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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
ATTORNEY GENERAL QUESTIONED.
Examined by the Civil Service COMMITTEES
Regarding the Baltimore Cases.


Regarding the Baltimore Cases.
Attorney General Miller came today before
the House committee on civil service reform.
which is pursuing an inquiry into the con-
duct Of certain federal officials in Balti-
more. He was asked whether two en-
ployes in the marshals Office (Biddleman
and sultzer) in Baltimore, who were
mentioned in Commissioner Rooseyelt's report
as having been guilty Of violation Of the civil
service law, had been indicted or were stin in
the governments service. He replied that he
had no knowledge that their removal had been
requested, and no Recommendation had been
made 10 him that proceedings be taken
against them. Within q very few days
past past copy of Mr. RoOs s'm RE re,
marshal himself appointed the men and he (the
Attorney General) had nothing TO do with them
except as far as he controlled the marshal. II
his (witnesso attention had been called to the
case and he had been satisfied that the men
had been guilty Of willful violation of
the law, he should have directed their
prosecution Soon after the investigation in
Baltimore the marshal had written that nothing
had been developed against any of his officers
that demanded further investigation. Witness
could not be expected 70 be personally
cognizant of all violations of law, even
violations Of the civil service law. The
district attorneys called upon him only when
they felt the need of advisory direction. These
answers were returned 10 questions intended to
ascertain whether or not the Attorney General
was the proper person 10 have acted in the case.
Continuing the witness said that no question
had been submitted to him relative to the Bal
timore primaries-whether or not participation
in them constituted violation of law. He de-
clined to give any opinion TO the committee as
to the legality Of the proceedings, rs he had not
examined the case and was present only to an
swer questions of fact He did not know for
what purpose the primaries were held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09

The Question Brought Before the Genera
Conference at Omaha.

The Question Brought Before the General
Conference at Omaha.
OMAHA, NEB., May 9.-Among the many
memorials presented to the Methodist confer
ence today was one from the Troy conference,
which petitions the general conference to ex-
punge from the discipline section 242, re-
iating to amusements, or at least that it
be modified SO that dancing may be per-
missible. The memorial is signed by the
Rev. VIM. w. Foster, Joel w. Eaton, VIM. H.
Hughes, John w. Thompson, E. P. Stevens, F.
E. Sawyer and several others, all of New York.
Bishop Foster of Boston approves the move
ment and has given it his official sanction and
will, without doubt, advocate its adoption. The
memorial is now in the hands Of the committee
on discipline, to whom it was referred.
Bishop Vincent of New York presided over
today's meeting, and DR.. Mckinley Of Mime
sofa conducted the devoti0ns.
The woman question was sprung by J. B.
Maxwell of Nebraska this morning in the form
OF resolution which asks that women be adj
mitted to membership in the general missionary
committee. Without debate It was referred.
w. F. Whitlock Of Ohio presented petition
; astns that daily religious gaGs. be sss :h
bishops and the general conference.
w. F. Stevens Of southwest Indiana presented
petition asking for equal lay representation.
N. J. Plumb OF Foo Chow presented q resolu-
ton asking that In countries which permit .
plurality Of wives the marriage tie need not be
dissolved in order to enter the church; also that
. bishop be required TO reside in China. Both
referred.
Owing TO the habit Of delegates leaving for
home before the final adjournment Of the CON-
ference Il was resolved that unless tbs members
rsosive permission their travelling expenses win
not b paid.
A resolution was offered that owing 70 the d.
cline in congregational singing musie has lost
it, power IN the church. The conference +
aaked to take stsps to introdnos the study If
nusic in the Sunday schools and 70 havs ~
tematical practical scholarship placed ct ths de
posal Of Sunday schools
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NOTHING COULD SAVE THEM.
Four Men Unable to Escape From Burning
Building.

