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The times., 1897-03-16
ABOUT THE HOTEL LOBBIES
Deserted During the Day, But
Crowded Last Night
Some OF the Latest Arrivals-Mil.
holland Looking for His Place.
Manley Is Here.

The hotels were pretty well deserted
yesterday, everybody who could do so
having gone to witness the opening of
Congress There has not been "a day slnce
some time before the Inauguration when
the corridors were SO cheerless.
Last night things were better for those
who enjoy crowds. There was another
congress in each lobby discussing the
tariff schedule and the prospects of a
speedy passage of the bill
JohnE. Osborne, of W yoming, and ome S
Butler, of nnsylvania, both new men,
bers, are at Willard's. Mark Smith, OF
Arizona, reached Washington yesterday
morning, with Mrs. Smith, and is at the
Riggs. Mr. D. II. Smith, new man from
Kentucky, is also at the Riggs.
T. B. Pease, of Woonsocket, one Of the
gentlemen who hopes TO he Public Printer
arrived on the scene yesterday, and is at
the Riggs.
John Milholland came back from New
York yesterday, and is at the Arlington
again. he was in conference with Mr..
Hanna, but has not yet been placed, it is
understood. He is very anxious.
J.H Manley, the Maine Republican who
so conspicuously got aboard the Mckinley
band wagon during the nomination cam
paign, reached town last night, from Old
Point, where he has been staying over
Sunday with the Misses Manley. They
are registered at the Arlington.
David S. Jordan, OF California, OF The
Behring Sea commission, is at the Airing
ton,
The times., 1897-03-16
THE TENNESSEE EXPOSITION.
Proposed Display of the War and
Navy Depar rtments.

Lieut.. Charles NJ. Mccormick, now on
special duty with the United States Fish
Commission, has been detailed by the Sec
retary of the Navy as the representative
of the department, to take charge of the
naval exhibit at the Tennessee Centennial
Exposition, which opens May / at Nash
vile, and Capt. Henry C. Ward is chosen
to represent the War Department in
similar capacity at the same place.
The departments are already arranging
for the transportation of the articles to
Re placed ON exhibition. The display viii
be in large part such as was made by the
Government at the Worlds Colun biau EX-
position 1t win consist of samples, SO
far as the Navy is concerned. of mechanism
and munitions and models, drawn from
the Bureaus of Ordnance, Construction and
Repair, respectively, aud of the Naval
Academy Bureau, and will include the
models of the battleships from the cor
ridors of the building. IL Is understood
shipments will be commenced in about
week.
The contractor for the construction of
the Government building reports that rapid
progress is being made. Three sets of men
are employed, each working eight hours.
The times., 1897-03-16
DiSINFECTs THE STREETS.
Brussels Has Adopted Hygienic Sys-
tenn OF SprinklinR.

Consul George ". Roosevelt, represent
Belgium, has just made a report TO the
State Department upon the hygienic sys-
Iefn Of street spTfnkling in uiat city, which,
from it's general import aud the interest
excited IN the process OF street sprinkling
In Washington, viii bc of local interest.
The consul saws: For some considerable
timc the municipal authorities OF Brus-
sels have eGGeayored 90 find system for
watering the public streets with disin-
fcctsnt Cu the 2ssd OF February, of this
year, ,aneXPeriment was made with anappa
ratus employed 10y Mr. Van Hereton for
cleaning out the piEgeries, stables, market
and court Of the Brussels slaughter house,
and { proved to be SO successful that the
city has about concluded to adopt it for
watering the streets.
"The apparatus is composed of a cylin-
dered reservoir, which IS filled with an
antiseptie substance, creoline preferred.
A pump system is applied to the reservoir,
which, when the city water is introduced
into the apparatus, produces an aspiration
more or less strong, which is regulated at
viii. The antisepuc matter mixes with
the water, and. thus changed, acts as an
efficacious disinfectant.
"The use of this apparatus was espe-
cially useful few years ago during the
aphthous stomatitis inflammation of the
MOUTH epidemic in Belgium. While few
sporadic cases of the disease are reported
In this country, in the BeighhoIing king
dom of Holland an epidemic of it now ex-
lists
s'D During the month of January" Mr.
Roosevelt says, 1.-THE aphthous stomatitis
was reported in $50 cattle stables in
Holland, distributed over 11O communes."
The times., 1897-03-16
DIED.

