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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
THE OLDEST INHABITANTS,
Tribute to the Memory of the Late
Andrew Barbour.

Tribute to the Memory of the Late
Andrew Barbour.
A monthly meeting Of the Oldest Inhab-
itants' Association was held last evening
at it's rooms in the Corcoran building, Mr..
s. Thomas Brown presiding and Mr.. Benz.
w. Reiss serving as secretary. Mr.. J. Mad
ison Cults announced the death of Capt
Andrew Barbour. who was one of those
was in the eighty-first year of his age. and
a native Of the District, as was his wife.
Three weeks after this meeting he was
dead. One Of the last acts of his life was
the acceptance of appointment on the CEN
tennial celebration committee-an exceed
ingiy appropriate act. Col. Cults said, as
his father was one Of the masons on the
Capitol building ere the government moved
here. He offered resolutions of respect to
his memory, reciting his many virtues and
noting that the Georgetown College, the
Louise Home and other buildings were en-
during monuments to his integrity and skill
as builder.
Mr. Cutts, from the centennial committee.
reported the printing of the letter to the
general committee on centennial celebra-
ton: that the association was well repre-
scented on the committees, but as yet the
members were unable to state what part
the association would take. The commit
tee was continued
Mr.. ]. A. Wineberger presented letter
in reference to the roll of members. which,
after some debate, was laid on the table
the subject of preparing a complete list
being in the hands Of committee
Higginbottom's History Of the United
States. published in 1892, describing the
city and site for the permanent seat of
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
Stocks Opened Strong, but Broke
Later On.
SHARP ATTACK ON SUGAR
Stop Orders Movement Finally
by the Shorts.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, December 6-The early trad
ing in today's stock market gave promise
of sharp advance. and sentiment during
the forenoon changed emphattcally in favor
OF higher prices. London sent over a range
of prices showing gains varying from II to
"a per cent, and was disposed to buy mod
erately in this market. The buying OF the
low-prfced railroads was a feature of the
morning, a sharp rise due to a demand
from commission houses and the short in
terest helping to stimulate prices in all
parts of the list
The Erie issues, Wabash, Reading and
similar properties were taken in round
amounts at advancing prices The Pacific
stocks recovered sharply, and the high
priced issues reflected an investment de-
mand. The demand for certain common
stocks in the steel group gave new promi-
nence to the industrial depart rncnt and a
general rally against the short interest
seemed to be assured.
The conference between officials Of the
Southern railway and the Seabnard Air
Line used as basis for a sharp rise
in the former issues. The buying came
from conservative sources. and was re-
garded as being Of especial Significance
Around the noon hour the demand hated
and later a well-defined reactionary move
ment set in under the leadership of Tens
nessee Coal and Iron. This stock was Of a.
leIeu OoWU 10 OD HI WN.Ch price stop r
ders were uncovered. and the price broke
still further.
There was no new argument offered in
explanation of the attack and some inside
buying was reported at the low prices The
success Of the movement in this stock led
to selling elsewhere. a professional raid orv
Sugar helping to unsettle the general mar
ket. During the weak periods extensive
covering going on in Amalgamated
Copper. The wide fluctuations which have
lately been recorded in the property have
all the earmarks of manipulation, and the
public has little interest in the prices made
by such processes.
The declaration of pa per cent dividend
on Denver preferred caused an advance IN
the price of the stock in spite of the fact
that such action had been generally ex-
pected. At the advance some realizing
was encountered, but not in the volume
which usually follows the happening OF an
expected incident. The action OF the stock
helped the entire market to a fractional
advance from the lowest point OF the pre-
vfous hour. The money market reflected
no sympathetic changes, but the fear OF
higher money remains.
The rate should not cause any alarming
declines, but the strong interests seem will
ing to wait and not to presume too much
on comfortable supply of funds over the
first of the year Sentiment Is getting
around to the 1ow-priced stocks, and it
seems but reasonable to expect a decided
movement in such shares before the ad-
vance gives way entirely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
rowNE NAMED FOR SENATOR.
Gov. Lind Appoints Him to Succeed
Senator DAvis.

