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The times., 1897-03-31
PROPOSALS.


PROPOSALS FOR WINDOW SHADES
OFFICE Of the superintendent, building
for the Library Of Congress, Washington.
u. G.. March go, 1897 Sealed proposals
for furnishing, delivering and putting IN
place complete, the 81 window shades
for the building for the Library OF Con
gresS III this city Will be received at this
Office Until . O'Clock p. m, Tuesday, the
18Th day OF April, 1897, and then pub
lIcly opened specifications general in
structi0ns and blank forms Of proposal
may be obtained on application TO this Of
flee. BERNARD K GREEN, SuperiuteEd-
ent. mh3I,ap2, >, Z 8, l2-6t
DEPOT QUARTERMASTER' OFFICE,
Washington, d. c, March IS, o97.-
Sealed prop Osals. 1 n trplicate, VIII be
received here until : O'Clock n, MON
DA y, APRIL IS, o97, ana then opened,
for furnishing during fiscal year ending
June 30, S9S, sUch fuel and mineral lamp
oil S may be required Information fur
nlshed on application. United States re-
serves right 70 accept or reject any or all
proposals, or any part thereof Envelopes
containing proposals should be marked
proposals for Fuel tOr OiJ,' and adj
dressed MAJOR {. F. HUMPHREY Depot
Y. 81. mh26-6t
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PosTOFFICE NOTICE.

Should be read daily by all interested,
5s changes may occur at any time.
FORElGN MAILS for the week ending
April 8, 1897, close promptly az this
office as follows
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INSURANCE sTATE,IENTs


STATEMENT Of the condition OF the U.
5. branch COMMERCIAL UNION AS
SURASCE COMPANY Limited, or Lon,
don, England, on the 3lst day or Decem-
Der, 1895. as required by act or Congress,
approved July 20, 1892.
Capital stock ...'.........SI2. 800 900 90
Capital stock paid up ...... .250 900 90
ASSETS
Cash in bank and in hand s505, ,O61 80
Real estate ........ 9IS 3O3 O3
Stocks and bonds, market
value .,......,'...e.... I,583.777 80
Bills receivable and COilat-
erui loans ....:..:...,e.. 1861 80
Premiums uncollected and
inhandsof agents So. 3G1 ,489 52
Interest tlue - nd acCTHed on
December 81. 1896 80. 22.795 81
other assets rents
due Gti "a icCrued, 81 .645 81
Due for re-inS.... LIS 30 9,421 IA
ss,4I7 ,71O "a
LIABILITIES.
Reserve premium funI -. ,891 1865 AZ
Reserve for unpaid losses
and claims .............. 223. 1876 10
pany .................... I40. .269 80
Net surplus ..-.........,.. l,162, ,837 83
Statement OF dividends and ok peHses for
si% months. ending December 81 1896
Current expenses .,...-...... 1870. .994 "a
tSignedJ CHARLES SEWALL
Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before nle this
l5th day OF February, SST
tSigned) JNO. a HILLERY
Notary Public
The times., 1897-03-31

A MEETING OF the stockholders Of the
Washington Safe Deposit Company Will
be held on Friday, April -, 1897, for
the purpose OF eleCtIEg nine directors.
The polls Will be open al = m and close
at l O'Clock p. Ia. SAM CROSS, SeCTe-
taIy ana treasurer. nh28-26tm
NOTICE TO GROCERS on and after ApTH
/, 1897. we viii discontinue our wagons
going from door to door offering soap
dud IGeu seal iye. with tue Sle " CT receiving
patronage from each dealer Respectfully,
p &, ToMSON u co, Philadelphia. Pa
Inh26-Tt
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SPECIAL NOTICES

RALSTON & SIDDO Ms have moved theii
law offices to Rooms 1S7 TO 1eO, in.
elusive Washington Loan AnI Trust Build.
ing, 9Th and r sts nv iuh31-7t
The times., 1897-03-31
EXTRA CARS.

Beginning April extra cars viii be run on
4 AND EIGHTEEN III STREETS,
Between Seventh Street and Columbia
Road, throughout the entire day
CAPITAL TRACTION COMPANY
TIh.ttl- II
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balance December 81 1896, -. 1906 O3
GEORGE A. RIDER,
uhll3l-2t General Manager.
The times., 1897-03-31
INs.RANcE STATEMENTS.

