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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
ISSUE AT ST. LOUIS
Leaders Still Discussing the Money
Plank.
PROTECTION, RECIPROCITY AND GOLD
Summary of the Probable Repub-
lican Platform.
THE TREATMENT OF PLATT

Special From Star Correspondent.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-, June 15.-"Protection.
reciprocity and gold.'
This is a summary of what is expected
to be the republican platform. Hanna
seems to vacillate on the gold question, bu:
that is only seeming. He does not want
Mckinley to be fixed on any proposition
lest the thing should so the other way, ard
look like defeat in this one particular
The convention will have to settle the
question whether the word gold shall be
used. If it is left out by the resolutions
committee, there will be q vote in the con-
vention on the proposition to put it in. If
it is put in there will be a vote aimed to
take it out The action of neither the Nc
kinley leaders nor the resolutions commit
tee will fix the matter. though the COM
mittee. being newly appointed by the con-
yention, ought to be constructed so as to
represent the prevailing sentiment. The
several state delegations will hold confer
ences between now and the time for filing
out this committee list. and will decide in
turn what they want done. This will not
be final. however, for in many instances
the attitude of the delegations will not be
SO positive as to preclude their representa-
ton on the committee yielding to argu-
ment.
The strongest argument is on the side of
gold, and the tendency is decidedly in that
direction, though the delegates from some
of the states are almost white-headed with
fear that it will prevail. Mr.. Hanna is
purposely keeping them guessing. The old
observant politicians who have been study
Ing Mr.. Hanna have come to the conclusion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
REPRESENTATIVE ABBOTT INJURED
He Receives n Bad Fall While "Shoot.
ing the Chute"

He Receives Bad Fall While "ShOot.
ing tho Chute"
Representative Abbott of Texas, who
was injured at River View yesterday, is
suffering intense pain today, but the opin-
ion of the attending physician Is that he
Will rapidly improve, and that no perma-
nent injury has been sustained.
Judge Abbott, Judge Culberson of Texas
and several friends went to River View
yesterday to spend the afternoon. Judge
Abbott and his friend, Mr.. Moreland, con-
cluded to shoot the chute" and got In
the boat, accompanied by two Others The
descent was made without Incident, but as
the boat touched the water and rose into
the air. Judge Abbott's hat blew off, He
lnVoiuntarily released his grasp of the
bars he held to catch the hat, and was
thrown high into the air. falling on a seat
In the boat and striking ON the small of the
back. He was unable to RISE and 1t was
seen that he was badly hurt. A stretcher
was procured, and he was removed to it.
later being brought to the city on the
steamer Pentz, from which he was re-
moved to his rooms at the METROPOLITAN n
Hotel, preferring not to go to a hospital
Dr. van Ressler and DR.. Collins attended
Judge Abbott last night. He was suffering
from frequent convulsive pains, and the
lower part of his body and legs were par
alyzed. This morning Judge Abbott could
move MS legs, but not without excrutating
pain. The convulsive pains were of shorter
duration and not so frequent as last night,
showing an improvement in his condition.
DR.. George NJ Carlisle. Judge Abbott 8
regular physician, was with him this morn
Ing. DR.. Collins thought there was no
danger OF complete paralysis, and did not
think the spinal column was permanently
injured.
Judge culberson. the close personal
friend of Judge Abbott, is in constant at
tendance Both had intended to leave for
Texas today. Judge Culberson could not
be induced to follow his colleague into the
chute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Personal Mention,

Adjt. Gen. Ruggles returned this morning
from an official visit to West Point.
Chief Engineer c. W. Rae Of the Naval
Academy Is In the city.
Chief Clerk Tweedale Of the War Depart
men has returned from a visit to Asbury
Park and Lake Mahonk.
Lieut.. H. F. Jackson, unassigned, Is in
the city on leave Of absence.
Lieut.. F. ]. Herman, 21st Infantry. Is at
the Ebbitt.
The many friends of Passed Assistant
Engineer F. NJ. Bennett. United States
navy. OF the United States steamer AM
phitrlte, will regret to learn Of the loss he
has sustained In the sudden death of his
father. Judge VIM. P. Bennett, which oc-
CURED on the 11th instant at Cassopolis,
Mich. where for thirty years he has been
Judge Of the probate court of Cass county.
Mr.. Earl II. Foust. now a student Of
Hillsdale, Mich, College. returned to Wash
ington this morning for a few weeks visit
with his friends and parents.
Rev. L. F. Williams. rector Of Christ
Church, Southeast Washington, is spending
his vacation at Asbury Park, N. ]. He will
be absent about two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
A Naval Court of Inquiry,

