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Evening star., 1897-05-04
MIR. AIKEN DOES NOT RESIGN.
II He Docs Not Retire He Will BE
Summarily Removed.

: There was no change today in the situa-
ton involving a change in the office of
supervising architect Of the treasury. Yes
terday morning Secretary Gage requested
the incumbent, Mr.. Aiken, to resign, to
take effect July 1 next, and 1t was corfi-
IDENTIFY expected that he would do so dur
ing the day.
Such was not the case, for If Mr.. Aiken
had such an understanding with the Sec
retary. he subsequently changed his mind
altogether. The fact is, he did not resign
yesterday, nor had he done so up to 3
o'clock this afternoon, Notwithstanding the
officials near the Secretary's Office have
been expecting communication from him
to that effect ever since yesterday morn
ing.
Mr.. Aiken was on duty at the depart
ment, as usual, today. and he displayed
his customary reticence regarding his
that he regards the Secretary's action as
a decided reflection upon his administra-
tion, and that he hesitates to retire under
fire without making at least show of re-
s.stance
Secretary Gage does not desire to act
harshly with Architect Aiken unless the
latter renders such course necessary by
& peremptory refusal to comply with the
request for his resignation. In that event
he will be summarily removed, and should
the civil service commission ask for the
cause of action 1T will receive the stereo-
typed reply that ut was done for the good
of the service"
The office is not to be removed from the
classified civil service, but the civil service
commission will be requested to have q
special examination to determine the man
best qualified to fill It, The leading archi-
tects of the country will be requested to
assist in securing competent man for the
Office, and they will probably be asked to
prepare the questions and afterward con-
slider the papers Of all the candidates.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

present postmaster, a gold democrat, will
serve until his term expires. While many
business men of st. Louis are said to want
civil Service Commissioner Harlow for
postmaster, the politicians are opposed to
him and viii unite upon a man acceptable
to them.
Senator Cullom was at the White House
with John F. Seaman, a noted Irish orator
OF st. Louis, an applicant for collect or
OF customs at Chicago. This is the posi-
tion which will be given, ii is said, to
Wm Penn Nixon, editor of the Chicago
lnter-Ocean. Mr.. Seaman may be pro-
Nideo tor in some other way.
Place for a Buffalo Man,
II is said that the President has decided
10 appoint Emory A. Close of Buffalo dis
trict attorney of the northern district of
New York. Mr.. Close was the candidate of
Representative Mahany and Editor Mat
thews OF Buffalo. The other representa-
yves from northern New York. including
representative Sherman, had candida tes
put MI Close Is almost certain to be ap-
pointed. r
Representative Clarke of New Hsnn-
snlre was one of the days visitors
The President and Mrs. MCKINLEY. Vice
resident and Mrs. Hobart and the -nem-
pers OF the cabinet and their wives will
pe entertained at the White House tonight
py Madame Estrella Bellafonti, the Italian
singer. Madame Bellafonti has been iu
washington several months.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
INSPECTING INDIAN HEAD.
An Official Visit by Assistant Secre-
tary Roosevelt.

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt made an
official inspection Of the naval proving
grounds at Indian Head. down the Poto-
mac. today. He was there the best part of
the day, and several interesting expert
ments Cere made for his benefit The navy
yard tug Triton was used for making the
trip. The assistant secretary was accom-
panied by Lieut.. Sharpe, his naval aid, and
Ensign Davis of the bureau of ordnance
Experiments are to be made with double
Plates, in order to ascertain their utility
as armor for warships. A double plate
composed of one six inches thick and an
other five inches thick is to be used as a
target for a ten-inch gun, with a view to
comparing the effect with corresponding
test with single plate of the same thick
ness. The result will be awaited with in
terest, as ii is much easier to procure thin
plates than heavier ones.
Experiments are also to be made with
the Gathman gun and a six-pounder auto
matte gun. The experiments will be con-
Quoted by Lieut.. Commander Couden, in
charge of the proving grounds. and his as
sistantS.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
THE LOCAL OFFICES
A Change IN the Recordership of Deeds is
Expected Shortly.
The Other Federal officials May Serve
Likely In District Government.

