Evening Star Newspaper, April 10, 1894, Page 7

OF LOCAL INTEREST Bills Considered and Acted On by the House. THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY DEBT Gas Must Be Furnished for One Dollar Per |,000 Cubic Feet. Jamie’s Essay. Dust. All boys is made of dust. Pawsez if laimt more industrius he will dust my jacket. Bob Miller sez if his Paw wuz so sevear he wood get AS TO STREET CAR TICKETS Just after The Star went to press yester- day afternoon an agreement was reached between friends and opponents of the Metro- reltan railroad bill, whereby the bill was withdrawn for the present for the purpose that it might be called up again on the next District day, with the understanding that in the meantime the District committee will carefully consider an amendment offered by Mr. Cogswell. This amendment refers the whole question at issue with regard to the debt of the company to the District to the Court of Appeals of the District, the rail- rcad company to waive any benefit that it may have by reason of the statute of limi- tations in the pending case. The question is then to be tried by the court on its merits. There was considerable discussion previous to this action as to whether such | amendment and agreement would be ac- ceptable to all opponents of the bill and testimony to this effect was heard on the floor from those who had made the most upand dust. I beleeve the best dust is gold dust, wich is found in quarts, but Maw she sez she wood rether have quarts of Gold Dust Washing Powder. Jaxiz JoHNsox. GOLD DUST Washing Powder Is every woman’s friend. ‘i open oposition. In withdrawing the Dill, Ask your grocer for it. Mr.Richardson, who is in charge of the meas- Made only by |ure, said: “We propose to draw an amend- ment in the general form I have stated The N.K. Fairbank | with the understanding that it is acceptable Company, to gentlemen; at least to those who have said so on the floor of the House, and we hope it will be acceptable to all others. Of course, gentlemen who have not said so will not be bound by the agreements.” The Race Track Bill. Mr. Heard called up House bill 6109, “To more effectually suppress gambling in the District of Columbia.” This bill is of the same general purport as that which was so fatetly amended tn the Senate last week, ex- elud‘ng from the provisions of the act of 'S3 in regard to book making all spring and fall meetings of any jockey club or other racing association conducted beyond the mile limit between the Ist of March and the 15th of December. The committee had authorized an amendment reducing the limit to three- Quarters of a mile. Mr. Burrows ked if this bill did not authorize gambling at horse races. He said the title was very shrewdly drawn, and he advised the friends of the measure not to waste any time with it, as it would not pass during the day. He was serry that the District Commissioners had authorized the bill. There was considerable controversy between Mr. Richardson on the one hand and Messrs. Burrows and Gros- venor on the other. On a division the com- mittee’s amendment was agreed to, 18 to 1, and when the House divided on the passage of the bill the ayes were 35 and the noes 27, whereupon Mr. Burrows raised the point ef no quorum and Mr. Richardson with- drew the bill from consideration. Harbor Regulations for the District. The House next passed the bill H. R. 5443, to establish harbor regulations for the Dis- trict. There was no opposition. This bill provides that every vessel coming to anchor in the Potomac between the junction of the Washington and Georgetown channels and the extension of the south line of P street southwest shall anchor as near the flats as possible, so that the channel shal! not be ob- structed. If the vessel is to remain over twelve hours it shall be moored with two anchors, so as not to swing and obstruct the channel. No vessel ail be permitied to anchor in the Washington channel be- tween P or K street south. No vessel shall be permitted to lie in the 17th street canal, New Jersey avenue canal or James Creek canal so as to ob- struct the passage of any vessels going into or out of the same. All vessels sunk in a canal shall be removed in five days. Vessels at the end of wharves and in docks may be compelled to haul either way to accommo- date vessels going in or out; they shall not occupy the berths of regular steamers or packets without permission, and they shall be required to rig in all fore and aft spars, ist boats and turn up their davits. Ves Ig not engaged in loading or discharging shall give place to vessels ready to receive or deliver freights. Ail persons refusing to obey the harbor master or his representa- tive shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100, or