Evening Star Newspaper, September 6, 1894, Page 3

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Invitations engraved in the latest correct style, at lowest reasonable rates, Tnvitat in my steel plate script imi- rly that many cannot detect Byron S. Adams, Printer, "Ph 90. ody S12 1TH ST. NW. Buy Mantels of the [fr. Ta buying mantels and tilework of us you are baying direct of the manufacturer, for we are Washington agents for the largest manufacturers of this kind in the world. Let us submit an estimate. SPALDING, Marvfacturers’ Agent, €03 E st. the difference Se THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1894—-TEN PAGES. |FRIENDLY TO JAPAN Why Corea’s King Threw Off the Chinese Yoke. UNUSUALLY PROMP? AND IMPULSIVE Acted Contrary to the Quean’s Wishes. SOME NEW WAR HISTORY eget Special Correspondence per Steamship Peru. YOKOHAMA, August 24.—Since the last dispatch of news to America circumstances have occurred which throw much light on the long-disputed question as to which side in the war was favored by the King of Corea. The lower classes in that country have no opinions on political subjects. If the middle cless have any they are not allowed to express them. Even the aris- tocracy have learned the necessity of keep- ing silence, if their views are opposed to those of the governing body. The only voice hitherto heard has been that of the ministry, a corrupt monarchy, composed of the Ming family and their de- pendents, who are completely under the control of China. It has been to their in- terest to represent that the sovereign was heartily in accordance with them, and until the last few weeks their assurances to this effect have been generally accepted as true. The queen, who is a blood relative of the Mings, is undoubtedly under the influ- ence of China, and as she ts understood to be greatly superior to her consort in in- tellect and force of character, her power to impress her ideas upon him has been eas- ily_credited. That the Mings acted really in the king's name and with his sanetion was not seri- ously questioned up to the time when the Chinese diplomatic agent in Seoul de- serted his post and left the court free from surveillance. Then-the Japanese envoy re- ceived a message from the king's father, suggesting that if an interview could be arranged in the palace, his son could be induced to recognize the justice and friend- liness of Japan's intention without much difficulty. ‘The king's father, officially known as the Tai Won Kun, was at one period the regent of the country, but through the intrigues of the Mings he was deposed some ten years ago and condemned to along captivity. Atter his liberation he was forbidden to ap- proach the court, but that he kept a watch- ful eye upon the course of events is proved by the accuracy of his statement respecting the sovereign. ‘The Japanese envoy at once insisted upon meeting the monarch personally, and under conditions that should enable him to speak his mind without restraint. Being denied this privilege by royal advisers he deter- ined to present himself with an armed es- cort, and sent for a detachment from the Japanese forces outside the city. As this small guard passed by the police on the way to the envoy’s residence it was fired upon by Corean soldiers in the service of the Mings. Settled the Min; These shots settled the fate of the min- istry. The native troops were dispersed with scarcely a struggle, and an hour later the representative of Japan was in amica- ble conversation with the sovereign, who cid not hesitate to declare that he had been under ccercion ever since the beginning of the imbroglio with the Chinese, and that he was far from feeling the hostility toward Japan which his severnment had publicly attributed to him. In token of his sincerity he had already rid himself of his late council and sum- moned the Tai Won Kun to assist him in forming new administration. Before the day was over a cabinet made up of radical opponents of the Ming faction had been in- stalled with the Tai Won Kun as prime minister, and a committee of seventeen to reorganize the administrative system, and reform the national laws upon a basis rec- cemmended by Japan. Such activity and en- ergy had never before been witnessed since the foundations of the Corean monarchy were laid. Extraordinary Promptness. The extraordinary promptress of the king in assenting to every proposition put forward by the Japatese envoy might have laii him