Total income .................... 6g4IS 04
1otaldisbnrseinents. .............. 1913 O1
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
Mckinley Appealed To.

President Mckinley has been APP
pealed to by the citizens of Pittsburg
to use his friendly offices with the
mine owners Of that district to induce
them to agree to the proposed contract
for honest methods of production and
for arbitration Of the great coal strike
issues. The signers say that unless
something is done at once the result
will certainly be most serious and APP
palling, as the strikers are in deadly
earnest and are most determined in
their actions. Trouble is feared and
no doubt will ensue before the end
comes to hand. If arbitration is to ac-
complish what its supporters contend,
then it should begin at once, for each
minute increases the seriousness of the
situation. Thousands of dollars are
being lost to both operators and en-
ployees, and the strained relations thus
created cannot be annealed in twink
ling. With the proper disposition on
both sides an agreement satisfactory to
all parties concerned should be speedily
reached.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
The Gold and Silver Agitation in
the State Campaign.

In the political columns Of the Bal
timore american, last Sunday, appear
ed the following:
Evidence is not wanting ola decided
set on the part of several gentlemen
who comprise the ULTRA" element of
what Mr.. Thomas c. Weeks facetiously
terms the "bob-tailed minority" to-
wards agitating for declaration in the
party platform on gold and free silver.
These ultras are well known TO all
Democrats, and their rival purposes
are no longer in disguise. With them
it is case of anything to defeat the
party. Not few of them have been
bold enough. though indiscreet, 10
make their position entirely clear by
stating it in so many words. AS has
been pointed out hitherto, these men
have had an eye upon the manage
meut of the party for several years
back, aud are laying siege to the Cit
abel, following the plan of the
campaign, that, in order to get posses
sion of the object of their desire, they
must first ruin it, and 10 this end haye
materially contributed to its several
recent defeats. The reverse of 1895
did not result in a surrender of the
fort, however, to the ultras. Failure,
likewise, on the part of the latter to
secure possession of the party followed
the defeat of 1896. but they hope for
complete capitulation should the party
suffer defeat number three in 1897.
1t may be said, however, to be an in
contrOvertible fact that the Democrats
Of this State-the LOG. 000-do not pro-
pose to permit themselves to be coerced
into taking up subject or pursuing
any course by handful ofsix or seven
hundred meu.
] Were these six or seven hundred
men honest Democrats, working in all
! sincerity for the success of the Demo-
cratic party" said a prominent manu-
facturer, "it might be different. Heed
would be paid to their recommends
| tons, but it is only natural that the
| loyal 10000 Democrats should look
askance at, and regard with suspicion,
any suggestion emanating from a
source that has always proven inlm-
zeal and hostile to the interests of the
Democratic party, with which they
protested to be in alliance, and for
which and its future they expressed
regard and concern.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
TARIFF BILL PASSED.
House Confirms Report Adopted
and the Measure Receives the
Partizan Vote of lS9 to rs
Again in the Hands of the
Senate

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 20
Speaker Reed put the new tariff bill,
which was reported from the confer
ence by Chairman Dingley on Mon
day at noon, through the House at
l210 this morning, aud it will be re-
ported to the Senate to-day, and pass
ed, Senator Aldrich says, before the
end of the week
The vote in the House was lS9 to lis.
Payne, of New York, closed the de-
bate for the Republicans with a general
defence of the sugar schedule.
Then Chairman Dingley, in behalf
of the House conferees, as they had
previously arranged, demanded the
previous question.
Johnson, of Indiana, Republican,
tried to get in question, but he was
brushed aside, aud Speaker Reed put
the motion, which was carried by the
viva vOce vote by loud shout of
"ayes" from the Republican side,
while the Democrats rather family an
swered mo-
The roll-call was demanded and
given, all the Republicans voting for
the bill as their names were called,
while the Democrats voted against it,
not attempting any of the filibustering
they had threatened early in the day.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
Bosh and Nonsense.

