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Evening star., 1897-01-25
TO GO BELOW ERO
What is Expected of the Thermometer To-
night by the Weather Bureau.
Large Extent of the Present Cold
to the Florida Orange Groves.

The cold wave. which was developed in
the northwest on Friday night and Satur-
day morning, is constantly increasing in
severity, and is spreading over an immense
territory. AS stated in The Star on Satur-
day, this cold wave developed in northern
Montana, where the temperature was :'6
degrees below zero. Low temperatures this
morning at 8 o'clock prevailed in many
places. AT White River, on the Canadian
side. the thermometer registered ~ degrees
below zero. At Helena, Mont, it was "a
degrees below zero; Bismarck, 30 degrees
below; ST. Paul, 26 below; Duluth, % below,
while at Chicago was recorded the lowest
temperature ever known in the windy CITY,
with one exception. The thermometer was
20 degrees below zero at Chicago this morn
ing, hat being the coldest weather known
there since Is. AT Ipdianap polls the ther-
inometer registered IA degrees below zero,
and at Louisville degrees below zero.
AT o'clock this morning the temperature
recorded by the weather bureau was 8 de-
grees above zero, and the present prospects
are that the temperature will fall here be-
low zero tonight
The weather bureau has displayed cold
wave flags as far south as Tampa, Fla,
and the present prospects are that the
orange groves of Florida will suffer severe
ly from frost. The great damage done the
orange groves two years ago Is likely to be
repeated within the next forty-eight hours
If this prospect of freezing weather in
Florida is realized the damage will be of
the most serious kind, for the reason that
since the freeze-up of 1898 many of the
groves in that state have been replanted,
and the young trees will be almost wholly
destroyed.
The weather bureau received reports
this morning west of Salt Lake City. The
entire west and extreme northwest had
suffered so severely from heavy SHOWS that
the telegraphic service was temporarily
suspended.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
NAY DEFEAT THE TREATY,
secretary Olney believed to Have
Made ii MaladrOit Move.

MOue Il MAIadrOit Move.
1t looks as if the arbitration treaty with
Great Britain were seriously jeopardized
by the communication concerning the Mica
rasuan canal sent to the Senate by Secre-
tary Olney Friday. This move on the part
of Mr.. Olney appears to have. been NAL
adroit. Grave doubt is expressed among
senators whether the British arbitration
treaty can be ratified at ALL This opinion
and the sentiment of opposition to this
treaty excited by this communication is not
confined to the friends of the Nicaraguan
canal bill. However, the suggestion con-
veyed by advancing the proposition that
the canal concessions have been forfeited
being made almost simultaneou with the
presentation of the arbitration treaty has
gone a long way toward confirming the
criticism against the treaty that it will in
juriously effect our interests by opening
way to England to establish her interests
on this continent without running the risk
of war. 1t makes little difference whether
or not this criticism is just or not, the as
sociation OF the two thin S in this manner
Is greatly to the prejudice of the treaty.
The opinion was expressed in most infiuen-
tial quarters today that the treaty Is Sc
rtously jeopardized. One senator expresses
the opinion that this Nicaraguan communi-
cation would prove death blow to the
arbitration treaty. The two questions have
become closely associated in the minds Of
the Senate, and the natural fear that this
ain contributes to the complication of the
situation. The outlook for the ratification
of the treaty is certainly not as bright as
1t has heretofore appeared.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
THE PACIFIC RAILROADS.
The Attorney Generals Reply to the
Senate Resolution of Inquiry.

The Attorney Generals Reply to the
Senate Resolution of Inquiry.
The Attorney General today sent an an
swer to the Senate resolution of inquiry of
the 23d regarding the Pacific railroads.
The main facts have been published here
tofore.
A letter from the President, under au-
thority of which the agreement was made
and foreclosure proceedings commenced,
and copies of the correspondence which
embodies the agreement are included in
the report. The Presidents letter recites
that the Pacific railroad adjustment bill
has been defeated in the House; saws that
in the case of the Union Pacific and Kan
sas Pacific roads a default in the payment
of their Indebtedness has occurred, and
suits have been commenced for the fore
closure of the lien, which is paramount to
the lien and security, and directs the At
torney General, pursuant to the act of
Congress, after taking such precautions
and perfecting such arrangements as are
possible. to assure as far as practicable
the payment of their indebtedness to the
government as a result of the suits now
pending or others to be instituted, to take
such proceedings in the courts as shall be
needful to protect and defend the rights
and interests of the United States in re-
spect of such Indebtedness and to take
steps to foreclose the mortgages or liens of
the United States upon the property of
these railroad companies.
In the case of the other aided Pacific
railroads as to which no foreclosure suits
are pending, a different situation, the LEFT
ter says, is presented, which requires
further consideration before deciding the
course to be taken by the government.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
WEST POINT CADETS,
4 Fight Over Their Coming to the
Inauguration Expected.

