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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09
FaMous SENATE DESKS,

The desk which Hon. James G.. Blaine occu-
pied, while a member of the United States Sem
ate, is now the one at which Senator Eugene
Hale, of Maine, sits. Mr.. Hale was one of the
dead statesman's closest friends. This desk, like
many others now in the Senate Chamber, is
famous. Take the desk of Senator Cockrell. of
Missouri. for instance. 1t used to be the desk
at which jeff Davis sat when he represented
Mississippi in the Senate from 1348 to 1851.
During the war some of the soldiers qusrtered
in the Capitol learned this fact, and they made a
laid upon it with their bayonets. They were
attempting to demolish 1t when an official of
the Senate buried to its rescue.
What are you doing2" he asked Of the an
cry militiamen.
Breaking up JEFF Dsvis's desk" they an
swered as they made another stab with their
bayonets.
at is not JEFF Davis's desk" was the answer.
" 1t is the property of the Government and il
you don't stop - quick you will 60 to
jail"
Then the soldiers ceased. but to-day ugly
holes made by the bayonets in the polished
mahogany, tell the mute but eloquent story Of
the passions of 1861.
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BLAINE BIOGRAPHIES,
None Have Been Issued yet that
Authentic or Authoritative.

None Have Been Issued as yet that are
Authentic or Authoritative.
Hardly has the great Maine statesman been
laid to rest beneath the sod at Oak Hill. before
the newspapers are publishing advertisements
of biographies of the great man. That none
of these are authentic or authorized, the follow
ing letter will clearly show:
II MADISON PLACE, WAsHINGToy, Feb. l.
The pubic advertisements of many "Biogra-
phes of James G.. Blaine" pretending to be
authentic" and authoritative " compel me to
state that no biography life and works of Mr..
Blaine Is authorized or approved by myself or by
any member of Mr. Baine's family; that manu-
script by Mr.. Blaine or any private letter or paper
of Mr.. Blaine's or any material for biography has
been given out to any one. If In the future any
Z" authentic" or authorized" biography should
be prepared by competent authors 10 will be
authenticated and authorized by myself
HARRIET 9. BLAINE
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09
NEW DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
MIR. Arthur A. Birney Nominated to Succeed
Judge Cole.


Judge Cole.
President Harrison sent the name of Mr..
Arthur A. Brney, of Washington. to the Senate
on Thursday, Feb 9 to be United States Dis
trict AttOrny to succeed Charles G. Cole. re-
Gently appointed Judge of the Supreme Court
of the District Of Columbia This nomination
was not in the least surprise because Mr..
Birney had been urged for the position by
strong following of District people and four
years ago he was a strong candidate for thu
position. The selection is very popular, be-
cause of the ability and personal qualifications
of the nominee. and also ecause it was in ae-
cOrdsnce with the policy of District men for
District positions, which is rapidly aud con-
stantly growing.
Mr.. Birney commenced the practice oflaw in
Washington some 20 years ago, and his entire
professional career has been passed in this city
In 1874 he was appointed Assistant United
States Attorney. and afterwards was Assistant
Attorney for the District of Columbia when
his father, Gen. William Birney, was the Attor-
ney.
Dir. Birney was born in France while his par
ents were temporarily there and is IL years
old. He was educated in Cleveland, o., and at
the Michigan University. where he graduated
from the law school in 1873. He has success
fully conducted many cases Of Importance; Of
late years he has had little to do with criminal
cases. he 10 q prominent member of the
Masonic order. The lawyers ofthe District bar
are much pleased at Mr. Brney's appointment,
and that gentleman was the reel pient of many
congratulations. IF the nomination is con-
hrmed Immediately, Mr.. Birney will enter
upon the duties of his new Office when Judge
Cole qualities for the bench. which will be al
soon as the Schneider case, which is now being
considered, Is disposed Of
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09
HAWAIIAN COMMISSIONERS.
Seven Provisional Representatives Arrive
In Washington.

