Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1897, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1897-12 PAGES, SSOCTATION, f the Oriental held an THURSDA office of sald from 12m. are as follows April_1, ted by mms ant may bed aie ea gas “ATHEDEAL 3 ii a : ‘held on MONDAY "ioe. 20th’ and in. goth Marci, ist de= A special oars, wages are jxtil IT WOULDN'T BE GOOD for us to allow ot! dersell fr “nei! Ist and Ind. ave, foot 4th st. s.e. ON AND AFTEI Hiscontin ur Wagons to door offe yp and Red patronage ~ TOMSON Y OFM < isxued DEAL, ‘AM persons her mo. By order of th MATTHEW TRIMBL T. 1S Distri all Heer PRODE ml PE notified Com- ter Bottles (x1 Bottles (guaranteed) ing of 1 Will be held at the of Alexmndria, V of April, A.D! 1907 Towing jhtcpe To we fully 20-10t ing s whic ELAND PARK. . healthful. be * to live. st mb12-tf oar. REDUCED PRICES. coal. , Sth and K PRINTING — Prin all kinds Heads, what ad print ftations, -AVED IN upp, 421 1ithSt. SPATION 14d ts are depressed fs the time a little will set you right. been gained by y lence. Its parity fs is not high im p my $1 qt st and 0; Bright Lawy : Patent Attorneysone we nm mong oar are is taken to make Adams Briefs exeellence. Skill. best type, fine ir share toward aitatn. than the ordinary sert Prompt Printer,” 51 ‘Transfers of Re: and Lockwood, s-Sara BE. ets Wm. Sq. 900; STE t and 22d streets—Jno Duvall, lot 2 Pp. Holden $10. 1 D 3th streets lot 29, bik. 25 h streets Jno. . lots TS1 and “ts Pauline L. 3: $10. Juliana . part lot Agostino To Talk About Beecher. Epworth League of the Metropolitan h purpose holding an “evening Ward Beecher” tom Geo. H. Corey, D.D., e Life and I program of rea¢ the fam ith mus! of events, li H precede The with Henry rrow will potit- the speciul tar pay because they > = Hotel Arrivals. Shotwell and F. W. Malone, Pa.; L. A. Pratt, Wansen, Irwin and H. Bitner, Chicago, Kelly, F. L. Emery and A a Sargent. ston, Mass.; I. Newall. Provide R. 1; €. Adam: Fh! Pa A. Boardman, C: ™M S. Kuhn. Pittsburg. Pa.; H. w York; W. Richmond a r, Mass.; C. C. Williams, 1 Mrs Kemps J.J.Jones, Pa.; W. om and a wife wife, and W. ie Fargo, , Cleveland, Ohio; T. J. D Bradley, Ne Willard’s—E. P. Smith, Pittsburg, Pa.; J. A. Campbell, Wheeling, W. Va.; D. W. Brown, Ott Canada; D. F. Wiser and W. £. Dickerman, New Haven, Conn.; F. Mass.; J. S. _ Bost S. Wilber, Troy, cH Dr. im T. Owens, La Plat h and wife, re Chicago, Hi. » | Were in their piaces, 2 over fifty members on the floor. The dem- ocrats, after a hurried consultaiion, de- cided that the majority must assume the responsibility for all proceedings and fur- SENSATIONAL SCENE Considerable Excitement in the House This Afternoon. —— THESPEAKER SUMMONED 10 THE CHAIR Committee Amendments to the Tariff Bill Adopted. MATTERS IN THE SENATE ——_+—___ When the House met at 10 o'clock today the opposition to the tariff bill resumed their policy of delaying and embarrassing the majority. The leaders on both sides but there were not EXPLANATORY NOTE: has fallen during preceding twelve hours. nish a quorum. A letter had been sent to high and low barometer. all the majority members by the chairman THE OFFICIAL WEATHER See Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. Solid lines are iso- bars, or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. lines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees, Shaded are: Dotted dines are isotherms, or are regions where rain or snow The words “High” and ‘‘Low’’ show location of areas of Small arrows fly with the wind. INCREASING CLOUDINESS. of the republican caucus, Mr. See impressing upon them the importance of ee eet but it had evidently failed to have its desired effect. In pursuance of decided upon, Mr. Richardson (Tenn.) object to the approval of the journal in the absence of a quorum. The House was at a standstill. No motion be- ing forthcoming from the majority side, Mr. hour. Probably Rain Tomorrow — Warmer Weather. Forecast till 8 p.m. Tuesday—For the Dis- trict of Columbia, Marylard and Virginia, increasing cloudiness tonight, probably rain on Tuesday; winds shifting to southeaster- ly; warmer. being present, the plan Richardson moved a recess fer cne Absence of a Quorum. “The gentleman is aware that that mo- tion is not in order in the absence of a quorum,” observed the Speaker, dryly. “The chair suggests that a motion to adjourn weuld be in order.” “In aecordance with the suggestion of the chair,” said Mr. Richardson, smiling, as he seized on the words of the Speaker, 1 move an adjournment.” “But the chair did not suggest a motion to adjourn,” returned the Speaker very promptly. “He simply suggested a motion that would be in order. Does the gentle- man from Tennessee desire to make that motion? Weuther conditions and general forecast— The barometer has risen on the Atlantic ccast and to the west of the Rocky moun- tains and fallen rapidly in the central val- leys and the northwest. It is highest over the middle Atlantic states and lowest over Montana, and a secondary depression cov- ers Indian territory. It is warmer