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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
GEORGETOWN.
ARRESTED FOR CARRYING A PISTOL.

ARRESTED FOR CARRYING PISTOL.
As Officer McCabe was going up in an cleo
trio car last night he saw William Davis, Q
negro, stoop and attempt to shove pistol in
his boot. He was arrested, escorted to the sta
ton and charged with carrying concealed
weapons. Davis stated that he lived in the
country and carried the pistol for protection.
In the Police Court this morning Davis was
fined $50 or 80 days.
STREET RAILROAD CHANGES.
At q business meeting of the board Of d.
rectors of the Metropolitan Railroad Company
held yesterday. the following changes were
Wilkerson, who for some time has been boss
carpenter, was promoted to the superintend-
ency, William N. DeNeale, the old superin-
tendent, being transferred to the position of
stable boss on 9Th street: Ham Fowler, the old
stable boss, was made supervisor and Smith
Garges leaves the lexington company to take
charge Of the stables. Mockabee goes back on
the cars.
THE CATTLE MARKET.
At the Arlington stock yards Monday As cat
tie were up and sold-best. AZ to 45sc. good.
81 to 4c. medium, 8 to size; common, 2 to
2S4c. 100 sheep and lambs-lambs, to &c.
sheep, to &c. Calves. 5 to &c. 10 cows and
calves, $25 to $50. Market slow.
MR.. JOHN DAvIDsoN's FUNERAL.
At o'clock this afternoon the funeral oil
Mr.. John B. Davidson took place, and many
friends of the bereaved family we're present
Oak Hill was the place Of interment
NOTES
Jacob Jones has decided to d. T. Hasson 70,
$500 lot in Smiths subdivision of lots il
b. and H. 8 addition to Georgetown.
W. ]. Lewis has sold to H. P. Beattie fol
$4,000 lot 29O in Lewis sub Of square in Bealri
addition.
Soundings are being made Immediately west
OF the Aqueduct to determine suitable places
in which to construct the piers.
Mr.. W. I. Dove Of 1901 street is lying dan
gerously i'll.
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A Monument for Padlewski.

The announcement has been made that Otto
Hauser, the young Russian who on the night of
the 2Sth of last October committed suicide in
Mavericks Park at San Antonio, was Stanislaus
Padlewski. the Russian nihIlist who assassi-
mated Gen. Michael Seliverstofr, chief Of the
Russian secret police Of Paris, on November
IS, 1880. There is a large colony Of Russian ref
uSees at San Antonio and they went almost wild
when they learned the identity Of Hauser.
They are already talking of building a monu-
ment to his memory In speaking of Pad
lewski, c. Ash, q prominent Russian dry goods
merchant, said: Il am a nihilist and would
have worshiped Hsuser for what he has done
had known his identity. Nothing would give
me greater pleasure than to assassinate every
government official in Russia / could drink
their blood and would prefer II to wine for the
rest Of my life. There is not the least doubt
in my mind of Hauser and Padlewski being one
and the same man."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
THE SPRINGER FREE WOOL BILL,
1t 10 Under Consideration Today by the
DemOCratic Ways and Means Members

1t 10 Under Consideration Today nv the
Democratic Ways and Means Members.
The Springer free wool bill was under con-
slderation today by the democratic majority
OF the ways and means committee. No con-
clusion was reached. The discussion was en-
hrely harmonious and conducted in good
spirit. There was some difference
OF opinion as to features of
the measure and the arguments in support
OF these differences took up most Of the time
There is good deal of sentiment among men,
bers on the democratic side of the committee
In favor of larger reductions in the duties on
wooden manufactures than is proposed in Mr.
Springer's bill
That bill made wool free and as to manu-
features of wool took off what is known as the
compensatory or per pound duties Chat is, the
duties given the manufacturers in copsidera-
ton OF the fact that they had to pay a duty on
imported wooD.
The ad valorem duties on wooden manufac-
lures as imposed under the MCKINLEY law
Mr.. Springer left unchanged 80 that the pro-
tectlve duties, as distinguished from the COM
pensatory duties, would remain the same az
under the present law. A number of the DEM
ocratlc members of the committee think that
the tarln on wooden manufactures should be
reduced to at least the rate proposed in the
Mills bill. viz, 40 per cent
The rates under the Mckinley law range
from 80 to 60 per cent, averaging somewhat
more than the uniform rate on all wooden
manufactures proposed by Mr.. Mills. The con-
sideration OF this question involves a consid.
Grafton OF the whole subject of the tariff and
the cost Of labor, &c.
There has been some discussion Of a propo-
sition to Tx the rate on wooden manufact lures
on a sliding scale like that proposed in the Nc
kinley bill rather than at a uniform rate. The
committee will, however, before it reaches
any conclusion as to whether the rate
Shall be lower than at present, and
whether uniform or varying, obtain adj
ditional information bearing on the oues.
ton IN all it phases. For this reason
1t is as yet undetermined whether or not the
wool bill will be the first tariff bill reported
from the committee. Should other bills. which
are OF less complicated nature, such
as those relating to binding Irvine and free
lumber; be ready for action by the committee
1t may be decided to report first some bill of q
simpler nature than the wool bill and give ad.
ditional time to the preparation of the meas.
ure. The whole question is still open.
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Army Orders.

