davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1897-04-13
THREATENING WEATHER.
Showers Tonight, but Clearing is
PrOmixed for TOmOrrOw.

fFOmtSeu 1Or tomorrow.
Forecast till pm Wednesday-For the
District of Columbia, Delaware and Mary
land, threatening weather, with rain to-
night; Wednesday clearing, fair by We'd
nesday night; warmer tonight, colder We'd
nesday night; southeasterly Winds becom-
ing southwesterly.
For Virginia and North Carolina, increas-
ing cloudiness. with showers tonight, clear
ing and fair by Wednesday afternoon;
warmer tonight, colder Wednesday; easter
~ winds, bee oming southwesterly.
Weather conditions and general forecast
An area of high pressure covers New
England and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence
and extends southwest to the east gulf
states. A second area of high pressure is
central over the Rocky mountain plateau.
The storm has moved northeastward
from Kansas and is now central over the
lake regions; 1t Is attended by heavy rains,
high winds and occasional thunder storms,
and will probably move down the Saint
Lawrence valley.
The barometer is higher On the Atlantic
coast and on the Rocky mountain slope;
it has fallen decidedly in the Ohio valley
and the lake regions.
The temperature is higher east of the
Mississippi river and has fallen slightly in
the Rocky mountain districts.
Rain has fallen in the middle Mississippi
valley, the Ohio valley and the upper lake
region.
Rain will probably extend into New Eng
land and the middle Atlantic states tonight.
The weather will clear in the Ohio and
middle Mississippi valleys by Wednesday
and will continue generally fair throughout
the gulf states.
Frosts are indicated for the Ohio valley
Wednesday night.
The following heavy precipitation Qn
inches) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours-Lit-
tie Rock, 100
Rivers-The following changes in the
rivers Qn feet and tenths) have occurred:
Evening star., 1897-04-13
PASSED RESOLUTIONS.
The Alleged Determination Agains
ColOred Girls in "a Bureau.

The Alleged Determination Against
ColOred Girls in u Bureau.
At the regular meeting of the Mckinley
and Hobart Working Club of the District
of Columbia held at Israel Church last
night, with Mr.. r. D. Ruffn, president, in
the chair, and Mr.. D. j. Edwards secre-
tary, the president stated that the object
of this meeting was to further consider the
manner in which colored girls were dis
missed from the bureau of engraving and
printing.
The meeting was addressed by George
w. Murray, DR.. George H. Richardson, and
statements were made by number of the
young ladies who were dismissed in the
midst of the cold winter Mr.. James W.
Turner read a copy of the letter from
the civil service commission calling the
attention of the Secretary of the Treasury
to the manner in which the co!ored girls
were dismissed from the printing and
engraving bureau, setting forth the high
averages these girls made in the examina-
ton, and questioning the right the super
intendent had to dismiss them without
cause. The following committee was ap-
pointed on resolutions: George w. Muir
ray. DIR. George H. Richardson and Mr..
R D. Rufiin, who reported the following:
Whereas, this club has unbounded faith
in the inteEtion of the present administra-
ton to see justice done to all of its citizens
regardless of race or complexion and
Whereas, serious injury has been done
to the race throughout the country by the
manner in which the colored girls were
dismissed from the printing and engraving
bureau by the present superintendent and
Whereas, we have been always true to
the party and to our government, and
Whereas, we made large sacrifices in the
last political campaign for the purpose OF
bringing the old party back into power,
through WI ich the said wrongs should be
remedied; there, be it
Resolved, That We dc most respectfully
petition the members of the Senate and
House of Representatives and other friends
to assist us in petitioning the President of
the United States to cause a speedy ex-
animation into this matter, and il true as
will be shown from the proof presented,
to dismiss the present superintendent of
the printi1 and engraving bureau at once
for the gross violation of the civil service
rules that the measure which he has un-
justly meted out to the helpless females
may be justly meted out to him.
resolution was also unanimously passed
thanking Senator Chandler for the steps
that he has taken to have this matter reme-
died throt gE Congress. The meeting ad-
journed to meet on the Goth instant.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE, sc.
Today.