an imprisonment of rot more than six months, A Cheap Bill. The next bill taken up was H. R., 4279, relating to the sale of gas in the District. The bill as drawn reduced the price of gas to $1 per 1,000 cubic feet, and provided that the company may charge delinquent con- sumers at the rate of $1.25. Mr. Outhwaite offered an amendment, so that the bili would refer to “the Washington Gaslight Company and all other g: ght companies doing busi- ness in the District of Columbia.” He also Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Boston, Philadelphia. BY DELAYING YOU MAY LOSE THIS OPPORTUNITY. On account of the “straightened’* times Dr. Jordan has made a liberal re- duction in his rates for treating all dis- eases of the nose, throat and ear, and will, for a Mmited time only, offer treat- meut, including all medicines, for 85 PER MONTH. ‘This rate fs not at all commensurate with the value received, and Dr. Jordan feels at liberty to return to his regular rates at any time. When the $5 rate is not mentioned in the paper, the offer will cease. Do not delay if you desire to take advantage of this Liberal offer. Dr. Jordan bas been practicing in Washington over three years, and his patients Include many of the leading citi- zens of the national capital. His success im the treatment of all diseases of the throat, ear and nose is practical eviderce of bis skill and ability. A PROMINENT CITIZEN TESTIFIES. Chief Parris of the Fire De- partment Talks. Chief Parris <ays: “*T have been troubled for the last 15 years with catarrh of my nose and throat; my nose most of the time was com- pletely stopped up: couldn't breathe through tt; continual discharge; severe sneezing spells. I was in perfect misery: would wake up in the night gasping for Dreath. I was quite “\ deaf im my right ear, which occasionally dis ebarzed. An intimate friend advised me to 7 eal on Dr. Jordan. as several of his family bad been treated successfully by him tn similar though not as severe troubles. In fact, he insisted, and took me to see the doctor. I commenced treat- ment then and there. That's the reason my friends say: ‘How well you are looking. chief.’ I am well, I never felt better in my life; my nose is ¢lear, I breathe freely, my throat natural, my hearing excellent, no ringing or running from my ear, and I cannot speak too highly of Dr. Jordan's ability. I baye bad considerable experience with physicians, and I can say that Dr. Jordan treats bis cazes in a masterful manner.” DR. C. M. JORDAN, & graduate of the Medical Department of the University of the City of New York, Pen hag Ay hy moved the insertion of the following addi- : tional sections: ee en Tee ection 2. Stat: section, tad am. act on titled ‘An act regulating gas worl ap- proved June 23, 1874, is amended so as to read as follows: ‘That from and after the Seth day of June, 1874, the illuminating power of the gas furnished by any gas light ccmpany, person, or persons in the District of Columbia shall be equal to sixteen can- dies by the Bunsen photometer, using the English parliamentary standard Argand burner, having fifteen holes and a 7-inch chimney, consuming five cubic feet of gas per hour; and such gas shall not contain more than twenty grains of sulphur in any form In 100 cubic feet, nor more than five grains of ammonia in any form in 100 cubic feet, and shall be free of the impurity known as sulphureted hydrogen, said im- purity to be determined by pas: through a glass vessel containing strips of bibulous paper moistened with a solution of the acetate of lead, and if any discoloration of the test paper is found to have taken place, this is to be held conclusive as to the presence of sulphureted hydrogen in the gas. When the illuminating gas supplied by any company, person, or persons in the District of Columbia shall, at any one time, be of less illuminating power or of less purity than according to the standard just hereto- fore given, it shall be so reported by the in- spector of gas and meters to the company, person, or persons supplying the same, who shail be subject to a penalty of $100, to be recovered before the proper tribunal and paid into the treasury of the District of Columbia aforesaid for each and every day during which such violation shall continue: Provided, however, That if it shall appear that such deviation from the above-named standards could not have been prevented by ordinary care and prudence, but was oc- casioned by some unavoidable cause, then the said penalty shall not be enforced.’ “Section 3. That any gas company or per- ns placing a gas meter in service in the District of Columbia that has not been in- | spected, proved and sealed, as provided for by the act of March 3, 1873, entitled ‘An act making appropriations for the expenses of the government of the District of Colum- bia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1594, and for other purposes,’ for each and every such violation of said act shall be subject to a penalty of $100, to be recovered before — proper tribunal of the District of Colum- a. CONSULTATION FREE. ce hours: 9 to 11 a.m, 2 to 4 pm, 6 to 8 on Dem Sundays, 9 to 12 m. ap7-skta Sold everywhere. Made only by The Chas. E. Hires Co., Philada. ‘Seod for beautify’ i) Ploture Cards ant Rook “Section 4. That a clerk shall be appoint- ed by the Commisstoners of the District of Columbia to perform clerical services and assist generally in the work required in ine laboratories of the inspector of gas and meters, and his compensation shall be $1,000 That an additional inspector of hall be appointed by said Commis- stoners, and his compensation shall be $900 per annum. Raising the Candle-Power. Before action was taken Mr. Outhwaite moved to amend the second section of his amendment raising the candle-power from 16 to id that the gas now fur- nished 17 candle-power, accord- @ecommended and for sale by = LEDING, Jewelers and Silversmiths, MOORE & je mal Stiveremithe, Largest and choicest assortment of Washington City and Mount Verneo Souventrs in the city. _ 8p7,10,12-3t SUED LTE Souvenir Spoons Free at Gill’s. Re EE emg = i | rate of $1. light was su He said he would not com He had seen It E| in a acientific periodical, on exec If this coupon is presented with each pur F thority, that the actual cost of sas and the fil cost of distrib vunted to 6 cents | chase of 25, 40 or @J-cent Candy. Come E] OOP housing, pany could ma give a better qua: r Hie believed that this com- nice profit at $1 and quick, only 10 gross om hand. A than at p: | | saa t | Mr. Mihi raised a laugh by: ’ a 6! y Gill’s, Cor. rth & F Sts. §) nat ie tas rasmened aush by ip Telephone, 1104. | is about 3 candle-power or, perhar ances wcamwiwwmmcs | Mr. Caruth suggested that perhat Sn | Milliken had to use a candle to see th IF you nav Mr. opposed the amendment, say- 't sue doa* I committee had concluded it to vm ing th a Kenne te I ay be pr e for the company to f zh acd it = id ave ita the gas of the present quality at $l ea THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. thousand, which, in their opinion, was as cheap as it could be done. He did not feel it to be fair or just to the company to lower the price and raise the standard at the same time. He thought the quality of gas furnished here was at least equal to the quality furnished in other cities. He quoted the government inspector in the opinion that at least one-fourth of cases of complaint are due to defective burners. In answer to Mr. Hepburn, he said that the quotation on the gas stock is now about $46.50 per share on a par value of seu. Mr. Milliken on Good Light. Mr. Milliken said he had not had an op- portunity to investigate the details of the subject, but he didn’t think the price should ‘be cut down if the quality should be re- duced. “I do not know,” he continued, “whether the trouble is in the obstruction of the burner or the quality of the gus itself, but, judging from the amount of light’ actually produced, I think my friend from Missouri (Mr. Heard) has stat- ed the candle-power of this gas quite as high as it is entitled to be stated. Of course, considering the amount of the ma- terial produced in this House, gas ought to be pretty cheap in the city of Wash- ington. At the same time, I believe it better for us to pay a fair price for an article of good quality and have gaslight that we can see by rather than reduce the amount paid and have lights which are such only in name. I belleve that we, as a Congress, should provide good light for this city. Here is where members of Congress get light, and, judging from the effect which we see all over this coun- try from the legislation of this Congress since our sessions commenced, I believe that if there is any body on God's footstool that needs light it is the American Con- gress, and I believe the people will vote to pay all the money that may be neces- sary to give light to this House and to the other.” There was a considerable discussion be- tween Messrs. Babcock, Heard, Outhwaite and Hepburn, at the end of which Mr. Outhwaite’s amendments were agreed to, and the bill was passed. As to Street Car Tickets, Mr. Heard next called up the bill, Senate, 443, to provide for the sale of new tickets by the street car companies of the District. The bill provides that from the passage of the act no street railway ticket received for fare on any street railway in the District shall again be sold to any passenger, but shall be canceled by the company issuing the ticket. Violation of