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The Washington times., 1894-05-13
HIGHER THAN MCKINLEY LAW.
Senator James Finds Some Mistakes in
His Cotton Schedules.

Senator James Finds Some Mistakes in
His Cotton Schedules.
The cotton schedule of the compromise
tariff bill will be still further amended by the
Senate Finance Committee, and the probabili-
ties are that the new amendments will be put
in very soon.
The reason for this proposed action is
found in the fact that the careful scrutiny
which Senator Jones has been able to give
the schedule since it was introduced, and
which was impossible before the introduction
of the amendments, has revealed the fact that
some OF the duties proposed on the high
grade cottons in the amendments are higher
than was intended. 1t appears that in some
cases they are higher even than 10 the Nc
kinley law. and such rates were not intended
in any of the schedules of the new bill.
The mistake was due to the change in the
classification of cotton goods, rendering a
comparison very difficult and making it
matter of much time and labor. There is no
intention of changing the classification, for
the committee think that the change made in
this respect from the old system will prove
upon trial very great improvement over the
system used in former tariff laws.
The system now proposed is the French
system. and it is said TO have proved very
satisfactory in France. There are probably
some other errors Of a like character in the
bill which the committee will change, making
an average reduction of from 20 to 25 per
cent. from the Mckinley tariff.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
NEW ELECTRICAL PROCESS.
Great Saving to Be Effected in the Cost Of
Casting Metals.

Great Saving to Be Effected in the Cost Of
Casting Metals.
A reduction Of ting cost Of casting steel,
iron, and other metals by 80 per cent, great
saving in time, the production of castings
free from oxidization and blow holes, and,
most important of all. the production of pig
iron in mountainous and remote districts
having water power and ore. but no coal-all
these things may result from the application
OF electricity, according to new process
described in u report to the Department Of
State by United States Consul Frank Mason at
Frankfort, Germany
The process Is known as tho "Taussig'
process, and provides for smelling and cast
ing metals by electric heat, under the influ-
ence of rareiled air. An air-tight furnace,
linen with glazed f1rebrick, has its hearth con-
nected with molds. into which the fused metal
flows by grayitation. The firebrick lining
forms an efficient insulation, and the electric
current is sent through the charge directly
without the use of any fuel or the employ
ment Of carbon electrodes. Thereby the
fused metal is nearly pure and free from car
bon, and the continued exhaustion of the air
and gases produced increases the iiuidity of
the molten material. prevents oxidation and
blistering, and produces dense, smooth cast
ings of the highest mechanical qualities
In a small experimental furnace q ton and
a-ha!f Of pig iron was smelted in fifteen
minutes by current OF 80 900 amperes and
fifty volts-asout 2 900 horse power With wat
er power the cast is very low. and even using
steam to generate the electrical current there
is an economy In fuel in smelling of thirty to
fifty per cent. The cost OF pig iron, with ore
at S2.40 per ton. it is said, would not exceed
sS per ton with motive power of 1000
horse power.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
NEW HOUSE RULE.
VIII Attempt TO Put Sugar Rider on the
Appropriation Bill.

VIII Attempt to Put a Sugar Rider on the
Appropriation Bill.
An interesting question will be presented to
the House next week when the Committee on
Rules, of which Speaker Crisp is chairman,
reports on the resolution of Representative
Breckinridge, of Arkansas, for new rule
permitting tariff amendment on sugar as
rider to one of the appropriation bills. The
committee has not yet acted on the resolu-
ton, but Mr.. Breckinridee has no doubt the
rule will be framed. He says there has been
no hurry about il, as the legislative, Judicial
and executive appropriation bill will not be
presented until next week. and it is on this
bill that it is purposed to attempt to engraft
the sugar amendment
The rule, after being framed by the commit
tee. will have to be passed on by the House.
The Louisiana delegation in Congress are
alive to the importance of the new rule.
They do not want the Rules Committee to re-
port it, and, If reported, they will seek to de-
feat it in the House. They will urge that a
tariff rider to an appropriation bill is without
precedent; that it is an uniustifiable confu-
sion of tariff with appropriations, and such
rider at the.present time would be reGec-
ton by the House on the Senate.
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SHORT STORY CLUB.
Its Members Have Pleasant Evening a,
Willard's.

