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The times., 1897-04-02
Favorable Reports Made.

The Senate Committee on Commerce
Yesterday morning ordered favorable re-
ports on several measures before it. Among
the more important We're the following:
Provided for an investigation of the OBJ
strliction of the navigable waters of the
South Atlantic and Gulf States by the
water hyacinth; an omnibus bridge bill,
governing the construction OF bridges
across the Mississippi and the Missouri
River, and giving the engineer department
of the War Department control under GER
tain restrictions; to promote the efficiency
of the revenue cutter service, by providing
for the retirement of officers, etc; pro-
yidipg for the inspection of sailing YES
sells Of over 700 tons and the licensing of
the masters of such vessels; providing .or
the establishment of light and fog signals
at various points on the Conn ecticut coast;
amending the act for the construction of
a bridge across the st. Louis River, betw zen
the cities of Duluth and Superior, the 1ric-
tion between the two cities heretofore
existing having been removed.
The times., 1897-04-02
GUATEMALA's EXHIBITION.
United States Marines Take Part in
the Opening Ceremonies.


Guatemala. March 19.-The opening cf
the first exhibition in tits republic, which
took place on the 18th Instant, VIII long
be remembered The day was gloriOdsly
fine, and the parade in connection with
the opening Of the exi ilitiOn was the most
gorgeous ever witnessed here. y ST. king
feature was the splendid marching Of tie
marines Of the United states cruiser rl,ila-
delphia The national cOlOrs, blue and
white, Were displayed from almost every
house in honor of the occasion
President Barrios arrived ut the main
exhibition building about neon and was
escorted TO a seat in the state gallery re-
served for him a few minutes after the
presidents arrival he was Informed that
everything was i'll readiness, and arising
from his seat, the members OF the assembly
standing at his right and the judiciary
and other functions at his left, he declared
the exhibition Officially opened. and touched
an electric button which proclaimed the
fact to the world.
The opening address was read by Don
Rafael Spinola. The singing Of the ma
tiona! anthem then followed, the American
marines standing at present arms
Throughout This was most impressive
and enjoyable event. In the body Of the
building were assembled 1000 or 5000
people, who had been admitted to the
building by ticket Admission to the
grounds being free, thousands availed them
selves Of the opportunity to wander through
them.
The times., 1897-04-02
DIPLOMATS VISIT SHERMAN.
The Secretary of State Receives "a
Number of the Corps.

NUMBER OF the corps.
1t being diplomatic day at the Depart
ment Of State yesterday, Secretary Sher-
man was kept very busy until the lunch
hour arrived The distinguished foreign
visitors assembled in the reception-room
at the department and waited until the
Secretary was prepared to receive them.
Baron Max Won Thielmann, ambassador
from Germany, was the first to enter the
Secretary apartments, and his conference
was, perhaps, the longest OF any held dur
ing the day. Ambassador Patenotre, of
France, was next received, and after him
Minister de LONE, of Spain, entered II
the Spanish minister said anything about
Cuba it was very brief, for his visit lasted
but few minutes. Minister Romero, of
Mexico; Minister de Weckherlin, of the
Netherlands and Minister Andrade, also
made brief calls.
Secretary of War Alger received but few
visitors yesterday, and, like Secretary OF
the Navy Long, devoted the day entirely
to fanIliarizing himself with the duties Of
the routine business, connected with his
department.
Secretary Long, i'll an effort TO stop
some of the most wasteful leaks in the
which is designed to 40 away with the
changes that are made by the bureaus on
ships ia course OF construction 1t has
been found that as these new vessels
progress. fault is found with details, and
as result OF notifications adopted the
contract price OF vessels is greatly ex
eeeded.
Much of this comes from the alteration
of quarters to suit the future commanding
Officers of vessels nearly ready for commits
sion, and as an instance IL was men
toned that ali the maroon leather up
holstered furniture of the bat tleship In-
diana was ripped out and dark-green
leather was substitut ed to suit the taste
of her expectant captain.
The other order restricts the use OF
electric lights and dynamos in port. 1t
was found that the ships were burning
more fuel in port in many instances than
when cruising, on account Of the COM
forts to be obtained by the use of electric
fans, refrigerating apparatus and the con
tnual running around III speedy steam
launches
Attorney General McKenna was visited
by Congressman Payne Of New York and
DalzelI Of Pennsylvania, VINO had long
conference with him
Secretary Gage, OF the Treasury, re-
ceiYed the usual number Of Officeseekers
and their friends, besides some personal
friends. among whom was Associate JUS
tice White, OF the Supreme Court of the
United States The list Of applications
for appointment to office was smaller
today than it has been at ans time since
Secretary Gage entered upon his official
duties.
The list Of applications for appointments
was as follows:
T. Bridewen, Atlanta. Ga, TO be sur
veyor OF customs at Atlanta, Ga; L. w
Falls. New Orleans, La, to be surveyor
Of customs at New Orleans, La; II. NJ
Glen, Albany, n. Y, to be assistant ap
praiser. at New York city; A c. Tufts
Sacramento, Cal, to be examiner OF drugs
at san Francisco, Cal; F. l.. Krieder
Philadelphia, to be examiner Of drugs al
Philadelphia: G. s Nichols, La Crosse
| wisconsin, to be supervising inspector of
steam vessels at st. Paul, MINI.
The times., 1897-04-02
WOODWARD
manaLOTHROP, and
10th, 11th and F SITS. N. w.
EASTER CARDS, BOOKLETS AND
N0VElTIES-FirSt floor.
FRIDAYS
Our Remnant Day
Special Bargain Day.

