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THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Penasyivania Averme, corner llth 8t., by aE The Evening Star N Com: KAUIPMANS. Prev ——_-—___— Yew York Ofice, 88 Potter Building SavUmpay QUADRUPLE SHEET STAN 1.00 per year; with foreian $3.00. (Extored at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-class mail matter. Che Zoening Star. Vor. 83, No 20,617. WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1893. TWO CENTS. ___ SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. Bet SEMEL ANNUAL DIVIDEND oF 3 PER ‘cent on the capital stock of the Commerctal Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia Will be payable at the office of the company. No. 525 Tith st. 2. w.. on and after July 20, 1893. Books for transfer of stock will close July 13, 1843. J. W. SCHAEFER, sytst est YOU NOTICED IT? There isa great difference in the clothes worm by the supposedly “*well-dressed” men—men who buy the best cloth and who oftentimes have the best of taste as to selection. No difference how fine the cloth and how perfect the fit unless the garment is draped properly it lacks that smart-looking | effect which invariably marl “well dressed” man. SNYDER & WOOD, Fine Tailoring. 2111 PENN. AVENUE (Barr's old ““stand”). eA 2PER & ROS" STORE TALK. No wonder we're doing the bulk of the Gas Stove business. Bat don’t think they'ro not the best because of the prices. We've “clipped” them ritfeulonsly 2-burner Gas Stoves now.......81.60 S-burner Gas Stoves wow. Ge Tennis Rackets have never beeu so low in price. The entire 3x5. q= THE will meet for co: hand F sts. nw. teatant or Catholic churches, tet mane orvanizat edentiais AT dent, 458 La. ave. ANTISALOON LEAGU? OF D. c. ference at Wesley Chapel Fuipare JULY 7, 8 P.M All nagernnce or Ba ‘entitied to TWO delegates. f ONCE to 8-H. WALKER, Jy 6-20" =a ‘of their officers encampm. > of Tem orelock. invited: = No. ites the m the Deares of rah of each subordinate lodae tobe spstatiation of elo : officers fodwes. “By order of the encamp zen wert WM. SCOTTISH RITE C. EDR. Aepecial esting of Mitbras Ledge of Ferfacrion willbe bald. at 7 90 bpm. FCDAY. July iso Work, 14°." By order of the ven. maste ‘yes Pan wolh: perance, THIS (Thi im Harris Hall, 7th other iodges By order of the W. M. ie 0. ¥. -MAGE: Oda t 8 o'eluc ted to be prescut to receive the ‘aud ‘visitors from. the subordinate os . Sch at. 8, @., OD ‘32°, Secretar; G Thursd: av) EVENING, 8 and Dats. aw. Public ty PECIAL COMMUNICA- rench Lode. No. 1, eat invited to participate. .¥™. A. GATLEY, Sec’y. to stock has been divided tnto two lots ‘and marked half and less. These are $1.50 50 fe The goodness of a Gas Range in ‘summer is the comfort you get in its use. You can cook and cook and bake and bake without feeling the hext. Lote of heat there. but they're uot built to heat the house, and they don't. Now that you know how conve- nient « Gas Range is, you ought to now which is best. We say the “FIRE KING,” because that’s the Universal opinion. If you're not ‘satistled—your money back. ‘S1s—920-$22, setting up. Se. COR 11TH ED TO CITY. EDWELL. M.D . 949.8 10 a.m, 12 tod pm Tncludi Rs @qoNO FLIES THERE CT st ars: 8 to and 5, to 7 3y5-3t* One of the coolest. pleasantest and best kept family hotels in the city is “THE ELSMERE,” 1406-1412 H STREET—all the comforts of home, including excellent table, We Surnmer prices. my31-3m WHO'S YOUR STATIONER? If you want paper of any kind, in small quantities or large, inthe sheet or cut any size desired. come to headquarters for it— also for anything else in the stationery line, including Stationer's Sundries, Blank Cards and Card Engraving. Our prices are the lowest, EASTON & RUPP. Popular Stationers, ‘T. (Just above the avenue.) REFORM RIGHT AWAY if a little this hot weat hose” all the time. You B save more worl 2 ‘her reform you could imateuraie, AL! tyalay men use em. Sold or more isa most econom! | less able to wear out uy other writer in the field. tawes Peculiar to itee show you bette: G COLUMBIA ED.EASTON HONOOK SPH CU. 87 HO 7 Est nw i. Pres. yd] & F. CROMELT IN. Sec. ARE YOU GOING ABROAD? Our French, German and American Tourists? Light- ‘weight Steamer and Dress Trunks are the Dest We also Rave exclusive styles in Bags, Valises Cost Cases. WOODWARD & LOTHROP": 10TH. IXTH AND F STS. ¥.w. <a BETTER Asa Summer beverage than PALMER'S BELFAST GINGER ALE, Equal to imported. Ask for it at your Grocer's, Drugwist’s or Restaurant, or order from the manufacturer. SAMUEL ©. PALMER, $15. D at: aw. Devots: 7108s 2a sta. w. ‘and, ap1s-m ea aes ead es Morice _THE ANNUAL MEETING OF the stovkholders of the National Union In- Girectors will be held at the office of thecompany. a ‘of the company, ose se NAY, July 10. 