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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-28

sIItVI, apply NtOTBt W. IuTIsh.
RENT, OCT. lST., MEDIuM-SIZE
house, eight rooms, Taylor street, near
Bull; central and convenient to any place
In city. John Lynch. grocer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
IL PAL4AIS ROYAL ASzEE G and 18th SITS.

the meantime, which was long time, the
city had outgrown the building. The
quarters were not large enough for the
needs of the postal service. Then an
effort was made to induce the government
to PUT an addition to the place, but with
out success. With that, the people said
they would call TIE thing square if the
government would just finish the job and
make the building tit for occupancy, they
would try to worry along with it some
how.
Mr.. Stevens presence in Washington now
S to plead with the supervising architects
Jffce TO finish the interior and permit the
Use of the structure.
st. Paul is in good shape" said Mr..
stevens to an interviewer today. Tie
people getting ready for big boom
next spring. l predict that the merchants
will sell more goods than ever before.
There will be great increase in building,
too. All indications now point to the
heaviest building operations in the history
of recent years. St Paul is "a conservative
city and is not losing its head over the
return of prosperity, but is getting ready
to take in all the prosperity there is in
sight for next spring
Representative Fletcher of Minneapolis,
Mr. Stevens close neighbor is also in
Washil gton. He says he is here to look
after few departmental matters.
The northwest is all right, said Mr..
Fletcher. THE people are in more pros
porous condition now than they have been
for years. There is plenty of money in
the country and every prospect of good
times and busy ones for everybody"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

new building for paint shop and inflam-
nabie material has been erected
AL 20 pm. April -, 1897. fire was dis
covered in s;orehouse No. = and imme-
Glately the whole upper floor was in flames
Inc second and third doors and roof were
ruined 1T VIII bee rebuilt with a steel
trussed roof. At I:l9 pm. April -. the old
rigging loft, which had been fitted mn
Tor seamen gunners quarters. but then
occupied temporarily by the general store
heepefs oiflces, was found to be on fire
Under the old wooden roof. The fire spread
"l'h great rapiGitY, and about two-thirtls
d the roof was destroyed. II has been
-enporarily repaired. These fires. one week
apart. are supposed to have been of in
Sehuiary origin. but a careful inyestiea-
uoh IN each case has failed TO discover the
Icehoiary Al both fires the CITY fire de-
partnieht was very prompt I'm responding
W Iii ana rendered most efficient service
Inc electric lighting plant is Old unre-
napie ana not adapted to the work re-
CURED. To guard against failure and put
III eood working order with some new
oshanos, the estimate is $4,000. The ord
nance mas no proper place for the storage
Vi the very valuable guns and gun mounts
when completed. To provide proper stor-
age LOT tnese, the estimate is s3otrm ami
- very necessary. The old wooden roof
vi .he south gun SHOP has been patched ara
spHceo until IL is now time to replace in
Win a steel roof This is also necessary
81, 347. 'e'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
NAVAL YARDS AND DOCKS.
Report md Estimates of Admiral
Matthew'S.

Admiral Matthews, chief of the bureau
of yards and docks, estimates that it will
cost s., 49,, 300 to maintain the yards and
docks of the United States during the
next fiscal year, of which amount sl.554,
SS1 is for improvements. These esti-
mates are reduced from s9,92S O6S. as sub
mitted by the commandants of the differ
ent stations. In regard to the construction
of dry docks in the future, Admiral Mat
thews recommends earnestly that they be
constructed of concrete, with stone facings
to abEtments and affairs. The dimensions
should he about follows: Length of
floor, $50 feet; width of entrance, % feet:
depth over sill, 80 feet, and the floor of
the dock should be feet below sill. The
admiral also recommends the use of cleo
tricity in place of present power for the
operation of machinery at navy yards
In a chapter on the Washington navy
yard, Admiral Matthews says:
THE west wall of the yard mas been
completed to low-water mark New steel
trussed roof has been put on the foundry
and the walls repaired. A new steel
trussed roof has been put on the quail
rangle building, making 1t practically fire.
proof. The alterations to the north end
Of the west side of the quadrangle build
Ing have progressed to near completion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

For Years DOOrkecper of Diplomatic
Gallery at CAPITOL.

