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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
The Matter of Pensions.

To correct some Irregularities in the mat
ter OF pension appeals Secretary Hoke
Smith has decreed that appellants be re-
quired to file with the Secretary briet
statement of their ground for appeal. Evil
dence filed subsequent to action by the de-
partment will not be entertained by the
Secretary till it has passed through the
pension bureau. No rejected claim, whose
rejection has been affirmed by the Secre-
tary, will be reopened without the Secre-
tary's consent. No appeal pertaining to a
fee, where refundment has been called for.
will be entertained unless the refundment
called for shall have been made
REORGANIZATION of the board of pension
appeals has been effected Instead of work
ing In divisions as heretofore. 1t will work
as whole. John A. Lacy of Missouri, who
has been member Of the board for six
years is made chairman. and Edward Z.
Hall of Pennsylvania, assistant chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
Another Armor Plate Test.

Preparations are being made for a second
test Of a seventeen-inch plate representing
800 tons Of armor for the barbettes of the
battle ship Indiana and it will proba bly,
take place at the Indian Head proving
grounds next week. The plate which was
made by the Bethlehem Iron Works, has
arrived here and is now being backed and
braced for the attack of the twelve-inch
rifle, which Is to hurl against it three pro
jectiles weighing $50 pounds each The
velocity of the shots will vary from abou,
l,3OO feet per second for the first shot to
1,S75 for the third. The plate is from a lot
OF armor for the second barbette. AT the
last trial of a seventeen-inch plate for the
first barbette the plate stood the attack
admirably. although it did not win a pre-
MUM for it's makers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
The Trouble Over.

An important change has occurred In tbs
situation on the Rio Grande The hostile
feature OF the controversy between the
United States and Mexico over the bound
airy question, has been removed for the
present by the recall of the military. The
matter will now proceed on q purely din.
lomatic basis At the suggestion of the Sec.
rotary Of State. Gen. Schofeld yesterday
telegraphed Maj. keyes. commanding the
United states troops at Havana ranch to
at once release the Mexican custom Officers
who were there in custody for the alleged
unlawful seizure Of Mexican sheep. A
question yet to be settled is whether the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

Secretary Lamont has gone to New York
for few days, much to. the disappoint-
ment OF a number of New York politicians
who have come to the city specially to see
him.
Treasurer Morgan has returned from a
visit to his home In Bridgeport, Conn.
Judge Sims. the first assistant Secretary
Of the Interior. has returned to Washing
ton from a visit to the worlds fair.
Chief Clerk Kemper of the treasury ar
chitects office left here for Chicago yester-
day on official business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
Fatally Injured.

Thomas Riley of Indianapolis Ini, was
struck on the Freestone trestle ON the
Washington Southern "a. and - rail-
road, about thirty miles from Wash
ington, by the train due here at
ESQ yesterday. He was seen about
midway Of the trestle by the engineer, who
underworld to stop the train, but as AZ was
running at high rate Of speed and was
on down grade he failed and the man
was struck and fatally injured, mis- lett
hip and ankle being broken, skull frac-
tured. besides internally injured He was
taken 20 Providence Hospital He had
been some days In the city and was on his
way to a brother in Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
MAJ. sCHREI>ER.s DIs,rrr,p,xr.
N"thing fienrd az HIS Whereabouts, M,
the War Department.

Nothing is known at the War Ic,,,r,,,,.,,
or the whereabouts OF Mas scbr.',r,- a..
retired army officer In chsrea 81, M, 1-n,,..,
States postal exhibit AZ IN. Uo,ls.s Co..
who has been missing from his acc,,s,,,,,.;
places I'm Chicago since The am ins,.-,.,
when he left HIS apartmeuts a. o., >, -.
.Sr srounds. IL was feared hy his ienfs
.rat ne met with some mlshap lie has -
tween 500 and SiOo when be left his non.
~ wore several pieces Of iewelry Of vaiue
MaJ Scnfelner se-Ved twenty years in a..
nited States army. About Two vc,rs 80,
ne retired and has since lived In this citr
where he Is well known. 's'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

The President has practically completed
his consideration of the Hawaiian ques-
tion and action may be expected within a
very short period, probably within three
weeks Ex-Minister Blount made his off,
cial adieux yesterday afternoon and left
for his home in Georgia. His official con-
nection with the Hawaiian question has
ended, but he may be recalled to Wash
ington to assist in the negotiations with
the Hawaiian minister for a new treaty
with Hawaii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
W oMEx,s DEPARTMENT.


