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The Washington times., 1894-04-17
NOTES FROM SENATE AND HOUSE.

The new Senator from Georgia, Mr.. Walsh,
paid his first visit TO the White House yesterday.
The constitutional lawyers of the House
indorse the decision of Judge Mott that the
President can sign bill after Congress has
adjourned
Assistant Secretary Hamlin has returned to
the city from Boston, where he was the guest of
the Young Mems Democratic Club on the oc-
casion OF their jefferson Day banquet
National bank notes received for redemption
yesterday, SAT ,322 Government receipts from
internal revenue 1859 1914 60: customs, $3.50, ,9 S.
and miscellaneous, $ll6,676.72.
The Supreme Court yesterday announced that
il would hear no further arguments after April
%, and that 1t would take a recess on April 30
until the fixing of the date for the final adjourn
ment.
Edward l. Renick, of Georgia, who has been
for the past year chief of the bureau of Statistics
in the State Department, has been selected as
chief of the department, to succeed Mr.. Rockhill,
appointed Third Assistant Secretary of State.
The Lancaster arrived at Naples yesterday
Algiers yesterday for Gibraltar. The Fish Com
mission steamer Albatross which belongs to the
naval Bering sea fleet, has left San Francisco
for Port Townsend.
Mr.. Mulligan, of Kentucky, who will succeed
Mr.. Blackjack as United States consul general
at Paia Samoa, has been at the State DEPART
ment and taken the oath of Office He left
yesterday Tor Kentucky, and upon his return
will receive his instructions and depart for his
post
The House Committee on Expenditures in the
Treasury Department has agreed to report
favorably bill giving employees in the customs
service, including those receiving o per diem
compensation, the same leaves OF absence as
are given employees in the departments at WASH
ington The bill has the approval of Secretary
Carlisle
The House Committee on Pacific Railroads yes
terday continued its consideration of the pro-
posed legislation for the payment of the in
debtedness of those roads to the United States
Chairman Reilly was instructed 10 request the
presence before the committee Of the receivers
of the Union Pacific and Hon George Hoadley,
the special counsel Of the United Statea
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
HITS-0R MISSES.

In the impending duel between Judge Jere
the Kentuckian will name for weapons a
couple of four-hnger glasses.
The President rather thinks that he will
have to go fishing on Memorial day.
to introduce a bill in Congress to pay his
$4,000 damages.
Ex-senator Reagan. OF Texas, cannot longer
stand with Mr.. Cleveland on the bath-tub
issue.
1t is remarked by the Atchison Globe that
there never was a widower who was not
abused because he didn't visit his wife's grave
| oftener
Secretary Lamont, just in from the West,
allows that the administration is at present
under cloud.
1t was hardly necessary for DR.. Chauncey
Depew to explain that his latest presidential
| boom was only joke.
| There is nothing to prevent Congress, if it
| chooses, from doubling sCol. Breckinridge's
salary, in order that he may pay his damages
| the quicker.
The baseball season is about to open, and of
| course Babe Anson has no pitchers or catch
ers, and no nine at all for that matter, that
can really play ball.
The New York Times and the New York
Evening Post are about the only newspapers
on earth that don't sympathize with the YER
| dict in the Rrack,nridpe case
Col. Thompson now realizes that it was not
| that kind Of jury. 90
| 1t is rumored that 3Ir. Croker intends i'm
| porting a pair of gondolas for the lake in
| Central Park, leaving nature to do the rest.
| 1t will doubtless crafty Congress to know
that Mr.. Moody considers it moral.
Many a newspaper is obliged to suspend
publication because idiots with poems, and
schemes, and other wheels in their heads, in
| sist on talking to the editor all the time.
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
IN HIGHER COURTS.