open to the suspicion of seeking merely to conciliate the newcomers and to avert their animosity by unconditional sub- ion but for the discovery of an action on bis part entirely irconsistent with any secret sentiment of it] will. As soon as the outgoing cabinet had left the palace, and without waiting to consult his new council, he called together the com- manders of the few troops remaining at his disposal and ordered them instantly to join the Jepanese army on the way to attack the Chinese at Asan. He was not instigat- ed to do this by anybody. No one expected it of him, ard no one was more surprised than the Japanese representative when he heard it. To suppose that the king was actuated by modes of policy would be to credit him with @ sagacity which he certainly does not pos- sess. The universal belief in his lack of spirit and cleverness seems to be well founded. His demonstration is explained rather as signifying his delight at being re- Meved from an irksome restraint and his determination to “get even” in some way with the men who had kept him for years in leading strings. But it effectually de- stroys the old stories that he has nothing but hatred for Japanese, and would resist to the utmost every attempt of Japan. Welcome Japanese Victors., Since the day he came in contact with the envoy he has shown every disposition to co- operate, so far as he was able, with the movements for Corea’s regeneration. When the Japanese army returned victorious to Seoul, bringing with them the captured arms and standards, he sent a deputy to welcome and congratulate them. He has appointed a commissioner to visit Japan and thark the emperor for the promise of Peace and a stable guvernment to his coun- try, and he has formally renounced the suzerainty of China and proclaimed his in- tention <o assert his independence and equality in all future dealings with that na- tion. Unless Japan fails utterly in the war the vassalage of the past will never be re- newed. The political end social reforms which Japan demands are designed not only to Prevent China from interfering hereafter, but also to give the whole people of Corea | €pportunity and power to improve their condition and to prepare the country for the introduction of western civilization. Several of them have already been decreed and put in force. . Proposed Refor: ‘These are: The adoption of a new royal tit! which, though still meaning king in English, shall carry with it no significance of inferiority to a higher monarchy, as was previously the case; the establishment of a thorough diplomatic service, under which ministers shall be sent to all the treaty states; the eligibility to office of all classes ithout the distinction of rank; restric- tions upon public expenditures, and pe- riodical announcement of the revenues and disbursements; reduction in the number of national employes; absolute freedom of re- jigious belief; abolition of slavery and all SPECIAL NOTICES. _ We'd like to give you an estimate on doing it. harges and ihe ‘OHIO M AL V4 Ny oe mised. The Painting tie workmen speedily thor. ‘ey OuRhly and GUARANTEED to the Roof? satisfactory. Drop a postal or telephor OHIO MINERAL PAINT CO.! 1355 F ST. | In a Neighborly Way Mrs. So-and-Se, let us ask when you are ng to put up your brandy peaches—the is at its best 3 We will supply the Brandy at $3 gal. Write, tek or call. Quick delivery. | To-Kalon e Co.,614 14th iPr mae, ws. Vaults, nd K sts. 134 Elixir Babek. eit! GE MF A MALARIAL clacanes, At drys. | kinds of enforced labor; prohibition of cruel or excessive punishment, and immediate abrogation of the law permitting punish- ment of the entire family of a criminal, however innocent; authorization of widows to remarry, and of all persons to marry ac- ording to their choice without compulsion. Other reforms are under consideration, and every advice is heard for the general welfare. The policy of China in all wars has been to play a waiting game, and to suffer a cer- tain amount of injury without retaliation, with the hope of exhausting the ene ny. With this view, although her navy is much superior to that of Japan, she withdrew all her ships from the open sea immediately after the first blow had been struck in the bay of Asan, and secluded them in strongiy fortified stations like Port Arthur. But even in these retreats the fleets are a constant menace to Japan, and an expedi- tion was planred on August 7 for an ad- vance upon Wei-Wei, near Che Foo, where it was supposed a large squadron was lying in hiding. The Japanese ships reached their destination at midnight, August 9. As they approached, signs of activity were perceived in the dim light, but it was not believed that many of the enemy tried to escape, nor was it thought they would wish to avoid a contest, being greatly in the majority. LONDON, September 6.