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The times., 1897-04-14
WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL IA
To the Democrats of the House

10 tht DttuocFdtS ti ttfe f1ouSe.
The House OF Representatives will meet
this morning and we again invite It's at
tention to
Rtas Y Ualess specially ordered By Tie
House, the SPEAKER shall appoint, at the COM
neeHceme1t Of each Congress. The Jollolcing
standing committees, ri2:
The Speaker has not yet appointed these
committees, and in an address from the
chair on Wednesday last he announced his
intention not TO appoint them until the
House directs him To do SO. The rule says
he must appoint them unless specially vr-
dered to do otherwise.
This order has not been given by the
House and the Speaker stands today in
open and fragrant contempt of the rules
OF the body over which he presides. Its
very little to the main purpose that he is
aided and abetted in this by the Repub-
lican leader of the House and also by the
individual who affects 10 speak for the
Democrats; his action is a fiat violation
of law and the House should so declare it.
Are there not enough genuine Demo
Gratis on the floer to bring this matter to-
day to a yea and nay vote?
The times., 1897-04-14
SOCIAL LIFE TOO FESTIVE.
northwestern University Students
Must BE Home Early Hereafter.

Chicago, April l3. President Rogers, OF
the Northwestern University, and a facult )
committee met representatives OF various
Greek-letter fratcTnities at Evanston at u
social session yesterday and informed them
that the social life at the university was
too festive. He issued an order that here
after each fraternity should give oul Y one
party during the year; that it should give
this party on Friday or Saturday night
and that it should seethat the guests were
at home by / p. m
DR.. Rogers said that the criticism has
been made that the Northwestern men and
women students associate too freely, chat
on the steps, talk in he railways and walk
together on the campus. Prof Fish said
he did not see how it helped the univer-
sity's reputation to have the girls stay
out until . or 3 O'Clock in the morning,
and Prof. Baird declared that this must
stop
The times., 1897-04-14
Preparing for 1900.

Contemplation of the recent Democratic
tidal wave in a number Of former Repub-
lican seas has convinced the business
manager of the party that the 'sound
money" campaign for the Presidency in
1900 must be started at once. With men
like Senator Hanna and the financial
nagnates associated with him, to think
is TO subscribe money and act Accord
ingIy II is announced that new and large
seducationai'' campaign fund is being
assembled, and that it viii amount to one
or two million dollars per annum for the
next four years. Subscribers, to it are
said to pledge themselves To an annual
offering of the sums set against their names
for the period named.
> The object OF the crusade and its treasure
chest, is represented as not alone that of
convincing the country that the single gold
standard is the thing for the people; but
to control the Republican party machinery
in the interests OF q denomination for
President Mckinley at the expiration of
his first term. An early movement in this
direction is regarded as ritally necessary
owing TO signs that there is to be a gen.
eral Republican instruction against the Ad-
nlinistration faction, composed almost en-
tireiy of Senator Hanna and Wall street, be-
fore many moons. Indeed, tits sassertcdthat
The times., 1897-04-14
THE YONKERS BANK ROBBERY
The Burglars Have CleverIy Gov
cred Up Their Work.

Yonkers, n. Y, April 13-No clew has
yet been obtaine ed to the burglars who rob
bed the Yonkers Savings. Bank of over
$4,000 at noon yesterday, although the
Pinkerton detectives, local police and
number of private detectives have been
hard at work on the case.
The Pinkerton men today admitted that
they We're baffled, and stated that they
had never seen better job, so cleverly
performed by bank thieves.
The only clue of value that has de-
veloped was given today by William Ken
ney and Joseph Leadheter, who Informed
the police that they saw the burglar who
took the money as he left the bank.
They described him as being thick-set, of
medium height, with a very dark mus
tache. They said he wore light suit
and dark hat, and that the man upon
reaching the street, turned and looked up
at the door of the bank and then hastened
down Hudson street. They saw Mr.. Cobb
at the door waving his hands in an eX-
cited manner, though he was so frightened
as to be unable TO cry out, or of giving
the alarm to those on the street.
The times., 1897-04-14
CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
An ex-State Senator Came Near Suf-
fering for AnOther's Crime.

