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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-10
Linen Crash 71C.

50 pieces Twilled Irish Linen Crash Toweling, strictly all flax, IS inches wide, good absorbent, was z1
 I2]5c yard, clearance sale price,. E2C
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-10

If beauty Is only skin deep. we can make you beautiful. Dermatologist JOHN H WOOD BURY, 127 West Forty-second st. New York has had 26 years practical experience treating the skin. Use Woodbury's Facial Soap Fa. cal Cream, Facial Powder and Dental Cream for the skin and complexion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-regular call-12 O'Clock ND. c. s.e5s,
q; 10 at 81 Peoples Fire insurance 81 at 9.
American Graphophone, preferred, IL at l4ls; IA
at 4 ase At y
l42ss; 10 at 14s; IA at 49, ) at 1is; 10 at i4sA;
District Of Columbia Bonds.-2o-year fund S. 1o2
bid 3o-year fund ss gold. Ill bid ss5s. fund
Miscellaneous Bonds Metropolitan Railroad S.
l15h bid. Metropolitan Railroad cow. Gs i2o
certiaeates Of Indebtedness 3, lilo bid Belt Rail-
sS q bid 100 D asked Columbia Railroad ss, i2is
bid Washington Gas Company IS, series A. II5
bid. U. S. Electric Light debenture imp, l04 bid
Chesapeake and Poto@as Telephone IS, 1os bid;
bid American Security and Trust IS, A. and O..
100 bid Washington Market Company LIST %. 10
b bid Wasbnsten Market COMPANY ext g. iio
bid. Masonic Hall Association IS, los bid. Wash
Rational Bank stoeks.-Bsnk Of Washington. 30
bid. Metropolitan, 3o5 bid, $40 asked Central
Mechanics', 1sO bid second, Isl bid Citizens |,
lao bid; lcsumbis, 100 bid. Capital. 10 bid
1851 bid, ia asked
safe Deposit and Trust Companies. National
and Trust. l2l bid. American Security and Trust
14I bid. Washington Safe Deposit. 30 bid:
Railroad Stocks.-Capital Traction 81 bid 67i2
asked. Metropolitan. 12o bid columbia. G3 bid,
Gas ana Electric Light Stocks.-N asnlnRton Gas.
4S bid, 40 asked. Georgetown Gas, 5asked. q.
3. Electric Light. o. bid, 100 asked.
Insurance Stocks--Firemen's, 80 hid. Franklin,
50 bid. Metropolitan, 65 bid. Corcoran. SO bid
Potomac. x62 bid. Arlington, 133 bid. 14I asked.
German American, .1S5 bid. National Union, 16L
bid, ~ asked. Columbia, u bid, Is asked. Riggs,
~ bid, asked. Peoples. SIS bid. asked. LIN;
coin. xsA bid. 10 asked Commercial. bid.
Title Insurance stocks.-Real Estate Title. IS
hid, 0asked. Columbia Title, AZ hid asked.
Washington Title bid. District Title. 81 bid.
Telephone stocks.-Pennsyivania. 40 b!d. =
asked American Graphopheue, IL bid, 14ls
ssked American Graphophone, preferred. l4h
bid, 1xH asked Pneumatic Gun Carriage. .43 bid.
Mikcellaneoas Stocks. : Mereenthaler Linotype.
1<3H hid, 1854 asked. LAnston Monotype, II bid,
1BH asked Washington Market, Il bid Great
Falls Ice, 106 hid. Norfolk and Warrington Steam
bat ZOE asksd- lincoln Ban, 20 asksd
ikx nghtA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
DEBATE WAS BRIEF
The Civil Service Law Again Discussed in
the House.
Speeches Fav0rinR MOdiAcation-Tri-
butte to Memory of Late Repre-
sentative Wright.

