Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1898, Page 8

8 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1898—14 PAGES. McKnew’s, Cloaks. Suits and Furnishings, 933 Penn. Ave. Monday, January roth, 1898 Our ma a ality. Our ad. appears’ in daily. Condensed, spicy news of bargains—and only bargains. this corner Christmas trade left us with but five Men’s Blanket Robes and two little stacks of Men’s Smoking Jack- ets. Would be worth full price next scason—but here they go. he now $5. es now $4.75. The Smoking Jackets a ly tailored and perfect fitting. re elegant- we've reduced to 4yc. Still a fair quantity of the Chil- dren’s Stylish Cloth Reefers, which we chopped to $1, $2 and $3. Cae en Emmons S. Smith, Boston Variety Store. In Furniture. Previous to taking our an- @ nual inventory we are making « 3 sweeping reductions in the Fur- € niture Department. It is need- @ less to add that these are ac- j tual reductions from the origi- nal marked prices. We guarantee the goods per- fect in every respect. Real Mahogany Dress Tables. ’ 2 ‘ Handsome articles of Furniture, with seyientine | frouts. four drawers ‘und "y shape plate mirror. Re- Fruit $4.50 terncsese nes DADO © Upholstered Divans. rtered nk to to to ¥ to $4. $6.00 duced Chiffoniers. tered with hat box, $6.50 2 . with 1d six drawers, $11 style, now Book Cases. Hall Racks. e styles from which to select— sisie ‘Twenty-fh now ‘ oMd Mahogany now... AS style, in $4.50 style, »Combination Book Cases of andsomely carved quartered oak, with Fre 2 ite 2 $9.50 9 $Roman Window Chairs. Mahogany finish and upholstered in satin { ieeis ea tan ase, PO SELZS & Music Cabinets. Inlaid mabegany fin' it $7.00 9 mirrer. $0.00 style now $11.00 § style. with serpentine i € K, ‘ mat finish, plate mirror. now aid 4 shaped mirrer. Now old quartered oak, with swell front and pattern shaped Fre: Hate minor. $1876 style now 915.00 Mahogany finish. with handsomely cary- Girie apie nw $13.00 Costumers. M ay-finish Ee On this floor we also display § our line of Framed Pictures and Ready-maide Picture Frames We can frame your pictur from this stock at one-half made-to-order prices. We also make to order any style of frame desired. and Now Cos A] > s BY Bd SEMMONS S. SIPITH,§ Penn. Ave. 2 705-7-9-11 < Sa Direct from Paris. E TALK Beautifally Msstrated [U] (A) Ml in VOWS The Woman's Popular ‘a on Journal. Call today for FREE COPY. CHAS. BAUM, Seventh Street. at WASHINGTON. Persons troubled with tei or afflicted feet will find treatment productive of 1 mediate and permanent relief. All manner of foot troubles re- cured painlessly. PROF. J. 3. Chiropodists. jas-l0d Vt. Maple Syrup! Pure. Delicious, Otd-time Vt. Maple Syrup— the very thing to serve on steaming hot cakes at breaxfast. Full gailon can cnly,, $1 We've just recelved the Inst shipment of Shelibarks (Hickory Nuts), S0c. pk. W. R. Brown, 2oth & Pa. ave. 0c30-3m,14 1115 PA. AVE, & Hours—8 to 6; Sundays, 9 te 1. Your Name. for name on fifty cards, from copper plate, engraved by ex- Fert. Ask to see samples. Stationery Dept.. Palais Royal. 86c Manicure And Face Massage by Mrs. Jate pupil of Dre Yarrow. a.m. to 5 p.m. Balcony Parlor -Palais Royal. Secher, , 9 At The Palais Royal. “Napoleon” $1.50 publication ge for 3 vols N As Mr. John L. Stoddard has well While the pria curacy. whole career was pictorial. rushed night and day to supply the public den most remarkable hi 13}x11-inch pages Be 48 illustrations. PRESENTING to the American public a werk cn Nepoleon Bonaparte, we do so with a full realization of the importance of the <ubj t at this time, and the great necessity for ac fd in his Introducticn to this series, Napoleon s ng presses of rupe and America are being md for new ‘Lives’? and ‘*Memoirs’’ of this orical character, many sch cnly seeing the lght of day now because of the recent opening of public archives, it 1s nevertheless true that the earcer of the “ hag never been adequately portrayed from a pictorial standpe noted galleries of Europe have been drawn upon for pictures for re come famous because of the prominence of the artists producivg ther Such great painters us Metssonier, an of Destiny”? To supply this deficiency the ‘eduction, and these having ve- thelr value to a work of this Delaroche, David, Gerome, Gerard, Gros, Vernet and Steuben are represented, Including all the historical paintings in the Museum ot Versailles pertaining to Napoleon and his family, and not excepting his renowned Marshals and dard’s entertaining lectures on the subject of Napcleon. th» best in his series. sayed. As a Napoleonic scholar, abreast of the subject, he is pre-eminent ‘They have been considered by many as His equipment for the Jemands of a. work of this kind cannot he gain- PUBLISHER. The Palais Royal asks credit for a Napoleon-like coup de main, that will crown the Book Department with all the glory it deserves. It’s not a printer’s error:—gc for “Napoleon, from Corsica to St. Helena,” with 48 reproductions of famous paintings, word pictured by John L. Stoddard. 