Gov. Lind Appoints Him to Succeed
Senator DAvfs.
A dispatch from st. Paul. Mimi, last
night says: The Pioneer Press tomorrow
will say that It learns from a source which
It believes to be authoritative that Mr..
Charles A. Towne Of Duluth has been Of
fered and has accepted the appointment as
United States senator to fill the vacancy
caused by the death CT Senator c. K.
Davis. The paper says that Gov. Lind re-
fused to confirm or deny the statement.
but that its source Of information Is such
that 1t cannot doubt that 1t is reliable.
Mr.. Towne was the candidate selected by
the democrats for United States senator
In the election four years ago, when Sem
ator Davis was reelected.
In an interview in Duluth Mr.. Towne
confirmed the report that Gov. Lind had
rendered him the senatorship and said that
he had decided to accept the appointment.
He telegraphed the governor to that eff
feet. Mr.. Towne refused to discuss the
matter further. but said that he would
leave for Washington via ST. Paul tomor-
row morning
There is great satisfaction in Duluth
over the appointment. as irrespective Of
party lines, the feeling Is general that
Mr.. Towne Is the most prominent MEM
Der of Gov. Linds party in the state and
that under the circumstances the honor
OF going to the Senate should be his.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.


dictment at Rockville.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, December 6.-Emmet
E. Griffin of Washington, an intelligent
young man Of about twenty-four, and
member of an excellent family, was placed
on trial in the circuit court here this morn
ing upon the charge of murder. He was
recently indicted by the grand jury for
causing the death Of Albert A Johnson
also of Washington, at Cabin John bridge,
the evening Of April Is last.
Johnson was about twenty-seven years of
age, and was by occupation plumber He
and CIR fin were we'll known in Washington.
Shortly after his arrest Griffin was re-
leased on $1,000 bail by Judge Henderson,
before whom habeas corpus proceedings
were had. He came out from Washington
this morning, accompanied by his mother
and father and several friends. LIS par
ents occupied seats near him during the
days proceedings in court
Shortly after court was called this morn
ing the prisoner was arraigned and pleaded
not guilty. The selection of jury was at
once proceeded with, and within thirty min
utes the following twelve men, satisfactory
to both sides. had been sworn: Hugh G.
Townsend, Benjamin F. Poole, Edward w.
Jones. Richard w. Allnutt, Thomas ].
Robey, William H. McCenery. John w.
Norris, Milton F. Embrey, William p Man
mckee, Charles E. Garrett, Robert T. Isher-
wood and James w. Lowe.
The defense exercised the right of chal-
lenge in seven cases. the state in two,
while three were excused because of con-
scientious scruples. Judges Henderson and
Motter were on the bench, the prisoner was
represented by Edwin b. Hay of Washing
ton, and Edward c. Peter of Rockville and
States Attorney Talbot appeared for the
state.
In his opening statement to the jury. lir.
Talbot explained that the evidence would
show that Johnson was struck in the head
by Griffin at Cabin John bridge the evening
Of April Is last. and that three days later
he died in the Georgetown University Hos
pital: that after Griffin struck Johnson he
left him dying on the government bridge at
Cabin Johns in a senseless condition, and
that he was carried to Washington by
friends; that Washington detectives got on
the track OF Griffin, and that he then gave
himself up and confessed that 1t was he
who followed Johnson along the bridge
The defense reserved their opening state
ment.
DR.. Linthicum Of Rockville was first
called. He testified that he assisted Dr.
Glazebrook at the post-mortem exami-
nation Of Johnson, and that his death was
caused by blood clOt on the brain, caused
by blow with some blunt instrument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
ONE CENT AS DAMAGES.
Case Df wilkinson Call Against John
F. Victory.

Case Of wilkinson Call Against .Iobu
F. Victory.
In the case Of Wilkinson Call formerly
United States senator from Florida. against
John F. Victory. instituted to secure the
recovery of twenty-five sets of "The Messa-
ges and Papers Of the Presidents" which
was called today before Justice Cole of the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
on appeal from a justice of the peace. Inc
court directed the jury to return a verdict
in favor of Call: awarding him / cent dam
ages, thereby affirming the judgment of the
court below, ars
1t was claimed? by Mr.. Victory that he
had contraAAed With Mr.. Call for the pur-
chase of the books in controversy. Mr..
Call, howeysr. del eapied that he had made a
sale of the property to Victory, but had
left them With hip to be disposed Of When
Mr. Cali fonnd q purchaser for the books,
so he claimed, ia made demand on Vic
tory for them, The latter, 1t was charged
refused to deliver. them.
ThereupoH suif, was instituted before a
justice Of the peace to recover the books
Ir the jusIce'a Court the verdict was in
favor of Call, who was also awarded
cent damages against Victory
Notice of motion for new trial was
given. ,e -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
GOOD CROWD AT BENN1Na.


