Evening Star Newspaper, March 24, 1893, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY, XCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR DINGS, oe a — corer 11th St., by ven tar New! Company, CONS HE KAUFPMANS. Prete ‘New York Office, 88 Potter Building. Tre EVRSTxG STAR fs served ‘acriere, om thetr own acy ‘te. per month ve Post Office at Washington, sail sonttne. | Sa subscriptions must be paid in advance. Vor. 82, No. 20,528. N, D. C, FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1893-TEN PAGES—WITH SUPPLEMENT. Ghe Evening Star. TWO CENTS, FINANCIAL. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. NCE COMPANY, ~ BOSTON, MASS. Statement of Gnsine Net Ledger Assets, Jan. 1 eae oF SSG, F . bag xs or jms... $5 For fterest: feats aidt Proat and Line. 1.145.554 90 BIOS OF Bess Taxes... 50.013 43 ents pa Gurus the year, int Leder Assots, Dec. 3i, 1892. larket Valtte of Nect- over 8,165 39 3,088,985 87 790.090 68 | Cost a. Enterest aad 1,295,989 97 tocks, Grain or Securities. Which shall it be? If you desire to specu- late inany kind of stocks, grain of securities it Will be to your interest to deal with us, Maving direct private wires to all the mar- kets of the world our facilities for trading in all sorts of commodities are unequaled. We make aspecialty of purchasing and selling all LOCAL SECURITIES on com- mission, besides deating in Government Bonds and sil Securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange. tae make advances to correspondents on available collateral. Drop i | | Lewis G. Yewxsscry & Co., Avaus Inox Berpixa, 1s ¥ srneet. W. B HIBBS, Manager. mb23 ~ = 828,026,000 Gi ard 4 per -..,. $20,471,081 43 pistriba- 00 20,697,231 67 23,708 08 Every policy bas indorsed thereon the cash sar- render and paid ap insurance vaiues to whieh the in- Sured Ia eptitied by the Massachusetts statute. LIFE = KATE ENDOWM: Policies are ismed at the old NUAL CASH distributions are NT AN) office, or to WM. G. Agent "for District of rete "BL TURNER, Assistant Secretary. DSTER, Vice President. bg 6 Pereent Net Investments. We have for sale first mortgage real estate notes netting the pur- chaser full siz per cent im sums to suft, Axericas Ssconry & Trosr Co. C. J. Bex, Parswesz. BANKING HOUSE, 1405 G st n.w. STORAGE WAREHOUSE, 1140 15th st. n.w. PEOPLE WhO GAVE MONEY —— Unemployed, lying idle in bank or at home, where it yields them no income, will find cur ““Certificaces of Deposit” s most satisfactory sud profitable method of in- ‘Yestment. We ise two kinds of certif- cates: “Demand” Certificates and “Time” Certificates. The former is for the benefit cf those who may have use for their ready at C. T. Havewsen, ‘Member Washington Stock Exchangs, ‘Real Estate and Stock Broker, Rooms Yand 11, Atlantic Building, 990 F st. nw. INVESTMENT SECURITIES. Stocks, Bonds and Grain bought and soid for cash or cn margin. ‘Cotton bought and sold in New York or New Orleans. CORRESPONDENTS. Purnell, Hawaman & Co., New York Stock Ex- chanae. ‘Lehman Bros., New York Cotton Exchange. Lehman, Stern & Co., New Orleans Cotton Exchange. Taz Nanoxaz Save Derosrr, SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY Of thesDistrict of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORE AVE Chartered by special act of Congress Jan. 1867, and acts of Oct. . 1800, and Feb... 1892 CAPITAL: ONE MILLICN DOLLARS SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. enw safes inside burgiar-proof vaults at 65 per annum apart. ene Recurities, jewelry, allver ware and valuables ail kinds in-owners package, trunk oF ease taken Gn deposit at moderate cost, SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received frou: TEN CENTS upward, and interest allowed ou 85and above. ‘Loans money om real estate and collateral TRUST DEPARTMENT. Acts as administrator, executor, recerver, as- since, and executes trusts of all’ kinds. Wills Prepared by ® competent aitoruey in daily attend- nee. BENJAMIN P. SNYDER, Presid GBARLES ¢. GLOVER, First Vice President. AMES M. JOHNSTON, Second Vice Pres jOMAS E. JONES, Third Vice Pres. JOHN C. WILSON, Trust Officer. Directors jont. Ben‘amin P. Snyder, Zenss C, Robbins, Aitert i Sturiseam Andrew Wyn, George H. Plant, Matthew G. Emery, Lewis Clephane, Charies A. James, Henry A. Willard, ¥oFrancts Runes, Charles C- Glover, Sohn 6. Parke, ornas Soa, Woodbury Blairs mhI7 ‘tocks and Bonds Bought and Sold. 1k City Raitway si rab22-1m Telepione, Do You Wasr Moxex Srocks, Bonds, trusts and life insurance policies in old line cash at any time. This method of invest- | Compabies taken ay collateral. ment is very popular, as it enables the holdar toget possession of his money on demand andat tuesame time nets him 3 percent interest. Our ‘“Time” Certiticates are for those who haveasum of money which they will not have usefor within a spectied time—these draw 4 per cent in- We advance to builders as work tioancan be made. ¥! until ‘© BAKER, mbis-tr Corson & Macanrvey. MEMBEES OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, terest in three months, 5 per cent in six | Correspondents of Messrs. Moore & Schley, 80 Brosd- months and 6 per cent in one year. U2 We invite active business accounts of indiciduals, firms.corporations