Evening Star Newspaper, January 19, 1898, Page 11

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The Stai is the recognized household and family journal of the National Capital. and has WASHINGTON, D. ©., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1898—FOURTEEN no rival as an advertising med- ium. THE AMERICAN INVENTORS Annual Meeting of the National Associe- tion Yesterday Afternoon. Yovement for Classification Division in Patent Office—Removal of Models to the National Museum. The regular annual meeting of the Amer- fcan Association of Inventors and Mar facturers met in the parlors of the Shore- hem Hotei yesterday afternoen and was called to order by President Francis H. Richards of Hartford. Co: Among the important reports received was the one from the legislative committee, read by Mr. Arthur Ste which in effect pould concentrate its ation div the patent cffice. The object aS to have the patenis efforts to created in ef such a division so classified and arranged that the werk of exai aticn to determine the previous state of the art would be facilitated. Suit- bie resolutions were passed commemorat- the death of Commissioner Butter- worth and Mr. Gardiner G. Hiubbard, the latter being one of the organizers of the association. Constitation Amended. The following amendments to the consti- tution and by-laws were adopted: ciation is to main- foster and protect the patent United States, to increase the of its operation and the sta- The object of this 2 tain, bility of patent property ‘To accomplish these results the associa- to strengthen public cpinion to the patent system, by cem- the enorm ivantages which have been derived by the people of the United 's therefrom, in the increase of manufactures and al wealth waich machines and meth- the stimulus has resulted from ne thorizing the patent partment of the government w Of Its expenses out of its : h of that income as may t for the scientific, thorough amination of applications for . to the end that patents may be only for inventions undoubtedly rew: and To strengthen the legal remedi the protection of such patents as may be issued after a thorough examinatien. Officers Chosen. The association proceeded to ballot the officers for the ensuing year, with the following results: President, Fra Conn.: and for for H. Richards, Hart- for lent, J. C. An- derson, Chicago, snd vice presi Gent, L. W rrell, New York city; third vice pres . Philip T. Dodge, New York fi viee president, Theodore ¥. Philadelphia: secretary and treasurer, Arthur Steuart i members of the executive council, C s, Hart- fore. Corn.: Dr. R. J. Gatling, New York; Robert Taylor, Fort Wayne, Ind.:_Al- bert A. Peps s.: Daniel Fra- Washington, D. Marvin ¢ T. Du F After the Gress th at § o'¢ nt's ad- ing adjourned and met again ‘k, wh: o ed in accordance with ef the president, was unanimously adopted Removal of Mc It was to the effect efficiency of the patent office is } from the lack of ary room, and molels are not now required in connection with the transaction of its business; therefore this favers the removal of models ional preservation ot ha past tury. Also that this jatter be earnest rec- attention of the Secre- and the secretary of i” med the following ation—Arthur Ste 2, OLio; eorge Otis cdore N. ways and work of the chicago; Prof. means for ex- ociation—J. C. KF. Brackett —_— i OF MRS. JENKINS. Sister-in-Law Heir to of urs, Lerge Surratt Estate, died at her resi- last, aged Surratt, is hat yeorge’s county part in t being suc ts, of ton peor whoni ee children, all @ son and ghters. A week © one of her daughters, Don- ied in W ton. Jenkins’ 1 was held yester- . John’s Church, Sur- . largely attended.’ The s were brought (o Mount Olivet for nt. ms, colored, who lives reet northwest, cailed at headquarters yesterday afternoon to Georgic Sunday 1 suicide jumping in the river. The 4 been sick and it was that a 1 done. Th ital r had been discharged yesterday. She was also told that had signified her intention to re- from the hospital, and npted to end her life on ov to Sunday, her mother complished that purpos hospital, The first time ttempted to end her life and the second time she ors Baldwin and Peake have re- ecived the contract for constructing an t-room school building on the west sile cf 6th street between B and C streets neast, he sum of $24,804. This was ics than their original proposal. and Secretary Gage. this question was settled when Mr. Gage indicated to the President that he would | SPEAKS FOR THE,.PRESIDENT View at the Capitol of Secretary Gage’s Po- sition. Currency