Track In Fair OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Wins First Race.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RACE TRACK. BENNING, D. O.. De-
cember 6-The attraction of an added race
and a well-filled card drew a fair-sized
crowd to the Benning track today. The
track has been drying out fast, but the
going in spots will be quite heavy.
The following horses were scratched:
James ]. Corbett and Directum in the first.
Bondman and Matchim in the second, Cher
ries and Gray Bill Higgins in the fifth and
Evelyn Byrd in the sixth.
First race, FIVE and one-half furlongs-
Federalist CMcCue). to 8. first; Hopbrook
q. Slack. to /, second; False Alarm
(James). SO to 1. third. Time. l11M.
Second race. five and half furaongsI
u. Slack, 5 to 1. second; Imperialist Hoth-
ersalD. 30 to 1. third. Time: LII.
In making the first turn in the first race
Impartial stumbled, throwing McDermott
the saddle in the mix-up. Both jockeys got
off with bad shaking up. Quite big
play was made on Impartial to win.
Tomorrow Entries.
Following are the entries for tomorrow:
First race, handicap, seven-eighths Of
mile eighteen entries)-Knnikinic, 128:
Charentus, lis: Carouncle. III: Maribert.
112; Speedmas. Ill; Buffoon. 1O7: Dread.
1O6; Prince Richard. 1903; Huitzilopochtli.
101: Robert Waddell. 30: Sentry, 20: Isia,
9S; Godfrey, 90; Moor, "a; Blueskin, 93:
Belgrade, 80; Humboldt, 81: Automaton. SO.
Second race. selling. for two-year-olds,
hve-eighths Of a mile-Termless. 115: Au-
tomaton. liz; Flaneur. III: Cherries, 1O9;
The Rogue, 100; chaos, 1O3: San Luis 1O9:
Ruth Park, 1O5; Edgefield, 1O2; Gray Bill
Higgins, 30; 'The Brother, 81; "Jill Green
wood. "a; kid. 81: Lambkin. "a: 'king's
Favorite. "a; Syncopated Sandy los.
Ihlrd race, selling: for three-year-o,ds
and up; one mile and fifty yards-Einer.
10; Rare Perfume. 1O7: Momentum 1O4;
Bondman. 1O4; Harry McCoun. 102: Judge
Magee. 1O1; Tyrshena 101; "Decimal, 81;
MY Butterfly, 50: Hold Up. 9S: Thermos,
80: 'Prince Plausible, 80.
Fourth race. two-year-old FLIES: three
quarters of mile-Hija, 100; Novelty, 40;
Sadie S. Jos: Lady Padden, 100; Know 100;
Cherries, ITO; Beggar Lady, 105; Queen Car
nival, 10; Amorita, 1O5; Anna Darling 100;
Little Daisy. 1O7.
Fifth race. for three-year-o and up;
one mile and STANDARDIZATION. 10; The
Outcast. 10; Darwin, 1O7: Old Tank, 1O7:
Tofter. 107; Hopbrook, 1O7: Imperialist. 1U7;
Hawk. LOT.
Apprentice.
Sixth race. selling: all ages; six furlongs;
12i; Lexington Pirate. 116; Draught sman,
lib: Miss Mitchell, 113; San Luis, 100; Mid
night Chimes. 10S: Charley Moore. 10S;
Moor 106: sRabunta. 92: sIsland Prince,
Ill; Mordelmo Jos; 'Bondman, Ill; Eve
lyn Byrd, 10S; Mistress, So; sQuite Right
80; Cherries, 100.
Apprentice allowances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
DEATH UNION VETERAN
SAMUEL McMosiGLE, DEPARTMENT
CLERK. slcyIa .nr,HEART DISEASE.
Had InhaIS Observation-Disclosures Gas with
NaInfent-Fatal At
Sk Resulted.

