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SUGAR STOCK DECLINES
Breaks Sharply in the Opening
Dealings in Wall Street.
Anne erlcan Steel and Wire and Brook
IynSRapid Transit Also Fall on.
The Industrial shares Generally
steaas-London Sells Moderately.
The General Condition Is Firm.

New York, Aug. 22.-The stock opened
moderately active and in the main firm. At
the opening Of business. however, some of
the industrials. including Sugar Refining
and American Steel and Wire,- broke sharp
iy and Brooklyn Rapid Transit was again
very feverish
The decline in American Steel and Wire
was on the refusal Of the stock listing COM
mittee to admit steel and wire stocks to
the regular dealings on the stock exchange,
circumstance which had. however. been
commonly anticipated. The decline in Su-
gar was without definite explanation in the
way Of news or gossip. and the feverish-
ness of Rapid Transit was nothing more
than a continuation OF its recent tendency.
The steadiness OF the market appeared in
the granger stocks, the Pacific issues the
Atchison shares and few Of the special
ties, notably Norfolk and Western. Lon
don furnished rather lower range of
prices for American stocks and sold moder-
ately here at the opening notably in the
Atchison shares. The cables reported.
however, diminution there in uneasiness
respecting the outcome of the situation in
France and in South Africa
There was practically nothing in the
news Of the morning OF a character to in
fuence speculative sentiment in either d.
rection.
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REPORT OF an AUDITOR
Accounts and Claims of the In.
terror Department
Mr. YoungbIoOd Submits Statement
of the Years Wcrk-yOluminOus
Statistics From the Indian Bureau.
Total Disbursements Increased.

Hon. William Youngblood. Auditor for
the Interior Department, has submitted
his annual report to the Secretary OF the
Treasury. The report shows the work OF
the Auditors Office to be quite up to
date.
The total number of accounts and
claims settled during the year was p, ,233
involving 1883, ,2ss .ss. being an increas
over the fiscal year of 1898 of 1853 claims
and accounts. involving S24, ,27S, Ss6.44. Re-
ferring to the Pension Division. the Audi
tor says:
TO this division is assigned the exami-
nation and settlement OF the accounts of
the United States pension agents for dis
bursements to pensioners, ETC., and the ad-
1ustment of all matters relating to Day
ments from the pension funds. For the
proper performance of this work it is nee
essary to keep an account with each pen
sioner, and to see that the amount due in
each case from the time when the certifi-
cate issues and the pensioners name is
placed upon the rolls until such pension
terminates by death or otherwise, is paid,
and that proper vouchers and receipts
therefor are furnished. These accounts
are kept in SS8 large roll books (current
serles), and the proper adjustments of the
payments made necessitates the examina-
tion and computation Of nearly 1900 900
vouchers per annum and the entry on the
rolls of the payment made in each case:
the determination of the correctness of
such payments requiring in many cases
references to former roll books through
several series. These records must be ac-
curately kept, in order to answer enquiries
10 fc
that have been made in any given case
since the establishment of the Government,
for use by the Commissioner of Pensions,
pension agents. and others. They are the
only complete rolls of United States pen
sioners in existence and are an index 10
the many millions OF vouchers on file in
this Office.
1.-The division also examines and settles
all claims against the pension funds not
payable by United States pension agents.
such as reimbursements on account of ex-
penses of last sickness and burial OF psn-
sioners; amounts OF lost, reclaimed, and
unendorsed pension checks, refunded at
torneys' fees, and all matters payable
from pension appropriations other than
those for current fiscal years The work
has been kept practically up to date, not
withstanding the fact that work on the
Spanish war bond issue required the scr
vices of thirty clerks Of the division on an
average of six days each, which is equiva-
lent to the services OF one clerk each
working day for seven and one-fifth
months. Twelve clerks of the division
were also detailed on the same class OF
work In the Office of the Secretary OF the
Treasury for various Eliods-equivalent
to the time of two clerks for about nine
months. 80
MANY of the roll books now in use in
the pension division, on which payments
to pensioners are noted, are nearly filled;
some of them entirely so, while others
The evening times., 1899-08-22
WILD SCENE AT A CIRCUS.
A. Panic Follows the Collapse of tn.
Big Tent.