180% Polls = SOBLE'R. canwen, secretary. ISEMAN BROS’. STUPENDOUS OFFER. Our whole stock of Men's Fancy Cassimere, Cheviot and Worsted Suits and Pants, and all Children’s Suits without reserve, to be sold this week at @ discount of | 33M pew cent off regular marked prices. ? EISEMAN BROS, _s3 Eand 7th st ow. RAMBLERS HOLD THE RECORD. The ¥. M. C. A. mile handicap, June 24 wou by W. F. Sims, from scratch. in 2.35 35, ona NUMBER FOUR RAMBLER (not even « racing wheel), easily beating good men on lighter wheels of other makes. —Tires and bearings count for something. — GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. Co.. a 1825 14th st. m. w., Washington, D.0. Ben L08e 70 cars, Conspicuous among the unwritten law which governs our business may be found the rule which forbids the carryin@ over of frou one season into another. tt is hard work to make such a sacrifice of qualt- Sies—but it must be done. We hare made s pool.” so to speak, of all the Spring and ‘Suinmer Suitings in our house. and $17 will “tick the shears”* Buitings which have been #25, $28, $30, 833, 835 and 93H All Suitings which have been $20. $22 and 425 have joined our fa- ous True Blue Serges at $15 for a cheice. All of our Imported Trouserings which have been 87.50, 88.50. $10and $22 have been “chopped” to $430 for a choice. Every piece of goods in our house fs tn— eluded in this “clearing out” sale. Leave the cut, St and Siish to us—it’ll be RIGHT. MERTZ and MERTZ, Modern Price Tailors, 906 F st. nw. A specialty of our Esetory, K HARRIS & CO., Manufacturing Jewelers, Cor, 7th and D o.w. NOT BUSY NO 1 can give you better service than in the | busier meawop.” Lok over por wationery | and secif it doesnt neqg replenishing. BYHON s ADAMS. PRINTHL oi "S12 14th st. aw. ONT KNOW sprinting job “set w it and you'll be proud of pesettors are all experts. We feo satisfuction “st moderate prices, McGILL & WALLACE, Printers, my? 1107 EST. N.W. een’ es. TAILOR, my Sen 1312 F STREET. oS RES AS | rates, Wrous! ies, Stained Glass, Moi wae. FENDERS, | treaty sy8-3t ‘having this day made an assignment to 1 subscriber for the b-nefit of his indebted to him are notits Payment and those having claims ‘against Present the same to DAVIS, 1430 NEW YORK AV creditors. all persons to make immediate him will GEO. M. MYFRS, 430 ‘The muiiders, WASHINGTON, D.C. ; copartnership’ of Rhode & Pi doing busines: ‘solved by . D. ©.; JULY 5, 1803. torson, rear 921 D st. nw. consent, Mr. Rhod: id stand. )LANDUS B. RHODE, ‘+ Iy6-3t"_ __ MILTON PATTERSON. — BRACING BREEZES BLOW. ‘be summer's sweltering sun has no terrors for the residents "of Chaciton “Heights. “Its. cold. nights ‘are most conducive to restful stumbers. We ave, but a few left ‘of ‘those "$2,000 and . zon % F a number are. even now hesitating over their purch: ma should o yurchase you shou y a slip in pluz. Yor transportation to prospective buyers, JAS. E. WAUGH, “‘Ouner.” G10 F st nw. them and pluck the ua will never regres your pur- —" HASN'T AN EQUAL. bring it. TO-KALON WINE COMPANY. Gig ith st. aw. Telephone, 998 MEN A lot of 8 Alot of 82 Sai For lady bicyclists oI for boldi ‘Ladies’ Yachting Caps- BH. STINEMETZ & SO! MAY SKIP TI a9" s tales for the ladies. Tod 1.50 Sailors down to 8 lors down to $1.90. “deal” Skirt Weights, ‘ite and navy. IN. 1737 Pa. ave. ——— SECURITY AND TRUST CO. -an capital, 81,250,000 ‘Surplus... ¥ 000 Pays interest upon running accounts, Sells Sand 6 per cout investments, Financial ts ag Executor. Administraigr, Trustee, Agent. STORAGE WAKEHOUSE, 1140 15thst. n.w. BANKING HOUSE, 1405 G st. nw. c. J, BELL. President. S Wie ies GEO. E. Second Vice Pres. a Sos Txpot tenn Atorsdy soa Fett Ome: WOME BINTLON: Ghairnue Patcttve Comasnies. DIRECTORS: A. 7. Betton. © Pelt Siege Y Bidane § ihe Browne Wutiam Me cy Bian Demeee iam Mk Contos finn: @. Deseneen. Robert Dornan. Daniel James E. Fitch. John Wervel Henry 8 Louchhetm, ours 8 owe John R. McLean. James, fieary A Willard aoe Wright. OFFICERS. APPLY TO TYLER & RUTHERFORD ‘oF _ 336-3" THOSE WHO WANT FIRST-CLASS Be rorr done ae short notes call _56-3m RE = them: when sane three cord. 81.50 un. WILLETT & KUOFF, 805 PA. AVE, N. TEEL'S TIMELY TOPICS. Nothing is more “dressy” during ae ™ rather ia likely to d6 fair tomorrow, DO NOT BE SATISFIED with just as ber SAWED he does oTH where ference LUMBER and old way. much anybody Grier you read it in our “ad.” ite so. LIBBEY, “Lumber, Cor. 6th and N. Ten't it strange that run to the “‘notion and $2 for almost wort! 150 up. robably have two Neglige Shirts to one elsewhere, up. 7 Bathing Suits, $1.2 Still talking about order. EL (Men's Belongings), 935 dealer ST. AND N. Mill-work and Builders’ Hardware,” Real estate loan: HI at, HALL'S SHIRT FACTORY, 908 Fst. YOU ONE OF THE! en, = ‘and pay 81.00 H+mmocks, ase | pronth of so.and ‘throw them aay. | ey cap buy Hammocks here for the . ‘d amounts that will last thea two or | Seasous? Ours are made of macrame | dy8 rhite Vests. Very attractive ‘Men's Two-piece 35 up. Men's 825 Suits to the remark that ‘thie is good.” but tell your lum- you want GANG- Joist and Boards, and if not have them, come to ¥. AVE. you can easily see the dif- between our GANG-SAWED lumber sawed the You will also see how our lumber is than in Washington. owl a BITTINGER & MILLER, . ¥. ave mw a6 —q=> PILES. BLIND, BLEEDING, INTERNAL Sor protruding piles successfully troated | Without cutting. (ine or deter SHRADER: S04 9th Dr ‘The Bering ‘The members of the United States commis- sion at Paris tion of the Bering sea controversy have begun to return home. | State Department clerks, has already reached | |here, and Maj. E. W. Halford, U. S. A.,| officer, disbursing Brown, one perts, sailed from Southampton last Saturday. Lansing, assistant counsel, Mr. Robert pected to sail instant. The counsel and other attaches will | probably remain until the arguments have been | ad then start for home. tary J.W.Foster.agent for the United States,and | | Justice Harlan and Senator Morgan, the arbitra- | | torson behalf of this government, will, of | stay until concluded, course, is reached. the months afte: agree upon rnd Morgan p until some time in the fall. | companied by his wife, will after the adjourn- | ment sine die of the arbitrators travel