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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30

Tho War Department to Have Special Line
to Fort Myer.

The War Department to Have . Special Line
to Fort Myer.
Ger. Schofeld has settled the trouble with re-
spect to :elephonic communication between the
War Department and the cavalry post at Fort
Myer. Va, ,nAiS -seasxrad to In TIE .srAl.
by arranging with the chief signal officer Of
the army for the establishment Of . military
telephone line between the two points in ques-
tion. which shall be entirely independent of the
public line. The trouble with the present tele-
phonic connection with the military post,
caused bi the presence Of the trolley wire Of
the Washington and Arlington railroad, will be
avoided in the case Of the proposed military
line by an arrangement OF metallic circuits,
which will make it entirely independent OF the
more powerful currents Of the trolley wire Of
the railroad. The War Department does not
propose to remain much longer without means
for prompt and reliable communication with
Fort Myer, as there is no telling when an oc-
casion might arise for . hasty summons Of
troops to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Interior Department Changes.

The following Official changes have been
made in the Department Of the Interior:
James r. Fritts OF Indiana, a special exam
liner at S1 400, has been detailed as chief Of the
special examination division, and Peter w.
Blazer Of New Jersey, clerk at 81 GOO. has been
detailed as assistant chief of same Transfer:
VIM. S. Burton of Kansas, clerk, 81 600, gen.
eral land Office, to special examiner, 81 800,
pension Office.
General land ofice-Appointments: Walter
B. McNeel Of Nebraska. examiner Of Chippewa
Guerry of Georaia olssI &c.
Morelsnd Of Georgia, clerk, e1, 400; Charles
II. MsRinnis Of Minnesota and John p. Pryor Of
Texas, special agents, q 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
A new FISCAL YEAR.
Changes in the Departments That
Will Occur.
BY new APPROPRIATIONS
Several in the State Department
and Consular Service.
OTHERS NOT MUCH AFFECTED.

The fiscal year beginning tomorrow viii be
marked at the State Department by reduc-
ton in the salary Of Assistant Secretary Quincy
from e4,600 to e3,500, and in the salary Of
Chief Clerk Rockhill, from e2,750 to $2,500.
These are the only changes in the
appropriations for the department proper.
There are several others, however, in the
consular service. The offices Of consul at
Maracaibo (e2,0O0) and consul at San Domingo
($1, 500 are abolished. The salary of the consul
at Brunswick, Germany is reduced from o., 500 to
2,0O0, and Of the consul at Havana, from
%, 500 to $4,000. The salaries Of the consuls
at the following places are increased: At Stutt-
gardt, from 1000 to o.. 500; at Southampton,
from 81 500 to s2,500; at Tsmpico, from e1, 500
to $4,000.
LITTLE CHANGE IN THE wAR DEPARTMENT..
In the War Department there il very little
change in the appropriations. Chief Clerk
Tweedale suffers . reduction Of e250 year in
his salary. There is . decrease Of $4,000
in the appropriation for the pay Of
civilian employees Of the medical
and hospital department Of the army, and an
increase in the pay Of first sergeants and ser
geants in the army. The former will get e25
instead Of s22 a month, and the latter win get
s1s instead Of &17 q month. A number Of
minor changes at the military academy will
take effect tomorrow, including two or three
appointments.
THE RECORD AND PENSION BUREAU.
There is no change in the appropriations for
the record and pension Office. The force was
reduced by i've March Is in order to allow an
increase Of four clerks in the in
spector generals department. There are
a number of vacancies in the record
and pension Office, as q result OF the accident
at the Ford's Theater building, which will be
filled by the civil service commission in course
Of time. The matter has not yet been seriously
considered at the War Department.
few reductions have been made In salaries
in the force Of overseers, draughtsmen, labor
ers, &c, employed in the care and preservation
Of public buildings and grounds, by reason Of
the fact that the appropriation il $4,000 less
than that for this year.
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS PRACTICALLY ux-
The appropriations for the naval establish
ment are practically unchanged. Provision is
made for an increase Of twenty-six appoint
ments in the corps Of engineers, and there Is
q reduction of $500 in the appropriation for
computers on piece work In ths nautical
almanac Office. - --.....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Thos L. Thompson, the new United
States minister to Brazil, arrived at the Ebbitt
this morning, accompanied by his daughter.
Mr.. Thompson is here to receive final instruc-
tions before leaving this country for his new
post of duty.
Controller Eckels is confined to his bed by an
acute attack Of indigestion.
Rev. Or. Newman, the pastor Of the First
Congregational Church. is at the St. Cloud,
Asbury park, enjoying the rest Of the seaside.
On Friday he goes to New York to meet Mrs.
Newman, who will return from Europe.
Postmaster General Bissell will leave tomor-
row for Glen Summit, Pa, to spend July 4
with his family, who are summering there. He
will return to Washington on the 9th or 9Th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Successful Local Btdderp.