Mensure Which It is Said Will Be Agreed Upon by the Re- publicans in the House. Notwithstanding Senator Wolcott's as- sumption that Secretary Gage's views on finance do not accord with those of the President, Mr. Gage represents the finan- cial branch of the administration, and will probably continue to do so. Mr. Gage was before the House committee on banking and currency yesterday again, as a repre- tative of the administration, sustaining his propositions for currency reform based on the continuance of the gold standard. Representative Johnson of Indiana, a member of the committee, said today that the committee—that is, the republicans of the committee—would before long get to- gether on a bill which could be put through the House. What is in contem- plation is the construction of a measure which will meet with the approval of the administration and of a majority of the republicans in Congress. That which has the approval of a majority of the republi- cans will be expected to get the support of all. Jn considering the attitude of the administration the Secretary of the Treas- ury is regarded as the representative of the President. No one has appeared with any antagonistic view, claiming to repre- sent the President, and it is assumed that the Secretary of the Treasury, as usual, speaks for the administration. The sort of measure which Mr. Johnson says the committee will get together on is such as to indicate that the committee have no doubt of the desire of the admin- istration to maintain the present gold standard, notwithstanding the impression Mr. Wolcott appears to have that Mr. Mc- Kinley is being misrepresented by Mr. Gage. The Probable Measure. Mr. Johnson says that the measure final- ly agreed upon will comprise, first, a re- affirmation of the present gold standard: second, the retirement of the demand ob- ligations of the government; third, the di- vorcing of the treasury from the func- tions of a bank of issue; fourth, the sub- stitution for retired demand obligations, to avoid a contraction of the currency, of a circulating medium of bank notes based, to a reasonable extent, upon commercial assets. There is no doubt that such a measure would meet with the approval of the Pres- ident. Alleged Differences. Mr. Wolcott’s speech was a revival of the suggestion made by certain western republicans, who still cling to silver, that there is a difference between the President It was supposed that retire from the cabinet if his pesition on the money question was embarrassing to the President, and the President a: him that no such embarrassment ex It_may eritici aired ted. be, however, that Mr. Woicott’s sm of Mr. Gage will result in a more € deterinination of the stion. If it were true that the Secretary of the Treasury used his influence to render in. a policy earnesily advocated by President the mere di: t would render {i impossible for the re- lations of the President and Secretary to The continuance of those rela- tions indi that the President does not ard anything Mr. Gage has done as an Sault upon the policy of the administra- closure of the continue. psing the W: tt Commission. said that Mr. Gage wrote lette certain foreign officials purposes of the Wol Wolcott s to antagonistic to the ptt commission, and w one or 2 letters. It fs said that Mr, referred to this when he s that certain “pretenied s ters and interviews of the Treasury” had _ interfer, work of the commissior such letters n to certain French offi is insinuated that they may have been written to persons with Lord more of Wolcott with the It is said that were in Salisbury and communication others. The implication of naturally compel an explanation if the matter comes to the Secretary of the ‘Treasury in a way to warrant his taking notice of it. this assertion will Civil Service in the G. P. Editor of The Evening Star: An article headed “Civil Service and Economy” appeared in The Star January irom which we clipped the followin. , ‘Is this true—l en under heavi expen: pplication of the civil serv- Upon investigation we find tha: fact, but that un- gulations the o. » the “The question the government b of the Ise w? this not th work ized wor om, of t been than 0} under re silway cied with far spoils S expense “Why ations of the law have al, mor. ns are Goins, re required. never emplo: f-evident, n upon him: above clipping a. He pvernment in IL its would like to in- how long since the departmenis have ecome non-political? We imagine “Ob- server” meant to imply since the blanket order of Grover Cleveland, May 6, 1896, when all democrats were