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Evening star., 1897-03-10

A bill in equity has been filed by Sarah
H. Benton, widow and beneficiary OF James
w. Benton, United States army, against
Gen. Richard c. Drum and others, officers
of the Army Mutual Aid Association, to
recover 5000, which became due her. she
claims. upon the death of her husband.
September .. 1895.
Mrs. Benton alleges that her husband
the Both of last May sent to B. F. Ritten-
house, treasurer Of the association a check
for $4D. in payment in advance of a
years dues. She claims that Treasurer Rit
tonhouse treated the check as worthless be-
cause her husband telegraphed him to hold
1t until he saw him, and July returned
the check with the statement that her
husband had been dropped for non-pay-
ment of dues. Her husband, she declares.
supposing the treasurers letter contained
a receipt, filed it away unopened. After
his death she opened it and returned the
check. demanding payment of her claim.
and contendng that the check should have
been presented at the bank.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Will Filed.

The will of the late Mary S. M.llson. dat
ed September 49, 1889. has been filed. Many
small beql ests are made, the sum of sl0
being given to the Jackson Orphan Asylum
and Se'n 10 the Retreat for the Sick both
il s:itutions being located al Norfolk. Va.
The residue of the estate is left TO Eliza
beth r. Cre2shaw, who is named as ex-
ecutr-X
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The Only Direct Route TO Ft. Monroe
Norfolk and Virginia Beach

IS wa The superb steamers NeWDOrt
News, Washington and Norfolk daiIy at
. pm, from foot of 9Th st Elegant rooms
steam heat and electric lights Tpsur.
passed cuisine from the markets of Wash
ingtOn and Norfolk. See ad., page I2-Ad
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Metropolitan Railroad Employees Su
stantially Recognised.

metropolitan Railroad Employees Sub
stnntially Recognised.
The employees of the Metropolitan Rail-
road Company We're very gratified set of
people yesterday when, upon going to re-
ceive their pay. they found in their envel-
opes a neatly printed slip reading as fol-
lows:
Metropolitan Railroad Co., General Offices.
March ., 1897.
Approaching the energy. politeness and
general efficiency of the force which ope--
ated our lines on the 4th instant, the com
pany takes this method of thanking its
employees for the satisfactory manner in
which they performed their respective GG-
ties. Herewith please find, with the compli-
ments Of the company, one days extra pay.
GEO. H. HARRIEs. Presi lent.
Such substantial recognition of the
company'S force was naturally mu:I ap-
preciated. and one old conductor who has
grown grizzed in the service .,f the Metro
politan voiced the general sentiment of bis
co-workers.
THE extra days pay is only another
mark of the way Mr.. Harries takes care of
our interests" said he Now, during the
very cold weather we had a couple of
months ago he had hot coffee on tap a: all
the terminals of the lines. Nobody without
the experience can tell what hot coffee
means to a man who's being exposed to
bitter cod one minute and then going into
a warm car the next. half frozen first and
then half thawed. Tha: coffee Made every
man of us grateful. l tell You. And then
we are grateful for another thing. Since
Mr.. Harries has been president oIr hours
of work have been ST auily cut down until
there are no more twelve hour shifts. liks
there used to be, AMI mighty Few over ten
hours and a half"
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Woman. Home Missions.

The Woman's Presbyterial Home Mis-
sionary Society will hold its annual meet
ing In the New York Avenue Church to-
morrow. 1t will consist of two sessions,
at 10 o'clock and at p with an intermission
for lunch. which will be served by the
ladies of the church. The annual election
Of officers and the reading of reports will
occur. Mrs Pierson, secretary for the
wcman's executive committee for home
missions, will address the meeting in the
afternoon. Mrs. Crosby, president of the
Synodical Society for the synod of Bal
tlmore, will also be present.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Bishop satterIce.s Lecture.

