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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
CABINET GO ssIP.
The Latest Rumors rs to Mr.. Gle veland's
Intentions.

The Latest Rumors to Mr.. Gle veland's
1t is understood that Mr. Cleveland has
changed his mind somewhat as to those
places in the cabinet which still remain
to be filed. He had at one time de-
termined not to appoint a southern man to the
Attorney Generalship. 1t is said now that he
has reconsidered this determination and that
there is strong probability that Mr.. Culber-
son Of Texas will be made Attorney General.
though this has not yet been settled.
1t is Mr.. Cleveland's desire that the Sec
taryship of Agriculture should go to the
Pacific coast. The name Of J. Sterling Morton
is under consideration for this place. but
it Is Mr.. Cleveland's desire if he can
find the right man to give the appoint
ment to the state of California. The under
standing is that Mr.. Cleveland has decided that
both the war and navy portfolios shall go
north, and that the navy portfolio will so to
Connecticut The Navy Department. the De-
partment of Justice and the Depart
ment of Agriculture are the only ones
now open, Gresham having been Sc
lected as Secretary Of State, Carlisle for Secre-
tary Of Treasury, Hoke Smith for Secretary of
Interior. Bissell for Postmaster General and
Col. Lamont for Secretary Of War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
BROOkLAND.

The District Commissioners are complyinr
with a recent request of the Brookland Citizens
Association to lay additional board walks under
the compulsory permit system. Lumber is on
the ground and workmen are engaged laying
a substantial plank foo:way on the east side of
10Th street.
Mr.. William Dasch, who las been very i'll
with an attack of acute indigestion, is again able
to be out
Miss Alice Aarean has been visiting her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Delzine Marean.
La grippe has had its grasp of repetition
upon Mr.. J. J. Fisher but is releasing its hold
Mrs. Frank r. Mccormick has in bloom at
her Providence street villa delicately beauti-
full specimen of the Chinese Joss plant or sa-
cred lily of China. 1t grows very curiously,
fourishing finely in bed of pebbles and clear
water.
A contemplated masquerade party was post
poned on account of the illness of Mrs. j. l..
Sherwood, who is now somewhat better.
Mr.. Plummer Rhine has returned home.
Miss Annie Fsdely has been visiting Miss Lille
Schwier.
The new residence of DIR. C. S. Hodgson en-
University Heights is rapidly approaching COM
pletion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols Of University
Heights start today on trip to Loudoun county
Va.
Mrs. Murphy and Miss Nora Mulvihill were
TIE recent guests OF MIS-. Jeremiah Lynch.
Mrs. r. ID. Means has just gotten home from
an extended visit to Lincoln Va, and vicinity.
Miss Grace Thomas has been very busy since
her return from Marietta.
The Night Owl Pleasure Club OF Washington
were pleasantly entertained at their last meet
ing at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Owens
of Brookland. Music and games were the
amusements of the evening. and a collation. was
served by the hostess, assisted by her daugh-
tiers, Miss Belle and Miss Clara Owens. The
time passed too swiftly, the guests expressing
regret at having to catch the last car" Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Bailey
Miss Emma Winter, Miss Florence Eckert, Miss
Rhoda Cobourn and Miss Molie Newton of
Washington; Miss Annie Bevans of Laurel. Md !.
Messrs. George W. Eckert, Henry jacobson.
Isaac Newton and W. c. Newton of Washington.
The Brookland Whist Club met this week at
the residence of Mrs. Louis Julien, on HART
ford street, and had very pleasant session.
Progressive euchre and choice music, with
dancing, filled each moment with endowment
for those present, who were Capt and Mrs.
Banner. Mr. and Mrs. Barton. Mrs and Miss
Burr, DIR. and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Het-
field. Mr.. and Mrs. Woodward. Misses Francene
and Mary Marean. Agnes Brooks. Mary. Lena
and Kate Terry, Sidney johnson, Miss Made
line Slevin Of Washington, Miss Carrie
Marques of Charleston S. c.; Miss Lola Young
of Washington and Messrs. Duhammel ~
Washington. Mr.. Wood, Mr.. L. Carmick, Mr..
johnson, Mr.. j. ID. Brooks and Mr. Albert Burr
OF Brookland and University Heights
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A SCARE AMONG THE CLERKS.
Tube Supposed to Contain Cholera Ba'
clilsr the Cause.


