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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04
A BREEZY DISCUSSION.

The Senate Enlivened by . Number Of
Pointed Personal Arusions.
There was breezy discussion in the Senate
during the morning hour today, which involved
number Of pointed personal illusions
and at times caused considerable amusement
The discussion was precipitated by Mr..
Plumb, who, in presenting a batch Of petitions,
took occasion to say that they all appeared to
emanate from a single source, and he said a
few words in criticism of the system Of ''inspir-
alton" which seemed to be 90 popular among
petitioners and memorialists nowadays.
Several Senators thereupon at once took part
IN the discussion and a good many good-na-
tured thrusts were passed back and forth at
the expense Of the bankruptcy. pure food, Con-
ger lard and other interests which have sue
ceeded IN bringing such an avalanche of peti-
tions about the ears of Senators this session.
Senator Cockrell endea rored to take the floor
in order to expose certain influences which had
been exerted in getting up quasi petitions
against free silver coinage. but Senator Dawes
secured recognition, and made a humorous de-
Tense Of the present methods of petitioners
until the morning hour expired, and the forti-
hcations bill was declared TO be In order.
This aroused MIR. CockrelIs ire, and he
launched forth into vigorous denunciation of
the anti-siiver propaganda, including Mr.. At
kinson S recently published message to western
boards of trade, urging action against free
coinage. Mr.. Stewart intrjected some en-
tertaining queries regarding the identity and
history of Mr.. Atkinson, and Mr.. Dawes
defended that gentleman with warmth, which
Mr. Cockrell. The debate then subsidized. after
fifteen or twenty minutes had been spent in
abou. as lively personalities as the Senate has
INDUCED in this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04
TWO CENTS.

we should have unrestricted trade and COM
mercial union or that we should have no COM
mercial dealings with Canada In saying this
he still deprecated the existing tariff; but on
the other hand he could not believe las con-
tended in Canada) that the tariff bill Vas in
tended as q retaliation against Canada
The whole trouble Law in the fact that there
was in Canada a small number of people who
were antagonistic to the United States. The
relations Of Great Britain TO Canada was a valu-
able one TO a small portion Of the people Of
the latter country. IL gave them social, pc
cuniary and commercial advantages and did
not interfere with home affairs. II Sir John
Macdonald could carry out the scheme he ha 8
presented to the Canadian people and TO
the people of the United States Canada
would be the most fortunate Of nations. The
United States did not desire TO add a single
acre to its imperial domain, but IL the people
Of Canada in their sovereign capacity wished to
maintain unrestricted relations with the
people of the United States. then they had but
to rise in their sovereignty, in spontaneous and
unsousht-for act, and ssk for annexation,
which was the cutting of the gordian knot and
the ultimate destiny OF the Canadian people.
The diplomatic appropriation bill is being
considered slowly, but withou. any interesting
discussion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04
THE PATENT OFFICE.
Commissioner Mitchell Transmits His Al
nusl Report to Congress.

Commissioner Mitchell Transmits His An
nual Report to Congress.
In the annual report which the commissioner
of patents makes to Congress and which has
just been transmitted to that body, Commis-
sioner Mitchell sets forth in q strong and
forcible manner the need of the patent Office
for additional room. In fact be says that il ia
the first need Of the Office. During the
past year the commissioner states the
utmost effort and ingenuity have been rem
dered necessary in order to find space even for
copies Of patents as they have been pro-
duced from week to week. The Office
ate to other uses one of the rooms
occupied by inventors and their attorneys for
the purpose Of inspecting their pending appli-
cations. The rooms occupied by the cxamin-
ers are rendered unhealthy by overcrowding
For ten years, the commissioner states, Con-
gress has been urged to provide more room for
the patent Office and in the meantime
the amount of work has annually
doubled. ''Ths time will soon arrive, the COM
missioner predicts in concluding the subject
when il will be impossible to discharge the
functions Of this bureau unless some provision
is made to afford relief for its overcrowded con-
diuon." The commissioner recommends an
increase in the salaries of the assistant COM
missioner and Of the examiners.
The report refers to tho celebration of the
beginning Of the second century Of the patent
system. which is TO be held in this city on the
Sth Of April next and the two succeeding DAYS
son to expect that the celebration will be worthy
of the occasion and of the transcendent i'm
portance to the American people Of their patent
system.
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THE INTERIOR BUILDING.
Secretary Noble Has Called Attention to It's
Unsafe Condition.