An ex-State Senator Game Near Suf-
fering for AnOther's Crime.
New York, April 13--Several days ago
ex-senator Alonzo J. Whiteman, of Mime
sofa, was acquitted in general session
here of the charge OF passing on the Co
IUmbia Bank, a worthless check drawn on
a Brooklyn bank. The cashier, teller and
a depositor, all testified in the most posi-
tive manner, that whiteman was the man
who passed the check Whiteman, who
formerly lived in Danville, n. Y, over
400 miles away, produced many witnesses
from that place, who swore that on the
day the worthless check was offered in
the bank they had seen Whiteman in
Danvle. The jury was out nine hours
and finally returned verdict OF aequittal,
though the foreman held out to the last
for conviction.
Today, Joseph Adams, an ex-cOnvict,
who was yesterday sentenced TO three
years in Sing Sing, voluntarily confessed
that he and not Whitemau, passed the
check. The two men resemble each other
greatly and this accounts for the positive
statements of the bank officials that
Whiteman was the guilty man. White
man is we'll known in Minnesota and the
West, where he has been interest ted in
many large enterprises
The times., 1897-04-14

Some years ago IL was stated with great
giee in various Occidental newspapers and
magazines that Japan was becoming rapidly
civilized Among the evidences of this
civilization was the fact that man y Japan
csc women were ceasing TO wear the pretty
and comfortable garb of their native land.
and taking to corsets, high-heeled shoes,
and cuffs and collars The beauty OF The
civiliZing process was not apparent in their
case, or the comfort either, and 1t looked
very much as if patent medicines and med
ical specialists aud corn-cure saIves would
find read ~ mar ket in the 0rentali slanas.
But now comes little japanese lady to
America as Il lecturer, and she assures Ls
that having tried the European cost lines
and found them unsatisfactory, the Japan
ese women are returning to native dress.
This S comforting. This is as it should he.
The kimUno is pretter to look at, more
hygIenic, and more convenient than the
corset. and in a world where health and
beauty is desirable, it is well to conserve
what we have.
The times., 1897-04-14

tariff would accomplish that, and, in the
firm expectation of the s'sound money
magnates the rest would follow as.indeed,
we think it very likely to, in case the pro-
posed protective infamy is finally fast
ened upon the country.
The cry of the masses for a reasonable
volume of circulating medium is met on the
part of the gold interests by an offer of
more ''credit facilities,'' which S equiva-
lent TO proposing the cure of penniless
nakedness by the establishment of more
high-priced tailor shops.
The times., 1897-04-14
The Monetary Commission.

Although current conditions are not
such as to warrant the friends Of Aimetal-
lism in this country, in any feeling of con-
fidence that the monetary commission
pound of flesh from the knife Of European
monometallism, still, under certain cir
cums5ances, the adventure is not neces-
saFily without some hope. One thing at
the start is encoura gfng, as far as it
goes, and that is, that the President has
been honest and straightforward enough
not TO load the effort with the personality
OF any man known to be inimical to silver
On the contrary, Senator wolcott and ex-
Vice-Presideut Stevenson are, and Gen.
Paine is believed to be, all adherents and
advocates of the doctrine of bimetallism,
The task before these gentlemen is not
an easy one. They will have to face the
greatest power and interest in the rid;
that OF financial and commercial Britain;
notoriously welded to the single standard,
because, with the ability to WELD it, all
civilization is made TO pay endless tribute
to its might and dominion In addition to
this, they viii have to meet the indigna-
tion OF other gold standard nations, at this
time aroused against us in consequence of
the tariff attitude Of the Republican Ad-
ministration.
In spite Of these discourag gements and
obstructive features, they stin will have
the chance, and possibly the power, 10
accomplish results if they can unitedly
and determinedly present the American
case in the only way that it ever can be
effecuaIly pressed. If they VIII strongly
represent the truth TO Great Britain and
Europe, that the people Of the United
States insist upon a bimetallc standard;
that if they do not secure it through inter
national agreement, they will have it in
dependenuy, through a political revolu-
tion at home, then it may be that the
Transatlantic kings Of finance will listen,
take heed, and possibly come to terms
These magnates will need to be disilIu-
stoned regarding the finality of the ap-
parent verdict registered at the polls last
November. They are not yet in the best
position to learn the truth on that matter
If their views and opinions depend upon
Wall street Utterances, and the bought
columns Of the press owned in Wall street
Ii may take trouble to convince them: but
unless it is made entirely plain to them,
that the bimetallic fight in this country
has but begun, and that it viii go on
until the people have conquered, it would
be too much to expect that they should
open their ears to any sugges ton to re-
lease hold that, today, makes them
world masters, with the power TO fix the
price of all commodities, and to dictate
the wages Of all labor
The monetary commission has a great |
opportunity as well as great task. Upon |
fits iBteIIi gence, abili ty, courage and Amerf- |
can patriotism may depend much of the |
future well being OF the nation.
The times., 1897-04-14
BIOoDsHED IN KENTUCKY
Several Fatal DueIs Within the Last
Few Days.

