Evening Star Newspaper, August 18, 1898, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1898-12 PAGES. SPECIAL NOTICES. THIS IS TO NOTIFY ALL RETAIL DEALERS IN cigars that all returns must be made to their jobbers by ATU T 25, of all certificates rep- Terenting purchases for retail purposcs otly of the celeb “i Mateh It Cree com tition for the special prize offer of $100 In gol ct ESTER CIGAR MFG CO. Of Baltimere cit; T never disappoint Printihg is a mable ally in the battle for business suprem- acy. The right kind of printed matter properly distributed will win many substantial victories for the business it represents. Let ve do your printing for thi fall. We assure matchless, sat- isfactory work. BYNON S. ADAMS, “Prompt” Printer,512 11th st. eis-14d IN M’CLEARY’S STATE Republicanism Will Surely Prevail in } Minnesota. TICKET REGARDED AS A STRONG ONE Democrats Will Not Discuss Na- tional Issues. PRAISE FOR M’KINLEY Oth OLD PLA? stroyed by * fire. e got a big new plant. capable ef doing all the bookbinding of Washington. We don't in Amer- fen to underbid us no . 511 Oth st. anl8-6d by the price, for al- Don’t though fr is only $1.00 for a full quart, money ; cannot buy a” better judge fehisky. Delicious. fa- e os OH, full bods: absolute os purity. Jas. ‘Tharp. S12 Berkeley” pias" “sutica Let the faet be engraved on your memory— I DO ENGRAY and do just as clever work as I do in Print ‘That says a good deal. Nothing comes amise—ansthing from an AT HOMB card to a decorated crest. "Phone 1679. aulS-14d N. T. ELLIOTT, 506 10th. OUR NEW BLACK AND BLUE “F. & Hi. Worsteds for coats and vests have taken the town by storm. We are cutting them up just as fast ag our cutters can work. Thy are for up-to-date men of taste. Let us make you a cuat and vest from them this week. Fit or no p J. PRED GATCEEL & CO., Tailors, 604 13th st. E. F. MUDD, the Famous Cutter, is now with us. auls-Sd Probably You’ll Build. Let us give you an estimate on the lumber and mili work. We'll make the price in- teresting for the one who is paying. THOS. W. SMITH, 1st and Ind. ave. ‘Phone 217. aulS-10d Globe Printing Office. Are You Busy? Chances are this is just the time you can spare to get uy your fall Printed matte hink of sending out a booklet or circular? We can make it doubly strong by printing it effectively. Hartman & Cadick, 1001 F. We print and engrave anything. Je16-3m-14 Don’t Kill Your Horses By raking them pull carriages and wagons fiited with old-fashioned axles. AN the new les now being built gre fitted with our ous Baker Bsll-bearing Axles. See the If Your Wife Writes For some STATIONERY come here for it. We have everything that's new and cozrect iv» BOX PAPER and ENVELOPES. Hurd's, Crane's and Whiting’s latest styles—in plain white and dainty tints. Prices lowest. CFGet a “Mark Twain” Scrap Book and preserve your newspaper clippings about the war. Easton & Rupp, 421 11thSt. eulz. THE UNDERSIGNED, HARDWARE DEALERS OF Washington, D. agree to close our respective places of business at 4 p.m. on Saturdays during the months of 3 1415 N. ¥. ave. P_ MAY & CO. 634 Pa. ave. RUDOLPH, WEST & CO., 1004 F st. BARBER & ROSS, 11th ‘and G sts. . WILLETT TREGO, x AND PORCHES. e ure bow prepared to build Iron Fences and Porches. Best goods, best werk and lowest prices. Estimates furnished. Catalogue of Fences free. BARBER & ROSS. 11TH AND G STS. my6-tt SHOWERS. Threatening Weather Tomorrow, Ceoler in the Morning. Forecast till 8 pm. Friday—For the Dis- trict of Columbia, showers this afternoon and tonight, threatening weather Friday; cooler Friday morning; variable winds. For Maryland and Virginia, showers to- night and Friday, followed by fair in vest- ern portions; variable winds. Havann Weather. HAVANA, August IS, 8 a.m.—Barometer, 20.04; perature, wind southeast, weather partly cloudy. Weather conditions and general fore- cast—The strip of thunder storms and rain has moved southeast to the Ohio Valley and will probably reach the Atlantic coast tonight. The temperature has faleen in New Eng- land and the lake regions, except station- ary on the immediate coast, has risen in the Red River of the North valley, and re- mained stationary elsewhere. The pressur2 continues high on the south Atlantic and north Pacific coasts, and a high pressure area is developing over the lake regions. Cooler weather Englard and the ing. may be expected in New lower lakes Friday morn- The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported: During the past twenty-four hours—New- ran, Ga., 1.86 nto Domingo, W. L, 1.96: Springfield, Mo., 2.92; Springfield, ML, 1.12; Boston, 1.02; Rochester, Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at § a.m.—Grvat Falls, temperature, 77; condi- , 4; receiving reservoir, temperature, mdition at north cor condl- tion at south connection, reservoir, temperature, on at fluent gate house, 3; effluent gate hous! Tide Table. de, 1:34 a.m. and 2:18 p.m.; high tide, 7:53 a.m and 8 Tomorrow—Low tide, 2:32 am. and p.m.; high tide, $:31 a.m. and 9:02 p.m. ‘ve San and Moon. tributing Today—Low 3 sun sets, Tomorrow—Sun rises, 5:17 a.m. The City Lights. | lighted by 7:58 p.m., extin- begun at 4:26 am. The lighting begun one hour before the time named. Are.