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The times., 1897-12-08

Showing deficit Of. -. 1s,O52, ,454.41
In addition 10 the ordinary revenues col
lected during the year the cash in The
Trea sury was increased by the folio wing
sums. From national bank fund deposited
under act Of July 1 4, 1890. in exce5s r
bank notes redeemed, 81, 1856, 81 4.5o, And
from tkeiss ueof percent bonds in liquida-
tion OF interest accrued en- refunding Ger
tificates converted during the year, 81
240, making total of S4,357 ,S54 so.
The securities redeemed during tue year
Oh account CT the sinking fund were rs
follows
The times., 1897-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John joy Edison have sent
out cards for dancing reception les
day evening, December IL, TO introduce
their young daughter Miss Edison.
The times., 1897-12-08

Mrs Sternberg will entertain at luncheon
December G In honor o [ Mrs. Hobart.
The times., 1897-12-08

The engagement has been announced If
Miss Nelly Gibson, daughter of Mr. a.
NJ Gibson, formerly of this city, to Mr.
Walter f. Longsdon of London, England
The times., 1897-12-08

Speaker and Mrs. Reed and Miss Katie
Arine Reed viii spend the winter at the
Shoreham il the apartments they occupied
last year.
The times., 1897-12-08

Airs. Edward Funke, Of Chicago, is the
guest OF Mrs James Kennedy, of Fifteenth
str reet.
The times., 1897-12-08

Mrs. Herbert, Gouyerneuf Ogden, and
Miss Mary Augusta Ogden will entertain
at an afternoon tea Thursday, December
Is, at tleir home, 1910 Riggs Place.
The Green Spring Valley Clubhouse,
near Baltimore, was the scene OF bril-
liant social gatherings both afternoon md
evening, Monday, at the reception and tea
to which the older guests were invited
from TO 6 O'Clock, and at the dance COR
the younger element after 5 o'ciock, witch
Were given hy Mrs. Joseph G.. Whitney to
her niece, Miss German, who is also tbe
niece of the Senator from Maryland, and
one of tie most charming debutantes lf the
Baltimore season.
Additional attraction was given to the
always interesting clubhouse by the elab-
crate floral decorations Of various eolered
roses and Irysanthemums and the artistic
ally arranged greens. The lights were
shaded tC match the flowers, each room
glowing with a varied color. The dance
was particularly enjoyable, as the pariici-
pants included almost the entire cuterie
of de!utantes and the Younger married
women, together with a number of young
people from his city. no were transported
To the clubhouse and back TO Washington by
a special car.
The times., 1897-12-08

MIS-. Frederick F. Schrader gave box
party at the Academy Monday night in
honor OF her husbands play, '.At the
French Ball. Among her guests were
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bailey
OF Capitol Hili, and her uncle, Hon. r. A.
Moseley, &C Alanama. Others of the party
We're Assistant Secretary OF War Meikle-
john, assistant Postmaster General and
Mrs. ii cath, Representative and Mrs. David
A A. Mercer Representative and Mrs. Charles
F Joy, OF st Louis. and Assistant Commits
soner Of the Land Office Monden
The times., 1897-12-08

Capt. I. w. Stone and family are es-
tablished in their handsome new residence,
No. Twelfth street southeast, where
they will be pleased to see their friends.
The times., 1897-12-08

Mrs. Lee, Miss Lee and Miss Florence Lee
VIII Return 10 the city in a few days md
Resume their apartments at the Shoreham.
Mrs. Hunt Will not come to Washington
with them, but viii remain throughout
the winter In Boston.
The times., 1897-12-08

Out OF respect for the President the
ladies Of the Cabinet VIII not receive 70
day.
The times., 1897-12-08
READ This SWORN STATEMENT.
Messrs. Lansburgh s. Bro:

We, the undersigned, heads Of twenty of the most
important depar your establishment,
by solemnly a
advanced in a
with the Trading Stamp
Company.
Silk Deparmr rnt-G1orris Lyon.
Dress Goods Dep5-J. Il Mchaelis.
Velvet Departmental. Brinkley.
Cloth Department NJ. Walingsford.
Department-W. Murphy.
Black Goods Dept q. Hennage.
Embroidery Dept-IIene Ierch.
Upholstery Department-C. Fl. Wiley.
Departmental. Goldsmith.
Ladies' Underwear Dept-N. sullivan
Ribbon Dept-Jessie Erinkley.
Hosiery
Mems Furnishing Dept-L L Hobrook
Cotton Underwear Dept-Annie
Girgham Department W. c..
Flannel Department-Geo.
Linen Deparment-W. G. Kelly.
j. E. M
Underwear Dept-Abe
Subscribed day of octc-
ber, A D.
H. R HOWENSTEIN
Notary Public District Columbia.
The times., 1897-12-08
Immigration

