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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
TO CRUSH THEIR RIVALS.
The Standard Oil Company and the
Russinn Rcfincrs.

Rumors that negotiations in Paris between
the Standard OIL Trust and representatives
OF the Russian refners have resulted in a
division of the oil business of the world
have been current. The New York World
says that there is in existence a memoran-
DUN of agreement which has never till now
been made public 1t is signed by all mem
bers of The syndicate OF the Russian pc
troleum refiners. with the consent OF the
minister of finance"
The ostensible object of the Russian COM
bination is to establish a regular organizs-
ton for handling the export trade in Rus
sian refined oil. The shares of he whole
business are allotted 20 the individual re-
finers named in the second section of 'he
agreement. A committee of five controls
the business of all the refiners. The power
OF the five managers is absolute and foreign
sales are conducted in their lame for the
benefit of the whole association.
The agreement binds all Of the Russian
methods of the syndicate to April !, lS99
and stipulates that the board uf managers
may secure changes in the bylaws or clause
with the section of the minister of finance.
Then comes the meat of the whole affair in
the following paragraph:
THE committee of five persons have to
communicate with the American Standard
OIL Company to work ont the necessary
conditions OF arrangements for dividing the
markets of the whole worli for the trade
with Russian and American kerosene When
adopted, the conditions of such arrange
ment shall be forwarded TO the minister of
finance for his approval. and afterward lep-
lesentatives shall be chosen TO sign the
agreement with the Standard OIL Company.
which shall be binding on all members of
this agreement"
This memorandum binding the Russian
reilners was signed in October, 1893. by men
representing 90 per cent of the output of
that country. and since then nearly all the
other refiners have come in. The "neces-
Sary conditions" mentioned have already
been worked out" and the execu: lion of the
formal treaty dividing The markets of the
whole world waits but upon the fulfill
ment by the Standard OIL Company Of one
condition.
One great refinery-that of Manheim-re-
fuses to join the trust, and one or two
American associations. chiefly the Indepen-
dent Producers Oil Company, has not vet
surrendered to the Standard combination
Until either the Mannheim refiners refuse to
buy crude oil of the Producers Company or
the Producers Company refuses TO sell TO
the Mannheim refiners, the monopoly will
still lack little of being absolute and the
Russian minister will refuse to approve the
treaty.
To fulfill this last condition of Russian
favor the Standard Oil Company is now in
a struggle to crush the Producers Oil Conn
pany, which has for years defed its rover.
1t is in consequence of this fight that refined
oil is now being sold by the Standard OIL
Company at less than the price of crude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.
Matters of Interest in That Virginia
City.


About half-past 10 o'clock last night there
was some little excitement in the neighbor-
hood of hard corner" caused by blowing of
a police whistle and cries of distress. On
investigation it was found that a man
named Davis had got drunk and picked a
row with some negroes in the bar room,
when one of them struck him on the head
with some blunt instrument, which inflicted
a flesh wound and knocked him senseless.
The negro made his escape. Davis was
taken to the station house, where his wound,
which proved to be not serious was dressed
by Lieut.. Smith. Later he went to his
home.
Mr.. j. ID. Stanton has been made a Judge
or elections from the first ward. and Mr.. s.
A. Maukin commissioner of elections
The steamer Lady of the Lake of the old
Norfolk line has been sold to the Peoples
transportation Company of Washington.
she VIII be run as an excursion boat.
The Young Mems Sodality Lyceum are
considering the matter of engaging Hite
Peckham. the athlete, as their boxing in
structor.
Mr.. Samuel L. Monroe, deputy revenue
colector Tor this district, yesterday seized
three barrels of ''noonshine" whisky, which
VIII be brought to this city and sold to pay
the tax.
The various fire companies will 60 through
their annual inspection this afternoon before
the board of fire wardens
ihe Old Dominion Boat Club will hold its
annual meeting at the boathouse tomorrow
night. Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected and other important business trans
acted.
A charter was granted in the corporation
court yesterday by Judge j. X NJ. Norton
TO the American Creamery and Cold Stor-
age Company, with a capital stock of 500,
oo Capt. X. Kemper is named as its local
agent The following were designated as its
oIhcers for the first year: James A.Andrews
OF Allegheny. Pa, president: A. b. Nettle-
ton OF Washington. secretary and treasurer,
who. together with Henry ID. Cook of New
York. James Mclean OF New York and j.
NJ. Morgan of Washington, will constitute
the board of directors
Now that purse has been raised to help
defray the expenses of the trip, IL is more
than likely that the Alexandria Light In
| fantry viii so to Richmond on the Both in
slant to take part in the ceremonies incident
to unwilling the confederate soldiers and
sailors monument.
| Today is confederate memorial day. There
will be a parade this afternoon at O'Clock
and ceremonies at the monument to the
memory of the dead confederates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
HIS COAT BULLET-PRoOF.
Englfsh Rihemen Shoot Mt the Tailor
I'm His Armor.