through | Europe and the east for home. Capt. Thomas F. Quinn of the fourth infantry has been found ineapacitated for active service | | by a retiring board, and has been directed to | | goto his tome and await orders. He will be | placed on the Alfred P. Swineford of Wisconsin, who served as governor of Alaska during Mr. Cleveland's former term, has been appointed in surveyors general and distriat land R AND PUBLISHER. ssp Job printing. i Tiow-rifs tion from business. | for Rec! iseanes, tation free. Jy3-6t" | | Speci nw. Ce COMING BACK. Sea Arbitration Attaches Sail- ing for Home. in connection with the arbitra- John T. Coughlin, one of the and Mr. J. Stanley | of the treasury seal ex- for the United States on the 15th | Ex-Secre- | the finding of the board | By the terms of the arbitrators are given three the close of the arguments to erdict. So that Messra, Harlan robably will not finish their labors Mr. Foster, ac- year before returning | —— Fmy Captain jetired. retired list. ov. Swineford’s Place. spector of | does. now, solely against such predecessor, | ceeding.” |SERIOUS CHARGES. Sensational Aspect of the Patent Office Scandal Case. QUESTION OF JURISDICTION RAISED. Judge Payson’s Claim for the ex- Commissioner. MR. CHURCH’S ARGUMENT. The patent office investigation was resumed | this morning at 10 o'clock, and immediately | developed into an interesting condition, which quickly assumed a sensational aspect. One of the sensational features of the day | was the charge made against ex-Commissioner Simonds by Mr. Church of having committed statutes of the United States, which provide for punishment by fine and imprisonment in the penitentiary. ‘The first. step was the filing of an important paper by Judge Payson. counsel for ex-Com- Missioner Simonds. It was addressed to Com- missioner Seymour and was as follows: ‘THE QUESTION UF JURISDICTION. “So long as the charges that there was con- nivance or collusion between ex-Commissioner Simonds and Foster & Freeman toimproperly secure copies of or permit inspection of pending applications by non-official persous, either Foster or Freeman or copyists not in government service, remained an open question before you I ex- prosely waived the question of your jurle- ction to examine such charges as to Mr. Simonds as to acts done by him while commissioner, because while I feit then, as { do that you had no jurisdiction, yet long as the alleged improper ac- charged to be in connivance with racticing before your bureau it might be ol that a denial of your jurisdic- tion would be makinga technical defense toavoid grand larceny under the laws of the District of | “Me of city postmaster. Columbia, and having broken a number of | a bearing on the question of collusion as charged. I waived it on the charge being THE ATTITUDE BAS CHANGED. “Since then the attitude has wholly changed. The charge against Mr. Foster has been formally abandonedand dismissed. After the proof by the prosecution is all in you have an- nounced that you see nothing im r. man. This disposes of all Persons outside the department except ¢x-Com- missioner Simonds, leaving him and his acts done while commissioner for consideration under this complaint. “You are to be asked to disbar him Decanse of acts so done, to sit in review of and judgment upon acts done by him while commissioner and adjudicate, with a view to the most serious punishment, whether such acts entirely disconnected with non- official persons come within the statute allow- ing you todisbar an attorney for gross mis- conduct, “In this changed status of the record, I raise the question and preserve it in this rec- ord: What jurisdiction have you to hear and determine any question’ arising out of the charges in this against the ex - commissioner reostbey rowing oul of note, doa cate as was commissioner, and in the doing of which acts ‘he assumed the right todo what he did. or acquiesced in what he knew was done by subordinates, because he was commissioner of patents and’ assumed such right because of the official position? AN ASSERTION OF No JURISDICTION. “Tansert that you have no such jurisdiction, and Foster & Freeman being out of the case there is a manifest injustice, to put it mildly, im considering this petition further as against Mr. Simonds, when it already appears that what he did was in absolute good faith, to the detriment of no one; in the belief that he had the right to do it; that it was openly done on re- peated orders to subordinates, and with the ap- proval of the Secretary of the Interior. “I make the point of want of jurisdiction, knowing, as I think I know, that on the merits of the inquiry there is not a shadow of just = eriticism against Mr. Simonds, mut I regard it as less than my duty if I should concede = implication the right of any public officer to adjudicate with a view to punishment the propriety of the official acts of his prede- cessor, at the instance of an outsider on a rule to show cause, in a proceeding standing as thie “If Lam right in thisand the question of jurisdiction when made must be first decided no arguments on the question of fact are neces- sary.” MB. CHURCH BEGINS ARGUMENT. It was agreed that the point raised by Judge Payson need not be argued at once and the case proceeded. The testimony having been concluded before the adjournment of the investigation several days ago the argument of the case commenced. Mr. Church opened the argument for the prose- cution. He said the charges may be divided into two