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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
WHITE HOUSE MATTERS.
COuPAEdTTVELT FEW CdLLERS ON
THE PRESIDENT YESTERDAf.
Mr.. walker Urges the Appointment OF
Bowen a. Minister TO Brazil-An IN
teresting Cabinet Meeting

WASHINGTON. d. c., April l6.-Ihere
were comparatively few callers at the
White House to-day, before the Cabinet
meeting. The friends Of Herbert Bowen.
of Brooklyn. now Of the Consulate at
Barcelona. Spain. have resumed their CT
forts to have him appointed TO succeed
Minister Taylor at Madrid. Mr.. Bowen
is highly educated and, though appointed
originally by President Harrison, DE was
not disturbed by Mr.. Cleveland. lie at
tractcd much attention by MS patilotlc
course during the auti-Americau demon
strations in Spain az the time OF the not
Cuban debates in Congress. The con-
sulate al Barcelona was attacked by a
mob. but he refused to abandon II %
the mob was finally dispersed by the gen
darmes. Mr.. Walker told the PRESIDENT
that Mr.. Bowen's appointment would DC
a deserved promotion Tor MS 6ailahl COZ"
duet under the trying circumstances. D
would prove a stimulus 10 men in the
Consular service. The President indl-
Gated that he was inclined TO look favor
ably upon the suggestion.
AMONG THE CALLERS.
Senator Culiom. Of Illinois, e~x-Congress-
man AlOllUtAf u ~ NAAAlAr NHR 5000
be assistant commissioner or the general
land Office, Representative W. A. stone
of Pennsylvania, with Major VIM. II.
Lockhart. of Allegheny, a candidate for
assistant commissioner Of pensions. Rich
ard &. kercns. Of ST. Louis. Representa-
tive Lowe. OF New York. and eX-liepre-
sentative Cultivate. Of Ohio, a member
of the board of ordnance, were among
the callers to-day.
This is the anniversary OF Lincolns
proclamation emancipating the slaves in
the District of Columbia. and this after
non the President review the eman-
cipation parade az the White House.
THE CABINET MEETING.
The Cabinet meeting to-day lasted an
hour and a half. but was devoted en-
tirely to a consideration OF the routine
department matters. Judge VIM. T.. Day.
of Ohio. who is 10 go TO Cuba on a special
mission in. connection with the Ruiz case.
is expected here tomorrow. After an ex-
animation Of the presidents and papers
at the State Department. bearing on the
case he will leave for Havana. about May
1st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
A%PPo1NTEp A%RR1TRAToR.

Information has been received here that
the President OF the Swiss Republic has
been selected as arbitrator Of the bound
arv dispute between Brazil and French
Guinea. The territory involved exceeds
that at issue between Great Britain and
Venezuela. and includes rich gold dis
tricts. II was thought President McKin-
ley would be designated as arbitrator.
but as rance was one OF the parties to
the treaty a European umpire was de-
sired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17
Rank Clearlncx.

NEW YORK. April 16.-The total bank
clearings In the United States for the
week were 1856. 26i, no; per cent. OF de-
crease. 80. Exclusive Of New York, si32.-
934. 7ss: per cent. of decrease. 80.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

CHARLFSTON. April l6.-COTTON-
Sea Island cotton market for the week;
Receipts. 3 bags. exports. 40; sales. 2Vo;
stock. 2.O46: medium hne 7gIt2; medium
fine OF. 1G-s' fine, IS; fully fine, l992';
extra fine. 2SQ33.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