#lamps lighted at 7:43 p.m. extin- guishe 441 a.m. Records for Twenty-Four Hours. following were the readings of the ermometer at the weather bureau for the y-four hours beginning at 4 p.m. yes- st ii—f p.m., 90; 8 p.m., $1; 12 mid- 8 am. 74; 12 noon, . at 4 p.m., August 17; mini- a.m., August 18. wing were the readings of the the weather bureau for the -four hours, beginning at 4 p.m. 4 p.m., 20.94; 8 p.m., 29.96; 12 30.00; 8 a.m., 30.03; Marriage Licenses. Marriage lcenses have been issued as follows: White—Richard T. Herndon, Loudoun county, Va., and Emma Pumphrey, Mont- gomery county, Md.; Amos B. Cole and ‘a M. Lewis. Colored—Ellas Ross and May Smallwood. Se eee Go to Philadelphia. Mrs. Ella Frauendiener, associated for the past three years with the Bon Marche, has resigned her position to accept a more responsible one with one of Philadelphia's largest department stores. The many friends she has made both in social Hfe and in business circles during her stay in Washington deeply regret her departure. As Philadelphia, however, was her home prior to coming to this city, her many friends there will welcome her back. Mrs. Frauendierer’s talents as a business w man have made her remarkably successful both as buy and manager of the several departments she had in charge. > Representative McCleary of Minnesota, in charge of the literary department of the re- publican congressional committee, is keep- ing in close touch with the progress of af- fairs in his own state. He is constantly receiving letters from prominent republi- cans there who know exactly how the po- litical situation stands today, and these letters indicate that the trend of the cam- paign, so far as it has been commenced, is in line with what Mr. McCleary has an- ticipated, and that the repubifcans will have as large a majority, if not a larger one, than in 1806. “You ask me to speak of Minnesota and the outlook there,” said Mr. McCleary to a Star reporter today. “It is hard for u re- publican of Minnesota to speak of his state without becoming somewhat enthusiastic. Take your atlas, find the map of North America, locate the parallel of 45 degrees, which marks the distance midway between the equator and the pole. Find the middle point of that line in its cours? across the North American continent. Put your finger down on that point. It will rest on the state of Minnesota, the hub of the North American continent. “It is Known to every one that the head- waters -of the mighty Mississippi are in Minnesota. Not so many people recall the fact that the waters which flow through the great lakes, through the St. Lawrence system, have their head also in Minnesota, and fewer still will be able to recall off- sand that the water which flows north- ward down into the Hudson bay has its srigin in the state of Minnesota. “That is, the three great water systems of the Mississippi, the St. Lawrence and the Red River of the North, running re- spectively to the Gulf cf Mexico and to the Atlantic and northward toward Hudson bay, all have their origin within a few miles of each other within the state of Minnesota. From this fact it is easy to be seen that Minnesota must occupy high land. It is the h land of the great cen- tral valley of the North American conti- nent, fit dwelling place of a people of high character and intelligence. Minnesota Always Republican. “If a republican were called upon to give one item by way of evidence of this high character and intelligence he would un- hesitatingly refer to the fact that through- out all our history Minnesota has never yet failed to go republican! She is the only state except Vermont that can make this claim. She has never seated In her guber- natorial chair since before the war a man who was not a republican. She has never thrown her senatorial toga around the shoulders of a man who was not of that party, and she has never yet failed to give every one of her presidential electoral votes to the nominee of republican conventions.” “It has frequently been asserted that Minnesota is a doubtful state,” the re- porter suggested. “In 1806 there were those who classed Minnesota as a doubtful state,” said Mr. McCleary, “but when the votes were count- ed, by a majority of almost 000, her electoral vote was given to the nominee of the republican party. Now, again, there are those who think that Minnesota is one of the doubtful states, but when the votes shall be counted next November it will again be found, as always in the past, that she is reliably republican. “Our state tick2t is a very strong one, composed of men of high character and ability. Never within my recollection have so many of the nominzes been men who are able to go upon the stump and state clearly and >ffectively the issues before the comn- try, and the republican position on these issues. We have now a solid republican delegation in the House of Representatives. six of our seven representatives have been renominated, and the seventh, Mr. Heat- wole, will be renominatzd on’ the 6th of September. “The hardest contest will be in the sixth district, represented by Judge Morris, and in the seventh district, represented by Mr. Eddy. Judge Morris has as his opponent ex-Representative Charles A. Towne. It is expected that a special effort will be put forth by the opponents of the republican party to elect Mr. Towne, but in my judg- ment Judge Merris will have a larg>r ma- jority than he had in 1806. He is a very fine campaigner, and the conditions in his district have substantiated his claims of two years ago and overthrown those of Mr. Towne. “Mr. Eddy’s district is in the northwest- ern part of the