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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
Speed of the Marblehead Reduced to
1874 Knots.
THE BUILDERS MUCH DISAPPOINTED.
Will Get $4,000 Less Than
They Expected.
ERRORS IN CALCUL ALTON,

BOSTON. Dec. "a New London, Conn.
special to the Herald says: The Boston,
built cruiser Marblehead's glorious average
run OF 1894 knots for four hours over tho
Long island sound official seventy-two-mile
course Thursday has been knocked into
smithereens by the cold calculations Of the
government trial board.
This board, after figuring out the tfial al
lowances, as turned in by the six govern
ment stake boats along the course found
that the new 2,0DO-ton cruiser made an aver
age speed Of only "A knots. Consequently
the Marblehead is mot In It" for a sl75oOO
bonus. nor even for 100000 She is. in fact
far behind her sister ship. the Detroit
The contract for the Marblehead called
for speed Of seventeen knots For every
quarter knot over this the builders receive
$4,000 and for every quarter knot below it
they would forfeit $4,000
On Thursday IL was supposed that the
Marblehead had certainly made for her
builders sl75.o00; now it is seen that she
can claim but $4,000. They may demand
a new trial, however They can do so. IL
they wish, but Mr.. y. +. Palmer, the rep
resentative of the assignees who had charge
of the completion of the ship. was unable to
say last night what action would be taken
until he consulted with all of the assignees
second half OF her run Thursday-the east
ern-bound run 1t appears, cut down the
cruisers time
While the people on the ship supposed she
was making fast time the force OF the tide
had TO be deducted from her apparent speed
and reduced her actual running time greatly.
Another handicap for the Marblehead was
the fact that her twin screws had less pitch
than those used on the Detroit. Conse-
quently, although the Marblehead's screws
Thursday made more revolutions than the
Detroits, her speed was not so great The
Marblehead's wheels were OF the prescribed
government pattern. The Detroit's build
ers. 1t is said, used wheels Of their own de-
sign.
The Marblehead's builders are at liberty
TO demand new trial at once, but she is in
no condition to make the run now and the
trial fleet has been disbanded. The Marble
head will repair her steering gear and go
TO New York today. Her builders are great
ly disappointed. The Detroit is still queen
OF the 2UO-ton cruisers. She made Is IL
knots in her speed trial and carried OF .
Sl5O0O0 bonus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
MIR. STEMS ARCTIC EXPEDITION.
The Plans Formally Endorsed by the
Geographic Society.

Details Of the expedition to Ellesmere
Land proposed by Mr.. Robert Stein have ap-
peared in The Star. The project has been
under consideration by a committee of the
National Geographic Society, composed of
Gen. A. w. Greedy, Marcus Baker, w. ].
McGee Chief Engineer Geo. W. Melville and
DR.. W. II. Dali. This committee has made
a report TO the board of managers of the
society, indorsing the project, and the board
has adopted it. The report is as follows:
The plan contemplates the occupation Of
a station on the shores of Ellesmere Land
in Jones Sound for about fifteen months,
from. say July, 1894, to September, 1898.
Equipments for permanent camp, coast and
inland explorations, and food supplies for
two years are to be taken with the party,
which will be landed at the designated
point by A Scotch or Newfoundland whaler
in 1884, and taken off by the same vessel in
the autumn of 1S95. At the camp observa-
tions will be made of terrestrial magnetism
meteorology and photography, while geo.
logical researches can be made in connec-
ton with eXplora tionS of the adjacent un-
known regions about Jones' Sound and Bel
cher Channel. The estimated cost of the
expedition is $4,000.
Concerning this project your committee
unanimously concur to the following
propositions:
/. They believe that this expedition to
point lying in the path of the whalers who
annually visit the western waters of Baffin
Ddy is lHOTOuSHly sale anu pTdCllCdDie, tndl
IT is desirable for scientific purposes and for
geographic exploration; and that no part of
the Arctic regions gives promise of greater
opportunities for extensive discoveries, with
a minimum of danger, hardship and eX
penSe.
=. They believe that the estimate of s1O,-
90 is sufficient to cover the necessary ex-
penses, but that the returns from the eXpe-
dition could be materially enlarged by an
additional sum of $1,000 or 81, 900.
3. The detailed data and plan presented
by Mr.. Stein favorably impress the commit
tee as to his energy, persistence and knowl-
edge of the problems involved in the pro-
ject. They believe, however. that the selec-
ton of the personnel and the fitting out of
the expedition should be made under the ad-
vice of three recognized experts, one re-
garding maritime outfit, one on scientific
outfit. and third for regular supplies and
land explora tions.
i. Your committee recommend that there
be appropriated out of the treasury of the
National Geographic Society such sum as
the board may see fit at the proper time in
aid of this expedition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
Bomb Explosion in the French Cham
Der of Deputies.
GNE PERSON KILLED And OTHERS HURT.
Great Excitement Among the Law
Makers.
AN AMERICAN IN u r E D

