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The evening times., 1897-03-01

Developments atthe Sunday session were
Interesting. The discussion OF the seal
question and the evident position Of this
country in connection with il, which was
disclosed, viii be noted without public
satisfaction. 1t is rather a sad oommen-
tary upon the weak and ridiculous situd-
tioD Of the United states as q sUnnosedly
first class power, that Senator Pettigrew
should have felt called upon to favor the
final extinction Of the seal herd, TO protect
Us from further humiliation al the hands
of Great Britain, the government OF which,
after arbitratiHg the Bering Sea difficulty
with US, with an the solemn hypocrisy Of
a packed court Of European dynastic dele
gates, has deliberately and persistently
ignored the spirit Of the verdict even OF
such an anti American tribunal Thus,
Senator Morgan was compelled 10 explain
the present prospect for trouble with
England over the original question is
greater than il was before the arbitra-
tion proceedings.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
DETAIL OF CAPTAIN BLACK
An Order Making Him Commits
sioner Approved Today.
MAJOR P0WELL'S SUCCESSOR
The Order Includes the Transfer of
the Latter Officer TO Pittsburg
Capt. Blacks Record in the Corps.
He Graduated at the Head of
His Class.

The order for the detail of Capt. Will
liam NJ. Black to succeed Major Chas.
F. Powell as Engineer Commissioner ofthe
District was upon the desk of Adjutant
General Ruggles today, ready to be signed
by Secretary Lamont, OF the War Depart
ment, and with it, it is understood, was
an order for the transfer OF MAJOR Powen
to Pittsburg, where he viii succeed
Major Hoxie, in charge of the government
work on river Improvements, both on the
Ohio River and its main tributaries.
The transfer of Maj Powell has teen
anticipated for weeks, owing to the fact
that hiS stay here had eX ceeded 10y some
months the term usually allotted to an
engineer officer in that position; or, for that
matter, in any SPECIAL position. There is
neither written nor unwritten law upon the
subject, but il has become a custom to
keep an officer in one station for a period
not exceeding three years. This limit
was reached by Mai Powell in September
last, and the transfer is not in anywise a
reflection upon Ills administration OF the
office OF Commits Sioner.
I he major has succeeded in clearing his
desk of all business appertaming to his
position, and is ready to go to his new field
at once, though it is probable he viii re-
main until after the Inauguration.
The appointment OF a military Commits
sioner is not subject to the approval of the
Senate, as in the case OF the other two.
The law provides that the President shall
detail an officer To that duty. and immedi-
ately upon the PRONUNCIATION OF the order
for the detail. signed by the President, it
becomes operative.
Capt Blacks name has been before the
public in connection with the office for
several weeks. He has good record
in the engineer corps. He graduated with
the class OF 1877. standing at the head Of
the list. He was appointed a second lieu
tenant in June, 1877, and has been on
duty in that department ever since, having
been several years, until his detail as
Commissioner, detailed to the office OF
assistant to the chief or engineers. He was
prior To his location mere on duty at the
Engineer School Of Application, at vii
lets Point. \. Y.
His chief duties here have been IN con-
nection with the improvement OF the water
supply OF the District, and he was promi-
nent in the work OF executing the plans
for the defense OF Washington. His knowl-
edge of the present plans for Dis rict i'm
proyements is believed to specially qualify
him for the discharge of his duties as Com
missioner.
Capt Black is native Penns yIvanian, and
is about thirty-five years OF age.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
THE CARDINAL oFFICIATED.
Large Class of Applicants Confirm
ed in Anacustia

