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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
HILL AND BLACKBURN
Both These Senators Made Their Appear
ance at the Capitol Today.
Each Held Reception - The Man
From New York Cutie
AS5ii Popular. .aAsEt

Senator Hill reported for duty in the
Senate this noon, and held quite a recep-
ticn. Senator Blackburn OF Kentucky
made his appearance on the floor of the
Senate, and held little reception of his
own. So far as was ascertained, however,
these two Senators did not greet each
other and are this evening as far apart
as ever. Not only do they represent the
two sides of the cloture question, Mr.. Hill
being as radically in favor of a cloture
rule as Mr.. Blackburn is understood to be
against it, but they are also wide apart on
other matters. 1t was Mr.. Blackburn who,
it is said, advocated the passage of the
resolution by the democratic caucus prac-
tically leaving Mr.. Hill out of the caucus.
Mr.. Hill is still in the party, however and
his reception by his colleagues this morn
ing indicated that he Is still a great favor
lite in the Senate. A newspaper man who
happened to be on the floor was the first
to greet him after he had emerged from
the cloak room, then several clerks chanc-
ed to see him and hastened to shake his
hand. Then Mr.. Blanchard. always stately
and dignifed sduntered over to Mr.. Hill s
seat and gave him a thoroughly ariStO-
cratic welcome, noi too profuse nor yet
too chill.
Then Mr.. Caffery. Mr.. Blanchard's col
league, shook hands with Mr.. Hill, then
tHc CHdpidlH, Oh TOuHOS dlteT
prayers. Then a whole string of other
people, populists, republicans and demo-
Gratis alike, winding up with Mr.. Lodge,
Mr.. Hills great personal friend in the
Senate. These two had a long confidential
chat. Then a curious thing happened. Who
should come into the Senate chamber but
Dan Lockwood, lately Mr.. Hilrs running
mate on the state ticket of the democracy
Of New York. Mr.. Lockwood made a
haSty circuit Of the chamber with his eyes
and then, catching sight of his partner in
political woe, fastened to his side Mr.
Hill made rapid apology all around to the
Senators who were gathered about his
desk, and then, taking the arm of the man
who might have been lieutenant governor
of New York If he had been elected gov
ernOr, led him into the democratic cloak
room and the sacred doors through which
no vulgar foot may pass swung in eclipse
upon the pair of statesmen.
1t was rumored that magnificent bou-
Quet of flowers was sent to the Senate this
morning for Mr.. Hill, but if this was true
he evidently used his influence with the
pages of the Senate to lose the Offering
somewhere, for it was nowhere to be seen.
Mr.. Hill does not like flowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
THAT FINANCE PLAN.
What Senator Stewart Says of the
Administration's Project.

Senator Stewart of Nevada takes a
gloomy view of the administration move
ment for a new currency system, and ap-
preciateS that the efforts of the admins-
traton to divide the silver men and to
win over some of the silver men from the
south to the support Of its plan by means
of the provision for the restoration of the
state banking system will. to a very con-
siderable extent, be successful. Senator
Stewart, speaking Of the currency project
today, said:
1T is gigantic scheme to create a boom
upon which the democratic party hopes
to return to power. Everyone who expects
that the government will give him 500
for $35 is in favor Of it. The plan in the
concrete is just that. 1t proposes to es-
tablish a banking system upon a gold
basis, and to give to every banker who
will deposit $50 in legal tender notes, and
who Will also consent to pay an assess
ment for a safety fund until an additional
5 per cent shall be obtained, 500 in cur
rency for issue. The currency is to be in
effect national currency. The scheme would
make possible most gigantic speculations
1t is visionary as was the plan of Geo.
Law. and 1t would be followed by results
quite as disastrous. There would be d
boom which would be followed by tre-
mendous collapse. There is not gold enough
in the country to furnish the basis for any
such scheme, and it would not be practi-
cable. The depositors, of course, are not
protected in any way whatever. They have
not even the guarantees which are af-
forded by the present system. But it is
not to be forgotten that the depositors are
not represented here 1t is the other class
who would expect to get the 500 for the
$50 which is represen ted here. l suppose
that the bill will pass the House. The in
dications are that way. 1t seems probable
that some of the southern silver men will
be won over to the support of the measure
by the delusive proposition as to the restor
alton of the old state banking system.
The system would be a state banking sys-
tenn in name only. 1t would be a national
banking system upon a gold basis. / do
not see how any friend of silver could be
misled by it. But such measure, with all
the force of the administration behind it,
and with the probability that none of the
administrative plans as to the tariff bill
can be carried out, will, undoubtedly, Sc
cure very large support"
And how will 1t be in the Senator
Il would not like to say as to the chances
of that measure in the Senate. One would
think that 1t could not pass there. But
there are a great many men in the Senate
who own bank stock and this proposed
plan Is one IN the interest of bank stock
" hich already exists, and Of bank stock
which may be created. 1t is a most extra
ordinary plan. and one, Of course, as to
which / hope to have something to say
later on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
A 'POSSUM BAGGED.
Caught on the Lawn I'm Front of the
White House.


