Evening Star Newspaper, October 6, 1893, Page 1

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Want advertise- ments will be received up to noon of the day of publication, prece- dence being given to those first received. ____ SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICES. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED FIRMS OF REAL ES tate brokers, hereby agree to close our places of business at ONE O'CLOCK P.M. on all SATUR- DAYS from and after the ist day of Cctober, ed j e940 fo ° H oF eh A; i M4 i ! ! | i ef a i i |e i bs rt t f 4 if = — —— WHEN NEXT IN BALTIMORE = at 0 E. Balto. st. and see the finest “ Phongraph, "the fected’ Grapbophoue and the “ e ‘Typewriter. The “Ptonograph” _busi- ess is increasing wonderfully. Business men all the world over are recognizing its Sreat value,and Washington business men are well fm the van. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO., 627 E st. ‘You are totally at vie mercy of the man you engage to paint your roof, so “‘charact counts. You can hardly throw a stone ‘Without it falling on some roof I have painted, so ask any one about me and know, only one sort of work ‘would do, for “The best is none too good’* for any of them. CHAS. E. HODGKIN, “Expert,” 913 7th st. mw. DR. REULING HAS RESUMED HIS OFFICE tients at 1017 from 2 to For @ ton of clean Coal. An abundant supply just received. All kinds. Prompt delivery. Full weight. POLLARD & BROTHER, oc6__12TH ST. AND R. I. AVE. HAVE THESE COOL MORNINGS AND EVENINGS reminded you that you will soon need heavier CLOTHING? 11 Suits, in Double and Single-breasted and Cutaway Frocks, nor $B. fe shall expect you to examine same. GEORGE SPRANSY, 6 __ 44 ‘7th st. Stinson a : EVERY SHINGLE GUARANTEED. Here $6 1,000. Fisewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $8 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1.000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 . Here $0 Elsewhere $7 Here $8 Elsewhere $7 Here Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 1,000. Here $6 Elsewhere $7 Here $8 1.000. Elsewhere $7 Here $6 1,000. Elsewhere $7 Here $6 1, Elsewhere $7 1,000. Cypress Shingles, 4x20 in., $3.50 1,000. If you read it so Lippey. NGER & MILUER, “Lamber, *il Builders’ Hardware,” Cor. 6th ‘and os, FRIDAY, Oct. @ FIFTH AVENUE TAILORING. ‘Men who dress elegantly are not all saints, ‘as everybody knows. but thelr fondness for ress is almost conclusive proof of fine feel- ing. and as a rule such men are manly and trustworthy. ‘As the headline tm; Garments of our “baila” are faultless in every respect. C7 Reasonable prices. OJ, B SCHUTZ, 143 G STREET N.W. WEDDING INVITATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS —as well as engraved work of all kinds, 4m Randsomest designs, supplied here at BASTON & RUPP, Popular-Priced Stationers, 421 11th st. (ust above the avenue). oc8, SIR KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ATTENTION—GET ready for the conclave; have your ostrich plumes and chapesux cleaned like new at Depoilly’s, G13 13th st. mw., formerly oa G st. Sign of the golden catrich. Plumes and chapeaux of ali de seriptions renovated. No branch house. oc6-3t® Give us a “trial onder. DR. CLARA BLISS HIXDS HAS RETURNED TO “Saices, Mects building. 11th aad P sts. Oibce hours: 1 to 5 p.m.se23-2we te tbe scarctiy of Rewiemoer’ I was ‘well stocked and could supply Ir. Remember last winter? at any time? Better buy this year of a Coal Sirchaat Wie is tn the Coal” business all the year mm nots summer Coal Dealer, ‘who Dastness only "in pleasant’ weather. 3. MAURY DOVE. Main, Omics, Zist and I strecie northwest. rend. T ‘transects cow, 1628 st. ow. Branches. 1206 H ‘se20-Em0 NOVELTIES IX SHIRTS val ONE HUNDRED P- XLLARS! xtra.” Will sell ou time pay- € Kind of customers, Gonutlir s SETERT Src. co, 1825 lath st. PRIN and AND PUBLISHER. Job Germ 1108-16 & st. nw. VOCAL LESSONS.—MISS KATIE V. WILSON. recommended by Se ee ei ODON. ESO Will Pay For An Overcoat $25 Will Pay For An Overcoat ‘That can’t be equaled anywhere for $30. ‘We produce “masterpieces in Overcoat making for as little as $18, but this + $25 COAT ts a specialty of ours, for Which we're having a great demand. If you're thinking of a Fall Coat, wouldn't it be well to see the cloths from which this $25 coat is made? You know all about our stylishly tail- ered $15 BUSINESS SUIT. MERTZ AND MERTZ, MODERN PRICED TAILORS, 908 F at. nw. 57 28E. Baltimore st., Baltimore, Md. SPIRITUALISM_MISS MAGGIE GAULE OF BAI. timore, the wonderful medium, every FRIDAY during'day, for private sittings, 905 Hi st. n.w.; every AY NIGHT, Wonn's Hall, 721 Gth st. nw. 0c5-2t* FROM PRODUCER TO CONSUMER. We grow the grap © es eee eee make the 2 es Ansell itt ts se cece settee bats why our wines are. so pure—that's why they're ‘so "cheap—no Brom producer to coosuber” Tey thes Ted " SP. CLARET, $3 CASE. QTS. GOLDEN Ga’ case, gs. ROYAL EBD, $8 CASE, GIS, 998, ocd THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST COM- Paid-up Capital, Surplus and Net Earn ings, $1,168,808. under act of Congress and gubject to the supervision of the U. 8. ‘Treasury Department, Executes trusts, acts as executor and trator. interest on deposits, rents safes and cares for deposits of valuables. ‘Special attention is called to this com- "s 6 per cent investment securities, ‘sale at par aud accrued interest. ocS-tr Pi EWARE of imitations, such as gas tar and Cheap John's work. It dou't pay. The Onlo Mineral Paint Co. does the best roof painting in the country. Just try their renowned Mineral Koof Paint. OHIO MINERAL PAINT CO., 610 14th st. sel6-3m TO KEEP THE COLD ovuT. Takes some men years to sce a “good thing.” Have you yet to see the mani- fold advantages of weather stripping your shouse? Lowers the coal bill by a third and Keeps out the dust and dirt as well. Val- entine's Felt Strips are the best, because they don’t become hard and brittle and melt and stick in summer like rubber. We sell Valentine’s aud put it you desire it. Estimate free. BARBER & ROSS, cor. 11th and G sts. 05 DK. RUFUS CHOATE HAS OPENED AN OF- lice in the Sum building. 