Four Men Unable to Escape From Q Burning
Building.
LONDON, May ct has been ascertained that
fifteen persons were sleeping in SCOTS Oyster
Bay in Coventry street, which was destroyed
last night. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
The building was entirely Quilted in an hour,
and it was thought that many Of those
in the building when the fire broke
out had persisted. The four bodies re-
ported in these dispatches last night as
having been taken from the ruins were those of
walters. They were on the top floor and sought
to make their escape by means of a window,
but they found it impossible to get it open.
While they were struggling with the refractory
sashes the fire had cut of their escape from
the room. Their shrieks and cries for help
could be heard on the street, but it WIS
beyond human power to aid them. The lower
part of the restaurant was a roaring, seething
mass Of flames and no one could approach the
building because Of the intense heat. The four
men imprisoned in the room we're soon over
come by smoke. The others, some Of whom it
was thought had persisted, saved themselves by
rushing to the roof and reaching an adjoining
building.
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A ROAD To ARLINGTON.
Projected Railroad which Its Hoped 10
Finish Before September

Finish Before September.
tlooks now as though there would be a short
cut TO Arlington by the time the Grand Army
captures the city in September. This morning
Senators Mcmillan and Barbour. Mr.. Chas.
Moore, clerk TO the Senate District committee.
Engineer $. II. Bodfish aud Contractor Par
sons drove over portion OF the route proposed
IN the bill 20 incorporate the Washington
Fairfax and Alexandria Railway Companv.
The Senators were pleased with the
scheme and will almost surely make favorable
report thereon Mt the meeting on Friday nexN
few minor amendments will be made in -
measure.
The company proposed 10 have its CITY ter
minus at the junction of 18th street and New
YORK avenue. but the committee is OF opinion
mat pennsylvania avenue aud 18th street
would be better location and that In
ABOUT me way 1t VIII appear when the commit
tee makes its report. There will also be pro-
vision made for the compulsory eauipment az
the road with mechanical motors, but this sec
uon Will he held in allowance for one vear from
the passage of the act. This is done because the
committee and the company agree that il would
not be possible TO build the road ana run 1,
either by cable or electricity and have n RIM
ming by September 1; therefore the use of
horses VIII be permitted for one ven-
from 18th street and PENNSYLVANIA avenue
the road Is 10 be constructed down 18th street
W NC" i"fk avenue and along New York
avenue TO sd street At sd street
II VIII leave the avenue and proceed
TO the river front by the way of c street As
inns portion OF G street IL now unopened III
being part of the observatory grounds) the com
pany VIII be required % open il at its own e,-
ponse. steam ferry will connect with Analo-tan
Island and the island and the Virginia shore
VIII be joined by pile bridge. Prom this
bridge the tracks will be laid along the River
ROAD past the main entrance 20 Arlington. The
consent of the War Department 20 the crossing
OF the reservation has been obtained and the
Virginia legislature has granted the necessary
right OF way Ia the state
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IN WALL STREET TODAY,

The Trading Was without Feature and the
Market Was Dull.
New YORK, May 9.-The trading this morn
ing was. featureless. Only $4,000 shares we're
sold in the two hours to midday. The course
Of prices was irregular. Rock Island and Omaha
common were the weakest stocks, at one time
showing declines Of ~ and l per cent respect
lively. At noon prices were irregularly and
slightly changed from Saturdays. At this writ
ing q 80 p.m.) the market is dull.
Money easy at lXa2 per cent. Exchange,
quiet; posted rates, 4S71za4s9; actual rates.
61Sa486% for sixty days and 4SSa4ss1I for de-
mand. Governments, steady; currency 6s, l09
bid; As coupon, ll61 bid; extended %, regis
tered, 100 bid.
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Nominations by the President.

Nominations by the President.
The President today sent to the Senate the
following nominations:
Majors VIM. H. Powell, twenty-second infan-
try, and Curmen B. Mcclellan, tenth cavalary,
to be lieutenant colonies: Capts. E. H. Liscum,
nineteenth infantry, and Theo. J. Wrist, fourth
cavalry, to be majors; First Lieuts.
Alex. H. M. Taylor, nineteenth infantry,
+. w. Kingsbury, second cavalry, and
Abiel L. Smith, fourth cavalry, captains; Sec
ond Lieuts. B. B. Buck, sixteenth infantry,
and Sedgwick Rice, seventh cavalry, first lieu
tenants; Capt. Richard w. Meade, to be o COM
modore in the navy.
To be assistant surgeons and first lieutenants:
9; Z. MeCrlioeh, jr;s OF Texas, 7. I. Reynolds
son Of Alabama, W. n. Brewer Of the District
Of Columbia, Geo. D. De Shon Of Michigan.
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BOUND FOR BERING SEA,
War Ships Preparing to Police the North Pa
cifc Waters.

