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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
THE NEW BOND LOAN.
1t Was Negotiated With Pfcrpont
Morgan and j. l.. StetsOn.

Morgan anu StetSoh.
The new government lean was negotiated
with j. Pierpont Morgan and ]. Lynde
Stetson of New York, as the representa-
tives of domestic and foreign banking
houses They are now in the city to COM
plete the deal which involves the execu-
ton of a formal contract between them
and the Secretary of the Treasury.
The signing of this contract will be de-
ferred for ten days to await the pleasure
of Congress on the Presidents suggestion
for the issue of gold bonds. 1t is said at
the treasury that the bonds will not be
ready for issue for five weeks yet, but
that they will be paid for as soon as the
contract has been executed.
The financial situation was thoroughly
discussed at today's cabinet meeting, and
the Presidents action was indorsed Prlor
to the meeting Secretary Carlisle and AT
torney General Olney had an Important
conference at the Treasury Department I'D
re gard to the bond negotiations. The lat
ter gentleman has been intrusted with the
formulation of the contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
s,yeut OF by the Storm.

HALIFAX, n. s., February S.--The fol-
Loving fas been received from South In
goush, G. B.: Telegraph wires are down
and are buried in the rocks for half
mile. Twenty-Five houses and shops we're
washed off the beach. Nothing was saved
at Middehead. All fish stores were swept
off At New Haven all fish stores and dry
goods stores are gone. These are results
of Tuesdays storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
A Consciencelcss Fake.

CHICAGO. February 3.-The statement
sent out from this city today by the United
Press to the effect that the steamship La
Gascogne had been sighted in New York
harbor In tow of the Teutonic, Is de-
nounced by the agent Of the French line
as cruel fake" The story was invented
by a board of trade firm of doubtful re-
pute in conjunction with a United Press
reporter and has occasioned no little dis
tress of mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
Hnmpsred by Frozen Water Plugs.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. February Sire
this morning partially destroyed the four
story mill building at York and Emerald
streets. occupied by Marshall & Sons, cof-
fin manufacturers; the Breninger Shoe
Manufacturing Company; Scott & Bolts,
chenille curtains; and Woodburn & North,
damask curtains; entailing loss of SoO.ooO,
fully covered by insurance. The operations
of the firemen were seriously hampered by
frozen water plugs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
ANDREWS PLEADS GUILTY.
Sensation in the Libel Trial at PhiIa-
deIp.lia.

PHILADELPHIA, February S.-The trial
of William A. Andrews on the charge of
malicious libel preferred by Hilbert, Porter
& Co, the builders OF the big Queen Lane
reservoir, about which there has been SO
much scandal. took an unexpected and
sensational turn at O'Clock this afternoon,
when Andrews pleaded guilty and threw
himself on the mercy of the court. He was
sentenced to pay 81 900 fine and costs, and
was ordered detained in prison until his
fine is paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08

The children of the late James G. Fair
have decided to contest their fathers will.
The lower house of the Arkansas legisla-
ture has, by II to 20, passed bill prohibit
ing the sale of cigarettes and cigarette
material.
Italian papers state that marriage be-
tween the crown prince of Italy and the
youngest daughter of the Prince of Wales
has been arranged There Is but fifteen
days difference in their ages. The wedding
is set for May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high
oct and the lowest ard the closing prices
Of the New York stock market today, as re-
norted by Corson & Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs Moore & Schley. No. SO Broadway:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
Treasury Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, S2I,2US. Government receipts
From internal revenue, s2ii, l26; customs,
S143.2l0; miscellaneous, Sl5,Si6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
wRECkED IN THE STORM.
Travel ON the New York Central
Biocke,l-NO One Hurt.