marshaled under the sheltering wing of civil service reform, nd are now calamity howlers when any of the never would have responsibility for the Let us construe the gentleman's ide eaks of “the work of the yn-political ines.” W ditication civil service is men- ned. We would inquire if the incumbents of government positions who secured their positions through political pull, and were mustered into the civil service by the non- political Cleveland without ever passing an examination, are the parasites “Observer” refers to in the following quotation: “Why,” we ask, “is this so? Because more capa- ble persons are doing th quently, fewer are required man is in error here also. Take the gov- «ernment printing office, for example. Mr. almer has ascertained that the civil sci ice eligibles, except those who hav 7 previous experience in the government printing office, cannot keep up their aver- ork, conse- ‘The gentle- are now employed. se the public printer S Waiting on the civil service commission to furnish him eligibles from an examina- “The wheels tion held September 20, 180 of the gods grind slow, That seems to be the case with the civil service, but then they have had their hands full lately. FRANK I. STEWART. —-—— He Suffers the Penalty. A young colored man who gave his nanre as Joseph Blackburn, but said he was some- times called Harry Willams, was today fined $105, and, in default of payment, was sent to jail for 315 days, by Judge Scott for a series of larcenies. In each case he pleaded guilty. The prisoner declared !f the court would let him go this time he would leave Wash- ington immediately, but Judge Scott de- clined to entertain the proposition. Jan. 18, 1898. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Permit Issued by Commissioners for New Line of Telephone Poles. Cave-In of a Sewer Causes Damage— Barrel of Whisky Found in Rock Creek. A new line of poles was erected a short time ago on the Tenleytown road, begin- ning at a point ncar the Woodley Lane read and extending clear up to the Dis- trict line. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company erected the poles and transferred all its wires to the new line. By a permit, issued Monday, the company permission to string six additional wires on the same line of poles, with the provisicn that they be suspended hizh enoug. in the air to permit the free pas- ge of covered and loaded wagons. he same date the Postal Telegraph Cable Company obtained permission to string thirteen wires on the same poles from the Woodley Lane road to the Lou berough road. ‘The permit carries with it the provision to remove thirteen existing wires, and all old poles carrying the same. The Potomac Electric Light Company is given permission to connect the premises at the northeast corner of 36th and K reets, formerly used as the office of the caral company, with the electric cables, which run beneath the Aqueduct bridge. Sewer Caves In. A peculiar accident occurred the fore part of last week, and the damage caused has just been repaired at the exp: the District government. A large sewer runs beneath the premises 3 street, coming out at a point nearly di- rectly opposite on N street. The residence occupied by Mr. Augustus Grimes, and caving in of the kitchen floor led to an investigation, which disclosed that the sewer had caved in. The flowing of the water through the sewer could be distinct- ly heard fully fifteen feet below. The es- caping sewer gas rendered the house unin- habitable, and the occupants were forced to leave their goods and take up residence elsewhere. Stolen Whisky Recovered. The trel of whisky which was yesier- day reported to the police as having been stolen from in front of the bar room of Thomas Barren, at the northwest corner of 20th and M streets, has been recovered. The value of the whisky placed at $1875. While the police were looking for the thieves, a colored man discovered a cask floating in Rock creek, r its entrance to the Potoma The n thought the cask was empty and was thinking of the profits to be secured from ale to a barrel - finder soon ed, however, that there was some- thing else besides water in the cask, and he told the police of his find. Later it was turned over to its rightful owner. Birthday Party. There was an enjoyable party last even- , given by Mr. William H. Brewer, at his residence, 143 32d street. The uir was in honor of the twentieth birthday sary of his daughter, Miss Mamie furnished by the jolly . Ritto, Pettes and Gray. Ali e members of the family were pres- ent and meny of their friends. Grief Hastened