Bishop Saterlee delivered an address las:
evening before a large gathering at the
Church of the Epiphany. on the subject,
The Bible and theChurch-" 1t was the first
OF course of five Lenten lectures to be de-
Evered on various phases Of the Scriptures
by local ministers of the Episcopal Church.
under the auspices of the Churchmen's
League. TIE next lecture in the series will
be delivered at ST. Paurs Church next
Tuesday by Rev. DIR. r. II. Mckim, on the
subject THE Bible and Other Literature"
Evening star., 1897-03-10
"Bcware the Ides of March.v.,

Today warm, tomorrow cold. To equalize
try a full at. bottle of Rich Crusty Port.
SOC; or Dry, Mellow Sherry. 5Oc; or Pure
Rye Whisky, 8 yrs. old, 70c Golden Ca
tawba, 25c; Zinfandel Claret, 2Oc.; Deviled
Tongue, &C.; Baked Beans, hc.; Sardines,
&C.; Imported Sardines, 2 for DC: Comb
Honey, 2Oc-fine. p. r. Wilson, 934 7th
st. NV. 1t
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Rev Lamkins Exonernted.

The committee appointed by the eccie-
sias,ical council Of the Baptist Churches
Of Washir gton and Alexandria to inyes-
tgaie the charges preferred against Rev.
6. Geriah Lamkins, after a full investi-
cation. made report yesterday, exonerat-
ing him from misconduct. Eight members
Of the committee signed the report and
two were opposed 10 II. The council by a
large majority adopted the report.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Letering's coffee premiums. Johnston's. p.s

To Whom II May Concern: Washington.
II. c.. March To- 1S9I-Ths is to certify that
i have received from Mr.. Gibbons, butter
dealer. the years supply of best cream
cry butter delivered :. lbs. a month";, do
rated by him in February, 1896. to Hebrew
fair. and won by me. Mrs HENRY BERN
HEIMER, :pG Ith St s.w.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
"Good Wine Needs No Bo.h.v

So Spanish saying puts it. But for GOOD
MEAT you'll need Buseher-the meat man
whose meats meet everybody's approval
Tip top quality always and all such fine
cuts as Tenderloins.f Filets, French Chops,
Sweet Breads Prime Rib Roasts and the
like. 9th ST. wing, Center market. Phone,
2OO2. 1t
Evening star., 1897-03-10
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount vernon.
Marshall Hall, Glyrnout and intermediate
landings at III
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
MCnrce at q pm.
Trains leave I:1H street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon at GAO. 1905, ii
a m. and 12:o5, 2:aJ and i:1J pm.
Trains leave 13h street ani Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly, from am.
to pm
Steamer Harry randall for Colonial
Beach ard river landings at am
Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and river
landings at pm.
GIBBONS BUTTER is ALWAYS BEST
To induce you to try it / will offer this
week Best Creamery Butter. lbs, 81 %; i
lbs. &c. = lbs. ;i8c.; H.. &c: fresh eggs
at cost. II lie: New York Cream Cheese.
1Tc- H.; Swiss Cheese, 16c. 10.
GIBBONS. Butter Dealer.
Center. Riggs and X St markets
Evening star., 1897-03-10
| the Eyes, and admission will be by card

the Eyes,, and admission will be by caro-
only.
Georgia Minstrels.-One thing that Will
surprise the visitor to the minstrels at the
Bijou Theater next week will be the en-
tire absence of Objectionable features. such
as white-face, spectacular and circus ad-
jlncts. which have been injected into min
strel programs. The company gives re-
features up to date The troupe is COM
posed entirely of colored talent. The first
part is productive of much mirth, the mu-
steal numbers and the jokes or gags be-
Ing new and entertaining. The second part
or finale is exceedingly interesting. the
'crap game" causing a continual round OF
laughter. The juggling Of Jalvin Is excel
lent. while Billy Kersands keeps the house
in an uproar with his original songs and
sayings.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
CITY ITEMS

"Dovc Brand,' Hnzlls Acknowledged
the best They were the finest 25 years ago.
Years have but added to their reputa ton.
Miller & Krogmann, Center and N. L. mkts
1t
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Flnc homegrown roseS-every admired
Hariety-Joc. doz. up. al Guides, I2o4 F.-Ad
Evening star., 1897-03-10

The Diamond Ring advertised to he given
away March has been awarded to Mrs.
I'll. G.. Fisk, No. 1iiJ r ST. NV. who held
ticket No. 41si. Save all tickets for con-
test 10 he commenced soon. Gibbons, but
ter dealer. Center, Riggs and X st. mar
kets
FAMOUS "BERKEFELD' FILTER 81
complete The cheapest germ-proof filter
in existence. SHEDD'S, AL 9th ST.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

III matters little what 1t Is that you want
whether a situation or a seryant-a
want al. in The Star will reach the GER
son who can fill your need
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Price Too Low to Be Heal,bx

5-ib. box finest creamery butter at 81. 40 is
too low to be healthy for the dairymen
You had better order before an advance
James F.. Oyster 800 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
HERE'S ORR MEAT MOTTO.

