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The evening world., 1889-11-22

Murder, war AMI slavery were made things Of
the past, so that at asst 7" the whOl. country be-
chnm ~ safe that oniy tor the Wild beasts in the
the province to the other armed with nothing
mOrE than q wAlking-stiok.p 4. German writer
where Or. Schnitzcr earlier resided, he arose
eyeEy day before the sup. His, frst
for the health OF the people and the troops.
After a day doyoted tO executive laborS, 4 y eat
part Of tho Iight would bo spent IN writing
The evening world., 1889-11-22

BARGAINS
FURNITURE


Prices lower than any other house in
tho city Tor the snme goods. An Inn
mcnse stock to select from md terms TO
suit purchasers. Economical people
will he sure OF spending their money to
advantage here. No trouble to show
goods. An inspection will amply repay
those requiring any goods In this line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
CHINA LOOKING UP.
Minister DENLY Reports Measures Taken
to Develop the Iron Industry.

Chas. DENLY, minister of the United States
to China, writes from Peking under date Of
May 29:
II have the honor to inclose an imperial de-
cree commenting on the late proposal of the
viceroy Of Canton to develop the iron industry
In the To-Kuang In order to foster this i'm
portant industry he has abolished the inland
duties on iron and the prohibition against its
export. He now proposes to investigate by
commission the subject of abolishing the heavy
duty now levied on furnaces. Such plan put
into force for three years would not involve a
large diminution Of the revenue, but would
greatly benefit the iron producers by doing
away with Illegal fees. He proposes, also, the
creation OF joint stock company to work the
foundries with foreign machinery. 1t would seem
that the mind of this distinguished man, Chang
Chi Tungs had undergone change. He now,
while still materially seeking to retain for his
own people the benefits of industrial enter
prises, favors the extensive use of foreign
methods in building railroads and establishing
electric lights and foundries. / do not doubt
that the next process in his mental develop
ment will lead him to the only correct concIu-
sion; that is to say, that foreign talent an hon
esty and will power are indispensable to the sue
cessful introduction OF foreign improvements
l have long advocated the idea that the sue
cessful work OF Sir Robert Hart, inspector
general of Imperial customs, furnishes the
model for future enterprise in China. When
China puts at the head of her railroad system
q distinguished foreigner, and when she does
this also in department OF banking,a maguif-
centimprovement will be inaugurated which, in
Its results will astound the world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
LADIES OF THE G.A.R.
National Omcers Elected-Interesting
Work Of the Relief Corps.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. S0.-The ladies Of the GAR
convention have elected national officers - fol-
lows: President, Mrs. Frances Wood Of Topeka,
Kans.; senior vice, Mrs. Catherine E. Hirst Of
Louisville; Junior vice, Mrs. @. G. Bruner Of
Altoona, Pa; treasurer, Mrs. Annie E. Grubb
OF Camden, NJ; chaplain, Mrs. n. O. Rey..
nolds Of Chicago; counselor, Mrs. e. Roby Of
Chicago; council OF administration, Mrs. Julia
M. johnson Of Altoona, Pa, Mrs. Nellie p.
Anderson Of San Antonio, Cal, Mrs Chas. w.
Gerwis Of Allegheny, Pa.
The report showed among other things that
the present membership is about 5000 The
state relief corps of Maine which works
upon the same principles as the ladies of the
mothers or daughters of veterans sent propo-
sition to unite with the order and q union will
doubtless be effected in few months
THUS ADDING 5000 MEMBERS
to the title of the national organization.
The business session Of the National woman's
relief corps was resumed at Emmanuel Pres
byterian church yesterday. report was SUBJ
mitted by the pension and relief committees
recommending that the names Of all army
nurses, volunteers and others be placed
on the rolls of the corps. 1t recon-
mended also that the incoming president
sppoint committee to visit the
been offered to the National relief corps for Q
home for soldiers and sailors wives and
mothers, and report whether it would be wise
to accept the offer. There were four sites Of
fered in different parts of the country. In the
afternoon resolutions of coincidence on the
death Of Mrs. Lucy Webb Hayes were adopted.
The report Of the committee on pensions and
relief were adopted. Mrs. Anna wittenmeyer
OF Philadelphia was elected president The
other officers will be elected today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
A LOT OF NEW POSTMASTERS.
A List Of Appointments Made by the
President

