Evening Star Newspaper, March 6, 1896, Page 3

— THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MAROH 6, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. SPECIAL NOTICES. ROBERT S. HAVILAND, A MINISTER OF THE Society of Friends, will boll a meeting at their meeting house, 1811 I st. n.w., THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock. 1t® SPIRITUALISM_MISS MAGGIE GAILE OF BAT. Simore, the wonderful medium, overy, PRIDAY during day, for private sitt! 5 re Every FRIDAY NIGHT, Wenn's Hall, 721 6th st. wh5-2t* eee eet FHEXE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE STOCK- holders of tke Corcoran Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia at their office, No. 04 ith st. nw., on MONDAY, April 6, 1896, for the purpose of electing mine d:rectors for the ersul ear. Tolls open at 12 m. and close at 1.p.m. IS KR. PEAK, Secretary. SE BOARD OF THE DIS- ston, March 6, 18 license at 301 D st. n.w. filed by Alexr. A. Raff. ROGER WILL: rk Exeise Board, D. € it RHEYLL TEMPT ANY APP WILL CHINCOTEAGUE BAY OYSTERS. 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The pro- posed arrangement is not to take in skilled laborers or those whose work may depend upon the liverality of Congress, but to in- elude the clerical force and possibly draugktsmen and other similar craftsmen not in the laborer’s class. While the navy yards are now under the practical control of the department and the principles of civil service have been applied in employing all labor, the clerical force is not in the classified service, nor the draughtsmen, who compose a large part of the labor at ‘all naval stations, and whose hold on office depends entirely on the work required for repairing ships and in the in- crease of the establishment. These men have represented that the nature of their work is of a high grade, requiring skill and experience, end that there is seldom neces- sity for its numbers being decréased. For this reason they claim they are as much entitled to the protection of the law as Oiaer employes in the departments. Secretary Herbert says he is not yet pre- pared to say what will be done in this mutter, but he thought .t not at all _improb- able that several classes of employes at navy yards may be put under civil service rules. It was, however, premature to dis- cuss at this time what may h2 done on this subject in the future. — = Nicotine Neutralized CHEW AND SMOKE CAO POUCH TOBACCO. RO NERVES QUAKING. NO HEART PALPITATING. NO DYSPEPTIC ACHING. =-NERVOUS. AN TI “DYSPEPTIC. SUNDAY REST BILL Friends of the Measure Are Given a Hearing. WHY THEY WANT If 10 PASS Several Addresses by Representatives of Religious Bodies. MR. BADCOCK’S QUESTION Another hearing on the Sunday rest bill was given by the House District commit- tee today. This time the friends of the bill were heard and arguments in sup- port of the measure were eloquently ad- vanced. On account of a misunderstand- ing as to the time the hearing was very brief. The Woman's Sabbath Alliance of this city was represented at the hearing by the following ladies: Miss Morton, the presi- dent of the alliance; Mrs. Teunis 3. Ham- lin, first vice president; Mrs. Taber John- son, secretary, and Mrs. Hoke Smith, Mrs. William L. Wilson, Mrs. Shelby M. Cullom, Mrs. Henry M. Teller, Mrs. Beiler and Mrs. Childs, vice presidents. Objects of the Alliance. The objects of the Woman's Sabbath Alliance of this city, as auxiliary of the national alliance, are stated to be “To arouse the women of this community to a realization of the existing perils which threaten the Christian Sabbath, or the Lord's day; to enlist all women in definite efforts to counteract the perils, especially In the home and in social life; to encourage the study of the word of God, in reference to Sabbath keepmg in the home and Sab- bath school, and assist the Woman's Na- tional Sabbath Alliance, by the distribu- tien of Sabbath literature, by procuring funds for the national work of the al- liance, and by all other means practicaple.” Declaration of Principles. The declaration of yrinciples of the al- liance is as follows: = women of America, recognizing the American Christian Sabbath as our right- ful inheritance, bequeathed to us by our forefathers; as the foundation of our ra- ticnal prosperity; as the safeguard of our social, civil and religious blessings; as the conservator of the rights of the wage- earners; will do all that we can to resist, by precept and example, whatever tends to undermine Sunday as a day of rest and worship, .and we will use our influence to create a right sentiment on all aspects of this Sunday question, especially with reference to traffic of any kind on that day, Sunday entertainments, neither giv- ing nor attending them, and we will recog- maze the rights of those in our employ to as great a part of that day for rest and worship as it is possible for us to give, and we will have only such literature for our children and households on that day as will conserve to their highest spiritual good.” Rev. W. F. Crafts’ Address. Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts, superintendent of “The National Bureau of Reforms,” first ad- dressed the committee. He recommended the substitution of the bill offered by Mr. Wellington yesterday for the Morse Sunday rest bill. He said this is a copy of a law ence in force in the District, but annulled on a legal technicality in its passage. This bill provides that it shall not be lawful for any person to keep open any place of busi- ress or maintain a stand for the sale of any article or articles of profit during Sunday, apothecaries, for the dispensing of and undertakers, for the purpose ling for the dead, or others for the purposes of charity or necessity; nor shail any public playing of foot ball or base ball er any other kind of playing, sports, pas- times or diversions disturbing the peace and quiet of the day be practiced by any person r persons within the District of Columbia cn Sunday; nor shall any building opera- tions or work upon railroad construction be permitted. For any violation of this act the ‘sen offending shall, fer each offense, be Hable to a fine of not less than $ nor more than $0, and in the case of corporations there shall be a like fine for every person employed in violation of this act laid upon the corporation offending. Section 2. That it shall be a sufficient de- fense to a prosecution for servile labor on the first day of the week that the defend- ant uniformly keeps another day of the week and does not labor upon that day, and that the labor complained of was done in such a manner as not to interrupt or dis- turb other persons in observing the first day of the week. Mr. Crefts told of the Sunday laws in ferce in the states, and held that Sunday is recognized under the federal laws. The President {s exempted from the necessity of signing bills on Sunday, th2 statutes re- quire suspension of studies at Annapolis and West Point, and these, together with similar requirements, make forty-six state and federal acknowledgments of Sunday. Sunday is an inheritance from our fathers which should be observed as a principle of government. Mra. Hamlin’s Remarks. Mrs. Teunis S. Hamlin told the commit- tee the scope and purpose of the Sabbath Alliance, as outlined above. In behalf of the alliance she begged the committee to report the pending bill. She had been ad- vised by Commissicner Truesdell that the law could be enforced if based upon this bill, while the Morse bill could probably not be enforced. At any rate, she hoped the committee would revort a bill that would preserve the Sabbath, which is an American institution. Mra. W. F. Cox’s Address. Mrs. Wilbur F. Cox of New Jersey briefly addressed the committee in behalf of the chservance of Sunday. She held that the perpetuity of this gevernment is based upon that principle. She would advocate legis- lation that would enforce the observance in behalf of labcring people, who, having Sabbath provided by law, would gain the benefits resulting. Mrs. Cox said Sunday observance is nec- essary to men not only on moral grounds, but frem a hygienic standpoint. This is a Christian nation, and the Sabbath is a Christian institution. She hoped Congress would give to Washington the laws equal to those that exist in the states. In New York city, where the morals of the munici- pality were being devoured by a cancer, the Sunday law was applied by Roosevelt and a@ cure prcviced. Washington an Orderly City. Chairman Babcock asked Mrs. Cox if she thought Washingten is a disorderly town on Sunday. Strangers have sald that Wash- irgton is the most orderly city of its size in the world. There is no drunkenness, no saloons open, no disorder, but there are great numbers of church-going people. The city has regulations for Sunday observance. Rev. Dr. Elliot's Plea. Rev. Dr. Elliot of the Churchmen’s Leasue briefly addressed the committee, ex- plaining the absence of Sunday law by the failure to enforce it. He said it is not pro- posed to urge the theological aspect of Sun- day, but to talk of it as a day of rest from labor. There is no general law to prohibit the sale of merchandise on Sunday. It has been found that the old Maryland Sunday law is inoperative and cannot be enforced. The pendirg bill is for the purpose of filling the hiatus caused by the inoperation of the old Maryland law. This bill is not based on a theory, ror for the purpose of making this District a model for the rest of the country, but designed as a practical measure of re- lief for the situation created by the absence of proper laws. ——-e+______ Republican Congressional Committee. The republican congressional committee selected the following officers at their meeting last