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Evening star., 1896-11-30

During the last twenty-four hours rain or
snow has fallen III the same districts
Threatening weather, with rain or snow
is indicated for New England and the mid
die Atlantic states and rain in the south
Atlantic states, followed by clearing and
partly cloudy weather Tuesday. The
weather will be generally fair in the Ohio
valley and west gulf states
The temperature will continue low in all
districts tonight and Tuesday, but will fall
to about freezing near the south Atlantic
coast and extreme northern portion of ga St.
ern Florida tonight.
The following heavy precipita tion lin
inches) was reported during the mast
twenty-four hours: Atlanta, 1.1O: August ..
Los; Charlotte 1.04; Lynchburg, 1.O4: Hen,
zibah, Ga, LOS.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 9:44 am. and 1890 n. m. ::
hlgh tide, 3:11 am and $50 p.m
Iomorrow-Low tide, 1O:44 a M and II n
p.m.; high tide, 4:l2 am. and 4:49 pm.
The sun and Moon.
Sun RISES Csc; sun sets, 4:39. Noon
rises, 3:15, tomorrow morning
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 5:47 p.m.. extin.
gushing begun at 500 am The lighting is
begun. one hour before the time named
Arc lamps lighted at 5:32 pm: extin-
guished at 6:24.
Range of the Thermometers
The following were the readings of th..
9 AM. %; Pm, 20; maximum. 80: min
imum, % ' ~
Evening star., 1896-11-30
SMUGGLING OF CHINESE
specific Charges Made Against OIL
cials by Inspector Scharf.

Spec1hc Charges Made Against OFF,
clal" by Inspector Scharf.
chinese Inspector Scharf has made a re-
port 10 the Secretary of the Treasury in
regard to extensive smuggling of Chinese
INTO the United States through Canadian
territory, In which he makes a number of
specific charges against United States off,
Gals at the ports Of New York and Malone.
N. T. Those at the latter port, he charges,
are In collusion with officials of the Cana
dian Pacific railroad, and through such COL
fusion great numbers of Chinese not enti-
tied to enter the United States are yearly
admitted into its territory.
His charges against the New York Off
Gals are directed against the practice of
examination, which, he holds, AFFORDS loop
holes for the illegal entry of Cinnamon
copies or Inspector Scharf's report have
been sent to the collectors of customs at
new 9ork and Plattsburg N. Y, with in
struct!cns from Acting Secretary Hamlin
TO investigate the charges and criticisms
made by him, and report back to the
treasury Department the facts found. In
case 1t is found that Mr.. Scharrs charges
that officials of the Canadian Pacific rail-
road are conniving with United States Gus
toms ofhcials in smuggling Chinese into
this country. the matter will be brougnt to
the attention of the British government.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
FOR BIMETALLISM.
senator Chandler Thinks Majority
Are in Favor of 1t.

senator Chandler Thinks a Majority
Are i'm Favor of 1t.
The current number of the London Ma
tional Review, conservative monthly.
publishes letter from Senator VIM. E.
Chandler of New Hampshire, intended to
encourage the European bimetallists to
continue their efforts in behalf of bimetal-
lism. Mr.. Chandler takes the ground that
vast majority of the American people
are blmetallists and are opposed to either
the single gold or the single silver stand
ard. and that the election of Mckinley and
Hobart does NOT mean the permanent adop-
ton of the single gold standard Other
thinGs. rather than opposition to bimetal-
lism. he says. contributed to Mr.. Bryan's
defeat On this point he says:
conservative people-and America has
more conservatism than Europeans think
We're alarmed at the character of the fol-
lowers of Mr.. Bryan, and at their doc
trines additional to the one favoring free
silver coinage. All the socialists, anarch-
lists and wild men of society whom Europe
has sent us shrieked for Bryan. although
the great bulk Of our adopted citizens voted
Tor Mckinley. The platform seemed to
countenance rioting a means of redress
OF grievances. and ii made one of its pianks
a reconstruction of the Supreme Court in
order to change legal decision.
"A majority of the American people wish
a more energetic foreign policy than they
believe will come from any administration
named democratic. They are deeply affect
ed by the lamentable condition of The
Christian subjects of the Turkish empire
They mean to annex Hawaii. They desire
to see Venezuela allowed to retain her
rightful sole dominion over the mouths Of
the Orinoco. They are intensely anxious
to see arrested the atrocities in Cuba, and
to aid in making the island free and in
dependent. They meant to elect a Presi-
dent who would speak freely and earnestly
on all such qIstions arising anywhere on
the globe, and who would maintain Ameri-
can policies and interests even at the risk
of war relative to any question affecting
the western hemisphere"
Evening star., 1896-11-30
MR.. PICKLER INDORsED.
His Availability for COmnlISsiOne
of Pensions Pointed Out.

