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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-05-31

AS the result of the adoption of the
one-man scheme instead of the jury
system in deciding the matter of awards
at the Worlds Fair, seventeen foreign
nations, including the leading powers
of Europe, have announced their de-
termination to withdraw their exhibits
from competition. The one-man sys-
tenn was employed at Philadelphia in
1876, and every exhibitor of wares,
good, bad or Indifferent, got medal of
some kind. The awards at Philadelphia
carried with them no honorable distinc-
ton. The medals were comparatively
worthless to exhibitors of articles or
products of real merit. The exhibitor
in the third or fourth rank of excellence
Haunted his award before the world,
and, in the eyes of the uniformed or
unthinking, stood as high in the scale
of merit as the exhibitor of works of
the first grade of merit. The American
piano makers are also in rebellion
against the commissioners one-man
scheme. Ninety per cent of the piano
makers, mindful of the scandals and
quarrels that had followed the awards
made at former worlds fairs, petit
toned that no awards on pianos be made,
but the commissioners heard the other
fraction, which desired to get an adver-
tisement out of the exposition. So the
majority seeded, and the director
general attempted to boycott the in
struments of the seceders. This was
one of the causes of the trouble with
the musical director, Theodore Thomas,
who persisted in using boycotted in
strument, If the national commits
sion does not clear up this muddle as
soon as possible, one of the great bene-
fits to be derived from the exhibition
will be entirely lost.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-05-31

A SLIGHT run ON the Rutland Savings
Bank occurred last Friday, caused by
groundless rumors that the bank was in
volved in the failures at Orwell. There
was nothing like panic and the deposits
withdrawn were generally small. This
bank is regarded as one of the strongest in
the state, and has a surplus of over $4,000.
The other banks of Rutland were ready to
lend aid II necessary, and their officials
laughed at the rumors. The bank received
$4,000 in currency from New York that
morning, and had credit there for half a
million. The most of the deposits with
drawn have been replaced.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-05-31

EUGENE COOPER OF SALISBURY shot him
last Monday. Jealousy was the cause.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-05-31

INFANTA EULALIA babe adieu to
Washington on Thursday of last week
and was received with great enthusiasm
by the people of New York. She is
feted as few persons before her have
been honored. A grand ball was So
ciety's tribute to her royal highness.
Excursions around the island and up
the Hudson to West Point, rides in
Central Park, and entertainments in
great variety are contrived for her
pleasure and entertainment. Whenever
she appears in public, the people greet
her with cordial enthusiasm and the
princess graciously expresses the pleas
ure and satisfaction these spontaneous
demonstrations afford her. She is q
very good democrat. She is lady as
well as princess, and her grace of
manner and ready response to the pop
ular welcome has captured the hearts
of the American people. 1t will endear
her to Americans to know that when
the plans for her entertainment on Tues.
day were made known to her and she
understood the character of the day, she
asked that change might be made
and that she might be allowed to go to
the tomb of General Grant and with
her own hands lay wreath of flowers
upon the great commanders resting
place. She had met General Grant in
Spain during his foreign trip. Such in
cidents reveal qualities of heart and
traits of character that appeal to the
peoples love and show that it is not al
the princess that awakens so much gal
liant demonstration.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-05-31

III. s. HASTINGS, a prominent drover of
st. Johnsbury, died last Monday.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-05-31

Cool waves have overrun the coun-
try during the past week and have been
exceptionally frigid in the Northwest,
in which section of the country snow
has fallen to the depth of several
inches. and at other points there have
been killing frosts. The rear guard of
winter is sullenly retiring, trying the
patience of farmers by its foray upon
his early crops and delays in the work
of the season, and vexing the spirits of
those who crave the summer sunshine
and its life-giving warmth. If seed
time is belated and the abundance of
the farmers crops jeopardized by these
cool waves, they cause plentiful in
crease of the ills of the flesh in the shape
of colds, bronchitis and pneumonia
among those who do not exercise due
care in maintaining a winter standard
of warm dressing.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-05-31