8 to 6 p.m. dally, Sun- day included. Residence, 8267 O st., to 9 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. oc2-1m® HURD’S | ROYAL. VELLUM ‘THE LATEST WEDDING wre *"1sar ¢, STREET. ‘Opp. Riggs House. Buying direct trom the makers combined with Dersonal supervision of my plant for the produc- tion of Engraved. Embossed and Printed Stationery for social and business purposes enables me to te the lowest for the best results. "AUTION—Be careful to address Inquiries or dl- Tect messengers to 1421 G STREET. I am in 20 way connected with any other establishment. | Telephone 1094. (oc8-5t) " W! F. ROBERTS. C. WITMER & co., a Largest dealers tn Strictly Fine American and Imported Groceries. Reasonable prices, polite attention, Goods delivered promptly. Solicit « trial onder. ‘Telephone 1006-3. 1918 Pa. ave. mw, 0029-té:t03m THE CENSUS OFFICE. Mr. Carroll D. Wright Now is in Full Charge, REPORTS AS 10 THE STATUS OF WORK Called for From All Divisions. Chiefs of YESTERDAY’S DISMISSALS. Col Carroll D. Wright, commissioner of labor, has assumed his auxiliary duties as superintendent of the eleventh census. He has cated on all chiefs of division for a full and complete statement of the status of their work. Matters are to be pushed as rapidly as is consistent with the good of the service. Those branches of the work of the census which are to be completed in the quickest possible time are the divi- sions of population, agriculture and manu- factures. The dates and the order of their completion cannot now be stated, but this will be known in about one week. ‘The Policy Undetermined. No information can be had officially as to whether the policy mapped out by ex- Superintendent Porter will be followed in all its detatis. It is currently believed that it will not be. There is a very general feel- ing that Mr. Porter blocked out entirely too much work, and that if his plans were adhered to (ie end of the census would not yet be in sight. Yesterday's Dismissals. The census office dismissals continue to be the leading theme in department circles today. The clerks this morning felt great alarm because of a rumor to the effect that other dismissals were to follow in short order. The story was generally credited, and ran that a batch of removais might be expected at the bureau this afternoon. In- quiry failed to show a foundation for the Scare. Superintendent Wright told The Star reporter that no further removals Were contemplated so far as he knew ex- cept those which would necessarily ensue from a completion of the work. Chiet Clerk Dantels of the Department of the Interior and Appointment Clerk Hol- combe told the reporter substantially the same thing. It was thought wise by Super- intendent Wright to let the force know that no further discharges would be made at present, because, as he put it, the clerks could not do good ‘service if they were in fear and trembling. The List Not Given Out. ‘The list of those dismissed yesterday 1s guarded with zealous care. The exact num- ber who were removed Is not known, but is close in the neighborhood of sixty. The reason given by the officials of the Interior Department for refusing to divulge the names of the discharged employes is that it is done through courtesy to them. The off- cials profess to fear that, should they be- tray the names of those persons dismissed, it would militate against them in private life. Those who are suspected of having been dismissed refuse to talk. The death list is a mystery. Those who are known to be victims of the ax are as follows: George Boudinot, act assistant chief clerk; John D. Leland, New York, chief of division; Frank R. Williams, spe- cial agent of manufactures division; Geo. M. Miller, District of Columbia, clerk. $1,400; Bert Moore, tabulating division; Miss Hen- rietta Wolfe, Miss Sarah Gannett, Mr. Edelen of Alexandria and Mr. Ellis.’ It is thought that the entire list will come out in time. The greater number were men whose salaries were $1,200 per annum and upward. THE PEFFER RESOLUTION. Semator Hill Expresses a Decided Opinion as to Its Disposition. Senators Hill and McPherson were a trifle at cross purposes today when they attempted to peer into the future of the resolution offered by Senator Peffer to ap- point a select committee of three Senators to inquire into the banking system. Sena- tor McPherson wanted the resolution re- ferred to the finance committee and so moved. In endeavoring to mollify the Kan- sas populist he sald that the committee would undoubtedly be able to take action upon it soon and make a report. He thought that little time would really be lost by the reference. Senator Hill, however, was more frank. He first asked to have the propesition read in full, and then arose and said, in his firmest tones: “I do not think that this resolution is a proper one, as it endeavors to enter the field of the finance committee and provides practically for an investiga- tion of the banking system of the country, which is the function of the mittee. I do not think it a plan any- way, and I think the best way to dispose of it would be to refer it to the finance committee and there let it rest. ‘The Senate thought so, too, for the reso- lution was referred by a vote 3 to 8 just @ quorum. ee Treasury Appointments. Secretary Carlisle today appointed Robert M. Ormiston of Michigan a special inspector of customs, and Samuel C. Walker of West Virginia a Chinese inspector. SPECIAL NOTICES. AN ADMINISTRATION VICTORY. But it Was Only Aooomplished After a Severe Struggle. Indian Agents Confirmed After a Six- Hours’ Debate in Executive Session- Mr. Preston’s Case Went Over. ‘The administration scored a victory in the Senate yesterday afternoon, when the