Its Members Have a Pleasant Evening at
Wizards.
The Short Story club met at Willard's Hotel
last Wednesday. The president, DR.. Robin
son, introduced Miss Goodman, who gave a
piano solo. Mr.. Robert Lowe and Miss
Blanche Pulizzi entered into the spirit Of a
short comedy, dubbed "A Matrimonial Ad-
ver1sement." The story was written by Miss
Augusta Pratt. It was entitled, '.Too Later
Mrs. L. A. Crandell made few remarks on
the "Epitome," u new magazine edited by
brilliant writers in the Short Story club, and
devoted to the interests OF all the literary
clubs in Washington. Prof. Barnwell gave
"A Trial Sermon" Ripples OF laughter testi-
fed that his congregation were not asleep.
Mrs. Mary Haywood recited Mother and
Poet" with dramatic effect. Miss Cicely
Armes sang two vocal solos. Miss Shears ac-
companied her on the piano. Mr.. WHITAKER
sang very sweetly, "Gooi bye Sweetheart"
Mrs. Alice Cough the minutes OF the last
meeting. Among those present were:
Mrs. Harvey sPsultlng, Mrs !; W. Acker-
Roy, Mrs. Claudia Money, lion W. o. B. Branch
Naylor, Mrs. NJ. B. Hay, Blanche Hail, Miss L. B.
Chamberlain. Mrs. Y. T. Miller, Mrs c. G.
Seyforth, the Misses Cole, Miss Lucy Herrick,
Miss Emma c. Herrick, Miss Juliet Thompson,
the Misses Fountaine, Mr.. c. W. Fountain, Mr..
s C. Wilson, F. l. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. D. C.
Chapman, Mrs W. o. Crosby, Miss Jennie Har-
vie, the Misses Christy, Mr.. Irving Frickey, Mrs
and Miss Engle, Mrs VI. Milward, Miss NJ E
Ringgold, Mrs. and Miss Huddleson. DR. and
Mrs Jenner and Mrs. Keeney, of Kentucky,
George ". Rome, Mrs. and Miss Beall, Mrs. Jen-
ME Simons, Mr. Duncan Haywood, Miss Edna
Shear, Mrs. \. II. Sterne, j. Mohler Grim, Mrs
Thomas Robinson, Mrs Hort, Mrs. J. B. Lock-
wood, Mrs Joseph Burkett, Mrs G. Humphreys
Watkins, Miss n Goodman, Mr. n NJ Harris,
DR.. Klemm Miss Facins, B. A. Pool, Mrs John
L. Norris, Mrs Helen Fisher, Miss Anna Meid,
and others
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Telegraphic Brevities.

CHICAGO, May 12-Judge Andrew s. Draper Of
Cleveland, has accepted the presidency of the
University of Illinois at Champaign
IAcoGA, Wash, May 12-The State Savings
bank has closed Its doors on an order from the
superior court. j. S. Whitehouse has been sp-
pointed receiver.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, May IA 4. Wheeler and
e. H. CANA, OF New York, have commenced suit
hee 10 establish their title to 19 400 acres Of land
y Lyon county, Iowa, against W. q. Goodrich, Of
New York, and others
HAMMOND, Ind, May 12-The Monon passenger
miles east from here at O'Clock this morning
o1lcers of the railroad reported that no one was
Killed, although some Of the trainmen were seri-
ously injured
CHICAGO. May R.-Chinese Inspector N B.
Herely and Special Agent Charles s. Gran have
seized large quantity Of opium In Q laundry on
leisty-ninth street The prize consisted Of 800
rate OF sig a pound with duty, makes the and
worth nearly $3,o00 70 government
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WANTED TROOPS,
Regulars Needed in Indian Territory to |
Preserve Order.

Regulars Needed in Indian Territory to
Preserve Order.
Acting Secretary Sims Of the Interior De-
partment yesterday sent to the Secretary of
War request that company OF troops be
sent to Anderson, Indian Territory, to assist
Indian Agent Wisdom, of the Uuion Agency,
1. T., to preserve peace. The action was
taken in accordance with telegram received
at the Bureau OF Indian Affairs this morning
from Agent Wisdom. 1t is dated May IL,
and reads as follows:
I'm order TO avoid bloodshed and protect
the miners who are at work. ask that COM
pany of soldiers be ordered to Anderson, I.
T., to keep the peace. There are 900 miners
who have struck, and they are exceedingly
boisterous and threatening. NV police force.
supported by n squad of marshals. is inade-
quate to meet the crisis, and regard the
presence Of the military as absolutely essen
tial. Prompt action alone will prevent
serious trouble. Answer"
Immediately upon the receipt of the tele-
gram Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Armstrong recommended that the Secretary
OF War be requested to order troops sent to
Anderson. The troops can only be used for
the purpose requested by direction OF the
President, and SO far no action has been
taken on the request
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WOOD, HARMON & CO.,
625 Thirteenth ST. N. w.

