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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
The First OF Its Kind to Find Its Way Here
for REDEEM pt1On.


for Redemption.
In the mass Of money which reached the
treasury yesterday for redemption was a dirty,
Misunderstanding coin, which one would sus-
pect had been buffeting the ways Of the world
for many years. It was returned here to be
isdssmed for q more presentable piece OF all
ver and came all the way from Geore'e.
1t was tossed aside with the other pieces Of
silver coin and lay there until ~ I'm the after
noon. Whom II came to be counA,d the chief
familiar face. He examined 1t carefully and
thought that like the tramp if he could get his
face clean he might be recognizable. The coin
was well cleaned and then It was found that it
was ono Of the Columbian souvenir half
dollars.
1t was the first one that had found its way
back to the treasury. When its appearance
WAS made presentable 1t showed no sign Of
wear Whatsoever. Even the corners were not
worn, and it looked as pretty and bright as
upon the hrst day that it came from the
mint. 1t probably had got into the hands Of
some person who had been to the world 9 fair.
When the owner Of it reached home he prob
ably was unaware that It is considered to be
worth dollar. and becoming somewhat
pinched after the expensive trip used 1t in
stead OF keeping it for q souvenir.
1t finally found its way into the hands of the
Lowry Banking Co. Of Atlanta and was by them
sent to the treasury for redemption as a half
dollar. The coin was taken to Treasurer Nor
gan. who exchanged it for a similar coin which
he had in his pocket and retained the wanderer
himself a souvenir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
DiscREDrrs THE STORY.

Navy Department Does Not Believe the Mo-
hican Has Been Injured.
The Navy Department officials do not credit
the story that the q. &. 8. Mohican was fred
upon and disabled by Q poaching steamer in
Alaskan waters on the 25th Of last month. One
strong reason for their in incredulity 10 the fol
lowing telegram received this morning from
Capt Hooper, commanding the revenue cutter
Rush:
"NASIAMo, B. C., July IL.
Secretary Of the Navy. Washington, ID. C,
by order OF Commander Ludlow the
steamer Rush seized, July 2, at Chirukof Island
American scho oner St. Paul and Alexander for
violation Of section 1856, Revised Statutes"
It may be note that the events mentioned
in the above dispatch were of later date than
that upon which the alleged firing took place,
but no mention 10 made o. IL, although the
order for the seizure was given by Capt Iud-
low, and presumably his vessel-the Mohican--
was in company with the Rush. Commodore
Ramsay, acting secretary Of the navy, believes
that Capt Ludlow would certainly not have
failed to mention SO important an event ~ the
disablement Of his ship II IL were true. The
steamer that Is said to have fired upon the Mo-
hican was named as the Hawaiian steamer
Alexandria, and it is conceived that the name
may have been confused with that Of the
schooner Alexander, which was seized. The
shipping list shows that there IL no such vessel
rs the St Paul and Alexander, but there are
two American schooners plying between San
Francisco and Alaska known as the St. Paul
and the Alexander, respectively. The statute
which the vessels violated relates to unauthor-
ICED sealing in Bering sea-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18

There Has Been No Movement TO Drivs
Out Foreigner.

There Has Been No Movement TO Drive
Out Foreigner
NEW YORK, July 1s.-Recent reports Of .
popular uprising among the people Of Cores
against foreigners, the purpose being to drive
all aliens out OF that country, appear to have
been without foundation in fact, according to
sdvices received today by the Presbyterian
board Of missions in this city.
Rumor had 1t that mob Of 80 900 men had
gathered in the southern provinces and WA
marching on Seoul, where many foreign mis-
sionaries are located, and much apprehension
was felt BY the friends Of the American mis-
sionaries who are situated there.
After saying that the rumors telegraphed
here gained some credence among some Of the
more timid Of the foreign population In the
city Of Seoul, who believed that the CoreAns
were bent on their determination, the letter to
the board concludes:
''The truth turned out TO be that the erebellion
was wholly political movement. not directed
against foreigners In any way; that the plAcards
which had been placed upon our
gates had been put there by dis
satisfied former adherents; that an
army of 800 soldiers sent out BY the hng, with
few cannon, readily frightened the disturb
ers Of the peace into submission, and that The
only person injured In the whole uprising was
soldier upon whom . cannon rolled while bring
ing it back to the CITY,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
The Bancroft's Trial.