Death, the aged mother e William Lazenberry, died ye her family re Her son William was the m Jentally killed in falling from the K at the rail- road track near nwood about three weeks ago, and the shock occasioned by the affair, it is believ her th. The funeral will” be from ezer A. M. B. Church tomor noon, Rev. J. J. Evans, the pa ing. , hastened held Without Light. The twelve incandescent electric lamps on the Aqueduct bridg riled to give light terday evening from 5:57 to 7 o'clock, ording to the police report. The police also report that the ine town road from no light from lamps on the ‘ve until 7: clock ning. This Icf. Tenleytown in dark- during the hours mentioned, Revival Ser Revival services are now in progress the Gay Street Baptist Church. The m ings are held every evening at the church, and Monday and last evening, respect there was a big attendance. ices this evening Rev. J. J. of the E Street Baptist Chu: sermon. Dr. Muir iriday evening. ‘The rev! continue all of this week and next Bricfs, Policeman C. ©. Saunders is reported to eriously ill at his reside Miss Nellie Herbert has b cher in the Wormly § aggie M. Shelton, Stores Burglariz Burgiars have been having a good time ntly, and the policc to use every effort instructe been d and I streets southwest, was en- yesterday morning and robbed of quantity of meat, canned goods, cigars, , tobacco, ten pounds of che pounds of butter. ly this morning the store of Joseph ills, corner of bth and A streets south- was robbed. An entrance was ef- forcing the lock from the front door and goods similar to those taken from the South Washington store were carried off. At this store the burglars also got $2 in cash. SS Southern Relief Society Officers. The annual election of officers of the Southern Relief Society took place Mon- day evening at its hall, corner 11th and E streets, the nominations having been made a week previously. The following were re-elected without opposition: Mrs. Ralph Walsh, president; Mrs. Magnus Thompson, treasurer; Mrs. E. M. Gadsden, chairman of the relief committee. Other officers elected were: Mrs. Rust Smith, first vice president; Mrs. Albert Akers, second vice presiden’ Mrs. Archibald Young, third vice president; Mrs. Ayers, fourth vice president; Miss Lena Richard- son, recording secretary; Mrs. F. N. Har- per, corresponding secretary; Mrs. 8. Spriz Belt, chairman executive committee. The executive committee elected are Mrs. J. W. Drew, Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Wm. Peachey, Mrs. Roberts. . —_.-—__—_— In Hands of Receiver. Judge Cox has signed an order directing Mr. Alexander Wolf to take charge of the affairs of the Jefferson Hotel Company, in the capacity of receiver, and manage the affairs of the company under the direction of the court. Mr. Wolf was required to furnish a bond in the sum of $3,000. The court was informed tHat through de- pression in business and from other causes the assets of the company have depreciat- ed, the’ indebtedness being $3,700. The in- terests of all concerned, it was declared, demand the appointment of a receiver. The hotel company entered no objection to th appointment, & . Democrats Try to Bring Up the Ouban Question, Point of Order Made Which is Sas- tained on a Party Vote—Diplomatic Bill Under Discassion. “I warn my republican colleagues that while I shall vote to sustain the chair in this instance, if the committee on foreign affairs does not give to the House a chance to be heard and to vote on this all-im- portant question, I am one of those who will join in the revolutionary tactics which may be necessary to let expression ve given to the sentiment and will of the American people. Thus spoke Representative Colson of Kentucky, a republican, in the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon, nis last words being drowned in a thunder ef applause. His remarks referred to the Cuban bel- ligerency resolution, which Mr. De Armond of Missouri had offered it as an ameud- ment to the diplomatic appropriation Dill. as reported in yesterday’s Star and which the chair (Mr. Hepburn of Iowa) had ruled out of order. The incidents which followed Mr. De Armond’s attempt to secure the adoption of his amendment were tke most inter- esting of the present session cf Congress. From 3 o’cloc! til 5:30 the House was in an uproar, and r with stirring speeches. Auto y & Delusion. Addressing himself to the Cuban ques tion Mr. De Armond declared that the autonomy offered by Spain was a revoit- ing mockery, a sham and a delusion. He warned the other side that the questton could not be