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The times., 1897-12-19
transatlantic Mails.

MoNDA f.-tpl At 7:2O p. IN for Europe,
PEI :. ; SsdIe, from New York, via South
aInpton and Bremen
,ar II EsDA A Y.-thl Ats;2o p IN. for Europe.
southampton. ,cl At II:i0 p In. for
Netherlands direct. per $. 5 EdanI, from
New York, via Amsterdam. Letters must
he directed Per fdau." tc)At lI:10 D.
III. for Europe, per 5. s. annie from New
York, via Queenstown. clAt11:10 p. III.
new YORK, VIA Antwerp. Letters must
be directed - Per Freislend." (cJAtlI:lO
p. ia Tor Netherlands direct, per ). 5. Am
sterdain froIu New York, via Rotterdam.
Letters must be directed Per Ainster-
FRIDAY-tb) At 6:1o p. N. for Europe.
per <. s. Lucania.' from New York, via
queenstown. Letters Tor France SwitZer-
land, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey
Egypt and British India must be directed
Per Lucania." (bj At $40 D. m. for
France. switzerland, Italy, Spain Por-
La NorInandie, from New York, via Hayre.
Letters for otner parts of Europe must be
directed Per La Normandie." tcl AT
1l:l0 p. IL. Tor Netherlands direct per q S..
Rotterdam, from New York, via kotter
dam. Letters must be directed per
Rotterdam (CIAGl1:IU p. IN. lor Norway
direct, per S. $. Island, from New York.
sPRfNTED NATTER, ETc.@German
steamers sailing from New ork on IGes-
tuany, and specially addressed printed
matter, etc, for other parts of Europe.
The American and White Star stea mers
sailing from New York on " eunesda VS.,
tna German stea mers on Thursdays and
the Cunard, French and German stea InerS
for all countries for which they are ad-
yertiSPI tn carry mails.
The times., 1897-12-19

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
RIGGS NATIONA L RANK OF WASHING
TON, d. c.,
At the close OF business. December / 5th,
1897.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
Rev. Mr.. williams, Health.

Rev. Gilbert F. Williams, who for several
years has been rector of Christ p T.
Church. in Southeast Washington. is quite
Ill at the rectory Of the parish, and 1t is
understood he will not soon again take I'D
pastoral duties.
Rumors are current that Mr.. Williams
mas resigned his charge, but his wife to-
day told a Star reporter that he had not
done so. but would probably take that step
shortly.
Continuing, Mrs. Williams said: ..For two
years or more. Mr.. Williams has felt that
ne was unable to attend to the work of the
parish, and his health has been bad All
during that time.
About six months ago Mr.. Williams.
physician ordered him to go abroad. and a
friend was so kind as to offer to pay ali
the expenses of the trip. but Mr. williams
neaitn was not good enough to undertake
Ine journey, and he went to the south
Inere he socn began to improve. and was
gettihg along nicely. when he was attacked
Win the grip. since which time he has
peen very sick, which is his condition To-
day. ~ ooui'ioh To-
AS soon as he gets well enough tn be.
henosea rel, ne Will go to some quiet place.
put certainly not to st. Elizabeth's Asw,
ium. In the spring he will. exnect %
abrNad. AS for the work of the nar,sS
That Is now in charge of Archdeacon ChiIJs
Mr; Wi!liams nearest and best frtend.''
mrs Williams bitterly denounced a nuh-
lshed story In which Mr.. williams name
was connected with that of n vo,,n. NJ
man, ana declared the story to be vile
Evening star., 1897-02-08
omcial Record Of the War.

In order to correct misapprehensions re-
garding the 'Oficial Record of the War OF
the Rebellion" the War Department has
issued the following explanatory statement:
Under tine act of Congress, approved
August Z. 1882. 11,0o0 copies of the War
Records were ordered printed, and $500
were placed at the disposal of members
of the Forty-seventh Congress, to be sent
to such libraries. ETC., as they should
designate: LEGO copies We're directed to be
distributed to the several executive DEPART
ments Of the government and Loco to off,
GERS Of the army and contributors to the
work. All these sets have been distributed
as directed by law. each representative in
the Forty-seventh Congress having the dis
posal of twenty-one sets of these books
and each senator twenty-four sets. Menu
bers OF the present Congress have no copies
for free distribution to libraries, organiza-
tions or individuals; and those authorized
to be distributed by the War Department
and other executive departments were long
since disposed of. Seven hundred copies
of the 1l.0O0 printed were reserved for sale,
at about the cost of press work and paper;
and the only way the work can now be OBJ
tanned Is by purchase. Libraries or indi-
viduals desiring to purchase the work, or
any part of 1t. will be furnished with full
Information as to the cost, etc, upon in
quiry addressed to the War Department"
Evening star., 1897-02-08
GEO. e. GILES CLAIM.
Insane the Result of the FOrd's
TheQter Disaster.