His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons. con-
nrmed u large class of applicants yester-
day afternoon at st. Theresa 5 Church,
Anacosta. The candidates for cunfirma.
ton numbered nearly 175, ranging in
age from twelve TO sixty years. They
were white and colpred, and OF both sex es.
The ceremony, which took place about
8 O'Clock, was witnessed by tile largest
congregation ever seen in the church. Be
sides the candidates aud the members OF
the congregation, there were also present
a large number of Catholics from this
CITY, The two center aisleS which had
been reserved for the applicants, were
scarcely able to accommodate those to be
confirmed.
Before the ceremony the applicants were
assembled at the residence OF Father Sulli-
van. the rector OF st. Theresa 5, where they
were classified according To age and sex.
The boys were the first to enter, and were
closely followed by the adults. Next
came the girls. dressed in white, wearing
long white wells and with a circlet OF
white flowers on their heads. Behind
the girls came the adult females.
Before administering the rite of con-
fir1nation Cardinal Gibbons spoke briefly
to the applicants, calling attention TO
the solennity of the occasion.
The cardinal took his seat Immediately
In front of the altar. The candidates
passed I'D the center aisle and knelt at
his feet, where they each kissed the car
dinal's ring and received his blessing,
and also the loving slap on their cheeks.
When they were all seated again the
mindful of the vows they had taken. There
is an infallible way, he said, to tell
whether the grace Of God remains with
us The spirit of God is spirit of
prayer and will influence us to pray
both day and night.
ltis a great mistake, Cardinal Gibbons
said, to believe that God is far away
from us and hard to communicate with.
This idea is, no doubt, due to the fact
that great men are difficult to approach.
Undoubtedly many present, though liv-
ing but a few hundred yards from the
White House had never seen President
Cleveland. There was reason for this
The Presiden; has a great deal to at
tend to; he has bis correspondence, his
Cabinet meetings and committee meet
inps TO take up his time, and then some
times he went fishing. 1t is not so, how
ever, with our Lord. We are His only
and special care; His eyes are always
upon us, and his ears are always open
to our prayers In conclusion he called
to their attention the necessity Of obe-
dience, and finally made them all repeat
aloud after him the temperance pledge.
Assisting the cardinal were Father
o'Brien, of st. Peters; Father McCaulcy,
from Provi dence Hospital, and Father
Sullivan, who had immediate charge of the
children Within the chancel were Father
Matthews, of st. Cyprian, and Father
Beaven, fromthe Church of the Immaculate
Conception.
The music. which was by the choir Of st.
Theresa, assisted by singers from Wash
ineton, was in charge of Miss Mamie Ker-
nan. Solos were sung by Mr. Robert
Green and Mr.. John Arendes.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

The arrival at Key West of Gen. San
gully, after his release from Spanish
prison in Cuba, is matter for congratula-
tioa. 1t marks at least a small triumph
OF popular demand and Indignation against
the general course Of our State Department
in its treatment of American citizens
abload. 1t also is satisfactory, as de-
priving Mr. olney of the realization OF one
of his ambitions, which appears 10 have
been TO allow no American chained and
tortured in a Spanish prison 10 escape
while he remained in office. Gen. San
gully is 10 have a place in the inaugura-
tioa parade, and we may be sure that
whenever and wherever he is identified
by the populace he VIII be accorded a re-
ception that viii be quite convincing as to
popular feeling on the question of American
citizens in Cuba.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

1t may be taken for granted that moth
ing will be left undone 10 impress the
President-elect with the idea OF awaken
ing prosperity and happiness in the coun-
try, on the occasion or his triumphal entry
into its Capital. He will leave his modest
Ohio home, with its simple and provincial
surroundings, to enter a special train fit
for the transportation OF a great personal
monarch, and frcm that instant he VIII
be enveloped in robe of imperial luxury,
and his ears will be filled with the music
OF that adulation which is at once the privi-
lege and the misfortune Of the great. He
is at bottom a big-heartcd and sympathetic
ger is thatthe powers that encompass him,
that know they have bought and believe
that they own him, may be able 10 close
his heart and mind to the real sufferings OF
the people, and 20 the cries OF distress that
come from our outraged, tortured brethen
in foreign prisons.
He will have TO show himself more than
an ordinary man; he will have 10 prove
himself hero, to overcome the influence
OF the foreign interests, antagonistic TO
everything American, that are certain TO
permcate everything in his administration,
and even in his immediate official house
hold We are inclined To give him the
benefit Of the doubt, and To hope that he
may have the greatness to rise above and
to crush them.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
HACK SERVICE THIS WEEK.
Important Information to Drivers
as Well as Visitors.

ajor Moore has issued, and is pro-
mitigating through Hack Inspector Croft,
thousands Of printed copies OF extracts
from the District hack laws for the in
form alton and protection OF inaugural
visitors. 1t requires drivers OF hacks, cabs
and other passenger conveyances to de-
posit at police headquarters any property
that may be left in their vehicles within
four hours after being so left.
The articles include trunk checks, and
the <ownerS of forgotten property are re-
quired by the law to pay any necessary
expenses, and such a reasonable sum to
the drivers as the officers at head
quarters may ward. The penalty imposed
upon drivers for failure TO comply with this
law is a fine Of S25 for each offense, and
to restore the money value of the articles
left in their vehicles.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
HALF A CENTURY a SOLDIER.
The Rema rka BILE Military Career of
the Late Charles Miller