evaded or dodged; that with this opportunity before them they could not go back to their constituents ana plead the rules as an exeuse for non-a tion. He proceeding -to denounce the ad- ation for following the example of ecessors in sending out che United States navy to hunt down tne sympathizers with the struggling Cubans, when Mr. Steele (Ind.) and Mr. Hitt both called the attention of the chair to the fact thac Mr. point DeArmond was not discussing the of order. DeArmord said: he but he would not se. He would say ne more. point of order was sustained he that it was his purp: the clared 5 from the decision of the cheir opportunity to, determine this the House the question for i do this, he lic duty If. id, He felt constrained to out of a sense of pub- Beiley’s Challenge. Mr. Bailey, the democratic leader, re- infersed the views of Mr. DeArmond in a forcible speech, arguing that a propo: tion to recognize a state ef war in Cuba was certainly germane, to this hil. It had been his purpose, he said, to have of- fered the Senate Cuban, belligerency reso- on as an amendment. The climax of peech came when he dramatically of to withdraw the amendment if Mr. Hitt, the chairman ‘of the fore affairs committee, would give assurances that the ate resolution would r considera ithin a reasonalie time. > der ded this cha lenge to the echo. ed to await Mr. Hitt’s but Mr. Hitt did not rise. antleman”’ (Hitt), 2dded Mr. ley as the republican party on this gain the democrats cheered jes also applauded, Then “Mr. Hitt r ad of replying to Mr. Bailey's he called the attentioa of the fact that Mr. Bailey was not ng the point of order. an attempt td? have two 1 he. The democrats 5 nent. Mr. Hepburn in the chair then su the point of order, whereupon Mr. Armond in order to get-the question by the House e Cuban r inal amend and when it rruled made his appeal from on of the chair. An Exciting Scene. By this time the greatest excitement ex- isted in the House. The galleries to overfiowing; messengers had be scurrying to all quarters of the Capitol to summon republicans who were absent from the hall. 1t was evidgnt that there was fear on the part of the House managers that the House might be carried off i on this first occasion of,a test of the it toward Cub ‘The House m: regularity of nl the grtl- oy agers made their figt proceeding. The Sp er, who was in the lobby,’came into the hall Mr. and helped to raliy his foilowers. Dingley, the floor leadér of the majorit took the floor. Armond’: ck: He characterized Mr. appeal from the det ir as a most extraordinar: m_to override ablish a new mode of pre estroy the orderiy transac- ving, “I might partisan pur- tempted for aan concedes this is a question,” shouted Mr. Terry “that the democrats are on one de and the republicans on the other?” Mr. Dingley paid no attention to the in- terruption, which the democrats had ap- partisan (Ark), plauded. Mr. Dingley appealed to his side of the House to sustain the rules of the House. Partisan spirit s running at er heat, and the republicans indicated their support by warth manifestations of approval. « Mr. DeArmond got the floor again and in reply urged members on both sides of the House to vote “to free this House for one hour from a dominiom so absolute that it v impossible to get camsideration for any matter, no matter how impertant or urgent, without the gonsemt of those in authority in the House. It seems,” he added ironically, “to be oar loftiest duty to observe the petty shiftimg rules cf the House, no matter where tiey iead or what the exigencies of the time demand.” Again at this point Mr. Hitt protested that the debate was ndt en the question before the House, and again the minority jeeered. “I am sticking as close to my text,” shouted Mr. DeArmond, “as the gentleman from Maine (Mr. Dingley) did.” Mr. DeArmond declared that no code of rules should violate the plain dictates of humanity and decency.» ; Mr. Simpson Arraigns the Speaker. Mr. Simpson (Kan.) interrupted to state that the Speaker himegelf had violated rule 10 by not appointing the gommittees of the House. : if Mr. Henderson (lowa), a member of the rules committee, answered with spirit and much" evidence of feeling. He said the Missouri member (DeArmond) was again lecturing the House. > He was interrupted by Mr. DeArmond, and the colloquy was ,fgst and furious as to alleged promises that the new code of rules would be pregented. When at one point Mr. DeArmond got a round of up- plause, Mr. Hendergon exglatmed: “It is your political:buncombe ti@t you are ap- plauding. Twere: io “committee