The report of the naval trial board on the
recent trial trip of the practice ship Bancroft
has been received at the Navy Department. 1t
shows that the vessel met every requirement
satisfactorily, proving herself to be good sea
boat, and her guns were fired with good results
The report has been referred to the various
bureaus OF the department for examination
and when it shall appear that all of the con-
tract requirements have been met the reserve
payments will be made and the vessel will be-
long to the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
Army Orders.

The leave Of absence granted Post Chaplain
VIM. K. Tully is extended four months.
The leave Of absence granted I'd Lieut.
Henry A. Pipes, seventh infantry, is extended
six months on surgeons certificate Ct disa-
bility.
Leave Of absence for two months is granted
Lieut. Colonel Charles G. Sswtelle, deputy
qusrtermsster general.
The leave Of absence granted First Lieut.
Oscar J. Brown, fsrt cavalry, is extended fve
days.
First Lieut. Alfred E. Bradley, assistant
sergeon. will report to Lieut.. Colonel Dallas
Bache, deputy surgeon general, president OF
the examining board at Omaha, Nebraska, for
exam mination as to his fitness for promotion.
First Lieut.. Joseph T. Clarke, assistant sur
geon, will proceed from Camp Poplar River,
Montana, to Fort Sully, South Dakota, for tenn
porary duty and then go to Fort Omaha. Ne
braska. for duty in the department Of the
Platte.
Leave of absence for seven days is granted
Capt. Willis Wittish, twenty-first infantry.
First Lieut.. William F. Hsncock, fifth artil-
iery will repair to this city on public business,
and on the completion thereof will return to
his station in New York city.
Leave OF absence for three months Is granted
First Lieut.. Hugh J. Gallagher, sixth cavalry and
he is authorized to 60 beyond sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18

Return Of . Missing Man, Whcss Alleys
Body Has Been Buried.


Body Has Been Buried.
BUFFALO, n. y, July is.-A mystery THAI
has been puzzling people here, and was the
source Of much trouble TO the coroner's once.
was cleared up last night by the return Of
Christian schamber, who wss pronounced ossd
by coroner's jury, despite the denial Of hr&.
schamber that the body was that Of her bus-
band.
schamber disappeared on March last After
some domestic trouble. Toward the end q
June body was found in the canal and wss
identified as that Of Schsmber by friends q
the supposed dead man. Mira Schamber
stoutiy maintained that il was not her husb&nd,
but the coroner's jury rendered verdict thst
the dead man was Schamber and be vss buried
a. such at the countys expense.
Last night while the Court East Buffalo Of
the Order OF Foresters wss In session Schsm-
Der appeared at the door and demanded ad1sit-
tance He was recognized, although but .
shadow of his former self, and after stasne
that he had been i'll IN q hospital in anothse
city ever since he left here, he left the lodge
room. His friends TO whom he had told bis
story say that he is at a hotel here under med-
ical treatment and had not decided whether TO
return to his family or not. The trouble WITH
bis wife il said to have been on account Of
another woman with whom he was alleged 10
have been intimate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
THE PUBLIC PRINTER.

Petition Of the Typotbete Mutual Benefit
Associa tion in Regard to His Appointment.
The executive officers Of the Typothete
Mutual Benefit Association of Chicago, Ill,
have submitted petition to the President, in
which they refer to the Office Of public printer
and say that 1--WE learn to our just alarm that
the International Typographical Union is using
every effort to have your excellency appoint to
said Office Of public printer . man who is in
sympathy with the principles governing said
international Typographical Union, who
would, we're he appointed to the high position,
use his power to exclude from the employ Of
the government men who are in every way
equal, If not superior, to members Of said In
tcrnational typographical Union"
They urge that in making an appointment
the President will select lone unshackied by
pledges against the freedom of labor" and
will appoint mo one 10 the Office Of public
printer who Is identified in any manner with .
trade organization, who viii prostitute his
Office to further the aims Of that organization
at the expense Of those who arc Justly entitled
to employment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
STRUCK A LIVE WIRE.
Narrow Escape Of a Laborer Of the
Parking Commission.
Knocked From His Position in q Tree, but
He Caught in the Lower Branches
and Did Not Fall to the Ground.

