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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
Personal Mention,

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Ely OF New York
are at the Arlington. Mr.. Ely is secretary
OF the New York Stock Exchange
w. H. Crane, the comedian, and Mrs.
Crane are at the Arlington
Marcus Mayer, the theatrical manager, is
at tte Arlington.
B J. Mcintosh, the actor, and his sister.
Miss Nancy, are a the Arlington
Col. Henry Hitchcock a prominent Mis-
sourian, is at the Arlington.
Mrs. p. F. Collier and Robert Collier wife
and son of the New York publisher, are at
the Shoreham.
i, I. Niehaus, the well-known sculptor, is
at the Shoreham.
Mr.. Wilby G. Hyde. the well-known law
yer of Chillicothe, Ohio, and his bride, for
merly Miss Helen FrizZell of Dayton, are at
tho Ebbitt on their wedding tour
There is delegation from Montana at
the Shorehanl, consisting of John c. Paul
SEN of Helena, Walter Cooper Of Bozeman,
4. p. Collins Of Great Falls, and George
Kinkel, jr, who registers from the state at
large.
Joseph Wheelock, jr, the actor, is at
Pages.
Miss Marian Abbott Of w. H. Cranes COM
pany is at Pages.
Mr.. A. c. Moses of the firm of W. B. Moses
& Sons has left Washington for a months
tour through the west
Senator and Mrs. Blanchard and Miss
Blanchard are at the Riggs House for the
rest of the session.
MISS Mamie HARRISON, daughter of Con-
gressman Harrison of Alabama, has ioined
her father at the Riggs House. She is a
charming type of the southern girl and will
be an acquisition to the social circles.
Mrs. Meredith, wife of the Virginia Con-
gresham, and Miss Richardson arrived at
the Riggs House this afternoon to spend the
winter.
Ex-Consressman John L. Vance of Ohio is
at the Riggs House.
Eugene Sandow, the strong man. and his
wife are at the Regent
Cairns James, the English actor and Mrs
James are at the Regent.
r. Hiscock, d. r. McLennan, j. S. Ray
side, G. F. Weathcrhead, George Mckay j.
]. Harty, w. Merrill, r. Brock, c. B. Cum
ningham and Guy Curtis, comprising the
hockey club of the Queens University, at
Kingston. Canada. are at the Regent
Right Reverend Monsignor J. De Concilio
d. D.; Rev. Walter T. Tallow of Jersey CITY
and Rev. p. Bandini of New York are at the
Raleigh.
J. G. Falls, well-known citizen of Mem
phis, is at the Raleigh.
Alfred H. Smith, the Brooklyn importer of
French and German goods, accompanied by
Mrs. Smith, is at the Raleigh.
Estill McHerry OF st. Louis, one of the
executors or the estate of the late Can't LAS
B. Eads of jetty fame, is al the Raleigh.
VIM. Buckley of New York, general man.
ager of the National Building and Loan
Herald, is at the Raleigh.
Lieut.. j. A. Jordan of the Essex is in the
city on leave of absence.
Lieut.. VIM. p. Duvall, fifth artillery, is on
a visit to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06

not conceal the fact that the new Justice
is a man OF impressive presence and strik-
ing personality. His demeanor was calm
and dignified, and the impression made
upon those present was altogether agree
able
When the procession made its appearance
at the north door of the court room, head
ed by Marshal Wright, closely followed by
the chief justice, and he in turn by his
associates in the order Of seniority, the bar
and other spectators rose spontaneously
ard stood in respectful attitudes until all
the members Of the court except Mr. Peck
ham had proceeded to their respective
seats. Mr.. ,Peckham stopped when he
reached Clerk McKenny's desk, and re-
rnained there until the last ceremony in
the link making him life member Of the
ma!lon court OF last resort was completed.
rms. OF course, was the first business of
the day.
Chief Justice Fuller announced the re-
ceipt by the court of Mr.. Peckham's COM
mission from the President, and called upon
the clerk to read the document, which the
latter did. Clerk McKenny then admins
tered the oatn, in which the justice vowed
TO do equal Justice to rich and poor alike
The oath was read by Mr.. Peckham in
distinct and well-rnodulated tones After
kissing the antique Bible, which has done
service in such emergencies in this court
for the past century, he was escorted by
the marshal to his seat on the extreme
left of the bench. Here he was received
by the other members of the court stand
Ing. Shaking hands with Justice Shiras
his nearest neighbor, and bowling to his
fellow justices and receiving bows in re-
turn from them. and then bowling to the
bar, the new justice took his seat and the
routine work of the day began.
The limited capacity of the court room
was taxed to it's utmost to accommodate te
those present, and many sought admission
in vain. There was an especially large at
tendance of attorneys. Among others who
occupied seats inside the bar were the
Chinese minister and two members of his
suite.
A War Claim Decided.
The court rendered decision, which was
handed down by Justice Harlan, on the
claim Of the state of New York against the
government for interest in money raised
and expended by the state for the equip
ment of troops during the war, awarding
the full amount Of $4,000 claimed by the
state.
The court advanced the case of Coffin in
dicted for completely in wrecking the In
oianapolis National Bank, and set the hear
ing for the first Monday in March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
THE BATTLE SHIP TEXAS
To Go Out of Commission and TO Have
Certain Changes Made