There was great falling off in inn
migration to America during the fiscal
year, compared with the twelve months
preceding. In fact immigration during
1867 was the smallest since 1879
During the year now reported 23O,S32 per
sons arrived, Of whom 22S,952 were
permitted to land. and 1,eSo were e.
barred and deported in accordance With
law. or those deported, 328 belonged to
the class known rs alien contract laborers,
and 1,2S9 were returned as belonging
to the classes OF aliens prohibit ell from cd
mission uIder the act approved March 3,
1861. In add tion 263 peraons, VINO
lad become public charges within enc
year from arrival, were returned either
at the expense of the steamship line by
which they were brought or ut the ex-
pense OF the Immigration fund.
The heavy decrease, the secretary thinks,
is due to restrictive legislation.
Further restrictive Legislation IS recon-
mended.
The times., 1897-12-08
Receipts and Disbursements

Receipts and Disbursements
The report includes statistical ia bles as
follows:
Fiscal year 1Se7-The revenues of the
Government from all sources for the fisca
yeas ended June 80, 1897, were:
From Customs ............ S1T6,554, i IS .65
From Internal revenue. 6,6s8, ,574. %
From profits ON coinage
bullion deposits, and as
says .........-...... 1929, 81 3. .5s
From District OF Columbia 1856, 80. 20
From teeS-consular, let
ters Patent, andland.. 1881, 800 IL
From sinking fund for
Pacific railways -. 2,277,173. %
From tax on national
banks .,............. 1872, 800 SO
From navy pension and
and dnavy hospitalfunds,
ETC.. =. ...............-.. 1,122, $50. .O5
paymentofinteTest
by yPacificrsiiways 942,14s 3g
From misCellaneoussources 913.1I9. .9g
From sales of public lands S64, ,5S1 III
From s&.es of Indianlands S45,419.03
From customs fees. fines,
penalties, etc.... 5S6, ,S27 rs
From reimbursement for
cost of water supply,
District of Columbia 32l, ,O97. "a
From immigrant fund.-. 800, ,936. II
From Sales of Government
property ..~...-..... 2o2.712. fs
From deposits for survey
ing public lands ... 12S, ,32o. "a
From Soldiers Home, per
manent fund ...,...... 126,617 80
From sales of lands and
buildiI gs under special
acts ................. s1,319.7C
From dcpredations on pub
lie lands ...-........... 4e,478.54
From sales OF ordnance
material =. ...... 4S36S sc
From postal service.. S2,665, 49,. .79
-----
Total receipts ........ $4SO.3s7, ,167 SO
The eXpendituresfor the saina period were:
For the civil establish
ment, including foreign
intercourse. public build
ings, collecting the reve
The times., 1897-12-08
TARY CAGES REPORT
Continued from Fourth Page.

Secretary says: ''The natural deduction
from he figures must be that the seals
composing the so-ealled Prbilof Islands
herd are rapidly decreasing. Aside from
the decreased catch of the sealing fleets,
that fact would seem to he tiemonstr:i 5ed
by the circumstances that during 1887
the sealing fleet was much sma Iler than
in 1885,
The times., 1897-12-08

TOTAL -.........-.......... 81, ,24T, ,556.3T
Prior to August 10, 1894, there were In
the possession of the United states bonds
OF various States, which, with the excep-
ton Of $53s, 900 bonds Of the State of
Arkansas received from the Smithsonian
Institution, We're formerly in the Iadian
trust fund.- as follows:
The times., 1897-12-08
Navigation. .

Tho annual report OF the Commissi5 ner
OF Navigation shows that the total ,locu-
mented tonnage of the country on June 80,
1897, was the largest for twenty-one years,
except 1858.
The receipts from tonnage taxes were
S73l,76s, the largest revenue collected
from this source since 1SS4. The UNEQUAL
operations of the law by which vessels
entering the United States from certain
foreign countries and ports are exempt
from tonnage tax i'll return for the eX-
emption of nerican vessels from tonnage
orequivalent aXes In such foreign countries
and ports calls for legislative action.
In view of our large expenditures for
the benefit of navigation, amounting to
about $20,00e,000 year, AMI Of the fact
that about 70 per cent of the tonnage en-.
gagged in our foreign trade is coinpnsed of
foreign shipping, Congress may well con-
slider whether there should not he read
Justment Of tonnage taxation.
The appropriation for lighthouse .7rytce
Shouldn't Secretary thinks, ne increased.
Tie life-saving service rescued :,,739
persons.
State Bonds.
The Secretary invites the attention OF
Congress to the fact that there are in the
vaults of the Treasury certain non pa ying
State stocks and bonds now belonging
to the United states. in regard to which
he suggests the propriety and necessity of
adequate legislation looking to the settle
nent and collection thereof. The following
is statement OF the stocks and bonds
referred to;
The act Of August Is, 1894, took over
from the Indian trust fund bonds of various
States as follows;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-27
CITY nREVITIES.

