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Evening star., 1897-03-06

Company K--Thomas Stephens. Cleve-
land, Ohio; G. F. Hurlebaus. Cleveland,
Ohio; Isadore Bernard Pipe Stem. Mimi.
Joseph Shoemaker, Washington, ID. c.
Company L-G. w. Knowlton, +. Stilson,
]. Segan, W. b. Hosford.
Field and staf-Dr. E. Y. King, assistant
surgeon. Redwood. Ohio.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

To stimulate the appetite and secure good diges-
ton use Angostura Bitters. Sole Manufacturers
DR.. ]. q. B. Siegert + Sons Ask your druggists.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

At 30c. yard-All-wool Fan
cies, 'Persians. Cheviots. The
weavings are beautiful, the
colors are the ones most
sought for for spring wear.
Some pretty STYLES for the chill
dren in this lot. Only 800. yd.
Worth SOC.
Evening star., 1897-03-06
A woman's Theory.

From the indianapolis Journal
Mr. wickwire-"Of all the fool bills
brought out this year. 1 think that one
by the Missouri man Furnishing railroad
employees for flirting is one of the worst.
Mrs wickwire-"I'll bet his wife put
him up to that
.'H!s wife?"
yes Some brakeman has run on With
her hired girl"
Evening star., 1897-03-06
We've Scored
Another Success.

The furnishings and decora-
tions of the President S and
Vice President rooms at the
pension building were exc
cuted by us.
All who have viewed these
rooms are effusive in their
expressions of praise for the
taste and elegance OF the fur
nishings.
You can trust us with the
furnishing and decorating OF
YOUR house. and feel confident
OF our effecting the best re-
suits possible.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

4o-inch All-wool Cashmeres.
2Oc.. and Atwood French
Serges. 25c. These two lines
are quoted at exactly whole
sale cost. At present writing
we have Old Rose, Old Blue,
Cardinal, Garnet, Brown, Navy
and Myrtle. A little haste will
secure the desired shade.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

81 tried a bottle Of Salvation Oil wound and
was cured within several days. never had such
good remedy as salvation Oil In my hands Mrs.
]. e. Duncan. Lexington, No."
Evening star., 1897-03-06

There are dangerous holes in the side
walk at the southwest corner of 21st and
/ streets end at the corner of Sth and ID
streets southeast.
Evening star., 1897-03-06

At 40c.-Wonder and sur
prise have been created by
this line. The color blendinss,
weavings and general great at
tractiveness equals, and in
many instances surpasses the
high priced fabrics shown
about town. The predominant
STYLES are Waffle Checks,
Honeycomb effects, Shepherd
Checks. Dogear Checks, Ser
ges. Henriettas, Scotch Fan
cies. etc. etc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
UNREST At RIO JINEIRO,
Only a Determined Leader Needed to
Incite Renewed Disorder.

Only Determined Leader Needed to
Incite Ienewsd Disorder.
RIO JANElRO. March 9-The excite
ment occasioned here By the receipt OF
tho news OF yesterday OF defeat and
death OF Colonel Moriao Caesar and 9O
OF his soldiers. by a band OF fanatics un-
der COnselheiro. az Canudas, State OF
Bahia. on March 81. has somewhat
abated. though the streets are still hlled
with people. who only need determined
leader to incite them 10 renewed disorder.
The attack upon the officials OF three
monarchist newspapers AT sac Paulo
and one i'm this city. all OF which were
wrecked and pillagod and afterwards set
on ire. was caused by the belief OF tho
mobs that tho monarchists were assisting
Conselheiro. Colonel Gantil Castro, di-
rector OF the monarchist newspapers Ca
zeta Da Tarde and Iibertade whose or
hces were looted and burned. has been
assassinated. and Niscount Oura Preto.
a prominent monarchist. was also attack
ed but escaped with slight injuries. Tho
officers OF newspapers OF mOnarchist opin-
ions are being guarded by troops.
A regiment OF artillery has been sent
10 Bahia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
JapaY AyD rHr com STlNDAfD'
4 Eli for Its Adoption Prepared. py ''e
Ministry Introduced in The Diet

