Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1895, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MARCH: 1, .1895—TWELVE PAGES. SPECIAL NOTICES. UMED AT THE W. C. , March the 4th, from 2 o'elock p.m. 1t* THE BUSINESS OF THE LATE DAVID HAGER- ty, at 1203 Pa. ave., will be continued under the mangement of my son, Vv. Hagerty. ‘Thanking our friends for their former patronage and hoping they will contimte the same. Mrs. DAVID HAGERTY, March 1, 1896. mih1-2t* THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLD- ers of the Columbia Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia for the election of fifteen trustees to serve for the emsuing year will be held at the office of the company, No. 1410 G st. n.w., MONDAY, April 1, 1805. Polls open 2 close at 2 p.m. ‘Books for-the transfer’ of stock will be closed from Mareh 28 to April 1, both days, inclusive. ERS, Jr., mb1,8,15,22,20 Secretary. WANTED—IMPROVED BUSINESS PROPERTY werth from $100,000 to $200,000 for a client, who will give 10,476 acres of ‘Texas land valued at $52,000 as part payment and mortgage for the Valance. Address B. H, WARNER & CO., 916 F st. : mbI-5t DR. OTHO M. MUNCASTER, 1811 H ST. N.W., Has rcg:imed GENERAL practice. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 12 m. to 1 p.m.; 4 Pam, to 6 pm. Sandays: 4 p.m to 6 p.m. mht YOU CAN'T VERY WELL HELP ENJOYING OUR 50e. DINNERS. Because we have everything to make them en- oyable, We arrange our menu carefully--change it every day—but have all the ~ ings season. Everything deli sly—makes Jo, coy, every, mouthful... Service perfect. ~ Daily, 4 to 7. Sundays, 2. FRITZ’ REUTER'S, COR. PA, AVE. AND 4% ST. mhi-10d, SPIRITUALISM—MISS MAGGIE GAULE OF BAL. Umiore, the wonderful medium, every FRIDA during’ day, for private sittings, 005 H st. n.w. SFRIDAY NIGHT, Wonn's Hall, 721 6th st. THE ANNUAL MEELING OF THE STOCKHOLD- ers of the National Life Insurance Company of the United States of America, for the election of directors for suid company for the ensui whl be held at the office of said co Dy, ae 8, Sun building, 1315 “" st. n.w., Washington, TUESDAY, March 12, "1895, ‘at 10 o'clock (£28-10t) J. H. NITCHIE, Secretary. COULD ‘NOT BE BETTER = Were there a well of shirtmaking wisdom and we drank from it continuously we could not be better shirtmakers. TEN years at it, and 194,000 orders on our books—not one returne Our $1.50 Shirts to order are the equal of any $2 shirts made about town. ‘The shirt trade has grown until we are driven to give up men’s furnishings, which are now being closed out at cost and less. P.T. HALL, “Shirtmaker,” 905 F st. 28-100 TH 3 = AMER MATTANO RESUMES HER TRIPS on the Potomac on SATURDAY, 2d of March, at 5 pm. and vers ‘Tuesday, Thursday Sat- urday thereafter at same hour, is G. T. JONES, Agent, 7th st. wharf. SPRING! SPRING! Goods, Prices, mae ‘T ‘Treatinent. OWES, Fine Tailoring, 423 11TH ST. JHE ANNUAL MEETING OF TH. aon of the Columbia Railway Company will be held at the office of the company, 15th and H sts. n.e., on TUESDAY, March iz, 1895. ‘The polis will be open for the election of seven dl- fectors. to serve the ensuing year, at 1 and closed at 2 o'clock p.m. Books for the transfer of stock will be closed trom March 6 to 22, both inclusive. JAMES, B. ADAMS, Secretary. £25-tomhi1 PURSUANT TO THB PROVISIONS OF ‘SEC- tions el hundred aud eighty-eight (1188), and eleven hundred and elgiity-uine (1180) of the Re- vised Statutes of the United States relating to the District of Columbia, we, J. F. Herrmann and August G. Herrmann,’ trading under the firm name of J. F. Herrmann & Sou, of the city of Washing- tou, D.C., munufacturers’ and venders of mineral waters and other beverages by law allowed to be suld in Lottles, do hercby file with the clerk of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia a de- scription of such bottles and of the names or marks thereon for the purpose of protecting the suine under the provisicns of said statutes. The said bottles are deseribed as follows: phon bottles of white, colored or tra marked on head or neck of syphon, man & Son, Washington, D. hottle, in a’ scalloped circl Son, Washington, D.C." white, colored or transparent lass, head or neck of syphon, “J. F. Herrmann & Son, and ou side of bottle, in a scalloped circle, “J. F. Herrmann & Son, Washington, D.C." Third—sy- plon bottle of white, colored oF transparent glass, marked on head or heck of syphon, “ mana & Son,’’ and on side of bottle, in a scalloped circle, “J. P. Herrmann & Sou, Kegistered 1894, Washington, D.C." Fourth—Small bottles, white, green or blue glass, having the words on its side, “J.B. Uerrmann & Son, 752 Tenth st. s.e., Wash- ington, D.C.," said botties used for bottling sarsa- rilla and’ other carbonated beverages. Fifth— jottles of white, colored or transparent glass, made to contain one (1) pint, generally used for the purpose of bottling lager ‘beer. having on. the Shoulders a HEART, with words “TRADE MARK" on the side thereof, and above the words, “J. F. Herrmann & Son, 750-751 10th st. s.e., Washing- ton, D.C." aud on the opposite side, “This bottle not to be sold.” Sixth—Bottle of white, colored or transparent glass, made to contain one (1). pint, iy used for the purpose of bottling lager having the following words thereon, “J. F. , Washington, ‘cautioned not to iil, with mineral. waters or other beverages, any such bottles so marked, or to sell, trattic im or buy the same; otherwise they will be prosecuted ac- ¢ording to law. Given under our hand aiid seal at ‘Washi D. C., this 11th day of January, 1895. N & SON, by AUG, G. HEI y—test: JOHN KR. “YOUNG, EIGS, Jr., Assistant Clerk. marked on eer, Herrmann & Son, 752 10th st. D.C." All persons are notified OPEN FIRES._FRANKLIN STOVES GIVE ALL the pleasures of an open fireplace with the heat of a stove. May be used with andirons or grate 20 per cent ‘discount on Andirons, Fortable Grates, Spark Guards, Gas Logs, etc. fe8-tf_ J. H. CORNING, ‘Tile Shop, 520-522 13th st. TO BE HAD FOR THE ASKING— OUR 1895 CATALOGUE, edition de luxe—TIRE MANUAL; new edition for 1805. POCKET CAL- NDARS;’ same souvenir as given away at New York excie show. Quantity of this latter 1s Imited, so early ap- plication is suggested. RAMBLERS for 1895 could. not be excelled, gyen Af we charged you twenty-five dollars mors em. GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. CO., fi-14d 1825 14th st. nw. H. L. McQUEEN, Priner and Publisher. Fine Book and Job Printing. Telephone 820. 