The Houston lodge OF Elks will hold its
annual election Of officers tonight.
Drummer fire engine company No. 1 Will
give a picnic at Forest Park on Sunday,
April II.
In a game OF baseball yesterday even
ing the Model Laundry and the Fourth
Ward South clubs played a very interest
ms game. resulting in the defeat Of the
latter club by score of 10 to r.
Tho Victoria Brigade arrived yesterday
and have pitched their revival tent nj the
corner Of Preston and Crawford street.
where they viii have their first meeting
at 1870 y. m. today. They expect 10 be
here about ten days.
Yesterday afternoon at his tent on Brc-
mond square, Yellowstone Kid distributed
meats. bread, potatoes. coffee and sugar to
n large number of The Houston poor There
were but few white people present with
baskets. but the cclored people were out
in force. Many deserving people were thus
given. the necessaries Of life.
Josh l.. Clark Of Dallas, who is one OF
tho most prominent State representatives
OF machinery manufacturers. is in the city,
guest Of the Lawlor. MIR. Clark makes
frequent visits to this city, where he has
many friends. and 1t Is probable that he
Is here figuring on plant OF some nature
to be erected here. He was a bidder for
the Houston Packing company Job. but
having failed to get the contract he mas
now turned his attention to other matters
of a similar character
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-27
JuLIuS HOBBS. N. D.

~ result Of tho announcement made
by the Houston newspapers the5 last fow
days, that a FREQ package OF pr. Hobbs
Sparagus Kidney pills would be ftven away
to amy az nur readers who would call at
a. u. Kolsling's drug store. jho2 Main
street, today. nm intense interest has been
awakened In this distribution
large number Of people called ycster-
day TO make inquiries about the free lam
pies Of this wond rful medicine 10 be given
away today, which shows what guaoral iu-
forest Is taken by The public IN tho test
now being given by ,)r. Hobbs of his dis
covery for the cure Of nil kidney ailments.
Much to our graticifation, n number Of
lady callers have shown nh unusual In
tereat In this great listrhution.
"Can II be possible" said a ron who
called yesterday. that the advancement
In the science Of medicine has Mt last
reached climax for poor sufferers like
myself"
II am going to say one thing Mt any
rate. The owners of this medicine GER
tainly have faith IN A. and they IRE going
about IL In an honest. straightforward man
ner. Just this thing alone gives me con-
hdonce and strong hope that shall again
be a well man
Another caller ycsterday---a lady--Baid:
II live several miles away from Houston.
but I nm going TO get sample Of this
new kidney medicine for my husband. He
has been n sufferer from kidney disease for
many years"
I'VE have spent thousands Of dollars
with the best doctors we could bear Of
North and South. but at the best he has
secelved only temporary relief
''Dr Hobbs announcement that he has
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-27

male discovery which will cure and build
up the kidneys. and his offer to prove IL
by the giving away OF free package. II
quite a novelty to me, us heretofore it has
been pay whether The medicine did any
good or not"
I'VE are going to give this remedy .
good, fair trial and hope that others.
suffering ms my husband Is, Will hear OF
1t and accept the Kind and generous offer
which Dr. Hobbs makos.'
II is expected that today there will DO
n great rush OF applicants for free packs
age Of Or. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills.
hot no matter what The demand Ia A. n
Kiesiing is well prepared 10 meet IT..
All those living In Houston or any town
outside who apply at our store today IN
person or write for sample will be well:
come. and not only n
FREE SAMPLE FOX
OF t'i,s wonderful medicine will be gives
or cent TO each applicant, hut also Dr
Hobbs little book. which IN concise way
treats on kidney trouble.
This great free distribution ends tonight
at p. m. 80 that all who with to avail
themselves OF Or. Hobbs generous ofier
should call ror write Immediately or they
will m'ss the opportunity.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-27
COUNTY JUDGES CONVENTION.
subjects Discussed Relate 10 Road
Work pnrticMInrly.