Probably the last place that would be
looked to for game would be the grounds
of the Executive Mansion, traversed as
they are by myriads of people, with watch
men at every turn, and bright with the
glare of electric light by night. Yet these
grounds were the scene of an exciting
chase in the small hours of this morning,
and wild game was bagged. About 3
o'clock this morning Officers Kenny and
CiSsell, stationed at either side of the main
entrance to the mansion, saw dark object
creeping up the steps. Supposing it was a
vagrant cur they endeav0red to shoe 1t
away, but discovered to their surprise that
it showed fight, and when driven into the
light the animal proved to be an opossum.
The officers put their heads together to de-
wise plan OF campaign, not relishing the
appearance OF the formidable teeth dis
played in the animals wide grin, and while
they were consulting the posSum disap-
peared in the darkness. The men were still
talking about the animal about o'clock,
when it was again discovered this time on
the front lawn. The officers began a COM
bined advance upon the opossum, which
again showed fight But the attacking
party was at this juncture reinforced by
Officer OBrian, who crept up in the rear
and with blow from his stick stunned
the animal The opossum was turned over
to the man who lights the gas in the
grounds, who will dine upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10

The United States Possesses More
Than the Rest of the World.


Than the Rest of the World.
II the possession Of railroads and tele-
graphs Is a gauge Of civilization. then the
United States certainly stands far ahead
of any other nation. OF railroads America
has 21s.s71 1-2 miles, or $1,000 miles more
than all of the remaining countries of the
world combined. All Europe has but 144,
$50 miles, while Asia, Notwithstanding its
immense size, counts only ys,219 IL miles.
Africa has 1912 IL miles and Australia
1855 miles Of iron. All of these facts are
set out in the Annual Railway Record"
published from the German minister of
public works, and transmitted to the State
Department by United States Consul Nor
ris at Client. The statistics are based on
facts existing at the end of 1892, and pre-
sent other features of interest than those
above noted For instance, they show that
all OF the railways of the world aggregate
4O634S 3-4 miles in length; rather more
than long enough to girdle the earth six
teen times.
OF European nations Germany has the
greatest mileage 27,45D, with France sec
ond (24,O1D and Spain least OF all, with
g. I69 miles. For every 10000 Inhabitants In
the United States there are 2o.12 miles or
railroad, while in Europe the proportion
falls to 4.22 miles per 10000 Inhabitants.
With our vast expanse of country We have
Abb miles of road per 100 square miles,
while in densely settled Europe the mileage
is but 3.S29 per 100 square miles. The
worlds railways cost the enormous sum of
$33 500. 100000. or an average of s121, ,26O. IS
per mile. The cheapest roads are in Aus
tralia, where, in the western portion, the
price was as low as 81. 723 per mile. The
roads in the United States cost O,333, ,333, =
333 33 / 3. or an average of s59, ,29S.12 per
mile.
The exhibit in the case of telegraph lines
is scarcely less striking. The worlds mile
age of lines Is 1,O62. 543 of which 545 625
miles are in America, 3SO.27S in Europe
81, ,4S1 In Asia, q, 562 in Africa and Al ,635 in
Australia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
THE CRUISER COLUMBIA.
Some Uncertainty at the Navy De.
partment as to Her WhcreubOuts.

