davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
UNDER ARREST IN PfrrSRrpc
Wan Believed to Have Robbed Room.
in WiIlard's Hotel

Nicho!as Moran, an alleged hotel sneak
thief, who is under arrest in Pittsburp has
been ldendil The man who registered
at WIZARDS Hotel the Sth of this month
as &C. L. Douglass, Tombstone Arizona -.
and disappeared shortly after several rooms
were robbed. Jewelry valued at about gam
and $40 in cash We're stolen A picuIr of
Charles Hylebert, alias Red HeyI," was
Identified as likeness of the man WIN
registered as c. L. Douglass, and a de-
scriptive circular containing the mans mic
ture was sent out by the local police de-
partment.
Besides the picture and description of
Red Heyl," the circular contained a list
OF the stolen property, the greater part of
Star
Yesterday morning Inspector Boardmsn
learned that Nick Moran and Hart r.
con had been arrested in Pittsbure MARI
looks very much like Red Heyl' and the
inspector thought it would be well to- have
MIN seen. Detective Helan and w. p. Rarne
hart the hotel clerk, went to Pittshurp
last night. This morning a message was
received, saying Moran had been identi-
fed.
Moran's picture is in the gallery at noIice
headquarters. He was arrested here dur
ing the inauguration of President McKin-
icy. AT tnat time he had full beard which
ne has since shaved off. Now that he has
been identified and is under arrest, an eff
fort will be made to have him brought here
for trial. Hart Bacon, who. was arrested
with him, Is wanted by the Chicago au-
thorities 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
Attractive Hotel Rates.
SERIOUS CHARGES.
Young Man Alleged to Have Procured
Goods by Fraud.

a young man who gave his name as
Charles S. Willis, and who said he came
here from Camden, y. J., about five weeks
ago, was locked up last night by Detectives
Lacy and Herndon and Policeman VIVA
len of the sixth precinct, on charges Of
false pretenses. The police had been look
ing for him for several days, According
To the information obtained by the officers
young man answering his description had
been obtaining goods from different mer-
chants in various ways, but there was rea-
son to believe from the reports made that
the prisoner did not figure in all the cases
This morning. however, he was positively
identified as the young man who obtained
$50 worth of goods from the Boston House
by using the name of Mrs Col rrbonas
Ward
1t was stated that some time in December
some unknown man called at the residence
OK Col Ward over the telephone and in
CURED at what stores Mrs. Ward did her
shopping.
The Boston House and Saks & Co.'S were
mentioned among others, when the in
quirer said he wanted the Information for
mercantile directory. Soon afterward
goods We're obtained from the stores mem
toned. The Boston House bill was nearly
$50, while that of Saks & Co. was about
$40 less. In each instance the caller said
Mrs. Ward was in a hurry. and the goods
were given 70 him to deliver.
A case of drawing Instruments worth
$40, was obtained at the store of F. A.
Schmidt, on 9th street. and two valises
We're sold by Lutz G. Bro, who accepted a
forged check, which purported to bear the
signature of keenan, & Fegan, liquor deal
ers- These valises were left at a cigar
store on Pennsylvania avenue, where the
police found them about two weeks ago
Willis called TO- them last night and it
was then the detectives and policeman
got him. The young man denies that he
has done anything wrong
He says he has been stopping at the
house of his aunt. Mrs. Larner, at Brook
land. A friend came here with him, and
If the latter violated any law, Willis says,
he was ignorant of it.
The name and description of Lewis as
given and published, has given great an
noyance TO man of exactly the same
name, about the same age, of nearly the
same occupation that stated The gem
tieman mentioned is Mr.. Charles s. Willis.
sign painter, at S02 D street northwest.
who is not the man under charges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
Stocks Advance in London on South
African War News.
IMPROVEMENT ON THIS Side
Feeling That Conservatism is a
Good Policy Now.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, January *. - The easier
tone Oh the foreign money markets. as EVIL
denced by the reductions in interest by boti,
the Bar of England and the Bank of
France, was a factor of considerable i'm
portsnce in todays stock market. The re-
ported capture of Spionskop by the British
vas followed by rather buoyant security
market in London. and foreign houses had
few orders in this market Advances
cabled just prior to the local opening were
from Il to IL per cent above the closing
parity
Similar gains were recorded here but the
market failed to expand and traders had a
considerable volume Of stock for sale. The
lack of breadth and the purely professional
character of the trading allowed prices to
recede slightly, but the tone was steady
rather than weak. The achievement of the
British troops is regarded as an indication
OF mat>rial progress toward the relief of
Ladysmith, but some sharp fighting re-
mains. Once Ladysmith is relieved, in the
opinion of the street, the war will have
proceeded but one step and the real SUBJ
jugation Of the Transvaai will remain to
be undertaken.
This view results in fixing the idea that
the contest will be long and misehievous in
its effect on confidence and expensive IN
men and money.
There will be enthusiasm in the securf y
markets whenever British successes are re-
ported, but there are indications that raj
lies Will be taken advantage of to sell on
after brief period. Conservatism is likely
to become as pronounced feature of the
security markets this spring as was the
opposite characteristic one year ago
Politics will gradually grow in promi-
nehce as a market factor and every adj
vance may be certain of its reverse as was
the case in 1896 The money rate is easy
enough now, lending as low as 2Is per cent
toGay. but the banks put little value on
tier funds when no one wants them. An
active security market would change this
condition, because of the scarcity resulting
from the demand. Political agitation and
the ravages of war will change this condi-
ton through fear of ultimate results
As against these factors there are the
signs of commercial prosperity, the enor-
nous earnings of railways and the multi
tude of healthy conditions in practically
all parts of the country. A less substantial
factor but one of extreme efficiency is the
fact that individuals, commission houses
and financial institutions need an advanc-
ing market upon which to liquidate present
holdings. The latter group Of circum-
stances explains much of the confidence
IN the stock market. There will be adj
vances and they may run to considerable
proportions, but they will. be sudden, both
in their beginning and in their ending,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25

