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Evening star., 1897-03-30
Tea Experts Report.

The board Of tea experts recently ap-
pointed by Secretary Gage to select stand
nrds Of tea for use in preventing the I'M
portation of impure and unwholesome tea
has made its report to the treasury. It
recommends that the comparison of stand
ards with teas delivered shall be made not
only with regard to flavor. but particularly
with regard to the appearance Of the leaf
after infusion. In color Of infused leaf and
In freedom from admixture with black and
decayed leaf all teas should be equal to
the standards, but any consideration of the
make or so-called style Of the dry leaf
should be omitted. The leaf Of the infusion
must equal the standard in freedom from
scum. gritty substance and leaf made up
of dust and congee q. g., rice paste).
THE board further recommends that
your department issue instructions that all
teas shall be labeled with their proper
trade names, 20 as to avoid palpable fraud
in the use Of false labels. Tho Importance
OF this point has been prs0oed upon 1t
by the trade. and 1t cannot too strongly
emphasize Il. partdculafly' referring to
green teas. OF which the Pingsuey kinds
have been heretofore labeled Moyune. the
former being an inferior and the latter q
superior tea"
Evening star., 1897-03-30

struggle with and treat us they
please. but that they must respect the pa
citc population. that they must not outrage
women nor butcher innocent children.
You have high and beautiful prece-
dent for such action. Read the sadly Ia
nous proclamation Of the Spanish general,
Balmaceda. OF 1861 proclaiming practiCa ally
the reproduction OF this war. and rcmem-
Der the honorable and high-minded protest
that the Secretary OF State formulated
against it.
The American people march legitimately
al the head OF the western continent. and
systematic assassination OF defenselcss
Americans. lest history impute TO them
participation I'm these atrocities.
Initiate the high example that have in
dicated above. Your conduct. Furthermore.
will be based soidly on the Monroe doc
trine. for this cannot refer only to usurps-
tion of American territories. and not to the
defense of the people of America against
European ambitions Ii cannot mean TO
protect American soil and leave Its helpless
dwellers exposed to the cruelties OF SAN
culinary and despotic European power. 1t
must extend 10 the defense of the principles
which animate modern civilization and
form an integral part Of the culture ard
life of the American people.
Grown your honorable history OF states
manshp with a noble act of Christian
charity Say TO Spain that murder must
stop. that cruelty must cease and put the
stamp of your authority on what you say
Thousands OF hearts viii call down eJ.tnal
benedictions on your memory. and God. the
supremely rrerciful. will see in IL the NEST
meritorious work of your entire life. | am
your humble servant"
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Kansas Republican Association

Pursuant to call of the president, Colonel
b. F. Chase, the Kansas Republican Asso-
citation met on the 27th at 224 E street
northeast. Those present were b. F. Chase.
president; D. j. Evans, treasurer; A. NJ.
LegS, Israel w. Stole, DIR. A. Patton, w.
H. Evans, S. c. Holmes, H. H. Williams, S.
c. Robb, VIM. Hutchinson, John H. Cause
and A. H. Jaeger.
In view of the removal from the city OF
Mr.. Geo. w. Crane, the secretary of the
association, Captain Israel w. Stone was
elected secretary.
d. j. Evans, treasurer, reported amount
of funds in his hands, also copy of CORE
spondence with Mr.. Crane, late secretary,
In reference to funds not turned over to
the treasurer.
committee, consisting of the president
DR.. A. Patton and d. J. Evans, were ap-
pointed to secure a hall for future meet
ings of the association.
Those present expressed a determine
ton to push the revival of the association
by soliciting all Kansans temporarily in
the city to become members.
The secretary was instructed to invite
all citizens of Kansas in the city to attend
the next 1reeting of the association, which
will meet ,pon the call of the president.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
GEO. W. F'ECHNER'S SUICIDE.
A WashingtOnian Ends His Career
With CarbOlic Acid.

