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3 that matter. I can say that, so far as am concerned, it is by no means a new claim. While I have not been to Honolulu ce the summer of 1895, I am in constant respondence with friends on the islands, and I have never heard it suggested that she admitted that the eeracey abdication had any importance or bin force. “Did she direst you to make this state- ment on her behalf?" : “In anewer to that T pe only oe ther majesty has always done me the honor to regard me ea particularily well posted on Hawaiian history. The letter was writ- ten with care, and is simply a summing up of facts from the royalist point of view.” “Inasmuch as this seems to bring affairs to a crisis,would you be willing to say what are her plans for the future?” “I do not know that she has any plans for the future, ard If I did I would hardly feel at Mberty to disclose them.” ‘The ex-queen kept close to her apart- meats at the Shorcham teday and did not even venture down stairs. She is recov- ering rapidly from the effects of the grip and was said to be much better today than she was yesterday. Last evening and this morning she received feveral ladies who called by speclal appointment. Among them was a small deputation from Wimo- davghsis, who called to pay homage to ex- alty No Concern at the Legation. A copy of Mr. Palmer's communication ‘was shown to the officials at the Hawalian Jegation, and it was read with keen in- terest. It was learned that the Hawatian government has never regarded the docu- ment of January 24, 1995, known as Mrs. Dominis’ act of abdication, as being of the least consequence as regards the right of the republic to existence. In short, The Star reporter was informed, the Hawaiian government holds that Mrs. Dominis was deposed from her throre two years prior to the signing of the document of abdica- tion, and that this was the act of the peo- ple of the islands, rising in revolt against her rele. Being a deposed queen her so- called abdication was therefore an act of supererogation, and it is of interest now ™erely as a part of tie record of the whole transaction which effected a revolution in the affairs of the islands. Of Little Consequence. It made no difference to the established government January 24, 1895, whether Mrs. Dominis, former queen, regarded herself as entitled to the throne or was willing to surrender her rights and claims to it. ‘Therefore the repudiation of the act of ad- ‘ation, of which Mr. Palmer's letter is to aken as a manifesto, has even less ring on the situation, respecting the ent status of the Hawallan republic. Consequently the representatives of that government here are not at all concerned over the formal announcement that Mrs. Dominis still regards herself as queen of Hawalf, notwithstanding her oath of al- legiance to the present government. No Further Concealment Possible. From other than legation sources it is learned that this document is really of considerable value, in that it destroys the last vestige of a veil concealing Mrs. Domi- nis’ true Intentions and hopes. Indeed, it is felt that nothing of more importance eculd have been accomplished than ‘his exposure of her hand, accomplished through the publication in The Star of the document of January 24, 1895. That paper Was the latest act of the ex-queen and as long as it remained on the record, un- refuted, she could have no status except as an individual acting in a private capacity, whatever she might do and wherever she might travel. Reasons for Her Coming. Her coming to Washington, in the light of the Palmer proclamation, ts now recog- nized as part of an effort to secure a re- opening of her case, as evidenced by that sentence in the document that emitted from the Shoreham today, referring to a “review” demanded by a large portion of the people of this country. Those who have studied the situation know that there is no earthly chance now for Mrs. Dominis to be restored to the throne of Hawaitl through the good offices of this govern- ment, and there has been a great deal of wonder why she should make the effort. ‘That wonder will probably be increased, now that it is acknowledged that Mrs. Do- minis regards herself as the rightful queen on the very flimsy basis of a claim of duress. Bearing on Annexation. = held by those who favor annexation re is of immense of that plan, for Mrs. and her ly known thought to be of sp the disclosure should have this ii De is has White House, and w terviews with the chief ex ly recorded, once sought to re- oe THE BLOCKADE The Dolphin Slipped Past the Line and Escaped. ERS. The blockade runners at Charleston have scored the first blood, and in spite of all the preparations made by Admiral Bunce to detect any attempt to pass the long line ps he had strung out across the en- © of the harber, the Dolphin, not by any ns a fast boat nor as invisible as @ regular blockade runner, slipped quietly around one end of the line on the Sth in- stant, and when the department next heard of her she was at the bar off St. John's ver, Florida. The officials at the depart- were puzzled when they we by Commander Clover by tele: Dolphin’s whereabouts, but privaze let- eS received here