night: Mr. Babcock was re- elected chairman; Mr. Apsley of Massachu- setts, vice chairman, and Mr. William B. Thompson of Micbigan, treasurer; execu- tive committee—Representatives Hull,low: Cannon, Illinois; Sherman, New Yor! Overstreet, Indian: Mercer, Nebraska: Senators Pritchard, North Carolina; Pett grew, South Dakota, and Mitchell, Oregon. THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP. EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. | i | ms 5 dD sin Nee es a i Hi 2 it EN HT ong h Hi os eer $0 cloudy 70" Rein. 2p @Snom yy Solid lines are 1s0- bars or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each centh of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms or lines of equal temperathre, drawn for each ten degrees. ‘The words “Hight and “Low” show location of Small arrows fly with the wind. snow has fallen dering preceding twelve dou: areas of high and low larometer. Shaded areas are regiors where rain or RAIN PREDICTED. Weather Burenu Says It Will Come Tonight or Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Saturday—For the District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary- land, rain and warmer tonight and Satur- day; southerly winds. For Virginia and North Carolina, rain and warmer tonight; Saturday, rain; varia- ble winds, becoming southerly. Weather conditions and general forecast: The sterm east of New England has moved northeastward, and the winds have moderated in force on the Atlantic coast. The area of high pressure has diminished in energy, and is confined to the Atlantic coast. The storm central over South Dakota Thursday morning has moved to northern Wisconsin, and a trough of low pressure extends from the upper lake region to the west gulf states; also an area of high pressure is advancing from Montana south- ward over the Rocky mountain slope. A storm of considerable energy is central on the north Pacific coast. The barometer has risen in New England and generally on the Rocky mountain pla- teau and slope; it has fallen in the lake regions, the Ohio valley and east gulf states; also on the north Pacific coast. ‘The temperature has risen decidedly east of the Mississippi river and fallen in the upper Missouri valley. Rain or snow has fallen in the lake regions, and generally in the Missouri, the Mississippi and the Ohio valleys. The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported: Durig the past .twenty-four hours— Shreveport, 1.18. Increasing cloudiness, followed by rain, is indicated for New England and the At- lantic states tonight and Saturday. Rain will continue in the lower lake region, the Ohio and lower Mississippi valleys tonight, followed by clearing weather Saturday or Saturday nigh’ It will be warmer in New England, the lower lake region and the Atlantic states tonight and Saturday, and colder in the Ohio and lower Mississippi valleys Satur- day. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, condi- ton, 4; receiving reservoir, temperature, condition at north connection, —; condition at south connection, distributing reser- voir, temperature. ; condition at influent gate house, 3; effluent gate house, 4. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 7:06 a.m. and 8 p.m.; high tide, 0:37 a.m. and ) p.m, Tomorrow—Low tide, 8:12 a.m. and 9:08 p.m.; high tide, 1:40 a.m, and 2:10 p.m. The Sun and Moon, Sun rises, sun sets, 5:58. Moon rises, 2:28 a.m. tomorrow. _ Moon reached last quarter at 6:4) a.m. today. The City Lights, Gas lamps all lighted by 6:04 p.m.; extin- guishing begun at 5:19 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. If clear less lighting may be ordered. Naphtha lamps all lighted by 6:04 p.m.; extinguishing begun at 5:34. The moon schedule does not apply to naphtha lamps. Public are lamps lighted at 6:34 p.m. and extinguished at 6:04 a.m. Range of the Thermometer. The readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau today were as follows: 8 a.m., 34: 2 p.m., 46; maximum, 46; min- imum, 28. THE WEATHER FORECASTS BY FLAG SIGNALS, No. 1. No. 2 No. 8. No. & No. 5. Clear or fair Rain or Local rata Terxiperature Cold wave. weather. snow. ‘or snow. leu Explanation of the Fings. ‘The fiags sre holeted cach day npon the fssne of the morning weather map and float until dark. They indicate the weatker that may be expected during ths following thirty-six hours, but more par- tleularly the last twenty-four hours of of 5 “cold wav proper weather fing. The temperature flag, when placed above numbers 1, 2 or 8, placed below numbers 1, 2 or 3, indicates colder westher; when not displayed, the temperature will remain stationary. at period. They are to be read from the top of the staff ownward. If more than one kind of weather is predivced for the pericd from 8 p.m. corditions first named in the forecast will be represented by the uppermost flag. to 8 p.m. the When a warning 4s