Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1891, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR Th 3 J KR BUL 1201 Peans;!; vINGS. 8. H_ KAUFFMAN: Kew York Tae Pvexrsa Stym ts served te ere. om the yer Saruapar Quapaurte Siw With foream postase adled. €3.00. (Entered at the Fost (ffice at Washington, D.C., es | Qeond < ate nail matter } . necieas ©7" Al) wail subscriptions must be paid in advance, Kates of advertising made Lnowa om application. + EXCEPT SUNDAY, ae, corner 11th St. by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, + STAR $1.00 por years Vo. 79, No’20,013. FINANCIAL. _ FINANCIAL. Che Loong Star. WASHINGTON. D.C. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1891 TWO CENTS. 2 NOTICES. SION SAVINGS BANK, SECOND NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, S09 SEVENTH STREFT. im all parts of the city mal for any one to deposit small amounts oat of Dusiness bones. ‘will grow. WORKING PEOPLE have the opportunity. by saving ‘2 small amount each week, in s compar- atively short time to accumulate enough to make the first payment on « comfortable home. The bank will then loan the remain-| Thog 3. stanton, er of the purchase money. DEPARTMENT CLERKS snd othere who are able specific amount each month will find oor iMstallment bonds s profitabie in- to save ‘vestment. WUARDIANS and others who have money on hand net to be used for econsiderabie find the Union Savings Bank peried tl the best place of deposit. INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS computed and com-| _3y27-6t pounded seu-anuusily on all money re- ‘maining om deposit four monthe and over. INSTALLMENT BONDS for five and ten years’ sub- ‘scribere will be received from the engravers: an for sale st the Dank within three or four Gays. At about the sane period, in addi- tion to our five-cent stampa, @ le XWENTY-FIVE CENT STAMPS will be for sale at | "Direct all the agencies. ‘Bank bea-* each week day from 9 to 5 and on Satur- s3s trom 6 to 8 p.m. ‘They wfil eet! you the beat goods im their reepective | JNO. W. CORSON. Lines at tae lowest prices. ‘They will sii you our 5-cent saving stampe. NORTHWEST WASHINGTON.—Z. D. Gtlman.697 = cow Cochran & Sonn 08 oe EP cg BF actin Bate doer are; C. rae W Cochran & i cages. Causes Uaice Pian Company, 425 9 Frovers, Woodwanl & Lothrop. 11th gnd Fas. | ersten 2 ste. dru ~ drmavtst We ody arovers. dE. Dyer & Co. Biren & CO, tear su Epirond. | erocnrs MYATISVILLE, MD.—A- BP. Beery & © 081H SERIES OF STOCK. CITIZENS’ EQUITABLE BUILDING ASSOCIATION, GEORGETOWN. D.C. CROPLEY'S HALL, CORNER 318T AND M 8TS., GEORGETOWN, D. ©. of stock in the Cittza PIETY DEPOSIT AGENCTES at the princtpal stores | ping cirth ieane of stack in the Citizen ft practicable | with the Amust muretine Of the association, Monday. Auzust 10, withdrawals at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. Maxtivam rate of advance fs two bandred ($200) eS cnceanns cad crckee cones] mawecensecieste, At pertoent seehow nickels yiweuts on sina i ; aoe _ Payments on advanced stock. 82 per month. 8. THOMAS BROWN. President. EDGak P. BERRY, Treasures. Interest is allowed on Thos. J. Sullivan. On vay day open an account ‘with CO., BANKERS. ck—it is a recetpt. Every facility extended the small depositor for the It will be a great source of ANB OPEN UNIT Laz F STREET. ail your bills by transaction of busine, Ojeu your aceuuu GO TENaSBURY, Broads Member Washington Stock Exchange. LEWIS G. TEWKSBURY & CO., BANKERS AND BROKERS, 1835 F 8T., WASHINGTON, D. C., Buy and sell for cash or on margin Stocks, Bonds, ‘Provisions and Ou. ‘Private wires to New York an Interest slowed on d Out-of-town business All Local Becutitice Constant quotations ail markets, oor Ltr ‘TNO. W. MACARTNED. M CORSON & MACARTNEY, GLOVER BUILDING, i419 F ST. N. W., Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds. Deposits. Exchange. Loans. Collections. Rajiroad Stocks and Lends andali securities isted om Philadelphia, Loston and ty inade of miveatmnent securiticn, District ‘ii locel Railroad, Gem Inwuranee and Lele Phone Stock dewit in. ‘Ausrican Delt Telcvhone Stock bought and sold. 3918 2 Wecrous, S18 Lato, Noy Tid Lith st, grocers: si. drugeists; i itimore Lought and seid. HIKAM LODGE, NO. 10, F. ALA. M.—AT. ‘a special meeting to be held at 730 THIS EVESiNG arranoments for the funeral of our late brother, W Hibson, will be rade. A full attend- ‘ance of meuibers is desired. fW. M. E_ GOLDSCHMID. Will offer Of barcains” The it are deep cutting Ine urdays until 10 p. 2. the 4th pase ance. Store open on Bat co AND IMPORTANT BARGAINS. We have on the floor ready for quick delivery to Quick buyers four magnificent upright pianos, finest makes, that can beboucht at a reduction price that will not only astonish you, but will induce you to buy at once. Don't wait to ask the ‘whys and wherefores, but come snd satisfy yourself if you are thinking of buying a piano. They will besold for either all cash or monthly payments of @10 or more until paid for. They are reat snaps. Don't miss the chance. Your old piano can be given as part pay- ment. THE PIANO EXCHANGE, 913 Pennsylvanisave, ‘The Leading Piano Store. ‘southwest corner of 12th and F streets in the city of Washington, st by mu.ual consent I debts due and payable by ‘the late firm are as- ed to”. Kaufinan, and <q THE FIRM OF KAUFMAN & SICKEI MS doing business at the corner of 12th und Stroviw northwest, Lavine dissolved partnership, the Gusincws will be contacted hereatter by'A. hau who thanss the jubite generally for their hberal Patronage and sulteits a continuance or the same, @ Will be piewsed to serve the public at his temporary Guarters, M street, West Washinton, until the come Pietion of his new store, 900 Fenus. ave, uw. Tt KAUFMAN. ie @ READ ABOUT LOUVRE GLOVE coM- Yer Bn BE fear pau i thone desirin pieet at the office of Dr. st. nw, MUNDAY EVEN Wecan furnish Em and Women's i Green, wt WS. Rich- <q AEMAT STODDART & Co., 61: BAWGAIN-IF TAKEN AT ONCE— EIGHI-ROOM BRICK HO! WHEN YOU READ Acco ‘Star of shipwrecks, collisions, oods, fires, TUBAWays and Other vas ‘York Accident Insurance ny of acctent pocicy. New York” you sho! t and Jus: settlement of OMAS, O37 F st. Bee 47 A0erI0N NEXT WEEK. GAS FIXTURES, Consignment. RATCLIFFE, DARE & CO., vgrocers, nica, 144a als grocer. TAKOMA PAK.