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inauguration Expected.
1t is likely that there will be quite little
fight in the Senate over the matter of the
West Point Cadets coming to the inaugura
ton ceremonies. This was Indicated in the
Senate soon after the body opened this
morning.
Senator Proctor proposed an amendment
to the Military Academy appropriation bill
which makes an appropriation for the COM
ing of the cadets and their expenses while
on the trip.
Senator Thurston made an appeal in the
amendment in behalf of the cadets. 1t is
probable that the amendment would have
been disposed of this afternoon had not
attention Leen called to the fact that Sena-
tor TGrpie had given notice to the Sena te
of his intention to speak on the Cuban
question. This stopped consideration of
the matter.
In his speech Senator Thurston said that
he was in favor of the amendment of Sena-
tor Proctor. He wanted the cadets to wit
ness the inaugural ceremonies, because he
thought 1t would be of great benefit to
them. He said that the idea was advanced
that the cadets might be injured in an
educational way by leaving the institution
for short while. He denied this. and
thought that to witness and take part in
the inaugural ceremonies would he of great
educational advantage
The cadets would get to witness. he said
the grandest pageant in the his tory of this
country, and this would he instructive, in
spring and educational to them and would
arcl Sc their patriotic impulses.
The appropriations committee is opposed
to the amendment, and there is opposition
from some other sources. The appropria-
tions committee discussed the matter last
week and came to the conclusion that it
mad no right to make an appropriation for
this purpose 1t is doubtful it is said
that the am .ndment will pass. Senator
chandler and others are opposed to the
cadets leaving West Point on the ground
that the trip will distract the cadets from
their work.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
Cabinet Gossip.
THE SUPREME COURT.
Decision in the Case of Seamen Ar
rested in san Francisco.

In the Supreme Court of the United
States an opinion was rendered by Justice
Brown in the case cf Robert Robertson and
four other seem=n VS.. the United States.
The case involved the consttutionality OF
section 45S9 Of the Revised Statutes, Civ
ing power to justices Of the peace to arrest
desertins seamen, and also the question as
TO whether the provision of the thirteenth
ameadunent 20 the Constitution prohibiting
Involuntary seryitude had not been violated
IN the arrest Of Robertson ard his com
panions. The seamen were taken into
custody at San Francisco on the charge OF
having refused to obey the orders OF tie
master of the vesse! Aragon after having
entered into articles 10 make voyage 20
Valparaiso They applied 10 the federal
district court for Trits of habeas corpus,
and upon the refusal Of their petition a2-
pealed 10 the Supreme Court
Justice Browns opinion affirms that of
the district court, the court refusing TO in
terferc IN tine case. On the first point the
court held that the arrest of the sailors
under the circumstance was due exercise
Of judicial power. and also held that no
Involuntary servitude was involved in com
Isilng SSaIneu 10 serve for the time agreed
upon The term Involuntary" Justice
Brown said, must attach TO the inception
of the service. Ii would De as culpable that
the scliiers should desert on the eve of
battle as tflat seamen should decline to
obey orders issued to them at sea
Justice Harlan dissented In u vigorous
opinion, baslng his opinion on the ground
that the arrest was in violation of the
thirteenth amendment in that il was an
attempt tC enforce Involuntary seryitude
He declared thar IL was an attempt TO
enforce Involuntary sSrvitCde. He declared
that II was an attempt 10 interfere wit h
the rights OF freeman 10 compel them TO
serve on a private vessel contrary 10 their
wishes. He objected to any appear to Eng
Ish precedents in this case, saying that
the two governments were so entirely diff
1erent as 20 render such reference unayail-
ing In England. he said, parliament is
the paramount authority, and that body
could wipe out magma charta In a law OF
ten lines, wh'Ie the power of Congress was
limited by the Constitution
The TeafSument OF the case of the T,av-
den Brake Company the Westing house
Company Was set for the first Monday In
March. and in the interstate commerce
cases against the Alabama Midland and
the Detroit and Grand Haven railroad com
panies for the second Monday in March
Attorney General Smyth of Nebraska
fled motion TO fix a date for the NAV.
imum freight rate cases. which was taker
under advisemeLt.
The chief justice announced recess OF
the court from next Monday until the firs,
Monday in March.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Thomas Bryan Huyck has his cousin.
Mr.. Charles Boone of Baltimore, as his
guest.
Col. Robert Christy sailed Wednesday
last for Europe, with Switzerland as his
Immediate destination. He was accompa-
MED by client who represents a syndicate
ior a large claim.
DR.. Chester H. Beatty has left the city
for two weeks in West Virginia
Lieut.. r. ID. Bostick of the Franklin is
at 1S43 r street ON leave of absence.
Naval Constructor +. T. Bowles Of the
New York navy yard fs on temporary duty
at the Navy Department
Lieut.. Col. ]. c. Magee, retired Is on a
visit TO this city.
Lieut.. Joseph Wheeler, jr., 4th Artillery
IS at 2230 y street on leave Of absence
Evening star., 1897-01-25
SENATOR GEORGES ILLNESS
His Physicians Have Not Given Up Hope Of
His Recovery.
His Condition Is Critical and His Adj
vanced Age is against His
Getting Well.

