Evening Star Newspaper, August 11, 1896, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1896-TEN PAGES. BP MARYLAND OUTLOOK] == T## OFFicraL weaTHER mar: S [WORK OF A YEAR| == === FINANCIAL, SUIRITUALISY 4 AMUSEMENTS... ~~ zr a fe ATTORNEYS. -Page 4 | hit AUCTION SALES. <Page 8 I d peaaeine Difficult to See How Bryan Can Carry Progressive Scientific Work of the | RosnDrsc.. ne i|;Uhe Moder a ci See How bryan BUSINESS CHANCES. met) 'Skwy Scraper” 2 : = r . CITY ITEMS -Page 10 feat Ein eat oa ie proterred stock was ts the State Freedmen’s Hospital. COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. “Page J Pp ¢ of record poles eo ee COUNTRY BOARD..... -Page —is built bit by bit, and im- Ww. SHER, * E. D. BASTON, DEATHS ...... -Page 4 . feowrary: Prenideat. DENTISTRY. “page 3}$ Mense fortunes are accumu- 1,143t x UN ESS UNI RED- iH JR ALITY RATE MUI MIN SHED | epceartos Pa 1( lated i e sa 7 wa Korn ire CATTEDHEAT, — EVANGEEISE Ny 00) FORCHANGES OCI MORT. 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A little ‘Tharp’ Old Hella R SALE (Houses) “Page 1t , “Berkeley” in the morning will make you oe ———.-—_—_——_ FOR SALE (lots). ors a Dan rr gases Sant, 2 Pi an8.108 Dr. Williams, surgeon-in-chief of the | FOR SALE (Mfimellancous 2 Page CLEVELAND PARK, With its delightful houses, {s 880 feet above tide water. Pay it a visit. JOHN SHERMAN, Prest. (aud) Office, 610 14th st. DR. SHADE'S CHLORIDUM DISCOVERY FoR consumption, lung, thront, asthma and catarrhal diseares; administered on Monday, Weduesday and Friday, from to 12 2 to 6; Sunday from 1 to’ 2 only. Ouil or send for booklet, symptom blank, etc., for those who «re going away and desire the “home” treatment, Con sultation free Dr. Sbade in charge. 1232 14th st. dy2t-im ‘Oftice of Controller of the Currency, oF eactlnzton, dune 30, 1856. WHEREAS. by satisfactory etidence presented to the irned, it has been made to appear ‘$ National Bank of Washington, pgton and Distrlet of the provisions of required to be cation shall be au- the business of banking; RE L, James H. Eckels, Con- Currenes, do hereby certify that Riggs National Bank of Washington, D. in the City of Washington, and District ot uthoriaed to conimence the busi- king, as provided in section fifty-one nd sixty-nine of the Revised Statutes ted States. IN TESTIMONY and seul of office this thirtieth day of June, 1806 unders The Ri ERFOF witness my hand (Seal) JAMES H. ECKELS, Controlter of the Currency. Jy1-60t No. 5.048. SPECIAL CASH PRICES From now on will prevail to high-grade bicycles, our fixing the price of 1896 “KAMBLERS” ix i titors to that figure. or be- er totice RAMBLERS. late ‘6 patterns, either in black or colored enamels, Will be soldat EIGUTY-FIVE DOLLARS. CAN When scla op installments a slight advance will be wade on above price. Buying RAMBLERS xt this new price ts Uke pick:ng up money, and the Fider thar has pot yet male selection of a new mount will do well to inspect our line. We also fell the best $79 wheel in this city, and only ask $56 for it. Both men’s and women's patterns in stock. and prompt delivery can be made. Re- member, tke naw wheels we sell have the guar antee cf 17 years’ experience of whecl-buldin= back of them, and a reputation for good work ‘Wat counts for sometbing. GOEMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. CO., Hitt 132-27 14th st. n.w.—429-31 10th at. nw. DENTISTRY DONE ON WEEKLY AND MONTIILY installments. = T. W. STURRLEFIELD, D.D.S ap2o-tt Mert bi nd F OKNAMENTAL WRO! He IKON HAIL. Grilles, Gates, Hinges Escutcheons, W! ow Guards, ete. ‘Protect your property. No charge for ekatches aul estiinates. Wrought Irn (i: Fixtures, Andirons, Fenders, etc., ete. J. H. S Wp. 820-522 13th st. fei is best done on the “Columbia the standard of the world for w! ‘The greatness of the Columbia evidenced by the fact that oth makers strive to make their wheel “fost as good."" POPE M co. J. Bart Brittain, Manager, 452 Ps eve. fe4-tf eat ghee iters’ Profits Grew copectious when <casoncy ts pusing Paints. You can mo better economy than to buy Suppiles from us at our cash difference between our cash is tea. Thi rates. Prices ard credit prices will open your eyes. A visit kere will pay you. Chas. E. Hodgkin, 913 7th, aull-16d Plasterers, Here’s a Snapl We've just Innded 1,800,000 Prime Spruce Laths, and we'll jet them go at $2.05 per ad. This ts bed-rock Price, and rs only till lathes replied. After that the price goos up. T. W. Smith’s Lumber Yd. Ist and Ind. av Bi 2 Won’t Stain Your Fingers . if you have a GARDNER Pen @ps in the SIDE, not the the right quantity of ink oa th time. Tak can't evaporate—alwass freak and free from dust. Only 50c. C7 Everything here in Sumner Stationery. Easton & Rupp, 421 11th St., Popular-Priced Stationers. (Just above ave.) aulu-isd re “I never disappoint.” <Lawyers and Patent Attorneys e our Briefs. There ia an air of elegance and stsle about them which at once proclaims their supertority over work of other printers. 