and house- holt accounts of ladies. Parties who de- sire to make @ change in their banking ar- rangements will ind us ready to serve them promptly and faithsully. Woors & Co. Baxxzzs, 1222 F Sraser N. W. mbt Tavsr Couraxy, CAPITAL.....81,000,000, EXECUTES TRUSTS. PROVIDES SAFE INVESTMENTS, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS. 0 Per Cen PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY. BEAL ESTATE SECURITY. Our 3-year Coupon Certificate offers the best investment now on the market. The condi- tons and agreement plain and easily under- stood. Call at the oftica, FIDELITY BUILDING, LOAN AND INVEST-| ™h2d3t MENT ASSOCIATION, 908, 914.6 st. ow., Washington, D.C. te%te HARRISON DINGMAN, President. HOGE. Frew S. HOGE, Pres. T. © DANIEL, Sec. ‘NITED =TATES BUILDIN: Asso" GRE preg SPO “bares, $100. payable im monthly installments of Toe, th Be wet reas td a cade gio’ from date of derosit ‘Stock pays cont interest from dave © Earer mox Savixcs Baxx, (0 7TH ST. XW. ¥. H. SMITH. President. & M. LOTHROP_JOHN TWEEDALE. Vice Presidents. ‘T. 4. LAMBERT, Treasurer. J. H. RALSTON, Secretary. ‘Bank open during business hours and from 6 to 8 ccloex Saturday eveninas way, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds, Deposits. Exchange. — Loans. Eafiroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities listed on the exchanges of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore bought and sold. EY ity made of investment securities. District Bonds and al) local Hstlroad, Gas, Insurance and Telephone Stock deait in. American Bell TelephoneStock bought and sold. de33 SPECIAL NOTICES. JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION. ‘An important meeting will be held PRIDAY EVEN- ING, March 24, at Odeon Hall at 7:20. Every member expected. JAMES L, NORKIS, nt. NUSARDO, Secretary. IRR EA MEETING OF THE BI 2 stockholders of the Corcoran Fire Insur- MONDAY, April 3. Inds. for the purpose of electing DAY. Apri for the ‘of electing Rine directors fc year. sopen at 12 in. and close a Se. MeCLELLAND, Secretary. FREE OF CHARGE, A SAMPLE CUP OF VAN HOUTEN'S COCOA, BEST AND GOES FARTHEST. Manufactured at the Royal Cocos Factory of Holland. ‘Will be served free to our patrons and the public from now until Saturday, Mareh 25. ‘THE HIGHEST GRADE OF COCOA MANU- FACTURED IN THE WORLD. THE ONLY ABSOLUTELY PURE AND SOLUBLE cocoa. DOUBLE THE STRENGTH OF ORDINARY cocoas. MADE INSTANTLY WITHOUT BOILING. ‘The great strength of this Cocos makes it the most economical, its perfect’ solubility the most conven- sent to use. and its entire freedom from vanills and allforeign favoring extracts commend it to persons of refined and fastidious tastes. Ixo. R. Enaoon, 1408 14TH ST. N.W., WASHINGTOS, D. 6. Easrez Orvenisa. 30 PER CENT SAVED BY BUYING NOW. Thave just received the handsomest line of LADIES’ AND GENTS’ SPRING SHOES Ever offered in this city. On our bargain counter for this week. Leather Oxford Ties eweres, PMB S250 ‘sewed Button Boots, Lpdiew €5 He:-d-ve we $3.00 Ladies’ $2.50 and 83 Shoes now $2.25, ‘We bave s few pairs $1.96 Sample Shoes left. A. Mosax, 434 9rn Sx. N.W. mb23-3t° EASTER CARDS AND “NOVELTIES.” | if you want Easter novelties that are really new and novel come here, We've Easter cards, booklets, celiaioid goods and numerous other “cute” and “tasty” Easter tokens. Better come now, as the variety is growing smaller daily. ARKER. 619 7TH ST. N. mh2t_ Se * “HANKERING” FOR DIFFICULT WORK. We have handled all kinds of glass for many years, and what we don't know about glass would not fill many books. We will do any kind of # Job, easy or otherwise, but what we really “‘benker” after ts something dificult. Our “‘speciaity” is jobs that others won't undertake. Have you any such glass job on band? CHAS, E. HODGKIN, ““Eapert,” 913 7th st.n.w. L LADIES’ STRAW SAILORS. ‘Wave you bousht your Straw Sailor? Af uot come here first. for we have all the ‘Season's “novelties” in Ladies" nd Children's Straw Sailors that e worth looking at. Many. “Movelties” impossible to duplicate later in the season. The prices are Tigh WILLETT & RU Pa. ave. 0. _ mh&3_ Bee TRY, TRY AGAIN. ‘TRY, TRY AGAIN. lere’s no limit to the number of names: yon may stucgest for ny new subdivision Kensinzton. Only act, ane must be panied by a cent in cach oF stamp. Pot is. the srize awarded for the Send for a circular. 85 mouthly payments, best name. Feeli tote on HENRY N. COPP, investments, 706 8TH ST. N.W. KEEN’S TAILORING IS BEST. If you desire fine custom-made clothes we can supply you from the choicest patterns and finest work south of New York, but, Itke all “beats,” they cost a little more than the common. ‘Just the weather for a Spring Over- coat. KEEN, 1312 F ST. ¥.W. mhI6 q=> BRIDGES & MATHEWS, REAL ESTATE Fe nike, No gis Lath stnewe Houses, acreage Property bought and sold. Farms. NCY¥ SHIRTS FOR “DRESSY" MEN. ‘We are displaying the handsomest patterns in ‘Men's Street Shirts ever shown in this city— neat stripes, decidedly smart looking and dresey—Custom made only 82.50 each, Made to your individual measure, $1 more. Ear See them. Stamping done free. BAIRD & GALT, 921 F STREET, SHIRTMAKERS AND FURNISHERS, ~—" LIGHTHILL, M.D., 1411 K