Secretary Noble Has Called Attention to Its
Unsafe Condition.
Secretary Noble has written strong letter to
the chairman of the Senate committee ON ap-
preparations calling special attention to the
very unsafe condition Of affairs in the Interior
Department building. The Secretary states
that from his own observation there is entirely
too great an amount of wood and paper ex-
tended throughout the building. the accumula-
tions of many years, to be at all safe from
fire. 1t will be remembered, says the Secre-
tary that the building once caught fire and very
considerable portion was consumed. He con-
cludes his letter follows: 1T is probable that
another fire will occur if the condition Of the
building remains as il is. 1t is overcrowded
with employees, amid the most CON-
bustible matter that could possibly be
brought together, and aside from the danger to
human life is the possible destruction of the
most valuable records of the government.
With our country growing as ii has been ard
with the greatly increased business of the differ
ent bureaus of this department 1t becomes nv
bounden duty to cell your attention to the
present condition of affairs and give Won warn
ing that unless the government sees fit 10 make
the places for its operatives to work in more
commodious and the store houses more secure
in my judgment, it will soon meet with a
calamity alike discreditable TO its humanity
and dangerous to the security Of its most valu-
able documents."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04
THE DISTRICT MILITIA.
Its streasth According 10 . War Dspazs,
ment Report.

ItD Strength According 70 . War Depart
ment Report
The report from the War Department re-
ceived at the House today giving the strength
of the militia in the various states, gives the
District militia as follows: General, 1; generals
staff, Is; non-commissioned officers, unde-
tached, Is; musicians, 50; privstsa n; total,
lis; aggregate, 49,
Cavalry company ofhcers, 3; non-eommis-
sioned ofhcers, IL; musicians 3; privatss. 50;
total -; aggregate, a.
Artillery company o6icera, 4; nop-commis-
stoned officers. IL; musciAns, 8; privstss, a;
total, IS; aggregate, 80.
Infantry, regimental, Aeld and sta6 ofkosrs,
81; company officers, 50; total, l23. Non-com-
missioned ofkosrs, 25s; musiciana, .; privaSss,
$50; total, I, ,26l; aggregate. 1,s7A.
Making the totals = follows: Regimental on
cers, s.; company ofscers, 76; total, 1A6; nom
commissioned o1lcera, 39l; mudciana, S: phi
vatea lAlA; total. l,4zz, and aggregAts l,soo.
The number Of available men for military
s:rvice IN TIE District unorsanissd. = plAss1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

A Spokane Falls School Teacher and Hi
Son, who Killed a Squaw.

BRAZIL, IND. Feb. 4.-Private dispatches re-
ceived here from Spokane Pals, WASH, an
nounce the massacre near there by Indians Of
Henry W. McNamer and his son John. The
former taught school in Clay county for
twenty years and left here .
year ago for Spokane Falls. His son
was twenty-five years of age aud both were
well and favorably known. The father and son
had settled on a claim near Spokane Falls, ad-
joining an Indian encampment A row with
the Indians resulted in the death of squsw at
the hands of the son. In the fight that followed
both father and son were killed and their bodiS
horribly mutilated-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04
The English Gard Scandal VIII be
Taken Into Court.
A HITCH IN TEE IRISH SETTLEMENT.
Signor Crispi Asked to Withdraw
His Resignation.
FATAL EARTHQUAKE IN JAVA
THE ENGLISH CARD SCANDAL.
sir Gordon Cumming VIII Bring His As-
cuserS Into Court

str Gordon Cumming VIII Bring His Ae-
cuserp Into Court
Special Cable Dispstch % The Evening Star
LONDON, Feb. 4--writs have been obtained
by Mr.. wontner, the well-known criminal solie-
itor, against the five accusers Of Sir Gordon
Cumming in the card-chesting case. In ths
meant time the senior officers OF the battalion 10
which Sir Gordon belongs have held q meeting
TO consider what course il proper for them 20
pursue under the circumstsnces There is the
highest authority for stating that the Law casss
will be fought 10 the bitter end and that no
compromise viii be accepted by the plaintiff.
who will define 20 sacrifice himself fur ther to
the natural repugnsnce OF the Prince OF Wales
ana his arisiocratic friends TO going into the
witness box.
The amounts won and lost were compare
lively trivial. as the accused il wealthy, and
one OF the nve witnesses against him has al
ready endoayoned to withdraw. On the other
hand the signing OF the letter by Sir Gordon
seems 70 be an admission OF guilt on his part
and difficult incident TO get over. This was
the point that Sir Gordon's brother officers
chiefly insisted ON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

