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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
CAPITOL TOPICS.
DIPLOMATS TO CONGO.

DfLohAis 40 COSGO
Senator Morgan today introduced bill to
authorize the President to appoint a consul
general to the Congo Free State, whose official
residence shall be at Bona or such other place
in that country as he may deem best The bill
also authorizes the appointment of n vice con-
sui at Banam Point 1t a salary of 81. 900 q
year.
The President by the BILL may assign to the
consul general the performance OF any diplo-
connection with the relations OF the United States
and the Congo Free State, and may direct that
he be under the supervision Of the United
States minister TO Belgium. The vice consul is
to be under the supervision Of the consul gen.
eral
TO PRESERVE BATTLE LINES.
Senator Morgan today introduced Q bill APP
propriating 100000 for the purpose Of survey
ing, locating and pr eserving the lines of attack
and defense of tho Union and confederate land
and naval forces in the operations against
Mobile in 1864 andlS65, and for the purchase of
suitable tablets and buoys and for the purpose
of locating them.
LABOR MATTERS.
The proposed investigation by the House
committee on labor into the operation of the
convict labor law and into the administration
Of the eight-hour Law will be begun in Q very
short time. The preliminary steps in that al.
rection were taken at the meeting Of the COM
mittee today, when a subcommittee, combating
Of the following named Congressman was ap-
pointed by Chairman Tarsney to prosecute the
investigation: Mcssrs Tarsney of Missouri
(chairman), Bunting Of New York, McGann of
Illinois, Buchanan Of New Jersey and HauRen
of Wisconsin. The subcommittee met this
afternoon and proceeded to map out the work
in hand.
TO VOTE on THE oLAoErr-DuBors CASE.
1t is extremely probable that before the Sem
ate adjourns this afternoon il will come TO
vote on the Clagett-Dubois case. Senator
Teller will close the debate in a brief
speech and then o vote will be demanded.
A few OF the followers Of Mr.. Clagett have
hoped that the democrats would be with their
candidate pretty solidly, but IL was stated this
afternoon that canvass OF the Senate sho we'd
that only Few democrats would aid the con-
testant In the final struggle.
SUGAR KKPERNExrs.
Prot Wiley, the chemist Of the Agricultural
Department, was before the House committee
on agriculture today TO ask for an spproprh-
ton at this time of 10000 70 be used
in advance work at tbs sorghum,
beet and cane sugar experiment
stations conducted BY the Department Of Agri-
culture. The sorghum station 10 Ut Medicine
Lodge, and the beet-suear station = ct 6chuy-
Ter, kanS Prof. wilsy's remarks were supple
who advocated the removal Of the tsx on sico-
hol used In the prsoipitatiou Of sugar.
TEE fARryy BuIA
The WOOL bnl, the binding swins bill sad The
blu placing cotton ~ sad cs>>sa haeulng %
the free list we're reported 10 TIE Hoes ~
ne vays and means eennitsss yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
BASE BALL MEN IN SESSION.
Nothing Heard From the Magnates This
Morning.

Nothing Heard From the Magnates This
Morning.
NEW YORK, March 2.-The base ball magnates
OF the National League went into secret session
this morning at 1880 in parlor Of the Fifth
Avenue Hotel.
When the Richardson question is settled IL Is
the intention to take up the reports OF the
committees on national agreement and on rules.
These committees met yesterday afternoon,
but the results Of their labors have not been
made public. 1t is vaguely reported that the
rules committee reports in favor Of three balls
instead Of four, while the national agreement
favors drafting, but on more liberal terms.
Chris Won der Abe Of St. Louis was smiling
this morning. for yesterday he accomplished
something which he regards with intense salts
faction, namely. the signing Of bob" Ca
ruthers, the Brooklyn pitcher, and George
Pinckney, the Brooklyn third baseman.
1t will be remembered that about five years
ago Won der Abe sold Caruthers to Brooklyn
for the neat little sum Of $4,000, now he gets
him back for the price OF railroad ticket,
with sleeper and dining car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
CURRENT POLITICAL NEWS.
Enthusiasm for Cleveland in Rhode Island
Other Notes.