Following are the successful local bidders
for furnishing stationery, &C., to the Interior
Department for the coming fiscal year: J. C.
Addison, Ballantyne q Sons, Columbia rubber
works. Easton b Rupp, z D. Gilman, E. Nor
rison Paper Company, Jno. G. Parker, Geo.
Ryneal, jr., D. A Tower, Wyckoff, seamans 4
Benedict
The contract for the purchase Of waste paper
in the Interior Department has been awarded
to James 7. Beau Of Georgetown at 60 cents.
tract for washing towels at 20 cents per 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Trial OF the Howell Torpedo.

The trial Of the Howell torpedo to be made
at Newport early in July will be an expert
ment Of great interest to naval people. The
torpedo will be subjected to q severe test at the
torpedo nettings Of foreign and domestic make
TO determine the efficiency Of the projectile and
also to see which is the better net of the two.
The summer experiments will decide what net
we will adopt for the navy, and as soon a. this
is settled work will be begun to fit out our ships
with them. So far not vessel in the navy is
provided with nets Of any description, though
most Of them are constructed with view to
their use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
THE FISCAL YEAR ACCOUNTS,

There Will Probably He . Surplus Of Two
Million Dollars In the Treasury.
Treasury officials are deep in the mysteries
of figures today, closing up the vast money ao-
counts Of the government for the fiscal year
1s92-9S. The figures, which will be officially
proclaimed tomorrow, will show In round
numbers that the total receipts for the year
have aggregated sss5, 900. 600, while the ex-
penditures will foot up ssss, s,OOo, 900. leaving .
surplus Of receipts above expenditures Of
s2,OOo,000. This was the estimate submitted
by Secretary Foster to Congress as the probable
surplus for the fiscal year closed today, and
results prove it to have been prophetically ac-
curate. In this estimate, however, Mr.. Foster
Cherokee Indian claim Of $4,000, ,OO0 Had
not this been paid the receipts would have
been 81, 900 900 In excess Of the expenditures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
NO TRUTH IN THE STORY
That Clerks in tho Record snd Pension ID
Vision Could Not Use the Elevator.

That Clerks In tho Record and Pension Di-
vision Could Not Use the Elevator.
Mr.. Brown, chief Of the branch of the
record and pension Office using the city post
Office building, has reported to the War De-
partment that there is no truth in the report
that clerks are not allowed to use the elevator
after O'Clock In the morning. He said that
about week ago he was standing near the
elevator at ter minutes after o'clock. whom q
number of clerks came up and he told the
elevator boy that he had better not bring any
more up just then. He adds that il any one
walked up the stairs it was during the space Of
five minutes between ten and fifteen minutes
after o'clock on that particular morning
never before or since, as he said to the elevator
boy a few minutes later, Bring them up when
ever they come and We will find some other way
of determining the 'lates'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
SILVER MINERS TO coNFEn.
They win Try TO Find . Remedy esa u
Depression OF the Price.