ST. N.W., Devotes his exclusive attention to the cure of Catarrh, Asthma, Deafness, Throat Affections and Consump- tion. Piles ana other rectal diseases cured without pain or business detention. mho2 Office Hours, From 8to 12 and 4 to 6. mh18-6t FOR ALL = YPEWRITER SUPPLIES, the “*Caligraph: Underwood's and Little's; telephone 1180; ;" prompt delivery by messenger. NEWMAN & SON, mh16-3m 723 7th st._n.w. Be SEMAN BeOS, ‘MEN'S CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Nearly all of our Spri Sivck of Men's Clothing ison our tables Tersetiod ns Took around. EISEMAN BROS., Cor. 7th and Este. nw. ‘Manufacturing Clothiers. mb20 Lower — the lighvome yard. wit] buy a 36-inch Drop Light double Burace and vefeee sheds. Onin united nnber. C. A. MUDDIMAN, 614 12th st. ‘8 Fixtures, mb17-10t Lamps, Gas Stoves. <q SARKIS HALT, 71H AND DN. W. Sieantly furnished lodge rooms for rent the quarter, month or single might. Inquire of WHAWHIS & Ec osha _mbié-1m Fe At PERSONS (O ISudvare hereby notified that unless the a: paid betore M: 3, the goods 1d at the public auc mus Of Latimer & Sloan, 1407G st, on Maren 25, "9 is Executor Estate of ¢ -DAY REDU 3 . White asl furnace and Pebaritigeh gala” wane Sakata . $4. Ked ash grate. ered $5.50. | 95,000 toi pire Pnobie sale und retail. BM. WILLIS, Presi HL. McQUEEN, Tee AND PUBLISHER = Fine Book and Job Printi Telephone 76% Ife] "1108-1118 Est. nw. SPECIAL SPECIALIST ‘is A. G. HAMILTON, ocalist. in prescrib- ing Tenses for defective vision. Something new 1m lenses. With CARL PETERSEN, Optician and Jeweler, 427 7th st. 5, w. Examination free. Hoursfrom9toS p.m. fel CYCLING DAYS WILL SOON BE HEI Have’ ou geovided: yourself with mount? 1 not, it woyldloe worth your while to look over our 1895 line of "RA» BLELS, in weights from = 7 50 po oe — ten seestnes eeeron aod we pe largest stork anil variety in Washinwtom and CUES fobpable tot auy sizeaiid weight of Tide. “CEs liptical sprockets if you wish them. ) GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. Co., 1 1325 14th st. FP ™ Metern-price Taitor. It is really surprising how oodness is contained in the muita we make st 830 to 8c, ‘These suits consist of acutaway coat snd waists of a fashionable bi: Pop a ed in ® suit of this cl an Apust be fact that you ere dressed, that te if it is our make of euit. WwW. C. Mert. Maker, s-=- fo15. eet ar: This is true of some. but not of us. Our prices and ‘work will convince you that we do oy what we claim, FIRST-CLASS PRINTING and ENGRAV- ING. Brief work at short notice, 90c. per page, 50 copies. NORMAN T. ELLIOTT, JOHN ¥. SHEIRY, Manager. Printer and Publisher. ‘Telephone 843. Imh29)__ 623 Dst. nw. NO SCARCITY OF COAL At my yards. You may select "a "complote stock of the eee J. MAURY D Main office. 2ist and Office a eS Fae aces Sas Ses oe CORN a ae sn 19m ot. eS" BRIEF our work id hares sre “rapid print i may want ine hurry and ere naud jake bo exes inters— ex ermine, too lurve, nothing too For “te McGILL & WALLACE, Law mhs ei Fy Ps Kea Nw. ‘WELL -— WELL —— WEL I DON'T Feit ce ena, @hets. Send yours to tim. MEETINGS FOR Mi BaorEHEAe ATT ant EW. THINITY CHURCH, -">>=Y NITY or. Third and C sts. nw. MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSD: AND YAS - March 20, 21. 22, 23 and 24, ‘AtS p.m. CoME. collection. ahi F FICE: 0} CHANCE AND PRESSED FOR ¢1. sir aT i _Anerne ant 5 ST. LUKE'S P E. CHURCH, 15TH ST. BSc ais Seater ts rie of confirmation in this ciiurel TA ang} EV. 1@ public is invited to atten WASHINGTON HEBREW. Be Se ddress by Kew. L. stern. — 3 Falsehood “Ail are welcome. q=> TH! RT. REV. TRE BISHOP OF MARY- land will (DV. lay the corner stone of Bt £90 "nam SATURDAY, iis; 25th. Fest Annunciation. B.. interested are cordially invited. | <a BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAYS Areathand. Why not dictate your correspondence toan improved graphophone, hand the cylinders. t0 your tyvewriter to trammeribe, them ‘and enloy” your Spare time outdoors Instcad of being confined to Four desk ag at present? Free trial given: mh 619 14TH ST. ee Pes FORTUNE You must make the right sort of start. Good real estate investinents are responsible for more financial successes than any other one thing. Luck means good judgment, Look over our list of properties for sale and call and compare Judgment with us as to the bargains. B. H. WARNER & CO., 916 F st. nw. 1 ALL THE TYPEWRITERS. Hammond shows the writing in sight. So does the Franklin. ‘The Hail is ght and portable. So is the Franklin, The National costs sixty dollars. So does the Franklin. J. B. CHAMBERLAIN, BIG Eleventh st @=>4 SAVING OF TWO “PLU jere’s an air of xeneral superiority bout the style and effect of the clothes tailored here that is readily discernible. Just now we are running # line of $10 English Trouserings for 88—a clear sav- ing of two *piunkers™ G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Cor. 13 a F sis. n.w. Washington News and Gossip, Index to Advertisements, AMUSEMENTS... ATTORNEY! AUCTION SALES, BOARDING. BUSINESS CHANCES, CITY ITEMS. COUNTRY REAL ESTATI DEATH DENTISTRY. .... EDUCATIONAL. EXCURSIONS, &e. FINANOTAL, FOR RENT (Houses) FOR RENT (Offices). FOR RENT (Rooms). FOR RENT (Stores). FOR RENT (Stable)......... FOR SALE (Horses and Vehi FOR BALE (Houses) . FOR SALE (Lots)....... FOR SALE (Miscellaneous) . FOR SALE (Pisnos). we Sugars LOCAL MENTION - LOST AND FOUND. MANICURE MARRIAGES, MEDICAL OFFICIAL NOTICES. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS... PIANOS AND ORGANS. PERSONAL... PROFESSIONAL PROPOSALS. RAILROADS SPECIAL NOTICES. STEAM CARPET CLEANING. Pawo STORAG! 5 Page SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Pao WANTED (Heip) Pape WANTED (Iouses). WANTED (Rooms)... WANTED (Lots) WANTED (Miscellaneous) WINTER RESORTS WAS WAAL HWS RR RBECATOLUSEWVUEERUEUBEHS Oe NARY BACK SE, ‘When it comes to "back seat to nobody. this price sre ie best style, for individual peculiarities. let us make you one of ‘em for J. FRED. GATCHEL (late of Keen's), 406 12TH ST. N.W. (one door above the Avenue.) It’s not a bit o use trying to enjoy ® fish dinner without s little white wine. Our ‘‘Chablis,” ‘‘Sauterne” and “‘Riesling” White Wines are acknowl- edged to be the best on the market. Only 84 per doz. qts. or 40c. at. ‘TO-KALON WINE COMPANY, G14 14th st. nw. Telephone 998. ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Snr conrad, hase man § dictate his letters to an Edison Phonograph. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH ce DIRECT FROM TH. "Bear in mind that rod Wines, hence you. save: midieros as. profite by mb24 ers of our Buyine directly of use berries gly 8.50 per dozen’ ats. Clarets $2.50 per oxen gis. SONOMA CAT. WINE CO., 820 FSTREET. whee SR POV Staxpany 1s FIRST quality, Persons desirous of obtaining superior quality of Paper and Envelopes at avery in- ‘expensive price will find our ““Royal Stand- ard” Stationery just what they are looking for—It is genteel yet low priced. EASTON & RUPP, Fine Stationers, 421 LITH ST. (Just avove the avenue.) mb2t In order to nske the weather clear up weal your attention to our excellent ‘stock of Umbrellas and Mackintoshes for ladies B. H. STINEMETZ & SON, mb 1257 Pa. Ave. Be Aree Invariably a triat order secures a regular customer for Butter whenever a person tries our High Grade Creamery Direct from the Churn. Ten't that proof conclusive af euperior quality? Order by Mail, Telephone or Messenger if you cannot call in person, Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. ELPHONZO YOUNGS CO., 428 NINTH ST. Wholesale and Retail, at UPONT CIRCLE ‘(cE FOR Keres engg seen We are authorized to sell the residence of the iste Hon. Jam G. Blaine at Dupont Circle an Row occupied by LZ. Leiter, ¢0q._ The house contains twenty three large rooms, exclusive of siz bash rooms. closets, Be. and particularly adapted for the Use of a Foreisn Legation or for e 19 ample ‘eccommodation Toom inthe Fear for ® room. y here ts, i Ts HE Wk « snows it "14064 st. Bw, LATE PHILLIPS BROOKS. SPECIAL NOTICE itis Memorial sermon driltored by Ray. RH. Me- . Publisher by request, cau be had tones St cost of publ ications = 10CHNON 8. ADAMS mbes ‘Pablisher. Be—* BBISTLING BaRGary COUNTER W. 8. TEEL'S, 935 PA. AVE. Here is what the bargain counter ‘will contain in the morning: Alot of Men’s 50 and 75c. Puff, ‘Teck and Four-in-hand Scarfs, in Ught, medium and dark effects; For 39c., 3 for $1. ‘These were culled from our reg- ular 50 and Te. Scarfs. W. 8. TEEL, *‘Men's Belongings,” 935 Pa ave mh24 The weather is likely to be far Saturday ‘winds shifting ts eeaterty, warmer Sat r baturday a lumber a pedis, ee LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER, “Lumber, Mill Work and Builders Hardware,” Cor. 6th and N. Y. ave. n.w. mb Subscribers to Tae StaR who are served by route boys will confer a favor by promptly reporting to ‘Tue Sran office, either in person, by telephone or by mail, any negli- gence on the part of route boys. Govznxwext Recerrrs Topar.—Internal rev- enue, $447,010; customs, €706,039, eine se eRe ‘Tax Ovsmixe at New Yons.—The Navy De- partment has been notified of the arrival of the Cushing at the New York navy yard. She will take on torpedoes and sail for Hampton Roads, ‘M. B. Barcey has been appointed superin- tendent in charge of the work of repairs on the ‘custom house and subtreasury building at Chi- cago. Mr. Bailey is @ resident of that city and is an “ex. a ES Mrsisrer Ruxyox's Comarsstox. —The Pres- ident has issued the commission of Mr. Fred- erick Runyon of New Jersey as minister to Germany and it was forwarded to him today by Secretary Gresham. Saas eee Deata or Lrevr. Towens.—First Lient. John A. Towers of the second U. 8. artillery and commandant of cadets of the South Caro- ling Military Academy, died at his father's residence in Anderson, 8. C., yesterday. Tue Mrvister to Fraxce.—Mr. James B. Enstis qualified as.U. 8. minister to France yesterday. He has thirty days in which to reach Paris and relieve Mr. T. J. Coolidge, the present minister. ee et Mepats ror Savixe Live.—A’ gold life- saving medal has been awarded to W. G. Lee of Savannah, Ga., for saving from drowning at various times eight persons. A silver life- saving medal has been awarded to Joseph De- vine of Providence, R. L ee A Private Sgcrerary Restoxs—Mr. J. Jolly Jones, private secretary to Judge George Chandler, the first assistant secretary of the interior, ‘has resigned to engage in business in the west, a ‘Mx, Maxwect Bearss Worx.