state, the part which has had the largest number of populists. The man nominated against him, State Senator Ringdal, is both honest and able. He is a good campaigner. But Mr. Eddy has the advantage of his fine official reeord. He stands Very high in the confidence of his people and will without doubt be re-elect- ed. McKinley the Hero of the War. “How does the administration stand in the estimation of the people in your state?” “In the judgment of the people of Min- nesota Mr. McKinley is the hero of the war. There were a good many who thought before the wer that he was too slow in be- ginning it. bat they now realize that de- leying matters until preparation could be made was a wise way in which to proceed. Then, agan, some were in favor of making a direct attack on Havana, but all can si now it is better to have so managed that Havana should fall without that direct a tack. That is, the method pursued was th one which was least dis ot American soldiers. M s wisdom having been vindicated on every large question thus far, the people are now ready to trust that wis. dom in dealing with measures that remain to be disposed of.”” “What issues are proving of greatest In- Strous to the lives terest to the people of Minnesota?” Mr. McCleary was asked. ‘The questions which most people are thinking about are those relating to the consequences of the war, but opinions have not been crystallized nor issues made. The people of all parties are practically unani- mous in favor of the absolute ownership of Porto Rico by the United States. They recognize that Cuba presents a number of problems, but are of the opinion that it is the duty of the United States to retain its hold there until a stable government shall have been established. Doubtfal About the Philippin “The subject about which there is least crystallization of opinion is that of deal- ing with the Philippines. Only on one point is there general agreement of opinion, and that is thet we should retain in the Philippines at least a commercial base from which we may operate in securing a reasonable share of trade with China and Japan. “The opposition seems disinclined to dis- cuss national questions or to make na- tional questions the issue in the coming campaign, and indications are that they will try to confine the discussion to stat2 issues. It 1s a matter of which every Min- nesota republican is justly proud that al- though the party has been in power in that state since before the war, its recor is such as to give little comfort to thos> who would undertake to find ground for condemnation. “There is comparatively about the silver question, still be a factor. People harvesting large crops. They expect to recelve fairly good prices. Thelr minds are occupied by pleasant anticipations of pros- perous times, and they are inclined to credit the good things which they are enjoying and which they expect to enjoy in part to the party. in power.” geeieet SER sane Soldiers’ Pay. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I observe that an order for the benefit of sick or wounded soldiers securing fur- loughs has been sent by the War Depart- ment to the geaecrals in command at Chick- amauga, Jacksonville, Camp Alger and Huntsvill2. As we understand it here, it directs that where men are absent from their regiments without a statement of their accounts thy be furnished at once. ‘The sick and wounded soldiers here, whom the paymaster visited on the 5th, received only the pay for July, although the June Payment had not be:n received and is due yet. We assume, of course, that it was ue to the fact that the descriptive lists were not avaiiable. Our regiments were then in Cuba; they ar2 now at Montauk Point. Most of the boys here are badly cramped for money, and if they can get that June pay, together with their regular August payment, many of them would be able to tak2 the short furlough and rest that they sorely need. The Star has been the sol- diers’ friend all through the war, and has been appreciated by all of us at this hos- pital more than words can tell. Will The Star learn from the War Department and advise us as to how we can secure the June pay on the next pay roll? ONE OF CHAFFEE’'S BRIGADE. In Hospital, Fort Monroe, Va., Aug. 16. Uttle being said although it will are engaged in Gen. Stanton’s Explanation. The attention of General Stanton, pay- master general of the army, was called to the situation disclosed in the above commu- nication, and he said that the entire trouble was due to the fact that eompany com- manders had allowed many of their sol- iers to leave Santiago for the United States without having furnished the pay depart- ment or the men th2mselves with descrip- tive lists. The result is that the depart- ment is in complete ignorance of the condi- tion of the accounts of such soldiers in the United States, including those at Fort Mon- roe. The officers of the pay department consequently were at a less as to the best way to preceed to alleviate the financial condition of those men. As a final r2sort, General Stanton said that he took upon himself the responsibility of directing that they be paid their salaries for July. That was as much as he felt at liberty to do in the premises in th> absence of the descrip- tive lists showing the exact claims of the men on account of pay. The June payment was deferred for the reason that there was no knowledg of the payments made to the men for