United States Senator James l.. George of
Mississippi, who is lying dangerously i'll at
the Garfield Hospital in this city, passed a
very comfortable night. and this morning
his condition was unchanged. He was,
however, under the influence of opiates
and Is still in a most critical condition, al
though the physicians attending him have
rot given up hopes of his recovery.
Senator George has been in i'll health for
some time. He did not come to Washing
ton until January ;. when a consultation
with his physicians resulted In his ailment
being pronounced heart failure. and upon
their recommendation he was at once re-
moved to the Garfield Hospital. where he
has since been receiving treatment. Mrs.
Evening star., 1897-01-25

quite likely that some official notice would
be taken of her presence in the city.
The ex-queen's friends did not at all rel
ish the stories published in the New York
papers yesterday to tine effect that her ar
riN al in this city and Mr.. Cleveland's de-
parture a cunning trip down the river
were as cause and effect. They insist that
1t was a mere coincidence, as the President
could not possibly have known in advance
IT her coming.
The length of the ex-queen's stay in
Washington Is a matter that is undecided
as yet. She has expressed the desire to
witness the coming inauguration, and the
chances now are that she will take ad
vantage of the intervening time to visit
Philadelphia and possibly some of the other
eastern localities, returning to Washington
about March 1. and starting for Honolulu
shortly thereafter.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
MIR. TILLMAN'S LIQUOR BILL.
Designed to Meet the Defect i'm the
South Carolina Law.


Senator Tillman has introduced bill to
meet the defect in the South Carolina dis
pensary law pointed out by the recent de-
cison in the United States Supreme Court
The bill provides: That all fermented,
distilled or other intoxicating liquors or
liquids transported into any state or terri
tory, or remaining therein for use. con-
sumption, sale or storage therein, shall
upon arrival within the limits of said state
or territory be subject to the operation and
effect of the laws of such state or territory
enacted for the control and policing of the
liquor traffic, absolutely, to the same ex
tent and in the same manner as though
such liquors or liquids had been produced
in such state or territory, and shall not be
exempt therefrom by reason of being intro
duced therein in original packages for pri-
vate use or otherwise, and such states shall
have absolute control of such liquors or
liquids within their borders by whomsoever
produced and for whatever use imported:
Provided, that nothing herein contained
shall be construed as affecting the internal
revanue laws"
Evening star., 1897-01-25
Below Zero at Hartford.
Fifteen Below at Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, January 25.-At the
weather bureau office this morning at 8
o'clock the mercury registered Is below.
being within SO degrees of the lowest point
reached in over twenty years.
The severe weather is causing much suf-
fering among the poor, and numerous cases
OF destitution are being reported. Tele-
graph service is badly crippled. caused by
the sharp contraction and swapping of
wires. Many points were reported entirely
cut off from telegraphie communication
during the early hours of the day. Rail
way service has been affected to some ex-
tent, but not seriously.
Reports from throughout northern Ohio
show a temperature of from 10 to 16 be-
low, with a heavy fall of snow.
Twelve below at Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. January 25-The
mercury fell steadily all day yesterday and
last night. reaching zero by midnight. and
at G am. many thermometers in the city
and suburbs registered 10 and II degrees
below zero. There is an inch or two of
snow on the ground not enough to cause
any delay to railroad traffic.
Sixteen Below a: Toledo.
TOLEDO, Ohio, January 25-The tenn
Continued on Third Page.)
Evening star., 1897-01-25
AN OLD CASE.
Special Legislation to secure a Full
Bench of Judges.

