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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18

100000, and the House of Representative,
Tor which L now speak. was composed of
only los members. Today 100 years there
after. our Constitution still exists unim-
paired; government by the people has been
firmly established; our population exceeds
61,0Oo,0o0 and the House of Representatives
is composed Of S56 members.
During the century which has passed
since Washington stood where we now
stand, the world has watched with wonder
and amazement the marvellous growth and
development Of our country. When that
century began We were weak in resources,
burdcned with debt, just struggling into
political existence. and agitated by the
heaving waves which We're overturning Eu-
ropean thrones" Its end finds us strong in
resources, strong in wealth and credit,
strong In numbers. and strong I'm the affec-
ton of an intelligent and united people. In
all that constitutes real greatness the
United States is today the foremost nation
of the earth,
In behalf Of all present / am sure I will
be permitted TO say we devoutly thank Al
mighty God for the wisdom and patriotism
OF the founders of our government. We
thank Him for the peace. the prosperity.
the freedom, and the happiness of our peo-
pie: and we do all most sincerely and fer
vently pray that our Constitutional Union
may. endure forever
The exercises were so prolonged that
only an enumeration can be made of the
closing observances. They consisted of the
rendering of the grand chorus, THE Heav-
ems are Telling" from Haydn's oratorio
THE Creation;" judicial address by As
sociate Justice Henry Billings Brown of
the United States Supreme Court, a closing
speech by Commissioner Myron Parker for
the District government and the rendering
of America" by the Marine Band, chorus
The text of the addresses delivered by
Justice Brown and Commissioner Parker
will be found elsewhere in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
The Mt. Pleasant Drum Corp..

A feature of the Grand Army section of
The parade today was the appearance at
the head of the line of the Mount Pleasant
Zouave Drum Corps. composed of boys be-
tween the ages Of nine and fourteen years
attending the Mount Pleasant public school
They wear the full French Zouave uniform
The roster of the corps is as follows:
Drum major. Creighton Churchill: fifers
Alvin Quinter. fife sergeant: Eddie Cowling
Rufus Darby, Laurie Hyde Clarence
James. Ralph Sears, Merton Smith and
Ernst Wall; trumpeters, Herbert Berliner
ION Court. Jamie Churchill, David Hill
Harry Landon. Ernest Loeffier Neil Nc
Donald and Allen Walker. snare drummers
Andrew LOeIfier. drum sergeant; Henry
Andrews. Willie Ballard. Harry LANCE
Henry Lehman. Charlie Noble Willie
Quinter. Arthur Spear and George Zellers;
bass drum, Perry Miller; cymbals, Morris
sturgeon; color bearers. Morgan Stinemetz
and Elliot Brewer. director, J. c. Churchill;
Instructor Of trumpeters, George +. Fried
mann.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18

every freeman, was then but an expert
ment, of which the creation of a national
capital, under the exclusive control of the
legislature, was the most novel feature.
Washington city a name: the United
States a federation of fifteen states,
sparsely populated, bounded on the west by
the Mississippi, and with no port upon the
great gulf.
How conditions have changed since WASH
ington last stood near this hallowed spot
Today the population of the country ex-
ceeds that of any English-speaking people:
its area has been enlarged from $4,000 to
S,60i.0o0 square miles; its boundaries are
washed by the two great oceans. Today we
more than realize the hope here expressed
by Washington, before an assemblage small
In numbers but strong in that faith that
overcometh all human obstacles.
AS the country grew so grew its Capitol.
Year by year. stone upon stone until on
this its hundredth anniversary. 1t shows
forth the most magnificent structure of
any age browning the most beautiful CITY
of the world.
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House of
representatives, as We now commemorate
the laying of the corner stone of your Iegis-
lative home ii is meet TO give thanks for
the pre-eminent part taken by Congress in
the wonderful development of the system
OF government to which the United States
owes its sure and rapid advancement
To Congress the country is indebted for
the fundamental acts which rounded out
the frame of the organic law and gave life
anu Nisor 10 an IT'S parts. A study of the
history of legislative bodies in all lands
and times will disclose more the superior of
the American Congress. whether in inteIli-
gence, patriotism or in purity of purpose
Ladies and gentlemen. I will not detain
You longer. Under the direction Of the
joint committee of Congress / have now
the pleasure of Introducing to you as chair
man of ceremonies the worthy successor of
Washington. the President of the United
States. Grover Cleveland.
Some surprise was expressed when the
! first musical number on the program was
omitted This was scheduled to be a renli-
ton by the Marine Band OF the Tannhausar
overture. and the prayer was to have been
followed by the Dudley Buck TIE Deum by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
DISCUSSING THE TARIFF,
The Ways and Means Committee
Gathering Information.