Maj. Sellman flanagan, for many years
an efficient and respected employe of the
United States Senate. died of cerebral hem
orrhage yesterday morning al the residence
of DR.. Frederick MaXcy, IN this CITY, Mai
flanagan was stricken Friday morning
and fingered in an unconscious condition
until death came. His daughter was at his
bedside, and his son, Duncan Hannegan.
who was with the geological survey party
at Denson, Tex, was summoned.
Maj. flanagan was the son of Senator
Edward a. flanagan of Indiana one of
the most brilliant lawyers In the west, and
who served III the United States Senate
from 1913 to 1919. The late Senator Voor-
hees of Indiana studied law in the office of
Senator flanagan, and he and Sellman
flanagan grew up together. In later years
they were great friends, and Mai Hanne-
gan was placed in office by the Senator.
Major flanagan was personal friend of
President Grant and received many favors
at his hands during his administration
For the last few years he had been door
keeper of the diplomatic gallery of the
Senate and many visitors will recall the
whte-haired MISUNDERSTANDING old gen.
tleman who sat at that door. He was the
father of Ned flanagan, who was killed
by young Haines at Old Point Comfort in
1892. The circumstances of that unfortu-
nate affair are still fresh in the minds of
readers Of The Star. The two young men,
who were fast friends, were out together
in a sailboat. While they were sailing
they had a quarrel and HaineS shot youns;
flanagan and killed him. When the trial
case, but Haines GAINED he had acted in
self-defenSe and was acquitted.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at
? pm. Interment at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
DAN WILLIAMS ON TRIAL
Arraigned for the Embezzlement of Police
Court Funds.
Superintendent Moore of the Police
Department Called as IL Witness
The Evidence Adduced.

Ex-Policeman Dan Williams was today
placed on trial before Judge Bradley IN
Criminal Court No. 2 on the Indictment
which alleges that while fine clerk Of the
Police Court he embeZZled a considerable
sum of the fines collected by him as the
agent of the District Williams, who has
been out on bail for several months, was
represented today by Attorneys Tracy l..
.Jeffords and r. Newton Donaldson; Dis
trict Attorney Davis, assisted by Assistant
District Attorney Baker, conducting the
prosecution.
Williams, it will be recalled suddenly
left the city in the summer OF 1896 upon
the discovery of his alleged wrongdoing,
and was subsequently arrested IN ST. LOUIS
Mo. The accuse ion against him was made
In August 1886, when, it was charged the
discovery was made that during May,
lu1e. July and August of that year Will
iams had embeZZlcd and Wrongfully con-
lsrs of the fines which it was his duty to
collect and turn over to the District. Inc
accused man was, he claimed, the young.
est enlisted man in the Union army, anu
was unite prominent In q. A. X circles.
He was also a frequent VlSltor " the VIZ
pinia and local race tracks.
Proceedings Attracted Crowd.
The trial attracted quitS q it'i o. iAoAAApS'
Of neonle this morning, but the great ma
ioritv Of them soon departed when 1t be-
Gonna .nnarent that because of the re-
o,,red large amount OF documentary evil
dence the proceedings today at least would
he exceedingly monotonous. MI. Baker
onaned the case to the jury, briefly eX-
nIaining it from the governments point OF
view. and the defense reservins their open
ing Mr.. Davis called as his first witness
Moore SUPERINTENDENT of
| the District police force. Major Moores te;-
titied as to the appointment OF Williams,
his detail as District fine clerk of the Police
Court the discovery in August of last year
| Of the alleged shortage, the defendants
6ipbt to and arrest at st. Louis, and his re-
urn to Washington in custody of Detec-
| tive Boyd. n
Clerk Harper's Testimony.
Mr. Nicholas C. Harper, one of the Police
Court clerk, YVES the second witness. and.
after stating his familiarity with the de-
PENDANTS signature, he proceeded TO go
through the files of the Police Court, COM
nencine early in May, 1896, reading from
| the original papers the disposition of each
| of the hundreds of cases disposed of in that
court as well as the amount of fines or
collaterals collected by Williams.
Clerk Harper was still on the stand at a
| late hour thisi afternoon, continuing the
monotonous reading of the hundreds of
| files necessary to show the amount of fines
| collected by Williams. and for which the
government charges that he has never ac-
counted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
WORK OF THIEVES.
Houses BurSlnrfzcd and Property of
Value Changes Hands.