0c. page for Bo coples. Byron S. Adams, 512 11th St. sulo1sd — WISE Extent of Alaska. From the Alaska News, Very few of the more intelligent portion ef American citizens comprehend the ex- tent and physical characteristics of Alaska. To say that Alaska contains 590,107 square miles gives an adequate conception of its immense size. That irapresston ts better se- cured by a series of relative comparisons. For instance, from extreme north to south is 1,400 miles In an air line, or as far as from Maine to Florida; and from its east- ern boundary to the end of the Aleutian Islands is 2,200 miles in an air line, or as fer as from Washington city to California. The island of Attu, the western end of the leutian chain of islands, is as far west of San Francisco as Maine 1s east, so that between the extreme eas‘ern and western sections of the United States Ban Fran- cisco is the great central city. Or take another basis of comparison. Alaska !s as large as all the New England apd middle states together, with Ohio, In- lana, Tilino!s, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ken- tueky and Tennessee combined, or aa lar; as ail the United States east of the Missli sippi river and north of Georgia and the Carolinas, or neariy one-sixth of the entire area of the United States. st has a coast Une of 18,311 miles, or nearly twice as many e8 the Atlantic and Pacific coast Unes of the remaining pdrtion of ‘he United States. Commencing at the north shore of Dixon Inlet, in latitude 54 decrees 40 min- utes, the coast sweeps in a long regular curve north and west to the entrance of Prince William’s sound, a distance of Milles, thence 725 miles south and weet to Unimak Pass, at the end of the Aliaska Peninsula. From this pass the Aleutian chain of Islands sweeps 1,073 miles in a long curve almost to Asia, the dividing line between Russla and the United States betng the meridian of 198 degrees west longitude. North of Unimak Pass the coast forms a zigzag line to Point Berrow, on the Arctic ocean, and thence south of east the boundary. a —— Castoria For Infants and Children. CASTORIA DESTROYS WORMS, CASTORIA CURES CONETIVATION, CASTURIA ALLAYS PEYEMISHNERS, CASTOBIA CURES DIARUHOBA AXD COLIC, CASTORIA BELIEVES THETHING TROUBLSA, CASTORIA PREVENTS VOMITING SOUT, CURD, “Tee use of ‘Castoria’ f9 so aptroral apd ite Berta so well known that if seems a work of scpererogation to Indore it. Pew ary the intefti- Gent faulting who do mt keep Castorla within sey enc.” CANLOS MARTYN, DD. New York elty, Special Correspordence of The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, Md., August 10, 1896. The political situation in Maryland this year, as far as both the presidential and congressional campaigns are concerned, presents a radical contrast to the aspect of affairs on the eve of former national cam- paigns, and indications point to a contest which will go down as the most memorable political battle fought in the state for years. Never has a campaign opened with more manifestations of enthusiasm whi can see no defeat, and, at the same time, no national political fight has been marked with such Intense bitterness, so many promised defections from party lines and such general uneasiness as the present. The strong wave of silver sentiment which appears to have overwhelmed the rank and file of the democratic party has entirely changed the aspect of affairs and compels those leaders who had intended to preach conservatism to abandon their schemes of nullifying the effect of the Chi- cago convention by forcing the nomination of gold men at the approaching congres- sional conventions. The democratic party at present is in an extremely chaotic condition, ard unless the sound money faction can be induced to abandon its present tntention of scratch- g the ticket, or a sufficientiy large num- ber of silver recruits can be won over from the republicans, it Is difficult to see, not only how it can save the state for Bryan, but how it can even share the represent: tion in Congress with the republicans. It had been the hope of the old line leaders, prior to the Chicago convention, to insure the nomination of sound money candi dates in all of the six congressional dis- tricts, but the headlong rush of the sliver fiood renders the success of such a scheme impossible, and they are now compelied to accept the inevitable. Gone Wild on Silver. The rank and file, especially in rural Maryland, appears to have gone wild on the: silver issue, and free col!nage congres- onal aspirants are cropping up at a rate which is a decided indication of the belief that there is a strong probability of vic- tory on that issue. Many close observers believe that could the election be held today Bryan would carry the state, but the sound money forces hold that long before election the rajority of voters will abandon the silver and help to carry Maryland for Mc- y and sound money. ‘That there will be a large democratic de- fection 1s now generally conceded, but whether the bolters will vote for McKinley or not 1s often questioned. The high tal Views of the repubitcan nomluce are very repugnant to the bourbon deniocrats he but they have the assurance of Mr. Wel- lington that the protection plank will he practically ignored in the conduct of the campaign in Maryland. In addition to the anticipated defection, the dem: i nization will have the y to cont with, and = out the rie shown that the repul tn Induce the bulk of their streagth, thi colored voters, to register far more € than the democrats can ferret out their support, and the McKinley leaders are de- pending on this to aid their chanc Republicans Unitéd and Confident. The republicans are united and enthusi- astie and futiy expect to sweep the state. They declare the silver sentiment will scarcely break over the party nes, and are unwilling to admit the possibility of any Gefection from their own ranks. They as- sert that the aid they will receive from dis- gruntied democrats will emphasize the ma- jority which McKinley and Hobart are bound to receive. y also believe thet they will captur: five out of the six congressional distri and some enthusizsts declare that the en- tire Maryland delegation will be composed of republicans. The interest in the several congressional fights is growing more and more intense as the time set for the re- maining conventions approaches, but pres- ent indications scarcely wzrrant confident assertions as to the political complexion of the body which will represent Maryland in the Fifty-fifth Congress. 