POUGHKEEPSIE& n. Y. February S.
the worst storm since the great one of IS
has been raging throughout the Hudson
valley since 8 o'clock last night. The wind
has piled the snow i'll drifts ten and twelve
feet high. Traffic on the New York Cen
trail railroad was delayed by an accident
near New Hamburger this morning, which
was an outcome of the storm. A work
train standing on the down track was run
into by freight train bound south on the
same track, derailins two cars. Almost at
the same minute the Montreal express,
which left New York at midnight, came
along end struck the deraiIed freight cars.
The locomotive and one baggage car of
the passenger train were wrecked The
railroad authorities say no one was hurt.
Both main tracks are blocked by the
wrcckIge. and trains are stalled on both
sides of it. Between here and Albany
trains are running. The Atlantic express,
due in New York at $50. is stalled in
snow drift at Hudson. and the northern
express. due in New York at G:ij, is block
AIDED at Coysnckie. Extra engines have been
sent to their assistance.
The trolley lines are showed up, and bus
mess is entirely suspended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
unItimore ana Mary1and.

BALTIMORE. February S.-Dispatches
from all sections Of the state show that
yesterdays storm approached in magni-
tude the great blizzard. For the first time
in years serious railroad blockades have
occurred.
In this city several suburban street car
lines Were this forenoon at a standstiil.
The thermometer continues to hover about
zero. The outlook for steamboat naviga
tion, however, appears somewhat brighter
than for the last forty-eight hours. and
tied-Up vessels are preparing to move.
Much suffering among oystermen is re-
ported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08

The Baltimore mana gers of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union convention, which
will be held in Baltimore in July next, are
hard at work arranging preliminary mat
tiers in connection with the session of SO
large a body.
The Chilean chamber of deputies has
adopted the bill for the conversion of paper
money.
Beerbohn Tree and his company of play
ers gave special matinee performance
yesterday afternoon at Abbey's Theater,
New York, for the benefit Of the sufferers
CT the Elbe disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
4 Family Perlshcd.

HASTINGS, Neb.. February S.-Reports
have reached here that family in the
southeastern part of the county perished
from cold last night. Their names could
not bs learned. According to the report,
the father had gone to the village of Juni-
alta for provisions, but was overtaSan by
the blizzard and frozen to death. and his
family persisted during his absence The
weather is SO bitterly cold that an inve5ti-
cation has been delayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Death Of Ex-Minister John L.
Stevens.
REPRESENTED AMERICA AT HONOLULU
Senator Frye's Tribute to the Dead
Diplomat.
ESTIMATE OF HIS WORTH

AUGUSTA, Me-, February S.-John l..
Stevens, ex-Ininister to Hawaii, is dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
In the south,

RICHMOND. Va. February S.-This was
the coolest morning Richmond has expert
enced in many years, the thermometer
registering two degrees below. Ice in the
James river has interfered with navigation
to some extent.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala, February s.-An
fruit transportation on the railroads has
ceased. Banana trains have been housed
by the railroads. An unknown white man
was found frozen to death on the outskirts
last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
che Weather Abroad,

LONDON. February S.-The cold weather
Increased last night all over Great Bsitain
and was accompanied in many places by
snow storms. Trains on railroads in the
highlands of Scotland have been abandon
ed At Market Harhor the thermometer
registered II degrees below zero, and at
Gravescnd. at midnight. the Thames was
frozen over from shore to shore. At Lei
cester the mercury was 10 degrees below
zero during the night.
There IS much suffering among the poorer
classes here on account of the cold weather,
the temperature falling TO near zero .Ist
evening.
All arriving steamers report having eX-
perienccd terrible weather on the Atlantic.
GLASGOW, February S-Anxiety is ex-
pressed here in shipping circles. in view
OF the severe weather reported by arriving
steamers. on account of the non-arriyal of
the Anchor line steamer Anchoria. which
left New York on January 26 for this port,
and the Allan line steamship Grecian,
which left on January II. Both vessels
were due here on Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
A Question Making Much Noise.

From the Oh City Pa) Blizzard
A discussion is raging in Erie over a
question propounded by school teacher
to her class: eff a tree located in forest
should fall, and no one should see it, would
it make a noise?" The question has Great
ed much discussion among the pupils to
whom it was presented, and it has spread
into older and wider circles. The debate
turns upon the theory that sound exists
only in the ear, and that there can be no
sound where there is no ear to receive and
respond to the atmospheric waves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
lnngc of the Thermometer.

Thermometer ct the weather bureau today:
IN, =; Pm. 10; maximum. Il; min
imum, o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
Grain and Cotton Markets.

Cotton and grain markets. reported by ". b.
.fbhs, 142l T St, representing Hubbard, Price &
Co., New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
THE HOUSE.

