Evening Star Newspaper, February 1, 1895, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. wo = SPECIAL NOTICES. ON JAN. ISTH A SENSATIONAL ARTICLE AP- peared In several local papers purporting that one James W. Whalen was arrested at the in- stance of Jacob Polling of Virginia on the charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses. In fustice to myself I want to state the facts con- nected with this arrest. I bought some goods from this firm not ten days previous, and for which a bill had not even been rendered. Mr. Polling eame to Washington and called at my place of business, and finding me absent, immediately placed bis claim in the hands of an attorney, and I presume was advised to swear out @ warrant. Later in the day I was called upon by Detect- tve Goardman, who informed me that a complatat had been lodged at headquarters and advised me I there and ascertain its nature. Just as he was about departing a cab drove up and two men came fm, one saying he was attorney for Polling, and presented a Dill, and demanded its payment. I replied that I owed the claim, but had not the money with me, but if be would wait fifteen minutes until I could get a business house near by to cash a check I would settle fame. His answer was, “I want it now,’" and at the sume moment drew out of his pocket paper and handed it to Mr. Boardman, who sald, “Mr. Whalen, thiv is 3 Warrant, and even if settle this claim I am compelled to serve ie” “At the “Detective ‘Omtice” I asserted my innocence and said I would fight it to the bitter end. Later in the evening the lawyer ¢ me ami sald he did not desire to pe: and if L would pay the claim be thing in his power to have me relea: the money, and as the day Was so far I had not’ time to secure bond and hs main In custody until the following mornin; and when I appeared at court was told there wa no charge against me. Hud I been given a hear- ing I could have proven my innocence. Now, as t ‘alleged “bogus coumission bamled with others fn that car. ST., Holy “Cross SISTERS OF MERCY, 222 N turn thanks to sisters amd pupil Academy for entertainment lust Wednesday even- w. ing, Carroll Institute for ball, . Metzerott for TO MEMREI tive Secie No. three PAYMENT BILLS DUE THIS lighting and power may be 1 DAY OF EACH Mé rity and Trust Co., 1- ‘TH to the American G st. n.w., or the fonal Bank, 509 7th st. nw. UNITED 5 7 # CO., 213 1ith st. f1-3t THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE ISTING between J. J. MeDouald and J. Jolly Jones, under the firm name of MeDoneld & Co., is dissolved by ratutl consent. J. J. McDonald will continue siness. J. J. MeDONALD, J. JOLLY JONES. ECHIVED AT CHARLES BAU REMENT, 416 7th st. n.w., “MADAME SANS 2 historical novel of led om the play by Vie rom the Freack by L. 400 pages; im fine cloth binding. only Se THE EXCISE BOARD FOR THE Dis ‘olumbia, Washington, Feb. 1, 1895.— liquor Heenses have been made by ing parties: Julius E. Albrecht, 614 414 st. s.w.: RL. Moore, 1235 Lith st! ae; W. Ro Crowley,” 718 ‘3 BOOK DE- R. ‘OUR f1-2t ne. jerk Excise Board. TO BE HAD FOR THE ASK! OUR 1895 CATALOGUE, edition de luxe—TIRE MANUAL; new edition for 1895. POCKET CAL- ENDAR: same souvenir as given away at New York cycle show. ‘Quantity of this latter ts Mmited, so early ap- plication Is suggested. TAMELERS for 1805 could not be excelled, even if we charged you twenty-five dollars wore for them. GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. CO. fi-1ia 1325 14th 5 WOULDN'T EXPECT TO GET — ‘SO GOOD A DINNER As w> serve for We. Our wenu embraces all the substentials and deticactes of the season, and is changed daily. Everything is cooked in most ds licious style, and served by polite, attent waiters. Regular dinner, 60e., from 4 to 7. C st. M: nw. Spun timore, during’ pri SRIDAY NIG THE STE: trips on the th FEGRUARY, at 5 PM. and every "TU THURSDAY’ and SATURDAY thereafter at same hour. G. T. JONES, Agt., 7th st. wharf. ja31-3t ERSHIP HERET —THE P. isting between I as carriage butlde: : gent JANUARY FIRST, 1595. The “business will continue at the same place by GEO. W. RIDGE- WAY. ja30-3t* NOTICE. J. H. MORIARTY HAS SEVERED CONNECTION with Geo. T. Keen and will notify bis customers and friends Ja: ALL PERSONS HAVING GOODS ON DEPOSIT with H. K. Fulton, upon which interest is due one year or more, are hereby notified to call at ence and pay up’ the interest or the goods will De sold at auction February 5, 1895. H. K. FULTON, Jai9-12t° Pawnbroker. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WASHING- ton Gas Light Company, for the election of di- rector, will be held at ‘the company's office, 413 ‘reet, on MONDAY, February 4, 1895, be- tween 12 and 1 o'clock p.m. jals-L4t CHARLES B. BAILEY, Secretary. FOR COLONIAL RESIDENCES—WROUGHT IRON dilesticks and lanterns, brass knockers and irons, Ope? Franklin ‘stoves. Send for cir- J. H. CORNING, Tile Shop, 520-22 13th st. FULL-DRESS SUITS MADE BY OWEN (23 11TH ST. N.W.) Are bard to beat. Made more of them to date than for any previous season. ‘OWEN is untiring im his efforts to please. ja3-tr H. L. McQUEEN, Prixer and Publis! Fine Book and Job Printing. Telephone S20. 