War Ships Preparing to Police the North Pa
cif1c Waters.
PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, May s.-The United
States man-of-war Adams sailed for Boring sea
yesterday and the revenue cutter Rush will
leave today. The cruiser Yorktown is expected
to sail by Thursday and the fish steamer Alba
tross, a very swift vessel, a few days later. The
rendezvous of all these vessels will be Ounalaska
There they will receive final instructions in re-
gard to watching for seal poachers and will not
return until the sealing season in Boring sea is
over. The revenue cutter Corwin, with Agent
Williams on board, is now due here. He il ex-
pected to be loaded with facts gathered in Ber-
ing sea on the slaughter of seals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09

Death Of Harry McCloskey, Who Escaped
From the Theater Gallery.

From the Theater Gallery.
PHILADELPHIA, May 9.-Death claimed the
twelfth victim of the Central Theater fire this
morning when fourteen-year-old Harry Nc
Closkey of this city died at the Pennsylvania
Hospital. McCloskey was one of the most Sc
verely burned of all those taken to the hos
pital the night of the fire. The flames had
taken nearly all the hair from his head; his eye
brows were singed off and great patches of flesh
were burned from his cheeks and hands. He
had inhaled the flames besides, and from the
first the physicians in attendance on the boy
entertained no hope of his recovery.
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THE SILVER sPECTER.

A Renewed Effort to Get . Vote Causes
Concern Among Democrats.
The anti-silyer democrats. and some who are
not anti-silver, but do not want the question to
come up now to divide the party, are
a little anxious about the effort that
Mr.. Pierce is making to have a
time fixed by the committee on rules
for vote on the free coinage
silver bill Mr.. Pierce, who has again started
the circulation of petition asking the commit
tee to take the action the free coinage men de-
sire, claims to have los signatures and there
may be some danger of his getting the rest,
though 1t does not seem probable that he will.
II is said that a number Of the signatures
have been secured by the statement that it is
not the purpose TO present the petition to the
committee in time for action this session, but
that 1t will be published so as to give the sign
ers chance to indicate to their constituents
that they have been doing all in their power for
free silver.
1t may be relied on, however. that if suf-
hcient number of signatures are secured the
petition will be presented to the committee on
rules and demand will be made for action.
Mr.. nArNERs VIEWS
Mr.. Rayner Of Maryland, who has been very
active in opposition to any action on silver.
men would succeed in getting the free coinage
bill up again; but If they should pass il through
the House the democrats would have little
chance of success in the coming presidential
election.
WHAT MIR. o'NErL SAYS.
Mr.. 0'Neil (Mass.) who was one Of the most
effective workers in bringing about the failure
of the bill before, and whose plan of opposition
succeeded, said today that he did not think the
bill would come up again this session.
"The alliance in Mr.. Wilson'S district" he
said, shave just Endorsed his course in the
silver matter. and you may have noticed that in
the west the people have shown general in
disposition to bring silver in to divide
attention with tariff an issue
question of whether or not they favor free
coinage, but whether or not they want 10 dis
tract attention from the tariff and divide the
party on another issue. The western republi-
cans are much in favor of free silver as are
democrats in the same section. II is therefore
not desirable to make party issue of il in
national campaign. and / do not believe that a
majority of the democrats in this House are in
favor Of doing this by the passage of the free
coinage bill at this session" He said he thought
the House would get through the appropria-
ton bills and would adjourn by the 18th of
July.
MR.. HOLMAN on THE SITUATION.
Mr.. Holman said that the important thing
was to get through with the appropriation bills,
and that his idea was that nothing else should
be thought of until that was done. He did not
think the House could afford. this late in the
session, to lay aside the appropriation bills and
take up something else.
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The chinese Matter.

