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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02
ENTERTAINED AT PHILADELPHIA.
The International Railway Commission Wis.,
its the Quaker City.

The International Railway Commission WIS.,
its the Quaker City.
PHILADELPHIA, March 2.-The interconti-
mental railway commission, composed of the
following gentlemen: Hon. James G. Blaine,
Secretary. Commissioners: United States
Hon. A. J. Cassatt, president; Hon. Henry C.
Davis. Colombia-Senor Don c. FREDERICK
Parraga. Gen. Don Julio Rengito, Senior
Don Climaco Calderon. Paraguay-Jno.
Steward. esq. Mexico-Senor Don l.. Fernandez
Peru-Leffert l.. Buck, esq. venezuela-Sr.
Don illus Blanco. Salvador-Gen. Benjamin
Molina Guiroia. Argentine Republic-Sr. Don
Carlos Agote, Sr. Don Julio Krause,
Sr. Don Migula TENN. Brazil-sr.
Pedro Betim Baez Leme, Sir Fran
cisco De Monlevade, Sir Francisco
Leite Lola Perreira. Ecuador-Hon. Matias
Romero, Hector De Castro. secretary, and VIM.
Z. Curtis Of the State Department, came from
Washington by the Pennsylvania railroad today
and arrived at the Broad street station at II SO
pm.
Mr.. A. J. Cassatt, who is president of the
commission, accompanied by party of citi-
zens, welcomed the party at the station, after
which carriages were taken and the Baldwin
locomotive works were visited. From there
they went to the machine works of VIM. Sell
lers Co.. and then took drive through
Hotel had been engaged and there the
party took a rest after their return from the
park. This evening the party will dine with
Mr.. Cassatt at his residence and later in the
evening they will be formally presented to the
representatives of the business and commercial
interests of the city at reception rendered
them by their host.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02

Important Changes Made In the Measure b,
the Senate Committee.

The most important change made BY the
Senate committee in the general deficiency ap-
preparation bill, reported today, was the addi-
ton of the French spoliation claims, carrying
an appropriation of 81 ,3O4, 095. with a proviso
that in case Of bankruptcy of the original suf-
ferers the awards shall be made on behalf of
the next Of kin instead of the assignees
The committee also attached to the bill Mr..
Plumbs amendment providing for the transfer
without examination to the classified depart
mental service of the clerical force Of the GEN.
sus Office.
Other changes made by the committee are as
follows: Post Office at Richmond, Ky., SIS. 600;
custom house at Cairo, Ill, SIS. 600; custom
house at Charleston, s. c., S21 900; marine hos
pital at Cincinnati, $4,000; marine hospital at
Detroit, Mich, IS, 900; soldiers census docu-
ment, $4,000; civilization and support
of the Sioux, Sl5O.0O0 to meet the
cost of examination Of French spolia-
ton claims, $1,000; widows of the late
Chief Justice Waite and Justice Miller, s10, 500
and SIC, 900, respectively: recess pay of clerks
to Senators, S2i 600. The committee struck
out the House provision for an extra month s
pay to the Capitol employees, attached pro-
vision directing the Secretary Of the Treasury
to examine and pay the claims that have
already been reported to Congress for services
performed for the government by the several
Pacific railroads, and incpeased from SO to 60
per cent Of the rate paid by private parties the
amount to be paid to the aided Pacific rail-
roads for services performed for Transporting
troops and supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02
THE MARYLAND sENATORsHIP.
Some of Those Who Are Anxious to Become
MI. Wilson's Successor.

