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The advocate., 1890-11-12

PREVIOUS 70 the recent election there
was great skepticism respecting the
ability OF the peoples party to hold
it's forces in line. 10 was confidently
hoped and expected by old party
leaders, that as the campaign should
draw to close, former democrats and
former republicans would return 10
their first love, and that the peoples
party leaders would be left without
following. Had it not been for this
expectation the vote for our candi-
dates would have been much larger
than it was We have realized from
the first that this lack Of confidence in
the stability Of the party was one of
the most powerful influences we had
to contend with. We know of large
numbers Of people who would have
voted with us this year had they be-
lieved that we would hold together.
Many members Of the rank and file
Of both parties who would be glad to
see an end to the vicious methods OF
the past, were yet influenced in their
vote by doubt Of the adhesion OF the
people to the new organization. The
result Of the election should remove
chat doubt. When party not yet
six months Of age expending only
about 81, 200 all told in a great state
campaign accomplishes, at it's first
election, the results we have accom-
pllshed, the staying qualities of the
voters should be considered fairly
we'll demonstrated. The fact ia, Che
people are fearfully in earnest in this
movement. They feel the depression
OF the times, and they have been most
earnestly studying the causes during
the few months since the farmers or
ganization has been in existence in |
this state. The character Of the or
ganization also is a guarantee of its
permanence and it's future power. It
possesses elements Of strength that no
other political party has. While the
party itself is an organization outside,
lot only of the alliance but also Of the
)ther industrial orders that have unit
I'd nnder a common banner, yet the
several alliances and assemblies Of the
iifferent orders are the schools where
he wrongs to the people and the reme-
lies for the same are most thoroughly
discussed. In this multitude of schools,
armers and laboring men, the pro-
lucers Of all wealth, come together
rom week to week, bringing their
wives and their Sons and daughters
With them, and they all sit down
ogether and dispassionately discuss
he questions relating TO their COM
non interests. No such organization
yer before existed. The old grange
vas the nearest approximation to it,
'ut the fact that politics was not al
owed to be brought within the sacred
'recincts Of the grange marks a wide
Inference in the two organizations.
treat stress has been laid by the ad-
erents of the old parties upon the
rst clause in the alliance declaration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
GRANT AS A COLONEL,
Major Wham, the Much Robbed Pay
master, Tells a Good Story.

Maj. Jos. Wham. the army paymaster located
at Tucson, Ariz., who during his career as a
financial agent Of the government in the far
west has had some thrilling experiences and
been two or three times robbed, is in town
looking after the adjustment OF his accounts.
His most recent experience was that Of last
May, when eight out of eleven of his escort
were killed or wounded in an attack by band
OF fifteen or twenty robbers. With his usual
luck he came out of the battle unhurt, but with
the government over $4,000 poorer. During
the war Maj Wham was lieutenant in Gen.
Grants regiment, the twenty-frst Illinois, and
was as fortunate bodily then as he has been
since.
I'VE were in for thirty days at first and had
colonel who wore two pistols In his belt and
made speeches on dress parade" he said to
circle of friends at the Ebbitt last night. ''We
refused to re-enlist unless we could have a new
colonel. and the case was presented to Gov.
Dick Yates while the regiment was camped at
Springfield. 1t was then that Col US. Grant
war assigned to our regiment, and the governor
suggested that the boys be enthused with some
speeches by Logan and one or two others. The
program was carried out and the boys who had
been worked up to a three-cheers-and-a-tiger
state of mind and were accustomed to speeches
from their old colonel, called for Grant
Grant Col. Grant with the accent on both
words. There was slight hesitation. and then
Col Grant. who had been sitting down, arose
and made effective address without exhaust
ing the English language. 1t could hardly be
divided into the three parts required by rhet-
Orleans, for it consisted of but four words, to
wit:
Go to your quarters
Il told the story once at a reunion when
Grant was present and the veterans took it
with storm of applause, but the old COM
mander never smiled. 1t was one of those in
cidents of necessary army discipline which he
thought ought never to be alluded to at re-
unions and have never told il since"
What did you think of your colonel in those
days?r was asked
"A man that couldn't see Grant had the ele-
ments of greatness III him was shoat himself"
was the reply. We all said then he was bound
to climb the ladder and the world has seen our
prophecy fulfilled"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
HE GAINED HIS POINT.
The Flying Visit of the Postmaster of
Helena and Its Results.