The hearing before the ways and means
committee today was opened by John W.
Stewart Of New York, sales agent for
Lister & Co. of Bradford, England makers
of seal pushes. The tariff of 1890, he said.
raised the rate on these goods as to
make 1t almost prohibitivc, and deprived
the government of a large revenue The
domestic production began in 1889 but the
goods made here were inferior Under the
prohibtory duty domestic manufacturers
raised the price. Before 1881 nine factories
had been started, some by persons from
abroad, who had transferred their works
her to share the large profits The compe-
manufacturers failed.
In concluding, Mr.. Stewart said that If
the duty was changed he hoped it would
be made more equitable.
w. H. Bent of Taunton. Mass, spoke for
the Mason machine works and the Cotton
Machinery Manufacturers Association. lie
requested the retention Of the present duty
on cotton machinery, stating that any
duction would greatly injure the industry
here. He asked the committee to spare
chem all it could. and to give them as
much as was given to other industries
where the cost of labor i'll The production
was so large
Joseph Nimmo of Long Isiani and Mr.
Parker, a farmer, spoke in behalf Of the
agricultural interests of that section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
THREE BRIDAL COUPLEs.
An Interestfns Scene ut the National
Today.

Cupid went on the rampage today at
the National Hotel A triple wedding was
performed by Rev. Dr. Addison. The con-
tracing parties were l.. J. Ludwig and Miss
Mary Kirk. Joseph II. Keller and Miss
Maggie u. Drake. James w. Atkinson and
Miss Fidler. These ladies and gentlemen
We're members OF an excursion party which
came to Washington from Richmond, Va.
to see the sights of the city and to do the
centennial celebration in particular.
The ceremony was conducted in the main
parlor OF the hotel and ia honor OF the
event II had been lavisnly en1bellished with
plants and flowers by she proprietors. .he
officials and attaches Of the house gath
cred round, scores of the guests lent their
presence and a young lady volunteered q
wedding march on he plano. After The
ceremony the happy couples were
given an elaborate dinner. There were
neither bridesmaids. best men nor orange
blossoms The affair was simple. The trio
will return to their homes in Richmond or
their bridal tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
THE POPE AND AMERICA.
Mgr. SatOlli Defines the Papal Policy
Toward This Country.

MgF. SatOlH Defines the Papa1 Policy
Toward This Country.
NEW YORK, Sept. ia special from
in responding to the sentiment, THE HER
archy of the United States" at the banquet
following the ceremonies yesterday of the
investure of Archbishop Hennessy, said in
the course of his remarks that he was
glad that the storms had been succeeded
by an era of mildness. charity and mercy.
This was taken as reference to the adj
vent Of Satolli, and the cheering was ter
rife.
He alluded covertly to the opposition he
had encountered from the hierarchy. and
babe the young priests remember that the
prejudice of Americans against the church
of which they had complained was a pref
udice that the church itself had aroused.
He was prepared to follow the words the
pope's messenger had just uttered in Chi
cago: Go forward. holding in one hand the
book of Christian truth and in the other
the Constitution of the United States.
The archbishop drew a picture of the
church a quarter of century hence, and
saw 1t with an aggressive, we'll equipped
hierarchy, esta olished in the confidence of
the American people.
Mgr. Satolli, in a response In Latin, said
that the church proposed not coercion. but
government, but allegiance to it's Consti-
tuition. within whose lines 1t would seek the
propagation of the faith in America. He
referred to the pope's warm friendship for
this government, and extended greetings
on his behalf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Joint Republican Caucus.