Charles Miller, whose funeral will take
place this afternoon from his late resi-
dence, No 1914 E street southeast, has had
q remarkable army and naval experience.
he has to his credit fifty-one years con-
tinuous service as an enlisted man and was
Quartermaster sergeant in the Marine
Corps at the time of his death. There is
perhaps not another man in this country
who has such long, unbroken record as
soldier He first enlisted in the Seventh
regular infantry in New York during the
year 1916 and has never since been out
OF the service.
He was a member of the marine guard
OF the old frigate and flagship Savannah
when she sailed for Rio de Janeiro on her
memorable voyage in 1858. Only two
other members of the guard survive him,
Mr. Patrick Doolan, of the Treasury De
partment, and Abraham Conkling, a watch
man in the Pension Office. Mr.. Miller
was with Gen. Scott during the Mexican
war, and was also first sergeant of the
marine battalion at Bull Run. He had
been in the Marine Corps forty-four years
at the time OF his death.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
OHIO,S PLACE IN THE PARADE.
The Plans for the Presidents State
Not Yet Perfected.

Not Yet Perfected.
The place ono is to have in the i'll
augural parade is naturally a matter of
speculat on, hut SO far il is ICt definitely
settled just what provision is to he made
in recognition OF the States conspicuous
position in tie present political situation
Inquiry made at the headquarters of the
Ohio Association reveals the fact that
but very few of tie State organizations
have arrived. Governor Bushnell and his
staff are at the AIlinet on; the Young Mems
Blaine Club has engaged headquarters at
No 1929 G street northwest. and two
other organizations, the Republican Club,
of Columbus, and the InviCibles. of Cleve-
land, are expected TO come in tonight.
A meeting of Ohio citizens viii be held
tomorrow evening under the auspices OF
the local Ohio Association, at No. 1927
g street, at which it is Hoped addresses
VIII be had by Senator Sherman, Senator
Foraker, Governor Bushnell, Congressman
r. w. Taylor and Senator-elect Hanna.
TIE committee having the matter in
charge consists OF Ex-Governor Hart, J. NJ.
Craig. T. NJ. Sullivan and the officers of
the Ohio Association, as follows Michael
Sells, president; c. II. English, S. H. L oliin-
son and c. c. Helmick, vice presidents
T. c. Weaver, secretary, and II. g. Potter,
treasurer.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
MRS. cI&EIhkD,s RETURN.
She VIII Reach the City Probably
Late Tonight.

Mrs. Cleveland VIII reach the city to
night ION one of the late trains,' as was
stated 10y an official at the White House
this morning
1t has been Mrs. Cleveland's Gust ON,
wien leaving the city, 10 take either the
10 a. m. or the a. M. tain, and the
fact has been 20 generally known that
whenever the papefs have announced her
going she was sure TO find a group of more
or less size to see her pass TO her car.
She has had no special hours for her
home -comings, however, and each re-
turn has been made so quietly that the
usual crowd of curiosity seekers never
know she is back IN the Executive Mansion
until they see it in pint.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
WILL BE RETIRED MARCH 20
1t Is Believed That Admiral Bea rds-
lee VIII Succeed Admiral Walker

Rear Admiral J. G. Walker will be
placed upon the retired list by operation
of law March 20, when hewill have reached
the age of 81 Xty-two years. Admiral
Walker is pres ident of the Eighth ouse
board and chairman of the committee ap-
pointed to investigate and report upon the
respective merits of the harbors of Santa
Monica aud San Pedro, of California.
There is a strong chance that Rear
Admiral Beardslee, whose term of service
in command of the Pacific squadron has
expired, win shortly be detached and
ordered as Admiral Walkers successor
as president of the lighthouse board.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

The Sunday session OF the Senate was
public affairs. From any point Of view the
necessity for such a session is TO be de-
plored. 1t is to tie hoped that in future
our lawmakers may be enabled to arrange
business so that a recurrence Of such a
thing may he avoided II is wrong in
principle as violating the great underlying
sentiment behind the Sunday question, IN
which all elements OF American society
agree one day in seven is necessary for
the rest OF Senators as well as other peO-
ple Considered in their official capacity
tits more necessary. because the action OF
the Senate IS an example.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