2 The First District. The republican convention of the first dis- trict, which meets at Easton next Wednes- day, promises to be the scene of a lively encounter between the followers of Dr. Isaac H. Barber of Easton and State Sen- ator A. Lincoln Dryden of Somerset, who was Congressman Miles’ opponent in 1804. Dr. Barber is apparently the favorite, and, unless a third candidate appears, the nom- ination, in the opinion of many, will go to him. It is rumored, however, that a third candidate will appear and that both Dr. Barber and Senator Dryden may be cast aside. This third aspirant is Col. James C. Mullikin, the old Talbot leader, who ts, as far as surface indications are of value, a strong advocate of Dr. Barber. Col. Mul- kin has been suspected for some time of aspiring to lead the fight in person against the democratic nominee, and, on a recent visit to Baltimore, he admitted to some personal friends that he “would accept the romina‘ion,” should it be offered to him. The cclonel’s capabilities as an under- ground worker are generally recognized, and few first district politicians will be su: prised if the Easton convention “offers” him the nomination, without much super- fluous balloting. Among the democrets a large number of candidates are in the field, and an excit- ing day {s expected when their convention is called to order on August 20 at Ocean City. Among thoso who aspire to the nomination are the presen: incumbent, Joshua W. Miles; ex-Controller Marion De Kalb Smith, Harrison W. Vickers of Keni, son of tne 1. United States Senator Vick- ers; Henry R. Lewis of Caroline, John R. Pattirson of Dorchester, John B. Brown of Queen Anne's, and the redoubtable Major William E. Stewart of Talbot, the original silver man in Maryland. Congressman Miles—should precedent be observed—would be accorded the nomination, and he is quite ready to take it and stand by the Chicago platform despite his record as a sound monzy man. Second District. The renomination of Congressman Wm. B. Laker by the republicans of the second district is generally conceded, and it is believed that he will receive sufficten: sup- port from bolting democrats to render the outlook extremely uncertain, There, as elsewhere, the mass of the democracy is out for ailver, but there is a substantial faction which oan be counted on to think twice before voting for the Chicago nom- inees. Domocratic candidates are very prolific in this istrict, but ex-State’s At- torney Austin L. Crothere of Cocil, brother of State Berator Chas. ©. Crothers, ap- ears to lead the yace, go far as there has been race as yet. Others who are men- tioned in connection with yomication aro Colonel Herman Stump of Harford, United States commissioner of irgmigration; Mr. B. F. Crousa of Carroll, clerk of the oir- ouit court; ex-Benator James J, Lindsey nd ex-Congressman J. F. C. Talbot of Baltimore county, and ex-Senator Thomas di. Kobtngon of rford, Third and Fourth Districts, In the third and fourth distriste tho re- publicen nominations have been already made, Dr. Wm. §, ooze, who contested the seat now occupied by Chairman Rusk ef the democratic comsitiee, being the nominee in the third, while Mr. W. W, Mclutyre is the candidate Jn the fourth, ‘fhe Fepublieans pre confident of carry: ing both these districts, and not a few demcerats are jnalined’ to agree with thom, The sirength of these two nomina- Uons js edmitted on sil sides, and the cness Of tig Gonienis two Yeare ago en rages the republicans to believe that eo EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at § a.m., 75th meridian time. Solfd lines are 1so- bars, or Iines of equal air pressure, drawn for ch tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are totherms, or Ines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas are regions where rain or snow bas fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words “High and “Low” show location of areas of high and low barometer. Small arrows fly with the wind. RELIEF PROMISED THURSDAY, But It Will Be Warm and Fair To- night and Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Wednesday: For eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, fair tonight, probably followed by local thunder storms Wednesday; a slight fall in temperature by Wednesday night; westerly winds. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, continued warm and gener- ally fair weather tonight and Wednesday, with a prospect that the weather will not be so warm Thursday and Friday; south- westerly winds. Weather conditions and general forecast: The barometer has risen rapi-ily in the northwest and slowly over the Saint Law- rence valley and New England. It is high- est over Montana and lowest near Lake Su- perior. It 1s cooler in the extreme northwest and at central Rocky mountain stations, wlille the temperature has remained stationary in the southern, middle and New England states. Local thunder storms occurred during the night in the lake regions, the upper Ohio valley and the northwest. Generally clear weather prevails this morning in all dis- tricts except the upper lake region, where it is cloudy. Fair and warm weather will probably continue from the gulf states northeast- ward to New England, with possibly local thunder storms in the middle Atlantic states. There is a prospect that it will not be so warm in northern states east of the Mississipp! on Wednesday night and Thurs- day. The foYpwing heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported: During the past twenty-four hours—Park- ersburg, 1.48. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 3:21 a.m. and 3:57 p.m.; high tide, 9:12 a.m. and 9:40 p.m. ‘Tomorrow—Low tide, 4:09 a.m. and 4:21 P.m.; high tide, 9:58 a.m. and 10:28 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Sun rises, 5:10; sun sets, 6:59. Moon sets, 8:46 p.m. The City Lights. Gas lamps all Nghted by 7:56 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 4:29 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. Arc lamps lighted at 7:52 p.m.; extin- guished at 4:34 a.m. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition’ of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 84; condl- tion, 38. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 8S; condition at north connection, 86; con- dition at south connection, 36. Distributing reservoir, temperature, 8%; condition at in- fluent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 86. Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau today: 8 a.m., 80; 2 p.m., 91; maximum, 93; min- imum, 74. AVERAGE DAILY DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL TEMPERATURE, WEEK ENDING AUGUST 10, 1896. Note.—s Figures show mean dilly excess, or defic A GENERAL HEAT WAVE. Official Stutement of the Excess of ‘Temperatares. In explanation of the extent of the heat wave that has been scorching the country during the past week Chief Moore of the weather bureau today issued the follow- ing statement in explanation of a map pre- pared at the bureau: “The week ending August 10, 1896, was exceptionally warm in all districts east of the Rocky mountains, except along the immediate Atlantic and gulf coasts, where, although warmer than usual, the de- partures from normal were not especially marked. The greatest cxcess of heat occurred over the central valleys, lake re- gion and the interior portions of the mii- dle and south Atlantic states, where It ranged from 6 degrees to 12 degrees per day, being greatest in the lake region, cen- jaded portions show excess, and unshaded portions deficiency, of temperature. ‘acy, of temperature over areas bounded by light “lines. tral Mississippi leys. ‘Along the immediate north Pacific coust the week was also slightly warmer than usual, but uver the interior and ez ern portions of Washington and Oregon and throughout the plateau regions and almost the whole of California it was cooler than usual, the deficiency in tem- perature generally ranging from 3 degrecs to 9 degrees per day, being greatest over an area including northern Nevada, Idaho, western Montana and the eastern portioi of Oregon and Washington. “The maximum temperatures over the greater portion of the country east of the Recky mountains were unusually high throughout the week, and at a number of stetions among the oldest established the maximum records of former years for the first decade of August equaled or exceeded. Maximum temperatures, ranging from 100 to 104, occurred over northern’ ‘Texas, Ar- karsas, Oklahoma, southern Missouri, Karsas, eastern South Dakota and sout! ern Minnesota.” and lower Missouri val- atever the strength of the free sentiment may be, they argue, it easy io reach the people in the city, they feel that they can rely on more dem- ocratic allies here than in the outlying districts. Mr. Archibald H. Taylor, who ts the lead- ing spirit of a silver organization which proposes to combat the Sound Money-. League, is the foremost aspirant now in the field for the democratic nomination in the fourth, while others mentioned are Wm. T. Butler, delegate to the Chicago conven- tion; Isaac L. Straus, W. J. Ogden, ex- Congressman Wm. J. O'Brien and ex-Sen- ator Thomas G. Hayes. Congressman Rusk 14 expected to come up for nomination in the third. Ex-Coun- cilman James B. Guyton is also tmention- ed. In the Fifth. In the fifth Speaker Sydney E. Mudd ts generally expected to win the republican nomination with little effort. From the time of the adjournment of the general assembly lust spring, on, Mr, Mudd has been regarded as the only res! candidate in the field, and although several move- ments have been started to head him off, and his candidacy is known to be unac- ceptable to Mr. James A. Gary, his nomi- nation will be manifested when the La Plata convention is called to order on Au- gust 18. The fifth district democracy is almost as strong in its free silver enthusiasm ag is the first, and none but radical ailverites will hope for a congressional nomination from southern Maryland gemocrats. Among the aspirants are Mr. Wm. B. Clagett of Prince George's and Dr. Geo. H. *ones of Calvert, both of whom are asilverties of the most aggressive type. Mr. Clagett and Dr. Jones were the district delegates to the Chicago convention. Both voted for Bryan, and consequently in the eyes of the average fifth district democrat cach is eminently qualified to represent southern Maryland in