1t is certainly most remarkable that
men who are entrusted with the re-
sponsibility ofgiving the news, will in
sist upon drawing upon their fertile I'M
aginations and making mountains out
of mole hills In the late Democratic
primaries, the question of German or
anti-Gorman was never dreamed of by
those who participated in the delibera-
tons Of the meetings. The selection of
Mr.. Fisher was made without previous
consultation with any one, and ten
minutes before the call Of the meeting
no living man could have knowingly
named the chairman. Many of Mr..
Gormau's friends voted TO name the
delegates then and there. No one
specially care,i who the delegates should
be and >urely every one interested in
party matters, viii give Mr.. Fisher
credit for the selection Of the delegates
named; they were all taken from those
who were present N the primary. The
guSh Of some people ! amusing, and
there are Others who would find fault
with the way things are done in
Heaven if they were present; their
great delight Is to be found IS directors;
anything TO disturb the harmony that
they find existing. 1t has always been
customary for the chairman of a pri-
mary meeting to consider who to APP
point, and few care TO be forced TO
name twenty-five men on the spur
Of the moment, Yet if it had been done,
and we see no objection to its being
done, there could not have been a bet
ter selection than those announced by
the chairman, no doubt, after consulta-
ton with his friends. gSo this Is the
tempest in the teapot, and the hot
times spoken of by those rare CORES
pondents who saw blood and thunder
in the eyes of the so-called German
and anti-Gorman men Of Frederick. As
matter of fact, many who are known
as Mr.. Germans friends, We're not even
present at the meeting, and were per-
fectly satisfied with any selection that
might have been made.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
Some Cause for Alarm About Our
School Fund.

The people of Maryland have al
ways felt deep interest in the public
schools of the Stite, and they have
guarded with careful eye the funds
received from the State for the main
teuance of our schools. Considerable
alarm is now being manifested and
many fear the school funds are in ser
ious danger For years the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad has been paying
dividends on the Washington Branch
of the road, aud as the State of Mary
land is largely interested in this line
any failure in this quarter means SER
ious embarrassment to the schools
The defalcation of the interest of the
State by the present Baltimore and
Ohio Receivers has occasioned great
alarm. If this stock is sold, and no
| doubt an effort will be made to dispose
of it, the public schools may be in more
danger than many now suppose. AS
long as Maryland holds this interest
we are inclined to the belief, that no
mortgage can be put upon the road.
In the event of sale it might be well
to notice the purchasers of this stock.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
The Maryland Platform.

a number of gentlemen who have
heretofore aspired to political honors
at the hands of the Democratic party
of Maryland, and who are responsible
in great measure for the loss of the
State, are now seeking TO have a fiuan-
cial plank inserted in the State plat
form embOdying the gold,standard the
ory. Such a course at this time would
be simply suicidal, and the attempt
even, should be Discouraged by all who
have the true welfare of the party at
heart. The same applies to those who
on the other hand may desire a six
teen TO one clause in the platform. Ex-
ceptin a most remote way the next
State campaign has nothing to do
with national affairs and MARYLAND
Democrats should not be forced into
any such ISSUES We have before us
the action CT the Republican party in
their open advocacy of the trusts and
combinations which have been so open.
ly favored by the present tariff bill
The campaign contributions to the last
national campaign by which the will
of the people was defeated is now be-
ing returned to the trusts by the Re
publicans. The action of the Republic
can leaders in Maryland since they
have been entrusted with power is also
deserving Of mention. Our increased
taxation, the decentralization of the po-
lice and fire departments of Baltimore,
the reckless legislation and general
acknowledgement of public affairs will
give the Democratic party all the plat
form they require this fall. Thousands
of Democrats who left their party last
fall on the currency question will join
hands with them in November and
give hearty support to all our nomi-
nees. There is plenty of time for fl
nancial planks when we enter into our
Congressional campaign, which is but
one year away We will find then
that the people will be wide awake to
their interest and will see that men are
nominated who will honestly repre-
sent them. The next Congress is going
to be overwhelmingly Democratic. Let
Us get Maryland into line and make
no mistakes about financial planks at
this time.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
Stand by Your Nominees.

