Evening Star Newspaper, August 2, 1893, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY. 101 AT TRE STAR BUILDINGS, ei Reeve Areas corner th Sty by Veni} tar Newspay Com: Sao KAUPFMANN, Pree ty Few York Office, 83 Potter Suilding, SATURDAT QUADRUPL&= SUEET STAR G1. % with foreurn pomtnce adds S00, eh OOPOF Tea: [Entered at the Post Utice at Wash . C, second-class mail inatter1 spa isa Ng E97" All mail subscri; tions must be pattiin advance Bates of advertising made known on appl Vor. 83, No 20,640. he £vening Star. WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1893. TWO CENTs, SPECIAL NOTICES. HOME FOR You. Ail the Ianzunge possible to command can't picture the beauties of CHARL- TUN HEIGHTS. You must see it with your own eyes to appreciate its attractiveness and advantaces as a su- burban home We will be iad to take you out or furnish you with transportation. We one G-room house at Charl- ton Heizhts which has a.m. {. and which cost $5,000. We will seil for $4.000—8200 down and $35 per month, JAMES E. WAUGH, “Owner,” LOANS WANTED. Thave avniications for the following firet- eh foans, first trust: 000 of house near Conaecticut ave. and 18th st., Fad om house worth $7,000. 200 08 house worth $7 (000 on house worth #:1.:00. 69 on house worth $10,000. se D. + 804 and 806 Fat. mw. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to give notics that the partnership heretofore existing between Joho T. West and Cuno. HM. Rudolph. under the frm naine of J. H. Chesley & was dissolved by mutual consent on January 25, (Stened) JOHN T. WEST. ante? CUNO. H. RUDOLPH. Bree conomr cer sseccces “——-seems to be the great cry Just now—money fsecarce. ‘There is no way in which you could Detter economize than by using the Edison Phonograph in dispatching your correspond ence. The Edison Phonograph method of dis~ Patching correspondence is not only MORE ACCURATE and QUICKER, but it ts quite a ‘bit CHEAPER than the stenosrapher method. (Cail on us or drop us s line for full particulara, Solder rented. Easy terms. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPEH CO., 627 E st.2.w. ED. FASTOS, Prea_{an2] _R. ¥. CROMELIN, See. (XCHANGE THAT OLD PIANO. ee Y Biw enon? ee can make your selection from s fine aisdard aid ares atylen af prices that wil be bare to please. Full tee for oid inntramente as part ‘monthly. eretiogiowthux THE PIANO EXCHANGE, 913 Pa. ave. ‘The Leading Piano Hons. WOOD RAILWAY COMPANY FLECTEIO CARS leave termings of 703 52 sad, Metropolitan railroed every ten min- pot ta Park. Care leave Silver Springs aud every teu tntates for the city. Hees hese hot mincht=. aul-! THOS. O'BRIEN, Superintendent. <= JUG, THAT JUG. ‘That gallon jug of Claret we are selling at ‘0c. has struck » popular chor! and the ever- ineressing demand keeps us moving. It's the ‘best Claret, and yetonly 900. for the gallon Quick delivery. Send postal. TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 14th st. nw. (ent) Telephone, 908 A Great Difference Bowen, rates and ordinary ote! Giference in the service, though. A coo room: FOR RENT, either single emt tabie bear’ HOTEL RANDOLPH, I504GST.N.W. _aul-tt “SELL-QUICK” PRICES ON MEN'S = PANTS. All #350 Pants now $2.90. All #5.00 Pants now $3.00. All $7.00 Pants now $5.00. All $9.00 Pants now $6.09. Also all made-to-measure Pants greatly reduced. peepee DO YOU WANT A BLANK BOOK? Bogoe vest pest, Pee wecton Be ou wont Guen Bepece Bed Borat Bo for ant Hicnee tierce, Do you 1t Stationers’ Sunedrie-? Do you want any/hing in our line? EASTON & RUPP, Popwiar Stationers, pops 421 11TH ST. (Just above the avenue). _ ee Sapreo or Wonie aoe Bring this “ad.” to us and cet tap Fer coneia osama banca Serene a 3 0 inp. Newtige Sairts now & [og Pea Pilg, tones Seereemeamet weit ae Bigeye Four an tae, ramen Ww. STEEL, Mews Belongings.” Wi Pa aver aut = TO WHOM IT MAY CO: ‘This is to give notice aul ant ting five ies botnet tee ee Sik heuer sme never said certifieste ts ont, and due application will by ine Sees pa eer WALTER W. BURDETTE. Washington, D. C.. July 10, 180" dy sees a eB ares abt We won't sell Tennis Rackets after this season, so ‘Weare anzious to close out every one in stock, and we ‘ought to do it with the prices we've put on them. $3 to 94.50 Rackets now... 85 to $7.50 Rackets now....0.. Arent these dargains, thought BARBER & ROSS, cor. Lith and G ste. v3 ©. MERRY ‘S _RFMOVED HIS = = pe apy ee ap Seen Spa Shere he wil conducts furniture exchanse and cou" Baus tgp repsirinc, movie, packing ard ebippine. THE FIRM OF HENDRICKSON & CO. is this day disaotved by limitation, D. G. Mohler withdrawing. BE. iriekson assuines all Higbilities and will coilee: ai candipe bills. BLE. DRICKSON &CO., Jy31-3e D. G. MOHLER. THE BUSINESS WILL BE CONTINUED AT 92t Ye. ave. under the same firm naine of Hendri EGo. HENDRICKSON, HENDKIC KSON. HOT WEATHER COMFORT. | Hall's SUMMER SHIRTS to order. Come ab, as they are — a as cea wo en Basco egT WHEEL YEE ‘SHOWN Is the Full Copper-plated No. 5 Rambler on exhibition at13S th st mw. Weight, pounds. Price, @175. The Full Nickel-piated Yo. 4, at the sane price, comes pretty close to the 5 for beauty. but fs Rot quiteso unique. Just cast an eye toward them when yougo up that way. wt GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. co. SSS POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY OF A GuaeTows, TOBE sk. ‘compan: Polls will open at . H. BEADL and, _326-aaSia ‘W. A LYON MAS REMOVED HIS er ia ot a tS oars BETTER As.a Summer beverage than PALMER'S BELFAST GINGER ALE, ‘Equal to imported. Aah for it st your Grocer’s, Draggist's or Restaurant crerder from the manufacturer. SAMUEL C. PALMER, 5D ss. aw. Devote: 11068 3d stn. wm DIAMOND SETTING A specialty of our Factory. BR HARRIS & CO., ‘Manufecturing Jewelers, Cor, 7th and D a... B23 = | <— eee T can give you better service than fn the Danian scan. 10k cree pone satio St ere it doesnt need “Sylos s ADAMS, P Phone &i. Let0) CFE, Bae ™ © GEN anv rcerisner Fine dock su Jub printing. Telephone 763. Le) 3108-1116 E at. n. MANTELS, ANDIRONS, FENDERS, | Ss lp josaicn, Marbles Ere 9. CORSIAG. Tile Sbop,320 Lith st. ‘Ee rything new ani fresh. Bz- | ‘keen | SPECIAL NOTICES. co. Do you want fo incest —safely and judiciously? Make your money earn more money and yet be se enre? ‘The Real Fstate Firat Mortgazn Notes of this Company couldn't be more secure and yield sn fmcome to their purchasers of 6 per cent per annum. They are secured by first mortises on valuable property within the city limits, Deposit your tle money ——with this Company and receive inter- est upon your daily balances. Subject to check at will. C. J. BELL, President, Banking House. 