1108-1116 E st. o.w. Save A Little Money If you can on everything you buy. That's business. If you're a business man and want. to cut down your expenses, let us fill your next order for Stationery and Office Supplies. We have EVERYTHING you need. We can save you a little on most anything you buy HERE. Easton & Rupp, 421 1th St. Popular Priced Stationers Gust above ave.}.mh1-14d If the SHIRT Fits wear it. If not—we refund your money. We've attained perfection in sbirtmaking by long practice— so be assured the shirt we make you will suit. One Shirt—$1.50. Frank Wells, SHIRTMAKER, 1411 Pa. ave., under Willard’s. mhi-L4d Fish & Oysters. Sauterne & Riesling. The Lenten diet of fish and oyst. Hable to” become monotonous unless soa season it up with a little To-Kalon Sauterne and Ries! Only 4oc. qt?, $4 doz. qts. To-Kalon Wine Co.,614 14th "Phone, 998. West Washington _ orde1 r through ‘Mai & Jones, S24 and Msts. Baws mhi- TURKISH & RUSSIAN finest DRY HEAT AND BATHS, The STEAM ROOMS in the south. Filtered water only years’ experience. Surrotndings of the most con- genlal character. Those who'd appreciate the right treatment that goes to make a Turkish or Resstan Bath a source of health-giving pleasure will find it here. SHEDD’S, 903 E St. mbh1-11d The “Best” Whisky. There may be lots of good whiskles, but there can only be one “best"—that is Old | Re- Hable Berkeley Pure’ Rye Whisky—prescribed by physicians for medieinal use in preference to all others. $1 full quart. $4 gallon. For sale by— Jas. Tharp, 812 F Si “N WwW. 128-124 You need no longer send your show cases out of town to be reglazed, for we keep on hand all sorts and sizes of bent Drop us a postal and we will call give you au estimate. We can probably save you money on the All sizes in plain and beveled mirrors. Chas. E. Hodgkin, -ciass expert,” 913 7th street. fe27-12d RUPTURE}! Do not risk Strangulated Hernia by wear- ing a cheap truss. We do not sell 5c. trusses, because they cannot truthfully be Tecommended and guaranteed. We control the two best trusses in the wor! -the “Honest John and the ‘“Mill- —and adjust them scientifically. ta Ferfect fit guaranteed or money refunded. Surgical Instrument Dept. Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, Cor. 11th & F Sts. N. W. 27-tt REGULARS DEFEATED] Reported Success of the Cuban In- surgents. A FORCE OF 2,000 SAID 70 BE BEATEN Rebels Led by Marrero Defeated by Government Troops. REINFORCEMENTS FROM SPAIN ee ° ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 1.—Telegrams re- celved here from Havana say the report has reached there that the insurgents have defeated a force of 2,000 Spanish troops, but no details are given. It is reported that Vincento Garcia, brother of Manuel Garcia, was also killed in the engagement near Aguacalo. An- other battalion of government troops has left Havana for the east. Many encounters are reported in Matan- zas. At least 1,000 trained men have left Havana in the last sixty days. They went a few at a time co as to disarm suspicion. Several former Cuban chieftains were among them. The insurgent band led by Marrero, near Jaguey Grande, in the province of Matanzas, has been dispersed by regular troops and some of its mem- bers arrested. Irregular troops overtook the Guanta- namo insurgents last evening and opened fire upon them. The insurgents stood their ground, but the result of the fight is not known. @ Reinforcements to Be Sent. LONDON, March 1.—A dispatch received here this morning from Madrid confirms the Aszociated Press dispatch of last night arnouncing that the Spanish government was prepared to send large reinforcements of troops to Cuba if such a step is found to be necessary. It is now stated that the Spanish gov- ernment has issued definite orders for the immediate transportation of seven battal- ions of troops, each composed of 900 men, to Havana. In addition it is said that an- other battalion of troops has been ordered to Havana from Porto Rico, making a total of over 7,000 men to be dispatched in haste to Cuba. Spain Not Disturbed. MADRID, March 1.—The government of Spain believes that the rising in Cuba will be quelled without much difficulty. There are 42,000’Spanish troops in Cuba. } The rising is said to be lacking the sup- port of the union, constitutional, autono- mist and reformist parties in Cuban poli- tics, which groups, as represented in the cortes, united to pass the Cuban reforms bill of February 13. THE GASCOGNE’S RETURN. Welcomed at Havre With Cheers and Music. HAVRE, Paris, March 1.—The arrival here this afternoon of the French line steamer La Gascogne, Capt. Baudelon, which sailed from New York on February 20, after having arrived there on February 12, long over-due, excited the greatest in- terest- here among all classes. At ncon the jetty was crowded with peo- ple, and the shore, monuments and all available points were decorated with flags and crowded with pecple. A band was stationed on the jetty, and played pa- triotic airs while the big ocean liner ap- proached. La Gascogne entered the harbor at 1:15 p.m., amid a hurricane of cheers from the shore, to which the officers, crew and pas- sengers responded by waving flags and cheering in reply. Among those gathered ashore in order to welcome the liner were a large number of military, naval and civil officials. The steamer was towed into this harbor by a tug, upon which were a num- ber of privileged persons, including many newsprper men. All those who went to welcome the Gascogne warmly congratulat- ed Capt. Baudelon upon his return. The latter was deeply moved at the demonstra- tions of sympathy. His wife was the first person to board the steamer. ee CHARITY MEDICINE. It Costs Washington $325 a Month to Doctor the Poor. The physicians to the poor have been notified to reduce as much as possible