Evening Star Newspaper, May 12, 1893, Page 1

! THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY, nen Ree, STAR BUULDINGS. ao — corner a bo wening Star News 3 SE KAUFFMANS, Prev't mm ‘New York Office, 88 Potter Building, Evexixe Stan is served to subscribers in the Dy carriers, on their own account, at 10cents per 4c. per month. Copies at the counter, 2 (iB gach. By mail—sny where in the United Statesor Canada—vostage pre 50 cents per month. ECRDAY QUADRUPLE SHEET STAR $1.00, 3 with forcign postage added, 82.00. saaay Che Evening Star. Vor. 82, No. 20 70. WASHINGTON, D.C FRIDAY. MAY 12, 1893—TEN PAGES TWO CENTS. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. Ss) PECIAL NOTICES. "THE MEMBERS OF KIT CARSUN Post, ‘No. 2, Department of the Potomac, G. A’ their families, as well asthe surviving tives of deceased comrades, are invited to attend the Memorial service to be held in remembrances of ts ee Post who have — > sinee oer i ‘at the post hall, third floor. (Asie 12 Pennaytvania ave. n-w-. om SUNDAY, Sime 4, ‘been found impracti- Uy addressed. Pays interest upon deposits. Prepares and Keeps Wills at its Actsas Executor, Administrat A. HART, Post Commander. _CHAS. F. KEEFER, Adjusan’ Ein 8 HARRIS. MURDE! reat lecture on tal Punishment at Masonic Temple Sunday seer ‘Admission free. Sunday, moms q TO LADIES ONLY. Pi ‘WM. WIND. c=. LL. B.. Ph. Dy, Phrenologien, orrenizes Rents Safe Deposit Boxes—85 Be MERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST CO. CAPITAL (FULL PAID) $1,250,000. SURPLUS, $150,000. own expense. tor, Trustee, &e. Furnishes 5 and 6 per cent Investments. to 850 per year. ‘Manages estates, collects incomes, ic. Loans money at prevailing rates of interest. Affords unsurpassed storage accommodations. $potloe claw: of ladies for insteaction ts, Payette, | BANKING HOUSE, 1405 G ST. N.W. tal Science a ME ee ight, conte, | STORAGE WAREHOUSE, 1140 15TH ST. X.W. Lundred. ‘Tickets for the whole OO. Single lesson, 30 cents. Procure tickets or tress. apy NOLOGY! HOW BEAIN AND ‘Sense May Be Measured.” ia the gabject of of Windsor’s lecture Sunday’ nirht s+ Masonic Temple. Admission free, Pubic examinations. _myil-att SPIRITUALISM — wo ‘Other. nx. WEDNE Sejsoly evened spat pe OFFICERS: ¢. J. BELL.. ‘Atty. A. T. BRITTON. DIRECTORS: and Trnst Oficer Chairman Executive Committee Loutens 4. T. Britton. ©. J, Belt. seaggaiam. Private sittings dal z “iat. 3, Mus Browne. ee ee ES ERE | Baten Soa on fallen in beac, Caen nonem cee | eee a Lon of seven a cf the Belt” Railway Compai Mathew G. Dune bp ag bs fit be held at the office Tone Hereetl, Stenand. Tits 13, 1883, between the A? o'clock pm. or the transfer of stock will close on Wednes- 10, ISK at 4 o'clock ‘John me. Crosby S. Noyes, |. M. Parker. 8. Thomp-on. ‘HL Warder. Joseph Wright. Jaznes AA welve trustees Will be held at the 5, Jenks, Henry 8 Louchheim. John R. McLean. ‘Payne. Charles Porter. Thomas. Henry A. Willard. ‘company, 1331 F st. 2w., on WED- sg May 17. 180, rolls will be operied at 12m. and closed at 2 o'clock ‘Transfer books will be closed on the day of election. _aplteoiw FRANCIS B. MOHUN, Sec’y. Be SPIRITUALISM — iiss wae “Wot Baltimore, the wonderfully st CORE AND COAL. ‘COKE—40 BUSHELS, #4 PEA COAL, #4.50 PER Ti ‘Phone 1766. THOMAS R. MARTIN, 92 BUSHELS, $2.75. 20 20th st. n.w. my6-3m Y during the ‘iay for privatesit- ‘and every FRIDAY NIGHT $10 F st He wishes friends and ths public # CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. Syifau: Baumgarten has this, day removed from iy caution his oved from, the = Faney Philadelphia Capons Only ~ tong ley ‘Ganean Philadelphia Dry Picked Turkeys. of Jobs of printing that are turned ont =S conta per pound. Welcome clean preors. pervect typosrarhy, | Shipping orders a specialt: modern work and justyries? Then see us. qe THE We're printers. See MeGILL & WALLACE, 1107 E ST. eee eee Our ssurty , es oe Wega eae ERAS | 9230 nd 62S stcpawent and wee eit fies. Stained Glass, Mosaics. Mb Koning “ours aptttr 4 Ol 13th st. ~ ere ROBERT COUEN & The American : 630 Fa. ave. nw. ( ‘modzet can take cousfort in wearing them. ut of RUSSET SHOES at $2.5: ‘COLOR LINE” IN SHOES iS NOT ‘the most 3, that with the importance ‘of saving money DY apl3m ( {HDO00000 OOO000 OOOOV 000000 J09000000000000 0000000000U loor 2 255 LOOK AT IT THIS Way. 80 e = on le | The windows of our houses are the [93 ¢ eves through which we ary continually oo 5 looking to the outer world, hence the joo a klnss ought to be ood Tarse French oo. — — =——— plates enhance the value and beauty of any residence. Let estimate of making a CHAS. E. HODGE! 0989008 28000080005000000« (Q6600600000000000000000006 We have just stecked a> with alarze and Varied assortment of choice SprimgChickens ‘chan; submit you an ze.” “Expert,” 913 7thst. myll Philadelphia Roasting Chickens, Brotlers, and Capons, and are prepared to sup- ply the public with any quantity desired at short notice. Although the stock of Poultry is very ex- tensive every bird in it has been selected carefully, so that no matter which one you may choose you will be sure of a tender, “‘daunty” dish. Be’ Kees, TAILOR, my9-3mn 1312 F STREET. Ifyou are living out of town let us ship yous “bird” or two. t accident i eee BLISS WA AS RECOVERED ‘and will resume my9-t 1027 Coxs. Ave.—Puoxe, 435. myl0 F ST. ‘CEM ‘A beautiful line of samples: eQt PRINTER AN) (mysi MODISTE PARLORS. JACKETS, RIDING HABITS AND ROBES, ENTS. of rogram cards. D PUBLISHER. 1108-1116 E st. nw. HHHHAHHHHHHHHHH Independent Ice Cowraxvs 1 ugh it is printed and cheapest. is anything out of the house drop me a line gall and make you an. est ©. E. BIKCKHEAD, Butider, TI2Os nw. Telephona, 450. T am the oniy builder wf a specialsy of ‘on, the cards in “Jobbing.” repair about and) Iwill my10 PURE KENMEBEC ICE. Acontinued service of 20 . Years To the Washington public is a sufficient Soarantes of the uizh gua’ ty of our ice | eveand knob, 9. dozen. and the ficacy satiasaction of our service. sent AF usiers now. each. MAIN OFFICE. 