81 FISK. CLARK 4 FLAGG's'' IMPORTED
ChENlpT WAISTS. Just the thing for outing wear.
Shes j. -. 81. 3 AMI 40
HERETOFORE 81 so. SO - and saoo
NOW 81 Is
10 DOZEN LADIES IMPORTED rIGI-RrD
Lawn WAISTS. rGll sleeves, tine tucks front and
back
-HEREToFoRE 500 NOW Tie
DOZEN LADIES IMPORTED LAWN WAISTS
hrse. full sleeves. finished with fare curs trim,
med with handsome Persian edge In white blue
red and salmon.
-HERErOFORE 81 and 81 81. NOW sfsO-
DOZEN LADIES' Blue STRIPED sATEE<
AND FIGU RED LAWN WAISTS, large balloon
Seeves-
HERETOFORE $3.50. Now SOC
II IMPORTED kERSEY CLOTH CAPES. MILL
TARY" STYLE. butterfly collar. handsomely en-
broidered- CClors. golden brown. tan and dark
green. lined with ehangeable silk.
HERETOFORE S45 NOW SIS
PRINCES CLOTH WRAPPERS. wattesu back
tark colOrs.
HERETOFORE 81 NOW ST.
WE HAVE JUST REPLENIsHED OUR STOCK
OF EroN SUITS. A full assortment Of sizes will
Be KEEP; through september.
-S5O. SO and SIS
OUR CAPES CONSIST OF THE STYLES AND
MATERIALS THAT WILL BE Used LATER IN
THE SEASON. COlors, green. tan. golden brown
and black.
HERETOFORE SIS SIS SCI SIS ss5 .4s
NOW ..--.-...s7.5o $40 $i2 so SIS $50 SIS
. LADIES' JACKETS, blue and black Sizes 3.
and 81 Large. full sleeves. lined and unlined.
HERETOFORE $40. $i2 and SIS. NOW s75O.-
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Sudden Deatha.

w. 5. Matthews. aged twenty-three
years. of No IA 7th street southeast died
suddenly yesterday morning.
Robert Carrick. Waterman In the
treasury Department dropped dead last
evening at his home6ll street northeast
He had been afflicted with heart cisease
which doubtless was the cause of death
and was about sixty-five years of a.,e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
THE PALMETTO TRADE MARK.
Gov. Tfllman's Counsel Applies for
Manda mus on Com Missioner Seymour

Mandamus on Commissioner Seymour.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. J. -lltheus
Johnson filed an application on behalf of
Gov. Tillman of South Carolina in the SUI
preme Court of the District for a writ of
mandamus against the commissioner of
patents. praying that the commissioner be
compelled to register the mark Palmetto
as the distinguishing trade mark OF the
state of South Carolina In the matter Of
the sale OF liquors by the state and pro-
hibiting the use of the trade mark except
by the state or by its authority. Judge
Bradley, to whom the petition was pre-
sented directed that an order issue re-
curing the commissioner Of patents to
show cause on or before Tuesday next why
the writ should not be granted as prayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

No information, official or otherwise, has
been received from the Canadian govern
ment as to the reported rejection by that
government of the immigration agreement
perfected by Superintendent Stump on be-
half of the United States and by Deputy
part of Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
The Carpets