classes; those which relate to Messrs, Foster & Freeman, with the collusion of Chief Clerk Bennett, and the charges aguinet | Mr. Simonds. In this connection is the charge of illegal inspec- tion of the Drawbaugh filesand charges of illegal copying of the same. All the copie of which specific mention is made in the charges he said are proved to have been made, all except the 184 apphcation, which, while they have not been produced in evidence have been shown to have been copied. Two copies are now in the commis- sioner’s possession and Maj. Emory has sworn that they were made by outside copyists. The defendants hi sworn that copies of the 1884 application were desired. ‘There have been exhibited here, said Mr. Church, two certified copies of the “public use proceedings.” All these copies having been proved to have been made, the material question arises, were they’ properly or improperly made, and if so by whom, and who is responsible? Mr. Church here read rule 15 of the patent office re- lating to inspection of papers, and which tule he said he would invoke.’ This rule ro- | quires that pending applications shall be kept | inviolate. This rule was designed to prevent fraud, to prevent wrongful appropriation of an applicant's invention. AUTHORITIES QuoTED. Mr. Church at this point quoted authorities upholding the legality of this rule and its ap-| plication. Mr. Simonds himself bad Tecog- nized the wisdom of tl tule in refusing the application of outsiders to copy — this same 1884 ieee Mr. Church also quoted a decision of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia upholding the legality of the action of the commissioner of patents in refusing | access to pending applications. He then asserted that a “public use proceed- | ing’ in the patent office has always been held to be ex parte, and that only the the office are concerned in a “‘public use pro- | A BELIEF THAT THE PRINTED COPY WAS STOLEN. Mr. Church here stated that it was his belief that the printed copy of the “public use pro- ceedings” recently exhibited was stolen, and gave the reason for his belief. Mr. Church then dwelt upon the motive for the acts charged against the defendants. He said that after Mr. Simonds had issued the Berliner telephone patent the Depart- ment of Justice moved upon Commissioner Simonds, calling him to account for issuing that patent. ‘The tment of Justice entered suit for the cancellation of that patent. Mr. Simonds knew then, said Mr. Church, that he was on trial as much as the Bell Tele- hone Company in the proceedings brought. He was a co-defendant mm the order came the Department of Justice for copies of (Continued on Sizth page. ) POST OFFICE PLUMS. Local Democrats Looking at Them With Longing Eyes, But the Present Incumbents Will Probably Continue in Office for Some Tine Yet—The Postal Patronage. The local democratic politicians are fixing hungry and covetous eyes upon the postal pa- tronage of this city. There are quite a number of desirable positions under the postal service of Washington that would not be disdained by the faithful when the distribution of local pa- tronage is made. 55 It is understood, however, that the office seekers are not receiving much encouragement from Postmaster General Bissell as to changes in the immediate future. It is thought very likely, from the present indications, that the incumbents will be permitted to draw salaries for some time to come. ‘The city postal patronage is quite extensive. ‘The juioiest plum, of course, on the tree is the The functions of this office are now performed by Mr. Henry Sherwood, whose term does not expire until September, 1894, and there is good cause to believe that ho will, uot bo disturbed. before that expiration. Mr. Sherwood has made an exceptionally good postmaster. Ho brought to his office the advantage of long experience in the postal service and thorough acquaintance with local matters gained by his tenure of the office of assistant postmaster undbr Mr. Frank Conger and also under Commissioner Ross when he was postmaster. In addition to the several minor positions of desirability in the city post office proper there are four superintendents of branch offices at good salaries, averaging about 1,600 per year. ‘These offices are the F street station, presided & man with long experi- he East Capitol street station, where Fred. Grant holds forth to the satisfaction of residents of the Hill; the south- west station, on 43¢ street, under the capable management of A.C. Irvine, and the George- town station. The Georgetown office, however, has long been under the charge of Mrs. ‘Blackford, through both republican and democratic ad- ministrations, and it is not thought that any change will be made there. An applicant for this office would, it is said, experience difficulty in convincing the department that he is the choice of the people for the place, for there is a prevailing idea in Georgetown that Mra. Black- ford is the proper person for the position she now occupies. There are also fourteen substations through- out the city, usually located in drug stores, that pay from $100 to $600 per yoar. "A change in the administration of the main office might re- sult in the shifting of a few of these. In addi- tion there are twenty-seven stamp offices, paying $24 per year, located in convenient places, for the sale of stamps. It is understood at the Post Office Depart- ment that there is not likely to be any material increase of force for the city post office this fall, av