from persons on the squadron explain her movement as a suc- cessful running of the blockade. Now the fleet is on the watch not only against the return of the Dolphin, but of the appear- ance of the ttle Vesuvius, swifter than anything in the fleet, low in the water, un- like the Delphin, but in that much like a blockade runner, and painted a dingy in- Visible shade of gray. Consequently she is much more likely to make a successful run than the Dolphin. Secretary Hernert ex- pects to leave bere on the 17th for Charles- ton to see for himself how the blockade progresses, and it is probable that he will be some distinguished company with om. noti- a of ———-e+—____ INDIANA'S ARRIVAL REPORTED. Mixerable Weather for Admiral Bunce’s Squadron at Charleston. CHARLESTON, 8. C., February 12.—The miserable weather of yesterday again pre- vails today, preventing the North Atlantic squadron from putting in the customary targe: and rowing practice. It ts reported by a towboat crew which ceme up to the city about noon today that the battle ship Indiana had arrived and had take a position, commanding the en- trance to the north channel. Elaborate arrangements are being con- cided for the reception to Secretary Herbert on the 18th. On the evening of the Isc the Secretary, several of bis Intimate fvieuds and the officers of the fleet will be the gusts of the chamber ef commerce at @ banquet. ————___ A Change of Professors. Lieut. 8. P. Vestal, 7th Cavalry, has Leen relieved from duty as professor of military science at De Pauw University; Greencastle, Ind., and ordered to similar duty at the Central University of Ken- tucky, at Richmond. The faculty of the Greencastle University objected to the offi- cer’s social proclivittes, particularly in the matter of dancing and card playing, and he asked to be relieved from furtner duty at that institution. «+ —______ rnational Sanitary Conference. Passed Assistant Surgeon H. D. Geddings of the Marine Hospital service has been de- talled by the President as technical dele- «wate to the international sanitary confer- ence, Which meets in Venice this month. ———— es Commissioner Knapp Confirmed. The Senate in executive session today confirmed the nomination of Martin A. Knapp of New York to he interstate com- merce commissioner. N> opposition was manifested. ‘The Indiana Biil. THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1897-12 PAGES. LATE NEWS BY WIRE The L. A. W. Votes Against Admit- ting Colored Men. —— MAJORITY, BUT NOP TWO-THIRDS FAVOR Proposition to Make Professionals Associate Members Rejected. DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENTS ALBANY, N. Y., February 12.—The snow storm, amounting almost to a blizzard, the latenees of last night’s banquet and the fact that the fight for president is over, all militated against an early session cf the L. A. W. th!s morning, and it was 11 o'clock before there was a quorum present. The entire session was devoted to discus- sions of proposed amendments to the con- stitution. The first amendment was offered by Mr. Bassett: That states having not less than twenty-five resident league club members shall be called consulates, and that Cali- fornia shall be divided. into two states, as follows: South California, to include San- ta Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. All north of these counties shall be known as North California. It was adopted. The convention rejected the amendment proposed by Mr. Brook that no member be expelled or deprived of any bene- fits of the league without the sanction of the chief consuls, thus reducing the powers of the racing board. Another proposed amendment rejected was for the repeal of the provision in article VIII requiring a league club to pay $2 upon joining the league. A motion that local option be given divisions to control their own representa- tion on the state board, not to affect the national board, was adopted. Mr. Welch of California moved to amend article V by striking out the words “league club” and allow any cycling club to be represented on the national board. This was amended so that each division may determine the number of members of a club necessary to entitle it to representa- tion on the state board. An amendment was adopted which gives amateurs the privilege of exchanging prizes so long as they do not convert them into cash. Secretary Bassett’s proposed amendment making colored men eligible to member- ship in the league was defeated—ayes, 153; neces, 100. ‘A two-thirds vote 1s required for the adoption of any amendment. The proposition to admit professional riders to associate members in the L. A. W. was defeated by an overwhelming vote. es OHIO REPUBLICAN CLUBS. President Woodmansee Urges a Large Attendance at the Inauguration. ZANESVILLE, Ohio, February 12—The opening session of the twelfth annual con- vention of the Ohlo Republican League today was devoted chiefly to routine busi- ness, but was enthusiastic from start to finish. Rev. Carlos H. Hanks, pastor of the First Congregational! Church iere, and a distant relative of the late President Lincoln, led in prayer. The report of Secretary Samuel J. Swerts showed a thousand campaign clubs organized in the state last fall, with 168 in connection with the parent icague. The usual preliminary committees were ap- pointed, and after an address by D. D. Weodmansee, president of the National Re- publican League, in which he urged a large attendance of Ohio league ciubs at the in- auguration of President-elect McKinley, the convention adjcurned till 2 o'clock. ——— CAPT. McGIFFIN'S REMAINS. Sent From New York to His Old Home at Washington, Pa. NEW YORK, February The remains of Capt. Philo N. McGiffin, who committed suicide yesterday at the Post Graduate Hospital in this city, were sent to his home in Washington, Pa., today. The body was clothed in the uniform of an officer of the Chinese na ——— ALICE PLATT ACQUITTED. Had Been Charged With Poisoning Two Children. KANSAS CITY, Mo., February 12.