Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1897, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY,* MAY “14, 189716" PAGES. PECIAL NOTICES. ts Tr AND STUDENTS for the re- latest de- in pi study and teaching are in Fited to call. Clreulars at all the leading music stores and plane warerooms. interest Is due hereby one year or m a notified to call at once and pay inte pods will be sold at auction Tuesd: fcc: 3 H. K. myl4-6 PREFERRED STOCK DIV lar quarterly dividend of one and three-quarters per cent wilt be paid on MAY 15, 1 on the preferred capital stock of the American o- pooue Com; tny to stockholders of record May 1, S07. Transfer, books close on, April 30 and re- May 17. order of the directors. ini ¥ OSE. D. EASTON, President. PAUL H. CROMELIN, Secretary. p26-codtiNmay 15, WHEREAS, BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS, AP- proved January 26, 1807, the auditor of the Su- preme Court of the District of Columbia is em- powered and directed to examine and audit for claims for property taken, tnjared ¥ reason of the destruction of the Northern Liberty Market in 1872, and all claims for payments made for the purchase, rent, or use of any stall or privilege in said market kouse: Notice is hereby given to ail persoas hav- ing such elaims as herein specitied to preseat the same at my office In the United States court house in this city within ninety days after the 15th day of March, 1897, as further provided by the sai settlement al or destroyed act, otherwise the claims will not be allows L mh16-t&ftojet3 AS. G. PAYNE, Auditor. quirements of your needs, and build your gen home.” Sure of being sulted then! Streteh the Lumber and Mill-work appro- lation as far as possible by ordering of us. No trouble to give estimate for supplying exery bit of wood needed. THOS. W. "H, Ist and Ind. a1 Mill and Waarves, foot 4th st. s.e. mhz3-3m, 10 NOTICE—ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY Ni not to negotiate two notes dated April 23, 15 one for $20, Ie 30 days after date; one for $25, payable @) days after date: made by me, Fable to the order of H. F. Schlegel, as the were obtained from me I will not be responsible for the same. i JOHN C. EWALD, 20 H st. ne. SGULAR PATRONS ARF SO ds of oar gart Suit we are and kind of = Test us! Suits to order, ¥_ FRED. GATCHEL & SPIRITUS voyant, ave. HEKDIC COACHES, 8 AND 16-SEATERS ness. collars. machinery, tools, wheels, mate; stable implements, office furniture, fixtures, private sale at herdie stables, 10th and SAM'L G. EBERLY, Ai myS-6t VICTOR BICYCLES RENTED BY TIE DAY. week and month; all wheels kept in first-class corlition while rented. CLINE BEOS., 909 Pa. Se. "Phone 247. apld-lm DR. CHARLES DIEDEL, DENTIST, HAS RE- moved his office from 525 11th st. to 731 11th st. n.w., just above the Palais Royal, und two blocks above oll location. my4-Im THERE IS HEALTH, ‘THER IS PLEASURE, THERE IS PROFIT In 2 home at Cleveland Park. apaett 1211 ST... WHERE QU RULES. —to call and examine a Russet Boot that we are selling for $3.50. We think your x judgment will pronounce it equal to the $5 grades sold elsewhere. Our best trade is wearing them. They are the “swell” dark shade of russet. Latest style last. Fine Russets at $3, $3.50, $4 and $5. We sell the tives men of V clate QUALITY and COMFORT fn Boots ard CF ROOTS AND SHOES POLISHED FREE. HOOVER AND SNYDER, FashionableBoots, 1211F St Your “Swell” Winter Suit, ajority of the representa- “Dress” Suit and Overcoat ought not to be marked away with camphor or moth t cy may ruin the ° fabric. MOTI BAGS are far better. - sweet of the pine 40, 50 and Ge. Easton & Rupp, 421 LithSt. POPULAL-PRIC ED STATIONERS. pee _ my 14-14d No concern in Washing- ton can show you a hand- somer line of Mantels than J. & “T never disappoin! We Want the Printing : —of tickets, ers and programs for excursions down the river this summer. Let us have the order just as soon as the date has been decided on. We assure bigh-class, and can mente the'os BYRON 8. uy 1 Ted The Best Whisky —acknowledged so by all who have tried a THARP’S OLD RELIAPLE “BERKELEY” wits work. * $12 11th st. Phy: den sickness, fans genera! vous troubles. $1 gt. Jas. Tharp, 8i2 F St. ~ wyl2-1ed of ebility and ner- CALL AT KEEN'S AND SEE THE LATEST STYLES OF GCODS THAT ARE NOT SHOWN IN ANY OTHER ES- TABLISHMENT IN WASH- INGTON. KEEN, MERCHANT TAILOR, 1310 F ST. N.W. epS-3m,21 msfers of Real Estate. © street northwest between 4th and 5th streets — Arthur A. Kirney et ux. to Mary E. Hoover, lot 39, oq. 511; $6,000. Mary E. Hoover conveys same Property to Mary Silverberg; $10. Northwest corner of 2th street and Rhode Island avenue oorthwest.Stilson Hutchins et ux. to J. ‘Thor. Kelley, jr., lot 141, sq. 195; $10. Northwest corner of 15th street and Rhode Island * northwest.—J. Thos. Kelley, jr, et ux. to Junius J. Pittman, lot 141, sq. 195; $10. Junius J. Pittman couveys same property to Virginia L. $10. ct southwest between 9th and 10th streets. qitgmtse J. Prosnan et ux. to James M. Lantzan, Jot 24, unl 1737 A street southeast, 4 street ween M and N streets and New Jer- we between P and Q strects northwést.