partment as to Her Whcreu bouts
Probably Capt. Sumner of the Columbia
is following a well-defined itinerary in
his cruising in the Gulf of Mexico and
the Caribbean sea, but his plans are cer-
tainly not clear to the Navy Department
and the movements of his ship are puz-
zling to the officials. Some time ago, be-
ing then at Kingston, Jamaica, he notified
the department that the Columbia would
proceed to Bluefields. When it was sup
posed that the ship was about due there
a cablegram arrived saying that the Co.
lumbia had put in at Caimanera, an OBJ
scure little Cuban port. This was on No
vember % and it was then supposed that
Capt. Sumner had gone over to Cuba to
get fresh supplies before proceeding to
Bluefields. Nothing further was heard
from him for about ten days, but this
was not surprising, because no ole doubted
that the Columbia was at Bluefields and
so beyond the reach of the cable. Yester-
day, however, a cable came to the de-
partment announcing the arrival of the
Columbia at Kingston and this morning
another cablegram reported her at Cal
manera Consequently, no one at the de-
partment can now tell where she has been
or where she Is going, and they are await
ing further advices. 1t is possible that
there has been a delay or mistake in one
of the cables and that the purpose was
to announce that the Columbia had sailed
from Caimanera, where she has been
since November 2S, for Kingston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
MIR. WILSON STILL HOPES.
He Believes That the Voters VIII Re-
turn to His Party.

SEATTLE, Wash, December 10.-George
Hazard of Tacoma has made public per-
sonal letter from Chairman w. l.. Wilson
of the ways and means committee, in
which Mr.. Wilson speaks of his recent
defeat at the polls.
II don't allow myself says Mr.. Wilson,
'to repine over my own reverses, and as
to the general disaster, am confident that
the people will soon learn that the demo-
cratic party did not deserve any such chas-
tisement at their hands and will come back
to US as passionately as they seem to have
left us.
This country does not belong to the
trusts and monopolies and no single battle
can give it to them. An army may be
defeated. but our cause as the old Roman
Allen G. Thurman, said on his recent
birthday, is the cause Of free institutions,
and is, therefore, invincible."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
Tightening Restrictions,

Superintendent Stump of the immigra-
ton bureau has issued a circular letter to
all commissioners of immigration, in which
he says that information has reached him
that large number of immigrants of the
most desirable classes have already ar
rived, or are soon expected to arrive in this
country, and directing them to make
very careful Investigation in each case.
Such immigrants as peddlers, strolling mu-
sicians and others who add nothing to
the material wealth and progress are con-
sidered undesirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
THE HOUSE.

To-Day being the second Monday of the
month, under the rules the House devoted
itself to the consideration Of business re-
ported from the committee on the District
Of Columbia, and Immediately after the
calling of committees for reports the
House. on motion Of Mr.. Heard CMo.)
chairman of the District Of Columbia COM
mittee, went into committee Of the whole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
A Smithsonian neUent.

Senator Morrill, today introduced Joint
resolution in the Senate naming Mr. Gar
diner j. Hubbard Of this city as member
of the board of regents of the Smithsonian
Institute in the place vacated by the late
DIR. James G. yelling. The resolution was
passed unanimously and now goes to the
House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
IVES OFFER TO VIGNAUX.
VIII Give Him 1000 Points in "a 6,OOO-
Point Game.

CHICAGO December 1O-"I will agree to
coEcede Mr.. Vignaux 1000 in a 6,OO0-point
game and will play him for any sum be-
tween $1,000 and $4,000" said Billiardist
Ives last night.
Amy time Mr. Vignaux wants to play
under such conditions all he has to do is
to let me know it,"
Inasmuch as this is the first time any
billiardist has offered to concede the great
French expert an advantage in match
Ives announcement is likely to cause
something of a sensation and induce him
to visit America.
Ives will leave today for New Orleans
Regarding the proposed cushion carom
match with Schaefer, he said: Il know
nothing of it more than that don't believe
such a game would draw any people. 1t
is too slow. What the public likes is a live
ly game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
NaYRI Movements.

