Evening Star Newspaper, September 16, 1893, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR PUBLISHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT TRE STAR BUILDINGS, capes egal @ Evening Star Newspay mM pany, SH KACEPMANS, Pre’ pombe kis terest Few York Ofion, 23 Potter 2uilding Tre Evewree Stan is serve to a idsertbers in the etty by carriers, on thairown account, at L0cents Dat Week, or 44c. per month. Gopies af the counter = centseuch. Sy <aail—sny where in the United States or Canada—postace pre SO.ceats per month. SATURDAY QU \DRUPLE SUEETSTAU$L UUpor year; with foreign postage ated, 8.00. Entered at the Post Office a: Washington, D. C., as second-class auail atten) E27 All mail subscrt, tions must be paid in advance Rates of advertising made known on application. SSS eee” Che Evening Star. Vor. 83, No 20,679. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 16, 1893—SIXTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS, ___ SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. YOUNG MEN TO THE FRONT. NO NEED TO LEARN SHORTHAND. Young men who have been appointed as private secretaries “to en uber fe “acm act of, Congrens should ‘earn ‘the ration “of the Bilson no Shed. to bother with shorthand. four, em jer can dictate his correspondence to Qne Pocnogragts as fast an he wishem, and Tim, eaictibe, the “cpliaders: at, your isure. It will be better for him and het. ter for you. Why not it? Rented or sold. Easy terns. Call and see the Phonograph. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO., 627 E st. n.w. E. D. EASTON, Pres. (613) BR. F. CROMELIN, Sec. ‘se15 What are you going to do about coal. Wait until the price takes another Jamp or store it away now and save 2% to 60 cents on a toa. Get our prices before baying a Jump. Coal delivered anywhere same day. ARTHUR P. SMITH, Su and 1 sis me., and Branch TOL 12th st. mw. PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE AMERICAN GRAPHOPHONE CO. WASHINGTON, D.C, Sept. 1, The annual meeting of the stockholders of Americaa ©o.,. for the lection of Girectors, to receive the aimual report, and. for the traasaction of such other business as may be iy brought before it. will be held ott ain View Hotel, Harper's Ferry. oa, MONDAY, October ®, 1808, at 1:30 p.m. ‘Stock transfer beck ‘ill be closed from Octo- ber 1 to October 10, 1803, inclusive. Try order of the board of directors. ED. EASTON, See. 8. M. BRYAN, Pree. 02,0, 28,0c7-4t ‘Weather is likely to be fair Hil Monday aight. ecocoe IT’S MULE SENSE To pay $1.40 for lumber when you can get better of us for $1.15. We guarantee every board of “evem thickness’ and best Heart North Carolina Lamber. eoocooe If you read it tm our ad. it's so. LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER, “Lamber, Millwork and Builders’ Hardware,” Gor. 6th and N. ¥. ave. aw. sels (WE ARE READY FOR A “BRUSH” WITH ANY of them. Work, quality, cut, style and finish considered we ‘cannot be bested. We fich Hina 'rvonseringe and Seitings,, and atvise ae you to do the same. “All wool” is a hobby “Stake sample of the cheap Suttings of- fered ‘about town and bring. 1€ with you, to compare with oun. We you as fine Suitings (blue upd black eheviots too) at $25 G.Warfeld Stnpson, Tailor, 12th and F sts. sel HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PO- TOMAC, @. A. R, ‘Washington, D. C., Sept. 13, 1808. ‘ATTENTION! ‘The dey will assemble by posts tm uni form at G. A. R. Hall, 1412 Pa. ave. n.w., at 12 m. sharp on MONDAY, the 18th tust., pate io the ceatwaniai ceremonles of the laying Of the corner stone of the Capitol. Commanders of ‘Posts ‘will ‘report, & DISCOUNT OF 15 PER CENT ALLOWED | ei October 1 jaar, ca Andirons, Fenders, Grates, Tile Shop, 520 13th st. Now is the thue to ask questions whether you want to buy ornot. Call or write. JAS. E. WAUGH, *‘Owner.” 610F st. nw. sel PUBLIC SCHOOLS QF THE DISTRICE OF CO- ‘The annual teachers’ meetings will be held on | SATURDAY, the 1th inst... as follows: Fifth Division a: the Curtis School, 9:00 a.m. Fist Division at the Dennison School,” 10-00 a.m Tach Sebool, 1530p Tyler School, 2:00" p-m.; Fourth Division at the . 3: m.; Seventh Division at the — = by ye Division Aand By at Di 30 peas. “carts of admission to grades below the High School will be issued at all the Ca — 9 oa FRIDAY. SATUKDAY and MONDAY, Sept. 15, 16 and 18, from $:00 to 10:00 a.m. and from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. each day. cipals of the High Schools may be found Esthet" reapective schools at’ the aime Bamed adore. Parents ans are requested to apply at the ‘aeareet stheol building Yor tickets of or tne formatiea. the Board of Trustees of Public sau J. G. FALCK, ME i ie NOTICE—TO EAST WASHINGTON PEOPLE: THE East End Express calls for and delivers baggeae at ie. “and Wwe make a specialty of packing and household goods, securing bills o Trithout extra, charge: also will ‘move’ household goods at prices to save you money. With experi- ence we your safely. Leave orders at the following agencies: Weller's drug store, 8th and I ts. se. Shaffer & Geddes’ drug store, 6th and Mass. ave. Be. Lloyd's drug store, 9th and H sts. ne, alters’ drug store, 1th and G sts. pe. Boyd's store, 2d and Md. avi De Molt’ store, 9th and East Capitol sta, ‘McDonald's drug store, 12th and H sts. ne. Main office, cor. Sth and Md. 6. sel3-4t° D. Have JUST LOCATED AT sos F ST. § with 3 full line of first-class watches Jewelry. Cleaning, 75e. Main . 7Sc., War Fanted one yeur r ud eo raving neatly done. sell-6e* ES, Formerly of Loadou and late of New Yi Now at 142 C st. 5. 12 ZLL PERSONS HAVING GOODS ON DEPOSIT with H. K. FULTON upon which interest ts due one year or more are hereby notified to call at once and pay up the interest. or tbe goods will be sold at auction OCTOBER 3, 190g. _sel2-15e H. K. FULTON, Pawnbroker. HOTEL AND BOARDING HOUSE KEEPERS, GET our vid for laundering your table and bed ‘linen. Can save you 10 per ceut. YALE STEAM LAUN- DRY. ups S14 ioth st. ow.; worl aw. Por fall tatlorings are now ready. Remember our ‘histy ‘years experience’ inthis’ Gepartinest then’ ask yourself whether "of pot you'want te see us before, placiag “your fll order. Those or tromsevings ‘are 8 great e850" t0"Si3.50 the pale Laas EISEMAN BROS., 7th ant E nw. THE CALIGRAPH TYPEWRITER IS EASIEST TO SONS OF THE REVOLUTION MONDAY, THE ISTH, BEING A LEGAL HOLT day, the office of the WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO. will be closed. excepting the complaint de- partment, basement entrance. It YOUR WINTER'S Happiness may be de- stroyed by Il Health. Tuis may be due to the Tce you use. Use Only HYGIENIC 1CE—the Pur est and the Best—Phi clans recommend its u ‘Order by. telephone N 1800, or call driver. see the works and there ou will be captured to its exclusive use. ‘sel6-3t TaEA: TO OWNERS OF HO! 3 large and-small houses hetween this date and October 1, 1803. NEWTON &' HARVEY, 1t* Real Estate Brokers, 2400 Pa. ave. If