—A dispatch to the Times from Shanghai, today says that the war operations are making slow pro- gress. It is reported that the Japanese have threatened to withdraw their promise rot to molest Shanghai if the Kiangnan arsenal here is not closed. This threat is supposed to be au indirect motive which may possibly provoke the interference of Great Britain, as the arsenal is pronounced to be an unimportant establishment. ——— “OLD GLORY” AT PITTSBURG. An Eruption of the Tri-Color in the Smoky City. PITTSBURG, Pa., September 6.—An erup- tion of red, white and blue has broken out all over the cities of Pittsburg and Alle- gheny. It has become epidemic, and every hour sees fresh bursts of color, while the stars on “Old Glory” rival in number those of the heavens. Every business house is robed in bunting and decorated with ban- ners, and there will be but few dwellings that will not be bedecked in the national colors. Magnificent arches are being erect- ed on the main thoroughfares, search lights of intense power are being placed on the surrounding heights, and experts are trying to outdo each other in the size and beauty of electric light designs. Business, politics and social functions are merely side issues just nOWw. The one pre- vailing and all-absorbing idea is to prepare a fitting reception for the veterans who are coming here to attend the twenty-eighth national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Applications for quarters are pouring into the ottice of the local executive committee council from all parts of the country. It Was thought that the hard times would af- fect the attendance at the coming encamp- nent. It has, however, become generaliy understood that this will be the last en- campment at which the old soldier wiil parade in tens of thousands. Old age and its infirmities are rapidly overtaking the heroes of 'G1-'65, and many are no longer able to march long distances regardless of storm or sunshine. The route this year is shorter than at any previous encampment, being but two mites in length. Strangers have already begun to arrive. The majority of them so far are men who expect to .urn a penny or two during the encampment. A few old soldiers trom dis- tant points have arrived, bringing with them their wives and children. 1n addition to the veterans and their relatives, an enor- mous crowd of visitors are expected, and the vanguard has already reached ‘here. ‘They feel that they may never again have the opportunity to see so many of the na- tion’s heroes massed in cne place. The first of the teterans’ organizations i reach here are scheduled to arrive on Sat- urday and arrangements have been made to meet them at the depots and escort them to their quarters. The naval veterans will arrive on that day, and they will be quar- tered in boats on the Monongahele river. On Sunday the railroads have arranged to bring in 20, and by Monday even- ing nearly 100,000 veterans will be here, The finishing touches are being placed | today on the mammoth buildings of West- inghouse, in which a reception will be tendered next Wednesday evening to the | delezates to the G. A. R. encampment, the | Woman's Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G. A. R. This will be the social event of the en- | campment. Every civilian will be expected to attend in full dress, while the military men and members of the G. A. R. will ap- pear in their uniforms. The contest for the honor of holding the next encamp ment will likely be a hot one, although but two candidates have so far appeared, St Paul and Louisville. The latter has already a representative on the ground and he is confident of victory. CHICAGO, September 6—Grand Army polities are rife in this city, where thou- sands of war veterans are assembling pze- paratory to moving on Pittsburg for the annual grand encampment. The Illinois delegation are going to have Col. Thomas C. Lawler of Rockford, IIL, for the next commanéer-in-chief, if they can. Judge Long of Michigan is in the field with a strong support and Col. I. N. Walker of Indianapolis, Ind., is also being urged for