the number and price of prescriptions given to the poor, who are unable to pay for their medicine. This action was found necessary because of the small amount of the fund left. Thus far during the present fiscal year these prescriptions have cost the District $325 a month, and the balance of the fund will not justify the expenditure of more than $275 a month. Health Officer Woodward says that the number of sick poor this winter was great- er than usual, although the fund ran short last year. Then, several of the physicians put up prescriptions without receiving pay for them. ——~—— Methodist Conference. The Washington annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will con- vene in True Reformers’ Hall, Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 6. The ses- sions promise to be of the greatest interest. ‘The presiding officer will be Bishop W. F. Mallalicu of Boston, the life-long friend of Gilbert Haven. Owing to the death and withdrawal of several of the ministers im- portant changes are expected. Presiding Elder Rev. W. H. Brooks and many of the ministers will leave Monday night for the conference. -——~>__ Young People’s Mass Meeting. A mass meeting of the young people of the Baptist churches of the District of Columbia will be held in Calvary. Church, 8th and H. streets, next Wednesday even- ing. Dr. Greene will deliver the address of welcome and Rev. R. S. MacArthur, D.D., of New York city will deliver the main address. ———— Junier Exhibition, Howard University The junior class of the college depart- ment of Héward University will give its annual exhibition this evening in the An- drew Rankin Chapel. Among the features of the program are three orations; subjects, Intellectual Man, C. S. Grooks; Design in Nature, W. Edward Robinson; Rise. of Popular Government, T. L. Sweeney. The Shampooer of over 23 | exercises will be public. SPECIAL NOTICES. Any Old Skirt dyed a jet black by our new process will do very nicely to wear with a light walst this spring. Send At along right away. All Kinds ct dyeing, and cleaning at lowest prices, 3, Lat ft Spindler’s, oo ssser 12TH ST., ONE DOOR ABOVE F ‘ST. 128-94 Scrupulous t's the kind we aret : ‘us scrupu- ‘lous in the Hit, Printers, tu, 19, the quaitty of pulons in the price we ou and scrupul in turning out work preiscly when promised, Your “spring opening’ announcement should be a personal letter by our “Patent ‘Type- 'rocess."” Reproduces the signature and all. “ never disappoint.’” : we Byron S.Adams, fries, CURED WITHOUT THE KNIFE. Cancers Sitanue ee fe2-1m CHARLES ALLEN, M.D. Veterinary Notice. I have returned to the clty to practice medicine and surgery on horses and other domestic animals, Prompt attention. JOS. T. BUSHMAN, M. R. C. V. 8. Office, 1210 Ohio ave. ‘Phone 606,” fe21-2w = Asrraa Ay Corarne Cured by the ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Oppression, Suffocating, Coughs, Colds, Chest, Neuralgia, &e. - Paris: J. ESPIC, 20 Rue St. Lazare. FOUGERA, MILH. New York: U. Sold by all chemists of America. mb21-1415 DISTRICT GOVERNMENT. An Exception. Relative to the petition of L. W. Weed and others, asking that signs attached to the stairways of their offices from the side- walk be allowed to remain, Building In- spector Brady, in his report to the Com- missioners upon the subject, says that in his opinion the Commissioners could allow the existence of these signs without en- croaching upon the privileges of the pub- lic generally, for the reason that such locations offer no obstruction exterior to the building line. He has recommended that the following amendment be added to paragraph 2, section 3, article §, of the Police regulations, after the word unsafe: “Provided further, that nothing in this paragraph shall apply to signs attached to the balustrades of entrance steps and to railings inclosing open areas, when the elevation of the top of said signs does not exceed that of the top rail of said balus- trades and railings.” Paving an Alley. Francis B. Loring of 1420 K street, writes to the Commissioners today calling atten- tion to the matter of repaving the alley in Square 218, adjacent to lot 15, which, in his opinion, is unnecessary from the sani- tary standpoint. He asks that his protest against the paving cf this alley be recon- sidered by the Commissioners. Show Windows. Recently W. B. Moses & Sons inade ap- Plication to the Commissioners for a per- mit to cover the area on the 11th sireet side of their establishment with a show window five feet in width. The matter was referred to Building Inspector Brady, who today made a report to the Commissioners, stating that the show window projections are limited to three feet exterior to the building line. He says that to grant this request would establish a precedent in ap- plying the schedule- of projections. Me states further that show window projec- tions are allowed in addition to the per- centage permitted to buildings, and should the projection be increased to five feet, equal to that allowed for bay windows and towers, it can readily be scen the great amount of space that could be taken up exterior to the building line by alleged show windows, which could be utilized for purposes other than those defined in the regulation for show windows. Application Rejected. The excise board has rejected the appli- cation of Andreas Neuland of 1839 Ben- ning road for a retail bar room license. Building Permits. Building permits.have been issued as fol- lows: Mrs. J. C. Hitz, two stores at 923 and 925 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, to cost 340,000; Daniel Egan, dwelling, 538 4th Street northeast, $2,000; S. P. Newton, dwell- ing, Anacostia, $5U0. Permits were issued also for repairs to house at 415 R street northwest, to cost $1,750; C. R. Cranmer, to construct an addition to church edifice at corner Messmore street and Columbia road, Favorably Recommended. The Commissioners have forwarded a communication to the President recom- mending favorable executive action on the Senate bill making the office of the survey- or of the District a salaried officer and to provide for more efficient service; the House