We advertised last Saturday have met with
warm reception. There has been SNAP
and vim to the buying more less surpris-
ing in these ante-season days But the
prices were accountable for It. And
give you values for the rest of the week not
bit less noteworthy than those referred to.
so PIECES ADMINISTER
Carpets, comprising 20 choice patterns end
colorings, actual value 81 rs and $500,
Rest of week-$1. Is I'd.
20 PIECES SMITH NOTIFIED MOQCETTE,
Best quality, regular price $1.25 never sold
for less than $1.02,
Rest of week-S4 cts. I'D.
so PIECES TAPESTRY BRUSSELS,
Good quality, ought to be at least IS cts,
Rest of week-5O cts. yd.
10 PIECES TAPESTRY BRUSSELS,
Worth 80 cts. and 81 90 I'D. to sell
Rest of week for-75 CTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
A Sullivan Hearing.

Secretary Herbert this afternoon gave a
hearing to counsel in the case Of Paymas-
ter j. G. Sullivan TO show why the SEN
tence Of dismissal imposed by the court
martial should not be enforced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
FOR DYSPEPSIA
Use Horsford's Acid Pho.phate,

Dr. o. NJ Brown. Cornish. Me-. saws: II have
usedft in nv practice during the last few wears nd
can with al candor say that IN cases OF dyspers a
brought about through abuse Of the stomach by use
OF an improper Diet have failed ind any rem edy
mat would remove the trouble 50 quickly or prUvc
90 grateful TO the stomach or patient. I CONSIDER
IL . boon TO suffering humanity.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
Transportation of General Service
CIerka

The Secretary of War has amended the
army regulations as to provide that
general service clerks shall be entitled to
transportation in kind, and If no trans
portation be furnished to a reimbursement
of the actual cost thereof over the shortest
possible route
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

GOT Id DAVIS. At Caveniish. " Sar,ernh.,
IL 1873, Mai I'll AlIE1S g 'spIID 10 Ni-s
rkANtEs L. DAVIS, daughter OF Gen. Ged
JOHN Y JAMIEsoNsto Mis-. ANNIE \ IZA%s
NO cards. ~ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
BORN.
MtRRIED.

DENT Born 20 Mr.. and Mrs. NJ r Daut a $40
at ll;lo Monday. September II, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
They Saved His Life.

General Superintendent Kimball is in
formed that the crew of the life saving
station at St. Joseph Lake, Michigan, res
cued from drowning yesterday a man who
had fallen overheard from a sail boat
which capsized near the station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
Misses DEPARTMENT.

MISSES DEPARTMENT.
LOT FINE FRENCH BINGHAM DRESSED
handsomely trimmed with embroidery to be worn
with or without Guimpes. Sizes 4 to 1. years
So $3.50 and $350-
Less than half price
/ LOT GINGHAM DRESSES, odd size. neat nm,
ferns. full waists. tucked yokes full skirt. deem
hem. embroidery trimmed Sizes to II years.
800. 81 and sl.50.-
Less than half price
1 LOT FINE INDIA IINON GUIMPEs. ful,
shirred Jokes. full sleeves, embroidery trimmed
Sizes and years.
-69c-
LOT ALL-wOOL CHEvIOT REFERS, car
dinal. tan and gray. large sailor collars. braid
trimmed. Sizes 4, 5, 8 and IL yesn.
50 So
TAN BRoADCLOTH JACKETS, French seams
lap pockets rolling collars. faced with silk velvet
medium weight. Sizes IL. II and 10 years.
100
SMALL LOT CHIIDREN'S AIL-woOL GREEN
CLOTH DRESSES, medium weight, for travelins
wear. neatly trimmed with rows Of narrow blaci
soutache braid Sizes 4. q, 8. 10, IL and II years
800
THE BALANCE OF OUR IRISH LAWN SHIRT
WAISTS neat patterns. rolling collars. deep fars
cuns finished with plated runie. Sizes 8, IL, Il
and 10 years
FINE WHITE INDIA LINoN SHIRT WAISTS
tucked back and front. dainty collars and cuffs Of
henstitehed lawn. pink, blue and cardinal Sizes
to ie years.
-N.25-
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Russia Rugs