Providence, R. l., March 2.-The demo-
cratic state convention to nominate state Of
ticers and select delegates to the national con-
vention met here today. Hon. Charles E. Cor
man of Providence, temporary chairman, on
taking the chair eulogized Cleveland's
administration. There was loud applause and
few Kisses. There Is strong feeling between
the faction which wishes to indorse Cleveland
and that which prefers an uninstructed delega-
ton.
The platform, as reported to the convention,
instructs the delegation to vote for Cleveland
TOPEKA, KAN, March 2-Although no def
mite action was taken at yesterdays meetings
Of the League Of Republican Clubs on the sill
yer question, yet the sentiment OF Kansas re-
publicans became apparent when just before
adjournment, ID. X. Anthony, who has hereto
fore been rabid free silver man. announced in
. short speech that he had changed his views
upon that subject and was now opposed to the
free coinage Of silver. When the speaker made
this announcement the convention rose as one
man and cheered with enthusiasm.
The republican state committee has called a
convention to meet at Hutchinson May to
elect delegates to the national convention. This
convention will also nominate Congressmen-at-
large and presidential electora The state con-
yention will be held at Topeka. June go
SANTA Ff, NM, March 2.-Republican terri
torial committee met yesterday and fixed April
Ia at Silver City for the convention to select
delegates to Minneapolis. On motion Of T. b.
Catron q strong resolution indorsing the ad-
ministratlou Of President Harrison was
adopted. A strong resolution asking for the
admission of New Mexico as o state was also
passed..
DETROIT, March 2-At a meeting Of the DEM
ocratic state central committee yesterday it
was decided that the state convention to nomi-
nate delegates to the national convention at
Chicago should be held at Mnskegon May
JACXsOy MISS. March 2-Kapraaanta fi va
McAllister, chairman of the national committee
Of the snti-subtreasury alliance, was asked
what he thought Of the recent conference at
st. Louis and its bearing upon the politics Of
the south. He said: THE pretended opposition
Of tho southern delegates to the third party
movement was the merest sham. They were
in full sympathy with it, possibly with the ex-
ception Of Livingstone OF Georgia, who is in
doubt whether his state is ripe for the move
ment Our committee will issue q call dur
ing this month for the national convention to
resist the subtreasury and other party
Achemes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
IN WALL STREET TODAY.
Erie Was the Feature Of . Fairly Active
Market.

Erie Was the Feature Of . Fairly Active
Market.
NEW YORK, March 2.-The market was fairly
active this morning. 224, 900 shares changing
hands to noon. The feature of the opening
was Erie. The common advanced l per cent and
the preferred while the rest of the list showed
slight changes. Shortly after the opening the
general market developed dropping tendency.
Erie preferred dropped ~, New England TX,
Manhattan ~ and Chicago gas and Jersey Cen
trail per cent each. Whisky trust was an ex-
ception, advancing per cent to Al.
The general list declined frnctionally
In the hour to noon the market was without
feature. At noon prices we're about steady
but lower than the closing Of yesterday. At
this writing q 80 p. m. }, the market is dull
Money easy at Isa2 per cent; exchange
quiet; posted rates, 4S6a48S1s; actual rates,
1854 a4S51a for 60 days and 4S7H a48715 for de-
mand. Governments steady; currency, Is, 100
bid; As, coupon, ll6s4 bid; extended Is, regis
tered, 100 bid.
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MOVING TEE rRooPS
An I.disn Company Nay Ne sresshs - -
myer.

BFO0Rn0
myer.
Gen. schoheld b busily snsassd In eopsiasr.
ing the matter OF the annual movcmsns Of
troops As soon o. possible the necessary
orders viii be issued in order that % much
time as may be shall be given for the prepare
tons for the movenenss, which win probably
take place some time In May
IL is the policy Of the department 70 now
the troops that have been longest q she unds-
sirsble posts. and In accordance With this svs-
ten those troops that have been for some time
on the frontier, especially in The
far southwest, will be given Q
turn in the north and east and their places ON
be taken by others who have been sajoyin0
life at some Of the more Agreeable sAaons.
An interesting fact in connection With -
movements this year 10 that Gen. schoheid b
considering the advissbility Of ordering one ol
the Indian troops 20 service q Fort
Myer. This suggestion Vas originally
made by MT. Proctor when he vss Be-
.emfy OF War, and would sss0
while the matter has not yet been definitely
seuiea upon. IL 10 quite po~sble that The rood
people OF Washington vii before long bsooms
familiar with the sight Of band Of red Indiana,
devoid OF war paint and feathers and clad In
the more somber uniform OF Cncls Sans de-
tenders This detail Will no, interfere via
the colored troops remaining at fort Myer, q
their time there has not vet exp,rsd
by good deal. There 10 one set q
barracks at the post unoccupied, a. they
we're completed too late for occupancy as ths
last assignment, and for this reason Q neu
troop can be ordered here without necessitss-
Ing the removal Of any Of tho men now q
the post This annual movement Of
troops is regarded in the department q . mosl
excellent plan, and would be carried out 70 a
even greater extsnt we're it not for the srsel
expense Involved In transportation
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THE REPUBLICANS AND srLyER
Two Propositions Presented and ls . Ne
Decided which tn Adopt.

