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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

II Will Cost That to RECON- Our silver
mt a 20 to 4 Ratio.


Secretary Carlisle has prepared the fol-
lowing letter which Senator Voorhees, will
use in his speech on the repeal bill to be
delivered tomorrow:
Hon. Daniel w. voorhees,. United States
Senate.
Sir: Referring to our conversation rela-
tive TO the probable cost incident to the
change from the present coming ratio be
tween gold and silver q to 16 for standard
silver dollars, and TO lass for subsidiary
silver TO a ratio Of / to 20. you are respect
fully informed that the number OF silver
dollars coined since 1875 aggregates 49,
ss2. $50.
Without any allowance for abrasion and
loss incident to melting the same. the coin
Ing value of these dollars at a ratio of / TO
70 would be 1888 222 l62. or SS4 Ito 22s less than
their present face value.
TO recon these dollars at a ratio of l to
20 would require the addition of sl.S7s, 200
ounces of new bullion, which, at the aver
age price paid for silver under the act of
July II. 1890. t0.93 l-4) would cost SO ss3. 700
In addition to this / estimate that there
would be loss from abrasion and in the
melting of these dollars of at least 81 900 :
0V0. which amount, together with the differ
ence in the face value of the coins (ss4 10 =
Zes). would have TO be reimbursed to the
treasury by an appropriation for that pur-
pose.
From the fact that the silver dollars
are distributed throughout the country Ii
would be necessary, as they are Redeemed
at the several sub treasures TO transnort
them to the minis, and the expense of
transportation for $500 200 Co., the amount
outside of the stock on hand at the sub
treasures and mints at Phfladelphia San
Francisco and New Orleans. would average
at least 1-2 per cent or 81. 800 600
To recon the subsidiary coin Secretary
Carlisle estimates would cost s2s l2A 42l. or
ratio of 20 to l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
DIED FROM YELLOW FEVER.
surgeon John w. Branham Falls ,
Martyr To His DUty.

Martyr To His Duty.
Surgeon John W. Branham of the United
States marine hospital service. who was or
dered to Brunswick. Ga, to take charge OF
the quarantine against yellow fever. has
fallen victim to the disease himself. He
died last evening at 515 O'Clock.
several weeks ago the local authorities at
Brunswick intrusted with the enforcement
of quarantine regulations at this season of
the year permitted a fever ship to enter
port and proceed up the Satilia river, where
the captain OF the vessel went ashore and
dled OF the yellow fever. Such gross reg
iect or quarantine precautions warranted
me government in taking hold of the sitGa-
uon Tor the protection of the neighboring
charge of the quarantine established ty the
marine hospital service
Gould Not Save Him.
Inc bureau was notified August u that
Surgeon Branham was down with yellow
fever. He was taken into Er,lnswick and
attended by Surgeons Hutton and Carter of
the marine hospital service but DESPITE
their utmost care he gradually grew worse
until the end came. The remains Of Sur
geon Branham We're inferred last night. and
the surgeons who had ATTENDED him were
sent into quarantine.
DR.; Branham was born in Georgia in 1868,
but has lived in Baltimore the greater por,
ton of his life. He graduated in medicine
In Baltimore in 1889 a the head of HIS class
and was examined for appointment in the
marine hospital service last April, passing
the highest examination among eighteen
applicants. He was commissioned as as
sistant and ordered to the marine hospital
at Stapleton, Staten Island, ". ", April Il
He was ordered to Brunswick, Ca. July IS
last. He leaves a wife and one child
At the marine hospital bureau the loss of
Surgeon Branham is deeply ieplored, as he
was considered a most efficient officer rni a
bright and brainy man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

What He Says ia Regard to His
Transfer.

When asked for a statement as to the
reasons which iTnpellei the Speaker to de-
pose him from the Craftsmanship of the
ways ard means committee. Mr.. Springer
said: Not to say thatI an surprised at my
deposition from the chairnanship of the
ways and means committee and appoint
nent as chairman of the committee on
banking and currency is only feeble ex-
preston of the thuth. / have had To ;ntirna-
tion from the Speaker whatever as TO his
failure TO reaDnoint or of his intention to
rake me chairman of the other commit
tee.
Il go from the work to which 1 have
given the best study of my life TO 4 cCm-
mittee To the business of which / have
given but little attention heretofore.
know nothing of the motives OF the
Speaker or of the object that he mad in
view He has assured me that he desired
to do that which he thought was best for
the country and the democratic party.
hope he Is not mistaken. but opinions may
differ. i do not care to make a further
statement at this time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