His Availability for Commissioner
of Pensions Pointed Out.
Encampment No. q, Union Veteran Le-
gion, of this city, at a recent meeting
unanimously adopted resolution indors-
ing Representative Picker of South Da-
kota for the Office of commissioner of pen
sions. The resolution recited that Maj.
Picklers work as chairman of the commit
tee on invalid pensions on the line of JUS
tice and equity to the men who saved the
nation should be- and is, appreciated by
them. His conduct of the affairs of that
committee, one Of the most important in
Congress, was consistent. loyal, just. and
bore witness to the fact that, while he de-
manded complete Justice to the soldier, he
was not unmindful for moment of the
generous people from whom comes the
magnificent tribute of $780, 600 annually.
administer the affairs of that great bureau
as to make 1t a credit to the country, and
not, as it has been in some instances, a
reproach His sole aim would be justice to
the COVER nment, people and soldier. For
taking his stand fearlessly against great
odds for honest government, honest money
and Comrade Mckinley he has been cast
outside the breastworks;;" and concluded
with the statement that this encampment
heartily cor.nends Maj. Pickler to the
President-elect. believing that he could do
no wiser act, or one which would contrib
ute more to the success of his ad1ninistra.
tioh. than that Of making Comrade Picker
commissioner"
Evening star., 1896-11-30
|COLD WAVE AT LAST
Long Delayed Drop Reached Here Last
Night.
Down to Freezing Point, but Not
Much Snow Citizens Had
Ample Warning.

The oft-promised and ong-delayed cold
wave at last reached Washington yester-
day, the weather getting worse as the hours
passed by, and when people woke up this
morning it was to the realization that In
dian summer was thing of the past and
that winter had come in earnest, albeit
little late.
The cold wave was by no means unex-
pected, for the weather bureau had been
foretelling 1t for several days before. ii
actually put in an appearance. And after
all 1t was not such a wonderful blizzard.
anyhow. The impression seemed to prevail
that when the big storms which have been
holding forth throughout the northwest
finally reached Washington we would have
an experience with winter that would long
be remembered. The weather bureau held
out the promise of rain yesterday morning,
fOllowd by clearing weather. In point of
fact 1t was followed by sleet and then by
snow. The result was that at late hour
last evening the ground was white, and be-
lated wayfarers found the walking any
thing but pleasant.
Saturday of the coming drop in tempera-
ture and few ii any were caught with
windows open or furnace fires out. AT II
| o'clock Saturday night the official ther-
mometer at the weather bureau stood at
45. 1t went down in little jumps from that
hour until at 10 o'clock last evening the
| mercury had gone to degree below the
freezing point. 1t was not SO awfully cold,
but 1t was certainly nasty and disagreeable
weather. The streets were practically de-
serted last evening, the average house
| holder preferring to sit in a comfortable
| arm chair by lively hickory fire to facing
the wind and the Sleet out doors.
This morning evidences of the storm were
still to be seen on the pavement and house
tops, but there was only enough snow to
be an aggravation in the eyes Of small boys
ant cIn acf icYh tn dr0 hot
when they woke up this morning they
would find the snow. foot deep and packed
down as to make ideal shedding. There
was not even enough to make a genuine
SNOWFALL.
Still. 1t was a touch of winter, and the
official weather guessers promise that for
several days to come we are to enjoy a
taste of arctic weather. 1t is a great thing
| for coal dealers, but, as always, the cold
brings added suffering to those who already
feel the pinch Of poverty.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
Transfers Of Real Estate.