910 PA. AV 100 ft. Poultry Wire Nettinz, Georgetown office, 3108 W: Splendid Lawn Sprinklers. #1 Depot at gen st. wha: ms8 HH HHH HHAHHHE rer st. fexloclocfosiosfantonton|as|as[=o[=cl=cion! Ja=[a-}oclocj=cjocfor[acjuceriec|sefectn| Rakes, Ge. Tes Pex Cexr Orr Fon Case. WITH A VIEW OF CLOSING OUR BUSINESS IN THE NEAR FUTURE and delivered for $1. and delivered for 25c. 25 f%. Garden Hose, with patent nozzle and couplings, complete, 81.75. Fully guarante-d Lawn Mowers, 8325 SOME SIMPLE SUMMER SUPPLIES. | Wire Screen Doois, spring-hinge hook, Adjustable Wire Window Screens, $2.75 0c. B-at. Ice Cream Freezers, cedar tub. 81.35 1d 50c. ; Shovels, 50c. ; Lawn Your Lawn Mower sent sor, put im order Your old Garden Hose sent for, repaired WE WILL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE What is the we of tellinz you the OFFER OUR WHOLE STOCK OF GOODS Sr" ae ee i AT A DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT remains for us to tell you the one buy. FOR CASH, AND ALL WHO WISH TO we know the “Fire Kinc™ Ranses TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS DIS- the est. We found ft" out COUNT FOR CASH ARE RESPECT- pons Bhs Peel ng FULLY INVITED TO CALL AND MAKE , Don't» take our’ word for it~ i me and ace sor yoursci?. THE!R SELECTIONS. “Pitted ‘with all” the ‘modern attach ments, Kanges, 815, 320 and $22. BABBER & 1 W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 8. DR. MTH AND G STS. N. 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE w. myl0 apil-tt DOCTOR: For all su re cols and a better re inthe eit hing. such low figures. Tarorrast [sronwatios. THE BALTIMORE HERNIA INSTITUTE, Bacorporated uniter the laws of the stats of Marland. W. C. KLOMAN, M. D., Surgeon in Charge. A NEW Discovery. THE MeCANDLISS TREATMENT. THE TRUSS LAID ASIDE FOREVER. BRANCH OFFICE: METZEROTT BUILDIS Compressed Air Ap ck room. <r A Lost Button Matched, A Medat GO TO GILMAN'S I inst-uments and supplies. assortinent than -and we sell only the best In thirty years we have never offered ‘Don't buy unl you come Oxygen Compound. Fraser's "5 Milk Sterilizers, Secley's. Hard pparaty A Diamond reset, Koon In gold orsiiver AGERTAIN. SAFE_AND HARMLESS CURE FOR] — our new factory is prepared to do the work in R Wenee the very best manner and at the lowest pos- QW YU UUaLeA sible price. ee Wawata a ccs Dr. T. E.G NAY of the institute will be fn ew city on TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS of each week, | °° tf atthe above named office, FROM 11 TILL 4 P.M! forthe benefit of all those who are affficte’ with Her- Gin and who desire to avall themselves of this treat. | a a be IF ae cost of s0 great aboon ts extremely mod THE hen corapereduith the bensts Teeeived, “Mrecrar| Sa aEataL Feitinore’s best physicians recommend the treat- | : yt JAMES F es acres walt Rooms 3 and 10. 1st flov Ses and G0 Fw ewes pect. Keferen-es given. ° ox Straw Sailors (oo for the Summer Girt. Ladies' Navy Blue Straw Sailors, dainty | sheres participating equally in t and chic, wide rims, $1 euch. Straw Sailors will bethe “‘rage” this sum- Full line of “novelties.” UOFE. UOFF. President, D. G_ DIXON, e Presitent, Surgeon ¢ mer. Writ & R 905 PA. AVE. msIt Os Asp Arrez MAY1 Toth st. mw. Our prices are modest for tailoring—we G@as BILLS don't do “fake” work. EISEMAN BROS., a my Cor. 7th and E sts. nw. Atthe GAS APPLIANCE EXCHANGE 1428 NEW YORK AVE., Instead of at the ‘West End National Bank. = MANY Mr. Ke. ae ATION. — OUR iblie are requested =: ING, original. “All bro EVENING, May 13, 1! By order of the my 1: RAND VISITATION, METROPOLIS | . 16, 1. 0. O.'F., THIS EVEN. 1. fs vel and are invited. COMMITTEE. 1 . SPECIAL COMMUNICA- Loree, No. 19, Fo A. A Masonic ‘Teniple SATURDAY at 7 oelock. Work, F. Ce H, 8. MERRILL, Secretary. ion of La Fi Boe nie Year E.L.— cessful Young Peorle’s Meeting’ at Don’t tail to hear the ‘gn “The Suc- Fourth Street Church this evening at 8. Consecration service fol- lowing will be in charge of Rev. E. 0. Eldridge. 1t x AF = asree to close our respective stores at 7 0’ urdays excepted, f my12-3t* Brae BECORD ON A/NO. 4 RAMBLER RK AT PROVIDENCE, RL, APRIL 30, 1893, “Monte Scott, mounted oa a Rambler apd the oly. seratcn tan in the race, with is minutes the best 25 number of | these figures ure correct world record. Ushed by Hoyland Sinith at the Milburn-Irvington Face last May, was Lhour 17 minutes 11 seconds, or only 1 aninui seconds better than tue time’ in Bromo mie: © Procinense ef i veo mile. *~ Provitence (it, L) Journals "Figures tike these tale. 1? GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. CO., my12 Seconds, won the time mn-dal and also made thermore, th accordance wi track mecsurer, Geor 2 ered in that tine was 26 instead of COL. GEO. W. BAIN WILL SPEAK AT First Con, TERNOU. egational Chureh next SUNDAY WG. t THE UNDERSIGNED GROCERS, ing business on 14th st. n, w., do hereby S.HSTIDHAM. 1816 14th B, DULEY, 1800 14th st IN THE ANKIN 25-MILE ROAD RACE “dof d hour 19 ‘ine cver ‘attained in Rhode Talend. ‘the ‘Rauires of the ‘George, Munroe, the distance he ov red over the asaye. it aps required over the course was Sve. Scott way lay claim toa Smile world. record, as estab~ eI ‘The ered a distance supposed ‘0 be greater 1325 14th st. n. w. =" GOT ‘EM THIS SEASON. \e Ideal Spring Suits. | Sizes for everybody. ‘Tho new colors, the new kinks of style; sone to $25. GEORGE SPRANSY, One-priceClothuer, 434 7th st mye Doints of our own that will. ‘They don’t cost much. $10, jure you. PES and up er’ YOUR TROUSERS SNYDER & WOOD, Fine Tailoring 2111 PEN: i ialty—Largest line of Datterns to select tro1 Trousers, 88 up; “Han; 1d fitting ‘Trousers is our ciusive in the Av! UE (Barr's old “'stand.") — myl2 “ARE HEADQUAI For Blank Books, Paper and Envelopes, Pens, Pencils, Ink, Mucilage. Rubber Bands, ‘Twine, Copy'ng Presses, Files and File En- velopes Stationery Cases, Waste Baskets, Cash Boxes and Bond Boxes—we have the largest and fullest stock in the city at low. es st prices. Paper cut any size desired. EASTON & RUPP, Fine Stationers, theavenue.) _—_ my12_ SO TYPEWRITER AT ALL iyPewriter that does not ‘satisfaction and ts con- Our line of tupe- ting oat of order is writer paper ypewriter at complete. Prices “ha machine let for, awatity the HENRY & will quote you nan exchange for & PREMIEK." CLARKE & SON, 935 F my12 Bee erratter to likely to be generatty fair tomorrow. Sw -Best Kiln-dried N. C. Pine Flooring, any width you want, at ae per 100 ft. SP-Any Kind of Laths you're lik ely to Want. As a special we offer Juniper Laths at $3 per 1,000. Compare ou: prices with those of others. 