1108-1116 E st. ow. Storage Rooms For Rent. Suitable for storing Grain, Groceries, Mer- chandise, Household and Persenal Effects, ete. Facilities unsur- Write or tel- Ample accommodations. passed. Prices very moderate. ephone. Que wazon will call. Wash. Flour and Feed Co., Millers and Flour and Feed Dealers, CORNER 414 ST. AND VA. AVE. 8. W. “A Few Wet Hints.” To-Kalon Ready-made Punch, $2 gal- lon (cost of materivls). It To-Kalon Riesling, superior to tm- ported Kline wise, $4 case of 12 ats. ‘o-Kalon Brandy for Cooking, only Se. bottle. To-Kalon Wine Co.,614 14th "Phone, 998. [West Washington orders filled through Manogue & Jones, 32d and M sts. f1-15 Printing — aiccme we atsisnnity As an Art. of getting out a hand- sone “Brochure” or alogue for spring business? If so, drop in and my line of ‘samples’ and let me give you a few “ileas’* and prices. ‘o one can do it a for as little money, and “I never disappoin Byron S.Adams eine fel-13d One Word re se — about to buy ready-made shirts— For they won't look as well, they won't ft as well, they t lest as well, the half dozen we will’ make TO YOUR MEASURE for $1.50 apiece. . FRANK WELLS, Shirtmaker, fel-Lid Penna. ave., under Willar 's Hotel. You pay for the la- bor! We give you the cloth. We simply want clean counters for our Spring Suitings, Trous= erings and Spring Overcoatings shorily to arrive. Present prices are almost a disgrace to decent tailoring. Your profit! G. Warfield Simpson, Expert Tailor, 12th & F. ct Sani Cancers jal-in D WITHOUT rinm, 1320 CHAK THE KNIFE. TENTS) AKU GULF. of PECHILI Muara ts Port Arthyn WOREA BAY’ PING YANG INET. CHEMULPOLe After Two Days’ Skirmishing Wei- Hai-Wei Was Taken. ENVOYS ARE RECEIVED AT HIROSHIMA Doubt of Pekin Being Reached This Winter. THE CAPTURED PORT — CHEFOO, China, February 1.—Wei-Hal- Wei was captured Wednesday, after two days’ skirmishing. The Chinese bolted when the actual assault was made. It is stated that their loss was 2,000 men. Lui Kung Tau, an island near the city, on which’ are workshops and some forts, is still In the hands of the Chinese. All the Europeans in the city escaped unhurt. It is reported that during the fighting all the Chinese men-of-war and ships in the harbor sailed away uninjured. Prospects for Peace. LONDON, February 1.—Count Takakai Kato, the Japanese minister to Great Britain, m an interview today on the cap- ture of Wei-Hai-Wei by the Japanese, said: “Although the capture of Wei-Hai-Wel is of great moment, it is not of the first im- portance. The place is very isolated, and the mikado’s troops are really no nearer to Pekin than they were before. The great question is now what will the Chinese ficet in the harbor do? The gulf of Pechili is practically in possession of the Japanese, and it only remains for the Chinese to go to Fukien, the headquarters of the Chinese southern squadron. “If the Japanese commanders desire it, there is nothing to prevent a simultaneous march upon Pekin from the north and from the south. But the way will be long and tedious, and I do not think Pekin will be reached this winter. But as our object is not to capture Pekin, but to get the proper fruits of our victories, I see no reason why, if the Chinese envoys, whom Count Ito Hiroboumi (president of the council of ministers) receives today, present reasonable terms, peace should not be con- cluded before the break-up of winter.” Chinese Envoys Received HIRGSHIMA, February 1.—Count Hiro- bouml, president of the council of minis- ters, and M. Mutsu Munemtitsu, the min- ister of foreign affairs, gave audience to- day to the Chinese peace envoys. The Feeling in Japan. TOKIO, January 18, via San Francisco, February 1.—The senior Chinese ambassa- dor, Chang Hung-Hwar, arrived at Shan- hai with a retinue of fifty-six attendants January 14, end his actions indicated a desire to set sail for Hiroshima with the least possible delay. In Japan this sud- den activity is attributed to his arxiety to meet Mr. Foster. To Japanese ministers of state the prospect of Mr. Foster's partici- pation in the peace discussions is extremely welcome. ‘The Japanese are still incredulous as to Ctina’s good faith, and have small hope of practical results from this first inter- change of views. They believe, however, that the visitors will carry reports to Pekin that must con- vince the Chinese court of the futility of additional delay, and that to this extent, at least, the convention will be useful. For really serious work the envoys do not seem to have been happily selected. Their rank and position would undoubted- ly be sufficient in western countries, but they are not of the highest class in China and would be disavowed and discredited in a moment if their government found it convenient to repudiate them. Description of Wei-Hai-Wet. Wei-Hai-Wel, China’s principal naval de- pot, is situated in the province of Shan- tung, about fifty miles east of the treaty port of Chefoo, and thirty miles west of the Shantung premontory. It is @ strongly fortified bay, sheltered on the north by Cape Cod, and on the northwest by the is- land of Liukungtao. Wel-Hai-Wei was up to the beginning of the war the principal recruiting and training station fer the men of the northern fleet. ‘The arsenal at Wei-Hai-Wel is one of the most complete in China, end the batteries commanding the bay, which have been constructed under the supervision of Euro- pean engineers, are heavily armed with Armstrong and Krupp guns. A Short Campaign. The Japanese have lost no time in be- ginning their attack upon the great Chi- nese stronghold of Wel-Hai-Weil. On Jan- uary 20 they landed upward of 25,009 men at Yung-Cheng bay, on the east coast of SPECIAL NOTICES. ; Ever Stopped To Think How much you spend on Stationery and Office It quite a sum in aye: nt down expenses by dealing with us you peed for any busin im the Stationery line. to the letter. s We can till every order We'll save you money. Easton & Rupp. 421 11th St., (Just above ave.) f1-14d aD! the shirts way—fit, Four money z Closing out all Fusnishings at cost and less to keep up with our grow- ing shirt trade. P. T. Hall, 908 F St. _Ja3t-3m_ We bottle and sell Old Reliable Berkeley. fut + allow no one to bottle Old Reliable Berkeley Pure but oursely : might adul high medicis Jeading physi be right in every nen, cotton and price—or Prescribed by $1 quart. ‘Only