Winchester, Va, Aug. 22.-The main tent
of John Robinson's circus, which is exhibit
ing here, was blown down during a heavy
storm which passed over here yesterday
afternoon. The performance was about hall
through at the time. There were 5000 peo-
pie in the tent and about 80 persons were
injured by falling poles and in the panic
which ensued.
Women tainted and men trampled over
each other in their attempts to get out
At the height of the panic thieves stole
hundreds of hats and umbrellas, several
watches, rings, and pocketbooks Physi-
clans were quickly summoned and attended
the injured. A majority OF these were only
slightly bruised and suffering from shock.
Fred O'Brien, an acrobatic clown, was
just completing his turn I'm the ring when
the whole tent collapsed. A flying tent
stake struck him on the thigh, breaking il;
he also received other injuries of serious
nature. 1t is regarded as little short of a
miracle that many were not killed. The
paraphernalia of the circus is badly wreck
ed, although they exhibited tonight within
q wall tent enclosure.
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KILLED IN AN AFFEAY.
A Fatality Follows a Maryland Camp
Meeting.

Belair. Nd, Aug. "a shooting affray
which resulted seriously for the parties
concerned occurred Sunday night upon the
arrival at Belsir station of an excursion
train from the ,colored camp ground near
Failston. Hartford county. AS a result
Edward Lee, colored, died yesterday af-
ternoon at his home in Belair. and three
young colored men-Joseph Bush. Joseph
Young. and Alexander Murray-are in the
county jail awaiting hearing. There had
been some trouble on the camp ground, in
which Bush. Young. Murray. and Lee
were implicated. On the arrival of the
train here Lee, whose home is in Belair
alighted on the station platform and start
ed toward the forward end of the train.
AS he passed along the platform he was
struck by q beer bottle, which was thrown
from the train. He kept going forwgrd
until he ascended high landing in front
Of the freight warehouse, where he was
away from the main crowd coming from
the train. Five shots were fired from the
train at Lee while he stood Immediately
in front of the door of the freight room.
One ball took effect in the right temple
and Lee fell in his tracks. He was re-
moved to his home later and never re-
gained consciousness.
The three men who are charged with
participating in the shooting live in the
neighborhood of Forest Hill. Hartford
county. Upon being informed OF Lees
condition Sheriff Forsythe went in search
Of them, taking with him a colored man
who knew them all, and he returned to
Belair this morning with all three in
charge. Lee, who died, was about twenty
years of age, and was reared in Belair,
where he has always borne a good reputa-
ton.
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A TAX CASE DECIDED.
Power to Reassess Lands Improp-
erly Described ON the Records.