In- dian agents over whose nomination there has been a struggle were confirmed by the closest of margins. Had it not been that three democratic Senators who were paired with republicans voted for confirmation tt is probable that the names would have been rejected. As stated in The Star last even- ing, the Senate went into executive session at 11:30, after a very brief morning hour, and the doors were not opened for six hours, when the Senate immediately ad- jJourned. Then it was announced that the following nominations had been confirmed: William L. Hargrove of Indiana, to be agent at the western Shoshone agency, Nevada; Joseph Robinson of Missouri, at the Nes Perces agency, Idaho; J. R. Young of Kentucky, at the Puma agency, Arizona; Robert M. Allen of Illinois, at White agency, Minnesota; Isaac J. Woot- ten of Delaware, at Nevada agency, Ne- veda; Ralph Hall of North Dakota, at Devil's Lake, in the same state, and Thos, Smith of Virginia, to be chief justice of New Mexico, vice James O’Brien, This was not accomplished without a struggle. The republican Senators from the states in question fought bitterly against the policy of appointing people from oth- er states to positions in their own, and se- verely criticised the President for not ad- hering to the home-rule plank in the plat- form of the democratic party. He was de- fended by Senators Voorhees, (ray and Walthall, and four hours were consumed in a debate that sparkled with personall- | ties. Senators Dubois, Pettigrew, Davis and Stewart spoke at some length against the nominations. Senator Hill Criticises the President. Senator Hill took sides with the republi- cans, and plainly criticised the President for his action. At 4 o'clock a vote was taken on the name of Hargrove,and as it became apparent that the administration was in danger of defeat one of the western democrats arose and stated that though he Was paired, he did not regard the question in issue as a political one, and therefore would disregard his pair. He voted for confirmation. His example was followed by two other democrats, and these votes car- ried the day, for the result showed a ma- jority of two in favor of confirmation. the next name was accepted by the same vote, and after that the nominations of the agents were passed without a division, ex- cept that of Wootten, in whose case there was a technical error. Mr. Higgins was fighting the nomination earnestly, und suc- ceeded in getting it recommitted. ‘The name of Smith for the bench of New Mexico caused a great stir, and brought forth a third speech from Senator Hill, even more severe upon the President than his others. The nomination, however, went through. The silver Senators showed their teeth when the name of R. E. Preston for direc- read, and their objec- the nomination over. taken on the name of inister to Italy. ——__-e —_ War Ships at Rio. Recent advices to the Navy ent from Capt. Picking, commanding the United States steamer Charleston, show that there is @ large fleet of foreign ‘war ships in the harbor of Rio de Janetro, suffictently strong to fully protect foreign interests there and to enforce any contention with the bellig- erents. This fleet is composed of three British war ships, three Itallan war ships, one German man-of-war, one Portuguese battle ship and one United States war ship. This information 1s regarded as important, as furnishing the first idea of the strength of the foreign war fleet and its possible effectiveness in case it became necessary to interfere between the combatants for the protection of foreign interests.. Capt. Pick- ing sent it to the Secretary of the Navy in Tesponse to a telegram of inquiry on the ct. It is understood that the foreign commanders are acting in concert in all matters involving the rights of the coun- tries represented. ++ ‘The Montgomery's Trial. An order was issued by the Navy Depart- ment today dissolving the board appointed to try the crulser Montgomery and directing them to return to their regular duties. The Kearsarge, Vesuvius and Dolphin and the tugs which had assembled at New London to assist in the trial, left there today for New York. The trial has been postponed indefinitely in consequence of the recent accident to the Montgomery, and the crulser will be sent back to Baltimore for repairs. It is estimated that her builders will lo: at least $20,000 by the accident amd failure to make the ‘trial, and some naval officers’ think that it would have been better to have risked the trial in her slightly disabled con- dition, even at the risk of a reduced premi- um, —_———__-e-_____ Tried at His Own Request. The court-martial of Capt. D. F. Stiles, which has been ordered by the Secretary of War, is at the request of the captain him- self. Capt. Stiles, who is a Washington man, having entered the volunteer service from the District at the beginning of the war, made a splendid record. At the open- ing of Oklahoma territory he was provost- martial of Oklahoma City during the try- ing times of the early days of that place. It is satd that he has many enemies among the lawless element of Oklahoma and that on account of the numerous charges brought by them he has asked for an official investi- gation. WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UN! ON gZeuraion, | oatioual meeting, Chicago, | lea Washington MONDAY, October 16, 10:30 °a:me Pennsylvania railroad. Special rates. Apply to Mrs. La FETRA, Fredonia Hotel, for particulars ‘and tickets after 12 o'clock We y, October 11, to date of starting. 0c6-Bt MASONIC.—A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION OF Benjamin B. French Lodge, No. 15, F.A.. 5 will ee Poa oe yoo ae End ork: F.C. degree, “Wy order’ 0 frit, (ocb-2t) WM. A. GATLEY, Secreta :30|Chapman of New York, promoted from OF P.