—Alice Platt, the servant girl in the family of Lawyer Chas. Murray, who for the past week has been undergoing trial for poison- ing the two Murray children, has been set free, the jury this morning returning a verdict of not guilty. The trial has been sensational and the court room has been constantly crowded with spectators. The arnouncement of the verdict created the wildest enthusiasm. Alice Platt went into hysterics and fell fainting into the arms of her sister, while the audience cheered. >—— Kneebs Will Not Appeal. BERLIN, February 12.—Robert Kneebs, the American horse owner, who on Febru- ary 5 was sentenced to nine months’ im- prisonment and to pay a fine of 1,000 marks, in addition of being deprived of his e:vil rights for two years, after having been convicted of trotting the mare Bethel on the German tracks under the name of Neilic Kneeas, has decided not to appeal against his sentence. He has less than two months to Waller Leads by a Lap. PITTSBURG, Pa.. February 12.--In the six-day bicycle race Waller, who finished three-quarters of a lap ahead of Gimm last night, gained the other quarter this morning and now ieads the latter by one lap. The contestants are in good condi- tion cnd are riding very fast. Score at 2 : Waller, 877 miles 1 lap; Gimm, 877 On Foreign Stock Exchanges. LONDON, February 11.—Buginess on the stcek exchange today was extremely in- active, and there was a general disposition to await developments in the east, though the tone was more hopeful. BERLIN, February 12—On the bourse here today business opened weak on pro- vincial selling, but was subsequently bet- ter on a calmer view being taken of the sitvation. PARIS, February 12.—There was an im- provement in buainess on the bourse here today. VIENNA, February 12.--Business was quiet cn the bourse here today. FRANKFURT, February 12.—Business on the bourse here closed firm. esi ee Pearl Bryan’s Murderers. FRANKFORT, Ky., February 12.—In the cases of Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling, sentenced to be hung for the murder of Pearl Bryan, the court of appeals today overruled the petition for a rehearing. The records were immediately transmitted to Gov. Bradley, who has thirty days in which to consider the case and fix the date for the execution. It is believed that Gov. Bradley will give the case immediate at- tention. pees? a Telegraph Director Rothen Dead. BERNE, Switzerland, February 12.— Director Rothen of the international tele- graph bureau {s dead. The Saturday Star By Mail One Year One Dollar. FAILED TO GET BOND. Mr. Turmer Still in Jail, but Hepes fer Release. Lewis McK. Turner, charged with the theft of valuable autograph letters from the library of Congress, had failed to give bond up to thic afternoon, despite the fact that his brother and relatives had worked hard to secure bondsmen. The accused still has hopes of being released from jail, where he spent last night. He remained at the United States marshal’s office until 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when he was taken to jail. 4 Librarian Spofford held a conferenc2 this morning with Chief Hazen of the secret service bureau, but nothing is known cf what took place. The secret service officers at Philadelphia have recovered two val- uatle autograph letters which were sold in that city, and are on track of others. The investigation in New York is being continved by Assistant Secretary Curtis and officers of the government. aa MR. WILLIAMS’ RESIGNATION Formally Accepted by the Vestry of Christ Charch. At a meeting of the vestry of Washing- ton parish held last evening a letter from Rev. Gilbert F. Williams, the rector of the church (Christ. southeast), was received tendering his resignation on account of il-health, which was accepted. The sympathy of the vestry was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Williams, and he was voted the sum of $500. Until an- other rector is called the associate rector of the parish, the Rev. T. G. Childs, will continue in charge. aS Fighting a Will. Gustavus Leach and thirteen others, claiming to be the next of kin and heirs- at-law of the testator, today filed a caveat to the will of the late Ezra W. Leach of Anacostia, who died the 2ist of last De- cember. The caveators are residents of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York, and charge that the will, if” ever executed, was procured through the undue influence, compulsion and fraud