— of Baltupore and Olio AND. 'D. €.~ Charles . af sation of Baltiuore aod, Ohio railroad, arene. 3yS1-3t ((APITAL ONE MILLION DOLLARS. COMPANY. ‘emporary offices, 1001 F st. n.w. “Tis company pays interest on deposite and | Si. Dalances are subject to check af sight. Remember, this company also issues cer- titicates of deportt anc pays a larger rate of | §5-<g=>DISCUSSION OF THE LABOR PROBLEM. interest for money left for a epectfied time. This company sells letters of credit and makes collections on all pointe. The com pany executes all trusts. Ths company has the finest business build- ng im Washington, at the corner of #th and F sts. nw. It will give its patrons the best facilities ‘Cail or send for information. It ie under the supervision of the controller of the currency. ‘OFFICERS. Erainard H. Warner, President, Elson, Vice President. zt EE Siew = A 8 Worthington. Piwrury BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCTATION. BSCRIBED STOCK, gu03.0v0. ‘ine the Lest pian devined for securing » Home, OF MONEY. SO BACK DUES REQUIRED. Sav OETpw elvanted’ bharee-6l yer mouth SIX PER CENT ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS. 8L0,000 placed in New Loans pampblets and infuruat -” WS AND vis F OFFICERS: al. Mer, sagan agents chace os. ie. 4 Ey aT. Britton, Pree’ ez Nats ‘SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY OF WASHINGTON, B. E COR 15TH ST. AND NEW TORE AVR (Chartera! by special act of Congress January Ze, 1807. ‘Raceganisa’ under act Congress Uctover 1, 1800 ‘Transecte the business of @ TRUST COMPANY Te as ie vervus Uranchem Also the business of @ BAvINGS BANK And ofa Garr DEO SIT COMPANY. Capital ONE MILLION UF DOLLARS. Acts as executor, sdministrator, guardian of the ee tates of minora coum.ttee of the estates of lunatics, Pose: ver, ass.guee aud exeutes trusts of any aud every Geecriytion. Receives money depostis in sums of TEN CENTS and upward abd aLows iuterest (herea. Loans money Upem real estate and collateral secur- my Sells firet<clame real extate and other securities Keceives SILVER WAKE and all kinds of VALU- ABLES apn deposit im capacious storage vaults of Srsurpassed dryness and security. (Banall anges for rent from $5 to $125 per annum Ofice bours_Datiy from Ps.m. to 4p.m., and unt wise unered. im auditiol to the regular office ‘Spe Ou the pith day of co Noe fant uttowee dag vi eee, mom 12. SOS Sac et thurd days of each month easopeed TEE Tlie om Sundey the 160 dag will be Manassuent mexspis P"GkYDER. researer, RB FRANCIS LIGOS. ‘Se recary, ALBEBT 1. 91 U;.(SEVAST. Dbueetor - . Sayder, Lense C. jurtevant, = Andrew Wyte, A Pant, Mattuew O. Einery, ‘Sieyoate. Coeice'a saswen wit Jciuseim, Charice Grover, ie oe: oun Y. varae, 3 he owners of property on the line of the avenue, aud will give hearing to ail 1} o'clock a.in. at this office on SATURDAY, the Ist . W. DUUGLADS, J. ET, Couimissioners of the District ct buliding, corner Mi and Fets. nw. FEDERATION UF LAGUR UNIONS, By OYSTER and W. A. CROFEUT. ject “The Competitive Syston: of Labor. Sublets. Paul 3 bo Admission free. The public invited. FOR PORTLAND CEMENT PAVEM. ‘walks, areas, cellars, stasles and c satisfactory and durable manner address BLL N at ANNUAL ELECTION FOR TWELVE rectorsof the Potomac insurance Com- 3 u jONDAL, August J, 1001. “Pols opea from 12 MAYHEW PLATEK, Secretary. BS ET 00 eer BYBON 8. ADAMS, 512 lite. ow. __Gond work at low prices. UMMER RESORTS, Printing of ctreulars, pam- 's bis Of tare, bili ahi tore Of Susniver resort Lcited good Work, prowptness and tuoders Buay be felled ob Gatien sent if aenurt myltm_Printerand Puvi eack YOUR ODE huete (illustrated oF plai DAVIN, V.5., WILL 1} calls during the absciice ot A.W. Swad- ra. ¥- &.. Troop A. WASHINGTON SaFE DEPosIT cv., 916 AND 918 PA. AVE. N. W. TORAGE FOR FURNITURE, CLOTH- SILVER AND VALUABIL. PRICES MUDEKATE. BOXES, 95, @7.50 AND UPWAKD, See. Pret. Alonto Tweetial HAVE YOU PURCHASED A SUMMER bo WLASEY Ties. Andrew Wall, M 3 T Thviayee, deen, Se Sulehsate'y. UIT FOR YOUR HURSE? stock of Summer jorses, including Sli Coolers, and desire to close The Slevts run {ruin +) cute 20 value for the price. ‘T ap equally wits range of cost. ‘YOUr Lozeos away TOE ‘well to securea full If you intend taki the suuimer it would equipusent beture starts ANDREW J. Jo¥ coy e¥erything Lecessary for vue aud Carriage. AT THE REQUEST OF ONE THOUSAND and oue i our customers we have provided space fora lunch room on theszth floor of our luth street building and have opened these Weare ‘Bow prepared to serve them ipa tirst-clase mann WOODWAKD & LOTE a>. D. Bax IMPORTING TATLOR, Ali Bpring Novelties received. To ToUMIsis AND THOSE CosiEM- lating « Furopesu voyawe we would direct SUF Travelers ‘Trunks, Ladies D Leatie® drunk \ Alugetor Bage, Gludst otlet Cases, Canvas Exton: Fays—in li sizes. An exten- "Eb at of Engle: ana Aiuerican Steauer Skawis for railway crave, in plaiés and For the conventence of | Basset Tunis, steamer rugs abd jb Lard any steamer sailinx from New Philadelphia o Baitanoze ire oF WOODWAKD & LO1 Joti, Lith and F ts, we 7 z ~Serixo~ Curnycomn. ‘Arcomb tht combines the stretath vf siasticay of 2 trues con. “It ie as suitas a Lrush,” because the loops and Blip over tLe elevations. 10 the great ‘the animal and the «reat convenience of the fect weli-cveauer,” aud “tbe ‘Vecause it 8 a spring sud the vibre- frees them trou and quicker and Letter Bich uo Dut trace, ‘ably over thesur- ius’ PATENT LEATHER OXFORD TIES ‘os ze on AND SLIPS” S dees wear *eilwON SST, tao wt. aw. SPECIAL NOTICES. 