A naval court of inquiry is in session in
New York city investigating charges made
against the commander and other officers
of the ram Katahdin by a machinist
named Hogel, who is said to be supported
in his action by several members of Con-
gress. The charges are that the officers
in question are Incorporate in their habits
and that they recently subjected the ac-
cuser to unnecessarily harsh and cruel
treatment for a trifiing msdemeanor The
court is composed of Capt. w. S. Schley
Capt J. H. Sands and Chief Engineer c.
Andrade, with Lieut.. r. H. Lane Of the
marine corps as judge advocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
GOING NORTH AGAIN.
Lieut.. Penry Has Secured the Whal-
ing Steamer Hope.

Lieutenant Peary, the intrepid arctic ex-
plorer is rapidly completing his arrange
ments for his forthcoming arctic eXpedi-
ton, and has chartered the steamer Hope
which is said to be one of the finest ves-
sells in the Newfoundland whaling feet.
She Is commanded by Captain John Bart
lett, who was in command of the relief
expedition last year. The Hope, which
is larger than any ship that has gone into
the arctic of recent years, is Stanchly
built and possesses generous accommoda-
tions. so that she will be abundantly able
to not only convey the two scientific par
ties that have already been formed to
accompany her, but can also take two
or three other scientists who desire to
take advantage of the exceptional oppor-
tunty afforded them in the complete tour
of Davis straits and Baffin's bay which
the Hope will make. Lieutenant Peary
will reach New York, from st. Johns, today,
and conclude the details of the expedition,
which will sail from Sydney, Cape Breton,
about July 10. Meantime the Hope will
be thoroughly overhauled and fitted with
new shaft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
FITzHUGH LEES INFLUENCE.
He Exerts 1t Again to Prevent Span.
iSlf Nrufn1ifV

According to a dispatch to the New York
World from a staff correspondent in Ha-
vana, Consul General Lee prevailed upon
Gen. Weyler to prevent the contemplated
expulsion within eight days Of all persons
on the Carmen plantation, near Matanzas,
in Sabanilla, owned by Alfredo Hernandez
an American citizen. 1t is said that pre-
vious to this order of expulsion four ne
groes who were sowing corn on the Carmen
plantation were shot down by the local
Spanish guerrillas, who also killed a white
tenant named Caledonia Cruz on the Car
men estate. Two houses occupied by white
tenants were also burned, the Spaniards
saying that since the rebels burned Spanish
towns they would destroy Cuban houses.
The same dispatch states that Spanish
troops took two small boys named Manuel
Jimnez and Fernando Viga from their
houses in Sabanilla and killed them. Ru-
mors are current in Havana of the landing
of flibustering expeditions on the shores
of the island. The Commercio of Havana,
which is the organ of the grocers, has pro-
posed that wall for the purposes of de-
fense be built around the city, the labor Of
refugees to be employed and the cost to be
betrayed at private expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
TO DEP0sE PLATT
Attempt to Make Chauncey Depew
the New York Leader.
SAVAGE ATTACK ON WARNER MILLER
A Recess Until Three O'cock Was
Hastily Taken.


ST. LOUIS, June 15.-The meeting Of the
by an attempt to retire Thomas C. Platt,
Platt adherents were forced to take re-
cess until 3 o'clock this afternoon i'll order
to marshal their. forces.
When the delegation was called to order
it was understood that Chaunccy NJ. De-
caucus. and that Mr.. Platt was to be Sc
lected as chairman of the delegation. There
was not a shade of surposition that there
would be any opposition.
But Warner Miller had been il conference
all morning with the Mckinley managers
and with Mr.. Matthews of Buffalo, and
when the double proposition was made he
was upon his feet in instant.
II move, Mr.. Chairman, that the name
Of Mr.. Depew be substituted for that OF
Mr.. Platt," he said.
Surprise was written on all faces, and
even Mr.. Depew seemed taken aback
Il do this because the most distinguished
man on this delegation has been entirely
neglected. said Mr.. Miller.
There were cries of NO" and a motion
was at once made to divide the question.
Mr.. Depew was then selected chair
man of the caucus by a unanimous vote.
The question was put as to the selection of
Mr.. Platt as chairman of the delegation,
and then Mr.. Miller renewed his motion to
substitute Mr.. DepewS name.
Mr.. Depew sat silent, but Congressman
Quigg, in opposing the substitution, at
tackled Mr.. Miller in vigorous and almost
vicious manner. He said in part:
MIR. Miller knows that Mr.. Platt and Mr..
Depew are at this time working in har-
r1ony, and he takes this peanut politicians S
chance to try and make discord. This body
will not sustain one whose attitude toward
the instructions of the last republican con-
vention in New York is open to doubt and
suspicion"
BEFORE Mr.. Miller could answer Mr.
Qugg, Frederick s. Gibbs had obtained
recognition and moved that tie delegation
take a recess until 3 o'clock this after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
SPEAKER REED.
He Will Remain Here During the St,
Louis Convention.