—Fourth Assist- ant Postmaster General Maxwell's first day in office resulted in the appointment of forty fourth-class postmasters, and of this number five were to fill vacancies caused by the re- moval of the incumbents. Yesterday's pointments aggregated thirty-one, which in- cluded four removals, —— To Be Crosep ox Caprvet Davs.—By direc- tion of the President the offices of the members of the cabinet will not be open on either Tues- days or Fridays, cabinet days, but will be closed on those days until’ otherwise ordered. This has become necessary for the uninterrupted and more efficient transaction of the business of the government. pana Nor Brex Askep ro Restox.—Mr. J, N. Patterson, the second auditor of the Treasury Department, says that the published statement that Secretary Carlisle had called for his resig- nation, and that he had refused to offer it, was untrue. So far as he is aware he bas not been called upon to resign. ‘Tae Pattapecrata Mint Srre.—Seoretary Carlisle will accord a hearing tomorrow to a Aclegation from Philadelphia as to the selection of a site for the United States mint. The square condemned for the mint has been appraised by a jury at $950,000, while but $800,000 has been appropriated by Congress for the purchase of « Stare Deranrmexr Pontratts yor Cat- cago.—The portraits of the Secretaries of State which form a part of the furnishing of the diplomatic parlor. Department of State, are being packed for shipment to Chicago ata part of the exhibit of the department at the world’s fair. Secretary Morton and other mem- bets of the present cabinet are having their portraits painted for the same purpose. Prusoxat.—E. W. Galdman of New York, W. F, Holdstead of Scranton, Pa, C. ¥. Simpson of San Antonio, Texas, end W. L. Elias of Sedalia, Me Rowell of New York and John 8. Niel are at the Alfred ee Ug fet hn 8 COL, JOHN M. WILSON. le Comes Back as Superintendent of Pub- Ne Buildings and Grounds. ‘HE RELIEVES COL. ERNST, WHO GOES TO WEST POINT AS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY—COL. WILSON'S LONG AXD HONOR- ABLE RECORD IX THE SERVICE. An order was issued by the Secretars of War today, detaching Col. John M. Wilson, corps of engineers, from duty as superintendent of the | Military Academy at West Point, N. Y., and ordering him to duty at Washington, D. C., as superintendent of public buildings and | grounds and also of the Washington monu- | ment, relieving Col. 0. H. Ernst, corps of en- gincers. who is ordered to duty as superintend- ent of the Military Academy. This change was Will take effect March 31 and will undoubtedly be satisfactory to all persons concerned. Col. Wilson is very popular in Washington | and will be gladly welcomed back. Col. Ernst | | has made an excellent record in this city and | will carry with him to his new post the best wishes of many friends, i LOCAL MEN FOR LOCAL OFFICES. This detail isin the nature of a recognition | of the principle of local men for local office, a8 Col. Wilson is a native of Washington. He was born here October 8, 1887. and has always re- garded its hishome. ite was appointed a | cadet at the Military Academy July 1, 1855, and was graduated July 1, 1860. He served as second lieutenant of the ‘second artillery during | the civil war and im June, i862, j brevetted captain for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Gaines Mill, Va., and the following month was brevetted major for allant and meritorious «ervice at the battle of alvern Hill. He became a topographical | engineer July 24, 1862,gand was transferred to the corps of engineers March 3, 1863, serving | with the Army of the Potomac in the battle of | South Mountain and Antietam and the engage- ments around Harper's Ferry. DETAILED AT WEST POINT. He was detailed to duty at the Military Acad- emy March, 1863,a8 assistant professor of Span- ish, and while there was made captain, corps of engineers. He was subsequentiy engaged in the construction of defenses at Baltimore, Memphis, Vicksburg and Natchez, during portion of the time serving a8 assistant in- Spector general of the division of West Mis- sissippi. In March, 1865, ho was brevetted colonel, United States volunteers, for faithful and meritorious services during the campaign aguinst the city of Mobile and its defenses, and was successively brevetted lieutenant colonel and colonel, U. 8. army, for gallant conduct at the capture of the Spanish fort apd Fort Blake- ley, HIS SERVICE SINCE THE WAB. After the close of the war he had charge of engineering works at New Orleans, Jefferson barracks, Forts Ontario and Niagara, harbors on Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence river, sur- veys for portion of the northern transportation route from the great lakes to tide water. Dur- ing this time he reached the rank of major, corps of engineers. From December, 1876, to, October, 1878, he had charge of river and | harbor imprevements in Washington and Ore- | gon; from 1878 to 1882 he was on duty on the | lakes and vicinity. In October, 1582, he was transferred to Washington city as an assistant to the chief of engineers and remained on that duty until June 1, 1885, when he was appointed