is probably the only objection that can be
raised to his appointment.
Dr. Stafford is a native of this CITY, where
he also received his early education, being
graduated first at Gonzaga and then at
Georgetown College. His theological stud
les We're pursued at the Catholic seminary
near Niagara Falls.
After completing the course there, and
graduating with high honors, he was or
dained a priest His ordination occurred
about seven years ago. His first work in
the priesthood was as assistant to Bishop
Gilmour, at the cathedral in Cleveland
Ohio, where he stayed five years. He was
then transferred to Baltimore. and assign
ed to st. Peters Church
Some time ago at Bishop Keanes invita-
tion ne delivered a series Of lectures be-
fore the students of the Catholic Univers-
ity. IN Washington. and recently he deliv-
cred the address at the opening Of the Uru-
quay building at the worlds fair Father
Stanords mother Is still living in this city,
Where ne also has a brother. DR.. John Stat
1ord: a physician, and sister. Miss Helen
STAFFORD. teacher of portrait painting in
the Washington Art School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21


An army officer connected with the re-
cruiting service has called attention to the
great increase in the number of recruits
since the beginning of the present financial
stringency.
He says: THE army is nearer full at
present than it has ever been since the war
The maximum allowance for the standing
army is by law 5000. and out of this num-
Der we rarely have more than %. 900 or % 900
in the ranks. At present. however, there
are only about 154 vacancies in the whole
army, and orders have had to be issued to
the officers in charge of all the recruiting
stations to restrict the number of recruits
taken in.
The fact Is that 1t is not nearly every
man who can get into the army II he wants
to. and the lines are being even more close
ly drawn as the amount of available ma
tertal Increases, so that it is not more than
one out of six or eight applicants who is
accepted. In spite of these restrictions
however. the number of applicants for the
service has so increased that the army is
practically full, ana l can conceive of no
reason for the present state of things ex-
cept the prevailing hard times, which have
driven large numbers of men without other
means of support to fall back on the gov
eminent for living"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
To Represent the Army.

The Secretary of War has detailed the
following named officers to represent the
medical department of the army at the
pan-American congress to be held in this
city next month:
Col. Bernard j. ID. Irwin, assistant sur
geOn general
Lieut.. Col. Dallas Bache. deputy surgeon
general
Mai. David L. Huntington, surgeon
Mai. Charles Smart, surgeon.
The three first named officers will repair
to this city at such time as will enable
them to reach here on or before September
{. 1893. and upon the final adjournment Of
the congress will return to their proper sta
tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
of all gas pipes? ?"

of all gas pipes?"
MIR. Hannah also urged an amendment to
the regulation governing inspection, where
by the Inspector could tap the water main
instead CT being obliged to wait for The reg.
ular Taper The plumbing board will con-
slider the amendments
Fish Inspected.
The report of Inspector Harris shows the
arrival at the river front last week of the
following: Z 5i5 punches of fish. ll62 Spanish
mackerel. 10 sturgeon, 80 carp, drumiish.
$4,000 clans, 1880 crabs. G. 400 canteloupes
and $500 watermelons. Among the con-
formations were s. punches of fish 250O
CLAIMS, II, 400 crabs and $50 watermelons
lnwholesomc Food Condemned.
Last week the food inspectors condemned
52i pounds of meat 922 canteIoupes. 81
watermelons and a quantity of various
Kinds of fruits and vegetables
To Lay Water Mains.
The engineer department has been con-
siderlng the advisability of laying water
mains in unimproved streets and making
lateral connections Herewith at stated in
tervals. SO that when the street is paved
and houses are built upon Il there will be
no occasion to tear up the sidewalk and cut
through the streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
ON THEIR WAY HOME.
The Victorious District Rifle Team
From Sea Grit.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
SEA GIRT, n. j., August q, 1893.
With chins well elevated. and with smiles
on every face. the victorious District of Co
lumbia brigade team marched from Camp
Spencer at few minutes past noon. The
fareweils had mostly been said down in the
vicinity of the firing points, where the range
officers were watching the practice of a
company OF the fourth regiment, but Col
Owens. Maj. Myers and Capt. Walker were
at team headquarters to say goodbye. and
grets that a year would elapse before
Washington rifernen would again visit Sea
Grit An Intellectual effort was jocularly
made to get up q match with any of the
Jersey men, but they were saving them
selves for the contest that is to come off
on October IA. The rifiemen expect to dine
in Philadelphia, and are scheduled to arrive
in Washington at Sis p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
THE SITUATION BETTER.
Good Bank Showing and the
Prospect of Early Financial LeEis.