peculiar. Several times Smell was at the
residence Of the witness playing checkers.
Without explanation the defendant would
suddenly leave the house. When spoken to
concerning the matter the following day
Smell would declare that the occurrence de-
scribed never occurred. Mr.. Daniels once
saw Smell with razor, and the latter told
him he used 1t for the purpose of sharpen
ing pencils.
DO you consider the defendant sane or
insane?" counsel inquired.
4 never thought that he was sane" re-
piled Mr.. Daniels.
What other facts can you conjure up
from your memory that caused you to be-
lieve Smell insa8e?' inquired Mr.. Gould.
We object to the use of the words con-
jure up" stated Mr. Turner
Well. what other fact can you extract
from your memory added Mr. Gould.
We object to the use of the word 'ex-
tract said Mr.. Turner.
Well. then. modified Mr.. Gould, what
other fact can YOU recall?"
The witness Tent on to say that Smell had
failed to keep engagements with him, and
had also asked questions that We're devoid
Of common sense.
Ii. w. Smell Recalled.
SHELLS father, B. w. Smell, who was on
the stand for few minutes yesterday, tes-
titled that the defendant in infancy fire.
quent}y had spasms. When about six years
Of age he was kicked on the head by a
mule As result Of the kick the head was
badly damaged. there being sort Of hole
in the skull The defendant. when about
fourteen years of age, had wild appear
ances. including shaking Of the head and
rapid blinking of the eyelids. He also had
fits. when he would fall to the floor and
grit his teeth, and it would be necessary to
put spoon in his mouth to prevent injury
to the head. The defendant most always
complained of his head" After the fits he
would have headache for two days at a
time. After going to school Smell engaged
in the. merchandise business with the wit
ness but would frequently lose sight of
the business" His memory was bad.
Il regarded my son as insane at times, i"
declared the witness.
1t was next sought to bring to light the
mental CONDITION OF the ancestors of the de-
PENDANT. the first referred to being Jesse
Price. great-great uncle of the defendant
He died insane. Some Of Jesse Price 9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
LAWTON FUND GROWING,
The Subscriptions Now Amount to
Over $4,000.