The Duke Of Cambridge and a large num-
Der OF military and naval experts. together
with the military and naval attaches of the
foreign embassies and legations. including
Lieut.. Commander W. S. Cowles. the United
States naval attache. were present yester-
day afternoon at the Alhambra Theater
In London TO witness a special test of the
bullet-proof coat invented by Herr Dove,
the Mannheim tailor. A number OF shots
were fired al Herr Dove when incased in
his coat, but the coat was not pierced.
The shots were fired at different ranges.
A committee, composed of well-known MILL
tary officers. guaranteed that the tests were
genuine and all the officers present express
ed great satisfaction at the results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
DnncIng mt River View.

Prof F. NJ. Proctor will give May fes.
tival to his juvenile class to River View
next Saturday, the Goth instant The de.
lightful program that characterized the May
ball at Odd Fellows Hall on the 18th OF
this month will be repeated in the mann.
moth pavilion at River View, and will in.
clude the ballet, ariel. flag dance, Highland
fling, rope dance, jockey hornpipe wreath
dance, May pole, Chinese dance, village
hornpipe, flower dance and many others OF
the latest fads of dancing. The beautiful
green lawn of River View will be the play
grounds on that day for the rising genera
ton. After the exercises the genial profess
sor and Capt. Randall will entertain the
hosts of young Americans. Two trips will
be made Saturday. at l and 6 p. m, by the
speedy and safe Samuel J. Pentz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
TO PROTECT FISH.
First Prosecution Under the New Law
-Defendants' Released.

The first case under the new law for the
protection of fish in the Potomac was heard
in the Police Court today. The defendants
were George and Henry Raum, and they
were arrested for hauling seine in the East
ern branch. The law says Potomac riv-
err" ard when the case was heard, Lawyer
Sillers, their counsel. said that the &C.
PENDANTS honestly thought that they were
rot violating the law, because the law spe-
officially mentioned the river.
Judge Miller said that the law covers tide
water whether In the river proper or one
of it's tributaries. He thought however
that the defendants did not commit an in
territorial violation of the law, and took
their personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
Officers Elected.

At meeting of the beard Of trustees of
the Riggs Fire Insurance Company. held
today, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: NJ. w. Beveridge,
president; VIM. S. Thompson, vice presi-
dent; Thomas Hyde, treasurer; Harry c.
Birge. secretary; Oscar p. Schmidt assist
ant secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

Secretary Leon TObriner of the examin.
ing committee of the Bar Association an.
rounces that the examination of candida ties
for admission to the bar of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia will be
held Saturday, June 2 1894. Applicants
will present themselves for examination on
said day at the civil service commission
corner of Sth and f streets northwest, al
10 am. Written applicat ions for such ex-
animation should be filed with the clerk OF
the District Supreme Court on or before
Tuesday, May ~ 1894
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
The BrookIyn Tabernacle.

The elders and trustees of the Brooklyn
Tabernacle held a Joint meeting last night
for the purpose OF discussing the matter Of
securing a temporary place OF worship.
After some debate they decided to secure
the Brooklyn rink, on Clermont avenue II
was likewise resolved TO employ the Rev,
B. Fay Mills, the evangelist of Providence
r. l.. to fill the pulpit during Dr.. Talmage's
n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
Earnh hmm Post Reinstated.