LOUIS convention.
Speaker Reed will not leave the city to-
Gay, as has been expected. and it is thought
that he will be here for three or four days
He will remain at the Shoreham until he
gees north, and will receive the returns
from the st. Louis convention at his hotel.
Mr.. Reeds family is still in the city, and
will stay here until he gees away
The Speakers interest in the proceedings
of the convention is naturally great The
presence Of the Speaker will be gratifying
to host of newspaper men, who have found
news scarce since the adjournment of Con-
greSS.
Mr.. Reed Is in communication almost
hourly with J. Frank Aldrich, Senator
Lodge. Joseph Manley and others
Speaker Reed had intended to go to New
York and remain short time with his
friend, Col. A ]. Payne, but found it nec-
essary to stay here a few days longer
When he leaves here he will probably go
direct to Portland. Me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Tribute to the Dead Emperor.

POTSDAM, June 15-This being the an.
niversary Of the death Of Emperor Freder-
ick, father of Emperor William, the EN-.
peror and empress visited the deceased
monarch's mausoleum and laid a wreath,
tied with ribbon, and inscribed with their
names, on the tomb The emperor and
empress remained there some time in
prayer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Lieut.. Commander Sturdy Here.

Lieut.. Commander Edward W. Sturdy,
who was suspended from duty on the
Olympia, flagship Of the Asiatio station, on
conviction by court-martial Of absence
without leave, visited the Navy Depart
ment today by special permission of the
Secretary Of the Navy. He Is residing at
Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering IT at
this office. In person or by letter. or
postal card. Terms: l3 cents per
week: 25 cents for two weeks. or go
cents per month. Invariably in ad-
vance Subscribers changing their
address from one Post-ofIice to
another should give the last address
as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Naval Movements.

The Amphitrite has arrived at Brunswick,
Ga. The Alert left Manzanilla today for
San Bias. The New York and Katahdin left
Tompkinsville this morning for the navy
yard. Brooklyn. where they are to be
docked, preparatory to their summer cruise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Executive CIeInency.
SMALLPOX IN CUBA,
1t Is Epidemic in Several Cities on
the Island.

the Island.
Reports received by Surgeon General
Wyman of the marine hospital corps in
dicate that smallpox is raging in Cuba, and
that it has assumed far wider prevalence
than yellow fever, the hereditary enemy of
the dwellers in that island.
Under date of June q. D. NJ. Burgess
sanitary inspector Of the service at Havana
reported as follows: Notwithstanding the
hot rainy weather which is now prevailing
here yellow fever is still almost entirely
confined TO the Spanish troops, there hav-
ing been nine deaths among them from that
disease In the military hospital during the
last week and none anywhere else in the
city Smallpox still exists here TO a con-
siderable extent, as also in many other
places in the western half OF the island, aid
in Cienfuegos it is active epidemic,
twenty to thirty, / am informed, dying of it
daily. Measles, which has been very preva-
lent among children here for several weeks,
does not abate, though the mortality from
it is small"
Smallpox Epidemic.
The latest report from Santiago de Cuba
is dated May 23. and is from Dr. H. S
Caminero sanitary inspector at that port
as follows: For the week ended May %
the mortality has been IS; of these, 10 were
from smallpox, from yellow fever, :; from
typho- malaria, ; from tuberculosis 6 from
dysentery, from pernicious fever, $ from
entero-colitis, l. from remittent fever and
the rest from common diseases, acute and
chronic, of non-contagious character.
Smallpox can now be considered epidem-
lc, as the cases are many in number and
are not confined to determined quarter
of the city, but are scattered all over the
town. and the number of invasious increas-
es daily. In one house alone there are 10
cases. Yellow fever still prevails more or
less, although the mortality has somewhat
decreased. Malaria in all its forms and
varieties is causing great havoc among
the population, and dysentery is the cause
of many deaths. The rainy season has at
last set in, and, owing to the dampness
prevailing, bowel complaints are very COM
mon, especially among the children, under
the form of entero-colitis of severe type"
The United States consul al Cienfuegos.
under date of June .. 1896 reports 81
deaths from smallpox in that city dur
ing the week ended May 81, 1856, an in
crease Of II as compared with the previous
week.
Under date of May %, 1896, the United
States consul at Sagua la Grande reports
that yellow fever is on the increase
amongst the troops at Sagua, but states
that the number of cases is not given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
Bank Charter Extended.