kEPPLE-on Sunday, March Ia, 1897
at her residence, Al Myrtle street north
east, MARY. widow of DAVID kEPPLE.
Funeral Wednesday, 10 a. m. 1t
BEATTY KATHARINE KIRKER BEAT
TY, wife OF DIR. Louis n. Beatty, in the
tweDty-Seyenth year Of her age.
Funeral services at the house, No. SO
East Capitol street, on Tuesday at O'Clock
p. IN. Interment at p. N. and strictly
private. Item
HAZEL-SudGeniy on Saturday March
IL, 1897, at 1U:4O p. M, MARY PEARL
HAZEL, beloved daughter OF John and
Anne G. Hazel, ageu seventeen years and
eight months.
Funeral from Emmanuel Church, Ana
costa, d. G., Tuesday, March 16, at
o clock p. III. Friends and relatives are
invited TO attend. Item
NIXON-On Sunday, March 4, 1897, at
1:20 a. m, ORRIN WILCOX NIXON, be-
loved son or Capt. and Mrs. A. H Nixon,
aged twenty-five years and twen tyt
days.
Funeral from the residence of his parents,
1415 Park St, Mount Pleasant, ID. c.,
Tuesday, March 16, at 4.15 p. nj. Inter-
nent at Rock Greek Gem etery. Friends and
relatives invited to attend mil 5-2t
The times., 1897-03-16
NOMINATIONS CAN WATT
The President Determined to
Make Haste Slowly.
MANY KNOTTY PROBLEMS
Several Ambassadors May Be Named
Today-Payne and Merriam Main
1y Responsible for the "Hold-Up."
VIII Have to Be Handled With
Tenderness and Care.

More disappointments were harvested by
! the eager and hungry crowd of visiting
| officeseekers yesterday. 1t was fondly
hoped by them that the President would
signalize the opening day of Congress by
distributing generous quantity of patron
age. But he did not send to the Senate as
much as one name. 1t is now claimed
that he will limit appointments as much
as possible until after his pet tariff bill
has become law. He made it very man
ifest yesterday that his heart is set ON
the passage of that measure, even above
the desire TO reward the men who placed
him In the Presidential chair. 1t is also
apparent that, although elected on the
money question, he is determined To
force the tariff again TO the forefront as
political issue and national policy. This.
of course. leaves the gold DenAcrats out
OF the running. To this the visiting states
men who are here looking for places offer
no objection whatever. But they do pro-
test vigorously against their being kept
out OF office until the new Administration
secures the enactment OF all the laws IL
desires on the statute books.
II was stated yesterday that the Presi-
dent has another reason for Withholding
all the places he can. 1t is his desire,
according to friends who are very near
both himself and Mr. Hanna, To make every
list OF appointments that he sends D. the
Senate an adjustment OF as many knotty
problems 80 possible. This is said TO be
for the purpose OF preventing the revival
by aspirants OF the infant industry of
dropping from one place to something
Just as good" So far as may be, the
nominations VIII also be used to solve
puzzling situations in different states and
therefore what mightbe called group NOM
inations may tie expected.
1t is altogether likely that several am
bass dors and ministers will be named to-
day, but the best informa ton is that the
announcement OF the Assistant Secretary
ships and kindred nominations viii be still
longer pracrastinated. President Nc
kinley does not care to announce the men
he has fully decided upon until he de-
termines what is to be done with some
others on whose claims to recognition he
has not yet passed.
Henry c. Payne, OF Wisconsin. and VIII
lam K. Merriam, of Minnesota. are the men
mainly responsible for the hold-up OF the
nominations OF the leading diplomatic rep
resentatives of the American Governments
The President has about settled the ap-
pointmment of Merriam, and is still wing
to take care OF Mr.. Payne. But that gen
tleman is very sore and VIII have to be
handled with the utmost tenderness and
care.
The times., 1897-03-16
THANKS TO THE FIREMEN.
Chairman Bell Expresses Apprecia
ton of Their Services.

