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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
THE PATENT OFFICE.
Commissioner Seymour Before the
Senate Investigating Committee.


The Senate committee on printing today,
as stated elsewhere, began Investigation of
charges of irregularities in awarding the
contract for the printing Of the Patent
Office Gazette. Commissioner of Patents
Seymour was the witness. He said he had
no counsel. but friend who he would like
to have present with him-Congressman
DeForrest
josiah Quincy, ey-aSsiStant secretary of
state, against whom the charges are d.
rected. was also present, and closely ob-
served the proceedings. Commissioner Sey-
nlour put in various papers as exhibits, in
Guiding a letter to the National Photo
LlthoSraph Company and the Norris Peters
company, giving notification of the time
Tor making bids No other notificat lions
had been sent out because he snid he
knew of no others that it could be sent to.
some letters of inquiry to the Norris Peters
company as to reasonable rates for the
work were submitted. There was no cor
respondence with the National Company
Mr. Seymour said, because it was not IN
existence at that time and until June 49,
1893. 80
Opening the Bids.
The bid of the National Company. noted
at the time, was received at Has am.
June 10, 1888; the Norris Peters Company
ten minutes later. The bids, still sealed.
were turned over to the chief clerk The
envelopes were Endorsed, Opened by G. T.
Fisher at 2:3O pm, June u, 1893 in the
presence of John s. Seymour, S. s. Camp
bell. 5. f. Dodge" The bidders, he Thought.
We're not present. He could not saw
whether others than those mentioned We're
present. NO notice was given Of the time
tney We're to be opened.
From the time they were received until
tney were opened they were in possession
OF the chief clerk. The two bids were nut
IN as exhibits and seem to be practically
identical. The bids, Mr. Seymour said he
thought were the specifications sent by him
10 the Two companies with the amounts in
serted. The difference between the two bids
ne thought would be s1,7O5 at piece prices.
computed at the previous years work, In
FAVOR or the National Company bid; also the
National Company agreed to do all work
Whatever 1t might amount to, at piece
prices Tor xO,OU, the limit of the appro-
prlation He estimated the additional saw
ing under this arrangement at 5000
Changed in Two Particulars,
The contract with the National was
changed in two particulars from the bids.
In one particular he required the National
Company to publish the last issue of the
Patent Office Gazette at their expense.
He further notified he would not give
them the contract although they were the
lowest bidders unless they would agree to
90 the years work for not more than SI5.-
wv instead Of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
Finances of the Iron Hall

Receiver Failey of the Iron Hall, at In
dianapolis. yesterday filed with Judge Win
tiers his report of the claims on warrants
issued for different expenses. The claims
are: Final benefits, sS15; sick benefits
$GIO; matured certificates, 81 IDS; sick bene
fits claims prior to receivership) s567J
The receiver also reported the condition of
the death fund in the life division of the
order. His books show S12,3S2 in the fund
of which all except s553S was in the Mutual
Bank of Philadelphia, and the New Jersey
Trust Company of Camden. The receiver
says that he has been informed that the
Mutual Bank will pay about fifty per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
All Quiet at Honolulu.

The steamer Oceanic, from Hong Kong
via Honolulu. arrived at San Francisco
yesterday afternoon. She reports all quiet
at the islands. the situation being I'M
changed since preceding advices On the
evening of February ~ there was n mass
meeting of Cinnamon in the Chinese Tbeo
ter to protest against the proposed cxclu
sion laws. II. u. Smith, a leading boot ard
shoe man.. has been Endorsed to ill a va
cancy in the advisory council. He is the
choice of the annexation club. This is a
victory for the American league.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
Gen. HarrisOn'n California Trim.

Ex-President Harrison will start Tor the
Pacific coast next Thursday, accompanied
by Mrs. Mckee and her two children, Fri
vate Secretary Tibbetts and his colored
valet At Stanford University his lectures
will be six in number. all on the subject of
constitutional laws. The party will remain
in California for about six weeks, and will
then start on their return home. The Off
Gals and citizens of San Jose will give a.
reception to the ex-President, and this will
be followed shortly afterward by a recep-
ton at the University building, to which
prominent persons from all parts OF the
state will be invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
A CROSS IN THE HEAVENS.

