THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DA Ly. EXCEPT SUNDAY, aT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1201 Pesnsyivania Avenue, corner 11th St., by Evening Star News Company, we MS He RAUFFMANS. Pree’ | | { 1 New York Office, 88 Potter Building THE FYRNING STAR is served to subscribers in the chs by carriers, on their own account, st l0cents per ‘pies at the counter, = ‘tn the Caited States or SOcents per month QUADRUPLE SHEET STAK $1.00, 3 Postage aided, $3.00. aes [Entered at the Post Uftice at Washington, D. C., sevond-< lass mail matter. | E27 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made Known on application. FINANCT | American Security and Trust Co., 1405 G St. Fays interest upon deposits Executes all tr | dary nature. Acts an registrar of stocks and bonds of cor- oration: Bells 5 and 6 per cent nef investments in sums to snit.¢ ‘Loans money on real estate and accept ible Collateral securities at lowest rates of interest. Rente safe deposit boxes ina fire and burK- lar-proof vault at ward per year. Has unsurpassed storage accommodations in Ste fireproof warehouse, 1140 15th st. now, ‘With beet eervice at lowest prices OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY -President. and Treas. ©. 3. BELL ie JAMES W. WHELPLEY GEO. E EMMONS JOHN RIDOTT AT. BRITTON __ Chairman Ex-cative Committee. NKiNG HOUSE, 14056 st STORAGE WAREHOUSE. 1140 1 “ast ¥. Pres Atty. and Greatest Savises [ssrretios THE WASHINGTON RUST coM- LOAN AND PANY CAPITAL, $1,000,000. OVER FIVE THOUSAND DEPOSITORS testify to the popularity of the savings department of this com- pany and their confidence therein. The following | comparative statement shows the phenomenal increase of fndiv ida! accoants opened since theestablishment | Of its business in its new fre prooy granite office build. | wag. Cor. 9th aud F sts.: oct Jane 20. 180°. N daly 3h. lee: 470 LA. AVE., 3 Spe 20. Ie District titles pany-—is thor. Jen. 3. ine Sept 0, Is the oldest tle insurance company—is thor- Feb. 20) fir Sa oughly equipped—has been In suc-essftl operation for | Seb. Nov. 30 1802 Gver eleven yeareand has examined nearly 20.000 ap Dee. 31. sare. titles. | fod Jan. M1. 1806. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, } large proportion of our de- positors never k-pt ap account before it is shown | that this company is rapidiy becoming sp important | factor im this community in the encouragement of fatings aud consequent economic habits. Savings | Bune reports indicate (he deyree of thrive rehich marks any terest on deposits subject to Fre Tholtarss atao recelves | which from three %0 | Tour per cout inverest tp | Teast cow of churches, lodges, clubs and other as-| sociations, ap. well ae. individuals: shold avail Themecttes cf'such factiiticn and thereby keep thete Finis carning something "This ‘company aso | Sxecutes ail trusts, loans whoney om real atate and | Spprove® collateral, sells good favestment bends and Fonts private boxesin irs Toassive Burglar proof ate sferaniteand offcs rooms im fie ten-wory Ste pret balding ‘oftice hour from 8 = * Ba B, 1040p mm. RD H. WARNER, President. | a ae, Idle Funds —Which may or may not be needed at any time will find our “Certificates of Deposit” a most satisfactory investment. as they are payable on demand and at the same time yield the in- vestor 3 per cent. We siso issue “Tim ‘PLEMDID PRIV FOR ONE OF THE | Latock of THE WASHINGTON REAL ES. certi® ates of depomt which yield 4 per cent in SPLENDID PRIVILEGE FOR ONE OF THE | thecapitalatock of THE WASHINGTON REAL BS: 4.30 rer ton rettitak Screcue in urmostasaea s | Seve gregh at naetctty tor tae Cheon EE ei eruing to date and, Seti ee percent in one year. = St. nw. on WEDNE: f Is the price of Philadelphia Pea Coal. 8 200d Coal to Sar Cal anil see we uAnOIAS stockholders of record Monday. Fetus on | burn is rane, eolt feeder an took store: Woors Axp Co. Basxens. Hias sugmested that the public sreet President Cleve- | wondav, Februars 27, to Wednesday, March 1, 1800, picay Tur Nartoxaz, Sare Derosrr, SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY Of the District of Columbia. { CORNER ISTH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE. Chartered by special act of Congress Jan. 1867, and acts of Oct. . 