PARIS, Dec. 9-Great excitement has been
caused by dynamite outrage committed
within the chamber of deputies.
While the house was in session this after
noon a stranger who was occupying seat
in the gallery threw a dynamite bomb to
the floor of the chamber.
As the bomb struck it exploded with ter
rife noise. and pieces of the metal casing
were thrown in every direction.
A time fuse was attached to the bomb,
and the explosion occurred before the mis-
sile reached the floor of the chamber. The
bomb burst close to the head Of NJ. Lemire
and killed an usher. who was standing near
by. Instantly.
An American lady, who was in the public
gallery, received a slight wound on the fore
mead Two other ladies, who were in the
lower gallery. were injured. man who
was sitting next to the bomb-thrower was
wounded.
The bomb was thrown from an upper gal
lery. ALI the members of the house and all
the people in the galleries were panic strick-
en-.
A reporter picked up from the floor of
the house bits of metal and horse shoe
nails which had evidently been loaded in
TO the bomb with the explosive.
After considerable delay order was re-
stored among the members and the bust
ness or the chamber was resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
MOODY COMING.
M r.
The Well-Known Evangelist Will Hold
Series of Meetings Here
Convention Hall to He Secured-San-
key to Assist-United Action Of
Protestant Churches.

Mr.. Dwight l.. Moody, the well-known
evangelist. has finally decided to come to
Washington this winter and conduct a Sc
ries of meetings. He will be accompanied
by Mr.. Ira Il. Sankey, who has been Mr..
Moody's able assistant for several years,
and the meetings will be full of interest.
The date of his visit was fixed by Mr.
Moody for the 1st of February, and the
meetings will be held during the entire
month.
The decision on the part of Mr.. Moody to
come here this winter was the result Of an
extremely urgent invitation which came to
him from the pastors of the Protestant
churches of the city. At the meeting of the
pastors Rev. DIR. Teunis 5. Hamlin, the
pastor of the Church of the Covenant, pre-
sided, and the result of the full and
complete expression of opinion on the part
of those present it was decided to make an
earnest effort TO induce Mr.. Moody TO hold
a series of meetings here this winter. A
committee was appointed of which Mr.. w.
r. Woodward was chairman, to take such
steps as seemed to be necessary to secure
the services of Mr.. Moody. A correspon-
dence was entered into, and such progress
was made that telegram was received
from Mr.. Moody on Thursday last request
ing a conference of representatives of the
committee at the Park Avenue Hotel in
New York city. A committee was sent to
New York, and they had conference with
Mr.. Moody, with the result that he reached
the decision as above stated.
Ready to Receive Him.
1t is stated by the members of the COM
mittee that now Mr. Moody has decided to
come here active measures will at once be
adopted to complete all the details of the
arrangements. 1t is expected that the meet
ings will be held in Convention Hall. which
has a seating capacity of 5000. There will
be two daily meetings held. large choir
will be formed. and other arrangements
made.
Mr.. Moody was assured that his coming
here is at the special desire and request OF
those representing the Protestant churches
OF the city. AS is well known to those IA
miliar with Mr.. Moody's work, he insists
as a condition of starting a series of meet
ings in any place that they shall be car
ried on in strict cooperation with the
churches. II he had not been assured that
the churches of Washington not only de-
sired his presence here, but will heartily
aid in making the meetings a success, he
would not have consented to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
THE TROUBLE IN MEXICO.
dinfster Romero Tells of the Periodi-
cal Small Outbreaks.