erly Described ON the Records.
An opinion was rendered today by thu
Attorney for the District which finally
disposes of case that has attracted a
great deal Of attention from the District
officials on account of the attitude of GER
tain taxpayers toward a reassessment of
Cancelled for long period.
The case cited was that of thirty two
acres of land on the Anacostia Road which
was assessed under the names Of T. and
B. Saylor when the property was held
jointly By Thomas J. Naylor and Henri
cite NJ. BrightWell. The land was not
properly described on the books of the
Assessors Office, il is claimed and for
years the tax bills were therefore in error
as to the owners and the proper descrip-
rfor of the place. The matter was brought
to the attention of the District Supreme
Court and a cancellation of the taxes was
ordered.
The Assessor thought that under the law
he had a right-to reassess the property and
collect the taxes which had been Cancelled
with a properly prepared tax bill. The At
torney for the District was asked for an
opinion on the case and after thoroughly
his opinion a reassessment of the estate
was legal and that the arrears could be
collected. The basis for this opinion was
found in that portion of the act of Con-
gress providing for the assessment of real
estate in the District of Columbia every
three years. In his opinion the Attorney
quoted the act as follows:
That ii the Assessor of the District shall learn
that any property liable TO taxation has been
omitted from assessment for any previous year or
years. or has been so assessed that the assess
ment is void it shall be his duty at to
assess such property for each and every year after
the passage of this act for which has escaped
assessment and taxation, and report the same to
the Collector of Taxes, who shall at once pro-
eeed TO collect the taxes so in arrears as other
taxes are collected.
After the receipt of this opinion. it be-
came a question as to whether previous
notice was required on the part of the As
SCISSOR acquainting the owner of the real
estate with the fact that his property was
to be reassessed.- The matter was again re-
ferred to the Attorney for an opinion which
was received at the Office OF the Commits
sioners yesterday. He stated that the act
of Congress was silent on the question of
the notice required to be given. but In his
opinion ii would be no more than proper
that the Assessor should notify the owner
of the tract that in ten days after the re-
ceipt of the notice he would reassess the
land
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who brought Funk from Columbia. Mo-.
where he was captured, reasoned with
him, exerting over him an influence little
short OF marvellous, and finally succeeded
In quiating the prisoner. Funk, as re-
suit of Detective Weedon's persuasion, sat
for the photographer, and eventually sew
eral good likenesses were obtained.
His Measurements Taken.
Sergeants Phillips and German then as
sumed charge of the man and pfoceeded TO
take his measurements according to the
Bertillon system. On a number OF occas-
ions during the measurements, it seemed
as if Funk would make further resistance.
but at the slightest indication of trouble
Detective Weldon spoke to his man, who
o5eyed him as a well-trained dog would
its master. Once during the process OF
measurement Detective Weldon showed
Funk the only picture ne had had taken
and which was used TO identify him. Funk
gazed at il a second and then hurled IL
across the room, saying, THAT was the
thing that placed me where ] am" Funk's
measurements show that he has lost great
ly in flesh.
His measurements were taken when he
enlisted in the army and he weighed more
than 190 pounds. To-Day he weighed only
159 pounds. Notwithstanding his loss in
flesh, he has enormous arms and shoulders
which aided him very materially in his
struggle with the officers.
The prisoner ever since his arrest has
displayed wonderful nerve which he has
steadily maintained with one or two ex-
ceptions.
Immediately after his arrival in this
city yesterday afternoon while being es-
corted from the train to the patrol wagon
his courage deserted him and he trembled
visibly Detective Hartigan was close to
him at the time and Funk grasped his
arm and urged him not to leave him.
This morning when seen by Times re-
porter in his cell at the Sixth precinct
station, he had regained his composure
and received the reporter with good hu-
NOR. He, however, refused to talk con-
cerning his case. but assured the reporter
that he was sure OF being acquitted. He
slept well last night and eat a hearty
breakfast. The police officials believe
that he Will weaken as the time for his
trial approaches.
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is hereby given Of intention to ap-

NOTICE is hereby given of intention to ap-
ply to the Commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia, on the 1Ith day OF Sep
tember 1899. for a charter Of Incorporation
under the provisions of an act entitled An
act to provide for the Incorporation of trust
loan, mortgage, and certain other corpora
tions within the District OF Columbia" ap-
proved October 1. 1890.
The name Of the proposed corporation Is
the National Bonding Company Of Wash
ington, d. c.
1t is to be security, guaranty. and in
demnity company; and its object is to carry
on. under the provisions of the act above
referred to, security. guaranty. and in
demnity business. with its principal Office
at Washington. d. c.
The names o. the proposed corporators
are Charles J. Bell John Joy Edison, Will
lam S. Thompson. Hilary A. Herbert James
E. Fitch. George Truesdell. Charles C..
Duncanson. John B. Larner. James NJ.
Johnston. John +. wilkins. Theodore W.
Noyes, George W. Brown, Thomas r.
Jones, Edward j. Steliwagen. Adds B.
Browne Alexander Britton, E S. Johnson.
William p. Van Wickie, John Cassels,
James l.. Norris, s. H. Kaufman, Myron
NJ Parker, Samuel Bieber Lemon G.. Hine
James G. Payne, John E. Herrell, Henry
F. Blount Clarence F. Norment. Joseph
e. Willard. Albert A Wilson, Johu
Cammack. George T. Dunlop. H. Hurt,
Henry X. Willard, George W. Moss
II. A. HERBERT.
JAMES z. FITCH.
JNO. B. LARNER,
Committee on Organization and Subscrip-
ton.
Washington. d. c.. August is. 1899.
The evening times., 1899-08-22

may last from one TO four years. Such
books are generally used for period last
ing from seven to ten years-according TO
the size of the agency and the number OF
and rapidity with which new names are
placed thereon
The work OF preparing a full series OF
new roll books must be begun at once.
This work. while il can and must be grad
ually performed, is entirely in addition to
the current work of the office. and w.ll re-
Quire the services of at least ten clerks
for several years to come"
The total amount of money disbursed by
Pension Agent s. l. Wilson, Of Washing
ton. during the fiscal year was 50 .219, $50 So.
The work of the Indian division shows
that the number Of cash accounts received
was six more than during the year 1897,
and 145 less than the year 1898. The num-
ber of claims received was 1,467 more than
during the year 1897. and 2.S6S more than
during the year 1898. The total disburse-
ments in both accounts and claims audited
increased during the year 1899 SIS. .709.S4, as
compared with the year 1897, and $685.
1SS.29 as compared with 1898.
The evening times., 1899-08-22
A Cat With Store Teeth.
From the Philadelphia Record.)