from the central valleys eastward to the Atlantic coast; cooler in Texas and over the northern and central plateau regions. Heavy rains have prevailed from the west gulf coast northward to the Missouri val- ley and rai or snow from the northern Rocky mountain stations and the north Pa- cific coast. The weather continues fair in the lake regions and on the Atlantic coast. On Sunday morning local showers weré reported from western Illinois and the i terior of Texas; also from the northern ai central Pacific coast. ‘The indications are that threatening weather and rain will prevail from the lower lake region southward to the gulf and south Atlantic states Tuesday. Condi- tions are favorable for severe thunder storms from the Ohio valley southward the gulf states, Georgia and South Caro- ina. ‘The following heavy precipitation, in inch- es, was reported during the past twenty- four hours: Abilene, 1.80; Oklahoma, 1.10; Shreveport, 1.26; Palestine, 3.26; Galveston, 1.42; Corpus Cnristi, 1.24. Rivers—The following changes in the riv- he inquired, blandly. is placed the Tennessee member on the defensive, and he repited he had no desire to take charge. “Let puzzie, “There Speaker, bers.” ‘We have as many present on this side as the majority nas,” observed Mr. Rie ardse: At the other side work out its own said he. is no “except puzzle,” remarked the the indolence of mem- his point Mr. Dingley came forward and moved the approval of the journal. The House rapidly filled whiie the vote but was being taken. the announce.nent of the vote—I61 to howed 16 less thaa a quorum. Mr. Richardson suggested that the oath be administered to his colleagues, Messrs. Jones (Va.) and Kleberg (Tex.), who were present and who had not yet been sworn in. ‘he House is sadly in ers (in feet and tenths) have occurred: Ris- er.—Vicksburg, 0.4; New Orleans, 0.7. Fall- en—Cairo, 0 1; Memphis, 0.1. = ‘They are above the danger line and rising at Vicksburg, 7.8; New Orleans, 0.8; Ar- kansas City, 9.9. They are above the danger line and fail- ing at Cairo, 11.5; Memphis, 3.2. Helena, Ark., missing. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 11:50 a.m. and 11 p.m.; high tide, 5:14 a.m. and 5:36 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 12:39 p.m. high tide, 6:03 a.m. and 6:26 p.m. ‘The Sur and Moon. Today—Sun rises, 5:49 a.m.; sun sets, 6: D.m. Moon rises 4:27 a.m. tomorrow. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 5:47 a.m. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 7:29 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 4:55 a.m. The light- ing 1s begun one hour before the time named. Are lamps lighted at guished at 5:10 a.m. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at a.m.: Great Falls, temperature 42; condi- tion, 12. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 49; condition at north connection, 4; condi- tion at south connection, 6. Distributing reservoir, temperature, 48: condition at in- ficent gate house, 10; efficent gate house, 1S. Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hours The following were ihe readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau during the past twenty-four hours, beginning at + o'clock yesterday afternoon a 28—4 p.m., 48; 8 p.m., 44; midnight, March 29—4 a.m., 33; 8 a.m., 38; 12 m., 51, and 2 p.m., 56. Maximum, 56, at 2 p.m., March 29; min- imum, 29, at 6 a.m., March 29. 14 p.m.; extin- reed of a quorum,” said he. The Speaker replied that the rules of the House required a call of the House, but the members could be sworn in by unanimous consent. There was no objec- tion, and the oath was administered, after which, under the rules, there was a call of the House. This roll call resulted 222 to 1 and ® present but not voting. The Speaker after announcing the resvlt gently reproved the members. He called attention to the fact that an hour and twelve minutes had been wasted and re- quested all members to be present here- after, if not inconsistent with their private business. The House then went into com- mittee of the whole and resumed the con- sideration of the tariff bill. Committee Amendments. Mr. Dingley announced that the ways and means committee had several amend- ments to offer. The first increased che rate on gelatin, glue, prepared fish blad- ders valued at not above 10 cents per pound from 2 to 22 cents. Th® second placed a duty of $1 per ton on bauxide net refined. In answer to @ question by Mr. Wheeler (Ala.), Mr. Grosvenor replied that a strong appeal had come up from Georgia and Alabama for protection to this article. There were vest deposits in those two states, sufficient to supply the world. It was the article from which alum, alumina and aluminum was ade. Rauxide was new imported from France. This protec- tion was designed to equalize conditions. It was a product of the south that -ould be made exceedingly valuable. Mr. Gros- venor had walked over to the democratic side while he was talking. Mr. Walker (Mass.) suggested that if he would resume his place on the republi- can side members could hear better. : “IT