Louisville, KY, April 13.-Fatal quar-
rels have been frequent in Kentucky in the
last three days. In Harlan county, two
neighbors, TiIIingford and Brown, fought
to the death with knives, over an alleged
insult ny Brown TO a child OF TilHngf0rd.
Near Monticello, two Peddlers, Ed.
Mowski and Tim Towers, fell out over a
division OF money, and fought with shovel
and poker Both died of their injuries.
In Hopkins county, Ed. Harrison, a
farmer, tried to kill his wife and father-in-
law, and shot himself three times.
Near Island Eight, on the Mississippi,
Tom Dorge, flood refugee, fought a fel-
low sufferer for food and was killed.
The times., 1897-04-14
GEN. GRANTS BODY.

Its New Resting Place Now Ready
TO Receive 1t.
New York, April 13.-The cover was
raised from the steel case about Gen.
Grants coffin today. 1t was said the
cedar casket within was in perfect con-
dition. Even the silver trimmings are not
tarnished, and the floral pieces inClosed in
the steel case still eXhale a faint fragrance.
Measurement OF the cedar casket proved
that it win fit into the sarcophagus, which
is now ready to receive it. The cover of
the case was replaced after this fact was
ascertained. The doors of the temporary
tomb were sealed The body viii be trans
rerred at the orders OF the Grant family
in few days, probably.
The times., 1897-04-14
JOINT TRAFFIC. ASSOCIATION.
1t Defies the Decision of the su-
preme Court.

1t Defies the Decision of the su-
preme Court.
New York, April 13.-Late this afternoon
the board OF control OF the Joint Traffic
Association decided to go under its pooling
agreement, in spite of the decision OF the
Supreme Court or the United States, de
claring a similar pooling arrangement
Illegal
The board was in conference for some
time, considering the matter and finally
adopted resolution setting forth their
decision. The resolution declares that
after having heard counsel in regard to the
bearing OF the decision OF the committee
OH their agreement and their advice, pend
ing Judgment in their own case, they pledge
themselves to maintain and carry out the
provisions of the Joint Traffic Association.
They declare further that this action
is in furtherance OF the interstate commerce
law in the interests OF law and against
the Decentralization OF the railroad business.
The times., 1897-04-14
CAPITOL NEWS AND GOSSIP.

Foraker and Hanna are rapidly floating
farther apart, and already considerable
distance has been placed between them.
The rupture of their pro otestations OF friend
ship and harmony began when Hanna
indorsed the appointmentofB Beilamy Storer
as First Assistant Secretary OF State,
which Foraker violently opposed Fuel
was added to the flames after the Ohio
spring elections when Foraker was re-
ported to have declared that the result of
the election showed that il was quite evi-
dent that Hanna could not sway Ohio as
much as was generally supposed. This
remark was told Hanna, who, nettled and
chagrined, straightway started to repair
his fences, intrench and incidentally show
Foraker that he did have some power.
The first broadside that Hanna poured
into Foraker was by getting Superntend-
ent of Railway Mail Service Holtzaphal, of
Cincinnati district, removed last week, and
Hanna's man, O. tt Hoilaway, Of Mans
field, Ohio, appointed. The appointment
come within Foraker's territory, and the
dictaton belonged to him under the first
arrangement made between Hanna and
Foraker, that appointments should be di-
vided up Without consulting Foraker,
who was ignored, Hanna met First Assist
ant General Heath ON the street last week
and requested the latter to have Holla-
way appontedin HoItZaphal s place. AS an
evidence OF the way Hanna domn ates
nearly all appointments, Heath told
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Shallenberger that Hanna wanted Holla-
way appointed Shallenberger told Post
master General Gary that Hollaway's APP
pointment would please. Senator Hanna,
and this was aIl-powerful Holtzaphal
was dismissed and Hollaway appointed.
Politicians here say that this is but the
beginning of big fight for supremacy
between Hanna and Foraker in Ohio.
The times., 1897-04-14
COLD-BLOODED OFFICIALS.
Tried to ExtOrt ST 900 for Burial
Permit.

San Francisco, April 13.-News brought
By the steamer City of Para shows that
the officials OF Acajutia, Salvador refused
burial of the body of Second Assistant En-
gineer Smith, of the steamer, unless 81 900
was paid for a permit
The engineer contracted Panama fever
at Colombia and died just before the vessel
reached Acaiutla. According to the rules
of the marine engineers, member who dies
at sea must be buried at the first port
reached The body was temporarily en-
balmed, but when the request was male to
bury the remains in Acajutla Cemetery
81 900 was demanded. This was refused
and the body was buried at sea.
The times., 1897-04-14
Suit Against A. NJ. Palmer.