28 : ; es etic’ ihe city and resumed bis ios nw. _sy28-tt Be TICE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE Pennsy'ivania railroad excursion to Atlantic ity text Saturday evening. Lhe two lines following if qreat interest z ig <q NOTICE —IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE Be dirs ose of tie yovermueut to take the pro erty how occupied by Us for the new post office bull ing, all perscns having goods on storage With Us a hereby notified to remove the sane before the lat day of August, AD. TS0L ‘THOS. DOWLING & SON, Auctioneer 4y3-Ln Cor. 1 th st. and Fenua. av 1:30 G 5 ve orders for Kets yrage of all kinds, furniture and 10u ‘given to bag- trunks a specia.ty rage to and trom railroad ia0 tieket agent for boats. “Lelephons mm the factory 116 dozen in Sateen», Percalines, joteens and Mummy Cloth. ‘Shese are the $1, $1.25 and $1.00 Shirts. We have put these lots to- wether aud marked them SY cents. Keweuber, you foptor 8S conte a shire that wil not surtik oF fide. Shirts, that were $1.75 ‘These are the most dura- Die outing shirts made, Fancy and //iain Nizut Shirts for 29 cents, worth €0 gents. ‘These shirts are 52 inches ong, are mace full in the body and we have teu: in ail sizes at present, Bee our. tuvincibie Dress Shirt, (an old, favurite) made of Wansutte cotton and 2,100 linen bosous, conte; 6 tor 83. at Headquarters for Shi TAR BRANCH UAL TISURE Sulkr ractory, th st, newer . Near Junction th st. and M. Y. eeecas a, Dianagers. JU! ELAND, EW MAP, JUST PUBLISHED, EM. bracing W.sulngton and ite Subarus, with Fosuw and subuivieious to dace extended into the Dis tret of vowuinvla, Prince Georges and. Montgomery fouuties, sud, ani Aeaanusia county, Va. Every O06 fnterested im loval Teal sstate shicUld’ possess one Of Ciese uups. [testuay ie u.terestiau and will help OU to make Jour investurents understancing)y- PIMC, COMPLET 94" it sce be} RCHITECIS’ AND ENGINEL! Penusylvania ave. u. UNPARALLELED SPECIAL OFFER. 1 offer my entire stock of AMERICAN Wat , DIAMONDS, GOLD CHAINS, RINGS, EAR RINGS, LADIES’ BREAST FINS, BRACELETS, SCARF PIN», CLOCKS AND SILVERWAKE at a special discount of 20 PEK CENT FOR CASH, for short time only. Goods marked in FLALN IGUKES. ®1RICTLY ONE PRICE. AL. SALTZSTEIN, JR, MANUFACTURING JEWELER, 3y13-3m 605 7th st. nw. BS hr are cating WINDOW SCREEN FRAMES, 170. EACH. ADJUSTABLE WINDOW SCREENS, $2.75 DOZEN. WIRE &CREEN DOORS, COMPLETE, ‘With Spring Hinges, Hook and Eyeand Knob, $1each. % FS. GARDEN HOSE, COMPLETE, ‘With Couplings and Patent Nozzle, ¢2 each. GARDEN HOSE REELS, Tic. EACH. A FULLY GUARANTEED LAWN MOWER, 63.75. SQUARI 1CE CREAM FREEZER, 61.35 EACH. FUULTLY NETTING, 2-INCH MESH, ‘Fer 100 square feet, 600. GEARS' SPECIAL RACKETS, 84.36. BARBER & ROSS, COR. 11TH AND G STS. ¥.W. Opposite Boston Dry Goods Btore. ep7-4n COLLARS AND CUFFS—WHEN Rae SCS TOLMAN STEAM LAUNDRY, We OB a parpone nn PMas A bauuental and claiuant plaster ‘ussonty work dows Heauon. Ww. Be Bee Set ta sane New honk ov bride work, porcelain enau.e: Ailing, painless extrac tons by the use o. nitrous o: a p> BEF URE, PLACING YOUR ORDERS FOR Painting, &.‘cousuit HUDSON & STREBY, utes rand, core eigiw.y' who wilt cueerfally furnish desiehs, i ComMnUBAatCns by Washington News and Gossip. — Index to Advertisements, AMTISEMENTS. ATTORNEYS . AUCTION SALI BICYCLES BOARDING - BUSINESS CHANCES, CITY ITEMS, COUNTRY REAL ESTAT, COUNTRY BOARD, DEATHS... Page 5 DENTISTRY. Faxe 8 EDUCATIONAL Pawo 6 EXCURSIONS, &e. FAMILY SUPPLIES: FINANCIAL .. FOR RENT (Offices) FOR RENT (Flats). FOR RENT (Rooms) FOR RENT (Houses). FOR RENT (stores)... FOR 8ALE (Houses). FOR SALE (Lots) : FOR BALE (Horses aad Vebicies),. FOR BALE (Pianos)... FOR SALE (Miscellaneous) HOTEL LADIES’ GooDs. LOST AND FOUND. MANICURE.. MONEY WANTED AND NOTARIES PUBLIC OCEAN STEAMERS. POTOMAC RIVER Bi PIANOS AND OKGANS, PERSONAL. PROPOSALS. PROFESSION RAILROADS. SPECIAL NOTICE! WANTED (Rooms). WANTED (Bituations).. WANTED (liscellaneous enue, $470,148; customs, @717,670. Tur U.8. 6. Dispatom arrived at the New York navy yard today. HosriraL Stewanp Watters 8. Hangs, at- tached to the Washington barracks, has passed his examination for re-enlistment. —_$§.—+. Mr. C. F. Berrty, private secretary to Gen. Bussey, assistant secretary of the interior, has resigned to go into private business in the west. Assistant Secretary Bussey of the Interior Department left Washington for New York last night on official business. Assrstan? SECRETARY SPavLpiNe left Wash- ington yesterday for a three weeks’ visit to his home at St. John, Mich. Hox. Tuomas F. Monoan, the commissioner of Indian affairs, will leave New York tomorrow fora trip toEurope for the benefit of his health. “He will be gone over a month. Tar Tarasuny SunPivs yesterday amounted to €55,835,159, and of this sum 25,184,098 is in depository banks and $19,390,434 is subsidiary coin. Fourra-Crass Posraastens.—The Postmas- ter General has appointed the following named fourth-class postmasters: J. L. Morris at Ar- den, Md.; L. E. Morse at Denbigh, Va.; E. A. Rinker at Rinkerton, Va.; J.P. Wise at West Norfolk, Va. Tar. Lrxa Buitpixo Sire.—Assistant Seore- tary Crounse has directed that the public build- ing at Lima, Ohio, be located on the property at the southeast corner of High and Elizabeth reets, owned by D. C. Faurot and valued at $10,000, sf rot and vi at To Purcnase THe Portaor Lame Caxare.— Second Controller Gilkeson notified the Secre- tary of War yesterday that there is no legal ob- {ection te the purchase by the government of the ortage Lake Superior canals under the act of Congress appropriating £350,000 for that pur- pose, wo that there need be no further delay in the work o? their improvement. Recommenpep ror Retimeaest.—The naval retiring board has reported to Secretary Tracy thet Lient. J. F. Meigs, bemg afflicted with color blindness, should be placed on the retired list of the navy. The ease awaits final action by the President. This is the case in which the oflicer was examined for promotion and found to be deficient in color sight, and subsequently ordered before the retiring board for examination ‘Tae Rvsstax Hzprews.