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wmmmm W3 T f THE WASHINGTON TIMES TOL. 1. IfO. 42. WASHEtfGrTOlN", D. C, SATURDAY MOBNTN'G, APRIL 28, 1894. OXE CENT. iPPlplip! . GOXEY IS NEAR AT HAND ' His Army Mcctinn with No Serious ' Marching Trouble. CITIZEN TRAIN IN THE COURTS The Globe Trotter Has a Ehort Experience with a Police Justice, Is Discharged and Then in Big Disgust leaves for Hew York to See the Children. QAiTnEESBCito, Md., April 27. The journey of the army to-day, though oicr good roads, Was mado moro than usually woary because of the succession of high hills and deep val leys over which the roadway lay. A halt was mado for ten minutes rest at Clarksburg, which is a littlo huddle of houses on cither Bide of the old piko road. The men scattered to the sides of tno road, throwing themselves on the grass, while the villagers came out to stand and idly stnro. One of tbem approached Coxej's phaeton. "Aroyou Gin. Coxey?" asked the Mary lander. 'My namo Is Coxey." responded the leader. " ell, ain't you going to make us a littlo speech hre?" drawled tho Clarksburger. "VI bj, certainly," said tho leader, and straighiwaj he stood on tho seat of his phae ton, and when the people had gathered near, he declared his beliefs and purposes in a talk of ten minutes. To watch the effect on his hearer was exceedingly interesting. On well-nigh eery face when Coxey began was an expression of curious interestor of toler ant skepticism. i hiteer Mr. Coxey is or 11 not, his manner of speech is effectiie. There can bo no doubt of the man's earnestness. He Ixlieies what ho says, and he says what he thinks with tho cje and utterance of candor. So it was to day as it was 3 esterdaj in the street of II attsto vn. His nudienco listened. Then tho expression of curious interest tiled away, and in its place camo the look mm have when obsening what they see. Tho tolerantlj skeptical became interested, with no attempt to conceal the fact. Tho in in had impressed them as worth' of their attention. Ihe re sult was a cartful hearing, and as Coxcj fin ished there were m in sago noddings of heads and man nudgings of approi al. The net result is that Coxey leases .1 trail of new thought in tho minds of many who will re call and possibl pursue it later as Coxey partisan". Later in the da the correspondent, in con versation with Coiei , referred to the fact that a vast number who looked upon his enterprise from long rango bcliei ed him to be not only a crank, but that he is literally not a sane man. "VU11 should an earnest man with strong com ictions bo regarded as not e-ine' ' in quired the commonweal chief. "Is it an evi dence uf insanitj that a man works vigorously nnd spends mone freelj along the lines of lnsconiiction?" "People And it difficult to believe that a thoroughl -balanced man has enough of Christ in his heart to spend not onlj his time nnd his money in tho ai you are doing with nn unselfish singleness of purpose," was sug gested, "and the people on this account re gard you as unbalanced on the subjects J ou are pressing." "I see, I see, responded Coxey, and then he went on after a moment of musing "I re ceived the outline of mj bonds bill In a dream on the night of January 1, this jear. On awaking I lav two hours and more impress ing m self with the lines and possibilities of the measure that had thus come to me. I Faw in it the possible relief of mankind who labors, and I began working openingly on the wn hich I deem to have been laid before mo by tho Dmno Being. I behevo in a ruling providence and its direct power upon human mind and purpose. Now, inspiration is or ma be a thought, and thought is one form of inspiration. I believe I have been moved to undertake this work. I may bo tho thin end of a wedge that ma be wider at its head than an one 1m igines as yet, and I ma not Hi e to see theconsummation of what I hate started." "lou don t entably .believe the measures jou nre pressing upon Concresscan be passed or progressed this session, do you?" was asked "I'm not willing to admit that; no, sir, I nm not," Coxey returned vehementlj. "Written petitions amount to nothing. There's the kind of petition that talks and has power," Coxc added, with a sweeping glance down the hill up which his men were following, lherearo 20,000,000 of well-nigh starving men in this country. Let them come to V ashington and ttaj there all bummer if necessary. If the must die of starvation, let them die under tne ccs of Congress, and Where tho stench of their decay will 1111 tho congressional nostrils until something is done to abate the stench and its cause. It matters not to mo if I'm deemed a crank. I know I'm right. I don't care if I'm ruined financial! in this work. I can recover. If I'm not succo'sful now. I hat e the greater in fluence to moo tho public to action. You will notice that when I talk tho people listen, and I can seo conviction coino into their faces." And so Coxey enmeback'to the point apropos of which tLu above talk took place. Just south of Clarksburg. Landlord Thomp on, of tbe little hotel at II attstown.was met, traveling north behind n horso wet with sweat. It was in nis house that tho "shell ex perts" had stopped last night. The had hired his team to bring them hero this morn ing, saingthe would return to-night, and that the would leave their traps as security for their hotel bill. After the had gone the simplo landlord found tho men had had their traps passed out of a window, and that thty had mado off with them. Thompson at onco pursued and overtook them just outsido this village. There was some swearing on their part, but thej settled, cot out and walked into town, while Thompson went back with his cash and his horsellesh. His patrons have not been seen hero since, and it is be lieved the have gone on to Washington. A httlelater anoid man mounted on a horso met tho ndvanco guard of the army rnd asked if an, one hail seen n little child being nbducted. This caused quick interest, and Correspondent Sparks, of tho Chicago Trib une, who wasto-daj riding one of Coxe's Kentucky thoroughbreds, along with Okla homa bam. both armed, started out to find the child. Pursuit dcvelopod tho fict that tho child's father is a drunken wretch, and tho lather's brother was taking an; tho child for better eare. At Green Center, where lunch was had, Coxey again spoke. Then tho tramp was re sumed, and without incident the nrmy marched in hero at 3 o'clock and went into camp about three-quarters of a milo from the center of the hamlet. There nre rumblings of discontent in the arm, and there aro predictions that the army, though it seems scarcely probable, may ro to pieces before Kockville is reached. Uard-tack and coffee alone for two days is evidently causing somo trouble. There have been some happenings at Bock vlllo to-d iy. "Uuknpwn bmith" is down therewith about twcntj-live followers, who left Coxe' ranks back on the trail when Coxe deposed Smith and re-established Browne. They are camping on tho fair grounds at Rockville, whither