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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
A NEW BROADER GENERAL.
Col. Elwell S. Otis Appointed by the
President Today.
somewhat of a Surprise, as He Was
Nominated by President Harrison.
brief Sketch of His Career.

The President today appointed Col FL
we'll s. Otis. twentieth infantry, to be
Drgadler general vice Gen. w. p Carlin,
retired on the oath instant. This selection
is somewhat of a surprise Col. Otis was
nominated brigadier general bv President
Harrison, vice Gen. Carr. but his nomina-
lion failed of action and President Cleve-
land appointed Col. Carlin to the vacancy.
1t is an excellent appointment. Col. Otis
has the reputation of being one of the best
equipped men in the army. There is no
politics in his promotion. He was second
in seniority to Col. Shafter of the first in
fantry.
Brief Sketch of His Career.
The new brigadier general was born in
Maryland, and appointed from New York.
He served throughout the war with dis
tinction. He was captain of the 1i0th New
York infantry from September H. 1862, and
was lieutenant colonel of the same regiment
from December %, 1868: was honorably
mustered out January "a, 1865, and was
brevetted brigadier general March IL, 1858
'for gallant and mertorious services in the
battle of Spottsylvania, Va" He served
with his regiment in the Army of the Poto-
mac from September, 1862 to October l.
1864. and participated in the engagements
at Fredericksburg, Chancellorville. Gettys-
burg, Rappahannock, Wilderness, Spottsyl-
vania, Bethesda, Petersburg, &c He was
wounded at Chapel House, Va, September
30, 1864, and was absent on sick leave from
then until he was mustered out.
In the Regular Array.
His record in the regular army is also ex.
cellent. He was appointed lieutenant colo
mel of the twenty-second infantry July 2S
1856, and colonel of the twentieth infantry
(his present command) February S. 1880
He was brevetted colonel March =. 1867
for gallant services at Spottsylvania. He
has since served successfully in Dakota
New York. Montana. Michigan and Texas
In November IA. 1881, he was in command
of the regular post and the Infantry and
Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth.. II,
took command of the post at Fort Assinni
bone, Mont, Nov. g. 1887, and has remain
ed there ever since, with the exception OF
two years on recruiting service in New
York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
A Naval Court of Inaufry.

The Secretary of the Navy has appointed
court of inquiry to investigate the con-
duct of Lieut.. Richard q. Davenport while
attached to the Nipsic, during the hurricane
at Samoa, in March, 1889.
The court was appointed at the request of
Lieut. Davenport II will meet at the navy
yard in this city tomorrow.
The court is composed follows:
capt McNeir, Commander Davis and
Lieut.. Commander Rush, with Lieut.. LAUGH
heimer recorder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
Why Census Clerks Are Mad.

The bellies of the census are mad. The
ukase has gone forth that they shall
work tomorrow, just as though Thanks
giving was twenty miles away. 1t has
been census custom 10 grant the CEN
susors a half holiday on the day before
Christmas and on that before Thanks
giving. This precedent has been smashed
by an administration that has always posed
as stickler for precedent. Chief Clerk
Mardle told The Star man that ne thought
TINS practice OF giving half holiday be-
fore legal holiday was bad form from a
busir ess standpoint. He said that the girls
had hurled some very malicious glances AT
him because of his opinion, but with him
1t was duty before sentiment. The ladies
would have to hold on to their desks till
pm. tomorrow, but the next day might
all be theirs to eat turkey and give thanks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
One Bpd Nam.

Postmaster General Bissell is in receipt of
the following communication:
Mr.. Post Master General-I tink you is
the mans vat makes the post master for
ger towns: and 1 wont to tell you if you
MAKES Mr. Johann Schmidt post master
ouue mere you gets no more Democrats
To.eS NIT ther Germans peoples: dot is vat
tells you he is one bad mans he is no
Soot Tor der office und is no goot for der
peoples: vat is der best ting is make Mr.
est post master und you do one goot tings
I,,, Ti Deinocrlts und fer der peoples dot
vat tells you is vOt is der natter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
FOurth-ClassP POstmasters.