— Bryant et ux. to Jobn Mellveen, it and 15, sj. 1097; lot 106, and St. sq. 510; $100. Mary F. Danenhower to J. Theo, Ruplt, tk. 1; $10. ‘Thirty-nfth ‘street Oscar original lots Jot northwest between O and P streets. Geo. T. Pulaski to Richard L. Barringt Part lot YS, sq. 1246; $1,500. = ‘T street northwest between 17th and 18th streets, > Viluoder A. Bowen, jr., to Heury L. Bailey, part tot 7, <q. 151; $80. b meas: F street northeast between 10th and 11th streets. —Jno. P Sprecher et ux. to Louls A: Rosa: 44, #1. 960; $700. Seventeenth street northwest between I and K strects.— Walden Myer et al. to Catherine W. Myer; Part lot 12, sq. 18S; $10. Seventeenth street_nortl I and K iden. Viola W., s “hag gee ys Ww. M:; os = v. a a ¥. a Mt part Jot 13, ey. 185; $10. pi ce Sherman street between 18th and Streets. — Geo. Secrest ux. to Annie C. Robinson, Ts, reek northwest between 17th and 18th streets, Junius J. Pittman to Chas. F. Fitts, lot 161, sq. 187; s1v. Bacon street northwest between 14th and 15th faery Sree mieten 3S bum 30, north ecm Columbina University: $10. orth west etreeta.— Honora Goddard 10, sa. 271; $10, ty eT Eee Mall 21, ag. 420; $10. —-—— If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what will get an answer. SE Son 3 ify, A2th and 13th to Jennie M. Spears, lot Rg we _|PARTY IN A DILEMMA ——— The Chicago Platform a Dangerous Question to Virginia Democracy. AN INDEPENDENT TICKET PROBABLE Ellyson and Tyler Most Prominent Candidates for Governor. PARTY MACHINE VS. PEOPLE Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. RICHMOND, Va., May 13, 1897. The democratic party of Virginia is fac- ing the mest dangerous crisis in its ca- reer and a single move on the political field will serve either to consolidate the voters more solidly than they have stood for years, or the breach made by last fall’s differences will be widened into a po- litical chasm that no bridge of after over- ture can span. If the gubernatorial convention adopts the Chicago platform it will drive the gold democrats from the support of the nomi- nee of the convention and it is likely would result in an independent ticket. Not only the democrats who voted for Palmer and Buckner, and some who voted for Mc- Kinley, but another lazge class, who voted last fall for Bryan and the Chicago plat- form on the ground of regularity, are watching the trend of events with solici- tude and apprehension. The latter class of democrats voted last fall against their Personal convictions for the sake of al- legiance to the party, and strained almost to the last thread their sense of obedience to party mandate, and they will not dumb- ly accept the injection into state politics of the silver issue without a protest. These men, who comprise many of the old party workers and who love the prinefples of the democratic party, are very anxious to see the differences healed, and the gold dem- ocrats, who were temporarily obliged to withhold their support from the party be- cause of the Chi-iso platform, are anxious to return on grounds that will not cause a sacrifice of principle. There are also many silver men who would like to see the convention formu- late a platform on state issues alone, upon which both wings of the party stand and fraternize, and they recognize that to make silver zn fssue in this meeting would be equivalent of driving a large percentage of the voters from the party. Rule or Ruin Element. There is a large element in the party who desire a rule or ruin policy, and they are so determined to force the issue of free silver on the convention and adopt the Chicago platform that ft Is doubtful if the most astute and conservative lead- ers can control them. To carry out this policy will secure the popular vote, but at what a sacrifice. The free silver lead- ers are inclined to discount the loss that would occur to the party if this policy is carried out, but there are a large number satisfied at the length to which they were carried by the new principles adopted at Chicago and to further force them now would cause a revolt to which last fall's disaffection was but a skirmish. ‘To these who demur the silverites are making the plea that as the next governor will have the temporary appointment of a senator it is important that he should be elected on a silver platform, whereas the other elements maintain that this is the time to drop discordant questions and to solidify the party on purely state issues. There are numerous prominent Virginians named for the honor of being the party’s representative for governor, but there are really only two recognized formidable can- didates, J. Taylor Ellyson of Richmond, for many years chairman of tke party in the state, and J. Hoge Tyler, ex-Mentenant governor, and twice before a candidate be- fore the democratic state convention for this honor. Another candidate, who may develop great strength as a dark horse fs Major Baker P. Lee, judge of the county court of Elizabeth