brookiand-Wm. o. Denison ct al, trustees to
fatrick J. Walshe. lot 10, blk. 30; $3.50.
Garfield Heishts-E. Hilton Jackson and Daniel
X: jackson to Chas. H. Allender, lot s. blk. 10; ST.
-, Mount rleasant-Redhcld W. and W. Henry
ss, wa'ker, & an trustees to VIM. T. Lanning lots 277
broosland-Patrick J. waishe to Catherine "
Allen, lot 10. blk. 80; $40.
street northwest between 18th and 18th streets
-Thos. n. Wood ct ux. to ]. Miller Kenyon part
or1s'Snl I siI,er lots kanron an and u 10; $40.
same property; So
Tenth street northwest between and H streets
wviLucy II. Armes ct vir.. Geo. A.. to Harvey T.
winfield south half original llot IS. 81 345; $40.
street southwest between Az and 9th streets
sq. 1872; $40. "
Clark Mills esta.e-Henry C. wannall ct ux to
Annie 4 Alderman. lots Z. 8, .. blk. 2: $40.
Tenth street southeast between q and streets
sno. ~ Herrel ct u2. to Solomon Carr, part lot 49,
Fourth street northeast between and G streets
Cnas: ~ X: smith ct u1 to jerome Wise, lots G5 &C.
Twenty: fifth street northwest between L and NJ
sfreets-Nlcholas 7. Haller ct ux. to Chas Ferl
lot So, 81. IA; $40.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
THREATENING WEATHER.
Ii Will Continue Tonight and TOmOr-
rOw-Slightly Colder.


rOv-Slightly Colder.
Forecast till pm. Tuesday.-For the
District Of Columbia, Delaware and Mary
land continued threatening weather to-
night: Tuesday partly cloudy or clearing
weather; slightly colder tonight, continued
low temperature Tuesday; northerly winds.
For Virginia and North Carolina, rain or
snow tonight Tuesday partly cloudy
weather in the interior; threatening, with
rain. on the coast; colder in eastern pOr-
tien, with freezing temperature; northerly
winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast.
The pressure continues very high in the
Rocky mountain districts and in the Mis-
sissippi valley, and extends to the Atlantic
and gulf coasts.
There is no storm center within the region
Of observation.
The barometer has risen slightly in the
gulf states and fallen on the northern
Rocky mountain plateau.
The temperatures have fallen throughout
the Atlantic and gulf states, and they have
risen slightly on the Rocky mountain
plateau.
For the twenty-four hours ending Sunday
morning rain or snow fell generally in New
England and the lake regions, and rain
occurred throughout the middle Atlantic
and east gulf states.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
Waste ON the Streets.

There are tin boxes on street corners
for refuse paper and matter, and 1t is
against the law to throw such waste in the
public streets. Complaints about throw
ing such material in the streets have been
made recently. and the police have also
heard complaints against the throwing of
handbills about the streets. This morning
Troy Mack. colored. who was found dis
tributing handbills in an unlawful way.
was arrested on 1st street southeast by
Policeman Thompson. He admitted that he
knew the law, but said he was doing what
he had been hired to do. This was no 7ex-
cuse In Judge .Kimbalrs court, and q fine
of 81 was imposed.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have beer issued to the
following:
White-John ]. Morris and Bessie Thorn
as: Chas. H. Gockeler ard Doretta Steihl
Robt. ]. Moorehead and Julia A. Eisel botl
Of Baltimore. Md; Thos. H. Travers ant
Mary ]. Sutherd, both of Alexandria, Va.
Chas. E. Foote of New York city and Elsie
v. Moler of this city.
Colored-Richard Osborne and Mary ]
Parker. both of Alexandria, Va: John II
Cooper and Lizzie E. Lane; Samuel Collins
ard Martha White; James Burnbray and
Julia Butts; Clod Maybe and Mary Bean
jos. F. Davis and Agnes Thomas: Isaac
Lee aud Jane Campbell; Gibson Gibbs and
Mary Ann Meyers.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
SALE OF A ROAD.
AnacOstin Line and Its Certificates of
Inle bit clneMn.