that month, if any, and the pay- master general felt that he was stretching his authority to the limit in directing their pe nt for July in the absence of the pre- scribed descriptive lists. General Stanton said that these lists would undoubtedly be forthcoming in the course of time and the men be paid the full amounts due them. General Stanton said that the company commanders wer> at fault in sending the men away without their descriptive lists. He added that it was an unfortunate mis- teke, but would be remedied in due course of time. a Charges Against Charles Johnson. The hearing of the case of Charles John- scn, colored, who was arrested yesterday by Detectives Parham and Phillips, on the charge of larceny, was today continueé by Prosecutor Mullowny until Tuesday. It fs alleged that Johnson has been impli- cated in the stealjng of a large quantity of clothing frem the country home in Virginia ot Dr. Leroy M. Taylor of Washington. It is further claimed that the mother of the prisoner the real thief, and that she fent the clothing to her son in this city to well. —_->_—_ Twenty-Five Dollars for Assault. Judge Mills today fined James L. Wood, colored, $25 for assaulting Frederick Smith, a small colored boy, several weeks ago. The evidence showed that a numher of boys were teasing Wood, and he threw an ice pick at them. The pick struck Smith in the leg and cut it badly. —— Lieut. Cook’s Condition. Lieut. C. Fred. Cook, who was sick when he returned from Santiago, nearly three weeks ago, is still confirmed to his bed. Be- cause of his critical condition he Is not per- mitted to see friends. —_.__. Baptist Christian Association. The Union Paptist Christian Association held its regular monthly meeting yesterday at the Grant Avenue Lutheran Church. Dr, D. E. Wiseman presided, the introductory sermon being by the Rev. J. T. Ri Dr. L. Edmunds preached at the noon session, the evening sermon b2ing by Rey. Samuel Worthington. ————- If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. UNCLE SAM: ONE! TWO!: POTOMA® PARK To Raise Its Level at thé! Cost of a Million? ANNUAL REPORT OF COLONEL ALLEN Year's Progress in ‘Improving the Potomac. Sa DREDGING THE CHANNEL a Col. Charles J. Allen, Corps of Engineers, in charge of the Potomac river and its tributaries, has made his annual report to the Secretary of War of opzrations during the past fiscal year. The present project for the improvement of the Potomac river was adopted by act of Congress, Augus: 2, 1882. It has for its objects the improve- ment of th2 navigation of the river by widening and deepening its channel; the reclamation of the flats py depositing on them material dredged from the channels, the freeing of the Washingion channal, so far as it can be done, of sewage, and the establishment of harbor lines beyond which no wharves shall be built. The channels are to be made 20 fzet de2p at low water; the flats above Long bridge are to be filled in to a height of three feet above the flood plane of 1877, and below the bridge to b> filed in to the same elevation along the middle longitudinal line, but to slop2 to- ward each channel so as to have a height of six feet above low tid? at the margins ¢. the fill. A tidal reservoir or basin was to be established above Long bridge not less than eight feet deep and provided with in- let aid outlet gates automatically arranged for filling the reservoir on the flood tide from tae Virginia chaanal and emptying it into the Washington channel at low-wa- ter level on the ebb. ‘The project also consider2d the rebuild- ing of Long bridge and the intercepting of sewage discharged into the Wasnington channel and its conveyance to the James Creek sewer canal, but neither of ‘hese were included in the estima cost cf the improvement, which was 32, This estimate, as revised in 189 5 increased to $2,953,020, for reasons stat2d in the an- nual report of the chief enginoer for that year. A training dike on the Virginia skore was added to the project in 1890. Dredging Virginia Channel. Very little progress is reported in the work of dredging material from the Vir- ginia channel of the river during the past year. In March, 1897, a contract was en- tered into with A. M. Clegg of this city tor dredging about 540,000 cubic yards of ma- terial from this channel. Of this amount, 260,000 cubic yards were to be dredged from the channel above Long bridge and about 280,000 cubic yards from the channel below the bridge, the dredged material to be de- posited on the flats or reclaimed area. The contract provided for commencement of the work on or betore July 1, 1897, and the compietion of the same_on or before Oc- tober 1, 1898. It contemplated the dredging and deposit of the soil at the rate of 40,000 cubic yards per month. It appears from the report, however, that the contractor has been very delinquent in the prosecution of his work and that the total amount of dredging done by him during the past fiscal year was but 12,554 cubie yards. Because of the failure of the contractor, Col. Allen recommended the abrogation of his con- tract. The contract was accordingly an- nulled in March last, but subsequently tae annuilment was revoked by the War De- partment and Mr. Clegg was, permitted to proceed with the work of dredging under a bond to execute the contract within the time originally specified. Since that date the dredging machine has been out,of re- pair and scarcely any dredging