New York, April 13. Theodore Moss has
brought suit in the supreme court to re-
cover $24,0S5 from A. NJ. Palmer, the
theatrical manager. The manager says
that the amount sued for is due on prom
issury notes and on checks. and that the
transa actions cover the last year. Former
Judge Dittenhoefer. counsellor Mr.. Palmer,
obtained an order from Justice Pryor
in the supreme court today extending his
time to file an answer to the plaintiff's
suit for twenty days
The times., 1897-04-14
How Overton Evaded the Law.

Albany, N Y, April 13-The grand
jury has just indicted John E. Overton
for violation of the liquor tax law. He
keeps what is known as a line store ON
the Canadian line. For a long time he has
successfully evaded both Canadian and
American law Ivy lodging from one end
of his storeto the other to make his sales, e5
circumstances seemed to require. He is
now in tail
The times., 1897-04-14

In continuation OF his speech on the
Cuban revolution, yesterday, Senator Nor
the present time we are furnishing the
Spanish army and navy with their sup
plies, aud at the same time arresting every
one who attempts to send supplies to the
Cuban forces. Senator Morgan does not
admire this brand of neutrality" and no
more does the country.
The times., 1897-04-14
RUN DOWN BY A EYCLIST.
James Evers Dies From the In
jurjes He Received.

New York, April 13.-James Evers, six
teen years old, OF No. ~ Washington ave
nue., Brooklyn, died in st. MaIy's Hospital
this morning from the effects of injuries
resulting rrom being run down by a bicycle
rider last night.
The boy was playing with some cOmpan-
ions on st. Marks avenue. about 9 O'Clock,
when James NJ. Straud, thirty years old,
rode along at rapid pace Young Evers
started to cross the street and was struck
and Knocked several feet. while the rider
went in the opposite direction. Both were
picked up unconscious.
Straud was arraigned before Justice
Steers this morning and plea ded not guilty
to the charge OF homicide. lie was heldin
Sc. 900 bail.
The times., 1897-04-14
Easter.
BOYS IrOn-Clad Hose.

These now famous Hose
are the best for rough wear,
and the very best intrinsic
value on the market today.
The sales, almost phenome-
nal, are constantly increas-
ing. Men are buying the
largest size (No. 1O) for
bicycle wear.
Today "Wednesday an
other 100 dozen
Iron-c1ad Hose,
in medium and heavy weights. fine and
broad ribbed. double knees, heels and toes
Sizes to 10.
25c the pair.
LIST floor
The times., 1897-04-14
A Pottery Company Fails.

Trenton. N. j., April 13.-The Brewer
Pottery Company, OF Tiffin, Ohio, has
gone into the hands of receiver The
concern is owned by the Officers Of
Trenton Potteries Company Syndicate,
which is controlled by the New York
capitalists These officers include State
Comptroller W. s. Hancock, president; D.
X Paine, OF Trenton; ex-Mayor Mcgowan
and State Senator w II. Skirm.
The times., 1897-04-14

A number of Eastern journals are pain
fully agitated because OF Senator Chand-
lers proposition for the United states TO
take over the Carnegie plants and make
its own armor plate, since the steel people
are unwilling 10 attend to it. 1t is
rather revolutionary movement, but the
trusts ana combines have had every thing
their way for so long that anyHttle change
by way of episode, would he interesting
The times., 1897-04-14
Moshr Min Not Parnde.

Alexandria, Va. April 13.-Col. John 8
Mosby today wrote to a New Yorker that
he would not appear in the Grant parade
because he had received no official in
vitation. Considerable surprise is ex pressed
over this here today, for q number OF
Mosby men OF this section contemplated
marching in the procession, with Mostly
at their head.
The times., 1897-04-14
Dainty China Ware.

It is remarkable how low
the prices are on this years S
China and Crockery, and
yet the designs are more
artistic and the quality bet
ter than ever before.
Today "wednesday one
cask Comb and Brush
Trays,
in attractive shape. and decorated in very
pretty and dainty designs, at the very spe-
cial price OF
25c each.
The times., 1897-04-14

Last week the gold reserve in the Treas
ury rose to SI53, IA ,43S; an increase OF
$15,797, ,S95 since January /, and of SOL
4f4,S34 in little over nine months. Not
wfthstauding the usual heavy payments
of interest and pensions, it is probable that
Treasury receipts over expenditures of
about 81, 900. 900. The surplus in March
was So, 900 900.
The times., 1897-04-14
WHEN WHITE WILL SAIL.
To Start for Germany About the
Last of May.