597 If you read it in our ad. it's so. BBEY. BITTINGER & MILLER, umber, Mili Work and Builders’ Hardware,” Cor. 6th aad New York ave, n.w. my12 WHAT'S E E. of having the ‘Spring complaint when off by a bottle Stock” Port. It stre vi livers TO-KAL 61¢ 14th quiel COLUM E A B. H. STINEMETZ & SON, 1237 PA. AVE. ‘exces Sy eanest nd most accurate iy the beat way tu dispatch the #dison Puonoxraph's way. the Phonoaraph “aven the labor of yne man. ASTON, Pres Bees tere, RIDER *‘BLOOMER" BICYCLE PANTS. SE grip” ‘the timely and or two of our invaiuable as incase of con- BOTTLE. De NY, my cthener and Te, QUART ed anywhere. ON COMPA nce, LY wi ‘Telephone 908. EB WAY THAT IS correspondence. ‘That in ‘Berides doing tt best HONOGRAPH CO., 627 Est. nw. {it})_R. F.CROMELIN, Sec. Wother bicycle riders’ requisites. my12 eg A. M_-SPECTAL SUIT SALE GOING VERT! ‘TOU BUSY TO WRITE AD- ISEMENT. SALE CLOSES 6 P.M. MERTZ and MERTZ, ‘Modern Price Tailors, 906 F st. new. G. WARFIELD COR. 12TH AND F STS. Intelligent Tailoring,” my? IMPSON, rR": a. 40s th st qe MEN'S BEST Seruti ef cheap, trashily made |‘ Wear an the h We guarantee ours. W.S. TEEL qs COKE. COKE. CORE. ‘apis-tf CONSIDERABL BW. One door above t Avenue.” my SHIRTS. town is full Shirts. \d sa'isfaction considered, you will find -at-priced ones the cheapest in theend, to 83. inize them minutely “Men's Belong my12 JOHNSON BROTHERS. H ‘Presb opia, My: YPERMETROPIA, AKL PETERSEN, 427 ath st. nw. marion Pree. + FOR EX- SK prepared to ‘Am p F needs at lowest rates for the best of work. Special rates t0 churches an with a Light ied 5 weight Lap Kobe and ©. Horse Cover. Anything in this line can be found at ap15-3m WOODWARD & LOTHROP'S, 10TH. 11TH AND F STS. N.W. |NONEW INFORMATION In Regard to the Nicaraguan Revo- lution Received by Sec’y Gresham, TWO SHIPS SAIL TODAY. The Atlanta and the Alliance Start to Pro- tect American Interests rnd the Inter national Canal — Surprise at the Resident Minister's Statements. ee Secretary Gresham said to a fran re- porter today that he had received no additional information from Nicaragua since yesterday, and that the situation of affairs in that country was 20 serious and complicated that he begged to be excused from expressiug any opinion on the subject one way or the other. PROMPT ACTION OF THE NAVY. ‘The Navy Department has acted promptly in the matter, and there has been no unnecessary delay in the preparation of the war ships assigned to duty in Nicaraguan waters, Information from the commandant of the navy yard, New York, is to the effect that the Atlan- ta would sail today, and word was received from San Francisco that the Alliance will also start southward today. It will take the Atlanta about a weels'to reach Greytown, the eastern terminus of the Nicaragua canal, and the Alliance about ter days to make the trip to the west coast of Nicaragua. THE ALLIANCE ORDERS. The Alliance is ordered to go first to Corinto, alarge port on the northern const, and there await orders. Corinto is in direct railroad communication with Managua, the capital of the country. According to the latest informa- tion these two important cities and the coun- try north of thom are still in the possession of the government forces. TO GUARD AMERICAN INTERESTS. ‘The Alliance will probably remain at Corinto long enough only to ascertain the situation of affairs and will then continue her cruise south- ward along the coast so as to be able to guard the interests of Americans in the cities now in possession of the revolutionist party. ‘These possessions embrace nearly all that portion of Nicaragua south of Managua and west of Lake Nicaragua, and including the en- tire line of the canal west of the lake and the principal portion of the canal from Greytown to the lake. THE CANAL PROPERTY TO BE PROTECTED. There is no direct information that the in- surgents have attempted to destroy the canal plant or to interfere seriously with the progress of the work. The officers of the Atlanta will make a special investigation on this subject, and will see tiat the canal property is protected. THE NICARAGUAN MINISTER'S STATEMENT. Senor Don Horacio Guzman, the Nicaraguan minister in Washington, has been the repre- sentative of his country to the United States since July, 1887. He is a gentleman of unquestioned standing in the diplomatic corps—a linguist, speaking English as well as he does his native tongue, and well and thoroughly posted on in- ternational affairs. Accordingly, his state- ment made last night that —_ the Nicaragua revolution had been “princi- ally instigated by residents of New New York city, who possessed large capital and were financially interested in affairs in Nicarauga,” has excited wide attention, both in diplomatic lee and elsewhere. ‘The interest is enhanced by Dr. Guzman's promise that he would make public the names of the persons he referred to at a later day. The charge is of so serious a character that, coming from a diplomat of Dr. Guzman’s standing, it will certainly not be allowed to rest. It of course involves considerations of an inter- national character as affecting the obligations of Nicaragua held in Europe and many other matters connected with the canal ques- tion and international guarantees. Fur- ther developments in the matter are looked for with interest. The Nica- raguan minister was one of the earliest callers at the State Department this morning and had an interview with Secretary Gresham. the re- sult of which has not yet been disclosed. WHAT SENOR MAYORGA SAYS, Senor Roman Mayorga, who was formerly the secretary of the Nicaraguan legation, is in the city with his wife. He has received dispatches from a member of his wife's family setting forth the results of the revolution ractically the same as was printed in Tue Bran senterdey.. To n_ Stan reporter today Senor Mayorga contradicted the statement of Dr. Guzman that the revolution was incited and supported by New York capitalists, He said that the canal project was supported by the evolutionists as well as by the government that had been overthown; that all Nicaraguans of any prominence, no’ matter to what party they belonged, realized that the completion of the international canal was their life as a people, and he was greatly surprised at th resent attitude of the minister, especially e had formerly been one of the strongest sup- porters of the canal. MINISTER GUZMAN DISCREDITS THE STATE DE- PARTMENT NEWS. According toinformation received by Minister Guzman a big battle will probably take place to- day between the opposing forces in