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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
AN OLD HOUSE SUSPENDED.

Closing OF the Firm of Solomon. Mans
& Co., Bankers.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2Y.-rhe house OF Sol
ONION, Mas & Co., bankers. which failed
at Frankfort and Mannheim today, was
one of the oldest houses in the business.
which consisted largely of exchange on
grain imports. The bills of the firm were
everywhere and it was reckoned a very
strong concern. The number of bills in
this country Is thought to be comparatively
small. because of the small export grain
movement from here
Solomon Mas has been dead for some
years and his sons carried on the business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Several Offices Filled by Mr.. Cleve.
land Today, Some of Them Im porta nj

Several Offices Filled by Mr.. Cleve.
land Today, Some Of Them Important.
The President sent the following nomi-
nations TO the Senate today: Edward J.
Donovan OF Massachusetts, to be collector
of internal revenue for the district OF Mass
achusetts.
To be Collector Of Customs:
John 7. Caffey Of California. for the dis
trict Of Los Angeles Cal: Thomas c. Day
OF Massachusetts, for the district of Barn.
stable. Mass: William c. Walters OF Massa-
chusetts, for the district of Salem and
Beverly, Mass.
To be marshais of the United States.-
William NJ. Desmond of Iowa. for the north
ern district of Iowa: Charles r. Pratt OF
Michigan, for the western district of Mich
igan.
To be attorneys of the United States:
Alfred p. Lyon OF Michigan. for the east
ern district of Michigan; John Power OF
Michigan. for the western district OF Michf-
gan: Robert L. CuIberson OF Texas. for the
western district Of Texas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29

said, both acts prohibited any increase of
the bonded Indebtedness of the United
States. and it was not claimed that the is
suance Of the $JOOOO,OOO of bonds was for
the purpose of redemption. so far as we
know" said Mr.. Wilson, their issuance IS
merely to pay sundry unpaid wash and
other bills. and. perhaps. to prevent the
government from being placed in The hands
or receiver But that Is matter with
which certain gentlemen on the hill have
to do. and not us.
Concluding, Mr.. Wilson said that 1t
seemed to the compliments that there
clearly was no authority In law for the
Secretary of the Treasury to do as he pro-
posed There was, at least. grave doubt
in the matter, and therefore there was
compelling the Secretary Of the Treasury
10 at least appear in court and show what
authority. II any, he has for the proposed
issuance OF the bonds.
Senator Allen Talks.
Senator Allen followed MIR. Wilson, ex-
planning that the bill clearly showed equity,
and therefore there YVES no necessity to
discuss the right of the compliments TO
risk for the relief sought by them Neither,
argued the Senator. was there any question
OF the jurisdiction OF the court 1t had
been said that the purpose Of the Secretary
of the Treasury In issuing the proposed
s5O,Ooo.OOO of bonds was to make good the
s10o.0OO.OOO gold reserve fund.
But. said Senator Allen there was no law
ful authority for such reserve fund Il
being a mere legal fiction at best, and II
could also be shown that there was at the
present moment sufficient bullion In the
treasury 10 put in circulation $50 600 600 of
currency The proposed act of the Secretary
or the Treasury was. said Senator Allen,
nothing less than usurpatiOn, and he init
mated that If there no power in the
court to prevent it. then the people must
act for themselves.
senator Allen spoke very briefly. explain
ing that he hoped that the rule on the Sec
rotary of the Treasury would be granted.
when he would have much to say in dis
cussion OF the question with those who
would then represent the Secretary.
Decision Reservcd.
At the conclusion of Senator Aliens re-
marks. Judge Cox took the papers. explain
ing that he would render his decision in the
matter tomorrow or next day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
RefurninU tn Wnrlr

SAXONVILLE, Mass, Jan. 29-The Sax
onvilie WOODEN mills, which closed for an
indefinite period in December throwing
about $50 operatives out of employment,
started up again this morning.
CLINTON. Mass, Jan. 29.-Operatiyes Of
the Bigelow Carpet Company returned to
work this morning. The department in
which work has been resumed is that de-
voted to the weaving of Brussels carpets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
KILOGRAMS TO THB STAR.
CONFERRING WITH MR.. CARLISLE.
The Secretary of the Treasury Meets
New York Bankers