Nothing short of the very best is worth
giving to our patrons" And whether you
want Spring Lamb Chops-a nice Tender
loin or Sirloin-we have II here for you.
Home dressed meats only. 7. T. kEANE,
9Th street end, Center market.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Special this week-Elgin butter, 2Tc. lb.;
eggs, 12 1-2c. Gibbons, butter dealer, Gen.
ter, Riggs and X st. markets. 1T,
Evening star., 1897-03-10

The Rest Lumber, $I.OO Per 100 Feet.
Frank Libbey & Co., 9th and New York av
advertisement
Evening star., 1897-03-10

You Can Make n. Whole Meal
of our sausage and enjoy every mouthful;
it's SO good. More and more folks say ours
is the best ]. A. Augnsterfer, $50 Cen. mkt
1t
Evening star., 1897-03-10

1t matters little what ii is that you want
whether a situation or a servant-a
want ad. in The Star will reach the per-
son who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Special sale of slightly. serviceable $40
mackiHtoshes for 81. Goodyear Rubber
Co.. Si1 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

If you want anything. try an ad. in The
Star If anybody has what you wish, you
Will get answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
SPRING I.AMR

For Spring Lamb and New York Roast
Beef go TO John r. Kelly, 9th st. wing Cen
ter Market.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Royal Headache Powders cure 1Oc.
mh5-m, f,stf
Evening star., 1897-03-10

If you want anything, try an ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer
Evening star., 1897-03-10

New Sleeping Car service to st. Louis
Via Pennsylvania Railroad.
Through Pullman sleeping cars now In
service between Washington and ST. Louis
on $40 pm. train daiiy--Advt. -.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

Beecham's Pills for wind and distress
after eating. ss.s4.s II
Evening star., 1897-03-10
FAITHFULNEss APPRECIATED.

Want" ads. in The Star pay becaus
they bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
No Mantels. 81. Libbey & Co.--Advt.
Golden Cross Noten.

70 'Wart'' ads. In The Star pay becaus
they bring answers.
Evening star., 1897-03-10

See Gibbons ad. column above.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS.

PROF THORALD JERICHAU BEGS TO AN
nouncc that account OF i'll health he will post
pone his piano recital until SATURDAY, March
Evening star., 1897-03-10
An Insurance Suit.

Blinds, 81 pair. 9th and N. Y. ave-
Evening star., 1897-03-10
Weak Stomach,
Impaired Digestion,
DisOrdered Liver
MO THOy11 A RlVAl,

&c. at Drug Stores. will be sent by O. g.
Agents. B. r. ALLEN co, 36o Canal IT, New
York. nos. paid. upon receipt OF price. Book
free upon application.
Evening star., 1897-03-10
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE

BEECHAM'S ILLS taken ns directed will
quickly restore F--nalcs TO complete health. They
promptly remove distractions Irregularities Of
tho system. For
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
CLAYToN's MURDERER FOUND.
He is Serving a Sentence in the Geor
gia Penftentiary.

gia Penftentiary.
recent dispatch from Atlanta, Ca,
says: The murderer Of John M. Clayton
Of Arkansas is now serving term in the
Georgia penitentiary. He is a white man,
and his term will soon expire.
Mr.. Clayton was a brother of Powell
Clayton, and republican leader. He was
murdered in November, 1888, and while
the state Of Arkansas was quivering with
excitement the assassin escaped to the
mountains Of north Georgia. He remained
there under an assumed name until the
peLchant for crime mastered him, and he
worked his way into convict stripes.
In moment. when his secret preyed too
heavily upon dRaE mind he impaired it to a
fellow convict, who was ignorant of the
prominence of the murdered man and of
the notoriety attached to the crime, and
Kept the secret until he was recently trans
1erred to another camp. This convict then
gave mis- information to a guard, but made
an error in the name. He said the MUIR
dered man was John M. Slayton," but
otherwise described the incidents attend
ing the assassination of John M. Clayton.
The guard referred to is Luther Akin of
the Pitts (Ga.) convict camp. The muir
derer OF Clayton is serving under an as
sumed name, and is not credited to Arkan-
sas as his native state
saw Akin, who claims to hold the key
70 the mystery, yesterday. He is holding
MS information for reward, and declines
70 disclose the convicts name at this time
The murderer is not in the camp at Pitts,
but is In some other convict camp in the
state.
Governor Jones of Arkansas has re-
opened the case, and now authorizes a re-
ward Of $500 for the arrest and CONVICTION
OF Claytol's murderer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
MASSO ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Civil Head Of Cuban Revolution
Pledged to Independence