Postmaster Chas. Curtis of Helena, Mont,
who left for the west today, didn't come to
Washington altogether for tine fun of it, and
didn't go home without scoring something of a
victory for one of the wealthiest cities, per
capita, in Uncle Sans domain. He is a DEM
ocrat and was urged home from his travels in
Mexico and Central America nearly four years
ago to take the Office, not, perhaps, that he is
the only apostle of simplicity out there that the
republicans were willing to trust, but because
there was an all-around desire that he should
have the place. The office is first class in its
receipts. but second class in its salary. and it
was these two facts that brought the versatile
Helene to the capitol. While it nets the gov
eminent about $4,000 year he has been
depicting his own bank account to keep the
service abreast with the rapidly growing city
that now numbers Is, 900 people. During his
term of service the delivery system has been
extended from three fourths of mile to two
miles, and three daily collections and delive-
ries are now made. The department has re-
viewed the case, granted his requests and will
put Helena in the frst-class list with the be-
ginning of the next fiscal year.
What about the political situation in your
slater" asked The STAR reporter.
''Oh, you see, receive the reports from all
the post offices in Montana except Miles City
and have good deal of correspondence with
the smaller offices, so that have no time to
think of anything but the general interests OF
the state. In fact, think politics are hardly
situated out our way yet. We have more aver
age wealth and more United States Senators
than any other state in the Union and are so
universally happy that we can afford to wait
till the political clouds roll by"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
SHE CHANGED HER MIND.
And After Much Hesitation Deserts Her
College Love for q Millionaire.

Globe Democrat Special from Seattle
News received here is to the effect that
David NJ. Drumheller has arrived in Spokane
Falls with his bride. This eliminates in inter-
esting romance. The bride was Nellie G..
Powell, daughter Of the late President Powell
of the University of Washington. When the
great gold spike celebration of the Northern
Pacific railroad took place in Seattle Nellie
Powell was selected to give the address of
welcome to Henry Willard. She captivated the
whole Willard family, and. when her father
died, she moved. with her mother, to New
York, and was thereafter a constant visitor in
the Willard household and pursued her studies
in German with Miss Helena Willard. About a
year ago she returned to Washington and
while teaching school at Spokane Falls she met
ID. M. Drumheller, the millionaire banker,
stockman and capitalist. He loved her, but
she was engaged to a young student in Yale
theological school and was loath to discard
him. She finally consented, but again re-
Tented two days before the wedding day and
fled to California. Sickness overlook her
there and she wrote to Mr.. DrumhellSr. He
fastened to her and they were married in the
Justices court at Santa Cruz, in the presence
only Of strangers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
CAPITOL GLEANINGS.
Marble Bust of Grant-Notes From Con-
gressional Committee Rooms.

bill has been introduced by Senator Chan
der appropriating 81 900 to buy a marble bust
of the late ex-President Grant made by Frank
lin simmons from sittings given in 1886.
CoURTs-MARTIAI-
Senator Hawley has introduced bill to
amend the articles of war relating to courts
martial. He proposes to add the following
words to Article 70 of the rules and articles of
war: I'm time of peace general courts-mar-
tial for the trial of commissioned officers shall
only be appointed by the President, the gen.
eral officer commanding the armies of the
United States or by general officer command
ing military division And to Article 80 the
following words: THE Judge advocate shall
not be present at any deliberatioa of court
martial IN close session upon the findings or
upon any interlocutory questions arising dur
ing the trial of cause. When his opinion is
desired upon a question of law affecting the
proceedings prior to the findings and sentence
IT shall be given In open court and spread upon
the record"
THE APACHE PRISONERS.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles of the army, Gen. Arm
strong, an inspector in the Indian service, and
Gen. Wolfey of Arizona will appear before the
House committee on Indian affairs tomorrow
IN connection with the resolution under con-
slderation by the committee providing for the
removal Of the Apache prisoners now confined
at Mount Vernon barracks, Ala, to the Indian
territory.
CONFIRMED By THE SENATE.
A large number of combinations have been
made by the Senate, among them the follow
ing:
Daniel NJ. Ransdell, to be marshal of the
District of Columbia
To be United States consuls-L. W. Myers,
at Victoria, b. c.; +. A. Matthews, at Tangier;
+. NJ. Ryder. at Quebec.
P. kilbourn, to be surveyor of customs at
San Francisco.
T. o. Bush, collector Of customs at Charles
ton, s. G..
United States marshals-A..:E. Buck, for the
northern district of Georgia.; L. T.. Barkin,
district Of Oregon; II. s. White, district of
West Virginia; o. 7. Porter of Oregon, district
OF Alaska; b. W. Walker, middle and southern
districts of Alabama.
United States ttorneys-J. W. Remick, dis
trict of New Hampshire; ID. s. Alexander.
northern district of New York
John {. Siocum, surveyor general of Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13

