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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-17
PASSPORTS TO RUSSIA.
A Committee Of Hebrews Consult With Sec.
retary Gresham on the Subject.

n COumltuSe Ol neDTtWb SOusuit " "Ith soc.
retary Gresham on the Subject
committee of citizens Of New York, con-
sisting of Messrs Jesse Seligmsn, Oscar Straus,
ex-minister to Turkey; julius Goldman, NJ. s.
Isaacs and Col ]. B. Weber, ex-commissioner
of immigration at New York, had long con-
ference with Secretary Gresham in the diplo-
matte room Of the State Department
this morning. Their visit had
general reference to the treatment
Of Jews in Russia, but related more particularly
to the recent refusal of the Russian consul at
New York to wise passports Of Hebrews born in
the United States desiring to visit Russia.
This action Of the Russian consul is in accord
with the laws Of his country, and is understood
to have been made a test case by the
committee with view to having the admins
tration open negotiations with the Russian
government looking to the repeal Of the OBJ
noxious statute on the broad ground that it
dscriminates against citizens Of the United
States.
PROTEST AGAINST THE TREATY.
1t is understood that the committee made a
vigorous protest against the extradition treaty
with Russia and that they asked that its official
promulgation by the President be made con-
tingent on the recognition by Russia Of the full
rights of the Hebrew citizens of the United
States.
Secretary Gresham and all the members of
the committee observed diplomatic reticence
in regard to the conference and refused to di-
vulge any information in regard to it.
WAITING FOR THE COPY.
The inexplicable delay in the arrival of the
Russian copy of the extradition treaty is SUBJ
ject Of general comment in official circles. 1t
was mailed by the American minister at st.
Petersburg nearly month ago and was
due at the department several days ago. 1t
was certainly expected to reach here by Mon
day last, but it has not come yet. The Presi-
dents proclamation publishing its provisions
and putting them into effect will not be issued
until this treaty is in hand.
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A COURT OF INQUIRY,
Capt. HigginsOn to Explain the Delay in the
Sailing of the Atlanta.

Sailing of the Atlanta.
The Secretary CT the Navy has decided to ap-
point court of inquiry in the case Of Capt.
Higginson, who has been detached from COM
mand Of the United States steamer Atlanta be-
cause of his alleged attempt to delay the de-
parture Of that vessel to the scene of the revo-
luton in Nicaragua. Capt. Higginson antici-
pated his detachment from duty and, before
his departure from New York, wrote to the de-
partment, requesting that court be appointed
to investigate his conduct in the matter He
will probably get back from Nicaragua early
next month. The court will not be announced
until he gets here. The Secretary is determined
to find out the reason for the lack ofpromptness
shown in executing his orders. He will also, it
is believed, have the court institute an investi-
CATION into the facilities at navy yards for fit
ting out ships in cases of emergencies when it is
necessary TO have a vessel sent to some foreign
country in the shortest possible time. II it
should be ascertained that the Atantas delay
in sailing was due to any want of facilities at
the New York yard or failure Of its officers to
act quickly, the whole subject will be siftsd to
the bottom to discover just who is to blame in
the matter.
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PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.

The New Solicitor of Internal Revenue
Comes From Ohio.
The President today made the following ap-
pointments:
Robert T. Hough of Ohio, to be solicitor of
internal revenue.
John Daggett of California, to be superin-
tendent of the mint Of the United States at San
Francisco, Cal.
William E. Ardrey Of North Carolina, to be
assayer and meter of the assay Office Of the
United States at Charlotte, N. @.
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Treasury Amendments.

The following appointments have been made
by Secretary Carlisle: John Latmer, to be
superintendent Of construction of the public
buildings at Omaha, Neb.; Michael Harrington
of Ohio, to be special inspector of customs,
and Geo. Y. Scott of Mississippi, to be a chi Of
of division in the sixth auditors office.
The following designations have been re-
ceived: Collin PEBBLES Of Missouri. chief Of di-
vision in the second controllers office; R. H.
Terrell of Massachusetts,, as chief of
division in the fourth auditors Office. and B. II
Collins of the District of Columbia, chief of
division in the Internal Revenue Department.
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TWO CENTS.