New York, April 13. Andrew d. White.
the newly-appointcd ambassador to Ger
many, is at the Fifth Avenue Hotel He
said today thathe expected TO sail for his
post abroad the last OF May. From here
he Will go to Washington, in order to get
instructions from the State Department
When asked whether he thought any com
plications might arise between this coun-
try and Germany, he remarked that he
foresaw none.
In regard to Our exports to Germany, he
thought he might have some work to do.
When | was minister to Russia" he
said, Il found that / had no sinecure al
all. Questions in regard to American inn
ports and the duties on them frequently
came up"
The times., 1897-04-14
Georgia Murderer Recaptured.

Atlanta, Ga, April 13.-The famous
Georgia murderer, VIII Meyers, has been
captured in Idaho The story of Meyers
escape from the county Jail is famous
one in the South. He was convicted of
the murder of ForestCrowIey and sentenced
to be hanged. just as Meyers was to be
led to death on the scaffold he was taken
into the jail office ind while there made
q dash through theS door
The times., 1897-04-14

It is worth noting that the strong pro-
test OF the New York Chamber of Com
merce, against the Dipgley bill, was the
protest OF body the majority of whose
members are Republicans, The measure
is one pleasing to nobody in particular but
the trusts who formulated it, and per-
haps to Mr.. Reed, who passed it.
The times., 1897-04-14
VIII Have Spring Races.

Lexington, KY, April 13.-Although ii
was announced yesterday that there woult
be no spring race meeting here on account
OF conflicting dates, it was decided this
morning at ameeting ofprominenth hOrsemeu
and turf patrons to hold a meeting this
year and every other year without inter
ruption. An effort will be made to raise
$500, 900 for stakes and purses.
The times., 1897-04-14
WOODWARD
manaLOTHROP, and
10th. 11th and F SITS. N. w.
Easter Cards Booklets and Novel;
tieS-First Floor.
Gift
Articles
for
Easter.

A bewildering array of
little trinkets and more val
liable things-some useful
some purely ornamental,
some both-all suitable for
Easter gifts. Tables and
counters are filled with
them. The prices are very
reasonable. Among t b e
many are:
Sterling Silver Shoe Horns each
Sterling Silver Nail Files, each
Sterling Silver Button Hooks. each
Sterling Silver Meat Forks. eacn. -. So. 90
Sterling Silver Gravy Ladies, each. $500
SteriIng Silver Ron Ron Spoons, gold
bowl, each go. soc
Sterling silver Glove Buttoners.. each. 25c.
STERLING Silver Emeries. each. 25c.
Sterl1ng-tipped Rabbits Feet. each. 25c-
Moustache Combs sterling back, eacn.-25c.
Dressing Combs, sterling hack, each SOC
Sterling Silver Shirt Waists Sets,
each ...-.......... .-......5Oc. TO LOO
81 25 to $500
Sterling Silver Coin Purses. each ... $500
Sterling Silver Pen Holders. each
75c. TO 81 90
Imported Brooches, eaeh......25c. to 75c.
Empire Fans, Vatican figure. each. 81. 90
Ctifu cases, edcn SI.bO 10 % .OO
Hand-painted Toilet BOttles each soc.
Hand-painted Pin Trays, each 25c-
Hand-painted bouquet Holders, each. 25c.
Hand-paInted Match Boxes, each.---..15c.
Hand-painted Plaques, each. Csc to 50c.
Bisque Figures. each. 25c., soc. and 81. 90
Flower v ases. colored glass, each. Soc.
Flower Candle Sticks andy yases, each Loo
Imitation Venetian Glass Vases. each
75c. TO 81. so
Hand-painted Picture Frames. each
5Oc. TO soc.
Fancy Silk Shopping Bags. each
81 so 70 $500
Leather Glove and Handkerch Boxes,
eacn- - .---...-.. ---S3oO 20 S4-0O
Jeweled Hat Pins each 80. soc. to S1-50
Jeweled Belts, each ........ SO. 30 to $500
Jeweled Belt Buckles, each ..........S1- -5O
Haud-embrOidercd Needle Books. ca ch soc.
Hand-embroidered SIX BOOkS. eaCh 81 90
Hand-enibroidere Picture Frames,
ttt1l. SZ-Ob
Hand-embroidered Splashers, each. $500
The times., 1897-04-14
Petition for a Receiver.

Knoxville, Tenn, April ia petition
for the appointment of a permanent re-
ceiver for the Southern Building and Loan
Association was argued in the chancery
court here this morning. Decision has lot
yet been reached