GRACE STREET PRESBYTERIAN
church. Rev. JAMES I. FAIR, ID. ID,
nasfor Services as follows: Morning. ii
p'cIock. evening. s o'clock. Sunday
school, $50 A. NJ. Wednesday night. y
O'Clock. Westminster League, 40 sun
day night.
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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
DR.. HOGE will preach al IL \. NJ. AIter
sermon Communion and admission Of
members The Rev. W. y. SCOTT, -. -,
OF Galveston. Tex, will preach at +. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Corner Grace ard Madison streets Rev
ROBERT +. KERR. d. D., pastor.
Rev. WILLIAM y. SCOTT. u. D. OF pal,
veston Tex. will preach at II A. NJ, and
Rev. ". V. TUDOR. u. d., Will preach at
) L. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST
Preaching at ii A. NJ. and I.3O p. NJ. by
the pastor. Rev. c. II. BOGGS. also,
prayer-meeting and Scripture reading
with suggestive and helpful talk by the
pastor. every Wednesday night at ,
o'clock. Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

Strangers will find a warm welcome, and
are particularly requested 10 make them
selves known. Parsonage, 2923 east Mar
shall street. Is
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cHuRcH OF TIE COVENANT COZ.

1nlTIU NIUIAfI 9NN'ANNhL
Streets. Rev. G. NJ. CHUMBLEY, pastor.
Services at II A. VI. and ; L. NJ.
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT COR
Nv / CALVIN STEWART, pastor
preaching at II A. NJ. and s 7. NJ. by
the past0r. MidWeek services Nednes-
dsv a. : p. NJ. Christian Endeavor meet
INK At 7.15 p. NJ. sunday and Sabbath
school meets at $3.50 A. NJ. Free seats
and a hearty welcome to all.
sEVENTH-STREET CHRTSTIAS
church Seventh and Grace streets.
JABEZ HALL, pastor.-Preachlhs at II
A. NJ. and T.. NJ. by the pastor sunday
school AZ 9.3O A. NJ. Christian Endeavor
an 7:l5 y. NJ. Sunday. Prayer-meeting az
S =. NJ. Wednesday. Sewing Circle at II
A. NJ. Thursday. Little Sewing circle az
4 Z. VI. Friday. Seats free. Public cor
daily invited.
MARsHALL-STREET CHRISTIAN,
church marshall street, pei. Sranshi ana
nancockD. Rev. IA. G.. GARRISON, pas
tor.-Preaching at II A. n. and ; +. NJ.
SUNDAY school at $50 A. NJ. Christian En-
deayor at 7:l5 p. NJ. sunday. Prayer
meeting at S p. VI. Wednesday. Seats
free. Public cordially invited.
CHRIsTADELPHIAN CHURCH AT
Lee Camp Hail, 5li Broad streeD.-Ser-
vices at II 4. NJ. All are invited 70 at
tend. Seats free and a hearty welcome.
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH 2lO
north Fifth street,. Rev. JOSEPH NJ.
SEATON. pastor.-Iay service al IL a. NJ.
sunday school at 10 A. VI. Bible class
at l2.l5 L. M.
BRoAD-sTREEr MISSION HALL
C12 east Broad). open every night
MONDAY prayer-meeting every day ex-
cept Sunday. The Christian Alliance.
designed to promote a deeper Christian
life. meets every Friday night. All
welcome.
VALLEY MISSION Q0Ol NORTH SEW
enteenth street. near Chesapeake and Ohio
shops) Sunday school at $3.50 4. NJ.
Prayer-meetin every Thursday night at
SIS. The public are cordially Invited.
WEST-END MISSION CHRISTIAN
1906 west Cary s~treet.-Sunday school $50
A. NJ. Prayer-mecting every Thursday
night az S o'clock. Public cordially IN
vited.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MISSION
(NO. 9l6 north Seventeenth street.-Sun-
day school every Sunday afternoon at
2:45 l.. NJ, and preaching on Thursday
night az s o'clock J.. NJ. by some city
pastor. Special music on Sunday after
noon. All are cordially invited TO attend.
Is
NEW JERUSALEM MISSION Gl9
west Marshall street).-Special Easter SER
vice next Sunday. April 18th, al II A. NJ.
Subject. Seeing the Lord" Bible class
at 4 p. NJ. Free library. Strangers are al
ways welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