Co.INsURANCE appears to be fight
ing a losing battle in New England.
A recent issue of the Standard says:
"Of the six New England states, but
four now remain under exchange juris-
diction, Maine and New Hampshire
being outside, as the result of anti-com-
pact legislation. Anxious eyes are now
being cast toward Vermont, which may
follow suit at the next session of its
legislature, and it is even limited that
Connecticut has blood in its eye. With
Massachusetts and little Rhody" only
left, life would hardly be worth living"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-05-31

On Monday an injunction was served
on the exposition company to restrain
the managers from closing the gates on
Sunday. This step was taken at the
instance of stakeholder in the cor
poration, and a temporary injunction
was granted. A sort of legal monkey
and.parrot quarrel over the question of
Sunday opening seems to have been
begun. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17

IL is probable that the Secretary Of the
Treasury in his annual report and the President
In his message to Congress will recommend the
construction Of buildings by the government
sufficient to accommodate the government
force, for the preservation Of records and the
transaction Of government business, and the
abandonment Of all rented buildings as soon as
possible.
The proposition is now q matter Of official
discussion, being suggested by the 10th street
catastrophe.
1t is probable that the President will in his
message, recommend an investigation and
measurement Of the capacity Of the buildings
now owned by thegovernment, the ascertainmeu,
Of the further needs and the erection of such
buildings as the accommodation Of the service
demands. One OF the first things con-
sidered in this connection will be the
removal Of files and records not needed fol
ready reference from the department buildings
which are now numbered with them. This
being done, it woald leave much more room in
the regular department buildings for the cleri
cal force, besides rendering the buildings safer.
hall or warehouse for records would thus re-
duce the extent of additional accommodation
needed FOR the working force OF clerks and
officials. The Office buildings would be still in
adequate, however. and the additional building.
needed could be erected.
In this connection there is talk of the desira-
bility of having the proposed new mint build
ing erected here, if the site in Philadelphia il
not purchased before Congress meets.
The official discussion of the question indi-
Gates decided feeling that there is no saving
to the government in renting buildings on
which a very large interest is paid on the cost
Of construction, even if the danger to life and
property by the occu alton of unsafe buildings
and the overcrowding OF all the buildings.
whether rented or owned by the government
is not TO be taken into consideration.
But the danger to life must be considered,
and it is believed that Congress will take a
practical and sensible well as humane view
Of the situation and make a move to correct the
existing evil The ultimate result. it is said
may be that property between Fennsvlvanis
avenue and the mall will DE secured by the gov
ernment and converted into sites for public
buildings needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
Belgian international Exposition,

The Department of State is informed by the
minister of Belgium that an international expo
sition is being organized under the patronage
Of the Belgian government to take place at
Antwerp next year. 1t will be inaugurated on
May 5, 1894, and will remain open for . period
Of at least six months.
An invitation has been extended TO the United
States to be officially represented, and it is de-
sired that American manufacturers, agricul-
turists and artists participate therein, since the
exposition will include industrial, scientific and
artistic productions, as well as all kinds Of COM
mercial produce.
Pending the exhibition and in connection
Herewith the Antwerp Royal Society Of Fine
Arts will hold its removed exhibition of paint
ing. sculpture, engraving and architecture, to
which artists Of all countries regularly con-
tribute.
The action of the United States government
must necessarily depend upon an appropriation
by Congress to defray the necessary expenses
but it is understood that application in this
sense viii be made to that body at its next ses-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
THE BOARD OF APPRAISERS.
Their Supervision Decided to BE Of an Ad-
visory Character Only.

Their Supervision Decided to BE Of An Ad-
visory Character Only.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin has written .
letter to the board Of general appraisers at
New York in which he takes the position "that
the supervision over appraisements and classi-
fication conferred upon the board Of general
appraisers by authority OF the Secretary Of the
Treasury under the law 'is of an advisory
character only"
ut has been the practice of this department" 4"
continues Mr.. Hamlin. Ito give due weight
and respect to the decision Of the board Of gen.
eral appraisers, and while those decisions have
in the great majority of cases been accepted as
formulating safe rule for the guidance Of
customs officers in the classifc alton Of similar
merchandise, the department cannot, with
due regard for the best interests OF the reve-
nue., waive its right to set asides practice in the
classification Of imported merchandise which
is in direct opposition to an authoritative
opinion Of the court of last resort in customs
cases..
The letter was drawn forth by protest from
the board of general appraisers to an order is
sued by Assistant Secretary Hamlin to collectors
of customs to disregard decision of the board
of general appraisers In all future cases touch
ing the proper classification Of so-called
chocolate confectionery"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
MIR. BLOUNT AND HAWAII.
What o Friend Saws of the Minister'S Proba.
BILE Views on Anne xatiOn.