Coxey marches his men to-morrow. The "Unknown" has printed whito badges on his mm thus: "1 rlcndship, co-operation, and peaco. Tho Unknown contingent of tho Commonweal arm. We favor all laws that bring peace on earth and good will to men." At 5 o'clock the "Unknown" formed his men at the Kockville station, and, carrying sticks with whito banners, started out tho Baltimore road to meet the contingent of Elxtj men that aro marching over from Balti more under tho leadership of Christopher Co lumbus Jones. At fi o'clock tho Unknown re turned to camp at tho fair grounds, saying he had not seen any of the other marchers on tho road. This evening one of tho Unknown's badges was shown to Coxey here. Ho read it, smiled and said: "There s nothing like com petition." The Unknown contingent affect to believe Bead the Dfl Bay advertisement. that when Coxey reaches there his men will largely desert to the ranks of "Unknown" Smith. They don't know, however, but they might go over to Coxey if Marshal Carl Browne were deposed. They expect the Jones contingent will join ranks with them on their arrival to-night. CITIZEN TRAIN A PRISONER. Ho Was Arrested for Lecturing Without Having a License, but Was Discharged. Citizen George Francis Train yesterday ap peared before Judge Kimball to answer to the chargo of conducting an unlicensed entertain ment At tbe conclusion of Mr. Train's lecture in Masonic Temple Thursday night ho was waited upon by Officer Eaton, who requested to see his license. That document was conspicu ous for its abeence. and consequently the officer piloted the reformer to Ibo police station. I f lie was thcro required to leave collateral for his appcaranco in court the following morning He did that In court vesterdav Judce Kimball told Citizen Train to Stan 1 up while tho charge was read to him. He refused to comply with the request ' Guilty or not guilty" "I am guilty of not paying a llcense.for I did not know one w as required of me " 'the Judge again insisted on his standing up. "h should I be compelled to stand up while lam charged with a crime that I did not com mit' Is it simply the custom of the court, oris there any law that coveia this point?" "btand up ' shouted the Jude "I deUine." replied Mr Iraln. "There is no reason why I should stand up any more than tho Judge or the clerk." Alter rushing through various lawbooks and falling to find a statute covering the point at issuo the court remarked "Mr '1 rain, ordinarily In such a case I would send the offender to Jail for contempt of court Uut I know you loo well I hare h ard you lec ture often, and I understand your peculiarities I hare no Intention of letting 3 ou make a martyr of yourself I will waive the polat and allow you to remain seated " "Thank you. Judge, for your courtesy, and I can assure you I will not meet it with discour tesy In deference to your honor I w ill stand to show my respect for an upright Judge " 'the fact was developed that the lecture was delivered at the requestor Mr benrle, editor of a local iaper called the Telegram, who had se cured the hall for him and who was to receive the proceeds of the lecture. "How much am 1 fined" asked Mr. Train. "I don t know that 1 am going to hold you. It Is clear that the other man is the responsible one. Hut you hare pleaded guilty ou had better w ithdraw the plea of guilty and enter one of not guilty." "I am only too glad to do anything to oblige so courteous a Judge'said he The case was then dismissed. Later Citizen Train said, "1 am not going to secure Melzerott halL 1 am going to leave town this alternoon or to-night. I want to get back to the children in New Sort- Isn't it too bad I can't get ar rested any more I do so lovo to hare my little Joke " citizen Train departed for New York last night. LOCAL COMMON EALERS. Citizen Rciistonc Kx presses Confidence in the Present Status of Affairs. According to tfi latest reports from Citizen Redstone, the Coxey band will be in the city promptly on ilaj 1. They will come in by way of Brlghtwood avenue to Brent strent, thence to Fennsjlvania avenue, and up to the Capitol. Col Bedtono thinks that tho authorities will not further attempt to withhold the ar rival of tho common whalers, because constitu tional rights Rie them freedom to act inn peaceable manner, and anv breach of this on the part of Congress would be an anarchistic moement. Tho local representative of the common wcalers appeared to be much encouraged oer tho work of the eeral committees, and says that the supplies are coming in in quantities, nnd there is every reason to believe that the coming contingent will be amply provided for. Mr. Bedstone spoke In eulogistic terms of the eccentric epeaker and lecturer. Mr. George Franci3 Train, suylug that he was a philoso pher, a age and one of tho deepst thinkers the world has eer known. He had been acquainted with Train for a number of sears and onMders him an extraordinary man. There are being printed at the common weil headquarters bade. and insignia of the body,and thee will be distributed to tho local coating nt as the procession forms. Citizen Redstone will probibly leave this afternoon to join Coxey in Maryland. - The Last March but One. Gaitiiebsburo. Md.t April 27. In his gen eral orders to-night, Carl Brown announces that at 9 a. m. to-morrow tho army will stirt on tho five-mile tramp to Kockville, where they will camp on the fair grounds. There they will remain until Sunday, when the lost march outsn'.e Washington will bo made, with the rendezvous at Bnghtwood park, which is about two miles from the city limits of tt ash ington, and on Fourteenth street extended, one of tho principal roids out of tho city to the north. There the arm will Ho until Tues day, wlien it is Coxey's purpose to march bis. men into Washington, and up to the Capitol steps. There is news from Rockville to-night that the Christopher Columbus contingent of com mon weilers from Philadelphia arrived tin re, forty-nine strong, at 8.30 o'clock. They started the da's tramp at 11. SO o'clock this morning from Ahton. Maryland. The de tachment has a wagon drawn by four negroes. A rope his tout sticks knotted into it, and two men on each side of the rope gnsp each stick nt either md and so haul it along. Soapey" Smith, of Colorado, is coming to Washington with 1,000 men, and ho avers that between May 1 nnd 15 next between 2,000 and 5,000 men from Colorado will bo in Wash ington on tho same errand. Extra Policemen for the City. Two hundred special policemen will be sworn in and will go on duty Monday een ing. It is tho intention of Major Moore to in crease the number of men on duty in the outskirts of the city. Tho militia aro prepared for field duty, and the watch force of the seeral departments has been increased and given police power and arms hac been provided for tho watch men. At the Capitol the force of watchmen and doorkeepers will bo sufficient to maintain order. Iine policemen were yeterdaj added to the regular force of the twelve policemen on duty in the Executive