has been done. The total number of cubic yards of material dredged from the channels from the conunencement of the improvement, in 1882, to date and deposited on the flats is 10,698,554. Raising the Sea Wall. During the year considérable progress was made in the work of reconstructing and raising the sea wall along the Wash- ington channel front, or of section 3, being that portion of the reclaimed area below the Long bridge. The length of wall relaid and raised during the year was 2,780 feet. As the wall was completed gravel backing was placed behind it to afford efficient drainage, and the earth was banked up against the gravel. The total length of sea wall built to date is 35,280 linear feet, of which 4,910 linear feet’ have been taken down and relaid. Colonel Allen says the items of work re- maining to be completed are as follows: The dredging of the Vitginia channel and the raising of the remainder of the re- claimed area to the required height; the dredging of the tidal reservoi-, the com- pletion of the sea wall, the csnsiruction cf the reservoir, the reservoir inlet and the compietion of the training dike on the right of the Virginia channel above Long bridge. The sum of $225,000 can be profitably ex- perded during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900, toward completion of the project. ‘There are 500 linear feet of sea wall to be built on the northeast margin of the tida’ reservoir when the bathing he: shall have been discontiaved. Benefit to Commerce. The value of improvement of the Poto- mac can be appreciated by reference to the commercial statistics of the port. Vessels of large draught engaged in <he coal trade, and which were formerly unable to pass the bar in the Virginia channel, have been enabled, until within"some montns past, to arrive at and depart from the Georgetewn wharves without apprecieble troubie, and it is hoped that the earty removal of the shoal places ubove Long dridg2 will restore the twenty-foot chann In the Washington channel the increas- ed depth has enabled @eeper draught ves- sels engaged in the ice trade to reach the port, and freights are reported to have decreased,while increased width has greatly facilitated the management of steam- ers navigating the river. All of the coal shipment and most of the asphalt received passed through the Virginia channel. The greater part of the !ce received and all freights received by steamers come through the Washington channel. Wood and ice, however, also go up the Anacostia river. The Land Reclaimed. 3 The improvement has now reached a stage where the maintenance and preser- vation require attention. The growth of weeds and underbrush, which, in the sum- mer season especially, renders access to the various parts of the work difficult, should be cleared up e&ch year until the reservation is ready to be Maid out and graded. Annual repairs will also be need- ed on the wall and reservoir gates. The proper police supervisfon of the ex- tensive area of 621 acres has also become @ matter of. importance: In order to pre- vent infractions of the law, trespasses, ete., the reservation should be patrolied, and it is recommended ‘that’ annual pro- vision be made for watehmen. It is esti- Eezema., Mr. H. T, Shebe, 2704 Imeas Ave., Bt. Louis, Mo., says: “My daughter had Ee- tema, which covered her head and spread to her face, She was treated by physicians and taken to celebrated health springs, but only Krew worse. Many patent medicines were taken. but without result, until we decided to try 8. S. S.A dozen bottles cured her completely and left her skin perfectly smooth. Not a sign of the dreadful: disease has ever sss tre Blood (Swift's Specific) is the only cure for Eczema, and all other obstinate blood diseases. Valuable books Hed free by Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga. mated that $5,000 will be required per an- num for maintenance. Colonel Alien says that Congress by the act of March 3, 1897, set aside the reciaim- ed flats for a public park under the name of the Potomac Park, “to be forever heid and used as a park for the recreation and pleasure of the people.” He says the flats are capable of being transformed into one of the finest parks in the country. The present project for creation of the re- claimed area contemplates carrying the work to an elevation of two feet above the flood plane of 1877. The exceptionally high flood of 1889 exceeded that of 1877 at the site of the flats by about three feet. Raising Level of the Fila If the raising of the flats be limited, says Colonel Allen, “to the elevation con- templated in the present project, the river surface, In case of another flocd equal to that of 1889, will stand at about the same level as the highest surface ~of the re- claimed flats. Although such floods seldom occur, and when they do occur are gener- ally of short duration, the surface of the park should be high enough to secure its J arcas, drives, etc., against injury from any flood. “{t will probab!y meet requirements if the 2ntire acreage of the reclaimed area be car- ried to an elevation of about three feet above the flood plane of 18S). Such in- crease, including the recessary strengiken- ing and readjustment of sea wall and con- tirgencies, would probably cost, accoraing to present prices, about cne milliva deliars; this in addition to the cost of completing the reclamation of the flats under the pres- ent project. In