1405 G st. Sth st. 1 Storage Warehouse, 1140 Be" ETT, CORED Without loss of time from busi- hess, Painless and entirely safe Names 6: parties who bave cure! can be fur- {Lat our parlors, $0 and 32 ‘Met ‘autiqne oat a 35 gis, Fine hearses and carriages fare Bhhed. C: B. SICHOLS & CO., Undertakers, TAB stn. 2 ee eather te thely to be warmer tomor- THE ELOQUENCE OF PRICES. We believe that our prices talk better than Here's a sample: BEST MOLDING ONLY 40c. 100 FEET. (60e. elvewhere.) GBs you read it im our ad. ite 40. LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER, “Lumber, Mill-work and Builders? Hardware,” Cor. Oth and N. ¥. ave. mw. sud FOR SALE-STOCK OF GROOERINS, ‘wines and liquors, Aixtures and wood will 8 Callachan having ‘made me for the benesit of his ered Lisbment, with all the stoc North Capitol st., corner of I st., here! offered for sal~, "This is an oid-eatablished stand, an foany pne vemrous of entering into the grocury. busi- Sanaa ilere ame acelin’ Seportanny. ‘She lations on'y one block iret the government printing offic With the business will be sold a borse, harness and SS GEORGE H. WALKE: could. PEE ment to cd ‘Assimnee, Sun butiding. a" ENT crear FOUR ROOMS N.X. cor. F and 15th sts.—snitable for any purpose. an2-15t BRYAN & COMPANY. INCREASE OF BANK CURRENCY. troller of the Currency ‘pom the The statement in_ yesterday there had been an increase of over $5,000,000 in the circulation of national bank notes during the month of July attracted consid- erable attention among financiers, as an unlooked for method of expanding the vol- ume of the currency. Speaking of the in- crease Controller Eckels said: “It is due, in the first place, to the low price of gov- emment bonds, which makes the issue of currency, even when restricted to % per cent of the par value of bonds deposited to secure it, a profitable venture for banke. Four per-cents are now quoted at $1.08, which fs quite a fall from the maximum figure which they have attained. Then the stringency of the money market makes It desirable that the circulating medium shall be increased as much as possible. “National bank notes, secured by govern- ment bonds, are a very satisfactory cur- rency. “In the quarter ended July 31 the net In- crease of national bank note circulation Was something over $8,000,000 and it will be increase! in this month alone by at least | that amount, in my opinion. The depart- ment sent out over $500,000 today and re- ceived application from three New York banks for ice issue of $90,000 to each of | them, $1,000,009 in bonds having been depos- ited with each of the applications.” “Will you recommend that the limitation to 9 per cent of the par value of the bonds ™m case of the issue of circulation be re- moved?” “I do not care to say as to that. It Is a recommendation that has repeatedly been made by controllers in their reports, but my time has been so taken up with matters of current business that I have not had an opportunity to consider it yet.” Probable Action of the Banks. Bankers generally are very much en- couraged at the prospect of a material in- crease In the circulating medium and will use every effort to help in the movement. Arrangements have been made by some of the more prominent New York banks to increase their circulation from the mini- mum limit at which it now stands to such an amount as will materially relfeve the present tension. It is estimated that_$5,- 09,000 or 310,000,000 will be so added to New York's supply of currency within a very short time. Orders have already been placed with the controller of the currency for part of the new bills, and some of the banks have bought their bonds preparatory to deposit- ing them in Washington. Negotiations are reported to be under way between the savings banks and the national banks for the transfer of a large block of government 4's for use as security | for the new circulation. The savings banks are not allowel ordinarily to carry over W per cent of their assets in cash. As 2 | matter of fact, they generally carry a much smaller percentage, so in spite of the fact that they have ‘been accumulat- ing cash lately, they are probably still below the 10 per cent limit allowed them It is thought that they would rather dls. pose of a large block of securities now and have the cash in hand than wait until the cash is actually neeted— is—and then have to s2crifice their holdings for what they would bring. shear Ae ee A South American Reform. According to official information receive? at the State Department, the people of Venezuela have determined to put a stor to despotism that obtains in that country and thus set an exampie to other Soutt American republics whose experiences wit? corrupt. executives 1 cavsed constan dissension. reform is based on the adoption of ww Venezuelan constitution in which provision is made for the electior of the president of the repubile by popular fore the president was electet mal council composed of nineteen members of congress. The new state of affairs will be tested in the general elec- tions on October 1. = Comparative Statement as to Pensions A comparative statement issued by the pension bureau shows that during the first three months of this administration 17,04 original certificates were Issued, as against 31,808 during the last three months of Com- missioner “Raum's administration, but. of this number Judge Lochren issued 50 per cent to soldiers and to the dependent rela- tives and widows of those whose disabilities were contracted in the service and Ine 6f duty, while Commissioner Raum issued but % per cent to