Congress. Another formidable candidate is ex-Senator Robert Moss of Anne Arundel, who is making a stalwart fight for the place. Mr. Moss enjoys great popularity throughout the district, and is More than ready to stand by Bryan and Sewall, and the Chicago platform. State Senator Carrico of Charles is also men- tioned. Despite the extravagant claims of the stl- ver men, both as to their own strength and as to the number of republican converts, sonservative judges expect to see Mr. Mudd succeed Congressman Coffin. In the Sixth, The sixth district, the republicans claim, will be theira, as usual, though the silver men believe thet the free coinage sentiment is gaining ground daily among the people of western Maryland. The spirited contest go- ing on among the republicans is an indica- ion of their confidence of victory, and it is ifficult to see et present upon what the democrats bese their hopes of success, Among the republican aspirants are Mr. Alexander R. Magner of § eer who is backed by the approval of Scnator-elect Well ington, and Dr. 8, T. Haffner and Mr. John C.Motter of Frederick. Dr.Haffner and Mr, Motter are contesting for support of the Frederick delegation, Among those mentioned for the democratic nomination are Ferdinand Wi! Mi whom Mr, Well- ington defepted In 104; Blair Lee of Mont. Bomery and ex-Renator Browning of Gar- ae rett. Unless tho appearance of the entire fleld changes very materially between now and election day, the republicans have a good chance not only of carrying the state for their national ticket, but of electing a mujority of the Congressmen. ‘That they may depend on ald from demo- cratic voters is generally conceded, but it is also evident that the strength of that support will depend upon the persistency with which the republican leaders ald Mr. Wellington in his effort to confine the fight to the financial issue, and relegate the tariff to the rear. A number of Maryland democrats are ad- vocating the nomination of a third ticket, and Mr. John H. Scmmes has been selected to represent the sound money democracy of the state at Indianapolis. It is thought, however, that whatever the action of the Indianapolis gathering may be, local gold democrats will not put an electoral ticket in the fleld, or, if they do, it will be that nominated by the republicans. SENATOR GRAY’S POSITION. Does Not Intend to Indorse the Chi- cago Ticket. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. WILMINGTON, Del., August 10, 1896. “I have not indorsed the Chicago ticket, nor do I contemplate indorsing it. An ab- solutely wrong construction has been placed upon my statement of yesterday.” This is what United States Senator George Gray said to the correspondent of The Star this afternoon. “I not pre- pared to discuss the matter, however,” he continued, “because the time. has not ar- rived when it will be necessary for me to do 50. S “I propose, though, to define my position to my fellow Delaware democrats at some future date. I have been a democrat all my life, and I do not propose to! be driven out of my party at this late day because my views on all questions diffet:from those of some of my fellow-democtats. I have my own opinions, and I woufd'not sacri- fice my self-respect for any may, To com- promise the opinions I have held for many years would be equivalent to the sacrifice of my self-respect. ‘The situatio confront- ing the democrats of my own’ state de- mands that every democrat should stand firm. This does not mean, however, that every democrat should vote for Bryan and Sewall. I propose to work, heart and soul, for harmony in the Delaware democrac: and will, by voice and ballot, do all I can for the success of the state ticket. But as regards the electoral and congressional ticket, I have decided views which no con- indorse Bryan and Sewall, as many of them have already done, their action di not imply that I should indorse them. am not in sympathy with this alleged Till- man-Bryan extreme free silver movement, and I never will be.” When asked if there would be a third ticket in Delaware, Senator Gray said he believed a third ticket. would be launched in Delaware, and that it would have a ten- dency to promote the success of the demo- cratic state ticket, as it would keep the sound money democrats together. He said, however, that at this time he had no fdea of representing Delaware at the Indianap- olis convention, dition can change. 1f my cae | Freedmen’s Hospital, today filed his an- nual report with the Secretary of the In- terior. The period covered is the twelv month ending June 30, 1896. During the year the progressive policy outlined in the last annual report has been vigorously prosecuted with results decidedly gratify- ing and reassuring. The report say: “With a view to placing the Freedmen's Hospital fully abreast of similar first-class institutions throughout this country and in Europe, the system of internes was es- tablished here, and the practical results derived from this experiment during the past year clearly demonstrates the wis- dom of such a step. Bright young gradu- ates in medicine from some of the fore- most medical colleges of the country have entered here as internes, each one bringing to the discharge of his dutics an eager am- +pition to learn, well-trained mental ability, a fair degree of professional skill, and an untiring faithfulness in the discharge of his duties. These young men have greatly aided in the professional work of this in- stitution, and, in return, have gained a practical experience which cannot but be of great service to them in their profes- sional careers. The Interne a Graduate. “Each interne must have graduated from some medical college, must pass a satis- factory examination before admission to the hospital, is appointed for one year and is provided with food and lodging here, to- gether with a small compensation to meet incidental expenses during the year. The satisfactory result of this experiment ieads me to suggest at this point e@ further change in the system of a.anzging this hospital. 