included in the forecast message, the cold-wave flag will be displayed below the indicates warmer weather: when the indications are that A RARE TREAT. Saturday's Star Will Be Full of Good ‘Things. Star readers will be much interested in the features of tomorrow’s issue, for it will be seen by the following partial list that the topics are varied and timely: ALWAYS ON HAND (illustrated). Types of visitors to the Capitol to be seen at every session, and their er- rands. AID FOR TEACHERS (Illustrated). What was accomplished at the recent ba- zaar for the teachers’ annuity fund. FLORE (illustrated). A thrilling story by Stanley J. Weyman, author of “A Gentleman of France Complete in tomorrow's Star. COMMITTEE OF '6 (illustrated). Preparing for the great Christian En- deavor convention, and the men who are doing the work. ARMY OF FRANCE (illustrated). How all French boys must serve their country as soldiers. . THE NEW SLEEVE (illustrated). Efforts made to do away with the big affairs and the compromise that is likely. DISCOVERY IN LIGHT (llustrated). Sojar corona photographed in broad day- light. Cathode rays from sun spots. WHERE GAME ABOUNDS. Fish, flesh and fowl in the Du Chesne country. By George H. Harries. A TRIP TO PRISON. | A journey of a Star reporter to the Al- bany penitentiary with District prison- ers. SOUND IN FOG. A talk with the light house board expert about the uncertainties that haunt the navigator. VALUATION OF MEN. The cost to railways of accidents, and the plans for protection of travelers and roads. LUCK OF THIRTEEN. Opinions of police officers, fire fighters and railroad men about superstitions, NATIONAL BANK FRAUDS. Frank G. Carpenter tells how financial institutions have lost millions through dishonest officials. MYSTAKEN KINDNESS. The false charity that overlooks cases of dishonesty and tends to thief-making. RANDOM NOTES. A page of bright, brief sketches of peo- ple and things heard and seen about town. THE WORLD OF SPORT. A page of news about outdoor games and indoor pastimes. ae Appeal to Business Men. At the regular monthly meeting of the New York chamber of commerce yesterday there was adopted an appeal to commer- cial bodies and business men throughout the United States to use their influence to secure the selection of only such dele- gates to both national conventions as are in favor of the present gold standard. SSS ee Scientific Forest Protection. The Secretary of the Interior has sent a letter to the National Academy of Science asking tha~ it recommend some feasible and comprehensive plan for the protection and encouragement of the forest domain of the United States. This is sought to be done through a designated body of experts. The answer of the academy outlining the pro- posed action is expected here early. es 12 ATTORN| 5 AUCTION 9 USIOXS FINANCIAL FOR EXCHA FOR RENT ( FOR RENT (Offices). FOR RENT (Rooms).. FOR RENT (Stores). FOR SALE (Bicycles) FOR SALE (Houses). FOR SALB (Lots) FOR SALE (M HORSES AND V1 HOTELS . LEGAL NOTICE: LOCAL MENTIO: LOST AND FOU: MANICURE .... MARRIAGES ARR RRA RT ARUBA ATAE ETA RG Re Ree Ree Ee R DEALT E ee PERSONAL ..... 22... PIANOS AND ORGANS. POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PROFESSIONAL . RAILROADS .... . SPECIAL NOTICES. STORAGE ..... SUBURBAN PROPERTY. SUMMER RESORTS. UNDERTAKERS . WANTED (Help). (Houses). (Rooms). (Stores) (Miscellaneous) Bills Passed by the Senate. The Senate yesterday afternoon spent some time in the consideration of cases on the calendar, and passed several bills of local importance. One of these was the act to amend the law relating to the sealer of weights and measures of the District. An- other was the bill for the relief of Mrs. Kate Winter, repealing the right of the Bal- timore and Potomac Railroad Company to acquire by condemnation square 739, in this city. The title of Mrs. Kate Winter to the land js quieted under the provisions of the bill. The company was authorized, by act of January 19, 1891, to acquire for its busi- ness the land in square 739 by condemnation. This right the company has not chosen to exercise, nor, so faras the Senate District committee is Informed, does it Intend so to 0. Another bill of loca} interest passed was that incorporating the Supreme Council of the Inspectors General Knights Command- ers of the House of the Temple of Solomon, of the thirty-third degree Masons, southern jurisdiction, Also bill for the relief of the Potomac Steamboat Company, on account of dam- ages to the steamer Excelsior, from a col- sion with the United States tug Fortune in Hampton Roads, in 1892. The American University. Rev. Dr. S. L. Beiler stated this morning that the program for the breaking of ground for the American University, nam- ing next Tuesday as the day, has been changed, owing to unexpected circum- stances, to the same hour Monday after- noon. Word was received