1890, and Feb., 189% CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS. SAFE DEPOSIT DT PARTMENT esate inside burelar-proof vaults at beard jewelry, silver wae and valuables of all kinds inowner's package, trunk cr case taken Sn dep sit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received frou TEN CENTS upward, wed on @5ard abowe. on real estate and collateral per Loans security TRUST DEPARTMENT. Acte as adsuiuistrator, apd exec ones execntor, receiver. as- all kinds. Wills ttorney in daily attend- Ti. STURTEVANT. Secretary. . WILSON, Trust Officer. Direct min P Snvider Startevant, ae C. Robbing, row Wylin, Emery, ies A. James, o Pai Jobn F. Rodyery, Thomas RK. Jon fark. Rovert ©. Holtzman, [f17} Woodbury Biatr. Baxiixe Horse Or LEWIS G TEWKSBURY & Co. F st. Adams Iron Building, WASHINGTON, D. ©. ‘W. B. HIBBS, Manager. Deposite received enbtect tccherk and interest allowed cr daily balances. Lepore Advances made to corre. Advances, Recurities listed York Stock Excl bought and sold tor Usual commission Qirect private ork and Government honda We have wires to oar New Clicago offices. Our facilities for trading sp Grain aad Provisions theChicage Board of Trade Sreanewusied, We man alty of the Furchase sud Role of ait Lox (2 Securitiesonrommtston Fartion to open ecrounts,‘sotcell a2 Sees | Sontenp) ‘3 change is chistine or enero tn Bes ere tavited to call ow oF Sadrens Private Wires. vem ard Provisions. Loca iSecur ities. | & Buggestion. i LEWIS G. TEWKSBURY & Co. Ustox Savies 00 7TH ST. N.W. F. H. SMITH, President. IN TWEEDALE, T. A. LAMBERT, Treasurer. 2. H RALSTON, Secretary. Rieak open during ousiness hours and from 6 to ® eelock Ssturdsy evenings. Four per cent interest paid on ordinary deposits and lgrwer dividends on installment : ALBER ss eee eae WILLIAM GALT, Director, eer o. woLtzMay, She oS x. a Real Estate Broker. ORGE W. PEARSON, Director. GEORGE W. PEARSON, tec aletropolitan B. R. Co. EXPERT EXAMINERS. WM. D. HOOVER, M.D. HOOVER. ¢ connsellors at Law. JAMES J. BECKER. ' CONSULTING COUNSEL, WALTER D. DAVIDGE, Esquire. TITLES examined and certified—TITLES insured— CON: EYANCING in all its branches. ‘All business disratched im the shortest, time com- ible with absolute safety to PURCHASERS and S VESTORS. “Incorporated 1881. Capital (fully paid), €200,002. ‘018.1921 mee THE INAUGURATION. E | dy using SPECIAL NOTICES JAC —_ tt SON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATI Tt apealn it _ SPECIAL NOTICE eit. nnd what rt doce conta “Astectal meeting of th s association will be Ta ale Uainya weeds ul to be know ris platn WUTHURSDAY EVENING. ‘Vebruary <3 at +30 Ty other words the Improved Graphophone "talks Feetphintinber Ss oosed ee eect APG, Gate. Ba; | back'" 0 plain, ang clear dictation to it, any person toed ae EATER NOWMIS, President. | can bear. and write tout. Try n taik tolt and heap | NAT SARDO, Secretary. {eZ _| ie talk back. It {s portable, and sold on installments. | FOR ONE END OF Mal eee st Gison. a0. No need to wait longer for ‘‘Knox's ry member expe: AMES L. NORRIS, President. N. SARDO, Secretar fone soft, stiff and silk i < SPIRITUALISM AT 905 H ST. 3 than ever. ] a Mr. Keeler has resumed his seances for t2-We're turriers wondertul manifestations, all in the tient, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and. FRIDAY NIGHTS.” Pri fings for independent slate, writing every way down. to4 Spring '85 Blocks.” They have arrived yon want Furs. Fur weather this. B. H. STINEMETZ & SON, styles, better and nobbirr well ax hatters—if Prices @ TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Sew the undercizned, wilt’ not be reapansibie for any cla dations, money persons, Wife oF Felations.on oF *fter Feb. 16. 1st fer ORMAN F. HINES. Fu 8 THE EMINENT CHEMIST, PROF. R. ‘Ogden Doremns of New York. has made » chemical analysis of various kinds of black hosiery vertified that there is danger of blood poisonine yy bnt Smith & Angel's make, I sball keey of thes» goods for men and boys, which as low as 5c. W. S TREL, ‘935 Pa. ave. i" afoll lin shail reta fel0-3m If you are fond of CRGAL uw LIGHTS — EY'S. Boel Dectesan ot fiutck work, done in feultions hhion, without any extra charge, will consult their dest interests by talking with us when the time comes: horses are watched fouive their ordere. By appointment we're "Printers to please." We're ready.