They win Try TO Find . Remedy sss SAa
Depression Of the Price
HELENA. MoST., June So.-The drop q fhs
prize OF silver the past week has had 0 most
depressing effect on the silver mining industry
in this state. Six months ago two Of the
biggest silver mines in Montana closed when
silver went to IS, and the drop to 90 yesterday,
without . prospect q better times, had the
effect OF closing two more large proercerA
Fortunately for the interests Of the state,
copper Is now the largest mining industry in
the state, and SO Ions thAt remains where it
is the thousands Of miners employed In thas
line will not be disturbed.
A call was issued yesterday signed by twenty
of the most prominent men in the state for .
convention Of silver mine operstors to be hsld
here July to perfect an organization 70 taks
an active part In the silver campaign
DEAD FALLS, MoSr.. June 90.-A dispatch
from veirhart, the chief mining town Of the
Belt Mountain range, states that orders have
been given for closing down the Moulton. Gait
and Nevada mipes 1t is thought that unless
silver advances no mines viii operate 81 the end
of the week.
SILVER Crrr, IDAHO, June so.-Ths sudden.
although not unexpected fall in silver, has
virtually ruined the mining industry Of the
state. Orders have been issued during the past
two days for closing down the silver and lead
Thousands OF miners will be thrown out Of
employment during ths next week and there
will be much distress.
As the gold mines yield considerably In
silver, many that classed gold mines viii
be obliged to close down. Present indications
are that business OF all kinds win remain ~
standstin until Congress meets and the
Sherman law is repealed, and II nothing better
is enacted to take its place the production of
silver in this state will cease.
The closing Of the mines viii affect al farm
ers who are dependent upon home market
THE SITUATION IN COLORADO.
DENVER, Col, June So.-Gov. Waite 70
turned to the city last night and announced
that he is ready to call an extra session Of the
Legislature Immediately to consider the repeal OF
all attachment laws, the passage Of . stay law
suspeading for one or two years the collection
OF all debts, the passage Of special redemption
Law and the prohibition Of gold clauses In al
contracts.
The resolutions calling for . session, which
will come before the real estate exchange this
morning, will provoke Q red-hot discussion, aad
there wall be an immense attendance Of business
men.
Fully 5000 miners are thrown out Of work BY
mines which closed down yesterday, and thsrs
viii be many more today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Assirnmept of Naval Gradu.tas.

The following are the recommendation of
the naval academic board for the assignments
Of this years graduating class Of the Naval
Academy:
Line -Belknap, Blainer, Willard,
Pollock. Stearns, Kennzli, Hough, Hartung,
Christy. Irwin. Evans, Caldwell, Sem, Sypher,
Bierer, mcfarland, Preston, Leigh, Althouse
and Brotherton.
Marine corps Williams, Lane, Nc
Lemore. Smith, Carter, Theall, Richards and
McKeivey.
These assignments require the approval OF
the Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30

Edmund Paul. q distinguished Haitien
statesman, died at Kingston, Jamaica, of pro-
gressive anemia Sunday last. He was edu-
Gated in Paris and was q pupil of Michael
Chevaiier, the celebrated French writer on po-
litical economy.
The Rev. D. c. John, DID,, pastor Of the
Wauwatosa Methodist Episcopal Church Of
Milwaukee, has accepted the presidency Of the
Clark University at Atlanta, Ga.
Francis Whitaker & Sons Packing Com
pany Of ST. Louis, which recently suspended,
will resume, principally on foreign capital
Bennett 4 Franz, carriage builders OF Burling-
ton, Iowa, have assigned. with liabilities of
o25, 900 and assets that viii exceed that amounti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
YALE BY a LENGTHS,
The University Boat Raoe Bowed at
New London.
HARVARD MADE 4 GAME STRUGGLE.
The Spurt Of the blues" in the
Last Mile Won.
CAMBRIDGE MEN USED TIP.

NEW LONDON, COM, June 3o.-A thick
sound fog hung over the city ct sunrise this
morning. The air was sultry, however, and at
s:l5 the sun came out hot. There was . slight
southwest wind early this morning, bu. aos
sufficient to rufae the surface Of the Thames.
At the crew quarters every effort was made
to keep the men in quiet repose; only the most
prominent visitors and coachers were allowed
to remain in the quarters over night and the
oarsmen Of both boats lounged about, appar-
entity as unconcerned as il nothing Of import
ance were within Q month Of happening.
Both crews arose at clock this morning
and immediately breakfasted. . hearty meal
being allowed them. The shells were taken
down about 8 o'clock and carefully inspected
by the coachers.
BOOM FOR HARVARD.
Al has been the custom for three years, the
betting on the morning OF the race opened with
q big boom for Harvard. At the Crocker House,
the headquarters Of the college enthusiasts, the
final wagers that were made last night were
placed In Yale's favor by or 8 to /. Little
money, however, went up at the figures.
At daylight this morning the Harvard money
market commenced to look up. The biggest
Odds Yale had to give thus far today are to 2,
and the blue supporters we're able to place
their. wagers considerably at even money, but
the majority OF bets were put up in bunches OF
$40 against ESQ.
The powers that be met at O'Clock to make
final arrangements. Bob Cook, Yale's chief,
met Perkins, Harvard's director, and they de-
cided upon the officials Of the race In addition
to Mr.. Reeves, who was chosen referee a month
ago. The officers were: Timers, Mr.. Adee Of
Yale and Mr.. Keyes OF Harvard; judges, Mr.
Cook Of Yale and Mr.. Perkins Of Harvard. The
weather conditions were discussed at length.
The crews were the hghtest this year that
have rowed for several seasons, and strong
head wind and choppy sea are not palasable
to either eight on this account. The
worst part Of the course, as regards
rough water Is the last mile, or the
part nearest the harbor. The sound waves
were breaking some distance up tie river and
prevented smooth water, except under the most
favorable conditions The first three miles Of
the course were comparatively smooth.
Tne fresh water Of the Thames predominAted;
the waves we're smaller and the bosom Of the
river was sheltered by good-sized bluffs. espe-
cially on the east side.
The judges finally decided that the water was
all right.
Yale chose the west sids and Harvard the
At ll0A the start was made, Tale slishily
-lsading.
A. me '"o-"ns mag taey Wsrs neck enc
neGk.
r~ 1wo "lles eno nan, navarro leo o! nose
Three-m flag, Harvard led by :wo lengths.
Three and one-quarter miles, Harvard still
ieo.
ave, passing inc tnree ana quarter mile
nas iaie spnflec and essii! passed hervsro.
,esdinS Q. ihree ieng'hs 81 ths three and . hall
mlie point
lead lime. ysIs Ok m. Hsrx.r5 Or ,S s' ln ''e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
FEARS OF SERIOUS TROUBLE.
The Strike Of the Coal Miners In Kansa
Assuming an Exciting Form.