—Acting Secrotary Wharton asserts positively that the Depari- ment of State is without any information re- specting the alleged suspension of the Russian edict against the Hebrews at the instance of his government. Nothing has beon heard from Dr. Crawford, the United States consul general at St. Petersburg, for a Jong time past, which is convincing proof to the department that no action of such importance as the sus- pension of the edict has been orderéd. Van Vravkex To Bre Court-Martraep.—It is understood that the Secretary of the Navy will approve the proceedings of the court of inquiry that recently investigated the Van ‘Vrauken scandal at Norfolk and, following its recommendations, will order a court-martial to try Van Vrauken, the paymastor's clerk accused of the theft of government property from the Norfolk uavy yard. ‘The cours will meet at Norfolk next Tuesday. ee Warre Hovsr Coxcenr. the program for the Marine Band concert on the White House grounds tomorrow, to begin at 5:45 p.m.: 1, march, “Coldstream Guards,” Milanolio; 2, overture, “William Tell,” Rossini; 8, selection unio (oy request), Jncob- owski; 4, ‘descriptive fantasia, Dying Poet,” Gottschalk; 5, selection, “Prince Minamoto,” Filette; 6, romanza, “Marguerite,” White; 7, “Reminiscences of Scotland,” God- trey; 8, “Hail Columbia.” Prnsoxat.—T. B. Fullman and E.W. Roberts of Lexington, Ky., and Chas. Schemel of New York are at the Randall.—Walter Ferrier of Chicago, H. E. Arnold of Illinois, L. Queiroz of Brazil, 41. W. Hum of Beaver, Pa, and James Meoly of Philadeiphia are at Willard’s. Geo. R. blodgett of Boston is at the Shorebam.—— W. L. Abbott and A. G. McClintock of Pittsburg, J.C. Platt. of Now York and J. N. Hoffman of Philadelphia are at the Arlington.—F. W. Hart of Denver, Geo. C. Urquhart of Ohio, H.C. Adams of Ant Arbor, Mich., L. B. Hayden of Omaha, D. W. Campbell of Chicago, 1: J. Hogan of Pitsburg, Jos. B. Cumming of Augusia aud J. 8. Culling” ton of Richmond are at the Ebbitt——F. A. Williams of New York, Charles D. Evers of Pittsburg, Elias Long of Newcastle aud I.’ Bunter Dulaney of Virginia are at the Jobneon—QG. — Gillett’ of Kenosha, Wis. is at the Fredonia —- Robert Hobinson of Detroit, George Metcalf of Cincinnati, John. Chillman of Boston, W. Gray of Oxford, England, Dr. C. C. Baldwin of New York und 'E. D. Davis of Salt Lake City are at the St. James..—O. B. Leonard of Plainfield, N.J., Charles Japhe of New York, H. H. Down- man of St. Louis and W. M. Woodbury of Kan- sasare at the Nationsl——G. W. ¢ gonmay of Augusta, Ga, v. L. Nori We Dickson of Danville, Ky., and J. T- Temble of Seward, Oklahoma ty are at the Metropolitan, Feb Btociotll of Oto, who is hile and earty at eighty-two y his nephew, Mr. D. W. Stockstil, on 'L tires —Mr. Frank Stockstill is con After being dangerously ill with fever for a month past——R. C. Lewis from the Virginia Warm Springs. —Mr. J. Albert Duvall is at Saratoga.—— Mr. A. 8. Towson and H. W. Moncure have re- turned from afew days trip to Uppvil Mr. M. A. Clancy, asristant ler! Court of the District E HAS SECRETARY NOBLE RESIGNED? Assistant Secretary Chandler Tells Why He Does Not Credit the Report. Assistant Secretary Chandler is very positive that there is no truth in the statement that Sec- retary Noble has resigned. “If it is true,” he said to a Stan reporter, “there never was « man more deceived than I am. There being so much talkin the papers from time to time aboutan alleged purpose on the part of Mr. Noble to resign’I was anxious to know the truth, soa to make my own plans accordingly. Iwent to Mr. Noble just before he loft Wash- ington and told him that it was important to me to know if he intended to resign, as I would not remain after he went out and I wanted to prepare for it if there was to be any change. He then told me that he had no more intention of resigning than had Mr. Harrison of resigning the presidency. Headded thatif ever he should have reasons. which would lead to his resignation he would inform me at once, but that there was no likelihood of such a thing happening, that there was nothing further from his thoughts. Since he has been away Thave been in constant correspondence with him and he has never mentioned the sub- Ject, but his letters have related to the depart- ment affaire extending into the future, and the whole tone has been sch as to ude the idea of any intention on his part resign. I do not know what may have bappened-since be left Washington, but I am_ satisfied that he would have informed me if he had determined to resign.” ‘This statement seems to cover the ground pretty well and Mr. Chandler may have rea- son to feel that he bas not been well treated in the matter if Mr. Noble had ac- tually resigned, but inthe face of this denial the gentleman who is reeponsible for the pub- lication asserts that he knows positively that Mr. Noble has resigned. ‘MR. WANAMAKER KNOWS NOTHING OF IT. When Postmaster General Wanamaker was approached on the subject today he said that he knew nothing about the reported resigna- tion and had not heard of it except through the newspapers. He said that he eaw the Presi- cent aday ortwoagoand nothing was said eu. There is ther straw which may be consid- ered as significant as indicating the direction of the wind.” Secretary Noble has a lease for four Years of the house on K street where he lives. ‘The lease expires in April, 1893, and has nearly two years to rin. Neither the agent nor owner of the house has received any -instruction from the Secretary that he would not need the house any further. In fact some repairs and changes are now being made upon the suggestion of Mr. Nobles so that the house will be ready for them when they re- turn. ‘The Secretary is now in the Adirondacks, where he is fishing and enjoying a complete rest. His health was not good when he went away,and he is endeavoring to regain his former robust health. MAJOR BROCK DOES NOT BELIEVE IT. Maj. Brock, the chief of the bureau of sta- tistics, who is probably the most intimate friend Secretary Noble has in Washington, told @ Star reporter today that he did not believe there was one word of truth in the statement that the Secretary had resigned. From what he knows he is perfectly satistied that Mr. Noble has not resigned and has no intention of doing