George w. Fechner, who formerly kept
jewelry store on Pennsylvania avenue and
lived at 226 I'd street, committed suicide in
New York yesterday afternoon by taking
dose of carbolic acid.
About 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon a
middle-aged man staggered into the city
hall police station house and said TO the
sergeant at the desk: Il have taken car
bolic acid Then he fell writhing to the
floor and lost consciousness. He was con-
veyed to the Hudson Street Hospital, where
he died three hours later, without having
regained consciousness. From letters found
In his pockets, it. was learned that ne was
George Fechner of Washington. The let
tiers were from his wife, ard :heir contents
indicated that he was in financial straits.
A telegram was sent to Mrs. Fechner
later and she started off at, once for New
York. Mr.. snd Mrs. Fechner came into
prominence in this city lately by the prose-
eCtion OF their servant girl Annie Niehaus,
for stealing articles Of furniture and wear
ing apparel while she was in charge of
their house during their absence from the
city. Her claim was that she sold the arti-
cles to purchase food, and her case aroused
considerable sympathy. Partial restitution
was made, and the case against her was
dismissed.
Fechner had recently been on the road as
a salesman, conducted auction sales and
also sold gods on the installment plan.
HIS friends ere unable to account for his
suicide except oa the ground Of desponden-
cy over business matters.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
IMPORTANT ARMY CHANGES
Major General Ruger to Go on the Retired
List Next Friday.
Brief Sketch of His Active and
Honorable Military Career-Many
Promotions Expected.

Important changes in the army will oc-
cur this week. Maj. Gen. Thomas II. Ru-
ger, the second ranking officer, now in
command Of the Department Of the East,
at New York. will be placed on the re-
tired list Friday next on account of age.
1t is settled that he will be succeeded in
command at New York by Maj. Gen. Wes-
ley Merritt, now in command of the mill
tary department of the Missouri, headquar-
ters at Chicago. 1t is probable that Brig.
Gen. John r. Brooke, the senior officer of
his grade, now commanding the Depart
ment of Dakota, with headquarters at ST.
Paul. will succeed to the command of the
Department of the Missouri.
OF more Importance, however, than
these transfers are the. promotions which
will result from the prospective vacancy
at the head OF the army list. In addition
to a major general and briSadier gem
eral, promotions will be necessary in all
the lower grades from colonel down to sec
ond lieutenant. 1t is assumed in army
circles that either Gen. Brooke or Gen.
Wheaton will be promoted to the major
generalship. but which of the colonels of
the line stands the best chance of appoint
ment as brigadier general is just now 'one
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Bible Society.

The board Of managers of the Wash
ington City Bible Society met last evening
at $50 in the rooms Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. Rev. A. W.
Pitzer, DID. the president, occupied the
chair. The committee on Incorporation re-
ported It's intention to complete their work
after the annual meeting Of the society,
which occurs Monday, April 20. A grant
OF flfteen Bibles was made to the Ana
costa Baptist Church Mission at Fort
Foote Treasurer William Ballantyne re-
ported the receipts for the month, among
which was a contribution Of s92 from the
Baltimore Conference NJ. E. Church, ard
another of $50 from the Ryland NJ. E.
Church to constitute DR.. John H. Hartsock
life member of the society. In view
of the approaching anniversary the fol-
Loving committees were appointed: On an
niVe1sary Messrs. Taylor, Pierce and
Samson; on annual report, DR.. Pitzer and
Messrs. Shields and Ballantyne; on nomi-
nations. Messrs. Ballantyne Buckler and
Caywood: on audit, Messrs. Duvall, Stier
and Leech
Evening star., 1897-03-30

of these things that nobody can find out
Gen. Ruger is one of the best known
officers In the army. and his record will
compare favorably with that of any of the
gallant officers who took part in the war
of the rebellion. Born al Lima. Livingston
courty, New York, April =. 1893, he was
graduated from the Military Academy No.
3 in the class of 1854. After a short serv-
i've in the corps of engineers an addition
al second lieutenant he resigned from the
service and took up the practice of law.
This was In April. 1863 From that date
until the. outbreak of the civil war in 1861
he rracticed his profession in GAINESVILLE
New York. His first service in the war
was as lieutenant colonel of the third reg
iment of Wisconsin volunteers. He short
ly after became colonel of that regi-
tment and was subsequently appointed a
brigadier general of volunteers. Attached
to the Army of the Potomac he participated
in all its important battles and campaigns
from winchester to Gettysburg. In Oc-
tober. 1863, he was placed in command of
a military division In the western country
and was with Gen. Schofield at Frankfort,
where Gen. Hood was turned back and a
serious invasion of the northern territory
by confederate troops averted. For the
part he took in this engagement Gen
RCger received the brevet CT major
general OF volunteers After the war he
was temporarily In command of the De
partment OF North Carolina and was pro-
visional governor Of Georgia in 1867 during
the reconstruction period.
III July, 1861, he re-entered the regular
establishment as colonel of the 33d Infan-
try and was subsequently transferred to
the command of the 18th Infantry For a
period Of five years. beginning in 1871, he
was superintendent of the Military Acad-
emy at West Point, after which he was
placed in command, respectively, of the
Departments Of the South. Missouri, Da-
kota and California. While in command
of this last named department, In Febru-
ary, 1895, President Cleveland appointed
major general and assigned him to the
command of the Department of the East
Notwithstanding mis- age. Gen. Ruger is a
strong. vigorous man and seems to be still
in the prime of life and activity. He is of
fine presence and looks every inch a SOL
dier
Evening star., 1897-03-30

1t is Regarded Being of Great Inl-
pOrtance.