WESTMINSTER PRES YTEIiIAN
church Corner Sycamore and cary
streets. Rev. c.. VI. CHUMBLEn pastor.
Services at IL A. NJ. and 5 L. NJ.
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Julius Meyers Sons, COL, 6O3, Cos Broad St.

s F.. NJ. Seats free. A cordial welcome
TO all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

BARTON HEIGHTS VI. f. CHURCH.
Rev. w. +. DAVIS, pa~stor.-Sunday
school at $3.50 A. NJ. PREACHING at IL A.
NJ. and L. NJ. Christian Endeayor meet
ing al l.. VI. Prayer-meeting every
Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock. All are
invited to attend. Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. COR
ner Grace and PIN s~treets). Rev. II. =
BAGBY, pastor.-Preaching ar IL A Sl.
and 5 l.. N. Prayer-meetng wednesday
evening al 8 T.. NJ. Sunday school at .
A. N. BAPTIST Young Peoples Union sun
dav at 4 L. 81. Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

GROVE-AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
Grove avenue near Beech street, rev.
J.. &. HIDEN, L.. D., pastor.-freaohihs
al II A. NJ. and $ l.. NJ. Sunday school at
g.l5 \. VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

WEST VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH
corner Cary and Meadow Sts). Rev ). NJ.
MERCER. J.. u. .pastor-Worship On sun
day: Sunday school, $50 4. VI. Preach
ing at II 4. VI. and 5 T.. NJ. BOYS meet.
ing at 3 i. NJ. Young Peoples Union at
4 +. NJ. crave meeting Wednesday at
5 Z. VI. Seats Tree. Visitors welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-REE.
GEORGE COOPER, ID. D., pastor
breaches at IL A.. NJ and ; +. NJ blDie
school al g.3O A.. NJ. Young People ,
Union at 4 i. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

EPWORTH NJ. T.. CHURCH CORNER
Washington and Winder streets, WAL
LACE r. EVANS. pastor.-Sunday school
an g.l5 A. NJ. Services at II and preach
ing al s =. NJ. Prayer-meeting Tuesdays
and Fridays. and young mems meeting
Saturdays at 5 +. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

First and Clay streets. Right
Rev. c. G. FENICK. ID. D.. rector;
residence. LOG south First street.-Seryices
at IL A. NJ. and s II. NJ. Sunday school at
$50 A. NJ. Wednesday evening lecture at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

ST. J VI e aM TIL
shall strets). Rev. W. b.. BEAUCHAMP,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. services: Sunday school
a. OILS O'Clock. Preaching at II A. VI.
sndsP. NJ. Epworth League at 4 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

ALL SAINTS CHURCH -MADISON
street. between Grace and franklin)-J.
Y. BOWMAN, rector.-Service Sunday
morning at IL o'clock: evening service az
S o'clock. Sunday chool at $3.50 o'clock.
Rector's Bible class for men Saturday
evening at S:l5 o'clock. I'd
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MISSION
(No. 9l6 north Seventeenth streeu.-Sun-
day school every Sunday afternoon at
2:45 T.. NJ, and preaching on Thursday
night al s o'clock j.. NJ. by some city
pastor. Special music on Sunday after
noon. All are cordially invited 10 attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

NEW JERUSALEM MISSION Gi1
west Marshall streetl.-Special Easter SER
vice next Sunday. April 18th. at II A., NJ.
Subject. Seeing the Lord" Bible class
at 4 p. NJ. Free library. Strangers are al
ways welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
Barton Heights). Rev. W. Z. CHRIS
MAN. rector.-Services at IL A. NJ. and
s +. NJ. Wednesday. +. n. Litany ser
vice Friday at IL NJ. Sunday school At
$3.50 A. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL
church. South corner Broad and Twen-
tieth streets. Rev. JOSEPH L. NASH.
pastor-Preachine at II A. NJ. and ;
i. NJ. by the pastor. Wednesday night
service al 5 O'Clock. Prayer and expert
ence meeting iroiI 20 I o'clock. and Up,
worth League at T.. ". Sunday school
at 9I5 A. ". Cordial welcome 10 au. Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