What q Friend Saws of the Minister'S Proba-
BILE Views on Annexation.
1t is doubtless SO that Mr.. Blount has resigned
the mission at Hawaii. The Georgia folks who
would be most apt to know SO understand.
''This MEANS" said a friend Of his, "simply
that he has finished the work he went there for.
When he went he did not expect that it would
take him much longer than this to get all the
information he needed, and he had no intention
of remaining longer than necessary. What will
be the character Of Blount's report is very un-
certain. His hauling down the American flag
from the islands has been publicly accepted as
an indication that he is opposed to the develop
ment Of any interest Of the United States there.
This may be a correct inference, and the in
structions given him were certainly such as to
indicate that annexation WAS not what the
administration wanted. Yet 1t will not
do to interpret Blount through inferences. He
is, perhaps, warped in some things, but one
thing certain is that it will not do to rely on his
getting on the wrong side always. When he
left here he was not opposed to annexation OF
Hawaii. though he was not ready to say that he
favored It. He seriously believed that 1t was
a matter to be carefully considered and, that
the circumstances and surrounding conditions
should be carefully Investigated, and that upon
the result Of the investigation should depend
action. He was probably rather more friendly
to annexation or protectorate than otherwise.
II this favorable inclination has developed by
investigation he will not hesitate to say 80.
I'm trying to guess at his report it must not
be forgotten that he was the man who stood up
for the dignity and sustained Harrison's admin
istration In demanding reparation for the
Baltimore affair at Chile, when the democrats
in the House were generally disposed to take a
narrow view of the matter, and that he as
chairman Of the foreign affairs committee, by
coming out vigorously with declaration that
the hands Of the administration should be
strengthened. saved his party from making a
mistake which would have been very serious to
them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
AS INDIAN AGENTS,

Army Omcers Detailed to Act as Such by the
President.
the President has issued the following execu-
tive order,
EXECUTIVE MANSION, June 16.
Pursuant to provision of chapter 164 of the
laws of the first session Of the Fifty-second
Congress, passed on the 18th day of July, 1892,
which reads as follows:
that from and after the Of this act
to act as Indian agents at all agencies where
while acting such aaents. shall be under the or
ders and direction of the Secretary of the Interior
B. ans By
the appointment of a civilian"
1 hereby detail the following officers Of the U.
S. army to act rs Indian agents at the agencies
set opposite their respective names: Capt. Lo-
renzo W. Cooke, third infantry, at the Black
feet agency, Montana; Capt Homer W..
Wheeler, fifth cavalry, at the Cheyenne and
Arrapahoe agency. Oklahoma; Capt. Joseph
Hale, third infantry, at the Colville agency,
Wash. Maj. John H. Patterson, third infantry,
Capt. William H. Clapp, sixteenth infantry.
at the Fort Berthold agency, North Dakota;
Capt. Charles F. Robe, twenty-fifth infantry,
at the Fort Belknap agency. Montana; Capt.
John T. Van Onsdale, seventh infanty at the
Fort Hall agency, Idaho; Capt. Henry W.
SDrOIe, elSutu dt tue FOTt fcck agency,
Montana: Capt. VIM. d. Dougherty, first in
fantry, at the Hoopa valley agency, California;
Capt. Hugh G. Brown, twelfth infantry, at the
Kiawa agency, Oklahoma; Capt. Levi F. Bur-
nett, seventh infantry. at the Weslaler agency,
New Mexico Capt. VIM. II. Beck. tenth cavalry.
at the Omaha and Winnebago agency. Nebraska;
Capt. Charles A. Dempsey, second infantry,
at the Usage agency. Oklahoma; Capt.
John NJ. Bulls. twenty-fourth infantry.
at the Pueblo and the Jicariila agency,
New Mexico; Capt. Cyrus s. Roberts,
seventeenth infaptry, at the Southern Ute
agency, Col; Capt. Henry Wygant, twenty
fourth infantry, at the Shoshone agency, wyo.
Capt Thomas Sharp. seventeenth infantry. at
the Tongue River agency, Mont; Maj. James
F. Randlett, ninth cavalry, at the Uintah and
Ouray agency, Utah; Capt William P. Rogers,
seventeenth infantry, at the Warm Springs
agency, Ore; Capt. Charles G. Penney. sixth
infantry, at the Pine Ridge agency, S. D.
(Signed) "GRovER CLEVELAND"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
AT HIS COUNTRY HOME.