The Texas will go out of commission in
day or two at the Norfolk navy yard.
where she arrived Saturday evening" After
board of survey has submitted to the
Navy Department estimates covering the
cost of the alterations to be made in the
ship she will be turned over to the navy
yard officials. who will undertake the work
1t is estimated that the work will occupy at
least three months, and the ship may not
be ready for service again before next
summer. While il would be possible to
make the changes piecemeal between
cruises and keep the Texas in commission
meanwhile, it is believed that it will be
more economical to lay her up and COM
plete the work without interruption.
Part of the Texas crew will be used to
man the ram katahdin, and the remain
der will be distributed among the vessels
OF the North Atlantic squadron.
Before the katahdin is ready for service
some small items of work must be done
upon her. This is principally paint work,
and can be completed at the New York
navy yard in a week after it is ordered.
The vessel will be commissioned and thor
oughly tested ar sea to ascertain her quail
ties and peculiarities, and if the trials are
satisfactory she will probably be laid up
at one of the navy yards until wanted for
actual service, like the Miantonomoh and
Vesuvius, in order to use her crew for
cruising vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
THE FREE LIBRARY IDEA.
Ono Opened Today Will Aid the
board of Trade Increment.

The most recent evidence Of the preva-
lence of the public library idea in this city
is the opening today to the public of free
library containing 5000 volumes by the re-
Gently Incorporated free library association
The library is located in the Mclean build
ing, corner cf Vermont avenue and H
street northwest. 1t is the expressed be-
lief of the subscribers to the library, es-
Eec:ally of those who are also members of
the board OF trade, that the opening of this
library will help rather than retard the
Ilient of a municipality sustained library,
which is generally conceded to be the goal
If public library aspirations. It has been
the public Hbrary, when the latter shall
have been established by congressional leg
isla tor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
A BRIEF SESSION.
The House of Representatives Trans.
acts but Little Business,

ine mouse OF Representatives Trans.
acts but Little Business,
The session of the House today was ex-
ceedingly brief. MIR. Broderick Kan.) pre-
ferred request for unanimous consent
for the swearing in Of Clarence E. Allen,
the gentleman elected to represent the
new state Of Utah, which was admitted to
the Union on Saturday. He explained
that Mr.. Aliens election was regular, and
there was no contest, but as the governor
and other state officers did not assume
their offices under the Presidents procla-
nation until today their signatures to
Mr.. Aliens credentials had, Of course, not
been signed.
Mr.. Crisp (Ga.) did not question the
facts as stated, but thought Mr.. Allen
should not be sworn in until a report had
been made upon the case by a committee.
The matter was therefore referred to
the judiciary committee with leave to re-
port at any time.
On Mr.. Hits motion resolution was
adopted appointing Mr.. William L. Wilson
to the place on the board of regents of
the Smithsonian Institution. made vacant
by the death of Henry Coffee.
Then, at 1920, the House adjourned until
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
THEVENEZUELA COMMISSION
Question Of Going Abroad Has Been Infor-
nally Discussed.
Quarters to be Looked FOr-What
Mr.. Justice Alvey
Says.