the position. Col. Walker is a prominent ex-prisoner of war and was one of the 100 that made the escape from Libby prison. fae THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS. Now Established in Its New Quarters and Doing Business. ‘The board of permanent assessors is now snugly ensconsed in its new quarters, 106 C street northwest. At first the board met at 28% Ist street, directly opposite the Dis- trict building, but the quarters there were too limited, and the Commissione-s rented the building 106 C street, just around the corner. ‘The board Is meeting regularly, and appeals are slowly coming in. Chairman Bates requested ‘The Star to remind the taxpayers that the time for filing appeals from the last assessment ts brief, and that every one who wished to appeal should lose no t me in placing the appeal on record. The Commissioners have ordered the re- mcval of the special assessments division to the butldirg occupted by the board of as- sesscers, and the change is being made as rapidly as possible. It is expected that sev- eral offices will also be transferred to the new building, as the District offices are very much overcrowded. —— THE CHARGE NOLLE PROSSED. Action of Assistant District Attorn Mullowney in the Gelabert Case. The cha-ge of yerjury made against Po- liceman (elabert yesterday by Barber Mil- ton E. Simms was today nolle prossed by Assistant District Attorney Mullowney. As stated in yesterday's Star, Simms complain- ed that Gelabert had sworn falsely in a cese broucht against him for keeping his shop open on Sundey, the 26th of last mcnth. It was Policeman Ryan who swot ein a recent liquor case that he would not be- lieve Officer Gelabert under oath. Police- man Ryan was dismissed the force on ac- count of the testimony referred to. _— Miss Lonsdale’s Funeral. The funeral services of the late Miss Marte E. Lonsdale were held at Rock Creek Chapel at 12 o'clock today by the Rev. Mr. Cole, assistant rector of Epiphany Church, of which the deceased was a member. Miss Lonsdale, who came originally from Ten- nessee, has been a resident of Washington for eight years, and in that time has won many friends by her qualities of mind and heart. The ceremony at the chapel was ut- tended by a large number of the friends of the deceased. The pallbearers were Messrs. Johnston, La Grange, Blackwood, O'Connor, Smith and Hodge. a Found in the River. About 11:30 o'clock this morning two boys, WMftiam Janes and William Chrisman, while fishing in a boat under the Anacostia bridge discovered the body of a one-armed colored mar floating in the river. The coroner was notifled and the body was taken from the river by the patrol boat Joe Blackburn and then carried to the morgue. Although no one could tell his rame it was identified as the body of a man who had formerly been a driver for Police Surgeon Nevitt. Stonebraker's Indian Gum Syrup For diarrhoea, dysentery, chiolera morbus and other summer complaints, Quick in effect, 10c. and 25c. SCORES ATi SEA GIRT Dissecting the Work of District Marksmen. RECORD MADE BY: THE ENGINEERS Comparison With the Scores in Other Years. —_-+-—__ SCENES AT CAMP WERTS — Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. CAMP WERTS, SEA GIRT, N. J., September 5, 1894. With the Hilton and intersiate matches for 1894 about twenty-four hours to the rear ‘und receding rapidly, it may not be unprofitable or improper to dissect the com- petitions a little for the purpose of finding out jest where the District of Columbia team came out. It was a sore disappoint- ment to the Sea Girt detachmen: when it became certain that Peiinsylvania was the victor, but the sudness was lightened ma- terlally by the record made. It is a feat to be proud of when a team of twelve rifle- men puts up an aggregate of 1,082 points in a Hilton match. Rarely has such a record been made, and by only three teams has it been beaten. But the fairest com- parison Is that which notes only the scores made by the District team since its or- ganization: In 180, the year of its birth, the lecal sharpshooters won the Hilton with a score of 1,017; in 1891 it lost, the total being 95; in 1892 it again was a loser, being third to Pennsylvania and New York, with 982; in 1898 it came out on top, having 1,058 to its credit; this time it los: although it did 24 points better than its winning score of the previous year. The figures indicate steady progress toward a total that will propably be as good as that to