BALrmoRx, Feb. The steamer Gree.
which arrived last week from 0iaHgow VI
Halifax and which had nearly finished loading
ON her return trip, sunk early this morning q
- rapidly - posEble. II Il, Of course, con-
sidersbly damaged Some one on boeFd ths
Circe h supposed 70 have been csrslss and -
have lsft open one Of her vasts pipes, throqUh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

RECEIVER APPoINTED.-The controller Of the
currency has appointed Herman L. Chase Of
Tacoma, Wash, receiver of the Spokane Ma
tional Bank of Spokane Falls, Wash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieut. VIM. H. Fullam, or
dered to special temporary duty in the Navy De-
partment Ensign Marbury Johnston, ordered
to duty in the Office of naval intelligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

MAsuAox, Ono, Feb. A rear end ool-
hsion on the Cleveland, Lorraine and wheeling
railroad ss Beach City this morning betvssa
two coal trains killed c. W. IAinman, fireman.
who vas asleep in the caboosc Of the forward
train, and burned John Mcconnell, brakeman.
Of Lorraine % badly that he viii die. Two
trAmps Who were also In the caboose. we're In
tured- The engine was thrown from the track
and the caboose demolished IAinman lived
at BellAin and ID vas his first tim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

NOTHING HEARD OF THE CLAIM.-Nothing has
been heard at the general land Office of the al
legged claim of the heirs of DR.. Samuel B. Hugo
of Alton, III, to a portion Of the Capitol
grounds. The officials claim that they would
have no jurisdiction over such claim if it
should be presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

Mr.. E. W. DUNN has been elected q member
Of the board of directors Of the Lincoln Ma
tional Bank, vice W. J. Newton, who resigned
on account Of the pressure of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

In the csse Of Andrew vigal, charged With
fsl:s pretenses, bail was givsn In go In the
Csiminnl Court today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04
HOUSE.

A handsome floral design ornamented the
desk of Representative Hansbrough (N.D.) this
morning in recognition Of his successful fight
for the senatorship.
On motion of Mr.. Spinola (N.Y.) Senate bill
was passed for the retirement Of Lieut. John Il.
McBlair.
owENBEY DISCHARGED FIon CUSTODY.
Mr.. Dmgley (Me.) reported from the "silver
pool committee resolution discharging ]. A.
Owenbey from the custody Of the sergeant-at-
arms.
Mr.. Enloe Cenn.) suggested that the resolu-
tion should be preceded by preamble declar-
ing that Owenbey had testified to nothing and
implicated nobody. The resolution was
adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Evans (Tenn.) Senate bin
was passed for the relief Of Jas. Il. Smith, late
postmaster at Memphis, Tenn.
M. H'KnLxY WANTS THE HOUSE TO MEET At
ELEVEN O'CLOCK.
Mr.. Mckinley (0hio) asked unanimous con-
sent that during the remainder Of the session
the House shall meet at II O'Clock an.
Mr.. Rogers (Ark.) objected.
The House then went into committee of the
whole (Mr. Payson Of Illinois in the chair) on
the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill
NA NcADoo on REcpRocrrY.
In speaking of . verbal amendment, Mr..
McAdoo Oew Jersey expressed himself in
favor Of ultimate commercial freedom among
the countries Of America But there we're
many difficulties surrounding the question of
reciprocity with Canada. The present govern
the United States fairly. Il had attempted to
deceive it, own people by stating that the
United. States was anxious for partial re-
ciprocity. he highly approved Of the letter of
the Secretary Of State 70 the gentleman from
New York Or. bakery, in which be had clearly
stated that the contention At The Canadian
statesmen vas untrue. He had no hssitation
in saying that he position taken BY the secie-
tary Of etste vas IN eminsntly sound one-that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

BONDS REDEEMED.-The amount Of ~ per
cent bonds redeemed yesterday was s1O5, 800,
making the total to date, go, Ill 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

DOES Nor APPLY TO SrUDENrs.-Assista
Secretary Spaulding has informed Prof. Chas
L. Thornburg Of Vanderbilt University, Tenn,
that the provision -of-law-s sathorizing
the free entry Of various articles, in
ratus, Instruments, preparations. &C., for edu-
cational institutions are construed by the Treas
ury Department as applicable only to articles
imported as property Of such institutions and
not for any other person or persons or for SALE
The said provisions Of law are therefore not
and material imported by students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04
SECRETARY PROCTOR SAYS NO.
He Denies the Story That He May he Sec.
tary of the Treasury.