The positive declaration made some weeks
ago that ex-Representative ]. d. Cheatham
of South Carolina had been selected by
President Mckinley to succeed Charles j.
Taylor as recorder of deeds of the District
has been reiterated in the past day or two
with much emphasis, and Mr.. Cheathams
friends go so far as to say that his nomina
ton will be probably sent to the Senate this
week The talk of this sort has naturally
reached the ears of local republicans and
there is general and severe criticism in
dulged in over it. They say that If the re-
cordershp Is regarded in a political sense,
as it seems to have been by administrations
of both political compilations in the past.
as an office to be filled by a colored man,
the home rule plank in the ST. Louis
platform should lead the President to
choose some District colored man for the
position. 1t is pretty well admitted that If
local colored man was chosen Mr..
Milton NJ. Holland would stand the best
chance, but the impression seems to be
strong in all directions that home rule will
not be recognized so far as the recorderShip
is concerned, and that the principle of al
lowing an incumbent to serve out his term
Will not be followed in the case of Mr.
Taylor either. The latter official, so his
friends say, claims, however, that he has
been given assurances that he viii be al
lowed to continue in office until his term
expires.
The present gossip seems to center around
the recordership SO far as federal offices
here are cor cerned, as it seems to be ac-
cepted that Register of Wills McGill, Post
aster Willett and Marshal Wilson will be
permitted TO serve cut their terms ard
that District Attorney Davis will be also
urdisturbed for the present. Nothing has
BEEN heard recently of the marshalship
L: will be remembered that the positive an
rcuncement was made that Mr.. Wilson
would be succeeded by Mr.. William Hahn
OF Ohio, but those who were so sure Of
this result seem to have begun to regard
1t as doubtful
Evening star., 1897-05-04
COURSE OF THE OPPOSITION
Not Believed That the Tariff Bill Will Be
Seriously Hindered.
Meaning of the Prompt Report to the
Senate-Attituds of Senators
Jones and Kyle.

The action Of the Senate finance commit
tee in reporting the tariff bill at once to
the Senate Is confirmatory of the state
ment that has frequently been made in
The Star that the opposition have decided
not to throw any obstruction in the way
of legislation on the tariff
The statement that they would permit
the bill to be reported within two days be-
ing verified, it Is fair to presume that the
whole program will be carried out, and
that the opposition will not seriously him
der the bill in the Senate. Unless there is
some trouble among the friends of the bill
over details. 1t is entirely probable that a
vote will be had within four or five weeks
after consideration Is begun on the 18th of
this month.
The report was made SO speedily after
the whole committee got the bill that the
committee were not prepared to furnish
senators with copies of the bill for ex-
animation.
This and the fact that the subcommittee
have kept their work so well concealed
renders it impossible for the general run
OF senators to discuss the measure at this
time.
1t is, therefore, not possible to tell wheth-
or any of those who are counted on to
support the bill will fail to do So 1t is
no, no1 beneVed, however. that the bill will
fai! of the strength anticipated for it.
Mr.. Jones of Nevada voted with the re-
publicans in committee to report the bill.
which warranted Mr.. Aldrich in speaking
OF his party as the majority of the commit.
tee, and Mr.. Kyle speaks as If he intend ed
TO vote with the republicans
Mr.. Kyle said this afternoon that he had
not had chance to examine the bill, hut
that from what he understood of its pro
VISIONS, he thought it was probably a coed
Dill Certain features of it he inquired
into he thought quite as friendly to the
aerlcultural interests as were the pro-
visions CT the present law
II appeared to be revenue BILL and 1t
seemed 10 occupy middle ground between
the Dingley bill and thk present law. He
thought that after peEhaps some improve
nent here and there to perfect it the bill
would be passed by the Senate.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES.
Preliminary Meeting of the Special
COmmfHsiOu.

preliminary meeting of the special COM
mission to consider the question of sup
plies for the government departments in
this city was held at the Treasury Depart
ment today. The commission consists of
Assistant Secretary Spauldng of the Treas
ury Department, Assistant Secretary Ryan
of the Interior Department and Assistant
Postmaster General Merritt Of the Post
Office Department.
The business of the meeting was to ar
range a plan for the consideration Of bids
for furnishing supplies of all kinds to the
executive departments and the District
government during the fiscal year begin
ming July 1 next.
An organization was effected, with AS
sistant Secretary Spaulding as president
and Mr.. Hills, assistant superintedent of
the Treasury Department. as secretary.
1t was arranged that six clerks should be
detailed from the Treasury Department
the Interior Department and the Post Or
flee Department to tabulate the bids which
are to be opened May 9, according to ad-
vertisement. The bids will be scheduled
according to articles and departments, and
the award of contracts will devolve upon
the commission. 1t Is expected that the
awards will be made by the 18th proximo.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
WEBSTER DAVIS CHOSEN.