bill to amend the charter of the Bright- wood railway, “and the bill incorporating the Capital Railway Company. Union Station. The Commissioners have requested the Senate District committee to hasten the passage of the bill providing for the es- tablishment of a union street car passen- gér station on B street between 6th and 7th streets northwest. The bill has passed the House, and as the Commissioners deem it a matter of pressing importance they are desirous of favorable action in the Senate before the end of the session. —— THE KNIGHTS OF Hendquarters of the Order to Be Brought to This City. J. W. Hayes, secretary-treasurer of the Knights of Labor, paid a flying visit to Washington last evening. The object of his trip was in furtherance of the purpose of the Knights of Labor to transfer the headquarters of the organization from Philadelphia to Washington. The reason for this change of base is to be more close- ly in touch with legislators and legislation. The present headquarters of the knights will be sold and the proceeds will be in- vested here. The local knights do not know that any property here has been se- lected ss yet, but doubt not that the Wash- ington home of their order will be spacious and commanding. .—> Crashed Between Cars. Last night about 9:30 o'clock the danger- ous grade crossing at Ist and E streets came near being the scene of another of the numerous railroad murders that have charaterized the grade crossings here for @ number of years. Thomas P. Wright, a colored printer, was the victim. When he reached the crossing there was a train of freight cars on the track, and, not caring to wait there all night, he and three com- panions attempted to pass between the cars. Wright's three companions passed through safely, but just as he got between the ‘cars the engine moved the train and his right foot was caught between the bumpers and badly crushed. Fortunately the injured man did not fall beneath the cars and get killed. The sixth precinct patrol wagon was sent for and the injured man was sent to the hospital, where surgi- cal aid was rendered. . LABOR. —— The Tabernacle Society. A very largely attended meeting of the Tabernacle Society was held yesterday at the Shoreham. Mrs. White, wife of Asso- elate Justice White, who is the president of the society, presided. The reading of the annual report by Rev. Father Ker- vick showed that needy parishes from Alaska to the islands of the Southern Pa- cific had received boxes of altar require- ments and church vestments. Bishop Keane, who founded the society twenty years ago, made an address encouraging its members to greater zeal in giving their money and help to the work, and said that it had always been a source of great pleas- ure to him to note the success and the good continually done by the Tabernacle Society. ——__ A Temperance Mass Meeting. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of the District is arranging for a mass meeting at the First Congregational Church next Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Em- ma A. Cranmer, president of the W. C. T. U. of South Dakota and delegate to the National Council of Women now in ses- sion, will speak. Major J. A. Pickler will introduce the speaker, and Mrs. J. A. Pickler will also speak. Other ladies will take part. —>__ Death of Maj. T. H. Coffee. Mr. R. M. J. Atwell of 204 East Capitol street is in receipt of a telegraph dispatch announcing the death at McMinniville, Tenn., of Maj. P. H. Coffee, on the 27th ultimo. Major Coffee was a.member of the late firm of Atwell & Coffee, real estate dealers, on East Capitol street. He was well and favorably known in this city, where he lived about fifteen years, but advanced age and declining health com- pelled his retirement from business and his return to Tennessee, his native state. —_—.__ Leaving an Exstate. As the executor of the estate of the late Edward T. Tayloe of Alabama, William Tayloe Snyder has filed a bill in equity against Edward D. Tayloe and others, that his accounts may be referred to the audi- tor. The estate is estimated to be worth over $150,000, and includes real estate here, 1,016 shares of Washington and George- town railroad stock, 60 shares of Pennsyl- vania railroad stock, and other like prop- erty, ———.—__. Minor Lodge. Wednesday evening Minor Lodge, No. 22, K. of P., gave a most delightful social at their hall, 910 Pennsylvania avenue, to which their lady friends were specially in- vited. An excellent musical and literary program was provided by the committee, Messrs. M. 8. Campbell, D. 8S. Goumpf and Walter Godwin, among the participants being Master Crissey Spresser, Miss Susie Humphreys, Prof. Hurling, Miss Mamie E. Sherwood, Miss Maggie Wheeler, D. S. Goumpf, Mr. Noble, Mr. Lowd and Mr. Geary of Chicago. It is the intention of the lodge to repeat the entertainment, WOMEN IN COUNCIL « Many Suggestions f ; Bettering the THE SUBJECT OF HEPRESENTATION Topics Considered at the Session Today. 3. Mt FEMALE SUFFRAGE TONIGHT Tomorrow will see the last general ses- sions of the National Council of Women, whose meetings have been held continuous- ly through the jast fortnight and have at- tracted large and appreciative audiences. There was another large audience when the session was called to order at Metzerott Hall at 10 o'clock this morning by Mrs. May Wright Sewall, the president of the council, and the papers were ull listened to with the closest attention. For the last quarter of a century the National Americdn Woman Suffrage As- sociation has held its annual convention in this city, but this year the association went to Atlanta to hold its convention, and the result is that Washington has heard comparatively little of the subject of equal rights. The women in the council have finally got around to the subject of suf- frage, as the. association will have charge of the session this evening. The subject was touched upon this morning at the session of the National Council, one phase of the subject being assigned for the paper of the morning, .and for the en- suing discussion. The topic ‘vas ‘Prcepor- tional representation,” which was present- ed in the