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PROPOSALS.

United STATES MARsH.AL's sALE.-BY vIR-
tue OF writ Of heri facias, issued out of the
clerks office Of the Supre me Court of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and 10 directed, ! will sell
at public sale. for cash in font of the court
house door MONDAY MARCH SEVENTH
1898. at ELEVEN O'CLOCK AM, the following
described real estate viz: Lots four (4) and
five to- In block four a., and lots one a. two
o. three 49, four "a, five 10, in block erght (SJ
in the subdivision Of land known Reno in the
District of Columbia: also sublo X in square sew
en- hundred ard hftyfive (Io5 in the city Of Wash
iEgton. District "f Columbia also all that tract
OF land in Al msleigh Park near TennallytOwn, in
said District containing and nine hundred
aud fourteen-t hcusand acres. more or less
situated In the District OF Columbia, and being
the land excepted from the deed of Eleanor a.
II. Maeiuder ct vIr. to Charles III. Burgess ct
al. and reserved for her. date May ~ 1880
and recorded in Liber 1i9S at folio 81 ct seu
of the land records Of the District of Columbia;
the said tract of one and nine hundred ani four
tcCn-thousandtls acres being particularly de
scrihod in said deed by metes and bounds and
marked out upon plat recorded with said deed
and made part thereof-together with the i'm
Ir"vements upon part Of said real estate; seizel
and levied upon as the property of the defendant
Elearor A. ii. Magruder. and sold satisfy
execution No. 3069S, in favor of John S Belt to
use OF Franklin II. Mackey. AULICK PALMER
U. s. Marshal. THOMAS BOWLING & co.
Auctonte ers. fe5, IL 10, ,2G mh0
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PIANOS AND ORGANS.
INJUSTICE TO THE sENEcAs.
Peculiar Condition Of Affairs Shown
by Investigation.

a fecuhar condition OF AHatrs Shown
by investigation.
The report recently made by Special In
dian Agent Pray into the charges of mis-
appropriation of funds derived from leases
by the. Seneca Indians of northern New
York shows peculiar condition of affairs.
The Senecas live on the Cattaraugus, AL
legheny and Oil Spring reservation in
New York, with government consisting
OF a legislative council, an executive and
judicial power vested in a peacemakers 5
court having general jurisdiction over con-
troversies between the Indians. The coun-
ell has power to lease lands for agricultural
purposes to the towns on the reservations.
Mr. Pray says that after carefully inves-
tlgatlng the books of the clerk of the ma
tlon he is inclined to corroborate the report
of an agent. who, in August last, expressed
the opinion that the funds Of the nation are
mprovidently expended. that they are alb
sorbed to large extent by the officers,
who have been known to connive with
white men to discount certain orders for
the payee when the treasurer had the funds
to pay the same in full. The body of the
Indians, Agent Pray reports. have not re-
ceived from its officers assingle dollar of
income from the leases During the past
four or five years. Certain extracts from
the acts of the council are given which
Agent Pray says show that between April
"A and June B, 1881, that, body absolutely
voted to themselves and the executive off,
GERS 81, $50 of the peoples money, and there
Is nothing on file or ofIrecord to show serv-
ices rendered. and no pretehse of voucher.
There Is great dead of complaint among
the people as to then peaeemaker's court,
and the general opinion seems to be that
the members are impractical and arbitrary
and rule without justice or form of law.
Their powers should be diminished and the
right of appeal to the state courts should
be given 10 II
The agent expresses the opinion that the
nations affairs are very loosely and irreg
ularly managed; that the officials use the
power of their places for the purpose of
perpetuating themselves in office, and 1t Is
openly charged that the money of the ma
ton Is used for the same purpose. The
responsibility for existing conditions, the
agent thinks. is very largely with and upon
the president, treasurer and clerk. who are
denominated the executive officials When
IT is noted that more than one-half of all
the funds received by the council have been
voted either to themselves or to the execu-
tive officers the agent says he is not sur
prised that the Indian people complain.
Mr.. Pray believes there should be thor
ough overhauling and investigation of the
records. which he was not able to do with
the limited time and facilities at his dis
posal, and 1T is probable Congress will be
asked to make special appropriation
whereby this may be done.
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Slight Decrease in rh,. CITY.