Beautiful Spectacle Witnessed by
People i'm the Oil Regions.
At 10 O'Clock last night thousands of peo-
pie at Oil City. Pa, were gazing at a mar
velous spectacle in the heavens. High to-
ward the zenith in the east a huge cross,
white in color and indescribably brilliant,
blazed in the sky. while the moon. encircled
by a star light, made a beautiful center
piece. At each corner of the cross APP
peared to be huge balls of living fire, of all
the colors of the rainbow.
The phenomena lasted for nearly half on
hour. 1t was caused by a peculiar ccndi-
ton of the atmosphere and the presence of
thin cloud that formed sort of lens,
causing refraction Of the rays of light
from the moon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
Judge FurSfman VIII Not Iptcrserc

Supreme Court Judge Edgar L. Furstman
of Troy, n. Y. was seen last night and
asked about the report that he had con-
scented to grant a certificate of reasona bic
doubt on the McKane case in the event
of Judge Cullen's refusal to grant a stay
1T is utterly and absolutely untrue" he
said. that / have agreed to grant a stay
in the Mckane case. 1t is untrue that Jus
tice r. V. u. Newton or any one else rep
resenting Mckane has been to see me re-
garding the McKane case. | will not in
terfere with the case at all"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
Not Anarchists, but Game Under Con-


NEW YORK, Feb. 23.--Out of the $50
Italian immigrants who came over in La
Plata, and who We're supected by the au-
thorites of being anarchists, all were re-
leased after most rigid examination, ex-
cept thirty-three. They We're barred as con-
tract laborers. Commissioner McSw eeney
said that there were no signs of anarchy
among them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

The special committee OF the New York
Yacht Club has decided that Ms Carnegie
may be elected an associate member She
is to be allowed to fly the club flag and use
the club stations and enjoy the privileges
of the club.
The anti-Chinese Sunday School Society
crusade i'm Chicago has begun work in ca m.
est The object is to prevent young unmar-
ried women FROM acting as teachers of the
heather, because they are constantly n
danger of contamination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

STREET BEGGARS.
II IL Proposed to Stop Begging In tn
First Precinct.


First Precinct.
Along the line of Pennsylvania avenue.
'th and + streets, as we'll as on other busi-
ness thoroughfares. the number of lame
and blind persons asking aims has been
much larger this winter than usual and the
police have now concluded to make them
remain at home ana stop begging or they
VIII be arrested. This is the conclusion
reached by at least one lieutenant, the
commanding officer of the first precinct,
and some of the beggars may be arrested
this evening.
numerous complaints have been received
during the past few days. The last COM
plant was made by merchant this after
noon, who objected to funeral dirge be-
ing sung In front of his window SO marR1
days in succession.
III the man would only change his loca-
ton once in awhile, and give some one else
the benefit of his musical voice, the mer-
chant said he would be satisfied, but he
objects to too much Of the same thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
Base Ball Contracts Promulgated,

Secretary Young of the National League
announces the following contracts for 1854:
With st. Louis, Theo. Breitenstein. c. H.
PETIT; with Pittsburg, Phil Knell; with
Louisville, l.. 6. Twitchell; with Washing
ton, John Stricken; with Chicago, W A
LANCE. W. f. Parrott. b. W. Abbey, f. W.
Clausen, s. VI. DUNCAN, Martin S. Lee,
Charles Z. Irwin, II. y. Glenalvin, ". f.
Dahlen, Lou X. Camp, Clark Griffith, W.
+. Hutchinson, NJ. j. kittredse, William
McGill. Frank Donnelly, George a. Decker
William Schriver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
Near Garfield HOsDital.

Some residents of the vicinity of Garfield
Hospital are exercised over the proposed
establishment in the hospital grounds of a
department for the treatment of contagious
diseases. and a numerously- signed petition
Is about to be presented to the District Com
missioners asking that they withhold their
consent to the project. The determination
is expressed to defeat this scheme IL Dos
sible, and If necessary, 1t is claimed, an ap-
peal will be made to the courts for pro-
lection and relief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
Progress Made.
Arrested for Insulting Ladses.