-are yout : many bates. Only McGILL & WALLACE, Legal Printers, 1107 Fat, apariicle ef dust, ‘Nothine too small or tootarge for tsto print. "fos | fiber inoe The Modern-price Tailor. Fi Ttis really anrprising how much goodness is contained in the suite we ‘530 "These suits consist of DOWNEY'S. Telepho LST. bet. 16th and 1 Sign. Arrayed ina sult of this character, you Mast be conscious of the fact that you are deel? direnged, that is if it is our make of suit. ‘If you are fond . leven-veatso d Ww. oe, Mertz, fs deliclously as Garment --- SONOMA CAL. WIN! Maker, -~--- HARRY M. CONRAD, Biber - see —<_=>GOING TO T Elerenth--- = = 5 You will wis Street. +--+ _ dle. friend Mr. Jones g=>DR. ©. W. MeXAUGHTOS, —_— Denti ‘Has returned to 603 12th at. b.w., near F + be there with an now ready to attend to business. Ry ‘imble and other rel SHIRTMAKERS AND Suits For have all the comforts of a MODE: between the average stable tween a cheap boarding house and a palace. There irat enter Downey's. TURNOUTS rivaling the fnest private teams for hire at reasonable prices, cure your carriage ror the inaugural ball. PURE JUICE OF THE GRAPE. ort will tickle your palate about of the detaileof your dress—no gentleman should | ‘We have *‘correct” Gloves in several shades, also | all the other requisites. BAIRD & GALT, 921 F STREET, ull Dress New Jad3in_ your horse and desire him to < HOME board There tsas much difference Downes’s as be- over day and night like so dest feed used, served without | and Rorses improve from the | ne B55, 7h. fer2 eeapeaienemeses | nythiny you ever tried. | ©CO., 820 Fat. new Manager. fe HE INAUGURAL BALL? your | + * Becareful | of course ‘ung'oved hand, for instance. OUTFITTERS, e022 eer OE Blenk Book Pencils, Ink, Sth'st. n.w., new buildi ASPARAGUS PL selected one-year root ‘Twine, Copying Presses, Files and Fil entered conty._ Pom, velopes, Btationery Cases, Waste Bask HERKWOOD FARM, Cash Boxes and Bond Boxes—we have the fe6-1m_ Bowie, 4a. largest and fullest stock in the city at lowest prices. Paper cut any size desired. EASTON & RUPP, Fine Stationers. 421 IITH ST. (Suet adove the avenue.) fe22 <> MESSRS, WRIGHT & COLMAN, PRI REMI Nero Vv ze EQUAL TO THE WORLD'S BEST. TYPEWRITER Bs, asian is ears treet Y anc w 1 in charee oe of our Laiies’ Tailoring Department enable In a my the most (once Sagres ile eons an Ponaible to wroduce : aving thelr: made in New York, Lon- Een eens. don and Paris should «ive us a call. ‘Send for illustrated catalorus. KEtN, *‘Laties’ Tailor,” 1312 F ST.N.W. fel8-1m Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict, ot ESS GROWTH PROVES IT. ‘Cor. Bin and # ota, nid-m.ta.tn.ntt | Roe von Muay: rest essured of one thine 4 getting your’ ‘Rot wet the same clase of work eisewnere ‘We give vou for the same money. lexan Sprine Suite to order, 825 up. that n \EN. MeMAHON WILL REVIEW THE PARADE jae ihe Washinton Civie, will rent heated Parlor jcony. with n reason price, STIN Pa. a e253 land and the procession by the waving of flags. Hand Flazs of all sizes can be had of ‘M. G. COPELAND & €O.. 409 Lith st. nw. The decoration boom ison. Place your orders early. oe LY A PEW SEATS LEFT; FINEST ‘view on the ave. bette her today : win dows are scarce alao, Palais itoyal still bas few lett STEVENS, 1000 Penn. ave Also wanted, room and board; four persons; new Arlington. qv OR SALE 50 SINGLE MATTRESSES FOR USE during the inanenration ; very cheap; good tickine, Inqnire at 12106 filled with straw; 2o cents each, st nw Je finest to be bi, W.G. POND, 1316 F st. fe! A ae sea tat THOS. E. YOUNG’ Factory. 