In Washington.
The Commissioners appointed by the Pro-
visional Government Of Hawaii arrived in
Washington late Friday afternoon, Feb. 3.
They were accompanied by Mr.. j. w. Mason,
Consul Of the Hawaiian Government at San
Francisco. They come to have this Govern
ment annex the Hawaiian Islands and make
them part of the United States. Early on
Friday forenoon Mr.. Mott Smith, the Hawaiian
Minister, called at the State Department and
held consultation with Secretary John W.
Foster, TO arrange the details for the presenta-
ton of the Com !ssioners.
The Commissioners met at the depot
bv Minister Smith, who had previously re-
ceived by mail the commission Of the new Pro-
vi5iOnal President tDoIeJ appointing him the
reprcsen tativs of Hawaii at Washington, and
were driven at once to Wsrmley's Hotel, where
they spent the entire evening, the hour being
too late TO meet any Of this officials of tho Gov
eminent The persouGel Of the Commission ia
as follows: Lorin A. Thurston, Chairman, a
leading lawyer and native of the islands. born
of American parents; William C. Wilder. a
native Of Illionis, for many years resident of
Honolulu; William II. Castle. native lawyer /;
Joseph Marsden, an, Engiishman and a sugar
planter; Charles /. Carter, 2 native. born of
American parents his father being for many
years Hawaiian Minister at Washington. Mr..
VIM. A. Mckinney, formerly a resident Of
Hawaii. bnt now living at Salt Lake City, also
accompanies the party as legal advisor.
The meeting between the commissioners and
Secretary of State Foster took place on Satur-
day forenoon, but was unpr0ductVe of results.
Mr.. Thurston presented the credentials OF the
Commission from provisional President Dole,
and briefly prcsen ted the situation Of affairs on
the island which were the cause OF their visit
TO this country. There wss somo informal talk
about the annexation proposition, and an ap-
pointment was made by Secretary Foster to
again meet the Commissioners on Tuesday.
The Hawaiians are. all of = sudden, very reti-
cent about what has happened. or is likely to
happen. but express themselves as much en-
couraged regarding the annexation plan.
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TWO BIG CLAIMS ALLOWED,

The Court Of Claims rendered two judg-
msnts against the United States last week
The first was in the case of the Southern Pacific
Railroad Co., which claimed and was awarded
81 1924. 600 for transportation for the Postoffies
and War Departments. There was no contro-
versy as to the amounts, that having been con-
ceded by the Departments for whom the serv-
ices were rendered. The only question in
volved was whether the amounts could be re-
covered by this company or some other compa-
MES
The other case was that of John g. Snowdon,
who claimed $l1s. 1877 for building the river and
harbor monitor Mansyunk during the war of
the rebellion, the vessel now known "a the
Ajax. The court also rendered decision in
favor of Mr.. Snowdon, who will get his money,
after many years of waiting.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09
CHAT oF THE CORRIDORS.