At the Chinese legation it Is said this After
noon that the Chinese minister win not make
any further communication to this government
in the matter Of recent legislation until
the home government II heard from. II IL
thought that In view Of the gravity Of the situa-
ton hnsty action win not be taken, but that the
action Of this Congress viii BE- given mature
deiberAtion before taking any step IN ths
premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
TRYING TO GET SHERMAN.
Anti-adm Illustration Men Want Foraker q,
Nominate sherman.

Nominate sherman.
Gossip among the INSTRUMENTATION poll
ncians at the Senate end Of the Capitol today
seems 10 be running in the direction Of Shcr@
man and very strenuous efforts are being made
by one or two OF the more prominent workers
TO crystalline the anti-Iarrison sentiment and 20
make sherman candidate. The latest ru-
NOR ana u rs believed 20 be well founded. IL
TO the effect that Henry Moorhead OF the GIN
clnnau Coaraercidl- Gd1efts has at the instance
OF Mr. Tom Flatt. gone 20 Ohio for the purpose
OF approaching Foraker as 20 sherman, A
vigorous effort, il Is understood. will he made
10 have foraker bury the Ratchet and nomi-
nate sherman al the convention
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THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
4 strong Effort to De Made b Have II Cut

A strong Effort to De Asde 30 Have Il Cut
Down.
The opponsnts of the river and harbor bin are
making desperate fight TO have the bill recon-
mitted and cut down. There u feeling on the
part Of many members that Mr.. Blanchard al
lowed the bill 10 grow to too large
proportions in the committee, fear
ing that II certain items were left out
or cut down the bin would not have suficient
support to secure it, passage. A il stands TO
day, carrying immense interests, il undoubt-
sdly has large majority Of the House, who are
ready TO fight, bleed and die for It. Mr.. Holman
aid this morning that he thought il probable
that II dstsrmined Ahbuster were made against
the bill IL would not be long before the opposi-
ton would become strong enough 10 recommit
IT,
The deputy ssrgeant-at-arns received num-
Der Of dispatches this morning from New York
member Who are absent, I'll ssling 10 be paired
against TIE bill
The statement given out Friday night d.
dgned 10 show that TIE appropriations BY this
session would probably Sc larger than those
made by the first session Of list Congrso vss
given out BY direction Of Mr.. Holman, The pur-
pose being, II u asserted, 10 ffighten the House
Into cutting down the river and harbor bin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
ALI Want THE E.nrH.-

But none can get It, The next best tbinR In
to get the best products Of the earth, among
which b Ceres" Flour. 1t is made from
tbs golden grain. and all the nutritious
properties Of the whole wheat kernel are
carefully preserved In the four The uni
vsrsal opinion Of housekeepers regarding
Ceres" 10 that II makes ''tnore" bread
70 Tighter" bread. ''rhitsv" bread and bet
. ter" bread than any other -four on earth
80 a Your grocer sells it. We sell 1t only to him.
VIZ. NJ. G1r Il Co..
''wholssais Flour and Feed Dealers"
Corner lSs md Indiana ave- n W. II
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Range of the I

Range Of the Thermometer.
The following were the readings at the Office
Of the weather bureau today: am, So; 2 p.m.,
IS; maximum. SIS; minimum. "A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09

WHEN the mucous surfaces Of the bropchia an,
sore ana innamed, Dr. u. Jaynes Expectorant viii
AFFORD prulnpi relief. For breaking up s,ald or
subdulng cough, you viii md In IL certain rem.
edy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09

Mr. ROBERT +. PORTER gave a lunch at
ChamberlIn's Saturday in honor Of Mr.. Henry
Waterson- The guests present were Secretary
knsk, Congressman Burroughs, Dolliyer and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Name.

me following are the opening and closing prices Of
wire TO Careon Mccartney. 14l9 Z street.
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PaR.soIs Ar HAlr Pnrcr.