464 Pa. ave. BROOK. fer-1w* ORSES WANTED— PERSONS HAVIN | horses, saddles and bridles to hire for use in the | imaweural parade on the 4th of March next, will please report by letter or in person to Col. DAS GROSVENIL, chairman of the committee to pro: horses and #9 ents, at [210 G st. a. w., giving | Prices aud all particulars as to tue number of horses. suldies and bridles. Ke HORS? S IN FINE | pe let to battery for ine | ion parade, Apply to JOHN S. LA ROWE, Stperintendent. Stables 303 14th st. s.w.,) between Dand F sts. rea 7 ANTED—1,000 ROOMS WITH BED AND COT Wiciimaditons for susururation week; “aso rooms for permanent tenants anywhere in the city SHACKLEFURD'S AGEN Teste. w. fe21-0" WINDOW AND BALCONY, SEATS POR RENT for inaucural parade; windows for_ticke: brol and oom forluned stand. Address W. HL, Star office fete 1K RENT—INAUGURATION DAY—PARLOR ON floor with two windows and balcony : room on 2 fi or with two windows: also # linitted amber of seats on stand in show window, €5 cach. OGRAMS: Drug Store, 1211 Pa. ave. tert st JOR RENT-PARLOR WITH ONE DOOR AND of Saturday night. MARCUS NOTES, Cor. 21 and G st, n. w. VE GOT A NOVELTY THAT WILL SELL LIRE hot cakes daring the inauguration. There ts eastly percent profit in it retafied at « pop For information apply to 8. GANS, 4177 Res, ROR, INavaunarion, nently: hotel sceotutuodations; with i meals: convenient to lines of cars. 11130 st. nw. fewte" NAUGURAL PARADE. FOR RENT—CHOICE windows en, Pennsylvania ave. near 4% sf. from MI tog each eae TR BROOKS, 616 12th st mw. 3B NINDONS TS & LAMGE, HANDNOMELY PUI ished aud well ocated rou for rent on, Moreh 4, suitable for large party. 25 Pa ave. mew. £2000 ok THE INAUGURATION. — COMFORTABLE ‘accomodations for ith or without boa-d: reasonable. for @ TO BAUM'S FI FOR INAUC! every description. central location. Kemember, RNITURE EXCHANGE, 314 | whew. au els 2w FROM PEACE MONCMENT, GRAND, STAND rT yegett, ebeaie, the only full view of the - ve Heserved seats at tuoderate prices can, be at thestand office Ul 10 Dent aed atomies of The W. Siaith, coruer Ist st. and ave. Baw. ‘OST & CO. fers 12% { NAveuRaTion BOARD-$10 PER WEEK: TA- ‘ble board. $5.00: most central location: southera, sally bo coact line leaves house Lourly for all points of interest -no visit Compete without a fide ou ovr ereat sizcin band Yally-ho: seats om cae "i Weise LiteocTHEns 511 13th stn. 'w. EST INAUGURAL SEA’ - x all under cov. wyre south ae NOVELTIES FoR EUCHRE PARTIES. ¥ ‘Loans apostasy mates! Estima Ges, insurance sod Seil Telephone Stock bought and sold. deS1 Kaxs & Soxs Mro Co. 531 SEVENTH ST. §. REPLATING OLD GOODS EQUAL TO NEW. an DIVIDEND NOTICE, J. FRED. GATC! WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb, 20. 1 ice is hereby given, that a cash dividend of 8 ver cent, being 50 cents per share (and equaling Cent” paid: since ‘May'Ty 1801.) las becu declared on | << aa th dates inclusive. *Ghy onde? of the Bard of Directors, ‘W. MOSBY WILLIAMS, Secretary. 7 E, cov. Oth st. n:w. fe71eo-3t For the GRAT! ARO ROOK Waste; no ash. 85 Secretary's offic Sect OF MERTZ’S MODERN PHARMACY. COAL in this territory, We have recently added an optical de- partment to our establishment, where WOOD-—Ail kinds. every particular of the business will re- ceive careful and scientific attention. Any ill-fitting frame readjusted without charge. Oculists’ prescriptions care- fully Billed. MERTZ’S MODERN PHARMACY, tr 2th and F sts. Branch offices: 1th Ww. 1920) ‘Telephon _ 020-08 FSH NTALOON Wee, ALL TROUSERS REDUCED. SUITS AND O'COATD. i. all Offer IN A “BRIE @ pave—thi when brief, ISEMAN BROS.. ( [Telephone, 950.1 Ue 18) O12 11th st. n.w. fer Manutactiving Tatlars and Clotsices. | go> Where are yuu woine. oy pretty maid? Where is it located, iny pretty maid? = = muta rai ALLL 9th st., sir, she said! —, ay a "By = YOU CAN DRAW YOUR OWN Fai Fixtures, ke: | Se INFERENCE 20 13th te SUITS FOR HIKE. WM. GARNER, 1026 7th st. n. w. AL FACTS FOR COLD WEATHER, Doal is kiug, but there are as many grades of quality in Coal as there are in flour. It can’ be so inferior ax to be absolutely worthless—eren worse than Astrictly high grate grade tive, and as the wheel so is the G. & J. “onsistent with fair dealing. the high wrade as well ‘Try us. Bos V. BALDWIN B0-tr 1101 RL. ave., 511 Har Buresnes. iN. JOHNSO! Aut. 2. large extent, an index American tires made. we called fur, ‘pressed, creased iwered. 