from the accumulation Of filth, and his feet
were worn by the hard floor. The chain
which bound him down only permitted him 10
move little distance. and he was enraged
beyond endurance by the chain which encir-
cled his body and tusks, preventing him from
raising his head.
As looked at him, poor pitiable prisoner,
felt a new peace come into my heart. He
knew now the calmness of resignationI
realized that death was his only release from
mans inhumanity.
He saw the change that came over me, and
he was pleased.
when is it to be?" he asked, almost long
i.s!y.
"They say at early morning. They are 60
ing to give you poison, and armed men are
going to watch your death struggles for fear
that at yonr last moment you will seek re-
yenge for your wrongs"
They need not fear he answered,
proudly. Tip never struck friend. No one
can ever say hit child or a woman. I
struck those had cause to hate. Animals are
not hypocrites."
"You have always been proud fellow, Tip.
Even in your gentleness with women and
children saw the sign of good blood"
II have been told that one of my ancestors
was an albino; what is called white ele-
phant You see. the blood shows in the white
on my head and trunk. For the possession Of
my albino ancestor protracted war was
waged in the sixteenth century between Siam,
Peru, and Aracan, In the course OF which flve
kings were killed.
He stopped and seemed lost in thoughts of
long ago. when he was happy and free.
did not like to interrupt him. and stood there
until the guards came to shut the doors.
Tip looked up. He realized that our last
parting had come. His eyes glistened softly,
but he was calm and brave.
'Say to children that always loved them"
He spoke feelingly. Remind men that ami
mails are not hypocrites-they do not forget
friends or forgive foes. Say farewell to my
prisoners. My only regret in going Is
that my death does not also nberate them.
Tomorrow shall feel no fever or thirst or
hunger; the prick Of the steel shall not make
me cry aloud in agony; my chains will no
longer pain and cramp me; it will not matter
if the trees be green and this den hot; to-mor-
row. and Tip will owe man q first favor, will
acknowledge his first kindness-release from
suffering. You weep. but my heart rejoices,
because know you would not deny me rest.
Farewell. friend"
took his poor. tender trunk, made as sensi-
tive by his Creator as ones eye-and oh, 1t was
SO stabbed and sore and scared from the cruel
stee,-and pressed 1t to my cheek.
One moment We stood in silence, and in
silence walked away, blinded by tears, but
thanking God that in creating life he also
created death
Tip Is at rest; but what of the poor prisoners
he left behind? Who will release them?-
Nellie BLY, ia New York World.
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Notes About Odd Fellows,

Federal City Lodge, No. 20, will confer the
second degree on two candidates next We'd
nesday night.
Federal City are very busy preparing for
the visitation which will take place the 23d
instant. This will be the last visitation OF
Grand Master Woods term, who, by the way,
Is a member OF that lodge.
Harmony Lodge, No. 9: Union, No. II, and
Magenenu Encampment, No. 4, are arranging
for a joint memorial service.
The canton branch of the order of the Dis
trict of Columbia met in annual session last
Thursday evening for the purpose of electing
a commander. Major John 7. Chancey, who
has Glled this position to the entire satisfac-
faction of the cantonment for several years
past, declined a reelection on account of
business engagements, and Captain William
7. Calliher. of Canton A, Washington grand
canton, was unanimously elected commander.
Captain Galliker is member of the Patriarchs
Militant.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
LIVELY ALABAMA POLITICS.