grounds. Coxcxana Miscellany. Baltimore, April 27 Eighteen deserters from Coxey's army aro camped at the railroad bridge above the depot hEATTLE, Wash .April 27 The Seattle contin gent of the industrial army bepan its march eastward to-day In a drench iug rain. lM)iANAtous,Ind, April 27 Gen Frye's army with the merped Aubrey branch, numbering 400, aro at the Balke street porkhouso to-day. Rockville. Md, April 27 "Unknown" Smith and "Cheekj" thllds arrived here this afternoon with a number of badges for their contingent. COLCMBrs, Ohio, April 27 A small squad ar rhed here to-day on foot. Ihey reported that Galvln resigned temporarily to escape arrest as a leader Springfield, Mass., April 27 Major Rexford, of tho United States armory liere, has shipped to the chief of ordnance at Washington 65 carbines and 100 rifles, 43 caliber. Jeuico, Tenn., April 7 The unemployed and striking minets of the Jelllco region have issued a call for a public meeting to be held next Sunday for the organization of a Coxey division. Colctcbcs, Ohio, April 27 Sheriff Ross, of this county, to-day mailed notices to a specific num ber of men to hold themselves ready to report to him when called to tako chargo of Galvin's de tachment. Cincinnati, Ohio, April 27 A special from Washington Court House, Ohio, says Galvin's detachment of Gen. Frye s army took forcible possession of an east-bound train on the Balti more and Ohio railroad. Westerly, It I, April 27 The entire "Sow Fncland Industrial army were arrested to-night nnd locked up hero. This is tho first time since the mircn his commenced that the army fell Into the hands of the authorities. Bivalve, X J , April 27 CapL John Bobbins, In command of the schooner Harriet Lipplncott, Bailed from this place to-day for Washington to meet Coxey's commonweal army when It reaches there A number of men accompanied him to Join the army. The schooner was loaded with oysters and food for the army. - - A ratal Trcight Wreck. Shamokiv, Pa,, April S7. A big freight wreck occurred on thelteading railroad near Excelsior, Pa., tonlay. Uwenty cars were piled np in a compact mass. John Ttorlconka, of Williams port, who was stealing a ride to join Coxey's commonwealers, was badly injured The train parted and both sections came together while descending a grade. Bead the Del Bay advertisement. HIS APPEAL TO THE SOUTH Congressman Recti Hopes Her Politics May Soon Change. ATHOUGHTLESS DAY IN HISTORY That It What Ho Said in Ee forcing to tho Timo "When tho Present Congress and Ex ecutive was Chosen by tho People Com memoration of Gen. Grant's Birthday. Pittsburg, April 27 Tho eighth annual ban quet of the Americus Republican club in com memoration of Gen. Grant's birthday was held at the Monongahela house to-night anx was at tended by prominent Republicans from all parts of tho country. Among the number were ex Speaker Reed, Congressmen Wauger and Rob inson, Gen Frank Reeder, Hon. alter Lyon, and Gen D II. Hastings Covers wero laid for UTS and every chair was occupied. Previous to the banquet a reception was tendered ex Speaker Reed. The decorations In the banquet hall have never been surpassed, and the menu ono that would satisfy the most fastidious epi cure. After annual Justice had beon done to It, Presi dent Torrance introduced State Senator Walter Lyon, who responded to the toast "Our Guests Present," General Frank Reeder followed with the toast 'Grant," which paid a beautiful tribute te.tbe dead soldier and statesman. Hon. Thomas B. Reed was the next speaker, and when he aroso be was tendered an ovation. His address was Impromptu and In part wai as follows The last time I had the good fortune to ad dress this club this country was In a state of leac and prosperity; work was plenty, capital was rejoicing in Us productive strength, and labor was enjoying tho right to sell its services nt prices which brought happiness and comlort to all our homes. The thlrtj years which had preceded had wit nessed the gradual rise of compensation for bervice or both brain and inu-Ue until every dny's work was worth In results twice what it had been worth since the last domination of this union by southern statesmen and their prin ciples. fro firmly rooted seemed our prosperity that all our citizens thoucht it beyond tbe reach of beat and cold and all changes of suu und weather, and most men felt thit It was beyond tho touch of even human folly It seemed to bo beyond laws nnd beyond politics something in herent on the constitution of things, something to be calculated upon with unerring certainty, like the rise and set of euns and tho regular motion of the planets and the eternal stars. It is not the disorganized crowds which seem to be aiming but In an almlens way toward tbe Capital of the nation. It is not the mills running on half and quarter time and no time at all, nor capital piled up unused at the centers of trade, nor even the trade unemployed for nearly a year past which completes the saddest portion of the picture. To me the sight most odious of all is tbe utter inability of the people to reach their own inttruuunts and to compel the t ulUHment of their own will. Hero in a land where government by the peo ple was fondly hoped to have found its truest and latest expresion, the poeple tcem to bo powerless to control their own legislature and to correct, by sober reflection the mlstakn of the mest thoughtless day in Amerkan history, the daj wnen the present Congress and tho present I xecutlve wero chosen to preside over the un happy destinies of the citizens of the United Mates. W hatover large majorities would do, whatever the exercise of the rights of voting could do, has been done in largo land overflowing meas ure Why isthls and what are thecausts Were we left to the tender mercies of the northern Uenocrncy, I venture to say that no such condi tion could exist for even a single hour It is be cause we are under the domination, I will not say of the bouth, but the southern men, elected toofllce without those tafepuards which sur round the election of the northern Democrats For the sake of tbe South I hopo to see the next election bring us to an end of this unseemlngly domination, ah election laws niv neen re pealed, and the South having been set free from a fear which never had any sound foundation wilt be left at liberty to decide her destiny ac cording to her indutriil needs, which are tho same as tho&e of the ortb Instead of a set of men ret relenting the obsolete politics and principles of the dead generation, their successors, let us all hope, will then repre sent what the onhloncs to see, an industrial, prosperous South, full of the lifo of a new coun try " Addresses were also made by Gen. Hastings and Congresmftn John B. Robinson. Letters of regret were read from CoL Tred Grant, Governor MeKlnley, J M cbofleld, and Senators Sherman, Hale, and Hawley. Remembered Lnmcntcd General Grant. Galen k. 111., April 27. Gtlena wa? in holi diy dress to-day celebrating Grant's annivcr siry. Hundreds of isitors from