The question of going abroad has been
Informally discussed by the Venzuela
boundary commissioners, and the sugges-
ton has been made that it might be pos
sible to send the secretary of the commits
SION abroad TO pursue such lines of veri-
fication as may be found necessary. No
conclusion has yet been reached on this
point.
Looking for Quarters.
That Secretary Olney wants to impress
the commission with its entire independence
of the State Department was shown by
his polite but firm refusal to have any
thing whatever to do with the selection of
officers of that board. Mr.. Justice Brewer
and Chief Justice Alvey, who We're ap-
pointed slbcommisSiOn to select quarters
for the commission, have not vet completed
that duty, but will do so before the COM
mission reassembles next Saturday morn
ing 1t is said there are three places under
consideration, the building occupied by the
bureau of American republics, the Free
Library building and the new Congress
stonal Library building. 1t is thought that
a portion of the last named building may
be completed sufficiently for the use of the
commission in case they are unable to
md suitable quarters elsewhere.
To Be Settled at the Next Meeting.
The question will probably be settled at
the next meeting Of the commission, which
VIII be held at the State Department Sat
urday morning. Mr.. Coudert has gone to
New York and Mr.. Gilman to Baltimore.
Mr.. White will be here in time to attend
the next meeting.
Justice AlVey's Arrangements.
The Court Of Appeals met this morning,
and after a session of a few minutes ad-
journed until tomorrow
SPEAKING; to a Star reporter after the ad-
journment Of the court, Mr.. Chief Justice
Alvey stated that he would endeavor to
sit in the Court of Appeals as frequently
as his duties as member OF the VeneZue-
Ian commission would permit. He recog-
nized the fact that his absence from the
bench would somewhat embarrass the work
of the members of the District Supreme
Court, most of whom have made engage
ments which would interfere with their
assignment TO the Court Of Appeals in lis
absence. He proposed, however, consult
Ing with the members of the lower court
about the matter, today, possibly, so that
an arrangement could be made which
would interfere with the work Of both
courts as little as possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
TIN SOLDIERS FOR THE PRESIDENT.
An Invoice Received Through the
Georgetown Custom House.

Mr.. Theodore Roessle Of the Arlington re-
ceived notification from Collector Dorsey
Clagett Saturday that there was package
at the custom house for him from England.
He went over to Georgetown with alacrity,
and was handed small box, with the re-
quest that he open it to see if the contents
were dutiable. Upon doing SO bunch of
excelsior was found, in which were buried
three little tin soldiers and the following
note from Mr. William Holland, manager
OF the Winter Garden Company, Limited, of
London:
T. z. Roessle:
My Dear Sir: During the whole of my tour
In America never saw a soldier, and, as the
President wants war, I have great pleasure
in sending him some tin soldiers, made in
Germany, to help him. Ever yours,
w. HOLLAND.
Mr. Roessle will write to MI. Holland a
few words, reminding him that Germany
will not use tin soldiers if the Transvaal
affair grows more serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE PECKHAM
He Takes His Seat Upon the United State;
Supreme Court Bench.
Simple but Impressive Ceremony OF
Administering the Oath
of Office.

Associate Justice Peckham, the latest
acquisition to the Supreme bench, took his
seat as a member of the highest court in
the land today. The initiatory ceremony,
consisting IN the taking of the oath of Of
flee, was brief and simple, but none the less
impressive on that account. The court
came in at the usual hour of II, the new
associate being in the rear of the digni-
fled procession. He, as were all the other
eight members of the court was robed in
long black robe falling from the should
ers to the feet, but this circumstance did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
The Time Extended.

The Secretary of State is in receipt of a
dispatch from the charge d'affaires Of the
United States at the City OF Aexieo, dated
December d. 1895, stating that the time for
framing code and for the establishment
and development of a national merchant
marine service for the Mexican republic
as contemplated by the federal decree of
May 81. 1894. has been extended to De-
cember 81, 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
Change In the Chilean Legation.

