILL.,, are among the largest in
West.
Intending purchasers win find it
profitable to write for full descriptive
catalogue, which will be mailed free
upon application. Steger & Co.
Established 1850, Chicago, Ill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10
SADDLE M~ANUFHCT0kY
FELIX H0LLIER & CO.. Props.

Have just opened their saddle manu-
factory, harness and general repair
shop on Main street opposite the Cath
Ole church. The senior member of the
firm desires to thank the public for
their patronage during the past eight
cen years, and requests a continuance
of the same which the new firm hopes
to merit by furnishing the best of ma
terial and workmanship. Hollier's
saddle trees are used in all our saddles.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10

tion on the shares of stock owned by him,
nor shall any mere informality in organi-
cation have the effect of rendering this
charter null or exposing the stakeholder
to any liability beyond the amount of he
unpaid balance of his stock.
Thus done and'passed at my office in the
town of Abbeville. Louisiana, on the day,
month and year first above written in he
presence of Messrs. Ovid A. Broussard and
Robert Stauffer. lawful witnesses residing
in said town, who have signed these pres
ents with said appearers and me Notary,
after due reading of the whole.
Original Signed
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-06-10
The Vindieator-News is authority

The Vindicator-News is authority
FOR the statement that Miss Tidy
Walker, of Centreville, is in posses
sion of a black and white homing or
carrier pigeon, which came to the
house of her people, a couple OF
weeks ago; and before deciding at
what place it would take up its lodg-
.ngs was fred at once or twice, by
in an endeayer, possibly to
take it as q curiosity varying as it
does in size and form, from u
native pigeon. On one of its legs is
a gold band, with the inscription:
1895. f.. T." She expresses q
willingness to surrender it to its
owner, upon his proving title.