10,000 Boxes Fashionable Stationery. 60 sheets paper, 60 envelopes, stationers to the jobbers. finish and shape. [8c powmd for Royal Vellum Writing Paper, 0 100 sheets to each pound. The new blues, kelio and cream. Correct square paper and long envelopes. 19¢e. Made expressly for the Palais Royal: The fashionable stationery of 1898—in style, Also the following: ; Smooth finish. Rough finish. retailed at the price paid by [Qc Px for the “Diana” Stationery. 24 sheets paper and 24 cnyelopes in each box. 25c is the price asked at the fashionable stationery stores. End of Season Bargains From New York’s Leading Importer ILLINERY and best Ribbons secured for “a mere song” being distributed in three grand lots. offered for s are again possible. Feathers. Genuine Ostric thers. Ifeh Mack, Instrous and full plumes. Lot 1 feathers worth from to $1. 1.211 954 pieces, reta Tai contains 49c Be Choice for only. Rhinestone Lot 2 contains all those we Judge inferfor t» the above. But few of them worth less than Boe. AIL Ostrich Feathers. up to $1.50. for ... | Lot 2 from 25¢ to Choice for. guaranteed holes Genuine 25c Ornaments. which ed at one-third kss than whel-sale prices. Lot 1 contains Cut Steel, Jet, and Buckles and Orna: contains Equal bargains have not been x months. Another six months before such values Ribbons. The make Double-fa three lots: are being '8 “seconds” of best * Satin Ribbons. In 2 and 3 inches Gold Pini ts worth Gass 25c¢ these worth . Those 5 inches wide. each. Regular 68e a yard Rib- a 15c; Lous for only. 45c 12,000 Handkerchiefs. For ladies, Full size, SC. Hemstitched. ge value. gigantic purchase has been consummated—only because ridicu- lously little prices have been given and can be asked. While we claim the Handkerchiefs offered at 3c to be worth only g cents, you will find them marked 12$c in most establishments. 1Ddc 1 Best of Bie Handkerehlets, uaran- YY teed all pure linen and broidered borders, the very latest style. with em- B5c (8 sheerest of Mandkerchtefs, imported to retail at 50c, Se and 7c. Chole Se, or $1 for any th: for of them. 4,500 yards Wool Dress Goods. The surplus of a leading importer to be offered in conjunction with our own stoc . The little prices paid for the importers’ goods enables us to offer what's left of regular stock at less than the price we’ paid at wholesale. The gain of the one makes up for the loss of the other. and GSe All-wool dings, that ean be com- winds are go GRE Ftd for the Te and se Sultings. ame which are some that sold for $1 earlier in the season. Irish Point Curtains-- d the genuine: 2 pairs reduced to pairs to §2.89 from $4; 1 pair Warra $1. to $3.49 from $5; ree. Other Lace Curtains=-= Brussels Effect Lace Curtain: 1 pair reduced $2.48 from $4; 2 pairs to $1: from $: 33 pairs from $2. to $1.25; 14 pairs, 54 inches wide and 3% yards long, reduced 88c from $1.25 to... Rich Portieres-- $2.75 Topestry and Chenille Portieres, suitable for couch covers or portieres. Reduced to $1.83 a pair for choice. Also a few Tapestry Table Covers, 1 yard square. Reduced to 39c Art Furniture-- All one-of-a-kind Parlor Chairs and Muste Cab- inets at 25 per cent discount—one-quarter off mark- ed prices. ‘The $5 Dressing Tables re- duced to. *, 93.75 Rocking Chairs-= Rockers, among which are beauties of Solfd M: hegany, inlaid with mother of pearl, reduced to £2.98 from $4.50. Also Mahogany Rock- ers with velvet upholstery, $5 to. Tables, etc.== $1 Oak and Mahogany Tsbles, Jardiniere Stands and Clothes Trees reduced to....¢ Palais Royal, een ———————————————————— kind can be readily seen. {EC ] Generals. Our patrons will no doubt be doubly grateful that the descriptions for these illustrations were written by Mr. John“. Stoddard. Many thousands will also recall with pleasure Mr. Stod- 75c | oY A. LISNER, | $1 yard for the $1.50 Tailor Sultings. ‘The kind used by men tailors, who charge from $40 to $75 for # dress made to measure. $ band borders. Halr patterns of fifty patterns, for the $12.50 Ch h Dress Patterns, with $9.98 for the $17.50 Camel's Exclusive novelties. Last five Housekeepers’ Opportunity. pecial sale on basement and fourth floors. One-of-a-kind pieces of Furniture and Curtains for the parlor and Art China for the dining room are among the bargain opportunities. Banquet Lamps-= 23 beautiful Brass Banquet Lamps, -with onyx trimmings nd latest improved burners. 