Insane ms the Result Of the FOrd's
Theater Disaster.
George E. Giles, who was employed in
the record and pension Office Of the War
Department when the old Ford's Theater
building collapsed. Is now a patient at St.
Elizabeth's Asylum. A claim against the
government for 5000 damages has been
filed on behalf Of Giles, and it claimed that
his insanity was the direct result Of the
terrible disaster Of June 0, 1S93
Mr.. Giles, the unfortunate clerk, has an
aged mother at Watertown. Wis. Some
time ago the news was published of the
suicide of Mr.. Giles at Chicago. This
was a brother Of the man now in st. Eliz-
abeth's. and 1t Is said that the suicide was
mainly due to the news received Of the
fate of George Giles. the claimant
Giles narrow escape preyed on his mind,
and it Is said that this was observed by
the chiefs In charge. The associations
were too much for him. and he was finally
transferred to the pension Office, from
which he was discharged His mind con-
to send him to the asylum. Mr.. Giles is
not a violent patient and is given many
liberties at the asylum, as Is usual In such
cases.
Mr.. Giles appears to have been unfortu-
nate In not having fled an application at
the time the others were fled but, 1t ia
said, the impression grew among the clerks
that the mere fact that they were able to
report for duty was SUFFICIENT reason, I'm
the opinion of the government officers to
preclude anything like claim.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
MR.. ALLEN OBJECTS.
A Resolution Supposed to Refer to the
Proposed Gift to Gen. Miles.

A Resolution Supposed to Nefer TO the
Proposed Gift to Gen. Miles.
Senator Allen introduced the following
resolution in the Senate Saturday after
noon:
Resolved, That the committee on MILL
tary affsirs be. and they are hereby, d.
rected to inquire and report IL it Is lawful
for an officer of the regular army of the
United States while holding his Official
position and receiving compensation from
the government therefor, to receive from
private citizens valuable presents in COM
penss ton for services performed by him
in the line of duty; and II SO. the said COM
mittee be- and they are hereby. directed
to report to the Senate a bill prohibiting
the acceptance of such gift during the
time such officer is in the actual service
of the government"
The resolution, which was agreed to, Is
understood to refer particularly to the case
of Gen. Miles. It Is known that a number
of influential and wealthy people, with
headquarters in New York. have for some
time past been raising a fund. the purpose
of which is to purchase handsome resi-
der ce In this city. to cost in the neighbor-
A number of wealthy men have subscribed
on the ground that Gen. Miles deserved
recognition for the firm stand he took at
the time Of the Chicago riots. There are
laws prohibiting diplomatic and consular
representatives of the government from re-
ceiving gifts, and it Is understood that IL
tho Sc do not affect officers OF the army
Ser ator Allen may introduce a measure
that will do so.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
Chief Engineer smith Dead.

Chief Engineer William s. Smith, United
States navy, who for three years had been
stationed In Philadelphia as a member Of
the naval examining board. died yesterday
of rheumatism of the heart He was born
In Baltimore sixty-one years ago, enlisted
in the navy at the outbreak Of the civil
war and was assigned to duty as third as
sistant engineer on board the Colorado.
North Atlantic squadron. Subsequently he
served successfully In the New Ironsides,
the Powhatan. the Yantic, the Nipsic. dur
ing its service on the Darien expedition.
and the Monocacy. in the Asiatic fleet: at
the navy yard in Washington. during which
service In 1875 he was promoted to be chief
engineer: in the Ossipee and the Kear-
sarge. and at San Francisco. where he
superintended the construction of the
Charleston. Then he was assigned to the
Marion and the Lancaster. A widow and
one daughter survive him.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
COFFEE AND SUGAR.
The Investigating Committee Adj
9Ourns tntfl Thfs MORNING.