his perturbed country. Dr. Guzman’s information is such that it leads him to believe that the battle will be decisive. He says news of it may be ex- pected within forty-eight hours. Dr. Guzman called at the State Department this morning to inquire if any additional news had been received from Nicaragua. It now ap- penrs that he did not see Secretary Gresham, whohad gone to the cabinet meeting, but so far ashe wasable to ascertain nothing further of an official character concerning the revolu- tion had come to the department. Dr. Guzman «aid he had just received a dis- patch from a friend, dated at San Juan del Sur, in which affairs were represented as ‘directly opposite to the way — they were pictured in the message received by Secretary Gresham yesterday from Mr. Newall, the consul at Managua, So far from the government forces being demoralized, this dispatch represents that the army of the’ gov- ernment was in good order, and would meet the revolutionary forces today ina battle for supremacy. Dr. Guzman hasalso received a dispatch from the president of the Central and South Ameri- can Cable Company, in New York, stating that the revolutionists are not victorious. With reference to Mr. Newall’s dispatch Dr. Guzman said that it was at least five days old when it was transmitted over the cable line from San Juan del Sur, while the message sent him from the same place was written and filed, there by his friend and bore the marks of fresfne: Mr. Newall had written his dispatch in Managua and had sent it to the cable station by messenger and steamer. This trip would consume at least five davs, and he believed, therefore. that the dispatch received by himself contained the freshest aud most authentic statement of the condition of affairs, e jeut. Plummer Not Killed, Adjutant General Williams has received a tel- egram from Gen. McCook, commanding the department of Arizona, repeating the following telegram received by him from Col. Hunt. com- manding the United States troops at Fruitland, N. M., in the Navajo country: “Troops returned from Black Horse's camp today (May 9). Black Horse promised to col- lect and deliver all men asked for. Everything quiet. Will have troops here as directed.” Gen. McCook also sent another telegram de- nying tke report that Lieut. Plummer bad been killed. CANNOT INTERFERE. Assistant Secretary Curtis’ Reply to the Federation of Labo: IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT CONTRACTOR NEELD HAS VIOLATED THE ALIEN CONTRACT LABOR LAW IN HIS WORK ON THE NEW POST OFFICE BUILDING. Assistant Secretary Curtis has decided that the charges preferred by the Federation of Labor against Mr. Neeld, the contractor for the basement of the new post office building, claiming « violation of the eight-hour law, 1s not e case in which the Treasury Department can act. The subject matter of the whole cor- respondence is contained in the following let- ter, which was mailed last night. Mr, John P. Healy, Chairman of Committee, Federation of Labor of the District of Co- lumbia, Washington, D.C.: Sir: Referring to letter of the Ist instant, a dressed to you by tho acting supervising archi tect of this department, and in reply to your letter of the 10th instant, Lhave now to advise you as follows: Your letter of the 10th ultimo stated ia effect: 1. That by direction of the “Federation of Labor of the District of Columbia” you called attention to the violation, in spirit at Least. of the eight-hour law by the contractor for the concrete, stone footings, &c.,for the United States post office at Washington, D. C. 2. That said Federation of Labor are reliably informed that said contractor is paying less than the current rate of wages paid to working- men in this city, and that the current rate of wages for the workingmen referred to has for years been #4 per day. 3. That this statement is supported by the affidavit inclosed in your letter, being that of Messrs. Romano and Martin, setting forth that they have been employed as stone masons on said work and have received for >their services $8 per day. 4. That said Federation of Labor believe the same to be a violation of the said eight- hour law, as it compels a reduction of wages on account of said Inw, and also works great hard- ship to other bidders for similar contracts who expect to comply with the spirit of said law. 5. That said Federation of Labor are also informed that the majority of the workingmen employed by said contractor are aliens, men shipped over to this country for the purpose of displacing American workingmen, but not, as they believe, for the work embraced in the con- tract referred to. 6. That said Federation of Labor do not be- lieve that said state of affairs is encouraging to American workingmen or to American citizen- ship. 7. That said Federation of Labor respect- fully urge that it be corrected in so far as lies within the power of the Treasury Department. As advised by said letter addressed to you on the Ist instant, a copy of your said letter and the affidavit inclosed therein were transmitted to Mr. A. D. Neeld, the contractor, with cer-| tain instruction: Mr. Neeld was requested to carefully consider the statements made in your said letter and the affidavit inclosed therein, and to forward such statement as he was warranted by existing facts in making in connection with the provisions of his said contract, &c. Under date of the 8th instant Mr. Neeld sub- mitted said statement, from which it is ob- served that he claims: 1. Inregard to the affidavit of Messrs, Ro- mano and Marin, that he has paid :fot only them but the other workmen as their wages became due. 2. That he does not interpret the provisions of the so-called eight-hour law, being act of Congress approved August 1, 1892, as fixing the rate of wages to be paid by contractors on pub- lic works. 