superintendent of public buildings and grounds with the rank of colonel. AS SUPERINTENDEN? OF PUBLIC GROUNDS. While on that duty he also superintended the improvements over the grave of Thomas Jeffer- sonat Monticello; the erection of » monument the erection of Garfield statue: the con- struction of the army and navy museum baild- ing; the monument at Washington's hend- | juarters, Newburgh, N. Y.; memorial tablete at | ttysburg, Pa.; devising a system of under- ground electric communication between gov- ernment offices at Washington, D. C.; the com- pletion of Washington monument; increasing the water supply of Washington and erecting fishways at Great Falls, &c. Col. Wilson was | relieved of his duties at Washington, D. C.. by the complimentary assignment of superinten- dent of the Military Academy. COL. ERNST'S OTHER DUTIES. Col, Ernst, in addition to his duties as super- | intendent of public buildings and grounds | and in charge of the Washington monument, is | amember of the Mississippi river commission, the Missouri river commission and the light house board. Col. Wilson may succeed to; some of these duties, especially that with the light house board. ' Col. Ernst may be re- tained on the two important river commis- sions, but the matter is as yet unsettled, eee THAT “EX” RULE. ‘What One Office Seeker Says in Regard to Its Operation. ‘The modifications of the “ex” rules as an- nounced have sent joy and hope to many a fainting heart, and the whole number of “exes” are init again. The modifications are mate- rial ones, and many believe that the rule will be disregarded entirely where Mr. Cleveland desires to do so. One office seeker expressed this view by saying: “This ex rule ix being used by Cleveland just as the railroad officials hide behind the interstate commerce jaw. When a person nowadays applies for a railroad pass the read replies in a very polite way that they are very sorry indeed. jothing would please them more than to fur- nish the tion, but the interstate com- merce law prevents them. But if they want to ive the pass it comes along by return mail. that’s Cleveland's ease exactly. If he wants to appoint an ex he does it, but if be doesn't he just says: ‘Very sorry, but you know the rule ‘about ex.’” ——— States Receiving Withheld Balance of Direct Taxes. First Controller Matthews has decided that certain sums of money held up by the Treasury Department from the direct tax refunded by Congress to the states on account of the states having received an excess of arms and equip- ment from ihe militia fand was done without —— of law. Acting _ this decision Deparment now wing to the states the amounts withheld. "They are: California, $8,110; Georgia, $4,229; Illinois, $17,809; “Massachusetts, 4.786; Michigan, An Officer’s Claim Disallowed. to mark the ee of George Washington; | AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Mr, Cleveland Going Slow in the Matter of the Commissioner of Pensions. HE SAYS NO DEMAGOGUE POLITICIAN WILL BE APPOINTED—SENATORS SHERMAN AND TELLER CALL IX REGARD TO THE MONETARY CONFER- ENCE—OTHER VISITORS TODAY. ‘The President is proceeding with care and deliberation* in the selection of his commis- sioner of pensions. that’ he will not choose his appointee from among the many names of pub- lic men that have been _ presented to him, but is more likely to take some one | from the ranks of business or professional life | who combines the qualities necessary to con- Predicted in Tue Star several weeks ago. It | duct the pension bureau upon the plan which | the wail was Mr. Cleveland nas mapped out. Mr. Cleveland stated emphatically to Con- | gressman Enloe, who is in line with the Pres- ident’s policy about the bureau, that “no demagogie politician will be appomted.” ‘The pension bureau is not to be conducted on political principles, it is said, but upon a Dasis of business methods and in the interests of a thorough but honest administration of the pension laws as they exist. The President's callers were not very numer- ous today. SENATORS SHERMAN AXD TELLER, Two distinguiebed republicans were among those who songht audience with the executive. They were Senator John Sher- man and Senator Teller, representatives of diverse financial views in the Senate. ‘They came to make some suggestions in regard to the composition of the American delegation to the coming international monetary confer- ence. Congressman Kilgore was among the ear! callers, He introduced Col. W. G. Sterrett and Judge T. J. Low of Texas. Judge Low is an applicant for appointment as governor of Okla- oma and is heavily indorsed. REPRESENTATIVE COBB'S PROTEST. Representative Cobb of Missouri called to | file what might be termed a protest against the appointment of Col. Dalton to be surveyor of the | | port of St. Lonis. Objection is urged against this appointment on the ground that Col. Dalton is not a resident ot St. Lovis, but lives in the interior of the «tate! Mr. Cobb filed a statement showing that for fifty years | there have been no precedents for the appoint- ment of a non-resident to this office. and the | pponition has been recognized as. local one, he Missouri Senators are indorsing Col. Dal- ton, while Mr. Copb asks for the appointment