this class. re an The Medical School of Instruction. Surgeon General Sternberg has completed arrangements for the establishment of a school of instruction for the officers of the medical corps of the army, and it will be in full operation in a short time. The school will located in the Medical Museum building. The corps of instructors, as already indicated in ‘The Star, will include Col. C. H. Allen, president; Lieut. Col. For- ward, Maj. J. S. Billings, Maj. Smart and Capt. Waiter Read. Perso: Mention. Johti M. Wilson, commissioner of | penis buildings and grounds, hus returned to Washington from a short visit to his at West Point. Deputy Commissioner Murphy of the pen- sion bu \u has returned to the city. He is somewhat improved by hig sea trip, but is still a sick man. retary Gresham and Postmaster Gen- "2 Bissell returned to the city yester- day afternoon from Glen Summit, Penna. family THE SITUATION. Senator Teller Expresses His Views Upon the Subject THE SHERMAN LAW NOT RESPONSIBLE. No Lack of Confidence in the Na- tional Currency. PROSPECT OF LEGISLATION. Senator eller of Colorado arrived in town today. A Star reporter, who. met him at the Capitol this afternoon, questioned him oncerning the situation. “I do not he replied, “that there is anything that Congress can do to relieve the finan- celal situation of the country, Certainly the Tepeal of the Sherman law will not give re- Kef. The trouble does not arise from any Jack of confidence in our currency. What the people are doing is hoarding money. They are putting {t away in safe deposits and stockings and everywhere cise where they can keep it safely. This shows truly enough that they are not afraid of the money, but they are afraid of investments. If they had any doubt about the stability and value of the currency they would seek investments in land, property of any kind, which would have a stable value. On the contrary, they decline all investments and are saving the money. If these banks that have failed throughout the country nad had silver dollars with which to pay their depositors they would not have broken. The depositors would have taken silver or silver certificates in payment for their checks without a murmur. From Other Causes. “The trouble arises from other causes, and any one who knows anything about financial or business matters at all cannot attribute the present situation to the Sher- man law or to any lack of confidence in our currency. The fact ts that a scare bas been worked up and the people are fright- ened about business investments without knowing Just why. It originated way buck With the failure of the Baring brothers. There was at that time consequent upon that and other failures a demand for hard money abroad and, of course, England call- ed on France for many millions of gold to Toeet yet, obligations and American secur. ities were sold to raise money, not because of any lack of confidence in them, but be- cause they were readily marketable, end they needed the money, and these securities were taken here as they should have been and had to be paid for in gold. ‘Then there was interest to be paid holders of bonis, in wold, and the balance of trade turned against us and had to be paid in gold. This was all natural enough and furnished no occasion tor any lack of contidence here, or auy panicky ceeling, but New York bankers who had two objects in view —the repeal of the Sherman law and the issue of Londs by the government—took advantage of the situation to work up a scare all over the country, Knew There Was No Danger. “Every well informed banker 1:1 large business man knew that there was no dan- ger to this country in the exportutions of gold which were caused by the dusiness situation abroad. They knew per: that this gold would come back They were anxious, however, to secure the repeat of the Sherman law, and even still more desirous to bring about the issue of bonds by the government. in turtherance of this a general scare and lack of conil- dence was worked up throughout the cout try. This has resulted in a general iear of ail investments ard a hoarding of mone not in a lack of confidence in the mon itself. No man who knows anything about the matter and has any regard tor his rep- utation as @ financier will attribute the present situation to any lack of conildence in our currency or the existence of the ‘Sherman law.” Prospect of Legislation. As to the prospect of legislation, Senator Teller said: “I do not think that the Sher- man law can be repealed without a proper substitute. At least, it will be a long time before such a thing could be accomplished, If that is the relief that is wanted it ce1 tainly cannot be had at once. The law can- not be repealed in August or In September or in October. I am not a defender of that law and do not think it a good onc. It is not the work of the silver men. It is Mr. Sherman's measure, and one he believed in when he presented it, In my judgment, however, it will have to remain on the stat- ute book until some substitute 1s put in its pines” ———— LOOKING OUT FOR THE CLERKS. An Inquiry as to the Weights on the Floors of the Union Ballding. Acting Secretary Sims of the Interior De- partment has received a communication from the Acting Secretary of War making solicitous inquiry about the weight being imposed upon the lower floors of the Unton building by the patent office model cas the upper floors of which are occupied b the survivors of the record and pension division from the old Ford’s Theater buiid- ing. Gov. Sims has made the following reply: ‘Hespectfully returned to the honorable the Acting Secretary of War with the infor- mation that upon the third floor of building referred to it is proposed to place 82 model cases, 63 of which are iron, 18 wooden and one composite, the estimated weight thereof and contents being 2,700 pounds or S31 1-2 tons. On the fourth floor ui cases are to be placed, 37 of whicn are composite and the remainder wooden, the imated weight thereof and contents be- 0 pounds or 231 tons. The weight ubove referred to Is to be as uniformly dis- tributed as practicable, due regard being