Noah L. Tarnham Post. No. 49, G.. A R. o4
New York city, is no longer an Independent
veteran association" 1t was taken back
into the fold Tuesday night and the install
lation OF officers and privates was celebrate
ed in Adelphi Hall. at b2d street and eth
avenue. by Department Commands John
c. SchottS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

White China Mattings that
would regularly sell for 121ac.
yard Our price, -..-.....
Fancy China Mating, l5c.
quality. Our price.
Fancy China Mating, choice
patterns, fresh goods, usually
u cents. Our price.
Heavy Fancy China Mattings.
choice patterns, usually 1T1a
cts Our price.
japanese and Chinese Fancy
Jointless Mating. new pat
terms and eolOrings, usually %
cts Our price.
Extra Heavy Fancy Jointless
Mating. in choice patterns and
colors. usually 30 cts. Our price
Best Quality Fancy China
Jointless Mating, usually 40
cts A special drive at. .....
Cotton Warp Japanese Dam
ask Mating. all new and choice
patterns and eolor;ngs, usually
80 cts Ous price.
200 Mating Rugs, 20 by As
inches Each
300 Mating Rugs. SO by ~
inches Each. .............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

The Letter Carriers Association gave an
excursion to Marshall Hall last night AL
though the rain continued in the evening.
there was a large crowd carried down on
all of the four boats chartered for the &C.
cason. The Marine Band, under the direc-
ton of Prof. Fanciulli, furnished music on
one of the boats going down and on a spa
cious pavilion at the grounds. Dancing
was also enjoyed by a good number of the
crowd,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
Clearing Sale Carpets

HEAVY TAPESTRY BRUS-
SEIS. s patterns. suitable for
chambers Regular 65-eent
quality. Clearing price. ......
GOOD TAPESTRY BRUS-
Sells. Regular 75-cent quality.
Clearing price.
BEST QUALITY TAPESTRY
BRUSSELS. Is patterns, suit
able for parlOrs, dining rooms
and chambers. Regular 81
quality. Clearing price.
BODY BRUSSELS. Regular
e1.15 quality. Clearing price. D..
BEST ENGLISH BODY BRUS-
Sells. including Lowell. -
"Bigelow" and Hartford
makes, suitable for parlors,
chambers and libraries. Regu.
lar S1.35 quality. Clearing
price ...-.--.-.-...
500 Hassocks, new lot, new
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Opposite the Boston House. :

The patronage extended us has been
exceedingly gratifying, and we cannot
but take 1t as an Endorsement Of our
method Of conducting this sale. We
refrained from running in cheap and
worthless stock to palm of on the I'M
suspecting public. as has been the Gus
tom OF all other Trustee" Assignee"
and Bankrupt sales. Mr.. Little car
ried the finest shoes manufactured, and
many Of his spring orders had just been
delivered, hence the stock was very
heavy. We shall continue the sale until
every pair Is sold, and Ladies and Cen
tlemen wearing the small and large
sizes will find even better bargains than
those who wear the average sizes:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
Naval Movements,

The Navy Department is informed tha1
the Monocacy sailed from shiakwan, China
for HaukoWS -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

These are specimens Of what you
may expect:
l Rattan Carriage, in old
rose silk plush, with satin en-
parasol. Worth $24. Now. ~ASs
l Rattan Carriage, in old red
Worth D ST.. "i Now sa'in pa.a.oi SI4.
1 Rattan Carriage. in old red
1 worth R1 sac WIN Sor sa'ssn Da.a'oi Sig.
1 Rattan Carriage, in olive
sa Rl"s sa4s with s sasin pala'oi SI3.
Rattan Carriage, in light
s .ne ' Wort RH; sis E5'h ss5an
Rattan Carriage, In light
%: sl' ' WORTH P1i sfs StA ie61H $1,000
Rattan Carriages, in light
s s1ns six wd Dash ss with sstn para SIS.
1 Rattan Carriage, in light
s sl1s ' Worth Pia' ssl with s%tin
l Rattan Carriage. in drab
S Ss;s.a WORTH siS'l : with aon 'a'inSHs.
1 Rattan Carriage. in brown
% SSsGp50y .as with So 1a'tan hood top $40.
1 Rattan Carriage, in red silk
R %osss , With so~ satin pa!a:"l $3.50.
All the above have shaved spoke wheels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
Buy Mattimgs
And Carpets

NOW: - OUR GREAT SACRIFICE
CLEARING SALE Of $4,000 worth is
drawing toward a close. It's been a
remarkable sale-we've sold thousands
Of yards Of pretty floor eoverinss-the
very best that are made-at prices sur
prising on account Of their lowness.
We quote again some Of the most
notable prices. and it's our advice that
II you want CARPETS. MATTINGS or
RUGS you'd best be quick in beholding
thaSa vaIuaa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
SUOO I'm Gold

puVV NM NV4N
To be given away. Have your wife, mother, father,
sister, brother. cousin. aunt, uncle, sweeth art.
mother-in-law, sister-inlaw, brother-iu-law, and
everybody else read how to get It, On page 0, Sat
urday's Star. my23,3t
ANGOSTURA BTrTEIS. SAYS A LONGTIME
sufferer from indigestion, thoroughly cured
Sole manufacturers, DIR. J. q. b. SIEGERT &
sc Ms. Dealers.
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Millinery.