City county, and formerly a prominent member of the legislature. Other names prominently mentioned for the nomination are Col. A. S. Buford of this city, ex-Attorney General Rufus A. Ayers of Big Stone Gap, Judge S. 3. Whit- tle of the fourth judicial circuit, ex-Con- gressman Geo. D. Wise, Congressman Claude A. Swanson, Col. Thomas I. Geede of Mecklenburg, Major Micajah Woods of Albermarle, in fact, nearly every county has its favorite son. Maj. Lee a Possibility. While‘the fight at present is between Mr. Ellyson and Major Tyler, it is claimed that Major Lee, who {s one of the most popular men in Virginia, would prove an accept- able solution of a deadlock in the conven- tion. There is no concealing the fact that the fight between Ellyson and ‘Tyler is in the nature of a struggle between the party organization and the people. In fact, the friends of Tyler are already using this card among the country peopic, with the result that a great ¢eal of bitterness has been engendered, with open threats of a bolt in the event of Ellyson’s nomination. It fs a well-known fact that these same people were greatly delighted with the ef- fective work of “the machine” last tell, when it carried the state for Bryan for President, carrying the negro counties for the democrats despite of the great losses in the white counties, but now when the other ox is gored @ howl goes up. = Notwithstanding the cry of the “people’ against the “rinz,’ Mr. Ellyson is going abead with his organization, which, it can- not pedenied, is a powerful one, and it seems impossible for him to be beaten. It is a significant fact that all of the leaders of the party are for him, and their chief argument is that he is entitled to the nom- fration es a party reward. In fact, the nomination was virtually promised him at the last meeting of the state committee, when Fe threw himself into the breach and accepted the chairmanship to conduct a campaign for Bryan when it was known that he was a gold standard man. Want an Original Silver Man. Strange to say, however, this very fact is being used against him by the Tyler peu- ple, who declare that they wish to bestow. this great honor upon none other tnan an “original” silver man. They say that Mr. Ellyson never has accepted the Chicago platform, and they ask “Why don’t he do tt, even now?” Mr. Ellyson answered this in private conversation a short time age. when he said: “They might as well hdve asked Gen. R. E. Lee if he w secession,” adding significe: ter of fact he wasn't.” ‘There.is no doubt that a i country people are oppceed office of governor to a mond man. ‘They have claimed it for of their own since 1841, wnen John M. Rucnerford of this city was governor, and sever times since then candidates from this have been defeated for 10 other rea-ou than that they hed the misfortune to h been born with- in its corporaie limits. It is a trite old saying anv people when addressing a 1: jority of the giving the the country onder that all are for we will let you know who w+ will oppose.” This feeling extends even io tic members of the legislature, who are very wary about iuced by a Richmond man, and oftentimes Richmond measures have been put into the hands of country members to avoid this prejudice. - It is believed if Major Tyler could- perfect. a strong orgaaization*he would be a power- 2OSCCCOS 08 ¢ iKeep on of THE OFF a ee Si ih ane Q EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at bars, or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms, or Ines of eqaal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees, Shaded areas are regions: where rain or snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours, The words “High” and. “Low” show location of arean of ‘Small arrows fly with the wind. high and low barometer. ICIAL WEATHER MAP, Poet 7 Zea’ a Noe fp 4 Ks an ie HAD apes Whi Hi ame ree | 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. Solid lines are iso- POSSIBLY RAIN TONIGHT. Fair and Cooler Weather Indicated for Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Saturday.—For the District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary- land, threatening weather and possibly showers tonight; Saturday fair; cooler; southerly winds, becoming westerly. For Virginia and North Carolina, threat- ening weather, with showers tonight; Sat- urday fair, except possibly showers near the coast; southerly winds. becoming north- westerly. Weather conditions and general forecast. —A moderate storm has developed in the lake regions, central over Lake Huron. The pressure continues low in the At- lantic states and on the Rocky mountain Plateau. .An area of high pressure covers the Rocky mountain slope and will ad- vance mto the central valleys by Saturday. The barometer has risen in the Atiantic and guif states, the Mississippi valley and on the Rocky meuntain slope. ‘The temperature is lower in the Ohio, the middle Mississippi, and the Missouri val- leys, and has remained statisnary in the other districts. Rain has occurred generally in the At- lantic states and the lake regions, also showers in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and the west gulf states. Light frosts are reported this morning throughout the Missouri valley. 