COURT OF APPEALS, Chief Justice Alvey, Morris
and dShepard--Cases continued: Rupert vs. Smith,
Nailor Vs. Corcoran, Burch vs. Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad Company, Hallman ct al vs.
Oppenheimer ct al Loring VS. Bartlett; motion
to advance submitted by A. $ Warrington and
assigned for hearing May s, 1894. Cornish
Marshall: motion TO dismiss or affirm overruled
In will of Michael Crane; petition for allow
ance of an appeal argued by X. K Perry in sup
port and A. S Worthngton in opposition Young
VS.. keeley ct al; argument commenced by C. A.
Brandenburg for appellant, continued by W. F.
Mattingy for appellee, and concluded by Bran
argument commenced by H. p. Blair for appel
liant National Bank VS.. Nebeker: Judgment af-
firmed with costs Lumberman's National Bank
vs.. Huston; judgment affirmed with costs Albert
vs.. Bryan; judgment affirmed with costs
EQUITY COURT, No l, Justice Cox-Harris
vs.. Williams; demurrer overruied with leave to
answer.
EQUITY, No. Q, Justice Hagner-Learch vs.
Learch; time for taking testimony limited VIII
liams va Payne; time for taking testimony lim-
tied.
CIRCUIT, No /, Justice Bradley-E E Down
ham & Co. VS.. L. NOse; judgment by default.
William D. Campbell VS. J. Horstkamp; ,udg-
ment by default
CIRCUIT, No. 2-Chief Justice Bingham
Thomas VS. Thomas; cause revived in name Of
William Williams.
CRIMINAL, No /, Justice McC omas-william s
Bruen IS Joseph G. johnson ct ux; decision with
OHIO Railroad Company; jury sworn and
respited
CRIMINAL, No 9, Justice Cole-Uni.ed States Va
Joseph Fielding: defendant withdraws plea OF
not guilty and pleads guilty Of larceny from tho
person; sentence, Albany three years
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
NEW PATENT BILL.
All Innocent Purchasers to Be Fully Pro.
tcctcd Under the Proposed Law.

All Innocent Purchasers TO Be Fully Pro.
tcctcd Under the Proposed Law.
The bill amending the patent laws in vari-
Gus particulars recently agreed on by sub
committee of the House Committee onPateEts
has been printed. The expectation is now
that it will be laid before the full committee
at its next meeting, and speedy action is hoped
for the by friends of the bill. The measure con-
tains provisions for the protection of innocent
purchasers of patents and limits to one year
the time within which applications for patents
on articles already patented abroad must be
made in this country. The section for the
protection OF innocent purchasers of patents
provides that whenever patent is alleged to
be infringed. the patentee shall seek his
remedy by bringing suit. in the first instance.
against the manufacturer or vender of the
article alleged TO infringe said patent. 1t
provides that in no case shall an action be
maintained against any individual who shall
have purchased in good faith a patented
article of a regular dealer in the open market
for his own use.
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
A GOLD BASIS INSUFFICIENT.

II money Of intrinsic value
BY qualities is to be the money
MEMBER OF of ultimate redemption, if
c,...o,, the specie basis OF paper
money is to be maintained
WYOMING. in the future as in the past
by the great banking interests OF the world,
then shall we strengthen or weaken that
base? Shall we broaden or contract the me-
tallic foundations of the currency Of civiliza-
ton? Shall we eliminate and demonetize
one-half Of the metallic and specie basis of
paper money and then expect the people OF
our country to have the same confidence in
the integrity of our national finances as they
could if the old standard foundations were
maintained2
We know that the appreciation of the dollar,
our national monetary unit, means the depre-
citation of every species of our products and
property, excepting that little item of gold.
We do not have to guess at this, for money
measures the price of all things else, and to
appreciate the standard of measure must nec-
essarily depreciate all that is measured.
If YOU lengthen the yardstick you shorten
the number of yards in any piece of cloth
measured by it.
The true and Just relation between creditor
and debtor is maintained by keeping uni
form volume, and, therefore, uniform value
of currency in circulation.
Whoever seeks to interfere with this is
either ignorant or Intentionally seeking to
interfere with the equities of the contracts OF
Al. ,hcrft tins in
justice for justice.
How can Congress, then, favor striking
down half the money metal of the world,
which necessitates, to be consistent, cutting
down also one-half the superstructure OF pa
per money resting thereon. And to shorten
the money supply of the world one-half Is to
force an injury upon the industrial interests
that is greater than any other calamity that
can befall civilization.
To accomplish this by slow gradations may
induce mankind to submit to it with less
danger of successful resistance, but the ag-
gregate of injustice is the same in the end.
In ancient days great armies have been COL
lected and wars carried on TO obtain posses
sion and control of mines Of the precious
metals. And behold here in our country
crusade organized for the exact opposite.
crusade to destroy the value of our own mines.
This crusade would not be so dangerous to
the Americon people if it did not interfere
with the supply of good legal-tender money,
and, therefore, depress prices, discourage in
dustries, and destroy the hopes OF prosperity
among the people.
There is an awakening of the people
throughout the civilized world to the neces-
sites of a broader basis and fuller volume of
legal-tender money with which mankind can
carry forward the work and obligations of
this enlightened age and feed and clothe itself
with both the material and spiritual comforts
requisite to its highest existence. Let US not
plant ourselves in the way of the worlds pro-
gress Let US, on the other hand, show our
selves, too, in the great march of civilization
worthy of both confidence and honor for the
bold stand we take for absolute equity be-
tween the worlds workers and the worlds
money dealers H. A CoFFEES.
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
Mrs. Sartoris to Live Here.