Samuel MeMonigle sixty-six years old.
employed aS.@clerk In the pension office
for several years, died at an early hour
yesterday ulprpjng at his home, No. 1Ooz
New HamH$hffe SaYenue. He attempted
suicide byA1aAng illuminating gas, but
he recoversd Consciousness soon after he
was foundst andz death. it is claimed. re-
suited from heart disease. He had been
operated upon for an ailment resulting
from an injury received during the war OF
the rebellion. and another operation was
soon to be performed. 1t was because he
dreaded this operation that he attempted
to end his life by inhaling illuminating gas.
At an early hour yesterday morning he
left his bed room and went to the kitchen
in the basement. Removing the rubber
tubing from the stove. he placed the end Of
It In his mouth and turned on the gas.
ror some reason a member of the house
hoid went to the kitchen about 4 o'clock
and found Mr.. McMonigle sitting there
with the tube in his mouth with the gas
escaping. He was unconscious. The per-
son who found him removed the tube and
turned on the gas. Then the wife and chill
dren OF the unconscious man were aroused
ana Or. Newman was hastily summoned
The Kew. Father O'Connor was also called
to the house and was with McMonigle until
deatn ended his ear hly exisstnce Before
ne oled Mr. McMonigie regained conscious
Hess' ana realizing What he had done, ex-
pressed sorrow for the act.
About one hour after he was found in the
Kitchen he died. DIR. Newman gave GER
tncate of death and the coroner was also
n0tif1ed. He made an investigation of the
case and gave the necessary certificate.
Testimonial From His State.
Mr.. MeMonigie, who was a native of Ire
land, had lived in this country about forty
years. Before the war he lived in Massa-
cbusetts and because of the part that he
took in suppresAng the rebellion he was
given testimonial for patriotism by the
state. Shortly after the war he received
an appointment as clerk in the War Depart
ment. which position he held until a few
years ago, when he accepted a position in
the census Office. He was an enthus astic
member of local Grand Army post and
was well known in G. A. r. circles His
funeral will take place at o o'clock tomor-
row morning from St. Stephens Church
Interment at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
ON THE DISTRICT COMMITTEES.
Senator Dillingham; Takes tho Ploss
Of Senator Proctor

Senator DILLINGHAM; Takes tho Place
Of Senator Proctor
Senator VIM. p. Dillingham; OF Water
bury, VT. was today made a member OF
the Senate COMMITTEES on the District OF
Columbia in place Of Senator Proctor Of the
same state. who has long been one OF the
most valuable members Of that comnAt-
tee. Senator Prootor's retirement was be-
cause Of his many pressing committee en-
gagements, which, he feels, in the near fu-
ture will prevent him from devoting suffi-
Client time to the work OF the District COM
mittee. Besides having been q member OF
the District committee Mr.. Proctor is chair
man Of the committee on agriculture ana
forestry and a member Of the committees on
coast defenses. fisheries, military at1airs. in
dustriai Investigations and the Phil ppines
all of which require a great deal OF has
time.
Senator Dillingham; is distinguished law
yer OF his state, where he has figured as
one of the most able advocates at the bar.
He has been given all the committee APP
pointments lately held by his predecessor,
Senator Ross, which are the committees to
examine the several branches OF the civil
service, of which he Is chairman; engrossed
bills, territories, transportation routes 10
the seaboard, additional accommodations TO
the Library Of Congress and Indian depre-
dations. Senator Dillingham; will take an
active part in relation to the District OF
Columbia code, which will be before the
District committee for consideration tomor-
row. His ability as lawyer will make him
an extremely useful member OF the COM
mfttee in many respects.
Senator Dillingham; was born at Water
bury, VT, December II, 1913. and received
an academic education, being admitted to
the bar in 1867. He was states attorney fog
Washington county for two terms and was
commissioner of state taxes for several
years. He was member of the Vermont
house of representatives in 1875 and again
in 1884, and was state senator from WASH
ington county in 1878 and again In 1880 He
He was elected to fill the vacancy in the
United States Senate caused by the death
Of Senator Morrill,. His term will expire
March 3, 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06

The regular monthly meeting of the Busi-
ness Mems Association will be held at Elks'
Hall. 1905 f street. on Thursday evening,
December Is. at o'clock. Mr.. Conrad H.
Syme, the general counsel Of the associa-
ton and chairman of the committee on
law, will submit detailed report as to the
power of the Commissioners Of the District
of Columbia to issue health regulations and
police regulations having relation to the
public health The report is in response to
the resolution Of Mr.. George f. Emmons,
ing.
A special report will also be received from
the committee upon taxation, and the alb
sorbing question Of the bond issue" will
be considered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
FOR coNF1RMAT1oN OF AWARD.
Motion Filed In Matter of Widening
Columbia Road.