aad in the arrangement to the sustaining power of the girders und the supports of ne Uuilding and of the shape, etc., of the eS to be placed. Taking the estimate of the archit; referred to im indorseme each floor is capable of as the basis, to wit, iW tong, It will seen that the weight to be placed on the ra floor is less than 44 per cent of what is capable of carrying and in the case of she fourth floor less than 41 per cent. ‘In this connection it is proper to add shat the supervising architect of the treas- , Who, at the instance of the department, made an ‘examination of the Union buliding reported under date of June 26 that 1 formly distributed each floor of the build- ing Would sustain 875 tons, and on that basis the weight proposed to be placed on the third floor would be less than 23 per cent of that it is capable of sustaining and of the fourth floor less than 27 per cent.” o——_—___ A Merited Promotion. A promotion based on civil service reform was made today in the office of the United States treasurer. Mr. Gideon C. Bautz of Baltimore, Md., receiving teller at $2,500, was appointed ‘assistant cashier at $5.20) to fill the vacancy caused by the prom tion a few months ago of Mr. J. F. Meline to be assistant treasurer, vice Mr. J. W. Whelpley, resigned. Mr. 'Bautz !s an old employe und enjoys the political support of Senator Gorman of one party, and ex- Secretary Elkins of the other. it is sald there was no politics in his prometion. eee A Car idate for Chapl. Quiet canvesses have marked the work of nearly all the candidates for the chap- lainey of the House and very little talk has been indulged in. There has, however, been some effective work accomplished. Among the newly announced aspirants for the place made vacant by the election of Mr. Milburn | to the chaplaincy of the Senate 1s Rev. George C. Woodruff of this city. Mr. Wood- ruff is pastor of Faith Chapel in South Washington and fs a young man with a large number of earnest friends, who are quietly but vigorously making his campaign. Mr. Woodruff is a native of Connecticut, graduate of Amherst and a democrat. "He is a Presbyterian, but his platform, it ts stated, carries along religious freedom, and also a plank in favor of skort crisp prayers. THE CITY'S GAS SUPPLY. The Inspector’s Figures as to Averages During the Year. ‘The Annual Report Made to Secretary Smith—The New Laboratories Seon to Be Completed. Secretary Hoke Smith has received the an- nual report of 8. Calvert Ford, inspector of gas and meters for the District of Columbia for the year ending June 30. The average il- luminating power of the gas supplied by the Washington Gas Light Company during the year was 17.99 candles, the highest illumi- nating power during the year was 20.21 and the lowest 16.01. The average quantity of ammonia in 100 cuble feet was 1.70 grains. ‘The average quantity of sulphur was 7.41 ains. ‘The average pressure of gas dur- Ing the hours that street lamps were lighted was 1.45 inches, The average specific gravity was .662, The average {lluminating power of the gas supplied by the Georgetown Gas Com- pany was 16.68 candies. Average quantity ammonia, 2.07 grains. Average quantity of sulphur, 17.43 grains. The gas supplied by this ccmpany was on three occasions of less illuminating power than 16 candles, ‘On six occasions the quantity of ammonia found exceeded the 5 grains aliowed and on 18 Occasions the quantity of sulphur exceeded the 20 grains allowed. ‘The average pres- sure of the gas was 1.53 inches. The aver- ‘age specitic gravity was 421. yu the year the office ins ted and proved 1,410 meters with the following re- sults: 94 registered fast; average error, 3.79 e cent; registered slow, average error reyistered within the law and 2 did not register the gas flowing through them. The sum of $105 was collected for meter inspections. The Candle Power. ‘The gas supplied by the Washington Gas Light Company during the year averaged 17.9 candles, which 1s practically two can- dies in excess of the iluminating power re- quired by law. Numerous complaints were made during last winter owing to a want of supply occasioned by what is commonly called “dry stoppage,”’ indicating that the Pipes were choked with napthaline, which condenses in the mains and service pipes And impedes the flow of gas. No defaults in the illuminating power and purity stand- ards of the gas supplied by the Washington Gas Light Company occured during the Year. Th supplied by the Georgetown Gas Light Sompany is manufactured trom cat ‘and although the illuminating power was found to average only 16.68 candles it ap- sare to have given general satisfaction. ‘com, larger mains in Several of the principal streets during the Past year the supply will be much improv- ed. ‘The defaults were less than the pre- ceeding year except in sulphur, the latter ey, but this fs Being eoerecead Ee ADR 2 Ing co’ tion of larger purifiers; c's © the erec- 2 The Laboratories ‘he provisions of the act appr. vol March 3, 1893, authorizing two addition: labora- tories to be established in Washinston are being complied with, and suitable sites have been selected and approved corn. D streets southeast and at 15 northwest. It is expected that the two laboratories will be completed and in work- ing order about September 1, i891... The Jal tory in Georgetown locavel at 12s Rd street has been in operation sone time. Other provisions of the act are in opera- tion. 1e tor renews iis recom- mendation for the increase of the suiary of the measenger in the office, as his work in the laboratory. Im addition to nis regular duties, entitle him to the increase. 