The republican members of the Senate
and House of Representatives of the Fifty
third Congress will meet in joint caucus in
the hall of the House of Representative IS on
Tuesday evening. the 18th of September, at
8 O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of appointing
the usual congressional committees ami for
the transaction of such other business as
may be brought before it
JOHN SHERMAN,
Chairman Senate Republican Caucus.
It. j. HENDERSON,
Chairman House Republican Caucus.
Confirmn lions.
The Senate in executive session has con-
drmed the following nominations
Walter Allen, to be melter of the mint
at Denver. Col
Collectors Of internal revenue-James
Butcher. first district of New Jersey; IL w.
Hull tenth Ohio: r. T. Cook. district Of
Arkansas; P =. Trammell, district of
Georgia; r. o. Randall. district of Alabama /;
j. T. E.ssary. second Tennessee; +. p. Bond,
fifth Tennessee.
Observation-Disclosures J. L. Mock, Snow
Hill; J. y. Benson, Frostburg. Massachu-
setts e E. HARDWOOD. Worcester; j. w.
Coveney, Boston: J. w. ELAN. Southbridse.
New York H B. Graves, Geneva; A t.
Sullivan, Brooklyn: c. W. Dayton, New
York: Ellis Williams. Granville: Hudson
Ausiey, Salamanca. Pennsylvania, Cath
crime j. Piatt. Watsontown: Dimick
Edinger. Stroudsbrg. Also Few mnor
naval nominations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18

BALTIMORE. Sept. 1S.-F1our firmer-wcstern
super 2.O0a2 IS; do. extra, 2.+oa2.9O; do family,
.2oas. 5O winter wheat patent, 3.7Oa3. IS spring
do. do, 4.15d+4O do. do. straight, 3.75a4 O0-re-
ceipts, 72s barrels; shipments, 2,oos barrels;
sales, 900 barrels. Wheat quiet and easy-spot,
71&a71A; September. 719sa71&: October, 72a72l4 !:
December. I5l4a751a; steamer No. red, 6S14a6SIa
receipts so, i86 bushels shipments, T.. 800 bushels
stock, $685. $40 bushels; sales. $4,000 bushels; mill
ing wheat by sample 7Oa72Ia. Corn dull-mixed
spot, 1914 asked; September. 40 asked: October,
ASH asked year. 46h bid-reccipts. %. 9G1 bushels
shipments 81 .429 bushels; stock. 114,65S bushels
sales, 1000 bushels: white corn by sample 53a54 :
yellow corn by sample. 81. Oats strong-No. 2
white western 3Ga37; No. = mixed western 32iha
33-receipts. &c. G3 bushels: shipments 10000
bushels: stock. 172.1so bushels. Rye slow No. 2
5la52receipts. 100 bushels stock. II. AS bushels
Hay firm demand, fairly active-good to choice
timothy, $l4aSl5. Grain freights tull-steam to
Liverpool 1Ad; cork for orders. os3l asked
cotton. 25 cents; -four. Is cents. Cotton nominal
mddling. ~. Butter frm-creamerv. fancy Ola
2s: do fair to choice, 25a26; do. initial ton. 2Oa22
lade, fancy. 19a2O; good to choice. 17alS: store
packed. 16a1s. Eggs frm-1S. Coffee frm-Rio
cargoes. fair 1917; No. I. 1shalsh. Other arti-
cles unchanged.
BALTIMORE. Sept. 1s.-virginia threes. s54:
Baltimore and Ohio, II asked; Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern frsts; 1o4 bid; do. first incomes. so
Gas bonds, 100 bid; do. stocks, 57l4 asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
EMBEZZLER WEEKS, CASE.
Sent by the State Depar TT
ment to New York.

documents Sent by the State DEPART
ment to New York.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1s-There were re-
ceived at the district attorneys office to-
day from the State Department at WASH
inston. d. c.. several documents relating to
the absconding lawyer. Francis II. Weeks,
VINO was recently arrested in Costa Rica.
Assistant, District Attorney Lindsay said
the papers contained affidavits in the COM
pants OF Baroness Won Linden. who lost
sIeoVO, and of Mrs. Nicholas Fish, who lost
N4VVo through Weeks POPULATIONS
re also said that he had received a dis
patch from Consul General Williams at San
Jose confirming the news that President
rodriguez of Costa Rica, in his proclama-
tion issued September IT, the seventy-sev-
enth anniversary of Central Americas in
dependence, re-establishing habeas corpus
anu granting amnesty to political exiles
inserted clause In which he alludes TO the
case OF Francis H. Weeks, and particularly
reserved from any benefit under the neW
order, the right to extradite within forty
days. ''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18