The plans of this store are the
result of most careful thought
and de1iberation. A fixed pur-
pose, closely followed, strictly
adhered to, pervades every de-
partment. This purpose is to
offer five days of each week COM
p1ete assortments of absolutely
fresh, bright, uP-to-date mer-
chandise at the lowest prices, re-
serving one day, Friday, for the
clearance of remnants-broken
lines and sizes, odds and ends,
short lengths, 1eft-overs. And
these 1eft-overs are ofttimes from
the choicest goods of the various
lines-the quickest sellers. 1t
isn't the goodness of the article,
however, but its poorness as mer-
chandise (because of littleness
or lone1iness) that regulates the
price. Shorter the length,
smaller the quantity - greater
the price reduction.
Remnants Cthe Legitimate
sorts, not those made for the oc-
casionl accumulate very rapidly
here, and our policy forbids us to
push them aside or pile them up.
Hence, to make the quickest pos
sib1e clearance, prices are made
half and less.
To make Friday, our Bargain
Day, as interesting as possible,
we purchase especially for the
| occasion, and offer for less than
the usual prices, such goods as
we deem worth your buying. A
number of bargain lots for to-
day, and we name IN part:
The times., 1897-04-02
A DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
1t is Probable that one VIII Be
Created.


A new department 1f the Governments
said to be one OF the strong probabilities
during the early part OF President Mchln-
ley's Administration. The gossip as 10 the
formation OF this department has been
stimulated afresh by the appointment of
Mr.. BENJAMIN Butterwortb u the position
of Commissioner of Patents.
A short time before Mr. Mckinley was
inaugurated a large delegation from the
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa-
tiob, of Philadelphia, called on him III
Canton, prosecuting a petition for De
partment OF Industries and Commerce.
President Mckinley, in his speech 10 TINS
delegation, expressed his strong belief that
such department was required by the
immense Importance of the manufactures
and commerce Of the country, and that
they were neglected without this repre-
scntation in the executive branch Of the
Government.
IL is known that Mr.. ButterwoTth bad
twice refused the office Of Commissioners
of Patents before he was finally prevailed
upon to accept it. His patent law business
is said to be a most lucrative one, ana the
change will apparently be anything but
pecuniarily beneficial. Considerable Shr-
mise has been floating about as TO the
reason FOL Mr.. Butterworth's final change
Of front.
The statement is now made dethatPresident
Mckinley and Mr.. Butterworth have been
disCussingth this department ofinduktries and
commerce 1t is also stated that the latter
was persuaded to accept the appointment
by the inducement that in the near future
the President will broach the subject Of
the new department, and that Mr. Butter
worth shall have its ScCretaryShip. The
principal bureau OF the new branch of the
Government will be the Patent Office, and
its immense connections and influence with
manufacturing will be the nucleus OF the
a. business
The times., 1897-04-02