form of a-memorial from the American Proportional | Representation League, réad by Mrs. Carrie Lane Chap- man Catt of New York. ; In the course of the memorial it was stated that this was a ‘subject that de- served the attention of women especially, on two grounds—it is right, and, further, a just system of representation will pave the Way to ing woman hér true position be- fore the law. The Rule of the Majority. The memorial was a long one. It was, in part, as follows: “We hold that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the gov- erned; that the best form of government for giving this principle expression is a representative one, made up of all the cit- izens who have arrived at the age of dis- cretion; and we further hold that a repre- sentative government should be of such form and substance that a, majority of the representatives shall always represent a majority of the people. “That thé government. of the United States is devoid of these essentials we submit the following facts: The Fifty- third Congress, which now sits in Wash- ington, was elected after this fashion: The democratic party cast 47.2 out of every 100 votes polled, and elegted: 59.8 of every 100 Congressmen, while, th’ republicans, casting 41.9 of every 100 Votes polled, elect- ed only 36.8 out of every 100 Congressmen. The populists cast 8.7 votes*{n the 100, but elected only 3.4, while the prohibitionists, Who cast two votes In the. 1), elected none at all. “That this astonishing fesult was not due to the practice of gerryniandering may be seen from the election df members to the Fifty-fourth Congress in 483. In that election the republicans, cast 48.4 out of every 100 votes polled, and obtained 68.8 out of every 100 Congressmen elected, while the democrats, with @ vote of 38.1 in the 100, elected 29.2! out! of every 100 Congressmen. The popultsts; with a vote of 11.7 in the 100, elected two in the 100 of Congressmen, while the | prohibitionists, with a vote of 1.6 in the 100, failed to elect any at all. . “Thus it is seen that & minority of the yoters who participated in’ the election of the Fifty-third Congress, amounting to only 47.2 per cent of the total, elected an enormous majority of the Congressmen: And again, in the last eléction, another political party, casting a minority of the votes Amounting to only 48.4 per cent of the total, elected a vast majority of the Congressmen. “Tilustrations might be given In any num- ber, but these are sufficient to establish the fact that the -present method of electing representatives does not secure the rule of the majority. “The reason for this stale of affairs Hes, not in gerrymandering and other dishonest practices, as many have supposed, but in the nature of the system. If a state which is to elect ten representatives is divided into ten districts, each of which is to elect one representative by a plurality vote, it will at once be seen that the party which has a majority of the votes in the state will be apt to have a majority of the votes in each district. Hence, though the larger party may have but ‘a slight exces; of votes over its opponent, that excess, if evenly distributed among the districts, will give to it all the represéntatives. Th excess of the democratic over the reput= can vote for Congressmen in 2892 was !ex! than 4% per cent of the total ite, while the excess of the Congressmen elected by the former over the latter party was 2 per cent. In 1894 the excess of the repub- lican over the democratic vote for Con- gressmen was’ 10 per cent of the total vote, while their representation in Congress will be 391g per cent over that of their op- ponents.. “As the cause of this misrepresentation Hes in the election of representatives from Separate districts by a plurality vote, the remedy lies in the election of the repre- sentatives from the state at large by means of a proportionate vote. While sev- eral schemes have been proposed for ef- fecting this result, the Swiss or free list system is perhaps the best for this coun- at the present time. “This system has the very important merit of dovetailing into our present meth- ods, and gives us the maximum of results with the minimum of change—a very im- portant thing for reformers to consider when seeking to change public customs, for the foolish and simple minded look to the letter and forget the spirit. This method of electing representatives cannot be ebjected to because it is complicated cr hard to understend. It is simplicity itself, and the only thing about it which strange to the voter, that of apportioning the candidates, is not done by the voter at all, but by the election boards. “If the districts are wiped.out and the Congressmen elected from the state at large by means of quotas these men who are now so powerful will be as helpless us the mediaeval barons would have been had the walls of their castles suddenly been thrown down. The little group of inde- pendent voters, who are.8o :helpless when shut in by the arbitrary district, will, if al- lowed to unite with others of like ideas in the remainder of the state, be able to elect a representative, not a representative thrust upon them by a partyewhich knows that representative will do nothing to fur- ther the idea he is suppoesedito stand for, but a chosen leader of that body of voters. The great party which controls 50 per cent of the votes will, of course,:elect 50 per cent of the Congressmen, aszit should, but it can do no more; the other.50 per cent of the voters, though they be divided into several parts, can each elect such repre- sentatives as it sees fit. a: + “It will be patent to any, woman that this will secure the intréduction into the national and state legislatures of a better and abler class of men; and: as the prin- ciples for which women; stand are ‘right they can only be advanced as, the standing of the individual legislator is. improved. Let the women of this country bring all the influence possible to bear upon the present voters to adopt this method of electing representatives, and they will be working directly toward the end at which they aim. And whenever the time does come that all citizens