of last year there was a net increase of
$751; $50 in the receipts of fifty of the larg-
est post offices during January. The aggre-
gate receipts amounted to $S.441,77s. Chi
cago. New York and St. Louis showed the
largest increases. Philadelphia, Boston,
Cincinnati, Brooklyn. Baltimore, San Fran
cisco, Pittsburg, Buffalo. Detroit, Kansas
City, Mo-, Indianapolis, Rochester, n. v.
and Columbus Ohio. also showed material
Increases. Offices showing slight decreases
were Washington. Louisville, Lowell
Mass, Syracuse and Troy. N. Y. For the
first seven months Of the fiscal year the
average increase in receipts has been IL
per cent.
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Republfcnn clerk. Elect omc.r,

At the orgs Eization of the Republican
Clerks Congressional Club last night the
following officers were elected: President,
Fl. F. Dodge; vice president Charles A.
Gibson; secretary, Luman NJ. Ellis; treas
urer. Paul 'Ackerly. The executive COM
mittee will consist of one member of each
state or territory represented, to be elected
be held next Friday evening In the room of
the House committee on agriculture, to
which all republican secretaries are in
vited.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

ESTATE OF
Franklin b. Miller. late OF District Of Colu mbia
No. S172. Docket "A
Issued January %. 1898.
Application having been made to the Supreme
Court Of the District OF Columbia. hol,iin.; Or
phans' Court. for probate of II last will and cod
icii thereto. and for letters testamentary said
estate. by Joseph \. Miller. Samuel NJ Ijsrragh
and y Ferguson Brooks, this Is to give notice TO
All concerned to appear in said Friday,
the 18th day OF February. AID 1898. at 10 g clock
m, 10 show cause why such application should
not be granted.
Attest: J. NOTA McGfIL,
Register of " ills, D. q,
Richard A. FORD, Proctor for Applicant.
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ESTATE OF
Hcnora kepney. late Of District OF Columbia No
SITS Docket -.
Issued January %. 1903.
Appli, alton having been made y tLe Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia holding Or.
plans Court for probate Of a last will, dated
September 2. 1895. and for letters tcstanentafy
on said estate by Patrick Madigan the executor
therein named. this is to give notice to all con.
cerned 10 appear in said court Friday the 18th
day Of February, AID. 1888. at 10 O'Clock am to
show cause why such application should not be
granted
Attest: J. NOrA Mct;IIL
Regist .r OF Wills D. e.
JOHN A. G'ARkE, Proctor for Applicant.
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radle Of Methodisna.

Cradle OF MethOdfsm.
Savannah is the cradle of Methodism and
- proud Of It, for 1t was here that John
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FoR SALE-OS EASY TERMS-THREE NEW
houses. 1907. 1868 and 1911 l. ST. NV; o
rooms, bath and cellar: furnace heat WIN be
sold for actual cost TO owner. Apply to
felo-2w JOHN A. HAMILTON, go Stt st NV.
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FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR sLE-ANY ONE OF THESE CAN BE
bought n GREAT BARGAIN-
No. 1917 h. new. brownstone; reduced from
SIS. 900 to 81 500.
No. I414 SIXTEENTH; reduced from $26. 900
to S24 .UoO-
No. 81 st.-well, inquire.
1t j. %. JOHNSON CIT +.
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WANTED-PARTNER WITH $500 IN NIANUFAC-
ture of newly patented summer article; quick
seller; only thing Of kind market: oue-third
interest; good references Address OpPOKrU "
TrY A. Star Office fell-2t-
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FOR SALE-GkEATEST BARGAIN On CoLUM- |
bia Heishts-one OF the best hniit 9-room brisk
residences with MI: worth 5000; only
$500. DANIEL & ARMAT, 1913 st.
fC1O-3:
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LUNCH ROOM NEAR NEW POST OFFICE
$3.50; half cash. bal. monthly; sales $50 to $40
daily; cost 81 300 cash; going i'll gov
service: he quick. FULTON II. GORDON, At
lantic bldg. fel0-3t
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YOUNG MAN, MOI ERATE CAPITAL. EXPERI-
ented oihce wUIh. ~t.iu take Inter,s, alb
lisl,ed business or form neishIp with
sponsibie AddI.ss s. = s. Star oii,r.
fe1o-3t.
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$4,000 TO 100000
Of the Volunteers to at Once
Be Mustered Out.
Those Who Wish to Remain in Ser
vice Can Do So.
As President Will Accommodate Himself 10 the
Mems Wishes.