The President has appointed the following
named postmasters: Emmitt F. Conklin at
Clark, OAK, vice Stephen D. Jeffries, removed;
F. G. Humphreys at Pensacola, Fla, vice
Gambler G. Young, jr., removed; Frank H.
Robbins at Waukon, Iowa. vice Thomas C.
Medary. removed; Erving N. Treynor at Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Iowa, vice Thos. Bowman, resigned;
Chauncer c. Bush at Redding, Cal,
vice John N. Major, removed; Smith
d. Atkins at Freeport, ILL.,, vice John
F. Smith, removed; William H. Norton
at Erlville, Ill, vice B. G.. Barratt resigned;
Cad Allard at Beardstown, Ill, vice E. A.
Cammnenerer, removed; Arthur J. Driver at
Sycamore, ILL.,, vice Frank H. Smith, removed;
Edward ]. Krampff at Havana, Ill, vice Samuel
A. Murdoch, removed; Clarence A. Murray at
Waukegan, ILL.,, vice James Moran, jr., re-
signed; Charles M. Hammond at Boonville,
Ind, vice William Swint, resigned; Abraham
Darroch at Coldwater, Kan, vice ID. L. Cline,
removed; Sylvanus Young at Boonville, Mo-,
vice VIM. r. Baker, resigned; Chas. N. Burn
ham at Cameron, Mo-. vice Louis Lowry,
reslgne i; Thomas James at independence, Mo-,
vice William Groesbeck, removed; George
=. Seibert at Iron Mountain Mich, vice ii.
McLaughling. removed; Sakras Silvola at Red
Jacket, Mich, vice ID. d. Murphy, removed;
Richard B. Lang at Houghton, Mich, vice E.
r; Peberthy, removed; Chas. L. H. Zellinsky at
Flatbush, NY, vice J. J. Byrne, commission
expired; Fayette L. Gilbert at Cooperstown,
Ny, vice Delos L. Brge, removed;
Carl Kramer at Columbus, Neb., vice
VIM: N. Hensley, resigned; BENZ. c. Ridgeway
at Weliston, Ohio vice John G Vandervort;
+. II. Barker at Ebbesburgh, Pa, vice James
q. Hasson, removed; Adolph Gabbek at Cor
sicana, Tex, vic. A. F. Wood. removed; Geo.
W. Dawson at Tyler. Tex, vice R. B. Long,
Jacob ID. Leonard at Luling, Tex,
vice Chas. R. Chambers, resigned; Thos. Breem
at Mincola, Tex. vice John w. Cage, deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
A MINERS CONVENTION.
Possibility That Settlement Of the
Strike May BE Effected.

SrREAToR, ILL, Aug. 30.-District President
Reed OF the miners union yesterday called to
order convention representing the striking
miners of northern Illinois, about forty dele
gates being present A secret executive session
was being held last night which was expected
to last all night. Many of the delegates affirm
that 1t viii be decided to 60 to work at the
terms last offered by the operators-72L cents
ton. Some additional concessions may be
asked from the operators, but it is quite posi-
pie that settlement will be effected and the
long conflict brought to an end.
The Rev. Father Huntington of New York
city, who has been investigating the mining
troubles, is in conference with the men and
has great hopes Of effecting settlement. The
Star coal company has fitted up large building
at its mines at Kangley with hunks for 400 men,
and it is thought that it intends to import COL
ored labor, although the officials of the COM
pany will neither affirm nor deny the report.
A large number Of the miners have securet
work at mine at Cisseron and will leave for
there today. Many others are leaving or have
left for other points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
NO FAVORABLE INDICATIONS.
An Appeal for Workers in Every Calling
In London to Strike on Monday.

LONDON, Aug. 30.-The indications this
morning are not very favorable to the imme-
diate settlement Of the strike A meeting Of
committee Of strikers, presided over by
John Burns, was held last night, at which i'm
portant action was taken looking to making
the strike general A manifesto was issued BY
this committee early this morning solemnly ap-
pealing to the workers in every calling in Lon
don to strike on Monday next unless the de-
mands of the dockmen be conceded before
that date. The final demands of these men
are: Six pence an hour for q regular DAYS
work and eight pence an hour for over time,
counting from pm. to am. as the over
time hours; under the contract system the pay
to be eight pence during the regular working
hours and a shilling for over time, nobody to
be employed for less than four hours
A mass meeting of workingmen has been
called for Sunday at Hyde park.
THE SITUATION BECOMES oRAvER HOURLY.
The manifesto is signed by all the labor
organizations, including the stevedores, sailors
and fremen's unions, numbering $1,000 men.
The accessions Of these unions is most
important. If the dock companies
refuse to accede to the terms de.
manded grave complications must ensue forth
with. The condition Of affairs becomes grayer
hourly. Mr.. Burns addressed 5000 men at
Tower Hill, giving the watchword: "No
surrender" He was cheered to the echo.
Three thousand iron workers at veighley
have struck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
SURGEON PORTER's RESIGNATION
His Acceptance Of a Civil Post Said to
Have Removed Him From the Army.