Sandy Fuller, colored man, living at 2217
9Th street, is not by the greatest good fortune,
among those who have found death in the live
wire. His experience was a narrow escape, and
1t would seem that it was providential that he
was not killed.
Fuller is among the laborers Of the parking
commission who have been engaged about the
city for some days trimming the trees. In some
cases where the limbs that are to be cut are
close to the ground the men remain upon the
pavement while they work, but along the streets
where the trees are of more mature growth 1t
becomes necessary for them to climb into the
trees in order that the upper branches may be
reached.
Yesterday afternoon Fuller was working in
the branches Of tree situated ON the west side
OF 10th between E and streets He was about
thirty feet from the ground and had his prun-
ing pole above him trimming the branches. While
moving the pole about the wire which runs
from the knife to the handle by which the
knife is manipulated came in contact with a live
wire. The result was instantaneous. The mo-
ment the two wires crossed long streak oi
flame ran down the handle Of the pole and
sparks were emitted until Fuller was almos,
covered His companions, not knowing what
had happened, thought that he had caught or
fire.
The Story Of His Sensations.
Fuller says: 1.-THE first intimation / had
was the flame Of FIRE which shot down the pole
At the same time felt the electricity, which
twisted my hand about the pole so that / WA
unable to release 1t. shook my arm a. vigor
ously as possible until the pole dropped from
it. The shock knocked me from my position In
the tree, but as I fell I caught in the lower
branches and did not fall to the ground The
only thing that saved me from death, believe
was the fact that the pole 10 made Of wood and
that had hold of it In such a way that my
hands did not In any way come in contact with
the wire or the steel of the knife"
STAR reporter was shown the trimming
pole this morning. 1t Is Of simple construc.
tion being long wooden pole, upon the upper
end Of which is attached piece Of mechanism
which 10 not unlike a pair Of scissors. A long
piece Of No. wire which Is almost a quarter
Of an inch in diameter runs from this to the
lower end OF the pole, and by means Of 9
wooden handle 1t Is operated SO as to open and
close the two knives which form the scissors
portion Of the pole. Where the wire had come
in contact with the live wire 1t was burned ano
melted almost in two, and where, as II slit
along, 1t came in contact with the screw eyei
which keep the wire in place the eyes were also
melted.
In operating the cutting pole correctly tn.
hands OF the operator are entirely on the wood
| aud luckily the hands Of Fuller were not touch
ing the wire. II they had been there can be nj
doubt that he would have been seriously burned
If not killed. Fuller was SO far recovered from
the shock that hs was able TO 60 to work thi
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
Declines to Give an Opinion.

On June 30. 1898, the chairman Of the Utah
commission requested the Secretary of the In
terror to procure an opinion Of the Attorney
General upon the question whether the Presi-
dents proclamation Of February II, 1898, had
the effect of restoring Internationally the right
to register and vote to all those persons labor
ing under the disabilities imposed by the act OF
March ~. 1882, and March 8. 1887; also whether
the proclamation applied to persons convicted
OF onenses enumerated therein as well az to
those who had not been convicted
Under date of the 18th instant the Attorney
General replied that the question of registra-
tion OF voters In Utah was one applicable only
to duties pertaining to the officers of the terri
tory. over whose action the Department of the
Interior had no ocontrol. and his opinion thereon
would be extra official and unauthorized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
NINETY DAYS SICK LEAVE.

