Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-15

st. Louis Is represented at the Arlington
by a delegation of her most distinguish ed
and influential citizens, who are here tc urge
upon Congress the necessity of approprat-
ing S1,o0o,G00 for the deepening of the Mis-
'sissippi river from St. Louis to Vicksburs
so as to insure depth of six feet at low
wate,. The delegation, which consists Of
cX-ConSreSsman and eX-Mayor Nathan
Cole of ST. Louis, l. NJ. Mason. president of
the Anchor line of steamers: Lloyd G. Har-
ris, Thomas Booth, J. :. Hays Robert Kerr
Samuel NJ Webb, II. S. Potter, Leonard
Matthews and Prof. J. Il. Johnson of Wash
inEton University, appeared before the
House committee on rivers and harbors TO-
day in behalf of 4 Favorable report on the
bill recently introduced by Representative
Cobb which contains the features enum-
Grated above.
II. Mitchell, well-known citizen OF Ja-
maica Plains, \. Y, accompanied by his
wife ard child, is at the Ebbtt
Wm. S. Digby is at the Ehbitt from Lon
don, England. Washington surprises him.
q. w. Fairbanks, the indianapolis poll
tician, is at the Ebbitt.
Mrs. Charles J. Allen. Miss Grace Allen
ard Charles X. Allen, wife and children of
Maj: Allen of the army, Joined him at the
Ebbitt last night.
Reuben F. Kolb. perpetual candidate Of
the Alabama populists for governor is at
the Ebbitt.
EieaEora Dust, the actress, is at the
Shoreham, where Annina Qunton Elisa
Bauman and Emma Grammatia are also
stopping.
w. c. Patterson, w. D. WooIwino aud
VIM. G.. Kerckhoff, weli-to-do and promi-
nent citizens of Los Angeles, Cal, are at
the Shoreham.
Charles H. Tweed. who is c. p Hunting
tor's New York attorney, is al the Nor
mandie.
Mrs. Manderson joined the ex-senator at
the Arlington this morning.
Col. +. l.. Lorine of New York who has
substantial real estate holdings here is at
the Arlington.
Ex,Congressman Van Noorhis and fa,ni-
ly OF Rochester will arrive at the Airing
ten tomorrow fer an extended stay.
Mrs. Chas II. Raymond, wife of the
president of the New York LIE Insurance
Company, Joined her husband at the Ar
lirgton yesterday. Mr.. Raymond has been
incking expedition On the Chesapeake.
Edward II. Abbott Of Boston, president
and treasurer OF the Wisconsin Central
lines. is at the Arlington.
Mrs. Josiah Wilbur. a prominent sy,,ety
leader Of Providence, RI. ard who has
spent a part of several seasons here, IS al
the Arlington with her maid
Mrs Z. +. Clinton. Miss Clinton aud Miss
Mary Clinton cf Philadelphia are at me
Raleigh.
Commander C. H. Davis commanding the
Montgon cry. has made flying visit to
this city. He is stopping at iIo5 Rhode
Island avenue.
Chief Engineer C. r. Rocker of The
Raleigh is at 2G0+ f street fer few days.
"S DiiSCtoi iSlN III u -sAdy OI Ine BOStCn
navy yard is at the Arlington.
Chief Engineer J. $. Ogden of the Mont
gomery Is at the Bancroft
Col. q. ). Gillespie, corps of engineers, is
in the city or business before the House of
Representatives..
Capt. ID. A Lyle, ordnance department
is al the Ebbitt.
Lieut.. Col. E. b. Beaumont retired is
visiting friends at 12S 10Th street
Chief Jus ice Bingham of the District
Supreme Co rt has been confined to his
home since Thursday by severe cold No
serious result is anticipated, however
Mr.. \. K. Winship and seventy-fve New
EnSland tourists are quartered at the
Hotel Arno.
Mr.. w. T. Crump, who has been confined
TO the house for the last six weeks with
spinal trouble and rheumatism, is slowly
improving.