The following assignment to duty and change
Of station of officers of the medical department
are ordered: First Lieut.. Henry d. Suy-
der, assistant surgeon, to duty at Fort
Reno, Oklahoma. First Lieut. Samuel
r. Dunlop, assistant surgeon, is relieved
from station at Fort Sill, Oklahoma territory.
and assigned to duty at Fort Supply, Indian
territory. Leave OF absence for six month"; 10
take effect February 20, 1892, is granted First
Lieut.. James W. Watson, eleventh cavalry.
Capt. Robert N. Rogers, second artillery, will
son to Col. Robert E. A. Crofton, fifteenth
infantry, president of the general court
martial appointed to meet at that
place on the Sd instant as witness before said
court. Lieut. Col. Joseph P. Farley, ordnance
department. will proceed from Frankford
arsenal. Pennsylvania, to the U. s. powder
depot near Dover, NJ. on official business.
The leave Of absence granted Mai. William b.
Kennedy, fourth cavalry, is extended one
month.
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THE SHERMAN STATUE.
1t 10 Proposed to Locate 1t South Of the
Treasury Department..

1t 10 Proposed to Locate 1t South OF the
Treasury Department.
General Henderson Of Iowa, Senator Sher-
man, General Schofeld and other representa-
tives OF the military orders having charge of
the proposition to erect an equestrian statue to
General Sherman in this city made a visit to-
day to the various sites proposed with the view
OF making recommendations to Congress.
They decided that the best site was that d.
rectly in front of the Treasury Department on
the south side, facing Pennsylvania avenue
and the Capitol in the distance. Congress is
expected to make an appropriation of ESQ, 600.
and the Loyal Legion, the Army of the Poto-
mac, the G. A. r. and other military organiza-
tons are raising money for the erection of the
statue, and it is the purpose to make it the
finest at the national capital. The site, chosen
If approved by Congress, will make it the most
conspicuous in the city.
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MINOR OFFENDERS.
Most Of the Prisoners in the Police Court
Were Of That Class.


Were OF That Class.
There were thirty-one prisoners in the cells
at the Police Court today, most Of them being
charged with violations Of petty ordinances
The consequence was that Judge Kimbsll had
a long procession Of unfortunates before him.
One Of the number was a man named Patrick
Sullivan, and it was suggested that he was in
sane. He claimed that he was an Irish clergy
man and said he YVES looking for the man who
murdered his mother in Ireland. The court
thought that medical examination as to his
sanity was necessary, and for that purpose he
was committed.
Howard Warren said Eyes to a charge of
profanity, and the judge taxed him V. He
was not in possession of that amount Of wealth
and so he went down.
Lewis Foster and George Gown failed to
give $40 bond for vagrancy and went down
for 80 days.
Zach Mitchell as q vag was given 80 days,
and on a similar charge Charles Mack went
down for months.
One by one the others were called and tried
on charges Of drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct, and most Of them we're fined. Some few
fines were paid, and many If those who did
not have the necessary cash had to 60 down.
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ALEXANDRIA.
BROUGHT HOME INJURED.