The Commissioners are very much in
earnest concerning the satisfaction of the
certificates of Indebtedness issued against
the Anacostia railroad for the paving of
Canal street between b and c streets. A
form Of notice for the sale of The property
of the railroad has been prepared, and the
date of the sale will be fixed this afternoon
at the O'Clock meeting of the board OF
Commissioners.
This is the first time such a sale has been
held. If the sale is not interrupted by legal
proceedings, it Will take place at the Com
missioners' bfiice. None of the details have
as yet been settled upon, but 1t is under
stood the sale will be conducted by the
collector of taxes in the same manner as
property is sold for delinquent taxes.
The bill against the company for which
the sale Is to be ordered amounts to $3.50 -,
with interest at 10 per cent from Novem-
Der 4, 1894.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
Sixty Thousand Seeds in One Plant.

S14ty ihOuSnnO seeds In one Plant.
From the ST. Louis Republic.
The common pursline is one Of the Won
ders of botany. as far as seeds are con-
cerned. at least. A single seed Of this plant
will produce about twenty seed pods In a
season. The average number Of seeds in
each OF these. by actual count is COCO.
making 10000 in all. AS far as we have
been able to learn, there is no instance CT
similar fruitfulness in any plant found
growing in this country. A single plant of
either the jamestown weed (.jinnson'), D. the
butter weed, the-fag weed and some of the
vervanes produce an enormous number of
seeds. bur. 1t is doubtful II any one of them
produces -one-fourth as many in q; year as
the purslane does.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
Applications for Helm.

The appearance of snow on the streets
this morning resulted in the calling at the
police station of a number of persons who
asked for assistance. In many cases the
applicants were those who call regularly
each season, and, except in worthy cases
where the applicants were really needy
no assistance was granted
Evening star., 1896-11-30

Mr. c. J. Berner sends to The Star the
following:
The problem, If correctly stated, is a
simple one. AS there are only f1ve figures
II Will necessitate the duplication of one or
more figures of the same denomination and
Evening star., 1896-11-30
21

always one odd number added to one even
number
mo odd sum in the table above can be
obtained by adding an even number cf the
digits In the puzzle; nor can the addition
of an odd number of digits produce an even
sum- Now, as 6 0he required number OF
digits can only be obtained by one of the
following additions:
5 plus 1 Goth odd)
6 (both even)
3 3 (both odd)
the impossibility of correctly solving the
puzzle becomes obvious"
Evening star., 1896-11-30
FREE TO ALI!
" AINIIES KNIVES

FKEE IU AID.
WATCHES, KNIVES RAZORS pICTJrRFsS
PIPES and other valuable articles in exchange for
coupons with
MAIL POUCH TOBACCO
(SOd by all dealers). One coupon in each 5-cept
C2-euncel package. COUPONS EXPLAIN HOW Tyl
SECURE THE ABOVE. Packages tnow on sale),
containing no coupons Will he accepted MS coupons
..2-oz.' empty bag as one coupon. Send for Illus
frated csfeloEne giving complete list and descrp-
hbn of all articles also tells how. to get them
THE BLOCH BROS. TOBACCO CO., Wheeling. W.
Va. my25-m,w,ftf
Evening star., 1896-11-30
ADDING UP FIGURES.

Suggested Solutions to the Last Ar
fthmetical Problem.
The problem published in Saturdays Star
as to how certain figures could be added SO
as to make Il has called out a number of
answers. The problem was stated as fol-
lows:
Take any six of the figures below and
add them SO as to make IL No fractions
Evening star., 1896-11-30

''The proposition does not require all the
ngures to be used. consequently the 81 is
left out, as the problem cannot be done
with it included
Several other solutions received are all
worked out on the same principle as that
set out In Mr.. Berners communication In
other words, the answer is obtained by
counting the figure l with itself or one of
the other figures given.
A writer who signs himself 'Ignoramus'
contends that 1t is impossible to correctly
solve the puzzle. He writes:
IF combinations are allowed 1t is very
simple
Evening star., 1896-11-30
Washin
Loan & Trust Co..