2 = EXCLUSION. x a Stricter Enforcement of the Law. Acting Secretary Curtis has sent a cir- cular letter of instructions to all customs officers, looking to a stricter enforcement of the Chinese exclusion law. He says “In view of the frequency of attempts ly Chinese laborers to enter the United States upon pretence that they are merchants, formerly residing here, or that they are of the exempt class, as evidenced by Chinese consular certificates presented by such per- sons, you are instructed to withhold permis- sion to land Chinese persons until you ure satisfied of their right to enter the United States. Where claims are made that such Persons are members of Chinese firms at any of the ports where special agents of department or collectors of customs are lo- cated, you are authorized to telegraph to such officers to ascertain and report to you the facts in such cases. If there is no cus- toms officer at the place where a Chinaman applying for admission claims to have re- aided, of where the firm of which he claims to be a member is located, you should call upon the postmaster for Information on the subject. In cases where you are convinced, from the appearance of the person claiming the right to enter, his knowledge of the English language and his familiarity with the locality where he has resided, that his claim is Well founded, you may exercise your discretion in admitting him, if satis- fled that he is of the exempt class and has a domicile in the United States; but in no other case should a Chinese person be lan ed until investigation is made as to the truth or falsity of the statements upon which he bases his clan of flis right to ad- mission. “You will notify the steamship compantes who are in the habit of bringing Chinese Persons to the United States of these reg- ulations, in order that they may under- stand that all such persons ate liable to detention aboard the importing vessel until full investigation shall be made as herein required.” e-— PAYING PENSION CHECKS. The Banks Will Receive Them for Collection Only. Owing to the disinclination of the na- tional banks of the country to part with their currency at this time it 1s probable that pensioners who are to be paid this month will experience a slight delay in receiving thelr money. This state of af- fairs is brought about by the banks, which have heretofore cashed readily all pension checks presented, but now several of the more prominent banks in the west have notified the Treasury Department that in view of the financial stringency they do not feel justified in continuing at present the policy pursued by them in the past. All pensions are paid by checks, drawn at the agency in favor of the pensioners, generally on the subtreasury at New York. ‘The custom has been for the pensioner to present his check at his local bank, re- ceive the money for it, the bank in turn sending it on to New York for collection. This requires considerable ready money, in some instances $100,000 a day. Acting Secretary Curtis has suggested to the banks that are not inclined to cash these checks that if bes will deposit United States bonds in exchange for cur- rency, he will deposit the necessary cur- rency with them to pay pension checks on presentation. ‘The banks are not favorably Impressed with this idea, as their cashing of pension checks at all {s simply a matter of convenience to thé holders, and to go to the trouble of Cy erated bonds is an ad- ditional trouble that they do not wish to undertake. Al of the banks have indicated @ purpose to recetve pension checks for col- lection only, and this will probably be the outcome of the present hitch, This will oc- casion from seven to ten days’ delay. Pen- sion checks paid at Indianapolis, Ind. Knoxville, Tenn.; Louisville, Ky., and Net York, N.Y., are drawn on the subtreasury | at New York; those at Philadelphia on the subtreasury at Philadelphia, and those at Topeka, Kan., on the subtreasury at St. Louts, Mo. re To Step Smuggling. A report received by the Secretary of State from a United States consul states that the Venezuelan government has closed to commerce all entrances the Orinoco river except the “Poca Grande” with a view to stopping smuggling, which the several channels of the Orinoco delta have made so easy. Government Receipts Today. ‘The receipts from internal nue today were $392,207; from customs, $46,294. the mouth of | or main mouth. This action was taken | COMING IN SLOWLY. Senators and Representatives Not Arriving in Great Numbers. THESHERMAN BILL MUS? BE REPEALED, Views of Two Members on the Probable Action of Congress. TO RESTORE CONFIDENCE. The Representatives and Senators are still coming in slowly, apparently desiring to postpone as long as possible taking up the work of Congress. There is practically no interest in the contest over the officers of the House, except that of candidates themselves and their personal friends. Members don’t talk on the subject and seem to care very little about it. Every one seems to have his mind fixed on the work of the session with a very serious appreciation of the responsibilities upon him, and it 1s quite remarkable what a coincidence there is as to what is Mable to be done, notwithstanding the great vari- ance of theory and opinion on the gréat financial questions which is uppermost in | the minds of all: With the arrival of new members it becomes more and more appar- ent that there ts a disposition to take a conservative view of things and to prevent violent discord if possible. The idea of a compromise with very Mberal concessions on the part of silver men seems to be up- Permost. Members generally insist on bi- metallism, but are willing to concede that silver should stand on its intrinsic value to a great extent and not to depend so much on fiat for its coin value. Against a Silver Basis. Representative McKaig of Maryland, who arrived this morning, said to a Star re- porter that he would stand firmly in his old position of antagonism toward anything {hat looked like “bringing us. to a silver basis. He said that he thought the Sher- man pill would be repealed and should be Fepealed unconditionally. His opinion was that a resolution should be passed suspend- ing the 0) ion of tne law and then that enough time should be allowed to elapse to give an Crossan for a study of the results and then legislation on the financial situation should be based on the necessity shown to exist after the Sherman law had ceased of operation. In othe® words, be thought that some time should be allowed to elapse before any other financial legis- lation was enacted after the repeal of the