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FAMILY SUPPLIES.
THE SUPREME Law o. NArunr

HE SUPREME Law Or NATURE
is NECESSITY"
In order to feel must dress ourselves
sccorns 70 tne season and taking in consideration
that We oner merchandise at such low fgures com.
odned With many other facilities Of purchasins the
RICH AND POOR. THE
HIGH AND Low, OF
the pissricsof Columbia can share the same cofor 3,
SPECIFICATION OF BARGAINS ExHIBrrrD ON
OUR wELLKNOwN THIRD FLOOR
3Cases Of double width Mahdi Cloth in all thu nav
shades OF DARK Plaid st &c. peryd. regular value l2c
small lot Of Light and Dark Figured Pacific lawn
Rsmnanta e I'd. wtde &c. per I'd: GENERALLY sold AZ
l2c.
One Case Of Turkey Red Table Linen. Select Pat.
tsrns fast colors at 30c I'D: standard pros 4Oc
SO pieces Of FancysFieursd Lawns. mo.tlv All ht~h
eolors suitable for Wrappers reduced 10 A., ns- "a
Alot Of Light and Dark Figured Batiste and ates,.
River Lawns. = I'd. wids reduced from l2hc. 70 Be
.. I'd
Unprscedented reduction in sesrsucksr,-
80 pea Of Plain Cream from To- TO Sc Der I'd
- pcs Of Cream and Stripes from lOc 70 rc N "a
81 pcs. Of English Puff Cream. finest quality f,osn
12,sc. to &c. y. I'd or II ydA for 81
21 PCS. Of Lace Bunting in Navy Blue. oper, sh.d.
and Plain width reduced from Is 10 loc
p I'd
Tho remainder of our Crazy Cloth, cousisttne Of A
pcAonly In DARK Garnet Navy Blue and Cream colors
reduced from l2h TO So p. I'd
new lot Of "A best double warp Fsaxhsr-Tickfne
S!S:as .svsa n siss pssiosns our R.,..,.
Az any more IN this than q Ss 1s
ca. and convince yourselves OF the truthfunsss Of
-ons Prics - In the pest.
.us $40. 42x 421. rs rs &: a. snS afs 9Th 81.
TM cxLLULoI1 Ts0lN
ssa an s's s s:ssa .Sn sss Sss ssS;s .' out 's's
clAA yISH1EA
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A CaSsmes Crtsss I'm Turkey.

LONDON, August ia crisis Is reported 70 exist
In Turkey between the sultan and his ministerA
The trouble Il due 20 the refusal OF the sultan 70
sanction the grand vizier's proposal 70 borrow
El, 100000 from Turkish banks This amount Il
demanded by the minister OF war and minister OF
marine 70 purchase goods and pay soldiers and
seamen's wages, which are long overdue. IL u
rumored that Said Pacha minister OF fore Ign AZ
fairs, viii su cceed Kiamil Pacha as grand vizfers
ana that Gadban Pacha win be sent 20 London On
. secret mission
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Shot and Killed Hss Tenant.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND., August ia special from
Terre Haute, Ind. says: Last night Or. c. c. Civ
ems shot and killed Webb stewart at Centervile,
this county. Givens claims he shot In selfdefense
and that stewart had threatened to kill him. The
trouble between the Two men Is supposed 70 have
started about Q year ago, when Glvens wrote
note TO saloon-keepers noufying them not 70 FUR
nish liquor to Stewart and several Others Stewart
was tenant on Givens' farm
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A RKPoRr LIKE TIE BOOMING OF AEAvY CANNON.
WINTHROP. NR, August la-One Of the most se-
we're earthquake shocks ever felt In this vicinity
occurred at 40 last evening. A report like heavy
cannon, continuing thirty seconds shook the earth
and furniture. second shock, felt ABOUT mid
night was somewhat lighter, but OF about the
aaIne duration.
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MAnnusvuGa, lHp., Augue lA-Ae rspubaican
tx1cS yoseoroay nomlnaood neoU G. Duncan ser
tho th1Fsoe1th oo6GEoGnoaal 0l1eE3ct q oouVUnG1W
yeooeoay no0lnafo1 v111nm uoyno ~ ouDg1QR
y: sssss = Pfss.s'r q hw q AssU psns ona-l
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To Fight tlse Railroads.