so. The last time he saw Mr. Noble was just before he left Washington for his vacation, three or four weeks ago, and he then said he had no intention of resigning. SECRETARY PROCTOR SAYS NOTHING NEW. Secretary Proctor reached the city at 2 o'clock this afternoon from Cape May. A Stan reporter asked him if he could say enything authoritative in regard to the report that Secretary Noble has resigned. Hereplied: “No, I can say nothing about it, but I do not think that there is anything new in the situa- tion. Itscems to me that the stories printed this morning were but a renewal of the rumors that have been circulating about Secretary Noble for several month: A POSITIVE DENIAL BY SECRETARY ALFORD. A press dispatch from Cupe May today says: “The reported resignation from the cabinet of Secretary Noble was absolutely and emphati- cally denied this morning by Private Secretary Halford on behalf of the President. Secretary Halford said: ‘There is not a word of truth in it. Secretary Noble has not resigned from the cabinet, and as far as the President knows has no intention of doing so.’” ———— IMPORTED TIN PLATX WORKERS. Secretary Foster's Letter to Mr. Niedring- haus on the Subject. Secretary Foster, ignoring the letter of Im- migration Commiesione: Owen, has written a letter to Mr. Niedringhaus of St. Louis in re- sponse to the inquiry concerning the right to import tin plate workers to this country. Mr. Foster says that the department has not issued any regulations on that subject, and adds: “It is not the practice of this department to express opinions or to make advanced rulings on hypothetical cases that may possibly arise, but lest you might draw improper inferences of permission from the above answer to your question, your attention is called to the fifth section of the act entitled ‘An act to prohibit the importation and migration of foreigners and aliens under contract and agreement to perform labor in the United States, ite terri. jories and the District of Columbia,’ approved February 26, 1885, and the suggestion is made that Iam not prepared at this time, and with the data before me, to express any opinion as to whether skilled labor for the St. Louis Stamping Company, cannot be otherwise ob- tained than by the importation of alien labor- ers. Ido not understand that it was the pur- ose of the honorable superintendent of immi- gration in his recent letter to you to express any opinions other than those involved above.” ME. EDMUND W. P. SMITH DEAD. The Secretary of Legation at Bogota Suc- cumbs to Bright’s Disease. The State Department received a telegram this morning from Bogota announcing the sad news that Mr. Edmund W. P. Smith, the secre- tary of legation at Bogota, died at Carthagena, Colombia, on the 28th instant of an acute at- tack of Bright's disease. Mr. Smith was well known here, and one of the most popular members of the diplomatic service, with which he has been connected for some years. He served with the Pan-American congress during its tour and sessions as an attache detailed by the State Department, and after its adjourn- ment he was appointed to the post in Colom- bia which he has just vacated by death. He hud formerly been stationed in Colombia on diplomatic duty, and had valuable acquaint- ance with South’ American affairs, His wife is @ Colombian Indy. He is particularly well known in Washington, which was his former home. He was a brother of Mr. Hub Smith, the popular composer and actor. sree ee Warcxacr Not Duriante.—Assistant Secre- tary Nettleton has authorized the collector of customs at Astoria, Oreg., to allow merchan- dise recovered from the British ship Aber- corn, stranded near Gray's harbor in January, 1888, to be brought to Gray's harbor without entry and free of dut; Anmx Onpzrs.—A bosrd of officers, to con- sist of Lieut. Col. Chas. T. Alexander. surgeon; Lieut. Col. Joseph P. Farley, ordnance MORE TESTIMONY HEARD. The Appraisers of the Rock Creek Park Property. TRE APPLICATIONS OF ATTORNEYS FOR THE PIECES OF LAND 70 BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY DE- ‘NIED—TNE SHOEMAKER AND BLAGDEN TRACTS PRINCIPALLY CONSIDERED TODAY. Yesterday afternoon the commissioners Qlessrs. J. L. Norris, George J. Seufferle and N. W. Burchell) to appraise the Rock Creek Park land continued hearing evidence as to values, &c., after Tue Star's report closed. Mr. Frank Shoemaker testified that he had made a sketch of his place, dividing it into five lots, each of which would have # good building site and plenty of trees. J. T. Dyer testified that some of Blagden's Property wes worth 10 cents per foot and the rest $3 0 per acre. Francis Hufty testified that some of the Blagden property was worth 10 ceuts per foot and other parts £2,500 per acre. MR. THOS. BLAGDEN. Mr. Thos. Blagden testified that most of his land was valuable for villa sites, and he had improved it with the view of subdividing 1t into twenty-six sites. He considered parcel 74 worth 10 cente per foot and 73 €3,000 per ecre. From five villa sites views of the Washing- ington monument could be obtsined, and he thought he could not get equaliy as good sites for levs than €5,000 per acre. “In this subdi- Vision the lots average 200 feet in width. On cross-examination by Mr. Perry witness artition of his father's es- ortions haz been sold, some of it in 1873, but the prices were low, and the last sale of any part by him was fourteen vears ago. On being questioned as to the hillsides he said he valued the land aud timber at $3,000 per acre By Mr. Abert-The taking of the land shut him off entirely from the Pierce Mill road. Reditect—Mr. Louis Shoemaker's acre was worth 10, 12or 15 cents per foot. Frank Shoe- maker's land was €3,000 per acre. By Mr Abert —He claimed, as one of the heirs, an interest in the Pierce Mill road. MR. PAIRO AGAIN. Mr. Pairo testified as to Mr. Blagden’s land that from the 1ithstreetroad totheentrance he drove in nine minutes. Parcel 74, as a whole, was worth $4,000 per acre, for it was the pret tiest land in the svuth end of the park. Parcel 75 was not worth so much—25 