Mr.. A, B. Duvall, the attorney for the
District. has fled q motion In the Supreme
Court Of the District in which he asks the
justice holding the District Court to finally
ratify and confirm the verdict, award and
assessment of the jury. notwithstanding the
objections filed thereto. in the matter Of
the extension Of Columbia road east of 18th
street.
The Jury in it's verdict, which was filed
August 1 last, awarded $29.612.64 dam
ages for and in respect of the land con-
demned and taken for the extension of Co.
lumbia 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 connected in
direct manner with the eastern terminus Of
Columbia road, as now located west of 18th
street. They assess, as benefits. the sum of
14,S30. against those pieces and parcels of
land lying on each side of the extension of
Columbia road.
Objections to the confirmation Of the
finding and award Of the jury have been
filed by William Pitt Kellogg and Francis
Cotton, owners Of lots 3, 4 and 8, in block
q, Columbia Heights. and the reasons as
signed why the court should not ratify
the verdict, are, first. that the verdict Of
the jury Is unjust and unreasonable, in that
1t assesses against their property one-half
OF the appraised value OF the lands con-
demned for the extension and exempts from
such assessment all other land on each side
of Columbia road as extended and adjacent
thereto; secondly. they a,lege that the YER
dict should not be approved, because, as
they say, the act OF Congress under which
the proceedings were conducted is unconsti-
tutional and void, in that it contains no
provision for notifying the owners of prop
erty to be assessed. in advance Of the as
sessment. nor at any time pending the con-
sideration Of the cause by the jury
Attorney Duvall will call up the motion to
finally confirm the verdict before Justice
Hagner, holding the District Court, Friday
morning next, at 10 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
To Investigate Mays Case.

In the absence of any official report of
the facts. the State Department has taken
notice Of the press reports of the arrest at
Port Barrios, Guatemala, of the American
railroad contractor May, the alleged rea-
son being that lie was In debt and that the
laws forbade the departure of persons in
such condition. An instruction has been
sent by cable to United States Minister
Hunter at Guatemala City. To make an i'm
mediate investigation Of the case and If he
finds that the facts are set out in the
press reports, then he is to insist upon the
release of Nav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
TO BUY AMERICAN PAINTINGS.
Agent Coming to Secure Some for tn
Luxembourg.

Agent Coming to Secure Some for the
Luxembourg.
PARIS December ct has been learned
that the French government has given John
B. Caldwell. director Of arts at the Paris
exposition. who sailed on the Deutschland
last Friday. a commission to sound certain
American artists resident in the United
States upon the subject Of the sale Of some
Of their works.
The French minister of fine arts has ex-
pressed the desire Of the government to Sc
cure examples Of the art Of American paint
erS living in the United States for the ma
tional gallery at the Luxembourg palace
This is one Of the results of the excellent
showing made by American artists at the
Paris exhibition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, December 6.-Flour quiet, unchang
cd receipts. 3lS21 barrels; exports. 1885 barrels
Wheat weak; spot and December. 72' .a72s; Janu-
airy, 73Ma73la; May. 77Aa77h; steamer No. 2 red,
69a70; receipts. 1884 bushels: southern wheat by
sample, 7oa73h do. grade. 7i1aa7s1a. Corn easy;
spot, old 43A; new, 4s; new or old, December
42sa43; January. 42Aa42N; February, 42Aa42h;
steamer mixed. 41h: receipts 49, 75s bushels; *.
ports. S12 142 bushels; southern white and yellow
10Y; No. mixed. 261aa27; receipts "a 2s7 bushels
Rye very dull; No. nearby, 40: No. western, 81
ST. Grain freights steady: steam to liverpool Der
bushel. 3kd. December; Cork for orders per quar-
ter, 30. lloyd. December. Sugar firm, unchanged
Cheese stock sold up at primary points and light
supply; firm at the advance; large, 12a12H; me
dunn, 12Aa12h; pcnics. 121Sa12N Butter arm.
unchanged. Eggs hrm; fresh. 25a28; cooler, 2Oa2i.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
Bill. 81 Go%3plaint Di.mi..ed.

In connection with the proceedings for
injunction Instituted the oath of last Janu-
airy by John w. Lilly against Nimrod En-
campment. No. 1. Ancient Order of Knights
of Jerusalem, Justice Barnard. in Equity
Court No. 2. has signed an order dismiss
ing the bill of complaint
An order dismissing the bill Of complaint
has also been signed by Justice Barnard, in
the proceedings for injunction filed the 10th
of November. 1850, by Nimrod Encampment
M. l, Ancient Order Of Knights of Jeru-
salem, against William Henson and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-06
May Wants Indemnity Demanded

The State Department today received a
formal protest from Mr.. r. II. May, the
American engineer who <Swas forcibly de-
tanned in Guatemala, against the proceed
-1ngs Of the officials there
He gives a list of witnesses to support
his statements, and requests the State De-
partment to demand his immediate release
and the payment TO him of an indemnify
of 5000 damages "for said willful and ma
liciouS wrong"