The Extent to BE Legally Given the Victims
of the Ford's Theater Disaster.
Gen. Grant, acting secretary Of war, has
written letter to Mr.. John ". Douglass, chair
man Of the citizens relief committee. in reply
to his communication Of the 18th instant in ref
erence "to leaves Of absence given or to be
given TO those injured in the Ford's Thester 40
cident," in which communication particular at
tention is called to the case of Mr.. Jscob Jacob
son, who, it was stated, was present on the day
OF the accident, and, although not hurt imme-
diately, sustained shock to his nervous system
on that occasion, which was followed by An
apoplectic attack, accompanied by paralysis.
Mr.. Douglass added that he understood that
Mr.. Jacobson had not yet recovered conscious
ness.
In his reply Acting Secretary Grant says Mr..
Douglass letter was referred to the officer in
charge Of the record and pension Office. whc
returned the same, earnestly recommending
'.that all the sick leave that can be granted
under the law be allowed to those who were in
jured in the recent disaster at Ford's Tbsater,
and who by reason of their injuries may be pre-
vented from returning to duty before the limit
OF sick leave 10 reached
1.-THE department heartily coLcurs and proposes
to be as liberal in the matter Of leaves with
those who were injured At the Ford's Theater
disaster a. the law will allow. In few casel
which have already been before the department,
and where it was evident that the persons in
jured would not be able to return before, ninety
days leave has been granted, that being under
stood to be the full limit Of the law. No medi
cal certificate has been fled in the case Of Mr.
jacobson and nothing is known here as to hi
condition or the prospects Of his recovery ex
ospt the information contained In your letter
It is thought, however, that you are in error II
reference to some Of the facts. 1t 10 under
| stood that Mr.. jacobson was not at Ford'l
Theater at all the day of tie accident, but thai
he was absent In Baltimore on leave. He va
absent two days, including the day Of the acci
dent. After the transfer Of the ofioe to tn,
Union building he was on duty until June ~
fifteen days after the accident. at which time b,
was taken sick"
This construction Of the law establishe
ninety days as the full limit Of sick leave fo
clerks and employees Of the War Department
and its branches. The sick leave in the Treas
ury Department is limited to sixty days, ans
that limitation is based on an opinion receives
from the Attorney General on the subject
Singularly enough, however. the action of th,
War Department is regarded at that depart
ment as being strictly in accord with the sam,
opinion. II is believed that the question vii
be returned to the Attorney General for recon
sideration, with Q view Of having a uniform
practice in this matter in all the departments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
TO DIE IN THE DEATH CHAIR.
Martin Foy, the New York Murderer, Sen
tenced-Other Crimipsls.

Martin Foy, the New York Murderer, Sen,
tenced-Other Crimipsis.
BALLsroS, \. Y, July 1s.-Martin Foy, jr.,
was sentenced this morning in extraordinary
oyer and terminer to be electrocuted a. Dame
mora prison in the week beginning Monday,
August "a.
W. j. Miner, Foy's counsel, entered an objec-
ton to the effect that cue notice had not been
given Of an application to this court 10 make q
remittitur to the court Of appeals judgment Of
the supreme court decision
Justice Steever said IL was unnecessary 10
give such q notice, the original Judgment
stands. having been affirmed by the court Of
appeals, and all that was necessary 10 ap-
point q dsy for the execution Of the sentence
passed by Justice Russell on Februsry 2, 10
having been suspended by the appeal taken 50
that il could not be enforced in the week be-
ginning on Monday, March 13
Foy's father, brother and other relatives were
present
The prisoner has gained ten pounds IN weight
since his incarceration IN Dannemora prison.
he appears quiet and snbdued. his old air Of
bravado having been dissipated with the cer-
tainty Of death. A strict watch N kept on him,
however, in order to prevent any attompt 20
| suicide or escape.
Sheriff worden will return 10 Dannemosa
with the condemned man on the 7:37 q M train
| tomorrow.
AUBURN, NY, July 1a-The cells for tho
condemned in Auburn prison now have two
| occupants. both coiored. John Johnsen, who
| ran amuck in the broom shop and killed two
| convicts, is awaiting decision by the court OF
appeals. Lawyers say il can't be anything but
an affirmative Of the Judgment Of the lower
court, as his plea of self-detense was sltsgether
too himsy.
William Taylor occupies the adjoining cell
and will sit in the fatal chair next week- His
crime was also committed in the broom shop
and his victim a fellow convict, solomon
johnson Taylor has said recently that he WA
sorry he put johnson out OF the way. but be
had no regrets for the consequences OF his act.
He was ready and willing 70 take the chair and
the fatal day could not come soon enough for
him. He spurns any spiritual comfort De
has a religion of his own and asserts that IL hs
reads his Bible and has faith he will be saved n
well ss though he listened to preachef,
Taylor is sometimes ir ugly frame ~ mind
and has torn his clothes TO tatters. he hal
taken a great dislike 20 Warden Stout and
threatens 10 throw his bucket at him IL the op-
portunity presents itself
Taylor is the man who Interrupted the judg,
in the midst of his sentence by saying, Il knew
all that before" and sitter he had hnisheS
thanked him for his death sentence. Their,
seems to be little doubt that he will die gam,
early next week. Taylor's sole defense va
upon the ground Of insanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18