a
,,,nistry Introduced in The Diet.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March o.
Ionan is the next nation which Will fur
nish the battle ground for contest De-
tween the advocates of "a gold ana
silver standard. The report mas ueeh
recntlv printed that the Japanese gov
ernmcnt had adopted the gold STANDARD.
ont this nroves 10 be Incorrect Official
cable advices received from TOXIC To-Day
saw that the Ministry has formulated
hUl for the adoption of the gold standard
ana that on the 2d instant this measure
yyas introduced in the House of Repre-
eeutqtives of the Diet. The Introduction
of the measure no more forcsnadoWs lts
successful passage by the bieJ IMAM
,vould be the case in the American Con-
,rress. The new unit Of value VIII he
one-half of the present gold one-yen piece
and existing gold coins are TO be clrcu-
lated at double their present denomlha-
tional value. The dispatch contains the
further information that the silver one
ven piece Will remain i'm circulation until
abolished by an imperial ordinance. IL
As not purposed TO affect the subsidiary
coins. which viii continue TO circulate
The bin also purposes that Tie free coin-
age of silver shall cease from and alier
October 1st of the present year il the
measure becomes law.
II is understood that thss proposed
financial legislation viii create strong op-
position in the Diet. More than year
ago "a commission was formed consist
ing OF a number of gentlemen prominent
in the official. financial. and mercantile
world. to report on the advisabihty of
changing the standard of value. The
only effect Of their conferences was TO
emphasize the widely divergent Views en-
tertained by the several members, and
the commission adjourned without reach
inga definite conclusion. Some OF the
members strongly urged tho continued
free coinage of silver at l6 TO l. some
recommended ratio of - 10 !. while
others stoutly affirmed their belief in tho
single gold standard. 10 is predicted that
the contest I'm the Dict will not only be a
spirited one. but grave doubts are ex-
pressed as 10 tho possible success of the
mcasure.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
wHY GREnec ryrEEFERED.
VI. Delyannis Explains the Conduct of Hi
Country.


ATHENS. March ST. interviewed Prime
Minister Delyannis to-day on The subject
Of tho Crotan question and the policy OF
Greece concerning her reply 10 the ulti-
matum OF the Powers
"What reasons" i asked. chad Greece
for interfering with the Cretan question
and sending troops TO Crete.
Greece" replied NJ Dclyannis, could
no longer be Indifferent 10 The depiorable
state OF the island Tor the last seventy
years the Cretns have been striking for
freedom whicI European policy has
ever since refused TO grant them This
circumstances has naturally provoked ire-
Quent Instructions. and. in consequence
many thousands of refugees seek shelter
and protection from their kinsmcn In
Greece against MOhammcdan intolerance
and fanaticlsm.
I'VE have spent many millions for
Crete and our present financial state
must be greatly attributed 10 this cir
cumstauce. Could we. then. any longer
disregard our supreme duty toward brcth-
rem, affiliated through the samO yernacu.
lar, the same creed and feelings and see
them massaorcd by the Turks2
"Thc reforms promised by Europe were
owing 20 the passive opposition of the Sui
tan, never realized. Therefore we sent
our ships ana army 20 secure peace and
happiness i'm that unfortunate island.
"Wil Greece comply with the uitimatum
TO recall her ships and trOOps?'
81 cannot definitely reply as to this.
Stnl. as far as I know, the King. the ma
ton. and the Government will st0uly
insist upon the present policy. The idea
Of settling by autonomy the Crctan qucs-
tion We alnnot accept, as it does not guar
antoe the pacihcatiOn of tho island. which
IS the sole solution OF the connection be-
tween Crete and Greece. For what the
Powers intend 20 do. whether blockadns
the Piraous as in 1856. or using other force,
they are rosponsibie-that is 70 say. If
their purpose is 10 preserve the peace in
the East. aud 10 prevent the Cretan Ques-
ton from producing general European
war"
you mean TO declare war against Tur-
key?'
I'VE don't wish war. We are only get
ting ready 10 defend ourselves. following
the suit " the Turks. Should the Turk
attack us we believe we are strong enough.
as IN 1Ssi. and we can easily raise 10000
men. Besides we rely upon sympathy and
support OF an the Helienos abroad"
"Do YOU think the incursion of Bulga-
rians into Turkish territory is 70 Doe ap-
pretended in case OF q Greek Invasion Of
Macedonian"
'I do not believe such would be tho
case our relations with Bulgaria are so
greatly improved that nothing IS to be
feared from that quarter
My impression from this statement Is
that Greece. in spite OF an reasonable
considerations will persist in carrying ont
her policy Of freeing Crete and Macedonia
from the Turkish yoke M any risk and
any sacrifice OF life and property.-New
York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10