to 30 per cent 8 ‘On cross-examination Mr. Pairo said if the property luid out as villa sites on the slope was worth 10 cents per foot that on the crest was worth 50 per cent more. With others he sold Brookland lots on the rise, with a view, for several cents higher than those on the piain. It all depended on the taste of the purchaser, and he bad known some who preferred the meadow. TODAY'S TESTIMONY. The commission resumed ite session this morning to continue until 4 o’clock—that being the hour for daily adjournment—no ses- sions to be held on Saturdays. T. BR. Hinsdale, civil engineer, was called by Mr. Wm. Stone Abert and testified to the cor- rectness of maps of Mr. Blagden’s property. He testified that east of the park line there isa strip of gully which is actually worthless, and he then described the lay of the land. referring to the building rock upon it, the quarry being thirty to forty feet high. Mr. Abert asked how long it took to drive from the place to 14th street, and Mr. Perry objected to the time and submitted that the distance and nature of the ground could be given. Witness then said the road was comparatively level and he had done some bicycling on it. Mr. Abert offered the subdivision of the — place made in August, 1876, in evi- jence. Mr. Geo. B. Starkweather testified that he sold some land in 1890 to John E. Leall for far less than it was worth. He sold it for €21,000, and it was 13.01 acres. He thought it worth then $2,000 to $2,500 per acre and thought it was worth now 10 cents per foot. He regarded arcel 73 worth 10 cents per foot and parcel Fi'32,000 per. acre and the smuiler parcels 10 cents per foot. ‘On cross-examination’he said he bought the land at 2300 per acre on September 17, 1854. He was a dealer or operator ix suburban real estate and ceased operations in the northwest when the park project was agitated and is now operating in the northeastern part of the Dis- trict. He now owned « home near the park of nine acres, for which he paid $600 in 1883. By Mr. Abert—He valued his land opposite the quarry at 30 cents per foot. Mr. L. P. Shoemaker was recalled and said, as to parcels 71 and 72, that desirable buildin, lots were in the park. Mr. Mathewson's rr | was worth $2,300 and one of the Diagden tracts $3,000. MB. JOHN F. WAGGAMAN'S VIEWS. John F. Waggaman (dealer in real estate) testified as to the Blagden tract (parcel 74), that it was suitable tor building sites (villas) and was worth from €5,000 to $10,000 per acre for such purpose. Mr. Waggemau said he was interested in Woodley west of the park and he valued the property at $20,000 per acre, and there were over 130 acres. It is a fact that the Chevy Chase Company is Investing beavil along Con- necticut avenue extended, but he did not know that they had put any of their property in the market. Mr. Perry asked a question to show that the history of such streams as tock creck was that if not protected by parking or otherwise they would be converted into foul sewers and ren- dered unfit for villa sites. He said he would show that this was the case with Jones’ Falls in Baltimore. Mr. Abert objected,saying that it was a prob- lematical clairvoyant idea, and sach testimony was inadmissible. Mr. Perry said that much of the testimony yesterday was as to villa sités, and it, was proper to show that as the city grows unless the creek is protected the value of sites for villas was depreciated. Mr. Perry then asked as to the desirability of the banks of the creek below Patreet bridge and Mr. Abert objected, saying that it was not the future with which they were deuling, but the present. The objection was sustained. With the understand: that Messrs. Regi- nald Fendall and Chapin wn could be heard and proof given as to the title of the roadway the case as to the Blagden property was cl: THE SHOEMAKER TRACT. Parcel 89, the Shoemaker tract of 245.408 acres, was taken up. Hon. Jere Wilson and T. A. Lambert ap- for the owners, and stated that this was aaa which} certain proceedings had been had, and usked that this case be tried so as to have clear record. They pro- poved first to offer their testimony, and after the testimony for the government to offer rebutting testimony. zi Mr. Wilson said that the Commissioners had taken 1,980 acres, had gone as faras the govern- in aes ail, bat he cla nes cokes not todo wit contiguous pi iy and desired to try the case as an independent ‘one. Mr. the it to separate trial so dit would increase the expense Wilson's remarks closed by the in- twenty to thirty fold. Ji were as to issues Mr. said that when the owners have [Continued on FYyth Page.) HOME RULE OUTLOOK Effect of Dillon's Accession to the McCarthy Party. ERRARDYS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. A Terrific Explosion in Birming- ham, Ala., This Morning. FEARS OF A COAL FAMINE. CURRENT TOPICS ABROAD. Prospects of the Irish Party Being Discussed im London. Lonpox, July 31.—John Dillon's accession to the McCarthyite ranks is still the leading topic in London, aswell as Dublin. Dillon will, it is stated, take the active leadership at once, even though his formal announcement as leader may be deferred for some time. He will be s formidable antagonist for Parnell, as he is strong with the “Hillside men” and other ex- tremists, who form the bulk of Parnell’s fol- lowers. ' “It will be difficult,” said # prominent McCarthyite toda: for the honest folks who have stood by Parnell to resist the appeal of @ man who has just come from serving ® term in prison for the Irish cause, and who has always been fearless and out” spoken toward the common enemy.” For this reason Dillon will be doubtlens put on the plat- formas soon as possible. As for Parnell, bis friends say that he isasfar from yielding as ever and that he wi earnest speeches at Thurles on Sunday. On the other band, Mrs. Purnell is said to be anxious for peace and rest, the present situa- tion materially interfering with her social du- tics and ambitious. Mrs. Parnell makes no secret that she aspires to presentation at court. In this she will be greatly