Secretary Proctor denies the likelihood of
any change being made in the cabinet which
will take him to the Treasury Department.
He said this morning to a STAR reporter that
he does not want the place, does not care to
change and beyond that does not think the
rumors worth denial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

INDIAN COMMISSIONERS MORGAN will address
public meeting which will be held in Philadel-
phia tomorrow evening under the auspices of
the Universal Peace Union. His subject will
be the ''Crisis in Indian Affairs" A number
Of the Sioux Indians now in this city will 90 to
Philadelphia with Gen. Morgan and will attend
the meeting.
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THE EVENING STAR
FINANCIAL.

GERMAN-AMEkIcAN BUILDING ASSOCIATION
" No. =.
At the hrst annual meeting OF the above ASSOCIATION,
held January the tst the constitution amended
1s 10 make the perpetual.
Shares can Os suits rhes 10 =; ans meeting without
he payment OF barz sl3eS.
be next REGULAR setlI.- viii be held at Nitthafts
Hal. February the l ~ O'Clock PHI. cor I'd and
Nm WITTHAFT. p. vIEEBUCHES.
President Secretary
ja3l-5t HENRY kOTTMANN. Treasurer.
STATEMENT or The FINANCIAL CONDITION
- OF the SERIAL and Building Association on
the Sh Of January, ls:.l.
ASSETS
Net amount due from s57 shares advanced -
LIABILITIES-
Dues psid by stockholders
10 shares not holding al
AGvaneed peyneni Of dues......ll.tlsi Is
Premium accrued salIle..--.-. 4.oS1 40
srplu, in excess q psr cent r s;s sS IS; 20
Secy. and Treas. President,
I4I6 y 81. nv 5ls lOtn st. NV.
%. s. FIRNIN,
Nm. MAYSE.
Gro. W CHASE,
Finance COmmttse.
Stock in the 2fah series be subscribed for
and dues paid. per share. tie Office OF the
tary snGi treasurer. l4l6 + St NV
ja3I-ls Secretary and Treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY-Internalr rev.
enue. $214 1885, customs. 1926. 5.892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04
PERII.S OF THE LAKES.
The Essexyille Fishermen All Heard Frua
Accounted For. =

or Accounted For.
BAY CIrr, MIcH., Feb. AT noon today IL
Of the Essexville men, excepting two, had been
heard from, and these two il is thought have
gone ashore on the Charity Islands.
Albert Pratt, Jake Coon and Prenehmaa
ran out Of provisions Monday and started thst
night for Essexviile TO lay in . new stock. They
became lost in the snow storm and wandered
about all night, 10 find in the morning that they
were cut OF from shore by open water, the gsp
then being fourteen feet wide. The men en-
deavored to jump il and Pratt and Coon sue
ceeded, but their companion jumped short and
went into the bay. He was rescued by means
of q ish spear, with which they finally reached
shore and got 10 q farm house Their feet anA
hands are badly frozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