3 “As was said in my lai anual report, this hosp!tal was established, in fact, as a ‘war necessity,’ and naturally, therefore, partook largely of the characteristics of war times. The war hospitals had their surgeons-in-chief, their assistant surgeons and a retinue of unnecessary subordinate officials. But we have happily passed be- yond war times, and can well afford to pass beyond war expedients. There is not a first-class hospital in this country whose chief executive officer is now designated as surgeon-in-chief, in the same sense as ap- plied to this institution, and no one in which a number of high-salaried officials are kept upon the pay rolls for no other practical purpose than that of depleting the treasuries of such institutions. Students Eager to Serve. “The demand for pr=ctical scientific knowledge is now so imperative, and the field for practical scientific tnvestigation is so restricted, that earnest, ambitious and industrious students of these sciences will gladly avail themselves of every opportu ity everywhere to add to their practical knowledge on these subjects; and this cen- dition renders it first necessary and then unwise to bar the door to such opportunities as an hospital affords with high-salaried officials behind high-seunding titles. This hospital, like others of its class, could be managed by a superintendent or warden, with an assistant, a staff of non-salaried attending physicians and surgeons, a corps of internes and a superintendent of nurses. “Such an arrangement of the managerial staf would meet every requirement, pro- fessional and exccutive, and place the in- stitution beyond a single want in this re- spect. The plan above deta‘led was prac- tieally inaugurated here upon the incuin- bency of the present management of this institution, the only diiference being in the name of the head executive office. It 1s therefore respectfully suggested that such legislative action be taken as will be neces- sary to complete the change above outlined. The Training School for Nurses. “This is another one of the experiments of the past year which has produced practical results of a highly satisfactory character. There has been a marked change in the character and mental equipment of the young women who now apply for opportun- {ties to fit thems2lves for this industrial profession. The lack of openings in other fields of usefulness where bright, young colored women are permitted to enter and compete with their more favored sisters for an honest livelihood has thrown into this comparatively new industrial pursiit many young wemen who, baving graduated from the high schools of the country, find them- selves without opportunities for obtaining employment as teachers, typewriters, &«. And ccming into the training school of this hospital they have completely transformed the conditions heretofore — observab! throughcut the several wards. They hav intelligently comprehended the character of their work ané nave faithfully perform: ed it. Taey have given earnest and pain taking service In the wards, and have ap- piled themselves with great diligence and eficiency to the work of the lecture room. Mortality Decrensed. “As one evidence of the practical char- acter of the help by them in the case of the sick, it Is ascertained that the mortality rate in the wards here has decreased 17 per cent during the past year. The splendid results obtained in this particular depart- ment are due largely to the energetic and capable management of its superintendent, Miss Sarah C. Ebersole. “The year's work of the Training School was formally brought to a close on the 18th of May, when eighteen of the young womea cf the class were publicly awarde1 certificates of efficiency by Mr. John W. Ross, president of the board of Commission- ers of the District of Columbia, at the graduating exercises cf the class held on that evening at the First Congregational Church. Each of them passed in a very satisfactory manner a most thorough ex- amination, covering the practical, profes- sional and scientific character of their. work, and all of them are now well quali- fied for professional service as trained nurses. A full report of the work done in this department has been submitted to tae by its superintendent, and is respect- fully forwarded herewith and made a part of this report- The Ambulance Syatem. “In my last report reference was made to the need for a well-equipped ambulance for use at this hospital, and I am glad to say that this need has now been fully supplied. We now have an up-to-date am- bulance, modern in construction and fally equipped for quick and efficient service in all emergency cases. This ambulance has already become an indispensable aid for the unfortunate in this section of the city, and has fully demonstrated its usefulness to the institution in the greatly Increased amount of practical surgical work which it constantly brings