assisted by the recollection of the aid that Mrs. Par- father extended to Queen Victor: mother at every critical period. OBr: does not intend to go inte the political strug. gle for the present. Ho intends, with Mrs. O'Brien, to take @ vacation from active Lrish politics, while he devotes himself to literature. ‘The announcement is made that Mr. Parnell will take au appeal from the judgment which ordered him to pay $5,000 costs in the O'Shea divorce suit. A few days since the registrar in the London bankruptcy court decided that Mr. Parnell’s o! to Capt. O'shea's no- tice to pay the costs in the recent divorce pro- ceedings, on the ground that he was not a resi- dent m England, was untenable. It therefore only remaiued for Mr. Parnell to appeal, pay the costs or be declared a bankrupt. Mr. E. Dwyer Giay, part owner of the Free- man’s Journal at Dublin, publishes a letter in that paper, in which he says that, in view of the revelations made during the progress of the suit for libel of Mr. Heury Campbell, M. P. for South Fermanagh, and private secretary to Mr. Parnell, against the Cork Daily Herald, and yesterday's utterances of Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien, he will henceforth reject Mr. Parnell s attempt to retain the leadership of the Irish national party. Mr. Gray, whose fioal renunciation of Parnell aud Parnellism is announced, became, on the death of his father, the late editor of the Freeman's Journal, por sessor of the latter's interest in that paper, consisting of one-balf of the stock of the con- cern. The Freeman's Journal has been one of the most stalwart members of the Parnellite press. FRANCO-RUSSIAN COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE. It is ungerstood that the terms of a commer- cial alliance have been practically agreed upon between France and Russia, whereby each country will give preference to the products of the other. As Russia, in years of favorable har- vest, is largely a fvod-exporting country this arrangement will militate against the United States rather than England, although British manufacturers receive a severe blow from the new French tariff as it is, 4n return for French concessions Russia will, it is said, give prefer- ence to French mauufacturers, while maintain- ing astringen: tariff for imports from other countries. The advantage thuxgiven to France enhances enormous the value of Russian alli- ance irrespective of any motive of hostility toward Germany. FRANCE LUKEWARM AS TO THE FAIR. A Paris dispatch says that the reception of | the Chicago fair committee was little more than polite. ‘The feeling there is very lukewarm to- sorbing interest of the European political situ- ation and partly also to the fact that the Amer- ican display at the Inte Paris exposition was considered inadequate as compared with coun- tries vastly less important m_ wealth, popula- tion and industry. Again, there is evidence that the historic attachment to America is gradually dying out with the advance of time, and that sentiment is supplanted by hard ma- terial interests. ‘The move to repeal the pork | prohibition was only undertaken under the ap- prehension of the loss of the wine trade with America, and its success is not avsured. Even should it pass the pork would have to pay a heavy duty. : BaVaRIa's MAD MONARCH. Adispatch from Munich states that King Otto of Bavaria had shown of late such eymp- toms of improvement that he was allowed to take long jaunts with only one attendant in the vicinity of bis palace prison, the castle of Fur- stenreid. His long absence on one of these ex- cursions caused ularm at the castle, and on go- ing out im search of tue king he was found en- gaged in drilling the attendant in military ex ercise, of which Otto has some knowl The poor attendant oa been under drill for two hours or more, ito meet any of owe Tcking impatience with a cuff or a blow. was cool enough, but was with difficulty in- duced to return to the castle. When the affair became known to the Bavarian soldiery they are said to have ex good deal of pleas ure at their sovereign's military taste. ‘NOTES. AConstantinople dispatch says that for two days past a Russian ironclad has been hovering near the Biack sea entrance of the Dardanelles, and the Turks are alarmed at the ides that the ‘vessel may attempt to force its way through to the Mediterranean. In such case the Turkish fleet would not be in & position to prevent the intrusion. Russian Hebrews are said to be in t numbers over the frontier into inor. Some of the ref have carried typhus fever with them in.o the Armeniaa provinte of Van. A rigid quarantine has been ‘persons immigrating to Asia Minor by way of the iussiau boundary. King of Wartembarg bes another serious attack of illness, but be in any danger. SHOOK HOUSES A MILE AWAY. Explosion of Fifty Keg» of Gunpowder at Bir. depot loded about midnight last night, ‘wrecking the building and pba arisg anced | { i E | f letter, resigni port of ata later date communicate with you again. 1 now accept your reaignats the appointment and qualiticat | cessor, and in doing so I beg to aay that I have held you both personally and as a pubhe officer in the highest esteem and confidence, and had no other thought than that you would continue to discharge the duts until the expiration era to the tact that if th evident that with dem: supply. A car famine is highly probabl alleged that th deliver one of his most | | contident that th ward the American fair, owing partly to the ab- | COLLECTOR ERHAKDT'S RESIGNATION, The President's Letter Accepting It— Expres sions of High Fateem. New Yonx, July $1.—The following letter ex- plains itrelf Execctive Maxstox, Washington, DC. Care Max Port, N.J., July 29, 1891. Hon. Joel B. Erhardt, New York City: Dean Sim: I ackno’ Aged the receipt of your ir office as collector of the nd advised you that I would to take effect upon mn of Your sne- of your office its term With the kindest wishes and very high re gard, sincerely yours, Bexsamis Hanassox. i PREPAKING FOR WINTER. Western Coal Dealers Urged by the Rail- road Companies to Obtain Their Supply Curcavo, July $1.