Administration and Anti.administration
the Issue Of the Democratic Primaries.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 12-Yesterday
primary elections to select delegates to the
state Democratic convention were held in Ala
bama. 1t was an unusually interesting con-
test, watched with concern widely spread over
the southern states. Only two candidates for
Governor are so for known in the race. They
are Representative William @. Oates, Of the
Third district, and Joseph F. Johnston, Of
Birmingham. By implication, II not profes-
sion, Col. Oates Is popularly regarded as the
candidate for the administration and Capt
Johnston as the leader OF the faction dissatis-
fed with President Cleveland's policy, es-
pecially as regard the silver question.
Althouge banker, and reputed as skill
full fnancier, Capt. Johnston declared him.
self plainly at variance with the administra-
tion on the repeal of the purchasing clause Of
the Sherman act taking the ground that the
Chicago convention demanded the repeal OF
the entire law, with the express purpose OF
preserving the money value OF silver. as con-
templated bp the Constitution. Col. Oates in
all his speeches has championed the admins
tration, although he has made in Congress as
vigorous silver speeches as any follower Of
Mr.. Bland. Both candidates have tried, but
they cannot escape the Judgment OF the voters
that one represents an administration and the
other an anti-administration faction.
Both the Senators and all the Representa-
tives in Congress from Alabamba lean to the
choice of Johnston, except Messrs. Oates,
Clarke, and Wheeler.
Alabamians here were In a ferment Of ex-
citement last night overthe primary elections.
A number OF kilograms werc received, and
almost invariably gave results favorable to
the nomination of Johnston. Etowah county.
the home OF Representative benson, instructed
for Johnston and the Chicago platform. This
is the policy OF the Johnston people all oyer
the state, while the Oates people contend for
a straightout Endorsement of Mr., Cleveland.
A telegram from Montgomery, received
last night by Mr.. Bankhead. said two beats of
the city of Montgomery (where Col. Oates
organ, the Advertiser, is published) had gone
for Johnston, and advices from Mobile and
Bullock, two of the most populous counties
In the state, were to the same effect.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
WEST END GOSSIP.

And now 1t comes to light that Count Henri
de Frankenstein, about whose marriage to
Miss Brewster such a noise was made in
Washington society, is not count after all,
but simply NJ. de Frankenstein. It is stated
by a writer in the New York Commercial Ad-
yertiser that the Russian consul in that city
refused to wise the marriage certificate be-
tween Henri de Frankenstein and Miss
Brewster because de Frankenstein was given
the title of count and it further appears
that after the consul's action in the matter
de Frankenstein dropped the prefix of
count" from his visiting cards. 1t further
appears that de Frankenstein Is not 80 much
to blame. after all, as his wife and mother-in-
law, who persuaded him to adopt the title in
order to obtain more social prestige in New
York society.
We have donned our thinking cap and are
silently wondering what effect this discovery
will have ON Washington society and such
persons who Wed with each other to do honor
to the count and countess by giving so many
teas, luncheons, dinners. and other functions
for their benefit. think it was the Brazilian
minister and Madame de Mendonca who set
the ball rolling, and many other social
swells followed in their lead. I remember
hearing last winter that the Mendoncas were
mot at home" to young girl who repre-
sented one Of the papers here when she went
to get some information. Yet, Of course, a
count" Is different.
Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote are always
most friendly and cordial to representatives
of the press. They recognize the fact that
reports from the official society Of the capital
are necessarily feature Of interest to the
whole country, and instead Of frowning upon
any young woman: who goes to them in search
Of news Lady Pauncefote receives them her
self and gives them not only all sought for in
formation, but as much announcement as
possible. She thinks it is very clever and ex-
tremely praiseworthy In the American girls to
support themselves in this fashion, and, like
the broad-minded woman she Is, does all she
can to further their interests.
People Of broad human sympathies are
rare. however, here as everywhere else. There
Is s set Of nobodies in Washington society
who assume to be somebodies, and they wish
that other people would do likewise. They
are people who are not sure of themselves,
and who carry on an immense amount OF
business on very small social capital. As
an illustration, the wife Of one Of the ministers
OF a very insignificant Central American
province lives at present In Washington. She
was from a Philadelphia family who are
neither distinguished nor wealthy, but like
Pooh Bah their family pride is something in
conceivable. Her father was Presbyterian
minister Of the most unpopular sort. In
Philadelphia they were nobodiee. Yet in
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
Tkey Found a Man Hanging,

HUNTINGTON, Ind, May ia panic was
caused last night at the Union church, near
Claysville, among large party OF women
who had assembled to clean the church.
Several Of the women opened the doors to an
out building In which tools are kept, when a
corpse suspended from rafter swung into
the doorway and against two of the women.
They were overcome with fright, and are
prostrated. The body was that of William
E. Hills, of Claysville. Indications are that
the body had been hanging there four days.
There was trouble between young Hills and
his father, John Hills, four or five days before
the ghastly discovery was made.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
Minor Accidents

w. J. Brashers, workman in Smiths
mil, First and G streets northeast, had his
index finger lacerated in a machine yester-
day. The member was amputated by DR..
johnson at Emergency hospital.
As Dr.. Pettis, of 1881 Twelfth street, was
driving across Seventh street yesterday after
q cable car in charge Of Gripman Bruce Bayne
and Conductor Alfred Call. The buggy was
badly demolished, but no persons were hurt.
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
Bond Statement.