3. That the information received by said Federation of Labor in regard to the majority of his workmen being aliens is not correct, and to the best of his knowledge he has but one alien in his employ; that while it is true that a portion of his workmen are not natives of this country, instead of their being shipped to this country for the purpose of dis- placing American workmen, they have, on the contrary, come to this country for the ‘purpose of becoming American workmen and American citizens. In regard to the allegations made through you relative to the violation of the so-called eight-hour law, and the statement made by Mr. Neeld in reply thereto, I have to advise you as follow In an opinion recently rendered by the At- torney General in a similar case it is stated that it would be observed from said act of Congress approved August 1, 1892, that the duty pre- seribed in the first section of said act and the penalty imposed by the second section of said act are confined to those per- sons, whether officers or agents of the govern- ment or of the District of Columbia, or con- tractors or subcontractors, whose duty it is to employ, direct and control the serv- ices of such laborers and mechanics; that the Sccretary of the Treasury has no such relation to any of the work- ingmen employed under the contract, whether at the quarry or at the building itse!f; that the duty to employ, direct or control such laborers or mechanics and the penalty for their wrongful employment is with the contractor and not with the government or any of its officers or agents; that under the circum- stances it is clear that the qhestion submitted is not one which the department is called upon to answer, &c. ‘The department is not aware that any stipu- lation covenant, or agreement of the contract, or that any provision of law gives to the gov- ernment the right to regulate and control the rates of wages that the contractor shall pay to laborers or mechanics employed by him. In regard to the allegations made through you in your said letter, and the statements made by Mr. Neeld in his said letter, rel the majority of the workingmen empl s Mr. Neeld being aliens, &c., I have to advise you as follows: It does not appear from evidence which you have submitted that Mr. Neeld has in any way violated the provisions of the so-called alien contract labor law, which prohibits the im- jortation of alien labor under contract, ut does not prohibit contractors who are citizens of the United States from employing foreigners or aliens who havo immigrated to the United States, and espe- cially those who have immigrated for the pur- pose of becoming citizens thereof. In view of the statements made, it docs not appear to be necessary for the department to take any further action in the matter. Respectfully yours, W. E. Curtis, Assistant Secretary. The Head of the Mint Bnreau to Enter Private Business in New York. Mr. Edward 0. Leech, the director of tho mint, today handed in his resignation to the President, to take effect at the end of this month. The resignation of Mr. Leech was purely voluntary. He resigns to accept the position of cashier of the National Union Bank of New York, which is to be opened in that city on the Ist instant. ‘This bank, following the example of others, has availed itself of the opportunity to secure the benefits of tho knowledge and experience of an officer who by his competence won his way toa most important post in the Treasury Department, Mr. Leech is a native of the District and entered the Treasury De- partment before his majority upon his gradua- tion from Columbia College of this city. Sub- sequently in the law department of the col- lege he won distinction as the prize graduate in both the regular and post graduate courses, By diligent study of the finances of the coun- try Mr. Leech has become recognized authority upon money matters, not only in this country, but in Europe. As a statistician he stands at the head of the list of recognized authorities. He leaves the government wervice with a ripe experience, fitting him for higher attainments in the sphere of finances. Hosts of friends, both here and elsewhere, will wish him well. sabe Convicted of Poisoning Her Child, The jury in the case of Mra. Anna Harris of Tonowanda, N. Y., who was indicted for murder in the first degree for poison- her infant child, came in yesterday _morn- g with a verdict ‘of mansiaughter in the second degree. Mrs. Harris broke down com- pletely upon hearing the verdict. The penalty whicn can be inflicted 1s fifteen years or less, at the discretion of the court, AT THE WHITE HOUSE But Few Members Call on the Presi- dent Today. A MAN ON HORSEBACK. It Was Secretary Hoke Smith Coming to the Cabinet Meeting—Two Men From Buffalo ‘Whose Visit May Mean a Good Deal—A Possible Fishing Trip. The President had an unusually light day to- day. His new rule is having a more beveficial result than he probably hoped it would. Hav- ing shut out the office seekers, it appears that the Senators and Representatives do not come to the White House in snch numbers s before. This is probably due to the fact ; that now they have not so much occasion to come, as their visits formerly were made more to please their constituents who wanted to be presented to the President and not because they themselves had such pressing business with the President. Four Represent- atives formed the sum total of the President's official callers between 10 o'clock and the hour for the assembling of the cabinet this morning. TWO BUFFALO CALLERS, ‘There were a couple of unofticial callers who dropped in before 10 o'clock, however, whose Presence caused some comment. They were Mayor Bishop of Buffalo and Mr. Edgar Bleistein of that city. They are in Washington with Mr. John McManus and Mr. Hubert Bissell, nephew of the Postmaster General, all prominent politicians. It is said that Mayor Bishop has heretofore been a conservative democrat, holding a neutral Position between the Hill men and the anti- snappers, but that a recent tiff with Lieut.Gov. Sheehan, the Tammany chicftain, has in- fluenced the mayor to come into the Cleveland camp with his entire following, horse, foot and dragoon. A COMING FISHING TRIP. There are rumors of a coming fishing trip for the President. Gen. Wade Hampton and Con- gressman Amos Cummings have been to see him recently and =— whispering —al- luring tales ~— into his. ears — fish tales. It is said that the President looks out of his south window at the broad Potomac, sniffs the odors of the woods and hankers for a little sport with rod and reel. —_ Besides that, Col John A. Joyce of this city has recently sent the President a new fishing device, which he would like to try. It is a little bottle- shaped apparatus of glass, open at both ends and surrounded by eight formidable hooks. A live minnow is putinto the bottle, oneend corked up, and the decoy launched into the water, where it floats, while the minnow