I3 Mems Gray Wool UndershiTts, medium
weight. sOiied Sizes IS, -4s and %
Reduced from 81 90 TO 25c each.
% Men COlOred Neg!lgee SHIRTS, col
lar and cuffs attached sizes IA, 10, To-
rs IL II. and :. Reduced from TOO
and 81 90 To SOC each
II PAIRS Heavy WoOi Bicycle Hose, brown
mixtures sizes 10 and 10 l.. Reduced
from T5C TO 25C pair
3 Fine Wool Dressing Gowns, dark green
and tan ground. VIII white spots. sizes
3S and 40 Reduced from $3.50 TO So-oO
each.
suits OF Pajamas. madras, with silk
stripe large size. Reduced from $500 TO
81 90 per suit
/ SILK Pajama. Reduced from $50 70
So 90.
The times., 1897-04-02
Suit Department.

10 Outing Cloth Wrappers, dark colors.
sizes 80. 81. and SO, Reduced from S4-oo
TO SSc each
8 Mixed Cloth Suits, siik-iined jacket,
wide skirt Sizes 32 and So Reduced
from $500 to S6.75 each.
= black M0halT suits, Siik-lined jacket,
full SKIRT. sizes 81 and SO. Reduced from
$1,000 ana So. 90 to $500 each.
2 Brown CheviOt Wheel SUITS. niaZer
Jacket pI3in skirt sizes "a and 80.
Reduced from $1,000 10 S625 each
Fancy Plaid Wool Waists, ribbon
trimmed Sizes 81 and AZ. Reduced
from So. 90 to s.. so each.
Fancy Figured Taffeta SILK waists.
sizes "a and 90 Reduced from SlO-UO
to So 90 each,
n
The times., 1897-04-02
DECLINED THE HONOR.
Capt. Taylor Refuses the Office Of
Navigation Commissioner.

Secretary of the Navy Long has offered
Capt Henry c. Taylor the appointment of
head of the Navigation Bureau, TO succeed
Admiral Ramsay, and the captain has de-
cl;ned the honor 1t is said he is the
first man in the Navy who ever refused
this high office, which, in point Of rank, is
equal to that OF adjutant-gene raj of the
Army, and i'll the Navy Department is
second only to the Assistant Secretary.
Secretary Long says that he will not ap-
point any one until after April 5, when
Admiral Ramsay retireS. He is having
considerable difficulty in making selec-
ton, but it is believed the choice will eali
to either Capt. Kantz or Admiral Bnnce,
although Commo odore Howison, of the Pa
cific coast, is said to be candidate and
.'Fighting Bob Evans would like the
place. The latter is brOther-in-law OF
Capt. Taylor, and it is understood that
Capt. Taylor declined the appointment in
the interest of Capt. Evans During the
last fourteen years but two officers have
filled the position-Admlral Walker and
Admiral Ramsay.
The times., 1897-04-02

The Republican majority in the House
could not avoid making itself ridiculous
in passing the retroactive scare feature
of the Dmgley bill The Senate already
indicates ali intention to sit down hard on
that piece of opera bouffe legislation. The
contemplate in voting down the antitrust
amendment, but that VIII not prevent at
tacks upon the trust conspiracy in the
The times., 1897-04-02
Seth Low as Arbitrator.

New York, April l.-At the meeting held
bstween the board of mediation and con-
citation. the plumbers union and the del
egates appointed at the meeting OF the
walking delegates IL was finally agreed
to appoint Seth Low, president of &C.
lumbia College. as arbitrator OF the long
standing trouble between the plumbers and
the steam filters at work on the Columbia
University. 1t was said that If Mr. Low
can successfully adjust this trouble he
may be selected to settle the general
strike. aej
The times., 1897-04-02
China Department.