NUtviths landing the fact that the per-
sons who undertook the fund for the Law
ton home have recently relinquished further
Efforts in that direction, The fund Itself con-
tinues 10 grow through small contributions,
and statement issued today by Gen. Cor
bin shows that the total subscriptions
amount to S3,3642s. The details of the adj
'utional subscriptions are as follows:
Citizens of Louisville, KY. through Col.
j. L. Donovan. $3.50. 81; additional subscrip-
lions citizens Philadelphia, through the
Evening Telegraph, stlS9l0; citizens of
omaha, through the Bee, xSa3; citizens of
Nashville, Tenn, through A. W. Wills. sI3l
. few members Union League Club, Brook
lyn, $40; admirers of Gen. Lawton, 800;
Ir. Lewis A Stimson. New York so. ad-
dItional subscriptions through Bankers
Trust Co. New York. SD; additional sub
s''FlptIons members Montauk Club Brook
lyh. So. additional subscriptions citizens
Mobile, Ala, S+oi citizens NeWburgh, y Y.
through T. b. Odell, s25; Mai Louis A Sea
man, New York 81: citizens Neriden-
th'nal subscriptions citizens OF Bridgeport
'"nn-, $40; Maj Francis W. Mansfield llth
L. > Infantry, SHOP: additional subscrip-
lions citizens Of Trenton. y. j.. So: George
u Harris. Chicago. $40; additional subscrip-
lions citizens OF EIInira n y $3.50: ] q.
Taylor, esq. Owensboro'. Ky 81; citizens
Put bio Colo, through the Chleftain. 50:
di1lllonal subscriptions citizens Cleveland
$40: q a Laushlin, Wheeling W. Va. $40:
joel + Goidthwait, Boston, Mass 81: afdi-
tl"Ii'tl subscriptions through kidder Pea
body & Co, 81; additional subscriptions citi-
z"ns New Haven. Conn, 81: Nm d. Aver.
ell. MI Airy. Philadelphia. s.. X /
New York, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
EXPERTS EXAMINED
Physicians Testify in Defense Of Ben
jamin q. Smell.
EFFORT 70: SHOW. INSANE TENDENCY
Witnesses Relate Incidents in His
Family History
THE EVID ENCE TODAY

When the trial Of Benjamin H. Smell, for
the murder of Lizzie Weisenberger, was
resumed this morning before Justice Clay
baugh in Criminal Court No. 1, the under
standing was that the defense would close
during the day; that it would place experts
on the stand to testify that the defendant
is OF unsound raipd, and that the govern
ment would begin, in rebuttal, an endeavor
to convince the jury that the insanity the
ory in the pending case is untenable. The
expectation of the court and counsel is that
the trial viii be at an end not later than
Saturday of this week
The Weisenberger family occupied their
customary seats today and displayed mark
ed interest In all that transpired. The wife
of the defendant sat by his SIDE. For long
periods Smell kept his eyes tightly closed,
something he had not done heretofore. His
daughter, seated among the spectators, was
apparently more deeply concerned about the
trial than any one else not actively con-
nected with it.
Mr.. Daniels Continues.
After The Stars report OF the Smell trial
yesterday closed Mr.. Walter W. Daniels
further testified that at times Smell would
be pleasant and at times otherwise. He
also recited number of actions on the
part OF Smell that the witness considered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
THOMAS ID. BOND DEAD.
Prominent Buainess Man With Extru-
sive Local Connections.

Those d. Bond. well-kIown real estate
and insurance broker. died today at his
country home at High Ridge, near Laurel.
Nd. Mr.. Boad was at one time superfn-
terdent OF the patent office, and conducted
a real estate and insurance business at gl2
street. northwest, this city, for the past
twenty years. He was a stakeholder and
president Of several building associations.
also secretary and treasurer Of the Mutual
Aid Society Of Virginia
He leaves wife and a daughter, Mss
CAROLYN d. Bond. He was a brother OF
Mr.. A M Bond, ex-member of the Mary
land legislature, Laurel, Nd; Joseph %.
Ntmrod, Robert and George NJ Bond the
latter District passenger agent of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railroad, this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
WORK OF DYNAMITERS.
Residences of Prominent LendyiiIe
Citizens Wrecked by Anarchi.t..

l-EADNlLLE, Col, January 2J.-TAe
third Of series OF dynamite explosions
within the city limits occurred early this
morning. wre-king the hands ONE residence
OF A V Hunter. the millionaire mine
owrer. and the home of ]. C. Ritchey. adj
Joining. The first dynamite explosion oc-
Cured on Sunday night at rh,. Carbonate
Thedter. wreckiEg the rear of the building.
The second occurred in the rear of the
court house. breaking vii dows. No one has
been injured in the explosions The police
are al a loss TO ascribe a motive for these
Sutrages. Several suspicious characters
have been arrested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Seeking Appointments as Paris Exposition
Commissioners