y
Hats In good shapes for ladies and
s sh,5Sien, Value SOC. to &c. each.
Beautiful Straw Hats. this seasons latest st, les
black and colors. none worth less than ST 90
So%.. .o.'4 . '.oo ana 500 SAC. each.
As Fine Leghorn Hats. ...........S1O 90
sl-I5 and 81 90 Fine Leghorn Hats. 81 As
$500 and $500 Trimmed Hats, new
used. ...... .:.'... SH.75 each.
$500 to $500 Beautiful and stylishly Trim
for. .................S $3.50 eaCn.
sold from 75e. to sl @ t1os; 48C. each.
Curtain Material.
Finest Scotch Scotch Madrases. exquisite colorngs and
's cnoics.. ...os' 4oS. ''s roc. yd.
lot of Pretty Printed Draperies and Lace Cur
tain Nets Were 15c. to 25c. u IN
yard. Your choice nOw......... sc. yOo
Suits, Wraps, Shirt Waists.
Two Navy Blue serge Suits, slightly soiled. well
n %@s'i sor wei. hitting. Go SH.08 each.
S1.00 Print Wrappers, Navy and Black,
are good as any dollar wrapper eNT- o0CNo
made. ..................S USo SdSAA
IL ladies' Cloth Capes, navy. brown. @u oe
black, ridiculous price of............ Qlo&O
ladies' Long Cloth Capes, navy and myrtle,
s s'y' &srs cut sis 5os'' soa%%''n$408 each.
de. G Gaps. T %sa. N St c snSS SHo8 EACH
A lot of Ladies' Tan Checked Scotch Tweed
Newmarkets. with adjustable capcs, excellent for
ira purposes Value s z NS each.
Ladies' Black and Navy Satteen Shirt Waists,
for O slso. ~a's' never ~ z5C. each.
ChemiSetteS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
CherniSettes.

The New Chemisettes all reduced
Toe Chemsettes and Guns. hobby patterns SOC set.
4Se Chemsettes and CUFFS hobby patterns +Se. set.
25c Chemisettes and Cus, nobby patterns Ice. set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

s1.O0 Print Wrappers, Navy and Black,
% nas good as any dollar wrapper soc. each
IL ladies' Cloth Capes navy, brown, d.
black, ridiculous price of............ sDloGS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

Suits, Wraps, Shirt Waists.
Two Navy Blue Serge Suits, slightly soied, wei
n %Ss'' tor wei. hitting. Go SH.08 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

$500 to $500 Beautiful and Stylishly Trim
for. ''. .:... ,""r e1"':: $3.50 each.
sold 1ss om 7 7Ss to s al tSs $780, EACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

lot of Pretty Printed Draperies and Lace Cur.
Is in Nets Were 15c. to 25c. IN
yard. Your choice now SNs YUo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
Special Sale
Baby Carriages.

We have Just received a consignment
of so odd BABY CARRIAGES from one
Of the leading manufacturers of the
country, who is retiring from business.
Bought at a very low price. VIII sell
Far Under Real Values.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24
Curtain Material.

designs. Value, 45c. to 75c. IN
Choice. .............. goo. yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

The meeting nights of the various COM
mittees are as follows: Executive, Monday;
press, second and fourth Wednesdays; ways
ard means Thursday; horses and carriages,
alternate Fridays; camp and camp grounds,
alternate Fridays; transportation, badges,
reception, decorations. information, halls,
auditing, entertainment, music, printing, at
the call of the chairmen.
The committees are as follows:
Executive committee-Richard Goodhart
chairman; Geo. w. Heisley, vice chairman
3. T. Doyle, corresponding secretary; A. F.
MeCford, recording secretary; John Hum
phrey, treasurer; j. II. Mitchell w. H.
Doherty, ]. w. Carter, I. H. Gladmon,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