the department thinks that Mr. Sher- wood is pretty well provided for in the way of clerical force and carriers already. vening of Congress will, of course, make things livelier around the office during the summer, but it is thought that the present force will be able to handle the business, ~ EX-SPEAKER CRISP. He Has Gone to His Home in Atlanta. Ex-Speaker Crisp left this morning at 11 o'clock for his home in Atlanta, Ga. He reached the city from New York, where he went to participate in the Tammany celebra- tion of the Fourth, last evening and spent thé night at the Metropolitan Hotel. He was seen by a Stax reporter this morning, but Mr. Crisp said he had nothing to add to the opinions which he expressed in Tux Stan when he was hington on Monday. went to New York,” he said, ‘‘to take part in the celebration of the Fourth of July at Tammany Hall, and my trip had no political significance. Tonly saw afew members while there and nothing occurred which has changed the views I gave when I was here the first of the week. I will remain in Atlanta until I come here preparatory to making a stay with the peo- ple of this city.” Mr. Crisp had very few callers last night or today, as there are only « small number of Con- gressmen in the city. ——__-e- -—__ TESTS AT INDIAN HEAD. ‘Those Made of Armor-Piereing Shells Yes- terday Were Successful. It is said at the Navy Department that the test of the twelve-inch armor-piercing abells at Indian Head yesterday was very successful, The piate fired at was twelve-inch imported Crusoe steel plate. The first shell was fired ata locity of 1,300 feet per second, and was intended to go just through the plate. It went about sixteen inches into the backing, rebounding forty feet, and was found tobe only slightly upset in body. The second shell was fired at velocity of 1,925 feet_per second, the increase being intended to penetrate the plate and back- ing. This shell went through both and fell nine feet in the rear, and was in the same condition asthe first, Commodore Sampson said that both shells wero of excellent quality. He was at first somewhat doubtful about their being a success, as they were the first of that kind tested,’ but they had proved so satisfactory that he believed they could have been reloaded in the gun and fired again, as the increave of the body of the shells was’ only about four- hundredths of an inch. Their points, which were about as sharp asa needle, had not been perceptibly dulled. On Tuesday next the remainin, will be fired at the seventeon-in es The Submarine Torpedo Boat Proposals. ‘The naval board appointed to consider pro- posals recently submitted for the construction of a submarine torpedo boat has finished its work. ‘The report is in the hands of Com- modore Sampson, president of the board, and will be submitted to the Secretary of the Navy as soon as he returns to Washington. It is understood that the board found only two of the plans submitted by the bidders to be at all practicable and that the adoption of one of these will be recommended. The Baker and Holland types of boats are said to be the two favorably considered, but which of the two is recommended by the board will not be made known until the report is received by the Secretary. Congress appropriated €200,000 for the construction of a submarine boat and ex- periments with it. The bids of the Holland and Baker companies were each about $135,- 000. three shells armor plate. pean wae ‘The Postmaster General’s Vacation. Postmaster General Bissell returned to the city this morning. During the remaining days of this week he will attend to the disposal of such official business ax requires his immedate tention, and on Saturday, aecompanied by the membe f his family, be will return to Glen Summit, Pa., where he will spend his vacation. returning to Washington about the lst of August. —_ More Trouble With the Port Royal Dry Dock. ‘The new naval dry dock at Port Royal, 8. C., has come to grief again. This time the coffer dam at the entrance has broken and the dock has been swamped. It will be necessary for the contractor to drive new sheet piling to stop the leak and then pump out the dock before operations can be resumed on the floating gate. Statio ‘Trial of the Mi lo ‘The preliminary steam dock trials of the U. 8. 8. Maine are reported to be proceeding satis- factorily at the New York navy yard. Weights are tobe placed upon the vessel representing her armament and armor, so as to fully suk- merge her screws, and it is expected that the formal place next week, trial will take next SOME SILVER TALK. Gen. Warner Speaks of the Condi- tion of the White Metal. VALUE OF MONEY METAL EXPLAINED. The Law of 1890 and How It is Executed. THE COMING CONVENTION. “What of the night?” sald a Stam reporter this morning to Gen. A.J. Warner, president of the American Bimetallic League. Gen. Warner said: ‘I see that the legislative council of India has decided to receive sov- ereigns at the treasury of India without limit in exchange for rupees, but not Bank of Eng- land notes, nor will they pay out gold for rupees. The council has also carefully ab- stained from making gold a legal tender. If they should do so Europe would rapidly be drained of its gold to settle balances due to India. The policy, therefore, is simply to sell council bills, which are draughts on the Indian treasury, for rupees, for gold and then to buy silver on government account -at the ratio fixed in council, and from this silver coin rupees with which to meot