Two Points Decided by the Ways and
Means Committee,

WASHINGTON, ~. c.. March 9.--The
outlines OF the sugar schedule were agreed
upon to-day Dy the RepuDncan members
oil tne Ways and Means Committee. Only
TWO points We're ucnnltely ueciued, Dul
they Wlii form the shelctOH Ot tne cntlIc
schedule. These TWO points We're tnat
tho duties on sugar snOuld Do Il apcClAc
rato oil $iO-ie Tor each LOO pounds OK
sugar testing Jj aegrees ana a concession
OF l-i.c. per loo pounds under reciprocity
arrangemt nts.
This will AFFORD q considerably higher
average rate than the existing sugar
schedule and VIII add about twenty mill
lion dollars TO the annual revenue.
The points which remain 10 be decided
are the distribution OF the duty Oh sugar
above and below % degrees, including
the differeutiai duty on refined sugar anu
the cOuntcrYalllng duty 20 be levied upon
sugar from bounty paying countries. The
duty on sugar below 96 degrees Will prob
ably be "A fraction of cent less for each
degree. according 10 the polarizscopic
test. down TO a certain point, which will
be made the minimum duty.
The differeniial duty. which affords the
nrotection 10 the American reliners. Will
h. about the same as under the existing
law-one-eighth OF cent a pound. The
reciprocity concession Will constitute
foiLc uuOn every 100 pounds OF sugar
testing 96 degrees and the same propor-
t,cr.Ig corresslOn Will run through the
erh.fuie ~ sugars testing a less num-
ber OF degrees.
srhere viii probably he no concession
greater than this upon refined sugar
Tho present countervailing duty against
sugar from bounty-paying countries is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
ENrENSEON OPPOsED.
Stockholders Trying to Prevent u" hA'eh
sion of the Mobile and OHIO.


NEW YORK. March "a melting or
the stockholders OF the Mobile and ohio
Railroad Company was held to-day to
consider the proposed extension from Co
mmbus. Miss. to Montgomery. Ala.
line about two hundred miles long bear
ing the name of the Montgomery Tusca-
loosa and st. Louis railroad. one-third
of the capital stock OF the Mobile ana
ohio railroad was represented and oppo-
sition 10 the extension was practically
unanimous.
The opposition was based on the prop
osition to issue $1,000 900 four per cent.
bonds on the new line 10 be guarantsei,
interest ana principal. by the Mobile and
Ohio. This would increase the hxed
charges ahead OF the Mobile and ONO
stock by 10000
The stockholders az their annual meet
ing I'm Mobile December 2Nth. entered
protest against the construction OF the
extension. Under a power Of attorney er-
ocuted I'm 1879 the directors OF the Mobile
and Ohio are named by the bondholdefs
instead OF the stockholders. The stocF-
holders are seeking 10 abrogate his po"-
or of attorney. The directors nave been
trying 10 organize a syndicate tc under
write the extension bonds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
ONLY ONE POINT PERPLEXES.
Will The LOns-DistauCe Paople Crush
Out the New Company?
ACITATING The STREET COMMITTEE.
How Gen, Meany Meets This obJetu""s
The Committee To Inspect the fhiis-
deIpbia subways ro-Dsy-Many
Points of Interest Visited.