plan, as well as Tor cash, are considering
the Feasibility OF adopting a similar ~ stem
In their establishments"
'The annual spring exodus of the poor
people who are willing to work when they
can get anything to do is beginning to take
place from Baltimore" said Spencer Loomis
of the Monumental city at the National
this morning, and the objective point of
where the truck and berry farms will afford
them employment for two or three months
to come The opening of the strawberry
season in Anne Arundel county is always
the signal for the class that / have mem
,ioned to pack up bag and baggage and de-
sert their stuny winter quarters for the
pleasant fields of Maryland. Hundreds
upon hundreds of the poverty-stricken peo-
pie who barely manage to exist through the
winter in most precarious sort Of a way
find remunerative employment picking
strawberries and peas and other spring and
early summer berries and vegetables down
there, while they also gain health and
strength from their pure SURROUNDINGS. IL
the Coxey fellows now out near Bladens-
burg really want to work can assure them
that they can find the most pleasant EN-
ployment imaginable down in Anne Arun-
del, that will beat living on charity and the
backsheesh OF the curious and sympathetic
all to pieces"
1.-The men who had their money on Cnf-
ford in the Brooklyn handicap haven't got
through kicking at Starter Rowe yet"
said Andrew Slater at the Metropolitan last
night. His action in leaving the favorite
at the post when he dropped the flag to a
start probably took $4,000 in original bets
out of the pockets of Clifford's hackers.
There il no doubt Of Rowe's honesty. but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

ladies' Long Cloth Capes, navy and myrtle
s sy' Wsrs s1 sis 5os'y Soa%a,'1SA08 each.
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Clearing Sale Matti

500 Hassocks. new lot, new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

Ladies' Black and Navy Satteen Shirt Waists.
for SlJO. IOSo S01SlAo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-24

$500 and $500 Trimmed Hats. ne,
i ussd, n'' .. material. SH.z5 each
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-03-29

political, and to which the mercantile
world turns for reliable news of the state
of trade, says:
"Uncertainty does not diminish, but has rather
increased. Prices of commodities do not rise,
but on the whole are lower. The prospect for
getting constant or profitable employ ment for
works and hands does not change. The fact that
orders keep only part of the force at work, while
both prices and wages tend downward, though
spring is near at hand, renders present business
less profitable and the future less promising"
This is the statement of the condition
of affairs from business point Of view.
There is no exaggeration of hard times,
but the facts are reported simply as they
have been found. 1t may not be the
ambition of the Argus and Patriot to
spread the truth broadcast among its
party supporters; but we can see no
reason why it should fear to do so. 1t
would not hurt the chances for success
of the Democratic party ia this state at
the next election; nor would it bring
discredit upon the fair name of the
Argus and Patriot if the truth were told
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-03-29
STATE OF VERMONT.
Fast Day Proclamation by Levi X. Fuller,
Governor.

Fast Day Proclamation by Levi X. Fuller,
Governor.
Institutions establi shed by the early fathers,
cemented by universal consent and observed
through all the generations since the organiza-
tion of our civil Government, ought not TO he
lightly considered or easily laid aside.
1t is part of Executive duty to preserve the
customs of people and to transmit Institutions
with luster undimmed, that whatever Is bene.
fcial in them may be enjoyed by our worthy sue
cessOrs.
therefore appoint Friday, the 9th day of
April, In the year of our Lord. One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Ninety -Four. as a day of
public fasting and prayer, inviting the people
to assemble and unitedly render thanks to
Almighty God for all His mercies and to seek
divine aid in the work Of life, that our beloved
State may be the recipient Of those favors which
enjoy all the blessings Of freedom; that the Pres
ident and Congress of the United States may be
endowed with large measure Of wisdom; the
work of the husbandman be blessed, and the
honest toll of labor suitably rewarded; that
calamity and disease may be kept from our
households and Gon's larger love lead us In wis
doms ways.
righteousness exalteth nation, but sin is a
reproach to any people :"
Given under my hand and the seal of the State,
at Brattleboro this Fifteenth day of March, in
the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hum
dred and ninety four, and of the Independence
of the Unite States, the one hundred and eigh-
teenth LEVI X. FULLER.
By the Governor:
j. ii. Goulding,
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs :
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1894-03-29
R { M ON AL !

l have leased the corner store in Low
els block aud have had the same fitted
up and shall continue my business as a
newsdealer. All kinds of reading mat
ter kept in stock; also large stock of
Fruits, Nuts, Cigars and nice line of
Confectionery. A full line of Station
cry, consisting of Papertieres, Pads, Tab
lets, Pens, Ink, etc., all of which will be
sold at lowest living prices.
Thanking you for your patronage in
the past, hope for larger share in the
future and will try sy courteous and
square dealing to merit the same.