the act shall be punished by a ‘ine of not more than $10 for each offense, Committee amendment sub- stitutes for the original first section the followin ‘From and after the passage of this act each street railway and street her- dic transportation in the District of Co- lumbia shull tssue its own tickets and sell no tickets issued by any other company. Such tickets shall be printed and sold in sheets of six tickets, and after having been once used shall be canceled by the company which issued the same.” Mr. Heard ex- Plained the necessity for legislation to pre- vent the reissue of tickets after the origi- nal sale. Under the existing custom the tickets get filthy and unfit to handle, and disease is frequently communicated by them. In answer to an objection by Mr. Dingley, he thought the companies would have time to prepare the tickets, and Mr. Post asserted that the new tickets are all ready for issue. The bill amended was passed, and Mr. Heard called up the bili H. R. 571i, to authorize the adoption of children in the District. The bill confers jurisdiction on_any judge of the Supreme Court of the District to hear and deter- mine any petition that may be presented by a resident praying the privilege of adopting ary minor child, and the making such child an heir-at-law. If the child has no parent or guardian the judge may appoint a guardian ad litem. The bill was passed after some mi- nor amendments had been agreed to. —2-+_____ THE CANAL BILLS KILLED. Gov. Brown's Reasons for Withhold- ing His Signature. Governor Brown of Maryland has conclud- ed to withhold his signature from the two caral bills passed by the Maryland general assembly. He explains his action in the following official statement: “The canal bills, as drawn, do not meet the object desired. I shall, in the near fu- ture, arrange for the auditing of these judg- ments and accounts, so as to present them to the next general assembly in such a form as to enable that body to deal with the question accurately and definitely with- out embarrassing the state's Interest or its action so far as the future of the canal is concerned. This delay does not in the least impair any interest in these unsettled ac- counts, as under the present legal restric- tions surrounding the canal, no settlement is likely to be reached before the fall of 18%. Certainly, it cannot be the desire of any one of the claimants to embarrass the state, or to throw obstacles in the way of a settlement in some form by which the state could receive a suiticient moneyed considera- tion to enable it to at least meet the out- standing obligations of the canal. I am sure, when the opinion of the attorney general is carefully examined, and due consideration given to the arguments offered, that ali parties interested in the result aimed at by the bills referred to will willingly and cheer- fuNy concede that their interests are much more likely to be subserved by a deliberate and careful investigation into the accuracy of each and all of these accounts, than by any measure which undertakes to deal with an unknown quantity. These bills seem also to be in conflict with the spirit, if not the letter, of the constitution (section 32, article 3). “After giving the most careful considera- tion to the proposed measures, and with ail the sympathy possible for the claimanis,and bearing in mind the responsibility that I ld, in my judgment, assume, of embar- ressing the state in its final settlement or disposition of this property, I am compeiled to withhold my signature, with the hope that the question can be submitted to the hext general assembly in such form as will enable it to act promptly and more satis- factorily to all interests involved.” ———_-+ 0+ — A Stubborn Fire. Quite a serious fire took place at 10:30 o'clock last evening at 301 M street south- west, caused by the explosion of a coal oil lamp. The building, owned by a Miss Car- penter, was occupied by Fred Faber as a dry goods store, and he had just closed up for the day and was endeavoring to ex- tinguish the lamp, when the e: place. The burning fluid badly injured his hands, but notwithstanding the pain he was in he attempted to quench the fire. The burning fluid had, however, spread, and, seeing he could not suppress the flam: his efforts were turned to his family up- stairs, who he hastily got out. Officers Murphy and Hayden turned in the ala and a quick response of the fire de ment was made. It proved to be a stub- born fire, a fight of two hours being re quired to suppress it. The damage to th building was about $300, and Mr. Faber loses his stock and furniture, aggregating about $1,500, on which he had no insur- ance. ee ene Girl’ Reform School. Attorney General Olney has written a let- ter to the