Recent published accounts Of battles and
a probable early revolutionary movement in
Mexico, after the receipt of official advices
by the War Department that the outbreaks
on the border had been suppressed, have led
Mr.. Romero. the Mexican minister. to make
statement regarding the troubles
Early last November" says Mr.. Romero,
about twenty-eight men attacked the Gus
tom house at Las Palomas and stole sos
from the safe. More than half the number
crossed the line to the United States and
those remaining in Mexico took to the
mountains to avoid prosecution. The latter
afterward dispersed entirely without at
tacking any other place and without dis
turbing the peace On the frontier or
throughout Mexico.
1T has been stated that the revolutionists
had 10000 men, when 1t is known that their
number never exceeded thirty 1t has been
stated that there was an uprising in the
south OF Mexico against the government
when the only trouble was Of a purely local
character, ending with submission to the
government of all the malcon tents, before
the robbery at Las Palomas was committed
1t has been stated. also, that the Yaqui
and Temochic Indians had Joined the reyo-
Iutonlsts. when they are at peace. and the
sections OF the country inhabited by them
are situated at great distances from Las
Palomas, with natural obstacles so insur-
mountable that the concentration of the al
legged forces in a few days would not be
possible.
AS these incursions into Mexico. insignifi-
cant in themselves. but magnified by mis-
representation. have periodically taken place
In the last four years, and always at the
end of each year, there are several theories
to explain them. Some believe they are in
tended to affect the prices Of Mexican Sc
curtties, and others think ii Is only a trick
to scare tourists from this country who in
tend to go to Mexico in search Of a milder
Climate during the winter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
MIR. CASTLE HAS DOUBTS.
He Hardly Believes the Latest Report
of Minister Willis Words.

CHICAGO. Dec. 9.-AIinister Thurston Of
Hawaii and II. y. Castle, editor OF the
Honolulu Advertiser. spent a few hours I'm
Chicago last evening on their way from
Washington to San Francisco.
Just before their departure on a Chicago
and Northwestern train at 1880 pm. Min
lister Thurston was told Of the news re-
oeiyed by the Transit He evinced deep in
terest in it, but said he was not in a posi-
ton to know whether il was correct or in
correct and therefore did not wish 10 be
quoted or interviewed regarding it,
Mr.. Castle said: Il should regard IL as
destitute OF the slightest shadow of proba-
bility that it bears out the general tenor
of Minister Willis official actions. They
have been uniformly dictatorial and auda-
cious. If il is true Minister Willis prom
ised TO support the provisional government
ii was different from anything else done by
this administration, and 1 regard ii as high
ly improbable. The armed force referred to
is a body OF rifiemen organized many years
ago. 1t numbers about l. 100 men and every
man of them is for the provisional govern
ment. 1t is useless to talk about affairs in
Hawaii now, for no one knows anything
Minister Thurston says that he does not
know anything. and have no doubt that
that is true. for the administration has
taken good care TO keep him from finding
out anything"
Mr.. Castle will sail from San Francisco
to Honolulu at the earliest opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
HAWAIIAN CORRESPONDENTS.
1t VIII BE Sent to the Senate, hut Not
Before Tuesday.

After due deliberation by the President
and cabinet it has been practically conclud-
ed that II will not be incompatible with
public interests" to furnish the Senate
with the information it needs for a proper
consideration of the Hawaiian question
That conclusion does not necessarily mean
that the information will be supplied with
out further delay. 1t means merely that
the Hawaiian correspondence will be sent
to the Senate when there is no longer dam
ger Of its possible use to interfere with the
avowed purpose of the administration Of
restoring the queen, or until the administra-
tion is persuaded by popular opinion to
abardon that policy.
The news of the situation in Hawaii that
will be brought to San Francisco on Mon
day Will have a most important bearing on
the Presidents promised communication 10
Congress, and may expedite or delay the
message, according to the nature of advices
from Minister Willis. one thing settled is
that the request of the Senate for the cor
respon6ence will not be compiled with be-
fore Tuesday next at the earliest, regardless
of news previously received from Honolulu.
1t is believed, however. that it will not be
delayed much beyond next week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
CHILEAN CLAIMS FILED.
Forty-Two in All, Three Against This
Country.