The severe weather apparently had TO
appreciable effect the attendance CT
members of the House today, and when
that body met at noon there was more
than the usual number present.
The House agreed to dispense with the
usual evening session tonight for the con-
sideration of private pension bills.
The House then went into committee of
the whole to consider the legislative ap-
preparation bill. General debate was con-
sidered closed and the bill was read by
paragraphs Not more than three pages Ct
the bill had been read when Executive
Clerk Pruden appeared with message
from the President.
Instantly there was marked attention on
the part of the members. many of whom
had had intimation that another mes
sage on the financial question was com
ing The committee Immediately arose and
the message was laid before the House.
Its reading occupied bat a few minutes and
was received with faint applause on the
democratic side
To the Ways and Means Committee.
Speaker Crisp promptly referred the mes
sage to the committee on ways and means.
There was no debate preceding its refer
ence and no outspoken objection. The con-
sideration of the legislative bill was then
resumed.
The paragraph relating to the pay Of
clerks of committees and clerks OF men,
bers gave rise to considerable discussion.
The appropriations committee had rec
commended reduction IN the number of
committee clerks. which was antagonizei
by some members Finally Mr.. Bartlett
On. " offered an amendment TO provide
for annual clerks to members mot chair
men of committees, at $1,000 each, the
terms of such clerks to begin March
next.
Mr.. breckenridge 0.yD presented sub
stitute. providing for such clerks at 500
per month, from the day that Congress as
seInbles until March 4, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
ln the West.

JULESBt RG. Col. February S.-The
cold wave continued here until midnight
Yesterday at one time the thermometer
reached 81 below zero.
TRINIDAD. Col, February S.-The Dem
yer. Union Pacific and Gulf train due here
early yesterday morning has not yet ar
rived. being hopelessly blockaded by the
big snow drifts near Clarendon, Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08

3.
GRAIN
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14
Returned u Rebel Flag.

An unusual deathbed scene was en-
acted at Syracuse, y. Y, the other
day. Col. Silas Titus, Of the Twelfth
New York volunteers, placed In the
hands Of his son a rebel flag captured
from Virginia regiment at the Storm
Ing Of Mount McGregor in 1862, and
said: "My son, 1t has ever been my fond
est wish to restore this flag to the hands
Of the officer OF the brave regiment from
which 1t was captured. My condition.
however, precludes the possibility OF
doing so, and to your hands confide 1t.
with the sacred injunction that you seek
the officers Of the regiment and restore
to them the emblem. Say to them that
from my deathbed send back to them
the flag with my heartiest good wishes
and fraternal feeling"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14

air vessel Of this class IL shown In the
accompanying illustration, and forms
the subject Of patent recently issued
to Estanlslao Caballero de los Olives,
New York city.
In a suitable light. but strongly made.
basket or car Is carried the best oh.
tainable type Of engine for operating
sustaining screws on the upper ends Of
shafts jOurnaled In q light framework.
to which IL pivoted an elongated ring
surrounding the screws. To the latter
ring Is pivotcd, In a manner to form a
universal Joint, an aerOplane. which
may be inclined In any direction rela-
tive to the sustaining screws. and held
adjusted In the position desired, by
means Of ropes or equivalent means.
the aeroplane having a central opening
Of sufficient size to allow It to be 30
inclined without impinging upon the
framework or the screws.
The ascent and descent OF the vessel
are designed to be controlled by the
operation OF the screws. and when the
aeroplane Is set at an inclination to the
plane Of the screws. the reaction OF the
air striking the inclined surface causes
a forward movement In the direction OF
the highest point of the aerOplane II
the vessel Is ascending, aud In the Oppo.
site direction II the vessel Is descend
Ing. the direction being changed or re-
versed without altering the speed OF
the engine or the position Of the screws
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14

instantly, while any kind Of script or
type may be substituted for the style
removed. This operation will not Oc.
cupy more than ten seconds. The Elk.
celsiOr Is the only writing machine In
existence which will permit Of using
more than one kind Of type or script
The type bars, unlike all other ma.
chimes, are very short and stout, CIV
Ing to the impression firmness and
dlstlnctness of outline superior to any.
thing yet accomplished. Each type bar
has spring which releases 1t instantly
from the paper, making It impossible
for the bars to choke. which they FIRE.
quently do In other machines. The I'm.
preston Is downward one ana made
OH II fiat rubber surface instead Of on n
round ono. The line Of writing Is imme-
diately in front of the operator, rs Is
also the copy, thus Obviating cramped
positions and imparting an easy, grace
ful motion to the body.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14
Poetical Competitions.