Several days ago a discovery was made in
the dead letter Office OF the Postofice
department. which created some lit
tie excitement and not little
fear among the employees Of the Office. 1t was
the discovery in waste Of the Office of small
glass testing tube. commonly used by physicians
and scientists in carrying specimens Of disease
germs and other like articles. The tube WIS
sealed. and in the bottom an inch or so
OF gelatinous matter. There no label
on the tube. nor anything else by which
IT could be ascertained from sherce ii had
come, Its contents or to whom il had been
mailed. Health Officer Hammett re-
ceived note frcm Chief Clerk Cooley
of the department requesting him to
investigate the matter. it being generally
supposed that the tube contained cholera
germs, supposed 10 have been mailed from
some infected European point 20 some
one in this city. DIR. Hammett
and his chief clerk. Mr.. Tracv,
department only to learn that the tube had
been sent to DIR. Alliger OF Howard University
for investigation.
DIR. Hammett stated to STAR reporter today
that no report had vet been received from
DIR. Alliger. He said that he was told
that the tube had probably been lying
around in the Post Office Department for sew
eral weeks before being discovered. He believed
that there was no occasion for any alarm even
II II should be discovered that the sus-
pected tubes really did contain
the .eaded cholera germs for the reason that
the tube was securely sealed. DIR. Hammett
said he had no doubt that cholera germs had
OFTEN been SO sent through the mails but said
That there was no danger in doing so
so long as the tubes remainad securely sealed.
lie very much doubted the fact that the tube
really did contain cholera germs. The CITY
post office officials said they knew nothing Of
the matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
IN WALL STREET TO-DAY.
Trading in the Stock Market Checked by
the Currency situation.

the Currency Situation.
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-The currency situation
had its effect upon the stock market this morn
ing in restriction of business to less than half
a dozen stocks, in the main transactions being
almost entirely of professional character, and
the indisposition to trade for either side of the
account being specially marked.
Reading. cotton oil and sugar. with American
tobacco, monopoiiZed the greater part of the
business. but only in the last named was there
movement of special Importance. Sugar was
inclined to weakness and retired a large frac-
ton, but cotton oil. stimulated by a hope of
dividend. rose "a per cent.
American tobacco. after opening down IA
per cent at los. retired to I04 and after a rally
to 1865 again reacted to its lowest figure. The
rest OF the list was entirely barren of interest
while displaying firm temper after an irregu-
lar opening. At ii o'clock the market WAS fairly
active and firm at only slight changes from
opening figures.
The market developed dropping tendency
after ii O'Clock among railroad shares, but
changes were of no importance except in
Omaha, which, after selling to 5114 lost per
cent. Dlstillers were strong and sold up to 39I5
after touching 1876.
American tobacco again rallied to 1857 from
104, but transactions in the remainder of the
market were still barren of feature, and at
noon the market comparatively quiet and
steady to firm at insignificant changes from the
opening. Sales of listed stocks at noon, &C. 700
shares: unlisted. 16. 900.
Money on call was easy at 21Sa3 per cent
Prime mercantile paper, sac. Sterling ex-
change is quiet and steady. with actual business
in bankers bills at 4s6a4s614 for sixty days
and 4s7s4a4SS for demand. Posted rates, Asst
a4s9.
The subtreasury debtor at the clearing
house today, S715.267. Government bonds
have been dull and steady. Southern state
bonds neglected. Railroad bonds fairly active
and firm. Bar silver, S3lS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13

is replaced by the healthy
kind. SCOTS Emulsion of
cod liver oil effects cure by
building up sound flesh. 1t
is agreeable to taste and
easy of assimilation.
Prepared By Scotia Bo~p.. S.Y. kns-sr.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
ADMIRAL GHERARDI'S FLEET
Ordered to Remain I'm the West Indies I'm
til an Appropriation for the Review.