Yesterday was the last day for the filing
Of claims before the Chilean claims commits
sion. There were forty-two claims in all
presented, three OF them against the United
States. The principal one of these latter is
that of the South American Steamship Com
pany of Chile for s227OoO. growing out OF
the seizure OF the steamer Itata. The other
two claims were filed by Ricardo L. Trum-
bull, who became prominent during the
Chilean war as agent Of that country in the
United States He claims ST. 90 on account
of his arrest at Los Angeles on a charge OF
violating the neutrality laws in fitting out
the schooner Robert and Minnie. Mr. Trum-
bull also claims $1,000 for professional ser
vices alleged to have been rendered 10 the
United States legation at Santiago In con-
nection with the eXtradition Of one Bush
nell alias Hanson.
The thirty-nine claims filed against the
Chilean government aggregate nearly So
O,0pO. The principal one OF these is that
of the North and South American Construc-
tion Company Of Kentucky, amounting 10
s6JO0,OO0. on account of railroad construc-
uon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
AN ANTI-OPTION BILL.
Representative Hatch Says That An.
other Measure VIII Be Introduced,

Representative Hatch of Missouri, chair
man OF the House committee on agricul-
ture, and the champion Of the anti-option
bill. said today that an anti-option bill will
be introduced at this session and motion
made to refer 1t to the committee on agri-
culture The bill which will be introduced
will be a modification of the anti-option bill
OF the last Congress insomuch that 1t will
not impose a license upon legitimate sales
by owners Of commodities under contract to
deliver them at the time stated.
1t Is expected that there will be the usual
hight against the reference of this bill to the
committee on agriculture, the opponents of
the measure desiring it's reference to the
committee on ways and means. Similar is
sues have been made before upon bills of
this character, and have resulted always in
victory for the agricultural committee,
and points of order made against the re-
porting Of such bills from that committee,
on the ground that the agricultural COM
mittee had no authority to report bills rails
ing revenue. have been overruled, Speaker
Carlisle holding that the reference of the
bill to the committee by direct vote Of the
House conferred upon the committee the
right to report 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
THE REQUEST REFUSED.
Contributions Cannot BE Solicited in
the Treasury Department.

Contributions Cannot BE Solicited in
the Treasury Department..
The Secretary Of the Treasury has writ
ten the following letter to Mr.. B. T jan
ney. Junior vice commander Department of
the Potomac. G. A. r.:
Dear Sir: Your application to the chief
clerk for a permit to collect contributions
IN the treasury building. for a Christmas
dinner for the INDECENT old soldiers Of the
Department of the Potomac. G. A. R., has
been referred to me for consideration, and
have the honor to advise you that the rules
OF this department prohibit all persons from
eanvassing in the building for the sale of
articles. or for the solicitation OF subscrip-
tons or contributions of money for any pur-
pose. and that have caused this rule to be
strictly enforced against all applicants for
such privileges
Many applications have been made by
assoc ations and committees for permission
to solicit subscriptions and contributions for
various Charitable and religious purposes,
Dut all have been refused. Any other course
would subject the business of the depart
ment 10 almost daily Interruptions, and be-
sides, such permit when exhibited or an
nounced to subordinate officers and en-
ployes in the building is frequently under
stood by them as conveying an intima ton
that the head Of the department desires or
expects them TO comply with the requests
made, and consequently they do not feel
free to withhold contributions which many
OF them can ill afford to make
"As the clerks and other employes in this
department are engaged here only seven
hours during the day. their whole time is
required Tor the performance of their du-
Ties, and ample opportunity is afforded for
calls upon them when they are not thus
employed.
Il am constrained, therefore. in the in
terest OF the public business, and in justice
To others who have unsuccesSfuIIy made
similar applications. to decline to suspend
the rule in this case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
TWO DEFICIENCIES.
They VIII BE Considered by the House
Appropriations Committee Monday.