The civil service debate was continued in
the House of Representatives today until 2
o'clock. The remainder of the session, un-
der a special order, was devoted to eulogiz-
Ing the memory of the late Representative
Wright of Massachusetts, Before the de-
bate began, on motion Of Mr.. Burleigh
(Me.), Saturday, January Is, was set aside
for paying tribute to the memory Of the
late Representative Milliken of Maine.
Mr.. Corliss CMich.) was the first speaker
today. He favored radical notifications Of
the civil service law. He thought that, con-
stitutionally, the heads of departments
were clothed with the power of appointing
their subordinates. To that extent he
thought If tested the law would be uncon-
stitutional. He believed the right Of re-
moval should be restored and the tenure of
office limited.
Mr.. Hepburn Qowa) spoke for an hour
against what he termed the popular impress
sion of the so-called merit system. The
public, he argued. had been utterly misled
by the high-sounding phrases Of the re-
formers" In some things the old system.
at its worst, was superior to the new.
MY colleagues in this House." said he,
know the qualifications of their constitu-
ents. and In the selection of candidates for
office have everything at stake. l believe
tAieae tuSiC 10 6iSdlSi pIopdUiltS VI pIOplly
In action, wisdom in selection and benef-
cence in result in the old system than in
this darkened. subterranean, irresponsible
method we have fallen into in this later
time"
He believed the appointive power and
the power of removal should be lodged in
the same hands and should be unlimited.
Amid a burst of applause from galleries
and floor he insisted that the political
workers were entitled and should be &C
corded recognition. If there were to be no
regard for the workers, the workers in
the future would be more and more loyal
to rich contributors instead of to their
party and their country. If the present
system continued the influence Of rich men
in politics would grow steadily. Mr.. Hep
burn said he knew his frank expressions
would earn criticism for him, and 1t would
probably be said that he placed himself on
a low political plane. But these We're his
convictions and he would utter them.
Mr.. Clark On. H) closed the debate for
the day with some remarks in favor of
modifying the law. He did not care to
specify the notifications he would make.
He was willing to leave that to the judg-
ment Of the civil service committee. But
ANY old thing" was better than the pres
ent law Qaughter).
The Late Representative Wright.
At o'clock the debate gave way to the
special order and the remainder of the
day was devoted to tributes to the life and
public services Of the late Representative
Wright Of Massachusetts,:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Maj. NJ. P. Handy Died at Augusta,
Georgia, Today.
had BEEN An INVALID SOME TIME
Ex-Confederate Soldier and Dis
tinguished as a Journalist.
Blu RIAL AT BERLIN, MD.

HOTEL BON AIR. AUGUSTA, Ga, Jan
uary s.-alaj. Moses P. Handy died at noon
today. The remains will be taken to Ber-
lin, Md, for burial.
Maj. Handy has been an invalid for the
past. two months. He was taken i'll in
Paris. whittier he had gone as the special
commissioner of the United States to the
French exposition of 1900. He recovered
sufficiently to make the journey home to
America, and soon after his arrival came
to Augusta to recuperate.
A Native of Virginia.
Major Moses P. Handy was born in Vir-
ginia, his father being a prominent Metho-
DIST clergyman. While under age he en-
tered the confederate service and served
with gallantry during the closing months
of the war.
He was employed by the New York Tri-
bune as special correspondent during the
Cuban troubles, and wen distinction by his
report of the Virginius massacre. Later
he became managing editor of the Phila-
delphia Times, and subsequently editor of
the Philadelphia Daily News.
He was one of the founders and for many
years the president of the Glover Club of
Philadelphia. He moved to Chicago in 1893
to accept the position of chief of the bu-
reau of publicity and promotion of the
worlds Columbian exposition. At the close
Of the fair he went to New York and en-
gagged in literary work and newspaper cor
respondence for a year. He returned to
Chicago as the editor of the Times-Herald
in 1895. when the paper was purchased by
Mr.. H. H. Kohlsaat.
Brother of F. A. d. Handy.
Major Handy was brother Of F. A. q.
Handy, the well-known correspondent of
this city. In later years he had been es-
pecially prominent as promoter of great
enterprises. He was taken sick while il,
Paris. his Illness delaying his return to
this country for some time.
jor Handy enjoyed great popularity
amcng a very large circle of friends. He
was president of the Clover Club and a
member of large number of social Or
CARNATIONS. AS an after-dinner speaker
he was especially popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
THE FRISCO PAPERS.
First News of Durrant Case Given by
the San Francisco Examiner.

The interest taken by the San Francisco
newspapers in the Durrant case was re-
fo rred to in The Star yesterday, and the
enterprise of some of the correspondents
here in running wires direct from this city
into their home offices was shown. 1t now
appears that the Examiner, always fore
nest in every event Of interest to the
Pacific coast, had two special wires direct
fl ON the Capitol to San Francisco. one by
each telegraph company, and the following
kilograms from San Francisco tell the
suit
SAN FRANCISCO, January T. 1S)S.
Examiner bulletins were posted two to
five minutes ahead of other papers. De-
cision of Supreme Court little over two
minutes ahead. CHIEF OPERATOR.
SAN FRANCISCO, January Z, 1S9s.
The Examiner eclipsed everything today.
Our bulletins from all points, including
Washington, were posted before any other
paper. A. NJ. LAWRENCE.
Managing Editor.
Those who are familiar with the Frisco
newspapers know that the Examiner is
infinitely superior to the Call in enterprise
and ability and that it was not likely to
have been surpassed equaled by that
PAPER in the Durrant case yesterday. The
Examiners success was due in no small
degree to the energy and foresight of It's
Washington correspondent, Mr.. j. s. Van
Antwerp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
TAKES THE OATH,
Marshal Aulick Palmer Ipducted Into
Once Today.