WHEN THE ASSEMBLY MET HERE BEFORE.
In connection with this, the one hundred and
fifth general assembly. il is interesting to re-
call that the assembly met once before in
Washington. 1t was in 1852, forty-one
years ago. The meeting of the assem-
bly at that time was held in the Fourth
fresoyterlan Church on 9th street, Dr.
smith, pastor. This was just after the division
In the Presbyterian Church between the new
school and the old school. The Washington gath
ering represented the new school faction which
at that time included all the churches in Wash
lngton with the exception of one, the Street
Presbyterian Church. This church held its
services in the building that is now known
as Wizards Hall. although at the time of the
assembly the building was undergoing repairs
and the congregation held its meetings in
a building on Pennsylvania avenue known
as Apollo Hail. DIR. Laurie and Dr. ID. X Jun
kin were the pastors OF this church. which was
afterward merged into the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church.
The assembly was by no means as large a
gathering Of men as meets here tomorrow, nor
did Its sessions last as long as they do now. 1t
was after the hot discussions in the
church that had ended in the division
and the fire of feeling had prac-
tically died away. DR.. Albert Barnes, the man
who has been called the predecessor Of Dr.
Briggs, on account of what was then considered
his unorthodo1 views on the question Of the
atonement was the moderator of
the assembly and preached a sermon
on the subject, sour Position" In
his sermon he made references to the matter
of slavery which gave considerable umbrage to
the southern delegates. There were no great
questions before the assembly. however, and
the meetings were decidedly quiet and peace
full
ARRANGEMENTS AT THE CHURCH.
workmen were engaged today in putting the
finishing touches in the interior of the New
York Avenue Church which will make it ready
for the great assembly which convenes there to-
morrow. Everything has been done which is pos
sible to contribute to the comfort of the commits
sioners and the ready and easy dispatch Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-17

The rumors which have been in circulation
in the Interior Department during the last
several weeks, which bring in serious question
the official integrity of W. E. Simonds, the late
commissioner of patents, took tangi-
BILE form today by the filing Of formal charges
against Mr.. Simonds and Foster 4 Freeman,
the attorneys in this city for the Bell
Telephone Company, alleging improper in
spection Of the secret files in the
celebrated Drawbaugh telephone cases,
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A HAYMARKET MASSACRE PLANNED.
Anarchists who Were Prepared tn Throw
Bombs at the New York Police.

Anarchists who Were Prepared to Throw
Bombs at the New York Police.
MAsPErH, L. l., May l7.-During the trial
of Henry Ruppercht, foreman Of the Standard
whiting works, charged with an attempt
to blow up the factory with dynamite,
testimony was brought out yesterday
which showed that Ruppercht was nihilist
and was the leader in plot to throw bombs at
the New York police if they attempted 10 dis
perse an anarchis: meeting in Union Square
about wear ago. The police did not interfere,
80 the bombs were not used
A Mrs Eckholdt told of the trip to New York
when the police were to be blown up. She
{ oald not remember the names of the speakers
al the meeting, except one name, Ullmann.
Herr Most did not speak because
the police would not allow him 20.
She told of two bombs which her husband car.
ried that night in his overcoat pockets, and
which he afterward gave To Ruppercht, who put
them in his satcheL One, she SAID. was long
as her forearm, ard thicker than her arm. Both
ends of the pipe were stopped up and it was
loaded with dynamite.
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Interior Department Changes.
le following official changes have been mad G

The following official changes have been made
in the Depar tment of the Interior:
Office of commissioner of railroads-Promo-
ton: Francis E. Storm of New York, assistant
bookkeeper, $1,000, to bookkeeper, S2,4
General land Office appointments of ex-
aminers of Chippewa Indian land in Minnesota
at Sc per day: Andrew Douglas of Alderly,
Wis. chief John Morgan of Aitkin, Mimi.
George H. Stratton of Brainard, Mimi, Thcs.
S. Finney of Park Rapids. Mimi, Theodore H.
H. Branlien of White Earth, Mimi. 4. Loudeu
of Duluth, Mimi. Robt. NJ. Hall of Griffin. Ga
Patrick j. Conway Of Manitowoc, Wis, ]. C.
Harmon of Chippewa Falls. Wis, r. II. Long
Of Gainesville. Ala, Peter Yelling of Beaver
Dam. Wis, Ed. F. Lowell of Boone, n. c., Day
F. Stacy of Albert Lea, Mimi, Robert F.
Looney, jr.. of Memphis, Tenn.
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Naval OrderN.