Washington society is to have notable ad-
dition. Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris. who has
been sojourning at the Arlington hotel, has
finally decided to make Washington her per-
manent home. She will soon go to house
keeping, and intends to acquire by purchase
n residence in the beautiful northwest section.
Her decision has caused great pleasure TO her
hosts of friends, for Nellie Grant has never
been forgotten. During her married life, and
since the death of her husband. she has re-
sided in England, and her eldest son, Alger-
non, is still there. a student at Oxford, where
he will remain until his graduation, then to
enter upon his career in Quincy. Mrs. Sar-
toris is wealthy She enjoys an income from
the property left her by her father-in-law of
$50. 600 yearly Mrs. General Grant, who is
now in San Diego. Cal, is expected soon to
arrive here, and will in all probability also
make her home at the capital
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
On the Midway pIaisanee.

At each performance OF the Midway Plai-
sance there is a new feature added to the
ments are now completed, and all scenes are
free from the roughness of the first night.
One of the most interesting displays is the
scenic theater, in which are reproduced the
effects of all the elements and lights from one
morning to the.next. As person views the
little scene he feels himself in the picturesque
little hamlet on the Matterhorn. The Elec-
trical Construction Company of this city is IN
charge of the exhibit. Mohammed Bashir,
dervish. mounts pedestal at one end OF the
street and keeps up a continual whirling mo-
ton for over twenty minutes. remarkable
feat. The musicians in the Turkish theater
have acquired a new song. to them, Tiara
ra-boom-de-aye," with which they accompany
the dancing of Little Egypt and Madame
Eatima.
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
Adversely TO kyle's Bill.

The Senate Committee on Public Lands de-
cided yesterday to report adversely the amend
ment to the sundry civil bill proposed by Sen
ator Kyle, providing that the act repeating the
timber-culture law shall not affect contest
pending in the Land Office prior to the passage
of that act. The amendment has received con-
siderable attention from the committees of
both the Senate and House
1t was first referred in the Senate to the
Committee on Judiciary, and then, after re-
ceiving the attention of that committee at two
meetings, reported to the Senate with the rec
ommendation that it be referred to the Com
mittee ON Public Lands. 1t is understood that
If the amendment had been separate bill it
would have been favorably reported by the
latter committee, but a majority of the MEM
bers was unfavorable to making such legisla-
ton part of an appropriation bill
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
Only an American Flag.

sent letter to the secretary Of the Universal
Peace Union to-day, declining to allow that
organization to float its flag over Independence
Hall in place of the national ensign Wednes-
day, when it holds its celebration in the his
toric pile to commemorate the signing OF the
arbitration treaty at Washington on April IS,
1890. In reply to the unions request Mayor
Stuart said:
Ihave always refused TO allow any flag other
than the American flag TO be raised over lnde-
perdence Hall, and must decline to grant your
request. No nag excepting our national ensign
has ever been permitted to fly over that build
ing and / feel that you and your union upon
Election can but agree with me that under no cir
cumstances whatever should the American flag,
which floats there throughout the entire year, be
permitted to be hauled down to be replaced by
any other, no matter what that other may be or
represent
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
HOUSE DOINGS YESTERDAY.