Missionaries I'm Macheng.
LONDON, July 1s.-A dispatch TO the staads
ard from Shanghai says that the Chimes gov
,ernment has refused to make rsparation for the
killing Of wickholm and Johaunsen, 6~edish
missionaries, by . mob in Machsng some three
weeks ago.
Foreigners in Hankow. which is but sixty
miles iron Macheng. and in Shangh.i have
the purpose Of calling on the European powers
to compel China to respect her treaties and
punish the viceroy Of the province and NE su-
thorities OF the city in which the murders we're
committed.
The Standards correspondent also ssys thse
the situation promises trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
THE PATENT OFFICE GAZETTE.

It Has Not Been Issued This Month but
the Publishers Expect to Catch Up.
The Patent Office Gazette did not issue
today, and in fact has not issued this mo nth.
The publishers are three numbers behind, but
report that they expect to catch up with the
work at once and furnish two Of the belated
issues before the end Of this week.
The delay in getting out the plates prevented
all Of today's patents being signed, but those
unsigned will be finished tomorrow. Patents
were issued to local inventors as follows: Wal
ter Howard, combined feed regulator, spreader
and band cutter; Samuel r. Schsrf. sand or
gravel drier; Tom Il. Stuart, assignor 10 Eagle
Pencil Company, New York, automatic holder
for pencil leads, crayons or other articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
R,bbed ths LAsderlua,s Car.

BuryALo, sN. T. July is.-six Nov fors
osptr.l station employees we're arrested hss
nigh, charged with robbtng the eommissssy c-r
of shs New York LAsdsxkrsnE Sootsty vhah %
stood on the track hsrs last Thursday nish~
Charles Blumwrisht, the ear anspsctes Who v.s
arrested Saturday morning, copfssssd shsA be
had satsp psr4 n the robesyy ed e.ys Ne
nsmes Of he msn impiiDstsd wftA hin. NsarlS
ell the men ere msssted end hnvs s.DWsy
No tssos has bssn fouad Of ths sssaaa eee3i
except that portion which tsn 10 RaanvaGAs6
ahAeA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
LOSSES NEARLY EIGHT MILLIONS.
Thirty Buildings Destroyed In Lsndon'a
Warehouse District.

Thirty Buildings Destroyed I'm Lsndon's
Warehouse District.
LONDON, July 1s.-Lsst nights wssehouss
fire in the district bounded by Leadenhsil street
and Bevis, Marks and oammomie streets
burned over an area FIVE hundred yards square
before the flames were extinguished.
Thirty buildings were entirely destroyed
Three buildings were occupied by more thsn
twenty firms, who dealt in stationery, clcthing,
tea. wines, furniture. imported goods. &c.
The porters and their families living on the
premises had narrow escapes. Many d them
rushed 10 the street in their night dresses. IL n
expected that the loss viii reach E1, 800 900.
The burned district is but . short distance ~
the eastward Of the Bank of England, the Boyal
Exchange and the Mansion House, tss rssss
dence Of the lord mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
Work of the Fortifications Board.

Work Of the FOrtiHcaffons Board.
The army ordnance and Notifications board,
which has just closed it's sessions in New York,
informed the War Department yesterday that
it had determined to buy rapid-fire guns and
mounts for tests at the Sandy Hook proving
grounds in the fall. and that it had ordered a
new form of mortar carriage of American in
vention. The board adjourned to meet at
Washington on the 7th of September next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
Treasury Amendments.

Raleigh I. Daniel Of Virginia was yesterday
appointed a chief of division in the office Of the
internal revenue, Treasury Department. Act
ing Secretary Hamlin has appointed T. W. Paul
OF Virginia a special agent Of the Treasury De-
partment. Mr.. Paul recently connected
with the bureau Of the Richmond Times in this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-18
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