Lieut. Commander w. L. Field has been de-
tached from the Charleston and granted months
leave. Chief Engineer G. W. stivsrs has been
detached from duty at the navy yard, New
York, and ordered to the Miantonomoh. As
sistant Naval Constructor John G. Tawresey,
from the New York navy yard and ordered to
duty with Cramp d Sons. Casper J. 8. Walt
meyer has been ordered to the receiving
ship Dale.
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@THE MERTz TAILORING IS HARD TO
ALWAYS QUOTED. AS AN ILLUSTRATION.
WHERE ELSE IN TOWN CAN YOU SECURE THE
EQUAL OF OUR MADE-To- MEASURE $50 SUIT,
MERTZ and MERTZ.
Modern Price Tailors.
sO6 st. r.w. my13
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The MonOngahela.

The training ship Monongahela has arrived
At Greenport, R. l., where she will remain
about eight days. She has just come from
the West Indies.
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SERIOUS CHARGES
Made Against the Late Commits.
sioner of Patents.
A RULE AGAINST HIM

Asked to Show Why He Should Not BE
Disbarred From Practice Before the
Ofice-Others Who Are said to BE Impli-
Gated With Him.
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Sir Adoiph Caron Summoned 70 Paris.
OTTAWA, ONT, May l7.-Sir John Thompson
has cabled to Sir Adolph Caron. postmaster
general, to leave for Paris at once in connsctaoo
with Beriug sea business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-17

The redther is likely to be slightly cooler
~ tomorrow.
Steamer Susie Hitch Just arrived st 11th st.
wharf with 600 feet of the 81 Is 100 lumber.
She let Hamilton: \. G. which IS on the Roanoke
river. Saturday. 18th. at pm. Capt. VIM. Slumens
reports heavy freshet at Hamilton where he thinks
the river will be much higher before the flood abates.
This is only about the tenth or
eleventh cargo of this lumber We
have received this spring. and
while We are not selling Washing
ton all of rs boards. COM
ing mighty near To 1t. The price
sells em-just think of 81 Is per
100 for best gang-sawed boards.
T- Lrpou read IL IN ad. IT'S so.
LIBBEY. BITTINGER MILLER,
Lumber. MIL Work and Builders Hardudre,"
Cor 9th sad New York ave. n my17
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ESAMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUsl co.
LARGEST CAPITAL. FULL PAID. ...... 81. $50. 600
SITRPIUS - a lao. OOO

Acts Executor. Administrator. Trustee, Re-
ceiver. Assignee Treasurer. Financial Agent. Reg
istrar Of Bonds Of Corporations. &c. interest
upon deposits (daily balances). issues per cent
bonds and sells 6 per cent tnet) first mortgages
BANKING HOUSE. 14O5 G ST. NV.
STORAGE WAREHOUSE. lI4O 18TH ST. NV.
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<ARE YOU HANDICAPPEDY
~ The race Of life is best run by
those who are least handicapped. Don't
Of dispatching correspondence. Use the
Edison Phonograph. which does the
tln,s send for a ph9ncgraph today
COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH Co, 627 st. n w.
Z. d. EAsTON. Pres. It'll R. +. CRoMELIN. Sec.
R~KENsINGToN-
been instructed by lotholders in this beauti-
full and progressive suburb to offer special induce
ments to parties intending to build.
Some Of the best-locsted lots for sale the most
reasonable terms
Churches. schools. &c. Railroad commutation very
low Electric railroad projected
Free transportation to these who desire to
Call for plat and full information
JAMES +. DUHAMEL,
With Chas @. RinRwalt Rooms and 10. LIST floor
myl6-1w Atlantic bldg. $50 ST. ~.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