am here to call sinners to repentance, The greatest confusion prevailed. The chairman of the committee of the whole has no power to invoke the assistance of the sergeant-at-arms to restore order, and was about to take his only recourse when Mr. Johnson suddenly took his seat. The chair ordered the stenographérs to omit his remarks from the Record. A moment afterward Mr. Quigg (N. Y.) sent to the clerk's desk another clipping from a newspaper to be read. Mr. Johnson again jumped to his feet and protested. Again he was ordered to take his seat. He refused to do so, continuing in an im- way to denounce irrelevant dis- ‘This thee Mr. Sherman did not He announced that the commit- hesitate. tee would rise to report the disorder to the House; the Speaker was hurriedly semmoned. Mr. Johnson continued to stand defiantly in his place. Suddenly the doors -burst open and the large form of the Speaker came into view. His face was flushed. As he appeared on the scene Mr. Johnson dropped down into his seat as if he had been shot. The Speaker Appears. The Speaker looked toward Mr. Johnsoa, who arose and in 2alm tones said he de- sired to get on with the bill, so that he would have an opportunity to offer some amendments toward the close. He did not want the bill sent to the Senate a crude measure, “for,” said he, “it has been so characierized by the press and the public.” He had protested with feeling and vehe- mence, but, he said, he thought the occa sion called for warmth and vigor. His course may not have been parlia- mentary, but precious time should not be wasted in the consideration of a measure fraught with such important consequences to the American people. Some republicans applauded Mr. Johnson. The Speaker replied in a conciliatory said Mr. Grosvenor, while the republic spirit. No matter what the provocation for laughed. ,, | such a protest, he said, the yentleman from “Then turn your face to the other side,” | Indiana could not but agree that it was the shouted Mr. McMillin (Tenn). first duty of a member to obey the direc- Mr. Dockery said this was a novel propo- sition in connection with protection. Here- tofore, he said, protection was accorded to equalize labor conditions. Now, for the first time, it was proposed to equalize freight rates, Mr. Dalzell denied that any new doctrine tions of the presiding officer. He then made a few observations on the situation which restored good humor. He said he knew there was a great deal of irrelevant discussion. He had observed it for well nigh twenty years, and while it seemed to be a great waste of time a new was involved in according protection to} departure in this regard would require the bauxide. Labor was at the base of freight | most cordial suppor: of all of the members. rates, and the theory of protection was | Time was wasted in :ll these debates, and now and always had been to equalize labor conditions. Virginia Democrats Excited. ‘A diversion was caused by Mr. Mahon (Pa.), who had read at the clerk's desk a clipping from the Petersburg (Wa.) Index- Appeal, ridiculing the democrats of the House and charging them with incompe- tence and demoralization, now that they no longer had “the strong man in the White House to lean on.” This aroused the Virgiria members. Mr. Swanson (Va.) denied that the paper quoted from was democratic. Mr. Walker (Va.) said it had been repu- diated by the Virginia democracy because it favored fair elections. Mr. Epps (Va.) said the paper was jnde- pendent, and had supported Palmer and Buckner in the late campaign. Amendments were adopted increasing the rate on “common yellow and brown earth- enware,” etc., from 20 to 25 per cent ad valorem. “Cylindered and if we had a month on bill there would be the same kind of debate. “! speak as a result of experience,” said ‘the Speaker amid laughter. “I am sorry to say 0. We may not reach some parts of the bill, but we must strive not for an ideal condition, but to do the best we can.” (Renewed laughter.) The House then went back into commit- tee and proceeded with the same characier ef debate. Mr. Bland’s Silver Speech. Mr. Bland (Mo.) wanted fifteen minutes to discuss the silver question, but was given five and during the wrangle Mr. Barlow (Cal.) moved that all debate be ended, and that “we close this blamed farce.” A committee amendment adding looking glass plates to the ‘varieties of glass duti- able at 10 per cent ad valorem was adopted, and then Mr. Bland continued his remarks, and vedged in several five-minute free silver speeches on various amendments, thereby making a sort of continued #peech. Mr. Daizell offered an amendment, which, upon inquiry by Mr. Bailey, proved not crown glass silvered” blokes piscee a the os polished plate | tq have been agreed to in a regular meet- glass silvered” paragraph. 