of Samvel H. Lucas, the sole and absolute beneficiary under the instrument, who lived, it 13 said, with the testator. ‘They also charge that the wiil is not the last one of the testator, and that at the time of its date ie was mentally incapable ef making a velid one. The beneficiary is ‘said to be a young lored man, testator, a white man, was a veteran of the late war. The will is dated December 21, 1806, Caarles R. Burr of Anacostia be- ing named as exezutor. The caveators are represented by Attor- ney John H. Adriaans, and the Probate Court is asked to certify the issues to the Circuit Court for trial there by a jury. The executor is represented by Mr. J. J. Darlington. REV. —— To Pat n Stop to Begging. Judge Kimball in the Police Court today announced that he means to put a stop to house-to-house begging if such a desirable result can be brought about by the impo- sition of severe workhouse penalties on the offenders. John Day, a professional tramp, was the Person directly addressed by the court. He was arrested on a doorstep on Connecticut avenue, and he explained that he was beg- ging in order to get something to eat. “Our housekeepers must be protected,” remarked Judge Kimball in disposing of the case. “Sixty days.” George Childs was also arrested for beg- ging, and he told the court a tale remark- able in its improbability. He mentioned the numbers of houses which do not ex- ist_and referred to “large Mthographing firms for whom he has worked” that are not included in the latest city directory. “You would have fared better had you told the truth,” remarked Judge Kimball as he sent George down for two months. — Filed a Protest. Register of Wills McGill today received @ letter from Dr. Sumner A. Mason cf New York city, protesting against the pro- bating here of the will of the late Emma J. Mason. Dr. Mason explains that he makes the protest because he was the legal husband of the testatrix and co-neir with his son and daughter, and becanse, as he alleges, he is a judgment. creditor tor the sum of $3,000. The instrument is dated 2 1804, and was filed here the tember, Mrs. Mason hav of last Rev. Dr. Rev. Asa S. Fiske, D. D., will be install- ed as pastor cf the Gunton Temple Me- Fiske’s Installation. morial Presbyterian Church at that church at 8 o'clock. The erder of exercises is as follows: Organ prelude, Mr. Cheney; ‘Love Divine All Love Excelling,” the choir; invocation, Rev. Chas. B. Ramsdell, D.D.; hy 124; Scripture reading, Rev. I tinger, D.D.; “The Ninety aad Nine, Pauline L. Whitaker; sermon, Rev. Teunis 8S. Hamlin, D.D. ‘Nearer, My God, to Thee,”’ Mrs. Ella Myers Conwell; propound- ing the constitutional questions and charge to the pastor, Rev. Geo. O. Little, D.D.; charge to the people, Rev. Byron Sundei land, D.D.; prayer of installation, Re: Geo. N. Luccock,-D.D.; hymn No. 1121 benediction, Rev. Asa S. Fiske, D.D. S this evening Run Of the Track. The front wheels of the motor of the train on the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon electric railroad, due in this city et 8:30 this morning, were thrown from the track by the ice at St. Asaph’s Junction. For about an hour and a half Passengers both north and south-bound were transferred around that point. By that time the.motor was again gotien on the track and trains thereafter were run regularly. — + -—_ His Foot Crushed. Harry Lowrey, aged nineteen years, son of Mr. Charles H. Lowrey, living at No. 605 Rhode Island avenue, had his left foot badly crushed by being caught in a cog wheel while visiting a flaxseed mill in How- ard county, Md., yesterday. He was brought to his home last evening, and to- day, after a consultation between the pay- siclans summoned to attend him, was re- moved to the Homeopathic Huvapital. Death of John W. Sims. John W. Sims, cone of the most popular men about town, died this n.orning after a brief ilmess at his home, 636 East Capitol street. He caught cold last week and rapidly developed qneumonta. ———— Supposed to Be Policy Runners, Detective Watson and Officer Cornwell this afternoon arrested at the Long bridge Ignatius Luckett, a colored boy, twelve years old, on suspicion of being a policy runner. When the boy was searched policy slips were found in his pockets and when he was questioned he said that he was carrying them over the river for his father, Thomas Luckett, who conducts a_barber shop at 214 3d street southwest. The ofti- cers then arrested the father also. The prisoners will be given a hearing in the United States branch of the Police Court when business is resumed. ee Chinese Sunpects Arrested. NEW YORK, February 12—Chinese In- spector Scharf arrested a number of China- men at the Grand Central depot today. There are said to be about twelve in the party. The men are charged with crossing the border from Canada, in violation of the Gerry exclusion act. aA SS Rescue of British Sailors. BREST, February 12.