Mr.. Charles s. Bell, as chairman of the
inaugural committee, has addressed the
following letter to the chief of the fife
department, Mr.. Joseph Paris:
"Chef of the Fire Department, Washington,
d. c.:
''Dear sir: On behalf ofthe inaugural COM
mittee, I desire to express our sincere
thanks for the very efficient work done
by your department at the Pension Office
building during the inaugural ball and
succeeding concerts. The firrmen were
called upon, not only for protection against
fire, but to a large extent to do police
work at the building, and in every case
they were courteous, even under great
provocation, to the many thousands of
visitors who attended. Yours truly,
&C. L. BELL,
Chairman inaugural Committee"
The times., 1897-03-16

Missouri Pacific and Sugar were the two
stocks which exhibited the most weakness
yesterday. In the case of Sugar, nothing
else could have been looked for, Of course,
when the sugar schedule in the tariff, sub
United hy tile ways aud Means Committee,
was Announced. so far those who have de-
sired that the duties on sugar be made
specific. are ahead in the game However,
The bill Is not n law yet, ana the sugar
barohS have noJ got in neatly all the good
work OF which they are capable. and win
Dave chance for, before il is law. The
drop OF a couple OF points at this time on
sugar was 10 be expected, and no one
SHOULD have been foolish enough 10 buy
Sugar yesterday morning. II seems prob
able To most students Of the market that
prices will not go down further today.
Let us walt aud see Wnat will be the final
outcomc OF the sugar fight at the Capitol
Meanwhile, If you have a good friend in.
the white building at the top or the hiII
devoted to lawmakinE, especially on the
Ways and Means Comuistee, it is perhaps
unnecessary TO suggest to you how this
may be made of advantage. Otherwise it
would seem the cautious thing TO keep out
of Sugar.
The times., 1897-03-16
Working Club Incorporated.

Articles of incorporation were filed yes
terday by the Newsboys' Union Working
Club, Nc 1. The stated purpose of the
society is to promote Friendship among
newsboys and to advance their interests
and to create a fund for sick members -
The incorporators and trustees for the
first year are William Brown, Edward
Glascoe and David Lucas.
The times., 1897-03-16
IN AIEMoRIAM.

MACON-In loving remembrance of
my dear mother, FANNY MACON, who
died two years ago today, March 8, 1896.
Two years, dear mother, On, can it be;
thee.
And yet it seems SO fresh the pain,
We count them over and over again.
BY HER ADOPTED DAUGHTER AND
GRANDDAUGHTER. 1t
The times., 1897-03-16
THE POWER OF GERMS.
Most Good and Bad Things Trace
able to Them.

Prof. F A. De Sohweinetz, of the medical
department of Columbian University, de
ivered an interesting lecture yesterday
afternoon In the assembly hall of the uni.
versity on useful and Injurious Germs. -
The discourse was illustrated with views
OF different kinds of germs, greatly magni-
fled. showing their relative size and for
nation.
All disease, the lecturer said, is traceable
to unhealthy germs. 1t is even contended,
he said, that insanityis a germ disease. and
love, is by some. attributed to q like
Cause.
The times., 1897-03-16
entertainment at Soldiers, Home

The Legion OF Loyal Women will give
an entertainment this evening at Marble
Hall, Soldiers Home, by courtesy of Gen.
Stanley, who will also furnish the band
Commander Hopkins and staff, G. A. r.,
have accepted invitations to be present
The program will include selections by
MIR. William Conley. and other leading
local talent.
The times., 1897-03-16

Boston attributes the break in Rubber
20 rumors or disagreement between the
United States Rubber Company and the
Boston Rubber Shoe Company. There
seems to be basis for the ruInor, too.
A conference has not hecn held this year
between the two companies, and the Bos-
ton Shoe Company yesterday published
It's 1897 price list, showing q decline OF
from 2 TO 16 per cent In prices. How
ever, officers of the United States Rub
ber Company repeat the assurances they
have given the public frequently recently,
that the reports are malicious, that bust
ness has been good, and that the next
annual report viii be better than that OF
previous years.
The times., 1897-03-16


