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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27

Interesting Figures Furnished by the Com
missioner In Hts Annual Report.

Interesting Figures Furnished by the Conn
missioner I'm His Annual Report.
Gen. Mason, commissioner Of internal rev.
enue, is highly gratifed over the fact that dur
ing the fiscal year Just ended the total oollec-
tons of internal revenue amounted to S15S,-
s57, 543 40 an increase over the previous year
of 81, s22. 127.43, and furthermore that the cost
OF collection was 2.7S per cent. which tn lower
than ever before.
As the District Of Columbia Is in the oolleo-
ton district Of Maryland, which also includes
Delaware and two counties Of Virginia, no
figures are obtainable for the collections at
Washington. The totals for the United States,
however, are as follows:
The quantities of distilled spirits, fermsnted
liquors, manufactured tobacco, snuf, cigars,
cigarettes ard oleonargarine on which tax was
paid during the last fiscal year, together with
the rate OF increase Is compared with the
previous fiscal year, are follows:
Spirits distilled from apples, peaches and
grapes, 1851 ,os9 gallons; increase, TAI, s2s;
spirits distilled from materials other than
apples, peaches and grapes, IS, 0sx. 724 gallons;
increase, $50 72S; fermented liquors, 81 ST.
1886 barrels; increase, ,3S9 ga; cigars cheroots
and cigarettes weighing over three pounds per
thousand, ,54s, 7ss, 417 increase, 7s, 800, $50;
cigarettes weighing not over three pounds per
thousand. ,s92, 9s2 $40; increase, POS, "A $50;
snuff, II. 164, ISL pounds; increase, TIA 1857; to-
bacco, chewing and smoking, 253, 962, 13s
pounds; increase, 10, 456, 291; oleomargarine,
1888, 80 pounds; increase, 8, 709 1913.
The commissioner says that the result of the
first years operation Of the Law relative to the
bounty on sugar (aot Of October l, 1890 has
been satisfactory. There were 1850 licensed
producers, and the amount paid as bounty
during the year wss 81, S42, OFT, divided as fol-
lows: On cane sugar, 81 OFT SIS; On beet sugar,
S24o, o9S; on sorghum sugar, 81, 197, and on
maple sugar, 81, 465.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
Nomination..

The President yesterday sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
John F. Henry, IT,, and Eben Demarest Of
New York. to be assistant appraisers Of mer-
chandize in the district Of New York
Philip Smith, surveyor Of customs at Peoria,
Ill.
dent and consul general to Roumania, Servis
and Greece. This nomination Is made neces-
sary by change in grade Of this mission under
the late diplomatic and consular appropriation
act.
Postmasters Brewer Scott
Bennett; California, Leonard w. Corbett,
Santa Paula; Idaho, John L. Chapman, Lewis
ton; Robert h. Barton, Moscow; South Dakota,
James J. Coz. Howard; Now Mexico, Gus
Aulholland, Gallup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
The Sinking of the Ship TAYLOR.

~ rr,,. . a, -, ~. -, N
OaP' huripurIo o. tne wrecked snip hfeo d.
Taylor arrived lust night In New York on the
steamship Persian Monarch, together with his
second officer. Mr. Jnmss lager. and two sea-
nsn O., U,,-Ih,,-.,. -. % ~. - =, a..
~. oSp. nuiADui' SLUG =. VIC s'o'! u VIC
ooinsion oetween the steamship 1rave ana MS
vessel sounds little different from that which
has heretofore been reported, he was stand
ing In the cock pit beside the pinnacle when,
without any warning whistle or any sound to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

The SoUsA TEsTIMoSIAL.-On Friday night
next a testimonial concert to John
Philip Sousa, who retires from the leader
ship OF the Marine Band, viii be given. The
program viii be one Of great interest and will
possess high grade of musical merit. The
Franz Abt Club. well as the Marine Band,
will participate. The soloists will be Mr.. Kitty
Thompson Berry. soprano; Mr.. Herndon Nor
sell tenor, and Mr. Herman Brakeman viohnist
Everything connected with the occasion indi-
Gates that il wall be worthy tribute to Mr..
Sousa's popularity
CHANCE OF MANAGEMENT AT TIE BIJoU.-Mr.
VIM. II. Estston will leave the management of
Harris Bijou Theater here 10 take control of
Harris 1heater in Cincinnati. Mr.. Easton is
one of the most experienced and valued Of the
attaches OF Harris. B-ittOn 4 Deans circuit,
and his transfer gives him increased RESPONSE
bilities and advantages The theater here will
be managed by Mr.. Gordon Harris son of Mrs.
Harris. who Will assume charge. Arrangements
have also been made by which r. L. Britton of
the Baltimore firm will make frequent visits to
this city, so that the Bijou will have the benefit
OF his previous experience, as well as Of Mr..
Harris energy and watchfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27

New Regulations Governing Their Examine
ton for Promotion Promulgated.