Today.
Thomas Bowling Co. Aucts-Assignees' sale
of dwelling No. 524 T ST. NV, Tuesday April
13, at 4:30 O'Clock pm. Randall Hagner and W.
L. Cole, assignees.
Trustees sale of real estate in square bounded by
Va. ave. ard X, 9Th and 9th sts. Sc, Tuesday,
April 13, at O'Clock pm. George r. Repetti.
Henry W. Sohon, trustees.
DuncaLson Bros, Aucts., 9th and D sts. NV
Trustees sale of dwelling 449 y ST. NV, Tues
day, April 13. at O'Clock pm Il. II. Warner
and Mahlon Ashford, trustees. ~
G. c. Sloan & Co.. Aucts., 1907 q st. NV
Trustees sale of real estate 18th and Cedar
SITS. NV, Tuesday, April 13, at ) O'Clock pm.
J. Taylor Ellyson and Charming NJ. Bolton, trus-
tees.
Duncanson Bros. Aucts., 9th and ID SITS. NV
Trustees sale of dwelling No Is X st. NV, ON
Tuesday, April 13. at 4:3e O'Clock pm. Joseph
II. Edscn and Charles B. Bailey, trustees.
Tomorrow
c. G. Sloan e. Co., Aucts., 1407 q ST. NV
Trustees sale Of dwelling at s.w. Sd and S
SITS. ne, lexington, ID. C.. Oh Wednesday. April
IA, at O'Clock pm William o. Deuison and ].
Eatin Gadsby, trustees. .s--
Ratcli1e, Sutton & Co.. Aucts go Pa. ave.
nw.-Irustees' sale of land OF Marlb ,ro Ioad,
known part CT Aaron, Wednesday April II.
at 1870 O'Clock pm. John A Baker, surviving
trustee.
{. G. Sloan & Co., Aucts. 1907 q st. NV
Catalogue sale of solid silver, dishes trays, ETC.,
on April II, IL and 16, at ii AIN. and pm.
Evening star., 1897-04-13

semi official as the representative Of the
new administration. His tour extended
over several months and embraced the
leading European capitals. He had audi
ences with the more noted financiers-
Ex-Vice President Stevenson, the demo-
cratic member of the commission, though
generally known as an advocate of bimet-
allism. was a stanch supporter of Bryan
AID of the Chicago platform.
Gen. Charles j. Paine. who may be term
ed the minority member, is a republican
and was a Mckinley man. He is one of the
n ost prominent business men of Massachu-
setts. and is said to be deep student of the
financial situation. While he is claSsed as
supporter of bimetallism, based on inter
rational agreement he Is regarded as al
lied with the sound money faction. He is
a graduate of Harvard. being member of
Evening star., 1897-04-13
FOR BIN EFT A t IL SM
Commissioners to an International Monetary
Conference Appointed.
Senator Wolcott, Gen. Paine and Ex-
Vice President Stevenson Named
by President Mckinley.

The President last night announced the
appointment Of Senator Edward o. Wolcott
of Colorado. Gen. Charles ]. Paine of Bos-
ton, Mass, and ex-Vice President Adlai e.
Stevenson as commissioners to an interra-
tional monetary conference. These ap-
pointments are made under the act approv-
ed March 3 last. "for the promotion Of an
international agreement for bimetallism.'
and by its provisions do not require con-
frmation by the Senate. 'f-
1t has been generally conceded that Sen
ator wolcott would be made member of
the commission. He has been an active
leader in the movement for a monetary
agreement His trip to Europe last fall
was generally conceded to be at least
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Rube the Wheelman.