Secretary Proctor last night accepted the
resignation Of Capt. Jos. Y. Porter, assistant
surgeon, to take effect August 29 This case
has attracted some attention in army circles
and promises to raise quite an interesting and
important point of law.
1t will be remembered tina; Surgeon Porter
was examined for retirement and found
qualified for disqualife alton" from ac-
tive service on account of disability.
He was then ordered from Jacksonville,
Fla, to Jackson barracks, Louisiana,
and Immediately resigned. 1t now appears
that he recently accepted an appointment on
the state board of health Of Florida, and it is
held by the War department authorities
that this act, by virtue Of section 1929
of the Revised Statutes, effectually vacates his
commission of itself. This section provides
that an officer of the army on the active list
ceases to become such upon the acceptance Of
q civil post.
The question, however, will probably be
raised that state appointment such as Dr.
Porter accepted does not come within the mean
ing OF the statute in prescribing ''civil" posts
The settlement will probably be reached when
the third auditor looks over Surgeon
Porter's accounts and decides whether his pay
as a captain in the army shall cease at the time
OF his acceptance Of the other place or the
date OF the acceptance of his resignation-yes-
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, Aug. 30.-The strike is no nearer an
end than q week ago, but fresh developments
make the success Of the men certain II they are
prudent. OF the four original demands the
men have conceded one, namely, to agree to
being taken on any time OF day instead Of two
fixed times only as first asked. The directors
have conceded two, namely, four hours shift
as a minimum and the abolition Of contract
work, the contractor being sweating" mid
dleman. The remaining point, namely, the
extra penny per hour, the directors still refuse
THIS rs THE REAL KERNEL OF THE DISPUTE
The furthest the directors will go is making
two shillings the minimum, payment. This
on four hours shift. would mean an increase
Of half penny per hour. The men will persist
in demanding whole penny. The wharfngers
yesterday agreed to q six pence and negotia-
tions are progressing between them and the
strike leaders for a resumption Of work on the
wharfs and midstream. This, If carried
through, will checkmate the dock directors,
for all small or middling-sized steamers which
have hitherto patronized the docks will hence
forth transfer their custom to private
wharfngers. Three-fourths of the men on
strike will thus get work from wharfngers at
the wages which the dock companies refuse,
and from their earnings they can easily spare
enough to support the remaining one-fourth.
THE MEMS POSITION IS FURTHER IMPROVED
by the attitude assumed yesterday by Lord
Sutherland, the Peninsular Oriental COM
pany's chairman, representing all the large
ship owners. He says they would long ago
have come to terms with the men il allowed to
do so, and that if the docks don't the ship
owners will transfer to other ports until they
can build cooperative docks on the Thames for
themselves A scheme for doing this with q
capital Of 800,00 pounds is, hear, in active
preparation.
The leaders Of the strike have just issued a
manifesto entreating the whole trades OF Lon
don to go out on Monday unless they yield by
midday tomorrow.
THIS IS A FALSE MOVE
and will either prove q brutum fulmen or. If
the appeal is successful, will ALLEVIATE public
sympathy and endanger public order. The
probable explanation is that tn. socialists who
are leading the strike are eager to play their
last card and force an immediate settlement be-
fore the Trades union congress meets on Tues
day. There will be battle royal in this con-
gres3. The socialists will endeavor to capture
the congress organization. They want, there
fore, to rule the congress with tho prestige Of
this strike accomplished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
WIDOWS PENSIONS.
Commissioner Tanners Forcfble Re
marks In Regard to Their Continuance.