1t Is Regarded as Being of Great In-
pOrtance.
The conference which the Marquis Of
Salisbury had in Paris recently with NJ
Hanotaux, the French minister for foreign
affairs. is regarded as most important, not
only with reference to the eastern situa-
ton, but as bearing upon the general re-
laticns between Great Britain and France
1t was noticed that NJ. Hanotaux greeted
Lord Salisbury cordially when he arrived
and that their parting was even more cor
dial, indicating that the conference was
satisfactory to both parties. What actually
passed Is not known, but the Figaro be-
ieves that Lord Salisbury suggested that
the Island of Crete be occupied by two
powers, one Of them being Great Britain,
and the other France or Russia
Other French newspapers and the British
press think that the conferences are a sign
of improved relations, and are especially
significant as following the visits of Queen
Victoria and the Prince of Wales to Presi-
dent Faure.
The British premier, whose health Is
much shaken, is expected to remain on the
Riviera until after Easter
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Only Whispered,

When Dennis Downing. young and
well-dressed white man, appeared at the
rail Of the Police Court today II was evil
dent, even to the most unsophisticated
that he was out last night Dennis looked
as though he was sorry that he did It. He
made a determined effort to keep his coun-
tenance from the view of the public. The
action was agreeable to the public.
Il heard somebody shouting In loud tones
on 34th street about o'clock this morn
ing" stated Policeman Stembrake. "It
was this young man. could hear him
plainly four blocks away"
How about this?" asked the court of the
defendant
Your honor" replied Dennis, in husky
tones, Il didn't speak above a whisper"
Then Georgetown must be a mammoth
whispering gallery" remarked Prosecuting
Attorney Pugh.
Your condition was such that it would
seem that you were not aware whether
you whispered or screamed" was the
ruling of the court. Five dollars"
Dennis was minus the five SO he stepped
back.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
NO DECENTRALIZATION IN RATES.
Western Railway Associations Will
Not BEGIN a War.

A careful canvass OF the western and
northwestern roads develops the fact that
no decentralization In rates, present or pros
pective. exists save irl the sensational pre-
dictions of certain newspapers. The most
imperative orders have been issued by the
executive officers of each western line for
bidding the cutting or manipulation of
rates.
The western trunk line committee, con-
sisting of the highest traffic officials of
every road which was a member of the
late western associations, was called to-
gether Immediately after the announce
ment of the Peckham decision, and this
committee is now fully organized and will
be reinforced and assisted by the board of
administration of the late associations.
which will be organized as bureaus of sta
tistics and information
Every move is being made under the su-
pervision and direction of the highest legal
advice available. and 1t seems clear that
rates are going to be fairly maintained
without contravention of the law as laid
down i'll the recent decision.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Visitors in Florida.
of The Evening Star.

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ORMOND, Fla, March %. 1897
Visitors to the peniLsular state are still
numerous and the season bids fair to con-
tinue until later date than usual The
weather has been delightful during the past
week, and the tourists are slow in leaving
this land of flowers and sunshine.
Ex-senator Brice of Ohio has been max
ing an extended trip through the state.
Gen. Palma, the official head Of the Cuban
junta i'll this country. has been in Jackson
Vile all the past week. His presence has
caused quite d little interest as he Is avoid
ing meeting any newspaper representatives
Mrs. +. G. Ford is at Hotel Coqruna, Or
mond.
Mrs. George E. Bradley is a handsome
brunette representing the capital city at
the Ponce de Leon.
Ex-Secretary Lamont has been inspecting
the barracks and old fort at ST Augustine
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Gillette are at the St.
James. Jacksonville
]. A. p. Hepsiey Is at Tampa Bay
Miss Ludlow is at the Ponce de Leon.
Mrs. ID. j. Brewer. Miss Brewer and Red
ford Sharpe are Washingtonans at the
Royal Ponciana.
Ex-Secretary Lamont and party are max
ing an extended tour along the east coast
as far as Unanis. the latest addition to the
Flagier hotel system.
Charles Washington and Miss Anita
Washington are en- route for their capital
city home.
F. H. Smith is Washingtonian at the
St. James Hotel,
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Daughters to Celebrate.