—The crew of the British steamer Cayanus, bound from Bil- boa to Glasgow, which was wrecked re- cently off Ushante, have arrived safely at Audierne, on the Bay of Aude, twenty mies west of Guimper, in the department of Finiftere. Cardinal Gibbons Notiged. BALTIMORE, February 12! — Cardinal Gibbons today recetved from Rome official advices confirming the Associated Press re- port of the appointment of the Rev. J. 3. Monaghan of St. Patrick's Church,Charies- ton, 8. C., to be bishop of the see of Wil- Del. Father M: han was the — THE FAST MAIL Debate on Its Coat in the House To- PPROPRIATION BILL Routine Business Transacted in the Senate. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ee POST OFFICE The House today resumed consideration of the post office appropriation bill imme- diately after the reading of the journal. It was arranged that the general debate should close in one hour. Mr. Bromwell (Ohio) re- sumed his argument against the appropria- tion of $196,000 for special mail facilities from Boston to New Crleans._ Repiy- ing to Mr. Swanson’s remarks of yesterday he declared 1i was absurd to say that the Southern railroad carried more mail than any other trunk line in the country. There were, he said, twenty-five trunk lines which carried more mail than the Southern. He referred to the advantage gained by the New York papers by this special mall train and pointed out that newspaper spe- cfals run out of Chicago, St. Louis, Cin- cinnati and other centers obtained no spe- cal compensation. Mr. Gardiner (N. J.) and Mr. Pearson (N. C.) defended the ap- propriation. The latter called attention to the fact that the bill appropriated $80,900 for expediting the mails to the islands of the Pacific. Were not the democrats and republicans of the south, and even the Populists, he asked, entitled to as much consideration as the residents of the South Sea Islands? He said it expedited the mails in the south from twelve to fifteen hours. Mr. Simpkins (Mass.) opposed the appro- priation and called attention to the fact tkat for several years none of the money had been expended between Boston and New York. He said the appropriation was rot asked for by the Postmaster General, but if inserted in the bill to be used at his igcretion he would not be able to with- stand the pressure which would he brought to bear upon him and undoubtedly would expend it. After some further remarks the general debate closed and the dill was taken up for amendment under the five- minute rule. The Free Delivery. An amendment offered by Chairman Loud reducing the appropriation for free delivery in new offices entitled thereto from 3140,- €00 to $90,000 was adopted. Mr. Southard (Ohio) moved to strike out the proviso to the appropriation for marine free delivery at Detroit designed to abolish the use of a steam launch and to confinc the service to rowboats. He said the pro- viso would seriously cripple this important service at Detroit. Mr. Belkrap (Ill.) and other repreSentatives of the cities of the great lakes supported the amendment. The amendment was agreed to. THE SENATE. The credentials of John C. Spooner to succeed Mr. Viliis af senator from W1:con- sin, from March“ wext, were laid before the Senate today. Mr. Sherman reported a join: resolution appropriating $5,000 for the congressional expenses incident to! the forthcoming in- auguration ceremony; and ti was passed. The bill was passer! authorizing the ap- pointment of an additional judge of the United States court in Indian territory. The Cadets and the Inauguration. Among the bills presented was one by Mr. Frye (Me.), for the participation of the cadets at West Point and Annapolis in the inauguration ceremony. The Arrest of Scovel. Mr. Hill (N. 'Y.) presented a resolution, which was agreed to without opposition or comment, reciting that Sylvester Seovell, a citizen of the United States, is under ar- rest in Cuba upon no ic accusation of crime, the prisoner heing held in a dis- turbed part of the jsiund and in imminent danger of death through disease or vio- lence. The resolution concluges with a re- quest on the Se gcod offices in ff toward se- curing his removal to Havana, “‘and to in- sist that he shall hive all the rights and priviieges secured to American citizens by treaty between Spain and the United States.” ‘To Abrogate the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty. Mr. Morgan (Ala.) followed with the fol- lowing joint resolution: ‘Resolved, ete., ‘That the treaty known as the Clayton- Bulwer treaty between Great Britain and the United States, which was concluded on the 19th day of April, 1850, is hereby de- clared to be abrogated.” The resolution remained on the table, Mr. Morgan saying he desired to have it go over until tomorrow. A legal discussion cecurred when Mr. Pet- tigrew (S. D.) endeavored to amend the bill relating to timber culture, which had been recalled from the President. Mr. Hill (N. Y.) contenJed that !: was be- yond the power of Congress to amend a bill in substance after it had once gune to the President. It was a farze, he sai, and an evasion of constitutional provisions. On his mopion the question was referred to the judiciary committee for a report cn the right of amendment when a bill had once Passed. “The bill was passed-for the relief of Stew- art & Company, by A. P. A. Stewart, agent. In Executive Session. At 1 o'clock, on motion of Mr. Sherman, the Senate went into executive sessicn on the arbitration treaty. Tbe executive session today opened with a notice by