New Regulations Governing Their Examine
tion for Promotion Promulgated.
The Navy Department has issued new regu-
la.lons governing the examination Of engineers
for promotion;
Before q passed assistant engineer can be
!. promoted TO the grade of chief engineer In the
navy he must have been examined BY board
Of officers Of the medical corps and found ply
sically qualified, and have established, to the
4, satisfaction Of a board OF officers Of the engi-
neor corps, his mental, moral and professional
qualifications to perform efficiently all the
duties, both at sea and on shore, of the grade
to which he is to be promoted
A candidate for promotion to the grade Of
chief engineer must have served at least two
r years at sea passed assistant engineer on
board q naval steamer.
The department viii furnish the board with
an abstract Of the candidates. orders 70 duty.
Inecrrogstortes VIII be addressed by the
board &c commanding officers and senior en-
.gineer officers under whom the candidate may
have served rs to his mental, moral and profess
sions1 fitness for promotion.
The candidate shall then Be examined upon
the following subjects, the board selecting from
THE sample questions under each subject the
number specified:
Duties Of a chief engineer of a ship in com
mission, two questions selected at randoIn
samples given; duties shore, two questions;
practical work, one question; strength OF ma
ferials, netanuTgy and shipbuilding, one ques-
ton under each head; economics of machinery,
one question.
The questions must be so drawn as n be cap
able OF concise answers, and. other things being
equal brief answers will receive more credit
than long ones.
In determining the candidates professional
fitness for promotion the board will, for its own
information, mark his work in accordance with
the scale given, and no candidate will be recon-
mended for promotion should tbs aggregate Of
marks fall below 700. These marks viii not be
entered on the record sent to the department,
but the board will. il the result Of the caadi
dates examination b such as TO wsrrant bis pro-
motion, report its Recommendation IN the form
prescribed by section 1904 of the Revised
Statutes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
Inquest ON the Homestead Riots Resumed.

Inquest ON the Homestead Riots Resumed.
Coroner Mcdowell yesterday in Pittsburg re-
sumed the inquest in the cases Of the ten VIC
Tins Of the Homestead riot Of July q. Much
Of the evidence taken was in the form Of tech
nical descriptions Of the injuries sustained by
the victims. the testimony upon this point be-
ing given by Drs. Aageer. Walker aud Seipp Of
the Homeopathic Hospital and r. l.. Walker
and McKenna Of the West Penn Hospital.
Capt. o. c. Coons. q Homestead merchant tes-
titled that the first firing came from the boats.
He said that when he was rushing down TO- the
landing before the boat had reached the mill
yard 0'Donneu overlook him aud begged him
10 help in TRYING to stop the men from landing
without trouble.
The other witnesses were William Mansfield,
David Lynch. chairman Of the police comnlis-
sion; Alfred Oates, an employe Of the mills:
George W. Rutter, whose son was killed. and
Deputy Sheriff Joseph II Gray. The latter ter
tiled that shots were fired at the Little Bill all
the way down the river and that the first firing
came from the mill men.
The rest Of the witnesses wene about equally
divided on this issue. The inquest will be re-
sumed and finally concluded ON Tuesday next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
THE COOLEY GANG STILL ACTIVE.



Aspecial telegram to the Philadelphia Times
from Uniontown, Pa, dated yesterday, says:
The killing Of Jack Cooley, the outlaw leader,
last week does not stop the gang from their law
less acts. Last night six Of the band went to
the house of Wesley Sisler, in the mountains
near Haydentown. They drove of Sisler, out
ragged young girl who lives with him and then
rode off. Sisler came tearing into Fsirchance,
three miles distant, and telephoned to Sheriff
Mccormick tocome TO bis assistance.
This the sheriff declined to do because he
could not get there in time to catch the scoun-
drels and because Sisler had been their friend
and warned the gang so often Of the sheriff
movements when after them with posse as to
make their raid fruitless. Sisler's house used
to be meeting place for the gang until he
quarreled with them and last nights outrage
was its vengeance
Edward Rankin, an alleged. member Of the
band, was arrested and jailed here today.
Last spring he stole the feeces Of wool from
thirty-fve sheep owned by his father and
others. Last Saturday he drove the fock of
sheep from their rancho in the mountains,
drove them to Uniontown and sold them to a
local butcher. His father finding all efforts
useless to reform the youth had him arrested
and will send him I'D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
A Murderer Thanks God.