Senator Hoar has introduced in the Sem
ate resolution to insure a full bench of
the court OF claims for cases of the United
States against the La Abra Silver Mining
Company and Alice We'll and others. Only
four judges took part in the former hear
ings of these cases because Of certain dis
qualifications, and this resolution provides
that in case of a recurrence of this that
the chief justice of the United States Su-
preme Court, at the request of the chief
justice Of the court of claims, shall des-
ignate q judge judges of any circuit or
district court or of the District of Colum-
bia court to take the places of those dis
qualified. The resolution was referred to
the judiciary committee.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
Two Army Retirement.

There were two retirements In the army
today, Colonel o. d. Greene. assistant ad-
jUtant general stationed at San Francisco
by operation of law on account of age. and
Major Clarence Even of the medical de-
partment, who is now in southern Califor-
MIA, On sick leave of absence, Major
Ewen's retirement is based on his ow,, an
rlication. after thirty years service He
is native of New York. and served as a
volunteer officer In the medical depart
ment during the war.
Colonel Greene has a good record and
was brey cited brigader general for gallant
services during the war. His retirement
results in the promotion of Lieutenant Col
onel Michael V. Sheridan. stationed at St.
Paul, to the grade of colonel and Major
j. B. Babcock, on duty at the War De-
partment, to be lieutenant colonel
Evening star., 1897-01-25
Ensign Coleman. Sentence

Ensign Noah T. Coleman of the navy,
who was recently tried by court-martial at
the Washington navy yard. has been pun
ished by the loss of six numbers in his
lrade. This officer was charged with ne
siect of duty and disobedience of orders
while acting as inspector CT steel for naval
vessels at Harrisburg, Va. He was con-
v.Cted of both charges in a modified de-
gree. because of extenuating circumstances
and sentenced to loss of twelve numbers
ard to suspension for one year on furlough
pay The Secretary Of the Navy regarded
the sentence too severe in view of all the
circumstances and he mitigated 1t to the
less of six numbers without suspension
Evening star., 1897-01-25
FonD's rHEATER COMMISSION.
Meeting to He Called for Tomorrow

A Meeting To He Called for TOmOrrOsv
Morning.
A meeting of the Ford,s }Theater COM
mission has been called for tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. At this meeting it
is expected that the cases of persons claim
ing damages by reason Of injuries received
at the Ford's Theater disaster. and whose
claims were stricken from the District ap-
preparation bill in the House of Represen-
tatives last year. will be finally acted upon.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
A Law without Approval.

The act to authorize the Secretary of the
Navy to furnish condemned cannon to Fort
Thomas. KY. has become a law without
the Presidents approval
Evening star., 1897-01-25
NEW ENGLAND.
Boston is Waiting.