Two Propositions Presented and ls - Mss
Decided which to Adopt.
AZ was reported today that the republicans Of
the House had held . conference and hsd de-
cided to vote against the consideration Of the
oiSnd bill. Seven only, il was aid,
would vote with Mr.. Bland. There has not
as yet, however, been a general agreement
to this purpose. They are a. vet undecided q
between two propositions. one Of which Is to
vote as soiidly NJ possible against considers-
ton OF the silver. and the other not 70 vote
at all, but by thor silence enable the ant,etlvsr
men to break a quorum.
his latter proposition may have a fascips-
ton Tor Mr. Reed. as It would probably Iced 20
demand from some Of the silver democrsts
mat the Speaker should count a quorum.
Nessrs Hand and Pierce, the leading silver
men OF the coinage committee declare that n
al the ann-siIyer republicans should vote
against consideration still the silver men would
win.
Mr.. J. DE Witt Warner said today that IL the
republican anti-sIlyer men voted against con-
siderniion or for a posiponement tie silver
resolution would be either defeated or post
poned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
THE wELLAND CANAL.

Canada VIII Not Discriminate Against This
Country rs Heretofore.
BosTox, March 2-The Journal correspondent
at Ottawa, Ont, learns that as one of the I'M
portant results Of the recent conference at
Washington thes dominion authorities have
yielded to the views hitherto held by the
United States government upon the alleged
discrimination against the United States by the
Canadian government In the use of the domin-
ion canal, and states that the Objectionable
regulation enforced by the dominion authori-
ties will not be reimposed this season.
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Baltimore MaPlxoes,

BALTIMORE, March a-F1our dull, unchanged
receipts. 1905 barrels Shipments e. I21 barrels
Wheat strong-No. 2 red. spot, LO2h sl. 02 \;
March, 1.02h al.o25s; May, -1.OsA Mallory; June,
l.OOh; steamer, No. ., red. ssk-receipts, as 29s
bushels; shipments, l5,7ss bushels; stock, s9sOOs
bushels; sales, 1l.OOo bushels Southern wheat
nrm-Fultg. 95al.03; L0ngberry, sIxl.el. Corn
strong.mixsd spot. 4ss:a4s,a; March, Aanass..;
Asa4sk-receipts, I74.c4s bushels; shipments, iO9,
97s bushels; stock. ls3I,<9l bushels; sales 1884,
bushels southern corn dul-white, 4Sa5O: yellow,
41ha49A. Oata dull-No white western, s7<:
No. mixed western, SO asked-recepts, 1000
bushels: stock, 125, 2s9 bushela Rye nrmer-Na .
s6-receipts, ASA bushels; shipments 1900 BUSH
els; stock, s.sSs bushelA Hay nrm-good to
steamer to Liverpool, per bushel. sks1d.; Cork
for orders, per quarters, 3slkd.a3syd. Cotton
Notwithstanding, Provisions nrm, unchan qed.
Butter nIm, unchanged Egg steady-la Cofee
stesdy-Rio cargoes fair, IN; No. !. Is. Sugar
steady. unchanged. Copper sfesdy-renncd, ioK
all. Whisky-Lssh. Peanuts nrin, unchanged.
BALTIMORE, March 3 - Baltimore and Ohm
stock. s61a9IA; Baltimore and Ohio Southvesf
ern nrsts l0sssal0S; do. second incomes ss asked:
do third incomes, 0st0; Consolidated ~ honsss'
li9Aalls; do. stocks. tsalsk.
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WRECKED BY A BROKEN AXLE.
Accident to . Passenger Train Near Bridxx
port, W. Va

Accsoens 20 faseen9er Train Near Bridge
port, W. Va.
GRAFTON, W. Va, March 2.-The engine Of
the passenger train from this place for Parksrs-
burg to which was attached part of the Ralti.
more train of yesterday for Cincinnati broke
the rear driving axle early this morning about
one mile east of Bridgeport The postal
car was slightly damaged, also
the sleeper Alva. Three coaches, the sleeper
Bonheur and the baggage car were wrecked.
The baggage car, two Of the coaches and the
Bonheur sleeper were thrown over on their side
and the sides torn out. Several Of the passen-
gers were injured.
The track was cleared this afternoon. Mean.
time trains were run around the wreck via
Paramount, Monongahela river and Clarksburg
railroad.
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REMNANTS. REMNANTS.