Resolutions on the Death of Senator
Vance and Of General Slocum.
Chaplain Bagby referred feelingly to the
death of Senator Vance in his prayer when
the House met yesterday.
No public business was done. recess was
taken for twenty minutes to await the official
announcement from the Senate, pending
which Mr.. Coombs, OF New York. presented to
the House the following resolutions Of respect
TO the memory of Gen. Henry W. Slocum,
and they were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We have heard with profound re-
gret Of the death of a former and distinguished
member of this body, Major General Henry w.
slocum, who died at Brooklyn Oh the morning
of the lith instant
Resolved, That in this death of one Of the
great captains of the Union army during the late
war the country has lost brave and skillful
soldier, q wise legislator and pure citizen of
high and dignified character; and
Resolved, That this preamble and resolution
be spread upon the Journal OF the House and a
copy be sent TO his sorrowing family
When the Senate resolutions on the death
of Senator Vance were transmitted they were
read at the clerks desk. Mr.. Henderson, Of
North Carolina, then presented in few ap-
propriate words the resolutions of respect
aud sympathy drawn by the North Carolina
delegation. These resolutions accepted the
invitation to join with the Senate in the
funeral services at 4 o'clock to-day. They
were unanimously adopted.
The Speaker appointed the following COM
mittee to accompany the remains to North
Carolina: Messrs. Henderson, of North
Carolina: Black, of Illinois: Alexander, Of
North Carolina; Brookshire, OF Indiana; Craw-
ford, o. North Carolina; Daniels. OF New York;
Strong. Of Ohio; Blair, OF New Hampshire,
and Houk, OF Tennessee. The House then in
accordance with the resolutions took a recess
until 3.45 p. m. at which hour the House re-
assembled and with Speaker Crisp at the
head proceeded to the Senate chamber. After
the funeral exercises the members returned to
the House, where at 4. 40 D. m. in accordance
with the resolution adopted. adjournment
was taken in respect to the memory of the
DECEASED
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
THEY'VE HUNG BILL JONES.

They've hung Bill Jones to the sycamore tree,
An his wife an his mother is a-weepin';
An his children's come from the house to see,
AM the ccP wind a-wailin an a-creepin'!
o the coli winds a-wailin' an a-creepin',
An the wife an mother is a-weepin';
An the children's there
Fer to stand an stare,
An the col wind a-wailin' an a-creepinr
They've hung Bill Jones fer crime O. his,
An his wife an his mother is a-dyin;
An his children's took where the orphans is
An the col wind a-creepin' an a-sighin'i
o the coli winds a-creepin' an a.sighin',
An the wife an the mother is a-dyin';
An his children's way
Where the orphans stay
An the col wind a-creepin an a-sighinT
IF. L. s., In Atlanta Constitution.
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
THEY CELEBRATE THE DAY,
With Pomp and Ceremony and Music
and Enthusiasm.
THEY TURN OUT IN FULL FORCE
Pennsylvania Avenue Thronged With Spec
tators to Witness the Parade-An Impos-
ing Procession-The Route of the Com
panies Taking Part in the Days Exercises.

Emancipation Day was celebrated yester-
day with enthusiasm not in the least abated
by the Intervention of thirty-one years since
Abraham Lincoln signed his proclamation of
emancipation.
At noon nearly one-third Of the population
thronged Pennsylvania avenue and the line
of march of the parade.
At 2 o'clock the procession started from the
rendezvous at Third and d streets southeast.
The procession was made up as follows:
Chief marshal, A. b. Jones, and staff; Alfred
Davis. chief Of staff. First division, military
Capt Benjamin Young, chief; Butler Infantry
corps, company a, Lieut. Hill, commanding;
company b, Capt. A. oglesby; Capital City
Guards, company A, Capt L. Collins; company
b, Capt A. Acquth; Baltimore Rifles, Capt.
Matthews The presidents carriage, containing
the president, the orator OF the day, the chap
lain and the secretary; ship Emancpator, COM
manded by Capt Robert Dorsey and Lieut.. W.
Gilchrist.
Second division-south Washington. headed
by Capital City band; Berry BrOadus. chief mar
shal; William Thomas right aid; A. F Blankett,
left aid; Eastern Star Twilight Cadets, Capt.
Henry jackson; Alexandria Pioneers, Capt
johnson: South Washington Tournament Club,
Capt johnson; National Capital Stock Com
pany, Loyal Legions, Macedonia, Early Rose and
Osceola Clubs.
Third Observation-Disclosures Tournament Club,
Capt. simms; Alexandria division, Lieut. W. 4.
Carter: Marshall Jos Washington, right aid W.
\. jackson, left aid; chief of staff, John Smith:
aid, Chas Jackson Murray's Metropolitan brass
band, twenty-one pieces susquehanna Club,
mounted, Capt Washington, twenty-one men
Robinson Guards, Capt. A @. Green, twenty
men: Laboring Mems Union, Capt John Holland,
twenty-five men: Davis and Washington Club,
Henry Davis, sixteen men; Alexander Morton
Club
Fourth division-Fall's Church Tournament
Club, Capt Foote; Hillsdale Tournament Club,
Capt Simms
The end Of the procession was composed Of
several bicycle clubs and number of Industrial
exhibits in line of wagons, showing the differ
ent trades engaged in by the colored people.
The line Of march was Massachusetts ave-
nue. to Third street. Third street to " street,
VI street to Washington circle, Pennsylvania
avenue to Executive Mansion, where the
parade was reviewed by President Cleveland;
down Pennsylvania avenue to First street,
First street to the District building. passing
in review before the Commissioners, and
thence to city hall, where the speaking began
at o'clock.
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
KEARRANoINo COMMITTEES.
Changes Which Will Be Brought About
hv Senator Yancc,S Death