The gunboat Concord, which has been at
Chin-kiang on the Yangste-kiang river for
several weeks, has gone farther up the
river and Is now at Wuhu. according to a
cable message received at the Navy De-
peartment today. The gunboat Machias
arrived at Gibraltar yesterday en- route to
China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
Sccretary Lamont RcturUs.

Secretary Lamont has returned from New
York and was at the War Department to-
day. Assistant Secretary Doe also has re-
turned from visit to the West Point Mil
itary Academy and the Sandy Hook prov
ing grounds. He will leave here again to-
morrow for a tour Of inspection of the mil
itary posts along the northern coast Of
Maine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
Chinese Trenfy.

The President has formally proclaimed
the terms and provisions of the new lmmi-
grafton treaty with the Chinese govern
ment. The proclamation follows the form
usual in such cases and adds nothing thet
has not been already published on the
subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
Personal Mention.

Postmaster General Bissell has left for
Buffalo, where he will spend week or
more attending to private business. First
Assistant Jones Is the acting postmaster
general in Mr.. Bisselrs absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10

Commander FOlger's Report Recon-
mcnding an Official Inquiry.

The Secretary of the Navy has received
report from Commander Folger, COM
manding the gunboat Yorktown, giving
the details Of an accident to that vessel
at Honolulu on the 18th ultimo 1t seems
that on entering the harbor the vessel
touched on a coral reef, but that she was
fosted off and was able to proceed on her
cruise to Yokohama. So far as known the
vessel sustained no serious damage, but
the exact nature of Eer injuries can only
be determined by examination in dry
dock. Commander Folger says the men
handling the lead reported twenty feet of
water just before the vessel struck and
he recommends that the accident be made
the subject of an official inquiry to deter
mine the responsibility for the mishap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-10
Mr.. SnOslgrass AGs

Mr.. Snodgrass of Tennessee opposed
sharing the expenses of the library between
the District and the government. No other
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-10-15

Tho occurrence Of what is known M
ball Lightning is go rsro that every in
stance Of il is OF some interest. The
London Lancet describes narrow es-
cape from death BY this form Of light
ming, which was experienced ly dis
tinguished surgeon of Louvain, who had
gone to visit "A patient in neighboring
town. lie was overtaken by thunder
storm, and what he described as ball
of fire descended upon and rendered him
for some time unconscious.
On coming to himself he found that
the cloth OF tho umbrella which he had
been holding was completely burned or
its steol framework, the metal being
twisted into every shape. He attributes
his safety to the Circumstance that the
umbrella had n wooden handle. Had it
been Of metal he ust have been instan-
taneously killed Chambers Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-10-15

In the larger cities, whore shade trees
are few and scattering, electric lights
teen to have no visible effect upon their
foliage In tho towns and villages,
however, many Of which have their cleo.
tr'c light systems, the effect is very no.
tioeablo, the leaves appearing rs though
they had been subjected to the blight
ing breath Of harmattan. Tho question
was recently discussed at y meeting of
the eastern aboriculturists, tho couclu-
sion being that trees need darkness in
order that they may sleep, and that be-
ing continually kept awake and active
they have been worn out and made
prenaturely old by the action of the
light That this is probably tho correct
solution of the mystery Of the dropping
leaves may be judged from the fact that
similar trees in the neiEhborhood of
those affected, though not exposed 20
the illumination, still retain their color
and seem bright and strong. st. Louis
Republic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-10-15
EvoLuIloN oF NIAGARA.
Tho Est.urtes as 80 the Age Of tn, World
Famous Cataract.