which all Hilton teams aspire—the record of 1,096, made by Massachusetts in 1887, Of course the conditions under which the The District Target. Scores were made varied considerably— some days were favorable as to weather, others were not—but even with these diff ences considered it is sure that tne te 18M is very much beter than those that preceded it, even though it was not suc- cessful. The greatest handicap from which the Washington riflemen ‘have, suffered, and the one which may fairly be held respon- sible for their defeat in the Hilton and interstate matches, is the lack of a rifle range, and that such a total as 1,082 wa put up by a team absolutely without prac tice during this year until it came to this place last week is material for wonder and congratulation As well expect a racing crew to win after a little practice in a row- ing machine as to look for victories by riflemen who are without easily accessible facilities for practice. It is hoped that be- fore next season commences there will be a suitable range owned by the District National Guard—a range located as near as possible to the city. Practice on such a range will make all the difference between | winning and losing. In the week of prac- | tice which was peranitted the District tean by Gen. Spencer the team did its utmost to catch up, but the time was too short. Three months of work could not be condensed into five days. Scores in the Hilton Match. Such of the match scores as have been seen here were full of errors, The cor- rect figures in the Hilton match are as follow; 5 43 5 4 44 4 5 4 45 4 4 6 s S85 4 8 Stewart 5 445 5 Appleby. 444 4 4 4 Laird, 44 4 4 5 4 45 4465 4 4..46 (44-6 4 445 4 4 4 445 4 4 6 362° 5° 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 3 5 5 & & 4 5 45 5 GS <' era. S- 2S, 4444 5 4 6 45 5 5 OS 445 5 4 4 5 5 Bb 4 8 B 5 4 ¥ 4 5 5 43 8 3 5 5 5 +b B 4 4 4458 444 P - 4444 5 5 5 &6 38 4 4 5 5 5 4 6 4 5 8 5 4 4 4 5 444 £ 4 4 35 4 4 4 4 ee eo ig a 4 5 a 4 Pit 2 5 5 4 & 3 6 4 c 6 3b 4 4 8 Hutterly 4 8 £5 4 6 Interstate Match Scores. The Washington scorés in the N. R. A. irterstate match were ds follows: 200. yards— $4 eerie as $45.4448 44 444445443 444445445 Stewart 455434453 ‘Appleby 444545454 Laird 444444445 Hell 445444544 Moyer 455444444 Lelzear 545554544 Pollard 454434444 Hutterly 445444444 500 yards. Scott 355555544 ¥ 444545544 554545555 5455449545 535445535 454454555 43543453 4 554443445 455464554 345545545 $55555445 Hutterly “! ee ek Cheering the Victors. As foon as the Hilton match came to an end Maj. Harries assembled the District | Puird detachment, which was joined by the Geor- gia team, and together the column moved to Pennsylvania's end of the camp. There cheers were given for the Hilton winners and thanks were-returned by Col. Osthaus, Gov. Werts of New Jersey. Pennsylvania's inspector general of rifle Fractice. Headquarters of the New Jersey State Rifle Association were next visited.and there was great overflow of notsy enthusi- asm. The multitude wis addressed by Gen. B. W. Spencer, Gen. Donnelly, quarter- Of the New York Seventh. master general of the state; Gen. Ordway, Col. Clay, Capt. Conn of Georgis, Sergt: Postell, Georgia’s team captain, and Maj. Geo. H. Harries. A little later the camp of the Maine team was visited and opportunities for the say- ing of pleasant and sincere things were multiplied. Gen. Choate, Col. Farrington and Judge E. J. Cram spoke for the pine tree state, while Georgia’s oratorical repre- sentative’ was Capt. Conn. Everybody, everywhere and everything was cheered for most heartily. It was a great love feast. Yesterday's Shooting. This morning the known-distance work in the New Jersey interstate match com- menced, with thre> District teams partic- fpating. There was also another team which :night reasonably be regarded as cf the District, but it was entered as the team A Gallant Georgi of the first Alaska cavalry by Gen. Ord- yay, who is heutenant colonel of that fa- var-time organization, cnd was cap- by Maj. Harries, who is the only sur- viving enlisted man of the command that is al'eged to have marched away from Point Barrow on April 19, Isél. When ‘the scores at 4) yards were completed it was Seen that the competing teams were in the foliowing order: . SOvds, Total. Dist. of © Second M, Seeond First Alaska ath New Jerse rd Te Fourth eventh Net First Dist. of Col The scores of the range totals infantry. mbers of the local te e 2s follows Engineer ¢ 200 yds. 500 yds. Total. Dicke ae ae Mi : “3 41 42 48 40 46 41 6 245 209 Second Regiment. 