you want to see something dressy ask to see the Black Diagonal Coat and Vest we are making to order for $22.50. J. PRED. GATCHELL (late of Keen's), e168 LOAN AD GRANITE "BUILDING, COR. ‘NINTH AND F STREETS. CASH CAPITAL. -$1,000,000 SURPLUS + 150.000 Acts as Executor, Administrator, Trust Fiscal “Agent, General” Agent, Registrar, ‘Transfer Guardian, nt, Treasurer for rations, Rominittce, having’ tn’ charge the affairs of lunatics, and, in fact, performs slmont any fiduciary service. Assues drafts on different points, Gallet, dracea tree, of charge, © ves advice ing investinent stil kood real’ estate loans to ite cus INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS. 016-2 ans REISLING! White, Light, Bright. REISLING? THE PARKER VINEYARD CO. OF CALIFORNIA. _Order by mail. lt) 1109 7th at. FOR-LEASE—1114 AND 1116 F ST. Steam Tent” elevator and clectrt® igh eam Leat, elevator and electric lights. selé-St OSCAR W. WHITE, $80 Fst. aw. THEY'RE ENGLISH, YOU KNOW. Carving Sets that are genuine English manufacture are the talk today. Our stock of finely tempered English Steel Blades, ‘with handles of horn, ivory, celluloid, bone, stag horn, rubber, etc., is unequaled fu,Washington city. Seeing is belier- a in three sizes, “tete-a-tete,”* a large carvers from $1 per set up. & ROSS, Fine Cutlery, 11th and G sta, BARI = sel8 AMERICAN SECURITY ANP TRDST COMPANY. Capttal (paid in). 50, Sopa? 1830: 008 ‘ORS: ra DEPOSIT YOUR MONEY| Blount. Henry DEPOSIT YOUK MONEY| Browns. Jah DEPOSIT YOUR MONEY| Burdett x s a 3 3 with this company | Conten. Wihitam St wines meaner, Chas Donovan, Daniet Emery. Matthew @. Flichy Jetuos Garnstt,, Henry Wise Herre. John £. Hetchijson, Join N. Jouks, Jones. +c chem, Henry | Milne, Calcod. Metean, Joba B. Noses, Crosby S rae, James G. Parker, St Mt Porter, Chari Uren your deposite— which remain subject to check without HEADQUARTERS KIT CARSON POST. No. DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC, G.A.! ‘This post will assemble at G.A.R. Hall, 1412 Pa. ave. n.w., on MONDAY, September i8, at 12 o'clock m.” sharp, to take part in the cen- feantal ‘ceremonies of the laying of the, corner stove of the Capitol. Comrades are desired to ‘Wear the uniform, and all should wear the badge of the order. ‘A. HART, Commander. C. F. KEEFER, Adjutant. se15-2t xabers of the soclety are requested to assem- Die at the Arlington Hotel at 11:30 a.m. MON- DAY, September 18, 1803, to unite im the cele- bration and parade to take place in commemo- ration of the centennial anniversary of the laying of the, corner stone of the Capitol: sel5-2t CHARLES L. GURLEY, Secretary. RTERS LINCOLN POST, No. 3, DEPARTMENT POTOMAC, G. A’ R. You are earnestly requested to as- semble at G. A. R. headguarters, opp. Willard’s Hotel, ou MONDAY, September 18, at 11 o'clock &.m.,'to participate in the Capitol centeanial celebration. Full G. A. R.- uni hats and white gloves to be worn. Ry order of DANIEL WILLIAMS, W. H. BAKER, Adjutant. se15-2t CURE FOR CANCER; OLD SORES, malignant tumors cured without the use of knife; @ sure remedy for rheumatism and catarrh. Cali Su% ‘RB. MOODY, 119 24 st.-m w. Sas MONDAY, 18TH, BEING A LEGAL HOLIDAY, our place of business will be closed. FAP. MAY & CO., se15-2t* Wholesale Hardware, z “VOCAL LESSONS. —MISS KATIE V. WILSO? recommended, WE, THE UNDERSIGNED WHOLESALE GRO- cers, do hereby ne Business Monday, Sept. tS, 1 JAS. t BARBOUR & SON, FRANK UCME, er PEOPL WHO WRITE —and who are particular about the kind of Stationery they use should not fail to call and ezamine CRANE'S and WHITING'S celebrated brands—none finer. We are also headquarters for genuine Irish Linen Paper and Envelopes. Remember, you save money by dealing with us. EASTON & RUPP, Popular-priced Stationers, 421 Lith street (just above the avenue). DR. JNO. L. REID, 3122 N'ST., GEORGETOWN, ‘Will resume practice sei5-2t* MONDAY, ER 18. eel To the purein using wines. Theimpure STICK havea doprewsineatter effect. Uure are STICK pure, Alesdins physician recommends STICK bur “old Sock” Port Wine toall of his Patients. Because of ite invivorath and lasting buoyant effect. I mild u iiay"and tear igen tomorrow. maneptly-. dc. bottle. roe KE ON WINE Co., GLd idth st. mw. Telepbone, 98"? see TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.—ALL PERSONS having goods pledzed with us upon which interest 4s due twelve menths or more are hereby notliied to call at once, to redeem or pay interest on same. or the goods will be sold at auction SEP- TEMBER 30,,OCTOBER 1, 1893. See adv. next learn and to operate. Machines are reated with jowing’ week. Resse, of bs NEWMAN & SUN, "23 | Sere ge_ ios STEINEM BROS. PALL NOVELTIES 1 sits a td og ERR at 1400 HST. N.W, = Gos F wt. mw, | _Ofce hours to 10; 3 to 5 aad 7, IAL OFFER-ONE-THIRD OFF eos On ‘a limited gumber of Brand New No. 2 PNEUMATIC HAMBLERS. These are late pat- terns, with elther smooth or corrugated G. KS. tires, 28 of 2é-inch frout wheels, and guaranteed for one, year from date of salc. Former price, ‘Now cut to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS! Lamps and Bells extra. Will sell on time pay- meats to the right Kind of customers: GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. Co., 1325 14th st. ow. J. WESLEY BOVEE Has removed to 1404 HOST. N.W. Office honrs—8 to 10; 3 to 5 aud 7 p.m. _se5-1 DR. CW. McNAUGHTON, DENTIST, HAS RE turned and has reopened her office at set 2we DE 603 13th st. ow. MILVER Goon ENOUGH For ME. Exers inscription of printing. Best of ™ Lowest. prices tor v furnish, “Punctuality enforeea, Tey * BYRON 5. ADAM ‘Telephones m (aus) Hf. L. MeQUEEN, PRINTER AND PUBLISHER. Fine book ant job prinsine Telehpone 1S Wed] T108-10 E st. nw. consul general of the United Si at Maskat. Department of Staté, Washington, D. C., Sep- tember 15, 1803.Information has been received at this Department, from Mr. W. D. Tillotson. the tes at Kanugawst, ‘of the death. on the 7th of August, 1893, near Miyanoatita, Japan, of George C. Fouik. Per dis- patch No. 175, Dated August 16, 1893. it Per dispatch No. 155. Dated August NO DOUBT ABOUT IT:— NO DOUBT ABOUT IT:— Cool weather will be here soon. The great change in the atmosphere since yesterday indicates that a still greater change is at hand. Tailor-made men often delay a lt tle in having their clothes made. Suppose Fou leave your orders now. A little extra finishing will be put on early orders. THAT LONG-SKIRTED CUTAWAY THAT LONG-SKIRTED CUTAWAY Coat and Vest of Clay Weave Black En- glish Worsted, together with the neat striped Trousers, bas proved Itself of great advertising value to us. The suit is Becoming talked of. It ought to. The regular price, $35.50, and our “opening” Price, $25, n wantageous for every Well-dressed man to know about it. Our offer to keep all of our work im re- pair—braid, linings, trimmings, etc.—bolds good on reduced goods as well as the reg- ular priced ones. You'll be proud to wear the $15.00 Bust- bess Suit we're making to measure. MERTZ AND MERTZ, MODERN-PRICED ‘TAILORS, It 906 F ST. N.W. |L 0. 