The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was fifty-one. OF
this number twenty-eight were to fill va
cancies caused by death and resignation
and the remainder by removals. The Vir-
ginia appointments were as follows: Gar
field, W. G. Moore, vice Mamie B. Grehan,
removed; Jacks Mill. \. F. Poff, vice Eliza
]. Sowder. resigned; Jamaica, H. l.. Segar,
vice J. K. Segar. resigned: Lot j. N-Hart.
vice w. W. keiniEgham, resigned Mount
Clinton, W. E. Long. vice d. H. Landes re-
moved. H. Z. Harmon was appointed post
master at Mason's Springs, Md, vice ]. NJ,
G. Cox, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
BOYNTON LEAVES RIO.
The American Who Made an Attack
ON MeIlO's GunbOnt.

Secretary Herbert has received a cable
message from Capt. Picking. commanding
the naval fleet at Rio, saying that Boynton
sailed from Rio yesterday on the British
steamer Sirius. Boynton is the American
citizen who created d sensation at Rio
several weeks ago by futile attack on
Mello's gunboat, on a tugboat flying the
British flag and armed with torpedoes. He
was captured by British officers before do
ing any harm and turned over to Capt
Picking by whom he has been kept in Gus
to6y on the Charleston ever since An in
vestgation showed that he was mentally
irresponsible and there was no DISPOSE
ton on the part of either Great Britain.
Brazil OF the United States to bring him to
task for his conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
MIR. LAMONT'S REPORT.
RecOmm ndatiOns Which He Will
Make to COnSress.

The annual report of the Secretary Of
War will be given out for publication next
Thursday. 1t is an important document
and will treat military matters in an inter
esting way. He will urge the absolute ne
cessity for strengthening our coast defenses
and will recommend increased activity at
our armories and arsenals in the manu-
facture of modern guns and smok eless pow
der. He will undoubtedly recommend the
abrogation of the obnoxious ten-year serv-
Ice law and suggest other remedial legisla-
ton In the interest of enlisted men. 1t is
expected that he will also urge an addition
al appropriation for completing the project
OF marking and preserving the lines of bat
tie at Gettysburg and other battle fields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28

The Secretary of the Navy has decided
to strengthen the naval station in the South
Pacific. In anticipation of trouble in Peru
at the coming elections, the Ranger at San
Francisco has been ordered to Corinto.
Nicaragua, to take the place of the Alii-
anoe, which will proceed to Callao, Peru,
to reinforce the Yorktown in protecting
the interests of American citizens in Peru
The Alliance will probably not remain at
Callao more than month. When relieved
she VIII go to New York by way of the
Straits of Magellan. She is to be trans
formed into gunnery ship for the instruc-
ton of apprentices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
No H=If Holiday Tomorrow

II was decided at yesterdays cabinet
meeting tnat the clerks in all the depart
A.snts .,s snail remain at their desks tomorrow
TN the regular hour for CLOSING, tho dansr,-
mehts This is an innovation, as under
previous administrations the employees We're
Rranted half holiday on the day before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
Personal Mention.

Chief Clerk Josephus Daniels of the De-
partment of the Interior left this morning
for North Carolina to attend to private
business.
Mr.. Paul F. Mohr, one of the prominent
men of Tacoma, Washington, was at the
Department of the Interior today in refer
ence to appointmen in his state. He had
interviews with Mr.. De Lacy and Appoint
ment Clerk Holcombe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
THE CABINET MEETING,
The Presidents Message Not Quite
Ready,

Today's meeting of the cabinet was de-
voted almost entirely to the considerat ton
OF executive communications to Congress
The Presidents message and the reports
OF the cabinet officers are practically fin
ished and will certainly be ready for trans
mission to Congress on the first day of the
regular session. 1t is understood that the
report Of the Secretary of the Treasury
was submitted to the cabinet today. The
Presidents message is we'll under way and
Will probably be ready for submission to
the cabinet at its next meeting on Friday.
If 1t is not ready by that time IL is prob
able special meeting will be called for
saturday. All the members We're present
at today's meeting except Secretary Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
Army Ordnance Transfers.