In the investigation of trusts by Senator
Lexows committee in New York Saturday
atter The Stars report closed, Chairman
l-exow announced that Mr. Searles would
De given until 10 am. today to answer the
subpoena of the committee. President
Havemeyer was then recalled. He said
that the four refineries in Phfiadelpbia
which were absorbed I'm 1891, still continue
in operation.
How many men had you in your employ
In New York state at the time OF the or
ganization?"
Il am unable to tell you"
Were there 10000 on thu. East Side,,
Il should not think So"
rs II not true that 1000 men were at
one time dischargedy'
,. 1T Is not true. We did not at any time
nave that number employed"
In reply to another question he denied
that there were any sugar refineries closed
after the consolidation i'm 1891
think, he said, my brother was i'm
error when he said that some of the refin-
1891" III
The witness furthe.- testified that prior
10 the &C consolidation six factories employ
ing 5000 hands, We're closed down
Mr. Havemeyer then read a lon. list of
ngurcs showing the profit per pounu of re-
lining sugar. derived by the company for a
specified number of years.
John Bergen, who had been i'm the cm-
pioy or the American Sugar Refining Com
pany. In various capacities, from 1876 to
1894, was next called
He said that in 1892 he was in the employ
OF the sugar company as dock foreman
and that at the time of the formation OF
the sugar trust, i'm 1887, between 5000 and
G,OO men were discharged. Asked as 10
the number rendered idle by the closing
down of the Brooklyn concern, he said
1900 men were discharged
That man is a bigger liar than he looks
to be. said Mr.. Havemeyer, as he left the
council chamber.
The witness said that he understood that
one of the closed refineries was now being
operated as a coffee mill Eight refineries
were closed, he said since the formation of
the company, and this coffee concern is
the only one of them now In operation.
John Arbuckle again took the stand and
testified that he controlled at least one
quarter of the coffee trade in the United
States.
Mr.. Arbuckle said that he wanted to ex-
plain that the price Of coffee was very
variable. and gave IL as his candid opinion
that it was the most speculative business
in the world.
"Have you any agreement with the other
big FIRMS to fix prices?"
mo. sir: We have no agreement. We only
fix our own prices
This ended the work of the committee
for the day, and an adjournment was taken
until 10 o'clock this morning.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
NEWSBOYs IN COURT.
First Case Under the Recent Order
of the Commissioners.

First Case Under the Recent Order
of the commissioners.
The first cases to be called to the atten-
ton of the Police Court involving the vio-
latton of the recent order of the District
Commissioners prohibiting the calling out
OF the names of newspapers by newsboys
on Sunday occurred today. Charles Nc
Cauley. white. and George Dent, Marshall
johnson and Leroy Gray, all colored, were
arrested yesterday for disturbing the quiet
in an endeavor to dispose of their stock in
trade. When arraigned before Judge KIM
ball they entered pleas of not guilty. The
order went into effect yesterday. a leeway
of thirty days being allowed from the date
1t was signed.
The little fellows were not without
friends as they stood at the rail Of justice
for there were present to look after their
interests Mr.. Croffut of the Secular League
Gen. William Birney, D. Webster Grow
Maj NJ Pechin, Prof. Hiland c. Kirke and
the Misses White.
Several policemen testified that, acting
Under orders they arrested the bows who
were crying the names of the papers in the
usual tone,
After the case of the District was closed
Attorney ]. Mcdowell Darlington, who ap-
peared to defend the boys stated to .ha
court that a question exists whether or not
me order OF the Commissioners Is really
constitutions. THE ordinance would be
inconsistent" Attorney Darlington started
to say, when Judge Kimball interrupted
with:
Before you go into the question of con-
stitutionality. Mr.. Darlington, 1 will say
that 1t Is customary in first cases under a
new law to release the defendants on their
personal honds. after giving them a warn
ing. The question as to the soundness of
the law may be argued later"
w mats thate" asked Prosecuting Attor-
ney Pugh. Releasing these defendants
on their personal bonds constitutes a con-
viction. What good would an argument
on the constitutionality of the Commits
sioners' order do II conviction had al
ready been recorder?
But discharge is an acquittaI," re-
marked the court.
But commitment is not involved"
added Mr.. Pugh.
1t was decided to continue tho cases until
Saturday next. the four boys being re-
leased on their personal bonds to appear
at that time. Their attorney will then en-
deavor to convince the court that the order
Of the Commissioners Is without effect. If
Judge Kimball holds to the contrary It is
probable that the cases will be taken to a
higher court by means of habeas corpus
proceedings,
Evening star., 1897-02-08
Death of Mr.. Samuel w. X. H.nax