—There is danger of « coal famine in the west this winter, the railroad men, say. The reasons for this are explained in the following order to all agents of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St, Paul, which bas been issued by the general freight agent “You will at once call attention of coal deal- donot Iny in their Winters supply within the neat six or eiglt weeks it is almost certain that there will be great suffering from lack of fact before the winter is over. Last year, in the face of the comparatively light crop, western Jroads were unal supply demand for cars. From int uow at hand it te nthe next two m: d for care will be greater tha withstanding the fact that wre increasing our equipment as rapidly as possible, it as not likely that we will be able to supply our stations with fuel unless dealers provide for the inevitable emergency. This subject of the utmost importance and agente axe directed to urge prompt action. —_— AN HISTORIC CLAIM SETTLED. The Contest For the Berkeley Peerage and Estates Decided. Loxnox, July 31.—The house of lords, sitting a8 committee for privileges, today decided the remarkable and historic Lerkeley peerage claim. The house decided that Randal Mowbray Thomas Berkeley bad established his claim |to the honors and dignities of the Earl of Berkeley and Viscount Dursley. The claimant male legitimate issue of the fifth Farl Berkeley, who died in 1810, was ex- une! ud that be, being the e.dest umie her of the fourth earl, was eutitied to the peerage in question. Oppowed to this claim war the claim of Pran- cis William Fitzhardinge Berkeley, Baron Fitzhardinge, who asserted that the fifth Karl Berkeley bad married a woman uamed Mary Cole in 1755, but, acting under advice, « fur ther amarriage ceremony was performed in 17%. Subsequent to the death of the fifth carl a question arose as to the legitimacy of the enue bor and the house of lords, 4 that the eldest son, born tm 1786, was not entitied to the success The dscision given today upholds the de- cision given in 1511, and consequently Mr. Berkeley will Lercatter be a peer of the reslm, The house directed that Baron Fitzbardinge be nonsuited. A New Trial Denied Ixanc Sawtelle, Con- vieted of Killing Mis Brother. Coxcon, N. H., July 31.—At the session of the full bench of the supreme court today Judge Carpenter delivered an exhaustive opin- ion upon the exceptions taken by the defense during the trial of Issac Saw- telle for the murder of his brother Hiram. All the exceptions are overruled. The court holds that the objection to certain jurors, the principal objection upon which Sawtelle’s counsel rely for w trial, pot weil taken, us the jurors we rwed ing judges, who had the question of their co THINKS IT W BE HARKISON. Ex-Senator Spooner HKelieves the President Will Be Kenominated. Cmrcaco, July 31.—Ex-Senator John ©. Spooner of Wisconsin is of the opinion that President Harrison will be renominated. The fact that there is # great desl of talk about Mr. Blaine,” said he, “does not alter my firm belief that Mr. Harrison will be the nomi- nee. I am informed from 4 source that I believe to be reliable that the sentiment of a majority of the national committee is in favor of Mr. Blaine, but that cute no figure. The nomination is not made by the national com- mittee, and I believe that the delegates of the people will again want to wear the Tippecanoe colors.” Aside from the tariff imue he believes the federal ciections bill should be given @ place in the platform second ouly to the tariff ques- tion. “It is not a party matter,” he ssid. “The defection of a few members of the re- publican party when the federal elections bill came up im the Senate after it pasted the House did not settle that question, and Lam people will find its suluwom during the nest campaign. Stn oe Secretary Proctor Leaves Cape May. Care May, July 31.—Secretary Proctor left Capt Mgy this morning for Washington. J. Sloat Fassett of Elmira, N. ¥., who bas been designated by the President as the suc- cessor of Collector Erhardt of New York o arrived here this moruing and st once ealled upon the President. ae War Ships at Bar Harbor. Ban Hannon, Me., July 31.—The United States war suips Philadelphia and Petrel ar- rived trom Halifax at Lo’clock this afternoon and dropped anchor beside the Corvette Enter prise. alien ‘The Claim of Mrs. Searles’ Adopted Son. Sax Faaxcrsco, July 31.—Russell Wilson, the attorney for Timothy Hopkins, the adopted som of the late Mrs. Mark Hopkins-Searles, who is now in Japan, suid last night that unless Me, Hopkins was fairly treated by Mrs Searles will be would certainly contest it, ese dsa Unlucky Speculation Ruined Him, Borvaxo, N. ¥., July 31.—John Eckhert, @ young real estate dealer, Lus disappeared, leav- ing his accour:ts in a badly unsettled stmpe. He is thought to be in Canada. Speculation im real estate caused his embarrassment, Hie debts aggregate about €10,000. “tae A Brewery Thrice Visited by Fire. New You, July 31.—Thirty thousand dollar damage was caused to the malt bouse and con- tents of Evard’s brewery, at 12 East 183d street, Sensation Makers in Wall Street. New Youu, July 31.—The ost says: “There are occasions when the ravk and file of stock exchange operatars exhibit as much sense as a group of hysterical children, and yesterday was such an occasion. ‘The series of canards which threw the whole trading commanity into oe eae ued = for their basis business meeting of bankers to draw up petition for the Liver- ‘ufacturer of Wall street lies, seeing the bankers ‘on their way out of the conference, started that one of them had come to grief, Wall strect believed the story. ‘This was the eum and substance of the whole sensstion of series of sensations of the afternoon" ‘The (Curcaco, July 81—A morning paper an- pounces in @ very positive way that ata meeting T= of dressed beef, Armour & Co.. Co. snd Morris & Co., was settled: that the stock yards concluded ences to erect new that pata Ra Fe 5 they Buw ore tor ‘fifwon years