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-The restoration of
harmonious relations between the Treasury
Department and the New York banking
community was favorably commented upon
in local financial circles today Heretofore
there has been tendency on the part Of
leading treasury officials to ignore local
banking interests. This seems to have dis
appeared, however, and at the subtreasury
today the following were present to meet
Secretary Carlisle: +. d. Tappan, Gen.
H,llhouse. F. P. Olcott, Charles S. Fair
child. E. II. Perkins, jr., A. P. Hepburn,
Dumont Clarke, George T. Baker. l.. Van
Hoffman. j. Z. Simmons, Brayton Ives. H.
W. Cannon, w. l.. Strong. James Wood
ward, Edward King. John Stewart. Charles
Lanier. Stephen Baker, W. Z. Nash and
Walter Luttgen.
These represent New York's leading banks
and trust companies.
The object OF the meeting was to discuss
the present bond issue. The question OF
any future issues of bonds that may be-
come necessary was also talked over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29

Corea is said to have Joined with the ma
tons that have come into agreement as to
regulations for the protection of seal life.
This is a great satisfaction to the United
States government. as much was to be
feared from Corea holding out against the
agreement, leaving it open to depredators
to use her flag. Russia. Japan and Corea
are now in agreement with the Unite.
States and Great Britain in the protection
Of seal life. Probably the efforts of Secre-
tary Gresham and Sir Julian Pauncefote
will next be directed toward securing the
acquiescence of China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.


The Commissioners are doing everything
in their power to hurry the joint resolution
through Congress relative to the extension
of Massachusetts, avenue through the naval
observatory grounds. AS soon as this ap-
preparation can be expended, 200 men will
be given work. Today they wrote the fol-
lowing letter to Senator Mcpherson. chair
man of the committee of naval affairs:
The Commissioners of the District of
Columbia would be greatly obliged to you
III You would use your efforts to secure ear
~ action upon the joint resolution declar-
Ing Massachusetts avenue through the
grounds of the naval observatory a public
street. which passed the House of Repre-
sentatives, was introduced into the Senate
and referred 10 your committee on the lith
of last October. The necessity for the legis-
lation proposed is shown in the accompany
ing copy OF a communication on the sub
5ect from Capt. G. J. Fiebeger, assistant to
the Engineer Commissioner. Its early adop-
ton would not only be in the public inter
est. but would afford timely assistance to
many who are in need of employment, by
enabling the Commissioners to give work
to between 100 and 200 laborers and 9TH
ers."
Not Exempt From Taxation.
The attorney for the District holds, in an
opinion rendered to the Commissioners to-
day. that the pastoral residence next to ST.
Alcysius Church is not exempt and that
whether any additional ground belonging to
GOnzaSa College should be exempted de-
peDds upon the question whether such
ground is reasonably necessary for use in
connection with the college.
Nuisanccs Reported.
The following nuisances have been re-
ported by the health officer: Eydrant leak
Ing. 10Th and D streets northwest; water
main leaking. 24th and X streets northwest;
sidewalk badly broken, o street between
18th and 18TH streets northwest; broken
sidewalk. 18th street between o and l.
streets northwest, dangerous hole in h
street Driise.
The Commissioners have awarded the
contract Tor laying cement sidewalk to
George Drew & Son at s1J9 per square
yard. ana have awarded the contract for
grading sidewalks on F street between Vir-
GINA avenue and New Hampshire avenue,
at 3 cents per cubic yard to Patrick MaIo-
ney.
lntendant Stoutenburgh of the Washing
ton Asylum has requested the Commission
ers 10 place Il fire alarm at the patrol box
at the corner of 18th and r streets south
east. for the protection of the District prop
erty in that neiShbOrhoOd.
Poundmaster I.instein killed fifty-threc
dogs last week, and only two CANNES were
Sedssmed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29

BALTIMORE, Jan. 29.-The German
American Company's steamship Standard
has arrived from Hamburg. About am.
January Pc. in latitude 50, longitude ca 10.
Second Officer Paradies saw a meteor. He
says it fell from the zenith ball of blue
light descending slowly 20 south-south-
west, where it changed to fiery red just
before reaching the horizon Mr. Paradies
says the meteor seemed to explode into
thousands of scintillating pieces, illumnat-
ing the sea and the ship as bright as ;lay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
silver Movements.