Mr.. VIM. J. Duckreil, well-known King
street jeweller, and Hrs. Duckrell were brought
home last evening from Washington. having
been run over by carriage and horses on
Pennsylvania avenue and badly injured Mrs
Duckrells collar bone is broken, and Mr..
Duckrell badly hurt about the head and
shoulders. They we're taken in charge on their
arrival here and kindly cared for by Mrs Sum-
mers at her home on Pitt street.
PLEASANT EVENINGS.
The mutual benefit orders mako up very
much of the evening entertainment in this city.
There is no evening in the week without Q
meeting. and on some evenings five orgaaiza-
tons are in session. Last night the officers Of
Iaiisman Lodge of Good Templars were in
stalled by Deputy E. p. Taylor and a varied
entertainment made the evening pleasant to an
assembly of the Templars. Tonight Potomac
Lodge will make a visit to Sarepta Lodge l. o.
u f., and the Alexandria Odd Fellows will en-
JOY good time with the work Of the order.
COUNTY COURT.
The county court Judge Chichester, has
been engaged in authorizing payments for
services to the county under the law and other
business Of that kind On the probate side of
the court, in the matter Of the Payne estate,
theodore w. Payne has been appointed guardian
OF Frank Payne and French Payne Of Aexan-
dria county.
MARRIAGES ACTIVE.
There were five marriage licenses issued by
the clerk of the corporation court during Janu-
airy and three Alexandriaco couples were married in
Washington. The marriages of February were
opened by the marriage OF an Alexandria
couple, Mr.. Padgett and Miss Nighensale, in
Washington.
NOTES.
The services Of ''Puriication" or Candlemas
took place at the Chstholic church here this
morning, Rev. Fathers Cutler and Pallon
officiating.
No movement has yet been made here for
the celebration Of the coming anniversary of
the birth of Gen. Washington, Alexsndria's
first citizen.
Intelligence has been received here Of the
death in Kansas city of Augustus Wall, for
merly feed dealer on King street in this city.
Mr.. Thomas Waddy was hurt yesterday by
the fall of the roof Of q house on Columbus
near Duke street, on which he was engaged
with John Brenner and Ernest Craven in put
ting tin. The whole party fell together, but
MIR. Waddy was the only one badly hurt.
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FINANCIAL LEGISLATION.
Anxiety Among Leading Democrats In the
House the Subject.

THE FREE SILVER MEN BELIEVE THEY CAN PASS
BILL AND ONE WILL BE INTRoDucED-THE
CAUCUS WILL ACCOMPLISH NOTHING, FOB
NEITHER SIDE WILL BE BOUND BY IT.
There IL no little anxiety among the think
ing members of the House concerning the
financial legislation which will be proposed and
pressed during this session. Mr. Leach. the
c:isc:or OF the mint. will have a hearing be-
lore the committee on coinage, weights and
measures at their meeting this week, and at their
session the middle of the week following
they will in all probability report their
free coinage bill, no matter what the caucus
10 be held on Friday for the consideration
OF the silver question may decide should
be done. Whether or not such a bill can be
passed it is impossible to say, but
the silver men acknowledge no doubt about
the matter, and the opponents of silver are
anxious. The state Of mind in which many Of
the democrats find themselves when consider
ing the question is difficult to describe.
large number of the free silver men are
anxious that the whole matter should be per-
mitted to 60 over until q more cppor-
tune time, but the expressions of hostility
which have been SO often repeated by
eastern men have provoked the more
radical Of the free coinage advocates,
30 that, in addition to the silver clause, they
feel that some prompt action is necessary on
their part to show to their constituents that
they are not being Overawed by the eastern
'gold bugs"
THE CAUCUS WILL ACCOMPLISH NOTHING.
1t is hardly likely that the caucus on Friday
will accomplish anything, as neither side will
consent to bo bound by its action.
The radical silver men will try to force their
Dill to the front as soon as an opening is made
between the consideration of tariff and appro-
priation bills.
Meanwhile the committee on banking and
currency may bring in bill which will chal-
ienge the attention of the House and may come
IN antagonism with the free coinage bill on the
question of consideration.
Several bills have been introduced having in
view substantial basis for national bank cur
rency, SO that it may be enlarged and will not
depend upon the fuctuating national debt. No
one OF the bills referred to committee will be
reported In its original form, and as yet the
propositions that have been discussed
have not taken definite form as to detail, but
there is feeling that some measure, general i'll
scope, should be reported and in general way
plan Is shaping 1t is probable that the plan Will
preserve national supervision Of the national
Dank system SO as to keep it uniform, but the
basis OF the circulation will be founded on the
taxation OF the states rather than on that of the
nation.
The proposition as now discussed aims to
avoid the old state bank business, but to ex-
tend the basis of the currency beyond the in
terest-bearlng government securities
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CAPITOL TOPICS.
TO HONOR JUSTICE BRApLEY's MEMO