OFFICE. COR. 9TH AND SITS.
PAlD-UP CAPITAL, ONE MILLION.
Interest PAID ON DEPOSITS
Loans made on R,al Estate
Acts as Executor, Administrator,
Trustee, Guardian and Committee on
Estates.
Acts as Registrar, Transfer and Fis-
cal Agent OF Corporations.
Takes full charge Of Real and Per-
sondl Estates.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent
Storage Vaults for trunks boxes &C.
containing valuableS- silver bric-u-
irac. &c.
Incorporated und,r act Of Congress
and subject to supervision OF the
comptroller of the currency
John Joy Edison. President
John A. Sw"pe. ..........vice President
II. s. Cummings. Second Vice President
Johr IL. Car1nody. .......... Treasurer
nahn N ~ t~aher. -.------ Secretary
Sohh ID. lifner General Counsel
!. ). DarIington.,. DaSsUn Advisory Counsel
DIRECTORS:
Bailey, Charles D., Hamilton. John A.,
burpef, A. L., IarDer John D.,
Barker; William T.. Noyes. Theodore W.,
nalcheider, IL. n, Saks. 1sadore,
Eaum Charles, Shea, n H.,
Carmody, John r., Spear Ellis
CCiapp' John NJ, Stevens. Frederick c.,
Crane. Augustus ir.. Swope John A
Cummings, Horace S, Tru ..siei George
Darlington. j. j., Warner r. IL
Dn Bois. Jas. T., Willa- II X
Edson John Joy, Wilson A.
FOX. Albert r., Wine Louis D..
fraser, James, Woodward s. w,
Gurley. William B., worthington A. s.
au3 m. 64tf
Evening star., 1896-11-30

DO YOU need more room to
display your Xmas goods?
If you do about enlarging your win
dow fronts BY being able to display
goods, increased sales will be the result
There's no time to be lost II you desire to
make this improvement before the holiday
trade begins. Let us give you estimate,
Chas. e. Hodgkin, QH;3 9TH.
Prints, oils, Glass, Builders Hardware, Etc.
na20-1Gd >>'
Evening star., 1896-11-30
STILL. AIT ITQ

AND MORE DETERMINED THAN EvEI
Notwithstanding the costly conGagra-
tfon on the night of November "a. We are
still In business. and fully prepared to
meet any and all demands in our line
Our new planning mill, equipped with the
most modern machinery. foot 4th st.
wharf s.e-, will be ready Monday MORN
Ing Our main office. lumber and mill
work yard. cor 1st and Ind. ave-, were
not burned. but are as complete as any
yard in the District, and are ready to
MI all orders at short notice.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
YOu must advertise

If you want to increase your business These
typewriter circulars will fill the bill exactly
They cannot be detected from genuine type
writing-look exactly like personal letters.
Hundreds of wise business men have used
them for advertising purposes. Why not
you: 1t will pay you we'll to investigate.
Eo3O-14d "
Evening star., 1896-11-30

The Change 1t Makes.
From the New York Weekly.
Merchant Tailor-"Good morning, Mr.
Truepay. What can do for you this morn
ing?'
Mr. Truepay-'T want suit Of clothes"
"Yes, sir. John, the tape and book
please"
"Oh, I don't want a suit to measure. ]
want a -ready-made suit"
'Eh? Ready-made?" - - %
'Yes-a cheap one"
"Certainy, certainly. Right this way,
please. hadn't heard Of your marriage"
Evening star., 1896-11-30

Chartered by Special Act OF Congress
JAM. 1867. and Acts Of Oct. 1890 and Feb. 1892
Evening star., 1896-11-30
THOMAS w. SMITH
Your sick friend

Main Office. cor. 1st and Ind. ave
Receiving Wharf, foot 4th st. Sc.
New Planning Mill. foot 4th st. Sc.
Evening star., 1896-11-30
OF the District OF Columbia

CORNER 18TH ST AND NEW YORK AVE
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-21
ELIZABETH cIrY.
Court