last evei}ing that Bishop H. W. Warren, who, it was\hought likely, would be present, will note able to leave the conference at Charleston, W. Va., over which he is presiding, in time to be here. ——— Army Orders. Capt. John G. Bourke, third cavalry, has been granted leave of absence for three months, with perm'ssion to go abroad. Maj. Joseph K. Corson, surgeon, has been relieved from duty as a member of the ex- amining board at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo. Second Lieut. Charles G. Lyman, second cavalry, bas been ordered to examination for promotion. He will report to the exam- ining board at the Presidio of San Fran- ALASKA SEAL BILL Senator Morgan’s Minority Report Against the Measure. NOEXCUSE FOR WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER Effect of Its Passage Upon Other Nations Irerested. THE TREATY BINDING Senator Morgan, who led the opposition in the committee on foreign relations to the Dingley bill tor the extermination of the fur seals of Alaska in case of the refusal of England, Japan and Russia to agree to ar- bitration for their better protection, has competed and probably en Monday will present his report to the Senate giving the reasons for his opposition. He will take strong ground agairst the bill, both on the score of humanity and of international rights. He says the seals find in the ocean their worst eremy—the pelagic sealer. The sealer’s v-ork is described by the Senator as “outlawed by the universal sense of huinan- ity,” and he criticises the Diil as an effort to foil this enemy by placing the destruc- tion In the hands of the agents of the gov- ernment. His report continues: “To say nothing of the total change in our policy expressed in our laws and incor- porated and confirmed by treaty engage- ments with Great Britain, under which the protection and preservation of the fur seals is now a duty secured by solemn agree- ments, it 1s difficult to imagine any excuse ‘or justification for the wholesale slaughter of these valuable and docile animals by the order of the Congress of the United States.” Effect on Other Nations. Referring to the fact that even in case the cther countries concerned refuse to en- ter Into the proposed convention, the execu- tive department, acting through its agents, can, he argues, use its discretion in killing the seals. The opinion is expressed that the other governments will accept the bill as a ban- ter and insincere threat and will refuse to negotiate with us. “Even if their interests or their pride are not involved in the condi- tions that are stated as the result of their refusal to accept the terms proposed in this bill, it is very doubtful if they would pot be provoked into merriment instead of compassion at our threat that we will de- stroy our own property on our own soil if they do not agree to our method of pre- serving it.” . He thinks it improbable that Russia and Japan would unite in the cruel policy of de- struction unless they should do so for the Mercenary purpose of enhancing the value of their own herds, which he does not be- lieve those governments are capable of. No good result, Mr. Morgan asserts, can come from the adoption of the policy pro- posed. He says it is a hazardous and un- wise act for Congress to anticipate the ex- ecutive in any matter that can be settled by treaty, and states that it is understood that this government fs now engaged in diplomatic correspondence on this subject with a prospect of success. This undertak- ing would be most likely interrupted by the passage of the pending Dill. Mr. Morgan's Contention, Contending for the observance of the award cf the Paris tribunal of arbitration, of which he was a member, Senator Mor- gan says: a ‘The rights reserved to the United States rested upon the sovereignty of the United States, and are important as to the revenue the seals would yield to the government, the focd supplies they would afford to the native inhabitants, the usefulness of the pelts of the seals to the commerce of the world, and the increase of the herds by proper reguiation of their breeding grounds. Added to these considerations is the senti- ment of humanity. All these considera- tons. he says, “entered into the attitude of the United States in all their contentions for the right, even exclusive in its nature, to protect and preserve the seal herds.” Mr. Morgan says the United States are bound by the Paris treaty as long as it is in force, and that the treaty cannot be disregarded while in force without respon- sibility on our part to the government of Great Britain. If the treaty is not satis- factory to the United States the remedy is 1 abrogaticn, and not its violation. “Between two such powers there is no judge who can hold either to its duty; they are necessarily left to the arbitrament of the sword as the ultima ratio regum. The Award and the Treaty. “If