The President and Secretary Carlisle Trans
act Business There-Extra Session KumOrs.
The President did not come in from his coun-
try residence this morning, having made pre-
vious business engsg ement with Secretary Car
Isle. The latter did not come to the Treasury
Department, but, after seeing several people at
his residence by appointment drove out to the
country residence Of the President and re-
mained with him most Of the day. A number
Of formidable packages, containing papers In
internal revenue cases, were sent out in ad-
vance.
1t is also understood that the case Of Ap-
praiser Cooper Of New York was also taken
under consideration.
A renewal Of the baseless rumor which has
several times previously been put in circulation
that the President intends to call midsummer
session Of Congress meets fat contra diction in
every wellinformed quarter here. 1t is said
that the President when he gave out his author
itative statement on June last that he in
tended to call an extra session OF Congress
mot earlier than the 1st nor later than the
18th Of September, unless unexpected contin-
gences should necessita,e an earlier meeting" ="
had fully considered every contingency which
up to that date had developed. and that moth
ing has occurred since to cause him to deviste
from his deliberately announced intention.
On the contrary, the course of events has
confirmed him in the position he then took. He
had privately communicated his decision to
Speaker Crisp and other prominent public
men before he made 1t public. As
stated in his authorized interview, he
had made mo mystery or secrecy in regard
to his intentions in this matter" He
further promised that he would inform the
people authoritatively when the time was at
hand for their representatives to be called to-
gether to deal with the financial conditions, and
it can be said with positveness that Mr.. Cleve-
land intends to carry out this pledge
Further. to clinch matters. it can be stated
on authority that the President has completed
his arrangements to be absent from the city
from some time in July until the latter part Of
August
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
The Silver Law I'm the House,

The New York World in its canvass Of the
House on the repeal Of the Sherman s,iver law
claims answers from members showing lao for
the repeal without qualification, eleven with q
slight qualification and twenty-four whose
records are against silver, but who have not
answered the Worlds questions, counting LIS
for repeal Of the law. They heard from all
but LIS Of the $50 members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17

day, however, il all probability will see Q YER
dict rendered. 1t is expected that the Jury
will be able to render their verdict with very
little delay after the testimony is finished The
general feeling is that Col. Ainsworth and
Contractor Dant will undoubtedly be charged
with criminal negligence and held. There is
some probability also Of Engineer Sasse being
held. and possibility of Superintendent Covert
and Capt Thorpe meeting a like fate 1t is
understood today that Col. Ainsworth has
foreseen the result Of the inquest
to the extent Of arranging for bail. Today's
testimony has been extremely damaging to Col.
Ainsworth and MIR. Dant The evidence has
been expert testimony from builders. who have
clearly stated that in their opinion criminal
negligence was shown. The inquest viii adjourn
today at until Monday. During the testimony
the jury expressed q wish to have walls and
piers examined to find If they were solid. and
the coroner addressed q letter to Secretary La
mont asking permission for architect and
bricklayer to make such examination The
question of asking Col. Ainsworth to testify
was also raised and the coroner decided that
Col. Ainsworth could appear and make any
statement he wished, but that no summons
would be sent him. The usual crowd was In
attendance.
THOMAS ,. KING.
The first witness today was Tn homas J. King,
the contractor and builder He had made twI
examinations of the Ford building since the
disaster. He thought the brick work in the
cellar was of fair quality. Had seen no signs
of snoring. He should not like to have under
taken such Job without snoring.
In answer to Mr.. Warner witness said he
knew Mr.. Dant He a bricklayer. Such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17