9 SMYRNA RUGS,
Size 9x12 it,, actual value $50 big bargain
To this weeks buyers-$32. so.
CARPET REMNANTS PRICE.
$50 Remnants, l. y and 2 yds. long, Of
all kinds Of fine carpets. fringed. suitable
for rugs, to be closed out for from
so cents up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
More September Bargains I'm
Suit and Cloak Dents

yoI7e once known the comfort
IL r ouseuse
nor The chilly mornings aud
Jackets
s-Aps TO used this fall o easy uyigp
embarked
JUST you'd ~ them in If any OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

Before breakfast Bromo-Setzer
Acts a. bracer. Trial bottle, loc.
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There's The


OF our way Of doing business. Wen always
live up to it! Study it. Our Fall stocks
are increasing every day. Our three acres
of exhibition room are comfortably crowded.
We're getting ready for the biggest Fall
business we've ever enjoyed. And we're
going TO continue 10 advertise only those
articles whose prices nothing less than
miraculous. Here's an idea Of what the
morrow brings forth:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

mango "a s"~ A"efmOmeter.
The following were the readings of the Their
nIometer at the weather bureau today: a. m.
59; pm, 70; maximum. 70; minimum, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
A Recess Taken.

Mr.. James T. Smith OF Lowell. Mass, in
terrupted Mr.. Pence TO state that ne would
accept his amendment. but before the
amended motion could be put it was sug-
gested that the report Of the committee on
credentials first be received, and upon the
motion OF Mr. Smith of New York, a recess
was then taken to enable the committee 10
prepare its report.
1t is understood that the convention Will
be permanently organized BY the selection
OF ex-Gov. E o. Stannard Of Missouri as
permanent chairman, the motion to be made
by President Darwin X. James of the New
York Board Of Trade and Transportation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
WOODWARD AZ. LOTHROP,
F NY
OUR Millinery Reception
New THINGS for Autumn.

and Eis here European and buyers
results o.
IN Dress FASH in London in
of
dear FannesL Linens
nieI attach o the view worlds
will
prge Instructive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
DON'T BuV
Furniture

Until you've seen stock. There's big
value here-prices and offers that cannot be
duplicated anywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

FINE WHITE INDIA IINoN SHIRT WAISTS
tucked back and front. dainty collars and cuffs Of
henstitehed lawn. pink, blue and cardinal Sizes s
to l6 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12
W. B. MOSES Z SONS,
Furniture. Carpets.
Upholstery. &C..
nth AND + STa n. W.

rTshere are OTHER FURNITURE STORES
than ours, aud there are OTHER
PRICES than those WE quote. but
there are NO FURNITURE STORES ANY
WHERE IN THE LAND that can EQUAL
the QUALITIES WE sell ut the PRICES WE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

THE BALANCE OF OUR IRISH LAWN SHIRT
WAISTS neat patterns. rolling collars, deep aare
GUYS finished with plated rufne. Sizes 8, IL, u
and l6 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-12

...llh st. building. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11
IMPATIENT OF THE LAWS DELAY.
John Hudson, Kansas Negro. Rescued
From the Hand. of = Mob