special dispatch to the New York Her.
aid from Key West, Fla, says: Advices re-
ceived from the Herald correspondent on
Grating with the insurgents in the CANA
guey district give details of the Cuban
assembly recently held
The dispatch, which has been en- route
since November l, states that the assembly
convened on September ., but owing to the
absence of several delegates from western
provinces, 1t was continued from day to
day, until all the members were present.
Senior Mendez Capote presided over the
deliberations, which fact gave rise to pre-
mature reports sent abroad that he had
been elected president. Twenty-Five of the
twenty-four delegates presented credentials
nom the various districts Throughout The
island. Drs. Fermin Valdez Dominguez and
Eusebio Hernandez, for some unexplained
reason, resigned their seats as delegates
After reviewing and amending the consti-
luton and approving the acts of the retir-
ing government these officers were elected:
President-Gen- Bartolome Masso
Vice Observation-Disclosures Capote
Secretary of war-Brig Alenan
Secretary of state-Fcnte Sterling
Secretary of foreign affairs-Moreno Della.
torre.
Secretary of the interior-Dr. Manuel r.
Silva.
Commander-in-chief Of the army-Max-
limo Gomez
Inspector general-Carlos Rolofr.
The dispatch states that the election of
General Masso was due to the personal in
fiuence Of General Gomez. General Masso
is known to have been unalterably opposei
10 any settlement of the Cuban question
not based on absolute independence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
LEGIEILITY IN CANCELLATION.
Reform Well Under Way Among the
POstmasters.

The efforts made by the Post Office De-
existing in large number of post offices in
the cancellation of mail matter is expected
to bring about most important results. AL
ready the movement has borne fruit and
where, according to the officials of the de-
partment. at the beginning of the admins
tration 80 per cent of the whole number
OF postmarks on mail matter was prac-
t1caily illegible the ratio has now been
brought down to less than 10 per cent. Mr..
Heath, the first assistant postmaster gen.
eral, Is vigorously prosecuting the reform.
and whenever complaints come in about
careless marking, they are referred to the
delinquent post office for report The mat
ter has attracted general interest and has
brought out suggestions and comments
from business houses and individuals
throughout the country.
So far during this administration about
forty thousand hand stamps have been
sent out to postmasters. The committee
appointed by the Postmaster General to ex
anime new designs or improvements in can
ceiling stamps will receive for inspection
up TO January working models of any in
vention designed to take the place of the
hand stamps now in use at the yarious
post Office. This call for new designs or
improvements applies only to hand stamps
ana not to cancellation machines, which
are used in the heavy work of the service
The present movement is intended nrimari.
ly to improve the class of postmarkine
stamps now supplied to the smaller most
offices, as well as those used in an any
iliary way in the larger ones, and the prin
cipal points considered will be simplicitv
durability and cost
Despite the general impression shown in
the correspondence, it is not necessary that
the device be patented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
Foreign Railway Construction.

Consul Stephan. at Annaberg. has made
report regarding proposed railway con-
struction in foreign countries. The Rus
slams, he says, intend to make their entire
system double-track. work to begin at once.
and to be pushed until completed. 1t is
also reported that the Russian government
has begun negotiations with the Shah OF
Persia for the construction of a railroad
to connect the Caspian sea with the Per-
sian gulf. Other Russian projects are the
building of a line between Kalisch on the
German border, and Warsaw, and a line
672 miles long to connect Moscow directly
with the port of Windau. on the Baltic. He
reports the construction of a number of
lines under consideration in Bulgaria eight
or more having already been decided upon
and four more being in contemplation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
INDIAN STUDENTS INFLUENCE.
1t Has Often Been Productive of Ex-
cellent Results.