—MEMI S OF WEBSTER Seat 7, K. of P. juested to be it (Friday) EVENING, ‘tober 6, at o'clock, their Castle Hall, to make arrangements to a tend the ee oo — brother, P. C. Geo. Bartlett. of C. C. ie Y STC. WILSON, K. of R. and & FREELY, FACE- tlously, faultlessly, feel- ingly, fervidly, festively, fiercely, iter finic: HIS i seetaderis. dere: deal ny aad Bhaliy, without Alt i er ar Don't lose sight of those ad 88 Cal! Shoes for Men we are running st &5."" The wakers: Jona en & Murphy, stand at the top of the heap. and ver have uch a xrand shoe reine og sep : A e durable soft shoe for HOOVER & SNYDER. “Best $1 HOOVER & SNYDER, hoes for Men, IS IT ANY WONDER THAT se the largest tailoring business in Washing- ton is done right here on the corner of 12th aud F streets? Are we “not constantly alive to your Interest?” We did ‘not lest tate a minute to take that importer's con | signed stock, notwithstanding the fact that it Was to De sold for the Importer at 25 per cent less than our regularly bought Stock. We simply thought of the oppor: tunity of saving you 2 per cent. See the windowful of $35 Sultings at '$20.30. lack, ‘MEN'S SHOES Fine Imported Cheviot, blue ai to order for $25 per suit, ‘ARVIELD SIMPSON, Tutlor, 12th and F sts. TH tk COAL NEEDS When you're in a hurry for your Coal Just tell or write Smith what kind you want, where you want it and when— he'll ‘do the rest. “Quick ‘delivery. Pure Coal and full weight. 4th and Ists. ne. Branches: hides aver and'F'ne. and 701 12th a.w. ++ War Department Changes. Ubrey J. Biller of Tennessee, Wells F. Andrews of Michigan and Chas. M. McCann of Florida, clerks, class one, office adjutant general, resigned. Chas. 8. Fettis of Louisiana, class one, record and pension office, resigned. Chas. J. Evans, jr., of Texas and Harry clerks, class $1,000, to class one, office ad- jutant general. ———_-e.___ Managers of Home: ‘The members of the board of managers of the national soldiers’ homes called at the White House yesterday afternoon to pay thelr respects to the President, and they are said to feel much aggrieved at his refusal to see them, except at a later hour. In the party were Gen. Black of Illinois, Maj. Morrill of Kansas, Gen. W. B. Franklin of the soldiers’ home at Hampton, Va., and ex- Senator Sewell of New Jersey. ——o._____ To Destroy Derelicts. The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, now at New London, Conn., has been ordered to proceed to sea and destroy fourteen derelict vessels reported as endangering navigation along the Atlantic coast. These vessels were wrecked during the recent hurricane and are nearly all drifting in the path of naviga- tion along the Jersey coast. a A Revolution Ended. The Secretary of State has received a cable message from the United States lega- tion at Buenos Ayres saying that the revo- lution has ended and that Argentina is once more in a state of peace. Similar informa- tion has been received at the Argentine legation in this city. —_—_—_+«.+—___. Postmasters Appointed. The total number of fourth-class postmas- ters appointed today was 64. Of this num- ber 19 were to fill vacancies caused by death and resignation and the remainder by re- movals. —____+-e+_____ The Building Safe. Secretary Carlisle has informed the Illinois congressional delegation that the Chicago custom house is safe for occupancy for sev- eral years. ——_—__+2+______ Government Receipts Today. The receipts from internal revenue today ‘were $450,898; from oustoms, $977,960. A TEST TO BE MADE Of Physical Endurance Between Sil- ver and Anti-Silver Men. A CONTINUOUS SESSION OF THE SENATE Will Begin, According to Announce- ment, Next Wednesday. BLACKBURN’S AMENDMENT. It is now announced positively that the test of a continuous session in the Senate fs to be made next Wednesday. This an- nouncement has been made so frequently during the course of the debate that it has come to be regarded as farcical, but this time {t is said that the test will posi- tively be made. The President and the administration leaders have been warned of the danger attending such a test, failure being regarded as almost certain. But it has been insisted upon and now Senators are willing to go into it to prove the cor- rectness of their theories upon one side and the other. A good many of the repeal Senators themselves have no confidence in the test endurance and believe that it can- not be prolonged for a great time without loss of a quorum and consequent failure. Plan of the Auti-Repealers. It ts understood that the anti-repeal men will keep but two Senators on guard during the night session and consequently the repeal men will have to have forty-one of their men present every minute of time. The attitude of some of the southern silver men, who, it is said, will not filibuster, is not thoroughly described by the term anti- filibuster; for while they will make no fil- tbustering motion they will vote for those made by the Senators who will conduct the filibuster. It has been stated frequently that both Mr. Cleveland and Mr. Carlisle were unfavorable to the proposition for the issue of bonds for gold. There is good au- thority for the statement that this is in- correct. It is positively asserted that both are very anxious for authority to issue bonds, deeming it necessary to replenish the gold. ‘The Blackb Amendment. ‘The amendment to the Voorhees bill sub- mitted by Mr. Blackburn today, which pro- vides for the free coinage of the products of the American silver mines, the government to take the selgniorage above the market value, which may be sold to keep up the gold reserve, is favorably regarded by the silver men, who would readily accept it as compromise, but it has no support among repealers, though it might, with a modif- cation, form the basis of a compromise later on, including a bond issue. AMERICAN SILVER. Senator Blackburn Offers an Amendment to the Voorhees Bill It Provides for the Coining of Silver From the Mines of the ‘United States. ‘The following is the full text of the amendment of Mr. Blackburn to the silver | Dill