of Judge Speck. THE SCRAMBLE FOR MR. CLEVELAND'S ATTEN TION. Some complaint has arisen among the Con- grecsmen who call upon the President over what they call “the scramble” which occurs in his room between those anxious to see him, ‘The President's room is usually fall of men standing around in groups awaiting their op- portunity to speak to him. | When one ma dent first is recognized. ‘The result of this is that the bold ones, al- though they may be tne last to enter the room, | crowd right up and engage him while more retiring persons find themselves lost in the afte. IN BEHALF OF COL. M'LEAN. Col. W. S. Odell and Mr. Jno. F. Vinal called upon Private Secretary Thurber in connection with some papers recently filed indorsang Mr. McLean for commissioner of pensions. They were accompanied by Mr. C. A. Morden of Portland, Ore.. who is visiting the city. Mr. John Ewing Risley of New York, re- , to pay his respects. Congressman McMillin introduced Mr. E. T. Toliett of Tennessee, who wants to be collector of internal revenue for the eastern district of ‘Tennessee. NOT RETROACTIVE. A St. Paul man who read of the President's “no nepotism” rule the other day found that the ruie is not intended to be retroactive in ite Col. O. H. Ernst August 1, 1883, and was given | operations. The St. Paul man wanted to be | consul at Sheiieid, England, but this position | isheld by Mr. Benjamin Folsom, Mrs. Cleve- land's cousin, who was appointed’ eight years ‘ago and who was not removed by President | week His coming will Harrison. ‘The St. Paul man learned that “Cousin Ben” is not likg@y to be a victim of the nepotism” rule and he has filed his application for consul at Manchester. His name is Joseph Humphreys. The policemen on duty in the grounds around the Executive Mansion are hereafter to wear full uniform. at Congressman-elect Tyler of Virginia recommended Mr. W. I. Mayo of Norfolk for reappointment as collector of that port and Bir. Md. Gleunan for reappointanent as postusne- ter at Norfolk. The meeting of the cabinet at 11 o'clock put an end to the receptian of official callers. MR. TURNER MUST GO. Mr. Turner, one of the White House door- keepers, and who has been in charge of the first floor for nearly the past year, has been informed that his services will be dispensed with after April 1. Mr. Turner made a great many friends during the two years in his it ition, but as everybody else from gone from the White House he is not sur- prised that his turn has come, too. —_—_—_-* Want to Start New Banks. ‘The following applications for authority to organize national banks have been filed with the controller of the currency: The Columbia National Bank of Pittsburg, Pa, by Edward H. Jennings, Pittsburg, Pa, and his associates. The Unity National Bank of Chicago, IIL, by Jobn W. Lenhart, Chicago, IIL, and ‘nis aseo- nied by cold rain of short duration and possi- biy light snows in the mountain district of Virginia, The second controller of the treasury bas de-| 6. peg "ose nue Ge amo, aa me ment today purchased 274,000 ounces of silver, at his "nome is as foliows: 50,000 ounces at $0.8230, 39,700 enero Sx, Ounces at €0.8290, 85,000 ounces at $0.8292 and a 100,000 ounces at 0.8295. The offers were Cont. Waliach'a, claim he | 604,700 ounces. The for the month Pb prem Ay aow e enpeesd pem aggregate 3,557,700 ounce report himself a Navar Onpens.—Commander M. 1. Johnson fromely doubtfal whether a —Comene for quarters: of the Portsmouth, N. H., navy yard. Ensign M. Raseell, to the training Richmond. Carr. Writer 4: M. Dyer ayn detached Capt. Wiltee, who at the Portmmoath, NEL, nary yard States steamer Boston from tho Portemouth nevy yard and ciate at the time of | ordered to hold himself in readiness to com- _ of the Hewaiian mon-| mand the ‘sbip Portsmouth. Lieut. rghy, reported at the Navy Department | Commander E. W. , from. the kichigan Seis afternoon. | Ho bad = short inter. | and ordered to the training ship es. With Secretary Herbert and arranged | Srecutive. Lieut, Commander E. W. Watson, for a more extended conference next week in | from the ‘and Feeged to Whe participation of American sailors | {othe en sar “ik Semen Gti ce ean ay | ae ay Ee Secs ee fect. He declined to be interviewed for publi- end gg = zavy ordered to an Dabney, the new tesa igein gerne solicitor Stato Department, took the Tee capes Siiking selma tan an tes [Lean eee s: Mot Dustnesy, involving’ impart. | parrand ta ‘the entice mill, at for vaiting his eStion’ "” fag/is0 hana; bd bowa shah doen | It is considered probable | nisbes his talk the one who reaches he Presi. | cently nominated minister to Denmark, called | DEATH IN THE MINES. Fatal Explosion of Fire Damp st Minersville, Pa. FIREMEN BURIED UNDER THE WALLS A Disastrous Fire Raging at Mik waukee. THE ANN ARBOR STRIKE. CAUGHT BY THE WALLS, Rain of Bricks on the Heads of Denver Firemen. Dexven, Cor, March 24 —A fire broke ont this morning in the warehouse of the Summit Fuel and Feed Company, at the corner of 34 and Laramie streets. Not many minutes Inter four firemen were lying on the ground covered with debris and | falling bricks of the east wall of the fire | One was dead and three were severely woul | A second died im loss than