BEsT LAWN MOWERS IN TOWN.
1925 isn't much to ray
for fully guaranteed Lawn
Mower. 1t is excellent
mower. though.
II you want to pay more
money for better mower
we have them.
BARBER ROSS. COR. nth AND G STS. my17
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THE EVENING STAR.
frBLIsHEn DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY
New York oSee. SO Potter Buildiu,.
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ions q benjamin t French Lodrs. SSli5 90 IS,
wEpNEspAY; IIth instant, At and 80 D. m
TH5H @gis NJ degree RN n oras5 q arhsT & ,hs
,OsIRIs LODGE. no. %. F.AAN-l
stated communication will b. held at ths
4 .y the H. s !. S1 ocsst Wd2s
'HSPS @y asrse By oFsf FkE1 B the TsskER
R@MEMBsR OF THE ASSOCIATION OF
ACTING ASSISTANT SURGEONS rest
dent IN this city requested to meet on THURS
b D. Lamb 700 6ss s Of 's
ns sssstsn. surzeOns Interested in the society In
,THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF
The medical a1d dents, deoartments Of the
NMs,iqns M.1 n Usivsrsity Will be heId WETNtsP2AH 2.
Ne bsrs q the medical and dental professions and
InyI61st H H. BARKER. NJ D.. Dean.
" at 30 7th =. n ". on WEDNESDAY. May
aokGEB B Bko%N M Pr...1sa srs 5sa1:ssa p Be Sscns
Association Of Minute Men my15-3t'
H~sPIRITUALIsM. TYPOGRAPHICAL
EvENiNG' 30 MT. o NJ v %.is,, .s.ns.. Equal in
ser phase % Eusapis Psladno. investigated at Milan
ssrs. minisis s. department. officials invited; Door
- have Just received. fresh supply. the third
n 1i ip,snda sSIf FOR p sss sipaf PnsIsHER
TelephOns 7ea fmyi5l 1iOsl1l6 z 81: p. =:
E~FoR A CHANGE OFF,"
pair of Pin Stripe -. so to measure Trousers
wtll ''spice' up your wardrobe ''Toppy" patterns
IN Spring suitinss made TO measure. s2o mp. The
sasisfsction custom garments give overbalances
the difference In cost over ready-msde clothes.
EIsEMAN BROS.
myl6 Cor. 7th and Sta NV.
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(CoNtaaued on Sixth Page.
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1~wHITE VESTS FOR MEN.
line of Mems W whiss dsens1 and FaneT ap'i9s p9u,
ss.erssstsd ed, Vests nsx low cut ,,dn. aud
First pickers usually pick the pref
W TTEL. "Men'. belongings. asb PA. AVE my17
BI%$s %s VhLTE daL!, .FSss, For 81 ONE D.,,sr,
s.s 'H0,isx sSS.s 8 S!'rs sss!Ps ssa
a. ER5D BE- ,sa s ,n'%,
E~ON AND AFTER May 20. 1898. THE
~ eiectIicca of the lexington and soldiers
,Gs sf
s5s sfPss; H vic. S;s:s sf1S .as .s H.sss:
-, snss.i1: gi s9e, son,s,,sss;
for the purpose Of electins board
Sf .e. TI Hs tvEs1sas
the 18th instant. at O'Clock.
X@FoR sALE.CHEAP.LEAsE. WITH or
sPa
~CoKEi CokEI COKE!
FREE BURNING
NO DIRT-NO TRASH.
THOMAS R. MARTIN. 9eO Goth ST. NV
'Phons 1896 fmy6-3ml Prompt de,iUery.
R~ExCHANGE OLD TRADE CARDS FOR
49,. new ones. Sc special notice of NATIONAL
COOPERATIVE COMPANY in each Saturdays
Star and Sundays Post. myl7-3s
Gst the Beet AlpGys.
Our High Grade Creamery Butter direct from the
churn is the very best chat be produced 1t
sesses full. quick havor-rich and satisfactory the
palate and is absolutely free from any grassy" or
''garlicky" taste. Tryt
ELPHONZO YOUNGs CO.. 42s NINTH STREET,
Wholesale and Retail Grocers 1t
<ARE YOU HANDICAPPEDy
D. % fa h..<
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-02-18

penditure of the amount of the mem
bers' per diem is a difficult problem;
but this is matter that cannot be
placed in the balance with dollars and
cents. Perhaps the present session
compares favorably with former ones,
and if no great amount of good has
been done there has not been much of
evil perpetrated. But this is pessi-
mistic, and might lead to unfair con-
cluslons. In justice to the members
it may be stated that the legislature of
Oregon has as bright. minds as perhaps
many other states, and as dull and OBJ
tuse ones likewise. Under the pres
ent system of politics, where merit or
fitness are not factors of success at the
polls, it cannot be expected that the
representatives of the people are in
tellectual giants, and we are firmly
convinced that those who meet in Sa-
lem every two years to frame laws for
the guidance of the citizens of this
great and growing commonwealth will
compare very favorably with those Of
any state in the northwest.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-02-18
TELEeRAPH1o NEWS.
The Act OF a villain.