2 Wi committee. Mr. Mr, Allen (Mias.) sought to counter on | !8 of the ways and means Bailey intimated that the democrats would not raise any objection to such a course if they were permitted to offer two amend- ments. One of these was in regard to the differential duty on sugar and the other an amendment aimed as Mr. Bailey said at the steel rail trust. Mr. Dirgley refused to agree to such a proposition. Mr. Bailey objected to the consideration of the amend- ment and his point of erder was sus- tained. Some New Amendments. While some general debate was in pro- gress the members of the ways and means committee were convened and some amend- ments formally agreed upon which were immediately presented in the House. One of them so changed the paragraph relating to forgings of iron and steel so as to im- pose a uniform duty of 1% cents per pound on all forging without reference to weight. Mr. Simpkins (Mass.) made an argument in favor of placing refined copper on the free list, and Mr. Moody (Mass.) in favor of placing degras, or wool grease, on the free list. Mr. Mahon by having read at the clerk's desk some republican editorial criticism of Dingley bill. Mr. froth (Col.) inveighed against ob- struction. declaring that the failure of the tariff Dill in the House or Senate would be the most di: trous blow that could be struck at silver. e tariff bill should be passed and the issue clearly drawn be- tween gold and silver. A Sensational Scene. A somewhat sensational scene occurred this juncture, which necessitated the summoning of Speaker Reed from his room in the rear of the hall. Mr. Johnson (Ind.) entered an exceedingly vigorous protest against the Irrelevant discussions with which the time of the House was being taken up, and, after Mr. Sherman (N. Y.), who was in the chair, had ruled him out of order, he continued ‘to protest. Then the chair ordered him to take his seat. Mr. Sherman pounded with his gavel until he was red in the face. Twenty times he admonished the irate Indianian to take his seat, but the latter continued his defiance. at THE SENATE. Among the memorials presented to the Senate today was one from the Monroe Doctrine Club of Philadelphia, concerning SROOES OOO SOT SSCRR DOE CONE TESO D Hobbs Mich.; tle Rock, H. H. F. Anten, Mitehell and R. Fairchild, 1 London, England. D. mb, New York; T. H. Orlea -; W. D. Coles, i N. Fussell, Philadelphia, Held, New York; H. D. Stev N. Y.; A. C. Davis, Wheeling, W. Va.; JF. Allen, Dover, Del. HOTELS. THE JEFFERSON AND A. PL. La. n.w.; electric Hghts; electric call; elec- tric ator, steam heat and Special rates to guests by the week aod MONTH. mh13-Im the Anglo-American arbitration treaty. It referred to the document as a craftily con- structed political treaty, resulting from legal acumen and diplomatic craft, which vould operate to the great advantage of England, unless materially amended. The petition urged the adoption of the pending Chilton amendment as a safeguard. Mr. Morgan (Ala.) presented the minority report on th2 bill for the settlement of the Pacific railroad debts. wanes The Prize Fight Picture. ‘The bill to prohibit the exhibition of prize fight pictures by means of the kinetoscope ard kindred devices was reported favorably “I consider Ayer’s Pills the best in the world.""—Mrs. A. ©. WES- ‘TON, 29 Pearl st., Laconia, N. H. It's ore woman's word, but ‘all women’s wisdom, There are Bo pills better than. with amendments from the judiciary com- mittee by Mr. Hoar of Massachusetts, and placed on the calendar. As reported the second section is materially changed, and the bill in its new form is as follows: “Be it enacted, ete., that it shall be unlawful for any person or persons or corporation to exhibit in the District'of Columbia or the territories by means of the biograph, vi- tascope, kinetoscope of; any,,kindred device cr machine, any picture of such a pugilistic encounter or fight as is forbidden by the act of Congress entitled ‘An act to pro- hibit prize fighting,’ and so forth, approved February 7, 1896. “Section That it shall be uniawful to send by mail or to send in any manner from any state, territory or the District of Columbia, or to bring into this country from any foreign country, any picture or pictures or other material to be used in such exhibitions as are described in. the preceding section or knowingly to receive such materials from the mails or from any common carricr engaged in interstate com- merce. “Section 3. That any person who shall violate any provision of this act shall be Gy es a pilegemeancr ‘and shall be pun- dd by a fine of not le; TDL Thontae Ot ss than $500 nor Money for the Flooded District. Mr. Caffery of Louisiana secured imme- diate consideration for a joint resoluti making immediately available $250,000 for the improvement of the Mississippi river from the head of the passes to the mouth of the Ohio river. The resolution recites the present serious condition of affairs in the flooded districts and states that the apprepriation is to be used to relieve the flood sufferers and to preserve the lives and property of citizens and the government improvements along the river. The appr 5 ‘O- priation is to be deducted from the $2, Ht r 1,000, given to the Mississippi river by the last river and harbor appropriation bill. The resolution was adopted without division. Mr. Allen (Neb.) presented a resolution declaring that it is unconstitutional to im- pese tariff taxes on articles of daily con- sumption to increase the fortunes of one Ciass Of citizens at the expense of others. The resolution went over till tomorrow at the request of Mr. Allen. Forest Reservations, A resolution by Mr. Pettigrew of South Dakota was agreed to, esking the Secre- tary of the Interior for the correspondence, se relating to the order of President leveland on February 22 last, establishi 22 last, es ns: extensiye forest reservations.” The Secre. tary is asked also f aryl for the reasons for the A Civil Service Inquiry. A resolution by Mr. Gallinger of New Hampshire was agteed to reciting the pro- vision of the civil service, law excepting laborers from classification under that law. and calling on the civil service commission to report why their rales require certain classes of workmen to be thorough: and to submit to a competitive agitee ee e examina- eon bill was passed confirming the com- ise made between the officers of government and the authorities of areene sas relating to mutual claims. Im Executive Session. At 12:50 p.m. the Senate went into execu- tive seasion on the arbitration treaty, Se DISTRICT IN CONGRESS. Proposed New Municipal Building. Mr. Young of Pennsylvania has intro- duced in the House the bill offered by Mr. Faulkner in the Senate Providing for the construction of a municipal building in this city. 4 He has also introdyeed the bill ro" lin; fer the erection of a,statue in this elity ~ Samuel J. Randall, 4 Prize Wight Pictures, Senator Hoar today, as stated in the Sen- ate proceedings, reported favorably from the committee the bill introduced by him several days ago prohibiting the exhibi- tion of the picturesrof prize fights in the District of Columbia and .the territories. Food and Drag. Adulterations, Mr. Gallinger presented petitions from the Medical Society of tie District of Columbia presenting reasons Why tHe Senate should pass the bill to prevent the adulteration of food and drugs, the hill to regulate the sal of poisons and the bfll fof sanitery regula: tions in the Districtjof Columbia. To Regulate the Practice of Pharmacy He also introduced a bill to regulate the practice of pharmacy the District of Columbia, which provides that no drugs or poisons shall be compounded or sold in the District of Columbia, except by a duly reg- istered pharmacist, and that a commission of three pharmacists shall ‘be appointed to examine applicants for a license; also a bill providing for the. opening of a street through block 205 from: 14th to 15th street, concurrent. with Wallach place and: Caro- line street. -This bill contemplates the opening of the square between 14th and 15th streets, so as to connect Wallach place and Caroline street, and authorizes the Commissioners to condemn property and carries with it what appropriation may be necessary. CONDENSED LOCALS The will of the late Levi H. York, dated March 18, 1890, has been filed. The widow of the testator, Sylvania F. York, is made sole beneficiary. The reports of the police lieutenants made yesterday contained reports of work needed in different sections. On I street south- west between 4% and 6th streets there is a disabled pump, while the hydrant in front of 2342 8th street needs a doctor. An un- covered well in Eckington was reported by the officers of the eighth precinct. <A broken pavement in alley near 15th and H streets and a dangerous hole in the side- walk on 4th street southeast were also re- ported. It matters ttle what it is that you want —whether a situation or a servant—a “waut”’ ad. in The Star will reach the p2reen who can fill your need. Wheelmen who ride for pleasure are get- ling out their wheels to enjoy..the good roads during the pleasant spring weather. Saturday and yesterday many of them were out, and some of them forgot that there were laws governing the speed of their vehicles. Others were without lighted lamps. Several arrests resulted. Saturday afternoon Miss Mary Morton, who lives at the Portland, was knocked down by a bicycle near 14th and L streets and injured. After being attended by a physician, who found that her injuries were not serious, she was taken to her home. Washington put on its spring dress yes- terday. In the parks the bushes of for- sythia, covered with rich yellow blossoms, gave attractive touches of color to the landscape. Beds of tulips and hyacinths, with their prismatic hues, were much ad- mired. The Japanese quince is almost ready to burst into fragrant blossom. Fer- haps the glory of Washington's flowering trees, the snowy magnolia in Franklin Park, will unfold its gorgeous beauty this week, and will doubtless attract its usual throng of admirers. Yesterday, about noon, a horse attached to a carriage ran away on G street south- east. Joseph Waltemeyer, Dr. Mudd and a boy named Murphy, who were in the vehicle, were thrown to the ground and slightly injured. A break in the water main on C street northeast between 14th and 15th streets was reported by the police