Washington. Aug. 1Z-At midnight
tonight. the President announced his
decision to muster out of the service
from 5000 to 100000 of the volunteers.
Those to be discharged will include
infantry. artillery and cavalry.
From prominent official of the ad-
ministration it is understood to be the
desire of the President to ascertain the
wishes of the volunteer troops them
selves as TO remaining in the service.
One or two organizations have al
ready indicated a desire to leave the
service as soon as the government
can reasonably do without them.
They are composed largely Of bust
ness and working men whose private
interests are suffering by reason of
their absence from home.
Far as the interests Of the govern
ment will permit. it is believed that
the President in the mastering out NJ
volunteers will accommodate himself
to the, desires of the men themselves.
Within certain obvious limitations,
those troops who want to be mustered
out will be. and those who desire to
continue in the service will be re-
tanned, so long as. they may be needed.
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WHEELER IS CHARITABLE.
Thinks that in Time Cubans Will Be lawabid-
ing and Useful People.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Gen. Wheeler had
a three-Quarters of an hour conference
with the President today. The President
wanted to talk over the conditions in
Cuba with him, and this was wha,
brought the general here. The President
put numerous questions to the hero OF
the Santiago campaign and received not
only an account of his general experience
in that campaign, but also his views on
various issues incident to the adjustment
Of affairs on the island.
One point that was uppermost was the
possibility of a rupture with the Cuban
insurgents. Gen. Wheeler's statements
were very reassuring. "All the friction,
he said, between the Americans and Gu
bans will soon pass away. and there will
be harmony and the best of feeling be-
tween them.,,'
He said there was a class Of men in
Cuba who had never been friendly to the
Cubans, but on the contrary had been
favorable to Spain, who likely would do
all they could to Keep UP this misunder-
standing, though he did not apprehend
any dangerous results.
Gen. Wheeler suggested that the charges
against the insurgents of taking articles
in the field had extenuating circum-
stances, and especially in view of the
starving condition of many OF them. Gen.
Wheeler believed the Cubans in time,
when freed from oppression and given a
stable and humane government. would
become law-abiding and useful people
The President is very solicitOus about
the health Of the MOntauk Point camp
and gave explicit instructions verbally to
Gen. Wheeler as to the conduct of the
camp. He wanted everything possible and
reasonable done for the interests Of the
men at the camp.
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RUNAWAY AND thief.
Youthful Massachusetts Boy Arrested IL Easl-
port -Fathss Metiaed.

Bangor. Me, Aug. 17.-chief Of Police
Gilman has received notice from DR..
Chas. A. Eastman OF Charlestown,
Mass. Of the loss OF the latter's son.
Harold F. Eastman. who strayed away
from home and has not been seen since
August Is. The boy was IL years Of
age.
A special to the Wing tells Of the
arrest of a boy at Calais, exactly an
swering the description Of the boy.
He gave his fathers name as East
man and was arrested for the theft Of
a suit of clothes and Z bicycle from
dealers in Eastport. where he repre-
scented himself as the nephew Of q
prominent merchant there. and whom
he was visiting. A dispatch was sent,
tonight. to DIR. Eastman. informing
him. -
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100000 TROOPS
Are Reviewed by Gen. Breckin-
ridge at Chickamauga.
And $4,000 Citizens Cheer Boys il
Blue as They Pass.
The Last Great Review Of the Last Great Arm,
Of The War.

Chickamauga National Park, Ca.
Aug. 1.-THE review at Camp Thomas
this morning, was one Of the most
striking pageants of recent years.
1t was emphatically interesting be-
cause of the fact that it was the last
review of the last big army Of the war.
Over 10000 men in line. with bands
playing and colors flying. made the
occasion truly inspiring one.
A crowd of nearly $4,000 people were
enthusiastic witnesses.
At $50 the signal gun was fired and
the long column moved up to and past
the tower on Snodgrass hill. where
Gen. Breckinrldge and his guests were
seated in the reviewing stand.
The cavalry came first. the artillery
next and the infantry last.
Although the column only passed the
reviewing stand once. the review oc-
cupied nearly five hours.
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'''o' s4tstll'
Santiago de cubs,, Aug. TEE
Adjutant General. Washington. D.. c.:
Major Miley has just returned from
Baracoa and Sagua de Tanamo. Al
the two places 1855 officers and men
surrendered. 1921 stands of arms and
$4,000 rounds of ammunition. five
Krupp guns ranging in calibre from 6
inches down to 2 inches.
Troops We're very short of food, but
Is days rations were given them by
Major Miley and a large amount of
Red Cross supplies landed at the same
time at both places.
These troops knew nothing whatever
OF the destruction of Cervera's fleet,
the fall of Santiago or any later events.
They accepted the situation however,
and appeared to be glad of the oppor-
tunity of getting home. Major Miley
states that on the door of the COM
handing officer was posted a bulletin
purporting to be a telegram from the ma
val commander at Manila informing Sa-
gasta of his great victory over Dewey
at Manila and Sagasta's thanks for the
same.
The country in the vicinity of these
towns In the same condition as that
here-utterly destroyed and grown up.
Inhabitants say that in Is months
they will be able to harvest their crops
Of bananas, which the principal pro-
duct OF Baracoa.
A regiment. of insurgents were found
in the vicinity of each place camped
within few hundred yards of Spanish
troops, calmly observing each other.
(Signed) SHAFTER."
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Gathering By the Hundreds III H.
New England Muster.
Old Button ~ llssasnaa - U 49,
1t Msw Rsesedo.