Ordered to Remain in the West Indies I'm
til an Appropriation for the Review.
Rear Admiral Gherardi's aeet-conssting Of
the Baltimore. San Francisco. Charleston and
Yorktown-arrived at Barbadoes yesterday,
eighteen days from Montevideo The vessels
will remain at Barbados long enough to coal
which will take three or four days.
The Secretary of the Navy has sent a dis
patch to Admiral Gherardi to keep his fleet
in the vicinity Of Barbados until other
wise ordered There is great significance
in this action but exactly what it means cannot
now be told with postiveness The impression
In naval circles is. however that it has refer
ence altogether to the proposed naval review.
1t Is said that Secretary Tracy is inclined to
abandon the review unless Congress makes
the necessary provision for il. In the event
OF such a conclusion it would of course be
waste Of time and money for the vessels named
to 60 to the rendezvous at Hampton Roads,
especially as the station to which they
belong the Pacific is now so short of naval
vessels and is SO much in need of them Just at
this particular time. According to this theory
the vessels will remain in the West Indies until
the purpose OF Congress in the matter is
known.
If an appropriation is made to defray
the necessary expenses of the review
the four vessels will continue their
cruise to Hampton Roads but if no more
money is appropriated some of the fleet,
if not all. will be ordered TO return to the
Pacific station. Officials of the Navy Depart
ment will not talk on the subject, but it is be-
lieyed that the facts in the are practically
as above stated
In case of their return to the Pacific one of
the vessels will undoubtedly be sent to Hawaii
to relieve the Mohlcan as Admiral Skerritts
flagship.
This afternoon orders were given to Admiral
Gherardi to sail north with his fleet on the 18th
instant unless he gets orders to the contrary
before that time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 13.-Flour dul-western
super. 1.S5a210 do. extra, 2.25a3.10: DO. family,
340a3.I5; winter wheat patent. 3.90a4. %; spring
wheat patent. 4.25a4.40; spring wheat straight,
3soa4 25-receipts, $50 barrels: shipments, 1883
barrels; sales, $50 barrels. Wheat steady at de-
cline; unchanged-No. red spot, 76k aI6s.. Febru-
airy, 49,. bic; March, .INar1h: May, sO%as0s.;
steamer No. 2. red, 72ka13-receipts, 80 169 BUSH
els stock. l05s,7i5 bushels; sales. $1,000 bushels
Milling wheat, by sample. 15a7s. Corn weak
mixed spot, sou a50j<; February, 5ska50}s: March,
AZ. a5o; May, 50s<a5l steamer mixed, 4Ia47k-
receipts, 19,435 bushels: stock, 650lza bushels
sales, 125,eO0 bushels. White corn by sample, So
yellow corn by sample, 5Z. Oats dull - No. .
white western, 4la4s; No. mixed western, 81
a3I k-stock, aua.5c6 bushels. Rye quiet-No. =,
63 asked-recepts, 5s6s bushels stock, s0,S13 BUSH
els Hay nrm-go0d TO choice timothy. l5.50alS.5a.
bushel, 2ha.: Cork for orders. per quarter, rs.
a2s.3d.; cotton, Is cents per 100 pounds: -four. s
cents per 100 pounds. Cotton Misunderstanding,
~. Provisions firm messp ork, 1884; bulk
meats loose shoulders. 10& long clear, In; clear
rib sides, lik; sugArpckled shoulders, lik: sugar.
cured smoked shoulders. IL; hams, l5al6; lard,
refined, l2s4. Butter qufet-crenmery. fancy, 81:
do. fair choice. ssa29; do. imitation ssae6; 1adle
fancy, "a do good choice, 2la22; rolls. tine, 20
2l do fair to good, ~: store-packed, lIals! Eggs
nrmer-9.ale Coffee strong-Rio carg0es, fair,
10; No I. isx. Sugar steady and active-granu-
lated. AZ. Copper steady - refined, 1lEal1z.
Whisky frm-l2lai.2S.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 1s.-Baltmore and Ohio
STOCK 9ska95k; Northern Central stock, 50aIl;
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern nrsts, ioska
l0s; do. second incomes, - asked; do. third in-
comes, Il asked; Consolidated gas stocks, ssasah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Inauguration Procceding- - Far Advanced
That "A Meeting Has Be~n Called.