to the hospital. Ar- rangement is now being made for adding to the efficiency cf this particular service by locating the ambulance shed immediate- ly at the entrance to the ground, go that a prompter response may be made to all emergency call, A Building Needed. “I would here respectfully renew the recommendation contained in my last re- port with reference to the erection of a large brick structure, with ample accom- modations for all of the wards of the hos- ital. The necessity for such a building ere grows more imperative year by year. The frame structures now serving as wards for the different classes of patients, and scattered as they are throughout the in- closure of the grounds, require, by reason of their age, more or less expensive repair- ing and renovating every year to make them even tolerable abodes for the sick and dying, and even with the constant improve- ments referred to it is absolutely Impos- elble to adapt these structures to the re- quirements of a well-ordered hospital, such as thorough ventilation, regulation of tem- perature and proper sanitation, indispensa- ble factors in the proper care of the sic’: i Escsssblvanpancainnaasusst HORSES AND VEHICLES. LEGAL NOTICES. LOCAL MENTIO’ LOST AND FOUND. MEDICAL MONEY WANTED AND TO LOA‘ ¢ 5 ones nnnontunnnndonsSasnaasaseessaausuaiaa RAILROADS... . SPECIAL NOTICES. STEAM CAKPET CLEANING STORAGE. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. SUMMER RESORTS. UNDERTAKERS. WANTED (Help). WANTED (Houses). WANTED (Mig.ellsnco:s), WANTED (Situations) Aside, however, from the mere lack of conveniences in these bu.!Jings, a far more important consideration !i2s in the fact that the combustible char..cter of the ma- terlal makes them an easy prey to the flames, thus constantly exposing ‘he lives of a class whose utter helplessness would seem to demand even more than ordinary precaution for their safety > GOLD CONTRACTS. Obligations That the Mast Pay in That To the Editor of The Evening Star: I notice that Mr. Everett P. Wheeler is quoted in his article on “The Dollar of Business,” published in The Star of last Friday, as saying that “If by a dreadful calamity Mr. Bryaa and a freo silver Con- gress should be elected. * * * The gov- ernment, having the opportunity to pay either in silver or gold, would pay in silver, and keep its gold to meet its gold con- tracts, of which it has a great many out- standing.” Will Mr. Wheeler, The Star, or some one of its readers kindly state what “gold con- tracts” the government has outstanding? SUBSCRIM! An Official Reply. Tke above communication was sub ted to a high official of the Treasury De- partment, and he consented to answer the question propounded, previded his name was not used, as he felt tiat his position precluded his entering into a newspaper controversy. His statement ts as follows: “Referring to Mr. Wheeler's article and the correspondent’s question as to the gold contracts of the government, the record shows that when the United States sus- pended specie payments at the time of ¢ war the paper currenc their credit, fluctuat Many supplies were purchased by the gov ernment for which the gold left on hand had to be paid out and the old demand notes issued prior to the ‘greenbacks’ were always redeemed frcm this gold when pre- sented and canceled, but noi reissued. Al- though the bonds of the United States now outstanding were made payable in coin, gold or its equivalent was received by the government therefor, and they were nego- uated on that basis. The acts under which they were issued did not provide for their payment in a depreciated currency, and no one can believe that the purchasers would have paid more than par for them if they had expected their redemption at 30 cents on the dollar. The act of ‘69 to strengthen the public credit, the resumption of specie payments and the legislation in connection therewith, and even the silver legislation itself, all contemplated the redemption of these obligations with full Intrinsic vaiues, and it is only lately that the claim has been advanced that owing to an alleged appreciation of gold we are justified in paying them in silver. This, too, in spite of the fact that gold remains the standard of value for the whole civilized world in international transactions and its appre- clation is denied by tbe best expert author- ities on the subjec' eee ee BOTH BICYCL' Government in. BOY George Bradley Goes Free, While Buddy Robinsou Must Suffer. George Bradley, a South Washington col- ored boy, who is the rider of an iron horse, was on the street a few nights ago on his wheel without the light necessary to warn pedestrians of his approach. Because of the warm weather George was in his shirt sleeves, and when Policeman Harries ar- rested him he asked permission to get his coat. His request was granted, and he got his coat, but when his to‘let had been pre- pared he failed to return snd resume his journey to the station. Instead of doing this he went out the back way an es- caped by climbing over the back sheds. Yesterday he was again arrested, and to- day when he appeared in Judze Scott's court the judge released him on his per- sonal bonds. Buddy Robinson, a colored boy, who !s only sixtcen years old, stole a bicycle from in front of The Star office last month. He had several transactions regarding the wheel, and is at last in prison. His mother, Annie Robinson, is also in trouble ahout the wheel. When the wheel was taken the boy painted it in order