1 Carlsbad China Tea Set, cups missing
Reduced from SO 90 70 81 %.
2odd DeCOrat atedCoveTed vegetables DlSheS.
Reduced from 81 80 TO l1C. each
II odd Decorated Carlsbad Chlna Break
fa 81 Plates ReducedfroIn zoe. to luc. each.
10 Decorated Carlsbad China After Dinner
Coffee Cups and SaucerS. Reduced frOm
2Uc to Toe. each
4 old Decorated English China Sauce
Boats Reduced from 25C. to 15c. each.
8 Svrup i'itchers. Reduced from 81 60
TO soc. each
rs odd Decorated English China Sauce
nIebes Refuced from &C. To sc. each
Lotus Ware Milk Pitchers Reduced
from 81 90 To soc. each
odd Decorated Wash Basins. Re-
duced from roc. to soc each.
~ decorate Bone DISHES. Reduced froV
lOc. 10 sc each
Fifth IlOOr.
The times., 1897-04-02
Corset Department.

6 pairs Prima Donna Corsets, made or
fine white Coutil heavily honed, top mn
ished with lace and ribbon. sizes a, 20
and 26 Reduced from 81 70 t0 I5c- pair
Ferris waists, slightly Solled. size
20 Retluced from 81 so to soc. each.
q paIrs ouHg Ladies COrSetS, made
Of fine sateen. heavily bOned, two side
steeIs sizes "a % and 20. Reduced from
81 90 to soc. pair.
Size 10 Reduced from 5Oc. 10 25c. pair.
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The times., 1897-04-02
RYAN SWORN IN.
w. Fl. De Lacy Administers the Oath
of Office to Him.

Thomas Ryan, of Kansas, was sworn in
Yesterday as First Assistant Secretary OF
the Interior The oath OF office was ad-
u.inistered by W II, DeLacy, in the pres
ence of Secretary Hiss, Confidential Clerk
a {. Tonner and W. b A ker Thecefemany
was simple.
After the new official had subscribed u
the oath, ne was conducted TO the office
vacated by Judge Sims by Secretary Bliss
and there introduced to Mrs. Andrews. the
stenographer. No formal remarks were
Ade, and the first duty TO which MIR.
!.yau proceeded " as the consideration OF
his personal mail, which has be-n accumu-
lating at the department for several days.
The times., 1897-04-02

Inthe matter of the recent 0restresefva-
the interests of few squatters, prospectors,
andlumber men, and the material salvation
of vast area of country. 1t is greatly
TO be hoped that the President may do
nothing to turn back the tide Of national
forestry reform, especially upon eA-parte
statement or argument, or until Il has
further and scientific information and ad-
vice on the subject.
The times., 1897-04-02

The New York papers have nearly aban-
doned all hope for the arbitration treaty,
we do not feel greatly exercised over the
matter, because it is evident that the
arbtrative power of the instrument, should
1t ever get through, will have been is thor
oughly dulled as the sharpness of knife
warranted not to cut hot butter. 1t is
better so.
The times., 1897-04-02
Misses Department.

2 ChiIdren's Gray Mixed Short Jackets;
sizes "a ana I6 Reduced from S6.T5
II Gins Atwood One and TwO-piece
Dresses, braid trimmed. sizes % 70 II:
to 81 6S each.
4 Misses Au-woOl Mixed Chcyiot JACK
cts Sizes IL, 4, and 10. Reduced
from 81 so to 1915 each
20 ChidrenS' Dark COi0Ted Outing Cloth
FrOckS, braid trimmed sizes . TO Ia
Reduced from So 40 to 81 30 each
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The times., 1897-04-02
\ REPORT ON THE TARIFF.
New York Chamber of Commerce
Saws the Country Wants Rest.