ARMY PRoMoTIoNs.-The following general
order has been issued from the War Depart
men:: The following rule, prescribed by the
President in accordance with section Of the act
Of Congress approved October l, 1880, providing
for system Of examination to determine the
below q certain grade, is by direction of the
Secretary Of War, published for the informa-
tion and guidance Of all concerned: Officers of
the signal corps below the grade Of major will
be examined as prescribed in General Orders
No. 128, October 29, 1880, headquarters of the
army, excepting that the examination as to
professional efficiency shall be conducted as
may hereafter be specially prescribed therefor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
Block 25. lot IL. Princeton st., 40c. SO. foot.
Block 25, lot %, Princeton ST., SOC. 50. foot.
Block %, lots l. 2. and 4. Roanoke St., SOC.
50. foot.
Block %, lots and 6. Roanoke St., SOC. q.
soot.
Block 26 lot IL, Roanoke st.. Csc So foot.
SwORMsTEDT BRADLEY,
1t 927 st. NV.
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PERSONAL. N. Baker Of New Zealand,
Geo. j. Akers of Chicago, Gen. G. M. Doge Of
New York, J. H. Bartlett of Roanoke, J. H.
Minhollen Of Reading, Pa, E. w. Graham Of
Mexico, No., ]. Henry Taylor of Boston and D.
W. Searle of Montrose. Pa, are at Willard's-
C. d. Brigham of Pittsburg, w. T. Hicks of New
York, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Hawkins of Washing
tonville, J. NJ. Young and VIM. Smith of Easton,
Pa, s. Sickel Of New York, j. T. Gibson of West
virginin, and Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Chapman of Sy-
raclise, N. Y..are at the Randall. Henry john
son, Miss Laura d. johnson and Miss NJ. John
son Of Williamsport, Pa. Victor Fletcher of
Cincinnati, Ohio, J. Evarts Of New York, Mr..
and Mrs Edw. c. Batchelor and Samuel Glenn
ents OF Philadelphia, Chas. Whittier Of Boston.
Henry Haggerty of Brooklyn, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jno. G.. Kennedy and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. f.
Mcham Of New York are at the Riggs.--Wm.
c. Roberts Of Chicago, Mr.. Chas. H. Turner,
Miss Turner and maid, Douglas Turner and
Samuel Y. Niccells Of St. Louis, Vim. b. Riddle
Of Allegheny, Pa, Mrs. Weber and Miss Alice
Thxro of Pittsburg, and DR.. and Mrs. Frances
L. Pstten Of Princeton, N. J., are at the Arling-
t0n.--Afred Taylor, G. r. Dougherty, C. r
Duryea. Q. II. Rothchild and Henry Rice of
New York, W. w. Belvin of San Francisco, Jas.
Iowa, III. H. Chamberlain of Detroit, E. Frank
Carson and HI. b. DAILY Of Philadelphia, and Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Tabb Of Hampton, Va. are at the
Ebbitt. Caswell Of Rome, N. Y, Mr. and
Mrs. w. 8. Brown Of Ocean Grove, N. j., Mrs.
Porter and daughter Of Chicago, s. n. II. Por-
ter Of North Brookfeld, Mass, Mrs. Henricks
and son Of Brooklyn, and Henry Oviatt and w.
o. Merrill Of New York are at the Fredonia
Hotel-->Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Hodges Of North
Carolina, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Tally Of Peters
burg, Va, lawrence Campbell Of Bedford City,
Va, and C. w. Higgins Of Boston are at the
Metropolitan.-Ar. and Mrs. r. T. Ingalls, Of
Troy, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Il. McKenney Of North
St. Paul, and Otto Jaeger Of Fostoria, Ohio, are
at the National.-Col and Mrs. Jack Brown
left yesterday for Charleston, 8. c., and viii be
absent about two weeks.-Mr. and Mrs. C.
b. Calwell Of Boston, Hon. Frederick Miles Of
Connecticut, Jno. p. Clarke and BENZ. Barker,
r., Of New York, and Howard Townsend and
family and Miss Dickey Of New York are ct the
Arno.--Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Yates Of New York,
David Coggin Of Salem. Mass, W. G. Allen Of
Texas, =. O. Parker Of Kansas City, and G. z.
Ros Of Chicago are ct the ~ James
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

E~DEAur1FuL HOMES.
One on circle at junction Of Maple and
Hardwood avenues, lie Droit Park.
Large brick with nine rooms, bAti., fur
mace. splendid Large yard front side and
rear. country home with ali modem
improvements ri@irf in center Of city.
Very cheap at ~. no with easy terIus.
For permit to inspect apply ut office.
Also One of those pre.sy bric KS with
large lot ON Spruce ST. Dat. Linden and
LArch, Ls Droit Park has seven rooms
and every convenience. Lot II 10 teet
front BY l34. Will make atoxy home.
East and south exposure. Erhe. $5,UsO,
with easy terms. Apply to ofice Tor per-
mh % 'nspsc1k 1kARsEs 4 WEAVER
fe1r4$ 620H2.