0. F. (CAPITOL CENTENNIAL PARADE.) All members of the Grand Lodge, Grand. En- campment. Grand Canton,and subordinate lodges, ncampments and cantons, and all visiting Fellows, are requested to meet at 7th st. Hall on Monday morning at 11 o'clock sharp to par- ticipate in the grand parade. Dark clothes ‘nud hats will be worn, with white gloves for lodge ‘and durk gloves for encampment members. Aj propriate badges for sale at 7th St. Hi The ine Will be formed on E st. bet. Sth and 7th ste. Members of lodges in the west end will re- ct geet hals at 11 a.m..” Monday, and n jackson place in a ‘body. Marshals from the several bodies will meet the committee on arrangements this evening at 7th St. Hall at 7:30 o'clock. J. H. WOOD, Chairman, _H. C. HAZARD, Secretary. ate CEYTRAL LODGE, NO. 1. 1. 0. 0. officers and’ members a ed to meet at the hall, Tth st Monday? Septet edd, Rg ae. Ea sant Lodge, No. order are invited to In with us in the parade Hone of the U.S, Capitol Reetinety (a ore Stone of the U.S. Capitol. "Mem ear dark clothes, dark derby hat and white Gloves. W.R. HUNT, It Ree. Sec COVENANT LODGE, 13, F. =, will meet at our hall, Monday, Sept. 18, at -+ instead of 12 m. ‘T. M._RIFFEL, Secretary. —UNION LODGE, NO. 11, WILL MEET "clock sharp MONDAY, Sept. 18, in dark clothes, dark hat and white gloves, for’ the pur- pose of taking part in parade in commemoration Of laying corner stone of the U. 8. Capitol. It RICHARD EMMONS, Secretary. I 0. 0. P.—MEMBERS OF FEDERAL CITY Lodge. No. 20, residing in the northeastern sec- Hon will assemble at Medford Hall at 11 a.m. MONDAY, September 18, and proceed to the Rorth side of Jacksda Square, for the purpose of taking part in the Cupitol’ Centennial parade, Which starts at 1 o'clock sharp. Members from other sections of the city will proceed direct to rendezvous at square and at 12 o'clock 1. sharp. Wear caps and white gloves, . H. STANSBURY, Marshal, G. H. BAXTER, Secretary. it HEADQUARTERS JOHN A. LOGAN POST,NO. 13. ‘The members of Jobn “A. Logan Post are re: petted fo amemble at G. ‘A. He. headquarters at ‘o'clock “Monday next, in uniform, to partici Date in the centeanial parade on that day. at BY omer of WM. H. PI Gar ‘The comrades of Geo. G. Meade Post, No. 5, G. A. R., will assemble, in’ uniform, A. RB Hall, “1412 Pa ave. hw, M “Sept! iS, ai Commander. Monday, Sept. 18, at 11:30 a.m., to te participate in the Capitol centea- E. C. GRUMLEY, at ‘Acting HEADQUARTERS J. 4. GARFIELD POST, NO. 7, Wabhington, De Gy Sept 16, 13s . C., Sept. 16, 1598. Comrades: The members of ‘the post ‘will as- semble at headquarters MONDAY, September 18, 1893, at 12 m., to participate in’ the celebration of the laying of the core: stone of the Capitol. Dark clothes with G. A. R. badge will be worn, By order of the post. T. R. SENIOR, o. i. PaTTEN, tant. (lt) " Commander, G. 4. RB. MEMBERS OF Ti . PB. MORTON Post, No. 4 will ussemble at G. A. Boitaw 1412’ Pa. ave., Monday, Sept. 18, at 12 m.. to participate in the cen celebration, in uni- WALTER MIDDLETON, ler. ISAAC 8, HAWKINS, Adjutant. SEAM; HEADQUARTERS, GEO. H. THOMAS, NO. 15, meat of the Potomac, G. A i Tae, cow: of this Fequested to meet at G. A. 18, at 1 ia, harp. t participate’ tn tao a iarp, to participate’ Capitol “centennial “celebration. Full G. A. B. eee ne ib, fy PULLER,” Cosimande _E. P. SEAVEY, Adjutant. 1 IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN. ATTENTION! All members of the several tribes of this reser Yation, and, also, all members of the order s0- Journing in’ this reservation, are fraternally re- guested to appear in the ‘wigwam of Mineola ‘ibe, No. 14 (Masonic Hall), Anacostia, D. C., at the oth Run Rising of the Isth Sun Cora Moon, G. 8. R., 402, for the purpose of partici- Dating in the demonstration of the Capitol corner Stone centenulal, All memebrs are requested to ‘appear in dark clothes 4nd black hat. By order of the committee. Attest: JAS. BE. DEMENT, a celebrating, the oie BLE tae eoraer center ‘corner ‘stone of the Capitol pleuse report. wearing the regalia or badge of the order, for further inetruc- tions to P. G. C. R., Rdbert W. Johnson, cor. 8th and D sts. n.w., Monday, 18th inst., ‘at 10:80 al JOSEPH ©. ELLER, attest: OS ‘Chief Ruler. T. L. SALKELD, Gra Secretary. 1te THE MEMBERS OF THE SEVERAL COUNCIIS of the onder of the Sons of Jonadab will meet on MONDAY, September 18, at 11 o'clock, at Grand Army Hail, 14th et. and Pa. ave., to participate in the parade, ‘i's. DENT, It Mars CAMMACK TENT, JUNIOR, WILL MEET AT their tent room’ MONDAY, September 18, 10 Grclock a.m., to take part in Centennial parade. Members of 'sentor order invited to march under their escort to Union Tent room. ate MEMBERS OF UNION TENT, No. 87, I. re earnestly requested to meet at Bunch’ sth D n.w., on coh Se part F wy. GRANT, oe :30 Capitol centennial J.D. ADAMS, R. WASHINGTON LODGE, B. P. 0., NO. 18. ELKS, RH aa ee Yashington, D. C.. Washington Lodge, No. 15; BB 0, r . No. 15, B. . semble at its hall, cor. Pa. ave. Bw. ou MONDAY next. the 18th tnctant, at 16 o'clock a. the plrpose of participation the parade attending the centennial celebration ‘and’ Ceremonies of the I ‘of the corner stone of the U. & Capitol. All visiting Elks of sister lodges are fraternaliy invited to join Washime- ton Lodge of Elks in the parade, bearing 10 mind ‘that full dress, black silk hat, black tle and white gloves must be worn by brothers of the onder participating. Every brother must be Promptly on hand at the hour named above, Ry order of the Exalted Ruler. 3t BENS. ENGEL, Secretary. UNION DIVISION, NO. 8, U. R. K. OF P., WILL assemble at the armory, 7th st. n.w., MONDAY next, Saptember 18, at’ 11 a.m. sharp, to par- ticipate in parade of the Capitol Centennial cele- bration, By order Sir Kniebt Captain. CHAS. SWEIGGERT. 1te ‘Sir Knight Guard. OFPICrAL— Department of State, Washington, D. C., Sep- tember 15, 1893. Information has been received at this Department from Mr. Mahomed Fazel. the epity consul of the United States at Maskat, Arabia, of the death, on the 30th of July, 1893, at Maskat, of Louis $. Maguire, United States consul 8, 1803: It THE ONTO MINERA ‘Oftice, 610 14th st. D.w. Manutacturers Of | fire-proof” and” water-proot ints for metal roofs and brick walls. Work Sine under guarantee or pain tity. $3.00 FOR A HALF CORD CHOICE PINE Woon, sawed or sawed and split. Delivered to any rt of the city. Orders hy mail. promptly ‘at- Qended to. W. E. EARNSHAW, 910 Ves we. t LEGION OF LOYAL WOMEN, ATTENTION! ‘The funeral of our dear sister. Ressie TG. Cole, will occur at 3 o'clock SUNDAY AFTERNOON, September 17, from the residence of her par: ents, 214 Jefferson st., Anacostia. Mem! lease take notice and he present. ieee “N° Ruri “G. BLASLAND, President. PHRENOLOGY! Bree lectures evere night next week Windsor College of Phrenology, 915 F st 8:20 p.m. sharp. ‘Monday, night, ‘“Phrenology Prov: night, | “Phrenoloey Illustrated nicht, ‘“Trades and Accomplishments;"" Thursday night, “Matrimony.” Other subjects. will he an: me nnced. Public examinations every night. Don't mise it. Private phrenological examinations daily; ours. 10 a.m. to 6 0.