Senator Blackburn that he would probably soon move the postpone- ment of further consideration of the Anglo- American treaty until the next session of Congress. He said in explanation of his purpose that he thought there stould be an early understanding on this poini, in view of the fact that the present session was rapidly drawing to a close, but he added that he did not wish to take the re- sonsibility for such a motion until there could be a somewhat generai expression of opinion as to its advisability. Senator Hoar followed in a speech favor- ing the treaty. Senator Stewart (Nev.) made a vigorous onslaught on the treaty, opposing it on general grounds, and especially on the ground that the United States should not treat with Great Britain. ———— Will! Filea. A second will of the late Oliver T.Thomp- son was filed today!#1t is dated January 4, 184, and after # bequest of $100 to his son, James Gray Thompson, the residue of the estate is left to Adele B, T. Thompson, widow of the testater. She is also named as executrix. The-pneceding will was dated fifteen years ago. #2 i A Medal of Honor. A medal of hfnor,has been presented to George W. Meays of, Rupert, Pa., late eer- geqnt Company)\A, "6th Pennsylvania -Re- serve Volunteers, for most Ccisifrguished gallantry in actijn a¥ Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. This officer, discovered a party of rebel skarpshoofers, jocated in a log house, who were pouring ®:destructive fire into hia regiment, and at the head of five vol- unteers, he charged upon the house, and with great heroism captured the . rebels, twelve in number, and took them back te his regiment. Acts Approved, ‘The President has epproved the act for the entry and patenting of lands contain- ing petroleum and other mineral offs un- der the placer mining laws of the United States, and the act to remove the politicai dizabililies of Col. John T. Wood. —+2. Naval Orders, : Lieut. H. P. Jones, detached from the Mixreapolis and ordered to the Detroit; Lieut. 8 W. B. Diehl, from the Detroit to Cincinnati; Lieut. J. R. Murdock, from the Sittneupoite to: toe Detro.t; Laeui. C. . Bartlett, from to the Min~ neapolis. a < EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY. Action Taken by the President on Applications for Pardon. The President bas granted a pardon to Smith Miller, convicted in the Indian ter- ritory of larceny and sentenced to one year’s imprisonment. The convict’s tcrm is rearly out, and he is in bad health. The six menths’ sentence imposed in the case of W. J. Jones, convicted in Alabama of illicit distilling, has been commuted to three months’ aetual -fmprisonment. The application for pardon in the case of Edgar M. Biggs, sentenced in New Mexico to four months’ imprisonment, and to pay @ fine of $1,500 for Hiegal timber cutting, hag been on condition that he pay the fine within forty days. The pardon fs granted on the request of the attorney. who prosecuted the case, and in recognition of the convict’s willingness to ald In the enforcement of the law against other violators. The application for pardon was denied in the case of Bert Atkins, convicted in Vir- ginia of breaking into a United States post office. Tae President says that if the increasirg tide of post office robberies is to be checked, the punishment of this of- ferse must be prompt, certain and not easily interrupted by executive interfer- ence. isonet Series MISS WANAMAKER’S PIN. It Was Lost at the White House, but Picked Up by Mr. Thurber. Miss Wanamaker, daughter of the ex- Postmaster General, while at the Presi- dent’s reception last night, lost a valuable pin, mounted with a large diamond, sur- rounded by pearls. It was the gift of her mother and she prized it highly as an heirloom. Its loss grieved her ke2nly and she became an object of general sympathy. Mrs. Thurber heard of her dilemma and sought out Mr. Thurber in another portion of the build- ing to see if he could do anything in the matter. It turned out that he was the very man for the case. Shortly before his wife approached him on this subject he had gone to the line to seeif he could help straighten out the langle, when his foot struck some hard Object on the floor. He stooped down as well as he could in the crowd and discovered that it was a jewel of some kind. Having to time to ex- amine it, he hastily put it in his pocket, with the intention of holding it for the owner, whom he felt sure would report its loss today at the latest. He had forgotten all about the incident up to the time Mrs. Thurber told him about the misfortune of her friend, Miss Wana- maker, when, making a closer examination of his find, he discovered that it answer- ed the description of the missing jewel ir every particular. It proved to be Miss Wanamaker’s prop- erty, and no time was lost in restoring it to her. Luckily it had not been injured in the least. The young lady was so over- come with joy at the unexpected recovery of her souvenir that she could hardly re- strain her tears: On recr-ering her equa- nimity she was the happiest person in the gay throng. —___-2—______ COMMISSIONER MURPHY HONORED. Presented With Testimonialn From Two Grand Army Posts, The commissioner of pensions, Mr. D. = Murphy, in