Sherman law. “No one can tell,” he said, “just what the effect of the financial leg- islation 1s going to be. No one knows to- day just what will be the effect of the re- peal of the Sherman law. If you remem- , during the last Congress, before the vote was taken on the free coinage silver bill, It was said everywhere that if the freé coinaxe bill was passed by the House there would be a general decline in the stock market. When the vote was taken on the bill it failed, and the assumption might have been that the stocks would go up, but quite the contrary. Stocks went down after the bill had failed as it had been predicted they would do if the bill passed To Restore Confidence. Representative Barwig of Wisconsin, who arrived this morning, sald to a Star reporter that he believed that this Con- gress would relieve the financial situation in so far as it was in the power of Con gress to effect affairs by legislation. believed that the legislation of this Con- gress Would be such as to secure confidence and to that extent the situation would he relleved. The people of Wisconsin, he sald, did not’ care very much about silver, but were anxious for a sound financial system, They wanted the Sherman law repealed unconditionally, he sald, leaving further financial legislation for mature considera- tion thereafter. He said that while they didn’t care anything about silver, he pre- sumed that there would be general acqui- escense to any proposition for a coinage of that metal which provided for a dollar's worth of silver in each coined dollar. On the subject of the repeal of the state bank tax he said that his people were somewhat apprehensive. During the cam- ign the democrats in Wisconsin had n compelled to meet the charge that if the democrats were successful there would be a restoration of the old wild cat bank system. While personally he did not be- jeve that the repeal of the state bank tax would lead to wild cat banking, yet there was no doubt but the farmers’ and other conservative people were apprehensive that it would, and they would look with a great deel of fear and suspicion upon the pi osition to repeal the state bank tax. -He said that the people of Wisconsin were looking for a substantial and, proper’ re- vision and reduction of the tariff. THE PRESIDENTS RETURN. He Will Reach This City om Saturday Afternoon. Word was received here this afternoon from Buzzard's Bay that the President and Secretaries Carlisle and Lamont will leave there in time to reach Washington Satur- day afternoon. —_—_—_—_-o.______ Increase of the Public Debt. The debt statement issued yesterday afternoon shows a net increase in the pub- Me debt less cash in the treasury during July of $4,264,073. : The interest bearing debt increased $240,- 000, the non-interest bearing debt de- creased $311,089, and the cash in the treas- ury decreased $4,574,722. In the month’ there was a decrease in gold coin and bars of $1,641,469, the total at the close being $186,813,982. "Of silver there was an increase of $2,610,473. Of the sur- plus there was in national bank depositories 7,044,003 against $21,930,589 at the end of the previous month, Army Orders. Leave of absence for one month is granted First Lieut. Edwin A. Root, nine- teenth infantry. Capt. David A. Lyle, ordnance depart- ment, will proceed to Sandy Hook proving ground, Sandy Hook, N. J., on official bus- iness pertaining to the ordnance depart- ment. First Lieut. Ormond M. Lissak, ordnance department, ‘will eroceed to Fort Winflela Scott, Cal,’ on official business pertaining to the test of certain powder for the ord- nance department. a LYNCHED A TEXAS BRUTE. Retribution Quickly Followed the Crime of a Negro Murderer. MONTGOMERY, Tex., Aug. 2—The most iabolical crime ever committeed in this county was perpetrated last Sunday night about nine miles north of this city. A ne- gro named Henry Reynolds entered the house of Mr. Marsh, murdered him, and after dragging the body out in the yard re- turned, broke the leg of the oldest son, aged eight years, fractured the skull of the baby, one year old, dragged the mother out. in the yard, outraged her and left her for He returned the next day at 12 o'clock noon, and finding Mrs. Marsh still alive said ‘he had come back to finish her, but was discovered and captured before he could complete his fiendish crime. He was fully identified, and on Monday evening was taken to the ' scene of the crime and lynched. ee THE NEW CHINESE MINISTER. He is Expected to Arrive at Fran- ciaco in Two Week: SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2—King Owy- ang, Chinese vice consul, is authority for the statement that the new mfnister to the United States, Yang Yew, now on his way to his post of duty at Washington will not arrive here on the steamer Rio de Janeiro now due, as has been announced. It is probable that the new envoy will reach here en the Gaelic in about two weeks, and re- main only a day or two. He and his suite will be given a reception by the Chinese officiais and merchants and will then pro- ceed directly east. EVERYTHING READY. Oongress Oould Meet Tomorrow, if That Were Necessary. ‘The Senate Chamber is in Perfect Or- der—The House is Not in Quite as Good Condition, but Will Be. So far as the chamber of the Senate and the House of Representatives is concerned Congress could meet tomorrow. In the Senate, under the orders of the new ser- geant-at-arms, Col. Bright, the floor has been covered with matting and has the appearance of a delightfully cool and in- viting chamber. The ventilation has been greatly improved, and all through the building new pipes have been run that con- nect with the fans in the basement and force the air through the chamber to the roof above. The speed of these fans will be increased when Congress convenes, and | it ts claimed by the experts who have had it in charge that the change will correct the evils that were complained of at the | last session. The plumbing throughout the Senate wing has been altered in accord- ance with the report of the experts ap- Pointed by the Senate last session at a cost of $90,000, and it is hoped that