1 Showers are indicated for New England, | the lower lake region and the middle At- lantic states tonight, probably followed by clearing and fair weather Saturday. Oc- casional showers may occur in the gulf states tonight. The Weather will be fair and cooler in the Ohio and middle Missis~ sippi valleys and light “frosts may occur in the Ohio valley tenight. The following heavy precipitation (in inches). was reported: During the past twenty-four hours—Portland, Me., 1.06; Al- Leda 1.60; Harper's Ferry, 1.03; Oklahoma, 04. Rivers—The following changes in the rivers (in feet and tenths) have occérred: Risen—Little Rock, 1.9; Nashville, 2.2. Fal- len—Cairo, 1.0; Fort Smith, 1.1. The river at New Orleans is 3.4 above the danger Ine and falling. At Vicksburg it is 9.5 above the danger line and falling. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 11:50. a.m.; high tide, 5:19 a.m. and 5:53 ‘p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 12:08 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.; high tide, 6:13 a.m. and 6:48 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rises, 4:48 a.m.; sun sets, 705 p.m. Moon sets, 3:31 a.m. tomorrow. Tcmorrow—Sun rises, 4:47 a.m. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m: Receiving reservoir, temperature, 66; condition at north connection, 1; condition at south connection, 3; distributing reser- voir, temperature, 66; condition at influent gate house, 6; effluent gate house, 20. Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hours The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau during the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon Piece é 13-4"p.m., 64; 8 p.m., 63; midnight, May 14-4 am. 59; 8 am, 61; 12 m,, 71, and 2 p.m., 74. Maximum, 74, at 2 p.m., May 14; mini- mum, 58, at 6 a.m., May 14. ful factor in the coming state convention, but this seems impossible in view of the fact that nearly all the good crganizers In the counties of the state are for Ellyson. It is widely commented upon that Mr. Ellyson retains his office as chairman of the party regardless of the fact that he is # candidate and in defiance of the demand of the Tyler people thaf he shall resign. It is probable that he will do 20, as he could easily have a warm partisan elected in his stead, as a large majority of the committee are favorable to him. It has been assigned as a reason for Mr. Ellyson’s failure to re- sign the chairmanship that his logical suc- cessor would be Congressmar: Peter J. Otey of the sixth district, who is not regarded as @ very enthusiastic supperter of Mr. Ell; son. In fact, he is known to be very favor- able to Major Tyler on the ground that he is in the southwestern portion of the state, from whence Major Tyler hails. Talk of Senntor Martin. Another leader mentioned as Mr. Elly- sen’s successor as chairman of the party is United States Senator Thos. S. Martin, who, during his celebrated candidacy for his present office against Consul General Fitz- hugh Lee, won quite a reputation as an or- ganizer. Senator Martin is thought to be personally favorable to Mr. Ellyson for the governorship, though he has take no ac- tive part in the contest so far. The people are curious to know how Major Daniel stands on this question, as he wields the greatest political influence in the state. So far as is known the major has played hands off. He, too, is from Major Tyler's district —the southwest—but his eloquent tribute to Mr. Ellyson in the state convention last summer, when he urged that gentleman to accept the chairmanship in spite of his anti- silver views, leaves tne people under the impression that he will at least cast one vote for Mr. Ellyson. The indications now are that the state convention this summer will be one of the stormicst in the history of the party. Jags ——— ee ACKLAN DIVORCE BILL FAILS, She May Now Apply to the Courts for Separation. Action on Mrs. W. H. Acklan’s bill for divorce was indefinitely postponed by the Delaware house of representatives yester- day. Representative McCullough, chairman of the divorcee committee in the house and one of the men who had spoken in favor of the measure while it was in the hands of the committee, called it up for considera- tion a short time before noon. Under sus- pension of the rules the measure was read a second time. Mr. Donaldson asked for information in regard to the act. “It is the famous Ack lan- divorce cas replied Mr. ‘Dempsey. "Then Mr. Donaldson moved to postpone ac- tion on the bill indefinitely. This opened the way for further remarks and Mr. Hazel said: “The Acklan bill has no claim of the consideration of this legis- lature. The applicant is not a resident of this state. The measure has brought dis- credit upon the members of the genera: assembly by persons declaring that they had evidence reflecting upon the legisla- ture, but when