surrounding points thronged tho streets, and nearly every building mado a more or less elaborate show of decoration. A special train brought a part of guests from Chicago, including Lu therLaflln Mills, orator of tho da. Dc Gama's Kcfugccs Tscapc. f Bcevcs Atbes, April 27. The conflict, be tween tho government of Portugal and of the Argentine Kepublic has grown more serious, and it is fiarcd that a rupturo will oon take place. All tne Brazilian insurgents, includ ing Admiral do Gama, who were detained on board the Tortuguesa warship, havo iuc ceeded in escaping. The Awful rarthqtiakc in Greece. London, Apiil 27 The Times correspondent writes from Thebes that in the village oflopo liaB sixty houses wero destroyed A number of villages around Thebes wero greatly damappd At Muriki seventy houses felL 'ihecayot Ihebs suffered heavily The number of tho dead is certain to reath 300. Strike Misccllanv. Uvtontow, 1'a, April 27 The strikers are now in possession of every plant from ConueUs ville to r ailxhante. except Olii er BiLTiMOEE. April 27 Twentr-nve hundred Jsewliher miners went out this morning This may precipitate a strike tbioughout this region St Paul. Minn., April 27 The shop men of tho Orest orthern in this city havo all obeyed the order to strike and everything is at a stand still. St Clocd, Jlmn, Aprils; Freight train Xa 15, the flrstover tho t.reat N.orthrn since tho beginning of the striKe, pulled in to-day from M Paul. Tacomi, Wash., April 27 Every train on the Kortherri Pacillc leaving Seattle or laconia is accompanied by deputy United Mates marshals armed with revivers and iuihesters. Brazil, Ind, April 27 The block coal miners committee met the operators lewlay and blankly refused to accept their proi ositlon to pay 80 cents per ton until tbe general strike was settled. Ciiarlestown, vt. U, April 27 Information readies here to the cflect that at least 2.500 .New river miners wentout to-day. This may precipi tate a general strike throughout the Kanawha valley region. Umontown-, Pa., April 27 The first eviction writs in the history of the strike, and ele en strikers wero thrown out of comDanv houses. In the strike of 1891 evictions were accompanied with bloodshed and riot. Phillipsbcbs, Pa., April 27 Except for the demonstration at the minn giving employment to a emalklinmber ofmennear Osceola, the first week of the strike in this section has been a qnlet one with the miners Ieos Mocstaik, Mich., April 27 Four hundred men, chiefly Italians, paraded the streets behind the rod flag to-da, demanding bread lully 3 000 men In this city aro idle and 600 families are starving and desperate Columbus, Ohio, April 27 Presidont JfeBride. of the United Mine Workers, to-day Issued a bulletin to miners telling them to pay no atten tion to newspaper reports, and that he will post the miners at short Intervals. Minneatous, Minn., April 27 The strike is on at last in tho Twin cities. The American Hail way Union this afternoon called out all its men in the employ of tho Great Northern road in tho two cities. 1 elegrams were sent to all unions on the line to stand to their guns. St Paul, Slum.. April 27 The afternoon train started out on the Groat Northern with a full crew, notwithstanding the union order to strike. Less than a milo from the depot, where there is a switch, but no switchmen, the train stopped, and the engineer, fireman, and baggage master de serted. Chicago, April 27. "Put yourself in touch with your men, so that you can reach them at a mo ment's notice. The regiment has been ordered to hold Itself ready to march. Do not orderyour men to the armory until further notice, but have them ready to get there in the shortest pcssible time." was the message sent to each captain of the First Hegiment, L N. G, to-day by Colonel Henry I. Turner, t Bead the Del Bay advertisement. MORE SEISMIC DISTURBANCES Incalculable Damage to Property and Great Loss of Life. Athf-ss, April 27. Tlio country had hardly began to calm down after tho recent earth quakes before another shock has wrought damage and destruction In many parts of Greece. To-night duting the usual Friday epltaphlon procession In the cathedral here a violent shock occurred that seemingly shook tho building to the cry foundation. The duration of the shiver was fifteen seconds. Tho shock was felt throughout tho coun try, including the islands of Byra and Zante, and immense damage has been done. Its greatest severity was nt Thobe3 and At lanti. Both tho cities were completely de stroyed, not a single house being left stand ing. Incalculable damage was also done nt Limia, Lnrissa, Volo, Chalcis, and Patras. At Lamiu the walls of tho prison fell down nnd many of tho uninjured prisoners made their escape in the frightful confusion pre vailing. In addition to tho man persons rendered homeless by the previous shock: thero nro now thousands of others who will havo to depend on the government for shelter and sustenance. There is little doubt that thero has been great loss of life. PENNSYLVANIA'S OLDEST DEAD. Lcii Miller, Aged 100, Who Had ccr Recti Sick in His Life. Lancaster, To., Aprils News was received here to-day of the death of Levi II 11 lor, of Provi dence township, tho oldest resident of the county, if not of the state. He died suddenly yosterday He wo3 10tf years old. Ho was a moderate user of tobacco and whisky. His families were remarkably well preserved, and ho could not recall a day's sick ness In his long lifo I'liiLADELrniA, Pn., April ST James Younger, consulting enplneer of Cramps shipyard, died thU morning at hU home In iermantown of an pina pectoris. Mr. lounger was born fn Hfe Bhlre, bcotland, fifty yean aro Columbia, s d, April J7 Major H B Mc Creery, one of the mot prominent business men In tho state, died here to-day, aged M years. 1-KFEsroRT. Pa.. Anril -7 Hon. James Mc- Cullough, aged 7G years, died at his residence on High street at 6 o clock this morning. RESCUED FROM TRAMPS. A Terrible Talc Tol J By a Washington Boy round in Icnnsylania. CovsEIiSViLLE, Pa., April 27. Charles Cheets, aged 13, was recud here to-day by the police from a gang of tramps. The boy told a terrible Btory of bis treatment since ho iras kidnapped from his home in Vv nshington. D C , a week ago. lie was stolen from his home by an unknown man, nnd was seized last bunday by a ganr of tramps, who made him be; for them. When he ref i-sed to ak for food and when be attempted to escape he was cruelly beaten The boy s condition indicates that he has been pretty roughly handled lie will be s"nt home A Chance for .Matrons. Tho Civil Servleo Commission has requi sitions for persons to fill vacancies in tho posi tion of matron in tbe Indian service in tbe state of Washington, nnd a special examina tion will be held on Monday, tho 30th inst., for the elimination of anv woman who may be willing to accept the position of matron in that stite. Application blanks nnd pamphlet of instructions may bo obtained at the office of theChil hervica Commission, in the Con cordia building, corner Eighth