2 pairs from 3764 OR | $5 to $7.50 Lamps for onl; weer $2.95 Dresden Lamps-- 15 Dresden China Lamps, with deco- rated globes. Reduced from $1.98 to.. Odds and End Decorated China Cups, Saucers, Plates and Dishes, Choice for Cut Glass-= Cut Glass ‘Table Tumblers reduced from $3.75 | to $2.98 per dozen. $2 Cut Glnss Water Bottles | for $1.72. Only $1.22 for $1.75 Bon Bon $1.48 10¢ Dishes. And the 6Se Cut Glass Syrup Jugs for . Best Imitation $1.19 for Decanters, 19¢ for O11 Jugs and Celery Helders, Qe for Large Pitchers. And full: 7p size Tumblers for only pes ic China Ware-- Best Stone China at less than import cust. 20¢ per half dozen for Cups and Saucers, 5¢ each for Dinner Plates, 4c for Breakfast and Soup Pintes. Tea Plates for only...... > 3c reduced trom 6349 | Art Plates. 79e for those marked $1.19, $1.24, $1.35 and $1.48. Only 49¢ for those marked 75c, &5e and 8c. Only 38c for the 50c, 5c, Oe and 75e Plates. G & Lith se marked 25c, 35e und 39¢ for 19¢ COMMERCIAL ASSETS =—__-—_—_ Basis for National Bank _ Circulation. Pepa a WHAT 18 MEANT BY THE PHRASE Representative McCleary on the Monetary Commission Plan. NOTE ISSUES PROTECTED The proposition of the monetary commis- sion that the banking circulation of the country be based on commercial assets un- der proper safeguards, instead of on United States bonds, has caused some inquiry as to just what is meant by ‘commercial assets." The question was answered today by Representative McCleary of Minnesota, who Is a member of the House committee on banking, and has given much study to the subject. “The busir.ess or commercial assets of a bank,” Mr. McCleary said, “consist of its commercial paper coming due at various times. The whole assets of a bank, of all classes, include, all forms of indebtedness due to the bank. The distinction between commercial assets and those of other class- es is that the commercial assets usually represent business transactions between merchants and in any case consists of notes due within a short term. Taking, for the saké of illustration, the reports of the national banks of the United States on October 5, 1897, the total assets of all class- es were $3,705,133,707.. The largest single item was “loans and ¢iscounts,” which amounted to $2,051,000,438. The other lead- ing items were the United States bonds on deposit with the treasury to secure circula- tion, $227,483,050; stocks and securities in the possession of the banks, $208,831,563; demand debts due from other nationai banks, $155,980,447; due from approved re- serve agents (the banks in the reserve cities where the country banks carry a por- tion of their funds), $207,017,805; specie, 7,702; and legal tender notes and cer- ates of deposit for legal tender notes, $149,494,920. lt is the item of ‘loans and discounts’ which constitutes the backbone of the commercial assets of a bank. The other iters are mostly recoverable in cash on demand, and a large proportion consist in cash actually in hand.” “But how are these resources available fer the protection of note issues?” was asked. Protecting Note Issues. “Substantially all the assets of national banks,” was the reply, “except necessary buildings and fixtures, which stood on Oc- tober 5, 1897, at $79,113,954, are quick as- sets, or should be such. It is when they cease to be quick assets by becoming un- narketable and losing their computed vaiue that a hank is driven into embarrassment. The loans and discounts include the ad- vances made in currency, bank notes or banking credits, which are represented by the notes given by the borrowers. These notes, in most cases, are based upon actual transactions in merchandise, which consti- tutes a security for the recovery of the loan, although the merchandise is not sp ly pledged as in the case of property ted by a warehouse receipt. Where the loans are not based upon transactions in merchandise, they are based upon the credit and property of both the maker of the rote and the indorser, so that if ona proves incapable of meeting the obligation at maturity, recourse is had to the other.’ “How much real strength does this sys- tem give'to the bank notes issued under such a system?" was the searching ques- tion nextiput to Mr. McCleary. He replied: “The bank bas maturing daily a certain proportion of ‘the notes which it has dis- counted. The'amount thus*maturing daily in the United States at all the banking in- stitutions is estimated at $25,000,000, A bank which needs to increase its cash re- serve, therefore. has only to diminish its new loans from day to day and husband the cash received from those which mature. As most of these loans run for not longer than ninety days, the average daily col- lections cannot be less than one-ninetieth part of its whole outstanding discounts and would amount in a week to about 8 per cent of the amount. As many of the loans are for sixty days and for shorter terms, the actual collections would be a much larger proportion of a whole volume of commercfal assets. “When a bank note circulation is based upon commercial assets, the fact implies that the whole resources of the bank are behind the circulating notes for their ulti- mate redemption. This means not only that the cash for the current redemption of the notes is constantly flowing into the cotfers of the bank, but that in case of fail- ure the whole property of the bank is pledged for the redemption of the notes. The Monetary Commission Plan. “The plan of the monetary commission for currency reform proposes an issue of notes not exceeding the capital stock of the national banks, and not more than eighty per cent except subject to a tax of six per cent. The circulation subject to a tax of six per cent would be issued cnly in times of acute crisis and great eemand fer currency. The possible issues, therefore, under ordinary conditions, upon the existing capital of $631,488,095, would be $505,196 Against this amount of circulating es there would be total assets amounting to more than seven times the face value of the notes, of which the loans and discounts alone would be more than four times the value of the notes. It may be noted also that the actual spe- cle, legal tender notes and certificates of deposit in the hands of the banks, with the fund of $10,021,689 in the hands of the United States treasurer for the cur- rent redemption of notes, not to speak of other cash items, constitute a fund of about $398,000,000, or nearly four-fifths the value of the notes.” “You cousider, then, the plan of the monetary commission an entirely safe one. from the standpoint of the note holder?” “In dealing with the question of cir- tion alone,” answered Mr. McCleary, ntial question is whether the flicien to cover the notes, and it is obvious that they are many times more than sufficient under the plan of the monetary commission. That plan makes the notes a first en upon the assets, so that they must be paid before any other charges are met. The pian of the com- mission, moreover, provides that there shall be kept in the treasury of the United States 2 redemption fund, raised by tax of five per cent upon the volume of notes in circulation not covered by United States bonds. This fund is to constitute 4 common resource, out of which the notes of failed banks are to be promptly paid, pending proceedings by the government to recover the mount from the assets of the failed bank. The note holder thus securee the immediate redemption of the note, without Joss or delay, while the gov- ernment has not only the great sum raised for this purppse from all the banks, but the first ¢laim upon the assets of the fail- ed bank for the amcunt which it has with- drawn fem "he safety fund for the re- demption f the notes.” Spanish , Advices From Cuba. The Spanish, legation has been informed that Sener Qyiros, secretary to the Mar- quis ‘of Santa, Lucia, has accepted auton- omy, and, alsg that the insurgent major, Anastasia. Nunez, had surrendered at the Rancho Velos, with two officers and five men, all arme@. a Unsafe Academy Buildings. Secretary Long has sent to the congres- sional committees having charge of naval affairs the report made by Assistant Sec- retary Roosevelt upon the condition of the buildings at the Naval Academy at Annap- olfs, and has supported the plea for imme- late action to secure the safety of the in- mates of the academy, —_—_—_o+____ A Lincoln Statue at Gettysburg. ‘The Senate committee on the library has decided to make a favorable report on a bill to erect a statue of President Lincoln at Gettysburg. Stiffness in the neck or joints may be instanth relieved by a few applications of Salvation Ot) It is cheap. Safe rellable. 25 cents. in Ladies’ Coats. This is the greatest “har- gain hive” just now you were ever in—be- cause these are not “bought bargains”—but legitimate, actual reductions in the prices of our own stock. Not garments made for a special sale— but regular lines that were made for us exclusively. You'll get full-price satisfaction. One buyer's Seven more sacrifices : taste is another -buyer’s dislike—and the new manager is cutting with a rash hand the his predecessor. Lot of Black Persian Lamb Coats, made With shield front, mannish fintsh and lined ail throvgh with extra hears satin. zes run up to 44. $15 value for . 