that award did not bind the two gov- ernments to execute the regulations so as to protect and preserve the seals, it had,” Senator Morgan concludes, “no possible effect. If it left eitker free to inflict whole- sale and intended extermination upon the seals, the treaty and the award were both illusory. if the responsibility for the rapid destruction of the seals rests with Great Britain, as the bill assumes,” the Senator Says, “‘a complaint should be addressed to that government, and if the fault is in the award of the Paris tribunal we ought first to denounce it and free ourselves from the obligations it enjoins. Instead of that, the President has sent to the Senate a convention, recently negotiated with Great Britain, which affirms the award and the treaty under which it was rendered, and is now Lefore the Senate for action. The passage of this bill would virtually dis- rense with that convention, as it would necessarily be based on the conclusion of Congress that the United States govern- ment fs no longer bound to respect the ob- ligations of the treaty of February 20, 1892, or the award of the tribunal of arbitration by which that treaty was completed in its final and most imrortant provisions.” 2+ ______ Hotel Arriva’ Willard’s—A. M. Dowell, Sharon, Pa.; Jas. Hughes ard wife, Syracuse, N. ¥.; M. Willett, New York. Riggs—J. M. Dawson, Cincinnatt,- Ohio; E. C. Wilson, Philadelphia, Pa.; C. C. Dud- ley ard D. C. Pinney, New York. Page's—J. W. Covert, New York; L. W. Childrey, Norfolk, Va.; George Wilson, Pennsylvania; H. J. Crawford, Pittsburg, Pa. Shoreham—Mrs. E. N. Benson, Miss W. W. Benson, Miss A. C. Paul, Miss Ogelsby, Miss M. N. Ogelsby and W. P. Ogelsby, ir. Philadelphia, Pa.; R. Hayes, Boston, Mass. ¢. ie Breck and A. H. Loubner, New ork. Arlington—F. P. Albert, New York; C. L. Taylin and wife ang Miss L. ‘Taylin, Pitts- burg, Pa.; S. Stearns and Miss Stearns, Bangor, Me.; Mrs. P. Burtis and Miss Stephenson, Buffalo, N. Y. Normandie—C. L. Campbell, Virginia; N. Johnston and wife, Pittsburg, Pa.; G. E. Miles, New York. Cochran—J. A. Logan, Pittsburg, Pa.; W. F. Allen and wife, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. H. W. Chapman, Miss M. Chapman and Miss Louise Chapman, Mrs. Butte and Miss Foster, New York; M. G. Scott and wife, Chicago, ll.; E. J. Bergen, Brooklyn, New York. Hamiltor—Mrs. I. T. Merrill, Toledo, Ohio; Rev. M. Smith, Mrs. M. Smith and Miss L. B. White, Chicago, Ill. Oxford—J. S. Escott and wife, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. W. H. Turner and Mrs. M. Seat, New York. Ebbitt—-W. A. Upham and wife, L. D. Hoffman and Mrs. A. B. Shape, Atlantic City, N. J.; Mrs. Wright and child, New York; Surg. William Martin, U. S. N., San pencieee, Cai.; G. A. Elliot, Wilmington, el. Gov. J. P. Pilling, Newark, Del.; . W. 8. Stanton, U. S. A., Oswego, N. Y.; J. A. Richardson, Baltimore, Md. Raleigh—S. N. Smith, Newport News, ‘Va.; A. M. Hay, London, Eng.; H. Walke, F. E. Willcox and Mr. and Mrs. F. Hughes, Norfolk, Va.; H. T. Meloney, Richmond, Va. St. James—W. D. Kilmer, Newburg, N. ¥.; R. E. Woodbridge, Richmond, Va.; F. W. Howe, Pittsburg, Pa.; Edwin Lewis, New York; A. Blanton, Marion, N. C.; Wm. M. Howe, Milwaukee, Wis.; J. W. Barns, Lansing, Mich. a The Proposed Monetary Conference. The first lord of the treasury, Mr. A. J. Balfour, answering a question in the Brit- ish house of commons on behalf of the government, said yesterday he did not he- Neve that anything would be gained by Great Britain taking the initiative in pro- posing a monetary conference, FINANCIAL. HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION. ‘THIRTEENTH ISSUE OF STOCK. FINANCIAL. DoYou WantGold? It fs yours if you can seize an unusual opportun} ty when prereated. ‘Books ure for subscriptions at office treasurer, 100) Penna. ave. wwe <= Third monthly meeting, at which stock can be .W. Shares, $1.00 each Rionth, commencing with Jamuars” 1806. wij Interest at 6 per cert is allowed on stock witb- drawn or canceled in rettiement OF foams. wnuch as $200 per share, t value, ma; be obtained as loans at far les cost than thi other sources. Average amount louned per share at last hiceting was $190, the anonthly payment therc- Eeane may be retiied oo out oe wore ange ne Ts ay ‘on one or more atu Pleasure of the borrower. Come In with us; our management is a careful one. Either of the undersigned will receive your subscriptions. ‘Tkomas Dowling, President, 612 E st. n.w. Anson 8. ‘Twslor, Vice President, 1213 F st. n.w. W. H. Wetzel, Secretary, 2135 H st. nw. ‘- DIRECTORS. Wn. R. Brown, cor. Pa and 20th st. n.w. 80 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. Controls over five huodced mining claims in Ruck- Levi J. Bryant, 1605 Conn. ave. James 11, By 23 1 st. ingham county, Virginia, known for over balf a century to be rich in gold erizing over $20 n, George J. Johnson, 713 Market space. Chas. N. “Moore, 1145 17th st. nw. S._ Norris The : S21 Columh nw. cr ton, and it e mined and treated at Jess TARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND | than $2.50. The only. op ity that will, INSURANCE COM OF Makt- perhaps, have to get stock in a parent pany is FORD, OONN. Row offered you. The same condition «xists in Vir- On the 3ist day of December, 1895, as required by | ginla today thit existed in Smith Afeiea six y act of Congress approved July 29, 1592. mited quantities of ore averaging wth Afrlean 01 it is Capital stock. $400,000 00 Capital stock ‘paid ‘up. 500,00 00 v uily offered at 2s. Gd. nd now bring about * obtained on Cesh in bank. eal estate. .