The following named officers will report
to the board of officers appointed to meet
at New York city on Monday, December
IL, for examination with view to selection
for transfer to the ordnance department.:
Second Lieut.. Alfred NJ. Hunter, fourth ar
tillery; Second Lieut. William l.. Kenly, jr,
fourth artillery; Second Lieut.. Golden LII
Ruggles. third artillery; Second Lieut.
Frank G. Mauldin. third artillery; Second
Lieut.. Odus G. Horney, seventh infantry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
Secretary Smith Resumes Dufy.

Secretary Hoke Smith, who for the last
ten days has been confined to his home
by reason of the illness of his son with
scarlet fever, was at his desk in the In
terror Department today. The son is en-
tirely out OF danger, and the Secretary has
the assurance of the health officers that
there can be no possible risk TO others In
his resuming work at the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28

Inc secretary Of State has directed that
an investigation be made of the case of +.
I. Oslesby, an American citizen, imprisoned
at Havana, Cuba, on suspicion of compIic-
IIn , IN the recent revolution. Mr. r. o.
the District AAeii Vi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28

A letter received today by the fourth
assistant postmaster general says: Dear
Sir-has We are reporting the store for
holly days We would like to know if we
are going to have our post office so as to
make ii deterrent and that is why we would
like to know Please answer soon l re-
main, &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
CALLED ON THE AMBASSADOR.
And the Latter Promptly Called in the
Police.

About noon today an Irishman, about
fifty years old, who gave his name as
Michael Berry, called at the residence of
the British ambassador and asked for an
audience. He imagines that he is a victim
of railroad conspiracy and saws that the
railroad officials are keeping him out of
work. Policeman Goucher was called and
he arrested Berry. whom he locked up as an
alleged crank. The officers consider him
harmless. Michael will be examined by
the police surgeons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
To Test Night Signaling.

A board consisting of Lieutenant Com
mander Dunlap and Lieuts S A. Staunton
and A. p. Niblack met at the Washington
navy yard today TO test the new Very pro
jector and cartridge case for use in night
signaling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
Wbnt the Mnchias NeeIs

The recent "heeling" of the gunboat
Machias at New York is said to have de-
monstrated that she is top-heavy and will
require extensive altera tions before she
can be put into actual sea service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
4 Payment on the Massachusetts.

The battle ship Massachusetts is rapidly
approaching completion. The Secretary Of
the Navy today made the twenty-fourth
payment of s9l. $50 to Cramp q Son on ac-
count of the work already accomplished
leaving but six more installments to be
paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
Clearing House Certificates Not Tax

Attorney General Olney has rendered an
opinion that certain notes fssuad nv corno-
ratiOns during the recent currency famina
known as clearing house certificates. are
culation law. Juan I'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
Ordered to gtou.

Passed Assistant Paymaster ]. S. Car
penter has been ordered to temporary DUTY
under the general storekeeper navy yard
Washington D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28

John +. Ashe of Fonda y. Y, has been
appointed post Office inspector in charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT,
Miscellaneous,

The attention of the Commissioners has
been called to the bad condition of the alley
in square 2SS.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union, through its corresponding secretary
has petitioned the Commissioners to put
more light in Willow Tree alley, where the
union conducts a mission for poor children
day and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
GONernm Recefn,s T.
4 New Post Office In,n.c,,.

Inc receipts from internal revenue 10
day were S9l9,6s3; from customs, S2l5,tss4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28

fernment Sustained I'm Uruguay
bOENOS AYRES. Nov. 2s-The elections
majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
The Standpipe.

Herman d. Walbridge has written a let
ter to the Commissioners urging the imme-
date removal of the 10th street standphpe.
Capt. Powell today notified the property
clerk of the District to advertise proposals
to remove the pipe, it being the intention
OF the Commissioners to remove the pipe
within a few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28
Placed on the Retired List.

