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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
MANY BILLS INTRODUCED.
Representative Evans on Silver Coin
nSe and Civil Service.

Representative Evans on Silver Coin-
age and Civil Service
There was a large batch of bills intro
duced in the House today. They included
the following:
BY Mr.. Evans Ky) joint resolution
pledging the faith and credit of the United
States to the payment in gold coin of GER
tam of its outstanding obligations; to the
maintenance of the par value in gold of all
previously coined silver dollars and pro-
hibiting the further coinage of any silver
dollar unless it shall contain sufficient
standard silver to make the dollar when
coined intrnsically worth par in gold
BY Mr.. Evans (Ky.), to modify the civil
service act by having it hereafter apply
only to department clerks in Washington,
and those in public offices throughout the
country, whose salaries are from 5000 to
$3.50 per annum,- letter carriers and rail-
way mail clerks:
Mr.. Henry CTeX), bill to define trusts, to
punish corporations, firms, etc, connected
with them. and to promote free COMPETE
ton in the United States
Mr.. Dockery of Missouri introduced a
bill in the House providing that hereafter
the Congressional Library shall be called
the National Library and that all citizens
OF the United States over twelve years of
age residing permanently or temporarily in
the District of Columbia may draw books
from the library upon giving sufficient Sc
curity to the librarian
Mr.. Faris of Indiana introduced a bill
providing for the repeal of the civil service
act.
Mr.. Lorimer introduced a bill providing
for the establishment of postal savings
banks.
Mr.. Dalzell Pa.) introduced a bill which
he offered at the last session changing
the names CT the lettered streets of Wash
ington. SO that they shall bear the names
OF distinguished American citizens.
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Personal Mention.

Second Lieutenant Charles W. Castle,
10Th Infantry, is at 1145 Q street on leave
First Lieutenant William p. Burnham,
Goth Infantry, is at the Oxford.
First Lieutenant Earl C. Carnaham, 9Th
Infantry, registered at the War Depart
ment today He is at 2O6 9th street north
east on leave.
Major d. r. Larned, retired. is in the city
for the winter. He is at zoos street
Ensign G. B. Bradshaw of the school shin
St. Mary's is at the Army and Navy Club
on leave.
Passed Assistant Engineer C. B. Price of
Newport News, Va, Is here for duty in
connection with the trial Of the Winslow.
He is stopping at 1867 Madison street
Vice President o. c. Brothers of the Can
ital Railway Company has returned from a
visit to New York.
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FELL DOWN THE STEPS,
Representative Belden Painfully In
iured at the Capitol.

Representative Belden Painfully In
iured at the Capitol.
Representative Belden of New York was
painfully injured by falling down flight
of marble steps at the Capitol late this
afternoon. Mr.. Belden was descending
from the floor Of the House to the base
ment. and when making the turn at the
second landing mis- foot slipped on the mar
BILE and he fell to the bottom Of the steps
Bystanders rushed to his aid and quickly
picked the aged gentleman up and seated
him in {, chair. 1t was found that he was
bleeding profusely from deep cut over the
left eye.
Representative Odell of New York had
Mr.. Belden carried to the room of the COM
mittee on accounts and a physician was
hastily summoned. 1t was not thought that
MIR. Belden was seriously injured but that
the laceration Of the skin would be found
to be the only damage he had sustained in
his perilous fall
DR.. Moffett responded to the call for a
physician, and after hasty examination OF
Mr.. Belden. said that apparently he was
not seriously hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
WASHINGTON DIET KITCHEN.
Charitable Institution Which Fur
nishes Delicacics to the Sick.