DAVENPORT, Iowa, August ia meeting OF the
1oooers and manufacturers OF the commercial
cities In Iowa was held here last evening 10 con-
sider the new tariffs proposed by the Iowa rail-
roads Several speakers, among them Gov Lar
rabee and W. II. Torpert, OF Dubuque, asserted
that the railroads ha1 filled the papers with mis-
representations, charging the people OF Iowa with
enorts 70 ruin their property. AL this was stamped
as untrue and the railroads denounced IN bitter
terms, and charged with unjust treatment OF The
business men OF Iowa Gov. Lerrabee made the
assertion that the railroad companies had deter
mined 10 punish the people Of Iowa fer daring 20
assert their rights, and the managers OF the roads
are resolved that the shippers and the masses of
the people shall not exercise night or privilege in
this matter OF controlling freights. He had care
FULLY Investigated the new schedule prepared by
the state commissioners, ana was satisfied that
the Rates were not unjust committee was ap-
pointed 70 draw up plan OF action against the
railroadA No secret Is made OF the fact that steps
are being taken for q legal hight
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CHICAGO, August il. - Mrs Charles Croker
reached this city IN special Car al late hour
last night. Her SON George Crocker. was here 10
meet her, having come on from Utah. He was In
ignorance as 70 whether his mother had received
the news OF her husbands death When the train
entered The depot he entered the alone the III
tie group OF railway oflcials and friends remain
ing outside. The widow had not heard the news,
and the scene between mother and son was touch
ing In the extreme After the nrst shock was over,
however, she bore up bravely and insisted upon
continuing her journey There was scaDt time 10
the Rock Island train. IL was done, however, and
mother and son departed on their way 10 san
Francisco after a stay OF not more than nfteen
minutes From Ogden, where they strike the road
OF the dead millionaire, they will be sent forward
on special train, and VIII arrive at their destlns-
ton some time Saturday.
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Turkey will N0e Re1Oice.
TIE oPENrS0 OF THROUGH RAILROAD LINE TO PARIS
NOT CoNsIDBREp A HAPPY EVENT.

CoNsrANTINoPIR, August 15.-The government
has ordered the removal from the railway stations
In Turkish territory OF all bunting which was put
up by the railway oncfals to commemorate the
opening OF the through line from this city TO Pars
and has given Instructions to allow the train
which Is now on its way nom Paris TO CONSTANT
nople, opening the road TO proceed In silence.
Turkey opposes the opening OF the road.
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kilograms to The Star.
Mr.. BLAINE GOES TO PORTLAND.
Chicago's Colossal Mail Robbery
THE SIOUX STILL REFUSE TO SIGN.
Parnell to Suffer the Laws Delays.
10 DELAY THE TRIAL.

Dilat0ry Tactics % be Followed ~ the
Tinses" In the Legal Fight with
Parnslls
special Cable Dispatch to TIE nvKxrxo srAn.
LONDON, August lh--The Times makes no secret
OF It's intention 70 pursue dilatory action In regard
70 Parnells Scottish suit II is not likely, there
fore that the trial win begin before January. Un-
der Scotch law the plaintiff Is entitled TO choose
the judge. There are ive 70 select from-four no-
eralA or men rather inclined TO unionism, and one
tory. Parnel has chosen Lord Kinnear, the Judge
with the highest reputation for learning and i'm
partiality. Indemnity against legal proceedings
In the inquiry bill applies only to proceedings sub
sequent TO the inquiry Instituted by the bill The
important question will be argued, however. on
behalf OF the Times, whether the fact OF the pass
ing OF the indemnity bill does not preclude ordin-
ary action at law. There Is the strongest proba-
plllty that the court OF sessions will hold that
citizens have right 90 secure redress before the
ordinary tribunal and that the dependence on it
which 10 guaranteed BY the act OF union cannot be
anected by passing an act constituting q special
tribunal
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Special oAbls Dtspascht % TEE RvESus SrAR
LONDON, August 16-The journey from London
to Edinburgh was accomplished yesterday In the
unprecedented time OF seven hours and thirty-two
minutes by the Northern. This beats the North
westerns time six minutes The novel competi-
ton OF the two companies acts inJur1ously on busi
ness Passengers are fewer than usual this season
owing TO fear OF disaster.
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ANOTHER NoTARY.-The President has appointed
N. p. Callan q notary public for the District Of
Columbia
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NEW TYPE