shall have a share in the responsibilities of the government under which they live,they will have ready for their use a perfect system of represen- tation.” Physical Force. “Is Physical Force the Basis of Govern- ment?” was the subject assigned to Rev. Anna H. Shaw in opening the discussion. There was a grave disappointment in store for the audience, for Miss Shaw is suffer- ing from such a severe cold that she could not possibly speak. With the statement that she did not believe that physical force is now, ever was or ever -will be the basis of government, Miss Shaw was obliged to stop. She introduced Rev. Ida C. Hultin to speak in her stead. Miss Hultin is one of the readiest and happiest speakers inthe council, and she can always be relied on to make an inter- ‘esting speech. She, of course, took the Same ground that Miss Shaw did, and she expressed the opinion that the world is be- ginning to realize that the important mat- ter is not how to be prepared for war, but how to do away with war. Miss Hultin outlined the principles of tiie development of the human race from the day’ in the beginning, when the physical preponder- ated over the spiritual. With the evolution of animal life have come development and Mrs. L. D. Blake. Mrs. C. L. C. Catt. improvement. The dog has come to be a better dog, the horse a better horse and man has grown to be a better man. But it is all the result of the Jomination of the spiritual over the physical. Man is reach- ing to a higher and nobler stage all the time, but he has not come to himself yet, as is shown by the remnant of an idea still in existence that physical force is still the basis of government. Miss Hultin made an eloquent plea for a_ higher conception of morality in public as well as private life. Public purity should be a stronger element in voverniment than the mere physical. Said Miss Hultin, a reformed man Joos rot make 2s good a public official as dces a man who has lived a pure, noble life, true to itself and true to its maker. The discussion was continued by Mrs. Frances E. W. Harper of Pennsylvania, who expressed the opinion that justice and mercy are perennial forces, and stronger than an army and a navy combined. ‘The formal discussion of the subject was concluded by Mrs. Minnie J. Snow of Utah. She said that she was opposed to all forms of physical force in government in the home, the school, the city or the nation. Mrs. Snow talked interestingly of the man- ners and morals of the people of Utah dur- ing the past half century, commending many features and condeming others. The informal discussion was then taken up, and a number of addresses were made. They were prefaced by a pleasant little in- cident, the introduction to the council of Miss Clara Barton. The introduction was made by Mrs. Sewall, and Miss Barton ,re- } sponded in a few pleasant words. Among those who spoke on the subject of physical force as a basis of government were Mrs. Ellen Battelle Dietrick of Boston, Miss Alice Stone Blackwell of Massachusetts, Mrs. J. Ellen Foster of this.city, Mrs. Car- rie Lane‘Chapman Catt of New York, Mrs. Frances E. Bagley, vice president, of the council, and Rev. Ida C. Hultin. At 12:30 o'clock the morning session adjourned. Complimenting Mrs. Upton. The routine business of the session this morning was broken by @ very pleasant in- cident, which was used as an occasion to express the appreciation of the labors of one of the most active and valued mem- bers of the council. Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton is the chairman of the press com- mittee, and in that capacity she has put herself out many times to do favors for the, newspayer men and to render assist- ance to them in their laters. That this was appreciated was shcwn this morning. A neatly worded communication was sent by the representatives of the two press asso- ciations and the four local daily papers to Mrs. May Wright Sewall expressing their gretitude for Mrs. Taylor's many courte- sies and her unfailing energies in their be- hajf. Mrs. Sewall read the communication to the council and it elicited enthusiastic applause. There were calls for Mrs. Upton, and Mrs, Sewall requested that the news- paper men should act as a committee to escort Mrs. Taylor to the stage, and at the same time to allow the council to get a front view of the young men who “had worked so hard” during the sessions of the triennial. This honor they were too mod- est to accept, but Mrs.,Sewall made a pleasant litile speech of thanks to them for the unbiased and generous manner in which the sessions have been reported. Mrs. Upton also spoke of the agreeable re- lations which she had always been able to maintain with the press. ‘The Countess of Aberdeen was on the platform this-morning as an interested lis- tener to the proceedings. She is down on the program for another address, to be de- livered at the closing session tomorrow evening. This Afterncon and Evening. The program for the afternoon and even- ing sessions today is as follows: Afterrcen session, 3 o’clock—“Organized Work for Peace,” Universal Peace Union (speaker not yet announced); “Organized Work in Industry,” National Association of Wcemen Stenographers, Netta G. Mc- Laughlin, president, Illinois; “Organized Work in Moral Reform,” National Chris- tian League for the Promotion of Social Purity,” Elizabeth B. Grannis, president, New York; “Organized Work in Govern- ment Reform,” National American Woman Suffrage Asseciation, Carrie Chapman Catt, | delegate, New York. Evening session, 8 o'clock—Moral Re- form,” National Christian League for the Promotion of Social Purity, presiding offi- cer, Elizabeth B. Granni “The ~Equal | Moral Standard,” Caroline B. Buell, Con- necticut; “fhe Effect of a Double Moral Standard Upon Modern Life,” Isabella Charles Davis, New York; “The Relation of Religicn to Morals,” Rev. F. D. Power; “A Plan for Providing Homes and Training for Unfortunate Children, % ginia T. Smith, Connecticut; “Physical Health a Basis for Purity of Morais,” E. Marguerite Lindley, New York. “Government Reform,” National Ameri- can Woman Suftrage Association; ““Govern- ments derive their