There is in this city a charity known as
the "Washington Diet Kitchen" located at
GIG street southeast, which has been
established but little over a year, but which
has been singularly successful and has
done much good in providing for the needs
of sick people who are unable to provide
for themselves. Beef tea, mutton broth,
milk and eggs given to applicants, but
distribution is made only upon physi-
clans certificate, which assures that it
will reach only those entitled to the bene-
fits.
In the first year Of its work the ''kitch-
en- distributed more than $50 gallons of
milk and nearly 400 dozen of eggs. There
was plenty OF opportunity to do more, but
it's means were limited. The association of
ladies having the matter in charge are de-
sirous Of charging it's field, and there ap-
pears to be plenty of opportunity in this
direction.
It is proposed to establish the diet
Kitchen" in a central location, and to sup
ply those who are sick and not able to
procure such food as they need convenient
ly, with beef tea, etc, at reasonable prices,
thus in time making the work self-support-
ing, and the management hopes for the
hearty cooperation and support of all
interested in the work.
The officers of the association are: Mrs.
VIM. T. Chandler, president; Mr.. John w.
Thurston, honorary president: Sarah S.
Fuller, secretary; Mabel F. Towner, treas
urer.
Managers-Mrs. j. w. Babson. Miss Eliza
beth Burbridge, Miss Rebecca Chandler
Mrs. c. II. Clay, Miss H. Cowperthwait,
Mrs. A. M. Edmunds Mrs Sarah S Full
Ter. Mrs. Chas. j. Gooch, Mrs. v. Il Pol
lock. Mrs. T. W. Smith. Mrs Jos. F. Saum,
Miss Mabel F. Towner. Miss E T. Ward,
Mrs. Chas. Werner.
Patronesses-Mrs. Garrett A. Hobart,
II olanf ndD
Harding, Miss Florence Harding, Miss Isa-
bel Lehman, Mrs. c. II. Dali, Mrs. H. Y.
Satterlee, Mrs. Chas. F. Sprague, Mrs B.
C. French. Mrs. Geo F. Hoar, Mrs. Mac
kay-Smith. Mrs. Thes. Nelson Page. Mrs.
Wa. R. Rice, Mrs. Gardiner Hubbard
Mrs Joseph e. Willard, Miss Grace L.
Lihch6eld. Mrs. A. N. Lothrop. Miss E. 4.
Ward.
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was on hand The tremendous confusion
OF sounds-more confusion than on any
similar occasion the memory of man rum
meth back to-was instantly hushed at this
sound. symbolic with authority mouse
might have been heard had one been there
10 run across the carpet The time had ar
rived, the Congress had begun, authority
was installed order was commando and
each member might be ina giHed listening
to the approaching future for some intima-
ton OF what should be the order and what
should be done.
With lowering infection of the yoice
the Speaker said:
THE chaplain will offer PRAYER"
In silence the House rose to its feet. and
the chaplain offered prayer.
AT the last sound of the PRAYER the hi1n
of voices was resumed and confusion con-
tinued throughout the roll call Three HIM.
dred and one members responded to the roll
call. and some new members We're then
sworn in.
New Representatives sworn In.
There were five vacancies from death or
resignation during the recess and the Gre
dentials of the me mbers-elect were read by
the direction of the Speaker, who then al
ministtfed the oath of office to them. They
were F. NJ Griffith (dem). successor to the
late Judge Holman in the fourth Indiana
district; H S. Boutelle rep) Of Chicago.
who succeeded Edward D. Cooke. deceased
James Norton Ciem.) of the seventh South
Carolina district. who succeeded John l..
McLlurin. now a senator; George P. Law
renee Tep.J of the first Massachusetts dis
tr.ct who succeeded Ashley B. Wright. de-
ceased. and ]. n. Griggs (dem.) of the third
New York district. who succeeded Francis
l.. Wilson, who resigned to accept the posi-
ton Of postmaster of Brooklyn.
The iatter's credentials had not vet ar
rived, burt the oath was administered IN
him by unanimous consent. asked by Mr..
Hurley of New York. When the Speaker
asked if there was any doubt of Mr. Griggs'
election Mr.. Bailey of Texas raised a laugh
by the statement that. as Mr.. Griggs was a
democrat. the fact that he was vouched for
by q republican ought to be sufficient evil
dence. In all conscience. to set at rest all
doubt as to lis election.
On motion of Mr. Hopkins OF Illinois, the
clerk was directed to notify the Senate
that the House was ready for business, and.
on motion Of Mr.. Dingley. the floor leader.
a resolution was adopted for the appoint
ment Of committee Of three TO Join the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
POSTMASTER RAPIER's REMOVAL.
An Issue Made With the Department
Authorities.

1t was stated at the Post Office Depart-
n;ent this afterno on that there were causes
Tor the removal of Postmaster Rapier of
Mobile. Ala. The postmaster refused to
Vacate the Office in favor of the man ap-
pointed to succeed him. Post Office In
spector Tate was instructed to remain at
Mobile. TO await the action of the depart
mint. 1t Is understood that the matter
Will be decided late this afternoon, when
Mr.. Brstow, fourth assistant postmaster
general will have conference with the
Postmaster General
The issue the postmaster raised was as
to the power of the President to remove
him before his term of Office expired or be-
fore his successor is confirmed by the Ser
ate, which department officials say Is COW
cred by the recent decision of the United
States Supreme Court in the case Of Par
the cause for removal is brought it will
change the complexion of affairs in the
case,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
AT PORT AU PRINCE.
The Departure of the MarbIehead Tor
That Port.