New York, April 1.-At the regular
monthly meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce, today, Chairman Schwab, Of the
committee on foreign commerce and the
revenue laws, submitted a report andre
lutionS On the pending tariff bill. The re-
port says:
1t is the opinion of the committee that
the business men of this country desire
nothing more earnestly than an extended
period of rest and cessation from contin
ued tariff agitation and tariff changes.
They demand, however, that whatever
rates and systems of taxation are adopted
they shall be so reasonable >and conserya-
tive. ard shall SO commend themselves
to the aiority Of the intelligent voters
of the land, that the tariff finally adopt
ed may be regarded as settled
The times., 1897-04-02
A Home for Iuebriates.

To the Editor OF The Times:
saw in The Times few days ago an
article on the needs of an inebriate as ylum
for the District. I was glad TO see the
matter taken up in The Times, as my every
day duties show the great reed for such
an institution, and belieyelfthe question
is persistentiy agitated by the newspapers
the necessary legislation can be Sc
cured. May not ask you TO look into the
matter, and take such action in your paper
as you may think best.
I. G. KIMBALL.
The times., 1897-04-02

The Philadelphia Times says that Mr.
Mckinley proposes to starve the Pennsyl-
wanna politicians into harmony. Did the
editor of that paper ever have to wait for
his dinner? and did it make him feel har-
Inouiouso
The times., 1897-04-02
Bows DEPARTMENT.

= AIl-wooI Reefer Suits. neatly braided:
sizes = and 4 Reduced from S3S ana
So to IL 80 each.
3 BLACK and Blue Refer Suits, braided
collar sizes 3 anti Reduced from 50 20
to 81 .35 each
2AIl-wOul Sailor Suits. trimmed with red
braid sizes 3 and 4 Reduced from S3.Eo
and SO. 90 to 81 80 each
3 Atwood ChinChilla Refers sizes
3 and 3 Reduced from $500 and $500
TO 81 80 each.
4 Hcvcle quits. aI-wOol. golf trousers.
sizes IL. IL. IA and .. Reduced from
So. 90 to $3.50 each.
'IbIrd TlODr.
The times., 1897-04-02
Lady Aberdeen Speaks in Chicago.

Chicago, ILL.,, April 1.-Women's higher
education was notably exemplified within
the walls of the auditorium tonight on the
occasion of the quarterly convocation OF
the University of Chicago. On theinvitatiGn
of President William r. Harper, the un-
precedented honor of delivering the CON
vocation address was given to the Countess
of Aberdeen, wife Of the governor general
of Canada.
The times., 1897-04-02
Stockholders Asked to Confer.

New York, April I'm view Of the de-
fault in the payment of the coupon TODAY
on the first mortgage bonds of 1926, OF
the Wheeling s. Lake Erie Railway Com
pany, Maitland Coppell & Co, as owners
and representatives of large amount Of
bonds. ask that other holders communicate
with them for the protection of all in-
tereStS
The times., 1897-04-02
Cloak Department.

4 AU-vool Kersev Cloth Jackets, six
lined fur edge Sizes 80 and 81 Re
fttced from SIS 80 and $1,000 to So so
each. g. 30
Reduced from Sc. 5tO $500 each.
1 Black Cloth and one Fancy GOLF Cape
Reduced from $1,000 to $500 each
! NAVY and back Cloth Surfaced Mack
fntoSnes Reduced from $500 to S1-S1
each.
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The times., 1897-04-02
Jersey Central's Dividend.

New York, April President j. R.
Maxwell, of the New Jersey Central Rail-
road, was asked regarding the rumors af-
fecting the company, including the proba-
bilitv Of a reduction in the dividend rate.
He replied: 1--WE do not care to make any
statement whatever at this time. The divi-
dend meeting has not yet been called.
The times., 1897-04-02

The prospect for saving the life of Gen.
Rivera seems poor, indeed. Weyler will
not even allow an American friend to go
out beyond the lines and bring in the body
ofthe Chicago correspondent whoforwarded
the Gomez letters.
The times., 1897-04-02

The splendid effects OF the antitrust
decision cannot he Overestimated. The
tobacco trust is reported as giving "dona-
tions.' instead of Illegal profits to its
factors, and the Western joint Traffic
Association has changed its name to ''Bu-
reau," but will continue business at the
old stand. What would life be without
+rusto
The times., 1897-04-02
Great Sale of Lumber.