The Strike Of the Coal Miners In Kansas
Assuming an Exciting Form.
PrrrsBuRo, KAN, June 80.-The strike here
Is assuming q rather exciting form. The repre-
sentatives Of the $500 miners now on strike
here had meeting Wednesday night and yes
terday made . demand on the 800 strip pit
miners on this field to stop work II the strip
pits are shut down it will throw 1900 zinc
smelter men out Of employment
Excitement was created here yesterday when
about 1000 striking miners marched up the
principal streets headed by brass band their
intention being to stop the surface mining, but
action was deferred until tine return of Presi-
dent Walters Of the United Mine Workers, who
is now in Missouri 1t is feared grave trouble
is impending. At the Keith and Perry coal
mines Nos. and 8, and officers are serving
notices on the men to vacate their houses at
once Agents are securing men to take the
places of the strikers, and, as the strikers are
destitute and desperate, serious trouble is
feared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
They Want More Witnesses.

The grand jury have not yet completed the
inquiry as to the parties charged in the verdict
Of the coroners jury (Nessrs. Ainsworth,
Covert, sasse and Dant) with being respons-
able for the death OF the parties Although
about twenty-five witnesses have thus far given
testimony. the grand Jury desire other tefsl.
mony, and it is likely that the inquiry win mot
be completed till possibly the latter part 2,
be called
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Placed on the Retired List.

Commander Edwin T. Woodward, who was
recently examined for promotion and found to
be physically disqualified was today placed on
the retired list of the navy. He was appointed
to the Naval Academy fror, Vermont and has
been in the service tbirty-four years, fourteen
OF which were spent 1T sea. His last duty was
as light house inspector for the Buffalo, n Y,
district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Schueider's Revolvera.

By direction Of Judge McComas, on the mo
ton Of District Attorney Birney, the two TO
volvers used as evidence In the
case Of Howard J. Schneider, hanged
last March for the murder Of his wife, were to-
day turned over TO Property Clerk Sylvester,
having been in the possession Of the District
attorneys Office since the trial OF Schneidse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Consuls Recognised,

The President has recognized Carlos Rohl as
consul general OF the Argentine Republic in
the United States of America, Hugo Arnal, con-
sui Of the republic of Colombia at Norfolk, Va. |;
Francieco de F. Villasana, consul Of the United
Sta tes Of Mexico for Eagle Pass, Tex, and
Salvador F. Maillefcrt. consul OF the United
States Of Mexico for Brownsville, Tex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
The Case of Commander Wood.

Secretary Herbert has prepared the case Of
Commander Wood for the action of the Presi-
dent. This officer was recently examined for
promotion. Two members Of the examining
board reported against his advancement and
the third member reported in his favor. The
delay in acting on this case has blocked naval
promotions for long time. Commander Wood
enjoys the distinction Of not having been to sea
for the past eighteen years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
VETERANS AND GErrYsBURo.