NEW PRESSES NKW TYPF
N .oo- Tc9uEEs { WALLACE"
BOOK. JOB AND COLOR PRINTERa
1109-l116 street \. w, south aide
aevne equipped nrss-class ofce srsprsparsd to sxs-
C9mp9tsnt workman en- ployed WW study 70 pleasG
I1ne Printing Specially. 20
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A Fire In q Pisssburx Mfll.

PrrrsBuR6, Pa, August la-A IRE about IL
O'Clock this morning destroyed the machinery In
mill No. OF the French Steel Spring Works on
Liberty and 2lst streets. The loss win not ex-
ceed $2S, 600 and fully covered by insurance. The
1re started from An overheated smokestack.
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SPECIAL, NOTICES

!ss; 5: iii sSdfErS r.
ROSA 6s dhs5r ef Sec
T THE ANT1R0ETA1L CAR AssooIA-
%ssts ,oss 1T! TO MORROW THURSDAY, at 7so Pm at Mel
X e,S sxsSTSEsIoNIsTs snS o To AT ATLANTIC CITY
an ~ per day. at Hall Cottags PARK Place Fun view
E~ THE MODEL BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
fHHpsab ansu.s s ls Be isss asa Ct s5S
for payment 9f dues and subscription q stock shares
PER ssnt Interest once hours $40 to daily
.s,4s. Y y sFs2saEk nF2saE, Psss!ssas sssss'.Iy
ALL NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS
ss ass Heas S
Sf Ma:s aye and 14sh st. FRIDAY 17th
OWING TO FAILURE OF THE ARBI-
mstter Of the Of the houses on the south
Flynn. the case went over indefinitely suI4-3t!
~ a NEW DISCOVERY.
Was Sna cenr 81
n Se xs sn soo st pshs will add double the sh
9ssp in br
iiancy have sample with me. will be az the Ma
TT. NEAv1TT.
aul4-zt. Austin. Texas.
BRICK WORK IN ALL IT'S BKANCHEs
RIaN Tf existing between
tractors and buildery under the firm name Of DARBY
&COLLlNS having been dissolved by mutual consent,
IL sna y see
PstrSnase All orders sent to 300 Water street West
tractors desiring bids for brick work viii ind il to
work Of every variety executed in worfmaniis man
a1l3-6t. JOSEPH W. COLLINS.
THE UNDERSIGNED, LATE MANAGER
take this method Of informing the citizens Of wash
continue the business at the main Office AL iitn st
NV Trunks and pkg's of all kinds called for and
Of .esSSone a''sn'0n given to
Telephone No. 571-3
ane-6t' United Delivery Co. Al iith NV.
K~ TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
Whereas JOHN @. GOODMAN. Of the District Of
Of his stock in trade book aeconnt and osheG G
property for the benefit OF his credtors and whereas
property assigned to casn aud am now PREPARED to
dstnpate the same among the creditors Of the said
Now hereore this notify each and an Of the s
creditors to attend with their claims duly stated at my
place i od business No Sl5 Louisiana avenue in the
viii make the Aforesaid distribution. NonHresident
falling respond to this notice viii Be- excluded from
the benefit Of such distribution.
PREPAYMENT. aEoRGETowN
session Of this Medical College will begin on MONDAY,
OCTOBER ]. 1888. in the new and wellequipped col.
9. L MAekUDEK. N b. si5 ": ave. jy2.eodsm;
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NEW foRk. August l6.-The stock merkec
opened steady q slight irregular changes from
,sst s nlgnss c,Ss,ng 20 & SsosaSnS sne a,sss tss n5
nst with the excepsaoh q Missouri Pacinc, which
dectined k per cent Ioenoa house. recefved
ca6lss esve coondsncs 70 b1ysA he loS N
A11o0un Rac1nc WaD quickly recovered, a1d tho
other active seockD a1vanood gradually unosf the
was sexoeg g S1vaaess ranging NON \ - y nun
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MEMBERS OF THE ROCHDALE CO.
- operative Society are advised that the
ecutive committee has concluded o contract with one
Of the largest dealers in the city nsh members
With coal and wood for the ending June &c. 1889
members should los no time in calling one
OF those named below to obtain prices and conditions
as az estimates must be in before September b. 1855
Members not in possession of the Trade Card on book
running to April 30. 1889 not entitled any ad-
vantages or information regarding this other
trscts Trade Lists Cards. aud ali information be
obtained from the following:
Jos d. Wilson. President 3O1 10th ST. s.w.
VIM. n Nag. Vice President 220O l2th st. NV
l. Nanderhoef, $40 st. NV.
tawcett 603 Massachusetts, ave. ne
McCabe, 22 Sd st. ne
L II. Patterson. Ills 10th st. NV
=. NJ. Andrus 1540 Columbia ST. NV
W. A Wilborn, 14l2 9th st. n W.
n W. Smith, 716 ST. sw.
1. 4. Hunt, 1910 8 ST. NV
T. w. Oyster, 1919 11th stnw
And 1t residence Of the Secretary, 9O5 st. NV The
secretary can also be seen for few minutes at noon
and at 4 m each day at 705 18th st. NV
By order OF the Committee: J. W. HARSHA
ySo-lm Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-15