Rube the Wheelman, was en- the streets
today. His name is William Shields. and
he halls from Woonsocket, r. l. A few
days ago he attracted considerable noto-
riety by riding down the west steps of the
Capitol on safety bicycle. Today he made
up as jay from the backwoods, visiting
the city Ito see the centennial" as he ex-
pressed it. With his long, tangled hair,
waving in unkempt masses from beneath a
rusty. iow-crowned derby hat, entirely too
small for his head. with rough c:odhopper
shoes and high-water pants nd a short
wasted coat. he looked his pert. And he
-cted it well. In a high-pitched, twangy
voice he would entertain the crowds that
quickly gathered about him. asking about
the wonders Of a great city, and at the
same time would do some very clever trick
riding on his wheel. Whenever he would
see a flight OF steps of particular prom
inence he would seem to be seized with an
inordlnate desire to ride down them on his
bicycle. In the presence of large crowds
he rode down, today. the steps Of the Y. NJ.
c. A. building. those at the 14th street en-
trance to the Ebbitt House. and many 9TH
erx.
Evening star., 1897-04-13

MARSHAL Wilson and the Oleo. Cases.
10 the Editor of The Evening Star: 49,,
In The Evening Star of the 18th instant
an article was published regarding the
cases Of Joseph Wilkins and Howard But
Nr' charged with the violation Of the oleo-
MARGARINE laws, which article contains
statement IN regard to the apprehension Of
the defendants that Is somewhat mislead-
ing AFTER citing that the said defendants
were arrested on December %, 1885, and
admitted to bail by United States Commits
sioner Mills, were subsequently indicted In
Fhiiadeiphia' and when the case was call
ed for trial neither man put In an appear
ance, and bench warrants we're Issued for
them, the article goes on to state that the
warrants were sent to my Office anu not
served necause Mr.. Wilkins was a we'll
known business man, and upon his prom
use that ne and Butler would appear when
wanted they were not arrested. Knowing
sns' ina. me star desires only to- publish the
the case, so far as the, ,aarshaps office is
concerned, as follows: iFit
On February n the Daafpaartment DDafa OF JUS
tice requested me to ascertain the where
In order that the authorities in PhiladeI-
pn1a might be advised March re-
piled to the department ehat the defendants
we were engaged in business in this city at
arra,stai 90 .iset 'horthWffI ana could be
UPON nSr sses tsay sa{ tha 1@i Ra ana
delphia authorities sent 1bench warrants
ZOE. their arrest. The bench warrants were
forwarded to me fromo Philadelphia. but
the same We're not served for the. reason
tnat received q telegcam from James M.
Beck, United States attdfhey, Philadelphia,
stating that Wilkins aHdo Butler had ap-
peared and given bail IN that city and not
to serve the warrants. sNSince the said de-
fendants were admitted to bail in Phila-
delphia the marshars dliice has had moth
ing to do with the case ofiicially or other
wise. Very respectfully,
Evening star., 1897-04-13
THE NAVY YARDS.
A Thorough Examination of Their
Working to BE Made.

a TnOFOu8n examination OF Their
Working to BE Made.
AS soon as Assistant Secretary Roosevelt
is settled in his new office he will. by d.
rection Of Secretary Long, make a thor
ough examination of every navy yard and
station in the United States. devotins, his
attention particularly to the condition of
the employees, their efficiency. and framing
regulations for the correction of any abuses
that may be brought to his attention.
Secretary Long has sent to the COM
mandants Of every navy yard and station a
copy of his recent order relative to mark
ing efficiency, office habits. etc. of en-
ployes. In the opinion OF the Secretary, a
true civil service must permit of removals
in order to insure good work. Therefore
under this circular any person who falls
below 20 per cent in the rating VIII be
dropped from the public service.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Latest Treasury Applications.

scst IFeu1ury AppIIC0t1 0t1OM0.
Applications for presidential offices under
the Treasury Department were filed yester.
day as follows:
Il. c. Smith of Cleveland. Ohio, to be
auditor Tor the Navy department.
H. w. Bardweli of Tuckhannock. Pa, to
be collector Of Internal revenue at Scran-
ton, Pa, and E. s. Gleim Of Lancaster.
Pa, to be same at Lancaster.
Ramos Rivet OF New Orleans, La, to be
examiner of drugs at New Orleans. and H
Z. Granneman of Fort. Wayne Ind., to be
same at Boston. Mass =
Z e. D. Appleton OF Washington, DC. ia
be general appraiser at New york. and r,
]. Wright OF New York, to be collector oil
customs ct New Yor1
Evening star., 1897-04-13
AfrO-American League.