any excess of draughts over the tax collections of the Indian treasury.” “Will not silver be purchased after the man - ner of our Bland act, in quantities sufficient to restore the ratio recently destroyed?” asked the reporter. “We may look for purchases of silver on ac- count of the Indian government at any time. In fact, that government has adopted a sort of a Bland law excepting that it has fixed the ratio 213¢ for converting rupees into ailver. Well, then, will not a shut down of the mines re-establish a normal ratio?” said T: Stan man. “If the mines of the west romain closed for any length of time silver will rise as the result of ‘purchases by our governmentand on ascount of THE VALUE OF MONEY METAL “Partisans of gold claim that the value of ‘money metal results from ite commodity de- mand and is not regulated by the coinage de- mand, that it is the commodity value of metal which makes it desirable as money metal?” con- tinued the reporter. “Supply has everything to do with value. It is supposed that there is something like four thousand millions of gold in the world. This would be forty years’ supply for the arts. What value would forty years’ euppiy of anything have today if it were not for the excessive and never ending demand for gold for money? Ite value would largely. disappear. It is the demand of everybody for money that gives it its value. Therefore, nine-tenths of the value of money metal comes from its money demand. This is perfectly understood by gold mono- metallists, and hence when the gold discoveries of California and Australia added three thou- sand millions of gold in twenty years, more than doubling the entire stock, the same class that now wants to demonetize ‘silver wanted to demonetize gold.” In answer to a question from the reporter the general said: ‘‘There are two ways to inerease to decrease the value of metalic money. One ind that is the old way and the honest way; re be an honést way, is to increase or decrease the weight of coins, The other way is to suddenly increase or decrease the qui of metal out of which the coins can be made. One way is just as effective as the other. The modern been the covert method of diminishing the quantity of metal for coinage.” THE KEYSTONE PRINCIPLE OF BIMETALLISH. “What is the keystone principle of bimetal- lism?” asked the reporter. “The principle of the automatic regulation of money. For thirty-five centuries the volume of money has been regulated by the output of the aa and silver mines, the theory being that if the production of the mines becomes #0 abundant as to materially affect the stock of money so that prices would rise and money become relatively depreciated until a dollar could be procured by producing com- modities easier than by a oducing gold and silver less would be mined. In this way the adjustment of the metals to population and wealth would go on perpetually.” “Then would not gold monometallism, with- out the discovery of new mines, soon mean fiat money?” persisted the reporter. “The abandonment of the principle of auto- mati¢ regulation does mean an economic revo- lution more importang than the world bas ever witnessed. With gold alone automatic adjust- went of gold to population and commodities is impossible, for the reason that a sufficiency of gold does not exist. better take warning, for if the automatic prin- ciple be overthrown, the next thing in order will be fiat money with legislative regulation.” “Will the silver convention which is to meet at Chicago‘on August 1 advise the introduction in Congress of a bill for the demonetization of gold? Ip there a serious consideration of this, or is a bill of this kind to be introduced only as ‘@ filibustering measure?” asked the reporter. TO DEMONETIZE GOLD. “I know nothing of a purpose to introduce | such a bill. Ifthe gold monometallists insist | on a subversion of bimetallism by demonetizing | the only metal which can be produced in suf-| ficient quantities to maintain stable relations between money, supply, population and busi- ness, and if they persist in their evident inten- tion’ to destroy the antomatic regulation of money through the mines, they need not be surprised at a spontaneous movement to demonetize the other metal and transfer the control of money from the mines to legislation. Gold is not produced in large enough quanti- ties to make it responsive to increase in popula- fion and wealth. It doss not exist, and, there- fore, relatively to population and wealth it must grow scarcer and dearer. Moreover, | the time is near at hand, if not already upon us, when the entire output of | gold will be consumed for industrial uses. At | the present ratio of the consumption of gold | for the arts alone we will very soon use up in this way tho entire product of the United | | States. If silver is demonetized the question is, what is the world to do for money?” is the present contraction of bunk credits and the scarcity of money and weakening of | confidence in one species of our exchange | medium the result of the Sherman act of 1890?” THE ACT oF 1890. The act of 1890 does not tend to expel gold, but by increasing the money volume helps to maintain prices here above. the international level of prices in gold, and thus to cause a movement in gold to restore price levels. ACTION OF THE CONVENTION. “What action do you think the convention will take?” “No plan of campaign has been as yet agreed on, but that body will inspire the silver people throughout the land, weld them into oneness, | and