asked Mr.. Cleveland about the recent revival
of the stories alleging enlargement between
him and the late Secretary Manning. He
said he was at loss to divine the animus of
such stories. There has never been anything
but harmony and good will between them. At
the very last cabinet meeting that MIR. Man.
ming attended before his stroke of paralysis he
was more cordial in his expressions than ever
before.
referring again to the demands upon his
time, the ex-President said he was almost daily
asked to go here and go there to make speeches
or write letters. Said he: While / appreciate
all this kindness and attention and interest,
wouid only be TOO grateful If people would let
me alone and permit me to earn some
money!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
THE RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS.
an Earnest Fight for Increased
Compensation.

For several weeks a tall. slender gentleman
has been fitting around the halls and corridors
of the Capitol with an earnest tread and de-
termined look, whispering to Senators and Rep
resent atives with such an ELUSIVE manner that
he has attracted considerable attention This
is Mr.. Patterson, editor Of the United States
Mail. who has taken up the cause of the rail-
way postal clerks before Congress for an in
crease Of salary.
II am here" said he yesterday to STAR re-
porter, mot of my own accord or desire, but
because the railway postal clerks came after
me last summer and virtually compelled me to
take up their cause and see If Congress would
not do something for them. They had been
working for fourteen years for the same salary
while their work has almost doubled, and it
looked to me as if their needs appealed even
to a heart OF stone. In all the world there is
not a class OF men IN public or private employ
who perform SO much difficult laborious and
must be physically, mentally and morally suited
to the business, and unless u clerk is active,
earnest and intelligent he cannot fill the posi-
ton. Their lives are always in danger and
as the Postmaster General said in his report
this year, they are the spinal column of the
service"
How are you progressing in your work."
the reporter inquired
''Splendidly. We have met no drawbacks of
any consequence. / commenced correspond
ence with Senators and Representatives last
October and have at least 160 letters where
positive assurance is given of support, and it
was given, too, without stating how much of
an advance the clerks wanted"
Then you think your bill will 60 through all
right, do you?'
Most assuredly do. The House post Office
committee will give me hearing in a day or
two and my arguments for an increase of nav
are unanswerable. 1t would not surprise me if
report unanimously in its favor was presented.
The chairman of the committee is willing to
give us every opportunity to present our sido
of the case, and the old chairman, Mr.. Blount,
who Is still on the committee, am almost con-
hdent will not oppose us. Then. besides that,
We have several steadfast friends on the COM
nltfee Xhn Will chamnin1, tho cn,,so
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A Notable Wedding.

At noon Tuesday in Williamsport, Pa.
Henry Rawle of Fairfield, Pa, ex-state treas
urer of Pennsylvania, was married to Mrs.
Encie Maynard-Herdic, widow of the late
well-known Peter Herdic, after whom the
street herdics were named. The ceremony
was performed by Rector Foley in the edifice
that Mr.. Herdic built and presented to the
congregation. The nuptials were witnessed by
a large number Of invited guests, both from
Williamsport and abroad. A reception fol-
lowed, which was the most brilliant society
event of the season. Mr.. Rawle, it is said, was
a sutton for Miss Maynard's hand before she
married Mr.. Herdic and before he married his
first wife. The bride was the second wife of
MIR Herdic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
The Maryland Legislature.