Jas. Tharp, 812 F St. N.W. superiority we will maki or a half dos fo the busin most progressive. Ellery & Ireland, re oa est, Jo31-138 Columbia for 1895. We bare a MODEL 40 now on exhibits will be pleased to have the riders. “look It over, It {s a radical departure from all former models and Is, unquestionably @ NEW wheel, not a bullt- The weight ts right; hearings are right; th tires are right; the price 1g right. Come in’ and F * District Cycle Co., PEN VE. ples, you a sample Shirt for $1.25, ‘ for $7.50. Although oldest we are the liveliest and Astaua Axp Caranne Cured by the ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Oppression, Suffocating, Cougis, Colds, " Chest, uralgia, & Paris: J. ESPIC, 20 Rue St. Lazare. New York: FOUGERA, MILHAU. Sold by all chemists of America: — mb21-1615 the Shantung promonitory, and_ about twenty miles distant from Wei-Hal-Wel. These troops formed part of the second army under Marshal Oyama, which had captured Port Arthur, and they were con- veyed from Tallen-Wan on-board a fleet of transports, escorted by the Yayema and other warships belonging to the Japanese fleet. A marine brigade was larded, and encountered a feeble resistance, which quickly overcome. By the afternoon of January 21 the landing of the troops from two fleets of transports had been success- fully accomplished. On January 23 a dispatch from Chefoo announced that a further force of Japan- ese soldlers had been landed at Kaiming, a small island to the west of Wei-Hai-We and the following day came the news that another landing had been effected at Ning- hai, twenty miles from Chefoo and about the same distance from Wei-Hai-Wel. By this time the Japanese plan of cam- paign had become clear. The object aimed at was to invest Wei-Hai-Wei completely on the land side, while to seaward the Jap- anese war vessels were on the alert and ready to deal with the Chinese fleet cooped up in the bay. Minister Kurino’s Fenrs. Minister Kurino of Japan was deiizhte to hear of the capture of Wei-Hai-Wei. A dispatch was received at the Japanese legation from the minister of foreiszn atf- fairs, saying that the peace envoys were expected to arrive at Hiroshima today and | would be received with all the honors de- creed in such cases by international law Speaking of the dispatch, inister Kurino expressed the fear that the peace negotia- tions might fail. “If such should be the case,” ho said, “it will be entirely China’ fault. We have repeatedly stated publicly that our conferees, Count Ito and Count Mutsu, had full powers to treat, and we have demanded that the Chi should be similarly comm though we cannot tell absolutely credentials are presented, it now appca that the latter have not power to agree absclutely to anything. Under these condi- tions we shall probably decline to treat, and in that case the blame will rest entire- ly_on China.” z Minister Kurino has not yet receive information from bis government ing the reported fall of Wei Hai We information, as is usual, probably delayed by official formalities; but he hopes to receive advices by tomorrow. Reported Japanese Victory. United States Consul Jernigan at Shang- | hai, under today’s date, cables the State Department that the Japanese have cap- tured the land forts at Wei-Hai-Wel and that the capture of the fortified island and the Chinese fleet is regarded as imminent. ‘Two more gunboats will soon be added to the American fleet in Chinese wat making eight in all. The additions are the { cruiser, Detroit and the gunboat Machia: The latter arrived at Colombo, Ceylon, ye: terday, and the Detroit left that port the same day for Singapore, with Hong Kong as her next stopping place. The Mach will follow her in a few ¢. . draught gunboat and is well adapted for service in the shallow waters cf Chinese rivers. The gunbcat Concord arrived at mun lang Louay irom Ww ousUung. —_ NO NEGOTIATIONS PEXDING. Baron Rothschild the Proposed American Bond Issue. LONDON, February 1—The feature of the transactions on the stock e: here today was the improvement in Ame can securities in response to advices from Wall street. A representative of the Associated Pre: saw Baron Rothschild today at the latter's cffice in St. Swithin’s lane, this city, in regard to the cable dispatch received here of his connection with the proposed Ameri- can loan. The baron carefully read the dispatch and on the subject then said: “It is quite untrue that any negotiation are pending with us. Neither has the house of Rethschilds any intention of tak- ing the whole Ican.” Killed on Constantinople's Streets. CONSTANTINOPLE, February _1.—The American who was killed in the Pancaldi quarter of this city on Wednesday evening by a man who, armed with a knife, ran amuck through the street, stabbing and slashing right and left, was Mr. Stupe, director of the Metropolitan railrcad of Constantinople. A Tur oficial and a railroad empioye were also killed and ten other persons were more or less usly wounded. ‘The murderer succeeded in es- capirg. * a URGING THE RESTORATION French Royslists Cheer for a Mon- archy. PARIS, February 1.—French ro; the number of about GW celebrate Fetes Des Rols last evening. The M: De Beaumanoir, addressing the as: royalists, said that the time to restore the monarchy had arrived. He also read tcle- grams of greeting sent to the mecting fror Bordeaux and other places, and cried: “A bas la republique (down with the republic), vive la monarchie, vive la France.” The marquis also urged all present to aid in the restoration of the king, and th meeting dispersed with enthusiastic cries of “Vive le roi” (long live the king Heavy Snowfall in Germany. BERLIN, February 1.