Value Changes Hands.
Burglars entered the house of the Rev.
j. w Duffey, No. 9O5 Massachusetts ave-
nue. northwest, last night and stole an iron
bank, which contained only about 40 cents.
Marion FoXwell, No. 6OT 9th street, made
complaint of a burglary committed Friday
night The house was entered through the
cash.
This morning an unknown colored man
called at the store of Louis kressin, 61S Az
street southwest, ard asked to be shown a
pair of trousers and pair of shoes. The COL
ored man first tried on pair of trousers
which suited him, and then he put on the
shoes. These also suited him SO we'll that
he made hasty exit without the formality
of settling the charges. He was too good a
sprinter to be caught, and Mr.. Kressin
called on the police to find him.
Ralph Burton of No. 2l47 street has
made complaint of the theft of a bicycle
lamp.
Mr. b. r. Kingsley of No IS North Mount
street, Baltimore. was robbed while in the
Baltimore and Ohio depot yesterday morn
ing. His overcoat was stolen, and in the
pockets of the garment was a s. bill as
well as railroad ticket to Frederick
Thomas Bell has made complaint of the
loss of n pocket book while attending the
meeting in Convention Hall Saturday night
He had some valuable papers and expired
railroad passes in the pocket book.
Complaint was made today by w. F.
Thompson that he was robbed of two pieces
of harness.
Miss Rose Caxton reports the theft of q
mandolin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
BUILDING THE NAVY.
The Appropriation VIII lie Exhausted
Before the Year Is Out.

Before the Year Is Out.
Chief Naval Constructor Hichborn re-
ports thai the strength if the navy is III
vessels all told. During the last few
months a considerable amount of work
upon vessels had to be suspended, owing
to lack of funds. This caused a heavy
drain upon the new appropriations at the
beginning of the present fiscal year, and
makes the exhaustion of these appropra-
lions before the first of next July almost an
assured fact. Chief Hictborn says this is
a diScouraging state of affairs, as the eX-
haustion means wholesale reduction of
the navy yard forces and the discharge of
competent and trained men. He points to
the advantage and economy of having at
least one vessel building at each important
navy yard. Probably the most desra BILE
type of vessel for the purpose intended
would be that of a sheathed cruiser of
comparatively light draft
Attention is called to the urgent need of
improving the navy yard plants in the in
terest of the economical execution of work,
and estimates are submitted for each yard
A plant at Puget sound is said to be nee
essary.
The chief constructor, who is charged
with the duty of docking ships, makes an
urgent plea for more and better docks,
stating that the navy has been at a serious
inconvenience during the past six months
for lack of proper facilities for docking
battle ships. The bureau believes that the
necessity for an additional dock is most
urgent at Mare Island and on the Atlantic
coast at Portsmouth and Boston, while
larger dock at Norfolk and League Island
would be a decided advantage. Further
consideration is also urged of the merits
of Algiers. La, as a dry dock site. Work
on the experimental model tank at the
Washington navy yard is reported as well
in hand" 1t will prove of the greatest
value to the bureau in connection with its
work, as we'll as to the general shipbuild-
interests will
the largest and best equipped in the world
Chief Hichborn, under the head of ar
NOR, renews his suggestion that the de-
pertinent should no longer make separate
contracts for ships and their armor but
should permit the shipbuilder to supply the
armor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

Assistant Secretary Davis of the Interior
par'H'eht mas met With warm reception
since he Started on his speaking tour in
ONO In favor OF the republican ticket. At
Lima, ONO. where he spoke on he even
ing of the 18th instant he had MANY -
pie In his audience who had gone iirt,sen
miles to hear him. He made a strong MIN
iof harmony in the republican ranks an1
his 6ldfess ended IN an ovation. lie has
spoken at NorWalk, Caniington rsIIeca,
tame, Mt. Vernon ami Fredericktown. He
VIII speak at leas; once every evening un
III the end OF the campaign, concluding his
tour in Cincinnati
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