Capt Jesse NJ. Lee, 9th u. s. Inf, who has
been acting as Indian Agent, in communica-
ton LAID before the Senate on Friday, Feb. 3,
by Senator Voorhees, charges that the Cheyenne
and Arapshoe Indians have been defrauded out
of SGT 900 by certain attorneys and that the evil
dence establishing this fact has been suppressed
by the Indian Bureau at Washington.
80
Mr.. Enloe, Of Tennessee, who acted a. prose-
eutor before the committee which investigated
the Pension Bureau during the first session of
the present Congress, offered Q resolution in
the House on Wednesday, Feb. ]. directing the
special committee appointed TO investigate the
Pension Bureau TO continue it's inquiry. Mr..
Enloe claims that he has new evidence TO Offer
ss.
When President lie insugurated at Wash
ington he is usually sworn in with large, new
Bible, which is afterward presented to some
member Of his family. But Mr.. Cleveland, in
1856, took the oath on his mothers Bible 1t
was 3 small book, morocco bound, and gilt
edged. So far as is known he still has the
book, and in the belief that 10 will be used at
the coming ceremony the clerk of the Supreme
Court has not purchased Bible to be used on
that occasion.
The hospitality of Senator Brice, OF Ohio,
which Is very generous, 10 much abused as is
that of many other famous entertainers at the
National Capital. At o recent reception at
Senator Brice's hospitsble mansion, it is said
that several persons, who did not know either
the host or hostess, pushed their way in and
fingered long while around the dining room,
Milling themselves with the good things dis
played on the table. Such persons should be
handed over to tie police aud locked up
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intended to do. made It necessary for him to
have consultation with Mr. Phelps. While in
Washington Mr.. Phelps will review the reply
of the British Government to the latest argu-
ment submitted by the counsel for the United
States, which was received at the Department
of State last Friday. Secretary John W. Fos-
ters reason for not accompanying the Commits
sioners to Paris next week is that he wishes to
be in Washington when the committee ap-
pointed by the Provisional Government of
Hawaii arrives and be here while the subject of
annexation is under discussion Senator Nor
gan, of Alabama, one of the Commissioners,
will delay his departure for Paris week or
two for the same reason.
-.
One night last week tho ladies of the Loyal
Legion gave pound party in the parlors of
Wizards Hotel for the benefit of needy veter-
ans and their families. There was large
number of persons present, and all enjoyed q
pleasant evening, and contributed substantially
to the store of provisions for the un fortunate.
Each person brought package containing a
pound of some sort of provisions, although
many ran beyond the limit, and the Presidents
table was surrounded by fortfcation of ed-
bles. Music and recitations enlivened the oc-
cason. Some business was mingled with the
pleasure and the ladies made arrangements for
another entertainments for the same worthy
cause. This will be Columbian promenade
concert in the Builders Exchange Hall on the
evening Of Feb. %. Mrs. Fannie Pomeroy was
chosen Chairman for the committee which will
arrange the entertainment 1t is intended to
make this noteworthy social event. with
music, dancing, and refreshments which will
attract people by the amusements offered, while
they will be doing good incidentally.
~
II seems very likely that an appropriation
will be made by Congress for tho proposed CO.
lumbar Naval Review at Hampton Roads and
New York Harbor. The friends of the measure
expected Chairman Holman, of the House Com
mttee on Appropriations to insert the neces
sary provision in the sundry civil appropra-
ton bill, but this willy economist failed to do So
and as the item properly belongs to the sundry
civil bill, the House Committee on Naval Az
fairs was not permitted to provide for the cele-
bration in the regular Naval appropriation
bill. After controversy on the subject an
agreement has been reached by which the
amendment is to be inserted when the sundry
civil bill reaches the Senate. This is q very
ancient practice of relieving one House from
the responsibility of originating appropria-
ton and shifting it upon the shoulders of the
other body. Representatives Cummings, Of
New York. and Herbert, of Alabama, who have
taken keen interest in making the coming
naval celebration successful. would have gladly
inserted the provision in tho Naval bill, but
the matter was referred to Mr.. Holman, and
under the practice it belongs in the sundry
civil bill. 1t is understood, however, that no
serious objection will he made to the amend
ment when it is put On in the Senate
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

Hon. E. ]. Phelps, of Vermont. who was Min
lister to England during the Cleveland Admins
traton and who is one of the counsel in the
Boring Sea case, arrived in Washington on
Thursday. Feb. 3 to consult with Secretary of
State Foster. The fact that the Secretary of
State will not be able to accompany the United
States Commissioners to Paris next week, ss he
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

Representative Bourke Cock rau OF New York
City, has revived the proposition to do away
with the desks Of members In the House of
Representatives, and substitute long benches,
similar to those in use in the English House of
Commons. Congressman Cochran has been
agitating this subject among his associates of
the House with view of bringing the matter
to the attention Of that body. The New York
member abhors the little desks behind which
the Representatives sit and conduct the public
business and their correspondence while de-
bates are in progress, and says that the substi-
tuition of benches would offer better facilities
for members to transact the legislative bust
ness, and also be more convenient from prac-
teal comfort standpoint Mr.. Cochran is not
making partisan matter out OF 1t, but in his
canvass is seeking support from members of all
parties, including the POpulists He will have
much difficulty in bringing about the proposed
change, for it has been suggested time and time
again without the least success. The present
arrangement of seats and desks appears to suit
the average member of Congress- aud it is not
likely that there will DO a change.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

President Harrison has signed the commits
sion of Mr.. Elijah w. Halford as Major and
Paymaster in the Regular Army. but Mr.. Hal.
ford will not qualify for his new office until
March next in order that he may serve the
President to the end of his term as Private
Secretary. Therefore, the selection of a sta
ton for Maj. Haford will devolve upon Score.
tary Elkins's successor in the War Depart
ment.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania, adds one
more to the long list of public men who have
built or about to build handsome houses at
the National Capital The Pennsylvania Sem
ator said nothing about his project during his
campaign for reelection, but now that he has
been returned to the Senate for another term of
six years, the fact is revealed to the world that
the Keystone States newly elected Senator is
not SO poor in this worlds goods as has gener-
ally been supposed. Col. Quay has purchased
a fine lot on K street for the sum Of $54. $50,
and it is said will at once commence to build a
fine double house which will cost $780, 900.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