—The weather ts very severe ‘hroughout Germany, snow having fallen for seventy: hours con- tinuously. Railroad traffic is blocked in Silesia, Pomerania, Schleswig and in all the mountainous parts of southern Ger- many. Fighting in Southeast Africa. LISBON, February 1.—An official dis- patch received here from Lourenzo Mar- quez, Delagoa Bay, says that a force of 90 Portuguese troops, commanded by Majors Ribeiro and Xavier, supported by the gunboats, defeated the native rebels on Tuesday last on the right bank of the Incomati river and drove them back in discrder. Rough Weather on the Atlantic. QUEENSTOWN, February? 1—The Cu- nard line steamship Lucania, Captain Mc- Kay, arrived this morning from New York and reports that lght to strong gales and rovgh seas were encountered throughout the entire voyage. Pilot Lyons of New Ycrk, who could not be transferred from the Lucania to the ptlot beat after the steamship cleared Sandy Hook bar, on account of the dense fog which prevailed on the day the Lucania left New York, will return on the Umbria from this port on Sunday. oe Ward McAllster’s Funeral. NEW YORK, February 1.—The funeral of Ward McAllister will take place on Monday morning from Grace Church, Bishop Potter will officiate. It is not yet decided whether the interment will be at Greenwood cemetery or at Newport, R. I. —_>——. The Hayward Trial Adjourned. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., February 1.—The sudden fainting of Juror Dyer yesterday efternoon during the progress of the Hay- ward murder trial, will recult in a delay of two days in the progress of the trial. This morning Judge Smith, after a consultation with Dr.-Spring, the coroner, as to Mr. Dyer’s <ondition, decided to adjourn until Monday, when it is thovght Mr. Dyer will have recovered sufficiently. STREET CAR FENDERS The Commissioners’ Ordert and the Rail- road's Objection. pita President Dunlop the First to File a Protest—Cholce of AppHances Allowed the Roads. The Commissioners ‘held an tmportant board session last evening, which resulted in the adoption of a set of regulations re- quiring street cars in the District of Co- lumbia to be provided with proper fenders. ‘The Commissioners for the past six months have given much of their attention to the subject of car fenders and other safety appliances for street cars and have inspected several appliances now in opera- tion on the street lines of the city. The regulations provide. that on and after April 1, 1895, every grip and motor car operated in the District of Columbia shall be fully equipped with front pick-up fenders of the Blackistone pattern, but any street railway company may substitute for the above any other fender which may hereafter be ap- proved by the District Commissioners. It shall also be fully equipped with wheel- guard fenders of the “Brightwood auto- matic” pattern, or the “Blackistone” pat- tern, or the “Eldridge Smith’ pattern. Any street railway company in the Dis- trict which shall after April 1, 1895, oper- ate any grip or motor ear in the District not fully equipped with fenders shall be subject to a tine of $25 a day for each and every car not so equipped and operated by that company. y company operating street fenders is required, after rom the Commissioners, move from its tracks all obstructions projecting above the general surface of the pavement which prevent the satisfactory action of the wheel-guard fenders or in- crease danger to life and limb. Any rail- ny company failing to comply with this requirement shall be subject toa fine of $5 a day for each such obstruction not so re- moved upon and after the date specified. The regulations also require that every cable and every motor car operated in the District must be so constructed or altered that a clear space of fifteen inches in height above the rails is provided between the wheel guard and the adjacent end of the car, in order to allow the effective ac- tion of the wneel guard. Any railway com- pany failing to comply with this require- ment shall aiso be fined $5 a day for each car not so constructed or altered and oper- ated by it. After th are placed upon the cars, the 1 3 conclude, they must kept in thorough working order and in good repair at all times during the use of such cars, and any railway company fail- ing to do this will be fined $20 a day for each and every offense. Railroxd Objection. The crders of the Commissioners with reference to putting tenders on street cars had not been long issued this morning be- fore the railroad companies began to find objection to the terms of the order. Shortly before noon President Dunlop of the Washington and Geotgetown railroad appeared at the District building, and had a lengthy conference with’ Commissioners oss and Poweil on the subject, in the course of which he made, the statement that a thorough compliance. with the order would be a physical impossibility so far as his read was concerned. According to his statement, it would be quite out of the questicn to equip all the'grips with fenders in the course of sixty days, and he asked for an extension of time. Using all pos- ible Giigence, he said, he did not think it would be possible to équip_more than ten the first month, ag there was some estion as to whether the fenders could made in their shops or would have to bought outright trom a manufacturer. The matter of the patept on the fenders proposed would also play some part, and presumably several days wauld be used up before they could actually get to work. Not Satisiiod. to Mr, Dunlop's statement, road has ninety-four grips, of which number seventy are in actual use every day. There gre twenty-four extra grips, and three are kept at each end of the road all the time in case of emergencies. From one to three grips on.an average are in the shops every day for repairs, and this work, of course, has