and E streets. Thoe desiring to compete should file appli cations at once. Only women between tho ages of 25 and 35 arn eligible. Christian rudcaors Meet. A rousing Christian Endeavor mass meet ing was held Iat night in tbe W est Street Presbyterian church. Thirty-first nnd P streets. The purpose of tho meeting was to discuss ways and means of bringing tho En dtavorers hero in 1B9G. Addre-es were de livered by P.ev. Joseph J. Jluir", pastor of E Street Baptist church: Bev. Frederick D. Power, pastor of Vermont Avmuo Christian church, and bj Mr. F. 31. Bradiej. Tho Christian Endeavor choir, under the guidance of Mr. Percj Poster, led the singing. - .Mr. Olmstcnd Will Officiate. Director N". DuShane Cloward has chosen Mr. Archibald Olmtead as tho accompanist of tho Capitnl Gleo Club. Mr. 01m3tead sue-' cecds Mr John Porter Lawrence in tbi work, and wa selected as a result of his perform ances with tho Hvattsville Choral Society and with tho Capitol Centennial Chorus. Tho glee club will hold its nevt meeting on Tues day evening, which will bo tho flrt jeheurs.il tilth the accompaniment furnished by Mr. Olmstend. -- An Unfortunate Phj.sician. Boston. April 27. Dr. F. C. Jilheon, n voung physician of Jamaica Flnin, was to day taken to Canterbury street hospital ill with smallpox, contracted while attending a patient lm ing that malady. This is the latent of a series of misfortunes experienced by Dr. JiII'ou. About eight months ago he married a beautiful and accomplished girl, who only sunivedtho ceremonj a short time. Cloe upon that came tho death of his mother, and a few weeks latLr his fatner was tncken wit'u paraljsis, and for weeks his death has been hourlj expected. .Million Dollar railurc. Tnw Yonic. ApnI27. Mortimer B. Bowman, Uriah J. Ilecht, August Miiius, Sandtord rnedbcrger, Sanford Simon, and Seymour S.J Guggenheimer, who compose tho firm of Henri Newman & Co.. importers or clothiers' snpplics nt (2S and d30 Bro id war, made an as-ignment to-dav to Nathaniel Meiers, of J5 all street, without preferences. Hie firm is tho largest in the trade, nnd the failure is said to iniolvo about 51,000,000. - AVcrv Positiic Denial. RociiESTEn, X. V., April 27. Bishop Mc Quaid returned from Now York lost night. Ho denounced the report that Mgr. Satolh had preferred ch.irges at Komo agaiust Arch bishop Corngan as a base f ilsenood. Deaths of esterdaj. Concord, N. II , April 27 Ex-(5overnor N S Berry, the oldest ex-Governor in tho United States, died in Bristol lie was 58 years of age TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. MiN-NFArous, Minn., April 27 Dan Creedon knocked Dick Moore out in tho ninth round. Ocein Cirr, N J, April 27 An unknown three-masted schooner has Just gone aground on the outer bar off this place. 1 ho life-saving crew have s arted to her assistance Lws, Mass., April Z; Helen O Southwlck, a 7-year-old girl, tc-Jay received a medal from the Massachusetts Humane Society for saving a playmate from drowning. SrKiNGFiELD. Ill, April, 27 The attorney gen eral is authorized to begin suit at once against tho Mississippi alley Homestead and Loan As sociation of Chicago, who have been declared in solvent by state examiners. Tbe liabilities are $20,427. Cincdcnati, Ohio, April 27 Miss Gilmartln, who was killed by Father O'Grady, was buried to-day in St. Joseph's cemetery, after mass at the cathedral. Her brother, Father Gilmartln, of Chicago, and another brother, Johu, from Emmetsburg, Md., w exo X'resenk bT Loci' Ma, April 27 Gen. John W. Noble, attorney for the United states Trust Company of New ork, this afternoon filed suit against tho St Louis nnd San Irnncisco road to foreclose a 520 000,000 inortgago held by the company against tho road. i ociiemion, Mass., April 27 This morning It was uiscovercd that tho nosfr ofilce had been broken into during the night for tho nfth time recently. Tho safe was blown open and about $400 in money and stamps secured. This is tho fourth safe destroyed In tho several burglaries. Syracuse. N Y, April J7 Miss Julia It. Jon ney, daughter of CoL E. ix Jeune; one of the best knomi lawyers cf central New lork, was admitted to the bar at the general term to-day Miss Jcnney was a member of a class of twelle law students, all yountr men except herself, who wero subjected to cxamiuation yesterday. Charleston, S C , April 27. Tbe steam yacht Intrepid, CapL Phoenix, from Nassau, came into harbor yesterday afternoon, having left that port on the 21th lust, bound forNewiork. The In trepid experinced very heavy weather and sev eral squalls Capt. Phoenix was recently in the neighborhood of Honcador reef, where the old warship Kearsarge went down, and has a num ber of souvenirs of the vesel, among tbem being the brass plate commemorative of the encounter with the Alabama. ; - Bead the Del Bay advertisement. BY THE NECK UNTIL DEAD Thomas Crumpton Hanged in the District Jail, ROPE BROKEN ALMOST IN TWAIN A Prayer for Morcy The last Wordi Uttered By the Condemned Han He Meets His Doom with Hopes for a Better Life in the Future Hii Lait Words. Thomas Crumpton, colored, was hung In the District Jail at twelve minutes after II o'clock yesterday morning. He was pro nounced dead in twenty-eight minutes, and his body was cut down. Crumpton made no statement on the scaf fold in regard to his crime, as he had ex pressed his intention of doing. At 11 o'clock twenty-five policemen lined up across tho corridor of the jail, through which Crumpton was led a few minutes after ward on his way to the scaffold. Ho looked eiery ono of the officers directly in tho eye as he passed. His face was pale, but showed a calm determination in every feature. Ho was preceded in the march from the cell to the scaffold by Warden Leonard and Ilobert btrong and followed by a dozen or moro guards. Father Gray, Bev. John Itob erts and Re. W. J. noward wero also in the procession and mado tho alleyway in which the scaffold is located fairly ring with touch ing hmns as a farewell to the doomed man. After the noose was adjusted and the black cap drawn oier his face Crumpton offered up an impresive prajer.each word of which was spoken clearlv and distinctly. in the midst oi tne -prayer warden Leon ard gave the signal and tbe drop fell. Tne last words uttered by Crumpton were: "Oh, God, I rejoice in this " W hen the body dropped it commenced to spin around, and as soon as the horrified nnd and trembling spectators could collect their thoughts it was seen that two strands of the rope bnd broken and that tbe third strand was unwinding. A guard stepped under the scaffold and stopped tbe whirling motion. Twent j -eight minutes afterward Crumpton's heart ceased to beat. Dr. McWilliams, the phyIcinu in charge, with Dr. Beatty and Dr. Bovee as assistants, announced that life was extinct, and the body was lowered into u ccfllu. The body was taken away by Undertaker Harvey, and interment was made in Grace land cemetery. The rope which strangled Crumpton has hung four men, nnd is tbe same one with which Schneider was hanged. The