Some of Those Who Are Anxious to Become
Mr. Wilson's Successor.
Gov. Jackson of Maryland is the man in
whom the various aspirants for the place in
the Senate made vacant by the death of Senator
Wilson are resting all their hopes. A number
of names have been mentioned in con-
nectioa with the appointment, but
the governor appears to be in
no undue haste to solve the problem as to what
his action in the matter viii be. 1t is hoped by
many that the appointment will be made with
as little delay as possible and the friends of
several of the aspirants to senatorial dignity
have already been hard at work.
Representative Gibson's adherents think that
he has the best right to the vacant chair and
they have been pushing his claims to the best
of their ability. They make the assertion that
he was fairly renominated last fall when the
result of the nomination was withheld and his
action in supporting the nominee, Col Page,
should make a strong argument in his favor.
Three of Mr.. Gibsons most devoted friends
were in this city day or two ago seeking the
cooperation of Senator German, but il is I'M
derstood that the latter declined to commit
himself in view of the complications Of the
situation. and will not use his influence in be-
half of any of the candidates.
1t is said that Gov. jackson may appoint
Judge ]. W. Robinson of Queen Annes and
transfer Gen. Joseph Seth of the oyster navy
to the place Of chief justice of the second Judi
cial circuit. Robert F. Brattan, ex-Representa-
tive G. W. Covington. ]. Alfred Pearce, Thos
j. Heating, John Brown and Joseph A. wicks
are also mentioned among those who have hopes
of becoming Senator by appointment.
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Death Of Thomas b. Cross, Jr.

Mr.. Thomas b. Cross, IT,, a well-known bust.
ness man of East Washington, died early yes
terday morning at his residence, 11th near Z
street southeast, after a brief illness. Mr..
Cross was son Of the late Thomas D. Gross, ST.,
for many years master blacksmith at the Wash.
ington navy yard and brother of Samuel
Cross Of the National Metropolitan Fire Insur-
ance Company and j. Will Cross Of the District
Commissioners Office. The deceased was born
in East Washington, received his education
in the schools there and started business life
as clerk in Il. Edward Clarke's
lumber establishment and afterwards went into
business on his own account near the old Ana
costia engine house and at the foot of 4th street
southeast. In anti,bellum days he was mem.
Der Of the Warrington Light Guard
with which he entered the three months
service He was prominent in Masonic
circles, being . member of Lafayette Lodge
Naval Chapter and De Molay Commandery. HI
leaves family of six children, his wife having
deceased about year ago. The funeral viii
take place from his late residence tomorrow
afternoon.
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THE POSTAL SUBSIDY BILL.
Provisions Of the Measure Which Has Passed
Both Houses.

Both Houses.
The postal subsidy bill has at last received
final action in Congress and now goes to the
President for his signature. The provisions of
the bill in s''bstance are as follows: The Post
master General is authorized to contract after
due advertisement, with the lowest RESPONSE
BILE bidders for terms of not less than
five nor more than ten years. with
American citizens, for carrying the mails
on American steamships between ports
of the United States and such foreign ports
Excluding Canada) as in his judgment will best
promote the postal and commercial interest of
the United States, the mail service to be dis
tributed equitably among the Atlantic. Mexi-
can. Gulf and Pacific ports. The vessels are to
be American-built steamships. owned and
Differed by American citizens, and the
crew is to be composed of American
citizens in the following proportions:
During the first two contract years one-fourth.
the next three one-third, and the remaining
time at least one-half. The vessels are 10 be
constructed after the latest and most approved
types-divided into four classes, as follows
First class, iron or steel. 20knot vessels of not
less than 5000 TONS (The Americana English
mails are to be carried on this class entirely.
Second-class. iron or STEEL fourteen-knot yes-
sells OF not less than 500 tons; fourth-cass
| iron, steel or wooden, twelve-knot vessels Of
| not less than l, 500 tons. Vessels of the first
| second and third classes are to be constructed
with particular reference to prompt and eco
nomicai conversion into auxiliary naval
cruisers on plans approved by the
Secretary Of the Navy strong enough to carry
six-inch rifles and of the highest known
maritime rating. The compensation to be
paid is as follows: First class, a per mile;
| second class, % per mile; by the shortest
practicable route for each outward voyage:
third class, 81 per mile; fourth GLASS; 66ss cents
per mile for the number of miles requires
| BY the Post Office department to be
Travelled on each outward voyage
Provision is made for deductions on
account of omitted voyages or delays; for the
| transportation Of mail messenger on each
vessel: for carrying apprentices or cadets Of
American birth Zone for each thousand tons;
for the use Of the vessels by the United States
as transports or cruisers upon payment to the
owners Of actual value ut the time of the tax
| ing and for the assignment to duty on the YES
may volunteer for the service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02

Motions Made in the US. Supreme Court 4
Gases Involving Its Validity.