There will be a reception by Martha
Washington Lodge No. 3, Daughters of
Rebekah, of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. this evening, at their hall, No.
1913 31st street northwest, beginning at
3 o'clock and continuing until 10 o'clock.
There will be two distinct lines in the re-
ceiving party. The first will consist of Mrs
w. ?. Knight. Mrs. Thomas J. Jones twife
OF the grand master), Mrs. c. 1. Recher,
Miss Nett1e Cook, Mr.. Edwin H. Harner,
MIR. II. W. Weber. The other line will be
composed of Mrs. Weber. Miss johnson,
Miss Mead. Mrs. Pruitt. Mrs. Ballinger.
The membership of this lodge numbers
one hundred and sixty, and is being con-
stsntly augmented. The lodge has been
making active preparations for the coming
reception and are anticipating an evening
Of pleasure and social enjoyment.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Prof. Andree'~ balloon Trim.

Prof. Andree announces that his north
polar expedition will leave Gothenbure ON
May Is for Spitzbergen. The professor has
been necessarily engaged during the win
ter IN perfecting his balloon, according to
the experience Of last year The meteor
oioglst. Dr. EkhOlm has retired from the
expedition, owing to "A difference. of opin-
ion with Professor Andre respecting the
strength of the balloon which Dr. Ek-
holm thought Inadequate. The voyage to
Spltzbergen viii be made in "a gunboat and
il is expected that the balloon will be filled
and ready to sail June ~ The professor
expects TO be driven 10 the north coast OF
America
Evening star., 1897-03-30
HARD TIMES AND sPOILs.
There Are Nearly 100000 Applicat ion
for Post Offices.

Somebody in the Post Office Department
will have to write 95.OOO letters to notify
that many free-born American citizens that
their applications for offices were duly re-
ceived. During the first week of the pres
ent administration 1900 letters came from
applicants. the following week there were
70. 100, and last week the number was
swelled to 4S.623. The hard times. they say
at the department, have set everybody to
trying to get an office. The department
clerks have observed Of late a Dig increase
In the volume Of applications from Kansas
This Is caused. Of course by the selection
Of Mr.. ]. L. Bristow of that state for
fourth assistant postmaster general. At
the same time. it is said many senator's
ana members are holding back applica-
lions and Endorsements.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Naturalization Colonial Feder.t,o


The work Of binding the Australian coll
onies together is in full progress. The
Australasian federal convention met at
Adelaide last week. The colonies Of Victor
la, New South Wales, Tasmania. South and
Western Australia sent delegates. C. C.
Kingston, Q. c., M. p, the premier of
South australia, was elected president. At
she invitation of the conference, the New
South Wales delegate. Mr.. Barton, sub
mitted resolutions embodying the princi-
Piles of the new constitution. which pro-
vides that the powers. privileges and ter
ritory Of the various colonies are to re-
main intact. The exclusive power of I'M
posing and collecting customs and excise
duties and military aRd naval control Is
to be vested in the federal parliament
Trade intercourse between the federated
colonies is to be absolutely free. The par.
Lament. which will be established, will
consist of senate and q house of repre-
sentatives. The executive VIII consist OF q
governor general. appointed by the queen
and the supreme federal court, which viii
also be the high court Of appeal Of the col.
onies.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
F. w. McConns, Death.

F. w. McComas. one Of the leading men,
bers OF the Washington county, Nd, bar.
attorney to the county commissioners, the
Western Maryland Railroad Company. and
a brother Of Judge L. E. McConas. died al
Hagerstown. Of heart failure. Sunday even
Ing, after few hours Illness. He was
forty-seven years Of age. He Leaves . wife
and one daughter. who wefs oI q visit to
Judge McComas' family In Washington
meeting of the Washington County Bar
Association q committee Naa appointed to
draft appropriate. Resolutions, and 1t was
decided to attend tho funeral insa body.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Post Office Contract Awarded

AS predicted in The Star. the Secretary
of the Treasury has awarded the contract
for heating and ventilating the Washing
ton city post office building 10 the Phila-
delphia Steam Heating Company. at It's
bid OF Sll4.:.I.; the lowest one received for
the work
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Serum for DuI,onfc PIaxne

Experiments have been conducted on one
OF the quarantine islands In lower New
York bay by Health Officer Alvah III.
Doty with view of discovering a serum
for the treatment Of the bubonic plague.
A horse was inoculated with culture of
the plague bacillus. and. after twenty days
blood was drawn and mice inoculated with
the serum These mice survived inocala-
tion with the plague bacillus while those
not treated with the serum died In twenty
fOur hOurS
Evening star., 1897-03-30
SHOWS GREAT SPEED.
The Gunboat Helena Wins q Big
Bonus fer Her Builders.