MnwAuKRE, WIS.,, Aug. So.-Ths resolution
iavoring an amendment to the pensions laws
oy which soldiers' widows should continue to
receive pensions In the event of their remar.
riage was rejected In the national encampment
Just before the adjournment yesterday after
noon. Strangely enough, no reference to the
matter appeared in the report Of the official
stenographer, nor is the resolution among the
documents Of the day on file. Corporal Tan
ner was one Of the speakers IN support Of the
resolution. and he 10 credited with saying in the
course Of his speech: ~ want to say that to
fail to adopt some such rule is to place q
premium upon immortality, There is not
week that there are not Q great many cases
that come to my knowledge where women have
made lambskins OF their virtue to retain .
pension"
NOT SO STRONGLY PUT.
A number Of delegates who were spoken TO
this morning deny that the commissioner Of
pensions had expressed himself in the literal
terms, although they admitted that he made
rather a broad remark that in the language Of
an Ohio delegate, brought down the house
and made those present shake their sides"
The story printed this morning that Tanner
left suddenly for Washington last evening is
denied by the attaches Of the Plankington
house, who say he still retains his room. He
was not TO be found, however, this morning.
THE SESSION RESUMED TODAY.
The encampment resumed its session this
morning. An adverse report was made by the
committee on resolutions on the resolution
submitted by Gen. McMahon Of New York. de-
claring against the recent decision that o dis
honorable discharge from the army is no bar to
the securing of pension. Gen. Fairchild's
resolution in favor of marking the rebel lines
at Gettysburg was laid upon the table. Other
resolutions killed include those asking the
government to furnish each post with a copy
OF the regimental record now in course of pub
iication; to hold future encampments at such
times as will be convenient to pensioners after
they have received their pension money, and
requesting the government to furnish each ex-
soldier-physician with a copy of the medical
and surgical history Of the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
BOARDED BY THE RUSH.
The Pathfinder Takes Her Prize Crew
to Victoria Instead Of Sitka

VICTORIA, BE-, Aug. 3O-The schooner Path
finder arrived from Behring sea last night.
Capt. OLeary reports thas his vessel was
boarded by the revenue cutter Rush in
Behring sea July 20. Lieut. Tuttle took s54
seal skins that we're on board and all the guns
and ammunition and then placed the quarter
master OF the Rush on board with instructions
to take the schooner to Sitka. After the Rush
left the Pathfinder headed for Victoria, despite
the protest Of the prize crew.
TIE JusIATA's STORY.
The British schooner Juniata has Just
entered at Cape Flattery, owing to the absence
OF wind Two hands came to Victoria from
there. They report that on July "a, when
twenty-five miles from land, they sighted the
Rush. They had 700 seal skins aboard and
started to hide them. They managed to hide
100 before they were boarded by Lieut. Tuttle
with crew. When he boarded them Tuttle
examined the schooner and found the skins
and ammunition. Those. with some Indian
spears, were taken aboard the Rush. The
captain gave q sealed letter of instructions to
proceed to Sitka as prize. No prize crew was
put aboard. Lieut.. Tuttle told the Indians not
to mind going TO Sitka, as they would find the
Pathfinder, uinnis and Black Diamond all
there and would not be lonely. As soon as the
Rush was out Of sight the captain made the
best OF his way TO Victoria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
IRON sLEEPERs FOR RAILWAYS.
German Engineers Conclude That They
Are Better and Cheaper Than Wood.

d. J. Particle, consul Of the United States at
Dusseldorf, sends 70 the State department a
report Of q meeting Of the society OF Ger
man iron mining engineers and manufacturers
held in June. The question Of using iron in
place Of wooden sleepers was debated at great
length. 1t was stated that the German forest
could not produce sufficient wooden sleepers
without great damage to the forest culture and
the climate. For iron beams (sleepers)
the principle kind used il what is
known ~ the Thomas fuss-iron, which
it is claimed Is superior to the material
used in any other country, and in the
manufacture Of this kind Of iron and the tech
nical mandnery for the same great progress
had been made in Germany, also much econ
omy had been brought about by form and de-
signs. It was demonstrated that the net cost
OF iron sleepers was Al marks, and Of wooden
ties or sleepers 469 marks, and that iron cross
ties viii last about thirty and wooden ties
about fifteen years. A resolution was adopted
deciding TO make application TO the railroad
minister for the moro general use Of iron
beams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
MRS. TERRY IN COURT.
A Disturbance Averted by tho Goodness
Of the Judge.

San Francisco, CAL, Aug. So.-Mrs. Terry
appeared in court yesterday to answer the
indictments charging her with resisting o. 8.
Marshal Franks during the exciting scene in
the circuit court room last September. She
was dressed in deep mourning and wept at
turns when her late husbands name was mem
toned. Her face shows evidence of the pain
full experience she has recently gone through.
Her counsel entered plea of not guilty. The
district attorney asked that the hearing be
fixed for September IL Counsel for Mrs.
Terry asked for later date on account of Mrs.
Terry's recent bereavement having affected her
physical condition. The district attorney in
sisted on his motion Mr.. Turner, counsel for
Mrs. Terry, denounced this action q inhumau.
District Attorney Carey replied hotly and the
two lawyers became very much excited Judge
Hoffman cautioned them to control themselves
and Mr. Reddy, Turner'S colleague, took held
of Turner and induced him to sit down. The
district attorney gained his point and the hear
ing will be had September II. The general
feeling 10 that this savors of persecution -
there is no reason for haste in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
Competition In the Tea Trade.