work as underpinning such a building should
have been under the supervision of an expert
The work was certainly not carried on in a safe
manner. Thought the building was certainly
dangerous the way the work was done.
Mr.. Hanvev questioned in regard to the ce-
ment used. Thought a domestic cement WAS
used. The mixture would take some thirty
days to set. II he had done such q job he should
have used Portland cement. The brick work
was only of fair quality. Work OF such quality,
he said, should never have been undertaken
without the best of Portland cement. Should
consider it almost suicidal to do the work without
better precautions. Extra precautions should
have been taken in building Of such a con-
struction this.
.'I will saw" he added. "that no requisites
were made by the department in regard 10 any
of the bidders on this work"
Mr.. pASr's REPUTATION.
Juror Hsnvey-"what was Mr.. Dant's repu-
tation?"
Witness-.As bricklayer frst-class- Out
side of that his experience was limited"
Mr.. King asked if he had done any work
for the government and replied that he bad
not, having more profitable work
Mr.. Warner-"Why more proftable?"
witness-"Because the government does mot
want skilled men when it can get cheap
work"
The witness then explained that for years the
best contractors and builders in the city had
taken no government contracts because the
theory was to get the work done In . cheap
way, with no regard TO skill II man could
give the proper bond he thought il very possi-
BILE that the government would give . contract
for erecting q building TO q cellar digger.
c. b. KErrRsrEIS.
c. b. Keferstein, an architect, next testified.
Had examined the building. II was detective
as to safety. There were no Ere escapes md
the stairs were too narrow.
Then the witness caused Q sensation Hs haA
examined the work in the cellar. Ths hGtnka.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
A New Chief Clark

s. Isadore Bradley has been appointed chief
clerk in the United States treasurer's Office.
This appointment is promotion, as Mr.. Brad
ley has been q clerk in the Office for some time
at the head Of which hs 10 now placed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
A Bid Accented,

The proposal of Mr.. Lewis Hopfenmaier for
the purchase Of waste paper of the Department
Of Agriculture has been accepted by Secretary
Morton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
,THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST
COMPANY.
PAID-UP CAPITAL. ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
Organized under oct of Conress and under the super
pision of the U. S. Government

Has for sale real estate notes and
bonds which pay 5 and 8 per cent per
year. and which are as safe Investments
as government bonds. These are sold
in any amount at par and accrued in
terest.
Interest paid on savings deposits.
Families leaving the city for the sum-
mer can deposit their silver ware and
other valuables for safe keeping In the
strong vaults Of this company at very
reasonable rates. Small safes for rent
stprices from % to $50 per year. No
one can afford the risk Of robbery when
the cost Of perfect security Is 20 inex-
psnsive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TEMPERANCE.

~TEMPERANCE.-T MEETING OF THE
MSSxI1 rather Mathew Total Abstinence Society
corner 9Th and sts northwest. will be addressed by
Major s. h. Walker. All friends of the cause of TOM
perance are Invited. It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
TIE FURD'O BUILDING INQUEST.
The Inquiry viii Not Be Finished
Until Monday.
THE PROBABLE RESULT.
Several Persons May Be Held to
Answer.
MORE EXPERT TESTIMONY.

The inquest on Frederick Loftus is drawing
TO a close. Nearly all the ground which it is
thought necessary to cover in preliminary
inquiry into the disaster at Ford's building,
which wiped out so many lives and caused such
widespread sorrow, has been covered
The inquest will not be finished today. Mon-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-17
NEW BUILDINGS TALKED OF.
One Result OF the Recent Disaster on
Tenth Street.

RECOMMENDATIONS THAT WILL PROBABLY BE
REPORTED TO CoNGREss-oFFIcIALs TO URGE
THE ABANDONMENT OF RENTED STRUCTURES
PROPOSED HALL OF RECORDS