-
Work Particularly.
Waco Texas. March 90 THE North
Texas County Judges and Commissioners
association met here today. pursuant 10
call. The convention was called 10 order
by Mack Smith. county Judge Of Collin
county and president OF the association.
and the secretary. A. 7. Woodward OF
Dallas. called the roll of the counties.
Tho forenoon session was brief. com
mencing at II 80 and ending at IL O'Clock.
with the appointment of committee on
order OF business. Tho convention ad-
1ourned until 2:30 p. III.
At tho afternoon session the committee
on the order of business reported the fol-
lowing subject for discussion: THE En-
ployment of County Convicts on the Public
Roads" Subject to be introduced by Mack
Smith OF Collin county
employment of County Convicts on
Farms" Subject to be introduced by W.
II. Dickson OF IIili
District Road Construction" by J. w.
Walden of Grayson.
Road Crossings" by a. +. Woodward
OF Dallas.
"Culvcrts and Bridges" by w. +. Frco(
man of Henderson.
Investment OF Permanent School AM
Sinking Funds" by W. II. Jenkins. Fl
county Judge of Mclcnnan.
The afternoon fcssiou was devoted to Ne
discussion OF the hrst two subjects, q ID
at r o'clock the convention adjournedHto
meet at $3.50 n. m. tomorrow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-27

j. C. Commit, general manager OF the
Crescent News company. is in the city.
Rush II. Barnes travelling passenger
agent OF the Kansas City. Plttsburg and
Gulf. Is in the city.
J. C. Gregory, division superintendent Of
the International and Great Northern. was
in the city yesterday.
Joe Morrow, assistant general passenger
agent of the Galveston. Houston and Hen
derson. was In the city yesterday.
j. w. Terry, attorney OF the Gulf. Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe. arrived IN the city last
night from Austin.
r. e. George, travelling passenger agent
OF the Houston and Texas Central has re.
turned home from a trip to Mexico ana
left last night for North Texas.
President Mcliarg OF the Texas Central
and General Manager Hamilton arrived in
tho city last night from Waco and left for
New Orleans IN special car OF tho Wabash
Illinois.
Il. f. Gregory. who has been assistant
superintendent OF transportation OF the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass at foakum.
has resigned. 1t is stated that he VIII go
with the Frisco. Conductor Grove has
been appointed 10 ill his position.
William Reinhardt. travelling passenger
agent of the Southern Pacific. has returned
ticket agents. lie says the weather was
delightful and all OF the ticket agents en-
joyed their trip and speak In high praises
OF tho courtesies shown them.
j. c. Williams. who has been confined
to his bed for some time. was able to he
up yesterday. lie was placed In charge Of
Conductor Registers train on the Western
branch of the Houston and Texas Central
but was taken sick and had to lay OFF
Conductor Register is still laid UP with q
lame foot.
In every railroad office visited ycster-
day regrets were expressed over the death
OF l.. c. Baker, late superintendent Of tho
Western Union Telegraph company, no.
tice of whose death appeared in yester-
days Post He had host Of friends in
Houston. some of whom We're his intimate
friends. and the news of no mans death
could havo been received with moro regret
than his.
Arrangements have been mado for the
enlargement of the Gulf Colorado and
Santa Fo commercial and ticket offices In
this city. The Post stated sonc time ago
that such q change was contemplated and
yesterday II whs decided that the Offices
would remain at the present place. but
many improvements will be made. When
completed In accordance with the plans the
Santa Fc will have one of the most invit-
ing offices in the city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-27
THE HOTELS.