subcommittee on appropriations for the District of Columbia, inclosing let- ters from the District Commissioners, the superintendent of police and Chief Justice Bingham of the District Supreme Court, in regard to the Girls’ Reform School of the District. He says they represent the total inadequacy to the needs of the District of the accommodations now afforded by the school and the urgent necessity of greatly enlarging them without delay. “The facts do not seem to admit of dispute,’ “and in view of them, I have no h in recommending such legislation propriation as they seem clearly to war- rant.” Criticising a Criticism. To the Editor of The Evening S In the criticisms of the pictures exhibited at the Cosmos in an arti, y J. A. Trues- dell, printed in ar, I find two of mine mentioned and th writer, through ignorance, unjustly criticises the arawing and perspective of one of All the writer will have to do to see r be to study drawing and pel have for the last forty best schools of Europe and WIFT'S SPECIFIC © For renovating the entire system, eliminating all Poisons from thé Blood, whether of scrofulous or malazial origin, this preparation has no equal, SEG “For eighteen months I had an eating sore on my tongue. I was treated by best local Physicians, but obtained no relief re gradually grew worse. I faally took 8. S.8., and was entirely cured after using a few bottles.” C. B. McLemoxs, Henderson, Tex, Tux Swier Sprcirtc Co., auauta, Ga AS SEEN BY SCOTCH ARTISANS The Conclusions Reached by the Expedi- tion of Dundee Artisans. Condition of the Industrial Classes in America as Compared With the Old Country—Wages and Expenses. The Dundee Weekly News of March 24 Publishes a report signed by the nine Dun- dee artisans comprising the artisan expedi- tion to America, equipped and sent to this country by the proprietors of that journal to study the condition of labor in this country as compared with the old country. The delegates sum up their reports as fol- lows: In summing up our reports we would mention as the result of the investigations which we made among the artisan and in- dustrial classes 1n the various cities which we visited that labor generally is remu- nerated at about double the rates paid in the old country. In some branches of the fron and steel trade the wages are only about one-half more than those ruling at home, but in the textile and in some branches of other industries the operatives receive about three times what they would do in Great Britain. Weekly wages are the exception, artisans in most cases being paid fortnightly and in Several instances only monthly. As a-gen- eral rule sixty hours are wrought per week, and only in some trades and in mills and factories is there a Saturday half-holiday. This half-holiday, moreover, is observed in most instances only during the months of June, July and August. In the large cities the members of the building trades work either fifty-four or forty-eight hours per week, and on Saturday the same as on any other day. In winter these are usually idle for about four months. Several of the largest iron and steel works have adopted the three-shift system, each set of men being employed eight hours contin- uously. Holidays are few in number, and workingmen have little or no leisure or time for recreation of any kind, except cn Sunday, when they may be seen in tens of thousands wandering about in the parks of any of the large cities. Homes and Rent. For married persons house accommoda- tion costs from $10 (£2) to $20 (4) per month, according to size and location, be- ing from two to three times more than in Great Britain; except in New York, where the tenement system prevails, artisans, to a large extent, and more particularly in Philadelphia, where many of them eituer are, or are becoming owners of their houses, live in self-contained cottages, chietly of brick and consisting of two sivories and cel- lar. The rents mentioned include all taxes, except the poll tax of $1 or $2 per aunum, payment of which is the prerequisite to voting in all elections. It may aiso be stated that the houses vary in size from four to seven rooms, with bath room in some cases. All the houses of the working- men visited by the delegates were found to be more comfortably and neatly furnished than would be the case of the homes gen- erally of their fellow-artisans at home. For unmarried workingmen, d and lodgings run from 34.50 (18s) to $6 (24s) per week. In addition to this, they have to pay for the brushing of the'r boots—a considerable item in America, where a “shine” costs 10 cents —and the washing of their clothes. The Standard of Living. The standard of living 1s undoubtedly much higher in America than at home, and the men state that they would require to