INC WuAUO3t aelenA W1n0 q Biz
Bonus fer Her Builders.
The new United States gunboat Helena, a
sister ship to the Wilmington. which Sat
urday averaged fifteen knots and q fraction
per hour. was given her official speed trial
by the government board yesterday over a
M-knot course in Long Island sound. With
absolutely perfect conditions Of weather
and sea the little gunboat sped over the
course like a race horse, and when the
finish line was crossed 1t was found that
the Helena had covered the course In the
total elapsed time OF hours % minutes 2
seconds. an average speed of 1913 knots an
hour, and won for the Newport News Ship
building and Dry Dock Co.. her builders,
premium OF about $4,000. which 10 said to
be- In proportion to the construction cost
OF the ship. the largest bonus ever paid by
the government Tor speed in excess Of the
contract requirement.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
JUDGE DAY MAY GO,
The President May Ask Him to Make
Inquiries in Cuba.

IhQufrfcs In Cuba.
There Is an interesting rumor that the
President has determined to have an in
vestlgation made Of the situation in Cuba
by man upon whom he can implicitly
rely. To this end he has asked Judge Will
liam R. Day Of Canton to go to Cuba as a
special representative of the government to
inquire into affairs there, and especially to
investigate the death of DR.. Ruiz. Judge
Day arrived in the city yesterday morn
ing. had conference with the President
yesterday afternoon and last night left for
Canton, after refusing to deny or to affirm
the rumor that he had been asked to per-
form this delicate work. Judge Day is a
close personal friend of the President and
1t is known that the President would trust
him in any position. He is universally be-
loved. and every man who knows him re-
spects and admires him.
Evening star., 1897-03-30

The funeral Of Mrs. Smith Thompson
will be held at her late residence, No. POI
E street, this afternoon at 4:30 O'clock
The services will be conducted by Rev.
Charles e. Buck of st. Johns Church,
Georgetown The paIlbearers will be
Messrs. Dorsey Clagett. Otho T. Bell, VIM.
A. Garden, Commander John Brice, U. s.
n; Arthur l.. Thompson and Smith
Thompson. 3r. Interment win be at Rock
Creek Cemetery. -.----'.'7
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Life and Influence at aeecbe,

Rev. George H; Corey DID,. will give
an address on. 1.-THE. Life. and Influence of
Beecher." at the Metropolitan M. e. Church
this evening at 8. o'clock. A program OF
readings from -Beeeher's works will be
given. and these VIM be interspersed with
musical selections The usual instructive
summary OF events In the political, literary
and religious world will precede Dz. Corey .
address.
Evening star., 1897-03-30
Lake Navigation 0uened

Navigation opened from Chicago yester-
day. when the schooner r. c. Canter left
for the east shore with lumber. The lum-
Der fleet Is expected to be before the wind
by Thursday. The start Is an early one.
Some years have passed since boats have
cleared from Chicago so soon In the season
Evening star., 1897-03-30
DELINQUENT TAN LIST.
DISTRICT OF CoLUMBIA REAL ESTATE TAX
SAl.E.
TANES LEVIED AND IN ARREARS JULY l,

oFFI,'E oF THE COMMISSIONERS.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

WASHINGTON, March 1T. 1897
Notice is hereby given that ia conformity 10 law
the pamphlet containing Il list of taxes in arrears
On real property in IN" District of Columbia ;hs
first day of July. l>96. has been printed copy
thereof viii h- dci!y"f.d 10 any taxpayer apply
ing therefor. and If the tax due. together with
the penalties nirl costs that may have accrued
thereon, shall not he paid prior TO the day named
Tor sale, namely. the seventh day of April. 1887,
the property involved viii be sold under di-
re, uun, at public auction. the office nf the
Collector Of Taxes Of the District uf Columbia,
- tnIien'inS on said seventh day of April 1877,
ard continuing on each following day between the
hours of ten "''lock in the farcip,5n aud -four
o clock in the afternoon, sundays and legal holi.
days excepted. until all such delinquent property
is sold.
J. ". Ross.
GEO. TEl ESSbElL-
". NJ. BLACK.
Commissioners OF the District of Colun!Ia.
Evening star., 1897-03-30

If you want anything, try an ad. in Tha
Star. IL anybody has what you wish, YOU
will get an answer