Friday evening, the 10Th instant the au-
tumn banquet of the Baptist Social Union
of the District will be held at the Ebbitt
House. President Charles W. Needham ex-
poets large and enthusiastic attendance
The program will be highly interesting.
Prominent Baptist divines and laymen will
speak, the general theme being educa-
ton. The interests of Columbian Univar-
sity Will be presented, and President Whit
man will be one of the speakers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

The Post Cfiice Department has STONED
the mall OF Charles II. Gardner. manager
Oh the United States Consolidated Mail
BON improvement Company of New York
Gardner was accused of falsely claiminp .n
circulars he sent out that the mai boy
furnished by his company was adopted by
the department ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
Condition Of John w. Thomp.op.

The condition of Mr.. John w. Thompson
shows no improvement. and. in fact, he is
worse than ne was Saturday. DIR. Wood,
a specialist from Philadelphia, was here
yesterday, and saw Mr.. Thompson. His
diagnosis did not differ from what had al
ready been made.
1t is thought that the patient is in an ex-
tremely critical condition, and the hopes
entertained of his recovery are now very
slight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
Ignored Good Advice.

Frederick Jackson, colored, was rather
unsteady on his feet Saturday as he passed
Shows court. Policeman Burlingane ad-
vised him to get home as quickly as DOS.
sible. He became incensed at the good ad.
vice and proceeded to assault the police
man. For SO doing he was fined g TODAY
in the Police Court. An additional fine of
s. was imposed for disorderly conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
HiEn-Prfced Suat.

For the larceny of a suit of clothes and
a pair of shoes. all valued at $50. from
Joseph Hawkins, David Givins, alias VIM.
johnson, Was sent to jail for six months
this afternoon by Judge Kimball in the
Police Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
CONDITIONS IN MINNESOTA.
Representatives Stevens and Fletche
RepOrt Good Times.

Report Good Times.
Representative Stevens of Minnesota is
in the city on a mission which will excite
the sympathy Of many persons in WASH
ington. He is trying to induce the govern
ment to expedite work on the new post
Office building in his district. Once upon a
time, as the Oldest inhabitants of st. Paul
tell their grandchildren. the government
undertook to put Up post office building
at st. Paul. The work was begun, but be-
fore the roof was on 1t was found that In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
The Currency Commission.

Inc monetary commission has adjourned
until November 5. 1t is understood that a
practical agreement: has been reached as To
the general outlines of a plan for a reform
In the currency. Jules Guthridge has been
mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
At Is cents.

2ac for Cambridge edition of the poets cloth
bound. gilt tops. oay 35g and 4sc for boys
and girls famous books ilcniy. Capt Reid
Alser a Ellis. Ewing Mead. Carey and Moles-
worth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
At As cents.

The new Illustrated 'Ceatury'' Series. Note
the GLAZED buckram towers. the superior paper.
the superb illustrations. Look for the works OF
Rudyard kii!ing and such noted authors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
Marshal of Oklahoma.

The President has decided to appoint c.
H. Thompson marshal of Oklahoma, thus
settling a contest which has waged all
summer and which has been bitter. A
number of the candidates for the position
have been in Washington since the pres
ent administration came in. and have been
almost daily visitors to the White House.
Neither of these men got anything, and
the man selected is one who has not been
in the city. He is a western man, and has
been located in Oklahoma some time as
the assistant attorney of the Rock Island
railroad. The appointment is satisfactory
to a large number OF Oklahoma people,
but will be disappointing to Others.
number of the men who were turned
down were original Mckinley followers
and assisted in the defeat given ex-Dele-
gate Flynn, who tried to carry the dele
gates of the territory for Speaker Reed.
The man who will be appointed was also
an original Mckinley man.
National Committeeman Webster of South
Carolina is here to see the President about
the post offices at Charleston and George
town. Charges have been filed against
Postmaster Mowry at Charleston. These
We're not filed by Mr.. Webster, who is here
to investigate them. Mr.. Mowry has been
postmaster at Charleston for twelve years.
The Georgetown poStmasterS term has eX-
pired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
At 9 cents.