in this House so mighty as to unless the House ts be! no man so mighty as less a majority of him." ‘The confusion redo: proceeded, many eo debate contending for Of New Patrons! ach day brings scores of new patrons. They have heard the news” and come to find its truth. Some enier with a air, as if through curiosity. The buyers within bring a “good skeptical puzzled E SSEDDOOCeO THEY look to their faces. They begin to suspect that there may be something ARE in it after all. After a look at the Trouserings and Suitings their doubts PLEASED. melt into a genial glow of conviction. “ ie We are pleased, too, strange though it may seem although we are Be WHERE turning out fine garments at cost of material and making. Where's our © IS THE profit? We will tell you. Yet to come. For each ron, old and new, @ PROFIT? if pleased, will become a permanent patron. That is the secret. We are @ THE sacrificing present profits for future trade. , a SECRET : We cannot show you the clothes in the paper, but here are the & prices: P foe = The $8 and $9 The $12 Trouserings, Trouserings, Trouserings, sg | $8 and Sto Stylish *6.. $25 Black Diagonal ‘ ylist r Cutaway Coat and Vest, Silk and Linen Vestings, English Suitings, 19, °5. 22 G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Expert Tailor, 1208 F Street. SSSS SS E98 SS { The $14 and $16 | 10. The $30 and $35 SODSOOD ESOCOOOOHOSOOTOOSSOOOE OOSS 5666 fO0G6S900800809 Ss , HOQOOOE @ transferred to the democratic side. the amendment also was a change of exist- was short-lived, though, as Mr. Cols vhil: > ef front of the the floor while the area in ing law oes de crowued, i it Deen enue ve a parting shot by | cluded his remarks by declaring th Mr. Williams argued that as there was Fee eee rnen Tare SO Pate House OG. | should. votelto/uphold the Qc no law on the subject, this could not be a SIred aetion on the Cuban resolution it} chair. “But I warn my repabl change of existing la he added, “that we have ce Upon this am: the recognition of the insurgents. 2 urged the mem! dment also Mr. DeArmond vould find the means for action. would find ft ko Af. MeArmona “But if a majority is against action on *: 6 d, defiantly, “then ] ret act we will be swept out of power, and | ard overrule the rules. If the r publicans fine ply of the gentleman from Missouri.” | 1, for one. will Join any revolutionary tac- | Professedly for Cuba now ‘A brief clash occurred between Mr. Bail- | tles in order to cast my vote for Cuban in- | w to vore. “In the presence of cy and Mr. Dingley on the procedure in the | Gependence.” General applause.) , Tuler and leader,” he shouted, ‘ter some remarks by Mr. Grow (Pa.) " “im whose presence yeu searcely dai | think, I a and ib. erty Pir. Lewis (Wash.) gave a breathing spell by making a long speech on precedents favorable to the Cuban amendment. The Cuban theme temporarily disappeared, and there were cries of “vot vote” from th republican side, but the Cebate proceede to Cuba or meet your outraged con- for some me. When Mr. Hitt inoved to | stituency. Let us see which course you ciose debate on the pending paragraph Mr. | will tollow.” (@proarieus democratic ‘ap- sk you to give freedom and lib- : sthers discussed the | Bailey attempted to make the point of or- | plause.) Basu Cannon (il) snipe der that the question was on the appeai | The chair ther sustained the point of Parliamentary termmendment is not In_or-| and not on the paragraph, and that Mr. |crder, and, on motion of Mr Hite the asked Mr Bland (Mo.) of Mr. Can-| Hitt’s motion was not in order, but Mr. j committee rose. The Indian appropriation ren, “how can the question be brought be- | Hepburn, who was in the chair, held thai | bili was presented, and at 5403 p.m. the fore the House we can vote on it?” Mr. Bailey's point of order came too pase ourned. wer how you | T jouncement was greeted with dem- ocratic jeer: “I would appeal from that decision, NOTES. “fT am not require must preceed.” ans’ CAPrTe Gerisive laughter f See ee js — er niente Mr. ey, “were it not that two a ae ak shia Sd es are not in order at the same time. Necicds ise we sd # Hew York has ent is in orde: ; ‘oduced a joi -solutic oviding fo ponded Mr. Bland, A Party Vote. the pur pag yet oth ree ones ; nd, e or lease © Erte canal by cause this coer et There was no break in party lines on | the Uni > ntieg cone eae con : 1 : 10 the United States, to the end that “this the debate a prolix | this motign, which stained—15? to | waterway may be made an arm of war end on Mr. and Mr. Ding-| 11S. Speaker Reed marched through the! commerce for