Nominated by the; President to BE
Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
1nterior-Webster Davis of Missouri, to
be assistant secretary of the interior.
War-Lieut. Col. VIM. Henry Forwood,
deputy surgeon general to be colonel and
assistant surgeon general; Major Charles
Smart, surgeon, to be lieutenant colonel
and deputy surgeon general; Capt. Aron
H. Appel, assistant surgeon, to be major
ard surgeon. Lieutenant colonel to be
colonel. NJ. P. Miller 1st Artillery; major
to be lieutenant colonel. J. B. Rawles. 4th
Artillery: captain to be major. L. Smith,
I'd Artillery; first lieutenant to be captain,
Chas. W. Hobbs, Sd Artillery; second lieu
tenant to be first lieutenant. D. Skerrett,
9th Artillery; lieutenant colonel to be col.
onel. ]. Kline, 9th Infantry; major to be
lieutenant colonel, e. P. Ewers, 9th In
fantry; captain TO be major. Z. c. Gil
breath, 11th Infantry; first lieutenant TO be
captain, p. NJ B. Travis. 11th Infantry;
second lieutenant to be first lieutenant,
w. Uline, 18th Infantry; sergeant to be
second lieutenant. A. T.. Smith, 9Th Infan-
try.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
Personal Mention.

capt. James H. Sands. commanding the
Columbia. is at 1898 10Th street. on leave
of absence.
Major Constant Williams, 7th Infantry:
Major r. r. Brown, medical department:
Capt. c. A. Stedman. 9th Cavalry; Capt.
Paul Roemer. retired, and Assistant Sur
geon r. s. Woodson were registered at the
War Department today.
Mr.. E. c. Towne, the New York oratorio
tenor. who will sing with the Choral So
ciety in "Arminius.' is at the Normandie.
Mr.. Will S. Miller has returned from New
York city, where he has been visiting Mr..
F1orent M. Meline.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
sUBrREAsURY CASE.

Mr.. Meltne Says the New York Count
liz Proceeding Satisfactorily.
Assistant Treasurer Meline returned to
this city today Il rom New York. where he
has been for several days past engaged in
a count Of the money and securities in the
subtreasury there necessitated by the re-
newal Of the bond Of Assistant Treasurer
Jordan.
He says the work is progressing splendid
ly, and that all the cash has been exam
ined except the silver and little gold.
Mr.. Meline was called back to Washington
because of the absence of. Treasurer Nor
gan. temporarily in charge Of the Balti-
more subtreasury. Mr.. Sample of the
treasurer's Office is in charge of the force
examining the subtreasury at New York.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
MADE A FINE SHOWING.
report on the Recent Trial OF ii
Cruiser BrOOklyn.


Cruiser brooklyn.
The naval inspection board which re-
Gently conducted the deep sea or final trial
OF the armored cruiser Brooklyn has re-
ported to the Navy Department that she
Is splendid vessel. According to its
report she made eighteen knots under nat
urai draught. Her engines ran smoothly
without heating and gave no trouble what
ever despite the suspicion that they had
been injured by the grounding Of the ship
in the Delaware river last February. The
average indicated horse power of the main
engines for the whole run at full speed
was S2G.1. The turret turning gear,
steam and electric, worked easily and
quickly. The guns proved to be ali right,
and the vessel stood the concussion well
The BROOKLYN will be the only vessel of
the United States navy at Queen Vic
toria's jubilee in June next She will lea We
New York about the end of this month
and Will fly the pennant of Rear Admiral
Miller who has been chosen as the repre-
sentative of the navy on that occasion.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
MAY CAUSE A CHANGE.

Possible EARLY Selection of Another
st. Louis Postmaster.
It Is raid that the recent embezzlement OF
$4,000 at the st. Louis post office and the
subsequent arrest of Cashier Hays and re-
covery of the money will be followed by a
change IN the postmastership Cashier
Hays was removed by telegraphic instruc-
items from here Saturday. The inspector g
report on the affair has not reached here.
and until 1t does further action will be de-
ferred. The present postmaster is James
L. Carlisle. and his term does not expire
until March 10 next
Evening star., 1897-05-04
Returned From the Flood District.