one OF the Presidents visitors today
wanted to put in the name of a constituent
Tor the six prospective additional commits
S1Cnersi fps to the Paris exposition. The
President is not ready to begin considera-
ton of places which do not exist. The bill.
which has not yet passed Congress, pro-
VideS for six additional commissioners to
Paris The first law making provision for
twelve. The President would have appoint
ed the twelve commissioners originally pro-
v!ded for several wee, ks ago but for the m
PRODUCTION of the bill creating six more
places. He is waiting to see whether the
bill passes that he may know how many
appointments to make. He already has
twelve men picked out, but there are many
others tie would like to honor in a similar
manner The passage of the bill will be
satisfactory 10 him.
Bills Signed.
President Mckinley has signed the bill
providing that the vacancy ON the board
Of regents of the Smithsonian Institution
caused by the death of William P. John
ston be filed by the appointment Of Rich
ard OInry Of Massachusetts.
The President has likewise signed the bill
authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to
change the material to be used in the con-
struction of dry docks at the navy yards at
League Island and Mare Island from tim
Der TO concrete and stone.
Senator Pritchard and Representative
kIuIz Of North Carolina visited the Presi-
dent. in company with District Attorney
Barpard and Marshal DOckery OF the east
ern district of North Carolina; DR. Abbott
railroad commissioner, and Editor CaId-
well of the Charlotte Observer.
Representative russell also saw the Pres
ident. with some Connecticut constituents
Other visitors were Senators Cullom
Foster and Simon, and Representatives
Faris and Elliott Of South Carolina.
Lauton's Remains to Lie in state.
Senator Beverage, in calling at the
White House. said that a conference OF
Indiana representatives had been held a,
the War Department this morning regard
ing the remains of General Lawton. ii
was decided that the remains should lie In
state at both Indianapolis and Fort Wayne
only a fe" hours VIII be given at each
place, but in that time the public will be
able TO view all that is mortal Of the gal
liant soldier WHO fell in the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
ties. and may make and have common

states, and may make and have common
seal
The corporation is authorized to construct
and lay down a single or double-track rail-
way. may be approved by the Commits
sioners OF the District of Columbia, with
the necessary switches. turn-outs and other
mechanical devices. in the District of Co
lumbia. through and along the following
routes.
Beginning al Pennsylvania avenue east
and 18th sire Il. thence north on 18th street
TO p street northeast: thence west on b
street to 12th street east: thence north on
12tE street TO Boundary or Florida avenue:
thence continuing northward on 18th street
extended to 18th street extended; thence by
10Th street extended to a point 800 feet
north of New York avenue; thence by
line parallel to New York avenue to La
fayetrv avenue; thence by Lafayette ave-
nue.. 10Th street extended, Cincinnati street,
18th street and Frankfort street to the
RIadenshurg road; thence northerly along
the BlddenSburg road to the District line.
the line of the railroad on Bladensburg road
10 he located under the direction of the
District Commissioners.
Indergro mi electricity is to be the mo-
tive power.
Three-Cent Car Fare.
Mr. Mesick has introduced a street rail-
way bill in he House Oh r. 72223), which
provides for Scent fares in the District, ten
tickets for - cents. with the privilege of
? transfer: for all night cars. and for the
AfSllbunuS ana proper nedllHS anu ven
tilating of cars.
ro~tmn>ter's sniary Bill Passed.
The bill to increase the salary of the
postmaster Of this city to 5000 a year was
called up in the House today by MIR. Loud
and passed.
To Extend Columbia Road.
Mr. Mcmillan today introduced in the
Senate a bill for the extension of Columbia
road east of 18th street. It provides for
condemnation proceedings for the extern
sion of Columbia road east of 18th street
through block % Of Columbia Heights, with
A width of sixty feet. so that the western
terminus of Steuben street will be connect
ed. i'm a direct manner. with the eastern
terminus of Columbia road as now located
west of 18th street One-half of the cost
IF this proceeding is to be assessed against
the land on each side of Columbia road as
extended through block % of Columbia
Heights. and also any land which will be
benefited by the extension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
Government Bonds,
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, january 25-F1eur dull. unchanged;
receipts, 9,lO2 barrels; exports. 21,0l3 barrels.
Wheat steady; spot and month. 707.aI1; February,
a aIa7iA; May, 1Sisa.Sss: steamer No. red 66lsa
66A receipts, 1887 bushels; exports, 81 OO4 bush
els; southern by sample, 66a72 do. on grade, 67Aa
al4' Corn dun; spot and month s7lsas714; Febru-
S6lsa36t.; receipts 1879 $40 bushels; exports, I5i.
~ bushels; southern white and yellow corn, S7a3S
%. Rye dull; No. nearby 81: No. western. So.
Hay steady; No. l timothy $3.50 asked. Grain
freights steady; parcel room dull; steam to Liver
pool per bushl 3a4d. January; Cork for ORDERS per
quarter, IS. AID. January, February and March
Sugar strong, unchanged. Cheese and butter firm,
unchanged Eggs firm, 20. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
TWO LIVES LOST IN A FIRE
iiaGe OF Fredonia. y. ". suffer. Los.
of S2ODDgO