Every window on the Capitol overlooking
the east was crowded with people before IL
o'clock. The east porticoeS Of the House and
Senate, which were free TO the public, were
like pyramids crowded With gazers. some
who got there in time, sitting on the steps,
others standing on the abutmeuts and
crowded behind the balustrade Of the porti-
Goes, and hundreds sitting On high places
with their feet dangling in the air. All ad-
vantageous points of view were occupied at
an early hour before noon. by l o'clock
nearly all the immense space in the
grounds of the Capitol at the eastern front
was occupied by thousands If spectators.
Many stood in the sun from II o'clock
until 2 The day was beautiful and bright
for the ceremonies. but the power of the
sun was great, and about five thousand UNI
brellas were hoisted over the heads of the
populace and furnished a shelter for them
selves as well as a screen to shut off the
view of those people who did not have
them. very large proportion of the as
semblage were women and not few were
children, some babies in arms. The many
colored bonnets and dresses gave a gay
aspect to the crowd, which was of a very
different character from that of the usual
crowd that stands for the qualification
of curiosity. The driveways leading to the
Capitol were crowded with carriages for a
considerable distance
Tickets Of admission to the grand stand
were In great demand ana the seats were
soon occupied, though the privileged ones
awaited themselves of their special ad-
vantages over the common run of citizens
by being more deliberate in coming. For
pcturesqueness of the scene those who had
to stand below had the advantage of those
on the stand. Looking toward the building
from the east the scene was striking.
The Grand Stand.
First the draped stand formed the base
of a great terrace, extending to the line
of the second story of the main building
Here and there were the clusters of col
ored lamps. The columns were decorated
with flags. The statues which stand on
the abutment of the main staircase We're
6raped with black and flags, and there
were arches of white lamps between the
columns. This great terrace was the foun-
dation for a living terrace, composed of
DISTINGUISHED persons and the higher grades
of officials, and the many ladies accompany
ing them. For two hours the buzz of voices
filled the air. About l o'clock the chimes
in the library building were sounded
Greeting the President.
About l: 80 the loud clapping of hands was
heard on the stand. This was followed by
cheering. The applause was taken up by
those in front and soon the whole assem-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
ZELAYA CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
Meeting of the Constituent Assembly
of Nicaragua.

The New York Herald's Managua, Mica,
ragua, correspondent cables: The consiit-
uent assembly held its first regular session
Saturday. Its first act vas TO issue a oe-
cree nberating all political prisoners.
1t then received from its junta govern
ment authorization TO cona1ct the govern
ment affairs of the republic.
Gen. Santos Zelaya WAS then formally
elected president OF the republic and Gen
Ortiz vice president. They will hold Office
provided not overthrow by a new revolu-
ton, for five years. when a new constitu-
ton will be adopted.
Peace prevails throughout the republic
con tinuo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
SHOT TO SAVE HIMSELF,
Story of Tax Collector Who Killed
Hungarian,

CONNELLSVILLE. Pa, Sept. 1s-Early
this morning ]. G. Sisler. tax collector in
Dunbar township fatally shot John vaulla,
a Hungarian coke worker. Sisler says the
shooting was done In self-defense; that he
was set upon by a pack of dogs; that one
of the dogs bit him. and when he shot it
about twenty-five Hungarians attacked him
with stones and clubs. Sisler was roughly
handled by the mob. and believing his life
was In danger fired into the crowd. Sisler
then started to Uniontown to give himself
up.
John Spok says Sisler deliberately shot
Naulla. Sisler bears a good reputation.
Naulla leaves large family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
STATE BANKS OPPOSED.
Views Obtained by Newspaper Cor.
respondents In the West.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1s.-In view of the prob
ability that Congress is to take up the
question of a repeal of the 10 per cent tax on
the state bank circulation the Tribune has
undertaken to get the sentiment of state
bankers on the matter.
Correspondents at number of cities.
chosen at random within a radius of 500
miles from Chicago. have been Instructed to
interview officials of all state banks on this
question of a repeal of the 10 per cent tax.
The sentiment is emphatically opposed to
the repeal of the tax and to the issue Of
state bank notes. 1t Is so emphatic to
be almost unanimous.
Even in western cities, where 1t might be
supposed the desire for a state bank circu-
lation would have considerable hold, there
is marked disapproval of it.
The sentiment of the officers Of the state
banks of Chicago is thoroughly in accord
with that Of the state bankers throughout
the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
STRIKERS REMAIN FIRM.
They Resist the Louisville and Nash
Vile Cut.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 1S.-The Louis
Vlle and Nashville shopmen to the number
of 800, who have been On L strike for the
past two weeks, were invited to return to
work today by the company, but declined
in body. A meeting was held. and it was
resolved to resist the 10 per cent cut to the
bitter end. The Louisville and Nashville
brought few mechanics to town to take
the strikers places. but these have been
persuaded to leave. No violence of any
kind is anticipated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
Fell Asleep and Overheard.