When James r. Morton, the convicted muir
derer Of Lydia Ann Wyatt, now confined in the
Camden, n. j., Jail, received the following dis
patch from Lawyer Taylor: RESPITE granted
by governor for thirty days." he exclaimed to
his death watch: Thank God for thatr'
He then fell upon his knees and gave thanks
to the Almighty for this addition to his DAYS on
earth. Morton said TO the constable a few DAYS
ago that the reason he changed his religious
views and had Father Kelly to advise him WAS
because he knew that he could reach the gov
ernor and secure a respite for him.
Iii the opinion Of many legal and other men
In Camden that further respite will have to be
granted Morton IL the one granted yesterday Ii
for thirty days from the date he was to have
been hanged on, as that would bring the day of
Judgment on Sunday, the 2sth day of Angus,
next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
FARRAGUT POST, @. A r.
How 1t Is Proposed to Extend Capitol Hill
Hospitality.

Hospitality.
Farragut Post, G.. A R.. Is located on Capitol
Hill The regular meetings are held in the hall
over the Capitol Bank and some OF the mem
bers have concluded TO give the G. A g. men
who come here IL September some idea Of the
hospitality Of the people Of East Washington.
a committee of the post have enlisted the CO.
operation of u number of citizens
living in that locality and COM
bined committee has been formed
which held meeting last evening at Baum
Hall Plans for entertaining the veterans, es-
pecially those who will be located on Capitol
Hill, were discussed, and it is the intention to
appoint subcommittee to take charge of the
details The general plan Of action Is outlined
by DIR. Howard is TO keep open house In the
ball of FArrsgut Post during the encanpment
week Camp fires will be held every
night and the hail vii be open during the
day and comrades will be on hand to extend a
cordial welcome to the visiting veterans. Ii Is
proposed TO serve n lunch and TO undertake
anything else that will tend to contribute to
the comfort and pleasure of the veterans
A somewhat similar plan Is proposed by the
posts occupying Grand Army Hall, opposite
Wizards. and the OLD Guard are going to en-
terrain their friends at Masonic Temple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27

Son Of Benjamin Natf,an, the Victim OF th
Murder Mystery.

Son Of Benjamin Natfnsn, the Victim Of the
Murder Mystery.
NATHAN. At BouIogne, France Monday July
% WASHINGTON. son OF the late Benjamin and
Emily g. Nathan. IN the forteth fourth year Of his age
The subject of the above notice viii be recog-
nized as a central figure In one Of the most
noted Of tragic mysteries-the murder Of Ben
jamin Nathan. his father.
1t was Washington Nathan who, at o'clock
on the morning of July 29 1870, stumbled over
his fathers corpse, which was lying on the
library floor in the Nathan homestead, No. IL
West sd street, New York city. The mystery
OF that murder has never been solved and to
the day of his death Washington Nathan has
suffered under the probable unjust suspicion of
completely in the butchery OF the old million
aire
Washington Nathan, always noted for high
living and money spending qualities. again
conspicuously before the public eve in 1879 In
the spring Of that year. while visiting Alice
Harrison. the actress. in the parlors of the Cole
man House, he was assaulted and shot in the
neck by mysterious woman. who registered at
the hotel only few hours earlier as Miss Zu-
lard Of Philadelphia.
Rumor had it that the murderous unknown
was Marion Ward, popular actress of the day,
but subsequent investigation revealed the
would-be assassin's identity Mrs. Fanny Par
rett, wei-known woman, who was more widely
known as Birdie Bell
Her bullet entered Nathan's neck. lodged in
the heavy muscles under the right jaw, and
was never removed. His assailant escaped from
the city and did not return until after his de.
parture for Europe.
Nathan married Mrs. Arnott, a daughter OF
Col. Mapleson of operate fame By benjamin
Nathan's tragic death the entire property
passed to Mrs Nathan. The Nathan family
then removed to 5th avenue and expended
sS2oo0 annually In their living expenses.
He leaves no estate, however, having spent
all his money in luxurious living. The closing
years of his life were years of-for him--sadly
Strengthened circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
OARS8IEN AT SARATOGA,
Heats Rowed in . Number Of Event