It is reported from Santiago that Senior
Don Domingo Cana, the Chilean minister to
the United States, is to be transferred to
duty at the capital of the Argentine Re-
public. The report lacks official confirma-
ton, but Is generally regarded as well
founded. Senor Cana has been here since
1893 and is one of the most popular men,
bers of the diplomatic corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
GOV. McI>INLE.Y's MESS AGE.
General LAW Relating to Munich
paIitieS Is Suggested.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, January 6.-Governor
Mckinleys message today to the legisIa-
ture concerned Ohio affairs. alone. Its
most striking paragraph Is a tentative
suggestion that the legislat ture shall enact
. general law which will apply TO the gov
erEment of the municipalities Of the state.
He also recommends that after ten years
Imprisonment life convicts may, if though +
rroper, he paroied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
Executive CIcmencx-

The President has commuted to two
months actual Imprisonment the sentence
of thirteen months imposed In the case of
Albert j. Neville, convicted in western
Pennsylvania of attempting to pass -coun-
terfeit coin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
Notice to Subscribers.

NOt1ce 10 SubBcr1ber1.
Subscribers are earnest requested
to report any irregularit in the de-
livery of The Star ana atso apy fail
ure on the bartsof tha carrier to ring
the door ten. & y
A proper serYse cah only be main
tained through the. courtesy Of SUBJ
scribers in reporting Shortcomings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06
Naval Orders,

Commander E. T. Strong has been or
dered to duty at the New York navy yard,
and Assistant Surgeons Guest and Bragg,
have been ordered to examination for pro-
motion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-06

If you want today's
news today you can find
1t only in The Star.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-04-17
Dined on Ants.


The old saying that Zone mans meat is
another mans poison" is aptly illustrated
in true story entitled, IAN Matter of
Taste, " in the April number Of "Chatterbox. "
Both little aud big folks will aud instruction
and amusement IN the doings Of an African
king, who liked to eat ants. THE Treas
ures OF San Antonio" an illustrated story of
adventure In search of buried treasures, by
r. Russell, will prove Of absorbing interest
to the youths of the family, while the little
ones are sure to find delight in THE Young
Wandereia." the story of brother and sis
ter who got lost, and instruction in a sketch
about "a Birds Cradle ;" that tells all about
the nests of different birds.
cold Customs of St. Valentines Day, &"
with illustrations will interest every mem
Der Of the family from grandma to the tod.
dlers, and "rhe Story of Nelson" and bit
of natural history. entitled 1.-THE Games of
Swallows" will catch the fancy of the boys.
Another touch of natural history is about
The Lily of the Valley" and with its
charming Illustrations, is evidently aimed
to please not only the little miss who is still
absorbed in her dolls but also her big sister.
Iitsle boys aud big boys, aud the girls as
WELL will be touched by the story OF 1.-THE
Faithful Dogs" and how they saved little
girl from poisonous snake. In addition
to all this there are poems illustrations, a
story of African adventure, fables puzzles, a
froutispiece in ten colors aud in fact feast
Of good things Of a variety TO TICKLE the in
telectual palate of every member Of the
family from the tot il pautaletters to the
"ToTfERRR" on crutches. In its April
number Chatterbox more than substan-
tiates its claim to the foremost rank among
periodicals for young aud old, (''cHATTER-
RoX " so cents year or months for 10
cents RsrFs & LAURIAT, Publishers, Bos
ton, Mass
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-04-17
Shad and Sturgeon.

Shad are plentiful aAd cheap, A very
fair sized pair ran be had at retail for
forty cents.and very small ones are sold
at any price They are being taken from
the bay in large quantities but the catch
in the Mispilliou river is very small,
fewer being taken than ever before. The
fault lies, so everybody says. with Cen
eral Smith, the rivers mouth is in such
shape that the fish cannot find their way
in. Three big roes in one wagon weighe.
lbs 10 OF , lbs. n OF aud 6 lbs ID
OF respectively, on Wednesday. and the
three sold for seventy-dve cents. Two
others weighed lbs. 4 OF and sold for
so cents the pair These are about the
prevailing prices for big fish. Sturgeon
are being caught in fair quantities but
other week or ten days the rush will be
on
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-04-17
Deer Park, On the Crest of the Allie
ghenies,