BROAD-STREEr MISSION HALL
Gl2 east Broad. open every night
MONDAY prayer-meetinS every day ex-
cept Sunday. The Christian Alliance.
designed to promote a deeper Christian
life. meets every Friday night. All
welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH COR
ner OF Main and Foushee Streets. Rev.
LANDON X. MASON 49,
AT $50 a. NJ. Morning prayer ana sermon
at II A. NJ, and eyenlax prayer and lee
ture at s O'Clock =. NJ. Holy COM
mnnion on the first Sunday at the II
o'clock service. and on the third and nth
SUNDAYS at 100 A. NJ. Strangers are
shown seats and are made to feel cordial
ly welcome. u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

CENTENARY METHODIST EPIscO-
pal church. South Grace street between
ID. D.. pastor. Preaching at IL a. NJ.
by the pastor. Al 4 r.. NJ, Sunday school
anniversary exercises. No services IL
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
LIFE HAD LOST IT'S CHARM.
Alexander Campbell Kills Himself In
n Chicago Hotel.

CHICAGO. December 21.-Aiexander y.
Campbell. an aged spiritualist of Rushville
Ind, committed suicide at a Clark street
hotel last night. He took morphine and
was dead when found. He had written a
long letter to the coroner and made d will
bequeathing his few valuables to relatives
The suicide was about sixty-nve years
Old. He came to the hotel December H.
and registered from Santa Monica, Cal He
attempted recently to kill himself in Los
Angeles, Cal Failing, he returned home
His relatives and friends thought him of
unsOund mind. He was examined by The
authorities and released as sane.
He was the son OF a Christian minis ser
and was born in this county. Ten years
ago he was leading republican Of Kansas
and adJutdnJ general of that state. He was
first prison chaplain at Leavenworth, kan
then adJUtant general of the Grand Army
OF the Republic. and later adjutant general
under the governor.
He was the pGsSeSsor of a fortune of
S1UpOpD when accident occurred that
III ned his life IL was the sad death of
his nine year-old son. who was killed by
the street cars in Topeka. He lost his
property, and with his wife went to Los
Angeles. Cal, where she died three wears
ago. This last bereavement ,reycd so
heavily upon CampbeIrs mind that for Il
time he was thought to be insane and was
confined in an asylum. Coming back to
Indiana, he began the practice of law in
Rushvilie and stumped Rush and sIrround-
ing counties last fall for Mckinley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21

Representative King of Utah Wants
to Post Himself on Affairs There.

Representative King of Utah is one rep
resentative in Congress who purposes ac-
quainting himself with the existing condi-
tion of affairs in Cuba before voring on any
proposed legislation affecting that island
He will leave Washington today and VIII
spend his two weeks vacation exploring
Cuba.
Il shall go by the way of Tampa; Fla.
and hope to reach Havana by FRIDAY" he
said to a Star reporter this afternoon NO.
l do not go in behalf of the democratic side
of the House. 1 shall make the trip on nv
own responsibility, but L hope to bring back
with me some information that will be USE
full to my colleagues when the Cuban af-
fairs come up for consideration.
''The Cuban question is one of paramount
interest to this country. Much has been
published in the newspapers concerning the
condition of affairs, and doubtless tb,,
greater part of it has been the truth. But
l intend to see for myself. l shall take
in as much Of the territory of the island
as is possible in the two weeks ami I hope
to reach Washington soon aft .r the re-
assembling Of Congress-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
INDIAN OUTBREAK FEARED
Plot to Burn All United States Court Houses
in the Territory.