heats fOWe0 In . NUMBER OF Events.
The annual regatta Of the National Associa-
ton Of Amateur Oarsnen began on Saratoga
lake yesterday. Ali the races set down ON the
program for yesterday were rowed except the
senior four, darkness preventing that. Each
race was one and half miles with turn. The
winners were as follows;
Senior singles, first heat-Edward Hedlsy,
Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia.
Second heat-William Caffrey Of Crescent
Boat Club Of Boston.
Third heat-John J. Ryan, Sunny Side Boat
Club of Toronto, Canada.
Junior singles, flrst heat-James Hurley ofthe
Don Rowing Club, Toronto, CANADA.
Second heat-Peter Lehaney, Albany Rowing
Club.
Third heath. W. Cady, New York Man
haitian Club.
Double SOULS, first heat-vesper Boat Club of
Philadelphia.
Second heat-Catlin Boat Club Of Chicago.
There was quite lively meeting of the exec
utlve committee OF the association Monday.
Edward Durham of the Sunny Side Boat Club
OF Toronto, Canada, and Fred Hawkins, repre-
senung the Manhattans OF New York, were
charged with selling races, and in Hawkins
case the charge was made by the rowing master
OF the club that Hawkins Representa- Both
men were called before the committee, and both
oenled the charges. Tho committee decided
that both could row under protest pending an
investigation by the executive committee of the
association. Hawkins, when told of the decis-
ion said he did not think he would row at all.
The start and finish are right opposite the
grand stand, and the men in position number
from the west shore. The officers selected by
the regatta committee are as follows:
Umpire-Walter Stimson Of Massachusetts
Timekeepers-J. H. Abel, jr., New York Ath-
letic Club; W. Littlejohn, Canadian Athletic
Rowing Association; J. P. Fox, Crescent Ath-
letic Club, Boston. Judge at fnish-w. How
ard Gibson, Columbia Athletic Club, Washing
ton, ID. G. Clerk of the course-R. H. FELTON,
OF Brooklyn Starter-Theodore Van Raden,
Atalanta Boat Club, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
An International Complication.

Baron Beck-Friis. charge d'affaires Of Norway
and Sweden, has made formal protest to the
Secretary Of State against the action Of the
United States marshal Mt Boston in boarding
the Norwegian steamer Alba at that port before
she had entered and assaulting the master,
Capt. Jellettsen. Two Of the crew claimed
their wages and being permitted to go ashore
returned accompanied by deputy marshal and
two assistants. The captain told the deputy
marshal he did not recognize him or his au-
thorty in the matter and ordered him ashore.
The deputy, it is alleged, then attempted to
handcuff the captain and u row ensued. Subse-
quenty the captain consented to pay the sailors
under protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
WILL BE A GORGEOUS SHOW.
Something Of the Immensely Of the Pythian
Encampment in Knnsaa City.


The Knights Of Pythias will begin arriving in
Kansas City US early as the 18th of next month,
as nearly all the regiments in the United States
will send committee in advance to look after
its interests and to see that its tents are in
proper shape. When it is considered that there
are in the neighborhood Of l6O regiments this
means quite an advance guard. The main body
will begin arriving as early as the morning Of
August %, and from that hour on every train
coming in will be crowded. Il is expected that
all the regiments will have arrived on Tuesday
morning. August %, and on that afternoon the
big parade will be given. Four o'clock is the
hour set, and this is causing considerable dis
satisfaction, as it Is claimed that is the hottest
time of the day and that an hour later is early
enough for the column TO move. This will,
however. be arranged to the satisfaction OF all
before the day arrives.
The program for the week is q good one and
we'll arranged On Monday evening the time
will be given over to locating the various
regimental and division Headquarters and band
shaking. Tuesday morning the opening session
OF the supreme lodge will be held and in the
afternoon the great parade will be given. That
evening Will be given over to informal recep-
tions at the various regimental and division
headquarters. Wednesday afternoon is the
time set for the grand review and dress parade
This will be the feature of the encampment
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings there
will be fireworks at Exposition Park and other
amusements. Sessions Of the supreme lodge
will be held every morning. Thursday and
Friday will be given over to competitive
division and battalion drills and it ia right here
that Kansas City expects to make a most favor
able showing.
On Friday evening the prizes will be awarded.
They will be given out by Supreme Chancellor
Shaw according to judges selected from among
the highest officers in the United States regular
army. The names Of the judges are not yet
announced, but one of them win be Col. FORSYTH
Of the seventh cavalry, who is at present the
commanding officer at Fort Riley.
The encampment proper will close on Satur-
day, when the majority Of the sir knights win
return to their homes. The supreme lodge will
continue in session probably for q week. after
the encampment has closed. This body alone
numbers nearly 200.
But one thing appears to be giving the gem
ersl committee any especial unessiness and that
is as to just how this immense concourse of
people is to be handled, fed and housed. While
the sir knights themselves will be amply pro-
vided for at the camp ground their wives, chill
dren and sweethearts have to be furnished more
substantial quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
Propo..,. for Pneumatic Tub~.