Ihere was marked tendency on the
part OF the public to get into the market
buying the Vanderbilt stocks yesterday.
Commission orders were large, and there
seemed quite general desire, more than
has been exhibited for a long time, on
the part of outsiders to invest in these
securities. Omaha, New York Central,
and Northwestern were all in strong de-
mand, and all advanced in good shape
as result. Later at the higher prices
there was a tendency shown to take
profits and reaction occurred. There
Is merit in the Vanderbilt stocks if there
Is anything OH the board. They are well
managed, and they are not defunct. How
ever, the tendencies during the last hour
yesterday in the Vanderbilts were such
that traders are little shy of buying
them any further at present 1t is the
opinion OF shrewd gentlemen of the street
that they may all have a drop Just about
now.
The times., 1897-03-16

What do you think Of Senator Brice as a
financial prophet? He is quoted as sa wing:
81 think things are going to pick up right
along. The recovery from the recent de
preston will be slow, but nevertheless
sure If you believe Senator Brice knows
all about these matters, do YOU also be
lcve that it, will be. polite for him just
now to tell what he knows There 5 food
for thought in this, lbu. on the whole
take that he means what he says.
The times., 1897-03-16

Chicago Grain and Provision Ma rket
Corrected daily by W. B. Hihbs & Co.
hangers and Brokers. Members of tina
y Y. Stock Exchange. 142t F street.
The times., 1897-03-16
The World of Business


Wall street was rather adversely affected
than otherwise by the convening of Con-
gress when it became an accomplished fact
yesterday. This course of the market was
suggested in this column on Sunday, and
the reasons were more or less carefully
pointed out During the earlier part of
upward tendency, led, as usual, lately
py the vanderbilt stocks, which showed
buoyancy and activity not exhibited on
ehe stock exchange for long time past
Later In the day, however, this excellent
condition OF things gave place TO tagging
and weakness all along the line. Certainly
1t cannot be said this morning that the
presence or the extra session, with its
tariff move and other supposedly good
things, has had very strong bull effect.
The times., 1897-03-16

The Rock Island directors Will meet at
the end Of the month TO declare she usual
dividend, which will undoubtedly be one
half OF per cent.
The times., 1897-03-16

st. Paul 5 earnings for the second week
of March. to be out today, viii, it is ex-
pccted, make "a very bad showing There
have been all kinds of snow storms and
other weather misfortuneS, and for long
periods sections of the road might as well
not have been in existence. Traders are
expecting a decline in st. Paul.
The times., 1897-03-16
NEW PLAN OF ANNEXATION
Will Try to Acquire Hawaii by
Means of Joint Resolution.
ONLY MAJORITY VOTE NEEDED

This Method Is the Same as Was
Employed in the Case of Texas,
and, 1t Is Said, VIII Do Away
With the Necessity of Treaty.
Minister Hatch to Cooperate.
The times., 1897-03-16
New York stock Market.

Corrected daily by W. B. HIbbs & Co. j.,
Bankers and Brokers- Members of the
y. /. Stock Exchange, 1927 street
The times., 1897-03-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
OF THE WASHINGTON, WESTMIN-
sTER AND GETTYSBURG RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
Washington, u. O., Marcn IL, 1897.
Notice IS hereby given, that a meeting
or the stockholders OF the Washington,
Westminster and gettysburg Rail- way Com
pany Will be held at the e0mpanys Office
at Westminster, Md, on Wednesday, the
zist day or April, 1897. at 1 O'Clock
p. m. for the purpose OF eieCting seven
transaction or such other business as may
properly come before the meeting
by order or the EOaFd OF fncOrpOratOrG
GEORGE COTTON SMITH.
H.A. CADY, Secretary. '-''''
Washington. d. C.. March IL. 1897.
referring TO the above notice the pub
tic Is informed that books will be
ImEpediately opened for subscription to
company Ia Rockville, Westminster, Mt.
Airy, Union Mills Ed.. and LittlesfOWn
Pa, and also IN washington. -. G. ali
desired information can ie had or either
or the following incorpOratOrs.
GEOKGE COTTON SMITH.
J.B. CoLEGRovE.
Vice Chairman
IA. CADY,
seerefary ana treasurer.
WILLIAM B. THOMAS,
JAMES "A. &. BOND,
q. Il. REiFSNfDER,
T. n SHAVER.
sfiLSON nJ ICHINS
Il STEWART ROBERTS
NILTON SCHAEEFER
!. A. sHOkB,
j. n. NNiSGHAM
ID CUWAN, JR,
j. l.. kEiFSNIDER
T.. j. LAWYER
by order OF the Executive Committee of
the IncOrporatOrs.
SriLSUN HUTCHIN9
JOHN l.. KEIFsNiDEk
J. h COLEGROVE
mhIG. 20. .3O-ny6
The times., 1897-03-16