The issue OF standard silver dollars from
the minis and treasury offices Cor the week
ended January %, 1894. was s2sl, $50: for the
corresponding period last year, Ss22.2ss.
The shipment OF fractional silver coirs
from the I'd to the 9th instant aggregated
&Sy6..Sol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
Mr.. Bunn's Visit,

Mr.. Walter II. Bum, the appraiser of
merchandise at the port of New York, was
at the Treasury Department today in con-
sultation with Assistant Secretary Hamlin
concerning matters of business connected
with the appraisers office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
Speakers Tonight.

The speakers at the evening session to-
night will be Messrs Kilgore of Texas,
Stockdale of Mississippi, Lynch of Wis
consin and Mcdonald of Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
Failed to Elect a Commander,

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 29.-The field Off
GERS of the first brigade of infantry have
failed to elect a brigadier general. Col
Male will continue to act as commander
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
Mr., HYDE Hns Resigned,

Mr.. John Hyde of Nebraska, who has
been connected with the census office since
1889 in the capacity of expert special agent
on agriculture. has rendered his resigna-
ton. to take effect on the 18th proximo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
Resigned.

Mr.. Douglass Zevely, a writer in the ord
nance bureau, Navy Department, has re-
signed. to take effect February ], in order
to accept private employment in New
Haven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
Mr.. ThurstOn Henrs Teller,

Minister Thurston of Hawaii was an in
terested spectator and listener during the
debate on Hawaii in the Senate today. He
did not sit in the diplomatic gallery, but
came around beside the press gallery, where
he could face the Senators in debate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
Treasury Cash.

The available cash balance in the treas
ury today is $S9,34S, l2I; national bank
notes received for redemption, 1896. 400: gov
eminent receipts-internal revenue S154 O13;
customs, SAL, S99; miscellaneous, $231, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
I'm migra inspectors.

Henry f. Alexander of ST. Clairsville,
Ohio, has been appointed an immigrant in
spector under the Treasury Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29

BOSTON, Jan. 29.-James ]. Corbett ar
rived in Boston from New York this morn
ing. Although the time that the champion
was to reach Boston was not made public
there were several hundred at the Park
Square station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29

The outlook for the varsity crew at IIar-
ward is very Siscouraging and Il seldom
happens that a captain must select 20
many new men Capt. Davis will he Con-
PEELED to do this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following the opening. the highest and
the lowest and the closing prices OF the New YORK
stock market today. reported by Corson 4
Maeartney members New York stock exchange.
Correspondents MessIs. Moore & Schlcy, No. so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29

Miners Stay Away From u Conference
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 29.-The miners
of Ohio have ignored the call of the mine
operators for conference here today upon
the wage question. The operators repre-
sentatives are here, but not a miner is in
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29

Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE. Nd. Jan. 29.-Flour dull-western
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-29

Mr.. Tarsney's Remarks.
Mr.. Tarsney CMo.). one of the democratic
members of the ways and means commit
tee followed Mr.. Ray.
The income tax was first resorted to,
said he. in the dark days Of the civil war.
The system of internal revenue taxation
was the most complex in our history. Tariff
and everybody paid the toll of the tax
gatherers. He did not desire to criticise
those measures. the necessity Of a civil
war required them. But he wanted to show
that the income tax was not the only war
measure. When the war ended and the
people began demanding a reduction Of
their excessive burdens, instead of taking
the taxes off the necessaries of life by low
ering the tariff rates one by one. the in
ternal revenue taxes were removed.
The taxes which the rich were able to
bear were repealed, the taxes of the poor
were retained. This was unjust Men
should pay according to their wealth for
ment There were $4,000 100000 of proper
ty in this country. If one man owned ST.
OOO,O0o,O0O, would it not be just that he
should be taxed his equitable share for the
protection of his property? He went on to
amplify this Idea, showing the cumberous
and expensive machinery of government
employed to protect the property of the
citizens of the country. He denied that the
tax was inQuisitorial. The honest man
feared no system of taxation. The one who
evades is the one who cries out against its
imposition, lest some one will be driven to
perjury.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
Celebrating the Fourth.