Gases Involving Its Validity.
Four motions were made in the L. s. SUI
preme Court today to advance cases intended
to test the validity and constitutionality Of the
customs administrative and Mckinley tariff
laws. The first of these motions comes here
on an appeal from the circuit court of the
United States for the southern district
of New York, sustaining a decision of
the board Of general appraisers, in assessing
duties on an importation of laces by Boyd.
Sutton Co. Counsel for the importers
contend that the Mckinley tariff act
is unconstitutional, first, because the
bill signed by the President was
not the bill that passed both houses of Con-
gress a section having been omitted in its en-
grossment second, that il contains provisions
for bounties to sugar producers in this coun-
try, which. under the Constitution, Congress had
no power to enact: and, third. that section of
the act assumes to delegate to the President
the power to impose taxes upon imports. which
power is vested extensively in Congress and
cannot be delegated
The motions to advance are based princi-
pally upon the very great importance Of the
question involved and the interest of trade
and commerce and of the government
in having the question speedily settled.
Attorney General Miller stated that the gov
eminent was willing to have the cases advanced,
but that it desired to have the cases made up 30
as to fairly present the issues involved, which
one of the cases at least did not do in his opin-
ion. At his suggestion the matter went over
for a week in order that the government might
examine the cases.
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THE LAW WELL EXECUTED.
The Report Of the House Civil Service II
vestigating COMMITTEES.

The Report Of the House Civil Service In
vestigating Committee.
Representative Lehlbach (New Jersey, from
the committee on reform in the civil service,
today submitted to the House the bill agreed
upon by majority of the committee on Satur-
day for the reorganization of the civil service
commission.
He also submitted report on the result Of
the committees investigation into the work
ings Of the civil service law.
The report says, in part: "Your committee
have investigated the workings of the civil
service law and have come to the
conclusion that certain improvements can
be made. Since the creation of the
civil service commission the investigation dis
closes that the public service has been greatly
benefited. and the law, on the whole, well exc
cuted. One objection to the present
law is that the person who is
appointed to position after having passed a
CIVIL service examination may be discharged by
liis superior even without cause. This Is not the
intent and spirit of the law and your committee
feel that there should be a remedy proposed.
We have come to the conclusion that a
remodeling Of the civil service law
is desirable, in order that the duties
Of civil service commission and
those of appointing officers, should be clearly
stated and defined. We have, therefore. rec.
commended bill which is presented herewith. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02
DIED.
BELL. On Saturday, February n, 1881. Of r. m.
ANNIE BELL beloved daughter Of Emily Htgsin.

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siter o'clock an. MAJ MOORE, wife Of ". ".
Champagne, IN her twenty third year.
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PRICES WENT UP A LITTLE.


The Stock Market Was Generally Dull but
Steady Today.
New YORK, March 2.-The new week in the
stock market opened with no improvement in
the temper Of the market and the same dull
ness and stagnation, rather intensified, pre-
vailed Burlington and Quincy was the feature,
Pacific Mail being quiet and motionless,
with the remainder Of the list, though the
weakness in Burlington affected the general
market to a limited extent. The opening was
made at generally lower prices than those of
Saturday, and in the early trading Burlington
scored decline Of l 4 to 1877, but around 70
there was developed some support and the
price was held in that neighborhood for the
rest of the hour. Prices in the general list re-
manned heavy within narrow limits, and no
feature Of any kind marked the very limited
transactions.
In the market, however. a firm undertone
developed and at II o'clock the list was still
dull and stagnant ut insignificant changes from
the opening prices. In the last few minutes
the sugar stocks developed marked strength,
however, the new stock rising Il per cent.
Silver opened at SO; highest sale, 9S3s; low
est sale, 9734; last sale, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02