A young man, who gave his name as
Fred r. Kern. was arrested on Market
Space last night by Officer Hinkel who
charged that he annoyed ladies. The Off
Ger complained that the young man took
his hat of to several ladies and tried to
attract their attention. He Was relea sed
on SO collateral, which was forfeited in
the Police Court this morning because OF
his failure to appear for trial. IL is stated
that he is a clerk In the government
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Some Lenten Arrivals

There arrived at the river front yesterday
GO punches of rock fish. 4SO punches of
catfish. 26S punches of yellow perch, 112
punches of white perch, 6S punches of pike,
As punches of mullets. 10 punches of cells,
IA carp, o black bass. shad, 500 herring
and 1000 bushels Of oysters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

Assistant Secretary Hamlin of the Treas
ury Department today received telegram
from Customs Collector Saunders at Port
Townsend, Wash. stating that he had
seized small steamer from Victoria with
eight Cinnamon on board who were smug-
Cling themselves into the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Returned without Members,

Two of the deputy sergeant alarms who
were dispatched to arrest members out of
town returned empty handed. One of them
who went east failed to find any members
The other found Representative johnson
OF cleveland sick in bed. and returned with
doctors certificate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

The body of dead infant was found be-
tween .. II, 9Th and Marion streets last
evening.
Anderson w. Moore. charged with keep
ing MS pool room open after hours, was
fined s. in the Police Court TODAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

Past Assistant Surgeon Richard Ash
bridge was dismissed from the navy today
by the President. He was recently court
martialed at San Francisco for ;arious
offenses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

At 3 o'clock, on motion Of Mr.. Bland, tie
order of arrest of February 10 was vacated
and all arrested congressman were dis
charged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
The Reading Railroad investigation

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 23.-The Rice
hearing was resumed today the special
matter for inquiry being the purchase of a
tug and coal barges to be used by the
Reading company for the transportation
OF coal to the New England ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23
Criminal Court Mntters.

In Judge Coles court today Henry Miles,
charged with false pretenses, was found
guilty, with a recommendation to mercy
Samuel Driefuse, for HOUSEKEEPING, gave
bail in 81 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

An outfit for making Photographic draw
ings of inventions was set up in the patent
office today. The work of making COPIES
will be begun March /. The object of
this is TO prevent attorneys from altering
original drawings Of applications On re.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

HUDSON, Mich, Feb. 23.-The home of
VIM. Smith. two miles from the city, was
destroyed by fire at early hour this
morning. While attempting 10 extinguisb
the flames. Mrs. Smith. crazed with excite
ment, rushed into the flames and was
burned to death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-23

EELOlT, Wis. Feb. 23.-At the mid-win-
ter meet of the Beloit College Athletic As
sCciation last evening Earl Conway. Of Oak
record.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-12
A Hard Times Project.
STATE coRRRsPoNDENoE.
North Haven,

May 11.-There were seventy present at the grange on Tuesday evening and four visitors. It class of fourteen. May is one of the months in which the meetings are held on the first and so busy, but if aeventy can come out why s give up any Of the meetingss They certainly keep up the M interest m better when meeting every week: MT. Downs of Beacon Valley grange, Naugatucf, were visitors and remarked briefly.
 R. w. Smith received a bad wound in his leg by bull which he was leading to water on Tues day evening.
 The flags and bunting displayed at the grange to the large collection of choice fo9ers and inc handsomely decorated tables standing here and tnere, s, gave the impression that great day was belng celeprateo, which was the situation exact y-the annual and free will offering meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance upion The comed and bountif1lIy helped to the choice re. freshments proyided-cake, gems, wafers, tea
 music ana recltat1ons by members of the Loyal ieg,oh songs az M ana I addresses by the older ones,
 Mrs. F; Q. Bradley, was an able effort. Mrs. Todd
 IS well known as writer, and Mrs. Bradley is
 rast gaming reputation as an elocutionist Two more stars are in the ascendant in the
 musical world. Mrs. Nellie Orcutt appeared fer
 the hrSt time as soloist and in a duet with Mrs.
 the ladies. Mrs. Foote and Mrs MoselS from
 New Haven gave interesting reports in connec-
 tion I with their work in New Haven jail. Rev. MT: Lathrop, Miss Anna Goodyear, Miss Burritt
 of North Hlil Miss Potts of District 6, Miss San. ford of District 2, Miss Linsley, Dr. Goodyear,
 Todd, g. F. Lindsley, F. 0. Bradley, Mr. Doolittle
 pbs or wfaihngf1rd f @ also made interesting remarks The Kings Daughters of St. Johns parish wiu give musicale and conundrum supper in o'clock, mostly North Haven talent Admission
 fifteen ;t . cents St. Johns folks start right up with these new schemes and make a success , We have heard talk of aConundrum Supper' by another party. While they arc talking St Johns folks get the supper.
 [ sa Miss Eva, Bradley has a new grand piapo the fame make es that recently purchased by the l grange. A. B. Clinton is the dealer Miss Brad icy needed 2 new piano to accommodate hel large class of pupils.
 All those who attend evening service at the Congregational church May 13, please come IT
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-12
THE BOYS, BRIGADE.