Portland. Me-. Aug. 1.-THE city. to-
night. is alive with red and gray shirt-
ed firemen. They have been coming al
day from various directions to particle
pate in the annual muster Of the New
England League. which win take place.
tomorrow
A score or more hand tubs have ar
rived. tonight. a lot more were report
ed on the way. while many companies
that arrive, tomorrow. win bring their
machines with them.
On the Boston boat, that will come
In early, tomorrow morning, win be the
Springfield veterans, who will be &C.
companied by the veterans from Pitts
field. Hyde Park, Worcester, Woon-
socket and Fall River.
But the greatest Influx of all will be
the arrival Of series of specials from
Boston. at S.45 A. n. These will bring
the Chelsea. New London, Boston,
Lynn. South Gardner. Marblehead,
Newton. Cambridge. waltham. Salem.
Newburyport. Somerville. Portsmouth,
Eagle Of Lynn. Peabody, WATERFOWL
and ROxbury veterans.
President Plaisted said. today, that
over 1900 tickets had been sold to come
on those trains.
The parade will move at 10 O'Clock.
The playout is to take place ~ soon
as the companies arrive on tho
grounds. Positions were drawn, to-
night, hut as is usually the case, the
drawings were kept secret in order
that no "monkeyshines" should be cut
up.
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THE NAVAL REVIEW
Will Take Place at New York, Next
Saturday Morning.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE naval re-
view at New York. will take place.
next Saturday, the parade starting
from Tomkinsville, S. l., at 10 O'Clock
in the morning. Each vessel of the
navy in these waters will proceed up
to the Grant monument, there fire the
national salute and return. The Presi-
dent will he unable to go, but Post
Master General Smith. Attorney Cen
eral Briggs and others of the cabinet
will represent the administration. The
plans were finally decided at con-
ference, this evening, between Presi-
dent Mckinley and Acting Secretary
of the Navy Allen.
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THE stA MASS. OFFICERS
Who Resigned Their Positions h Porte Rico
Arrive 1t New York.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE five officers OF
the 9Th Mass. Vols. who resigned from
their positions in the regiment while in
Porto Rico. arrived here on tine United
States cruiser St. Paul. this afternoon,
and journeyed up the North river from
the cruiser on tugboat to the foot of A2d
time. They hurried to the Grand Central
depot and boarded the 5 o'clock train
bound for Boston. They were Col. c. F.
Woodward, Lieut. Col. George H. Chafiin.
Maj. G. E. Taylor. Capt. U. v: Goodall
and Chaplain w. F. Dessault. The ex-
officers appeared to be in good health.
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american coylHldHueTS dt Mdiilid, Al
miral Dewey and Gen. Merritt, united
in joint dispatch which was received
here, late this afternoon, asking for in
structions as to the manner Of dealing
with the various elements, particular
was occupied by the Americans. At
ter a conference at the White House
in which Secretary Algger and Acting
Secretary Allen participated. instruc-
tions We're sent to the American COM
manders. The text of the request fo1
instructions and the answer was not
made public, but Secretary Algel
summed up the instructions substan-
TALLY as follows:
THE instructions are to enforce law
and order, and to treat all law abiding
citizens alike. The instructions are
practically the same as those sent. last
night, to Gen. Lawton. The latter or
der specifically stated that the insur.
gents must recognize the military Oc-
cupation and authority of the United
States and the cessation of ,hostilities
proclaimed by this government.
Doubtless the same rule is being ap-
piled to the insurgents under Aguin-
aldo, although it was not officially
stated that such specific orders were
sent. 1t is said the joint dispach from
refer to Aguinaldo nor did the instruc-
tions mention the insurgent leader by
name.
ut is well understood, however, that
the desire of the American command
ers was to have instruction in the man.
ner of dealing with the large and men,
acing forces of insurgents under Agui-
naldo, who have surrounded Manila
for many weeks, and who, 1t is
thought. may demand or have de-
manded the right to occupy the city
with the American forces.
1T has been thought in some quar-
tiers here that the showing heretofore
made by the insurgents would lead to
their receiving certain amount OF
recognition in the way of joint action
by the United States forces and those
of the insurgents when the city was
occupied. But the instructions sent,
tonight, are based on occupation by
the United States alone and as a high
administration official summed up the
situation:
There shall be no joint action ex-
cept between Merritt and Dewey. They
will maintain law and order and will
treat insurgents and Spaniards alike,
requiring all to observe peace and or
der" @
Aside from this joint dispatch the
only other word received from Manila
during the day was brief dispatch
from Admiral Dewey announcing the
surrender of the city, last Saturday.
A detailed dispatch from Gen. Mer-
rift was eagerly awaited throughout
the day as it was feared that the sharp
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Biddeford. Me-. Aug. 17.-John w.
Andrews. naval veteran Of the Civil
War, and for years employed In
Charlestown navy yard. died, today.
aged Go. During the Civil War he was
a gunner on the Wabash, and took
part In all the engagements OF that
vessel. He leaves q con.
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FRENCH CABINET MEETING.
Thanks Of Amssica Resolved and Read Thank
ing France iss Good 0Niess.