given an opportunity to pre- sent the charges to the investigating com- mittee they failed absolutely to do so.” Mr. Dempsey said that he did not want to cast any reflections upon the divorce committee which had reported the bill fa- vorably, but he did not desire to see Dela- ware made a place for the severing of mar- ital obligations. Of the twenty members present all voted in favor of the biil’s postponement, Mr. Wilson being the only absentee. Mrs, Acklan came to Delaware early Mm January, and took up her residence on West iith stfeet, Wilmington, with her mother, Mrs. T. D. Crocker of Cleveland, Ohio. She employed as counsel in her case Horace G. Knowles, ex-consul to Bordeaux. A notice that the petitioner proposed to obtain a divorce was inserted in a rural paper, according to the statute. On Mon- day, April 5, accompanied by her mother ard Lawyer Knowles, Mrs. Acklan ap- peared before the divorce committee and gave her testimony. The grounds which she alleged included cruelty and neglect. During the absence from the state of Mr. Knowles the bill was held by the commit- tee. Just before he returned a sensation was created by the announcement that a | man claiming to be an official of the sen- ate had approached Mrs. Crocker and de- mandéed $3,000 in order to get the bill through that body. The only. other notable instance of a wealthy man resfding outside of the state getting a divorce in Delaware was when Mrs. Burke-Roche, formerly. Miss Work of New York, obtained a separation from -her husband. “‘Phis divorce wes obtained in the superior court, and; Thos. F.-Bayard and | Senator Gray appeared for the pe! mer. It ls now probable that Mrs. Ack! will apply to the superior court for divorce. Milinots Republicans. ; The Illinois Republican Association will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow "| evening at its rooms, 923*F street ‘north- Coughing if you want to. If you want. to cure PECTORAL. It cures coughs and colds. * west, when committees will be appointed to look after the decoration of the graves, of Illinois soldiers on May 30. Special at- tention, will be given to the. ib of ral Logan, where’ services will he beld unde> the .auspices of the association. we will: also Dean rode on his bicycle at Leased i Ehaeo , tothe extent of $5. eo THE SATURDAY STAR, Will Be Fall of Good Reading on Many Timely Topics, The big Saturday Star this week will be fully up to its general high average, and will be found full of gogd reading from beginning to end. It will contain a num- ber of bright and newsy articles on sub- Jects of interest at this particular time. The arrival of a new‘ Chinese minister makes possible an interview descriptive of the advance along many lines which the flowery kingdom is making. The war in Europe also furnishes subjects for some gocd descriptive work. ,The interests of wcmen will not be neglected, for there will be a Parts fashion letter in addition to an article on summer styles, by one of the European dictators. Take it all in all the readers of The Star will have a literary treat tomorrow. . A: partial! list of the special features follows: HIGH SCHOOL CADETS. (llustrated.) Preparaticns that are making for the competitive company drill to be held this month. THE BUFFER STATE. (Ulustrated.) An interview with the postmaster general of Bulgaria gives an éxcellent idea of the advances made by that country un- der the leadership of Prince Ferdinand. A MODERN ATLANTIS. illustrated.) An interesting story of the rise and fall of Cobb's Island, once a popular sum- mer resort. AMERICA’S ONE AND ONLY KING. dl- lustrated.) alt Queer fate of the ruler pf the Mosquito coast, who has peen: deprived of his hereditary pension. THE LATE ERACHIO SOLIS, HIGHWAY- MAN. (illustrated.) A characteristic story of adventure in Mexico, from the pen of John Heard. IN LIGHTER SHADES. (IIlustrated.) Ch. Drecoll of Vienna submits a design for a dainty afternoon tea gown. PURPLE IS POPULAR. illustrated.) A letter from Paris descriptive of styles at the gay French capital. CHINESE PROGRESS. _ (Iilustrated.) Frank Carpenter hag an interview with Wu Ting Fang on matters of timely interest. THEY FAIRLY SWARM. Stephen Crane writes of the many war correspondents who are perfectly sure they can settle the eastern question. ALL DOORS CLOSED. Pauline Pry tells of the obstacles in the way of poor widows who would rather starve than give up their children. TAKING OUT PATENTS, Representative Amos Cummings writes on @ topic that will interest many people. eee ADJOURNED TO, MONDAY. et The Senate Listened to Mr. Aldrich’s Statement of the Thm’ Program. Mr. Aldrich, in charge vf the tariff bill, announced in the Senate’ yesterday after- neon that he would not ,call,up the tariff bill next Tuesday as contemplated, but on the following Thursday, when a state- ment would be made, thé’fegtlar debate to begin net later than Mortny;'May 24. This was the-signal for @ tariff discussion of over an hour, Messrs; Jéttes f Arkansas, Chandler and Gallinger!