3 $9.95 Lot of Brown Melton Coats, cnt and made in perfect styl eld front, storm collar upd lined all through with red satin, $15.50 ‘value for ....... $9.95 send without delay. 38c. 16 inches long; the full Shirt Inches long and full crit; the seams are felled heavy muslin, retainer; gusseted all through; bosom. **Saks’ Corner.”’ | 75 Fancy Moreen Underskirts, dark and light ef- fects, with flounce and ruffle—$2.48 value—for. ... Last Week of the Men’s 38c. and 59c. Shirts. It has been a great sale—it has been a big card for us. It has brought lots of you who didn't know face to face with the undeniable evidence that we are lowest in prices and best in The lot won't last longer than this week—perhaps not all of that—and if you want a supply come or for as good a Shirt as is sold at 50c., made of extra- reinforced back and front; count and made on butchers’ Mnen; 8 inches wide and from neck-band continuous everiast ing stays at arm and back: split neckband and tie- single and box All sizes for men and boys from 12 to 1714. Oo is ee ee purchases of ts, made with ‘llare: strap Lot of Red and Brown Mixed Homespun; FY made with shield front and coat | Tot of Black Kersey shield fr and tit: and i and lined all throngh with poe WS red satin. ) value for . . Lot of Brown Irish Frieze Coats, in large sizes only, made with strap seams, shield by first front, and lined with heavy d ses and perfect quality of satin, $12.50 value offered them as a leader at $6 and rae 66 stains beater ot 88 $1] -45 quality or bosom fine in th king. SOC. fe se Matting eg in; the buttonhole in front of handworked; felled dot: forced at every possi neckband and’ tle-ret Tull length und as correct fittin sibly be. AM sizes from 131g to hem is giant gusset erlasting stays; full ent, plait 38c. Saks and Company, Leaders in Five Cities. SPANIARD AND CUBAN | (Continued from First Page.) gun to modify that trait. They realize that whatever comes in the future, the planta- tions will not yield their fullness to prod Experience is teaching some harsh s in political economy. At the same time, the qualities which adversity brings out are beginning to shine. Reverses are horne with fortitude. In| many Cuban homes eccupied by proud families hunger d the threshold. Family plate, , heirlooms, have gone. The pawn- ops of Havana are choked with these ar- ‘s. But the suftering is endured without murmur. Most of these families have some ene in the field. Out of their poverty they contrive something for the insurgent cause. Mothers, wiv daughts nd sisters make light of their own distre: nd seek to al- leviate the hardships of those who have gone out from among them to fight. If the American public men who are puzzled to understand why autonomy has made so little progr in quelling the insurrection could see the inmates of these homes, they t be enlightened. The Cuban women do not accept autonomy. Antagonisms are not lacking among the Spanish classes toward one another. The Catalans predominate everywhere. It is uid that Calalonia Is Spain in Cuba, but this is not strictly true. They have, how- ever, done more to transplant the institu- tions of the peninsula to the island than has any of the rei es. The: have prevailed in dusiness and tn politics. Barcelona has dominated trade relations. Customs duties and regulations have been shaped to further their ends, and in pub- lic administration they have had the pref- erence. Their societies are the most nu- merous throughout the island, and their memorials are to be seen everywhere. They have a high opinion of their own capacity, end this opinion is not a base- less one. It is the Catalan merchant espe- cially who does not conceal his contempt for the Cuban, whether in business or in public affairs. The Cuban _reciprocates with a hatred that is robust and hearty. Politically the Catalans are intransigent: intolerant upholders of Spanish sovereignt: and of their own special privileges. Many of them go back to Spain when they have become rich and send out younger mem- bers of the family to continue the busi- ness in which they are engaged. The Asturians form a considerable ele- ment, especially in Havana, where they have a share in the retail trade. They are not quite so aggressive as the Cata- lans. Their loyalty to their own province is strong. Asturia means more to them than does Spain. The quick-witted Gali- cians are everywhere. They vaunt their wines and themselves, and they like a row. They would as soon have it with Catalonians or Asturians as with Cubans. The Canary Islanders form a numerous class. The majority of them are engaged in tobacco raising in Pinar