now pending in the Senate and is on the lines suggested in his speech of Wed- nesday. It was offered by Mr. Blackburn as a new second section to the bill under debate: Section 2 That on and after the ist day of January, 18%, any mine owner or emelter producing silver, which is derived exclusively from mines situated in the United States or its territories, and which is of the required fineness, may present the same at any of the mints of the United States and the same shall be coined free into silver dollars of the present standard, excepé the seigniorage hereinafter provided for, if presented in sums not less than $10. Section 3. That on the first day of each month the Secretary of the Treasury shal establish the seigniorage for each follow. ing month. Section 4. The seigniorage for the coining of silver shall be the difference between the market price of silver bullion and the | minted value after coined, which seignior- age shall not be coined, but shall be sold by the Secretary of the Treasury in open market at home or abroad, at the highest price for gold, which gold shall be held in the treasury and used only for the purpose of maintaining parity between the two met- als. Section 5. In fixing or establishing the seigniorage, the average price of silver sold by the Secretary of the Treasury the month preceding shail control, when he has sold any; otherwise the average price in the cities of London and New York. Section 6. In order to protect the mints against imposition, no silver shall be coined under this act, except such as is produced by smelters situated in the United States, and it shall be stamped, marked and mol ed as directed by the Secretary of the Treas- ury, who is hereby authorized to appoint such officers or agents, fix their compensa- tion and prescribe such rules and regula- tions as may be necessary to carry this act into effect. Section 7. The silver bullion sold as here- tofore provided shall have its ear marks removed and shal ~ a 1, after sale, lose its priv. CAPITOL TOPICS. Notes. The House committee on military af- fairs today directed a favorable report to be made upon the bill increasing the num- ber of army officers who may be detailed as military instructors in colleges. Owing to the demand upon the Speaker for assignments to speak on the election bill the leaders of the forces on the two ides are endeavoring to arrange for a session of the House tonight. They expect to be able to arrange a slate of speakers which’ will occupy three or four hours this evening. Need More Space. The doorkeeper of the House has ad- dressed a communication to Speaker Crisp, calling the attention of the House to the overcrowded condition of the folding rooms and the absolute necessity for addition- al quarters for the accommodation of pub- lic documents. He says the accumulation uf public documents is so great as to overflow all of the available space for storage and to tax beyond the degree of safety the build- ings now used for such storage. He has been compelled to request the public prin- ter to suspend the delivery of public docu- ments to him until some means are provid- ed for taking care of them. ‘The letter was referred to the committee on public buildings and grounds, with the suggestion, by the Speaker, that that com- mittee look into the matter and report upon what action will be necessary. Chairman Bankhead immediately began an investiga- tion of the matter, and the committee will probably take action at an early date. Inspection of Steam Vessels. Mr. Baldwin (Minn.) has introduced in the House a bill to amend the sections of the Revised Statutes concerning the reg- ulation of steam vessels. The effect of the bill will be to abolish all offices for the rep- arate inspection of foreign steam vessels, throwing such duties upon the domestic in- spectors for performance. It also provides for one inspector of hulls and one inspec- tor of boilers in each of the most important collection districts, who are to be paid in accordance with the number of vessels they inspect, THE SAME OLD STORY. Repeal Bills Being Discussed in Both Senate and House Silver the Subject in the Upper and Federal Elections in the Lower Branch, THE SENATE. A communication from the Secretary of the Treasury was presented, increasing an estimate heretofore submitted as to the cost of deportation of Chinese. The com- munication states that the steamship com- panies have increased their rates for steer- age passengers from $% to $61, so that the total cost of deporting Chinese would be ‘$7,360,000, and the sum required for the cur rent fiscal year would be $360,000. Mr. Gorman (Md.) presented a petition #igned by all the leading merchants of Bal- timore praying for speedy action on the silver purchase repeal bill. Mr. Allen (Neb.) offered a resolution, which went over till tomorrow, calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for informa- tion as to the government borrowing money since March, 1875. Mr. Peffer’s Resolution. The resolution offered Wednesday by Mr. Peffer (Kan.) for the appointment of a se- lect committee to inquire what legislation is necessary to improve the banking sys- tem of the country was laid before the Sen- ate, and Mr. Stewart (Nev.) spoke upon # His remarks, however, were entirely in the direction of a criticism of the Treasury De- partment for its non-compliance with the law requiring the monthly purchase of four and a half million ounces of silver. Shortly after he began speaking ex-Sen- ator Edmunds of Vermont appeared on the republican side of the chamber, where he was immediately surrounded by many of his former associates of both parties. Mr. Stewart denied the right of the Treas- ury Department to be governed by the London market for silver bullion as a cri- terion for the price to be paid for it here. “Market price,” he asserted, “was the price of the article in the place of pur- chase.” He