wriggles gayly around in his native element. A bass sees the minnow, makes a dash for it and is caught, The beauty of the thing is that you can fish all day with one minnow and the min- now can have as much fun as the fisherman, SOME OF MUS. CLEVELAND'S VISITORS. Mr, and Mrs, Potter Palmer of Chicago vis- ited the White House today and called upon Mrs. Cleveland. One of Mrs. Cleveland's call- ers yesterday was Miss Helen Keller, the ‘remarkable deaf and blind iri who up toafew years ago could not utter an intelligible sound, but who has been taught to read, write and talk. Mrs, Cleveland enjoyed the visit of the young lady very much, and by means of Miss Keller's teacher conversed with her for some time. THE MAN ON HORSEBACK. The unusual ecene in these days of cabs, coupes and coaches of acabinet officer riding to the White House on horseback to attend a cabinet meeting was witnessed today. Secretary Hoke Smith, wear- ing the wide-brimmed soft hat of a typical southerner, rode up to the entrance on horse- back, and, hitching the animal in the shade, walked unconcernedly into the White House just as Postmaster General Bissell clambered ‘out of his carriage. POSSIBILITIES FOR COL. OATES. Representative Oates of Alabama called at the White House for a few moments this morning. They say that Congress may lose this well- known and thoroughly popular member, as a movement is on foot in Alabama to nominate him for governor. The populists and Farmers’ Alliance men are rousing themselves for another desperate fight for Kolb for governor, and the straight democrats are said to feel that Col. Ontes 1s their Moses to lead them out of the wilderness, A Stan reporter asked Col. Oates today if he will take partin the gubernatorial contest, to which he replied: “Tam not a candidate for nomination, but if they call upon me I will accept and make the "Alabamigns say that there may be a sen- atorial vacancy in the state some of these days, and that when it occurs Col. Oates will be there. fs DK. BARTLETT HOME AGAIN. He is Enthusiastic Over the Wonders of the World's Fair. Rev. Dr. W. A. Bartlett, the pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. re- turned to the city last evening * from a fort- night's stay in Chicago, During his visit he sawas much as possible of the fair in the time at his disposal and has come back more than enthusiastic over what he saw. He tolda Stan man this afternoon that while everything was not complete, yet there was still more than any one person could ever hope to take in. The general effect was superb and beyond the power of words to de- scribe. The stories of extortion on every hand that have been so freely circulated since the opening of the fair, he said, were entirely without foundation. At the’ service at his church next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock Dr. Bartlett intends to deliver an address. on the subject of the world’s fair and the lessons that are to be derived from it. piace aaa ROCK’ CRI PARK. The Commission Ask Permission to Expend the Balance of the Appropriation. The Rock Creek Park commission has re- quested permission of the President to ex- pend tho balance of the appropriation for the (park in the purchase of that portion of the Brown tract which is along Rock creek. The purchase of this iand will give the commission the entire control of Hock creek within the limits of the District north of the Zoological Park. ——— Surgeon General Tryon. Medical Inspector J, Rufus Tryon was sworn in atthe Navy Department today as surgeon general of the navy. He paid his respects to ‘Secretary Herbert and left for New York in the He will enter actively on the dis- | afternoon. charge of his new duties at the department Monday morning. ee The Release of a Sealer at ka. Attorney General Olney raid today that he had issued no instructions to the district attor- ney at Sitka, Alaska, as to abandoning the prosecution of the British schooner Henrietta, libeled for violation of the modus vivendi. The instructions to that effect, however, were given by Attorney General Miller on February 25 last, and. as they have not been revoked,” are still in force. Attorney General Olney declined to say if he would take any further action in the case. TREASURY CHANGES. itments and Pometions Made and Resignations Asked For. The following promotions héve been made in the classified service of the Treasury Depart- ment, sixth auditor's office: Henry W. Olds, from class 3 to 4; HervieE. Dobson, class 3 to 2; J. M. Baker, class 1 to 2; Miss M. A Coleman, from $1,000 to class 1; Lewis M. Bartlett, from $1,000 to class 1; Henry F, Farmer, from #900 to #1,000; H. C. Wilmoth, from $900 to $1,000; W. J. Clarke, from $840 to 900; Benton Kohler, from $840 to $900; John W. Gue, $720 to €840; Miss M. A. Minnix, €720 to $840. Second auditor's office—James F. Parker, from class 1 to 2; Mrs. R. C, Hurlburd, from $1,000 to clase 1; KR P. Dumaine, from $1,000 to class 1; Mrs. C. E. Gilbert, from $1,000 to class 1; Mrs, Ella J. Carter,’ from $840 to $1,000; Mrs. M. F. Ryan, from €840 to 1,000. REESIGNATIONS ASKED FOR. The resignations of the following ebiefs of divisions in the Treasury Department have | been called for: R. F. Crowell of Minnesota, A. Robbins of Maine, sixth auditor's office; F. Robb, Indiana, first controller's office; Ge«. N. West of Maine, steamboat inspection service, and C. M. Shinn of West Virginia, office of internal revenue. The tion of Hans Borchsenions of Wisconsin, chief of divis- ion in fifth auditor's office, has been received. APPOINTMENTS. John J. Quinlan has been appointed by See- retary Carlisle 8 supervising immigrant in- spector at Ellis Island, N. ¥., at a salary of & per diem and ex James Nolan Wor Philadelphia has been ap- pointed a special inspector of customs at €4 per diem and expenses. Charles W. Osenton of West Virginia, to be chief of division in the sixth auditor's office. Witham T. Piquette of Maryland, to be in- spector of public buildings. William J. Chapman of Mlinois, to be a watchman. eee THE SLUM INVESTIGATION, No Obstacle to It Will Be Interposed by the District Commissioners. The investigation of the slums of Washington in accordance with an act of Congress is now in progress. Yesterday Commissioner Parker wrote to Superintendent Wright of the Inbor bureau saying that if the result of the investigation were to go on record it was