del Rio. But whether of Catalonia, Asturia, Galicia or the Canary Islands, the Spaniard in Cuba thinks he has been having a hard time of it, d his forebodings for the future are grav He talks piteously about his losses since the insurrection began and paints a gloomy picture of his prospects in the fu- ture, either under autonomy or independ- ence. I have not been able to weep with the Spanish merchant or for him in listen- ing to his woeful tale. The gainful in- stinct is strong within him. Though he may not believe it now, he will be* able to adapt himself to future circumstances. Cuba offers him opportunities for profita- ble business, which he cannot find in Spain. He will not let the Cuban elbow him out of trade or off the island. The Official Spanish Cla: The official Spanish class has to be con- sidered apart. It will never accept au- tonomy or independence, because under either system its occupation is gone. This class has profited by the misgovernment and corruption in Cuba. It has plundered Spain with one hand and the colony with the other. Honest administration is be- yond its conception. The privilege of plun- dering Cuba has always been a_ special privilege. The Spanish officials have sneer- ed ut the Cubans for wanting to be doctors and lawyers and professional men who took part in politics. That was encroachment on their prerogatives. The new order would leave them without employmeni. ‘They will have nene of it and will desert ihe island sooner than reconcile them- selves to the change. The leech must have blood. It cannot reconcile itself to the skeleton. While the official hicrarchy thus refuses to assimilate or amalgamate with the Cuban body politic, the less is solely its own. When the Spaniards in trade begin to assimilate the eicments which are necessary to the future gov- ernment of Cuba will be in process of so- lution. CHARLES M. PEPPER. a ae Transfers of Real Estate. No. 1412 3d. street northwest—James W. Wood et ux. to James F. Bundy, part lots 22 and 23, square west of 553; $10. Massachusetts avenue southeast between 18th and 19th streets, A street between 19th and 20th streets and 3d street northeast be- tween F and G streets—John C. Lang et ux. to George C. Aukam, original lot 2, square 1119, ard original lot 3, square 1113, and original lot 11, square 778; $000. First street southwest between S and T sireets—Howard R. Norton et ux. to Wm. BE. Mooney, north 32 feet of lot 1, square 607; 310. Twelfth street, Vermont avenue and R street northwest—Sarah A. Simpson to Laura V. Stone, lot 15, square 307; $10. Holmead Manor—Olivia R. Jones to Rob- ert McReynolds, part lot 1, block 43; $4,500. SSS Ten Dollars in Each Case. William Forrester, who was charged with profane language on a Pennsylvania ave- rue car last night, and also with assault- ing and striking Edgar M. Taylor, the conductor, was today fined $10 in each case by Judge Kimball. ° NO PERMIT ISSUED. the case, and I have accordingly plegraph- ora ed the Navy Department and the United Superintendent's Statement as to | States minister to Japan. Liquor in Library Building. : n led to act the more vigorously in A meeting of the Woman's Christian | this case because of the fact that William Montgomery, landsman, United ates Temperance Union was held at Foundry r 1 havy, of the United States steamer York- Chureh yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock to| town, was mu in this harbor, under protest against the sale of intoxicating | similar ci es, on or about the liquors in the restaurant of the Congres- | Mikht of S« A last, and that thus far his murderers have not been discovered sional Library. Speeches were made by Mrs. Platt, Rev. Dr. Fiske and Rev. Dr. Stricklen, urgently protes sold in the Library buiiding. Dr. Stricklen read a letter from Superin- tendent Green of the Library building, as follow: “Since my return from-New York, where I was compelled to go Thursday. read more carefully the protest your meeting of January the sale of intoxic Congressional Library ord of the statemen: amble make it nece: self, or brought to punishment. —— New Government for Alaska. ing against permitting liquors to be ate committee on territories held a Saturday. This subcommittee Senators Thurston, Cart practically de territory be cne, as at pri authorized to mission t in the President. visabili gate in Congre decide to r I hav. dopted by 1808, against ting liquors in the new The placing on rec- contained in the pre- ary, in justice to my- to report that no such permission, nt, and that the jud; ppoint Uni ver now They discu nd, while they ommend this course, they The subcommittee on Alaska of the Sen- sion