The Democratic primary meeting in
this city on Saturday last, was largely
attended and considerable interest
manifested in the proceedings. Con-
gratulations were extended in conse-
quence of the presence of so many
who had faithfully supported the NOM
mess of the Democratic party last fall.
1t might have been in order to have
introduced a resolution pledging the
support of the nominees of the party
this fall and all other falls. By such
line Of policy We certainly can ex-
pect of others the same course of treat
ment we extend to them. Our trouble
heretofore has been that certain class
of men claiming to be Democrats have
participated ia Democratic primary
meetings, and after receiving every
consideration, unhesitatingly rebelled
against party principles and the usages
of its members by voting against the
nominees fairly and honestly nomi-
mated. This we trust has been ended
for at least this fall, if not for all time
to come. Under these circumstances
congratulations would indeed be in or
der at the prospect of all men who at
tend Democratic primaries as well as
all who claim to be Democrats voting
in the future for the nominees of their
party.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
WORK OF CONGRESS.
What Our Legislators Have Been
Doing the Past Week.

Senator Morgan, of Alabama, occu-
pied the time of the Senate on Satur-
day in support of the Harris resolution
relating to the Union Pacific Railroad.
He severely arraigned the executive
officials connected with sale of the
government interests in the road. FL
nal action on the resolution was not
reached.
The House was not in session Satur-
day.
. The House held day and night ses-
sion Monday and adopted a conference
report on the tariff by vote of 1879 to
lis. The House took a recess until
Wednesday.
The day in the Senate was princi-
pally devoted to a discussion of Mr..
Harris resolution relating to the I'M
ion Pacific Railroad. Mr. Morgan, of
Alabama, concluded his remarks in
favor of the resolution, and MIR.
Stewart spoke in opposition to it. Mr..
Thurston, of Nebraska, was speaking
in opposition, when the Senate went
into executive session and shortly
thereafter adjourned.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
The Bicycle Teas.

The bicycle teas are now an estab-
lished order in Frederick society.
Last week the first of the series was
held at the home of Miss Mary Ingle,
daughter of the Rev. Osborne Ingle,
on Record street. and was attended by
nearly twenty members of the Club
and their escorts. A short run out
the Woodsboro' Pike preceded the
gathering at the rectory. All enjoyed
the informal affair On Wednesday
evening the club arranged for a run
out to Buckeystown and return to the
home of the Misses Ely to rest and
partake of refreshments. Rain pre-
vented the run, but all walked up to
the Institute on Cemetery Hill. enjoy
ed an impromptu dance and partook
of ices aud cakes. What little disap-
pointment was felt at the condition of
the weather was amply rectified by
the hospitable reception accorded
them by the Misses Ely.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23

THE gold fever is spreading like wild
fire along the Pacific coast, by reason
of the most startling and unheard of
finds OF rich gold deposits in Alaska.
Travellers returning TO civilization after
brief sojourn in this isolated region,
bringing with them tons of the prec-
ious metal and state that the supply
will last as long as there is any one TO
take it out. Newspapers report great
excitement along the western coast.
Alaskan transportation concerns are
being importuned for passage to this
new Ell Dorado by thousands of eager
adventures, and altogether, things re-
semble the exciting times of 40 when
gold was discovered in the West. The
Yukon territory, where the gold fields
are situated, is on British soil and long
way from even the most remote settle
ment in this country. The route is
through rough territory, frequented by
storms and piercing cold weather. But
this will not deter those who care to
risk their lives for gold. 1t is only
keeping pace with the history of the
past and like the record of successes
and failures then, will come the echoes
of the present scramble for riches in
the gold placer districts of the frozen
Northwest.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
WARNER, JR., CONFIRMED.
He will Go to Leipsic as Consul in
Spite of Boss Wellington's An
tagonism.

The confirmation of B. H. Warner
Jr., as consul at Leipsic by the Senate
on Wednesday afternoon, in the ab.
sence of Senator Wellington, caused
general surprise. An hour before ac
ton was taken Senator Frye, the chair
man of the Committee on Commerce
to which the nomination had been re-
ferred, said that while it was certain
Mr. Warner would be confirmed before
the session closed, the Senate would
wait Reasonable length of time to en-.
able Senator Wellington to be present
The senator is sick at his home ID
Cumberland, but his friends say be
preferred action to be taken in his 40
sence as he knew the confirmation
would be made despite his remon.
STRANGE. There was no opposition whel1
the Warner nomination was reached
on the calendar and the confirmation
was promptly made.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23

The statement made by the direc-
tors of the Frederick and Middletown
Electric Railway Company at their re-
cent annual meeting of the earnings
aud expenses of the road since its inau-
guration last August, was most graft
flying and encouraging one. About one
thousand dollars a month was the
earning capacity and with no floating
debt, and all damages aud expenses of
the accident which happened shortly
after the road was started settled; the
future of this prosperous enterprise is
bright indeed.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23