III NklRk. N Y. January 25.-Fire this
morning did $4,000 damage al Fredonia. a
Fil.ase three miles south of Dunkirk Two
Ives were lost in the flames Miss Alice
Huntington was burned to death in the
home of Fred. W. Case while TRYING to save
her personal effects. Warren Leopold Bret
zckSi. primer. lost his life in the Pam
american Ho1el while asleep in his room
The fire started in the Pan-Americau Hotel
a. : " clock from some cause unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
Movement. of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department has been informed
that Admiral FarQuhar's flagship. the New
York, has left Port Of Spain for La Guayra.
on her West Indian cruise
The Texas will sail from New York to-
morrow for Gan Juan de Porto Rico
The Vixen has left Port Royal for Key
West, and the Lancaster has arrived at
Kingston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
PHILIPS CoNFEssEs THE MURDER.
He Was Accomplish of Men Recently
Lynched in Kansas

FORT SCOTT. Kan, January 25-Amos
Philips, the aged accomplice of George Sill
bee and Ed Meeks, the men who were
lynched here last Saturday night for the
murder Of Farmer Edlinger, has made
full confession before being taken to the
Leayenworth penitentiary. He confessed
that he and the men lynched had followed
Edlinger for several days, and killed him
for his property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-25
MOBILES ARE ACTIVE
Almas Temple Preparing to Entertain kys-
tic Shriners
Imperial Council Here I'm May Ar.
hanging to Entertain $4,000
Wearers of the Fer.

Mystic Shriners, who are affiliated with
Almas Temple OF this city, are preparing,
with their accustomed enterprise, to enter
| tain many thousands Of their brothers and
| their ladies when they come to Washington
May % and % next. TO attend the seventy
sixth annual session OF the Imperial Coun-
Gill; A. A. o. y. NJ. S.
The event is expected TO he second I'm I'M
portance and brilliancy only to the menu
OF able Knights Templar conclave held here
in 1889, and as the Shriners are largely
Knights Templar. this expectation will
doubtless be realized. At any rate. Al
mas Temple is making arrangements to en-
| terrain 1000 Mystic Shriners and their
be attracted by the event will reach. II is
ccnhdentiy believed, $1,000 more.
The Executive Committee
The executive committee having the
rangements In charge consists of Illustrious
Potentate Frank H. Thomas. chairman;
Past Potentate Harry Staadiferd vice
chairman; Noble Orrin c. Staples treasurer
and Recorder George II. Walker secretary,
and the following chairmen and vice chair
men of the various subcommittee, fol-
lows:
Hotels-Harry Stamford, W. s. Knox,
vice chairman
Reception-Frank II. Thomas, Frank X.
Raymond, vice chairman.
Transportation-John j. Narrower Thorn
as p. Morgan, vice chairman.
Finance-B. IL. Warner, W. T Galliher,
vice chairman.
Entertainment-Geo. W. Evans George
Gibson, vice chairman.
corations, William +. GUIDE, NJ. Dyren-
forth, vice chairman; parades, Allison
Major, A w. Kelley, vice chairman: press
Frank II. Hosford. c. X Bergman vice
chairman; music. Benz. Parkhurst Samuel
Hart, vice chairman: printing and badges
Geo. II. Walker. Jacobus s. Jones vice
| chairman: ladies' reception, Edwin b. Hay
John III. Olcott. vice chairman; advisory
Harrison Dingman; audit. J. A Sample A
Burt Coolidge, vice chairman.
The executive committee will hold its
first meeting tonight at O'Clock. in parlor
4, of Wizards Hotel, which will be The
permanent headquarters. and where all
meetings will be held.
Attractive Hotel Rates.
Chairman Thomas has prepared a. letter.
which will be sent opt to all representative
bodies of the order of the Mystic Shrine
throughout the country. numbering in all
eighty temples.
The work begun will be prosecuted with
vigor. and committee meetings are being
called already. Next week they will be
held nightly, follows: Finance, Monday:
printing and badges. Tuesday: hotels, We'd
nesday; parades. Thursday; transportation
Friday. and music. Saturday. All the
meetings will be held at Wizards Hotel.