In the Maryland house yesterday the bill to
extend the time for the construction of the
Drum Point railroad was passed. Bills intro
duced in the senate we're: To authorize the at
torney general to get decision of the United
States Supreme Court in reference to the
boundary line between Maryland and Virginia;
to prohibit the shooting of wild fowl on their
feeding ground from any kind of boat. Senate
bill to allow eight jurors to bring in verdict
in civil cases was reported unfavorably. In
the house petitions were received from many
citizens in Allegany and Washington counties
favoring the lease of the canal to the Washing
ton and Cumberland railroad company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13

The Federal Government to Take Con-
troll of the immigration Service.

Secretary Window and Solicitor Hepburn
went to New York last night for the purpose of
comforting with the collector Of customs and
other officers connected with the administra-
ton of immigration affairs at that port in re-
gard to the changes proposed in the present
system. These contemplate placing the serv-
ice directly and entirely under the supervision
and control of officers of the government. At
torney General Miller has given an opinion
that there is nothing in the immigration laws
which requires the Secretary of the Treasury
to contract with state boards or commissioners
for the performance of this service, and con-
sequently that the Secretary has authority to
choose any other medium for its execution
Acting upon this opinion Secretary Window
has determined to abrogate the present con-
tract with the state board of immigration and
will probably give the required sixty days no.
tice while he is in New York. The purpose Of
his present visit is to look over the situation
before taking final action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
Foreign Notes of Interest.

One hundred and twenty persons were ar
rested in Lisbon Tuesday night during the
anti-English demonstration and were sent on
board the war vessels.
Portugal, in reply to Salisburys note de-
clining mediation, explained her war prepare
tiOns.
Experiments at Portsmouth, England show
that the Whitehead torpedo is unreliable.
The German socialist law will expire Sep
TENDER 80 and the bill to replace it has been
defeated
Italy will send delegates to the Swiss labor
conference.
The American squadron of evolution is al
Vile Erauche,
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
NUNCANSoN BROS. Auc,oneerx

cHASGERy SALE OF yAkgAPIE 1MRRoyED AND
No. 1906 AND 1905 NEW HAMPsHIRE AVE.
1905 So. sEx l4 As SJnEH i
foGkfEhNTHa sgREEf xoRfHwEsI, nL5ff
SkAk Tah SlPE u
s4k A MIEN ANP p,, pTkNTafIRHEt6Gp
ANP ;EASANT lot Oh WE5I ssDk 9t
COL. fARk. AND UNiMPKoSED Tors in
BY virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia. holding q special term a. an
issS in cause No. S745 Equity IN which Alexander
~. Proctor and others compliments and Nathan
trustees s By ssa decree aTs VIII se
public auction in front of the respective premises the
Washington in the District Of Columbia. on the days
III aS1as FEBRGARY
ct FOUR O'CLOCK 2. NJ, lots SO and 81 IN Nathan
imprnxed bv sro OF sna srct
dwelling, being Nos 1905 and 1905 New Hampshire
On TUESDAY FEBRUARY ELEVENTH, 1890,
s al " % YcLoSK Pm lots II 2a % "a Pa 26
40. so s., So: 50. 81 and y, in Nathsn W fitz,
ID streets between and
lsSS f5fS
proved By s.room S-ssory brick dwelling. No. 32o7
AND On THE SAME DAY AT FIVE O'CLOCK r. NJ.
i tRe sae 81 xa frame building
ton OF Pennsyiyana avenue and 23d street.
ON FRiDAf. FEBRUARY FOURTEENTH, 1880, at
F0CRVCLOCK I. NJ. lot 40 in Nathan W. Fitzger-
aq Of loss in sadare 5S hy
street between L and w streets northwest
ON SAME DAY AT FIVE O'CLOCK J.. M, Lot %.
in square 800 on the west side OF 18th street be-
tween and Z, two squares south OF Lincoln Park.
AND On SATURDAY, FEBRUARY FiFtEENTH.
1890 AT FOUR O'CLOCK 7. NJ, Lots l22 and IL,
IN \. W. FtZseralds subdivision, in 2t4 cach
lot improved by 2story brick dwelling. Nos. 22O9
and 22l1 l4th street each containing toofns
Terms Of sale; Onethird oil the purchase money in
cash and the balance in two equal nstalents ia
aud two years, with per ceut interest from day Of
sale Tor which notes Of purchaser purchasers must
DE gwen, secured by deed deeds OF trust on the
property sod all cash. ut the option of the ur-
chaser or purchasers. deposit Of $3.50 will be
CURED OF the purchaser at tue time Of sale OF each
piece OF property except lots square 74S on Which
deposit or $50 each will BE- required. All convey
snclns and recording at the costof the purchaser
the terms OF sale not CONF lied with within ten
days after sale the trustees the rgt to resell
at the risk and cost of the defatng purchaser after
Ten days, public advertisement IN some newspaper
published in Washington, be
HENRY WISE GARNET,
- 4l6 9th st n.w, I Trrs.a.s
EDWARD Ii. THOMAS, Arus'ees'
BIG + st. n.w.,I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
Mexico and Reciprocity.