BOSTON, January 25.-Although the
thermometer which this morning touched
5 degrees below zero, did not fall by sew
eral degrees to the lowest point recorded
this winter sharp northwest wind, blow
ing at the rate of from 20 to 25 miles an
hour, made the weather severe. 1t is
prophesied by the weather bureau that
the cold has not reached New England,
and tonight will bring much lower tenn
perature.
Below Zero at Hartford.
HARTFORD, Conn, January 25.-The
thermometer in this section this morning
ranged from zero to 5 degrees below.
Six Above at New Haven.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.,. January 25.-The
weather this morning was unusually cold.
The thermometer registered degrees
above zero.
Four Above Mt Bridgeport.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,. January 25.-The
weather here this morning was unusually
cold. averaging 4 degrees above zero.
MIDDLE WEST.
Evening star., 1897-01-25
The Bill to Regulate Cemeteries Con-
sidered by the House.
LIVELY DISCUSSION over THE MEASURE
1t Was Passed, as Was Another
Health Office Act.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE BILL

This was District day in the House. ard
after the morning business Chairman
Babcock obtained the floor and called up
the bill prepared by the health Office 10
regulate cemeteries
Evening star., 1897-01-25

Continued on Third Page.)
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07

picked up and carried to the pearest large
city for treatment, Instead Of being len to
pass long hours In .ome waysids station
while awaiting surgical attendance. II also
enables the railway companies, At certain
seasons or upon special occasions. to trans
port large numbers of invalids to health re-
sorts. The Interior 4 divided into 2 main
compartment corridor on one side. and
two small rooms at the end. The largest
compartment is the hospital proper: II Con.
tains twenty four isolated beds on steel
tubes hung upon powerful springs Each
which may he closed or opened at win. Each
and a cord serves to hold all the various
small objects which the patient may need.
The corridor on the side Of the hospital
chamber leads to the linen closet and the
Doctors apaIS cent. In the latter is II large
cupboard Tue upper portion is used for
smaller compartments-one serving as case
for surgical instruments. the other As = re-
ceptncle for the doctors folding bed
The hospital compartment Is carpeted with
llnoleum to denden the sound OF walking.
Trap doors In the floor, when opened. dis
close an Ice chest. a compartment for disin
fection of soiled linen. and u provision Gel
lar. II necessary. u portion OF the hospital
chamber may be transformed into an operut
ing room for urgent cases.
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07
PERFUMES IN ABUNDANCE.
The Excessive Use of sachet Powders
Omen to Abuse,

Tho Excessive Use of sachet Powders
Open to Abuse.
The writer again has been impor-
tuned personally and by letter to say
a word of protest against the excessive
use in public places of the sachet.
Many people do not mind this sitting
fragrance, says the New York Post.
Others. however, are most sensitive to
the effect of these sachet powders hid
den away in the hats, wraps, collar
cites, ETC.. worn at public entertain
ments, the theaters especially. One
little dainty sachet is almost as deli
cately scented as one little bunch of
violets. but pounds of this potent pow
der, scattered among hundreds of peo-
pie in an overheated. often ill-venti-
lated Interior, soon render the atmos-
phere almost unbearable. 1t was we'll
known in Paris that great costumer,
recently dead. could not endure the
faintest breath of perfume and that he
announced the fact very positively to
his fair patrons. Delicate odors like
violet, the old-fashioned lavender,
lemon verbena. the genuine extract Of
rose leaves. etc. have their charm to
most people. but the dense. dull distil-
1ations from scores OF different over
powerful perfumes are both unpleasant
and unhealthy.
The Meeker herald., 1897-08-07
HAsHING A FINE ART.

"Ever since spinning was a type of
womanly industry from age to age, 1t has
been expected that beautiful apparel should
clothe women. From the classic robss OF
Aspasia to the rich dresses of Elizabeth,
and thence to the wedding gown of Pur-
ftsn Priscilla we see the attractiveness Of
dress" But at this time only has it O.
come possible for all women to be becom-
ingly attired at a small cost, the supply Of
beautiful inexpensive dress fabrics now to
be had, making it an easy matter. Yet
there are women who insist that the ex-
pense of having summer gowns laundered
Is greater than the original cost, and that
in the end light woolens or summer silks
are more economical This is a mistaken
idea, as washing pretty belongings is fine
art, which is very easy to learn. Any girl
NO matter how delicately reared can wash
her own summer gown. bright day !,
plenty OF water, and little pure soap are
the necessary aids in the work. To do it,
ill tub two-thirds full OF warm water,
dissolve fourth Of a cake of Ivory Soap,
(Which will not fade the most delicate
colors), add it to the water, wash the gar
ments carefully through it, rinse first in
clear water, then in blue water, wiring,
dip in thin starch, hand on the line in the
shade When dry, sprinNe, and iron on
wrong side. Ehza II. Parker.