200 yds. 500 yds. ‘Total. <a az ore 43 43 44 2 Iry. yds. 500 sds. Total First Alaska ©: 200 as so MM ~ 6 a8 First Regiment. 200 yds. 500 rds. Total. 58 yz indulge two skirmish runs of twenty shots each and when the results are figured out some one ot the teams will jubilate exceedingly and with AG 409 Tomcrrow each competitor will in gcod reason. Heretofore the District has had its three teams head the list, but this year such a conclusion is at least’ improba- ble. Sergt. W. KE. Dickey has been frequently congratulated upon the % he put up in the Hilton. It was as pretty a piece of sharp- shcoting as one could desire to see. Lieut. J. M. Stewart, Lieut. Tallmadge and Sergt. W. 1. Colladay left for home this afternoon. —_— > — Smokeless Powder. The ordnance bureau of the War Depart- ment opened bids yesterday for experiment- al 1G of smokeless powders for the 5, 7, § and 10-inch guns. There were four bidders The Leonard Company, the Dupont Com- pany, the California Powder Company and the Maxim Company. No awards were made and the bids are under consid- eration. Two of these companies have heretofore been given contracts for experi- mental lots for small arms and field guns. ‘This is the first move for experiments with smokeless powder for siege and sea coast suns, e+ ae To Examine the Massachusetts, A board, consisting of Commander R. B. Bradford, Chief Engineer R. W. Mulligan erd Naval Constructor W. J. Baxter, has been appointed to make an examination of the battle ship Massachusetts preliminary to her acceptance. The Massachustts is at Cramps’ yard in Philadelphia. The ship is practically completed. She is awaiting her armor, but the steel manufacturers are behind with the plates. The official trial cannot take place until the plates are in place, but if the board finds the ship com- plete in every other particular, it will re- lease quite a large sum of money to the contractors, which would be tied up until the examination by the board and a favor- able report made. INDEX TO ADVERTISEAENTS. AMUSEMENTS Page 10 ATTORNEYS Page § AUCTION SALES. Page § BOARDING . Page 5 BUSINESS CHANCES. Page 4 CHIROPODIST Page 5 CITY ITEMS. cece Page COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. . Page 8 COUNTRY BOARD.... Pase 4 COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. Page 4 DEATHS . Poge 7 DENTISTRY Pase 5 EDUCATIONAL 3 EXCURSIONS FINANCIAL . FOR For For FOR RENT (Houses). RENT (Miscellaneous)... RENT (Offices). RENT (tooms). RENT (Stables). i RENT (Stores) SAL SALE (Houses). SALE (lots) SALE (Miscellaneous) ALE (Pianos) }OTELS. LADIES’ GooDs. LOCAL MENTION, MARRIAGES MEDICAL eee ae en ce OCEAN TRAVEL. . OFFICIAL NOTICES. PERSONAL ... PIANOS AND ORGAN: POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PROPOSALS RAILROADS é SPECIAL NOTICES. STEAM C3 STORAGE . SUBURI PROVERTY SUMMER RESORTS... UNDERTAKERS . WANTED (Help). WANTED (Miscelixneous). MOUNT PLEASANT CITIZENS, Reports on the Needs of the Village to Be Prepared. The Mount Pleasant Citizens’ Association held a regular meeting last evening, the first for several months. The meeting was a brief one, the most important business transacted ~ the appointment by President J. W. Somerville of the following standing committees, to serve during the cusuing year:” Sewers, water supply and sanitary mat- ters—E. W. Woodruff, W. D. Quinter, C. S. Ricketts, George H. Zetler and Jacob Jones. Streets and sidewalks—F. 8S. Campbell, W. B. Matthews, F. E. Weriag, W. T. Warthen and Paul Busch. Schools and school houses—Chapin Brown, Cc. S. Wright, A. H. Baker, J. B. Atkins and A. B. Chatheld. Lights—N. E. Young, T. S. Rogers, J. H. Jolly, Howell Stewart and W. Green. Police and fire department—J. RK. Bucke- lew, L. S. Lipscomb, John Meron, Abram Frey and C. 8. Saers. Street railways—W. S. Cole, A. H. Nixoa, >. B. Duck+y and St. George R. Rab; Charity—J. B. Sleman, L. 8. Emery L. Sturtevant, T. C. Dulin and George Koehler. The committee on streets and sidewalks Was instructed, on the motion of Chapin Brown, to request the District Commission- ers to urge upon Congress the importance and necessity of an appropriation for the condem: m and purchase of ground for the purpos+ of widening the streets of the village. On the motion of Mr. Brown the committee on police and fire department Was instructed to request the Commission- ers to establish a police station on 7th street