hangman stated that the rope w as tested on Thursday with a 200-pound weight. The history of Crumpton's crime is well known as a cold-blooded murder, which oc curred June 0, 1803. His victim. David Shanklln, nnd he were old enemies, and Crumpton had openly announced bis inten tion of killing him. On the evening of the murder Crumpton obtained n reiolver, and approaching Shank lin shot him through the head while standing in iront of his own house. White and Robinson Die on the Gallows. Mana-84s, Va., April 27. Jim Boblnson and Benjamin Whito were hanged in the jail yard here nt 7 30 this morning for criminal assault committed on two white woman in Prince Vwllmm county last January. There had been sometalkof trouble with the negroes on the da of the hanging, but there was no excitement. The condemned men had hoped for a re prieie or commutation until late jesterday arternoon, when Governor O'Ferrall and their attornevs telegraphed that their hope was in vain. They were not unnerved, and both spent their last hours in almost unceasing praier for forgivenness. Sheriff Leachman surrounded tho little brick jail witli n guard of forty deputies, and prevented approach without the countersign or n pass from the sheriff. Only about forty or fifty persons wero admitted, most of them being'deputies nnd phisiclnns. At 7.20 tho sheriff led the men into the in closure. They walked up the scaffold steps unaided, and, niter a prajer, said to the sheriff that they did not care" to make any statement. Their legs were strapped at the ankles, the black cuf 3 drawn over their heads, and the nooses slipped down. The strain was too much for the men. and they began to weaken ana tremoio vioientij, nnd unite asiea lor five minutes more to pray. Sheriff Leachman gaie tho signal, the double trap door flew downward, and both men dropped six feet. Thu doctors declared that both were dead in live minutes, Boblnson dying first. A tiny stream of blood oozed from the mouths of both men and discolored their black caps. Tho bodies hung twenty minutes. Thei will be burled on the farm of Bobinson s mother. To ri i 's execution was tho first legal one in the history of Prince Willi im county. Tour Assassins Lynched. Talluluu, La.. April 27. Four more of the Boyce assassins wrro captured last night, and wheu tho posse who, had charge of the pris oners reached tho bherly place, about two miles from Talmlah. a crowd of 200 mounted men met them, overpowered the officers, and took the four assnssins to tho Crescent place and tho four leaders. Shell, Claxton, bcott Ilarvej , and Gerry McCly were banged to a treo about 100 feet from w hero they com mitted their fiendish deed. The executions wero conducted very quietly, tho people liv ing in the viciniti knowing nothing about them until this morning, when they were sur prised to find the assassins hanging near their doors. Every effort is being made to c.i j ture Tom GrifUn, the only one of the as s issins at large. Woman's Press Association. At a meeting of tho V, oman s National Press Association at W illard's Ilotel last evening Dr Emaline Gilmer, of Philadelphia, was elected to membership Mrs. Cromwell, Mrs. Sperry, and 31 ra Crandall were elected delegates to the i ed eratlon of omen's Clubs, which meets in Phila delphia nn theilth,10th,and llthof May.with Mrs Pickett, Miss French, and Mrs Stelle as alter nates. Dance of the Morton Cadets. A .pleasant evening was enjoyed by the Morton Cadets and their friends at Haines' hall last nighL About eighty couples danced the light fantastic till after midnight 9 Frank Ilatton Better. Tho improvement in the condition of Mr. Frank Hat'.on continued vesterday. Notes From the Senate and House. Mr Eckels, the Comptroller cf the Currency, has returned to tne city from & two weeks' va cation spent In New England. Representative Beed has gone to Pittsburg to attend a political club meeting there. Repre sentative Barrows was to go, but was prevented by injuries from a fall from a cable car Senator Morgan, who was granted leave of absence by the Senate until May 3 to make a visit to his home in Alabama, has returned to the city ou account of the serious illness of his wifo The Bering sen regulations which havo been in course of preparation during tho last several days.were finally completed Thursday night, and estorday were taken to tho Cabinet meeting by becretary Carlisle Counsel for John Y McKane yesterday filed their briof in-the appeal frum the final decision of the United Mates circuit court for tho southern dis trict of Nowiork. made on March 10. denying McKane's application for a writ of habeas cor pus. Senator Gray says that he is very hopeful that tho Committee on Kules will take up his amend ment to the rules prohibiting tho reading of written speeches and long quotations from printed documents in the benate, introduced yes terday, and report it favorably at an early day. Ex-Governor Hoadley, of Ohio, addressed a dis tinguished gathering of benatorsand members yesterday, representing the Pacific railroads committee of Iwth branches of C. ngress, con cerning' the settlement of the vast Pac IDs roads debt due to tbe government, favoring immediate action. Eaad the Del Bay advertisement FOR A GOVERNWEHT TELEGRAPH Important Meeting of the Stato Committees nt Typographical Temple To-morrow. Thcro will be a meeting of the state commit tees auxiliary to tho International Typo graphical Union committee on ownership and control of tho telegraph at Typographies! Temple to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. As Chairman Henderson, of tho Honso Committee on Post Offices and Post Boads, has notified the International Typographical Union committee, that hearings on the tele graph bills beforo his committee will begin on Friday, May 4, it is expected that thero will bo a large attendance of the members compos ing tho committees representing tho various states and congressloual districts, and it J3 probable that reports will be made from most of tho states from which none have heretofore bctn made, and also that several of tho com mitteemen who havo been nctiielyat work since the last general meeting will have sup plemental reports to offer. Mombere of Co lumbia Union interested in the subject are in vited to attend. TARIFF REFORft ASSURED. Republicans Villi Not Obstruct tho Bill When Democrats Arc Agiccd. If the compromise which the Democratic Senators have virtually agreed upon should not fail, it is likely to haie the effect of mate rially changing tho method of proceeding with the tariff bill in the Senate. While the Re publican managers of the opposition to the bill will not consent to be quoted as to their plans in advance of the announcement of the changes, and nlso because they h ive hud no oj portunity to confer among themselves, they generally express privately the opinion that if the Democrats should get a bill which would receiie the support of their entire party in the Senate there would be no 6bject in an ef fort on their part to prolong the