Postmaster General Wanalnaker has issued an
advertisement asking the owners of pneumatic
tube systems or other devices 20 submit by Sep
TENDER s. 1892, proposals for demonstrating by
practical test the utility Of their several devices
o applied 70 the mail service Notice is given
that IL Is preferred that tests be made either in
New York city, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago
or Washington and between the post Office and
. substation or transportation teroiinal or be-
tween adjacent cities the proposals must
specify the period of tests. the terminals ca
paeity. the cost Of lease purchase and every
other essential feature. This demonstration
must be without cost 20 the United States. the
appropriation of $4,000 being made for the
purpose OF enabling the Postmaster General to
make the inquiry ard report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-27
BISMARCK AND THE KAISER.
An Interesting Account OF How They Parted
After Their Quarrel

@et'h Ahfh Suartei.
The newspaper Generous publishes an inter-
estinS statement made bya friend 81 Prince
Bismarck, a grea; German novels; and his
torian. whose name Is no revealed. The friend
says that he entered Prince Bismarck's Study
on the day Of she rupture between the prince
and the emperor. Bismarck. trembling with
agitation, was walking the room, muttering
imprecations.
When he saw his friend Bismarck exclaimed,
The emperor has kicked me. out without con-
sideration-me, the greatest servant Of his
grandfather and frther. He asked for NV
written resignation on the spot. but he shall
not have il until tomorrow, even il his impa-
tenoe over the delay causes his death
When he became calm Bismarck explained
that the emperor had announced his intention
70 attend fete given by Dr. windihor-t. the
Catholic leader. Bismarck begged the en-
peror not ~ go, saying that HE presence would
be regarded IS conGemnatory of the attitude
OF the chancellor IN the ewes Of the ceutrists,
his bitterest enemies, while ~ would cause
great satisfsction 20 enemies 81 the empire,
and would be an overt Reputation Of the
chancellor.
The emperor answered brusquely and die
dainfully, stamping one foot Are YOU going
to dictate my very bill .; f,reS" he asked.
bismarck replied: Then must resign"
Il accept your resignation said the em-
peror You may retire. Send N. your resis-
nation in writing"
Bismarck then withdrew. hut h ohstinatelv
refused TO send in his resignation uIstil the next
cay.
The Berlin correspondent Of the London
Tunes says: Prince Bismarck. In his speech
at hissingen on Sunday, repudiAtei the as.er-
ton that be had become an opponent Of the
Austrian alliance. On the contrary he en-
phasized the belief that the Germans should
unconditionsly and under all circumstances
hold fast 10 the Austrian alliance which con-
tanned m important GmeliorGtion % the old
relations. While the North German confedcra-
ton existed, said Prince Bismarck we had
claims on the assistance Of $1,000 Aas;rinns.
IL We we're attacked today would have under
certain circumstances q claim the eutire
Austrian army. We are both favorably stu
ated. Neither party 10 at a disady Autage. both
are defensive powers. We are not only secure
as regards France, but also in the east. through
the Austrian alliance, and are specially pro-
tected against all changes in the policy u
Austria l only pleaded in Vienna that the
Austrians would deem Il consonant with their
interests TO maintain peace between Austria
aud Russia, which ID so important 10 us. did
not take an unfavoreble view of the commercial
treaty with Austria. l only said that the
Austrishs had got the best Of the treaty. But
do not grudge it to them, and only wish We
were possessed Of an ADLER negotiAtor.'