just powers from. the ecrsent of the governed,” presiding ofiicer, Susan B. Anthony. “Woman's Work and the Ballot,” Susan B. Anthony, New_York; address (topic not yet announced), Emma A. Cranmer, South Dakota; “The Financial Argument,” Alice Stone Blackwell, Massa. chusetts; “‘Woman’s Part in a Republi Annie L. Diggs, Kansas; “The Coming Civilization,” Carrie L, Chapman Catt,New York. PEACE AND RELIGION. The Two Topics Discussed at Last Night's Council Session. The two topics for discussion at the ses- sion of the council last evening were peace and religion, and the members had a good chance to express their views on these two Christian subjects, in which women espe- cially take such an interest. The session attracted particular attention from the public bv reason of the fact that the Countess of Aberdeen, president of the In- ternational Council of Women and of the Canadian Council of Women, +vas present on the platform and made a brief address on the subject of peace. Just before she spoke there was a pretty little incident when Mrs. Sewall presented the countess with the badge of the national council with a few appropriate words of welcome. Mrs. Hannah J. Bailey, president of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Union of Friends, presided over the discussion of religion. Miss Etta Jghnson sang an Arabic hymn in Arabic, all in a minor key. The major key, she said, was a Christian product. Woman as Minister and Missionary. “Woman's mission to the church as minister and missionary” was discussed by Miss Eliza C. Armstrong of Indiana, a minister in the Friends’ Church and editor of the Friends’ Missionary Advo- cate. Mrs. Hannah J. Bailey of Maine spoke on peace work in its relation to woman. Her principal point was that we should teach the children that true patriotism consists in doing good and not evil to our fellow-countrymen, and teach them to love the flag of our ccuntry, to regard it only as an emblem or ensign of our nationality, and to hold it sacred as such. We wish every school house in our land had this beautiful emblem floating over it. ‘The Universal Peace Union, she informed her audience, is doing everything in its power to discourage the teaching of mili- tary drills in the public schools. Belva Lockwood's Addre: “The Growth of Peace Principles and the Methods of Propagating Them,” was the subject of an earnest address by Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood of this city. She spoke of the many wars that had devastated the world in times past, and of the attention that is paid to military matters now to the exclusion of the arts and industries. In conclusion she said; “We believe in peace and arbitration in INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS Page 12 ATTORNEYS Page 5 AUCTION SALES. -Page 10 BOARDING . Page 4 BUSINESS CHANCES. .. : CITY ITEMS. - < LOCAL MENTION... LOST AND FOUND, MANICURE ... Ss MANICURE AND H4&IRDRESSING. MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN, ICCC e teeta titted POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. --Page RAILROADS ... +-Page ECIAL NOTICES. Page STEAM CARPET CLEANIN Page STORAGE = 3 Page SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Page UNDERTAKERS: Page WANTED (Help) WANTED. (Houses) WANTED (Aliscellaneous) WANTED (Rooms). WANTED (Situations). WINTER RESORTS... i aa i LabGnLekedvccdear en CiSccnneucdbedekbab sebeuanaure if the home, in the church, in society, in the state and between nations; the sanctity of human life and the inalienable rights of in- dividuals. Our great object is, first, per- manent treaties of arbitration with -all Christian nations; an international arbitra- tion court, or high court of nations, and gradual disarmament. Organization is the hope of the world and women the elastic cement that is binding organization to- gether, and by them and through them we hope to soon hold aloft to the nations of the world the white-bordered banner of peave, proclaiming the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man.” The Countess of Aberdeen’s Remarks. The closing address of the eyening was delivered by the-Countess of Aberdeen. In the course of her remarks she said: “I thank you most heartily for thus ac- cepting me as a member of your council, and I rejoice in being allowed to take some part in your proceedings. It has indeed been pleasant to hear tonight this National Council of Women of the United States ex- press how strongly they favor this principle of the settlement of disputes between na- tions by means of arbitration in further- ance of ‘Peace on earth, good will toward men.’ “The women of bygone days who brood- ed over the terrible scourge of war could see no way of preventing it. They could only show their heroism by inciting their husbands and brothers and sons to give themselves to their country, and then to stay at home and weep and watch for their return. In later years they learned to min- ister to the wants of the sick and wound- ed. But now we have learned that there is a higher patriotism; we have learned, or at least, we are learning, that what is wrong for the individual, wrong for the home, cannot be right for the nation.” Further on the countess said: “Can we not thank God and take courage on account of what has -been done, and those of us who belong to nations who claim such close kinship, whose interests are so closely identified, who have so many common aims, may we not, in spite of all difficulties in the way, in spite of the memories of old jealousies and old rivalries, stand shoulder to shoulder in the future simply for the good of mankind?” $e SES FULL OF GOOD, THINGS. Some of the Attractive Features of ‘Tomorrow’s Star. .Of special interest will be tomorrow’s Star. A careful selection has been made from the contributions of an able corps of special writers and correspondents, and the numerous readers of The Star will find instruction and amusement in the columns of the enlarged issue, which will be full of good things. Among some of the features of Saturday’s paper -will be the following: AMONG THE ANIMALS. (illustrated.) A day spent at the Zoo. The interesting ways of