Changes Which viii Be Brought About
by Senator Vance's Death.
There is already more or less quiet talk
about the Senate as to Mr.. vance's probable
successor on the Finance Committee. Con-
versations with number Of Democratic Sem
tors yesterday develops the fact that q ma
jority of them are Of opinion that the choice
will fall upon Senator Mills, Of Texas. He is
considered especially eligible because OF the
attention he has given for years to financial
questions, and the fact that he was chosen Tor
this post temporarily in the absence of Sena-
tor Mcpherson during the preparation OF the
tariff bill now before the Senate would seem
to put him in line for the permanent member
ship at this time.
1t is possible thet Senator Mills claims may
be contested by the northern and eastern
Democratic Senators, who, as is known, have
not been entirely satisfied to have so large
preponderance Of southern and western men
on the committee, as is now the case. If they
should make a successful effort to secure the
appointment, the choice would probably fall
upon either Senator Hill or Villas. Sena-
ator Brice's name has been mentioned in
this connection but owing to the fact tina.
Ohio already had in Senator Sherman a men,
Der Of the committee it is considered improb-
able that he would be selected. There Is also
a possibility that the far West may ask for
membership on the committee, and Senator
White, OF California has been mentioned as
possibility.
Friends OF Senator Mills call attention to
the fact that Mr.. Vance was southern man,
and contend that it is proper that he should
be succeeded by a Senator from the same Sec
ton. 1t is possible that Mr.. Mills may not
desire the appointment. He is known to re-
gard the committee as one imposing onerous
duties, and he declined the place when the
committees were reconstructed year ago.
There is little doubt that Senator Gray, who
stood next TO Senator Vance on the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections, will surrender
his craftsmanship OF the Committee on Patents
to accept that of Privileges and Elections.
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
Chinese Treaty Today.

The tariff will be laid aside to-day, and the
o'clock for the consideration of the Chinese
treaty. The managers of the tariff bill have
only agreed to give one day for the treaty,
and its friends will make a strong effort to
have it disposed of before adjournment. In
this they will be antagonizei by many Of the
western Senators and by some Republicans
from other sections of the country. The op-
ponents Of the treaty will attempt first to de-
feat it outright, and failing in that will try to
have it amended. Senator Morgan said to-day
that he thought the treaty would be ratified
as it now stands. The first question to be dis
posed of in connection with the treaty will be
Senator Mitchelrs motion to consider it in
open session.
The Washington times., 1894-04-17
ATTHE SHRINE TERPsIcHoRE,
Police of the First Precinct Give Their First
Annual Ball.

Police of the First Precinct Give Their First
Annual Ball.
At the Washington Light Infantry armory
last night the police of the First precinct gave
their first annual ball.
1t was very nice affair. and was under
the management Of Sergeants James A.
Moore, Joseph Acton, and Anthony Shilling,
who were ch iirmen of the executive floor
and decoration committees, respectively and
Treasurer Fayman and Secretary Lamb
Among those present were:
Lieutenant Amiss and Privates McCort,
Steep, Schuyler, Sears, Nebb, Sutton, Fields, Kill
martin, Herndon. Sprinkle, McGrath, Wannall,
Hooper, Settright, Dodge, Emmert, Eaton,
Trammeu, Helan, Williams, Carlson, Garra-
way, Nelson, Holsey, Tompkins, Donovan
Hunt, Mellen, Edelen, oriani, Huber, Hodges,
and Boyce.
Their wives. daughters. and sweethearts
were there also.
The feature of the evening was the Eljodex-
ers dance by Miss Lizzie Rudd. The other
fancy dancers were Miss Edith Pirie and
Master Joseph Dugan. who exhibited great
talent. The bail was in every way success,
and the dancing lasted until late this morn
ing.