session, a3 there would be no hope of defeating the bill, however desperate a fight they might make. In the eient of the ratification of tbe agree ment by nil the Democratic Senators, the Re publican Senators probably would be willing to enter into an agreement with them to dis cuss tbe various features of ths bill in a busi nesslike nay sufficiently to put the country into possession of their views, to resort to no dilatory tactics, and thus let tho llnal vote bo reached at as early date as it legitimately can be. In that event there probably w ouid be no night sessions. Until tho agreement is officially proclaimed, howeier,the present programme of crowding on steaL by the Democrats and of resistance by the Republicans will be pursued, and It probably will be necessary that the Democrats should be absolutely able to convinco thu Be publienns that they have the co-operation of each individual Democratic Senator in be half of their compromise before the repub licans will enter into such an arrangement as that suggested. The Democratic Senators are verv hopeful of getting the bill through by tbe 1st of June, and Republicans saj that if tho report of a compromise should be confirmed the passage of the bill will not bo delayed beyond the middle of June. Presidential Confirmations. The Senate in executive session jesterday confirmed the following nominations. William H. Turbett, to bo receiver of public moneys at Des Moines, Iowa; Charles B. Bisbeo, col lector of customs for the district of St. Johns. Fl.i ; Col. George H. Mendell. corps of en gineers, Lieut. CoL William H. n. Benjnurd, corps of engineers, Major William II. H. Eur, corps of engineers, to be members of the Cali fornia debris commission. Ormond Hammond, assistant United States treasurer at Baltimore; Frank T. Shaw, col lector of customs at Baltimore; Barne Comp ton, naval officer at Baltimore, and C. Bidg lej Goodwin, surveyor of customs at Balti more. .--. ' After Gen Dumont's Place. It is understood that a rhangois likely to bo made in the office of the inspector general of the steamboat inspection service, which has been filled for man) jears by Gen. James A. Dumont, of New ork. Several candidates have already appeared, amongthem ex-Mayor DclbittC. Creiger, of Chicago, who is said to bo making a very active canvass. Gen. Du mont is a Republican, but was retained through Mr. Clei eland's first administration because of his record for efficiency. Gen. Dumont's friends, it is understood, will op poso his retirement. W oodbridgc Gun Breaks Down. Tho Woodbndge wire-wound gun, which bos cost much money and brains in its con struction, has broken down. It was on test at the Sandy Hook proving grounds yester day nnd on the twenty-second round the lin ing tube split badly, rendering the gun un serviceable. The powder pressure at the time was about39,000 pounds per square inch, not more than the ten-inch gun should have borne safely. Concert This El cmng. Tho orphan children of St. incent's asy lum are to have a benefit concert at Albaugh's this evening. All the Catholic choirs of the city have volunteered to assist, and the pro gramme, arranged by Mr. L. E. Gannon, is of avtri attractive character. The first piece will be a tableau showing Millet's celebrated painting of the "Angelus," while the choir's unite in singing Mrs Heman's hymn,tho "Ave Sanctissima." Sons of the Revolution. A lively interest is manifest in tho fifth con tinental congress of the National Society of thu Sons of the American Revolution, which will convene nt tbe Arlington hotel in this city on Monda) morning. The indications point to a large attendance. The President w ill give tho congress a reception Monday afternoon. .March Dedicated to the Knightsof Pythias. Tho march that has been composed by the bandmaster of the Fourth Artillery band and dedicated to tho Knightsof Pythias Encamp ment has been copyrighted by tho music com mittee and sent to Philadelphia for publication. The I ourth Artillery band will furnish music from August 25 until the 20th The regularmeet Ing of tho music committee will be held next Tuesday evening. NOTES TROM THE DEPART.MENTS. Secretary Herbert left ashington yesterday forNewiork, where he will deliver a speech at tho Grant memorial celebration. ith the exception of tho recent trouble in Iowa with Kelley s army no serious delays to the mails caused by the march of the Industrials havo been reported to the Post OClce Depart ment The United Statrs steamship Atlanta has ar rived at lorktown, a., where she will exercise the men at the great guns and generally put things in order, preparatory to undergoing in spection after being repaired. Examiner George B Hoy t, of the Civil Service Commission, will leave In a few days for New York to iniestigate alleged violations of the civil service law and conduct examinations in the state. Troy and West Troy are among the places where alleged irregularities hare been reported. An extension of postal facilities on the Great Northern road was reported in a dispatch re ceived yesterday at the Post Olfico Department, announcing that a train would bo run yesterday afternoon to Great Falls, Mont, from the eastern end of the line. A telegram has been received at array head quarters from Col Swaine. at St Paul, stating that tho captive lloganltes had been taken by tho marshal, assisted by two companies of in fantry, from Forsyth, where they were arrested, to Helena, Mcnt Growing confinement of tho consumption of natural gas to domestic use is noted in the an nual report of Special Agent Joseph D eess, of the Geological Survey The only stato in which its use for manufacturing purposes increased in 10:1 is Indiana. Ross T. Teuington, of Baltimore, has been ap pointed Chinese inspector. II. 11 Mayse, of Washington. D C , has been appointed a special inspector of the lreasury Department at Mo bile, Ala John Grifflcon, collector of customs at Cape Charles City, Md , has resigned. Tho question of allowing the story of the Brec-klnridge-PoIIard trial, as printed in boot form by a Chicago publishing firm, to pass through tho malls has come before the Post ornce Department on an application made yes terday for its admission as second-class mail matter The question is under consideration by the Assistant Attorney General Bead the Del Bay advertisement. MR. ALDRICH WAS BLUFFING He Offered to Allow Immediate Voting on the Bill, but "Cradled." EXCITING INCIDENT IN SENATE Bhode Island Senator Tried a Trick on the Democrats, but They Were Too Sharp for Him Democrat! Wanted to Accept HU Very Innocent Proposition. This was a Held day In the Senate, There was maneuvering, marching, clashing and rapid firing. The bugle notes of defiance have been sounded on both sides. The battle flags waved in the Senate 01 er the heads ot chieftains of tariff reform and protection. Hostilities did not actually begin, and it was apparent that there was no intention that they should begin. There was counter march ing, skillful retreats, and a quick reforming of