to prevent ident fication, but this did not have the desire effect, fcr one of The Star mess2uger boys, who played detective, saw Albert Daley riding the wheel, and it was learned from him that he had bought the wheel from Mrs. Robinson, and Detectives Helan, Lacy and Gallaher, who were called in, maie the arrests. Buddy, it appeared, pawned the bicycle for 75 cents and then took it from the man who made him the loan. In addition to this case, it was charged that he stole a bicycle belonging to Lewis Dally. On the two charges of grand larceny the boy was committed in default of $1,000 se- curity for the action of the grand jury. The charge against his mother was re- ceiving stolen property, and the bond in her case was fixed at $300. Seoceseeeoueeeeeeeeeoenotes Swe Don’t Attempt to Magnify The value of Liebig Company’s Extract of Beef If you use it, that would be unnecessary, and if not, one trial will convince you that It’s the Best For delicious, refreshing Beef Tea. For improved and economic cookery. 16 ° \ How pennies trip ( ( 2 bank account. Our Stamp Savings System fs a untque fea ture—that solves the puzzle for our depositors of what to do with the spare cents that may } accumulate. We Issue and sell to stamps Genomiuations from 5 to 25 cents when you 4 have a few dollors’ worth they can be de } Much cash. Stamp books In which to keep them furnished free. Give this » i UnionSavingsBank, 1222F st} euld-28d eee OLD TO 1 SILVER Pe That a home at beautifal, health tat Cleveland Park will pay Ww s HAN, Prost. (nub) Office Lath wt EXDOWMENTS AND TONTINE POLICIES Purchased at investment prices EDWARDS. ENS, aul-Im THE SAFEST INVESTMENTS Are those represented by first decds of trast fRorteaces) on real estate in the District of ‘olumiia under conservative have a Mmited nu Per cent loans of th ai par and xecraed for our booklet, 7“ vestments.” B. H. Warner & Co., Jy20-1m m6 FST. NW. Toney at 5 Per Cent. Loaned in sums to sult on first-cless DC. rea estate security. No delay. No unrensonable ex Dense to borrowec, MBISKELL & Mcl-Puan, ap22-tt 1008 F ont. T. J. Hedgen & Co RNOKERS AND DEALERS, STOCKS, COTTON, GRAIN AND TROVISIONS Rooms 10 and 11, Corcoran bidg., cor. 15th and B sts. and G05 7th et. now. OFFICES. Pbindelphia, Beltimo: Ge10-1608° 1419 D. © nd Wasbington. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company, Of the District of Coluntia. CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of Congress, Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Kob., 189? CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS. SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Renta safes faside burg! $5 per annem uprard. Securities, Jewetry, silverware and valsnbles of al! Kinds in owner's package, trunk or casr taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT, Deposits recelved from TEN CENTS upward and interest allowed on $3 and above. Lorns money on rial estate and collaters! security. Sells first-class real state an? other securities In sums of $500 and upward TRUST DEPARTMENT This company fs a leral depne’ r-proof rautts a’ tare for cone? and trust funds, and ret nintstrator executor, receiver, assiznee, and executes trusts of all kinds. Wills prepared by a competent attorney tn dally attendance. OFFICERS. BENJAMIN P. SNYDER. THOMAS HYD! W. RILEY DEERI THOMAS R. JON! FRANCIS RIGGS SEORGE HOWARD. ALBERT L. STUL CHARLES E. N Jed W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS. Members New York Stock Exchange, 1421 F Street. Correspondents of LADENBURG. THALMANN & CO., Ge6-16a New Yor se eeee s+ sTreawut -Assistant Treasu; Secretar; retary ROOMS $ AND 1, ATLANTI 1 (VEMBER WASHINGTON STOCK PN Real Estate & Stock Broker Direct Wires New York and Chicago. Commission on W heat, 1- Teiephone 453. Jel3-21d Silsby & Company, BANKERS AND BROKERS, Office, 613 15th st. nw., Natictal Metropolitan Brnk bui!ding. Telephone 605. mala ‘CORSON & MAGARTAEY, MEMBERS UF ‘THE NEW LURK STOCK EXCHANGE, 1419 F st., Glover buliding. Correspondents of Messra, Moore & Sctiley, 80 Broadway, Bankers and Dealers in Goveroment Bonds, Deposits. Exchange. Loans. Railroad Stocks and BE and a! securities Usted on the exchaage of New York. Uhiladeipbia, Boston and Baltimore bought and sold. A specialty made of investment securities, Dis trict bonds ‘and _all local Ratiroad, tas, Insurance and Telephone Stock dealt in. ee Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. ely That SeveralMerchants Will Be Prosecuted for Selling It. It is likely that there will soon be a num. ber of prosecutions in the Police Court of merchants for the alleged sale of adulter- ated manufactured vinegar which does not come up tc the standard required by law. Samples have been collected from a num- ber of stores and thus far about three doz- en cf them have been found below the Standard. The law on this subject says: “If cider vinegar, it shall be the legit! mate product of pure apple juice, known as apple ciler or vinegar, and into which no fereign substances, ingredients, drugs or ecids have been introduced, and shall con- tain not less than 1.5 per t of total solids. All vinegar shall h: an acidity equivalent to the presence of not less than 5 per cent by weight of absolute acetic acid.” Prof. Hird, chemist of the herith depart ment, has submitted to the district attor- ney his reports on the cases, which will be pesenter the commissioner of internal revenue. Warrants in many of the caser may be issued next week.