CHICAGO, Decer' Der IA special to the
T1mes-Herald from Wichita, Kan, says:
Information has been received at the Of
fee Of the United States marshal at South
McAlester, l. T., to the effect that the
lawless element among the Indians has
formed conspiracy to burn up the United
States court house there and all other
United States court buildings In the Indian
territory.
The burning of the United States court
house at Ardmore the other day, with all
Its records. is believed to be the first at
tempt to carry out the plot The Indians
are said to be growing more restive as the
1st Of January approaches. as upon that
day all of their tribal courts are abolished
and the federal courts will have full juris-
dicNon in litigation affecting the Indians
Under the Indian law one Indian cannot
sue another for debt Of any nature There
are vast numbers of notes held by shrewder
Indians against their less provident breth-
rem, now uncollectible. which can be sued
on and collected as soon as the Indians
come under the federal Nv. 1t VIII ruin
many thousands Of indiana who have here
tofore been considered wealthy, ana 1t is
the discomfort of the debtor class that is
thought to be responsible for the plot to
burn the court records and impede as far
as possible the administration of justice in
the United States courts. Detectives are
watching the movements Of the inspected
Indians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
MAJOR DICK SOUNDS ALARM.
All Ohio Republican OHicc Holders
Summoned to Hnnna's Aid

Senator Hanna will leave Washingt on
over the Pennsylvania railroad for Ohio
tonight.
Il shall spend the holidays in the
qu.etuGe OF my home in Cleveland. after
which l shall establish headquarters AL
Columbus and remain there until Lhe ques-
ton of my successor is disposed Of he
said to a Star reporter this afternoon
Among today's callers at Senator Han
mas apartments at the Arlington was Louis
j. Rowbottom, secretary of the Cleveland
beard of elections, and one of the senator's
stanch supporters. Rowbottom was form
erly secretary of the famous Tippecanoe
Club of Cleveland. which participated in
the inauguration of President Mckinley.
1t was reported today that Major Charles
w. F. Dick, who has charge of Senator
Hanna's canvass fer the senatorship, has
sounded general ALARM and every Ohio
republican, whether in or out of the state,
has been summoned to appear at Columbus
for the final roundup. This is said to in
clude the republican members of Congress
from Ohio and those republicans who have
received appointments under the present
administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
BRIDGING ROCK CREEK.
Capt. GafIlard's Estimates for Il Stone
Steel Structure.

In compliance with a provision contained
in the District of Columbia appropriation
act approved March 3, 1897 Gen. Wilson,
chief of engineers, has submitted to Con-
gress the report of Capt d. D. Gaillard.
Corps of Engineers, with designs and esti-
mates for both a stone arch bridge and a
steel bridge with stone foundations over
Rock creek on tie line of Massachusetts
avenue extended westward. The estimated
cost of the stone arch bridge Is stGS, 545,
and for the steel bridge S199. .2O4.
In transmitting Capt. Gaillard's report
the chief of engineers says:
In my judgment the interest of the pub
lie, the durability and permanence Of the
structure as we'll as harmony with the ap-
Parent future conditions at the locality
" i'll be best secured by the construction of
the stone arch bridge at the site selected; !;
then, too, the very material difference in
the expense for maintenance and repairs
leads me to think that in the end a stone
bridge will be the more economical struc-
ture. In this connection 1t may be proper
% add that a3 the act contemplates either
u stone arch bridge or steel bridge. the in
quiries and Investigations have as a con-
sequence, been limited to bridges of that
character"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
FIRED ON THE BANCROFT,
Authorities at Smyrna Resent Night
Entry of the Warshfp.