The Chinese have at least one very
gentle and highly civilized amusement
competition In making verses.
Tcheng. Ki.Tong says, in his book, 1.-THE
Chinaman at Home" Instead Of shoot.
ing, or playing lawn tennis, or croquet,
our literary folk, rs soon rs certain
number Of them have q little time to
spare. meet together In turn at each
others houses, and give themselves up
to poetical tournaments" This IL done
In all parts Of China, but especially In
the province OF Fukien.
A soon as the players are ready, .
vase 10 passed round, and out Of It each
draws q slip Of paper. on which 10
written word denoting what part he 10
70 take. He may be examiner, copying
clerk. or competitor.
When this Formally II over. one Of
the examiners takes up o book and
opens It at random. Another exam.
liner calls number, say nine. The hrst
examiner reads the ninth line Of the
page at which he has opened, and from
this line phrase or word ID chosen 40
the subject Of composition.
Then o second vase II placed upon
the table. to which q bell 10 attached.
A thread hangs from the bell. and at
the end Of the thread IL lighted stick
Of incense. In about half an hour the
stick burns out, the thread ignites, and
as 1t snaps Q weight drops, which at the
same instant rings the bell aid closes
the lid Of the vase.
The time IL up. and no moro verses
can be put into the urn. Now the clerks
pour the manuscripts out of the urn,
copy them all ON the same sheet OF
paper. to secure anonymity, and 20
submit them to the examiners. The
examiners compare them, decide upon
the best and second best, and one OF the
examiners mounts kind Of desk and
reads or intones the best one.
Each candidate may write and drop
into the urn as many poems % he
pleases-before the bell rings--but has
to pay q small fee for each entry. The
money Is spent for paper. Ink and
prizes.
A second trial follows immedIat ely,
and the two winners of the first trial are
made examiners In the second one.
This may go on for an entire after
noon, and In the evening a dinner
brings the fete to an end.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14
NE WAS PUssy.s FRIEND.
Remarkable Attachmeat Betwsea
Maltese Cat and q Captive Rat.

Remarkable Attachmeat Betwsea q
Maltese Cat and Q Captive Rat.
Gorley Phelps. a farmer. living I've
miles east Of Fort Niagara, on he
shores Of Lake Ontario, has an odd pair
Of pets. They are cat and a rat.
They are the best Of friends. They
eat together, sleep together and play
together. The cat is q big Maltese tom,
with bushy tail and sharp claws
He Il 3 years old and was raised from
kitten. The rat Is IS months old and
was raised from little rat
Last September year ago Mr.. Phelps
tore down an old workshop in the rear
Of his house. In an old boot there he
found nest Of rats. The mother OF
the Maltese tom killed the parent rats,
and later ate two Of their children. The
third baby RI; stole into pocket Of Mr..
Phelps coat, where. AZ the end II three
days. Mr.. Phelps found It. Mr.. Phelps
at first intended to kill II. but the rat
seemed SO tame that he decided %
make 1t household pet.
The rat grew rapidly on meat ana
cheese. eating out of Its owners hand.
Its life was in constant danger on &C.
count Of the number of cats about the
house. Mr.. Phelps put the rat In o
small cage and placed the cage In Q
large box made Of wire screens. The
cats made frantic efforts to get at the
rat The Maltese tom. however. merely
shifted at the screen and walked away.
This behavior decided Mr.. Phelps to
try to concliate Tom and the rat. He
put Tom inside the screen. Tom made
several half-hearted attempts to get the
rat out Of the little cage. and then
stretched himself out and went to
sleep.
Every day for three weeks Mr.. Phelps
put Tom in the big cage. and the rat,
which he named Cheese. into the small
cage. Daily each became more accus.
toned to the others presence. One day
he opened both cages. Tom and Cheese
squared themselves, as II for an en-.
counter. Mr.. Phelps threw some bitS
Of meat between them. They hesitat.
ed, then both began to eat. From that
time the two have been warm friends.
They live together In the cage. By
day they wander about the house OF
into the adjoining country store. which
Mr.. Phelps owns. Each Is very Jealous
Of the other. II anyone pets Tom,
Cheese runs about squeaking and ex.
asperated. II Cheese IL the favored
one. Tom murmurs his dlsapproval,
and arches his back and bristles his
tail. II they are separated they run
about hunting here and there until they
dnd each other. when they dance and
Jump with glee. Mr.. Phelps has .
large show window In his store. Tom
and Cheese spend much Of their time In
it. and the spectacle Of these natural
enemies living a. friends attracts much
attcntion.-New York World.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14
CAeALLeRo's AIR.shIP.