TO HONOR JUSTICE BRADLEYs MEMORY.
There will be meeting Of the Bar Associa-
ton Of the United States Supreme Court on
Saturday next at II o'clock in the Supreme
Court chamber to take action in respect to the
memory of the late Justice Bradley. It is
earnestly desired to have full attendance Of
members Of the bar, especially from the late
Justices circuit.
ANEW SOLDIERS HOME WANTED.
Representative Snodgrass CTenn.) has intro
duced bill directing the board of managers
for the homes for disabled soldiers to establish
a branch Of the soldiers home upon the Chick
amauga and Chattanooga military park in Ten
nessee. An appropriation Of $40, 600 is made
for the erection of the building and the i'm
proyement of the site selected therefor A
preamble to the bill recites in effect
that the southern statos furnished over SEQ 600
have not the benefits of homes as have the SOL
diers from the north without travelling long
distances and separating themselves from their
families and necessitating o radical change of
climate, whereas the same privileges as to con-
venience of homes should be afforded all SOL
dlers, regardless Of section.
BOUNDARY LINE.
Secretary Blaine has, through the acting sec
Rotary of the treasury, asked Congress for an
appropriation of $50, 900 to complete tho pre-
liminary survey of the boundary line between
Alaska aud British Columbia. c,etary Blaine
says that tho most difficult and expensive part
of the work has already been accomplished and
it is Of great Importance that it should be COM
pleted.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
The Pensionine of Clerks.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
A bill has been introduced in Congress to
levy q tax Of per cent upon the salaries of all
departmental clerks for the purpose Of retiring
all old and feeble employees who have served
thirty years or more. I am altogether opposed
to the idea. and know am voicing the senti-
ments Of many other clerks when giving my
reasons against the measure.
The first is If they have served the govern
ment until they are SO broken down that it
would be heartless to discharge them then the
government that has received the benefit of
their services during the prime Of their lives
should pension them rather than the other
clerks that are working just ~ hard as ever the
oldsr ones did and many Of them at smaller
salaries
My second objection is the preposterous pro-
portions of the proposed pension. II from Sc
to SIP q month is thought to be sufficient for
the support Of the old veteran who barred his
bosom to the storms Of war-and MANY be-
grudge him even that pittance-where is the
justice in paying from S75 to 500 month in
pensions to the men who have worked thirty
years in nice cozy offices, worked short hours
and always received snug salaries, such, in
deed, that thousands would gladly have accepted
without prospect of any pension at the end of
their terms OF service?
Again, prudence and economy in that time
should have prepared them for the neces-
stiles of age. Suppose a clerk of the class in
question ls receiving n salary OF ", ZUO. BY
the terms Of the proposed law he could paw
Sl20 cash if he has served thirty years or over,
thonretiro on q pension Of SIS month for the
remaindcr of his life at the expense of those
who have just as much work to do and just as
heavy burdens to bear ever the pensioner
had. Is that fair or honorable?
A clerk might enter the service now and re-
main Ill it for twenty-nine years and then be
discharged, but during all this time he has
been paying the forced levy. According to the
proposed measure he could not get any PEN
sion. Would that be justice?
II anything is done to provide for the clerks
in their old age let the government reserve
portion OF their monthly salaries-say, 10 per
cent; pay them the same interest it pays the
bondholder and on the same terms-say, Der
cent-then when a clerk leaves the service from
any, cause let him receive every dollar due him
on this reserve. II he remains thirty years he
will have enough to insure q competence the
remainder OF his life. If he leaves the service
sooner he will not be wronged for the benefit
of some ono else, but every one will then re-
ceive his just dues. G. A. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
MIR. DRANEY'S SUIT.
He Seeks to Recover the Amount Retained By
the District.

he Socks To Recover the Amount Retained by
the District.
suit has been entered by Felix M. Draney
against the District Of Columbia to recover
s3,2O6.09, the 10 per cent retained from the
amount due under his contract for removing
the street sweepings from the city limits (35
cents per 1000 square yards), made June %,
1887, for five years. The declaration filed by
Messrs. Shellabarger and Wilson states that
the reservation. was in the discretion of the En-
glneer Commissioner, and the amount i with
held on claim that plaintiff is in default on his
garbage contract, which has no connection with
the sweeping contract; that the retention is for
the purpose of applying it to the garbage con-
tract and securing its performance, and its re-
tention is unlawful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
Jurors for February Service,