will insist on the most stubborn resistance to the repeal of the Sherman law.” “Will the silver people filibuster, kill time and act as obstructionists generally?” “They will contest every inch of ground, They will not down.”” | “You seem to have a big mail, what does it all mean?” “Encouragement.” said the general. “Weare in receipt of thousands of letters urging the most desperate resistance to the designs of the administration and the money power. Hun- dreds of these letters complain that the press | of the nation is on the wrong side and does not represent the sentiments of the mer- cantile and business world. Tons of our mail matter come from lawyers. I believe it is the general impression among members of that honored profession “that act of 1878 was not only a fraud in the manner of its per- petration, but 1s utterly unconstitutional, and wiped from the statute.” saould be Gold monometallists had | already THE SPEAKERSHIP. Stories as to Possible Silver and Populist Oombination. Committee Changes That Are Likely to Be Made—Neo Pledges by Mr. Crisp. With the first flurry and consequent gossip over the call of the President for an axtra ses- sion atan end, the discussion in the hotels and other resorts where Congressmen congre- gate has subsided to almost nothing. Almost every one bas expressed his views at greater or less length and appreciating that until the approach of the day set for the session when the members begin to get back to the city after “feeling the pulse” of the dis tricts they represent, nothing definite can be known, is unwilling tosay more on the sub- ject as it could be little more than speculation. The attitude of the silver men and the em- phatic statements which emanate from them cause the most fruitful source for talk. It is now stated that the silver men will plays part in the selection of a speaker. The announcement that there is a possibility that Mr. Bland, their champion, may be dis- placed as chairman of the committee on coin- age, weights and measures has stirred them to renewed efforts. Stories of an attempted combination between the free silver advo- cates and the populists to place a candidate for the speakership in the field unless they have the assurance of Mr. Crisp that Mr. Bland will be retained at the head of the committee, are floating about. The stories are given little credence among those whose opin- ions are worth anything ‘ for it is believed in the first place that such a union could not be effected, and in the second, that if accomplished, it would not be abie to succeed in ite desires,’ for Mr. Crisp already has too strong a hold on the position. THE COINAGE COMMITTEE. ‘Though it is openly said by some that Mr. Biand will not again be chairman of the com- mittee there are no facts that would warrant such an assertion. Ms. Crisp even intimated such s thing, and Mr. Bland be dis such a decision be name roll of and the it silver it on the floor of the House last ses- sion would make him a favorable candi- date, It is also understood that such a selec- of # change in the chairmanship are held more by the radical gold men who would but among the more conservative the is that Mr. Bland will lead the committee. This would not, however, indicate that the entire committee will remain. If My. Bland is chair- man it may be expected that the make-up of the committee will be so that a ma- fority at least will be in favor of the repeal of the purchase clquse in the Sherman law. MB. CRIP HAS MADE Xo PLEDGES. In the composition of the committees it is possible that the lines which last ses- Mile and the friends of Mr. Crisp may At least that is the : gered Hs ear given a father back seat in the pi ings on the floor of the Hotes and may ins, measure ex- lain why there is such a unanimity of opinion En the subject of Mr. Crisp's re-election. As on most of the gubjects pertaining to the next session, ive statements cannot be made for itis known thet Mr. Crisp has made absolutely no pledges one way or the be the other, either that one will retained or that the other will be given a chair- manship. He is fortunate in that he is entirely free of entangling lines of all sorts and in his task of composing the committees is hindered by nothing. He can use his own discretion as to most fitting men to fill the places of the greatest im- portance and trast. CHANGRS THAT MAY BE MADE. In fact, in the reorganization of the House but four committees are spoken of in which changes are even suggested. The committee on banking and , which is likely to y an important part in the next session, is left without a as Mr. Bacon, who formerly held the is not a member of the next House. In his place, Mr. Sperry of Con- necticut, who was a member of the com- mittee di the Fifty-second Congress, 1s talked ori lah ptominently. The commit- tee on ways and is likely to have @ new man the at of it, though Mr. Springer is known to believe that'he will again be in the chair. The com- mittee on colnage, weights and measures has been discussed, and the fourth com- mitteo is that on appropriations. If Mr. Hol- man is not the el the most promising person mentioned as his successor is Repre- sentative Sayers of Texas, SOME PLANS DISARBANGED. In calling the extra session for the 7th of August the Ptestdent completely disar- ranged some of the summer plans of the officials of the Senate. Before that body ad- journed last spring a resolution was adopted that the new officials of the Senate should assum: control of their offices