quoted extensively from the reports of judicial decisions sustaining his views of the question. He did not believe that Secretary Carlisle could have written the communication that was published yesterday. He could not have gone so far wrong in the law. It was probably written by a clerk in the mint office and sent to the Secretary for his sig- nature, Sent to the Finance Committee. After remarks by Mr. Peffer a motion was made by Mr. McPherson (N. J.) to refer the resolucion to the finance commit- |tee. The motion was advocated by Mr. | Hill GN. ¥.) and it was agreed to—yeas, 35; nays, & The negative votes were given by Messrs. Allen, Dubois, Peffer, Perkins, Stewart, Teller, Vance and Wolcott. ‘The’ resolution offered on Wednesday by Mr. Morgan (Ala.) instructing the judiciary committee to inquire as to whether any and what provisions of the law of 1837 (the free coinage law) are still in force, was laid before the Senate and was agreed to without discussion and without division. ‘The silver purchase repeal bill was then, at 12:40, taken up, and Mr. McPherson gave notice that he would, on Monday next (health and voice permitting), address the Senate on one or two points that had been Presented in the discussion. Mr. Blackburn (Ky.) sent to the clerk’ desk and had read the amendment to th repeal bill which he had given notice of in his speech on Wednesday. It strikes out the Voorhees amendment to the House bill and substitutes for it six additional sec- tions. It guthorizes the free coinage of sil- ver from United States mines, except as to seigniorage; the rate of which is to be es- tablished by the Secretary of the Treasury on the first of each month. The selgniorage 4s to be the difference between the market price of the silver and its minted value after coinage. The seigniorage is not to be coined, but fs to be sold for gold (either at home or abroad); and the gold received for it is to be held in the treasury and used only for the purpose of maintaining parity between the two metals. Mr. Call (Fla.) took the floor and contin- ued the argument against the bill which he began on Wednesday. He spoke of the great importance of the debate and of the great public interest felt in it. The whole people, he said, were listening to it with a degree of acumen surpassing anything in history. However much Senators might be indifferent, the great public thought of the people was givea to it. In every school house, in every community, the people were considering and discussing the financial question, “discussing it intelligently and reading ‘the Senate debates with more at- tention than Senators gave to them. Mr. Call argued at much length in sup- port of the amendment suggested by him on the 4th instant requiring all the silver bullion in the treasury to be coined into dollars, half dolars and quarters at the ratio of 16 to 1. He also favored the amend- ment of which Mr. Blackburn gave notice today, and got into a long discussion with Mr. Dolph (Ore.) as to what the effect of those amendments would be; but neither Senator appeared to understand the other or to make the half dozen Senators present understand, either. THE HOUSE, Twenty-eight members, including the Speaker, were present when the House met at ll o'clock. The purpose of the early meeting was to afford more time for dis- cussion. Of those present but ten sat on the democratic side of the chamber. ‘The call of committees for reports was, at the suggestion of Mr. Burrows (Mich.), dis- pensed with, and the federal election bill was taken up. Mr. Hainer (Neb.) concluded his speech in opposition to the proposed legislation. He criticised the state election laws in Vogue in some of the southern states, and asserted that in North Carolina a negro had been disfranchised because his wife had eloped with a white man. ‘The object of the laws which it was now proposed to repeal was to secure free and fair elections. Mr. Hicks Opposed the Bill. Mr. Hicks (Pa.) opposed the bill. By the repeal of the federal ciection laws the dem- ocratie party would abridge the rights of citizens to vote without regard to previous condition of servitude. He then referred to the silver question. The President, he said, had called Congress together in extra- ordinary session for a certain purpose. The House had accomplished that purpose; but the Senate, by its delay, had become the laughing stock of the country. Now Con- gress was kept here for the purpose of en- tering upon partisan legislation, which had not been the purpose of the President when he called these bodies together. Was not this movement intended to humiliate the President? The repeal of the federal elec- tion 'aws was of more importance to the democratic party than was the relief of the people. Mr. Cummings on Repeal. Mr. Cummings (N. ¥.) denounced the elec- tion laws (and in this denunciation he de- precated the idea that he was speaking for the people of the south or for the great city of New York). He was speaking for the people of the United States, and he de- nounced the federal election laws as an ul- cer and a mildew on the statute books of the country. ———— Greeting to Ex-Senator Edmunds, Ex-Senator Edmunds was on the floor of the Senate this morning for about an hour. As his old colleagues learned of his pres- ence they flocked around to shake his hand. The first to discover him were Senators Morgan and Harris, and they sat on his either hand on a sofa on the republican side and compared notes of health and weather and politics until they were dis- couraged by the dozens of hands that in- terrupted their conversation. Senator Al- Mson had a long and earnest conference with the Vermont statesman. Judge Ed- junds appeared to be in most excellent | lectea CHOSEN AT SARATOGA Judge Maynard Nominated by New York Democrats, CHEERS FOR PRESIDENT CLEVELAND. Enthusiasm Greatest Over Senator Hill. REPUBLIOAN CONVENTION. SARATOGA, N. Y., Oct. 