preferable to have the fairer por- tion of the city spoken of. This letter called fort’ the following resolution from District of Columbia Assembly, No. 66, K. of L.: “Whereas Myron M. Parker, a Commissioner of the District of Columbia, has, in an open letter to Hon. Carroll D. Wrigint, commissioner of Inbor, depreciated the enforcement of the act of Congress relating to the investigation of the slums of this eity; and “Whereas on account of his official position as a District Commissioner we fear that his letter may have the effect of suppressing this very usefal and necessary investigation: ore, it “Resolved, That we enter our solemn protest against his action as a Commissioner and de- mand the rigid enforcement of the law.” ‘Today Mr. Parker received a letter from Su- perintendent Wright, in which the latter stated the object of the invéstigation, the uaderlying motive being to ascertain the relative im- fluence of immigration on the slum area. Commissioner Parker in repl today says: “I am of your esteemed favor of the 10th instant, inclosing a copy of the act of Congress under which you are making a cursory sur- vey of the slum areas of certain cities, inclad- ing Washington, and in reply would say that the Commissioners will interpose no obstacle in the course of this work. On the contrars, they will render such aid in ite accomplishment as may be necessary. My previousletter was for the purpose of discovering the object of this in- vestigation. Every one is proud of Washing- ton, and we are confident that your investiga- tion will only emphasize our claim that Wash- ington is the ideal city of the world.” painted domo THE STONECUTTERS’ STRIKE. No Change in the Situation—What a Mem- ber of the Union Says. There is no special change in the situation as to the stonecutters’ strike. It is said on the part of the bosses that new men will be ob- tained and some are already here. The mem- bers of the union are of the opinion that the bosses will not find it so easy to get new menas they seem to think. As one of them said this morning to a Stam reporter: “A stonecutter is a rich man’s luxury for the rea- son that cut stone is a luxury. Stonecat- ters are only found in great centers where this kind of work is done, and their numbers are not large. Even Vanderbilt, with all his wealth, was not able to get men to take the places of the stonecutters at work on his house in Asheville, N.C. They are not to be picked up anywhere. “Now, in regard to the present difficulty. As has been stated, it has been brewing for two years past. There is anagreement in existevce between the bosses, the stonecutters and the brick masons, = in this strike the cutters are trying to live up to this agreement. In the first place, we bad an it with the bosses which was one of mutual benefit. Their business was injured by having stone cut away from this city, so we told them that as stonecutters we wonld not handle such stone. On the other hand. they agreed to employ stonecutters to set the stone which the latter cut. Then the question in regard to the stone masons arose and we agreed that the stone masons should be allowed to set all stone except such as was laid in — parallel lines, called by some ashlar. The broken range stone was to be set by:the masons, and we further agreed that in ‘eases where no cutters could be obtained we were | willing that stone masons should set any kind of stone work. The bricklayers were aware of this agreement. Affairs went along for some time, but gradually stone masons began to encroach upon the terms of the agreement, so that it has been repeatedly violated. We thought that it was time to take a stand and this we havedone, and we expect to win, because we think we are right. TALK WITH A MASTER STONECUTTER. Referring to the claim of the local union that he master stonecutters would be unable to ob- j tain capable men to take their places an | officer of the Master Stonecutters’ Association stated to a Stam reporter today that they would experience not the slightest difti- culty in getting as many and as capable = men as they _— desired. He said that arrangements bad already been completed as to the matter, and that the men | would arrive here as fast ‘as they might be needed. He did not deny the ac- n made by tho journeymen that the local | union was composed of the most capable men jhere, but said that enough competent |men were idle throughout the country and were not only willing but anxious to come | on and take the places of the strikers here. He \d that the master stonecutters felt not the least apprehension as to the final outcome of the strike, and that while they regretted it, and jwould prefer to continue “the employ- ment of their old hands, they would | go on as they had determined to do. The dura- | tion of the strike, foolishly precipitated, he ex- plained, would’ depend alone upon the jocal men, and if they complained of the employment of outside men, the District men would have only themselves to blame if they found in the end that they lost employment which they had enjoyed for years, pct tah Wade Hampton Starts on His New Duties. Gen, Wade Hampton, commissioner of rail- roads, Interior Department, will start next ‘Tuesday on an official inspection tour of the | subsidized Pacific railroads. He will travel in | car placed at bis dixposal, so that he | can stop off at will. He will go direct to San Francisco. Gen. Hampton is not in the best of j health, but has partially recovered from the grip, of which he has been a victim for a year or more. THE RECORD BROKEN Fast Time Made by the Campania On Her Eastern Run. PUSHING WORK AT THE EXPOSITION. Train Robbers Explode Dynamite Under a Car. BREAKS THE EASTERN RECORD. The Campania Makes the Run to Queens- town in 5 days, 17 hours, 42 minutes. QuEENstowx, May 12 —The new Cunard line steamship Campania, Capt. Haines,which sailed from New York for Liverpool on May 6, ar rived at Queenstown at half-past 9 o'clock this morning, having made the pase age from Sandy Hook to Queens town in five days, seventeen hours and forty- two minutes, the quickest passage eastward yet made by any steamer. The passongers cheered entbusiastically _ coming into the harbor and the crew of Campania showed much jubilation over their victory. ‘The Cam) the Paris of the Ameri- Sealine when 109 miles ant — Campania bad passe lightship at 11:13 a.m. Saturday, May 