laying out the land for a park an adequate system of drainage has to be considered.” Commercial Statistics. The report is accompanied by commercial statistics furnished by Mr. J. W. Averill of this city, running from the calendar year 1887 to the calendar year i807. These figures show that the total receipts and skipments of coal, ic2, lumber, sand, wood, etc., during the year 1887 were 618,972 tons and that similar receipts and shipments the calendar year 1897 aggregated 523,408 tons, a reduction of a littie less than 100,- 000 tons. In 1887 the number of vess2!s of various classes arriving and departing from this port was as follows: Steamers of from 100 to 600 tons, 970; vessels from 300 to 4% 200 tons, 573; vessels from 30 to 309 tons, 2,149; and barges, 993. In 1#87 the number of vessels arriving and departing was as follows: Steamers of from 100 to 600 tons, 989; vess2ls from 300 to 3,200 tons, 470; ves- sels from 40 to 300 tons, 2,163, and barges from 100 to 600 tons, 330. SSS VIRGINIA BAPTISTS. Potomac Association in Its Third Annual Session. Special Correspendence of The Evening Star. REMINGTON, Fauquier County, Va., August 18, 1808. The forty-third annual session of the Poto- mac Baptist Association,comprising church- esin the counties of Alexandria, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William, Stafford and Loudon, met at the Baptist Church at Rem- ington, Fauquier county, Va., August 17 for a session of three days. The associa- tion was called to order at 11 a.m. by the moderator, Judge C. E. Nichol. Dr. W. F. Dunaway of Middleburg conducted the de- votional exercises. The meeting opened with singing, and the Scripture chosen was the 83d Psalm. Prayer followed by Dr. Dunaway. The first business of the morning session was the election of officers. Judge C. E. Nichol of Manassas was re-elected moder- ator; W. E. Garret of Leesburg, clerk; Rev. J. W. Kinchelo, assistant clerk, and John W. Kinchelo, treasurer. The clerk read the constitution, by-laws and rules of decorum, after which the pastor, Rev. L. H. Shuch, welcomed the association. Dr. I. B. Lake of Upperyille responded in behalf of the association. S. D. Leslie presented the association with a gavel which was made from the wood of the old pulpit of the church he represented. Dr. Il. B. Lake_ made remarks on the same. Judge C. E. Nichol on behalf of the asso- ciation accepted the gavel with fitting re- marks. ‘The moderator recognized the following brethren and invited them to seats in the association: Dr. Chas. Stakeley, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Washington, D. C., who was at one time connected with the Potomac association; Dr. Nelson, presi- dent of the Woman's College, Richmond, Va.; Rev. Mr. Milburn of Charlestown, W. Va.: Mr. J. T. Ellyson, representing the educational board of the general asso-iation: Rey. Mr. Clark of Philadelphia, Pa., and Rev. R. C. Clopton of Shiloh association. Mr. Alfred Garrett spoke of the Woman's College in Richmond and said he was pre- pared to talk with parents who had daugh- ters to educate. The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Grimsley. The service opened with singing, and Dr. I. B. Lake read the 2ist Psalm as the Scripture lesson and offered prayer. Rev. Mr. Grimsley preached from the text found in Acts, 2:9. The moderator announced the following committees: On order of business—Dr. F. R. Boston, Rev. C. W. Trainham, S. D. Leslie. On reception of new churches—Dr. W. F. Dunaway, Rev. C. W. Brooks, Jno. A. Har- rison. On religious services—The pastor deacons of the church. The morning session closed with prayer by Dr. Butler of Alexandria. The afternoon session was called to or- der at Z o'clock and was opened with pray- er by Mr. Westwood Hutchinson of Little River Church. Mr. W. F. Dunaway, chair- man of committee on reception of churches, made a report, as follows: “We find here delegates from Del Ray, Alexandria county, and Hume, Fauquier count wishing admission into the asso. ciation, and we recommend their reception. Dr, F. R. Boston, chairman of commit- tee on order of business, reported that the order would be as follows: At 3 p.m., report on education; at 3:30 p.m., report’ on or- pastes at 4 p.m., report on the B. Y. Cc. W. Trainham made the report of the educational board. The report showed that the board had educated 69 young men dur- ig the past r. The Potomac assoc’ tion had contributed $142.54 to their edu cation. Remarks were made on the report by J. T. Ellyson, secretary of the board for the past twenty-five years, and Dr. Lake and Dr. Nelson. 5 Rev. G. W. Popkins reported for the Bap- tist Orphanage at Salem, Va. The board lias been in existence for six years and during that time has taken care of 140 children and expended $79,261.71. Twelve children had united with the church dur- ing the past year. Remarks were made by Dr. Butler and Dr. I. B. Lake. Dr. F. W. Boston, leader of the B. Y. P. U. in the association, reported for that so- ciety. Remarks were made by Messrs. Clark, Shipman, Milburn, Grimsley. The association then adjourned, with prayer by C. T. Herndon, to meet at 9:30 a.m. Thurs- -day (today). Services were held in the evening at the Episcopal Church. —_>—__ Missing Since June. Inspector Mattingly has received a de- scriptive circular asking for information concerning the whereabouts of George P. Halberstadt of Philadelphia, who has been missing since June. The missing man, who is thirty-three years old, has a wife and three small children ving at No. 220% North 18th street in the Quaker city. He was last seen in Chicago the 4th of June, when he said farewe!l to his relatives and told them he was going toward the Pa- cific coast. His wife thinks his mind is af- fected or that he has met with foul play, as she can assign no other reason for his disappearance. The missing man has blonde hair, and when he went away from Chicago he had a thin growth of beard. His wife says he is fond of bicycling. _——_— All carpets and furniture in Hoeke’s clearing sale.