The third annual convention Of the Afro
American League Of Pennsylvania con-
venes at Lancaster, Pa, May 1S and 10. on
which occasion Mr.. w. Calvin Chase of
this city, editor Of the Bee. has been in
vited to deliver an address on the need of
a national organization. The address of
welcome win be delivered by Edward s.
Smettz. the mayor of that city. In the af-
ternoon there will be a grand parade, to be
closed with a reception in Manchester Hall
in the evening.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Transfers of Real Estate.

13th and sts. n.w.-Frances Z. Fitzgerald to
Charles d. Church. lot /, sq. 23I; SO.
Brookland-Edw. l.. Suoot ct uX. to PeytoI
Gordon, lot G. blk. 81 $40.
Pcyton Gordon conveys same property to Alice
f. Smoot; $40.
Conn. ave. ex.ended-Julia Mann to District Of
Columbia, part lots "a and IS, Washington
Heights; S., 791 80.
Sd aud 4th Sc. between L and NJ sts.-Cath-
arine r. Tichenor to Laurastine e. Smith, lots )
to 9, p to "a, So. 500; $40.
BrightwOod Park-Letitia Clotworthy to Geo. W.
Langiey, lot 15 hlk. 1s: $40.
Tosedale and Isheru'ood- Roland c; Booth ct ux.
to VIM. Z. Lockwood, lot 81 blk. p; SO.
Myrtle st. ne. between n. Cap and lst sts-
D. W. Boxer ct al, trustees, to Jno. A. Gross,
lot $50. 50. 675; 81 $50
No. 625 + st. u. n.w.-Albert A. Wilson and Jno
d. Iarner, trustees, to Orson d. Mum, part lot
5, So 455; SIS, 100.
Holmead Manor-Emma s. Brinton to kirkwood
Flora, lot 10, blk. 42; $40.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
c. A. c, Ladies, Day.

The Columbia Athletic Club will give the
last ladies' day Of the season on Easter
Monday. The program for the day will
be an innovation. There win be no athletic
events. but In place there will be an In
formal entertainment in the pariors Of the
club. the details Of which the amusemen.
committee Is just completing. In addition.
the bowling alleys and billiard rooms will
be turned over to the ladies' for their ex-
elusive use.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Gen. Merritt's Assixnment.

Maj. Gen. Merritt has formally assumed
command of the department of the east, al
New York. He has announced the follow.
ing assignments In that department: Col
Marshall Ludington. assistant quarter
master general to be chief quartermaster
Col. George r. .ss Sienn, assistant paymastel
Lewis H. Strother, 1st Infantry. Harry C.
Hale. 10th Infantry. and 7. B, Mott. 1st Ar
tillery, as aids-de-camp.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
LUTHERAN INFIRMARY. iN
Seventh Annual Report Bf a CROWN
INstitufinnt --.-s.. g.,