Tho Estimates as 80 the Age Of tn. World
Famous Cataract.
Professor ]. W. Spencer Fays tho first
conjecture rs to the age Of Niagara falls
was made !v Andrew Ellicott in 1890.
Ell:cot5 believed tie falls TO I've 30, 900
years old. About 1911 Lyle estimated
the rye Of the falls rs 30 O0O years. All
of those early estimates were purely con
lecture, but they were correct in as sum-
ing that the gorge had been o-caVatcd
by tho riyer. Professor Spencer, in out
lining the progress Of the . Is, says
that little stream draining the Erie
basin once fell about 200 feet above tn"
brow of the Niagara escarpment. This
stream was not over onc-fCurth the vel
une of the recent cataract and conse-
Cuently excavGtod tho gorge at much
slower rate than at present.
During the early history Of the river
tho waters Of tho three upper lakes
ompticd through tho Huron basiI ly
wny Of the Ottawa river. The height Of
tho falls has increased several times
The first episode, represented ly small
river falling 300 foet, lasted about II,
600 years. Then the hoight OF the falls
was increased TO 400 feet and took the
drainage f the uppr great lakes. IT the
s;rne time tICro WAS sorios Of cas-
cadcs, three in all, the lower gaining on
the upper until finally th,y were al
united in one rroat cataract much high.
cr than that of today
subsequently the waters We're raised
ut the head of Lake Ontario, and the
falls approyimated 10 the present condi-
tions after iapso of 1000 years from
The end Of the first cpicode The age OF
the present falls is put at 1000 years
and another 1000 years was probably
occupied by transitional changes Of a
very gradual character. It is now 6, coo
years since Lake Huron emptied into
Lake Erie FOR the first time. The land
has risen about tho outlot Of Lake Erie,
and if the prerent rate of change contin.
ne in 5000 or 9, 900 years the waters OF
tho four upper lakes viii ho TUNED into
rho Mississippi river drainage at chi
cago. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1894-10-15
HUmAn WEATHER INDICATORS.
Effects OF atmospheric Changes on the
Temperament OF Men.

Effects OF Atmospheric Changes on Tn.
Temperament OF Men.
a writer in The American journal Of
Psychology discusses tho subject from
the view of common experience and
presents sono facts that are interesting
rs well as leading in their directness.
He says:
"Tho head Of factory employing
5000 woikmon said, we reckon that q
disagreeahic day yields about 10 per
cent less work than q delightful day,
ard we hav0 thus TO count this as fac
tor in our profit and loss account. Ac-
cidcnts are more numerous in factories
on bad days.
- railroad man never proposes
changes to his superior IL the weather
is not propiiious. Fir days make men
accessible and generous and open to con-
sider new p.oblems favorably. Some say
that opinions reached in best weather
statos are safest to invest on. "
Other faces are mentioned in the
psychical and physiological relations. as:
weather often affec logic and many
mems most syllogistic conclusions are
varied by heat and cold. The knee jerk
seems proved TO have another factor IL
is not strange IL the eye, which wants
the normal stimulus in long, dark
. weather, causes other changes.
Temperament is n Fundamental factor
in sensitiyeness TO atmospheric changes.
that type Of it called the mental being
tho more intensely affected, while tho
bilious type may exhibit by comparison
the moro carricious or morbid impress
sions, says TIE chronological Journal.
The mental manifestations, as n rule,
however, depend upon the organism
primarily. II the culture il good-that
is, the faculties have been trained to
coordinate harmonious action, and tho
elements that contribute to serenity and
self control have been well developed
weather conditions will but operate
like other parts Of the environment. and
self training will show adaptation, self
repression.
The nervous, eXcitable, irnscible
/ person is he who has not learned to con-
troll feeling ard expression, and IL is he
| who finds fault with his surroundings
and imputcs uncanny conduct TO them
That there are functional states of tho
body that prodisrCse one to mental de-
preston or cNhilaIation we are ready to
admit. a torpid liver, chronic ca
tarrh, a rheumatic joint ard even an
old corn may render one susceptible tn
weather changes, tho physical ailmert
producing n nerve reaction that is keen
ly felt at the spiral centors and may tcst
tho spirit Mind, however, is Superior
TO matter. or rather constituted for su-
periority. Fairly organized, carefully
developed and trained, it will exhibit
that superiority by its pose and calm
ness in circumstances that are dis0gree-
gblo or painful to the physical sense.