—Advt. — ended eo —— Filed for Probate. The will of Marvin L. Hawley, dated May 21, 1894, and appointing James M. Hawley executor, was filed today for probate. The testator bequeaths to his wife, Carrie C. Hawley, his house and lot at No. 16 3d street northeast, to hold during her natural life. At her death the property is to be } divided equally between James M. Hawley and Ida Hawley Robbins. ee Sealed Proposals Opened. Proposals were opened at the District buiiding today for grading the ground of the Western High School, some 10,000 cubic yards, the following bids being received: E. G. Gunnell, $3.000; Ezra A. Mathers, 26 cents per cubic yard; Lyons Bros., $2,300; M. F. Talty, $2,200, and Andrew Gleason, Forty- and THE CUBAN PROBLEM Commission Expected to Leave for Havana in Two Weeks. PART OF THE PROGRAM Conflicting Elements in the Island to Be Conciliated. HUMANIZING INFLUENCES ——— The Cuban commission, consisting of Generals Butler and Wade and Admiral Sempson, will leave, it is expected, for Ha- vant in about two weeks and begin work of solving what it is generally regarded 2s an intricate problem. The character of the men comprising the commission assures their approaching the question with thoughtful care and wise discretion. The first matter that will engage the attention cf the commissien will be, of cours, the arrangements for the evacuation of the isl- and by the Spanish troops, as it was for this specific purpose that the commission was created. There is little doubt, however, that the commission will b2 equipped with further responsibilities in the way of investigating the actual conditions in the island so far as the population is concerned and report- ing to the administration its opinion on the most advisable manner in which to harmo- nize the «ifferences 2xisting among its ele- ments. Tae people of Cuba are not divided, by any means, into two classes, comprising the ultra-Spanish and the ultra-Cuban sym- pathizers. There is a large pr them who may be placed in the c . nen-combatants—people of property ar sponsibility, who have not taken activ in the rebelli cn either side. It is thought this element will have much influence in r2- storing quiet and order. It is believed that after its chief purpose is accomplished the commission will make study of the question of conciliating th now discordant 4 as highi will hold and Gener: of impressing essity for ive followers peaceably, to to be patient g port to the United States in the effort of this country to make Cuba as much a heme of freedom as any state in the Union. It is believed in well-informed quarters that order will be quickly brought out of chaos in Cuba if the contending and con- Vv flicting elements of the population are made to thoroughly understand that it is the policy of this country to make the reople of Cuba as free and independent as cur own, and conscquently all attempts to- ward establishing any form of government in the island until all these elements are conciliated will be vigorously opposed. Like England and Egypt. It is felt that the problem of Cuba to this country is very much like the problem of Egypt to England, although the motives of the two nations are different. The ma- tives of Egypt are not comparable to zhe natives of Cuba in their ability for self- government, but their edvancement since England took control of Egypt has been little less than wonderful The education of the masses has been proceeded with; countless leagues of land have been reclaimed and given to the peo- ple, who were also employed in the work of reclamation, and it is believed that these two tremendous civilizers—education and improvement—will be broadly used in the amelioration of Cuba. Of course England never intends to give up Egypt. The prob- abilities are that less selfish motives will actuate this country in its policy toward Cuba. It is probabie that Generals But- ler and Wade and Admiral Sampson will be relieved of their present commands within a few days in order to prepare for the important work before them. es INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENT: ACCOUNTANTS ATTORN AMUSEN é AUCTION SALES. BUSINESS CHANCES. CHIROPOD! cIry ITEMS COMMISSIONERS COUNTRY BvARD. DEATHS. CURSIONS. WINANCIAL. ... FOREIG FOR RENT (Plats) FOK RENT (louses). FOR RENT (Miscellaneous). FoR T (Ofices). FOR 'T (Heoms). FoR rok FOR FOR SALE (Houses) SALE (Lots). OFFICIAL NOTIC PERSONAL POTOMAC RIVER Boats. PIANOS AND ORGAN PROPOSALS. RAILROADS. ROOMS AND BOARD SPESIAL NOTICES. STORAG SUBURBAN PROPERTY. SUMMER RESCRTS.. UNDERTAKER: WANTED (Help) WANTED (Houses) WANTED (Miscellavecut WANTED (Situatiens) WANTED (Rooms)... 