Returned From the Flood District.
Colonel Sanger Of the Inspector generals
department and Majoflcraig of the signal
service. who have been on duty In connec-
ton with the distribution OF relief to the
sufferers from the foods In the Mississippi
valley. have returned to their duties In
this city and submitted reports OF their
SPECIAL work to the Secretary OF War.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
Mr.. Rockhill Continue. In Charge.

Although Judge Day has been confirmed
as assistant secretary OF state. 1t is not
likely that he will actually assume the
duties of that Office before the close of the
week. Assistant Secretary Rockhill win
continue to act until relieved. 1t has been
generally understood that he would receive
tary of legation at PeLin or Toxic, but
there seems TO be no certainty on that
score at present.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
FOR THE SUPREME COURT.

senator Morrill, Introduces q Bill Pro-
vtding for Building Site.
Mr.. Morrill, iHtroduced in the Senate to-
day the bill offered by him In the last Con-
gress authoriziEg the purchase Of a site for
building for the Supreme Court of the
United States, adjoining the Congressional
Library.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
GEN. MILES LEAVES FOR GREECE.
VIII Sail From New York Tomorrow
for EnEia nal.

for England.
Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles today left the
capital on his way TO the seat of war in
Europe. He was preceded to New York
last evening by Capt Maus, his personal
aid, and Mr.. Dawson, his secretary. The
party will sail tomorrow from New York
on the 81. Paul. ard on arriving on the
continent will go straight by rail to Brin-
disi. =, f.- -
1t Is the purpose of Gen Miles, after wit
Messing the progress of the Turco-Grecian
perhaps Frapce;Se to inquire personally into
military methods in these countries and.
II opportunity affords. to watch the summer
maneuvers of the vast armies of continent
tai Europe
Evening star., 1897-05-04
ADMIRAL MEADE DEAD
The Veteran Succumbs to Three
Weeks Illness.
WIII m DIIDINn Am All IunM0u
WILL Be BURIED At ARLINGTON
Notable Career of One of the Best
Known Naval Officers.
WAS BRAVE AND BLUNT

Admiral Meade (retired). U. 8. n. who
has been i'll in Washington for three weeks
past. died today at Dr. Johnson's private
sanitarium- There were present Doctors
Johnson and Wales. Mrs. Meade and Miss
Patterson. at whose house Admiral Meade
was taken sick with the grip. which was
Evening star., 1897-05-04
A Mnp of the Seat of War.

An excellent map of Turkey. Greece and
adjoining countries. giving a comprehen-
sive view of the seat of the war in the
east. has been prepared In the Office of the
chief of engineers. under direction of Gen.
J. NJ. Wilson. The supply Is limited, and
it will be impossible to meet the demand
TOR copies from outside parties.
Evening star., 1897-05-04
CAUSE FOR COMMENT.
The Action of the Senate Finance
Committee Regarding Hawaii.

The effect of the action of the finance
committee CT the Senate in striking out the
House provision In reference to the Ha-
waiian reciprocity treaty has been the sub
tect of some comment. One of the men,
bers of the committee said that It Is the in
tention of the committee to deal with the
natter hereafter. The effect of the bill as
1t stands, he said. would no doubt be to
impose duty on Hawaiian sugar.
Some amendment to regulate this will be
prepared, but just what form II win take
has not been determined
Evening star., 1897-05-04
The Home.tena MN Passed.

The Homestead Bill Passed.
The Senate has passed the bill to provide
free homes on the public lands for actual
and bona fide settlers. known as the fire
homestead bill-yeas. ~: nays, II.
Evening star., 1897-05-04

afterward aggravated by appendicitis. An
operation had to be performed. and from
its effects the admiral failed to rally.
The funeral will be held at Miss Patter-
sons home. 100 Vermont avenue. and the
interment, with military honors, will be at
Arlington
Evening star., 1897-05-04

Coal and shale-ccal-the word bitumi-
nous is stricken out and all coal made duti-
able at Is cents per ton. with . proviso
added that the duty on coal and shale shall
be 60 cents per ton. and on coal slack or
culm, Id cents per ton, when imported
Evening star., 1897-05-04