That Port.
Before the end Of the present week the
United States will be represented at Port
au Prince, Haiti. by a war ship whose duty
it will be to see that the rights of this gov
eminent are fully respected in any steps
the government of Germany may take for
the enforcement of its, demand upon the
little black republic for an indemnity for
the arrest and Imprisonment of Lueders, a
subject of Germany. The vessel in ques-
ton is the cruiser Marblehead, Capt Nc
Gala commanding, who has been fully In
structed as to his, duties in the premises
The Marblehead was specially fitted out at
Norfolk for the expedition and left there
for Port au Prince Saturday night. She
will make no stops, proceeding direct to the
Haitian capital and should arrive there in
a few days In case she finds no special
need Of her presence at Port au Prince she
will remain there only long enough to take
on coal and provisions and will make a
short visit to the nearby island of Navassa
which is part OF the territory of the United
States, in order to investigate existing con-
ditions among the eiahorers, after which
she will return to Haiti and remain there
for further orders.
Haitinn Mfnistessin the Dark.
The Haitian minister, Mr.. Leger, said
this afternoon that he had not heard that
his government had offered to pay the
Lueders indemnity. but added that it had
always been ready to effect an honora BILE
settlement of that incident. Although he
was aware that the people OF Haiti were
aroused over the matter he had no adj
vices Of the situation today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

gress was in session and prepared to re-
GIVE any communication which he might
desire TO make 10 it The resolution was
passed. and the Vice President named Sen
ators Allison and German (MdJ as the Sen
ate committee.
BY resolution of Mr.. Cullom IllD the
time of daily meetings of the Senate was
fixed at II O'clock noon.
Mr.. Hale (Me.) moved a recess until /
O'Clock.
The Floral Gifts.
recess was then taken. which was a
signal for a resumption of handshaking
among the senators and gave them another
opportunity to admire the magnificent
floral display which their friends had pro-
vided for them The first flowers to be
brought into the Senate to-day were those
for Senator Wellington. The giver of these
flowers had them formed in the shape of
a horseshoe.
The biggest floral piece in the Senate
chamber was on the desk of Senator For
aker. and had the appearance of a bush
OF American beauty roses at least four
feet high and spreading to as great a
width. They were magnificent flowers and
probably q larger floral token was never
before carried into the Senate chamber
A mammoth crescent of roses ornamental
the desk of Senator McEnery, while Sen
ator Sr7ith of New Jersey was remembered
by ..Gral gift of American beauties and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
IMPORTANT LAND DECISION.
Claim of Archbishop Ireland Soon t,
BE Decided,


Commissioner Hermann of the general
land office stated this morning that a
decision would soon be rendered in the
Archbishop Ireland case. He stated that
all the facts and evidence had been gone
through carefully and that in a day or so
the decision would be made.
The case is against a large number or
rettlers in Minnesota. Trac Is of land,
amounting to $1,000 acres, are involved.
The land Is claimed by the archbishop I'M
der the act of March 3, 1887, as purchaser
from the st. Paul. Minneapolis and Mani
toba railroad. Under the act the settlers
claimed they are bona fide and are entitled
to make entry.
The legal question to be considered Is
whether the contract between the railroad
and the archbishop is valid 1t is asserted
by the settlers that the archbishop was
merely an agent for the road; that it was
not contract for sale, but promise of
the railroad to sell to him in the event
that he obtained a title to the lands at Is
sue. 1t Is claimed the railroad did not get
this, the grant of the lands was re-
voked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
sUsTAINs SERIOUS INJURY.
Ernest Hibbs Tnken to Hospital ii
Critical Condition.