A meeting of the subcommittee on appro-
priations having charge Of the deficiency
bills VIII be called for next Monday morning
at 1870. Representative Breckenridge OF
kentucky, a member of the subcommittee.
has returned and will be present. The sub
committee has two deficiencies to act upon.
appropriations for the government printing
office and for pensions.
1t is understood that the republicans will
offer some remarks upon the deficiency bill
for pensions. as 1t is believed by them that
this deficiency arises from excessive ex-
penditures in the special agents division OF
the pension office, in pursuing the policy of
the present administration to wage war
upon the pensioners in carrying out Secre-
tary Smiths order for the suspension of
pensions pending the production of proof by
the beneficiaries that they are entitled 10
their pensions.
1t is said that the republicans will resent
the action of the pension bureau I'm exceed
ing its allowances by spending such an ex-
cessive amount in endeavoring to produce
proof against the pensioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
THIS IS SAD.
One Treasury Clerk Passes as the
Widow of a Live Man.

The regulation looking to the dismissal of
treasury employees who are in the Hepart-
ment under names not legally their own
Will lead to at least one dismissal, If a
statement made in the early part of the
week at the court house is true. After cIis
party had examined one or two of the
equity dockets and some of the records OF
marriage licenses, he left, and, meeting a
friend in the hall. said: well, l have got
my data It's bad enough to have a woman
bear my name when she has no right TO in
but TO claim that she is my widow when
am still here in good health is too much
and am going to see about it. Here
nave the uata- was divorced from her
over ten years ago and she married a RaIti-
more man and was divorced from him and
she was married again and divorced Sor-
sne is IN the treasury, not under her more
recent names, but is passing not only nv
my name, but as my widow. and l am not
dead yet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09

A New York special to the Philadel-
phia Press says: The next democrat
ic candidate for governor of New
York will If the plans of those
who are now engaged in some new
politics here succeed, be none other than
Col Daniel S. Lamont, at present Secretary
of War in Mr.. Cleveland's cabinet This
new movement has the nomination Of Col
Lamont in view, and such political maneu-
vering as will compel what is left of the
regular democracy to accept him. He will
be the candidate of all factions. If that can
be brought about, and he is believed to he
the only man who has any political ambi-
tion upon whom all factions can unite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
ELECTED AT RICHMOND.
The State Officers of Virginia Chosen
in Last Nights Caucus.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 9.-At 80 today
both branches Of the assembly, in joint ses-
sion. elected state officers follows: Re-
elected-CoL Morton Marye. first auditor:
Josiah Ryland. second auditor; A. W. Har-
man, treasurer; Mai. W. r. Gaines. register
OF the land office; Gen Jas. c. Hill. railroad
commissioner; J. II. O'Bannon. public prin-
ter, and r. w. Lynn, superintendent OF the
penitentiary.
Mr. Joseph T. Lawless of Portsmouth. who
defeated Judge II. W. Flournoy for secre-
tary of state in the caucus last night was
duly elected by the joint assembly today.
Mr.. Lawless was championed by Governor
elect OFerrall. and found Il an easy task TO
defeat the incumbent, who opposed OFer-
rail- for the democratic nomination last sum
mer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
A Local Bill at Richmond.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 9.-The bill chang
ing the time for commencing the construc-
ton OF the railroad authorized under the act
of the general assembly. approved Decem-
Der 20, 1882 Incorporating the Washington
and Western Railroad Company and COM
pleting the main line referred TO therein
and under the amendments thereof, was
passed by the house of representatives to-
dav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
They Were remembered.

The late chief clerk of the Navy Depart-
ment, Mr.. John Hogg, had two faithful
friends in William Pierre and John Evans.
cclored messengers in that department and
Mrs. Hogg has given evidence of her appre-
citation of their kindness to her husband in
his declining years by presenting each of
them with handsome cane, out Of his
large collection. gathered for bin by friends
in all parts Of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09
Another BankruDtcy RflI.

Mr. Bailey of Texas, now that the Tory
bankruptcy bill has been defeated pro-
poses to reintroduce his bankruptcy bill,
which provides for voluntary bankruptcy
only, and is much more mild and liberal
than the bill which provided for both VOL
untary and invOlunta and was defeated
because 1t was believed to involve MANY
hardships upon debtors. 1t is thought that
an Involuntary bankruptcy bill may re-
ceive favorable consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-09

The Chilean congress has prohibited the
killing Of seals and seal wolves within the
maritime jurisdiction of Chile Magellan
and on the coast OF the Islands Of Juan
Fernandez for the period Of four yesrs