John Hudson. n Kansas Negro, Rescued
From the Hand. of a Mob.
SAIINA, KAN, April 1l.-John Hudson, the
negro arrested for tine assault upon Mrs. Jim
Frost, was taken from the jail by mob last
night, and but for the interference
of the citizens would have been
hanged At present he is safely
guarded by a committee Of law abiding citizens
and today will have a trial The mob organ
lied and marched 10 the jail. where a fight took
place with the deputies. Several men we're
wounded by accidental shots and Policeman
Myers was knocked down with = club. The
guards made a strong resistance, but were over
powered.
MOE VIOLENCE FEARED IN KENTUCKY.
EvaSayILLE, IND, April 1.-The excitement
over the Oliver tragedy at Morganfield and
Sturgis. in Union county, Ky., has not absted
and the entire county is still worked up over
the affair. 1t is given out that friends OF
the Olivers and other Sturgis citi-
zens have organized body to lynch the pris-
oners If justice is not administered properly at
the examining trial Saturday. 1t Is also stated
that friends of the prisoners have organized
and wIl resist any such attempt
Taylor Oliver. the wounded father IL still
lowering between life and death. 1t L. believed
that his death will tend TO further excite the
mob and violence will then be feared more
than ever.
The ninth man wanted by the authorities Is
Frank Carter and il is reported that Detective
Henry Spencer has captured him. The guard
at the Morganfisid jail was doubled last night
on request of the prisoners. The officers fear
nothing, but the prisoners seem to be in fear OF
q mob. There is a heavy guard around the jail,
which will offer every resistance TO q mob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11

PERsoNAL.-H. L. Doyle Of Chicago, Ike
Rothschild Of Philadelphia, ]. Watterson of
Pittsburg and J. J. Lynch Of Toronto, Canada,
are at Willard 's-A Cummins of Pittsburg,
James B. Smith of West Virginia, C. G. Baugh-
man of Piedmont, Va, and Edw. ]. Deitsch of
New York are at the Randall.-F. A. Titus of
New York. H. C. Robbins of Boston, A. Il
Sweet and David Goldsmith of St Louis are at
the Ebbitt--S. II. Wilson of New York.
John b. Lockett of Buffalo, H. H. Leeds of
Rancocas. N. j., aud George W. Dusser Of
Boston are at the Riggs.-John Mager of New
York, George S. Chenay of Connecticut, I. Y.
Walker Of the U. s. army, A. W. Evarts Of
New York, Frank Hade Of Norfolk,
Va. and NJ. A. Hanna of Cleveland are at the
Arington.-B. Allen of Chicago, Charles I.
Cavannaugh Of Chicago, ]. c. King Of London,
England, James Neuler of Pittsburg and S. W.
Bauels of Springfield. Mass. are at the Shore
ham,. n. Mason of West Virginia.
William U. Lobinstein of New York,
W. Levenworth Of wilkesbarre, Pa,
Jerome Carly Of Philadelphia, s. Bait
ellie of Boston and o. ID. Alber Of Massachu-
setts are at the Normandie- Carroll
of Carrollton, Nd, A. NJ. Patch Of New York
and G. Uriante Of Argentine, South America,
are at the Richmond H. Allen of Connec.
ticut and ID. B. Underhill Of New York are at the
l. T. Fletcher Of Chicago are At the Fredonia.
II. G. Hall Of New York, L. d.
Woodruff of Johnstown, Pa, 3 A. Nor
gan of Greenville, 8. c., and James W. Lee
Of Atlanta are At the Metropolitan.-E P.
Chancellor Of ParkefsburR. W. Va. Maj Bell
Of New York and A. NJ Beeksrs Of Phladsi-
phia are at the National.-George W. Neal Of
Huntington, W. Va. H. A. Leiber Of Coving-
ton, KY, B. @. Powell Of Cincinnati, DR.. Geo.
l.. Bartlett OF Boston and A. NJ. Smith Of
Ashsville, N. c., are st the St. yames.-N. O.
Farr Of Boston, w. A. Heal Of Rochester, Chas.
A. Gaudstts Of Fall River, Mass, and h b
Donald MacPherson viii leave for Old Point
Comfort this evening to b gone for three
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11
Seizure Of the Pelew Islands in the
North Pacific.
MOB RESTRAINED FROM VIOLENCE
Breaking Up a Ring Of Opium
Smugglers.
TURPNS GRAVE CHARGES.
Encroschment- ON Spanish Possessions I'm
the North Racffc

