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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-12

MEMS OUTING SHIRTS.
Made Of Cheviot. coors and shades in great
variety. Sizes IA to 171a. Made to retail at
Soc. Our price soc. This is n great picnic
for early buyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-12

CHICAGO. Mar. 2-Wheat-May 72la /;
July 69a.a70; Sept 6Sls. Corn-May 244s
a24A; July 25li: Sept 265aa26ib. Oats
May l7a17 u; July IS. Pork-May So 40 :;
July $S So. Lard-May 81 10; July 81 25
Ribs-Msy 81 47la; July ST. 55. Wheat
opored steady at yesterdays decline. Corn
opened quiet and steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-12

Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-12

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET Mar. H.
Beef Cattle.-Thers has been no marked
difference between this weeks and last week s
markets opening as each did with a fairly
active trade and closing very draggy. The
average quality of the offerings was like that
of last week. Prices of Boef Cattle this week
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1897-07-21
Die 5oRuns.

Sin autes Bib brau3t ni6t srit soln'rtn
&abmen,
Sin san5er Waum brauAt tsinen itol5en
Hamen.
Ni6t tunItppG Gtiquetten feiner Wein,
Ni6t pra6lenb SaKung e4ter Gbelitein.
0o9 pirb bic @egentpart bid tdgli9 lebten:
Gs GdBt nur I9per Oas NeuB're ii9 entbeb>
rem.
8er tpirfen min auf breite 8oltesmaifru.
MuB Stein unb @ein, Bib, Ndmen gldns
aenb fdfenl
(GL 8t.1
@enn @eiber gu 9DGnen fuerben, tdan
bies aud Elm S9ritt CUR 8eieruns Iein.
X X X
WOnte man Die @eie1f9aft f6ilbern. tpie
tie tit, man piirbe it6 benz Sapel os- nsber=
~trei6une aasiesen.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
TAKE AN UMBRELLA.
Threatening Weather and Showers
Tonight nmd TOmOrrOM.

Forecast till s pm Thursday-For the
District of Columbia, Maryland and Nir-
ginia threatening weather, with showers
late tonight and Thursday; southeas terly
winds; warmer.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The barometer has fallen rapidly in the
central valleys and the lake regions and
risen slowly on the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts; it is highest over the middle At
lantic states and there Is depression of
moderate energy central over South
Dakota
1t is much warmer in the central valleys
and the lake regions and slightly cooler
over the Atlantic coast states.
General rains have prevailed from the
gulf coast northward over the states of the
Mississippi and Missouri valleys. The
weather continues fair on the Atlantic
coast
The indications are that the cloudiuess
will increase, with showers tonight and
Thursday the Atlantic coast probably
dicated for the central valleys tonight
probably clearing over the southwest and
gulf states Thursday
The following heavy precipitation dn
inches) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours
Springfield. Mo-. 1.26; Abilene. La Shreve
port, 90; Oklahoma, .46; Fort Smith, l.G0
Palestine, LOG.
Rivers-The following changes in the
rivers lin feet and tenths) have occurred:
Risen-Cairo, o.; Nashville 90: Memphis,
o.: Arkansas City, 06: Vicksburg, 0.6.
They are above the danger line and rising
Evening star., 1897-03-17

at Cairo. 90; Nashville, 3.3; Memphis So
Helena. Ark, 80; Arkansas City,34 Vicks-
burg. O.9
The river is above the danger line and
falling at Chattanooga, 80.
Tide Tnble.
Today-Low tide. 1922 am. and 1886
pm; high tide, G12 a. m. and Gas pm
Tomorrow-Low tide, LOG am and 1 :2i
pm; high tide, 6:59 am. and I:32 pm
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, Cos am: sun sets. S:12
pm.
Full moon, 4:27 pm tomorrow.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, SOC am
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 7lS pm: ex-
tinguishing begun at 514 m The light
ing Is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at 7:03 pm; extin-
guished at 5:29 am.
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition Of water at 8
am: Great Falls. temperature, =; condi-
ton, Receiving reservoir, temperature,
16: condition at north connection, II: con-
dition at south connection, II. Distributing
reservoir, temperature. 46: condition at in
fluent gate house, -: efiluent gate house, Is.
Temperatures for Ty.enty-Four Hours
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau during
the past twenty-four hours. beginning al 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon:
March 16-4 pm, II; s pm. 3S: mid
night 30.
March III am. 2S; am, 81; - m..
43. and = pm, ~.
Maximum. a. at pm. March IS; min
inum, 26, at am, March IL.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Masonic Trip.