STATEMENT of the condition of the
SECURITY MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIA-
TIOS, of BinghamtOn n. Y. on the 31st
day of December, S96:
Assets Observation-Disclosures. S552. .43o 1s
Liabilities ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 76,216 04
Surplus -..... 476, PA II
Income for six months ending
December 81, 1S96.. 233, 1872 "a
Disbursements for six months
ending December3t, 1885,. 1920 20
State of New York. city of Binghamton,
and county of Brown, SIS:
HenryJ KeImmUnd, president and Charles
A. L3dUe, assistant secretary, of the Sc
curity Mutual Life Association, do declare
and say that the accompanying statement
OF the condition of said company on the
81 st day of December, 500, is correct and
true according to the best OF their infor-
nation, knowledge and belief
HENRY ]. REIMMUND President
CHAS. A. LADUE, Assistant Secretary
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
23d day of February, S97.
FREDR1C W. JENKINS,
fSedl.) Notary Public
The times., 1897-03-16

STATEMENT of the condition OF the
HOME LIFE INSURA nee COMPANY, OF
Brooklyn, y, Y. on the 31st day OF De
ccIubeT, S96:
| Assets ........................S S9,3s4;s57 %
i.laDIhles .----.---.--.-.----- 81 slo p
Surplus ....--..----..---..--- l.ia5,ofo -
Income for six months ...... .IU4 $40 So
Disbursements for six months So, ,2G9 90
state OF New York, city OF New York, and
county OF New York, IS:
WIN. NJ st John, vice president. and VIM.
\ Marshall, actuasy. Of the Home Life IN
surance Company. do declare and say that
the accompanying statement OF the cHndi-
ton or sand Company on the 81 st day OF
Deceilber, 1896. : correct ami true ac-
ccFCiing Go the best OF their Information,
WM N. ST. JOHN, Vice President.
WA A MA RS HALL, Actuary
Subscribed and sworn q before me this
11th day OF February, 1897.
WALTER S. SHELDON
Notary Public for Kings County CertlfI-
cate filed in New York county.
STATEMENT OF the condition of the
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL Lire I.,SU1l-
ANCE COMPANY, OF Boston. Mass on the
S1st day OF December, 1897;
Assets OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~ ,SI4,12i ~
LiaDlthieS -----.------.--.---. 81 I69,91J 81
surplus -.....s.-.'.-......... OH, 100 81
income for twelve months
ending Dsss,fsiiber3f. 1S3S.- 5,627. .02f 90
Disbursements for twelve
months ending December
81, 1896 .---.--..-..-..-- 4.521 1872 65
State of Massachusetts, cit OF Boston and
county OF SuffOIS, So:
S. H. Rhodes, president. and Roland o.
Lamb, secretary, OF the John Hancock Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company, do declare
and say tHat the accompanying statement
OF the condition of said company on the
list day OF Dcccrnber. 1896 is correct and
true, according to the best of their fnforma-
tion, knowledge and belief.
ROLAND O. La NIB, Second Vice President.
WALTER l.. CRoCKER, Assistant Sec
retary.
Subscribed and sworn tn before me this
18th day of February, 1897.
SAMUEL WELLS,
fSe3ll Notary Public
The times., 1897-03-16