For some time past burglars have been oper.
ating ia Washington, and have made several
big hRuls. The last one the robbery of the
safe of the Arlington Bottlng Company, tho
thieves blowing open the safe with powder and
securing $500 in cash. The detectives have
been at work the case ever since it was re-
ported, and on Wednesday morning, Feb. /, 10.
Gated gang of men at No. z5s Maine avenue
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

Mr. Watson, the Popuist member Of the
House. from Georgia, introduced bill in the
House last week to provide for an increase in
the National currency and method for tho
distribution of the same. 1t provides for loans
by the Government upon lands in the States to
the amount of two-thirds of the value, secured
by promissory notes payable in five years at
four per cent. interest. The Treasury is to is
sue greenbacks not to exceed Sl0O,OOO,00O TO
meet the loans, and the profits derived are TO
be applied annually to the extension of the free
delivery mail service in towns, villages, and
rural districts.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

Congressman Amos Cummings, of New York,
Chairman of the Committee on the Library,
reported favOraby to the House last week the
Hsrter bill extending the powers of the
United States Government Exhibit Board of
the Worlds Fair, by authorizing it to expend
$4,000 for the preparation of an exhibit Illus
trating the progress of the colored race since
1868. This bill has been extensively backed
and the appropriation demanded by the coIored
citizens of the District of Columbia, who have
addressed numerous petitions bearing upon the
subject to both Houses of Congress.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

The President has received copy of resolu-
tons adopted by the Baptist Conference of Mis-
souri,, recently held at st. Louis, protesting
against the action of the Treasury Department
III extending courteSies to Mgr. Satoll and
O'Connell and DIR. Pace when they arrived in
New York from Europe. These courtesies con-
sisted in expediting the examination of their
baggage by Customs officials This action is
denounced in the resolutions in the name of
10000 Baptists of Missouri. as inmical to the
civil and religious institutions of our people,"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-09

Lieut.. d. B. Bradley, of the Capitol police
force, has presented to the President of the
Gridiron Club gsvel made from the liveoak
taken from the frigate United States, the flag
ship OF Commodore Decatur during the war of
1872. The handle of the gavel is made from
lockwood from Bladensburg Nd. At the end
OF the handle is small carpet-tack taken from
the stairway of the old Senate Chamber. now
used as the courtroom Of the United States
Supreme Court, when the carpet was laid in
1900. 1t is very interesting and valuable
souvenir.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-28
IT ECL|PSEO ALL OTHERS
The Great Naval Review Over. Bril-
liant and Successful Be-
yond Precedent.
It Was a Peaceful Demonstration
q Manifestation Of Good
Will.
Despite Very bad Weather tho Programme
Was Carried Out to tho End
Without AIishnp.

New York. April 27.-Rain on the roof
rain on 10000 roofs; rain washing side
walks and paving; rain pricking the rive,
surface into rush OF white spatter; rain
wetting the docks OF the pulselesa war mon
sters riding at anchor; wetness above,
moisture below, permeatinR. saturating
everything everywhere. Such were the
conditions early this morning about this
dsR-covered, bunting-deoked city. In the
night time the storm that had stolen over
the jersey hills. wrapped the squadron on
the river, aud settled down ON the oity.
blottinR ont the dark brow Of tho sea from
tho sight Of the people ashore. Out or the
bosom of the lordly Hudson river. some.
whore in the dense gray fogs, the navies
The nations were softly chafed by the un-
easy tides. but to those astir rs daylight
wore off the edges of night. the ships were
spirited away In the darkness aud NO eve
could pierce into the gray thickness. where
the black waters wallowed about their iron
sides. sullenly washing PROV and stern.
But as the day broadened two rows of
bristlinR vessels were at length revealed,
though dimly at best.
One Of the most painful results of the
storm was the wiltsd condition of the many
beautiful decorations on the buildings
throughout the city. and all the effect of
yesterday passed away. The water soaked
bunting was as dull as the leaden skies
above. The flags on the housetops Hoated
heavily in the stiff breeze. After a while
all New York aroused for the holiday, only
to find steady downpour of rain usherinR
The Helena independent., 1893-04-28
MIR. POWER INTERVIEWED.