Tns evening payers oe PaEls concu in shs epln-
Ion that the eppolntment q Gen. von Weloe6Doo
army TO Succeed cen va Molsko - u1umDA 1pe
IL war parry n Germany.
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Is THE CONVENTION PACKED
An Alleged Scheme 60 Have the Ausers
can Party Work In the Interest oi
DemOcr1ss.

WHAT MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION sAY-soNR OF
TIE MEMBERS THINK THE STORY Is rRuR-orHERs
SAT- IT Is NOT, AND THAT THE CONVENTION WILL
PARTIES
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, GROGAN's INsTALMENT HOUSE

?39 AND TAI 7TH ST N W.
Cheapest house in city to buy your Furniture Car.
PETS Om Cloths, Mattngs Baby Carriages Eefrigera-
TORS stoves &C: Everything in the housefurnishing
line sold on credit cheap they can be bought else
WE MAKE AND LAY ALL CARPETS FREE OF
my2l COST.
E~w; g., METZERoTT + Co. MUSIC
49, Dealers, have removed from Pennsylyania
ave- to their new building. lilo st n w. three doors
west OF W. b. Moees Sons. Oldest and inost exten-
sive music establishment IN the city iva Am
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Gemeral SsevenoOa Talks.
Hn n NrRRvHwKD At SALT LAKE CrrY, AND
OPPOSES 4 RBDUCIIoN on POSTAGE

SALT LAKE CIrY, UrAH, August l5.-Fist Assist
ant Poetmaster-3eneral A Z Stevenson, who
arrived here yesterday from the West, having
been on tour OF inspection Ia the interest OF the
Pcst-Once Department and now on his way 70
washington was interviewed last evening. He
says that he has been Investigating the mall ser
vice TO ascertain its deficiencies and the best
means for remedytng them He hoped by the Close
OF the nscal year the Poot-Omce Department
would be . source OF revenue 70 the Government
He opposes the reduction Of letter postage 70 /
and better Satisfaction be given 4, instead Of q
reduction, some outlay be made The system Of
postage, he says, u not . burden a. Il u now
many directions. On the prsaadential outlook, he
thinks that Mr.. Cleveland has nghung chance
on the coast The so-eAlied doubtful stateA he
easy victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-15

GEN. ScHoFIELD called on the President this
morning TO pay his respects. He was alone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-15