The inaugural preparations are 40 far
advanced that Col Berret today decided
10 call meeting IL the general COMMITTEES
for next Monday. January 20. al the bead
quarters in the Lehman building. At this
meeting il is probable that the several sub
committees will be able 20 report 90 the -y"cn-
tive committee thst all of tho arrangements for
the Inauguration Of Mr.. cleveland have been
completed. Gen. Mcmahon. the grand
marshal of the inaugural parade. who has been
here for some DAYS. has completed the
arrangements 80 far as he for the parade
and will leave for his home in New lork this
evening. One question that mas been def nit-lv
arranged much 20 the qualification of the
residents OF that part Of the avenue west 81
18th street Is that the parade shall
not be dismissed before reaching the circle.
IL was feared. as has been the case on former
occasions. some portions Of the line might be
broken up after passing the Presidents stand.
but Gen. McMahon and the members Of the
committee who are acting with him think that
this VIII be prevented on this occasion.
ALL BODIES MUST MARCH THE WHOLE ROUTE
The line Of march wall be roped in in such
way that it will be almost impossible for
bodies in line 10 leave before reaching the
end Of the route. Ii is intended 10 make
the rule strict that all bodies entering the
parade shall march 90 the end A matter
that has on similar occasions caused a general
desire on the part OF the marching 90
leave before finishing the parade is that tney
have been wearled by the extremely long wait
at the Capitol before the line of march
was formed and moved THIS b H. be-
lieved. will be remedied this time Mr.. Dick
son, chairman of the citizens committee. stated
today that he thought it MAS not necessary FOR
the men to be actually in marching order at the
Capitol until o clock instead If 10 ar H. rs
has been the case in former YEAR. 80 IL is
probable that the order will be made to have
the men ready 10 march at clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
CONDENSED LOCALS.

MR. JOHN PORTER LAWRENCE, the newly
elected assistant director OF the Choral Society,
will conduct the rehearsal this evening. Mr..
Damrosch having wired that he was unavoid-
ably detained in New York
The Houstonia Circle OF Kings Da lighters
will give violet tea tomorrow evening at No.
1918 18th street for the benefit OF the poor of
the District.
WASHINGTON BRowS. brother Of Policeman
Augustus Brown, died suddenly ut his home, No.
1045 jefferson street. Georgetown, this morning.
with medical attendance. The coroner Was
notified.
The SrEAMER MAcALKsTER will resume her
trips to Mount Vernon tomorrow, leaving at the
usual hour, 10 am
The Wang Social Club held their regular
meeting and elected officers - follows for the
ensuing three months: Henry w. schlosssr,
president; George I. Harper, vice president:
Fswkss, trsasursri Charles W. Bsuvst, re-
HessoSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
MR.. BIssELL FOR THE CABINET.

He Has Decided to Accept the once of
Postmaster General.
As The STAR has announced, Mr. Wilson s.
Bissell. Mr.. Cleveland's old law partner has
been chosen for the Office of Postmaster Gen.
eral in Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet. The an
nouncement is now confirmed from Mr..
Bissell's home in Buffalo.
dispatch from Buffalo to the New York
Times yesterday SAYS Wilson S. Bissell OF
this city has been offered the portfolio of the
Post Office Department in Clevelands cabinet.
He has had the matter under consideration for
several days, and has decided to accept the
place. His letter of acceptance, if not already
sent, will be mailed to Mr.. Cleveland at Lake
wood without delay. Mr.. Cleveland's selection
of his former law partner for the important
Office of Postmaster General finds amule justi-
ficatlon In the high character, pronounced abil
tiles and forceful nature of the man selected
Mr. Bissell not only stands high in the legal
profession. but he is n sagacious and successful
business man, with an executive capacity that
Is remarkable. The fact that Mr.. Bissell has
been invited to enter Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet
is known to very few persons here, and
the news will be a gratifying surprise to
the residents of Buffalo generally Mr.
Blssell Is respected by everybody, and
is extremely popular with those who know him
best. His acceptance of the honor rendered
him by Pres;dent-elect Cleveland will also cause
some surprise, for the reason that he has per-
sistently declined to take public office of any
kind. and his large law practice and other bust
ness interests have engrossed his entire time
and attention. In forming his determination
to go into the cabinet MIR. Bissell undoubtedly
complied with a most cordial and earnest re-
quest from his old partner and friend. His ac-
ceptance of the office will compel him to make
large personal sacrifices, but his sense of public
duty is akin to that which has always charac-
terized Mr.. Cleveland. and he will be one of
the conscientious, energetic and efficient forces
of the next administration. Buffalo may well
feel proud of her contributions to that admin
istration,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13