Englishmen as a rule are patriotic
and have a firm belief that theirs is the
greatest nation in the world. An
American travelling with a party Of
English people planned an excursion to
a mountain from which a good view
could be obtained; a young Englishman
offered to act as guide. "Englishmen
always lead" he exclaimed, looking
back ut the American some distance in
the rear. II noticed you were travelling
pretty fast" answered the American,
but Englishmen always do run when
the Yankees are behind Them"
In the our Of his journey the same
gentleman found himself the only
American on board M English ship.
The Fourth Of July was ut hand. and it
occurred to him that the day might be
observed by some suitable celebration.
The captain entered into the plan.
The ship was decorated with red,
white and bluc.'' salutes were fired ut
daybreak an unusually good dinner was
served, and an orator appointed.
fhis orator was an Englishman, but
he did not shrink from his task.
II never expect to enjoy another
Fourth Of July so much as l did that"
said the American in telling the story;
''but by the time that fellow got
through his speech I was a little puz-
zled to know what 1t was we were cele-
brating anyhow. I began to feel al II
history had got n little mixed. How.
ever. twas II good speech Just the
same"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
XLittIe Slow.

n Little SLOW
"What have you to say to this charge
OF assaulting Michael Rafferty," asked
the judge.
"Oi licked 'im," replied Mr.. Dolan,
looking the court in the eye. "An' wild
no d%isrespect to anybody to whom re-
spect is due, it's hopin' OF am that Oh
done it good"
"Was there any provocation?"
'1,hey wor thot same"
what was it,"
"Oi how a goat, yer anner-a foine
animal, too. Does yer goat give milk?
says Rafferty, to me. 1T does says
OF. 'Thin,' says he, it's butter milk
It's as swate an foine as any ye liver
saw says L. Certainly; but 1t is but
ter milk says he, an thin we CAME to-
gether. Though Oi mus say, yer an
ner, thot wbin OF come to repate it
over a few tonnes an consider the ma
ture nv the goat, Dim compelled to
a Oh wer a bit hastily. Bedad, If the
court'l give me lave, OiIl 'pologize to.
Rafferty,, so OF wil."-Indlanapolis
Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
BIGGEST WAR SHIPS AFLoAr.

The Poverty-stricken KINGDOM Of
Italy Owns Two Tremendous Fight
!, Ing Vessels.
The biggest armor clads in the world
are the Italian Italia and Lepanto, sis
ter s:i;ps, each of $4,000 tons displace-
ment says the Boston Transcript. Next
to them comes the monster English
battle ships of the Royal Sovereign
class, vessels OF 14,150 tons displace-
ment. These in turn will be surpassed
by the Magnificent and Majestic, each
Of which will displace 1900 tons. The
largest armor clad ovcc which the
French flag floats is the Admiral Bau-
din, Of 1880 tons, and next to her is
the Lazare Carnot, only eighty toms
smaller. Germany's largest armor-clad
is the ~Brandenburg, Of 9,S4O tons. Aus
tria has never built any armor-clads
save those Of modern dimensions, her
largest, the Tegetthoff, being Of 1860
tons. Spain's largest is the Pelayo, Of
$500 tons. The three United States bat
tie ships Of the first class which have
been launched are the Massachusetts,
Oregon and Indiana, each of 10000
tons displacement. The Iowa, now
building, will be 1926 tons. There ia
now a reaction against monster ships.
England is the only naval power that
persists in the policy Of building them,
and apparently she is nearing a halt.
The Italians have come to the conclu.
sion; that is indicated by the dilnen.
sions Of their latest armor-clad author.
lied, which will have $500 tons dis.
placement, The determination Of
France and the United States to keep
their battle ships under 1900 tons was
deliberately taken by each government
after weighing weight against eff.
cheney. In the policy Russia also agrees
the largest of her armor- clads in ser.
vice being the Georgi Pobiedonosetz, of
10,2SO tons, while her naval construct.
Ors regard 1900 tons as about the
proper limit.
Of the cruisers now af1Oat tho Rus
sian Rurik is the largest and probably,
taking all things into consideration, the
most powerful. She is armor bclted
and is of 10000 tons displacement, al
most 1000 tons larger than the Blake.
The English have authorized two cruis
ers Of $4,000 tons each, being deter
mined to see the Rurik and go her g..
100 tons better. AS in the case Of arm. |
or-clads England stands alone in &C
cepting her challenge. Her Blake and
Blenheim are not only exceeded by
Rurik but by the Spanish Emperadoy
Carlos ", which has 9,223355 tons dis.
placement. The largest French cruiser
In active service is the D'Entrecasteaux
Of 1900 tons, but the Jeanne dare is |
being enlarged to a total displacement
OF 500 tons. The largest cruiser class
OF the Italian service either afloat or
authorized displace $500 tons each,
which is $50 tons more than Germany's
leader, the Kaiserin Augusta. The larg-
est of u cruisers afloat is the New
York, Of $3.50 tons, while the Brooklyn
building, will be 1000 tons larger.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
THE SUMNER NURSERY.
How a Wise Mother Fits Tn the
Home Of Her Babies.