n LAwLoR-RATES $3.50 AND $500
FIR DAY. JAMES --AWLOR, Pro
1 Gr5ce, Victoria; +. A. slichtor.
M. wis: ]. l.. Clark. Waynesboro.
I.IW. Collins. St. Louis: John M~-EAl-
<. city; Z. d. Gavin. Galveston: Will
4 |, Chandler, Chicago George c.
Irrhan, San Antonio; l.. p. Pipkin. Beau
n. A. G. Anderson. Sam T. Swlnford.
| 4 Fitzgerald. city; Mrs. w. c. Brooks.
|Aiton; ] n. Hatkins. f. l.. Chapman.
Suu; J. whitmarsh. Boston; d. b. STAN
IA Atlanta, Ga: Walton C. Smitkhar.
4; ". D. Lawson. NJ. X. and T. Ry.; f.
tones, New Orleans John II. Conniff,
n Orleans; j. Il. Semplc, winston; Il.
hbnith, Kerrville: Richard Barlow.
hnton, N. j.; John II. Vogt. New York:
IN. Long, 81. Louis; V. b. Proctor and
!, cuefo; A. C. Shell. J. A. Morris. San
etcno: L. T. Hanson. Boston. Mass. !:
Keutaer, Sublime: J. II. H'oben, Par
Es, Kan; J. h. Long. Hannibal, Mo. /:
~ Lucas, New Birmingham; George A.
iyot, Galveston: j. l.. Means. Dallas;
10, Larlmore and wife. Larimore, n. ID.
rrgs D. Cox, Chicago; a. b. Hubbard,
nyef
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-27
THE TRAFFIC DECISION,
All Lines Arc Waiting for Sonnet ino
to Turn Up.
VIEWS BY PROMINENT RAILROADEps.
Il. II. Cushing Is the Newly Arn,,r,.
ca 'encrai Superintendent and
Chief Engineer Of HE. &w,T,

Tho oil absorbing topic in railroad cir.
cles yesterday was as to the decis,on a,
'he united states supreme court In regard
to tho Transmissouri Traffic association.
me Post yesterday gave full account
Of Of the decision with the opinions oppressed
by prominent railroad men in rel rence to
the effect the decision would have, II
seems as II all are waiting to see what Will
turn up. No one could be found who
would venture n prediction as to what
would be the true result. Several con-
lectures were made. but still there seemed
TO be an uncertainty as to the final out
coma.
Several prominent railroad men were
asked as to their opinions. One said: NO
tice having been given that the Atohison,
Iopeka and Santa Fe. the ST. Louis and
San Francisco and the Missouri Pacific
systems mad Withdrawn. 1t is probable that
the southwestern Traffic association is no
longer in existence. for the other lines
forming In part this association will surely
Withdraw, as they certainly can no, re-
main IN the association with these lines
out.
THE meaning OF 1t is. one gone. all
gone. And with this association goes the
Doaru OF administration. for ono depends
on the other. think that the Sscsent rates
Will remain In effect until something fur
Their is known. What will be the policy
no ono can tell. Any line will be slow
in changing rates now established, as such
change could effect no good and would
create a world Of trouble. 1t is true that
many men who are considered the best
railroad men in the country will have to
be placed elsewhere, us their positions, a.
they now stand. amount to nothing.
THE only remedy ! see Is to go to con-
gress and let It authorize the several traf-
fic associations being under the direct SUI
pervision of the international commerce
commission
Another official said: II think we will
go back TO the old rate committee rule and
decide what rates are proper. No agree
ment Will be necessary. nor will any line
be obligated to the strict maintenance OF
rates. nor Will money penalties be imposed
for any infractlons of the rates and rules
nor will the understanding involve n al
vision of traffic. nor lessen the natural
competition for business. In plain words
it will be a pull for the business. ~ while
II will be worked on a fair plan Il will be
for the best workers and most popular
lines to control the business"
That some understanding may be reached
It was learned yesterday that a notice had
been sent out by President Fordyce OF the
Cotton Belt. who Is also chairman Of the
executive board OF the Southwestern Traf-
fic association. calling for meeting Of the
executive officers OF the association at St
Louis April G.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-27

lowing rates account OF the Texas Lumber
mems convention. Houston, April IS, IA and
15.
Guiding San Antonio. Becville, Port Lavaca
and Cuero,
For the above occasion. round trip tick
cts, will be sold to Houston.
Dates OF sale. April 70, and for trains
acriving Houston on morning Of April 10.
FINAL limit for return April l6.
Rates one fare. not TO exceed So from
any point within the territory named above.
The return portion OF these tickets will
be extended for return within thirty
DAYS for those who will purchase excursion
tickets to Mexico. the extension to be made
ny depositing the ticket with the depot
agent at Houston. who will give receipt
for the ticket deposited.
Texas State Christian Endeavor conven-
tion. NLy 4 to G:
TO Ticket Agents In Texas.
For the above occasion. round trip tickets
VIII be sold to Houston from all points on
lines in Texas. as follows.
Dates OF sale May 3 and L.
Final limit for return May I.
Rate-From points within seventy five
miles OF Houston. ono and one third fare.
From points within scventy-five TO 100
miles OF Houston. 49, From points be-
tween 100 and LOT miles of Houston, one
fare. From points over 1877 miles from
Houston the rate TO be made by adding 1
cent per mile in each direction to the 81
rate applying from the point 1877 miles dis
tant "''