Mr.. Aulick Palmer whose appointment as
United States marshal for the District of
Columbia was confirmed by the Senate yes
terday afternoon, was today formally in
Quoted into office. The ceremony which
was exceedingly simple in it's nature oc-
CURED in the chamber of the chief justice
of the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia.
Mr. Palmer. promptly at 1 O'clock was
escorted by the retiring marshal Mr. AL
bert A. Wilson, into the presence of Chief
Justice Bingham, to whom the new official
was introduced.
The bond. in the sum of $4,000, offered
by Mr.. Palmer was approved by the chief
justice, who thereupon administered the
oath Of office Congratulations were Ten
dered and the incident was ended
H. addition to those meLtioned there were
present Judge Cox. Mis-. Palmer and sew
eral lady friends, MI John W. Baker and
sen, Clerk John r. Young of the District
Supreme Court, Deputy Marshal VIM. b.
Robson, Deputy Marshal Beale and a num-
Der or other employees of the marshaIs
Office and the court.
After subscribing to the oath. Marshal
Palmer proceeded to his office where he
received number OF friends and officials
He VIII not assume the active duties of the
Office until Monday, having taken the oath
today so that he will be fully qualified to
manipulate the reins Monday in view of
the fact that Marshal Wilson will not be
authorized to act after the close OF bust
ness today Marshal Wilson will Monday
present his successor TO the other judges
OF the court
To Star reporter Marshal Palmer ex-
pressed himself as well pleased with the
appearance Of the office. He added that he
VIII endeavor to fulfill the duties of his
new position in a way that will meet the
approval OF all, and hopes thereby to ap-
proach the standard established by Mar
shall Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
THE BELT RAILROAD.
A Statement About the Receivers
Management Corrected.

A Statement About the Receivers
Management Corrected.
In an article published in yesterdays
Star 1t was represented that dissatisfac-
ton existed among bondholders of the Belt
Line railroad in regard to the receivers
management, and as one reason therefor
it was said that whilst under the full
schedule of the road the daily deficit was
said to be $50, yet after the sched-
ule had been materially reduced and
large number of horses sold,
the deficit had become 500 per day. The
attention of The Star has been called to
alleged error in this statement, and upon
examination. by Tie Star the foregoing
statement proves to do injustice to the
management of the receiver.
The sale of the horses and adoption of
the reduced schedule occurred on the 18th
Of December, 1897.
The next report Of the receiver to the
court, dated December 81, 1897, showed the
then deficiency to be $g9.47, and his report
of January 3. 1898. showed that the dc
fcfency has now increased to the amount
of S19T. AS at the close of business, January
4, 1885, which would be an average daily
deficiency Of 5000, instead of $50 per day,
as stated in yesterdays article.
The. statement of the bondholders, as re-
ported in yesterdays Star, was evidently
incorrect In criticising the management of
the receiver on the ground of the alleged
daily deficiency. The actual deficiency is
SO small as to be easily accounted for by
the natural falling off in business after the
holiday season, circumstance entirely be-
yond the receivers control.
1t is probable that the mistaken i'm
preston Of the bondholders, as above
given, occurred by assuming that the fig
ures of the receiver referred to the daily
deficiency instead of the entire period.
In justice to Receiver Schoepf, The Star
readily makes prompt correction Of its
unintentional miSstatement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
WILL NOT GO INTO. CAUCUS.
of Baltimore City Dele
gates at Annapolis.