“of New Hamp- shire, Hoar of Masiachitsetts, “White “of California, Aldrich of Whode Island and Lindsay of Kentucky: participating. ~ It ‘was @ free and easy discussion, “with consid- erable igesentroy’ ad:-wemes:dersonality: iY. Lindsay’ spoke: et ‘length, criti- chsing' the woot feature Sethe bill ial ‘The Morgan- Cuben- until Monday on request of Mr. M ‘The Senate adjourned to. Monday. This morning about 1 o'clock Charles’ Simmons, eighteen years @ bricklayer, met with a'serious q v on @ new bull cormer.of 1th:and Yale streets, Mount a ° Services Next Sunday in Many of the SYMPATHY FOR CUBA City Churches. MONSTER MASS MEETING ARRANGED A Sharp Letter From the President of the Cuban League. OUR COUNTRY’S OBLIGATIONS — Sundey will be Cuban day in Washington. Many of the pastors of the churches have made arrangements for special services, consisting of prayers for the speedy de- liverance of the Cubans from the barba- rous oppression of Spain, and will preach sermons appropriate to the subject. There will be a great mass meeting in the after- moon at Columbia Theater, to be held under the auspices of the Cuban League of this city. The object of the gathering will be to adopt some practical method of showing substantial sympathy for the suffering patriots who are now following the ex- ample set by the forefathers of the Union in bravely fighting for liberty and freedom. The meeting will be presided over by Senator Gallinger, and many distinguished speakers will make addresses. Sanguily, the prisoner who was released from Moro Castle's dungeons on the demand of the United States, has notified Gen. Wm. Hen- ry Browne, president of the Washington Cuban League, that he will attend che meeting. He will bring a party of gentle- men from New York. A Strong Letter. Gen. Browne also received this morning a letter of regret from Ethan Allen, presi- dent of the Cuban League of the United States. In the course of the letter Mr. Allen says: “It Is inconcelvable to me that any oppo- sition should exist in our country to act- ively helping forward the cause of Cuban independence, except upon the theory of total depravity. He who can read the ap- palling story of suffering by the heroic Cubans in defense of a purpose as noble as that which animated Washington and his compatriots and not feel impelled to rush to their relief is so steeped in the depravity of “original sin” that he becomes a danger- ous member of society. And when that man has, unfortunately for the country, crept into high official position he can do much- by cant and hypocrisy—as he is doing today—to dishonor our republic be- fore the world. I need not here recall the tortures applied in Cuba to her entire pop- ulation, regardless of age or sex. “The world knows it by heart. He who rises in his place, whether in Congress or out of Congress, and says he docs not know it, or pretends to disbelieve it, is the cant- ing hypocrite I have referred to and the truth is not in him. The cries of Cuban distress we can almost hear which the savagery of brutal Spain wrings from help- less non-combatants; and more than this, not a letter comes from Cuba, nor is a report made from personui visitation, that does not swell the evidence of needless slaughter. The government of Cuba has jong been in working order, levying taxes and organizing armies; and virtualiy con- trols all the island except the seaports, which the navy of Spala still retains. Is it premature, then, to say that he whe at this time rises in his place as a conser- vator of the morals and patriotism of the American people and asks for further in- formation upon this controversy is guilty of dissimulation—his demand for more knowledge is a sham—and he so convicts himself as he stands. Obligations of Humanity. “Can honest men divide as to our duty in this case when the facts must be ad- mitted as just stated? Nations as well as individuals are bound by the obligations cf humanity. Wanton murder befouls the eyes and sense of im who views it with- out effurt to prevent it. So the cruel story of Cuba must render callous the better feel- ings of people as a whole unless natural impulses have their way and further wrong is stopped by our interfzrence. We are great and powerful, while Cuba is weak. We enjoy liberty because our fathers gain- ed it in battle. Cuba, inspired by our ex- ample, 1s fighting for the same great end. In our trials France gave us that support which meant victory. Are we not the colossal ingrates of the earth if we in our strength shall not do for Cuba what so greedily we sought from France a century ago. This, however, is the sentimental side of the question, and space forbids its enlargement. Annexation Predicted. “But upon material grounds—if we are base erough to fly no higher in the realms of ethics—frce Cuba means ultimately American territory. This territory is what we need and must have. I know that there are thcse—whose eyes being in the back of their heads they see not the future-who say ‘Cuba is not wanted.’ On the con- trary, so much do we want it that some day, if it be the only way to this end, we shall deluge it with American blood to ob- tain it. Commercially it dominates the whole South American continent, whose trade we are after. It commends the gulf, which will soon be to our country as an inland sea. It has a population of one mil- lion of white inhabitants, and has given to us, of itself, a trade of one hundred milliczs a year. It is capable of easily gus- taining a population of sixteen millions of American citizens with a value to us of a thcussrd’ millions a year. It ts the catch phrese that ‘we don’t want any territory by aggression; meaning that we won't fight for additional land. How misguided is he who utters such a proposition! What is this nution so far but a nation built upon ageression? War presided over its birth and has attended its growta. By arms we wrung the original colonies from Great Britain, and with powder and ball seized from Mexico, Cullfornia, Texas and nearly half of what is American territory. The Louisiana purchase gave us peacefully the central part of the continent, and only an idiot can fail to see that if this had not been conceded to Jefferson for a price, we would have crimsoned the waters of the Mirsissippi by aggressive warfare to se- cure its ownership. In spite of opposition, we do want: territory wherever it is needed for the advancement of American interests and the time will néver come when we shajl_ be too cowardly to,draw the sword for this, the hour and the necessity of ha’ ing been reached to do so. Cuba is terri- tory which we shall surely want’ and must have hereafter, and her freedom now means our peaceful acquisition of it in the ‘uture. Plain Talk Demanded. “It is not my pleasure, but my great re- gret to use the language I have in refer- ence to those appointed to rule over us. But it is a necessity that we should all resort to plain speech in this crisis. Not a citizen in the land—outside of those domi- nated by some evil motive arising from the cowardice of wealta, the quest for political favors or the pandering to that religion for which Spain stands—but feels mortified and degraded by the action of those intrusted with the direction of our government. The previous admiuistration Was sérvile to Spain; but this one, so fer, gives. evidence of outbidding it in this lgnoble- service. It ts to be hoped this policy may~" soon change. The cheap the demand’ that American trumpeting, of tens: must, be. protected is only to de- celve, thase who have been anxiously =e rightfully. 1g _90- much more: iy course, American citizens are to be pro- {eck eecthe. ret Of Sil: national obliges, tions; more than this, shall’ we compel an observance of the rules of civilized war- fare toward those so close to us. e Cubans? Shall we listen. unmoved FINANCIAL. Lay the “Corner= Stone” —of your fortune by investing yom savings with this building associa- tion! Shares are $100 each— Payable $1 per mo We offer you many advantages not obtainable in any other associat) ms, All the share bolder are pro-rata owners of the assets of the assocla- tien—a partner in proportion to the amount you have paid tn. Dividends are declared semi-an- mually. 90 per cent will be loaned mem- bers on the amount paid in, the as- soclation accepting the stock certifl- cates as security. Call and investigate—or send for UNITED BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION, 1206 G Street. “Newsy” Stock and Grain News —and quotations by direct quick wires. Many make big money on Stocks and Grain. Why shouldn’t you? Grain 1-16, Stocks 1-8. C. T. HAVENNER, > cf Member Washington Stock Exchat 28 F st."Atiantic bldg "Phone 43 my14-214 Fire-proof Storage for 75 Cents Per Month. Having just leased the fire-proof buildings 214- 216 4% st. n.w., I am ready to store your household effects, &c., for Tc. per load per mo. €0 separate rooms under lock and key. Watch- man constantly on the premises, Drop postal or call in person. 214-216 4% ST._N.W. W. B. Hibbs & Co. BANKERS & BROKERS, Members New York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. aes President. BRAINARD H. WARNER Seapets Vice Pres. and Gen, Man....JJILLMAN A. HAL LADENBURG, THALMANN & CO., 24 Vice President ©. NOYES 108 New York. . K. PHiLours = = .WM. D. HOOVER CORSON & MACARTNEY, DIRECTORS: Members of the New York Stock Exchange, Henry F. Bauer, 3. 8. MeTibenny, 1419 F st., Glover building. Joseph A. Blundo: Wilbur F. a % . “pl 7 a, vur F. Nash, peghteesterperes oat wae reed dbname led FUL GY Tuomas C. Noyes, Bankers end Deolcrs tn Goverement Bonds. W. A. H. Church, 2 oposite. Exchange. 5 viliiam TT. 