two Roars later. | _ The list is as follows: Killed —F-ank Mahoney Fred Pierepout. Wounded — Melx Bake The unfortunates wer to topple made a rus oat for life, but were caught like rats Besides the budding and contents four loaded freight cars were destroved. The lost is $25,000, Disastrous Fire Among the Indians. Gurane, 0. T., March 24. —Meager details have just been received from Pachuska, Oxage ion, of a fire which swept away a large por- tion of the town, destroying the Indian council several large stores, beside many smaller ings. The report says that five lives were | lost im the flames, A Big Fire Raging at Milwaukee, Miwackee, Wis, March 24 —Pire is raging | in the willow ware factory and storehouse of A. Meinrecke & Company, corner of Fast Water and Mason streets, A second alarm has is wr | larg: wen turned in. The fire ding up Mason street. The lose will be saline EXPLOSION OF FIRE DAMP, Two Men Killed and Four Wounded at Oak Mill Colliery, Near Minersville, Pa. Porrevinie, Pa., March 24. killed Two men were ud four badly if not fatally injured by at Onk Hill colliery, near Minersville, this morning. When the men came to work, as is customary, they receivel their orders from the fire boss, who informed them that the mine was c! of gas. | The men went to work in different parte of the mine and within baif an bour after the whistle blew a terrific explosion o-cucred, which was felt in every part of the mine, and even on the surface a severe shock was felt. Down be- } ow rock, coal and timbers were burled in all | directions. The explosion occurred in the east gangway A miner entered an old breast when his lamp ignited a body of gas which had accumulated there unknown to the Dosses, with the direful result above stated. THE VICTIMK. ‘The names of the killed and injured are: William Parcell, killed outright; John Mor- gan, badly burned and braised, not expected to recover: William James, arms and legs broken and injured internally, will 4ie; David Davis, jr., probably fatally injured. ‘Two more bodies have been brought to the surface, one dead and the other horribly muti- lated, but living: both unrecognizable. Part of the workings belong to an old opera- tion abandoned thirty odd years ago and re- opened by the present owners a fow years Oak Hill colliery is located near Mine Hill Gap, about six miles from Pottsville, and ie owned by Leisenring and Company of Mauch Chunk. \ } } | on the lower drift. singin ALL QUIET AT TOLEDO. It is Denied That Strikers’ Friends Ditched a Train, Torepo, Omo, March 24.—Things are rup- ning smoothly and quietly on the Ann Arbor road today. General Manager Ashley says that there is no truth in the report sent out last night that « train was ditched up the road by sympathizers of the strikers, He says he bus investigated | and found that it was purely an accident and | the fault of the switchman, No one was in- jured | "Judge Ricks has requested Judge Taft to pre- side with him on Monday and he lias consented to be pre | _ Sam'l Gompers, president of the American | Federation of Labor. is expected here next have something to do with the Ann Arbor strike, but in what way bas not been divulged. > THE M’'DONALD WILL CASE. An Appeal Will Ke Taken By the Beaten Party. Ispraxarowts, Iwp., March 24—A special from Noblesville, Ind., to the Sentinel says: A final disposition hax been made of the McDonald will case #0 far as Judge Stevenson is concerned. A motion of the defenciant to have the original Will which the plaintiff« claim was stolen or de- stroved. admitted to probate, was overruled and & general judgment rendered on_ the verdict setting the probated will aside. Tho defend- ant'saitorney wid the case would be appealed to the Supreme Court. a Laying Out the Cherokee Strip. Gvranie, OKLA. Ten., March 24.—A special agent of the Iuterior Department is conferring With Gov. Seay about the location of the lines of the new counties on the Cherokee strip, and in « few days the lines will all be located and the county seats designated. Other agente will be on the ground at once to arrange other liminaries and the prospects begin to bright for a carly opening. >— Clearing an Old Mystery. Marsariep, Mo., March 24.—The mystery of the murder of Columbus Yandles on the 14th instant has been cleared up. The sheriff has arrested for the crime Mrs. Yandles, John Har- gisand bis nephew, Wesley Hargis. Imme- Gintely on the on of Wesley be broke down and qoufessed to the crime, impli- ting his uncle and Mra. Yandies. He stated, “I killed Columbus Yandies. My Ur le John was to give me $200 and Mrs. Yandies $100. She told me she wanted to marry Jncle John, as she was tired of living with Lum. as she called her husband. Uncle John helped me to load the gun.” ‘Mra Yandles, a handsome brunette of three, denies the stors. There is talk of ing the Hargis’, — A Lynching Probable. West Prarxs, Mo., March 24.—There will Probably be a lynching here today. A farmer named Payn was locked in jail last night, charged with the murder of his sixtpen-vear-old daughter. He had been beating the girl with aclub and yesterday she died. Her body ise mass of bruises and sores. Death of the Duke of Bedford. Loxpox, March 24.—George William Francis