Warren La Rue Thomas. grand master of
Knights Teinplar of the United States ac-
companied by the officers OF the Grand
Commandery of X. 7. of the District of
Columbia, Noble d. Larner, Frank H.
Thomas, w. T. Galliher, Geo. Gibson, and
the officers of the several communicates,
b. A. Allen. J. H. Small, Benz. Parkhurst,
w II. Klopfer. j. J. Narrower, G. II.
Walker, T. Z. Morgan. Harrison Dingman
T. B. Otterback and several invited guests
oscar w. White. j. ]. Wilber, F. II. Hos
ford. Alex. Grant. left today to make an
official tour of Pennsylvania and witness
the rendition of work in the finest work
ing commardery of the United States,
Hugh De Paynes of Easton, Pa.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
He Did Not Eunxy.

Richard Anderson. the driver of the van
at the Police Court, was charged with let
ting his horses stand before the Police
Court with their heads facing the wrong
way. This was one of the first cases under
the new law. After the complaining wit
ness had testified, Mr.. Anderson cross-ex-
amined him as follows:
Il suppose you know there are several
vans in the city?'
yes, SIR
There is one that carries prisoners from
the Criminal Court is there not?''
Yes"
There is enc for this court, is there
not?"
YES"
There is one that carries money from
the Treasury Department, is there not?'
Yes
DO you know whether the one outside is
the one from the Criminal Court, the one
from the Treasury Department or the one
that belongs to this cout?"
II do not
You don't know, then, who drives this
one?'
Il do not
Judge Kimball said: Il will have to dis
miss this case, then"
Evening star., 1897-03-17
HOUSE EMPLOYEES.
There May he Several Importun
Changes I'm the Force

1t Is said that there will be several i'm
portant changes among employees of the
House of Representatives consequent upon
the assembling Of the extra session and
the immediate presence of a number OF
newly elected representatives. The d.
vision of patronage among the delegations
in the House will have to be recast. it
IS said. on account of the pressure being
brought TO bear a result of the changes
In the DELEGATIONS. Several conferences
have been held this week between the per
sons who are credited with being the con-
trolling powers In the distribution of the
House patronage. and IL Is understood tina I
numbeI of changes have already been
decided upon.
III Is probable. however. that in some OF
the cases the incUmbents will be permitted
to serve until next December, when their
successors VIII then be appointed II is
said that this has been found necessary
as In the nature of a compromise between
the friends OF the present incumbent In the
delegations and the new-elected represen-
tatives who demand share of the patron
age.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
For 'sSDrinr Eever''
PLANNING A POLICY,
DISTINGUISHED Cuban Representative.
Comforting I'm MnshinStnn

Mr. Tomas Estrada Palma, the diplomatic
representative of the Cuban republic TO the
United States. arrived in Washington yes
terday and Joined Mr.. Benjamin Guerra
the treasurer of the republic, who had
preceded him. and Mr.. Gonzalo de Ouesada
the charge d'afaires. Mr. Palma declined
TO be interviewed on the subject of his visit
here, but there is no doub; that it will have
an important bearing on the future policy
OF the CubsHs in this country. who arc
striving 10 secure action favorable to them
from the United States government
The present administration, 1t is now be-
Heved, intends 10 preserve an attitude of
strict neutrality between Spain and the
Cubans. and will not favor one side or the
other so long as there is not open and
fragrant violation of the laws of the United
States or the laws Of nations. 1t is un-
derstood that the Spanish minister has
been plainly informed of this policy and
that he did not relish the straightforward
manner In which the information was i'm
parted to him.
The impression seems to prevail in we'll
informed circles that the sentiment of the
Eresent Congress in favor of JUST being
shown TO the Cuban revolufionists is even
II ore pronounced than that of its predeces-
sor. and many expect that when the House
finishes its consideration Of the tariff bill
end the measure goes 20 the Senate that
the affairs Of the island will be made the
subject OF discussion by the lower body of
Congress The action now being taken by
various state legislatures. and powerful or
ganizations and associations demanding
some definite settlement OF the war in
cuba VIII be the means by which the atten-
tlon OF Congress will be called to the mat
ter.
The Cuban representatives now here seem
TO BE- even more confident. If possible. of
the successful result of the revolution than
they nave been heretofore. and declare the
prospects for freedom are growing brighter
every day.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Naval Orders.