to be done with- cut delay in order to keep the road going propefly. Although he said he had no ob- jection to this or any other fender that the Commissioners might prefer, it was still evident that Mr. Dunlop not inclined to take the order With a very good grace. The fenders have to be shifted from end to end at the completion of each trip, or forty times a day, within the three minutes that the car stops on the terminals, and he urged the fact that the life of any mechan- ical arrangement must necessarily be short when handled so frequently by unskilled laborers. Furthermore it would require an Ac the cording adflition of thirty-six employes to the working force ofthe road. All of these objections, however, were second to th main one that the grips could not be equipped within the time x! The Commissioners would not a formally extend the time, but they as: Mr. Dunlop that If his road used all due xiligence, and they were satisficd of this, it would be possible at the expiratidn of thirty days to tell how much more time might be rejuired, and they could then make pme arrangement for the future. They were required by Congress to use all mable means, and if ther rule were unreasonable, that very fact would render It inoperative. They had no desire to be evere in the matter with this or any cther 1, but they were firm in the statement every motor and grip in the city must be equipped with proper saving ap- paratus at the very earliest possible date. — COURTS. THE quity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. McCormick agt. Osborn; sale decreed, with W. Mosby Williams and John J. Ham- ilton trustees to I. Osborn agt. Steen; same, with W. Mosby Williams and Leo Simmons trustees to sell. Cireuit Court No. 1—Judge Bradley. Deutsch agt. Mayer; judgment by de- fault. Trojan Shirt and Collar Company agt. same; do. Callahan agt. McGlue; do. Hugh Pitzer agt. Solomon Lansburgh et al; on hearing. Probate Court—Judge Hagner. Estate of Andrew A. Henry; will i to probate and letters testa ed to Jas. S. Henry; bond, © of Sam’l H. Lind; final account approved. Estate of Jno. Walker; will admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued to Mery E. Walker; bond, $500; In re ‘tho: Heany, guardian; order of. appointme: with bond, $500, Estate of Lawrence Fiem- ing; petition for probate’ of will filed and order of publication, Estate of Rici:ard W. Moore; final account passed. Estate cf Jno. McDermott; letters ef administration issued to J. Arthur McDermott and Neal T. Murray; separate bonds, 36,000. Estate gerter; do, to Christiana bond, $2,400. , state of Anderson P. Lacey; will ad- mitted to probate and letters tesiame ued to Margaret M. Laeey—bond, § tate of James Keleher; ao. and Lloyd F. Keleher—bend, $12,000. tate of Mary K. Hitte; same to Howard O. Emmors—bond, $2,000, Estate of Bridget A. Cowan; will admitted to probate and letters of administration ¢. t. a. issued to Chas. W. Floechfer—bond, $80. Esiate of aria Cole, decree overruling motion in ar- rest of judgment, and will admitted to pro- bate and letters testamentary issued to Jackson S. Cole, executor, Estate of Edw. McCarten; will admitted to probate and letters of administration c. t. a. issued to Chas. D. Sckench—bond, $400. Estate of Patrick Sexton; order of pub- lication and citation issued. Estate of Chas. Gessford; motion filed. Estate of Geo. A. Colnan; Walter G. Duckett ap- pointed administrator, bond, $1,700. Estate of.Nannie Howard; two witnesses exam- ined, Estate of Geo. T. 3{cCullum; petition for probate of will filed and citation is- sued. Estate of Francis W. Strickland Jesse H. Strickland appointed administra- tor, bond, $200. In re Margaret A. Shillin- berg, guardian; report of guardian ratified. a The Ameer is Coming. | CALCUTTA, February 1.—The latest ad- vices received here from Cabool say that the Ameer of Afghanistan has definitely decided to visit England during the spring if his health continues gocd. He proposes to go to England via Yokohama and the United States. BOILED DOWN Mr. Gorman’s Financial Deliver- - ance Was Inconclusive, SIMPLY CONFIDENCE IN THE SENATE Waiting for Secretary Carlisle's Reply to Come. CRITICISM EXPECTED Mr. Gorman’s remarks in yesterday's de- bate in the Senate on the subject of the finances are being read with care. They carried, when uttered, much comfort and assurance. The Maryland Serator talks so well and so invariably to the peint that he is always heard with attention. It is noted today, however, that in what he said on yesterday he was very inconclusive. Two points are thought to bear this out. He did not go beyond expressing confidence in the patriotism of the Senate, and he frankly disclaimed any purpose of pressing a plan of relief of his own. The deliver- ance, therefore, boiled down, is simply a vote of confidence in the Senate. The emer- gency is great, and the Senate should as- sist in meeting it. The Senate heretofore has never failed to do its duty. The Senate will not now fail. Mr. Gorman does not further commit himself. The Most Significant Feature. Much the most significant feature of the speech is thought to be the admission that whatever is done will be likely to go throngh as a rider on an eppropriation Dill. This shows how grave Mr. Gorman con- siders the situation to be, and how difficult the taking of any acticn whatever. He as much as says that the propositiongrovered by any individual bill would fail. The Sen- ate neither has the time ‘nor is in the humer to express itself in that way. If anything is to be accomplished it must be cf a very simple character, incapable of arousing serious or protracted discussion. Now, as Senators are arking themselves: What remedy of this description is within the possibilities? When Mr. Teller