Elizabeth City, n. c.. Oct. 2O.-Special
Hon. a. B. Aycock will address the
Bryan and Sewall Club tonight. Mr.
10. f. Aydlett was to address the club
but on finding that Mr.. Aycock would
he in town I'm short, wired to him, re-
duesteing that he speak instead. as he
would address the club some other time.
Hon. II. G. Skinner. Hartford, n. c.,
was In town to-day, having arrived yes
terday on the 4:45 train.
DO not forget the oyster super at
Weeksville. Friday, October 23. This
supper is for the benefit OF the Metho-
dist parsonage. Hasquotank circuit)
j. II. Sawyer. Esq, addressed the
Bryan and Sewall Club at-the Opera
House last night There was quite u
crowd 10 hear him.
II. l.. Blount, Esq, attorney at law. of
Manteo. n. c., WAS in town to-day.
lie leaves for Currituck this afternoon.
The Eighth Annual Agricultural and
Fish Fair TO be held In Edenton, n. c..
November 10. IL, ~, and Is, in all prob
ability will prove to he success under
the management of NJ. a. White and
1no. G. Bond. Tho railroad will give re-
duced rates as usual. Everything is be-
ing done To make ii success.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-21
INDIAN COTTON.
II Is Snid That II ~ DetcrIoratIng I'm
0uniIIH.

New York Journal of Commerce)
The Continent of Europe takes three
fourths of the cotton exported from In
Ola and is beginning to complain about
The quality. The British Consul-General
at Antwerp reports that Belgium took
an animal ave.age of 10000 bales of
Indian cotton for the five years from
1880 to 1894, bui in 1895 took only 81, 900
bales. He reports complaints from che
Continent outsidc of Belgium that the
quality is detcrioratiug and that Che
cotton is marketed in bad condition.
The Belgian imports of cotton from the
United Sta,es In 1895 compared favora-
bly, with those of previous years
The Egyptian cop never can be in
creased very much on account of the
narrow limits of the Nile Valley; Rus
sian cotton is not a serious factor. and
gives no indication tha; 1t will be: In
dian cotton is al its best distinctly infe-
rior tn ours. and If 1t is now deteriora; :
ing the situation may be regarded with
some complacency by the planters of
the Southern States
The Indian production of cotton has
shown downward tendency during the
las: Few years, so that the decreased eX-
port Is not accounted for by the increase
OF local manufacturing
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-21
THE HOUSE OF BISHOPS.
Convened I'm New York TO Select Two
Now Members

New York, Oct. 2O-Forty bishops. rem
resenting the House of bishops OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church Of the Tnited
Stntes, met to-day at the Church Missions
House. Fourth avenue and Twenty second
streets. The object OF the meeting was
To elect two Bishops to preside over the
TWO new miss onary Jurisdictions at Du-
nun, Mimi. and Asheville, ~ G. This is
the lirst gathering of the House of Bish-
ops since the General Convention at Min
neapoliS in 1881. which created these new
hlShoriicS: Much regret Is expressed at
The Inability, through illness, of Right
Kcy. John Williams, ID. d., the presiding
Bishop. TO be present.
The Bishops began to gather al o O'Clock
shortly before 10 o'clock a communion
service was held II the chapel of the
Church Mission House. The venerable
Bishop Doanc. OF Albany, conducted the
services, which were attended by ali the
Bishops and many local clergymen of the
Episcopal Church. The House of Bishons
convened at IL o'clock in the meeting room
on the third floor. Bishop Doanc prcsid-
Ell. The meeting was held behind closed
doors.
At l o'clock q recess will be taken for
an hour. The two Bishops will he elected
at the afternoon session. The prominent
candidates mentioned are the Rev DR. |
Mck. pettnger OF Raleigh, n. c., for
Asheville. and Rev. a. w. Ryan. of Du-
iuth, for Duluth. The creation of the new
bishoprics was rendered necessary on nc-
count Of the large territory Included with
Carolina: Beyond the election of the
Bishops 1t is not likely that any business
OF Importance will be transacted at to-
days meeting