NEW YORK. March 9.-Special-To-
day has been a most enjoyable one 10 the
Richmond Street Committee. The aues-
ton arose while the committee was az
General Meony's Office, however. as 10
whether it would be expedlent for the
Street Committee TO act on granting the
franchise asked by the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company on the
10th OF this month, as has been deter
mined upon. While nothing definite In
this regard was arrived at, it IS likely
from tho general tenor Of the opinions
expressed that the matter will be further
postponed and that the committee at
some future date. Will give General
Meany an opportunity TO appear and
make q detailed statement OF the plans
and purposes Of his company.
ONLY ONE POINT.
So favorably have the committeeman
been impressed with what they have seen
and heard that there is now only one
point which seems 10 perplex them. 1t
IS this: They fear that the American
Company. II local privileges are granted
Il will crush out the new company and
there being no restriction on It's charges
may raise the price of phone service un-
duly.
General Meany meets this objection by
tho statement that his company Is will
ing 10 make contracts for certain num-
her OF years with the city. Moreover.
lie says, his company will agree not 10
undercharge the local company. This
General Meany says. will give the two
companies an equal chance and the ono
giving the best service will survive. Tho
committee has visited many points OF in
terest to-day including the Stock Ex-
change. Castle Garden. the mammoth
establishment OF the slegel. Cooper Conn
pany and others.
PHILADELPHIA SUBWAYS.
Tomorrow morning they VIII leave FOR
Philadelphia where General Manager
Hovey OF the American Company and
Chief Walker. OF the Quaker city Elec-
trical Department will show them the
three hundred miles OF subways controlled
bv the American Company there.
The American Telephone and Telegraph
Company has just put force OF men
in the field building line south through
Virginia. The officials said to-day. thnt
they were determined 10 go South and
wished TO make Richmond the centre OK
that system OF possible. They are Will
ing however. that the committee should
act on the question whenever they fee.
prepared TO do so.
n. ID. Z.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10

Further Confirmation in Change in
Spain's Programme.

i nftntf CONFIRMATION III - NhANht III
Spain's Programme.
WASHINGTON. D. c, March g.
Secretary Sherman to-day received the
following cable from ConsulGeneral Lee
at Havana announcing the probable re-
lease of the New York newspaper cor
respondent Scovel:
Informed Scovel win De released to-
day"
Scovel was arrested in Santa Clara Pro-
vince nearly two months ago on the rail-
way near Weyler's headquarters just az
ter leaving Gomez's camp. lie was at
first charged with being a spy and has
been kept under strict surveillance ever
since, Notwithstanding Consul-GcnBral
Lees efforts 10 secure his release There
are evidences from his release following
so closely upon that of Sangily that it
is part OF programme on Snain's part
10 release an Americans within q short
time as indicated in Consul-Gcucral Lees
dispatch OF March 5th. az follows
"All quiet no excitement here now. 7
hope 10 secure prompt trial OF an Amer
leans imprisoned. Those found innocent
TO be released and those guilty sent out
OF the island"
IL was explained at that time that or
ders from Madrid 20 release an Americans
upon examination was because Of tho
Consul-General guarded, but confident
expression.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10

WASHINGTON. March about h8if
past o'clock this afternoon senator
Marcus a. Hanna called upon pOsrmas- -er
General Gary. They remained in con-
ference for about an hour. Gales who
waited late were informed that Do would
be impossible TO see Mr.. Gary on ac-
count OF his engagement with senator
Hanna. 10 was reported that the laiers
visit was In connection with the appoint
ment Of a successor 20 Fourth Assistant
pOstmaster-General Maxwell. whose
tenn expired to-day but nothing definite
could be- asccrtAlucd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
The Bermudu's Movement.