live better, else they would be unable to work as they are expected to do. A builder mentioned to a delegate, for instance, that if a “gang boss” observed a man straighten up his back he wouid tell him that he had better see the time-keeper. Fruit in its season is invariably seen in considerable quantities on the tables of workingmen, and butcher meat, either in the shape of pie, roast or stew, is partaken of by most of them three times every day, but the del- egutes frequently heard it declared that the best beef was exported to Great Britain. Butcher meat ranges from 8 cents (4d.) to 2 cents (is.) per pound, The working peo- ple in America keep themselves always well clothed. Cotton goods and shoes are about as cheap as those at home, but the latter, it is stated, don’t wear more than a few weeks. clothing costs, All woolen and worsted on account of the duties lev- lable, double the sum for which it could be procured in Great Britain. Medical attend- ance is very expensive in America, running from $1 (4s.) to $> (£1) per visit. Artisans, if they have steady work and are provi- dent, can usually save about double what they would be able to do in Scotland or England, although it must be borne in mind that money in America has, comparatively speaking, a much lower purchasing value. Married people in particular find it very expensive, although education is free, to bring up a family; and this is probably the reason why tie native-born Americans have, as a rule, so very few children. Savings of Workingmen. The savings of the artisan class are gener- ally invested with building societies, or in the purchase of homes for themselves. Local transportation by electric, cable or other cars is remarkably cheap in all the lar cities, as one can travel several miles fur a nickel (21-2 but the quality of water supplied in every place visited was s lage in Scotlan: of labor in America are c much more taxing on the system than those of the old country. The extremes of temp2ra- ture are much greate: nging in some dis- tricts from 15 to legrees below zero in winter to about 100 Fahrenheit in July and August. During these months many kinds of work have often to be stopped owing to the sive heat, and in practically every industrial establis e supply of iced water ts ke} % purposes ond charged for usually at the rate of cents per week. The delegates consid it very remarkable that during the whole their tour they Ww scarcely a single eld man engaged in any kind of occupation, but they were informed t such were to be found in soldiers’ homes. They met, how- ever, many young and middie-aged men who had once been v rous and act who had lost their health. It must noted that in almost every establi visited Scotchmen were holding, rable trust and re stated that, altho found, invariably cases they did not take to America: at first, they would never a could help it, work in the old also desire to acknowledge the ve feeling with which we were everyy and the extreme readiness sh« ployers and workmen to sup the information which we de y em: us with ail od. STAMPED OUT —blood-poisons of every name and nature, by Dr. Pierce’s Golden’ Medical Discovery. It rouses every organ into healthy action, urifies and enriches the blood, and through it cleanses and renews the whole system. All Blood, Skin, and Scalp Diseases, from a common blotch or eruption to the worst Scrofula, are cured by it. For Tetter, Salt- rheum, Eczema, Erysipelas, Boils, and Carbuncles, the ‘“ Discovery” is a direct remedy. us Mrs. CAROLINE WEEK- Ley, of Carney, Bald- win’ Co., Ala., writes: “I suffered for one querter of a century witb “fever-sore” (ulcer) on my leg and eczema- tous cruptions and gav up all hope of ever being well again, But I am happy to say that your Dr. Pierce’s Golden Med- gical Discovery made a ~ = complete cure of my ail- CAROLINE WEEKLEY- ments, although Thad tried different doctors and ‘almost all known PIERCE: .GURE, SPOTS ON antees a We'll take thom ont, and retnrn the Suit to you asclean and well Shaped as when It first came from the tailor. All fabrics cleaned ‘ —Curiains, Blankets, Laces, etc. Dyeing a Spocialty. A. F. BORNOT French Steam Scourer and Dyer 1103 G Street, N. W. PASSED THIRD READING. The Bering Sea Bill in the House of Commo! The Bering sea bill, which ts causing so much discussion in Washington, was one of the first measures to be discussed yesterday in the house of commons. Sir George Baden-Powell esked whether Canada had, agreed to the full detail of the Bering sea bill, and, if not, what points, in the opinion of the government of Canada, need reconsideration. Sir George also asked whether the government could present the house with the text of the American bill as passed at Washington. Mr. Sydney