The clerks in the sixth auditors office, who
have been furloughed for the past few days
pending the removal of the heavy weight of the
files from tho upper floors, were back at
their desks today. During their absence
from the Office some twenty tons of
files have been carried from the fourth floor to
the first, and now that this great weight is
removed 1t Is believed that the building
is safe. At least that is the written opinion
Of representative of the supervising
architect who today made an inspection of
the building. The architect Of the Busch Com
pany, the owners Of the property, also made
an inspection today and came to the conclusion
that the safety Of the occupants of the build
ing was not in danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-13
THE PRESIDENT CONSULTED.
Gen. Mcmahon submits the Plan OF tins
Inauguration Committee.

Gen. Mcmahon. marshal of the inaugural
parade. and Col. Corbin. his chief - rtAa. had
an interview with President Harrison tins
morning in order to receive any suggestions
he might have to make in regard 20 the oere-
monies.
1t Was explained that the plan obseryed at
his Inauguration would be followed generally
on the next occasion and the President re-
marked pleasantly that the plan was entirely
satisfactory TO him and that he had no changes
whatever 20 suggest
The President has arranged 20 leave the city
for Indianapolis with his family almost imtnedi-
ately after the innugumtiou crrc'nunies
al the Capitol. lie may retarn 70
the White House with the President-elcct. but
Will not take any part in the review. special
train VIII be in waiting ut the Baltimore snd
Potomac depot for his use on Inauguration
day.
OFFICERS DETAILED.
Capt W. L. Pitcher, sth infantry Lieut..
John A. johnson. Sth cavalry. and Lieut.. J.
1. French. 81 cavalry. have been detailed 10
special duty Al the War Department b. assist
Col II. {. Corbin In arranging for the inaugural
parade.
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THE BONDS THAT WIRE NOT ISSUED.
A Statement That the President Disap-
proved the Plan.


proved the Plan.
1t was said today that the President was on
posed 10 the plan with which Mr.. Poster las
been credited OF replenishing the gold supply
Of the treasury by issuing bonds and that he
had interfered to prevent its being carried out
The assertion II still adhered TO by those who
first made il that the agree ment was compie;e
that gold was advanced nv the banks t. tide
the treasury over until the bonds could Ice
issued In accordance with the agreement. which
that the issue to begin ON the 9Th.
A prominent Congressman who returned
from New York this morning makes the state
ment on the authority Of one of the bankers
who was said TO be in the bond deal that after
advancing about six millions Of gold TO the
treasury all but little over six hundred thou
sand dollars was Immediately drawn out By
them again.
Ii is said that before Mr.. Foster agreed 10
issue the bonds. he made an attempt to get n
promise that Mr.. Carlisle would see 10 the is-ns
of the bonds after he came into Office Mr.
Carlisle, while agreeing that perhaps the bonds
must be issued and giving guarded
approval to the proposition. would not place
himself under any obligation in advance - hi-
taking ONCE. There Is no doabf felt that n the
issue is now suspended il viii he necessary for
Mr.Carlisle. AS Secretary, TO issue the bonds
after going into Office. The objec; 81 Mt.
Shermans amendment TO the appropriation
bill providing authority for 3 per cent issue -
merely to make it possible 20 put out the lssu.
at a lower rate Of interest than be done
under the law now.
Ii was asserted later that Mr.. Harrison has
positively withheld his consent 10 the issue.
and that he will Use the one hundred million
serve fund before he viii permit the bonds ~
be issued. This he where the hitch has coins