extended. Feesijent Somerville invited the various committees of the association to prepare reports vetting forth the reeds of the vil- lage, the reports to be submitted to the executive committee on the 12th instant. Then, after the following new members had been ele >ted, the association adjourned: W. R. Green. Howell Stewart, George H. Zel- lers and Howard Keyworth. seed THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD. Wilton W ie to m the Duties of Presiden The Metropolitan Railroad Company di- rectors held a meeting yesterday to discuss the affairs of the corporation. They re- mained in session two hours. Nothing of particular interest to the public, though, was done. Mr. A. A. Wilson’s present man- agement of the affairs of the company was considered highly satisfactory and the ap- pointment of Mr. Stephenson’s successor Was not considered. The acting president will discharge the duties of president until the next stockholders or until the directors fill the vacancy In compliance with the clause in the new law requiring the taking off of all the old box cars on the main stem of the railroad by November 2 and their replacement with new ones, the company employes have been put to work dusting and polishing up the Mr. A. Per | large number bought during Mr. Pearson's presidency, and on which it was intended to use the storage battery. There are at present forty-two old box cars on the Georgetown-Lincoln Park branch. ee Merriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to the following: John Dickerman of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mary E. Johnson of Washington; Charles H. Cecil and Violet G. Gosnell; Robert Lee Mansfield of Prirce George's county Md., and Mamie Johnston of Charles county, Md.; Charles Browa of Montgomery county, ‘ora Simms of Herndon, Va.; D. 'y Hickling of Washington and Harriet Frances Store of Allegheny, Pa.; Samuel E. Swope ot Gettysburg, Pa., and Ida Lyd- dane of Washington; Henry Rosenthal and Etta Asnowitch, William Haller and Annie E. McGill; Samuel J. Crown and Mary L. Welsh; Charles Helmling of Baltimore, Md.. and Mollie Brown of Washington; Howell P. Williams and Ida G. Lincoln. —_———__ Exonerated Printers’ Home Managers ‘The committee of three members of the International Typographical Union ap- pointed to investigate the charge of mis- imanagement against the superintendent of the Printers’ Home at Colorado Springs, after a complete investigation, have com- pletely exonerated the superintendent. so THE COURTS. Circuit Court, No. 1—Judge Cox. J. Gerstle agt. A. Oppenheimer; judg- n.ent by default. Gormully & Jeffrey’ Manu- facturitig Company agt. J. P. Lawrence; judgment by default. Equity Court, No. 1—Judge Cox. Havenner agt. Havenner; testimony be- fore Robert H. Murray ‘ordered taken. Ccok agt. Cook; same. Taltaro agt. Taltaro; seme. —_——— J. E. Milio Lassus, consul for Bolivia in New York city, ic missing. The oifice of the cons@l general is closed, and Consul Lassus has been gone since Wednesday a | Castoria For Infants and Children. CASTORIA PROMOTES DIGESTIO’ and over- comes Flatulencs, Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarthoea and Feve-istness, Thus the child ts rendered healthy and its sleep NATURAL. CAs. TORIA contairs no morphine or other narcotic property. “CASTORIA fs so well adapted to children that I recommend it as superior to any prescription kuown to m H. A. ARCHER, MD. 111 So. Oxford st., Brooklyn, N. ¥. invariably produced berefictal results.” EDWIN F. PARDEE, X.D., 123eh st and 7b ave., New York city. ——— | FINANCIAL. NEW SOUTH BUILDING AND LOAN ASSN) earnings, fourth year, 15 per cent; best invest- ment for wings; loane for ROBT. 8S. FORBES, 1410 G st. now, HIS company collects rents, incomes, interest, dividends, invests money, and acts as general finan- cial agent and adviser. American Security and Trust Co., 1405 G St. N.W. not - J, BELL, President, Hooper, Helphenstine & Co, BANKERS AND BROKPRS, MEMBERS N. ¥. STOCK EXCHANGE, Bonds, Cotton, Grain ant ‘G AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 1313 F st. nw. New Issue of Shares, “Series B." Ist year earns 5 S. cent interest. 24 year earns @ ber cent Interest. 