the presence of an impromptu audience of interested employes o” his ef- fice, was this morning sresen:+1 with sets of resolutions from G. A. R. Posts No. §8 and No. 41, of Allegheny City and Pitts- burg, Pa. Representative W. A. Stone made the presentation on behal? of Tost No. 88. The resolutions express approval of Mr. j Murphy's administrazion and “thanks nim for his efficient, humane and business-!ke management of the burean of pensions, and for his many acts of Kindness to the com- rades of the Grand Army of the Republic and to the widows and orphans of our late comrades.” Commander Atwell read the resolutions presented in behalf of Grand Army Post, No. 41, of Pittsburg, Pa. He closed by say- ing: “Post No. 41 is a large post, composed of about 120 members, and this Is a mark of their respect.” Commissioner Murphy teplied in an elo- quent speech, in which he expressed his appreciation of the honor done him. ——— So TO ENFORCE THE BONDS. Prosecuting Attorney Pagh Gets After the Sureties. Prosecuting Attorney James L. Pugh, jr., of the Police Court has determined to make a test case as regards the collection of for- felted vagrancy bonds, and today took the initial step in that directton. In cases of vagrancy, the defendants, if adjudged guilty, are required to furnish a real estate bond, to insure the correction of their man- ner of living, or stand committed to the workhouse. At the present time the records show: that over 20 such bonds have becn forfeited, but no attempt has ever been made to collect on any of them. Certain property owners of the city are in the habit of signing such bonds, usually for a consideration, knowing full weil that they will be forfeited, but believing that the court is powerless to make collections. Mr. Pugh today called the attention of Judge Kimball to one of these cases and asked that the major of police be directed to advertise the property of the surety tor sale, in order that the forfeiture might be satisfied. The prosecuting attorney was authorized to proceed in the matter in ac- cordance with law. It is maintained by the sureties that the Police Court is without power to coliect on the bonds, saying that the proceedings in that direction, if any, should be by suit in the civil courts. The suretier whose prop- erty Is to be seized will undoubtedly apply for a restraining injunction, and then the question of right will be decided. As the matter ts one of decided importance, the Proceedings will be watched with interest. a Washington Stock Exchange. Government S. 4s, registered, 111 bid, 112 asked. U.S. 43, coupon, 112% bid, ist oie: SMH 1925, 12216 wld! T'S. Se, 1904, m.—Mergenthaler 4; 10 all—12 o'clock 15 at t 125; 5 at imzile Gum Cartilage, 100 at $1.60. District of Columbia Bonds.—2)-year fund Ss, 103 bid. 30-year fund 68, gold, 110 bid. Water stork 7s, 1901, currency, 111 bid. fer stock 7s, 19C3, faprency, 111% bud. 3.0, fanding, currency, 10044 etropoiitan Itailroad 5s, Raltroad conv. 6s, 114 bid, in Railroad certificates of 100 bid. . and O., 100 Lid. | Washington Market Company Ist 6s, 108 bid. Wazhingtop “Market Company imp. 6, 10 83id. Washington Market Company ext. Masonic Hall Association 5s, 104 bid. National Bank Stocks.—Bank of Washington, 285 bid. Metropolitan, 286 bid, 30) asked. Central, 260 old. Farmers’ and Mechanics’, 170 bid. - ond, 135 bid, 140 asked. Ci % ital, id, 107 bid, 110 asked. Traders’, Lincoln,’ 102 bid, 104 naked. re Deposit and ‘Trust Compan:es. Deposit and ‘ust, 111 bid. 14 asked. Am-rican Security, and, Trust, 130 bd. 141 asked. | Washtog ton Loin and Trust, ad es 125 asked. Wash- ington Safe Deposit, 50 bid. Kailroad Stocks.—Cap'tal Traction Company, 51 blu, 56 asked. Metropolitan, 106 bid, 10) asked. Columbia, 48 bid. Gas ani Electcie Light Stocks.—Washington Gas, 44% bid, 454 anked, “Georgetown Gas, 44 Die S._Blectrie Lint, bid, 90 ask: Insurance Stocks.—Fireuen's, 28 bid. Frauklin, s bid. Metropolitan, G3 bid: “Corcoran, 58 bid. Rremic, Oy ha, Adlington, 128 bid. German: ), “188 bid. “National Union, 10 bid, 14 yg athe People’s BM tide 6p asked” Let bid ‘, rs cota Bis Did, 8% arked.” Comm relal, WM bid, 3 pyiitig, Insurance Stocks. —Rtoal Estate Title, 96 105 asked. Columbia Titl G asked. Wientnston Titl., 6 asked. pituee aides Br ask: ‘Telephone 8:ocks.—Pennsylvanin, 3S bid, 50 id, 50 asked. Chesaperke and Potomac, 54 bid, G0 asked. Ameri- ra] asked. American Gry wage par *10 bid, 12 asked. Pneu- un Carrivg:, 1.05 bid, 110 asked. aA oteoee Stocks. —Merg-nthaler Linot; 13 ig BG aad, "Uapwien Nenowras ie ta, Oe Tee asked. Si Vashington 10 b! Tee, 118 1; sig Baltimore Markets. {TIMORE, February 12.—Sugar un. imitates, Tait: an inde inte gi ae, Ed fresh, 16 “Cheese firm, unchanged." “If they’re Rich’s Shoes, they’re proper.’’ Ten-two F Street. There was a need for such a store as this—a need which existed for years. Before we came seven-eighths of the partic- ular trade went or sent to New York and Philadelphia for their footwear. Such styles were not shown here, because there wasn't a store progressive enough to get them. We saw this—went to the makers who supply the “swell” New Yotk shops and made con- tracts for the exclusive sale of their styles in this city. Little by little the news has spread until now scarcely anybody sends away for their footwear and are not loth to ex- press their appreciation of hav- ing such a stock in this city, where the styles such as are shown by Slater, Alexander Rosenthal, Knox and other “tony” shops may be seen as well as avoiding the delays and annoyances incident to. expres- sage, &c. Thus has this store grown to be the “exclusive shoe shop” of Washington with a trade, per- haps, as large as any in town. If you want them the new spring styles are ready to be seen. If you want shoes for now and a little later you won't have to pay but little more than half price for them. All the heavier weights are reduced. See the new spring patent leather shoes for men—just in— English shapes—lace or button —intended to sell them for $5, but to introduce them we've made-the price $3.48. Your shoes polished gratis No charge for small repairs. Deliveries anywhere—aay time. Mail orders given prompt attention. Your money back when you want it. B. Rich’s Sons, Shoers to the elite, Ten-two F Street. It = sae LLL OL OD PRIA DIDI DID DID IDI I OPIS : : \ \¢ iw ES , . am Oe eee oe 2 02 5050302E)H_TYC02: 2.8. EO ie PEI IVGOLEE LEIO_LILIQ__EQ OOOO Seeseagoegengoatestoegecgongondoatontentratoatoat The best at the lowest price at Beveridge’s. Goods You Will Need The Week Of! POLMAMM«O, Z = Q z = S Zz Hotel, Boarding House and Dining Room Sup- plies of all kinds can be had here in any quantity desired—both the good and the best—at lowest prices. Better make your se- lections as early as possi- avoid ble—and disap- KNIVE COFFEE ETc. . ET White China Toilet Sets, $1.55 per sct—in lots of 6 sris or more— including Piteher and Basin, Chamber Soup Dish, Muz and Slop Jar—only $1.55 per set. BOILER rere eee eee Decorated Toilet With Jar, $3 Setestoote gues ° On Ast floor ix a table on which will TCHERS, % gal SS CREAMERS, each. SS SPOON Filter, $6 up. Natural Stone Water Fil- ter, $3 up. 1215 F St. & 1214 G St. POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS. ETC. 1t be fou many desirable goods in ¥ Glass China—which have been ¥ R JUST ONE-HALF. A ¥ Gloves, 4-button Dressed Kids, in tans, black, brown, gray and English red. All sizes are to be had. For 69c 3%. ton Dressed Kid Glove valve $1.15. Made foneble “street sh: ab AL LouvreGlove Co., 919 FSt. Se ECON CHUNAR ROMANO AARP CHAO Johnston’s, 729 7th St. COFFEE EXHIBIT. Shell Cocoa. TRY A CUP TOMORROW or crocs: COE SHELL PRICE PER LARGE POUND WILL BE 10 CENTS. TOMORROW, Both Levering’s and Arbuckle’s $ COFFEES E SOLD AT 13%, « WE wi TRE AGE ODS, PACK Tomorrow our special Ezz bargain wi 1,300 dozen Eggs at 124 cents per do Star Soap, 2l4c. ‘Tomorrow we will sell 2,400 bars of 5 cent best family Soap at 2%; cents per cake —1,800 cakes of Star and Borax brands at 2iy cents each. 40-cont Decorated China Bakers and Suga: canned Goods, 6c} Canned Corn, Ge. Canned Lima Beans, 60. ; 10-cent pound BU Best cents per ‘andy at Ti cents. ERINE. ¢ Z-cent Rutterine will be sold tomor- row at 14 cents per pound queens Star Condensed Milk will be can: Baby Brand 1,000 of I 6 cents per can at 3 cents per can—crery cxn of cream or milk guaranteed. Tomorrow, 10c. 800 large 25-cent bottles of Pickles and Chow-chow to go at 10 cents per each large 901 cents por omdensed MINK, 9 conte: ‘omlensed Crean at 5 pounds of Rest Graulatel Suz: with: very purchase of ree be er Pickers given to these who poefer them, Cake Bargains. Tomorrow 3 pounds of Best 25-ceut Mixed wil b n Ee) kes, Be, will rs, Saturday, 6l4e. Tomorrow 6 ky orated Pe cents~ by hey AreNew? 1,800 pounds of Sw Priaves ot 5 cents per p Salt Cheap. 2 Large S-cent bags Best Tuble & go for 5 corts tomorrow. Corn Starch, 5c. Tomorow 5 packages of th su I the sald for the su A BOX FOR 7c. Tomorrow the large boxes of Ball Blue, containing 100 balls © . Will be sold at 7 cents a bes. A BARGAIN. 120 worth 12 couts per pounds ‘worth he pou $a ss i ih “Sh Ske Bright Ocegon a it to Bost orn packages of Macaroni, » to be sold tomorrow wt 7 package CLEARING UP. 800 Wash Boards, worth 25 cents each, will be sacrificed tomorrow to make room for new stock, at 11 cents each. Saturday, 6/4c 1,200 dozen cans of Best Standard Toma- toes at 64, cents per can. 3-String. 400 dozen large 25-cent Green Straw Three- string Caryet* Brooms for 10 ceats each to- ‘VERY LARGE. Tomorrow we will sell 15 oxes of Large, Plump, Imported Ralsins 1% powrls for 24 cents, or 10 cents for single BEST OATS, 7c. The large packages of Best Oats at half their usual value—7 cents per package to- “Saturday, 5c. Best Boneless Codfish tomorrow will be at 5 cents per pound, ‘SCOTCH,20c. Large boxes of Scotch Herring, a delicious relish, at half priee—20 cents per box con- taining from 40 zo 60 fish. ED SALMON. The 25-cent cans of Best Red Table Sal- mon will be sold at 15 cents each. Cleveland’s. The large 12-cont bottles of Ruwford’s Yeast Powder, 10 cents wach—oral Bakinz Powder—Cleveland’s Baking Pow h. Boston Mackerel, weighing 20 pounds gross —at cents per pall. (PRESERV Saturday, 8c. ee ee hte Seeded pdetebepntanndnteietstaneteteteee nny Sento Brushes, 7c. 90 large 12-cent Scrub Brushes, 12 inches long, at T cents. za