To those contemplating trip to the noun
tains in search of health or pleasure, Deer
Park, on the crest of the Allegheny Monu.
taius, 5000 feet above the sea level offers
such varied attractions as a delig htful atmos-
phere during bsth day and night, pure water,
smooth, winding roads through the noun
tains and valleys. and the most picturesque
seeHery in the Allegheny range. The hotel
Is equipped with all adjuncts conducive to
the entertainment, pleasure and comfort Of
its guests.
There are also a number of furnished cot
tages with facilities for housekeeping
The houses and grounds are supplied with
absolutely pure water, piped from the cele-
b ate -'dIBoiliue Spring., and are lighted
with electricity. Deer Park is on the main
line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
and has the advantages Of its splendid Yes
tibuled Limited Express trains between the
Z ,st aud West Season excursion tickets,
good for return passage until October 3Isl,
will be placed on sale at greatly reduced
rates at all principal ticKet Offices through
out the country,
The season at Deer Park commences June
22d, 1866.
For full information as to rates, rooms
etc, address George D. DeShieids, Manager,
Deer Park, Garrett County, Maryland.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-04-17
Tub Mill Church Argument.

Chancellor Nicholson III Dover on
Saturday, granted a continuance of the
injunction proceedings instituted by Rev
W. E TomkinsOn against the trustees
of Wildwood NJ. + Church at Tub Mill,
i'll Houston Circuit. Argument in the
case will be heard on May I6 Ex-Chan-
cellor WalcOtt and James H. Peunewill
represent the trustees, while Rev. Tom
kinsou has engaged H. H. Ward. of this
city, TO fight for him. The continuance
was granted i'll Difference 10 the wishes
of Mr. Ward. 1t is believed that an
effort will be made to settle the difficulty
amicably i'll the meantime. Il is claimed
BY Mr.. Tomkinsom that the trustees of
the church hold it as trustees for the use
of the minister and congregation. AS he
is the regularly appointed minister of that
charge he contends that he has the right
to preach aud the trustees have no right
to keep him out.
A compromise has been affected In the
Tomkinson church fight since the above
was put in type. 1t is now agreed that
Rev. Tomkinson shall preach at Houston
aud Laws and that either a new minis
Ter be sent to Tub Mill aud Milford Neck
Or the Rev. O'Brien.o of Frederick, preach
at these churches. This agreement was
reached this week between the official
board Of Tub Mill and Milford Neck
Churches and Presiding Elder Adams.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-04-17
Bi-PartIsan convention

At special meeting of the Oranges Of
SUSSEX County called at Georgetown
April 18th 1896, tG consider the best non
partisan method of nominating The Dele
gates to the Constitutional Convention.
Representatives from twothirds OF the
Oranges being present, the following
preawble aud resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
WHEREAS, The General Assembly of
the State of Delaware III the Act provid-
ing for a Constitutional Convention did
recommend in said Act that the two lead
ing political parties Of the State make
such PROVISIONS and arrangements as that
tile members of said Convection to be
elected from each county shall be equally
divided between the said two political
parties. Therefore, be it
HeS0lp6d, That we favor the recon-
mendation 50 made by the General AS
sembly and do hereby pledge our support
aud co operation in securing equal rep
resentation in said Convention from the
two leading political parties in the State,
ard that some formal and definite actiun
may be taken 10y the citizens Of this
county. Be it further
ReSOk5ed, That meeting of all citi-
zeus throughout the county, having an
abiding interest in the welfare ofthe State
irrespective of party affiliations. will be
held at the Court House i'll Georgetown,
MAY 5th, at O'Clock D. III for the pur
pose of adopting measures whereby the
aforesaid recommendation OF tbs General
Assembly may be carried ont
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1896-04-17
Personals,

William H Marvel, of Philadelphia,
has been in California Tor several months
past seeking the improvement of his
health. He writes the CHRONICLE he is
much improved and says lie will return
to Philadelphia early i'll May and hopes
then to be able to resume his business
duties.
Capt John Reville spent few days
with his friends here early this week.
Mr.. Thomas c. Reynolds, of Philadel-
phia, is spending a week with his parents
i'll this town,
Mr.. r. B Davidson was compelled to
give up aud go TO bed on Friday last.
On Monday he was found TO be suffering
with pneumonia. Miss Mabel Davidson,
his sister, is still confined to her bed, as
is also Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Davidsou's
wife's mother. All these are doing as
well IS the physicians i'll charge can ex
pect.
c. F. Treidler, of Dover, was In town on
Saturday last.
Mr.. ]. B. Cannon is on the streets
again after his serious illuess of many
weeks He has entirely recovered.
Congressman ]. ). Willis was home
over Sunday with his family here.
The Misses Coulston have returned to
their homes in philadelphia.