Funeral - MF. Lawrence II. Jerome
NEW YORK, August l5.-The funeral services
held at his late residence 80 West 18th street. this
forenoon They were largely attended by men
In metropolitan circles Tie interment win Dc
at Greenwood. L
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She calls D6010oeck ~ . Hard M Ne,
PARut August lh-Madame Adam, the writer
declares that The reports and Documents pub
nshed In the Nowuels Revue concerning an alleged
report from Prince Bismarck 70 the late Emperor
Frederick In relation 20 the marriage Of Princes
Victoria and Prince Alexander OF Battenburg are
entirely authentic. She declares that Prince Bus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-15

THE PRESIDENT HAS APP RovED the act to
authorize the issuance OF patent to certain land
Arkansas; the joint resolution directing the Sec
retary Of War TO investigate and report the
amount due to the State or South Carolina for the
rent OF the Citadel Academy and the joint resolu-
tion providing for the printing OF the portion QI
annual report OF the Chief or the Bureau or Sta
uSt1cS In regard to imported merchandise, &C.
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Ts roCR EYEsIGHT FAILINGf n 90 60 70 n.
4s- IAkPAN. Jeveler and Opticisn, oOA oth Of. n W
and nAve yous tested with Kings tr1sl snsSs
'ae osst N tn1s country myxx-3m
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APAPER ON SrATIsrIcs.-Among the papers to
be presented to the American Association for the
Advancement OF Science, in session at Cleveland,
Is one by Col. w. F. Switzler Chief OF the Bureau
OF Statistics. on 1.-THE History OF Statistics and
Their Xalue.n
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The BOND OFFERINGS TO-DAY aggregated 81, $685.
800, as follows: Registered a., $500 at 1879
$1,000 at 127h, $1,000 at 127, $50 900 at l27 3-5
and s., 900 at l2s; coupon 4s $ll5,2OO at 127A;
registered 4H's $276,0OO at 107X, 8, ,000, 600 at
1O7x, and $50, 900 at 1O7Z
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% EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
EQUITABLE BUILDING" 1908 F ST.
AssE S-ssss. .21743
Once hours, from Am to 80 pm. On the first
Wednesday in each month the Office will be open from
8 to O'Clock pm Advances will be made promptly
at O'Clock.
subscriptions for shares In the 18th issue received
daily at the ONCE Of the Association Equitable Build
ing. 1908 st.
shares are e. SO per month.
$1,000 advanced on each share
Pamphlets explaining the object and advantages of
the Association are furnished upon application
THOMAS soMERv1LLE, Pres,t.
JNO Joy EDISON, sec'y. je4
FOR RENT-FINE NEW STORES WITH
- large plate glass fronts: with or without
dwellings; modern improvements full view and near
Pa ave. See them. 1927 ct. NV. near 18th st.
R~ HAVE FEW REFRiGERAToRs AND
- Gasoline Stoves which will sell at less than
% my2s-s% 212e Pa ave, Timing and adPPlHnH PlamSipr.
49, GEORGETOWN UNIvERsITY. SCHOOL
he next session Of this school will open wEDNES-
DAY, DAY EVENING October 3D. Circulars can be OBJ
8 NJ YEATMAN, Secretary,
University Law Building,
au6-5w Corner 9th and F SITS. NV.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
BAY RIDGE THIS WEEK.
AUGUST. IA. 16. 19 AUGUST.
Great Fireworks Drama Mechanical Pyrotechnic
Dramatic Representation Of the Great Naval
Battle between the Monitor and Merrimac.
The Creates. Open Air Entertainment and Most Ez-
tennve Show ever given in America.
Genuine Novelty.
100 PERSONS 100 PERSONS
Engaged in the Representation.
The drama shows of historic interest most
hfe-like and thrilling manner The great combat b.
tween the world-renowned Ironclsds. the
MONITOR AND MERR1MAc.
And the Famous War Ships CUMBERLAND. CON.
aKEss. MINNESOTA. and ROANOKE.
During the action Of the Drama the ships sail and
steam about, exploded. burned. and sunk. forts
bombarded. the whole forming series of pictures.
EXCITING. DAZZLING. BRILLIANT. AND
INSTRUCTIVE.
NO EXTRA CHARGE NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot At am 30
and go p IN sundays 10 q. m. BIO and $3.50 p m.
ROUND TRIP FARE. 81. au13to1s
DE- RUASEy
Presents his compliments to
HIS AMERICAN COUSINS.
and bess to say he will be happy to welcome them
again this season on board
THE WONDER COACH
which last carried safely 1884 PASSENGER and
since October 1880, has covered 637S5 Miles
The trip to ST. ALBANS is perfect sensation and
the lunch there blessed reality" fully appreciated
Cathedral Is Of the nest and oldest world
Ask at the Coach Office, HATCHETTs HOTEL. Pic.
cadilly. London. England. for all Particular
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SECRETARY BAYARD Is expected to return to the
| city tonight from Middletowp, Del, where he
went few days ago to attend the funeral Of
| frtond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-15