An Agreement by the Conference COMMITTEES
Practically as Outlined in The Star.
The conference committee on the District
appropriation bill has at length agreed and the
report will be made some time this afternoon
or night. The report will be almost provision
for provision as outlined in The STAR last
week.
The crediting back to the District of her
half of the s575, 900 for the 4s-inch main and
charging the same to the water fund ID
agreed to. The refunding provision in re-
gard to the Districts part Of the
Geological Park cost is stricken out Provision
is made for permanent board Of assessors.
The question OF meeting the maturing bonds
of the District is left entirely out of the bill
The militia appropriation is left practically as
fixed by the Senate. A compromise sum is
agreed on for free school books.
No provision is made for higher liquor
license or higher taxes. and no appropriation
is made for extension Of streets.
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Ingenuity OF the Lottery Cemp.ny.

The Post office Department has information
that the branch Of the Louisiana Lottery Com
pany which was removed from this city Go Mon
treal. Canada, some weeks ago is doing quite a
large business. The practice is 70 send tickets
and circulars through the mails in sealed
envelopes, which, Of course. canno; be opened.
Money orders. protest notes. &C. sent 10
Canada are cashed by the postal authorities
there. While this is not a violation of the
Canadian postal laws il is violation of the
spirit Of the postal laws Of this country IL il
probable that an official representation will
he made 10 the Canadian government Of the
facts as brought 30 the attention Of the Post
Office Department The lottery company is. of
course. prevented from using the mails either
Tor sending circulars or newspaper and the
business that can be done IL very much re-
stricted An effort. however. will be made 20
ascertain n the Canadian government will
countenance an open violation Of the United
States laws.
y great deal Of ingenuity has been shown bv
the lottery company in securing advertisements
IN newspapers since the passage Of the anti
lottery law. They make use of printed para
graphs relating to the seizure of lottery
matter. inserting line or two incidentally
mentioning the date OF the next drawing
These paragraphs are printed as reading matter
IN many newspapers and are paid for by the
lottery company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02
THE HOUSE DISTRICT ooNMlrTEE.

rss Final Meeting Was Atsended by Even
Member and Wss ferSectiy Harmonious
IL has been thought that the House District
committee had finished It's lsbors for the ses-
sion aud we're prepared 10 rest peacefully for
nine months ON the laurels obtained from the
reporting az many good bills and . fec bad
ones during two long sessions Of Congrsss-
How mistaken an idea this was was fully shown
by the important meeting Of the committee
held at the call Of the chairman, Gen Grout.
this afternoon. Tho session today Vas an
important and busy one and every
member attended strictly 20 bu~iuce.
There was not the slightest friction or differ
ence Of opinion. and the last meeting OF the
House District committee OF the Fiftv-frst
Congress vii be remembered by the members
rs the most plesant Of the long series
The long table in the committee room. instead
OF being Uttered with books. papers aud flea
was covered with snowy white table cloths
ON which glittered sparkling china and
cut glass. Mr.. Grout WAS the host
committee 20 come together once more and
discuss instead Of dry bills and resolutions an
excellent menu prepared by the hou-e res
taurant. For weeks the committee has had
trouble IN obtaining a quorum FOR It's sessions.
hut today by some miraculous means there
was not the slightest difficulty IN
getting thirteen out Of thirteen members Of
the committee 20 attend promptly. Mr.. JEFF
lords. the amiable clerk 60 the committee.
added additional Ulster 90 the occasion as well
as saved the lunch from the unlucky fate of
having thirteen participants The affair was .
success IN every way.
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The Councilman Case,

Attorney General Miller made motion in
the United States Supreme Court today to adj
vance for argument the case of Charles Coun-
selman against Frank Hitchcock, United States
marshal for the northern district of Illinois, who
has Counselman in custody for refusal to answer
certain questions in regard to the interstate
commerce law. The Attorney General in his
motion said that the importance Of the
case would be understood when il
was stated that pending final decision it would
be impossible to continue any investigation into
violations Of the interstate commerce law,
(which are now so numerous and fragrant nc
practically to defeat the operation Of that
law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-02
DISTRICT CONVENIENT.