6—The com- mittee on credentials were in session for over an hour and a half and delayed the calling together of the democratic state convention. Mrs. Lille Devereaux, Blake, Caroline G. Rogers, Miss H. A. Keyser and Mrs. Jane B. Greenleaf appeared before the committee of five appointed to nominate fifteen dele- gates at large to the constitutional conven- tion, and asked that the committee nomi- nate one or more women to represent the interest of women in the constitutional convention. Richard Croker escorted the ladies in and out of the committee rooms and received warm thanks for his attention. The ladies proceeded to the convention hall after the audience with the committee and took front seats upon the stage. Chairman Lockwood called the conven- tion to order at 11:12 o'clock. The report of the committee on creden- tials was presented and adopted by a vote of ayes 340, noes 34. The Hill delegates from the fourth Albany district were seat- ed, but all other contests were declared in favor of state organization delegates. The report of the committee on perma- nent organization, recommending that the temporary organization be made perma- nent and embracing a list of vice presi- dents and secretaries, was adopted. Mr. Lockwood’s name was again greeted with cheers. The Platform. At 11:38 Chairman Raines of the commit- tee on resolutions presented the platform from that committee. He was requested to read it, which he did from the stage. The platform claimed that the democrats had reduced the tax rage; had increased the amount of assessed property and had effected many reforms in the state. The state and national administration was in- dorsed. Regarding the President it said: We congratulate President Cleveland and the country upon the auspicious beginning of his administration and pledging him our earnest support in all his efforts to secure the enactment of democratic measures and the carrying out of democratic policies. Mr. Raines read the platform in a clear, distinct voice, every syllable being distinct- ly heard in the most remote nook of the great hall. The plank recommending further exten- sion of the right of suffrage to women was vigorously applauded, as was also the de- mand for the speedy repeal of the Sher- man law. ‘The convention broke into enthusiastic cheers at the first mention of President Cleveland's name. Gov. : however, was cheered dent's. ‘The reading of the platform was and it was unanimously adopted at 1152, Loud Cheers for Hill, Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake was then Sranted permission to address the conven- tion for five minutes. Her reference to Sen- ator Hill created a furore of applause, and = was cheered | for a full minute when she women su! ists had ‘confi- dence in ‘Tammany Hall ane ‘The following ticket was nominated: For secretary of state. -.-Cord Meyer For controller... -Frank Campbell For state treasurer. ...Hugh Duffy For attorney general..Simon W. Rosendale For state engineer -Martin F. Schenck For judge of the court of ‘appeals --Isaac H. Maynard —_ NEW YORK REPUBLICANS, Assem! Convention at Syracuse at Noon, SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 6.—The republican state convention met at noon today and se- Patrick W. Cullinen temporary chairman. The Temporary Chairman's Address. Temporary Chairman Cullinen made a Jong speech upon taking the chair, He Said, im part: “The administration of President Harri- son, illuminated by the genius of a Blaine, was a fitting climax to the memorable his- tory of the republican party which preceded it. It might be justly termed the golden age of the republic, for at its close the civil rights of our people were enjoyed in their most perfect degree; the fruits of labor received the greatest reward and Prosperity attended every enterprise, and at fireside, workshop, field and altar rest, labor and devotion were enjoyed with an unequaled degree of happiness. “It is not long from March 4, 1898, to Oc- tober 5, 1898, and yet we have seen this pic- ture change to one of another hue, too fa- miliar to require portraiture and exciting serious alarm for the future. But it is not my province to dwell upon the spectacle at Washington, which humiilates us as a nation before the whole world. We are called together to nominate state officers and draft a platform expressive of our faith, and appealing to the people to right the great wrong perpetrated by the theft of this state in 1891, “That crime must not go unpunished; and yet today the democratic party at Saratoga in state convention assembled, with an cf- frontery born of recklessness and contempt for the sacredness of our civil institutions, has determined to nominate the chief agent in that crime for the office of judge of our highest court. I ask any candid democrat who loves his country above his party if the nominee would have been considered if not for his connection with that crime. ‘The crime with which Isaac H. Maynard is charged is not @ petty but a serious oni against the people of the entire state. It was not a crime committed on the spur of the moment, or when tumultuous action prevented the mind from being reinforced by an opportunity for usual deliberation before conclusion. But it was a crime, the result of premeditation and deliberation,and the perpetrator with sufficient intelligence to have a full conception of its magnitude and its consequences.” —$——— NEW USE OF HYPNOTISM. Am Attempt to Make a Suspected Mur- @erer Confess. AMSTERDAM, Oct. 6—The Handelsblad of this city says that the officials who are trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Mrs. De Jong, have, after conferring with several eminent phy- siclans, decided to place De Jong, the wo- man’s husband, under hypnoptic influence, and thus endeavor to obtain information that will clear up the mystery. It may be pointed out, however, that even should De Jong confess that he killed his wife, as is strongly suspected, he could not be convicted upon a confession obtained in this manner. It has been decided that two eminent physicians will try the experiment. = FOILED BY A TRACK WALKER, Am Attempt to Wreck and Rob a P. and L. E. Train Prevented. PITTSBURG, Oct. 6.