NAVAL ORDRRs.-Capt. Th0s. o. Selfridge de-
tached from duty at the Naval War college and
placed on waiting orders. Passed Assistant En-
gineer Albert c. Engard ordered to duty at the
League Island yard. Commander James II. Sands
granted one years extension Of leave. Ensign
John q. Tawlsey detached from the Galena and
placed waiting orders
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au9-6ts United Deliverv co a3I 1ith n y
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
ER6OOD, Assignee.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, GEORGETOwN
~ university Washington, D. C. The fortieth
session q this Msaca COLLEGE will begin MONDAY
lege building. st. bet. 9th and 10th SITS For an
nouncsment and further particulars address the dean
q. L. MAGRUDER. NJ. D., Sl5 VT ave. jy2- -eod:3m
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The ARMORED BATTLE-SHIP MAINR.-Them material
for the armored battle-ship Maine, now building
at New York, is being supplied at the rate Of 80
tons day. The work ON the actual construction
OF the ship has been delayed by the inefdcency OF
the plant at the yard, which, however, is nearly
ready: As soon as this Is completed, which Will
probably be In short time, the actual work on
the building OF the ship will begin and viii be
RAPIDLY pushed ahead.
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Repeesentattvs Campbell oe NEW Yoex, yssess.
day Introduced IN the House bill placing on the
pension roll Cen. one9i0anB widow q thS fato Of
1900 year.
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AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
THE FORTIFICATIONS BILL.
Under Consideration in the House.
FISHERY TREATY IN THE SENATE.
White Depositors in the Freedmen's Bank
The Senate.

The Senate.
MI. Reagan gave notice that he would to-mor-
row, or as soon afterward as convenient, submit
some remarks on the Presidents annual message
WHITE DHPOslTORs IN THE FRREDNEN's BANK.
Mr. Edmunds offered resolution instructing the
committee on finance to inquire into the matter of
deposits with the late Freedmen's Saving Bank, Of
positors there were who were in no way connected
with the alleged mismanagement and failure OF
the bank, with the amount Of deposits due to
them respectively. He said that, since the pas
sage OF the bill, two or three weeks ago to reim-
burse deposltors in the Freedmen's Bank in favor
81 n 1a against a
OF poor white persons, small deposltors. one Of
them, poor old Irish woman, had
credit of or The only reason wny sSs
was not entitled TO share under the recently.
passed bill was the fact that she was not OF Afr1-
can descent He said, while the bill was under
consideration, that 1t appeared TO him that that
sort OF discrimination was not only wrong in prin-
ciple put unjust in practice and the answer given
were persons who had got possession OF 1t to wreck
IL.
Mr.. Beck asked that the resolution lie over till
why white deposttors should not be reimbursed
The resolution was laid over.
IN THE INTEREST OF AMERICAN rNvRNToRS,
MI. Hoar offered resolution (Which was adopted
fnstructing the committee on patents 20 examine
into the rights Of citizens OF the United States in
patents issued by foreign governments for inven-
tons made BY them; what further action Is neces-
sary TO secure ana protect such r1ghts and
whether it is desirable that provision shall be
future International conference on that subject by
persons especially learned In patent Law and in
the interests Of American inventors
Mr. sHERNAN's NATIONAL BANK RIsoLUTIoN
ADOPTED.
resolution offered yesterday by Mr.. Sherman
calling on the Secretary Of the Treasury for q
statement Of the amounts depositedin In the national
banks on the 1st OF August 1883, and OF the