Remnant Sale continued until every odd piece of
Furniture. Remnant VI Carpet. Remnant of Uphol-
stsry Goods odd pairs of Lace Curtains and Porieres
&C., are closed out. Many new Remnants added to
the list below. Don't fail to take advantage Of this
opportunity. They must be closed regardless of
cost to make room for new spring goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
ODDS ON MAHER.

A Turn In the Betting on the Big New Or
leans Fight.
New ORLEANS, March 2-Opinion on the
great fight tonight between Ftzsimmons and
Maher took . decided turn this morning In
favor Of the Irish lad and, although it had not
affected the betting up to 10 o'clock, the indi-
cations pointed strongly to the probability that
the odds would be in his favor before the hour
Ut which the two men are 10 get into the ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02

TO-DAY In the Police Court VIM. Hannah N.
charged with keeping IN unlicensed bar md
his counsel, Mr.. Carriugton, demanded . iury
trial
Jusrlos HAoHIl in The Equity Court today
b. Perry against Mary A Perry on the around
OF desertton. giving the complainant The Gus
tody Of the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
THE CENTER MARKET COMPANY.
IL Makes Reply 20 Certain Interregussos
In y senate Resolution.

I'm . senate Resolution
In accordance with the Senate resolution ca H.
ing upon the Commissioners for certain ,ufor-
nation relntive 70 the Market Company. the
latter has submitted communication upon the
subject explaining as far as ID vns
concerned. the interrogatories pro-
pounded In the resolution. The conmun,cs-
ton states that the construction Of the bridge
ieaiing from Pennsylvania avenue 20 the mar
Hes was done IN the interest of pedestrians and
not to accommodate the arcade. The Market
Co. goes into detail ON the question of rentals
and says that the rental paid by them for the
support OF the poor has amounted 20 Sl76.-
2O5 AZ and has been paid into the treasury since
ls1l, to which should he added csc. 600
received by the District from the
hay scales In reply to that question
relating TO the cold storage the
market company states that during 1887 and
1880 no net revenue was received. aud that the
first Ice made and delivered TO dealers vas on
June ], 1889, but produced no revenue
that season beyondexpeuses. In conclusion, they
say that It is the determination Of the Washing
ton Market Company TO give 70 the national
capital the most complete and largest retail
market in the world and thatsreturps
from the refrigerator portion has up 20
date been barely sufficient TO pay the
increased expenses aud pay the interest upon
the new Improvement without increasing the
stock dividends. which have never averaged
more than about per cent per annum-
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TO REPRESENT GREAT BRITAIN.

London Insurance Man Appointed . Boring
Sea Arbiter.
LONDON, March At is stated in insurance
circles that Mr. Ross, claim settler of the
National Marine Insurance Company. has been
appointed British arbiter In the dispute be-
tween Great Britain and the United States re-
garding the Boring sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02
REMNANTS. REMNANTS.

| 100 pieces Best Floor Oilcloth. pc each.
$50 manufacturers samples Of Best Body Brussels
Carpets.
200 manufacturers samples Of Best Atwood Ingram
Carpets.
500 yards in remnants Of Best Atwood Ingram Car
pets. 3oc per yard.
400 yards in remnants Of Body Brussels Carpets. 8
to l5-ysrd pieces. Csc per yard
325 yards in remnants Of Tapestry Carpets. to Is
yard pieces, SIC. per yard
An9ora Mats. 15c. each.
sheepskin Mats. sl.25 each.
White Skin Rugs. q. 75 each.
30Linch Smyrna Rugs. ~ each.
800 yards Colored Cotton Ball Fringe. &c. yard.
Former price loo.
200 yards ColOrsd Silk Tasssl Fringe. Csc. yard.
Former price o. 20 and - per yard
"a Chenille Table Covers 75 and % each. Former
price 81. so and 81
pairs Crimson SILK shslia Portieres. SIS per pair
Former price CAS-.
pairs Plain Chenille Portieres, a. so Der pair
Former price Ca
1 pair Tamboure Lace Curtains. Is pair Former
price IS
pair Tambours Lace Curtains. ss pair. Former
price els.
pair Tsmboure Lace Curtains. sl2 pair. Former
pnce e20
pair TambOurs Lace Curtains. els pair. Former
| price en-.
pair Irish Point Lace Curtains. o. pair Former
price ell
pair Irish Point Lace Curtains. % pair. Former
price els.
1p.r NOTTINGHAM Lace Curtains. also pair. For
mer price 81. "a
pair Nottingham Lace Curtains, % pair. Former
price %. 80
pair Notsinsham Lace Curtains. %. 25 pair. For
| mer price $3.50
pair Nottingham Lace Curtains. %. so pair For
mer price $3.50
pair Nottingham Lace Curtains. o. pair. Former
| price o.. 30.
10 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains soiled. az pair
Worth a.
Silk Pushes. all colors, q yard
100 yards Crushed Mohair Plush. 75c. yard.
800 yards Tapestry Furniture Covering, Soc yard.
Former price 7Jc.
piece Pink Felt. 9 yards wide SOC. yard. Former
price 81
The above odds and ends must be closed out to make
| room for new goods.
SPECIAL CHAMBER SUITES
| Solid Antique Oak Bureau With beysl plate rlass
sixs 24x3O. I solid Antique Oak Bsdstesd, 1 solid
| Antique Oak wsshstand, Woven Wire Spring. Hair
Mattress aud Feather Pillows for s25.
| MY LEADERS IN PARLoR SUITES:
| 1 Wilton Rug Paror Suite. $40 So
| i Silk Tapestry
/
Crush Mohair 600.
| Rug Couchss. elA
Big discounts on all other Furniture and Carpets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02