TO AMEND TIE Law As TO POLICE AProrxrnKxrs.
The Commissioners Saturday recsivsds letter
from Post Commander A. 8. Frisbie Of John A.
Logan Post No. Is. Department Of the Poo
mac, GAR, in which he says that at . recent
meeting Of the post Il was stated that the Com
miesioners we're finding il dtfAcult 10 comply
with the Law requiring that all appointees on
the metropolitan police force shall be ex-Uniou
soldiers, on account Of eye and consequens ina
bility 70 perform the duties, and that the Com
mtsetoners we're endeavoring 10 induce Conereeu
10 amend the law 20 - 70 permit the appoint
mens OF the sons OF ex-Union soldiers and sail
ors. He says that on motion Il vss unani-
nously voted thss the post indorss such action
and respectfully urge upon Congrsss the imue-
dhte amendDsut ct lAu IN this respect
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CONGRESS- BUSY DAY


non-concur in the Senate amendment TO the
army reorganization bill; but on . point Of
order raised by Mr.. Holman Qnd.) }. the bill
was sent to the committee Of the whole. A
motion made by Mr.. Cutcheon to 60 into COM
mittee for its consideration was defeated. a-74
subsequently the Speaker stated that an error
had been made in referring the bill to the COM
mittee Of the whole. II should have been
sent to the committee on military affairs, and
would be so referred.
Senate bill was passed making Enfield, Conn.
port Of delivery.
Senate amendment was concurred In 10 the
House bill providing Yor the placing of electro
cal ire alarm apparatus in the public buildings
in Washington.
On motion of Mr.. Carter (Mont.) Senate bill
was passed granting to the Missoula and North
ern Railroad Company the right of wsv through
the Flathesd Indian reservation in Montana.
Senate joint resolution posed author
lzing Geo. H. Skidmore, vice consul general at
hanagawn, Japan, to accept q medal from the
Emperor of Japan.
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill was passed authorizing the Coos
Bay, Rosenberg and Eastern Railroad Com
pany to construct a bridge across the Cold
Bank sluice. Oregon.
Also Senate bill authorizing the construction
OF bridge across the Arkansas river at Van
Buren,, Ark.
Also Senate bill authorizing the Lexington
Pontoon Bridge Company to construct q
bridge across the Missouri river at Lexington,
Mo.
Also Senate bill for a survey for breakwater
IN Lynn Haven bay at the foot Of Chesapeake
bay. Virginia
Also Senate bill for the safe transportation
and humane treatment of export cattle from
the United States to foreign countries.
Also Senate bill to amend the charter of the
Rock Creek Railroad Company of the District
of Columbia.
Also Senate bill granting right Of way
through government property in Montgomery
county, Md, to the Metropolitan Southern
Railroad Company. r
REPORT OF THE CIVIL ssINrcr COMMITTEE.
Mr.. Lehlbach On. j. from the committee on
civil service reform submitted the report of
that committee on the investigation prosecuted
by it. Ordered printed.
THE PHILADELPHIA MINT.
Mr.. Bingham (Pa.) moved to suspend the
rules and pass Senate bill for the erection of q
new mint building in Philadelphia at cost not
to exceed s2,O00. 900, and providing for the
sale OF the present mint property. After
quite debate, which was participated in by
Messrs. Bingham, Cannon. Frank, Dockery,
Bland. Carter and O'Neill, the motion to sus-
pend the rules and pass the bill was agreed to
yeas 17S, nays &C.
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FORMING NEW CABINETS,

Ministerial Crises in Different Countries of
Europe
CHRISTIAN, March 2.-Mr. Steen has accepted
the task offered him by King Oscar of forming
a new Norwegian cabinet.
BUCHAREST, March IN Floesco has ac-
cepted the offer of King Charles of Roumaria
to form n new cabinet in place Of the ministry
which recently resigned.
ROME, March at is stated that the vatican
that ex-Premier Crispi expects to return to
power. and that he has approached the holy
see with view to persuade the papal authori-
ties not to accord concessions to the ministry
of the Marquis Di Rudini as the latter's cabinet
cannot last