PAsco, Feb. Yesterday morning about
8:3o an Austrian named Charlie Bendle
walked into town and asked for doctor. He
was Immediately directed to the drugstore of
Hayine & Coleman and DIR. Coleman sum-
moned. Then the man told his story. He
had been robbed and almost murdered. He
exhibited fourteen gashes on his head. Be-
sides, in one place on the back of his head
it was hacked up so it was impossible to tell
how many times his assailant had struck him.
His head was mass or blood, and horrible
sight to behold.
On his right leg, half way between the hip
and knee, was cut about FIVE inches in
length, necessitating several stitches to sew it
up.
He was travelling in box car with COM
panion whom he sand had been a close friend
to him for two months, both being employed
on the Great Northern. They had left Seat
tie for Spokane, at which place they were
compelled to go in order to cash their time
checks, that Of Bendel's calling for $50. At
Relief, small station ten miles west of Pasco,
the train on which they were travelling was
sldetracked, awaiting the passing of another
train. Here Bendle, who had been asleep,
woke up. At this instant his companion
grabbed him by the throat and commenced
slashing right and left, Bendel was knocked
almost senseless. The man who had proved
a fiend then opened the end door of the car
and showed Bendel out, supposing he would
fall between the cars, and when the train
started would be killed, thus covering up the
murderous crime.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-02-18
Hawaiian Message.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15-The president
sent q message to the senate this after
noon recommending the annexation of
the Hawaiian islands to the United States.
1t was accompanied by the treaty of an
uexatlon concluded between the secretary
of state and the Hawaiian commissioners,
and mass of correspondence relating TO
the question at issue. The treaty Is brief,
providing merely for the annexation of
the islands under the present government,
etc, and leaving the details of a
permanent form of government
to the action of congress. The
The correspondence is very volumnlous,
going back many years, and gives com
plete history of the islands, so far as the
negotiations with the United States are
concerned. Contrary to general expect
alton, the senate, In executive session,
declined to make the treaty public inn
mediately, but decided first to have the
message and documents printed for the
confidential information of the senators.
The papers were accordingly sent down
to the government printlI e office to be
put In type for confidential use, with a
probability .hat the seal of secrecy will
be released to morrow. The message of
the president and the correspondence
was received In executive session with
attention such as no message from the
president has received In recent years.
There was no debate beyond lew ques-
tions directed 10 the chairman of the for
eign relations committee, but every word
was carefully weighed and the message
and treaty met with almost general ap--
proval.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-02-18
The End of a Yariea career

GOLDENDALE, Wash, Feb. 15.-Hugh
Sutherland, blacksmith, who has been
working here tor the last few years, COM
mltted suicide this morning al his resi-
derce near Grant street. The cause was
said to be dependency. He told his wife
he was gong to get the pistol and xii
himself, so she hasteled to a neighbours
for assistance. When she returned the
ia al shot had been fred, and he lay
upon chair in dying condition. The
shot was fired into his mouth and came
out at the top of his head. Sutherland
leaves young wife and little daughter
He was married in Goldendsle since
coming TO- this country. Previous to
coming here, Sutherland had some
strange experiences. His early youth
was spent at Ukiah, Cal. For time
he drove the stage from Cioverdale to
UkIab, during the palmy days of Black
Bart, and he was among the drivers that
Black Bart ordered to halt and throw
out the express box, which invitation,
Sutherland has related, was made in a
very. gentlemanlylike manner. At an
other period, Sutherland was engaged as
bareback rider in Montgomery Queens
circus, an3 they made tour of Oregon,
Idaho, Montana and California, travel
ing by freight wagons and visiting some
of the great mining camps. Alter max
ing this tour few seasons, Sutherland,
with partner, started with circus of
their own by wagons, and when they
reached Portland, which was at bad
time of the year, they stranded. The
result was Sutherland lost small for
tune, and from this reverse be has never
recovered. This, coupled with slack
business in bis blacksmith shop of late. is
TO have led HIM to his rash
deed.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-02-18

In discussing the provisions of the
quarantine bill Bralstreet's says that
it is in sense a compromise, since it
provides for the cooperation of the
national officials with state and local
bodies, and that to this extent is not
so desirable ON the grounds of sim
plicity and efficiency as a completely
national system would be; but that at
the same time it is step in the right
direction, and is probably as good a
measure as can be secured under ex-
listing conditions. 1t gives the secre-
tary of the treasury, at least by i'm
plication, the power to determine
whether the quarantine provisions
made by state and municipal authori-
ties are sufficient or not, introducing
thus featute which may become of
great Importance. 1t gives the presi-
dent also the very complete and COM
prehensive power of prohibiting the
introduction of persons or property, in
whole or in part, fron such infected
places as he may designate, and for
such time as be may deem necessary.
Indeed, the power of the executive
could not be made more complete in
this particular. The measure might
very easily have been much less useful
than 1t promises to be, and the coun-
try is to be congratulated that 1t has
passed, in default of more thorough
going national measure.