Civil services are usually appreciated
by those in behalf OF whom they are per-
formed The particular kind of which
Gen. Grosvenor is busy doing for his friend,
the Major, are not, however, likely to
meet much enthusiastic recognition. There
originate not SO much from a bigh-prin-
cipled opposition TO a system, as from
jealousy of McKinley's later love, Hanna.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

We cannot express sympathy with the
attack, by Senator German and others, on
the present River and Harbor appropria-
tions There can be no doubt shat there
Is a great deal Of waste and humbug in
cident to this particular kind Of legisla-
tion and, in normal times we might feel
inclined TO criticise the expenditure Of
money on works the improvement Of which
may be open to questions Of necessity or
policy. At this time, however, there are
good reasons for spending money in Just
such ways to distribute opportunities for
employment among the people and, as far
a. the Government is concerned, this could
not hc accomplished better than through
the operation Of the River and Harbor bill
The evening times., 1897-03-01
Repairs to Pavements Ordered.

Ithas been ordered by the Commissioners
that H. L. Crawford, contractor, repair,
under the provisions of the contract for
repairs TO concrete pavements, the roadway
between the rails Of the tracks, and for a
distance OF two feet exterior thereto, of
the lexington and Soldiers Home Rail-
road Company, on G street, between Fifth
and Seventh streets northwest, and on
Fifth street, between New York avenue
and street northwest.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
Three Civil Service Examinations

Three Civil Service Examinations.
Three examinations will be held under
the auspices Of the Civil Service Commits
sion on March %. Two positions for
Chinese interpreters are to be filled. One
is in the Treasury Department and the
other in San Francisco. A knowledge OF
the elementary branches and ability to
translate the various Chinese dialects is
required. The compensation is 81 per
day. Applicants will be examined to serve
as immigrant inspector In the office OF
the commissioner general of immigrant N.
A knowledge Of the scandinavian and Ger
man languages is necessary, and the salary
is 81 200 A Civilian plumber for FL Paso,
Tex, is to be selected. The pay is S72o a
year
The evening times., 1897-03-01

Probably there is some truth in the re-
port OF Gen. weyler's resignation. 1t is
evident that the Spanish governments try
ing to put up some kind OF umbrella in view
Of a storm which might break with the all
vent of a president suspected Of being more
or less an American.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

The Graeco-Cretan situation does not de-
velop any material changes this morning.
il is probable that the powers today may
don Times correspondent at Constantinople
is impressed with the idea that one OF
the powers is enticing the Sultan TO com
mence war, with the ulterioT idea Of
then turning in to help the Greeks, OF
perhaps to besiege Constantinople. Ti'sis
Russia.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
Gencral sangniIlr,s praise ofthe derotion.

General Sanguilly's praise ofthe devotion,
magnanimity and gallantry Of General
Fitzhugh Lee, will strike a responsive
chord in every true American heart. We
shall have an opportunity to hear more on
this subject when the nearly martyred citi-
zen reaches here What he has already
said, and what ne may be expected to tell,
will form . powerful antithesis TO the
sneaking insinuations that General Lee
has lacked in zeal and discretion, and in
assiduity in the performance OF his trying
duties as consul general. II is quite IN
The evening times., 1897-03-01

The enthusiasm with which the work
ing classes, and others whose week day
bours are all taken up 10y the struggle
Of life, nocked TO the first Sunday opening
OF The Corcoran Art Gallery is, to our mind,
very emphatic Justification Of the new
departure.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

There will Toe great deal of regret ex-
pressed il Col John J. McCook should not
join the Cabinet. He belongs to fight
ing American family that the country has
vastly admired. and he would hardly make
meuts could Influence against his people.
Let Us hope that he may yet take place.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
General Deficiency Bill in Senate.

The last of the great appropriation bills,
the general deficiency, was reported to the
Senate this morning. The Senate commit
tee added to it ST. ,s92 900, being made up
principally of claims against the govern
ment The bin now carries total of $10,-
334.939.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
A Blaze in baltimore.