Some interesting data as to the educa-
tional aspect of the Indian problem is given
in the annual report of DIR. w. n. Hail.
mann, superintendent of Indian schools
which has just been made public In this
the subject of returned students" going
back to their tribes after school life is
taken up, and Superintendent Hailmann
says he is still collecting data bearing on
this phase Of the problem, but the in
formation already obtained justifes the
statement that the severe criticisms made
of both the Indians and schools on this
score, If at all justifiable, are so in a very
limited degree. Wherever on reservations
there has been marked progress in civiliZa-
ton it is traceable largely to the returned
students influence, most of whom are
measurably successful in the efforts to turn
away from tribal evils and, drawbacks
though many obstacles confront them not
only IN the stubborn conservatism of older
Indians, but also in excessive tutelage on
the part of the government.
Honor and grateful admiration" he
says, ARE due to the young heroes and
heroines who annually go forth from our
Indian schools. pitting their lives against
adamantine walls of unreasoning tradition
and superstition, wrestling victory from
what seems utterly hopeless"
As to the manual training movement i'm
the Indian schools, DR.. Hailmann says a
few schools are doing creditable work i'm
III,
even where manual training teachers are
employed, the results are meager. This ls'
due partly to the lack of facilities for sys-
tematic work and to lack of civil service
eligibles for this important branch of the
Indian school work. The former obstacle
is being overcome as fast as the Indian
office means will permit; the other can be
overcome only by making the position more
lucrative.
The opinion is given that in the study of
agriculture an excessive acreage of land is
a hindrance rather than a help from an
educational standpoint. The discovery of
many children of very little. If any, Indian
blood in the boarding schools leads to the
recommendation that, inasmuch as there
seems to be no remedy under existing laws
1t is imperative in the interest of justice
to both races that Congress should early
indicate by statute what degree of blood
shall constitute an Indian and to what ex-
tent adopted Indians shall be entitled to
governmental support in matters of edu-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23

applicant neglects to prosecute his applica-
ton for one year after the date when the
last official notice of any action by the
office mailed to him, the application
viii be held to be abandoned. as set forth in
rule Ill
Whenever action upon an application is
suspended upon request of an applicant,
and whenever an applicant has been called
upon to put his application in condition for
interference, the period of one year run
ming against such application shall be con-
sidered as beginning at the date of the last
official action preceding such actions
"a. CThe following is added to rule 81.
o. An interference will not be declared
between an original application filed subse-
quently to December 81, 1897. and a patent
date of filing of such applicable or an ap-
plication for a reissue of such patent.
1GG Whenever the commissioner shall di-
rect the withdrawal of an application from
sons not prohibited by rule 165, such with
drawai shall not operate to stay the period
of one year running against the applica-
ton. which begins to attach from the date
OF the notice of allowance.
Duration Of Patent.
1tS. Every patent will contain a short
title of the invention or discovery, indicat-
ing its nature and object and grant to
the patentee, his heirs and assigns for the
term of seventeen years. of the exclusive
right to make, use and vend the invention
CT discovery throughout the United States
and the territories thereof The duration
of a design patent may be for the term of
three and half, seven, or fourteen years,
as provided in rule so. A copy of the speci-
hcations ana drawings will be annexed to
the patent and form part thereof.
Ill. First paragraph An abandoned ap-
piication is one which has not been COM
pleted and prepared for examination within
one year after the filing of the petition, or
which the applicant has failed to prosecute
which notice has been duly given (see rules
II and 10, or which the applicant has ex-
rressly abandoned by filing in the office a
written declaration of abandonment, signed
by himself and assignee, If any, Identify
ing his application by title of invention
serial number and date of filing. (See rule
CO.,
1873. An assignment, grant, or conveyance
of patent will be void as against any sub
able consideration without notice unless
recorded in the patent office within three
months from the date thereof. If any such
assignment, grant, or conveyance of any
patent shall be acknowledged before any
notary public of the several states or ter
ritories or the District of Columbia, or any
commissioner of the United States circuit
court, or before any secretary of legation
OF consular officer authorized to administer
eaths or perform notarial acts under sec
ton 1850 OF the Revised Statutes the certi-
ficate of such acknowledgment, under the
Eand and official seal of such notary or
ether officer, shall be prima facie evidence
of the execution of such assignment. grant
or conveyance.