Minister DENLY writes to the State depart
ment from Peking under date of May 20.
1.-THE curiosities of the tea trade are sufS-
ciently interesting to warrant my calling some
attention to them Prophecies innumerable
have been made that the Indian teas would
drive the Chinese teas out of the market, but
We find from the summary of the first weeks
tea business in Hankow, which I enclose, "a
clipping from the North China Eescs of NAV
2l), that never, not even whom in India and
Ceyion teas were unknown, have competition
been 30 keen and prices been 20 high. The
reason assigned for these remarkable prices n
the competition between Russian and English
tea buyers. While in London last season 8 teas
are being sold at sacrifices reaching 50 per cent
the new seasons teas In China are eagerly COM
peted for at prices 20 and 80 per cent higher
thanlla year. The one thing Tor China 70 do
to p rmanently regain her markets u to take
Oh as export duty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
DEPARTMENT CHANGES
and Promotions An
nounced Today.

The following Official changes have been
made in the Department Of the Interior:
Pension nOhice.-Appointment Oliver D. Kins-
man of Maryland, clerk at s1 900. Promotions:
William p. Wetherell of North Carolina and
Charles @. Stouffer Of Pennsylvania 81, 400 to
Sl 800; James B. McMullin Of Minnesota, Geo.
T. Cook of New York, and John NJ. Sturges Of
Tennessee, e1,200 to s1, 400; Mrs. Isabella Tracy
Of Maine, VIM. L. Chamberlin Of Indiana, and
Andrew J. Green Of Virginia, $1,000 to $1,000;
Mrs. Jennette NJ Bradley Of Connecticut and
Miss Daisy M. Orleman of Florida, $500 to
81 600. Resignation: John O. Raymond, d.,
OF Texas, medical examiner, 81, 800.
Office OF Indian Ahairs.-Appointments Miss
Mary L. Danforth of New York and George F.
Pohlers OF New York, copyists at $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
GOSSIP FROM LONDON.
Andrassy's Afiiction-Swiss Socialist
Demands-A Case Of Royal Big Head.

LONDON, Aug. 3o-Count Andrassy, who has
suffered from distressing af1iction for many
years, had a serious operation performed on
him by specialist in Buda Pesth last week,
but 1t was not altogether successful, and it was
repeated there yesterday. The count is very
weak and spprehensions are felt for his recov-
cry. He Is sixty-seven years OF age.
DEMANDS OF SOCIALISTS.
The social democratic societies Of Switzer-
land are holding meetings daily in all the cities
and demanding Of the government that its
action in creating the Office Of public prosecutor
be submitted to a vote of the people. It is not
unlikely that the federal council will have to
yield to this pressure, as the most conservative
citizens among that hberty-loving people ad-
init the creation of this Office was a restric-
ton upon political liberty and as such, under
the constitution must be submitted to q popu-
lar vote before it can stand It was rumored
yesterday that the council had decided to fx q
day for the polling.
THE GERMAN POWDER FACTORIES
are all at work night and day turning out the
new smokeless powder for the army. They are
also crowded with orders for the Austrian and
Italian governments, both of which have
adopted the powder. There is no patent on
the formula and any plant for the manufacture
OF the ordinary powder can easily be utilized
to make the smokeless variety.
CASE OF ROYAL BIG HEAD.
1t is reported from Cettingje that the quarrel
between Prince Nicholas and the Servian
regents has been renewed, andsome very angry
notes have passed between Belgrade and Get
tingje. 1t is becoming more evident every day
that the Montenegrin kinglet is suffering from
severe attack of the disorder known in
America as the big head. Ever since the cars
toast In, which the prince was referred to as
Russia's only friend, he looks upon himself as
the predestined ruler of the whole Servian
race, and the airs he puts on in his intercourse
with neighboring rulers get him into no end of
trouble. He has had several rows with the
Bulgarians who refused to recognize in him
the high and mighty individual he felt that he
was, and he il getting himself cordially de-
tested by all the serfs outside his own princi-
pality.