Their Excursion on Memorial Day.
 The Boys brigade companies on Memo
 rial day, May 30, will make an excursion.
 E. R. Salter, secretary of the association, says: The steamer Sunshine will make two round trips to Pawson park on that day for the brigade. The pastors, Sunday school auperintendents, presidents of companies, officers of state and battalion councils and of companies and the mem. bers listed on roll books, will go on boat leaving Belle dock at 8. m. sharp. No others will be allowed and special ticket is issued for that boat. At 10 a. m. al. friends of the brigade will take same boat at same place, arriving at park at II o'clock. Friends returning at p. m. and brigade at 2 p. m. It Is necessary to 50 arrange that there may be no overorowd- ing or unpleasant criticism, because all cannot go on first boat. It is the "Boys'" day and tn 6 committee are doing the best they can for all. Cream, soda and candy served same as last year. Tickets for all who are twelve and over will be forty cents, under twelve, twenty-five cents, and 1t is desired that the twenty-five cent hold CTS will be accompanied by their parents or guardians. In courtesy to the lessee of the park, Mr. E. Fl. Martin, 1t may be stated that he has opened the park for that dsy in difference to the desire of the brig ade, and the committee and friends accept, knowing the usual spring attractions are not there, but hot coffee will bs on sale and dishes can be rented.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-12
BASEB ALL.

Opening Of the State League Season
 To-Day In Waterbury-The Batting
 Order-Opening Game at Savin Rock
 Tuesday.
 New Haven will open the state league season at Waterbury this afternoon. Man ager Mckee has not obtained all the men he needs yet, but will take up those he has and put on the best team possible. The batting order in to-day's game will be as follows: Doughsrty, third base; Mckee, center field; Thiesen, first base; Corcoran, left field; Began, right field; McHugh, shortstop; McEuros, catcher; Kirk, second base; McOsun, pitcher.
 What the team needs chiefly Is a first baseman and catcher, and they will be signed as s oon az Mckee finds men he thinks are strong enough for the team. Other men may be signed if necessary to keep 1t at the head of the league. Willi- mantle and Norwich will also play today. The application of New Britain to enter the league was rejected, not because of poor backing, but because in five team league one team must be idle every day. The New Britain men were informed that If they could get any other team with the necessary backing, such as Meriden, or Hartford, they would be admitted.
 On Tuesday the season in this city will be opened, and also the new Savin Rock grounds. There will be band of music present, and every engagement for good afternoons sportlwill be made. The new uniforms have arrived and they are very pretty. The caps are of the yachting style, of gray with dark blue trimmings, and the suits will be of the same color
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-12
HOMES IN CONFUSION.
Moving and House Cleaning Days Are Upon Us comess Men and
 Cross, Tired Out. Nervous Women,

ous action and brings refreshing sleep that makes recovery easy.
 There is such e thing as too closely watching for signs of i'll health, bat, on the other hand, there is wise attention to signs of weakness and breaking down Painful sensations and sudden weakness are nature's evident hints. Constipation, with fatulepcy and nausea, Ia the early morning, suggests serious trouble The dull, wearing ache at side and back should make one pause to think.
 Bright's disease and disorders of the heart and liver may be positively and per manently cured by taking Pains's celery compound as soon as neuralgia, weakness, rhe umatism, lack of appetite and low spirits show the beginnings of disease of some of these important organs.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-12