Mr.. Samuel W. K. Handy, one of the
Oldest and most widely-known residents of
Washington. died last evening at his
home. No. 2aS 18th street southwest. after
an illness of less than one week, from
pneumonia. produced by grip.
Mr.. Handy was born in WASHINGTON Ian.
uary q. 1927. and consequently was in his
seventy-first year. At the age of twentv-
two years he went to California, where he
remained for five years. He returned to
this city In 1854. and had lived here ever
since. He was the oldest member of wash
ipgton Lodge. No. g. I. o. o. F.: also Of
Mount Nebo Encampment, and of the Old
est lnhabttants Association. He was fur
ther. Tor forty years previous to his death
member and deacon Of Westminster pres
byterian Church. and was q professinp
christian @ for hfty.eight years. During the
late war Mr.. Handy conducted the grocery
business on Pennsylvania avenue near I6th
street Later he was, for fourteen wears
In the employ Of the Great Falls Ice Com,
pany. and since leaving that position WAS
with the firm Of johnson & Wimsatt The
funeral will take place Wednesday after
noon. the services at the house being In
charge Of Rev. DR.. Bittinger, pastor Of
Westminster Church, and at the grave ~
the Odd Fellows. The interment win he
private and will be made at ConRressionei
cemetery.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
Nusain
Underwear.

rHusIin
Underwear.
Well made, generously cut and
correctly shaped garments in the
palmer sorts as we'll as the finest and
richest. For Tuesday the following
worthy values:
Muslin Drawers. deep hem cluster Of tucks, yoke
phhd fer pair Observation-Disclosures. zoe
Muslin Drawers, wide cambrIc rufHe woke band
Muslin Corset Covers, high low neck, felleI
Cambric Corset Covers, trimmed with everlasting
h'ce OF embroidery Each. ch................25
Muslin Short Skirts, deep hem cluster Of tucks
Ha'h'. .3Sc.
Muslin Short Skirts. extra wide. for stout women;
ruff1e Of embroidery; tucks above. Each Soc
Muslin Long Skirts, umbrella shape, wide Ham,
"uis RUNE EAch. 75e.
Muslin Long Skirts. French back extra wide.
deep tucked rufie. tucks above ruffie. Each 81 90
Muslin Gowns. Hubbard style. double yoke back,
yoke of tuchs and insertion 'front.' rufne on neck
ai sleeves. EACH .JOc
Muslin Gowns. empire style. large sleeves; trim
med with lace or embroidery and insertion; pearl
"ut'"'is- Eich 75c.
Cambria Gowns. empire style, trimmed with lace
or embroidery; double ruh1e over shoulders; large
I'd floor.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
REF FOR MS IN CUBA
The Spanish Minister Makes q Statement
IN Regard to Them.
Importance Of the CREATING Of the
The ohicial Announcement.

Discussing the proposed reforms in Cuba,
last night that no colony in the world. with
Wales, will have as large a measure of lib
erty as Cuba will have when the new re-
form scheme Is fully developed. He point
ed out that under the project there no
longer could be complaint that the island
was governed by officials in Madrid or by
people sent from Spain for the purpose.
and that hereafter, If the plan Is enforced,
the citizens of Cuba themselves would
govern their island.
He answered in advance the criticism
that the government had undertaken to in
stitute reforms. particularly in the judicia!
system OF the island, that were beyond its
constitutional powers by the statement
that the preamble to the reform measure
showed that the government specially
stated that 1t had acted In an anticipatory
manner in this matter, but that it pledged
itself to submit to the cortes, which body
ooes nave the necessary power to make the
changes. the legislation required to give ef-
feet to that portion Of the reform scheme,
and also 10 do all in its power to cause the
ratification of its anticipatory action.
Tie Electoral Franchise.
Looking generally over the scheme. the
minister caile1 attention to some of the
most important features, among them the
provisions touching the granting Of cleo
toral franchise. He said that this would
certainly result In a considerable extension
of the right Of suffrage in Cuba At pres
ent Cabans can vote IL they pay a yearly
tax amounting to not less than s. Now,
said the minister. Spain probably would be
willing to go further. and permit persons to
vote even If they did not pay any tax,
provided they could read and write; in
other words. she would scarcely object TO
a property qualification If the Cubans
themselves desire 1t. That this might be
the case was supposable from the fact, as
Mr.. de LONE explained, that a large por-
ton OF the inhabitants OF the interior of
the island, not numerous, however, were
very flliterate.
That portion of the scheme relating to
the tariff of Cuba the minister regarded as
of the utmost Importance. not only to the
islanders, but also to the merchants of
the U..ited States, who had trade relations
with Cuba of enormous magnitude.
The Ohcial Announcement.
The official announcement of the reform
scheme closes as follows:
THE government has not sufficient mo-
tive TO judge If the time before the appli-
cation of reforms III Cuba and Puerto Rico
will be short or long. although all tine
news is satisfactory and the forecast of
the incoming peace general. But whatever
the conditions may be, the government
them without the slightest delay, when
the opportunity shall arrive, and for that
the advice Of the council of state will be
sought, notwithstanding that tEe
government will not apply the decree until
the indispensable conditions favorable for
the peace, that Spain desires and will never
cease to desire. and that the civilized world
hopes for, shall arrive"
Evening star., 1897-02-08
New
Spring Shoes.