Great interest is felt in Mexico AZ to the DOS
sibiiity of a reciprocity treaty being brought
about with the United States, or even a revis-
Ion OF the tariff a. is considered perhaps more
probable, by either of which measures the raw
sugars prodnced IN Mexico may be exported to
the United states free of duty, or with SO light
an impost that there would be some encourage
ment for the development of the industrv
Now that facilities have been afforded by the
construction Of railroads, giving the planters
at a more reasonable price and an outlet on
better terms for their product 70 the domestic
markets, Is Is astonishing to see how quick
they are to take advantage Of the improved
condition OF atfairA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
ALEXANDRIA.
for The E.yESING Sr.n

Reported for THE EVENING STAR
BUSINESS MEETINa.-A meeting was held last
night under the auspices of the board OF trade
at the trade rooms Paff building to forward a
project for establishing shoe factory here. f.
A. Reed presided, and after a free discussion of
the matter Messrs. Harvey Smoot, q. 2. Hill
and Frederick Paff were appointed q committee
to ascertain the cost of the plant necessary to
put into operation here boot and shoe manu-
factory on the plan IN use in the shoe manu-
featuring cities. A meeting will be held in a
short time to hear the report of the committee
An AGED CoMPASy.-Almost the only turn
pike company which still carries on business in
this neighborhood held meeting here yester-
day. The Alexandria and Washington turnpike
company has long been only an annex of the
Pennsylvania railroad company, but the Little
River turnpike company, which owns the road
from Duke street extended though West End to
Little River pond, still maintains "a separate
corporate existence and keeps up toll gate
about mile from the west boundary of this
city. The company was chartered IN 1901, VIM
Hartshorne being the Alexandra member of
the original corporation. The company has
continued its organization until the present
time and yesterday reelected its directors who
appointed VIM. 7. Runsey superintendent of
the road vice George Aud, resigned
NoTEs.-The electric tension bill which has
been proposed in the Legislature of Virginia
forbids the use of any electric current of IA
power greater than 500 volts upon wires above
ground. As its effect would have been to have
prevented the use Of the city's electric plant
the authorities here sent protest against it,
and it is understood that the bill will be reported
upon unfavorable and cannot pass the general
assembiy:-The Rev. Father Girard, newly
appointed assistant pastor of the Catholic
church here, reached this city last evening and
entered today upon the discharge of his duties.
He is a native Of France and was for some time
a chaplain in the French army.--Mechancs
building association, No. 4. has loaned 81 400
at 25-I.ee camp of confederate veterans of
this city will be represented at the confederate
reunion to be held at Leesburg on the 25th
instant under the auspices OF Hatcher camp
The district grange Of northern Virginia held
last evening u private session in this city and
reelected its efficers.--In the corporation
court the will Of the late E. c. Marshall has
been probated, and Mrs. Marshall qualified as
his executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-13
CITY AND DISTRICT.

q Upon the basis Of price per line per 1000
circulation, the advertising rates OF The EVEN
ISa STAR are only about half as high as those Of
other Washington papers. But cheapness is
not the only merit. It's sercice is better than
0sy otae1' paper IN the city can possibly gice!