the temperature and the air will be greatly improved during this session. Om the Hounre Side. , On the House side the same class of work The chamber of the House is ready, but as much cannot be sald of the rest of the rooms, although the end of the week will Provided, and at the same time the wants of the future have been antici by pro- viding it additional seats. new car- pet is of a dark green design with a crim- on figure, conventional in its character, relieved by an orange and cream-colored star. The carpet was made from an ex- clusive pattern by a New York firm, and 1,600 yards were required to cover the floor. ‘The pattern, with the exception of the touch of crimson, is a fac simile of that used by thoroughly’ cleaned, Ly speed of the revolv- thought that a sufficient ‘may be thrown into e them bearable. This. is, however, doubtful during the hot months of August and September. WEST POINT ACADEMY. Number of Cadets Should Be Increased Qualifications for Admission Raised—The Academy's Past. The board of visitors to the United States Military Academy in their report to the Secretary of War (briefly referred to in yes- terday’s Star), summarize the result of their inspection in the following words: “The United States Military Acad>my at ‘West Point is the only military school in the United States owned by the government. ‘The academy is a growth rather than a creation. Established in 182, it received and educated very few young men for many Fears, the records showing that it did not graduate a student in 1810. For many years, however, beginning soon after the close of the civil war, large classes have been graduated every year, and today there are few young men of any military spirit who do not desire to enter the Military Academy. The laws permit the acade:ny to receive only a limited number—one from each congressional district in the United States, one from each territory, one from the District of Columbia and ten from the country at large. The board desires to reit- erate and if ble emphasize the recom- mendation of the committee on -xppoiat- ments and examinations that the number of cadets be increased, as suggested in the Feport of that committee, and that the standard of qualification for admission be raised. If better educational qualifications were required of young men seeking admis- sion, there would not be so many rejections for failure after admission and many more cadets would be graduated every year. “The board is impressed with the belief that the Academy should be required to educate as many young men as its capacity will justify. Any policy which fails to se- cure to the nation the full benefit of the in- stitution in the education and training of its young men is nelther economical nor wise. The Record of the Academy. ‘The graduates of this academy have been equal to every emergency in our national life, The pages of American history have been made luminous by the simple story of the eet achievements in war and in peace of the men who were educated in this school. The young men are trained es- pecially for the life of the soldier, to defend the honor and integrity of the nation and to protect the flag, but they are subject to be called also to act as conservators of the peace, and subject to the civil authori- ties. In this republican government the fact that the civil authority dominates should be impressed upon the minds of all young men. ‘The spirit and temper of the American people are hostile to a large standing army, and the government only seeks to maintain sufficient military establishment to per- form such military duty as may fom time to time be required to ytect our frontier, man our forts and defenses and general to perform such duties as may be req: of the army in pursuance of the National Constitution. Ordinarily, in time of peace, good order must not be dependent upon the Presence of troops and the use of the bayo- Ret ‘The demand of the age is to provide ores ede ee cee ond youth, with oppot ity for the est scientific, literfry and artistic education. The young men sent from the Military Academy are qualified for, and as in the be expected to organize and lead equiped byt raining for war. they equ Proper training for war. they are equipped for the duties of civil’ ites. they are also fitted to become leaders of men in war and in peace. Liberal ipport Recommended. “The academy in the judgment of the board deserves and should receive the most cheerful and liberal support of the people and of the government. “The board takes occasion tn this connec- tion to say that it bas been unable to dis- cover any want of attention to duty by any officer in any capacity connected with the academy. Each mem! of the academic board seems to be enthusiastic in the dis- charge of his duty—there is that mutual in- terest on the part of instructors and cadet 80 essential to good results in school. The board feels that words of praise are due to each and every officer connected with the academy, whether in or in subordinate positions. The Unit States as a nation han become one of the fore- most nations of the earth. Its interests and position alike require that its military school should be the best, and should re- ceive generous treatment that it may keep pace with the advance of the nation in power ana prosperity. We are a united &nd prosperous people, yet. the litte army maintained by the government, officered by men educated at the expense of the Peop! should be ever ready to defend the Union. Lincoln once sald in reviewing certain military events, that “The father of waters again goes unvexed to the sea.” No foreign government or power must ever be allowed to vex that great river, or to molest or hinder our progress in national greatness and prosperity. ‘The committees of the board have made several = festions and recommendations which are lieved by the whole board to be important. Some of them call for early attention and all are worthy of the favorable consideration of the Secretary of War and of Congress. Ex-Minister Carr Here. Mr. Clark E. Carr, late United States minister to Denmark, is now in Washington engaged in closi affairs of his sion. He had a ‘conference with: Secretary Gresham at the State today. FINED THE DIRECTORS |: for Contempt. —-—___. HEARING BEFORE JUDGE STEIN TODAY. An Appeal Made and Allowed by the Court. BAIL MUST BE GIVEN. CHICAGO, Aug. 2.