CHARLESTON, s. c.. March 9.-The
alleged albustering steamer Bermuda Is
supposed 10 De somewhere OF Charleston.
and il Is understood that an attempt wlil
be made tonight. or possibly tomorrow
night, 10 put on board cargo OF arms,
ammunition, and provisions IN this city
I'm lighters. a lighter load was expected
10 De carried cary tonight, but the pres
ence OF the monitors Amphitrite and Ter
ror. just off the bar. using their search
lights. is supposed 10 have caused post
ponement. Two men claim to have seen
the Bermuda early this morning. and
another reports the presence IN this city
OF Captain Murphy. formerly Of the Three
Friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
viii Receive EN-Qneen Iii

WASHINGTON. March 9-President
Mckinley has s.eu!ned bis intention or
receiving LIluokalani. the former que "a
OF Hawaii. in response 70 her request lor
"A naudience just as soon as tho rush
of visitors IS over. The President does
not intend TO make any specific engas>
ments M this time with any one eN-
centine Senators and others with VIII )m
he wishes 10 cousLlt. II the eX-Queen
wants 10 see him she must take her
chaUces with everybody else. AT the
present time LlliuOkalani can see the
president by wditins her turn with tho
scores Of public r'en who want MS cdr..
for Il moment, but she VIII 1ol De ai ,
fordsd an opportunity OF an extended
conversation. Her reception by the Pres
ident later on will DO purely informal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10

one-e,ehth Of a cent a pound. The duty
vnder the new law will probably not os os
named in the law, but the Secretary ,ol ol
the Treasury will be authorized 10 as
certain what bounty is paid by coun'iisss in ne
from which sugar is imported nv s,,@b
United States. and TO levy upon ,ba
sugar an additional duty equal 10 VIC
bounty. The details will be consideso,, +,
tomorrow, and probably settled at ''''
time. .a,.., nm
The woollen schedule will be 'ah." ,Se bp
for action. The decision 10 rppr,. a.npr 70
tho wishes of tho American Sugar IL &tNe-
fining Company whose representae,.N',,-s'
have urged that the ad valorem system
OF duties he retained
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
Naval Orders

WASHlNGTON ID. g., March Ma
val orders were issued to-day as follows;
Lieutenant Commander r.. u. Gilmore is
ordered 10 examination for promotion AZ
Washington March 18th.
Surgeon O. L. Lumsden 10 tho recoiv-
ing ship Constellation. relieving Assistant
Surgeon r.. G.. Brodorick. who goes 20
the New York navy-yard.
Surgeon II. G. Craig detached from the
marine rendezvous. New York, and or
dered before the Retiring Board.
Ensign X. Stone Is transferred from
the Newark 10 the Indiana. relieving I'm
sign W. s. Croslcy. ordered TO the tor
pedO beat Porter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
THIRD FIRE rms FEIR.
All Broke Out on Tuesdays at the Same
Hnnr-A SeminnrY Enrnnd

All Broke Out on Tuesdays AT the Same
Hour-A seminary Burned.
MACON, GA. March 9.-Thls afternoon
az $50 O'Clock another fire occurred at
Wesleyan Female College similar to the
three other fires that have happened there
periodically this year.
The fire this time was in the closet Of
a bedroom occupied by four young ladies'.
but none Of the quartette had ANYTHING
10 do with the fire. IL was discovered
while they We're in attendance on a
meeting of one of the societies OF the
college. initiating new members.
Bv reason OF the timely discovery of
the fire 10 material damage was done.
but cossiderahle excitement was caused
among the pupils.
The cause OF the fire IS mystery. II
IS "A strange coincidence that a majority
III NOT an OF these fires nave occurred on
Tuesday afternoon about the same hour.
ATLANTA. GA, March "a special
from Elliiay. Ga. says that the Elliiay
Seminary was burned last night. The loss
is $1,000. There Was no insurance. The
fires origin was probably accidental. The
seminary had TWO hgpdred pupils,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
r.yrRyrarHrRnroUrsrs STAND.
The New York Court Of Appeals Anir"'
the First Decision.