today. The break will be repaired without delay. A sail boat the property of Frank Bai- ley was discovered burning about 11 o'clock last night, and No. 8 engine was called to the scene. The boat was soon flooded ard sent to the bottom of the Anacostia river near the 1lth street wharf. Only a few days ago the boat was repaired, and it is suspected that it was set on fire. A lady’s handsome diamond pin or brooch is held at the detective office to await identification by the owner. The costly piece of jewelry was found Friday last by a colored boy, who reported his sind at headquarters. The case of George H. Lawrence, pro- prictor of the Hotel Arno, who was charged with conducting a hotel without a licensc, was continued until Wednesday by Judge Kimball. William Johnson, Harry P. Stratton, John Tate, Boyd Cox, Toril Brus Coren, Daniel Ferguson, Frank Adams, William Sanders and Joseph C. Anderson forfeited collateral in the Police Court for violating the law in reference to riding a bicycle. The Drovers and Mechanics’ National Bark of Baltimore, Md., today filed a bill in equity against John G. Slater and others to enforce a judgment of $466 and one of 31,23 Attorney O. B. Hallam represents the complainant. Walter P. Telling today petitioned for di- vorce from Mary A. Teiling, the papers in the case being withheld from publication. pie ale KILLED BY THE LOCOMOTIVE. Henry Tolliver, Old and Deaf, Walked the B. and 0, Track. Henry Tolliver, an old colored man, who is well known about Berning, was struck by engine 272 on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad near Benning about 6 o'clock yes- terday, and was so badly injured that he died about fifteen minutes after he was struck. Tolliver was about sixty-five years old, and lived in a little cabin near the Disuict line until a short time age, when he moved back to Benning. Yesterday he was walking along the track, and being deaf he could not hear warnings sounded by the engineer. Engineer James Hogarth saw the vid man on the track, but he did not know of his affliction. It is not an un- usual thing for pedestrians to walk on the track and get out of the way at the last minute, and this is what the engineer ex- pected the old man to do. But when the latter failed to heed the warning the engineer reversed his engine and then called from the cabin window, “Lookout.” An instaut later the engine struck the old man, snd he was thrown from the track to a small stream of water which runs be- neath the tracks, and despite the fact that to he was fatally injured he managed crawl from the water to the bank and a track-walker to assist him. As soon as the engine drawing a number of stock cars had stopped, the trainmen went to the cld man’s assistance and made him as com- fortable as possible until the arrival uf Policeman Cleveland, who sent for an am- bulance. When the vehicle arrived life was extinct and the body was sent to the morgue. Coroner Hammett will probably view the body this afternoon and make an investiga- tion tomorrow. ne eee Wills Filed. The will of the late Joseph F. Leughran, dated April 3, 18%, and naming the tes- tator’s widow, Frances Marion Loughran, as testatrix, was filed today. The personal and mixed estate is given to Mrs. Loughran absolutely, and the real estate for life, with remainder to Mary B. Loughran, a daughter. ‘The will of the late Mrs, Miranda Clubb, dated September 22, 181, and appointing Geo. R. and Page Milburn as executors, was also filed today. The proceeds from a sale of the estate are to be equally divided among the executors, Eleanor M. McKnew, Martha P. Pray and Rutledge Willson, equally. A third will filed today was that of the late Alexander M. Kenaday. It is dated April 4, 1894, the testator’s widow, Mary Louise Kenaday, being named as execu- trix. To Arabella D. Sinnott of New Or- leans, La., a sister, $12,000 in government 4 per cent bonds are given; to Belle Harbert, 3500; Wm. A. Piles, $500; Ida Piles, $500; Eloise Piles, $500; Edith K. Piles, $750, and Henry C. Piles, $250 in said bonds, these beneficiaries being nieces and nephews. A promissory note of $1,100 signed by Mrs. Arna Hemenway is directed to be can- celed, and she is to be allowed $500. The sum of $5,000 advanced to Wm. C. Mc- George of San Francisco, Cal., is to be de- voted to Mrs. Kenaday’s relatives. The ores age of the estate is given to Mrs. Kena- ay. ee In Custody. Agent Wilson of the Humane Society had Robert Hawkes in custody this morning, and the colored boy, who is only thirteen years old, will remain in the Newsboys’ Heme until his uncle in Richmond is heard from. Friday night Robert and three com- panions left Richmond on a freight train, intending to see something of the world. When the quartet reached this city Robert. deserted his friends and then applied to the police for assistance. Agent Wilson wrote a letter to Robert Gates, the boy’s uncle, teday, and until he is heard fro: will be detained. sie ——— Debating Society. The Columbian Law School Debating So- ciety held a public debate Saturday even- ing. Mr. J. L. Couvar