—Judge Stein of perior court this morning decided world's fair directors and officers w! been directly responstble for position Sunday, July 23, held that the officer had lief that the injunction had Messrs. a ag ac Og ames directors a appeal. Penaing a hearing in the hi wi oe the found isa Rela’ in bonds Yor the faithful carrying out court's decision. The court placed Qo restriction on the liberty of any of the jes pending the making of bonds. judge Stein however, that he wovkd expect the bond to be placed ca file today or tomorrow. oe AWAITING MR. CARLISLE. The Secretsry of the Treasury Ex- pected Today at Gray Gables. Special dispatch to The Evening Star. . BUZZARD’S BAY, Mass., Aug. 2—Secre- tary Carlisle is expected to arrive at Gray Gables today., The report that other promi- nent financiers were expected finds no en- dorsement from President Cleveland. The Secretary of the Treasury will probably come on E, C. Benedict's steam yacht Oneida. It is reported on reliable authority thai Mr. Carlisle will spend a day or two with the President, when the message to Congress and the prospective action which wi upon this important Gocument will be discussed ‘and ‘tne. reor ‘tion of the committees also consider- Tt is generally understood that President Cleveland will not leave his home before Sunday, and that he will go direct from Gray to Wi - Becre- Carlisle will accompany ‘esterday the President had « mysterious caller from Boston. He rode over to Gables and had a long interview President. The gentleman viewed stated that his ess ature, wut not requ disclose his identity. furned on the afternoon company ‘with his mother, Gray Gables. In New York Today. NEW YORK, Aug. 2—Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle, who arrived i i Es i i i : i i? i 3ze i 5385 i i i i himseif entirely to many others. In reply to a card sent reporter this note was written. | UP PF ® om weil flee Sipe Iwi — to per men excuse me. am transacting official and other business and have not much time for it as I take the Fall River boat at 5 o'clock this afternoon for Gray Gables. John G, Carlisie.” of the spectal Col. J. Thomas Scharf, the inspector who charges the Ni York customs officials with faee te ad = with the entry of Chinese. Usle last night. ee oe Members of the i faith ait detec an Pe : mn into the and that he intends that the into the matter. ——— aay ce 2 SUS BLOCKADE OF BANGKOK RAISED. Conservatives im the House of Com- mons Criticise the Foreign Office. LONDON, Aug. 2.—Sir Edward Grey, par- Mamentary secretary of the foreign office, announced in the house of commons this afternoon that the French blockade of Bangkok had been raised today. Immediately after Sir Edward had made the announcement that the blockade had been raised. Sir Richard Temple (conserva ive), member for the Kingston-on-’ division of Surrey, asked for inform: = ce contain points of the French-Siamese ute. ir Richard has had his tions 1 east, having at different periods bere chiet commissioner of the central provinces of aoe pg lmnop ant finance minis- ie ‘ernment oi tenant feyernt' of Senaal thd eotettar of Bat In asking for information, he said that there was an im ion in m press many quarters that, Britis had recelved a check in the negotiations carriel on by France and Great Britain. Siam, be had been treated in a hard manner id British interests had not been safe- Eee rare a ee office had been incom it. “ Did the cession of ese territory, he asked, mean the whole left bank of’ the Mekong river? If so, it was unfortunate os it would bring France nearer to Burmah than ever before. The indemnity demanded by France appeared to be an extravagant one. It was cruel for a great like France to ask such an indemnity in ad- dition to seizing from Siam the richest districts abutting the Menam delta and Cambodia. Measures ought to be taken, Sir Richard declared, to limit the French occupation of the territory, an occupation which would be only temporary. The Hon. George N. Curson" (conserv- ative), member of the Southport division of a om aardeg Hlrgmnenn dag en's in- a the integrity of 5 ce had acted in a most arbitrary manner from the out- set of the trouble, and had shown scant consideration for her victim. The assur- ances given by France to Bngiand have not been kept. Mr. Curson concluded by declaring that the foreign office was on Sir ‘Richard Gres’ reph hed A ir Ric! rey. reprone! ir. Curson with trying to embarass the government while negotiations of a most delicate char- acter were pending. The position of effairs required him to still maintain le reserve. He was confident that it would be found when the results of the shall have been disclosed that action of the foreign office has been as prompt as Mr. Curson could have desired, This remark was greeted with “hear,” “hear.” —>__ A Great Gus Well in Western Penn- NEW YORK," NI ‘ORK, Aug. 2—A special from Pittsburg says: Natural gas was struck to- day on the Swagler farm, in Somerset and Washington counties. It is said to be the Freatest, well ever drilled. It ts 2.700 feet leep. The pressure was 80 that all the ng diown out of, the hole. roar heard eight miles No fittings have yet bese found strong enough to close it in. i e ae 4 : aa 8 Cs) f i fai i LONDON, : ai E | : i é 5 i f i | g k i “il Hy g e NEW YORK, Aug. 2-A special berg says: At a meeting of the Shot His Elght-Year-ol4 Sister. ARLINGTON, Neb., Aug. 2.—A tragedy occurred here yesterday afternoon. The ten- year-old son of Arthur Johnson deliberately murdered his eight-year-old sister. The neighbors Were startled about 3 o'clock by the the Deeent of,8,Uastol. and on rusting tose hie usiy the little water pressure and the fire was but it was powerless. Several other but caught fire and were destroyed, Loss, $60,000; insurance, $7,000. —— Omctals Make Themecives Ridiculous, NORTHFIELD, Minn., Aug. 2—The first