Anticipates Lasting or Disastrous
Financial Troubles.
Special to The Independent.
ST.. PAUL, April 20. Commodore T. G.
Power, of Montana. arrived in ST. Paul to-
day from the east, accompanied by his
brother, State Senator John w. Power, and
both left for Montana this evening. Asked
whether he regarded the financial situation
an alarming one, Commodore Power said;
II do not. This uneasy feeling is due more
to fear of tariff rather than silver legisla-
tion. Then the bankers have agitated ths
matter and thereby kept the uncertain feel.
ing alive. The cause Of the stringsnoy in
the money market 10 to be found in the re-
fusal of the bankers to loan money to
manufacturers of protected goods for fear
of anti-tarif legislation which might go
emharrass them as TO render it impossible
TO pay back the borrowed money.
II am certain that confidence in busn ess
affairs. which has been so much shaken of
late, will soon be restored. The people
have no reason to fear the depreciation of
silver or the depletion to any extent OF the
800, 100000 gold reserve fund. As fast a.
this gold 10 used 10 redeem silver certifl-
Gates it will be easy to replsnish the fund"
The Helena independent., 1893-04-28
Y. w. c. A. CONVENTION.
Fourth biennial Convention Meets n
ToedO-The Proceediupe

Fourth Biennial Convention Meets n,
To'edo-Thc Proceedings.
TOLEDO. o., April 27.-The fourth bien.
nial session of the Young Woman's Chris.
tian association met here this afternoon,
The exercises opsned with song service.
General Secretary Ellie X. Price then read
a scripture selection and offered prayer.
Mrs. j. V. Fa,well of Chicago called the
meeting to order and q COMMITTEES on per-
manent organization was named. Rev.
Chas. ScaddinR Welcomed tho ladies to To-
ledo on behalf of the Episcopal churches Of
the city. Rev. Il. w. Hunt added brief
Welcome on behalf OF the PASTORS union.
and Secretary Turner extended a welcome
on behalf Of the Young Mems Christian as
sociation. Misc Price responded.
Mrs. Farwcll then rend the report Of tho
international committee. Tho committee
recommended that there be summer
to IL. and ono at Northhsld, Mass, from
July Is to 70 1t recommended that the
Y. w. G. A. take part in two Of the World q
fair congresses.
Tho committee on permanent orRanizs-
tion reported tho following. who were duly
elected: Mrs. j. v. Farweil, president OF
the convention; Mrs. Morse, of New York.
flrst vice-presideEt: Mrs. Ostsrhout Of
Rhode Island, second vice-president; Miss
Do Voc, OF Pennsylvania, secretary. and
Miss keefo. of Now York, assistant score
tary. The session ended with reports from
the various state secretaries. The evening
session was devoted 60 nm address bp Rev,
Thos. {. Hall. OF Chicago.
The Helena independent., 1893-04-28
SPRING RACES.
winners of Events ON tho Vunnin
Track.

Winners of Events ON tho Hunning
Track.
JENNINGS, April 27.-Track heavy. Blk
fnrionRB-M -Muilet won. Radiator second,
Madras third. Time, 1:19.
Handicap. six furlongs-Pegan won,
Speculation second, Logan third. 1ime.
1:1GL.
Mile-Mnrshal won. Minnehaha second,
August Belle third. Time, 1:4Sll.
Mile and one e-sixtoenth--Beas McDuff
won, Plevmar second, My Fellow third
Time. 1:b416.
Half u IniIs-Brocnde won, Gnllopino
Queen second. Miss Richmond third.
Time. :5l.
MEMrH1s' April 27-Track fair. Six fur
ionRs-Tee Mike won, Lord Millowbrook
second. LeRrande third. Time, 1:18M.
-Four furlonRs-Fallow Day won, Fox
hound second, Artie Form third. Time.
:5l1@.
Mile and ne-sixteenth-Prince Kinney
1:52.
Seven furlongs--Tea set won, Miss Pss-
ton second. Little Crets third. Time,
1:421.
Mile-Red Cap won. Long Ton second,
Primero third. Time. l:4G1a.
SAN Francisco, April Fivs-eiRhths of
mile-seaside won, Rosalie second, Re-
lampago third. Time, 1885. ~ ~
=, five-eiRhths of q mile-Tigress won.
Motto second. Quarter staff third. Time.
1:0S15.
Mile and ne-eighth-Cadmus won.
hermitage second. Pioton third. Time,
1855.
Mile and ons-eiRhth-St. Croix won.
Martinez second. Little Espsranza third.
Time. 1864.
Five and half furlongs-Lodi won but
was disqualified for foul. Morton won.
Ida Glenn second. Mt. Carlos third, Time
1:09x.