NATIONALLY TREAT YoUR Cold from the starr by
escape lung troubles not 30 easily gotten nd OF
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A Test vot. IN IA. Commons.

LoxDoS, March 2.-Ths house Of commons
today rejected BY q vote Of AT to l74 bill 10
extend to certain evictsd tsnGnts the benefit Of
last years land act The government opposed
the measure. 800 -
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washiagtoa Drug Clerk Attcmpts Suicide.
Arthur Burtis, young drug clerk who vent
from Washington to Brooklyn about nine
months ago b enter drug store there. vas
taken 70 the hospital on Monday suffering from
the s6scts Of inhaling ohloroSorm.
II b clatmed that disappointmeut N law,
drove him TO attempt suicide. Burti1 NJ 4
graduate Of Warrington college ct pksrnsey.
He wiz rscovos.
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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Bills Which the House Committee Tods
Agreed to Report Favorably


bile " men inc mouse committee Today
:" i.ep'r' a'orAoS'
Inc mouse committee on tne District OF Co
iumDla To-Day authorlzed favorable report on
the Following bills:
The bill to provide a permanent system OF
highways in that part of the District of Colum.
bia living outs;de tho c;,,. IN. hin g. - -,
.,E..> VIZ o' W "nono al
act reiaung 70 the TAX sales and taxes in
the District OF Columbia; the bill to amend
the laws relating to land titles in the
District n, Colnr,h;.. .;m -
- '-. ohi 70
eA'eho the 'iine ior nnaking assessments OF real
estate in the District Of Columbia; to amend
the act giving congressional sanction to the
route and termini Of the Aracost;a .na PIT
mo. p;,.r r.;,...a =, 49, n;A...-.. oD,.o
anS hi, 81. ,, ~ ~, we n OF Coiumoia,
t;o III ~ W saa0e;. .ae ms' Disc. appropria-
t ax sS' ~ ue"hims TUG uuues OF ING assessor
Ha,, Ui nne'e oii' were introduced oy MT.
THE .x.coer,, ,.upo.n ,x-r~s,,v
The hin, amsnd;nu tha ohar,.- ., 90 -.
tia ra;lroad .utho,;1s. tha ~. ~ VIC .a ansos
10 Law tr..t. and -rn 90. 80 ~.
;r..-s...;o, =, 70. -. %, .ae
r. street north. .iona en- ON 1919 ee' VIE 9
49, ,.o.., IT," ssNs ON stIee. 70
nstcCs uot W. MouS otEcct W lltu Btreet west;
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FoE EARAcHE
USE PONDS EXTRACT.

MANY PERsoss
Ae broken down from overwork or household cares.
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
Rebuilds the system. aids digestion removes excess
OF bile and cures malaria. Get the genuine. 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-02

Range Of the Thermomster.
The following were the readings at the ofnes
Of the weather bureau today, 9 an, 70; apm.,
81; maximIm. 81; minimum. "a.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Name

The following are the opening and closing prices o
wire to Corson and Mccartney. l4l9 r street.
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MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP

MRS. wINSLOws SOOTHING SYRUP
Has been used for 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 COLO. and is the best remedy for
DIARkHEA- Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winsows Soothing
Syrup" and take other kind % cents bottle.
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