Arrived this mornins-surpius OF two leading
makers.
e3 for choice of surah. Glace and sih ssrips Para
sols. the duplicates of which sold s5 s5. So
Is gs and 50 30.
st.6s for Glace SILK Sun Umbrellas. with choics
handles representing Cupids. heads. kc.-mported to
retail at $40 each.
Other lots still in the at time of writing Ready
for you tomorrow.
A>OTE-Though Jackets. Cares. Wooden Dress
Goods &c still seasonable with you they In
our way Thus these reduced prices Massss' Wooden
Suits at p cent discounts ladies' Jackets. &c. ss
343 per cent discount. AL 81 rs WOODEN Dress Goods
for 80 choice Of 81 fabrics To-. all 500. goods
for DC and %. fabrics IL. yard.
THE PALAls ROYAL.
Confined below.D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-09

RILIoUsNEss,C CONSTIPATION, TORPID LIVER,
- &c. cured. Nerve aud Liver Pills, 80 doses DC
Samples free. SCHELLEk L STEVENS.
9th st. and Pa. ave.
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MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS
of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETH
ING with PERFECT SUCCESS 1t SOOTHES the
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUNS. ALLAYS all PAIN,
CURES WIND collie and Is the best remedy for
DIAkRHEA. Sold by druggists in every part Of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take other kind. Is cents bottle
d31-ly
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" o r z D .

about seven or eight months ago was attacked
BY cough. and at began to take medicine much
advertised as an eIpectorant. and continued using
until had taken about SIX bottles Instead Of giving
me relief. 1t only made me worse / tried several
other remedies but all in VAIN and don't think had
three whole nights rest during my Illness Ibesan to
think that
coNsU MPTIoN
Had laid hold Of me. and my hopes Of recovery were
all gone. l was nero Skeleton but friend Of mine
who had been some time away. called to see mo- He
recommended me to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral. and
kindly sending me bottle. took IT, but with little
hopes Of recovery. I am thankful. however, to way
that it cured me- and am today enjoying the best of
health. NJ. wILMoT PAYNE. Monrovi., Liberia
AYERS
oHERhY PICTORIAL.
Prepared by Dr. >. o. AVER CO.. Lowell. Mass.
PROMPT TO ACT. SURE TO CURE.
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The New RED CLOVIS.

Piskin Mousquetsirss ct 90 oents. We bow
can show the Undressed Kid Mousoustaires in ths
three latest shades Of Rcd Best quality. and only
IL 81 Let of experts &c pair 10 your hand
No risk TO you or obligation 10 buy.
THE New SUMNER Su1rs
and waists.
Blazer Suits up SIS The storm Serge sun -
~ rs Is superior in style. quality and hnish.
And here the Waists for these sutts worth o1o
and sl2 at only 50 so for choice.
SPECIAL-To quickly introduce Tire new Lawn and
Pvrcale Waists the following reduced prices for
59c. for the 75c Black Bzsiste Waists.
s. for the 81. 3 I.Aundersd Psrcsls Waists.
s. for the 81 - India Lawn Waists.
81 10 for the 81 SS India Lawn Waists.
OHILDREN from 2 to IA years Of aae may Be- here
suppl lied from 0umpss ever gathered
under roof In Washington. No trsshssc. TO "a 90
are the price extremes.
At only Sc. Guimpes are shown equal to last
sons 81 Is garments. Many styles. Hesss oRs Of
lawn, with full yoke and full high sleeves best en-,
brodery trimming And this with solid yoke
of embroidery. and this with yoke Of Hamburg In
sertion and four clusters vebuneh tucfs. All 1t Sc
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REMOVAL.
F. F. + {, III $S g & :: :: ::

W. G. METZEROTT & CO. have moved temporarily
70 corner Of 18th and sts where they will close out
their stock Of Pianos at great reduction Call early
for bargains mhll-tr
DURITY AND wHOLEsOMENESs ARE THE Ply
i scians' indorsement OF Angosturs Bitters. Manu-
druNriStS,