Prospect of Early Financial LeEis-
lntfon.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, Aug. PA favorable In
depreciation of Saturdays bank statement
and the prospect of early financial legisla-
ton on the part of Congress brought about
reaction In today's market which re-
suited in a considerable covering Of short
contracts.
For the first time in weeks the bulls were
gwen an opportunity to dictate prices, and
at the close of the first hour it was evident
that they had made the most of ii. The
situation today is unquestionabiy better
than 1t has been at any time since depres-
sion became general. and. barring the un-
foreseen, a gradual improvement in condi-
The amount of gold recently secured from
abroad. which was largely responsible for
the good showing made by the banks last
week, served to check the decline even In
the absence of congressional action
The effect of the gold movement alone,
however, would have been only temporary,
continued inflow of gold a general and per-
manent Improvement should speedily re-
suit The demand for currency was consid-
erably easier this morning, and rates were
,nominally 1-2G2 per cent, but during the
afternoon small bills were in active demand
and rates advanced l 3-4d2 1-2. A promi-
nent currency broker Is quoted as saying
that the demand is now almost over and
will soon disappear entirely. Midday cables
from London announced a rising in the rate
Of discount. which was at that time trifle
over per cent.
Brown Bros. quote sterling at 424 LA
4S9 Northwest earnings for the month Of
July show decrease of s127.20S Lake Erie
and Western for the second week IN Au-
gust decreased $1,000 and c. c. c. and ST
Louis for the same period decreased SOL, SIS
Lake Shores surplus over Fixed charges for
the quarter ending June 80 is 81 ,0i7.Nf, as
against $685., 1853 for the same period last
year.
The clearing house statement TODAY shows
Exchanges. $50 204. 469: balances s367s Coz and
subtreasury's debit balance. s1is5lS.
among the stocks that were prominent
IN todays trading were Manhattan. which
advanced to 1l2 So, gain of SIS per cent
Burlington sold up to u IA, an improve
ment of l-2 Der cent. Western Union was
active and advanced from rs ga to IS 81
Northwest gained point to "a 3-4. and ST
Paul improved l IA per cent to So. In the
industrial group General Electric, after a
weak opening, advanced rapidly to Al L.
a net gain of 5 IL per cent. Chicago Gas
gained 3-8 to 81 3-S and Sugar advanced
from y IA to "A L.
Taken as a whole today's market has
been very satisfactory and prices have
responded easily to improved conditions.
Reactions will, of course, follow and It Is
impossible to predict just how far the i'm
provement will extend. but the tendency
should be towards a higher level.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

The report thus finds that four officers,
Capt Potter. commandment of the yard at
the time the Atlanta was placed out OF
commission: Capt. Bartl,tt, commanding
the vessel; Chief Engineer Cline and Chief
Engineer Inch all in a measure either re-
sponsible for the fire. which might have
caused greater damage. or the condition OF
ering that she is one Of the first cruisers
of the new navy. The most serious dam
age has been done to the hull. which, the
report states has been reduced to ono
half Of its original thickness in one place
by the constant drippings from a drain
pipe in the starboard wing bunker abreast
the engine, which has SO corroded the hull
as TO damage IL to the extent mentioned
above.
a surprising feature of the report Is that
negligent of their duty and careless IN en-
forcing the regulations IL recommends that
no further action be taken in the matter.
seven Years fn Commission.
The Atlanta has now been In commission
seven wears and has seen more service than
any of the ships built by the Roach COM
pany She left New York shortly after the
naval review for Greytown. Nicaragua,
i'm command OF Capt Higginson, who was
relieved by Capt. Bartlett, soon after arrfv-
Ing In Nicaragua. The board. which re-
ported on the condition OF the Atlanta pre-
vious TO the inspection by the SelfriJgs
board found tina: IL would take fully Sl00-
90 to make her ready for active service.
In view OF the fact that the last board
has discovered so serious a condition or
affairs in the ship IL Is believed that
larger sum than this will be required to
repair her. Six months and probably longer
VIII have elapsed before she can be COM
missioned. Secretary Herbert win review
the report this week and final action can
be expected shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
THE WASHINGTON PRESBYTERy-
Relations of Rev. DR.. wynkoop Sever
ed-Other Business transactions.