Menoninee, Mich, April 1.-The largest
lumber sale Of the season has just been
closed The Northern Supply Company,
which is auxiliary to the wisconsin and
Michigan Railroad Company, has sold
Is. 600 900 feet Of logs to the Kirk Christy
Lumber Company, of Cleveland. Ohio.
The times., 1897-04-02

The assisted emigration Of Japanese to
Hawaii has received check, and a cargo
of them has been sent home THIS may
cause trouble and complications. 1t Is
time for the Senate to take up anneHauon
The times., 1897-04-02

In the Cyclones Wake-The Wind Al
most Wiped Chandler from the Earth
Evening Times
We desire to explain that this publ
cation has no reference whatever to the
Hon. William E. Chandler, Senator in
Congress from the State OF New Hampshire.
The times., 1897-04-02
o,oupt Muravieff Not at Paris.

Paris, April 1.-The report circulated
here and at other European capitals that
Count Murayieff, the Russian minister of
foreign affairs, had arrived here unex-
pectedly this morning is ascertained to
have been untrue.
The times., 1897-04-02

The gentlemen who are trying TO get
the Presidents ear will please remember
that he has but two, and may want to
keep one for Mr. Hanna.
The times., 1897-04-02
CoupratuIates BiSna rex.

Berlin, April EMPEROR William today
teIegraphed his congratulations to Prince
Bismarck upon the occasion OF ms birth-
day The ex-chancellor was born April l,
1918
The times., 1897-04-02
The Terrible Powers.

tFrom the Chicago Record)
The great powers of Europe are such
terrible. fellows that they were going to
eat up the Greeks without stopping so
butter them, but now the Greeks say they
feel like dining themselves.
The times., 1897-04-02
rhe neht Statement.

The debt statement issued yesterday
afternoon shows a net decrease in the
public debt less cash in tie Treasury
during March, of $S,638, ,253.06.
The times., 1897-04-02

1t is now explained that Mr.. Richard
Mansfield has not reformed and become a
sweet and sunshiny fellow all at once: he
only thought it best to change his method
of advertising.
The times., 1897-04-02

They have discovered the fountain or
youth in Maine, which accounts for the
nine lives of Mr. Reed and the Dingley
bill
The times., 1897-04-02

Cnce Famous Colliery Abandoned.
Pottsvi!le, Pa, April 1.-The Merriam
Coiiiery has been abandoned by the Phlid-
delphia and Reading Coal and Iron Conn
pany. the owner This colliery is located
near Mount Carmel, and was at one time
one of the largest producers in that re-
erin
The times., 1897-04-02

Morgan Consuits English Partners.
London, April 1.-Mr. j. Pierpont
Morgan, the New York banker. who is
now in London, was closeted with his
London partners at their offices the greater
part of today, studying the phases OF the
American financial market.
The times., 1897-04-02
ELECTED TO THE ACADEMY.
NJ. Hanotaux. the Foreign Minister,
and Count de Nun Honored.

Paris, April M. Albert Auguste Ga
briel Hanotaux, French minister of for
eign affairs. aud Count Alber de Nun.
the celebrated French politician and phil
o,opher and member of the Chamber of
IDENTITIES for reimbursement of MorlaiX, i'll
the department of Finesterre, nave been
elected members of the French Academy.
The times., 1897-04-02

Senate. The ball has opened in that re-
spect with notice OF an amendment by Sen
ator Pettierew covering the same ground,
only more so.
The times., 1897-04-02

The rest of the nations Of Europe like
their Turkish bonds well enough; butGreece
and Crete disagree with them.
The times., 1897-04-02
Printed Lawns,
81 inches Wide-Spring of '97 Pat
terms,
&C the Yard
Mems Department.

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