Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-04

PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY OF
| sTATE-PRoPcsED ESTABLISHMENT OF UNI
PORN INTERNATIONAL coDE-THE OCEAN PATH.
wAYs-THE SAVING OF LIFE.
The detailed program of the subjects to be
considered at the international marine confer
ence to be held here in October next rs framed
by the American delegates, has been COM
pleted and approved by the Secretary of State
| General division one treats of marine signals
| or other means of plainly indicating the drec-
ton In which vesselsjare moving in fog. mist,
| falling snow and thick weather and at night,
and OF the rules for the prevention of collisions
and rules of the road. 1t includes the follow
| ing general topics:
i. Visibility. number. and position of lights
to be carried by vessels: 2. Sound signals. their
character, number, range, and position of in
struments; 3. Steering and sailing rules
sEAwoRrHINEss AND LoADNABK.
General division two relates to the regula-
tons TO determine the seaworthiness of vessels
and includes these topics: Construction Of YES
sells, equipment of vessels. discipline of crew.
sufficiency of crew. inspection of vessels and
uniform certificates of inspection.
The third general division relates to the uni
form maximum loadmark to which vessels
should be restricted.
The fourth is in regard'to.,th necessity of
uniform regulations respecting the designation
and marking of vessels, including the position
Of name on vessels, the name of the port of
registry, the size of lettering and a uniform
system of draft marks.
SAVING LIFE.
The subject of saving life and property from
shipwreck is treated in division 5. The general
topics are:
1. Saving of life and property from ship
wreck at sea.
2. Saving of life and property from ship
wreck by operations from shore.
3. Official inquiries INTO causes and circum-
stances of shipwrecks and other casualties
DIVISION Is about the necessary qualifca-
lions for officers and seamen, including tests
for sight and color blindness.
General Division treats of lanes for steam
ers on frequented routes with regard TO the
avoidance of steamer collisions and with re-
gard to the safety OF fishermen.
NIGHT SIGNALS AND STORM WARNINGS.
Division is about night signals for commu-
nicating information at sea, the subjects being
a code TO be used in connection with the inter-
national code signal book. or supplementary
code of limited scope to convey information of
special Importance to passing vessels and dis
tress signals. Warming of approaching storms
are treated in division 9. Including the trans
mission OF warnings and the uniformity of
signals employed.
Ingeneral division 10 the theme of reporting.
marking and removing dangerous wrecks or
distractions to navigation is to be discussed.
General division IL will include notice of
dangers to navigation and notice of changes i'll
lights, buoys and other day and night marks
The scope of general division IL is in the
line of uniform system of buoys and beacons.
General division 49, the last one. will include
the discussion of the establishment of a per-
manent international maritime commission the
composition OF the commission and its power
and authority.
THE AMERICAN COMMISSIONERS
The American commissioners are Rear Ad-
miral ). Il. Franklin, Commander W T. Samp-
son; S. 1. Kimball, general superintendent of
the life-saving service; Jas. W. Norcross, a
master mariner; Jno. W. Shackeford. a master
of the merchant marine; VIM. W. Goodrich. a
counselOr-at-law. and c. 4. Griscom, president
OF the International Navigation company.
A Suit for Damages Compromised.
The suit of Rev. Robert Johnson against the
Washington and Georgetown railroad company
for $1,000 damages, has been compromised
the complainant accepting $3.50. and the case
will be entered on the Circuit Court calendar as
settled. The complainant, pastor of the Baptist
church on Q street, rode down 18th street on a
car March 2. 1885. and at the Avenue received
transfer and got on car for West Washington
The conductor took the transfer, but subse-
i II
wrong date and demanded fare. Mr.. johnson
refused to pay and the conductor threatened to
put him OFF. and near 18th street elected him
with the aid of the driver. They then held
him until policeman appeared and he was
taken to the station and left collateral When
he appeared the next morning the witnesses
did not appear. and Mr. johnson insisted on a
trial. 1t was developed that the transfers
for that day gave ont and those of another date
were substituted but that the conductor was
not notified. The case against johnson was
dismissed III the Police Court. and Mr. johnson
entered suit by Messrs. Campbell Darlington
and Irving Williamson for $1,000 damages and
the case had been on the docket for some time
and was recently place the calender of
Judge Montgomery's court Circuit Division -
for trial, but to-day the case was settled as
stated.
Arrangements in the Criminal Court.
In the Criminal Court, Judge Bradley. to-
day. the following prisoners were arraigned:
Paul Moussard and Walter Wheeler, larceny
from the L. s., plead not guilty.
John Stewart and Chas. Stewart, alias Com
modore Stewart, HOUSEKEEPING in the night
Stewart plead guilty and Chas Stewart not
guilty.
Richard Saunders, larceny from person.
plead not guilty.
Sadie Edmunds. alias Evans larceny from
person, plead not guilty.
CEas. Bowen, assault with intent to kill John
Allen. April n. plead guilty. but the court d.
rected that plea of not guilty be entered
In the case of Thos Stogle, convicted of as
sault with intent TO kill, the motion for new
trial was overruled.
Officers Elected.
At a meeting of the stockholders of the yir-
ginia Brick Co.. held yesterday, at the Office in
Alexandria county, Va, the following officers
were elected: Lewis Clephane, president; b. II.