PATERSON, y. j., Sept. 1S-James
Egan, thirTy-two years old. of n Paterson
avenue. machinist. went fishing last
Thursday in the Passaic river. While
watching his lines he fell asIeep, rolled into
the river and was drown-i HIS body was
found this morning hanging over the rreci-
pice at the Passaic Falls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
I'd EDITION.
IN BOILING ASPHALT.
Horrible Death Of a Workman at
Philadelphia.
WESTERN OPINIONS ON STATE BANKS.
Nothing Heard Of the Missing
VaIkyrie.
PERIL OF FOREIGN DELEGATES
WESTERN OPINIONS ON STATE BANKS.
PERIL OF FOREIGN DELEGATES
DIED A HORRIBLE DEATH.
A Philadelphia Workman Burned In o
Vat of Boiling Asphalt.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1S.-Wm. Graham,
aged twenty-eight years and unmarried.
fell into a tank of boiling asphalt at the
works Of the Barber Ashphalt Company,
where he was employed. early Inis morning
and was burned 10 death.
workmen hurried to his aid, but death
was almost instantaneous and when the
body was recovered the legs and arms had
been burned of. The trunk was covered
sembled a human body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
RACE RIOT NEAR WHEELING.
hungarians Try to Whip American
W0rkmen hut Fail.

WHEELING. w. Va, Sept. 1S.-A riot oc-
CURED at the Big Riverside mill when the
men went to work this morning About
twenty Hungarians gathered and attempt
ed to take the jobs from the Americans.
A fight ensued, in which a large number
participated. Stones and clubs We're freely
used Two Hungarians, whose names are
unknown. were seriously hurt. and half a
dozen men received bad injuries
None of the foreigners got work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
QUIET WEDDING IN LONDON.
Miss Helen Murphy of San Francisco
Married to a South American.

Married to a South American.
LONDON. Sept. 1S.-The marriage Of Miss
Helen Murphy of San Francisco to Don
vicente l. Dominguez. son of Senior L. L.
Dominguez, the Argentine minister to Great
Britain. took place today, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Cardinal Vaughan.
The wedding was private. There was only
one bridesmaid. Miss Isabel Murphy. The
bride was given away by Sir Charles Rus
SELL the attorney general
She was attired in a plain white satin
dress trimmed with lace, and wore a veil of
Alencon lace. After the church services a
reception was given at Thomas Hotel in
berKeIy square, which was very largely at
tended. Don Vicente and his bride subse-
quently departed for Hastings on the En-
glish channel. where the honeymoon will be
spent.
The ceremony was performed at the
Catholic chapel Of ST. Peter and ST. Edward
in Westminster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
OYSTER VESSELS ARRIVE.
The Captains Predict That the Season
Will BE a Good One.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Sept. 1S.--A fleet of
oyster vessels-the first of the season-has
arrived with loads averaging $50 to 200
bushels each. The vessels were from Ches-
ter river. Herring bay and West river.
The oysters were of good quality and sold
for from so cents to 81 per bushel. From IN
dications and the reports of the captains Of
the vessels which arrived the present sea-
son will be a good one.
The severity of last winter interfersJ
greatly with dredging. and thereby saved
for this season thousands upon thousands
of bushels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-18
NOT YET SIGHTED.

Nothing Seen of the Yacht yalkyrie
up to Noon.
NEW YORK. Sept. 1s-The Valkyrie has
not been sighted up to noon today. Her
designer. George L. Watson, arrived on the
steamship Furnessia yesterday. and this
morning said he was not alarmed at her
nom arrival.
Mr.. Watson said that the reason the VAL
kyrie had not been spoken was because she
had taken a southerly course. far out of
the year.
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New Men for the Naval Academy.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, Sept. 1S-Seventeen
alternates are expected to report at the
Naval Academy today for special examina-
ton. The present fourth class has eighty
eight members thirty-four of whom were
admitted last May and fifty-four in Septem-
Der. They are quartered on the Santee and
are being prepared by officers for the bat
talon.
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Mrs. Blaine Going to Paris.

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-Mrs. Blaine, widow
of James G. Blaine. formerly American Sec
rotary of State. and her daughter, Miss
Hattie Blaine, who are accompanied by the
daughter of Senator Don Cameron, left
Bridge today enroute to Paris. The party
spent the summer in Bridge