Ernest HIbbs, white ms n, twenty-seven
years Of age, was taken to the Emergency
Hospital late this afternoon in the second
precinct patrol wagon, seriously injured.
He is suffering with compound fracture
OF the skull and fracture of his jaw. The
surgeons made immediate prepare tons to
operate on the man. believing his condition
to be extremely critical.
by the police, Hibbs was painting the roof
of the Smith ice house on X street between
S2d and Bath streets, when he slipped and
fell a distance of fifteen feet. The patient
however as soon as he recovered conscious
ness at the hospital, assured the surgeons
that he had been struck with a club by
some person. That was the only informa-
ton he was in condition to impart. The
hospital officials have suggested that the
police further investigate the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
HOUSE OF REPREsENTAFIv

Few persons threw flowers at the House.
Five minutes before the House was called
to order only about twenty of the :ij6 desks
had flowers on them, and most of these
few were decorated but by small lunches.
From time to time more flowers were
brought in by the ever active pages. One
thing that eclipsed everything else floral
or spectacular. ocular or eloquent, was
tribute to Gen. Grosrenor from the Ohio
Wool Growers Association. All eyes were
turned toward it, and the surging crowd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE December 6.-Floar casier-western
super, s.. IeaS3 10; do. extra, So. 35a$4 49, do.
family. s44oas465: winter wheat patent. s.; saa
straight 81. 1905 tarrels ex-
ports, PA barrels sales. 30s iarrels. Wheat firm
spot and month. D51aa9GK; January. 9634a97: May,
g.s4 bid; steamer No. . rid. hia9i hs-rcceipts,
p, $50 bushels; exports. ios.ooo bushels: stock,
1,296, 4o7 bushels; sales 1900 bushels southern
wheat by sample 91a96ls: do grade. 81 1854.
Corn frm-spot. S2aiass; month seAa3s!s; De
February, 3lR.a32: steamer mixed, S0s, aSl-re-
eeipts, l55,596 bushels: EXPORTS LIS 900 bushels:
so X, 303, 455 bUsiels.outhein white corn, % 35:
do. yellow. 3lhas5: Oats flm-No. 2 white. eslsa
80: No. mixed, 2Ta2Ik receipts 1,6l0 bushels:
exports. noae; stock. 2s9: 432 bushels Rye firm
No. nearby. No. western, 53L sales-re
ceipts 4. 25 bushels: exports none; stock S91 .744
bushels. Hay steady. with good inquiry for the
better grades choice timothy. <13.O asked. Grain
fre,ghts very quet-stsam to Liverpool per busleI.
4hd. December: Cork for orders per quarter. 3s Cd
December, 81. Cd. ass I'd January. Sugar strong
asaa4; do, imitation. lsal9; d. ladie 17ais: good
fresh 1920. Cheese stesdy-fancy New York
large. 95aa10: do. medium. l9aIOh; do. small
IOi.alO1k WHISKY 81 25a$1 % per gallon for I'm.
isfed goods in car loads l-27a$1 D per gallon
fer jobbing lots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Mr.. Vest From the Gallery.

ators after the recess was accompanied by
the usual cordial greetings among them
Senators Chandler Walthal. Caffery and
Thurston formed small group. Senators
CuliOm and Gray talked together for some
time. while Senators Gear and Mills chat
ted us il exceedingly glad to be back again
in the old place of business. The buzz of
voices and the vigorous handshaking
stopped suddenly as the Vice President s
hammer fell and Rev. Milburn arose to in
woke Divine blessings on the session of
Congress just beginning.
roll call was then ordered, and, whether
by chance or with purpose. Senator Till
man was the first member of the body to
speak IN the session just opening. He SIM
ply announced that his colleague could not
be present to respond to the roll call on ac-
count of Illness
Seventy-seven senators responded to their
names on the roll call.
The venerable Mr.. Morrill, of Vermont Of
fered a resolution. which was passed. in
the usual form. that the secretary inform
the House that the Senate was in session
and ready to proceed TO business.
Mr.. Allison towa> presented a resolution
that committee of two senators be APP
pointed to Join like committee from the
HCuse. to inform the President that Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
MURDERER BROKE DOWN
When He Heard Governor AtkinsO,
Refused TO Commute Sentence.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ATLANTA, Ga, December Ga dramat-
ic scene occurred in the office of Governor
Atkinson this morning when he refused to
commute the sentence of Tom Cyrus. who
had murdered the housemaid of the govern
or's wife. Sheriff helms. ex-Mayor Porter
King and delegation of leading citizens
called to urge the governor to clemency.
Il cannot do it, exclaimed the governor.
My oath of Office is at stake" When in
formed of the governors action Cyrus
cried, II don't want to die. / know / killed
the woman, but | have done all / could do
place myself right with the people and the
law. and / believe thai they ought to be
satisfied to send me up for life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

the celestial empire. The faces of all in
;he galleries showed eager anticipation at
the prospect of witnessing an opening of
Congress. the scene being to many Of them
a new and novel one There was craning
of necks in order to catch a glimpse of
proTnin mt senators.
The Senate hooked like a luxuriant flower
garden. 81 numerous and striking were the
floral tributes t. the solemn statesmen.
On the tiot,r of the Senate there were
seventy senators when the Vice President
called the body to order for prayer by the
blind chaplain. The meeting of the SEN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
REGISTER BRUCE IN CHARGE.
He COntcmplatcs No Changes In His
Omce.