25c. te of Kee 803. | 408 12th tO. wes ne dor above th OR OPEN FIREPLACE BURN vee. FURNACE COAL-A special grade, superior in heating power and lasting quality. ‘86 per ton. T have the exclusive sale of the celebrated ARGYLE First grade stove sizes. Delivered the day order is received. PROMPT DELIVERY. Fa r BYRON 8. ADAMS, PEI and itis reasonably safe to say th | uses G. &J. tires is oinz right and endeavoring, least, to sive his patrons that which has been proven | best. Itis a certain index to his policy. save money For the maker. Ure with which # wheel may be fitted becomes, to a | the policy of the maker. G. & 3. pnemmatic tires are the most expensive Paper and Envelopes. Pens, Muctlage, Rubber Bands, lor.ux done here. You do 16.50 up. ‘Avenue. L! COAL! & bright, steady fi s — No COKE THOMAS R. MARTIN, Main office, 20 20th st. e, 1776; store yard, 784. ce” WAY inety cents ery large | AY Price unless 10 Wall be made. TER, wheel will havea strictly high RAMBLER is a hich grede ymeumatica high rade tire, tthe maker who \t asthe low xrade wheel, ant And this being trae, the | to the quality of the whee! and We can supply you with a long elastic bristle GORMULLY & JEFFERY MFG. co., brush that goes throuzh the bair to the scalp aed ee a i * . SPECIAL SPECIALISY | without scratching it, that soothes and quiets | gp 7PECIM SEPCIAT IS nist, in iat the nerves, will often relieve headache and is | jng Tenises for defective Vision Something. oe in $ jenses. With CARL PETERSEN, a good sleep producer. Or we can give you the RR 3 5 short stiff military hair brush, for brisk rub- amination free.” Hours from Oty p.m. fel8_ bing and lively friction of the seal. ‘of His } WwW. W. S. Tuowrsos, >, Paarmactst. ze Latte PURCHASE AND. LOAN! Loca’ SECUKITIEN ee INGTON STOCK EXC! oa —_ ee VIOLAS, "CELLOS AND DOUBLE BASSES, Tage stcck. at WORCHS NOMIC STORE, ° ° G5 Fh st." Old stringed instruments taken in ex- Fine Book And those GAS RANGES and GAS HEAT- | _ Telephone 763. er ANS AND INSULANCE. I, STOCKS, BON! BOUG! BL UEEN, Fast aNb puatisuen ott bui ding). ution wiven to the SALE OF REAL ESTATE, SAND INVESTMENT 'D SOLDON THE WASH. ANGE. job, Printing. TIGHI1TG E ot, nw. ING STOVES we're selling at such great reductions will be things of the past. When | we take as much as 87.10 off the orixinal | 0. MANNAKEE HAN R°MOVED ‘and Teeidence: to leey tenn ae price of those excellent $20 GAS RANGES | ‘People are bound to see where their advan- | tae lies and soon clear them out. Call to- ‘morrow if you have @ want. Bis: 432 97 SE HEDD EOD 8. 8. fore Misses Only. We have placed on sale an excellent line of Misses’ French Coutil Whaleboned Cor- sets, wedium long waist, which we shail runat SE DSLAR PES PAE ‘Satisfaction or money returned. M.C. WHEESS! CORED EXPORIsH: Baseuzxr, 1003 F Sz. N.W. Tae Gas Arruiaxce Excuaxor, of Washington, 1498 New York ave. n. w. ‘All Kinds of Gas 4 ppliences for domestic, manufec- turing and scientific purposes, fott 'nw., ARY 23, 1893. NT: TWO CE ir 14 the funeral, hall TOMORROW at ‘Members ‘avited. CAREY JOHNSO’ PS. DAVID A. CLAD Feb. 23, 188. ae ELECZION ‘ORS. —THE AN La nual lection. for seven directors for the COLUMBIA RAILWAY COMPANY to serve the et: ri \ear ‘will be I between the hours the transfer of stoc 15, both fet NOTICE OF DIVIDEND. . F. BAREN, Secretary. end of one per cent cn the capital stock of the Columbie Phonograph Co hae been declared be earnings of the company, payable FSU, to stock holders of recund Feurunry 25, 180 Tlie transfer books will close at 3 p.m. on Feb 24 and reopen on February 28. “Dividend check te matied from the Washington office on Febru 1895. By order of the Board of Direct. rs. EDWARD D. EASTON, President. R. F. CROMELIN, Secretary fede Retvrs oF THE PRestpent. President Har- o'clock Inst evening. Postmaster General Wan- amaker left the party at Philadelphia, but came to Washington this morning. = Tue Cexsvs Act Avrrovep.—The President has approved the act for the publication of the eleventh census, the act in regard to the water works of Erie, P d the act making Council Biuffs, Iowa, a port of entry. Mexican Baxpit Pxisoners.—Gen. Scho- field has received a telegram trom Fort Rig: gold, Texas, saying that Capt. J. G. Bourke, 30 cavalry, has arrived there with nineteen Mexican bandit prisoners, all but four of whom were captured by his soldiers. Mintrany Capers.—The following named have been appointed cadets at the United ‘States Military Academy: J. Van R. Eckerson, Huntington, N. Y.; John 8. Haley. jr. Edina. Mo.; Nodiah E. Hutehers, Canandaigna, N. Fred W. Cooley, Williamsburg, Cremexcy ro aN Emnezzier.