when the next session met. The republicans were well satistied with this compromive agreement, for at that time they thought that Congress would not — meet — tntil December. | When President Cleveland made his first announcement that he would probably call Congress together in September it rather hurt the feelings of these republican officials, and now that Congress is to convene so shortly their arrangements have been entirely upest. ‘On account of the important position which Senator Harris holds as president pro tem. of the Senate, his opinion upon the coming session is of not a little value He is, however, unwilling to anticipate what the session will accomplish or how long it willlast. Inan interview he says that there will be no filibustering in the Senate against the bill to repeal the Sherman law, and recognizing that the contests over the seati of the western Senators is a question of the highest privilege appreciates that they could be tf to the exclusion of all other business. He does not believe that a debate on these spb- te. pa HEE Treasury Resignations Called For. Acting Secretary Hamlin has called for the resignations of the following chiefs of division in the Treasury Department: H. J. Hull, Thos. Rathbone, Thos. Parks, chiefs of divisions, second auditor's office; W. A. Rogers, chief of division, third auditor's office; L. K. Brown, chief of division, fourth auditor's office. Ss SS Fewer Land Offices. It is understood that owing to the material decrease of business at local land offices through- out the west several land districts will prob- ably be consohdated. No change, however, is anticipated before the President and the Secre- tary of the Interior return from their summer vacations. In cot of these contem- plated consolidations very few, if any, appoint- nents of local land officers ‘will be made at present. The Gold Balance. The net gold balance in the treasury now foots up 96,089,057. It increases daily in the absence of exports. ‘The $500,000 unported by Baring, Magoun & Co. of New York two weeks ago has found its way into the subtreas- ury at New York. —— Appraisers’ Decisions. Acting Secretary Hamlin has decided that the ecisions of the board of general shall go into effect thirty days from THE ROYAL WEDDING Marriage of the Duke of York and the Princess May. POSSIBLY ENGLAND'S FOTURE RULERS. Happy the Bride, for the Sun Shines on Her. CHEERS FROM THE PEOPLE. Loxvox, July 6.—The marriage of the Duke of York (Prince George of Wales) and Princess Vietoria Mary of Teck, an event to which all England bad been looking forward with deep interest, took place at 12:30 o'clock today in the Chapel Royal, St. James Palace. ‘The wedding was» brilliant function and was PRINCE GEORGE OF WALES. attended by « large gathering of the members of the British royal family, continental sov- situated on the north side of Mall. The decorations along the line of the royal procession were profuse and beautiful The roadway was kept oven by the house troops in BPR, FH ‘ll ne | i i volunteers and militia, by Middlesex yeomanry and by the police. ae ee ee ¢ ceremony eclipsed in pomp any recent state ceremonial in connection ‘with the British court DEPARTURE FROM BUCKINGHAM PALACE. ‘The royal party left Buckingham Palace in four processions, the first conveying the mem- bers of the household and distinguished ts. The next jon included the Boke of York and bie supporters, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh. The bride came in the third procession. sccom- nied by her father, the Duke of Teck, and Brother, Prince Adolphus of ‘Teck. ‘The last procession was that of the qi who, ao- companied by the Ducheat of ‘Tonk her younger sons and the Grand Duke of drove in state to the a cence ss ii Each jon was accom) a Ganzds emer’, and Snadetiven to nie@s guoum — escort of Indian natives and Australasian Her majesty rode in the handsome glass coach used at the opening of parliament and on other special occasions. The body of the PRINCESS MAY OF TEOK. carriage, which is of Irish manufacture, having been built in Dublin, is painted a dark red color, and ite richly gilt panels are adorned with the royal arms, is surmounted by acrown and bordered . wreath of gilt roses, shamrocks, ‘The cheering as the rofal carriage drove forward was immense. ARRIVAL AT ST. JAMES PALACE. hapel. MAE 12:16 o'clock the Duke of York and his es cort arrived at the Chapel Royal. Five minutes later deafening cheers an- nounced the arrival of Princess May. ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEX, A fanfare of trumpets was sounded as the queen arrived, and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested by the multitude of people were gathered in the vicinity of St. As the processions entered the were altar a good view was obtained of the royal. air date | sonages present, and also of the lesser ‘Beilliant uniforms,on the breasts of which from the military depots, by the metropolitan | mestie marebaled in their places in front ~% chaplain to the Prince of We York. nae of ‘Handel's march from the “Occasional Over- ture” was sion clergy Hl f I it ik HH ad her mpther on the occasion of her own mar riage. Her wedding gown was of silver bro- cade, in perfeot harmony with the foilels of white eatin and silver Ince, maids’ were made with low bodioss and QUEEN VicroRTA. performed the ceremony, tha bride being given away by her father. magnificent gilt sacramental plate, the central Sas eS ak then ben eae (Continued on Sizth Page.)