The Commissioners this afternoon placed
on the retired list F. w. Rietz, No. COM
pany, and appointed r. s. Reed to fill the
vacancy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Nov. 2s.-The
Tribune Gep9, commenting on the tarir
OIL, says: Indeed. the Wilson bill is built
on protective lines so largely that a dis
passionate person would consider 1t de-
cioedly nearer being a republican measure
tnan the revolutionary abolition of protec-
tlon demanded in the national democratic
PLATFORM Perhaps the most damaging fea-
ture OF the proposed democratic legislation
Is tnat the tariff should be tfnkered ar
al IN time of financial disturbance. and
the business of the country kept in uncer-
iaInV Dy tariff struggle at this juncture
measure at all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28

Representative Boatner Of Louisiana. Q
democrat said: My objection to the bill
is that it falls below the point OF raising
revenue. If they had put a small revenue
duty on some Of the things which are on
the free list under this bill. which would
not have affected the cost OF the articles
to the consumers but would have added TO
the revenues Of the bill, il would have been
a measure entirely unohiectionable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-28

NJ. Bynum said that he fe,t confident
that the bill would become a law substan-
TALLY as reported from the committee. lie
said "A careful ANALYSIS Of the measure
will disclose the facts that selfish influences
did not operate to control the actions Of the
committee. There may. and no doubt VIII.
be some disappointments and some crit
icisms. but these will be short lived. The
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Schwabacher Brothers & Co., yester-
day, says the P.-I., began an action in
the United States district court to re-
cover from the Union Pacific Railway
Company, the value of goods alleged
to have been lost while in the hands Of
the railway company for transporta-
tion. 1t is alleged that the plaintiff put
$50 sacks of rolled oats, valued at
about $780, on board one of the defend
ant cars at Chapman, Nebraska, on
November 10th, 1892, with the agree
ment that the goods were to be car
ried to Seattle by rail. 1t is claimed by
the plaintiff that this was not done,
lut that the goods were transferred to
cne of defendants steamers at Port
land, Or, and never delivered at Seat
tie at ALL The plaintiff alleges that the
goods or their value have been de-
manded and refused, and brings this
suit to recover one or the other. 1t is
understood that the rolled oats went
down with Bakers wharf last Novem-
Der and are now with the fishes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

The strike of the stone cutters is
still on at the Cascade locks, but the
delay is not necessarily harmful for
the prosecution of the work. There is
enough stone cut to more than half
complete the locks, and fifteen to
twenty cars are being hauled daily. AS
soon as the water gets below the bulk
head, which it is expected to do within
ten days, pumping will commence, to
exhaust the water out of the canal.
The pump has already been placed.
A large force of men will then be set
to work laying rock for the walls.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Honorary Secretary Of the Woman's
Auxiliary Mrs. NJ. A. E. living, who
has been around the world in the
interests of the Missions, has just re-
turned and will visit this city today
and Sunday. She will address the ladies'
of the Auxiliary and all others interest
ed at Grace church this afternoon at
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Hon. j. e. Campbell has received
the following from Governor Pennoyer:
Having received numerous communl-
cations urging me. in view of the pres
ent financial stringency to call an ex-
ira session of the legislative assembly
for the purpose of passing law for
the stay of execution on all judgments
for one year, request that you, as a
member of the state Legislature, will
express Your opinion as to the advisa-
bility of so doing"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19
MRS. FOREMAN.
NOTICE.

Seventeen 5 teal cans prepared opium,
smuggled, were seized at Astoria, Or,
June %, 1893. Any person claiming the
above mentioned articles, or any Of
them, is required to appear and file
their claim with the undersigned with
in twenty days from the date Of the
first publication Of this notice, viz;
August 9TH, 1893,
e. A. Taylor, Collector of Customs
for the District of oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

About II O'Clock last Wednesday
night, Mr.. e. C. Carson, who lives at
Bear Creek, near Creswell, was awak-
ened by smoke and found his house
being destroyed by flames. The family
were nearly suffocated and barely had
time to save themselves by getting out
of the burning building, without saw
ing any Of their personal effects. A
small storehouse and barn also caught
from the flames of the house and were
DESTROYED. Besides the ordinary house
hold effects, there were in the house
and destroyed, two watches Of consid-
erable value and several hundred dol
lars worth of diamonds The storehouse
contained quite an amount Of supplies
and the barn contained wagon, carri-
age, harness, twenty tons of hay and
other articles, all of which were des-
troyed. The total loss is estimated at
$4,000, and it was covered with insur-
ance for $1,000. A defective fiue is sup
posed to have been the cause of the
fire.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19
NOTICE.