Encroschment- on spanish Possessions I'm
the North Pacific.
MADRID. April lL-Much excitement has
been caused here by dispatch TO the effect
that Japan ha. seized the pelew Islands. group
Of islands in the North Pacific. claimed TO
belong to spain, 45O miles eHst Of the Phil
ippipe Islands, at the western extremity
Of the Caroline Archipelago. The islands are
claimed by the Spsniards bv the right OF dis
covery. The governor OF the Philippine Islands
has sent cable dispatch asking for reinforces
ments, whether with the object OF attacking
the Japanese or not Is not stated.
The relew Islands have about 900 inhsbi-
tants and are very fertile. Thsi- situation be-
tween the Philippine Islands aud the Caroline
Islands, both spanish colonies Is regarded as q
sign that Japan intends 10 encroach ON Spanish
possessions in the Pacific. The affair may lead
TO grave difficulties between the two powers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11
Probably Fatal Fire at Dubuque.

DUBUQUE. Iowa, April 1.-The extensive
plant of the Dubuque enameling works, the
only one Of the kind in this country, was
burned this morning. The fire originated in
an explosion Of petroleum used for fuel pur-
poses. Two men watching the furnaces were
frightfully burned. one of them probably
fatally. Loss on Buildings and machinery
much Of the latter being imported-SJ0,00 600
Insurance, gil, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11
Strikers at Hull Growing Discouraged.

Hull, ESGLAND, April lL-This afternoon
there are signs that the strikers are beginning
to get discouraged. Several dozens Of the
strikers have applied for work and their sppli-
cations have been accepted. Ben 1illett, the
well-known labor leader. who is taking
active part in the strike. admits that the fight
will be hard to win, owing TO the immense in
fuence welded by the Wilson Steamship COM
pauy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11

The INDIANA RAILROAD TAX CAsEs.-Chief
Justice Fuller has announced the decision of
the Supreme Court upon the petition Of coun-
sci in the Indiana railroad tax eases to advance
them on the docket. The petition was granted
and the cases set down for argument on the
second Monday Of next term. In these cases is
involved the constitutionality of the new tax
law Of Indiana, the railroads holding that the
law permits and the tax officers exercise a
practically contiscatory rate as applied to the
property Of the corporations. In the state
courts the law has been upheld. and the rail-
roads come to the Supreme Court of the United
States for relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11
HIGH OFFICIALS INVOLVED,
Turpin Says That TO Prove His Innocence
He wouId Have To Disgrace Others.

PARIS, April IN. Turpin. the inventor Of
melinite, who was released by order OF Presi-
dent Carnoi. left Etampes prison this morning
and proceeded to Paris Turpin said that he
was innocent Of the charge of having betrayed
the secret of the manufacture of melinIte of
which he bad been convicted. and that 20 vindi-
cate his honor and prove his innocence il would
be necessary to expose certain officials Of the
war Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11

SOUTHERN EDITORS IN WAsKINGToN.-An nu-
merous and influential delegation Of editors of
southern evening papers, headed by J. W..
Bursom of the Galveston Tribune and H. H.
Cabaniss Of the Atlanta Journal, had pleasant
interview with their former editorial associate,
Secretary Smith. at the Interior Department
today. Secretary Smith made them a speech,
calling upon them to stand by the President in
his efforts to reform expenditures. Subse-
quently the editors called on President Cleve-
land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11

A CHIEF CLERK REsrGNs.-A. A. Rutter,
chief clerk in the treasurer's Office of the
treasury, has resigned and has been allowed
thirty days leave of absence. The vacancy will
probably not be filed until Treasurer Morgan
assumes control of the Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11

ARMY TRANsFERs.-The following transfers
in the sixth cavalry have been made: Firs,
Lieut.. Frederick G.. Hodgson, from troop E to
troop F; First Lieut.. Edward c. Brooks, from
troop F to troop z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-11

DISTRICT PArENTs.-Patents have been is
sued to residents of the District as follows:
Samuel G. Cabell, apparatus for purifying feed
water: Frank S. Culver. two patents for fire.
proofing composition: Jas. II. Hughes and c.
r. Taylor, feeding mechanism for envelopes.