lines, leaving tho contending armies with in the same fortifications and camping on the same grounds as before. Tho discussion was started by the senior Senator from Ohio, Mr. Sherman. It was not his intention to create a disturbance when he injected a remark into the speech of Senator Lindsay,of Kentucky. The junior Senator from Ohio has been enjoying considerable noto riety by his recent assertion that "a tariff bill had been agreedupon by tho Democratic lead ers which would pass the Senate." but it was not Senator Sherman's intention to again bring Ohio prominently to the front. Mr. Sherman's innocent remark was fol lowed by Mr. Aldrich, who is the recognized leader of the Bepublicans on the tariff flght, and in the colloqui in which he engaged with Mr. Lindsay theredeveloped the most inter esting situation that has yet taken place during the tariff debate in the Senate. Mr. Aldrich had pointed out tho difference of opinion between the Democrats of the Senate and intimated that they could not agree upon a tariff bill, to which Mr. Lindsay replied that if the Bepublicans wonld give them an opportunity they would soon show that they could agree. Mr. Aldrich hero startled the Senate by offering in behalf of the Bepublicans to vote at 3 o'clock on the bill as it came from the House. Mr. Lindsay skillfully parried the thrust by asking why not vote "upon the bill as reported by the Senate Finance Committee. Mr. Aldneh here became bold, but at the same time wary in the use of language, and asked Mr. Lindsay if the Democrats would vote on the bill as it now stood. The Ken tucky Senator was willing, so far as he was concerned, but could not pledge the vote of his colleagues. Mr. Aldrich demanded that Mr. Hams, of Tennessee, speak for the Dem ocratic ide and sav whether the Democrats v ouid vote on the bill as it now stood at 3 o'cloek. The interest of tho Senators and spectators in the galleries became intense All eyes cen tered upon tho sturdy white haired Senator from Tennessee, but ho not reply. There were hurried consultations, and it was soon known that the defiance of the Re publicans would be hurled back, and there was an air of expectancy when Mr. Lindsay neared the end of his speech. When he fin ished Mr. Harris was on his feet immediately, and although others also sought the floor he was recognized. In nn inten-e and dramatic manner he read the verbatim report of the colloquy between the Bhode Island and Kentucky Senators and himself, and at its conclusion he accepted the proposition to vote on tbe Senate bill, and fol lowed it up with a request for unanimous consent for such a vote at 3 o'clock. It was at once apparent that 3Ir. Aldrich did not intend to accept this offer. Several Republican Senators objected to the unani mous consent, and when 3Ir. Aldrich with some difficulty received recognition he explained that while he offered to vote on the House bill he had only asked the Democratic Senators if they would vote on the Senate bill. Farther than this, he made the proposition to tne fcenate ana not to a democratic caucus, which he intimated had been held since his proposition had been made. He was accused of backing down and quibbling, and Senator White, of California, intimated that he had been "bluffing" and had been "called," and al-o said that the Senator from Rhode Island would probably understand the term. The Senate and spectators knew, and an audible demonstration followed the sally. Mr. Aldrich evidently knew what was meant, and replied by & 11 ing that it was not common in places where the words were ap plicable to allow the adversary two hours to look over his hand before making the call, and that was what the Democratic Senators had done. If any one had, even for a moment, ex pected that a vote was possible, the expecta tions had now disappeared, as the combatants had reached the stage of the duel between Touchstone nnd his antagonist explained by Shakespeare's merry clown in tho words: "I durst go no further than the lie circum stantial, nor he durst not give me the lie direct, and so we measured swords and parted." Senator Teller stated his objections to a vote in 1 igorous terms, and in an allusion to tho compromise tariff bill brought out a vigorous denial by Senator Voorhees that any such bill was in existence. But the interest in the battle had disappeared, the bugles sounded a retreat, and the mo-t dramatic in- ident of the Senate tariff debate closed. Again, just beforo the close of the day's session, when Senator Harris asked Senator Dolph how much more time Senator Dolph's speech would occupy. Senator Chandler was on bis feet to suggest, in a mischievous way, several points which he hoped the Senator from Oregon would touch upon before con cluding his speech. He sought to draw out Senator McPlierson with a question, but the cross-firing was cut short by Senator Harri motion to proceed to executive business. District Fpworth League. There was a large representation from th various chapters of the District Epworth Leaguo at the mass-meeting held lost even ing in the auiitorium of the North Capitol Methodist Episcopalchurch. Tho services were opened with a song ser vice by tho choir, directed by Mr. J. W. Dire, which" was followed with an invocation by Bev. J. B. Stitt, D.D. Several ilve-mlnute ad dresses were made by Mr. C. M. Lacey Sites, president ot the District League, "A Gl tnco Backward," Mr. J. A. Edgar, presi dent of tho Wnugh chapter. "Epworth Socia bility," Mr. George C. Hough, chairman of tho Tittsburg entertainment committee, "Ep worth Fraternity," Miss Effle S. Perry, sec ond vice president of the District league, "Mercy and Help," Mr. J. E. Pugh, first vice president of the District league, "Spiritual Life;" Bev. L.B. Wilson. D. D., "A Practi cal Suggestion;" Mr. George W. Comer, jfc, "The Model Epworth League." in Two Little Locals. Tho President has approi ed tho joint resolu tion providing for placing a tablet upon the Capitol to commemornto the laying of the corner stone of tho structure. A subcommittee of the House District Com mittee yesterday unanimously agreed to re port tho Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon railway bill with tho amended route on Seventeenth nnd E streets northwest. This route has been indorsod by tho District Commissioners and tho board of trade. Afork was commenced last Thursday at Alexandria on the road to this city. "Del KaT," on tbe P. R. Ii., One .Mile This Side of Alexandria Is rapidly assuming thonppearanceofasnbur bau town. Grading streets. Laying side walks. Planting trees. Ac. Prices will bo 550, 6100,5150 or 50 cents, 1 and s 1.50 weekly. No Interest. No notes- No taxes, but on the contrary; we insure jour life for amount of your purchase. Don t put It off, but go down and look at the property before opening day. Our representatives aro on the ground at all times, including Sunday. Call at our office for Ireo transportation. Wood, Huaiov & Co. 625 Thirteenth street N. W. .im:& '-SJS& - fctVH' rttefeagSfedgteffiftgas