seventh Annual Report Of a CROWN ..
Institution! --.--,.. IS =
The seventh annual rebor4 of the work
OF the Lutheran Eye, Ear and Throat In
urinary, corner 14th ands n streets. has
just been published. 1t SHOWS that a much
larger number of patiehtsii were treated
than during any year of Hsfhistory, which
Is probably due to the greater number
OF unemployed, and to- the increasing
knowledge of the existence Of such an In
stitution, which was ths, only one until
recently devoted exclusively to this class
OF work. During the year there We're 1,57o
eye, oo1; throat, nose aHAillaags, 325; un-
ciasslf1ed, III. Total number of visits for
the year, 1854. This institution has oi;ly
an out-patient department at present but
Shouio nave a house to accommodate a
limited number of those who cannot be
cared for at their homes The expenses
1or the work Of the past year have been
noH1ihal' IN comparison with the large
nunper OF patients treated, being less than
500 for the whole year The room for
tne uses OF the fnfirmary is furnished by
the Memorial Lutheran Church. and the
expenses are met by a membership fee of
90 annually, and other contributions The
board OF directors is in full sympathy with
tne eforts of the Medical Association to
prevent indlscriminate medical charity
ana makes careful inquiry to AVOID impnsi-
-A ~ sHoSS wiz are dDIe TO pay fUr SerS-
ices. While under the management of a
board of directors representing the Luth-.
erah churches. of the city, its benefits are
open to allwithout regard to race or creed
VINO are In need of such en- institution.
"A record is kept of tho denoninational
connection of the applicants, and out of
lne l'o'3 cases there were only 75 who
CANNED connection with the Lutheran
denomination. During the seven years of
It's history 7,104 patients have applied
Tor treatment, and 29,3i1 visits have been
DR.. w. K. Butler, surgeon in charge: Drs
Mck NJ kfmmfe, Louis MackaI ir., f. o. st.
Clair, James Stuart and r. p MNsan.
inc consulting staff, DR.. Frank ~ Satt,
tiss. The board of directors consists of
George Ryneal. jr., president G. w. Cal
iahan, secretary and treasurer: Gen. II.
aaupt A. F. Fox. 1. C. Slater, J. c.
Bright and Daniel Ramey.
Evening star., 1897-04-13

orga anization is effected. however, 1t is be.
iieved that Senator Wolcott will be made
president. 1t is authoritatively stated tha;
the commissioners will not go abroad be.
fore May !, by which time tine new ambas-
sadors will be at their posts and render the
special ENJOYS the assistance necessary in
the consummation of their mission.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
Another Veteran Rein.tuted.

In pursuance of his policy Of reinstating
veterans of the war who have lost their
places on account of politics, Secretary
Gage has reappointed Col. James A. Clark.
editor of the Free Quill at Laurel, Nd, to
a cierkshsp in the office Of the auditor for
the War Department,
Evening star., 1897-04-13
CORSON & MCCARTNEY,

Members OF The New York STOCK Exchange,
1419 ST.. Glover building.
Correspondents OF Messrs. Moore & Schley, so
Broadway,
Bankers and Dcpltrs in Government Beds.
Deposits Exchange. Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed On the exchanges OF New York Philadelphia,
Boston and Baltimore bought and sold.
speciality made OF investment securities. Dis
trict bonds and all local Railroad, Gus, Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt In
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold
teSl-10d
Evening star., 1897-04-13
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company,
OF the District Of Columbia
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE.
q artered by special act OF Congress.
JAM, 1867. and acts OF Oct. 1890. and Fel. 1893.
Capital: One Tlillion Dollars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults at
50 per anrum upward.
Securities, jewelry, silverware and valuables
of nll kinds in owners package. trunk case
tak,n deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from Ten CENTS upward.
and interest allowed on IS and aiiove
Loans money real estate and collateral
security Sells frst-class real estate and
other securities in sums of $500 and upward.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is a legal depository for court
and trust funds, and acts administrator,
executor, receiver. assignee md executes
trusts Of ali kinds Wills prepared by q
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
BENJAMIN 2. SNYDER. President
E. FRANCIS RIGGS .........F First Vice President
w. RILEY DEEBLE- Second Vice President
THOMAS L. JONES. Third Vice President
ALBERT L. STURTEvANT. ............ Secretary
GEORGE HOWARD Treasurer
CHARLES Il. NYMAN. Assistant Secretary
WOODBURY. FLAIR. Trust Officer
ja21
Evening star., 1897-04-13

II you want anything. try an ad. In The
Star. If anybody has what you wish. you
win get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-04-13

1t matters little what it is that Won want
whether a situation or servant-a
want ad in The Star will reach the
person who can fill your need.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
HOTELS.

THE JEFFERSON, E. AND A. PLAN, 9TH AND
La ave- NV. electric lights: electric call; elec-
trfc elevator: steam heat and gas Special rates
to guests by the week ard MONTH. mhl8-1n
Evening star., 1897-04-13
The Essex.