™. PROF. WM. WINDSOR. LU.B., PH. D.. President Windsor Colleee of Phrenology, 915 F n.w., Washington. D. C. seeing WASHINGTON. D. C.. SEPTEMBER 15, 1893. ‘The firm or partnership heretofore’ subsisting hetween us, under the name and style “Tnited States Dyeing and Cleaning Works,” a 608 11th st. nw.. this elty, has been dissolved by mutnal consent. The business will hereafter be conducted by Mr. Carr, who 1s fully authorized to collect all moners dne the firm, and to whom all ills against the firm should be presented for Payment GEORGE W. H CARR. RORFRT E. BLADES. GEORGE WACHTER. | se16-2t* ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED For the Facort of the Distinguished Guests on Monday. ‘The spectal committees appointed to es- cort the President and members of the cabinet and other invited guests to the Capitol on the occasion of the corner stone celebration perfected their arrangements this morning. Each of the committees call- ed on the official assigned to it and com- pleted all the necessary detalls. Secretary Lamont 1s the only one of those invited who falled to give an unconditional accept- ance. In case he {s not able to be present he will be represented by Gen. Schofield. Se To Open the White House Grounds, Mrs. Cleveland and baby Esther are get- ting along so well that the President con- sented to the opening of the White House grounds this afternoon for the >~lar con- cert of the Marine Band. THE MINT ROBBERY. Superintendent Preston Makes a Statement of the Facts, A TRUSTED EMPLOYE’S FALL. He Took $134,000, but Has Re- turned $100,000. HOW IT WAS DONE. The mystery over the singular disappear- ance of $134,000 in gold from the Philacel- phia mint has been cleared up. It was stolen by a trusted employe named Henry S. Cochran and he has restored $100,000, with the. promise of making good the de- ficit. Mr. Preston, the acting director of the mint, who went to Philadelphia yester- day to investigate the matter, returned this morning and reported all the facts to Secretary Carlisie. The case was surround- ed with an almost impenetrable wall of mystery and importance all the forenoon, and it was not until Jate this afternoon that Mr. Preston was permitted to open his mouth to newspaper men on the subject. The facts had gradually leaked out from Gifferent quarters and it was finally con- cluded best to let the public know exactly what had occurred. Mr. Preston accord- ingly gave out the following carefully pre- pared statement of the affair: Mr. Preston’s Statement. “The exact facts in relation to the reported loss of gold bullion from the mint at Phila- delphia are stated at, the Treasury Depart- ment today to be that on account of the demand for coin a vault in which some $16,- 000,000 was stored in 1887 by Mr, Preston during the term of Mr. Fox as superin- tendent, and which was receipted for by Mr. O. C. Bosbyshell without weighing, was opened on the 8th instant and the bullion weighed by Mr. Morgan, when it was found to be thirty bars short, valued at about $134,000. Mr. Morgan immediately reported to the mint bureau the results, when he was directed to return to Philadelphia at once and rewelgh the bullion. “On the second weighing it was still found to be short. Since this bullion was stored in the vault the weigh clerk, an old employe of the mint, had sole custody of it, and circumstances indicating that he knew what had become of the missing bullion, he was charged with its embezzlement, and finally. admitted it; he furnished informa- tion as to where over $100,000 of it was se- creted, which was recovered yesterday, and more will be recovered today, as he eg- pressed a willingness to give it up, but to how much cannot be accurately stated, Dut probably between $6,000 and $7,000. It is velleved at the Treasury Th) rent that the government lose nol .ing. ‘This statement is made in order to all sensational news. Only One Previous Robbery. ‘The only record of a previous robbery of the Philadelphia mint is that of the stealing a few years ago of a bar of silver worth $1,200. It was subsequently recovered in New York, and the refining department was reimbursed for the loss by act of Con- gress. Superintendent Bosbyshell is not morally responsible for this later loss, but is tech- nically bound by his recetpt for the whole amount of bullion alleged to be in the vault. It came to him from Alexander M. Fox, who had receipted for it in the same way. The vault in which the gold is short had, when it was sealed in 1887, about $16,000,000 in_gold bullion. ‘DM. Fox was superintendent of the mint at that time and O. C. Bosbyshell suc- ceeded him in November, 1889, receipting for the gold in the sealed vault without weighing it. The shortage was discovered only on Tuesday, when the vault was opened for the purpose of coining the bul- Hon. ‘The superintendent of the mint at Phila- delphia is under bond of $100,000. The bonds- men are Geo. W. Childs, John Mundell, Jas. Dodson, Dr. F. L. 8. Filbert and Gen. Wm. Lilly, each of whom is a man of wealth. ‘The Man Responsible. At the time the $16,000,000 gold was weighed and deposited in the vault Mr. Henry 8. Cochran was chief of the deposit weigh- room and he still holds that position. He was the custodian of the gold vault and has been directly responsible for its contents since the transfer was made, An examina- tion of the vault shows that the gold was not taken out after the vault was sealed. ‘The vault is isolated with 14-inch brick walls, steel-lined, and the gold was contained in a steel case within the vault. It seems to be clear, therefore, that the robbery was committed at the time of the transfer from New York in 1887, and that by some means Superintendent Fox was misled into receipt- ing for 5,000 more ounces of gold than were placed in the’ vault. How Coin is Weighed. In the weighing of coin, gold or silver, it is customary also to examine the stamp- ed fineness and weight on the freight bars, and to figure the value to see whether it corresponds. It 1s also customary to have detectives about the scales and also in the vault. In this case Mr. Preston, Dr. Sher- ley and the other employes superintended the weighing and closing of the vault, six years ago, Mr. Morgan, an employe of the Washington bureau who saw the vault opened, found the vault seals intact, but discovered the shortage on a rewelghing. Always Bore a Good Character. Mr. Cochran has always been regargod as one of the most trustworthy officials in the service of the government and his fall 1s a matter of great surprise. He lives in Darby, Pa., and ranks as one of its leading citizens. He is an active member of the Presbyterian Church and a liberal sup- porter of the church work. Of late he has been much interested