The following is the provision in regard
10 hides. which are transferred from the
free list: Hides Of cattle. raw or uncured.
whether dry. salted or picked. III cents
per pound, provided that upon all leather
exported made from imported hides there
shall be allowed a drawback equal to the
amount Of duty paid on such hides"
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Removal Notice.

j. S. B. Apollos, the under
taker, wishes to announce that
he will hereafter be found in
the Hardy stone building, on
West Main street, opposite
Cathey's livery stable. His
stock has been greatly increas-
ed. which will enable him to
sell goods at wholesale and re-
tail. The patronage of under
takers and all having business
in his line is solicited. Prices
will be made such as to compete
with other markets. Call and
see him and learn his price
and give him a trial.
The building on Caddo street
lately occupied by me is for
rent. Apply to
7d1w-w1m j. S. B. APoLLos.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-03-07
days, returned 10 her home at
Duncan yesterday.

days, returned TO her home at
Duncan yesterday.
Mrs. Gait, the aged mother
of Messrs. Gait, whose eondit-
ION has been very serious for
two days, was reported slightly
improved yesterday evening.
W. j. Gait, brother to our
townsmen, the Gait brothers.
arrived at noon yesterday from
Mount Vernon. Texas, having
been notified Of the illness of
his mother.
Walter Downing. late of Mon
tana, Is in the city. having ac-
companied the remains Of his
brother, Eugene, to this place.
He will probably remain in
Ardmore.
Sam Ill. holland returned L
Gainesville yesterday evening
Mr. holland says that he ma.
no reason so far TO regret hi,
change of business affairs, ant
i well satisfied with his trade
in Gainesville.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-03-07
Lode Instituted.

Last night at Odd Fellow
hall was instituted lodge
the Order of the Golden Chail
under the direction of the di
trict organizer, Mr.. Goldsberr
The lodge starts out with
good membership of substanti
citizens, and has every featu
of an enterprise that will pro
18th beneficial and suceessf'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-03-07

Misses Byron and Florenes
Weston We're surprised at then
home on West Main street Fri.
day evening, by the appearance
OF n company OF their friends,
who gathered there for a few
hours entertainment. The
hostesses, though taken wholly
unawares, were equal to the oc.
easion and dispensed hospital.
tiles IN so charming a mannes
as to merit the unanimous ex,
preston from the guests thai
they had spent a most enjoyable
evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-03-07

Yield readily to treatment II
commenced in time. When first
symptoms appear. take a few doses
Of Philips Liver Hustler. you viii
be surprised at the happy effect.
Sold by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-03-07

For instance that you had
another opportunity of attend
ing the band concert would
youf Will you tell us how you
feel on the subject while we
think about repeating it for the
next few days. Let us hear
from you. Yours,
BURNITT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-03-07
Christian Church .

There will be services at the
Christian church today at the
usual hours, IL a. m. and 1880
p. m. Sunday school at $50 n.
m. Everybody cordially invit-
ed to attend.
VoLNEY JOHNSON,
Pastor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-03-07

A., Neihed 70 the south bour
train = Nsterday evening was
snac;,i % bearing some prom
;nent MON, >ers together vii
their families az the Kanss
City and Chieae,1 stoeS yard
The car was sidet. -aeked heTi
tina objective point being th
live stock department Of th
oil mill company. The visi
tors were met at the depot b.
Manager w. X. Moore Of th.
mills and ehaperoned over tn.
city. An inspection of the
stock yards followed.
Tha party seemed delighted
with their visit and remained
over until this morning.
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Wilson Released.


ID. .. Wilson was released
from Jail here yesterday after
noon. A telegram to Judge
Walcott from Attorney Cruce
at Pauls Valley authorizing the
same was received. Wilson is
now under bond to the amount
of $3.50, and Judge Kilgore in
structed that Wilson be releas-
ed on his own recognizance as
to the other charges pending
against him.
Our readers will remember
that Wilson is one of the trio
arrested at Purcell charged with
swindling the Santa Fe people
out of lot of money by check
ing grain over the road at
fraudulent weights. while he
was acting in the capacity of
checking clerk for the company
at Purcell.
His partners in crime still
languish in the stockade incu-
bator.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1897-03-07

The Mckinley reign which
fell here has filed up all the
tanks again.