Announcement of Baltimore City Dele
gates mt Annapolis.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, January S.-The
eleven city members of the house Of dele
gates who forced the abandonment Of the
movement in behalf of Mr.. Ashley N. Gould
for speaker and accomplished the election
of Mr.. Louis Schaefer declare today that
they will not go into republican caucus
for the election of United States senator.
The eleven eastern shore republicans also
say that they will not consent to a caucus,
and the Malster leaders are now confidently
proclaiming that the election Of the sena-
tor. state treasurer and police commissioner
will not be determined by caucus, and that
the balloting will be unrestricted by pre-
vious party pledges.
Those republicans who are opposed to
Judge McComas' candidacy are jubilant at
the turn affairs have taken, and the adj
mirers of Major Shaw are predicting and
betting as we'll that he will be Mr.. Cor
mans successor. The McComas men and
Independents are very much disguised at
the situation, and vehemently condemn the
action of the Master leaders. The demo-
Gratis are highly pleased, and some of them
prophesy that no senator will be elected
and that Mr.. German will mus have q
chance to succeed himself two years later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
JONES' COURSE APPROVED.
Friends at North Lawrence Approve
His Action at Col bus.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
GLEN ELAND. Ohio, January S.-When
John P. Jones, who is giving the Hanna
people SO much trouble. came home to
North Lawrence last night great demon
stration was held in his honor. Over 500
of his constituents at North Lawrence and
surrounding towns were present. The dele
cation was headed by the Mingewood
Band, composed of miners. and their
spokesman asked Jones to remain firm to
his convictions
In reply, Mr.. Jones said: 1T affords me
great pleasure to know that my neighbors
end friends approve my actions, as is evil
dent from this splendid demonstration. 1t
shows you approve of my action in regard
tC the senatorial contest. Out of this con-
tIoversy will come the election of United
States senators by the popular vote of the
people. and as the result better govern
ment will be assured. Some republican
viii be chosen by this legislature who is
friendly to the administration, as well as
satisfactory to the great mass of the COM
mon people of Ohio"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. January s.-Flour dull, unchanged
receipts. 9.613 barrels; exports, none. Whest
firm-sPot and moth, 9.74a9s; February, 9s..nsst=;
May, y31s bid; steamer No. red 93isns3ts;
steamer No. 2. 93i4a!s3te rcceipis Sfs9I bushels;
exports. 49, sos bushels stock, 49,. s97 bushels;
sales. 1870 bushels-southern wheat by sample,
93a99; 10, on grade, 3S.a3sA. Corn dIh-rrst,
month and February, 32Asa32t,; steamer mixed.
30s.a31-receipts. 1856 45S bushels: exports 2024I4
bushels: stock 1872 44s bushels: sales, 10000 BUSH
els-southern white corn 3154a35si; do. yellow, 31a
80. Oats firm-No.- white. 21a30; No. mixed.
27I5a2S-receipts. 1e,54s bushels; exports, none;
stock, 47s,7s4 bushels. Rye hiIner-Ne. neatly.
53a534; No. western, 54k4-receipts 50.s79
bushels; exports. 335I2 bushels; STOCK 436, SOB
bushels. Ray steady-choiee timothy, sl3. Grain
freights fairly steady, unchanged Sugar strong,
unchanged Butter quiet, unchanged. Eggs and
cheese steady, unchanged. Whisky unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
UNSUITABLE FOR A BIG CITY.
Bill to Prevent Putting Up Barbed
Wire Fences,

wire Fences.
Mr.. Mercer Of Nebraska, chairman of the
committee on public buildings and grounds,
introduced bill In the House today max
ing it unlawful to put barbed wire fence
around any lot In the District of Column
bia. 1t shall also be unlawful to put a
fence of wood or wire around lot con-
taining less than 5000 square feet without
the consent Of the adjoining property own
ers.
Il have observed" said Mr.. Mercer to a
Star reporter. that as this is supposed to
be the model city of the country a great
many attractive properties are marred by
unsightly wood and wire fences. There
ought not to be barbed wire fence in a
city like this anyhow. One goes along the
street, even in the handsome residence sec
tons, and sees the most unsightly wood
fences separating handsome properties. /
don't think it ought to be allowed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
RDCE1pTs ron THE WEEK.

A Big Increase shown Over the Pre-
ceding SIX Days.
The customs receipts for the week ended
today kept well up with the beginning no.
ticed In The Star at the first OF the week.
The total receipts for the six days Of this
week are 1872. 762 against s.. 006,S5c for the
same week last year under the Wilson bill.
an increase which is satisfactory in every
way to the treasury officials. The average
daily receipts during the week was some
thing over 500. 600. II the average is main
tanned throughout the month 1t win be
highly gratifying to the officials. as It viii
mean no deficit for the month Of January.
despite the heavy interest payments this
month. IT win also mean large Increase
over the same month OF last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
CITIZENS MAKE PROTEST..
Objections Filed Against Issuance OF
-F-r Liquor Licenses.