Buxton, parliamentary secre- tary of the colonial office, in reply said that a communication from Canada on the sub- ject had not been received. Sir Charles Russell, replying to questions as to the differences between the American bill and the British bill, said that he would explain them on going into committee. The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain aske> whether it was true that serious difficulties had arisen between the United States and Great Britain in reference to the bill, and he was assured by Sir Charles Russell that no such difficulties existed. Sir Charles Russell added that such language was an exaggeration, and that there was little or no difference between the two bills. English and American Bills. After the house had gone into committee of the whole on the measure, Sir Charles Russell, attorney general, who was of Brit- ish counsel before the tribunal of arbitra- tion In Paris, sald that certain questions had been put in the house and certain Statements had appeared in the newspa- pers which impelled him to make a very brief statement. He said that if the com- mittee would permit him he would point out the differences between the British and American bills. In section 8 of the Ameri- can bill was a provision for the forfeiture of a vessel infringing the act. In the Brit- ish bili a vessel infringing the terms of the act was liable to forfeiture, or to be con- demned to pay a fine of £500, The American bill threw the onus of proof on the accused. In certain cases, Sir Charles added, that was really more a mat- ter of form, which did not exist in the En- glish law. There was no such clause in the British bill. The latter contained a clause giving the commander of a British cruiser power to indorse a certificate and send the captain of an offending vessel to a port for trial. Sir Charles said that the only other dif- ference he had to note was the clause to which reference had been made by the morning papers. That clause had been en- tirely misunderstood by those who com- mented upon it in the American papers. Sub-section 2 of clause 7 enacted a penalty against a person who sailed for the sealing grounds before the publication of the pro- visions of the bill, and upon whom notice had been served, but if it was proved that such captain did not receive notice he would be acquitted. The comments of the Ameri- can press contained several serious mis- takes and misapprehensions in regard to the effect of this sub-section. It was sald that vessels might sail for the proscribed Zone before the promulgation of the provi- sions of the bill. Nothing of the kind would occur. It had been attributed by a gentle- man of the United States, who was one of the arbitrators in Paris, that this clause had been introduced in bad faith. This was a misapprehension on the of the Senator to whom he referred. The clause was in the draft of the bill as orig- inally drawn up by the Washington gov- ernment. As there was no amendment to the bill, he honed the measure would be allowed to pass its third reading. Sir George Baden-Powell said that the ement made by Sir Charles was, on the hole, satisfactory, but American Senators had seen very serious objections to clause 7, and he failed to understand Sir Charles’ explanations in respect to it. Mr. Thomas G. Bowles asked whether the Canadian government had agreed unre- servedly to the bill. Sir Charles replied: “Yes, there is no pro- ae for compensation annexed to the Continuing, he said that the Canadian government had most carefully studied the measure, but he would remark that the bill was a matter of imperial obligation. He believed that Canada was a consenting party to the bill. It was the desire of the government to locally carry out the meas- ure. Sir Richard Webster, who was attorney eral in Lord Salisbury’s last tration, and who was also of h coun- sel before the tribunal of arbitration, svg- gested that clause 7 might be moditied in the house of lords, so as to make the pro- vision in regard to publication more defin- ite. Sir Charles course. Sir William Vernon Harcourt, chancellor of the exchequer, and government leader in the house, appealed to the house to pro- ceed to the third reading of the measnre. The Right Hon, Arthur J. Balfour, leader of the opposition, said that nobody desired to carp at the award. All felt that the honor of the country was concerned in the passage of the bill. part Russell assented to this There are different ys of making livin: pleasant. One of the esi is relief of indiges- jon. Aman who has a . that cannot enjoy his food. It is bard to find life pleasant; it makes attention to business dificult, The state of the stomach and brain are so clos connected— natural ‘ing then to say relief of indigestion makes living Phat is got by use of the genuine JOMANN Malt Extract. It invigorates and tones without exciting the system. Our be et is sent free. The genuine has the siz on the neck of e FA er & Mendel TKeware of imitations. ture of “Johann Hof" bo: wo 2) a al i MD i -At Nicolaides’. 