3d year earns 7 per cent interest, | or more. All payments draw taterest from date of deposit, All Heans secured by Grst trust on real estate. a You have been thinking for a long time that you would begin to save your money. You have futended to open a savings hank acccunt. There is wo time Detter than the present to begin. The Union Savings Bank, 1222 F ST. X.W Poss 4 per cent interest on savings ac- Opra until 5 pm. on government . on dey and from @'to'& Saturday evenings) aud? WALL STREET. OPERATE SUCCESSFULLY IN WALL STREET Through our CO-OPERATIVE R. R. STOCK SYNDICATE AND DISCRETIONARY GRAIN POOLS, Large profits realized wits minimum rivke, “Prospectus and Daily Market Letter” Mailed Pree HIGHEST REFERENCE. WEINMAN & CO., STOCK AND GRAIN BROKERS, No. 41 Broadway, New York City, TARIFF TES ating every investor end. eperal Laigdon's “Hints to Speculators” dis ut, sent free. LANGDON & Oo. SPECIAL NOTICE TO CAPITAL, $300,000. Recognizing that Washington is the best the United States for net profit results to fire im ferance ompanies, the Merchants’ and Manufac- turers’ Fire Liovds of Baltimore city, formed an- der the laws of the state of Marsland, and wre are required by that law to keep their © addition to a reserve fund, intact, enter it eatieanat— vorably felt in Wall street. Good tine r city to ton as an independest company, ance at & great saving from board rates, Nor is the time to take advantage of this great Mones, inasmuch as we GBORGE A. MYERS & 00. ‘Telephone call, 1343. \ Rates on dwellings, warehouses and their tents, and all other upon ‘application. CORSON & MACANTNEY, MEMBERS OF THE NEW YoRK sTOCK EXCHANGE, 1419 Ff st., Glover hotiding. its of — Moore & Schley, @® Bankers and Deciers in Government Bonds. ite. henge Loans. Railroad stocks and b and all securities lst on the changes of York, Philadelphia, Boston and ‘Baltimore bought apd sold. ee dalty rr ~ tevestment securities. Dis» and all local Railroud, Gas, Insurance and Telephone Stuck dealt ta, puatae Bal Telephone Stock bought and sold, Stocks and Grain COMMISSIONS % PRIVATE WIRES. CONTINUOUS QUOTATIONS, Capital Inv. and Commis- sion Co., Rooms 9 and IC, Washington Loan and Trast Co, Building, corner 9th and F sts n. BUILDING AND LOAN 0S-914 ASSOCIATION Ge. Of WASHINGTON, D.C. ow. 6 AND 8 PER CENT CERTIFICATES. Siz per cent per annum will be paid on Aeposit certificates of $5.00 and upward, and be withdrawn at any time pon giving 30 notice 1 writing to the secretary, as per tien, Bight per ceat per annum will be paid on deposit certificates of $25.00 and upward, and be withdrawn upon giving 30 days’ notice Ty writing, after five years from date of application, HARRISON DINGMAN, Pre, TWEEDALE, Secy. eulé lil il ALONZO ‘on same. X. BURNS, 1807 F st. nw, The National Safe Deposit, Savings And Trust Company Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15fH ST. AND NEW YORK aVE Capital: One Million Dollars Safe Deposit Company, Special act Coagress 1867. Savings Bank, Special act Congress 1870. Trust Company, General act Congress 1890, mh31-tf fe24 Cc. T. Havenner, Nember Stock Ex a Investment Securities. ane. in eee Grain bought and sold for nition Vought und sold tm New York or New Seams. Private wires to New York, Chi and New res to New York, Chicago -_ Mississippi State Warrants. A telegram was received by Chief Hazen of the United States secret service yesterday from the secret service agent at St. Louis stating that E. H. Smith, the secretary of the St. Louis Bank Note Company, had been arrested upon the charze of violating section 5430 of the Revised Statutes in connection with the printing of the special Narrants recently issued by the state of Mississippi in the likeness of United States notes. President Cheney and Mr. Holmes, a representative of the company, will be ar- rested as soon as they return to the city, This action was taken under the direction of the Attorney General, and upon the rec- ommendation of Secretary Carlisle. oe Corcan Minister's Health. A dispatch received at the Corean legation from San Francisco indicates that owigg to continued ill-health Minister Ye may not sail for Corea today, as he intended, but that he may defer his departure for a week It is said at the legation that while the minister would prefer not tc re- turn to this capital on account of the long and tedious voyage incident thereto, yet it is probable that the Corean government will request him to do so. ‘The New Foundland schooner Nikita col- lided in the Irish channel yesterday with the steamer C. W. Anderson, from Bristol. The Nikita sank, but her crew was saved. The national convention of the Grand Lodge of the Marugari Society met yesver- day in Vcrwaert’s Turner Hall, Denver,