6, and the Paris had passed the lightsbip at 10:58 a. The Paris made the best time vo Fire Inand, but the Campania improved as her machinery got thoroughly to work, and, after passing the Paris at 109 miles east,’ the ‘Campania aid not sight the Paric again during the vorage to Qacenstowa, although the ovear. track for South- ampton does not diverge from that to Queens= town Zor abuat 1,500 miles. From the time of passing Sandy Hook antil noon of Satarday the Campania made 29 miles; during the next twenty-four hours ending San- day noon, 481 miles; during the twenty-four hours ending Monday noon, 490 miles; ring the twenty-four hours ending Tuesday noon, 47 miles, during the twenty-four hours ending Wed- nesday noon, 517 miles: during the twenty four hours ending Thuredey noon, 498 miles, and Prom Thureday r til 9:30 am. today, 444 miler. The best previous eastward record was that of the American liner New York in August last, and was five days, nineteen hours and fifty- seven minutes, as against the Campania’s, five days, seventeen hours and forty-two minutes, Cunard Company bas made ments to lend the of the on the arrival of the steamer tonight at Liver- pool. ‘This is un ted im the history of transatlantic travel. The of- fice of the company in Li wae thronged with an excited crowd of people bet- ting whether the by the would be landed in Li ‘before or after the passengers on the Paris arelanded in South- ampton. "As thin was the first eastward passage of the Campania, she not only breaks all records to Queenstown, but she bas beaten all maiden records, as was the case on ber first westward trip. The voyage just completed by the Campania is the fastest one across ‘the Atlantic ever made with three ¢: that of the Teutonic, which was 5 days, 16 hours and 31 minutes: the July, 1892, trip’ of the Paris, in 5 days, 15 hours and 58 minut and the record which is held by the same of 5 dave, 14 hours and 24 minutes. All these were westward which are always made in better time than the eastward ‘ones. a ROADWAYS IN GOOD CONDITION, Work in the Exposition Grounds—Sunday Opening Question. Worto’s Far Groups, Cnrcago, May 12.— There was not much outward sign at the expo- sition this morning that rain fell almost with- With the exception of the north side of the grand court, which is still disfigured with freight cars and noisy engines and mud les, the roadways of the park are now im vious to the attecks of the The southern end of the grounds, the forestry, dairy, ethnological, shoe leather and other buildings are located, been neglected because the ex gers consider that popular interest in exhibits did not warrant, tion of er hi Suen or Gilet, ox guaheepe people are to be seen daily t ties and piles of dirt to view exhibits. du Hil the forestry and live stock de on an ual footing with more favored sections of the fair, but be has been frustrated by the local directors and director of works. The and ethnological exhibits are exclusively repre- sentative of the North and South American continents and are more in’ than some exhibits in the centrad net re they have been relegated to yard thes oxpeitiion for some reason which does not appear on the surface. TWO ELECTRIC FOUNTAINS. One of the attractions at the opening of the fair today was the sight of two electric foun- tains on each side of the Macmonnies fountaim, in front of administration building, emitting water from thousands of jets high in the air. The Macmonnies, which has already been displayed, was also set to playing and added much beauty to the scene. ‘The playing cof the fountains attracted large crowds all day, but the sight was nothing compared with the thousands who are expected to visit the fair on the second open night tomorrow. On that occasion the three fountains at the west end of the grand basin will not only be in operation, but the electrical device, which will cast all the colors of the rainbow upon the as- cending and descending sprays of water, isto be shown for the first time. In addition, the elev- - trical illumimation will cover every part of the White City and the Midway Plaisance, as the mechanical arrangements ere now complete. FOR SUNDAY OPENING. Alexander H. Revell, Lyman J. Gage, Edwin Walker, Ferdinand W. Peck and Henry B Stone of the iocal world’s fair directory held @ protracted session yesterday to formulate pas. for Sunday opening to be submitted to the fall board of directors at the regular monthly meeting today. It was decided to recommend two propositions. 1. That the world’s Columbian exposition be opened toto the public on every Sunday from his date to October 31. 2 That the world’s Columbian exposition the €2.500.000 appropriated by Congress to ts the 2.500.000 rinted by to tute, the goverment to become responsible for ard appointed by the payment of juries of > — ‘the national commission. TRAIN ROBBERS USE DYNAMITE, They Biow a Hole in an Express Car and Make a Small Haul. Carmo, Int, May 12.—At 10 o'clock Inst night, as.tne north-bound passenger train on the Mobile and Ohio railroad stopped at Lake ton, Ky.. to take water, two masked men ap- proached the engine. Covering the engineer and fireman with revolvers they compelied them to get off the engine and go with them to the express car, where they commanded the express mossengers, 8. H. Kay and H. C. Peatson, bis assistant, to open the door of the express car. ‘This the messengers refused to do and hiding the contents of the safe and val ‘The messengers were informed if they did not open the car it would be blown open with dynamite. They refused a second time, when a charge of dynamite went off, blowing a hole in the side of the car. One of the robbers put his gun in and de- manded that the doors be opened. Under promise of not being hurt the messengers opened the door and the robbers secured thing that was left in the safe and then left ear and escaped in the timber. The amount stolen is not over $1,000. None of the passengers were molested. —_—_— A PRINCE WITHOUT A TRRONE, Death of George Victor, Who Surrendered His Rights in Waldeck. Bern, May 12.—George Victor, the sover- eign Prince of Waldeck, died today at Marien- bad, Bohemia, of pneumonia. George Victor was born January 14, 1831, and succeeded to the throws of wate at the C of his father, under the guardianship ‘mother, May 15, 1845. The late prince : ereign in name, as after the war he surrendered