Description Of the Newest Device for
Navigating the Upper Air.
The invention shown In the accom-.
panying Illustration Is described In the
Scientific American as follows:
Among the many efforts constantly
being made to construct u vessel which
will be able to travel and carry pms.
sengers through the mir, those which
depend largely upon the use Of the aero.
plane for their support In motion, and
for making use Of the air currents to
the best advantage, seem to have Of
late attracted the most attention. An
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14
MARVELLOUS WRITING MACHINE.

Invention Is Adapted 10 the Use of
ANY Kind of Script or Tyne.
The accompanying cut gives very
good idea of the appearance of the En-
cclsior script and typewriter, the inven'
ton Of a resident of San Francisco, Cal
The whole mechanism Of this wonder
full piece OF machinery Is inclosed In n
dust-pr0of aluminium case, l2xl2 inches
square, giving 1t Il handsome, proper
tionate appearance. Nothing Is exposed
but the keys and the line of writing.
The keys are arranged In perfect
circle on top of the case, with the spac-
ers on each side, making 1t very COM
pact and easily manipulated.
The type Is arranged In three circles
CT baskets Immediately beneath the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14
In Time or Eternity.

"There Is something about your
verses that Is quite nice, Miss Buddy"
said the aged but truthful editor OF the
Clarion, "and ! am sorry we are not
able to use them"
"Then," futtered Miss Buddy. as she
received back the little roll tied about
with blue ribbon, you think, do you
not, that II ! persevere, In time ! may
be able To write very acceptable
poetryT
"Y-es." assented the editor OF the
Clarion; 'in time. Or at least" he
fastened to add. az glad thought
burst upon his intellect, III not In time.
Miss Buddy. what Is the matter with
eUnaG aGGgusQJt
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14

Jeremiah" said MI. Jingle's wife,
as that gentleman came home some
what late, you don't write me touch
ing apOstrOphes as You used to do"
NO" replied Mr. Jingle. "and you
didn't use TO talk question marks and
exclamation points as you do now
Washington Star.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1895-09-14

BlObbs-Im going down to Atlantic
tomorrow. I'll look up your sister.
Slobbs-Yes, do. She's having such a
dull time; she wrote me she would be
glad to see Observation-Disclosures Rec.
ord.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-12-12
They all Praise it.

Rev. c S. Owens, pastor NJ. E. church,
Greenvile Ga, says: Il take very great
pleasure in recommending TO the public
Kings Royal Germetuer. l have been
using it at times for three years for Dys-
pepsia and Nervousness with the most
gratifying results. / think it is due this
wonderful medicine to say that l have
known number Of ministers and others
who have taken it, and 50 far as l now
remember they all speak of its curative
and Strengthening effect with unstinted
praise. No one who buys it and uses as
directed fer the troubles for which it is
recommended will exchange it for any
other medicine New package, large bot
tie, los doses, 81. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1895-12-12

If you're in doubt whether your trouble
is Indigestion or Dyspepsia, just take a
few doses of Simmons Liver Regulator, it
will settle the whole question. Il have
tried Simmons Liver Regulator for Dyss
pepsia and find it just the thing TO relieve
me. A small dose after meal is sure to
prevent Indigestion IS. s. Perkins, Sha.
ron, Ga. 1t is the best medicine to aid
digestion. ~. j, Black, Duncan, Arizona.