—The Presi. dent has reduced to two years’ imprisonment the sentence of seven years imposed September 1890, in the case of George P. Whitney. convicted in the northern district of New York of embezzlement of funds of the Albany City National Bank. “ 2 Mx. Hesny E. Liveaweaver of Peunsyl- vania, who has been for the past two years and abalf acting as the confidential secretary of Gen. Raum, the commissioner of pensions, has been appointed assistant chief clerk of the pension bureau atasalary of $2,000 per year. Ten | years ago he entered the bureau as a messen- ger. — To Go to Cu1xa.—The gunboat Machias, now nearing completion at the Bath iron work: will probably be assigned to duty on the Asiatic station after the close of the naval review. The Chinese station is pretty well depleted of naval ships, and the only ship of modern design now there is the little gunboat Petrel, whose service is confined ulmost exclusively to the Chinese | rivers, | been ordered to duty in charge of the branch hydrographic office, Savannah, Ga, relieving —-+—__. Navan OnpEns.—Ensign A. H. Scales has Lieut. T. W. Ryan, who is ordered to the re- ceiving ship Franklin. Ensign Philip Andrews has been detached from ordnance instruction at the navy yard, Washington, and ordered to duty in the bureau of ordnance. Surgeon C. W. Grav from duty at the Naval Hospital. New York, on the letof March next and granted leave of absence for three months, ——_—_-—_—_ Gosarr Anour 4 Cuaptaix.—There is con- siderable gossip in army circles over the de- tail of Cha) Allen Allensworth of the twenty- fonrth ‘try to duty at the world’s fair, due not so much to the fact thathe is a minister the fact that he 1s « colored s 3 F z i f 3 AN UNUSUAL SCEN Mr. Herbert's Appearance in the Greeted With Cheers. An unusual anda touching occurrence war witnessed in the House today, During the ses- n Representative Herbert of Alabama, who has been selected by President-elect Cleveland for Secretary of the Navy, entered the ball. He came in unconcernediy and started to bis seat, walking behind the curtained screen which en- circles the seats of members, Several members saw bim, started a round of applause, taken up by others and gaining strength devel- oped into cheering. The demonstration con- tinued for several minutes. Mr. Herbert Jand then falteringly walked down the center aisle. He was visibly affected by the spontaneous outburst of regard. “I yield the gentleman five minutes to make arepiy,” said Mr. Outhwaite, who had the floor on a pending bill. The House was hushed in an instant as Mr. Herbert commenced in a voice tremulous with emotion. He suid that the demonstration com- ing from friends who had known him so long touched him in a manner greater than he could expres, and he could only sa from the bottom of my heart. This little «peech occasioned another ov break of applause. in the midst of which Mr. Herbert retired. bowing, from the scene. Itsn great day for the Ainbamians in the House. Herbert Approved by the Navy Department. The selection of Representative Herbert to be Secretary of the Navyin Mr. Cleveland's cab- inet is the cause of much satisfaction among the bureau chiefs and other officers of the service on duty at the Navy Department. Mr. Herbert's long service as chairman and asa member of the House committee on naval affairs have given him a personal acquaintance with a great nam- ber of officers, and the sentiment 1 universal among them that he is admirably equipped for his new daties, however, and Tt was quickly re MR. PARKER COMMISSIONED. He Suys He Wi As March 1. Mr. M. M. Parker, the newly appointed Com- missioner of the District of Columbia, called at the White House this morning and received his commission at the hands of the President. They bad a pleasant interview, during which Mr. Parker took occasion to personally thank the President and to assure him that be would do his best to merit the contidence and esteem indicated by his selection. Ashe was leaving the White House Mr. | Parker informed a Star reporter in response to | an ingniry that he will qualify and enter on the | discharge of his new duties March 1. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. | Secretary Foster's Kesignation Took Effect | Today—-Mr. Wharton Will Act. The resignation of Mr. Jobn W. Foster as Secretary of State took effect today, and from now antil the new administration comes in As- sistant Secretary Wharton will act as Secre- tary of State. No appointment is necessary, ax His Duties rion and party returned from New York at 10 | Mr, Wharton can legally act for period of | ‘ward attempting to mtertfere with the ten days under his regular designation ax acting secretary in the absence of the | Secretary of State. Gen. Foster was at the | department as usual this) morning, but the | duty of receiving visitors on official business | dev@ived on Assistant Secretary Wharton. It | was diplomatic day at the department, and among those whocailed were the Chinese minis ter and the Haytien minister. Mr. Foster and the party who will accompany him to Paris left here this afternoon for New York, They will snil on Saturday. The correspondence between Mr. Foster and the President is ns follows: Derantwent oF State, Wasuixoros, Feb, 21, 1893, To the President: I hereby tender my resig- nation as Secretary of State, to take effect on the 23d instant, to enable me to enter upon the | duties of agent of the United States before the | tribunal of arbitration to convene at Paris, to | Which post von have heretofore appointed me. | In thus dissolving the relation which bas so lintimately associated me with you I beg to | manifest in the most sincere and’ hearty man- | ner my high appreciation of the confidence you | have reposed in me and to wish for you « long | life of continued usefulness and honors. | Very respectfully, Joux W. Foster. j Executive Maxsion, Wasurxatox, Feb. 23, 1893. Hon. John W. Foster, Secretary of State: My Dear Sir: I have your letter of the 234 instant tendering your resignation of the office of Secretary of State to take effect this dav. i am *01 that cirenmstances will not duties of your office until the expiration of my term; but I recognize the fact that as agent of the United States in the Bering sea arbitration you can render a superior public service. Ttherefore nccept your resig- nation, and. in doing so, it gives me greatplens- ure to testify to. the high and successfal char- acter of your work inthe State Department. | fying and eatisfactory character, and you will carry with you my high regard and my most affectionate good wishes. ‘Most sincerely yours, Bexs. Hannisox. einen SOME UGLY CUTS. But Representative Belknap Got Them While Performing a Heroic Deed. F 3 la Lg E 5 EF a if i i . it f He i fj E f i % £ lf i i ty Be et A it ii HE | | i g i if Ld | | i Ext i ij it &F | permit you to remain in the discharge of the | Your term has been short, but it has | connected your name with some diplomatic events. Our personal and relations have been tome of the most grati- READING IN CONTROL | Result of the Fight for the New | England Railroad. |THE GREAT NAVAL RENDEZVOUS. | Members of the Bering Sea Arbi- tration Tribunal Meet. | WESTERN RAILWAY STRIKES. Ss HATCH Dr The Eminent Stock Operator and Financier Passes Away. ». 23 3:25 p.m. —Rafus Hate Spuyten Duywa this after- New York, Fi died at his home noon. = THE Conte “ew or ENGLAND.” | President Parsons Resigns, Leaving Reading Master of the Situation. New Yous, Feb. 2% At a special meeting of the New York and New England railroad directors held this morning President Par- sons resigne Charles Parsons, jr. Clarence S. Day, Wm. Lummis and AK. Plower handed in’ ther Tesighations as directors to takeeffect March 14 Premdent Parsons’ resgnation ‘copted, to take effect March 14. After the meeting of Aivectors Mr. Flower stated positively that Keading had control of the compa tial Car. | Curcaao, F ing in the Pullman shops. su order of ex- President MeLeod of nding road, Jone of the most magnificent — private jears ever in this country, The car, which was ordered by Mr. MeLeod several months ago, was completed just wbont the ume the crash came in the Reading's affairs It cost in the neighborhood 0 and ix fitted up in the luxurious style. This palace on wheels was ta have been pnt in use this