The President Suggests Individual Applica-
tions for Leave Of Absence.
DR.. James E. Dexter Of the Second and Third
ArmyCorps Association has received letter from
Mr.. Thurber, the Presidents private secretary,
acknowledging the receipt Of his letter request
ing shat persons now employed in the govern
ment Offices and establishments In this city who
were participants in the battle Of Gettysburg
may be excused from attendance upon their
duties on Monday, the Sd proximo. for the pur-
pose Of enabling them to be present at the re-
union"
Mr.. Thurber says that SIT seems to the Presi-
dent that the best way to arrange this matter
viii be for each one who participated in the
battle and who il interested in attending the
no doubt the request for leave Of absence viii
be granted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Customs DeciAi0na,

Solicitor Reeves Of the Treasury Department
has decided that secured wool produced from
imported wool cannot be considered an article
produced in the United States
Assistant Secretary Spaulding has decided
that ''feather-stitched braids' are properly
dutiable as .'braids."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30

Five Hundred Chinese Seiaed.
Secretary Carlisle has received telegram
from Portland, Ores.. announcing the arrival
there of the Haytien Republic with 500 Chinese
aboard. The vessel was seized by the United
States Treasury agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
The Newark . Flag Ship.

Commodore Stsunton, who was recently as
signed to the command Of the South Atlantic
station, has arranged to hoist his flag on the
q. 8. s. Newark on the 1st Of August. He will
be relieved Of his present duties as commander
Of the Naval Home at Philadelphia by Capt.
Potter, who has just been relieved Of command
Of the navy yard at Norfolk by Commodore
Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
FOR PRINCESS MAYS WEDDING.
Royal Guests Arriving In England for Nsxi
Thursdays Ceremony.


LONDON, June so.-The foreign guests In
vited to attend the wedding Of the Duke Of
York and Princess May, which will take place
on Thursday next, are beginning 10 arrive.
King Christian Of Denmark, father Of the
Princess Of Wales and grandfather Of
the Duke OF York. accompanied by Queen
Louise, arrived at Harwioh from Copen-
hagen this morning. They were greeted
with q salute Of twenty-one guns.
The czarewitch, who win be the official repre-
sentative Of the car at the wedding, arrived
at Sheerness today. He was also welcomed
with Q twenty-one-gun salute. As soon - the
royal personages landed they proceeded -
London
The Prince and Princess Of Wales, the DUKE
Of Edinburgh and the Duchess Of Edinburgh,
who is aunt Of the czarewitch, the Duke Of
York. the Duke Of Cambridge, commander-in-
CHIEF Of her majestys forces; NJ. staal, the
Russian ambassador to Great Britain, and ssv-
eral other officials from the Russian embassy
met the czarswitch at Charing Cron raQwAy
station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
CREDITED TO MRS. BIssELL.
The Appointment Of . Lady to Psnnsylva.
mia Post once.

MA foot Omco.
MAucK CHUNK, Pa, June so.-Ths appoint
ment Of Miss Anna g. Webster ~ postmistress
at Weatherly is accredited to Mrs. Bissell, wife
Of the Postmaster General -Four politicians,
who were applicants, were not In il.
Miss Webster is about twenty-four years Of
age, and for the past five or six years has main
tanned herself aud widowed mother az telegraph
operator for the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road Company at Glen Summit, where the
Bissell family has a cottage during
the summer. The story Of her life attracted
the attention Of Mrs. BisselL Miss Webster
asked for the post Office IN her home town, and
invoked the aid of Mrs. Bissell, and yesterday
received notice Of her appointment The posi-
ton is worth $500 per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
New Steamer on the James.

The new steamer Pocahontas, which is to run
on the James river. arrived at Fort Monroe
from Wilmington, Del, today. She was Joined
there by party from Norfolk, who will make
Q trip to Richmond on her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Chairman Csrter,s Intentions,

New YoRK, June 8o.-Chairmsn Thomas b.
Carter, Of the republican national committee,
il is caid, has privately snounced LIS intention
to call the executive committee together, prob
ably in this city, next September. Then II ID
thought . permanent headquarters win b
selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
Statistical Agents Appointed

Statistical Agents Appointed.
Mr.. NJ. s. Dougherty of Louisiana has been
appointed state statistical agent for Louisiana,
vice Napoleon Underwood.
Mr.. John H. Hammond OF Maine has been
appointed statistical agent for Maine, vice s.
l. Boardman.