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Page 4 Joan may be returned at any time apd In- BUSINESS PROPERTY. Page 4 terest charged to date of settlement, and CITY ITEMS. COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. COUNTRY BOARD. COUNTRY KEAL ESTA’ DEATHS. . monthly payments cent per annum. duced, Interest, 6 per Assets, $1,468,338.63. Pamphlets explaining the advantages and beuefits of the association and other tnfor- mation furnished upon application at the office, § 3 ERROR OOO RATA UE ARTUR AE EERE RE RETRO TAINTED Equitable Bulldirg, 1003 F st. EQUITABLE CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATIO: FOR KENT (Flats FOR RENT (alls). FOR RENT (Houses) FOR RENT (Rooms) FOR RENT (Misceilaneous) FOR RENT (Offices) ‘Thomas Somerville, President. A. J. Schafhirt, Vice President Geo. W. Castlear, 2d Vice President. JObn Joy Edson, Secretary. my7-f,m,w-tf THOMAS P, MORGAN. TELEPHONE 1126. FOR SALE (Houses) FOR SALE (Lots). FOR SALE (Miscellaneous). 1333 F STREET. Life Insurance & Annuities, ASSETS OF COMPANY, $236,000,000, ap20-2m PIANOS A) 3 POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PROPOSALS. RAILROADS . SEASHORE REAL ESTATE. SPECIAL NOTICES. STORAGE ... SUMMER RESO! SUBURBAN PROPERTY. UNDERTAKERS . wa) tHtelp). WANTED (Houses). WANTED (Miscellaneous). WANTED Qtooms)... WANTED (Situations). CONDENSED LOCALS $100,000. FOR QUICK LOANS AT LOW KATES city real estate, SOX & HESTON, ave. nw ‘One sum of $50,000 at 4%, per cent, my6-Im — THE st NK OF THE REPUBLIC u S ACCO NTS OF Individuals, Firms and Corporations. 8, W. WOODWARD, Pres't, CHAS, 8. BRADLEY, Cashier. — myl-im The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company, Of the District of Columbia, CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE, NATIONAL String beans and green peas from Norfolk are plentiful, and they are much cheaper than they have been heretofore this sea- son. Two varieties 6f new potatoes from the south are being received, and by many of the dealers the smaller ones, which are also cheaper than the larger ones, are pre- ferred. Tomatoes are more plentiful than ever, and are selling as low as ten cents a pound. Asparagus from down the river is aiso plentiful, and lower prices prevail. ‘There are also a few watermelons in mar- et. Local fruit and vegetable growers have had an unusually large crop of rhubarb this season, and the demand for it has been greater than usual. This increased demand has been caused by the wholesale canning of the vegetable to take the place of apple sauce in the winter. “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. Thursday night a bicycle was abandoned in front of No. 1521 2ist street, and left out in the rain all night. Policeman Gouche today turned the wheel over to Chief Clerk Sylvester, and it is held at headquarters for identification. There is a serious leak in the roof of the Wallach Schocl. building, and yesterday the efforts of a bucket brigade prevented a flood and perhaps the fall of considerable plaster. Building Inspector Brady visited the building and the leaky roof will prob- ably be repaired during the summer in or- ned to protect the building from the fall rains. It matters little what it is that you want whether a situation or a t—a ‘want” ad. in The Star will reach the person who can fill your need. Leo Burns, the driver of a team, last evening failed to keep to the right, as the law directs, and therefore was placed un- der arrest. In the Police Court today wien the case was called” he forfeited $3 collateral. Sixty. arrests were made by the police yesterday, and last night, thirty of the victims being white and thirty colored. Pclicemen Kelly, Schneider and dre gged the river all day yesterday inten emorts: nod find sone body of Caristian Wag- rT, who was drowned in the river near the Chain bridge Sunday. They were un- successful in their efforts yesterday and ae ee. they were out again bright Ciartered by special act of Congress, Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 1893. Capital: One [iillion Dollars SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes inside ourglar-proof vaults at $5 per avvum apward. Securities, jewelry, werware and valuables of all Kinds in ownrs’s package, truok or cuse taken cn deporit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits reccived from ‘TEN CENTS upward, and ‘nterest allowed on §5 and above. Loans money on real estate and collateral ‘wecurity. Seis first-class real estate and other securities in sums of $500 and upward. TRUST DEPARTMENT. This company is a legal depository for- court and trust funds, and acts as administrator, executor, receiver, assignee and executed trusts of ali kinds. Wills prepared by @ competcrt attorney in daily attendance. OFFICERS: BENJAMIN P. SNYDER. E. FRANCIS RIGGS. W. RILEY DEEBLE, ‘THOMAS KR. JONES. ALBERT L.. STURTEVANT... GEORGE HOWARD. CHARLES EK. N- MAN. WOODBURY PLAIR. Ja21 Government, Municipai and Street Railway Bonds BOUGHT and SOLD. APPRAISEMENTS MADE OR QUOTATIONS FURNISHED FOR THE PURCHASE, SALE OH EXCHANGE OF ABOVE SECURITIES. ON APPLICATION. WRITE OR WIRB N. W. HARRIS & CO., BANKERS, ‘31_Nassau st., N. ¥. CHICAGO. «Bank of Commerce bldg. BOSTO: es T. J. HODGEN & CO., lee my oreet_ms| _ Brokers & Deaters, : lange "taeda 2 | Stocks, Cotton, Grain and : cured | - dread- : «| Silsby & Company, Sate . BANKERS AND BROKERS, . tes 08 2, 613 16ch st. aw., bean ‘National Metropolitan Bask Building. Correspordents Robert Lindblom & Co, malo