consists of and White. They d to recommend that the ven three judges instead of es be States com- bei vested d the ad- of allowing the territory a dele- did not either directly or indirectly, has ever been | SMlered it with more favor than granted, and I am at a loss as to where | fore. There is great pressure for this con- Sonveotanur te tancatione cession. The principal objection urged ‘A committee consisting of Mrs. Margaret | @&ainst it is the difficulty of getting con B. Platt, Mrs. Clinton Smith and Mrs. Em- | Y¢™ent_polling’ places. ma F. Shelton a Young tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock an resolutions the Christian church of Washington city in mass meeting earnestly petitioning the librarian of Congre: dent of the Congressional Library building to prohibit the sale cf intoxicating Mquors, including wine and be Admiral MeNair’s Report of the Naga- Admiral McNair, commanding the Asiatic appointed to see Libra Death of Word has re. Chas, Tavel. urge hed here that Mr. ¢ his. favorable consideration passed by representatives of of in Berlin cn and the superinten- the 22d ultimo th in that building. > MURDER OF FRANK EPPS. elty. Department Beneficial Assoc! anki Tragedy. ship of three hundred rles Tavel, formerly first secretary of the Swiss cation in this city, died suddenly of heart d He wus one of the most popular members of logal diplomatic circle, and his death Was a shock to his many friends in this fon. The War Denartment Beneficial Associa- tion has been organized, with a member- and the following station, has made a report to the Navy De- | officers: George A. Jones, president; 0. B. partment in regard to the alleged murder | Brown, vice president; George E. Corson, of Frank Epps, an apprentice on the | secretary and tre beard of directors, United States flagship Olympia, at Nagasa- | Robert Armour, E. J. Jennings, W. E. Cov- ki, Japan. According to this report, Epps had been granted shore o'clock on the afternoon of December 7 o'clock the next morning. He was with companions until 8 o'clock in the evening, when he left shore in a small boat for the Olympia. Several of the crew of the Brit- ish ship Saint Enoch saw three men scuf- fling in the small boat at the time, and heard cries for help. struck with a stick and thrown overboard. The By the time it reached the place where the trouble occurred the boat had disappea’ in the darkness. A cap with Epps’ it was found ficating in the water. 13th Epps’ body was recovered. There was a wound over the left eye. A board of in- quest appointed by Admiral McNair ren- dered a verdict that Epps had been mur- dered by persons unknown. Admiral avthorities through the United States con- sul, but up to the time of the mailing of the report no arrests had been made. Recent telegrams to the State Department have liberty from 1 2 to death. ———_-2-______ Railways Required to Answer. One of the men was aint Enoch sent a boat to render aid. 13. yyenry M. Strauss, the compantes discriminated against On thi charges levied on all fered on account of the discrimination. —__ -- e+. —___ The Faulty It is believed at the Navy MeNair notified the Japanese structor Bowle: ew York Dry Dock. Department that the showing made not only by Con- but by the board of civil ert, Harvey A. Kohr and William M. Davis. The association is modeled after that of the Treasury Department, and its object is to create a fund for the benefit of the fam- ilies of members in the event of their ‘The interstate commerce commission has ordered the managers of thirteen railroads centering at Cleveland, Ohio, to answer the charges of discrimination filed against them who charges that in faver of large shippers. The complain- ant asks that the companies be required to disclose all car service between ISS9 and 1897, and be compelled to refund the over- shippers who suf- ecntained news of the arrest of several sus- | engineers, recently appointed, as to the rected persons. faulty character of the work in dry dock In his report Admiral McNair says that | No. ‘ew York, will result in steps being “The actions of the local officials, as so far observed, have been such as to induce the belief that no adequate measures are being taken for the discovery of the criminals in G. Menocal. will be possible contractors. to proceed taken to court-martial Civil Engineer A. It is not certain whether it against the Pere rereocareteedeererseesececoeseeseeseeseeseeseesesseeseeseeseeseeseseeseeseesees eet eeteaseesteseaseaseeseateasenseatentententongondondoagoagengeady “Quality Store.” We want to talk this Carpet matter over with you. 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