The Clatsop Mill Company will re-
ceive in exchange for lumber, certifi-
Gates of deposit or certified checks on
the bank of I. w. Case, at par until
further notice.
CLATSOP MILL COMPANY,
BY w. S. KINNEY, Pres
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19
A. F. AND A. M.

Members Of Temple Lodge No. 7, ant
all sojourning Master Masons in goot
standing, are hereby requested to at
tend special meeting this evening a
s o'clock, to. welcome Brother j. c
Moreland M. w. Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Oregon.
BY order of the w. M.
E. C. HOLDEN, Sec.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Certificates of deposit in L. w. Cases
Bank will be taken without discount
in exchange for acreage property in
the Astoria city limits at lowest prices.
Apply to DIR. Aug. c. Kinney, Man
sells building, Astoria, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19
NOTICE TO MRS. FOREM iN's
DANCING CLASS.

Members of the class, both ladies and
gentlemen, who desire tickets to the
Glass Party and have not already OBJ
tanned them, will please call upon Mrs
DR.. Tuttle for them before Tuesday
afternoon to save confusion at the last
moment in having them properly en-
dorsed.
MRS. FOREMAN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

8 o'clock. Mrs. Twing's long connection
with this work, her late journey and
her ability combine in making this as
good an opportunity as the people of
Astoria have ever had of hearing Of
Christian Missions. All friends Of Mis-
sions are cordially invited to be pres
ont
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Lost-A letter addressed to Astoria
National Bank, Astoria, Oregon II
found, please forward to Eureka Pack
ing Co. of Eagle Cliff, Washington.
and receive a reward from the Eureka
Packing Company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

The board of assessors sitting as a
board of equalization met Yesterday
for the purpose Of equalizing the Wall
street assessment. In cases where the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

lots on this street have been divided,
1t was decided that the fifty feet 'front.'
ing on the street should be charged
fifty per cent Of the cost of improve
ment. the second fifty feet thirty per
cent, and the third fifty feet twenty
per cent. The board adjourned until
Monday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Sunday services as usual at the Con-
gregational church, Rev. d. Staver
Subject in the morning: What is
man? In the evening: "The Parable Of
the Soil" Sunday school at II. Chris
tian Endeavor at Z.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

The Young Ladies' Society of the
Norwegian Evangelical church will
have an entertainment and basket So
ciable at l. X. L. cannery, Uppertown,
tonight at 8 p. m. All Scandinavians
are welcome.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

A GIRL WILLING TO TAKE CARE OF
IA babies and TO assist In housewOrk would
like situation. Quick and willing to work.
Apply M. j., this once.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19
NOTICE!

Use Zinfandel wine ,intead Of coffee or
tea. so cents per gallon. Don't forget
Peach and apricot brandy, also French
Cognac and wine at Alex. Gilbert's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Mr.. Rork has gone to Fort Stevens
to preach, having first fortified himself
with the assurance from the command
ant that the guns will not be turned
on him. however great the provocation
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Fifty-three people taking passage
from this city went out on the San
Francisco steamer yesterday
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

The Scandinavian M. e. Mission will
give a social at Kneimeyers Hall, on
Saturday evening, August Goth.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-19

Del. Ferguson, general job printer,
Astorian building, upstairs. First
class work at reasonable rates.
Parties visiting in Portland can get The
Daily Astorian at Handley u Haas news
stand, $50 First street.
There is nc risk taken by joining
Hilrs lot clubs. Everybody gets the
full value of their money.