Passed Assistant Surgeon J. NJ Moore
has been ordered to the Alert in place Of
Passed Assistant Surgeon l.. w. Spark
ling, ordered home on three months leave.
Surgeon NJ. H. Simors, from the torpedo
station, Newport, to the Columbia; Sur
geon +. Il. Derr, from the Columbia home
on three months leave; Ensign A. G. Kav-
anagh, from the Oregon to the Yorktown
Lieut.. A. Sharp, from the equipment bu-
1eau TO the assistant secretary's office:
Lieut. A. c. Hodgson. TO the Alert Lieut..
A. G. Baker. from the Alert, home on three
months leave; Paymaster s. Rand, from
the Columbia. home, on waiting orders:
paymaster J. E. Cam. from the Newark 10
the Columbia; Ensign r. II. Osborn from
the Newark to the Columbia Ensign F. r.
Payne, from the Newark TO the Terror.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
POLICEMAN MISSING.
o'hcer Scram1in Reported Absent
Without Leave.

Policeman Edward j. Scramlfn of the
fourth precinct, was yesterday afternoon
reported as absent without leave An
investigation brought 10 light the fact that t
he left his beat Thursday last, and has
not been seen by his wifes OF at the station
since 1t is said that Scramlin was largely
IN debt and took flight in order to escape
further annoyance from his creditors.
Word has been received from Scramiin
from Baltimore, where hd is now probably
located He forwarded, his policeman $
equipment by express 70 Lieutenant Yer
non. Scramiin, so it is said, has been be-
lore the trial board for failure to make
payment OF mis- debts. On his promise to
make settlement, however the charges
were not pressed.
so far as can be learned Scramlins wife
ana TWO children are in destitute circum-
stances. The policeman Will probably be
dismissed from the force without delay.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
To Perform Marriages.

The chaplain of the House of Represea-
tatives, the Rev. Henry n. Couden, ap-
piled 10 the clerk of the District Supreme
Court this afternoon for authority to per-
form the marriage ceremony in the Dis
trict- He stated that he las no pastorate
at present. but fellowship with the Uni
vers7iist Church. Clerk Young informed
Mr.. Couden that before he could be au-
thorized to marry people here he would
have 10 file certificate Of membership in
the church Mr.. Couden said he would do
50. and left to obtain the required certifi-
cate.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Gums to Go to Sandy Hook

ALBANY. y. Y, March 1T.-One of ,be
largest shipments OF guns from the Wafer
viiet arsenal to the testing grounds =,
Sandy Hook will soon be made. The con-
tract for the transportation was yesterday
awarded The shipment will weigh over
l.2o tons. and consists Of twenty-two
eigAt-inch. fourteen ten-ir ch and four
twelve-inch rifles The guns will be loaded
upon large barges, and will be lifted on the
boats by a mammoth crane The guns are
valued al 81 ,226.OO0. and the tow which will
be made up of three barges. will be one of
the most valuable which has ever left this
port.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Connecticut. Candidate.

w. l. Lewis. member of the Connecticut
state legislature, is a candidate for ap-
pointment as consul general to Mexico. He
mas the Endorsement of the legislature of
which he Is member, and the entire Con-
recticut delegation in Congress. 1t will be
urged upon Mr.. Mckinley that Mr. Lewis
Is thoroughly familiar with the trade con-
ditions OF New England, and that he will
be extremely useful to the manufacturing
interests Of the country by opening new
channels Of trade in Mexico.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Ex-Secretary Tracy Here,

Gen. Benjamin F. Tracy is in Washing
ton on business with the Supreme Court
Gen. Tracy's uniform courtesy to his as
sociates in the Navy Department, when he
was Secretary, causes him to be kindly
remembered here at the capital. 1t is un-
derstood that he has declined to accept any
official position under the present admins
tration, his professional duties engrossing
his entire attention.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
To Contest Gen wb.T,er,. Co.,

State Senator Oscar R. Hehdley of Hunts
Vile, Ala, who occupiesAt1e unique posi-
ton of being the only republican in the Ala
bama legislature, is at the Raleigh. Mr..
Hundley says he is not a. candidate for any
office within the gift of the administration
but is here simply to look alter his contest
for the seat in Congress now held on the
face of the returns by Gen. Joseph Wheeler.
Mr. Hundley says he believes he was elect
ed by the people OF the district.
Mr.. Hundley was until last spring a silver
democrat
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Inspector of Small Aru,s

Lieut.. VIM. v. Judson. coyT,s of engineers,
has been appointed inzbsctor of small
arms practice for the Hpafs under com
mand of the chief of en34sers at Willets
Point: n. y, as the relief..df 4 Capt. VIM. e
Graignill' who has been transferred to
duty at Wilmington, N. c,
Evening star., 1897-03-17
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Stopping of Carriages.