In the Criminal Court the jurors were sum-
moned for the February service. The following
were accepted: Bernard Kopf, J. Howard Bangs,
Joseph A. O'Hare, Andrew W. Kelley, James W.
Reed, G. W. Offutt, Frank M. Finley, James
H. Cathell, George Warwick. VIM. Seidenberg,
George NJ. Koenig, Henry P. Gilbert, John A.
McDermott, 3. X. Taylor, John NJ. Heating,
Nicholas Keyser J. Edward Chapman, Arthur
Humphrey. Ed. H. Neumeyer and Carroll E.
Shelton. The following were excused: Patrick
Calhene, w. F. Clarkson. Wells J. Babcock.
George HUM, James X. Eppley and E. B.
Bury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
Vandorbilt's Yacht.

Tho Treasury Department has asked tho At
torney General for an opinion as to what fur
Their action shall be taken by the government
in the case Of Mr.. vanderbilts yacht Con-
queror. 1t is probable that an appeal Jill be
taken from Judge Browns decision that ,...chss
purchased abroad and brought into the United
States are not dutiable within the meaning Of
the tariff laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
HE INVISIBLE Army

OF microbes Cmicroorganisns) il mighty host which
indeed no man can number. Invisible to the naked
eve. the poisonous part of this army the Of
iour-hfths Of all the diseases the human family
they destroy more lives than war. famine, fre muir
der and shipwreck combined. The way o relisve the
human body Of these microbes take swifts spe-
chic When this medicine sets well into the system
tie poisonous leave cannot exist there
hence he seeks exit through the pores OF the skin
After he departs q continued Of the Specific viii
force out the poison. and the patient Is well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
Class Ofiiccrs Elected.

The senior class of the law department Of
Columbian University has. after many trials,
succeeded In eIectlng class officers for the en-
suing year The choice of president was only
made after three nights had been spent in try
ing to get majority. and, even then, two Of
the contestants thought it advisable to with
draw, leaving the field comparatively open TO
Mr.. edward r. Ayres, 1.-The man from hale.
who, ON the third night came out with
lying coiors- At the last business meet
proved TO be the most popular candidate for
the vice presidency and Mr.. A. J. Houghtou
was the secretary chosen. Mr.. J. Clarence
Price OF the Central National Bank who dis
played great energy throughout the contests.
Was honored with the Office of treasurer. OF
course the newly elected men were hoisted on
the shoulders OF their supporters and several
ciedltaole maiden speeches were made and
vociferously applauded.
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The Spinner Memorial Associ.tion.

The committee Of the Gen. Spinner Memorial
Association having in charge the proposed en-
tertainment on the 18th instant have called .
meeting at the rooms Of the board of trade
No. 1919 street, on Saturday. evening. when
it 10 expected that all ladies Who are willing to
assist in the project will be present The ladies
OF this association are all Intelligent earnest
women, many Of them in the departments, who
themselves experienced the kindness and gen.
crosby Of the man whose name they desire to
honor. They expect the cooperation Of all
true-hearted women, and have thus far received
great encouragement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
Real EState Moffora-

I. A. Brown has bought of F. G. Newlands
for s., CISCO sub So, square 1924 by 95J5 feet
on between 18th and 18th streets northwest
Il. =. Beattie has bought for $4,000 of W. j.
LOWS sub 2SO, square $50 by 60 feet, P
and 3Jth streets northwest
H. S. Parks has purchased for s10, OS4 so of
Columbia Real Estate Company subs As and As,
square 1856, fronting 48 by 95j5 on between
18th and 18th streets northwest.
~. ). Barry has bought OF j. H. Meriwetier
Tor $50 sub 26, square 273, 1856 by 50 feet on
18th between and streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-02
Transfers of Real Eafafe.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: F. W.
Crosby to Abbie c. Tyler, part Sc, res. 10; e.
Eliza Barry ct al. to H. A. Moss, lot 9, 50. 500;
g. G. H. B. White to e. L. White, lot s.,
block 3. Trinidad; s.. Same to Harriet L.
Kendall, lot 6, do; 6. Same to Fannie L.
White, lot G., do; s.. Same to George W.
White, LOTT, do; 6. G. W. Horton to Marga-
ret j. Caywood, part 49, 50. S7s; g. NJ ].
Caywood to Susan Horton, same property; g.