THERE is well grounded rumor in
Baltimore that Mr.. Bacon. so long
identified with Baltimore aud Ohio
matters, is to retire from the presidency
of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern.
1t is also rumored that Receiver Muir
ray succeeds him and at the same
time retains his position as re-
ceiver. 1t is not supposed by any
means that Mr.. Bacon will give up his
interest in the road or retire from the
combination. Other interests are like
ly to be considered later on.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
Ten Day Tour to Niagara Falls
With Stop Over Privileges.

The Baltimore and Ohio Royal Blue
Line, in connection with the scenic
Lehigh Valley Route, will run spec
ial excursion TO Niagara Falls, Thurs
day, July Goth. Stop-overs will be al
lowed on the return trip at Mauch
Chunk, Glen Onoko, Watkins Glen,
Geneva, Rochester aud Buffalo.
A special express train of Pullman
cars and first-class day coaches, in
charge of an experienced tourist agent,
will leave the Baltimore and Ohio Sta
ton, Washington, $40 a. M; leave
Camden Station. Baltimore, 9.05 a. IN. !;
arrive at Niagara Falls, HOO p. m.
Traversing the scenic portion of the
trip in daylight, luncheon will be serv-
ed Ell route from Buffet Car especially
provided for the occasion.
Round trip tickets for this excursion
will be placed on sale at the following
SfaTinnG a tho rafo annQvad.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23

Mr.. DINGLEY says, in speaking about
his bill; "The sugar schedule is nearly
the same as in the first House bill,
but it gives little more protection
to the sugar producer" This is very
obliging in him indeed. He should
have explained how he made sugar
stock rush up thirty points in few
weeks and thus bring untold profits
to the sugar barons who control the
market. How did the spectators on
Wall street know what would be the
result of the secret House Conference
report to enable them to put their
MONEY in sugar at the right moment?
They do queer things in Congress and
on Wall street.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23

LIEUTENANT PERRY is again oil on
a Journey TO the North Pole or as near
as he can get to that worrisome' hmm
tesimal point on the earth's axis ends
that has caused so much misery ana
loss of life. 1t is situated somewheres
mn in the regions of the frozen north
aud many have tried to reach 1t but IN
vain. Andrea has gone in quest OF
the pole in a balloon, but Perry Will
sail in vessel especially equipped for
the purpose. These expeditions are IN
the interest of science, but few consider
that the end jus'ifies the means.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23

THE tariff bill for trusts and monop-
olies has been passed by a Republican
Congress. The tariff bill against the
dear people will soon cause them to see
how they are regarded by those who
only few months ago pleaded with
them for their votes. High sugar, high
carpets, high lumber are some of the
blessings given the people by Repub.
lican Congress. Think it over.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23

THE primaries all over the county
were well attended on Saturday last,
and the most lively interest shown in
the proceedings. This is the proper
way for citizens to show their feelings
before the real contest and settle all
personal and political differences so
that the utmost harmony may prevail
at election time. Ifyou oppose a cam
didate, resolution or method, fight it
out at the primary or convention, but
carry no embittered feelings into the
polling booth. The very first princi-
piles of Democracy are opposed to such
a thing.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to reg
ulate the bowels and kidneys will find ils
true remedy in Electric Bitters. This meu.
icine does not stimulate and contains "
whiskey or other intoxicant, but acts as
tonic and alternative. 1t acts mildly on lDs
stomach and bowels, adding strength. anu
giving tone to the organs, thereby aldlls
nature in the performance of the functlons
Electric Bitters is an excellent appetll1aa
and aids digestion. Old people find y =
just exactly what they need. Price ny
cents and S1.0O per bottle at A. L. Pearls'
Drug Store.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-07-23

THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. con-
tingent of dissatisfied Republicans came
in out of the wet last Saturday, and
will henceforth nestle under the pro-
tecting wing of the Motter faction.
Both Central Committees held meet
ings as advertised, but it ended in an
amicable agreement, so several men,
bers of the committee said. What this
means will be seen later. The Haffher
faction want their man for Clerk of the
Court and probably the Motter people
assented to this, other things being
conceded.