The new police regulation regulating the
ircving of vehicles upon the streets is
causing no end of trouble, and it is be-
lieved the Commissioners will shortly
amend it. The regulation provides that all
vehicles moving upon the streets shall
keep to the right and in stopping at the
curb shall keep the curb upon the right
side.
No one objects to the proviso regarding
which side the vehicles shall pass each
other. but there is great objection to the
rule concerning the stoppage of vehicles
at the curb line. The order compels all
vehicles in stopping to have the curb to
their right.
This order was made on the Both day of
last January and did not go into effect
until the I'd of March. During the inau-
guration the order was not enforced, but
recently the police were notified to enforce
the regulation, and several arrests have
already been made. The attention Of the
CO mmissioners Wis called to the matter
this morning. and one of them expressed
the opinion that the regulation was un-
necessarily severe and should be amended
Evening star., 1897-03-17
The worry of
''nnaking ends
meet" "==emded.

Americans have the reputation Of being the most
worried people in the world. The horror oi
poverty is the nainspring Of ~ out OF 100 Am.ri
can business mems energy. To have what they
have made more by their efforts entails entering
into different enterprises. Every enterprise is
speculation. An unwise or unucky specula:io may
wipe away ones all. How to have what have
made profitable by investing in that which entails
no hazard-no r!sk-no uncertainty-no worry-no
laying awake o nights
Our annuities present just such a plan Solid
the walls Of Gibraltar proof against theft fi-.
legal attacks proof against everything hnr nful
The ownership OF one OF our annuities PRACTICAL,
means the knell OF carklng care-of how TO max.
ends meet. for il furnishes tie holder with M
in' ome-fo Ice drawn every tLrea. six or twelve
months. as You prefer and IN lie ceases 10 be
S2'6. 100000 back OF each annuity guarantees g.,
soundness. Investigate this.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
"OIfver Optic" Dying.

William T. Adams C"Oliver Optic'D is
dying at his home in Dorchester. in the
suburbs of Boston. He Is seventy-fiye
years of age. and has probably written
more boys stories than any other author.
He made his reputation and fortune be-
tween 1850 and 1870, but his books are
still in demand.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Minnesota Association.

Arrangements have been. made for a
meeting of the Minnesota Association to be
held tomorrow night at 1880 O'Clock in the
hall of the organization, 419 10th street
nt rthwest. A general invitation is extend
ed to citizens Of Minnesota who are in the
city to be present.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
schultz Taken to Penn.yIvanta.

Herman Paul Schultz, who has been in
the Tombs in New York since October last
on e charge of arson, made by his son, has
been taken to Pennsylvania, where he Is
under indie tment for murder.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
To succor the Starving in India,

appointment of a committee to devise
a plan for holding public meetings and
securing speakers to raise funds for
the relief of the famine sufferers in India
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Another American Citizen Released
consul General Lee has informed the Sec
retary Of State that Oscar Cespedes, a ma
tive OF Key West, who was imprisoned, in
CUBA, has been released from custody on
try.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
LECTURES.
MERGENTHAI.ER LINOTYPE Ct

MERGENTHAI.ER LINOTYPE COMPANY,
New York, March l6, 1897
At meeting of the board OF directors held this
day quarterly dividend Of per cent and extra
dividend Of per cent were declared payable
APRIL 1, 1897 to the Stockholders of recurd on
Monday, March 22, 1897 at O'Clock pm The
transfer books win close on Monday March 70
1897, at 10 o'clock a. IN.
1t FRED'K ]. WARBURToN, Treasurer.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Fatally Mansled by Machinery.

Oliver A. Krum, foreman in the Sun Slate
Company at Slatedale. was caught in the
betting of the saw bed at the factory at
Allentown, Pa, yesterday morning and
mangled to death in the machinery.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
DIR. Nansen Houored.

The honorary degree of doctor of science
v as conferred at Cambridge, England. yes
terday upon DIR. Nansen, the arctic ex-
plorer, who was accorded a most f1attering
reception.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
THE SPANISH MISSION
Gossip Connects General Drapers Name
With the Position.
but He May First Go ms Consul Gen.
ernl to Havana to Learn the
Cuban Situation.