—Great excitement was created at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot about midnight by s report that an attempt to wreck and rob through benger train ‘No. fl near Homewood, Pa, had been discoverd by the track walker. Upon being discovered the miscreants made for the track walker, but he was too fleet and after a long run he reached the Homewood telegraph office pale and ex- hausted, where he told his story. The tor notified the officials in this city several officers were La 17 teas te the scene, but the wreckers eS ss DISTRICT OFFICES. A Kansas Man Now After the District Marshalship. Thought, However, That Local Mew ‘Will Get the Places—Gossip About Other Appointments. There is no special change of late in the matter of local federal appointments em cept that a new candidate has appeared for the position of marshal of the Dis trict. This is Col Wm. C. Jones, chaim man of the democratic central committed of Kansas and a politician of some promi nence. He was marshal of Kansas during President Cleveland's first administration and is an applicant i ee eee but as there appears to be some doubt his success in that direction efforts are bet ing made to induce the President to him marshal of this District. He Has Not Been Offered the Place. The statement that he has been offered this latter appointemnt is denied at the 4 the President has as yet had no consider the question of District ments. Although there has been an expected delay in the matter of the trict Commissionership it has not shaken the belief of Commissioner Ross’ that he will be his own successor. Another Outside Applicant. Mr. Jimmy Oliver of New York is an other outsider who has aspirations for Mar- shal Ransdell’s office, but his chances are uot regarded as especiaily bright. It is learned from a close friend of the Presi- dent that he is not likely to go outside of the District of Columbia in selecting the District marshal, or, in fact, any of the District officials. —+o-+_____ AT THE WICKETS. ’ Second Cricket Match Between Aus= traliaus and Philadelphians. | PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 6—The second in- ternational cricket match between Aus- tralia and All-Philadelphia began on the grounds of the Germantown Cricket Club at 12 o'clock today. The only changes im the teams from their make up in the first match consist in the substitution of R. W. McLeo@ for Coningham on the Australian team and of E. W. Clark, jr, H. P. and A. G. Thomsin for Coates, Scott Muir on the Philadelphia team. terson of Philadelphia won the toss and elected to go first to bat. Very threatening weather kept the mt- tendance at the opening of the match down to less than 500. As in the previous match, Patterson and R. D. Brown went dn to de- fend the wickets for Phila¢elphia. Trumble and McLeod opened the bowling, and Capt. Blackham was wicket keeper for the vis- itors. —_—— BISMARCK’S CONDITION. 1 His Physician Hopes He Can Soom Reo tern te Friedrichsrube. MUNICH, Oct 6—The Neusten Nach- richven says that Dr. Schweninger, Prince say eee gate reagg —earemgperl ed wory last evening. The paper adds that Dr. Sciweninger preset’ the that_he will be able shortly to remove Bix marck to Friedrichsruhe. —_——— SPAIN THOROUGHLY AROUSED. Universal Indignation at the Attacht of the Moors. MADRID, Oct. 6—The deepest indigna- tion everywhere prevails at the attempted massacre of the Melilla garrison. Patriotic manifestos call upon all men capable of bearing arms to offer their services to the government. At Malaga hundreds of men cro barracks and the prefecture, ae tg dg ~— be enrolled as volun- teers to fight the Moors. universally applauded. the warlike character of iting the Riff mountains prise that the natives did not taking the citadel by assault by the power of overwhelming numbers. If they had had any artillery there is hardly a question that the garrison and the male Europeans in the town would have been put to the sword, while the young women would have been taken as slaves by their captors. The minister of finance has informed the government that there is ample revenue for an expedition. — > PLEASED WITH CHICAGO, Return of the Heir Apparent te the Austrian Throne. Oa nnsin ee an ee |S He expressed himself as having lighted with Chicago and the fair and is very enthusiastic over the beauties of Niagara. The duke, together with his suite, will sail for home tomorrow. FOUR INSTANTLY KILLED. A Frightfal Rear End Collision om the L. and N. Railroad. ST. MARY'S, Ky., Oct. 6—A frightful rear-end collision occurred at Gethsemenas ©) the Louisville and Nashville railroad at about 5 o'clock, in which Engineer Higgins, | retary of legation of the United States at Peking, to be secretary of legation at Pe king, China. ‘To be consuls of the United States: F. A. Dean of Michigan, at Naples, Itaty; Marshall Hanger of Virginia, at Bermuda; W. B. Hall of Maryland, at Nice, France; Eégara Schramm of Texas. at Montevideo, Uruguay; J. H. Stuart of New York, at St. Thomas, West Indies; P. B. Spence of In- diana, at Quebec, Can.; Revel Savage of Maryland, at Nantes, France; E. 8. Wel- lace of South Dakota, at Jerusalem, Syria. Second Lieut. Ernest Hinds, secon artil- lery, to be first lieutenant; Second Lieut Wirt Robinson, fourth artillery, to be first Meutenant. C. M. Force of Kentucky, to be deputy first controller of the treasury. J. E. Grady of Florida, to be collector of customs of the district of Apalachicola, Fla. Postmasters: H. G. Schlosser, Attica, Ind.; R. W. Jones, Rising Sun, Ind.; J. C. Woo- ten, Jr., Kinston, N. C. John "P. Haskett at Kinston, N. C., as postmaster is withdrawn.