5 HE entire stock must be re- 4 duced one-third previous to : my annual trip to Japan to make room for new goods. At these prices not a single item enumerated below ought to be left by Saturday nig! H 5 Souvenir Free. $3 Tete-a-tete Sets, $2. 5 Tete-a-tete Sets, $3.— 6 Tete-a-tete Sets, $4.3 . Jap. Hdkfs., 35¢. Satseuma Decor ed Vases, $1. o Porcelain Um rella Stands, $1.15. The ‘‘WhiteElephant.”” Just arrived from Japan a rare Sat Ww Ei tv a GN PAN = 6 1S) ° ‘) ee tA es Si) i-¥ Kimon Nicolaides, 1205 F St. E A e mb19-1m \¢@ . 4 | The remaining stages of the measure we Passed. ere formally Subsequently the bill was passed through the committee stage by special consent. It was reported to the house after 12 o'clock and passed its third reading amid cheers. ——+e-+_____ Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: | E. Collins to J. R. Foran, subs 48, 49, 98 to 101, sq. 156; $—. W. E. Edmonston et al. to | L. D. Latimer, pt. 19, sq. 91; $4,300. W. S. Thompson to D. Shea, pt. 1, sq. 580; $1,600. | G. W. Gessford to Grafton Tyler, pt. sub | 21, sq. 969; $-. G. Tyler, to Clara V. | Gessford, do.; $-. David Sholsky et al. to trustees Congregation Talmud Torah, pt. 15, Whitestown; $298.75. John Morris to R. N. Beall, subs 69 and 71, sq. 512; $—. Zoe Ha- ley to H. C, Fairfax, lot 17, sq. 1030; $—-. C. F. Norment to O. 8. Smith, sub 53, sq. 748: s— W._M. Bittinger to F. Libbey, lot 2, bik. 2, Whitney Close; $-. H. K. Simpson to F. L. Haney, lot 2, bik. 39, north grounds | Columbian University; $—. M. Goldman to T. J. Burrell, pts. 13’ and 14, sq. $22; W. Holtman to John Daly, pt. 1, sq. $—. L. A. Barr to John M lodge, sub 54, | bik. 18, Le Droit Park; $4, M. Me- | Lachien to S. L. Burn, lot 4, bik. 17, Brook- land; $1,500. Henrietta Stuart to Thomas Adams, sub 4, sq. 932; $2,300. — se Naval Orders. Lieut. J. M. Robinson has been detached from the hydrographic office and ordered to duty at the Washington navy yard. Lieutenant Commander 8. C. Sperry, to ex- amination for promotion April 11. Lieut. Alfred Reynolds, from the Washington navy yard and placed on waiting orders. Chief Engineer F. A. Wilson, from the New York navy yard and ordered to the Union Iron Works, California. Passed Assistant Engineer George Cowie, jr., from the New York navy yard and ordered to the experimental board. Lieut. T. A. Stevens, detached from ordnance instruc- tion, Washington navy yard. Chief En- gineer G. W. Moore, from the Union Iron Works and placed on waiting orders, pre- paratory to retirement May 24. Lieut. C. ‘W. Jungen, from the New York navy yard and ordered to the Richmond, relieving En- sign B, Thurston, who is ordered to ord- nance instruction at the Washington navy yerd. Chief Engineer McCarthy and Passed Assistant Engineer McFarland, to hold themselves in readiness for orders to the San Francisco. ste A Shoal Formed. ‘The War Department has been informed that an enormous shoal has formed a few miles beyond the jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi river which threatens their utility. It is probable that the coast survey steamer Blake will be ordered to examine and chart this shoal, which is said to have grown up by the silt brought down the river from a depth of 100 fathoms in 1886 to about nine fathoms at present. Police Captain Devery of New York, who was tried for neglect of duty in allowing disorderly houses to flourish in his precinct, was acquitted last night. EMPEROR CHARLES I, Accompanied by half the nobility of Austria, went to the Carlsbad Springs for the recovery of hts heulth. Six thousand six bundred horses, so the town records say, Were necessary to convey the company to the place The virtue of the water fs as great at the pres ent day as it was in the time of Charles II, and although the expense attached to a journey thither is not as great uow as it was then, we are not all wealthy enough to undertake it. For such the Virtue of the Carlsbad Spring is extracted. The Carlsbad Sprodel Salt, obtained evaporation, containing all the solid constituents of the water can be obtained at every drug store. It is the very best remedy for catarrh of the stomach, constipation, liver and kidney troubles, gout, rheumatism, ete. Be sure to obtain the uine imported article, which must beve t nature of “Eisner & Mendelson Co., A on every package. Price, $1.00; by That Cannot Be Contradicted. Dr. Damon’s Remarkable Success. 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