put this question to Mr. Gorman himself ther? was no reply. ‘Meanwhile anxiety arises from two new sources. Can* serious and protracted dis- cussicn of the situation be avoided, let the remedy proposed be but a mere rider on an appropriation bill, and brought forward never so modestly? Mr. Carlisle’s reply to the Hill resolution will give rise to some debate, and a new issue of bonds, under conditions now widely canvassed, must, it is contended, complicate matters in both houses of Congress. The republican Senators are “layM™g” for the reply to the Hill resolution. ‘They do not believe it possible for the administra- tion longer to avoid a confession of just what is demanded It must now be ad- mitted, they believe, over the Secretary of the Treasury's own signature, that addi- ticnal provision must be made for the run- ning expenses of the government. They will then demand that the question be met in that way. They will openly put the responsibility upon the democrats. They will arnounce their readiness to vote more revenue at once, and call for a measure from the majority party. More Criticism Expected. By the question of a new loan negotiated in a foreign market, and with bankers whose names are a:sociated with the great gold holdings of the world, new floodgates of criticism will be opened. ‘The western men are preparing to take that as the text for some very animated denunciation. They are preparing to point to that as confirma- tion of their predictions that the policy of the gold men would eventually land the country at the feet of the money power of Europe, and make the rehabilitation of silver as a money metal by any sort of international agreement impossible. They declare that to call an international con- ference on the money question, after con- fessing thus to the power of gold, and ap- plying thus to the holders of gold for as- sistance to keep this government in touch with the gold policy, would be but to in- vite the derision of ‘all mankind. And so they will exert themselves to prevent any action that would commit Congress, even in the slightest degree, to responsibility for such procedure. They would, if they could, prevent the consummation of the: scheme by the President; but realizing this to be impossible, they will content them- selves with protests in Congress and an appeal to the country on the issue of “home rule of home finances.” Southern democrats are much disturbed on this score. Their position as to the President’s action in any case differs from that of the western men. Mr. Teller and his friends have been with the President in nothing. ‘They have opposed him at every point. His defeat on any proposition has been, and will continue to be, their gain. Sut with Mr. Vest and the democrats who hold with him there is a responsibjlity at- taching. They helped to put Mr. Cleveland in the White House, and in doing so “did promise and vow several things in his name.” For one thing in particular, Mr. Vest told the people of Missourl that Mr. Cleveland was a bimetallist, and it {s puz- zing that Senator now to decide how he Is to reconcile that statement in the minds of his constituents with an issue of gold bonds through the instrumentality of the Rothchilds. An explanation of this will be necessary, for Mr. Vest will be coming up next winter for re-election, and will en- counter much opposition. Extra session talk fluctuates in senatorial circles, Now it is strong, now weak. The republicans proclaim themselves ready to respond to a call, but it is known that they really do not desire to have one issued. ‘The President prudently keeps silent on the subject. STRIKERS’ CURRENCY SCHEME. Will Issue Bonds Which Brooklyn Merchants Will Accept as Cash. BROOKLYN, N. ¥., February 1—A few cases of wire cutting were reported this merning. In one case a man named Dunn was shot by Policeman Cornelius, while en- deayoring to escape, after having cut the wire on the Greenpoini line. Dunn's inju- though serious, are not likely to prove fatal. Master Workman Connelly says that B. V. Debs is expected here within a few days. Mr, Connelly ions for Sis which interest Assembly No. says he has received appli- 000 of the $100,000 bonds, on is guaranteed by District five per cent, and he expects to p nee by tomorrow night. These bonds, Mr. Connelly says, will be accepted by grocers, provision dealers, butchers and other traders in lieu of cash, and will enable the strikers to hold out for some time. SENATOR VEST INDORSED. Action of the Denver Chamber of Commerce Directors. DENVER, Col., February 1.—The directors of the Denver chamber of commerce have sent the following telegram to’ Senator Vest: “We believe the twenty-one states west of the Mississippi, the entire south and a majority of the voters of the east honor and commend your conscientious and pa- triotie stand for bimetallism. A mass meeting has been’ called for next ‘Tuesday evening to protest against the proposed $50,000,000 bond issue.” — The Carriers Looked On. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. PETERSBURG, Va., February 1.