There is some interesting gossip relating
to General Draper of Massachusetts. He Is
a man of means and finish, and his name
was early mentioned in connection with a
diplomatic appointment. Several posts
have been suggested; that at Berlin first
and then that at Rome and the one at
Vienna. The present talk brings forward
Madrid, which. it is conceded, IS. in the
circumstances, one of the most important
posts in the whole list
Evening star., 1897-03-17

me Vice President's Messenger.
The vice President has appointed Henry
bastianeili of New York. as his messenger
at the Senate. The duties of the position
are chiefly clerical ~
Evening star., 1897-03-17

II matters little what 1t is that yo.: want
whether a situation or servant-a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

1t matters little what it is that you wait
whether O. situation or q servant-a
want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
A Safe Man Needed.

1t is known that the President wants a
safe man for the Spanish mission. The
business is difficult, and it may at any time
assume the highest importance. Friends of
the administration declare that the matter
cannot receive too careful attention. Things
are by no means in the shape they We're a
few weeks ago. Spain shows plainly she
realizes that a change has taken place
here The doors of Cuban !allS are lying
open every day. and some American citizen,
cooped up for months during the Cleveland
regime. is walking out. free man once
more. This is construed to mean much
And it may mean more any cay. The rainy
season is near at hand. General Weyler in
the field has disappointed his friends. His
tall claims of having dispersed the insur-
gents and pacified the principal provinces
are now known to be mere humbug. The
insurgents are more active than ever and
General Weyler dares not travel in any of
the pacified provinces without an army
at his back.
Spain Mt the End of Her Financial
Rope.
There is a belief, moreover that Spain
has about reached the end of her rope
financially. She cannot much longer stand
the heavy drain to which for two years now
she has been subjected. Suppose, it is sug-
gested, that she should show signs of a
disposition to listen to reason. Suppose ali
SHOULD present OtSeI Uy Wnlcn
friendly offices on the part of the United
States. If we'll exercised, would tend to
bring the war to close, and insure Cuba
her freedom. Then, the value of having a
good man at Madrid would be very great
Such negotiations would have to be con-
Quoted with the utmost skill and delicacy
TO bring about the desired end.
May Go to Havana First.
But maybe the most interesting feature
of this ruTor is that General Draper may
make his way to Madrid by way of Ha-
vana; that is to say. he may first go to
Havana as consul general. relieving General
Lee, and then to Madrid as minister by
promotion. There are no particulars offered
in support of this rumor, but the rumor is
current and commands some attention. 1t
has been urged that General Lee should be
asked to remain at his post. His service
there has of late been so much compli-
mentad. he might be retained many repub-
icans agree, with benefit 10 the country.
His resignation is in the State Department.
but only in obedience to custom. If a man
of General Draper's ambition, therefore,
should consent to go to Havana. it would
probably mean more than would appear on
the face of things. and it might mean that
he had accepted the post for the execution
OF some particular purpose, and in expecta
ton of a suitable reward in case he should
succeed. 1t is recalled that 1t was by first
accepting minor commission and execut-
ing it satisfactorily that William Walter
Phelps secured the German mission under
General Harrison. That office came to him
as d reward.
Beth Much In Evidence.
There may prove to be nothing in this
mission and the consul generalship at Ha
Evening star., 1897-03-17
Beth Much In Evidence.

There may prove to be nothing in this
rumor. but for some reason the Spanish
mission and the consul generalship at Ha
vana very much In evidence in all
speculation at this time.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Martin J. Bailey, u white man thirty-n:ne
years of age, and a carpenter by occupa-
ton. while working at Glen Echo. fell
from a scanold and sustained serious in
juries about the head and size. He was
brought 10 the city on an electric car and
taken TO the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment Baiiey's home is at 620 Whitney
avenue.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

George Colbert. twenty-eight years Of
age. who lives IN West Washington. was
taken sick yesterday afternoon In front of
IG4 Florida avenue. He was taken to
Freedman's Hospital in the eighth precinct
patrol wagon.
A few minutes later a young colored
man was found sick at the corner of Ttl
ana Pomeroy streets. He also was remoy ed
to FreedmaG's Hospital for treatment.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Clifton S. Dawson today filed a bill in
equity against David Pifling to enforce
mechanics lien of s51.23 lot IL, block
~, Rosedale and sherwood. Attorneys
Williamson and Smith represent the COM
plaiaant.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

According 10 Lieut.. McCathran the
bridge across the gutter at -17th and I,
streets southeast is in dangerous condi-
ton.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

Wilbur F Crafts of the reform burea
has written to the district attorney askin
that steps be at once taken to surpres
the Benning races TO take place mex
month.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

There is a leak in the water main on
Connecticut avenue near the west en-
trance to the Geological Park and at 10Th
and z streets.