AAYuor L1cchseb.
The excise board today heard the pro-
tests which had been filed against the
issuance of liquor licenses to fourteen ap-
plicants. The applicants were:
Patrick J. Cook, 3214 NJ st.
John L. Burkart, 475 L st.
John j. O'Keefe, 1925 H ST. ne.
John P. Crimmins. 1O11 st. BE.
James ]. Mccarthy, 1402 H st. me-
John c. Seller, 4O3 L st. ne.
John ]. Tehan, 1901 E st.
John L. Smith. 1854 9Th st. Sc.
Henry Burns, 202 L st.
John H. Gates, 1925 18th St s.e
James F. Folk, 61S 7th st. s,w.
Daniel Doody, 1126 7th st.
Charles Mccarthy, 3401 NJ st.
Bernardo Montegari. oil D st.
The protests were based on alleged viola
tons OF the laws and regulations governing
saloons and bar rooms, which charges, Of
course. the applicants denied. The board
took the cases under advisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
hooks AND APPLIANCES.
Meeting of Committee to BE Held This
DIAffefnoOn.

The first melting, Sf the committee on
books and scbpol appliances of the Ma
tional Educational Association will be held
this afternoon At 4.l5 o'clock at the spen-
cerian Businesg College. The members
Woodward and. Henri Wells.
The recommsndatitnstof Secretary Swift
Of the local committee, of the Convention
held in Buffaloqn 1898 Contained in letter
written to the chairman of the school books
committee WILDE cossIdsred. The commit
tee will probably RECOMMEND that the ex-.
that where the SECRETARIES record names,
give membership certificates and transact
other matters. - u.
The secretary has Heard from the bureau
of education Of the United States, the chief
OF which will 81 notified that a special com
mittee has been ORGANIZED to look after its
wants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
TOwBOAT BLOWS UP.
Six or Eight Killed, Four Injured,
Near Gien6eld. Pm.

PITTSBURG. Pa, January s.-The tow
boat Percy Kelsey owned by ". H.
Browns Sons Of this city, blew up while
going down the Ohio river, near Glenfield,
Pa, about IL o'clock this morning and SO
far as Is known. six or eight of the crew
were killed and at least four others were
injured.
1t is not known at present what caused
the explosion. The boats boilers were re-
Gently tested and found to be In good con-
dition, and the boat was considered one Of
the best and stanchest on the river.
The boat was valued at $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
MAI. BUTTsaRwORrH's CONDITION.
Had Bad Night. but is Better Again
T0daN.

Mr.. H. w. Coffin of this city received the
following telegram at 40 o'clock today
from Thomasville. Ga, regarding the con-
dition of Maj. Butterworth:
Father did not do so well last night but
his condition is slightly improved this
morning, and restir g quietly. With most
careful nursing We nave hopes OF his re-
coyery.
(Signed) "WM. BUTTERWORTH."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
A Test Case to BE Made.
st case is shortly to be mad
LAND DONATED.

Nebraska Avenue Fr0m Massachusett.
Avenue to Wesley Hefghts.
The American University having acquired
land nesded west Of Massachusetts, ayeifue.
the preparations for the opening Of Nebras-
ka avenue have proceeded to the point
whore, today. the property owners, Mr.. c.
G. Glover. the American University and Mr..
John 8. Larcombe. have donated all OF the
land necessary for Nebraska avenue, from
Massachusetts, avenue TO Wesley Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
BONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the, statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to Is bona fide one.
1t is> easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor-
mously. in order to deceive adver-
tisers, by sending out thousands Of
Papers to newsstands, which are re-
turnable. and which are in fact re-
turned. but nevertheless are in
cluded In what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however,
judge by results, and bogus circula-
tons don't give them.
The family circulation Of The Star
Is many thousands in excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08

The Secretary Of the Treasury today sent
to Congress deficiency estimates of ap-
preparations for the current fiscal year and
for prior years. for the several departments
asgregating s19.007. and for the postal serv-
ice. aggregating s678.I5o. payable from the
postal revenues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
Hurts Denies the Figures.
r,ecfal Dispa tch to The Eyenino Sfsr

COLUMBUS, Ohio. January 8-Charles
l. Kurtz gave out statement this after
noon to the effect that Senator Hanna's
statements as to the situation In the SEN
atorial election are wrong, as they were In
regard to the house and senate organisa-
ton. Mr.. Hanna" said he, will not be
elected senator" assass 1ss'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08

He Will Stop Here Business En-
Route.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ATLANTA, Ga, January S.-Senor An
tcnio Gown, who has been appointed secre-
tary of state in SPANS new Cuban cabinet,
left here today for Washington, where it
is understood he is charged with important
political mission. Then he will go to New
York ana from there sail for Cuba His
family goes with him. He declines abso-
i6tely TO talk about Cuban affairs and wit!
not even see newspaper men,