ALBANY.N. y. March 9.-The bequess
from the Fayerweathor estate to the
several colleges and institutions, which
were decided TO be legal few weeks
ago bv the Court OF Appeals. will stand.
The court this morning banded down
a decision denying the motion to re-
omen the case, which was made week
ago.
by this the court practically declares
that its first decision in the case shall
stand. and that the legacies must be paid
one Of the largest benehciaries by th!S
decision is the University OF Virginia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
mrA.u1R nnRtcAsr.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Marcn s-Fore-
cast for Wednesday:
Virginia--Local showers In the morn
ing: probably fair during the at'e'noon'
winds shifting TO northwest hoioeF "sl-
nesday night.
North carolina-Partiy cloudy weather:
southerly to westerly winds; slightly
waimer Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
French in Hrltl.h Territory.

LONDON. March ga dispatch from
Brass. On tho west coast OF Africa. says
that the news recently received there OF
the occupation OF the town OF BOussa by
= French force OF four hundred men
commanded by white officers. Is confirm
cd. This incursiOn into territory long
recognized as being within British sphere
Is resented by the officials Of the British
Niger Company. who are considering
question OF forcibly oxpelling intruders.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10

BOSTON, MASS. March 9.-Th0rnas NJ.
Bran. the convicted murderer OF Captain
Nash Of the barkentine. Herbert Fuller.
was this afternoon IN the United states
Circuit Court. sentenced 20 be hanged on
Friday June 18th. IN Chafies-Street Jaii.
this city. Sentence was pronounced Dy
Judge Colt Bran said In court:
I'm the presence OF Almighty God. /
am innocent OF which l am charged.
God knows it, and he VIII protect me.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
Newark Out of Commission.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., March 9.-The
cruiser Newark Is to be placed out N
commission at Norfolk. Va. the middle
OF this month for extensive oycrhauling.
which may take six months. The OIL
cers will he assigned 10 other duty. and
most OF the enlisted men transferred to
other ships.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10

Twenty Tramps Arrested in a G and o..
Sand. House This Morning
officers Whitlock and Duke OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad about l
o'clock this morning arrested twenty
tramps I'm the Round House OF the Sec
ond-street yards.
Eighteen of the men were colored.
They We're locked up AT the Second Dis
trict Police Station, charged with tres
mass
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10

FRANKFORT. ky. March 9-The
state is preparing suits 90 recover from
life insurance companies the amount Of
the policies on the life of cX-State Treas
urer Dick Tate, who dofaulted for $50
0l0. The policies have been kept up bv his
daughter and son-in-law Tatc has not
been heard from in eight years. and tho
suit viii be- brought on the ground that
lho law nreanmes him daad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-10
hdNGsIoN Fos conMI>sfoNrR
4 Colored Delegation seek His Appoint
mani at Tho presldenl's uands.

ment at the Presidents Hands.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. March 9.-spc
cial.-A delegation composed of promi
nent colored Republicans from ths Dis
trict of Columbia saw tho President late
this afternoon and strongly urged the
appointment OF Hon. John NJ Langston
for the position of Commissioner OF the
District OF Columbia. As this delegation
WAS composed entirely Of those who arc
and always have been uncOmprOmisinS
champions of home rule for the District
it is fair to presume that the colored
x-congressman has renounced his claim
to citizenship i'm Virginia.
The deiepation was headed by Or Pen
ris. the c0iored physician I'm charge of
the Freedmau's Hospital here.