month, bat what disposition will be made of it now be the eading company in view of the demoralized {condition of its affairs ix not known. It ie robable, however, that as Mr. McLeod has peen named aa one of the receivers of the aye | tem the car will be used by him while acting im that capacity Bostox, Feb. 23 C. Plat On application of Thomas of New York Justice of the United States circuit court has appointed &. A. McLeod, EM. Paxon ar Pr. Wilbur auxihary receivers, to have charge of all the | property of the Philadelphia and Reading rm Toad and conl companies im this State of £50,000 will be given - HAMPTON ke \ mH ps KENDEZVOUS, Preparing f @ Great Celebration to Wark the Occasion Norrork, Va., Feb. 28.—The rendezvous of the navies of the world in Hampton Roads in April and May have stirred the people of this vicinity deeper than it ince the war. They appreciate the act of Co gress giving them such a display as the assemblage of so many ships of war will make. Regattas, balls, pyrotechnic displays, trades parades and nomerous other attractions are bemg arranged for. The transportation com- panies thronghout the country will make re- duced retes and ample accommodations will be mad:.Jor hundreds of thousands of visitors, -_ SEA ARBITRATION, v ev THE BERING Members of the Tribunal Now in Parts Have a Meeting. Pants, Feb. 23. The members of the tribunal of arbitration to settle the Bering sea controversy between Great Britain and the United States who are now in Paris met today in the French foreign office to formally open the proceedings. The Italian arbitrator, the Marqnis Viseonti Venoxta, formerly minis. ter of foreign affu:rs. and the Swedish-Norwegian arbitrator, Judge Gram of the «upreme court of Christiania, were absent, Sir John Thompaom of Canada also was not present. > Tracks im Prevent Diserder, Cutcaco, Feb. 23.—Police in uniform were thit morning detailed along the tracks of the Western Indiana railroad from the Polk street depot to 3ist street. but there were no signs of trouble. The strikers showed no dixposition pro | erty of the company. ii | the involves the ewitchmen, tenders, | tower m crossing men, wud more of les embarrasses the Santa Fe, the Chicago and and ‘Trawk, the Chicago and Erie, the Chicago and Eastern Ulinois and the Monon, Hof which enter the city over the Western pa tracks. Nothing occurred nere during ning to indicate a spread of the trouble. A local paper says that a delega | neers of the Chicago, Burlington who came from lowa to Chicago to ¥ | otticiats of the road and secure the samy conductors wud brakemen as to ov. not have to see the officials, ax the | hud been granted before they reach ‘The new schedule had been before the engineers left bi A speciai from St Paul, Minn.. save: “There isa row on between the Western Union Tele graph Company and its force of operators, Yes terday ten charged without @ | minute's notice and without the assign ¥ xpecitic reason. Supt, MeMicha Sioux City last night, It is therefore jble to ‘obtain his reasons. Some Jago a notice was posted — in operating room to the t that operator who was caught } of the city would be instantly divcharged. At | first this was supposed to have been the cause, but subsequently it was learned that at least three | of the discharged men bad not been playing the | horses, xo some other cause has been assigned. A meeting of the union has been called 10 con- sider the matter, as it is agreed that mem! ‘hip in the order must hare beca the reason O06 | the discharge.” Pay ae “time did demande the eit ed and mailed nu their mani the auy the pool roome = NOTHING HEARD oF & WINE. The Gate City National Bank of Atlanta, Ga., Did Not Open Today. ATLaxta, Ga.. Feb. 28. Nothing has been heard from Redwine, the embezzling cashier, who made off with some $60,000 of funds be |Jonging to the Gate City Bunk. The bank did not open its doors tis morning aud is now ip the hands of United States bank examiners, President Hall says depositors will be paid im full and will probably get a first dividend im thirty days of 25 percent. The bank owes de Positors 800,000, TO PREVENT THE ‘With Secretary of State Foster. if | PEERS E

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