Baltimore, March 1.-Fire of unknown
origin damaged the plant of the Baltimore
Biscuit Company. No. % to 1s Camden
street. yesterday, to the extent OF about
$40 .OOf:: fully covered by insurance.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

Marcus AureIiuS Hanna is a humorist.
His greeting OF Governor Bushnell with a
pleasant Hello" indicates his opinion that
the Ohio executive has dropped to his
proper position as Hanna tele ephone.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

As a straw showing the direction OF iu,-
peral wind. the contribution OF the Rus
sian Red Cross TO the Spaniards in Cuba
is not altogether satisfactory reading. 1t
would he pleasanterto hear That Russia and
the United States had joined to compel
Spanish recognition OF the Red Cross serv-
ice IN the field. on both sides and without
discrimination.
The evening times., 1897-03-01
Police Court Photographed.

During the trial Of the Queenan Nase. the
proceedings were brought to standstii
for few minutes while Prof. Morris
The evening times., 1897-03-01

Horowitz took a flashlight photograph Of
the crowded courtroom, with his honor,
Clerk Harper, Prosecutor Pugh, Bailiffs
Kendig and Cole and the reporters in the
background. The view will be printed in
leading magazine.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

necessary to add that these insinuations
have been all dropping from the sanctuary
Of the administration
The evening times., 1897-03-01

The Morning and Sunday Times
S5 Cents Per Month.
The evening times., 1897-03-01

The Morning ana sunday Times
80 Cents Fer Month.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
AplETS.

EOR~ SALE-Choice building lot g. feet front
L by Isl feet deep. Located on east side OF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES williams and Good Hope
streets. Apply to st. Vincents Academy
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09

r OsT-Between Cape Girardeau and jackson,
- on the gravel road, two fountain pens.
Finder Will be liOerally rewarded by leaving
same at Hotel Scott.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09
TUESDAY,

LaPearl's show had 4 big crowd at
Jackson. Jackson j a good cir
Gus town.
BE prepared 10 entertain the thous-
ands Of people who will be here next
week 10 see the Capahas. They will
b. here sure.
Evil afier feels neyrr follow tine
vsr oI ar. Sells Peppermint Chill
Tonic. Ii j. d pleasant liver laxative.
II makes rich. red blood. 1t makes
s:oat. sound bone. 1t makes flesh. 1t
makes rosy cheaks. All OF this cures
chiiis So theg stay cured. Dealers
guarantee it.
Dir. Il. L. Cunningham. specialist
on eye. ear and throat. has located in
this city and is stopping at the ST.
Charles Hotcl. His Office is in the
Sturdivant Bank building.
The Capaha coIors are flying from
nearly every business house on Main
street. Let them fly from every bust
ness house and every residence in the
city.
Hon. Louis Houck is in Chicago to-
day. There must be some railroad
trade on that takes Mr.. Houck to Chi
cag6 50 often.
Edward II. Engelmann has had a
telephone put in his Office in the court
house.
DR.. Sawyer: Dear Sir: ! can say
with pleasure that 1 have been usin5
you: medicine. and will recommend it
to all suffering ladies.
MER. W. w. NEATHERSHEE.
Augusta. Ga.
Sold at J. Maple Wilson's drugstore
We are informed that L. J. Albert
has purchased the interest Of /. y.
Duaivin in the Cape Girardeau Tele-
phone Exchange.
y petition from Chap Bollinger was
presented to the Council at its meet
ing last night, asking permission to
build a house III the middle of south
Fountain street. The petition didn't
go.
Found-A largebunch ofkeys. Own
er can have same by calling at this
Office and settling charges.
J. F. ~Schwepker is too busy TO write
an advertisement. but he requests US
to state that he has the groceries to
suit everybody.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1897-10-09

Let US show our visitors next Weeb
that Cape Girardeau is a business
city and her citizens are a hospitable
people.
j. F. Schwepker has been in the
grocery business in this city eighteen
years yesterday, October 18th. During
that time the ups and downs in the
grocery business here have been num-
erous but Mr.. Schwepker has kept
straight ahead and he now has one of
the largest grocery establishments in
the city.
L. T. Swancutt, travelling freight
agentforthe Illinois Central Railroad,
is in the city getting acquainted with
our people. Mr.. Swancutt is a clever
young man and he assure US that the
Illinois Central will treat u people
nicely.
The Mayor willissue proclamation
asking all business men to close their
places of business on Friday OF Drxt
week, and we %hopeevery bus. ness man
in the city will do as requested and
close their respective places OF bust
ness and urge their employees to att nd
the Fair on that day.
The ferry boat Cape City is doing a
good business. Mover wagons are
coming and going and this city seems
to be a favorite crossing. 1t is the
nearest route and has the best road.
Fol Rent-A nice Office room in the
DEMOCRAT building.