The following is the weekly Treasury state
ment of United States bonds held by the
Treasurer Of the United States in trust for
national banks:
To secure circulation-Four per cent,
S159, ,512 200; currency 6's, SIS. 454, 900; 2 per
cents. 800, 1872 $50; 5 per cents, 1884. $50;
total, S201. .5S3, $50.
To secure public moneys-Four per cents,
s12.07S,000 currency 6's. 81, ,195. 900; 2 per
cents. 81 ,o13,oOO; 5 per cents, s400.OOO; total,
S14, $780, 900.
Bonds to secure circulation deposited week
ending May II, 1894, S434 900; bonds to Sc
cure circulation withdrawn week ending May
II, 1894, S206,e00.
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To GEN. JAMES GRANT WILSON
FEARFULLY MADE.

Patterson's Bill to Reform All Currency
Evils at One Stroke.
Representative Paterson, of Tennessee, has
introduced in the House bill providing
among other things, for the issue of short
term 3 per cent. bonds. redeemable in coin,
the proceeds to be used for maintaining a
parity betw cen gold and silver; for abolishing
the tax on the circulating notes of state
banks; making the tax on national bank
notes one-quarter Of per cent; allowing ma
tional banks to issue circulation equal 20 the
par value of bonds deposited with the Treas
ury, and to coin into standard dollars $685.
1868 out OF the silver bullion now in the
Treasury purchased under the Sherman act.
The coinage is to become part of the gen.
eral cash in the Treasury.
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Favorable to Congressman Oates.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 12-The primaries Of
the Democratic party took place in the bulk Of
the counties of this state to-day, to select q
nominee for Governor There are only two cam
didates in tho fleld-W c. Oates present mem-
Der of Congress from the Third District, and
Capt Joseph j. johnson, of Birmingham The
returns from many counties are incomplete, but
the indications are favorable to the success of
Congressman Oates
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
From Over the Ocean.

LIVERPOOL May l2.-'fhe annual convention Of
the Irish National League Of Great Britain was
opened here this morning, Mr.. TF OCouuor,
NJ r, president, presiding. Addresses were
made advising the Irish party to maintain a
close ana constant alliance with the liberals, in
asmuch as the British masses he,, rna,ntsined
an unsweryine fidelity to the principle Of home
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
Obituary.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 12-Col, Robert p
Dechert, ex-city comptroller and brigadier gen.
eral of the First Brigade National Guard of
Psnnsylvania, died at noon to-day Col
Dechert has been Ill since November last He
was 81 years Of age
The Washington times., 1894-05-13
We Want 10 Give HWau
$4,000
TO Prospective H0USebUilders.

As an evidence of our appreciation of the
unparalleled sale of home sites at both "DEL
RAY" and ST ELMO" and to stimulate
the quickest development and most rapid up
building ever experienced in the history of
Washington's suburban growth, we have de-
termined to give ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS IN GOLD, in addition to lot and free
transportation for one year, as advertised, to
each and every patron who commences to
build house at either place Ito cost not less
than $1,000 not later than June I, and COM
pletes same on or before November I, 1894.
DEL RAY" is situated FIVE miles from
Washington on the P R. R., one mile this
side of Alexandria.
We have some very choice 500 and $50
lots which we will sell for $I.oo down and
sI.oo to $1.5o weekly payments. No interest.
No taxes. No notes or trusts, but we do in
sure your heirs deed to the property without
further cost should death prevent your max
ing the payments.
Call at the Office for transportation to
DEL RAY" or go down on excursion
TO-DAY at 9.4s A. NJ. or 243 NJ
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Coming East

SOUTH BEND, Ind, May 12-Randall and army
left here to-day after having received supper
and breakfast. The army marched to Elkhsrt