Raphael Tuck & Sons 25c. Paper Dolls. zach
with four dresses and four hats in box. The
newest 23c dolls-for only . cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
At 80 cents.

Works Of great novelists. poets, essaysts and
historians. richly cloth bOuI.d, in vols, pack
Cd i'll card box.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

Mr.. Louis Dent, United States consul at
Kingston, Jamaica, Ia now In this city on
leave Of absence. He is ccnyalescing from
an attack Of yellow fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
Secretary Cage. New York Trim.

Secretary Gage has accepted an invita-
ton from the chamber Of commerce of the
state of New York to attend its 10th an
nual banquet at Delmonico's in New York,
November %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

A. Conan Doyle's Works. C vols. Pub
fishers price, 81. Our price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

IMPERIAL. HAIR Observation-Disclosures SIZE
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
The President Decides on the Oklahoma Mar.
shalship.
Attorney General Mckennn, Secretary
AlGer and Senator Quny Among the
Callers at Executive Mansion.

The President received several dlstin-
guished visitors today. Senator Quay was
among the number. II. b. Plant. the head
CT the big Plant system of railways and
steamboats, in the south, called with Ma
tional Committeeman Long of Florida AMI
had a chat with the President. Attorney
General McKenna and Secretary Alger
were visitors.
Representatives Belden of New York and
Southland of Ohio were also callers. Mr..
Southland said to Star reporter that he
does not think there is a particle of doubt
OF republican success in Ohio. He does not
believe there will be any material defec-
ton from the republican ranks in the coun-
ty in which Cleveland is situated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-25

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CO 0@ for the usual Sc silk Petticoats.
~Os|O To learn Of the usual kind,-see
those selling elsewhere at So Then see those
offered for $3.9S here.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1897-01-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a Macbine.

President l.. S. Woodbury., of the
Great Falls Iron Works, has in contem.
plation the construction of what ne
chooses to term hOrsecycle, whereby
a horse can propel Il fourwheelel reii!-
Gle ON ordinary ground ut the rate oi
one mile in fifty-nine seconds. The pro
posed machine can be made in tive
forms, either one of which Mr.. Wood
bury thinks will fill the bill.
The first is in the form of an ordinary
buggy. Instead of being hitched ahead,
the horse will occupy Il position be.
tween the four wheels and operate u
sort of treadmill Should the velocity
be so great as to attract too much air
then it is proposed to inclose the entire
machine rider and all-in s
whaleback, or torpedo-cut shell. the
propelling operation to remain the
same. The seat of the rider will he di
rectly behind or above the horse. Pres
ident Woodbury. is so confident of sue
cess that he is willing to back his bond:
against cash that Il mile can he made
in fifty-nine seconds or better. The ma
chine will he n novel one. and, if il
should prove Il success, will undGubted
lv be Il world breaker i'll records fol-
fast traveIing-Gr Falls Mont.
Leader
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1897-01-07
The Deficit ExpIa;ued.

The effect of the Cuban insurrection
upon our commerce with the island has
been disastrous. In 1894 our imports
from Cuba were valued at $T6413, ,131.
In 1895 the value was SOL .652. 125, and
for nine months of the present year it
had fallen to $22, ,706,26S Our exports
to the island were S17.1S6.S35 i'm 1894
and this year they will not reach &c.
100000 If the war continues much
longer our exports will fall to almost
nothing
recent report of the collector of
the port of Philadelphia shows that
the loss of revenue at that port this
year on Cuban imports is $4,000, 900.
The entire revenue lost by the Govern
ment this year must be several times
that amount.
These are facts which should be con.
Sidered before condemning the Wilson.
German law for its failure TO raise
enough revenue. They are due to con-
ditions which could not have been fore
seen by the trainers of the bill. When
the losses from the income tax not be-
ing enforced, from the decrease in
Cuban commerce and from business
depression are considered. the deficit
can be explained in Il manner which
does not reflect upon the authors of
the act and those who voted for it.