The training ship Essex. which is cruis-
ing in the West Indies, arrived at Jamaica
this morning.
Evening star., 1897-04-13

If you want anything, try an ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
will get ali answer.
Evening star., 1897-04-13
HOME BUILplNG ASSOCIATION.

FOURTEENTH ISSUE OF STOCK
BOOKS are still open for suhscri; for stock Of
18th issue at tie Office Of the treasurer 1907 Pa
ave. NV.
Fourth monthly meeting of the I4th sofies T,,cs.
day evening, the 18th instant, at O'clock al ths
hail. sw. corner Of Pa and 18th st NV
Regular monthly meetings. second Tuesday even
ing of each month
Shslcs. 500 each. Monthly payments, 81 90 Ter
share comm encing with january meeting of 1897
Loans may be obtained easy terms and with
least possible expense. the additional monthly nav
ment therefor being S1.00 per month per share.
Interest Is allowed at per cent ON payments
made on stock withdrawn o Cancelled In settle
ment Of loans.
Average amount loaned per shase Iaet meet
Ing was SlSo-Jo. Loans he settled one or
more shares, at the pleasure of the borrower.
THOMAS DOWNING. President 6I2 f st Nv
ANS0N $. TAYLOR. Vice President 1918 + ST D. w.
w. III. WETZEL. Secretary, 2l35 III st nv
T. s. WESco1T- Treasurer, 1865 Pa ave.
DIRECTORS:
LEM j. BRYANT 1905 Conn ave NV.
JAMES III. BYRAM 2o23 III ST. NV.
SAM'L A. COOMBS. 22l4 ii st. NV
JOHN B. GILFlI.I.AN. 1921 Columbia ST. q W.
GEO. J. JOHNSON. 7l3 Market space
CHAS \. MOORE, 1l45 18th st. NV.
s. NORRIS THORNE, 1913 23d St NV ara Il
Evening star., 1897-04-13

FlONEY r1ADE ON STOCKS
Put your surplus cash in stocks.
Rightly invested it'll bring big
proflts. Latest news and gossip di-
rect from the exchanges. Stocks.
I-S; Grain, I-I6 com.
G. t. HAVENNER.
O2S F Ct Member Washington Stock Exchange.
ap7-21d
Evening star., 1897-04-13

There Is economy in cheap ready maze
cIotbiny-noaedy is deceived-.'readym made Is
ir!elibiy and distinctly stamped on every gar
nsnt Don't be u ready made man. Have
some individuality about your clothes. Made
to measure Suits from $50 up Fit or no pay
] Fred GatcIel, G94 13tn ST api5-Sm-S
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-07-03
IN THE PATH OF THE CYCLONE.
Three Persons Killed and Many In
jured In Kansas.

Kansas City, Mo-, June pa special
to the Star from Salina, Kan, says ter
rible cyclone passed Is miles north OF this
city. AS far as heard three people are
dead and number are dangerously in
iured. The dead are: Mrs Anna Gee
sey, aged "a, Nola Geesey, Is, Ida Gee
sey, 8.
Four members of this family were also
badly hurt. Mr.. Geesey was away from
home. The remainder of the family had
retired and when the storm struck they
made for their cave. Before they had
gotten out of the house the tornado had
destroyed it.
The work of destruction was not known
until this morning, when neighbors found
the dead and injured members of the fam
ilv living about in the debris. The three
who were dead were so feet east of the
house, and near them was the body of a
girl. alive, but buried to her waist in dirt.
There are rumors of other casuIues, but
particulars are meager.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-07-03
They Talk in big Figures.

Boston. June 25.-The Traveller says a
big gas transaction by which the Stand
ard Oil people secure absolute control OF
the Bay State Gas Company of Delaware
was consummated in New York yester-
day. Fkc conference at which the ar
rangements were completed was of an inn
portant character. Messrs. Rogers, CoIl-
derts, Carter and other gentlemen promi-
nent in gas affairs were in attendance
Addicks accepted the Standards PROPOSE
ton that he should refund about S22,
100000 in cash or its equivalent to the
company, in consideration of which all
LITIGATION is to be ended.