- | can reare | We offer 500,01 | Stock of the Pied | papy, par value #1 240,063 03 mac ee 32,013 $6 | the po-ression ‘of over 350 anining 2°) ingham counts, ia, Which the best ex. 5 paris Lave fu¥5 ported. We can recommend “ash capital. % pare’ias >. Reserve premiaai Col. H. L. HOOVER. a sp the company. enn b 2 (MEL give ali desired of “dividends "ant | Steck may also months, ending De-ember 31, 1835 | Washington offi Dividends $30,000 00 | Current expouses. i. M. ALL J. B. PIERCE, Secretary Subscribed ani sworn to b of Janaucy, 1815. fore ms this 25th day T. D. Hooper & Co., Bankers, MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHAN WILLIAM J. PIERCE, Notary Public. LAW ‘ORD 6 MeKIM, 17 New Street, New York. mh6-2t Livbilities Surplus . —-—-— 174,791,990 54 BigB’, Dg lest six monte of 5 oeza0s2| Fhe Union Savings Bank, geciy gr aes — 13,451,736 2 1222 F Street N. W. State of 3 York, “city ‘and’ ‘county of > Jona. "Siecan, presi , and Charles C. Whit- TIONEY TO LOAN Rey, secretary, of the New York Life Insurance On approved District collateral securit Company, Jo deckire end say that the accomp: veal estate and ing statement of the condition of said company on the Bist day of December, 1805, ix correct and true according to the best of their information, knowl- edge and belief. FOUR PER CENT Interest paid on savings deposits. Open until 5 pan. on goverment pay days, and Saturday «venings from 6 to 8. L EY, Secretary. Subscribed ond xworn to before me this 2th day of February, 1896. (Seal) H. DE L. RANDALL, 15 -! Notary Public, Kings Counts; Certitieate ‘led in | '™B5-25d New York Count: at ori ENT LOANS. We a supply of money, practically un- limited, ty loan at 5 per cent, requiring only first- lass sceuril No delay, the money being Washington capital, mh6-6,tf "HEISKELL & McLERAN, 1008 F st. The Nationa! Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Hauling F-R-E-E-1 During March we will haul all goods to our Storage Building free of charge. This is done in order that we may quickly fill up our 300 Of the District of Columbia, light, well-ventilated, new ‘storage rooms. Rooms, $3 up. h ts? PARCEL — Merc ANUS peuveny co. CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS. 929-931 D St————Phone 659. | sare perostr pEpantMENT. ase Rents safes inside burglar-proof vaults at “ $5 per annum upward. W. B. Hibbs & Co., Saccstlten, Semvksy, lwecwats ant ohana oa of all kinds in owner's package, trunk or case taken on deposit at moderate cost. S BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward, and interest allowed op $5 and abe Members New York Stock Exchange, 1421 F Street. Correspondents of LADENBURG “THALMAD de6-160 New York. CORSON & MACARTNEY, MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, sav Losns money on real estate aud collateral fecurity. Sells first-class real estate and other a. &0O., securities in sums of $500 and up TRUST DEPARTMENT. This company ts a legal & and trust funds, and acts as : ecutor, rec assiznee, and tos trusts of all kinds, Wills preparad by a corapetent attorney in daily attendance. BENJAMIN P. SNYDER, President. THOMAS HYDE, First Vice President. Bankers an] Dealers in Government Bonds. Deposits Exchange. Loans. Railroad Stocke and Bonds and all. securities listed or the exchange of New York. Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore bought and sol A specialty mele of investment securities. Dis- trict bends and. all focal. Teailroad, “Gas, dnsuranes anu Telephone Stock dealt In. 5 be aS ‘American Bell ‘Telephone Stock bought and sold. JAMES M. JOHNSTON, Secon’ Vice Tres dest THOMAS R. JONES, Third Vieo Pres. WE TAKE AS COLLATERAL ANY LISTED STOCK E. FRANCIS RIG3S, Treasurer. or bond in any city of the United States; also em ger ie ola line life Jasurance policies, syndicate certia. ang AUBERE L. STORTEVANT, ‘Sceretary. cates, warebouse aa oS real estate mortgages - and trusts. YERKES & BAKER, 40 to 46 Metz- G. T. HAVENNER, erott building. no25-1f ROOMS 9 AND 11, ATLANTIC RUILDING (IEMBER WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE, Reai Estate & Stock Broker, Can execute orders in Investment Securities, Stocks, Bonds, Grain