in the Salvation Army, which has been conducting an active cain- paign at Mount Moriah. ——__7o+—_—__ MR. REED SMILED SWEETLY ‘When He Found Number of Mis- takes in the Journal. Mr. Reed of Maine is having a little sport with the democrats and taking his revenge for a recent onslaught upon him. When the rules were lately under consideration, Mr. Alderson of West Virginia took occa- sion one day to quote from the annals of the Fifty-first Congress a number of cases where members had been counted by Mr. Reed as being present when in fact they were absent, some of them testifying to having been in the bath-tub at the time they were counted, absent from the city, in sick beds, &c. At the time Mr. Reed seem- ed to take Mr. Alderson’s criticism very much to heart, but explained that the inci- dents cited were the result of errors to which frail human nature is sometimes prone. Mr. Reed has been “laying” for errors ever since. Yesterday and today his opportunities came. In the calls of the House during the past two or three days, there have been an unusual number of errors in recording members and the members have risen upon the floor to correct the Journal. As man af- ter man arose to call atention to the mis- takes Mr. Reed smiled sweetly and rubbed his hands with satisfaction. Then on each day, when the mistakes were all corrected, Mr. Reed arose in his place and, in the most innocent way, and in his most dulcet tones, called the attention of the House to the fact that errors can sometimes be made by other Congresses than the Fifty-first. The republicans laughed and Mr. Reed has been in unusually good humor for two re The gunboat Bennington arrived at Fer- rol, Spain, today enroute to Lisbon, Gtbral- tar, Tangiers and Morocco. TWO “BY REQUEST” BILLS.MORE FILIBUSTERING. One Offered by Mr. Peffer, Who Indorses It Partially. The Other for a U. S. Bank Introduc- ed im the House by Mr. Mor- gan of Missouri. Here is another of Senator Peffer’s “by Fequest” schemes. The Kansas Senator does not wholly indorse it, but says some of the ideas are good. The Secretary of the Treasury is directed to purchase all the? silver bullion mined in the United States that may be offered in lots of the value of not less than $100 each at its par value of $1.2929 per ouace, less the usual charge for coining, &c., that prevailed prior to February 12, 1873. Gold or silver coin or full legal tender United States notes, re- @eemable in gold or silver, may be em- ployed in the purchase of this bullion and when these notes are redeemed they are to be reissued, ‘The silver bullion may be coined into dol- lars of 412 1-2 grains as was done under the act of January 18, 1837, or the bullion may be cast into bars, the dollars to be legal tender for any amount. This bill directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue eight times the value of the bullion pur- chased, in legal tender notes, redeemable in gold or silver, provided that this new is- sue shall not exceed fifty million dollars in any one month, and shall continue for three years. A provision attached to this bill directs the government to loan money on real estate to two-thirds of its value at an annual rate of 2 per cent, the principal not to run longer than eight years. United States Bank Proposed. Another “by request” bill offered in the House by Mr. Chas. H. Morgan of Missouri Proposes that a United States bank shall be opened in every town of 2,000 inhabi- tants, in which there is a post office, by the controller of the currency, who shall ap- point the of directors for the first jt they shall be chosen by but the postmaster shall x director. The bank 1s to be located as near the post office as possible, in the same, or adjoining building, if poasi- bie. Interest at the rate of 3 per cent shall be allowed on daily balances, without com- pounding, and the United States shall guar- antee payment of deposits and interest. ‘The President and Vice President, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Treasury and controller of the currency, or a major- ity of them, shall have power to change the rate of interest to be paid on deposits. All deposits and interest shall be exempt from any form of taxation, and no part of the deposits may be withdrawn by the deposi:or within five years from the date of deposit, and then only on ninety days’ written ro- tice; but they may be transferred to the credit of any other person by check. Loans shall be made by the banks at the uniform rate of 6 per cent, unless the rate be changed by the controller of the curren- ey. No loan shall be made to a foreign country or power or any person residing in a eouptry. No exchange shall be ‘bougi® or sold by any bank at a premium, and no depositor shall be allowed to over- draw his account. The controller of the currency shall provide books for the banks, and appoint examiners to investigate their condition. MR. VOORHEES TRIES AGAIN ‘To Bring the Senate Silver Discussion to = Close. Senator Voorhees this morning gave a general outline of the policy that has been decided upon by the committee in charge of the Wilson bill in the Senate to force the debate and put an end to filibustering._B: renewing his motion made the other to fix upon a day for the taking of the vote he: merely announced that those in charge of the bill are eager to bring matters to an issue just as soon as possible, thus apparent- ly emphasizing the attitude of the silver men in avoiding a test of strength. At about half past 12, Senator Voorhees se- cured the floor and said that a few days ago he felt it his duty to call attention to the consumption of time and to ask for the fixing of a day for the vote. The reception of that request was not unexpected by him and he desired to renew it and fix a more Uberal time. He therefore suggested that the general debate be closed on September 25, a week from next Monday, and that after three days for the discussion of amendments, a vote be taken on September 21 under the provisions of rule eight. “I do not need to enforce my request by @ single word. I need not say that Iam a lover of free debate. I have never stoud in the way of discussion. All I ask 1s that the Senators interested in the debate should give an idea of how long they desire to oc- cupy. There is no subject that calls for everlasting discussion, except that coucern- ing.the world to come, and that had better be taken by faith than by argument.” In his remarks he happened to use the word shrink, and then he hastened to add quickly, ‘No, I shrink from nothing in the Une of duty.” are “I ask those who are opposed to the bill,’ he continued, “to give me thelr response, so that we can see if there is not some point in the domain of conference and com- promise upon which we can agree as to the time of closing this discussion.” Mr, Teller disclaimed any idea of delaying the debate. He said that several Senators have prepared speeches and there was yet @ great deal to be said