—Post- master H. R. Smith has returned home from Washington, where he had gone to see the postal authorities in reference to the employment of extra clerical force in the office here, now that the letter carriers ar2 not allowed to assist in the distribution of the mails. Postmaster Smith saw First Assistant Postmaster General Jones, who told him that he would considef the matter of extra force. There are cight carriers here who have heretofore assisted in the handling of the mails. The mail this morn- ing was distributed and prepared for de- livery by Postmaster Smith, the delivery clerk and money order clerk, while the let- ter carriers stood and lcoked on, RECLAIM ALEXANDER ISLAND District Attorney Birney Believes the Thing Oan Be Done. Snys the Property Clearly Belongs to the District of Columbia—Course to Follow. Referring to the reference to him by the Attorney General of the request of the District Commissioners that proceedings be instituted to determine whether Alexander Island is within the District or the state of Virginia, District Attorney Birney stated to a Star reporter today that he would re- ply to the Attorney General today or to- morrow. In so doing, Mr. Birney explained he would report that in his opinion the proceedings should be instituted by the At- tcrney General, as the district attorney sel- dom appeared in the United States Supreme Court, in which court the proceedings must be commenced, unless he should be specially directed by the Department of Iustice. The proceedings, said Mr. Birney, would be in the nature of an original bill to estab- lish boundaries, and as the United States would be the plaintiff and the state of Vir- ginia the defendant, the United States Su- Preme Court would be the only court hav- ing jurisdiction to try the case. In his communication to the Attorney General, Mr. Birney stated that he would report that, in his opinion, the United States has a strong case, certainly a debatable cone, and that suit should be instituted to re- cover Alexander Island, which, in his opin- icn, really is a part of. and therefore be- longs to the District of Columbia. “Alexander Island, I believe,” said Mr. Birney, “is as much a part of the District as Analostan Island, about which latter territory there is no question. It seems to me, as the result of an investigation into the matter, that Gravelly creek, which sep- arates Alexander Island from the mainland of Virginia, is as much an arm of the Po- tomac as is Little river, which separates Analostan Island from the Virginia main- land. If that is so, and it seems to me that it cannot well be denied, the District is clearly entitled to take possession and hold Alexander Island. That question would, of course, necessarily be the issue, practically the sole one, to be determined in the suit in the Supreme Court.” That the contention of the District could be established to the court’s satisfaction Mr. Birney is reasonably confident, and he thinks that the suit for the recovery of the disputed territory will soon be insti- tuted. Should the Supreme Court decide in favor of the District the laws of the District would, of course, prevail in the re- claimed territory, ne A TREAT IN STORE For the Readers of Tomorrow's En- tertaining Issue. It fs difficult in issuing each week such a large paper as the Saturday Star to provide reading matter that will meet every taste, but this achievement is always ac- complished. In the columns of the Satur- day Star is presented the best work of a talented corps of special writers and cor- respondents. Some idea can be obtaincd cf the treat that is in stcre for the patrons of The Star by the following partial list of some of the features of tomorrow's issue: THE CHORAL SOCIETY. (ilustrated.) Scmething about this important musical organization, its achievements in the past and the prospects for the future. BOTHER OF CLOTHES. (ilustrated.) Pauline Pry envies man in his freedom from the annoyance of the complicated toilet which afflicts the feminine sex when they dress for society. So she de- vises a dress suit for women, modeled after the man’s evening costume. SOCIAL DIPLOMATS. (llustrated.) The pleasant hospitality which is dis- pensed at the various embassies and le- gations in this city. STARVED AND BEATEN. (llustrated.) A staff correspondent of The Star has a talk with an old river captain, who gives a graphic picture of the harsh treatment of oyster-boat employes. THE LOST CIPHER. (illustrated.) A story of well-sustained interest of women’s influence at the French court of the seventeenth century, by Stanley J. Weyman, who is one of the favorite story writers of the present day. GAMBLING AT MONTE CARLO. (llus- trated.) A descripticn by Sterling Heilig of the game as played and the various systems devised to defy bad luck. INTERIOR COREA. (llustrated.) A trip with Frank Carpenter among the people in the backwoods of the hermit kingdom. FASHION’S FOIBLES. (llustrated.) The latest ideas and fads in woman's wear, . MAGIC IN CARDS. The clever manner in which the eye is deceived by the adept use of the hands. LITTLE MR.THIMBLEFINGER AND HIS QUEER COUNTRY. A characteristic story from the pen of Joel Chandler Harris, the author of Uncle Remus’ tales. THE WEST POINTERS. Graduates and non-graduates on the army active list. Figures from the new reg- ister. TRAVELING FREE. The railroad-pass system, Its beneficiaries and how it is abused. GIRLS AND CLOTHES. Senora Sara tells how to dress econom- ically and yet look well. FASHION IN DECORATIONS. The Napoleon mania has extended from literature to furniture. The latest in window curtains and other decorations. — Gone to Colombia, The gunboat Bennington has left San Francisco, under specific instructions from the Secretary of the Navy to proceed without delay to Buena Ventura and other ports on the west coast of Colombia, wherever her presence may be required, for the protection of American interests. It will take her about twelve days to make the trip, including stops for coal at Aca- pulco and Panama. No recent reports have been received from Colombia, but the opin- icn is strong that the revolution is still in progress. SS Coinage of the Mints. The total coinage at the United States mints during the month of January was 6,728,600 pieces, of the value of $4,335,500. O: this amount, $3,698,300 were gold coins, $574,000 were silver coins, and $63,200 were mixor coins, = Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows Benj. J. Edwards et ux. to Alice V. and Mary E. Shorter, lot 49, equare 520; $10. Wm. A. Totten et ux. to Julia C. and Kate A, O'Toole, part Icts 109, 110 and 111, square 981; $1,350, M. Velinda Chapman to Jesse H. Wilsen, lot 272, square ‘6, George- town; $10. Geo. J. Easterday et ux. to Warren E. Walker, lot 60, square 482; $10. Jno. G. Holden to Emma S. Brinton, lot 30, and part lots 8 and 9, block 42, Holmead tate; $10. Jno. G. Krohr to Harrison W. Moore, lots 73 and 74, square 1029; $20. —_—.