2 2 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 a 4 4 4 4 4 ‘ 5 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 a 4 5 ane ge “Sufferer” Voices a Protest. To the Editor of The Evening Star: A number of commission merchants on Louisiana avenue between 9th and Wth streets, who have paid to the District the necessary money to lay sidewalks in front of their premises are growing very weary at the delay of the officials in failing to lay the pavement. Another matter that is of scme inquiry and interest relates to the coliection from a few business men of a license fee for the occupancy of the side- walk and the failure to exact a like amount from others. The proper attention given to the carrying out of the matters men- ticned would put things on a fair basts, and save much dissatisfaction on the part of those who have dealt with the District in a fair way. SUFFERER. August 17, 1898. 3 CASTORIA For Infants and Children, Bears the signature of ras eP : You Have & Always Bought, CASTORIA ‘The Centaur Company New York City. FINANCIAL. A year’s work ®t ™ represents to mo many a man “ees only board and clothes. ning. Remenber that fn times of razor keen competition it's pot what # om on taining 2 bank account—HERE—is sur ype: ingly casy—as Nttle as $1 starts an corn? largest sume will keep it going Union Savings Bank, 1222FSt auiS-15d Bankruptcy Blanks. Un t new lew of ISOS: Blanks Recessary to file a Voluntary Cane Sample set, $5. Uniform System of Bankrupt oth, $2.50 sheep. The Law Reporter Co., 518 5th St. Aul-Im.14 Washington, D.C. ss Washington Savings Bank, CORNER 12TH A! G STs. N.W. Pays interest on deposits and dees 2 genera banking business. Open every business day from ) a.m. to 4 p.m, and on the th and last days of the month wgtil 5 p.m., and on Saturdays unt! 12 m. Saturday evenings open from 6 to 8. J. D. Taylor Prest. Geo. O. Fergueon, Vice Prest C,H. Davidge. Treas. J. F. B. Goldney, Cashier fe Deposit Boxes, $3.00 to $25.00 per yeal a15-im,14 ¢ TO LOAN AT 6 PER C estate; bo commission 'T ON REAL $5,000. COMMERCIAL FIRE INSURA CE COMPANY, oe 9 OOS COOFO044H0 20900 = ° tamerican Security ¢ 2& Trust Co., 1405 GN.W.$ CAPITAL... SURPLUS... Foreign Exchange, Letters of Credit. Brown Brothers & Co. Letters of Credit iesued for the use of Travelers, -$1,250.000 : "275.000 available in all parte of the world. OFFICERS, C. 3. BELL.... -.- President A. T. BRITTON | Vice President J. W. WHELPLEY: - ‘Treasurer JAMES F. HO00L Secret WM. A. McKEN Trust Om: WARD) THORO: Aw! H. 8. REESIDE, +-Assietant Ti C. 8S. DOMER Assistant Sec American Security and Trust Co. dy27-20t COGE eri tl OGL ESES OS MONEY TO LOAN ON DISTRICT REAL ESTATE. 5% NO DELAY. MINIMUM CHARGES. R.W.Walker & So T-Astt 1006 F_N.W. Lewis Johnson & Co., BANKERs, 1315 F St., Sun Building. Dealers in all government and investment se. curiti New war loan 3s bought and sold. The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust - Company Of the District of Columbia. POLO FIO OD THF 2994-0000-4 099004 BPOCEOOPOSHSO OE PECITONRIOO FAS $ CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. CapitalOne Million Dollars. Sy6-tf W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS & BROKERS, Members New York Stock Exehange, 1427 F Street. Correspondents of LADENBURG, THALMANN & ©v., deG-164 New York. ; THE RIGGS NATIONAL BANK, Washington, D. C. Issues Letters of Credit for Traveiers, Available in All Parts of the World. Sell Foreign Exchange. Make Cabie Transfers, Charles C. Glover, President. Thomas Hyde, Vice President, James M. Johnston, 2d V. Pres’t Arthur T. Brice, Cashier. Wm. J. Flather, Ass’t Cashier. p27-L2tt rue pistaich. R. 0. HOLTZMAN, __ COR. 10TH AND F STS. AAV 2 : oney at 5 PerCent teLoan On real estate in District of Columbia. No delay in closing cans. ap2i-rf REAL ESTATE I BI HEISKELL & McLERAN, 1008 F st. CONDENS James Digger, twenty-four ployed by the Purity Ice Comp ill about 6 o'clock yesterday while in Brown's alley. The pol lance was summened and the was removed to his hom near Sth a M streets northeast. old, em- ecame Mrs. Isabella Martin, thirty- s old, living at 20th ard G: s nerth- east, fell from the back door of her hous about o'clock last night, and broke her right cheek bone. She was taken & the Emergency Hospital for treatment. John Mitchell was sent down on the farm today to spend three months because of his bad habits. John is not more than thirty-five years old, but he has been rested many times for drunkenness. Yee- terday he wanted to give the coat on his back for a drink. Allie Berry, a boy between fifteen an¢ sixteen years old, today pleaded guilty o being idie and incorrigible, and Judge Mi sent him to the reform school. eae eee Donati Solicited. The Ladies’ Pension Office Association has arranged to supply sandwiches and fruits from Potomac Hall, 11th street and Maryland avenue, to the soldiers expected to pass through this city within the next few days from southern points to the north. They have the assistance of a force of workers, and will have sandwiches and coffee ready for distribution when the trains bearing the soldiers arrive at the station. Donations of fruits, sandwiches ard of mcats and bread necessary in the making of saidwiches, and also of coffec mugs, are solicited. As it has become neces- sary from lack of supplies to purchase ma- terials, money contributions will be grate- fuily received, also. Information of the mak: being: Soabamey Nese by Saeecy wi Potomac Hall. It is understood séveral thousands o! soldiers from the front’ will pass throug? Washington the present week.