on the question. Yesterday the Senate sat until nearly 6 o'clock, he said, in order to hear the anti- silver side. He did not think it was fair to Mr. Allison, who was to speak with the limited ‘time allowed before the Stanford obsequies, to discuss such an important question as the closing of the debate. He was perfectly willing to discuss such a matter with the Senator from Indiana, but he thought it ought to be done when the Senate had more time than it had at pres- ent. Senator Voorhees hurried to explain that he had made no imputation of delay. All he wanted was an indication of the pro- gram of the desires of the anti-repeal party. In deference to the desire of Senator All son to address the Senate, he withdrew his suggestion for the present. It may be that this question will be discussed in a lively manner next week, but there will hardly be any opportunity before Tuesday, the Senate will only have a brief session on ‘Monday before the celebration proceedings. ‘The silver men will probably welcome such a chance for new discussion, and will very likely try to force the debate, and Mi Voorhees’ suggestions, on the floor of tl Senate, as this will consume time and sa the ammunition of talk on the bill for the future. 3 ——___ >. A JOKE ON KILGORE. ‘Why He Objected to a Train Robbery Investigation Res: ition. ‘They had a joke on Mr. Kilgore of Texas in the House this morning. Mr. Kilgore represents a district in Texas where the festive train robber vuccasionally takes « shy at the express messengers and the ten- derfoot passengers in the Pullman. This morning a resolution was introduced in the House by a New Jersey member author- izing the interstate commerce committee to investigate the recent train robberies and to report to Congress what legislation will be necessary to protect mail trains in the future. Mr. Kilgore objected. “Why, of course he objects,” remarked some one. “That resolution interferes with the vocations of his constituents.” There was a laugh at Mr. Kilgore’s expense, which, perhaps, was undeserved, as his ob. jection was probably made to cut off a pos- sible junketing trip in the neighborhood of the world’s fair, the latest train robbery having occurred near Chicago The House Elections Repeal Bill Not Yet Reported. DEMOCRATS HAD NOT A QUORUM. Senator Allison Speaks onthe Voor- hees Repeal Bill. WHAT DEMONETIZED SILVER. —_s——_. THE SENATE. The chaplain, in his opening prayer, re- membered the fact that the eulogies on the late Senator Stanford of California are to be delivered today. He prayed for comfort and consolation to the beloved widow, and that length of days and fullness of health and strength may be given to her to complete the organization and endowment of the university, the gift of the late Senator, as @ monument to her husband, herself and her beloved son. Mr. Peffer (Kans.) offered a resolution, which went over till Monday, calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for information as to what amount of government bonds have been purchased since the year 1879; the aggregate amount of premiums paid; wheth- er government bonds have been purchased without the notice required by law, and what amount of public money (by years) has been deposited in the national banks since 1879, and the interest paid for the use thereof. Mr. Peffer also offered a resolution, which went over, instructing the committee on inter-state commerce to inquire what legis- lation is necessary to prevent the interrup- tion of, inter-state railway traffic by lawless and unauthorized persons, and to punish persons guilty of robbery and murder com- mitted on inter-state railway trains. The resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Manderson (Neb.) as to the abolition or con- solidation of land offices was taken up and Mr. Manderson said that his ground of complaint was that, in the state of Nebras- ka, four land offices had been abolished without consultation with any member of “Sir Dillle (eras) expressed his surprise = ‘exas) ex; that any Senator should claim that an ex- ecutive officer was bound to consult a mem: ber of Congress as to any administrative act. Mr. Manderson thought that Mr. Mills’ remarks would apply more to the repeal bill than to the resolution. He agreed with him that the House and Senate should be entirely free from executive influence. After further colloquy the resolution was agreed to. At 12:35 the repeal bill was taken up und, as stated elsewhere, Mr. Voorhees (Ind.) attempted to fix a day for a vote, but Mr. Teller objected. “Mr. Allison om the Repeal Bill. Mr. Allison of Iowa then addressed the Senaie. The first portion of his speech was evoted to a review of a history of legisla- ‘tion: on the subject of allver coinage, in the course of which he showed it was not in 1878 that the silver dollar was demonetized, because by the law of 1873 a trade dollar of 420 grains was authorized; because, al- though the trade dollar was a legal tender only for $5,the owner of silver bullion could take it to the next mint and have it coin- ed. That it was the law of 1876 which took that right away and shut down free coin- age. He agreed with the Senator from Vir- ginia, Mr. Dantel,that silver was the money of the people. He knew that it had been frequently said that from 1792 to 1873 the coinage of silver dollars had only aggregat- ed 8,000,000, but up to 1853 dimes were a le- gal tender. A man might have gathered up dimes, quarters and half dollars and made a pay- ment of a million dollars up to 1853. And of those kinds there had been nearly ninety millions in circulation. The final outcome of all the legislation as to silver was the striking down of the legal quality of silver in 1876. A reference to the passage of the act of 1890 drew from Mr. Teller the inquiry whether if the free coinage bill had been sent to the President it would not have been vetoed; the answer was that it could not be known whether the President would veto @ measure until it was sent to him. In feply to a question to Mr. Vest Mr. Alli- son said he was not endeavoring to make party capital, but was simply endeavoring fo trace the ‘history of the enactment of THE HOUSE. ‘When the House met today it was appar- ent that the democrats intended merely to carry out their program of attempting to report the federal election bill. That the managers had come to the conclusion that they could not secure a quorum today was manifested by the poor attendance on the democratic side. Mr. Tucker (Va.) was early in his seat, and was engaged in close consultation with his Heutenants, The general of the opposing army, Mr. Burrows (Mich.), was mls in the hall long before noon, suave and ‘There were exactly fifty democratic mem- bers in the chamber when the Speaker's gavel fell. ‘There were a few corrections made to the journal, which again gave Mr. Reed of Maine ‘an opportunity to make some sarcastic ve- marks. He called attention to the errors made. He admitted that