A special meeting of the presbytery Of
Washington city was held this morning at
the Western Presbyterian Church. II street
between 18th and 0th streets for the pur-
pose of dissolving the relations existing he
tween the church and its pastor Rev DIR
L. s. Wynkoop. DIR. Wynkoop has resigned
his charge for the purpose II going to India
to serve i'm the missionary field and ex-
poets TO sail during the latter Fart of Sep
TENDER He has been engaged in active
work In this city for the past fifteen Years
and during that time has made himself very
popular, not only with his own church. but
with the community generally He has
been particularly active in mis- work for the
presbytery and in ecclesiastical affairs so
that his departure will be gr aatly felt.
Rev. VIM. II. Edwards presided as rnoier-
ator of the meeting, and there Were pl esent
three commissioners from the church one
from the elders, one from the deacoas aud
one from the trustees, to ask that the pas-
toral relations be severed. Each one made
an earnest address expressive of the regret
feit by the church at separating from their
pastor: A number of members of presby-
terry also made addresses that Were highly
eulogisuc of the character and work of DR.
Wynkoop.
Next sunday is the last that DR. Nyn-
koop Will preach in his old church. Rev.
bytery this morning to preach in Western
church on September 3. and to formally
declare the pulpit vacant. They also APP
pointed a committee to organize a new
church at Takoma Park, which has hith-
erto had only chapel The pastor of the
tie. son of Rev. Mr.. George o. Little Of
this city. Rev. Mr.. JAS $. Westcott of the
presbytery of Winnebago. Wis, was re-
ceived into the Washington body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
I'd EDITION.
MRS SHANN ACQUIfFE D
The Victorious District Riflemen
Homeward Bound.
MRS. SHANN ACQUITTED.
The Jury In the Princeton Murder
Case Renders n Verdict.

TRENTON, ". j., Aug. N.-The jury in
the Sham murder case came into court at
$50 O'Clock with a verdict of mot guilty"
The court room was packedwith spectators
and Mrs. Sham sat surrounded by her fam
lily. When the verdict was rendered she fell
upon her knees as though offering up
thanks for her deliverance. In a moment
she raised her head and her daughters
threw their arms around her and kissed
her. The audience sat silent and in another
moment the formali.ies were over and Mrs
Shann was discharged from custody. AS
she left the court room she was peered at
shook hands with her. Her daughters and
sisters now were weeping and the whole
family showed the deepest emotion. 1t is
said the jury decided to acquit after a few
ballots taken on Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Army Orders.

The following transfers in the fifteenth
Infantry are made:
second Lieut.. Harry ]. Hirsch from COM
pany ID TO company H.
Second Lieut.. Frank d. McKenna, from
company H to company d.
Leave OF absence for one month is grant,
fantry. 49,
The leave of absence granted Capt Chas
e Morrison. ordnance department, is ex-
tended to September /, 1898
Mai. George f. Robinson, paymaster. now
stationed at Los Angeles Cal, has been
ordered to take station at Denver Col. and
Maj. John II: Wilcher. paymaster. has been
Ell Paso, Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
THEY WE'RE COMRADES.
senator Stewart Recognized n Mining
Companion I'm n Blind Beggar.

from the New York Herald.
y tall. snowy bearded man. with wide
brimmed soft hat and the general air of a
westerner. was walking along 14th street
near Union Square. He noticed a blind beg
gar's appeal for aid. The appeal was
prominently displayed on a card hanging
on the beggar's breast 1t stated that the
appellant had lost his sight through a mine
explosion in the west many years ago.
The white bearded man stopped and ad-
dressed a remark to the blind beggar whose
face frightened at the first words and
broke into a smile when the gentleman
shook hands with him. Dropping u coin in
the tin cup that clanked like a sheep bell
at the liberal donation the venerable Pc
destrian pursued his path.
That's Senator Stewart of Nevada -
whispered one observer to another. land the
blind besgar once worked in the same mine
with him. Two summers ago they met in
the same way in this neighborhoOd. The
Senator gave generous aims. and the blind
besgar was cheered by the kind words that
accompanied the gift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