A cat that belongs to James Dever, of Norris
town, can boast of something that probably no
other feline is possessed ola set of false teeth
Two weeks ago puss showed evidence of being
in great agony. She would roll about the floor
and meow in most pitiful manner. Mr.. Dever
concluded that the trouble was with the cats
teeth, so he took the animal to dentist of this
city, who found that teothache was causing the
misery. The dentist declared that every tooth
in the cats head would have to be extracted,
and when Mr. Dever demurred, the teeth manip-
ulator said he woulduguarantee to turn the pet
out as good as Tnewfwith false set Realizing
that to relieve the cats suffering heroic meas
ures would have to be resorted to. Mr. Dever
agreed to have her. fitted out with an entire
outfit Of new ivories. The job was not an easy
one, but few days ago the cat was returned to
its owner with q n,outhful of store teeth. The
animal experiences some difficulty in eating. and
its meat has oe.be cut fine. Every night pussy
runs to her muster 10 have her teeth removed
before retiring. :, 81 =
The evening times., 1899-08-22
Smallpox in a Church Causes a Pa,

Columbia, KY, Aug 22.-James Nc
Quarry. victim of smallpox. went to
church Sunday at Purdy, this county.
There was panic among the church peo-
pie when his presence was discovered.
The people scattered in every direction,
falling over one another in their haste to
get away. He was asked to leave several
times but refused to go. Men who were
there with their families became desrer-
ate and thought to force him 10 leave
but he showed fight. and in the fight that
followed McQuary pulled his pistol and
fired several shots at W. j. McGaha. but
his aim was not good. The women and
children almost went wild when the trou-
BILE was at its heighth. and it is said that
several of the women tainted. McQuary
finally left and the service proceeded.
Two new cases OF smallpox are reported
at ClementSville, Casey county, today.
The evening times., 1899-08-22
C0nvicts Tracked by a Mule.
(From the Baltimore Sun.A

A letter from yaldosta, Ca, says: ga rather
interesting story comes here from down about
Genoa, Fla, of an cid mule which tracked gang
of escaped convicts for two days and led to theil
capture. The conyicts were at Savage & Co.'S
Eockade, and made their escape a few days ago
There were no track dogs at the camp, hut q
posse was formed to hunt for the men. Among
the animals which the men had to ride was an
old mule that had been similar chase many
times before. As soon. rs the men started ou,
they noticed that the mule put its nose to the
ground Just as a track dog would and started of
as il on a trail. The mule was allowed to &c
almost as /: pleased. and the men were finally
convinced that the mule right. The chase
was kept up for two days, and the -convicts
were captured below Lake City, a distance oi
fifty miles. The men are now convinced that the
capture of the fngitives was due to the good
scenting powers of the mule. The story, though
it sounds little f1shy, comes through entirely
trustworthy sources !"
The evening times., 1899-08-22
General Butteraeld Improving.

of General Butterfeld, who had been seri-
ously i'll at his summer residence near Cold
Spring. is very favorable today. DR.. Mur-
dock. the family physician. stated this
morning that General Butterfield had
passed a quiet night, and his condition had
slightly improved. 1t is reported that
General Butterfeid will never be able
again to take up the duties OF arranging
for the reception Of Admiral Dewey and
that his place at the head of the executive
committee will have to be taken by another
man. General Butterfeld had first per-
fected arrangements to have Admiral
Dewey visit him at his country residence
at Cold Spring upon his arrival in New
York. but it is feared now that his plans
cannot be carried out.
The evening times., 1899-08-22
Bandits ON Bicycles.

waymen on bicycles are terrorizing this
neighborhood. George w. Holmes and
John Shandon are the latest victims. They
were rushed upon by three men who
sprang from their wheels and assaulted
them with clubs. When the astonished
men gave up their money, the robbers
scorched away on their wheels.