the House bad never had a better clerk’s desk than it had at present, but he called attention to the matter, so'as to prevent gentlenien on the other side from attacking republicans on this point. ‘The journal having been approved Mr. En- glish (N. J.) asked unanimous consent for the consideration of a resolution reciting that the recent train robberies on inter- state railroad lines showed that the United States mails were in danger, and directing the committee on interstate and foreign commerce to investigate these robberies. Mr. Kilgore (Tex.) objected. ‘The Speaker directed the clerk to call the committees for reports, but Mr. Burrows arose and in the quietest tones and with an air of easy confidence that nobody could possibly object to his proposition asked unanimous consent that the call be dis- pensed with and that members having re- ports to make should present them subject to objection. Mr. Burrows resumed his feet with well feigned surprise when Mr. Tucker put his veto on the proposition, but imme- diately arose again and moved that the call be dispensed with. Mr. Tucker called for the yeas and nays, which were ordered. ~ The vote resulted, yeas 2, nays 147, but before the result was announced Mr. Wil- son (W. Va.) stated that the House had agreed to attend in a body on Monday at 2 o'clock the ceremonies attending the cele- bration of the centennial anniversary of the laying of the corner stone of the Capi- tol, and he asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourned today it be to meet on Monday at There was no objection and the above votes having been announced showing that there was no quo- rum the House at 12:40 adjourned. ———- 2 Treasury Department Changes. The following changes in the tment are announced: aed Appointed—Win. R. Gourley, Michigan, immigrant inspector; Chas. F. McDonald, immigrant inspector; Gorham Andrews, Maine, special inspector of customs. Resigned—Henry C. Thrower, shipping commissioner at Mobile, Ala. —____- e+ —__—_ Dropped From the Rolls. Second Lieut. Warren B. Fox of the tenth infantry has been dropped from the rolls of the army for desertion in accordance with @ provision of law which aliows this action to be taken when an officer absents himself without leave for three months. Lieut. Fox left Fort Leavenworth without permis- sion three months ago and the War De- partment failed to locate him. It is hinted ‘that private debts caused his disappearance. TO BOMBARD RIO AGAIN The Revolting Squadron Preparing for an Attack. News From Minister Thompsom—Dip- lomats Here Believe the Govern- ment Will Be Overthrown. Rio ts in danger of another bombardment by the revolutionary ‘leet, according to a dispatch received by Secretary Gresham from Minister Thompson. The dispatch is dated yesterday at Petropolis, four miles below Rio, and reads as follows: “Have been advised that merchant ves- sels have been ordered far up the bay by —— Squadron, apparently to bombard i0."” Mail advices trom the gunboat Yorktown sent from Rio on August 22 reached the Navy Department this morning. The letters contain no mention of a @isturhed feeling. The commander of the Yorktown reports that on the date of mailing three men-of-war were in the harbor, the Brazil- jan flagship Trajano, the Portuguese gun- boat Mendallo and H. M. S. Beagle. The Navy Department is undecided about the cruiser Detroit, now in Hampton Roads awaiting her final trial, and she may be ordered to Nicaragua instead of to Rio. Her exact duty will be outlined after the completion of the trial. The Brazilian Revolt. Owing to the telegraphic embargo estab- lished at Rio de Jancire several weeks ego orly the most meager details have so far reached here as to the causes leading up to the existing serious revolution in Brazil. The specific act on the part of Presiient Peixoto which has brought about the pres- ent situation is said to have been his veto of an act passed by congress prohibiting a vice president from afterward filling the office of president. Such a statute would manifestly be aimed at Peixoto, and even if his veto of it was constitutional, as his Fepresentatives in Europe nave —— de- clared, of the Indicates hostility to him. On the einer hand, it is asserted by the Brazilian le- BY A HALF HOUR. The Britannia Winner of the Cape May Cup. A FOG INTERFERED WITH THE YACHTS, It Took Twenty-four Hours to Sail the Race. DETAILS OF THE CONTEST. a LONDON, Sept. 16—The Britannia has ‘won the Cape May cup. The Britannia fin- ished at 125840 The Navahoe crossed the line at 1:34.50. “Channel weather” is prevailing today and this fact tended to very materially abate the interest in the race for the Cape May cup between the American yacht Navahoe and the British cutter which began yesterday. ‘The course in this race was from a boat anchored in Alum bay about two from the Needles, the western of the Isle of Wight, to and breakwater at Cherbourg, France, turn, a distance of 124 miles. Everybody who went to see the except the judges, the sailing committe. and a few very enthusiastic yachtsmen, left Alum bay as soon as the yachts were hull down and returned, whence they came. ‘The weather conditions were not favorable to fast sailing, the wind blowing a light breeze from the southwest. The Britannia was the first away when the starting gun was fired at 12:0 crossing the line about three minutes of the Navahoe. When the Britannia 4 the Needles lighthouse she was two utes and thirty-eight seconds ahead, boats passing that point at the times: Britannia, 1:42.37; Navahoe, 1 The Britannia was still well when the yachts passed out of ing a little west of south. A thick fog settled down nel last night, shutting sight until about 3 o'clock when :t began to get light during the night, the wonderful time in their race Tuesday Reef cup, many glasses were ward in search of sign of them, however, from them was cont from Cherbourg, sighted from the ing in toward the breakwater at 5 o'clock in Later, another dispatch ing that the yachts had toaéstead, the Britannia and that the Britannia H biti if d ll i d i Hi i g & : 8 Fi gation in London that congress voted to de- clare martial law in the capital, thus sup- porting the president in an essential point, and siding with him against the navy. The hurried steps taken by the Navy De- partment to concentrate warships in Iira- zitian waters show a full appreciation of the gravity of the situation. While the naval revolt is all we hear of thus far, it can hardly have been undertaken without the Promise or prospect of some support among the people, and there is no reason for sup- posing that the navy, as a service, has a special grievance against Peixoto, the cause of the revolt being political, not profes- The Protection of Foreign Interests. The absence of British, French and Ger- man warships at Rio explains in a meas- ure the special efforts of Secretary Herbert to have American warships at the scene of trouble for the necessary protection of