Eight years. writes Nr. ". MORT0NsoN.
editor Superior Postsn. Ishpeminr. Mich. IT
suffered the most exscruciatinz pains from
rheumatism. both in Sweden and America. and
almost despaired Of finding relief. Finally de-
tsru.insd to try AYERS sARsAPARILLA. having
heard Of many that had been cured byit Be-
fore beginning to this preparation had Mr. Tun-
Frsn of Iron Mountain. Mich. graduate in phar-
macy from Sweden. snalyzsit He informed me that
Ieould use AYERS sARsAPAErLLA for my
RHEUMATIsM
Not only without fear. bat. probably. with benefit
sccordiugly took Ave six bottles. and entirely
cured Th. was in 1854 and during all these years
have hardly felt q psin-"
AFTER suffering severely for many years from rheu-
mstism. Twas induced to try AYERS sARsAPA-
RILLA. and received immediate beneatr-D s. WIN.
CHESTER. Holden. Me.
AYERS sARsAPARILLA.
Prepared by DR.. J. C. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass
CURES OTHERS. WILL CURE YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21

The Name of Rev. DR.. ID. j. Stafford
Sent to Rome.

The question as to who is to be appoint
ed to the bishops chair in the diocese of
Wheeling, to succeed the Right Rev. John
j. Kahn. who was recently made archbishop
coadjutor of the diocese of st. Louis. is one
that is Of particular interest to the Catho-
lie Church just now. A number of names
have been suggested as the possible man.
Now it is stated that the name of Rev.
DR.. D. j. Stafford of st. Peters Church.
Baltimore, is one of three that have been
sent to Rome from which the propaganda
will choose. DR.. Stafford is but thirtytwo
years of age and It IS, Sid that his youth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
Cholera News.

Surgeon Gen. Wyman of the marine hos
pital service received a cable message
from the United States consul at Palermo.
saying that In consequence of rumors that
cholera prevailed in Sicily he made in
quiries on the subject, but received I'M
satisfactory replies.
The surgeon general has received in
formation that cholera is epidemic in ST.
petersburg. Russia, and also in parts of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
WashiugtOn Stock ExchanRe.

NJ bid. lls asked. U. $. IS. coupon. 1907 liz bid
District of Columbia Bonds.-2O- year fund IS. los
Did, water r stock IS currency 1901. loI bid 80
ysnsy 1908. iSa bid sass, fandns. . currency r
loaha bid ITO asked Slss; registered 2l0s, 30 bid
town R. conv 90 list ia Did as a aIa Wass
ington ard Georgetown r. Il. COW. us. I'd. 112 bid.
rs asked Masonic Hall Association IS: lot
asked. Washington Market Company imp. 6s los
asked American Security and Trust S. 1905; Iol
asked American Security and Trust 5s, 1906. 101
asked American Security and Trust Is 1904, lOlIa
asked. Washington Light Infantry ID Is 100
asked. Washington Gas Company Gs, series a,
iiS asked. Washington Gas Company Is. series b.
asked. lexington Il. r.. Is. 100 asked. Chesa-
Peake aud Potomac Telephone IS, 1903 asked. Cap
ropolitan X. r. COW. 6s. 9s bid. los asked u. S.
Electric Light cony. 5s 122 asked Anacostia r. r.
National Ban Stocks.-Bank Of Washington $50
bid hid Bank Of the Republic 20 asked Mstropol
o,d no asked Farmers and Mcchanics. rs bid
tisizens' IL asked C1lnmbia 100 asked. Capt.
III asked Lincoln. 10, asked osa. lao asked
Railroad Washington and Georgetown
800 asked Metropolitan , III 100 asked Columbia
lexington and Soldiers Home, 40 asked George
town and Tenallytown. 40 asked Rock Creek, 100
Insurance stocks-Firemen's. 80 asked. Frank
1 I'm 80 asked MetrHpcltan 81 asked National
bid. Columbia. 16 asked: German American
l9l asked. Potomac. 81 asked. Riggs, SIS asked
Peoples. 5l2 bid. asked. Lincoln. asked. Com
mcrciai, asked
Title Insurance stcks.-Real Estate ~ asked
COlumbiP Title. 6 bid. ~ asked.
Gcs and Electric Light Stocks,-W Washington Gas
f2is bid. Georgetown Cas- 40 bid. U. S. Electric
Light 100 asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Washngton Market, 10
asked. Washington Brick Machine. 10 asked
Great Falls lee. 40 asked Bull Run Panora ma
% asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage, rs asked
Llnc"ln Halt. ~ asked. Inter Ocean Building. 100
asked. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat 9S
asked.
Safe Deposit and Trust Comma nies-Na ional
"a 20 Deposit and Trust COmpany. 40 asked. Wash
inCton Safe DaDosit. Jos asked. Washingtoin Loan
and Trust 1870 asked. American Security and
Trust 1919 asked