The controller Of the currency has au-
thorlzed the Centerville National Bank of
Maryland of Centerville, Md, to extend it's
corporate existence until June 13, 1915
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
1rcld
A Prominent Delegate.

A Prominent DeleHate.
The Wyoming delegation has not yet ar
rived, but is expected tonight. Judge Van
demeter, who was to have headed the dele
cation, is reported to be dangerously i'll.
He was to have also become member of
the national committee
Powell Clayton to Continue.
The Arkansas dele cation will hold it's
meeting late today. 1t is practically de-
cided that Mr.. Powell Clayton will be con-
tinued as member Of the national commit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
G O N e A-F S H N G
Tie President Left Sunday Night to Catch
Trout Near Leesburg.
No Information as to the Thirteen
Bills-Severnl Pardon Cases
Acted On.

Accompanied by Internal Revenue Com
missioner Miller, President Cleveland left
the city quietly last evening in a special
Car over the Washington and Ohio rail-
cad for days fishing in the fine trout
preserve of Mr.. Harrison. just outside
Leesburg, Va. The Presidents departure
was not made known urtil this morning,
when 1t became necessary, in order to ex-
plain how 1t was that he could not receive
certain nigh officials who called at the
White House to consult him on public bus
mess. 1t is said at the White House that
the President will return to the city this
evening. This brief outing on the part of
the chief executive is accepted as indi-
cation that he will not be able to go TO
Gray Gables as soon as was expected.
There are many important matters await
ing the Presidents immediate action, and
| 1t is expected that their consideration will
detain him at the capital for at least
week longer.
Those Thirteen Bills.
No information was vouchsafed today in
regard to the thirteen bills which We're
acted upor by the President when Con-
gress adjourned last Thursday, and while
the presumption is strong that they all
suffered TIE fate of a pocket veto,' that
point will not be clearly established until
the acton upon them is ofhc!alIy an
nounced. In the absence of Information
to the contrary, the impression is growing
that some CT them may possibly have been
approx ed.
Executive CIemency.
Before leaving he granted pardons in the
following cases: Charles Lawrence, who
has served five years of a seven-year sem
tence for falsifying the books of d rational
bank in Pennsylvania; George GARNER,
convicted Ia New York of embezzling let
ters; Davis c. Burke, convicted in Califor-
mia of impairing United States gold coin;
Thomas Carder, convicted of counterfeit
ing. The sentence In the case of Oscar L.
Hill, convicted in Utah of making false en-
tries in national bank entries, has been
ccmmuted from ten to five years, and he
has also commuted from ten to seven years
the sentence imposed on Jonn Grinds lone
in Kansas for manslaughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15

Continued on Ninth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15

posters, samples Of which they proceeded
to paste on every available space. These
Icsters We're of ali aggressive yellow hue,
which caught the eye from distance, and
their flaming red letters announced that
Were for god.'' The Massachusetts men
have resorted TO this spectacular device to
impress their financial views upon the con-
vention, intending also to plaCard the town
with their announcement, and to keep in
cir culation the banner with the alltera-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15

Continued on Fifteenth Page.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-11
alexsn.lr1ss 3azstte.
TUEsr AY EVENING. AUG. - 1895


a single vertical wrinkle between
the eyebrows shows strict honesty
in money matters. Economy broad
ems the nose, making i rather short
and thick above the nostrils; 1t
gives in age a broad double chin.
Lines extending downward from the
angle of the mouth toward the chin,
when marked, show a tendency to
sadness and melancholy. The lines
ranging outward from the eyes show
capacity for enjoyment, as well as
the two deep burrows framing the
mouth by the upper lip. The former
are the penalty we pay for Inirth
and form the future channel OF the
tear. When one has short vertical
lines in the red parts Of the lips,
strongly marked, they indicate g
capacity for friendship. II the lips
be full, the chin we'll developed and
square, one has much vital power
over others, q strong capacity for
loving and self reliant spirit.-Chi-
cago Times Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-11