—_ A boiler in the Denver Tramway Com- pany’s Lawrence street power house, at Denver, exploded Wednesday night, killing two men outright and injuring a number of others, one of whom will die, — INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. BOARDING .. Page ¢ BUSINESS CHAD Tage & CITY ITEMS... Page 12 COAL AND WOOD. Page COMMISSIONERS Page COUNTRY REAL ESTATE. DEATHS . DENTISTRY . EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS FINANCIAL FOR RENT (Fiats) FOR RENT (Houses). FOR RENT (Miscellancous). FOR RENT (Offices) FOR RENT (Rooms). FOR RENT (Stables) FOR RENT (Stores). FOR SALE (Bicycles). FOR SALB (Houses). FOR SALE (Lots). i ARR RRAR RADAR AMAR ATER EN NARR RAMA ARERR ROAR AE LOST AND FOUND. MANICURE Page MANICURE AND HAIRDRESS! Page MARRIAGES. 3 33 Page MEDICAL 5 MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN PERSONAL PIANOS AND ORG. POTOMAC KIVER BOATS. PROPOSALS . RAILROADS . SPECIAL NOTICES....5 STEAM CARPET CLEANING. STORAGE ....... SUBURBAN PROPERTY \DERTAKERS . WANTED (Help) WANTED (Houses). WANTED (Miscellaneous). WANTED (Rooms) WANTED (Situat WINTER RESORTS. FINANCIAL. This company has money to loan in large or small amounts, at the prevailing rate of interest. Interest paid upon open accounts. Unsurpassed storage facilities are offered in- its large fire and burg= lar-proof storage ware= house at 1140 15th. Household goods moved, packed and shipped. . -President. airman Gov. Com. 5 Vice President, . Whelpley. Treasurer. Wam.A.McKenney ..At. and Tr. Officer, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Britton, A. T., Blount, Henry P. ‘Chairman. Herreli, John E. Beveridge, M. W. Thompson, V WASHINGTON DIRECTORS. Bell, C. J. Garnett, Henry Wis Reveridze, M. W. Herrell, John E. Blount, Henry F. Kasson, Juo. A. Britton, A. jcLean, John R. Burdett, S. Noyes, Ss Bushnell, Asa S. Parker, Portner, Tho Duncanson, Chas. C. Emery, Matthew G. Emmons, Geo. E. Fitch, Jas. E. 2 AL AL 3 Thompson, W. $+ Willard, Henry A. PHILADELPHIA DIRECTORS. — Jenks, Joh Ge Coates, Wim. M. Donovan, Daniel Knowle Dornan, ‘Robert Milne, Caleb Hutchinson, John N. Wright, COUNSEL. Nathaniel Wilson, Henry Wise Garnetee CONSULTING COUNSEL. Wm. F. Mattingly, American Security and Trust Company, 1405 G St. N. W. fel-2t LIFE, TONTINE, ENDOWM! INSURANCE POLICIES PURCHASED aT FAIR DISCOUNT. Money loaned on same. jai5-tf EDWARD N. BURNS, 1307 F st. now. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia. AND PAID-UP A CORNER 15TH ST, AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of Conzr=ss Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 189% 418 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION DOLLARS. C. T. Havenner, Member Washington Stock Exchanze, Real Estate and Stock Broker, Rooms 9 and 11, Atlantic building, 920 F'st. nav. Investment Securities. Stocks, Bonds and Grain bought and sold for cash or on margin. Cotton bought and sold in New York on New Orieans. zi Private wires to New York, Chicago and New Orleaus. Telephone 453. CHANGE, Glover building. « 1419 F st. Correspondents of Schley, Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds. Deposits. Exchange. Loans. Railroad. stocks and bonds and all securities listed on the exchanges of New York, Phiindelpbia, Boston 2nd Baltimore bought and sold. ‘A specialty made of investment securities. Dis- trict bonds and_ail local Tallroad, Gas, Insurance and Tclephone Stock dealt in. ‘American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. a3 LOANS ON LIFE, ENDOWMENT, TONTIXE OR distribution policies cur spec Mones ad- anced on stocks, bonds, trusts’ and other ap- proved collateral." No de YERKES & BAKER, 4 +t Government Clerks, As a class, have more and greater opportunities it any other class of ular incomes, 3 to provide ay. to 46 Metzerott bldg. people. They more than sufi adequate mm families. Many government ind it profitable to 's for the proper support of their ave al- ut with 1222 F STREET N. W. More Should Do So. (Four per cent interest on savings account urti!5 p.m. on goverrment pay dass, and evenings between 6 and 8.) ja Stolen Paper Returned. ‘There was found at the west door of the pension office this morning a good-sized Lox of stationery, with the following note attached: “These boxes and their contents are the property of the pension office and are re- turned by a friend of the person who took them away.” In the box was a great varlety of note paper, paper pads, office blanks, pins, paper fasteners, pencils, etc., things which ha been evidently purloined from tim to ntil the accumulaticn amounted to 60 or pounds. The box was turned over to the stationery division and carefully ¢x- amined. One blank was fourd that had been filled out, presumably by the person who took the paper. There was also found a special kind and color of paper never used by any other than the special ex- aminers’ division. So, having the hand- writing and the division where the pur- loiner is employed, it is likely ne will be correred. ———_+ e+ A Medal of Honor. ‘A medal of honor has been granted to Andrew Davidson, late assistant surgeon, forty-seventh Ohio volunteers, for con- spicuous gallantry in attempting to run the confederate batteries at Vicksburg, May 3, 1863.