AS TO the Missouri Pacific. the rurnor is
again about that the road is going :. 10
the hands OF receiver. The scliing
OF the stock yesterday vas general.
The times., 1897-03-16

1ou can get all the Top
Coat you're looking for for
$50, SO, S12 or SIS.
We've got 'em higher
priced if you want 'em--but
these are good enough for
anyone.
The newest thing is "Eise-
man tailoring at popular
prices-S12 and SIS for suit
made TO your measure.
The times., 1897-03-16
BANK STATEMENTS.

| REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
| NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK. at
ashlngton. ID e.. at the close OF bust
ness March -. 1897:
RESOURCES.
Loans ana discounts .....-. 1851 TIA II
OFerurdlts, secured and unse-
cured 1885 sS
culatron .................... I56, 800 90
Us. Eonds on hand ..... I66 800 90
Prenhums on q - bonds .- 1910 90
| STOCKS, securities. etc E62, ,650 At
Banking house, furniture and
other real estate and mort
cages owned -............. $500 90
Due from national banks Cnot
reserve agentsl ......... ZIG, ,9IS 2s
Due from State banks and
Due rom approved reserve @ -
agents. :. :. 161, Az 24
items. :. =. :. :. :. :. 1S,473 IL
house: =. :. 1850 IS
banks. :. 4.I71 90
nickeIs- and cents. 2445 So
Lawful money reserve in
bank, viz.
Specie tgoId,
S22.}. .2...-Z "UtS4I Z Z 26 80
Legal tender
notes. -. 44.377 90
Redemption fund with u $.
treasurer % per cent or
circulation. E. 2,25O 90
LIABILITIES
Cantial stock laid Ill.,. $500 600 90
Surplus fund ....-........... $50 600 90
Undivided profits, less ex-
.penses and taxes PAID. $500 80
NatiOnaihank knOtesOutstand-
ng--.................... 3e $50 90
Due TO other national banks. S3,9343 So
Due to state banks and bank
eTs.... ..........:............ I2.e75IA
Dividends unpaid. d............ 146l 90
Individual de
pOsitssU5iect
to check. 81 .329, ,21O IS
Demand Ger fl
atesofdePosit 60 90
---- 1 $50 ,ss5 Oh
s.s. = Il -
District or Columbia IS.
/, GEORGE H. r. WHITE, cashier of tha
above named bank. 90 SOlemniy swear that
the above statement * true 20 the best OF
my knowledge and belief.
gro. H b. WHITE. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
tn day or March, 1897.
ALFRED b BRIGGS,
Notary Public.
J. ". THOMPSON,
:. II. kAUFFMANN
WA. b GURLEY,
". ". BURCHELL,
JAMES +. FITCH,
NATHLL WILSO on
J. ORMOND WILSON.
GEO Il b. WHITE,
Item Directors
The times., 1897-03-16

NATIONAL METROPOLITAN BANK at
" asnington. d. e. at the close OF BUST
ness March o. 1897.
The times., 1897-03-16

STATEMENT of the condition of the
UNITED STATES BRA NCH OF THE
NORTH BRITISH MERCA MILE ISSUR-
ANCE COMPANY, or London and Edin-
burgh, o.. b.. on the 3 st day OF December,
1886, as required by act of Congress ap-
proved uly - ISg2.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
PITHY PENCILINGS.
Picked, Pointed and Preserved
For Reading by Regular
Correspondents.
WANG.

Fine weather for threshing continues
and now that the sloughs are dry many
farmers have resumed cutting hay.
o. H. Olson and Adolphus Peterson
started threshing at Martin Olson's place
last week. Good sample and big yield.
Postmaster Borusky was seen at his
store one evening last week, but when
asked when the event was coming off he
drove away without replying.
Mrs. Harvey Kern, who has been lin
gering sufferer during the warm summer
months. quietly passed to the better
world beyond on Monday evening ABOUT
O'CLOCK. She leaves a husband and four
children to mourn the loss of kind and
devoted wife and mother. The remains
were inferred liz the Poplar Grove GENE
terry on Wednesday. The entire neigh
borhood sympathize with the bereaved
family IN their sad affection.