cry compound, the great nerve and brain strengthener and restorer. Physicians prescribe it for dyspepsia, kidney trouble, sick headaches and all forms of nervous weakness, because 1t makes people we'll when other remedies can do no good.
 Men and women who have the tired. languid feeling that indicates depleted blood and feeble condition of the nervous system, need Pains's celery compound, the Phelps, M. D IL. D., of Dartmouth med ical school, the one great spring medicine prescribed by physicians of every school.
 Sleep is the necessary condition of the system to restore its lost powers and re- tain its vigor. Psine's celery compound quickly repairs the wasted, worn out, nervous tissues, calms and equalizes nerv.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-12
A WONDERFUL CASE.

drs. Thomas Stockton of Lafay- cite, McKean Go, Pa:. Has Cause for Rejoicing-Ph cians In and Out of Hospitals ExDerimented and Operated Upon Her without the Least Benefit Her AcknOWledg- ment of the Great Good She Derived from 8 Simple Rem- edy-The Medical Profession Now Using the same Means In Other Cases with Wonderful Results.
 LArAYErTE, McKsan Co, Pa.-The great in. terest shown in the recovery from disease or attain national importance. Every person living within miles of Lafayette well knows Of the suL. fering she has borne for years past, ana m tnas ~ be about again Is looked upon as almost nirscn, lous. A statement of Mrs. Stonkton's case Wouio 2 interest so many that your correspondent nAs
 ::The farst symptom in the development of my disease" said Mrs. Stockton, was ln ny E grHM Uft nk Hiton. efs snd Sc said that had dropsy of the bowel. kept sSipr sTow1nSSi wo5us bTe desth Dr. Ward me su9esed Ter a Te so the Bradford Penn hos ssssted R Sisn0s ana St pr :So1 T6a when blood poisoning set in and my husband called in . physician from Mt. Jewett, who ct. landed mo for three weeks ana tnen 6alo ne could do no more for me and gave ne up to die {, My good husband. then took me to smethport tc consult pr. Freeman, who wanted to operate upon me but as had already gone through one awful experience of that kind refused to again After arriving back home made up my mind tG hSd heard of 1t doing others so much good SO my husband went to Thompson Wooat drug store in Bradford and purchased a bottl, and 1t certainly was godsend TO me From the very first it seemed to help me, tn' pain I had endured constantly began to leav' me- my appetite improved and 1t wss s;dsr not loni ble work. In short, had it not been for pr. paw Kennedy s Favorite Remedy, believe shoul have been in my grave to-day. I hope everyon suffering from disease, especially women, VI WI here who are using Favorite Remedy since helped me so much, and in every case IL ha proved its great value.''
 In speaking with one of our physicians anou Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy saa he said; n- Ear nedy produced the only true antidote for uri acid, and as 8 blood purifier and nerve tonic has Do equal" Favorite Remedy for time wa supplied to patients only through physicians but the demand became 50 greet that Dr. heI ail dealers in medicine. It is a never failin specific in diseases of the skin, liver, kidneys an blood. It restores the disordered liver to healthy condition, corrects the worst cases habitual constipation, it Is certain cure for th diseases and weaknesses peculiar to women.
 cures scrofula, salt rheum and erys1pelas Ft nervousness. loss of sleep, or that worn out fee ing, 1t has no equal. In cases of rheumatism,d ,dy pspsia, gravel, Bright's disease, diabetes en bladder troubles 1t has cured where all otht treatments have failed. pr. David Kennedy Favorite Remedy is sold by all dealers in med c,ne at $l bottle, or six bottles for $5, whlc brings 8 treatment within reach of all.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-05-12

Van Tromp, with broom at his mast head, sailed up and down the Thames in defiance.
 Brooms and dust rags are now putting households everywhere into confusion.
 The traditional time for moving and housekeeping is upon us. Innumerable cases of weakened nerves, exhausted strength and debility date from these days of feve1ish exertion, fret and cold rooms.
 Every good housewife, however, feels bound to risk health and strength in this annual struggle with dirt and dust.
 But as a preparation for great bodily and mental strain, hosts of careful women build up their strength with Paine's eel.