CONSTANTINOPLE, December 21.-It
appears that when the United States
steamer Bancroft arrived at Smyrna, on
the night Of December 1, she was greeted
with a blank cannon shot and rif1ed bullets
from the fort of Yenikale. A boat from
the warship, sent shorewards to ask for
explanations, was fired upon and compelled
TO return. Thereupon the American admi-
raj lodged protest with the United States
minister here, DR.. James B. Angel. who
demanded the punishment of the guilty.
parties and an apology from the Turkish
government, which was given on Sunday
last. In addition, two Turkish officers
arrest. A
The entry of ships into Smyrna at night
is prohibited, but on this occasion The
lamps on the outer light houses were still
burning, and the Bancroft stonnefJ whar
the requisite signals were made.
The Navy Department received news TO-
day that the U. 8. s. Bancroft had been
fired on at Smyrna, but the cable nassa.a
was brief and little Importance is attacheG
to the incident
The Navy Department received its first
official news of the firing on the R1Inboa :
Bancroft at Smyrna on the 4th instant
through dispatch received at the State
Department today from United States Min
lister Angel at Constantinople, briefly re-
counting the circumstances attending the
incident and its satisfactory settlement in
the manner indicated in the press dispatch.
The matter is not regarded by the oft1ctals
as OF very great significance, and there is
rot the slightest probability that it win
develop into the proportions of a diplo-
matte incident.
Several instances have occurred within
the memory of naval officers stationed at
the department of similar arbitrary efforts
to enforce vexatious port regulations COM
mon to orienta. ports against foreign yes-
sells. American as well as those of other
rationalities. 4 similar rule is applied at
Havana, where the guns of Morro Castle
do not hesitate to fire at any vessel PASS
ing in or out of the harbor after night.
fall, and the Russians established a sim
liar rule though more liberal in scope) at
Vladivostock, the great Pacific fortress.
after guards had awakened one foegy
morning to find that large British squad
ron was lying under the guns of the fort,
having entered unseen In the night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Contested ELECTIONS.
Cases That Are to Come Before the
House Committees.

Cases That Are to Come Before the
House Committees.
The next Of the contested cases before the
House elections committee No. 2 is that of
Grattan B. Grove vs.. Oscar w. Under
wood, in the ninth Alabama district. This
has been fixed for hearing January z.
The committee expects to dispose of all the
contests before it by February.
The other cases are: Thomas H. Clark.
contestant. VS.. Jesse F. Stallings, contestee.
second Alabama district; Conner vs. CLAW.
ton, third Alabama; Goodwin VS.. Brewer.
Hunter VS.. Rhea, third Kentucky OF these
contests three are not expected to reach the
stage of a hearing. These are in the sec
ond and third Alabama and the third Ken
lucky districts. Mr.. w. Godfrey Hunter.
who contests the last named, has received
a presidential appointment, which he ID
thought to prefer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Considering House RuIe,.

The committee on rules of the House Of
Representatives will hold sessions from
time to time during the recess of Congress
to consider proposed amendments to the
rules of the House. There are several reso-
luiions before the committee Offering
amendments to the rules and the commif-
tee itself desires to make some altera,ions
in the regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
To Succeed Mr. Dextpe

Mr.. Reuel Small OF Portland, Me-, will be
appointed one OF the official stenographers
OF the House IN the place of Mr.. Devine
who has resigned. Mr.. Small has been
stenogra pher of the superior court at Port
land, and has also served with the seal
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
New Great Gun Ready for Test

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
CLEVELAND. Ohio. December 2I.-Pren.
aratiOrs are being made to ship the mon
ster steel gun cast az the Otis steel WORKS
to Washington The gun weighs eighteen
tons. So far as the casting of the gun. If
has been a success. but the real test will
be when the gur is tested by the govern
mcnt. at which time the success or faiIure
of DR. GattiinS's plan of casting such n
large gun in one piece will be clearly
demonstrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-21
Miss Leila Herbert. While Temporarily
Insane, Commits Suicide.
JUMPED FROM THE THIRD STORY
Shocking End of the Daughter of
the Ex-Secretay of the Navy.
DETAILS OF THE TRAGEDY

Miss Leila Herbert. daughter OF ex-Sec-
retary OF the Navy Hilary 4. Herbert.
Killed herself at /" O'Clock this morning by
jumping from the window in the rear OF
the third story of her fathers residence.
No. 1913 New Hampshire avenue. The un-
fortunate young woman had given no evil
dence of her intentions to commit such
desperate deed. She had been an In