The new register of the treasury. ex-
Senator b. K. Bruce, assumed the duties
of that office this morning, having been
sworn IN last Friday, the day following
his appointment Mr.. Bruce found his Of
flee set with forest of flowers contributed
by friends. He also found numerous let
tiers and kilograms of congratulation. Mr.
Bruce was introduced to the employees of
the office by Mr. Tillman. Many of these
employees had served under him when he
was register during the Gartield-Arthur
administration and they warmly welcomed
his return.
Mr.. Bruce contemplates no changes in
the office.
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A CHIEF CLERK RESIGNS,
W. ii. Moran Promoted in the Score
Service.

Andrew McWilliams. for several years
chief clerk of the secret service bureau of
the Treasury Department, has resigned
from his position, and w. II. Moran has
been promoted to the place. Mr. Moran
went into the service as assistant mes
senger in 1882 and has risen through vari-
Gus grades.
Secretary Gage has decided that a dis
bursting officer of the government is not
needed at the Omaha exposition disapprov-
ing the recommendation of the board that
Mr.. Lupton be appointed to the position.
Mr.. Lupton was formerly assistant chief of
the public moneys division of the treasury.
He was disbursing officer of the Nashville
exposition. The decision of Secretary Gage
leaves him without government service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
GRAIN.

Ambassador White Opens a. Basaar.
BERLIN. December 6-The United States
ambassador. Andrew d. White. opened the
American church bazaar at noon today.
The Empress of Germany Forwarded some
valuable gifts. and the ex-empress sent
lady-in- waiting to make purchases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
Condition Of Recitatson Han.

Capt. p. H Cooper. superintendent Of
the Naval Academy. was at the Navy De-
paItment today comforting with the off,
Gals regarding the plans for the renair
and Improvement OF some of the academy
buildings. one OF which, the recitation
hall. is represented to be in q dangerous
condition. The matter wiH be brought to
the attention OF Congress at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the high
est and. the lowest and the closing prices of
the New York stock market today, re-
ported by Corson Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange Correspondents.
Messrs. Moore & Schle,, No 81 Broadway.
Oprn. High Low. Close.
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tended in that din lection. 1t was a tree
almost as high mans head. composed
OF roses and other flowers of most brilliant
hue AT its base was large lawn of very
green grass, and On this, under the tree
stood a very realistic lamb, with an ag-
greSSlve forwardneSS Of expression on it's
countenance. Every time any one touched
it on the head it gave forth a very lamb
like cry that could be heard throughout the
nan. 1t was obviously the intention of the
ONO Wool Growers Associat ton to typify
the service of protection Gen. Grosvenor
had done for wool; but all his collaa CUES in
Congress and many others persisted in
regarding ii as representing the civil serv-
ice lamb which Gen. Grosvenor coatem-
plates leading to slaughter. The Ohio mem
Ter heard the sound OF the lambs voice US
he entered the hall. AS soon as possible
he mad it removed to another chamber
This was done just in time to make it
possible to secure order for prayer
The session Opened.
The Speakers desk was adorned with
floral gavel. But he did not use that in
cal1ng the House to order. There was a
familiar ring in the two sharp. resounding
blows he delivered On the desk with his
heavy ivory gavel. 1t recalled to the noisy
and Sossipy members that they were in the
presence of Congress, and that Mr.. Reed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
For sale and P.rtit,..-

Margaret w. Fletcher today filed a bin
In equity against Ella and Eugene Burdine,
praying for the sale and partition Of sub
lot II. square 485. Of the estate Of the late
Joseph d. Ward The complainant II rep
resented by Attorneys Hamilton and Col
bert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers 1877 F St, members New ork
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York
The herald., 1897-01-18

PLAIN GOLD WEDDING RINGS, ALL
sizes and weights. best quality only. W.