presided, and the question was: “Resolved, That Jefferson has had a greater influence on American institutions than Hamilton.” The affirma- tive was taken by Messrs. Wm. F. Kirk, E. 8. Frith and Granby Hillyer, and the negative by Mersrs. L. H. Machin, F. P. Warfield and Frank C. Bliss. The judges, Mr. Benjamin Butterworth and Prof. L. D. Lodge, awarded first honors to Mr. Kirk and second to Mr. Warfield, but rendered no decision on the general question. ———>—_ Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—Harry W. Marshall and Indiana M. Lewis; Henry E. Thursby and Carrie E. Parks, both of Baltimore, Md. Colored—George Davis and Della R. ‘Thompson. See “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers, STATEMENT. OF THE CONDITION OF THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK ON THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1896, AS REQUIRED BY ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED JULY 29, 1802: Capital stocz... $1,000,000,00 Capital stock paid up. 1,000,900.00 Cash in bank and office. Real estate. . 3 Bonds and mortgages ( real estate)... 3 Stocks and bonds (market value Premiums unco'lected and in agents, Interest due LIABILITIES. Cash capital. Rese.ve premium jeserve for unpaid losses ai Net surplus. . Statement of dividends and expenses for alx montrs ending December 31 1896: Dividends .. . Carreat. expenses G EDW. LAN: Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of February, 1807. EDWARD HAIGHT, Notary Public. Notary pablic King’s co., N.Y. “Ctf. led to X- co., N.Y. GIRARD F. AND M. ID OF — PHILADEDPHIA, - OD THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER, AS REQUIRED BY ACT OF CONGRESS PROVED JULY 20, 1892: Capital stock... Capital stock ‘pai Cash in bank Keal extate. Bends and mortgages (first Men on real estate) ........ = 844,210.00 Stocks and bonds (market valve). 492,497.00 Bills receivable and collateral loans..... 37,900.41 Premiums uncollected and in hands of agents ec 93,216.90 Interest due and accrued on December Bist, 1896, and other items... ses 27,638.16 LIABILITIES. Cash capital. ... 000.4 Reserve lum fund. 960,308.36 Reserve for unpaid losses and « 78,300.77 Net surplus... 644,180.57 Statement of dividends and expenses for six months ending December 31, 1896: Dividends .... : Current expenses. : 102 E JAS. B. ALVORD, Vice President, EDWIN F. MERRILL, Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of March, 1897. GEORGE W. WI it (Commission “There is money on the right «ide of stocks.”* Others Make Money —-on stocks, so why shouldn’t you? Every facility for receiving the quick- est and most correct stock and grain quotations. Stocks 1-8 and grain 1-16 com. C. T. HAVENNER, F ct, Member Washincton Stock Exchange go ATLANTIC BUILDING. ."Plone 453, a CORSON & MACARTNEY, Members of the New York Stock Exchange, 1419 F st.. Glover building. Correspondents of Messrs. Moore & Broadwa; Bankers and Dealers in Deposits. Excha Ratlroad Stocks and [i listed on the exchanzes of New York, Philadelphia, Boston ond Baltimore bought and sold. ‘A specicity made of investment securities. Dis- trict bonds and all Iocat Railroad, Gas, Insurance apd Teleptone Stock deait in. Ainerican Bell Telephone Stock tought and sold. 4081-1 AN INVESTMENT THAT WILL Pay. A beautiful home at Cicveland Park. Office, 610 1ith st. mbi2-1f Schley, 80 and all securitics Union Savings Bank small depositors every ad- vartage ‘In reason toward opening and maintaining a bank account. 1222 F ST. INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. ACCOUNTANTS . AMU EMENT: ATTORNEYS . AUCTION SALES. BOARDING . BUSINESS CHANCES. CITY ITEM: COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. TRY REAL ESTATE. TRY BOARD. DEATHS. FOR For FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR FoR FOR FOR FOR FOR Ss HORSES AND VEHICLES HOTELS. LADIES’ GOODS. LocaL RENT (Rooms) ST (Miscellaneous). RENT (Offices) RENT (s RENT (s SALE (Bi SALE (Houses) OFFICIAL PERSONAL OTICES. PRovosas RAILROADS . SEASHORE, . NOTIC )- (Houses). (Lots) (Miscellaneous), (Rooms) .” . (Situatio WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED WANTED THE COURTS. Equity Court No. 1—Judge Cox. Asmussen agt. Asmussen; sale centirmed and cause referred to auditor. Smith agt. Smith; testimony before Jas. A. Clarke, ex- aminer, ordered taken. Banf agt. Murphy; John H. Knoch made party complainant. In re guardianship of C. H. Gouzenbac! decree ratifying Orphans’ Court proceed ings. Godfrey agt. Dutton; title decreed in ecmplainant and conveyance direcied. _ Fil- hert agt. Draney; time to take testimony Umited to April 25. Equity Court No. 1—Judge Hagrer. Newman agt. Newman; order limiting time to take defendant’s testimony. Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Cole. Alsop agt. Frank; on trial. Circuit Court No. 2—Judge McComas. Feige agt. Metropolitan Railroad Com- pany; juror withdrawn and case continued. Criminal Court No, 1—Chlef Justice Bing- am. United States agt. Jas. A. Roston, false pretenses; nolle pros. United States agt. Chas. Wormley, Ambrose Thomas and Jas. Cosey, housebreaking; do. United States agt, Henry Muse, setting up gaming tabk defendant arraigned; plea, not guilty. United States agt. Jas. A. Wormley, vio- lating section 3891, Revised Statutes United States; do. United States agt. same, vio- lating section 5467, Revised Statutes,United States; do. United States agt. William Jones, false pretenses; verdict, not guilty. United States agt. Frank Gillam, false pretenses; on trial. Criminal Court No. 2—Judge Bradley. United States agt. Charles G. Conn, libel; on trial. Probate Court—Judge Hagner. - Estate of Otis C. Wight; receipts filed and petition of executors for discharge. Estate of Jno. T. Clark; petition for letters of ad- ministration, c. t. a., filed. Estate of Henri- etta Richards; petition for letters of ad- ministration filed. Estate of Jno. S. Hill; do. Estate of Joseph F. Loughran; wili filed. Estate of Miranda Clubb; do. Estate of Alex. M. Kenaday; do. Estate of Patrick Carroll; petition for probate of will filed and citation issued. Pita Tas All to Be Sold at Auction. Duncanson Bros., auctioneers, will sell tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, on the FINANCIAL. This is intended for the eye of “Star” readers with $1,000 or more Who are seeking an income-giving Invest ent —absolutely free from. speculation and proof against any possible haraful lufluence to the holder. We offer ov ANNUITY RONDS_every individual one guaranteed by $26,000,000 of capital—and ytekling a life inc payable every three sx or twelve m as the holder ret. No pumnitl probable financiai condition or any « Iuflaence can occur to in any way harm the income of t r of one of these Annuities. They are ised to any one ny paysical condition—from the age thice to eighty and one person or se may Jointly own them! Fathers, guardians, edininistrators, trustees—this should an terest you. Louk into it. THOMAS P. MORGAN, “Pom 1% 1333 F St. N. W. T. J. HODGEN & CO., Brokers & Dealers, Stocks, Cotton, Grain and Provisions, Rooms 10 and 11, Corcoran bullding, cor. 1 and 005 7th st. n.w, my W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKEKS & BROKERS, Members New York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. Correspondents of LADENBURG, THALMANN & CO, 4e6-164 New York. EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE DING ASSOCIATION. Those who are purchasing property, or have mortgages to pay off, or contemplate building, should ascertain the terms upon which loans can be obtained from this association. are made at six per cent in- eo pms Ses ote: ly installments. Settlement tn full or in part may bo made at any time. When part of a Joan ts settled the H&P, 14d monthly installments are reduced proportionately. No commissions are charged. Bor:owers are extended every facility to return loans and pay for their property. The EQUITABLE is a purely co- operative saving aud loaning associa- tion. ASSETS, $1,451,074.65. Further information as to terms, bow to proceed. &e., can be obtained upon application at the office. EQUITABLE BUILDIN Thomas Somerville, President. a3. fiulrt, Vice Presitent. Geo. W. Cusilear, 2d Vice President, John Joy Edson, Secretary. mb19-f,m,wtt The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company, Of the District of Columbia. 1003 F st nw, CORNER 15TU ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act cf Congress, Jen., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and F 1893. Capital: One [illion Dollars SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Reuts safes inside burglar-proof vaults at $5 per annum upward. Securities, Jewelry, allverware and valuables of all Finds in owner's package, trunk or case taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TEN CENTS upware and interest allowed on $5 and above. Loas money on real estate an@ ocllateral eecurity. Sells first-class real estate and otber securities In sums of $500 and upward. TRUST DEPARTMENT. ‘This company is @ legal depository for court and trust funds, and acts as administrator, executor, receiver, assignee and eaccutes trusts of all kinds. Wills prepared by a competent attorney in daily atterdaace. OFFICERS: BENJAMIN P. SNYDER. E. FRANCIS RIG( W. RILEY DEEBLE. THOMAS R. JONES. ALBERT L. STURTEVANT. GEORGE HOWARD. CHARLES E. NYMAN. WOODBURY BLAIR. jazi Washington Loan & Trust Co OFFICE, COK. 9TH AND F 6TS. PAID-UP CAPITAL, ONE MILLION, interest 9? Soe Real Estate Loans **p."totiaterais, Acts as Executor, Administrator, ‘Trustee, Guantian end Committce on Estates. Acts as Registrar, Transfer and Fis- cal Agent of Corporations. Takes full charge of Real and Per- sonal Estates. Safe Deposit Boxes for rent. ‘Storage ‘its for trunks, boxes, &c., containing valuables, silver, bric-a- ‘rac, &c. Incorporated und.r act of Congress and subject to supervision of the comptroller of the currency. -+++-President -First Vice President Second Vice President -Third Vice President Silsby & Company. < BANKERS AND BROKERS, * 003:e, 613 15th st. n.w., ‘National Metropolitan Bank Building. ‘Telepdcre 508.