Paris, Aug. 17.-At the cabinet council.
this morning. the minister of foreign at
fairs. NJ. Del Case. read dispatches from
President Mckinley and the Queen Re-
gent of Spain. thanking the President and
government of the French republic for
thir good Offices in promoting peace nego-
tiatiOns.
NJ. Del Case added that the govern
ments at Washington and Madrid. desir-
ing to give France a proof Of their high
esteem and confidence. had selected Paris
as the scene Of the negotiations for the
final treaty of peace.
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COL. ROOSEVELT TO RESIGN.

Washington, Aug. lit is reported
here that Col. Theodore Roosevelt will
resign his military commission in few
days, but that before doing so he will
visit Washington to confer with the
officials of the administration concern
ing the situation at Santiago which re-
suited in forwarding the Round Rob-
in" petition for the transfer of the
troops to the United States.
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CLOUDY paosasLy SHOWERS.

Boston. Aug. 17.-Generally cloudy
weather with occasional showers and
probably thunder storms. followed by
clearing and cooler weather during
Thursday night; southwest winds. be-
coming northerly.
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AMBASSADOR Ne, On . vacation.

sador Hay came to the embassy. today.
from the country where he had been Wis
iting. and after transacting some accumu-
lated routine business. he returned to con-
tinue his visit. To the correspondent of
The Associated Press, Col. Hay said: II
have been offered and have accepted the
post Of secretary OF state. shall leave
London in about a month"
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THE LOWELL VETERANS
Parade City directs Bsisss lsavias wHa TIER
elsrisss Oh Tub.

Lowell, Mass. Aug. 1.-THE members of
the General Butler Veteran Firemen's
Association paraded the city, tonight.
prior to their departure for Portland, Ne.
where they are to compete In the master.
tomorrow. Their tub. the City Of LoweA,
was formerly known ~ the Eounfain ~
Wilton. and has an uh00lcial record of -
feet. They left at midnight ON special
train. accompanied by a large delegation
Of citizens.
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SHAFTER'S HEALTH REPORT.

Washington, Aug. T.-Gen. Shafter sent
the following dispatch to the war depart
ment. today: Santiago de Cuba Aug. IL
Sanitary report for Aug. 16: Total num-
Der sick. 1916; total fever cases, ls9; total
number new fever case. 9s; total number
fever cases returned to duty, 2ss. Deaths
Aug. IL. /: Aug. u. !; As5g. 16, 3.
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Capt. Max GRAY, ssekspssi. pee1.

Bucksport. Me-. Aug. 17.-Captain
Mark Gray. well-known retired ship
master builder and owner. died. today.
aged g. years.
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Washington. Aug. r.-Forecast for
New England: Thunder stofms ana.
rain; cooler; variable winds. becQln-
ing northwesteriy.
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The California Democratic state con.
vention, Wednesday, transmitted a tele.
gram to President MCKINLEY, congratu.
the war.