or Cotton On all reputable Exchanges throughout States, elther for CASH or cu MARGIN. Private wires. Long-distance "phone 453. fe4-214 Holmes & Co., 61 RROAPWAY, NEW YORK. HIGH SCHOOL CADETS: Dates Fixed for the Competitive Drills May. Dr. F. R. Lane recently received a com- munication from President Nick Young of the base ball league, containing a list of dates that the ball park at the head of 7th street may be used by the High School Cadets for their competitive drill, and ss Maj. Ross was at the school instructing the cadets, Dr. Lane held a conference with him, which resulted in the selection of Monday and Tuesday, the 18th and 19th of Ses as the dates for the companies to It was thought best to select the first two 7 MEMBERS OF THE N.Y. STOCK EXCHANGE. Ses 3 fo°iong aa the last ones were cut at Tne | eeate Aceunts and Deponte of Pic TaN question. Quite a surprise was given the | Ut ete, and allow Interest on daily hakinees. Buy and sell for each or carry on n: est rate of interest on *he New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago Stock Exchanges, Stocks, Bonds. Grain, Cotton, ete. WASHINGTON OFFICE, 1515 1 ST. mh2-1m Choice Six Per Cent Real Estate Loans In amounts from $500 upward may be had of us at par and accrued in- terest. Why allow your money te remain dle when you can get such “gilt edge Investments? A line Will secure you our booklet, *Con- cerning Loans and Investments.” B.H. Warner& Co., FRANK WILSON BROWN BROKER, 1335 F St. N. W. Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Provisions and Cotton. Direct private wires to principal cities. cadets of the Eastern High School at the clese of the drill last Monday, when First Lieut. James Williams was appointed cap- tain of company G, and the consequent changes were announced. This appointment caused a general ad- vancement of sergeants and changing about of guides in company F, in addition to sev- eral changes in the commissioned officers. Second Lieut. Harry Brown of company ¥ was promoted to the first lieutenancy of G, and the first sergeant of F was appointed to his vacancy. As second lNeutenant F. H. Yount of company G has become dis- abled through a scratch received at the teachers’ bazaar, in December, his position was filled yesterday, the fortunate cadet being the sergeant major, W. T. Pierson. There was no cadet appointed to this vacancy, and it is very probable that it will not be again filled this year. As it was not thought advisable to ap- point the ranking sergeants, which would cause a changing of some of them from the company they have drilled with all along, to the other one, the second, third, fourth and fifth sergeants, G. Thorne, W. P. White and M. Hand, all of company F, were re- spectively promoted one position higher. W. E. French, the first sergeant of F, was appointed to the vacant second Neutenancy of the same company. This completed the appointments that were ordered by the military committee for last Monday, but it is possible that some more may follow next Week, Dana White has been permanently ap- pointed fifth sergeant of company E at the Business High School. The military instructors are assigned as follows for next week: Lieut. Col. Auer and Maj. B. R. Ross, at the Central; Col. Sommer and Maj. Graff, at the Eastern; Maj. B. R. Ross and Lieut. Col. Auer, at the Business, and Maj. Graff and Col. Som- mer, at the Western. Le Literary and Musical Entertainment. The divinity students of the Catholic Uni- versity of America have sent out invita- tions for a literary and musical entertain- ment, in honor of the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, in the assembly room, McMahon Hall, Sunday evening, March 8. The follow- irg program will be given: Polish Dance, op. 3, No. 1, Scharwenka, Rev. John W. Cummings; president's ad- dress, Rev. Paul P. Aylward; St. Thomas and the Present Century, Rey. Francis Gil- fillan: vocal solo, Restless Sea,” White, Rev. James F. Dolan; St. Thomas and His Philosophy, Rev. Joseph H. Tettemer; vocal duet, “Pulaski’s Banner,” Lindsay, Revs. James F. Dolan and Joseph H. Tettemer: St. Thomas, a Bachelor of Theology, Rev. John W. Cummings; vocal solo, “‘The Holy City,” Adams, Rev. Joseph H. Tettemer; St. Thomas’ Theory of Property, Rev. Ji M. Kirwin; instrumental solo, “Last Hope,’ Gottschalk, Rev. John W. Cummings closing address, Rt. Rev. Rector. Long-uistance telephone 1414. Corresponden‘s of Messrs. Theo. W. Myers & Co. No. °7 New at., New York, members of the New York Stock Exchange. T. J. Hodgen & Co., BROKERS AND DEALERS. STOCKS, COTTON, GRAIN AND PROVISIONS. Rooms 10 and 11, Corcoran bidg., cor. 15th and F sts, and GOS 7th st. nw. OFFICES, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. Ge10-16tf" SILSBY & COMPANY, BANKERS AND BROKERS, s = G13 15th st. x National Metropolitan Bank building. ‘Telephone 505. Jel0-28t¢ , oe