Above everything else Our Spring
Shoes are thoroughly up to date.
graceful in outline, perfect in style
and fit-Just such Shoes as will add
a dainty completeness to the most
elegant toilet.
WOmen's Kid Button Boots with the new 'Bos-
ton toe; tip Of same; outside Scotch edge
special vaiue. Per pair ir..-.-.............$3O SO 90
Women's Kid Button Boots, welt sole, patent
leather vaulp. An up-to-date walking shoe for
gyms "a p1h b.
Womens Button Boots, paten- leather vamp
cloth top round toe. Very dressy. Per pair IS 90
For women with long. slender feet we have
special line Of Kid Button Boots with natura toe
tip Of same. These show In sizes I'D to g.
81 90
ID roor
Evening star., 1897-02-08
Agricultural Machinery Exh,b,t.

The Secretary Of Agriculture is advised
through the State Department. with a re-
quest from the minister of Austria-Hun-
gary. to extend the Information as widel:,
as possible. that an exhibition Of agricul-
tural machinery will be held at Vienna
May to IA. 1857. By special ARRANGEMENT
with this government all articles Of Amer.
fcan manufacture sent for exhibition and
returned unsold to the United States with
out having been advanced in value or i'm
proved in condition by process of manu-
facture or any other means may be 40 re-
rangements will be effected respecting the
free entry and transportation PRIVILEGES
over Antria-Hungary railways Of goods ar
riving from America for the exhibition.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
Mr.. Colman ON Duty.

Hamilton r. colnan. who was arrested
In New York last week. charged with lille
gally having in his possession government
newspaper stamps. reported for duty this
morning at his desk In the general land
office. He refuses to say anything about
the case. Investigation OF the case by
government officials still continues. and
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Max
well Is also conducting an examination into
the matter. There were no new Develop
ments today There Is an impression With
some OF those who have followed the case
closely that the charges against Mr. Col
man will not be pressed.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
MAJOR CLARksON.s TRIP.
Comma nder of the G.. A. n. Visiting
Eastern Cities,

Major r. 8. Clarkson, commander-in-
chief of the G. A. R.. has left Omaha for
an extended official trip to the eastern de-
partments. He was accompanied as far
as Chicago by his daughter. Miss Clara
Clarkson. He is booked" for visits to the
following departments. whose encamp-
ments will be in session during his pres
ence, and elaborate arrangements are being
made everywhere for his reception and en-
tertainment: Rhode Island, at Woon-
socket, February and 3: Massachusetts,
at Worcester, February 10. IL and Il:
Potomac. February 16 and II. at Washing
ton; Maryland, February Is and 10, at
Hagerstown; Minnesota, February % and
"a. at ST. Paul.
Mr.. Clarkson will spend February IA and
Is at Baltimore with relatives, and while
there reception will be rendered him by
number of citizens.
Evening star., 1897-02-08
Infants and Little
Children's Department.

While especially particular that
everything essential to a complete
outfit is obtainable in this depart
ment, we are also very determined
in keeping our prices at the lowest
possible limit We quote some es-
pecially good values:
Infants Ali-wcoi Cream Cashmere Long Cloaks,
cape handsomely embroidered in silk lined through
oct. Value $3.50 Each h-...................S3 50. so
Cream Silk Caps. three styles-plain. tucked and
embroidered: all with wide silk ties. Each. SOC
Infants Hand-crocheted Worstcd Saclues, all
white or with pink or blue borders. Each. Soc.
Little Children's Cambria Dresses. three styles
yoke of tucks aid Insertion. pointed yoke with ruff
lies over the shoulders gathered full from the
neck-al with ruflc Of embroidery around neck and
sfNN'ts- Eitn -OCc
Little Childrens Nsinsook and India Linon
Dresses. pointed yoke of hemstitched mcks and
insertion: round yoke Of tucks. finished with rufe
and edged with Val. lace. Each. Toe.
2d foor