the wild beasts entertainingly described. LENTEN DIVERSIONS. (dllustrated.) What occupies the attention of the social world during the period that is. sup- posed to be devoted to rest and medita- tion. THE GREATER WASHINGTON. trated.) The proposed extension of new streets and the system of parks as connected by boulevards graphically shown by a map. THE GOODLY COMPANY. (illustrated.) The method adopted by a shrewd woman to secure advanced information of pro- posed official action. THE WAYS OF FASHION. (lustrated.) The latest information in regard to mate- rials and designs. Pointers about the coming styles. THE WAPSYPINNICON TIGER. - (ilus- trated.) A clever sketch by the well-known writer, Hamlin Garland, of an exciting episode, illustrative of life in a frontier town. FRENCH FINANCES. (llustrated.) An interesting account of the greatest national debt in the world borne by a nation which stands first in point of affluence. A study in national finan- ciering. TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILROAD trated). Frank G. Carpenter gives an account of a trip over the eastern section of the Siberian road, which he describes as the greatest railroad system of the world. THE HOLLOW RUBY (illustrated). The conclusion of the story by Julian Hawthorne. The first part was printed in last Saturday’s Star. THE RESCUE. A delightful little comedy in one act, written exclusively for The Star. L'ENFANT’S SERVICES. Some phases in the career of the en- gineer who designed the plan of this city. SILVER IN THE MARKET, The white metal is shipped from this country to all parts of the world. Some of the principal markets and the use which is made of this product of the mines. UNCLE SAM’S PARK. The dangers which threaten the Yellow- stone reservation and the inadequacy of the present laws. TRAINING BOYS. Some of the difficulties that confront parents in the management of their children. Practical suggestions made. ilus- @lus- —_>—_—_ The National Geographic Society. Rev. Dr. Francis Brown of New York will lecture before the National Geographic Society at the National Rifles’ Hall this evening on “Recent Discoveri¢s in Assyria and Babylonia,” FINANCIAL STATEMENT’ SHOWING THE CONDITION MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS FIR Of Baltimore, a, d J. RAMSAY BARRY, -Attorney ‘an@ Gen. ‘Manager. Stocks and bonds absolutely. ) secured ‘and other ited to the company for actually loaned by the company ... 1,606 67 10,795.83 5,028 98 TOTAL ADMITTED ASSETS. SOT ADMITTED, Office furniture and equip- men -. $612 75. $120,327 15 TOTAL LIABILITIES........ 13,015 62 ar acesa no See 107,924 Capital stock paid up........scsessers F100:000 Sur rds stockholders........ Tre TAL IROOM 1$235,322 gpm 8 TOTAL EXPENDITURES. . — 3s A it of in Unit State of Maryland, Insurance Department, Ccmmis- sioner’s Office, Annapolis, February 1, 1895. eee straci from the statement ef the Merchants and Manutacturers’ Fire Lloyds Insurance Company of Baltimore, Md., to December 81. 1804, now on file in this department. I. FREEMAN RASIN, Insurance Commissioner. In“ addition to the above assets, 000 addi- tional capital is s Foaranteed by the ecborsibers: ‘ISORY , RUFUS WOODS, WM. T. DIXON, ‘irman. re J. FRANK Secretary. John E. Hurst, James Mcbvoy, James A. G: Wm. M. Powell, + John A. Hambleton, Aubrey Pearre, J, H. Judik, Bernard Cahn. t Chas. O'D. Lee, Washington Office, Room 4, 617 14th St. N. W. E. H. Cumpston, Manager. STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION NIAGARA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ‘EW YORK, NI On the 3ist day of December, 1894, as required by act of Congress approved July 29, 1802. Capital stock...... Capital stock paid up. $500,000 00 500,000 00 ai Cash in bank and office $210,329 08 883,000 60 nd ~ 25,250 00 Stocks and bonds (market value) 827.292 00 Bills receivable and collateral loans.. 53,537 09 Premiums uncollected and in hands of BECMS eeeeveceeeeseeecersreseveree 819,282 98 Interest due and accrued ber 81, 1894. 8,027 50 Statement of dividends and expenses for six months ending December 31, 1804: Dividends .... 000 00 408 $9 co. nowt F, coonmica, Stiecribed nmi sworn to before me this 14th day of February, 1895. RUFUS K. McHARG. eal) i ucts 187 Broadway. New York City and County. ROBERTSON, BLACKFORD & FAGUE. Agents, mt 1410 G st. n.w., Washington, D. C. MONEY TO LOAN. ‘This company has an abundance of money to loan at prevailing Tate of interest on Real Estate and Collateral Securities. © American Security & Trust Company, . ©. J. BELL, PRESIDENT, 1405 it mame G St. N. W. ic NTE The Union Savings Bank, 1222 F Street N. W., Pays four per cent interest on savingsaccounts. Open until 5 p. m. on Govern- ment pay days and Satur- day evenings between 6 and 8. 20-264 W. B. Hibbs, 1421 F Street, REPRESENTING HUBBARD [RICH & ©O., BANKERS AND BROKERS = = = i Members New York Stock Exchange, New York Cotton Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade. 16-16att LIEB, _TONT! ENDOWMENT AND PAID-UP TNEURANCE ILICIES PURCHASED AT A Sabtt EDWARD NO BURNS 1907 Fst nw. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST, AND NEW YORK AVE Chartered by special act of Congress Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb. 180% 204 CAPITAL, OXE MILLION DOLLARS, ~~ C. T. Havenner, ogg ylang Meares aes tige gation Bought and sold in New York on New ite wires to Ne BC and New Bidrate wr eit i ‘CORSON & MACARTNEY, MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK ANGE. ENDOWMENT, TONTINE TQA8S, ON UIFE, ENDO : trusts and other ap Admiral Meade’s Squadron. Admiral Meade’s squadron of evolution hus sailed from Barbadoes for Trinidad, where it will await the Minneapolis, which vessel sailed south from Newport a few days ago. 2+ Commissioner Wright Honored. A diploma of honor has been granted to Carroll D. Wright, the commissioner of labor, by the Milan exposition authorities for statistical work. —_->—_—- A Slight Fire. Last night, about 11:20 o’clock, an alarm of fire was sounded from box 53 for fire fa two unoccupied houses on North Carolina avenue southeast near the corner of Ist Hie The damage amounted to about