spuear n the GAZETTE wii g tcrnd reIlahie
su.t are commended % the attention OF pur-
ca2sers
ger5er- Brraa;. soor OF Duke street.
COOK IND TATTQNERY.
The Emerson Parchment. aag and Paper
Compaav corner Prince AMI .tir.tx streets.
.ol. ~. French. 81 amt 4ly Amy street
COAL AND WOOD.
J.R. Zimmerman. Foot Of Queen stree.
:. = ou,ooJ y Co.. >uooCs wharf
CAKES and Corrections.
George E. Hl-l s. Co, 2t6-222 NORTH Lee
CHINAwAEE.
2. I. Miller & Co. 81 Eine street
FINANCIAL
First Nationsl Bauk. ; W cor Lee ana
P-.nce streets.
citizens National Bauk. y " cor Lee and
Prince streets.
burke & Herbert- cor. King srd F~irasH
streets.
E 5. Leadbeater & Sons, 1o5-1o7 south
Fairfax street.
Wartield & Hall, corner Fairfax sad Prince
streets.
". F. Creighton & Co, corner Ein4 ..ad
Royal streets.
i. Stabler & Co., n. ". corner OF K ar sud
Washington streets.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & Lothrop, 10Th, 18th, And
streets Washington
j. T. Tackett corner King sud Pitt streets.
lsssc Eichberg, enruer Xiv aud Royal
Etreets.
=. {. slaym&ker, 429 King street.
FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTs
J. & H. Aitcheson, 116 King street.
VS.. Moore. south Union street.
GROCERs & COMMISSION MERCHANTS
W. A. johnson & Co., corner Cameron and
Royal streets.
Henry F. Robertson cor. King and Wash
agton streets.
J. c. 3iilburn, north Royal street
Charles King. 217 :2:23 north Lee street
g. VIM. Ramsey. cor. of King and 81. AsSsh
INSURANCE.
Laurence Stabler, 701 King street.
LUMBER.
Reshell * Son, southeast corner Royal and
Wilkes streets.
Josiah h. d. smoot & Son, 81 north Uniog
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-11

ut is not generally known, y OBJ
served a prominent blacksmith,
that nearly all of the anvils used
by blacksmiths in this country are
made by one firm in Brooklyn. All
kinds of substitutes have been in
vented and put on the market, but
after using them the blacksmith
generally goes back to the wrought
iron anvil, which is handmade.
There are plenty Of cast iron and
steel anyils for sale, bat they find
but little favor from blacksmiths,
who prefer an anvil that sings. The
castiron anvil has no music about it
and does not give any more response
to the hammer than if one was ham
7nering on a stump 1t is music, or
singing, as the smithy calls it, that
is wanted. a blacksmith does near
" all his talking to his helper by
the sounds made on the anvil by his
hammer. AS far as the village
blacksmith is concerned, singing by
the anvil is his constant advertise
ment. Ordinarily an anvil will last
from 10 to 20 years-that is, if it is
handled carefully, though there are
many anvils that are now used by
sons which we're used by the fathers
during their entire lifetime. -
Washington Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-11
Opening d closing ofthc Mail,

Opening d Closing OF the Mails
Northern mails close st 7 80 and 9 90 :. N
and ! IS. co and > 80 p. M. Open 81
S 90 a. M, II 90 IN. and . 90 p. N.
Southern mails Wis Charlottesville, close
at 80 and 10 % a. N. and ID ami
s 30 p. N. Open at ; 90 a. III. ami 3 No
p. In.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 10 g. n and 3 ID and S As p. N.
Manassas Division mails close ct SO a. III.
and > so p. III. Open at 10 90 q. m.
Alexandra and Round Hill mails close st
8 40 4. m. and 90 p. n. Open at 90 =. NJ
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at Is
p II. and s 80 p. m. Open at s 90 8. II. snd
4 40 p. m.
Washington mails close at 30 and 9 co 3.
m. and 1 -, D 90 and 8 so p. ni. Open 81
8 90 3. m, IL 90 N. and3 90 and 4 30 2. II.
Office Hour-Open Al 3 ~ a. N. Close At
6 GO p. u
sunday Hours Open at 9 90 s. M Close
at 9 30 a. m.
Carriers schednle-Collection made on
inside routes-6 30 and 10 90 q. m. sld
3 10 and 30 pm. Full route-G 30 q. Dbl.
and 3 30 p. III. sunday collection . un D..
m. Carriers window open Sunday 8 90 q. n',
and close . 30 a. IN.
Deliveries made 90 4. m, - 90 m. and
. 90 p. IN.
AL rnaiI should be in office ten minutes
before hour indicated for closing.