for- eign interests, especially those of the Untzed States. That®he has been only partially successful is the result of untoward cir- cumstances. ‘The United States will be well represent- ed at the seat of action In a few days, how- ever, by the cruiser Charleston, and it is @ safe assumption that none of its interests will be neglected. The Charleston was in- tercepted at Montevideo on its way to the Pacific, and was ordered back to Rio with all possible dispatch. The flagship Newark will sail from Norfolk in a few days for the same port, and will make the trip un- der full steam: ‘Owing to the great strength of the revo- Jutionists, the impression in diplomatic eir- cles in this city is generally that the gov- ernment will eventually be overthrown, This is particularly true among army and navy officers familiar with the country and the present state of political feeling. In the first place, only one of the four forts guarding Rio harbor is equipped with any- thing like modern armament, while in the next place credence is placed in the report that the garrisons of these forts are in sympathy with the revolutionists. By law of congress, passed in December, 18%, the active force of the army is Iimited to 20,000 men, with their officers; 6 cadets of the military school and 4% of the school of ar- tillery, the whole standing army amounting to 24.877, which number may be doubled un- der extraordinary circumstances. The Effect on the Coffee Market. ‘This country will speedily feel the effect | of the Brazilian revolution by a sharp ad- vance in the price of coffee. A rise of a cent a pound is already reported and a steady advance may be expected until there is a cessation of hostilities. The effect of the revolution on the coffee trade may be realized when it is stated that Brazil fur- nishes about one-half of the supply of Eu- rope and five-eighths of the supply of the United States. For instance, to every pound of coffee consumed in England eight are used in this country. The present ad-| vance in price, however, is due to specula- tion. There is yet in New York, the coffee center of this country, a fair supply, but the big houses are making capital out of the Brazilian trouble to boost the prices, They are not anxious to sell, hoping in this manner to affect the market. Senor Salvador de Mendonca, the Brazil- jan minister to the United States, has re- turned to this city from Keene valley, N. ¥., where he spent the summer with’ his fon and daughter, who returned with him. It is said his return was hastened by the necessity for looking after the interests of his government in the present troublous situation. ——_-__..— IT WILL BE FAIR. ‘What Prof. Hazen Says of Monday's ‘Wenther—Last Night's Storm. Prof. Hazen ts exerting himself to the utmost in his efforts to gladden the hearts of all who are anticipating a gala day on Monday. He assured a Star reporter this afternoon that the weather would be fair till Monday night. The heavy rain and wind storm of yesterday came*very unex- pectedly and is now in the lake regions, moving rapidly in a northeasterly direction. Considerable damage was done to trees and telegraph wires in this city. The fire- alarm system suffered most, as more than fifty alarm boxes were rendered useless for the night, the wires being disabled. Head- quarters were cut off from telephone con- nection with engine companies Nos. 8 and 6 and truck B, and the police telephone to Georgetown was out of service. ‘The wind this morning increased in veloci- ty until it was going for a while at the rate of thirty mfles an hour. At noon it had spent its force and was blowing at the rate of eighteen miles. This wind will continue through the day tomorrow, and a pleasant breeze is likely to be blowing on Monday. There will be a fall in the temperature to- morrow morning, and it is thought that the conditions are altogether favorable to an ideal day for Monday's celebration. — Personal Mention. , Joseph I. Saks of 1516 K street northwest | 47 has entered Peekskill Military Academy, Peekskill, N. Y. M. M. Rose of Marietta, Ohio, ex-assist- ant commissioner of the general land office, is in the city for a few days on a business trip. : Lewis Gee has returned from visttin = in atives at Highland Falls and West N. Y., accompanied by William E. Gee, United States engineers. Mr. Fred Meyer of 182 G street northwest has returned from Chicago. Rev. Dr. Elliott of the Church of the As cension has returned to the city. Post Office Inspector John Clum is on va- cation. Col. John M. Chase, late of the watch force of the Interior Department, left last night for Oneida county, N. Y., in response to a telegram announcing the probably fatal fllness of his son. Secretary Hoke Smith started for Atlanta this morning to remain until Tuesday morning. Mr. E._O. Leach, formerly director of the mint and now in business in York, is on 6 short visit to Washington, I Pe 8 e | i i te it i § 8 fi | finished sight Prices Not Affected Much One Way or the Other. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, Sept. 16.—Today’s market It is also hinted by some, who are in sition to know, that the money recently Propriated for the payment of df ‘will be sadly needed later in the year. ‘The market has been singularly of England rate, the St, Paul dividend and the retirement of over | Producing neither activity nor tmprovement | All this emphasizes the fact that the - incentive can_come but one source, namely, the Senate. public insist on having the silver question ae my lation makes a temporary mark few who engineer it, but the confidence and aid of those having money to invest is need= ed to make a substantial basis on which te support an upward movement that will prove lasting because legitimate. ‘Some traders still cling tenaciously to the belief that the desired legislation will be had eventually, but the majority are clined to be skeptical, and would wait until assurances’ to that effect am more numerous and reliable. Favorable Bank Statement. The one interesting feature of today’# market was the publication of the bank statement which was even more favorable than the most sanguine had predicted. banks have gained about eight lawful money, which is partly deposits by a reduction loans. The increase millions in deposits 00 new reserve.in legal requirements, the gain in lawful increase in the surplus of ‘The banks now £ fs i “ ab and i } i t u i fi at: | fi i #2 Hl i light ships as follows: Bark, N. J., $7000; for Rattlesnake Shoal, 8. C., $70,000; for buoy steamer in Gedney channel, New York bay, $10,000. Mr. Ham- Un, in his letter, says during the recent cy- clones lightship No. 37, of Hive Mathom Bank, N. J., and lightship No. 34, off Rattie- spake Shoal, 5. C.," were wrecked. The small steamer Bouquet, which was used to attend the electric buoy in Gedney chan. nel, New York lower bay, was also wrecked ‘There are no relief lightships in either the fourth or sixth lighthouse districts.