th. rene arliamentar Procedure. : tellers with the major: The question F roan Iowa) argued that the miror- ; anal ¥S ‘ ; ae ee - - e s Gone) ereuet shat Shera then recurred on the appeal from the d Joint resolution pro- | cision of the chair. A solitary democr f the Hous he rules wer of the rules iment to the Constitution for the protection of the minority. | Femi % of Georgia, voted with the repub- that no state shall grant the right Mr. Fleming (Ga.) declared that while he ns to sustain the chair. No republi- | of suffrage to any person not a citizen of was in favor of acknowledging the inde- voted with the minority, The chair | the United Stat pendence of Cuba he had sworn to suppo rules of the House, ard he could oS Senator Teller hi: thes introduced a bill regu- No applause marked the announcement bring himself to vote to overthrow them. e ked | lating interstate traffic in wild game and ‘These remarks earned for him several | The clerk proceeded with the readi making {t unlawful to ship game from one rounds of applause from the republican ae Rarely demas Great Britain, | State to another contrary to the laws of the side. ees a ‘ . Mr. Williams (Miss) | tte from which shipped. : Mr. Colson’s Denunelation. meved an amendment to appropriat In response to the request of ¢ rman Adams of the subcommittee on Cuba, of the committee on foreign affairs, for in- tormation on the status of affairs in Cuba, ssistant Secretary Day has answered thai he information ts being prepared. Among the confirmations yesterday that of William W. Ashby of Virgir Immediately a break occurred in the re- publican ranks, when Mr. Colson (Ky.) de- pounced the inaction of the House on the Cuban resolution, and the applause was for an envoy extraordinary and mi plenipotentiary to the republic The democrats cheered. Mr. Hitt raised the point of order that Ler of Cuba. ae to be consul at Colon, Colombia, to which’ office hg was appointed by the President last October. The news of the death by drown- ing of Mr. Asht erman consul at Colon was ree a The hous ms has made a favorable report on th propriating | x28,160 for the legul representatives of John Roach, the late ship builder. The h commitice on war claims has recommended Ie passage of the bill appro- priating So. to discharge th m of the PorUand npany of Port . Me., connection with the construction | of United States dou! der gun wam and The Pontoosum. -pburn of Towa has in- Representative I a » construct eight vessels troduced for the rev: cutter service, four to take. the place of the revenue cutters Seward, McLane, Colfax and Boutwell. The Sena confirmed these nominations s ot Pennsylvania, a : WwW. W. Ashby of Virginia, at Colon, Colombia J. M. Ayers of Ohio, at Rosario, Argentine. J.T. Wood, to be pe pee ere CHANGE AT POLICE COURT. Judge Scott Will Hereafter Preside Over Lnited States Branch, In opening the United States branch of the Police Court today Judge Scott referred to the fact that he had been appointed, as stated in his notice from the Department of Justice, to succeed the late Thomas F. Miller as a judge of the Police Court of the District of Columbia, and at a confer- ence with his colleague, Judge Kimball, who qualified yesterday for a second term of six years, decision was reached that he ~ (Juége Scott) would for the remainder of the present term, at least, sit in the court over which Judge Miller presided at the time of his death. Continuing, Judge Scott said he invoked the aid of ali persons having charge of the business of the court, and especially of the able District attorney, Mr. Mullowny, in having matters progress-satisfactorily to, all concerned, and for the public good and » order of the District. The remarks of Judge Scott were atten- tively listened to by an audience which filled every part of the court room. meee tts Lecture on Greater New York. The Capital Camera Club of this city, which has given so many interesting lec- tures in past seasons, announces one at Carroll Institute tomorrow (Thursday) evening, havirg for its subject, “Greater New York.” The lecture will be profusely illustrated with come of the choicest pro- auctions of New York's best amateur pho- tographers, and a number of beautiful evening outdoor effects, hitherto never suo- cessfully attempted, will be introduced. These views are the work of Mr. Wm. A. Fraser of New York, who har achieved great distinction in that line of work. The admission is by card only. stmaster at Columbus, MR. J. HAMILTON LEWIS. ‘Hyperion’s curls, the front of Jove hi An eye like Mar's to threaten and command.’