How a Wise Mother Fits Up the
Home of Her Babies.
The floor of u wise mothers sum-
mer nursery il covered with a cool
Japanese mating, which is more easily
kept clean than stained floors are.
Whatever heavy drapcries have been
up during the winter months are
promptly taken down and packed
away with the first breath OF summer
weather. Furniture that bears evident
traces Of a seasons rough-and-tumble
use from a h%alf-dozcn nursery tyrants
is conveniently redressed with a coat
Of white. blue or pale pink paint that
tells no tales and lends quite an air
Of luxury to the apartment.
Carried around tho wall about three
feet from the floor is a dado Of Jap
anese mating, headed by a fringe of
small Japanese dolls and fans. The
mating also acts as a background for
a collection Of art curios, the children
taking great delight in literally sprink-
ling it with pictures culled from maya
zines, newspapers and fashion books.
A couple Of old tubs that have been
banished from the laundry find a wei
come rne in the nursery. Painted
white and furnished with seats, these
afford many hours Of pleasure to the
juveniles who, thrusting through the
handles old broomsticks, are willing to
let livid imaginations help along the
fancy that the tubs are genuine boats,
hired at so much an hour by summer
cxcursionists. Shells and a sand mound
gathered upon a mat of oilcloth in an
other corner provide as much beach
fun as can be found anywhere in the
city.
Scattered about the floor are pillows,
round and square, filled with excelsior
and covered with the pretty washable
cotton crepe. These may be dragged
about from place to place by the tiny
men and women, whatever damage
they receive in the way Of dirt being
remedied by the covers taking a trip to
the WaSh.N
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1894-10-13
Erictional Electricity.

He had an inventive turn of mind.
He heard his school teacher enthusiast
tically expoundingg the laws Of electri-
city and, as usual, he returned home
bent on experiments and Illustrations.
Little sympathy was shown to him at
home for he had ut various times e
perimcnted with disastrous results; at
one time blowing a hole in the side OF
the house; incidentally injuring himself,
and paralyzing the rest of the family
with terror-the results of an explosion
from q new gas he was experimenting
with.
He was very quiet indeed this time;
rather too quiet. His mother searching
for the reason, found him in the act
of rubbing the cats fur in a dark corn
er, with her tooth brush, and her new
comb in disagreeable contact with the
feline.
She was very spleeny anyhow and
the cat was not really clean.
"Mercy on us! o dear, o dear! Ben
Watson, what are you doing, say! do
you know? Ugh! you filthy thing; give
me that comb and brush; now explain
yo~urself-quick."
"Why-ee-I-I-Imean Jul teacher
told us about frictional electricity to-
day, so, and-I wanted to experiment,
you know"
"Um-yes, 1 know. FRACTIONAL cleo
tricity Ell! ah, indeed, caused by friction
amt it? Well, I guess l will expert
ment along that line too-come along"
She spoke with whitening sarcasm;
he followed to the woodshed and-with
a few struggles Of course-laid across
her maternal knee, while she expert
mented with FRACTIONAL electricity and
told him to watch the sparks fly.