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Army Orders.

The following assignments to regiments
OF officers recently promoted are ordered:
Maj. Thomas c. Lebo. to the sixth cavalry,
vice Upper, retired. Capt Robt. d. Read,
5r.. to the tenth cavalry. troop X. vice
Lebo, promoted. First Lieut.. VIM. H. Hay,
to the tenth cavalry. troop B. vice Clarke
deceased. First Lieut. James E. Nolan, to
the tenth cavalry, troop K. vice Read.
promoted Capt. Edmund X. Webster, to
the second infantry. company X. vice
Ames. retired
The following assignments of additional
second heutenants to vacancies of second
neutenantS are announced: Additional Sec
ond Lieut. Harry II. Pattison. third cav
airy. TO be second lieutenant, third cavalry,
troop +. Additional Second Lieut.. Edward
T. Hartwick. third cavalry. to be second
lieutenant, fourth cavalry. troop K Lieut.
Hartwick will join his station.
Inc following transfers In the third cav
airy are made: Second Lieut.. John H. Rice,
from troop 3 to troop F. Second Lieut.
Harry H. Pattison. from troop to
troop b.
Capt. Thomas F. Quinn. fourth infantry
having been found by an army retiring
board incapacitated for active service, is
granted leave of absence until further
orders on account of disability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
STORY OF THE AURORA.
The Naval HydroEraPhic once vii
Cooperate In the Work.

The Naval HydrograPhic once Will
Cooperate In the Work.
The naval photographic office has ar
ranged to Cooperate with Dr. NJ. A
Veeder Of Lyons. N. Y, in the study of the
aurora, and has undertaken to send blanks
to mariners going north. 80 that COM
parisons may be made In detail between
the observations of Peary in north latitude
n degrees and those on the same plan In
other localities.
Inasmuch as It Is proposed to investigate
not only the local distribution of the aurora,
but also its relation to electromagnetic
conditions of solar origin. circulars and
specimens of the blanks are being mailed
to solar and magnetic observatories gener-
ally, as well as to individual observers SO
that all who are interested in the various
Of what is being done and may take ad-
vantage of the opportunities thus offered
IN any way possible.
DR.. Veeder believes the Identification of
the precise solar condition on which the
aurora depends in any given instance is
already possible, and that q positive rela-
logical conditions has been discovered.
This being the case, the Importance of
the research to seamen especially can
scarcely be overestimated.
Observers have been requested to give
as accurately as possible the times Of any
sudden increase or diminution of bright
ness OF displays. together with estimates
OF the extent of sky covered and its posi-
ton relative to the true north Minute
descriptions Of the formation of arches
streamers, prfsmatic colors. and the like
accompanying such variations in the extent
OF displays. are Of interest. but are far
less important than that the time should
ne noted as accurately as possible At the
IeaIy station the arctic records will be
continuous whenever observation is pos
siDie. relays OF observers connect With
tns expedition relieving each other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
SILVER CERTIFICATES.
Their Further Issue Suspended by the
United States Treasurer
His Circular Upon the Subject and
an EXPLANATION of the Rsa-
son for His Action.

Treasurer Morgan today issued the fo,-
lowing circular in regard to the suspension
or the issue Of silver certificates:
THE issue Of silver certificates being lin
tied to the amount of standard silver dol
lars held by the treasury for their redemp-
ton or exchange. for the present standard
silver dollars can be furnished only for sill
yer certificates deposited for exchange or In
return for those received for redemption.
Halves. quarters and dimes can be fur
nished in the place Of standard silver dol
lars. In sums Of 500 or more, free OF charges
for expressage, or by registered mail In null
tiples Of $50. registration free. for drafts
collectible at Washington or at any Of the
sury cittes-namely. New York, los
ton Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore Gin
cinnati. St Louis New Orleans or San
Francisco. or for q deposit Of currency by
any correspondent In said cities.
The coin will be forwarded from the near
est subtreasury office and drafts In payment
therefor should be drawn to the order of
the assistant treasurer United States
(naming place. and forwarded directly to
the office named therein"
What the Circular Means.
This action has no reference to the silver
purchasing policy Of the treasury. treas
ury notes alone are issued in payment for
silver bullion purchased under the Sherman
silver law. 1t means merely that silver GER
tifcates have been issued to the full limit
Of standard silver dollars held by the treas
ury for redemption.
Their issue beyond that point is not ar-
thorized by law. The circular gives r.otice
that the limit has been reached. As a mat
ter OF fact the treasurers books of today
show that 1t has been exceeded by S26 9M, as
there is that amount of silver certificates
outstanding in excess Of the amount of
standard silver dollars In the treasury for
their redemption. The figures are. silver
dollars In the treasury, s3S5.le45 $50 and silver
certificates outstanding 1898, ,l9l ,5os In addi-
tion to this there are 81, III, 79l silver dollars
In circulation.
The treasury returns are one or two days
behind in some cases, and IL is stated that
when they are all in, ii will be shown that
the legal Limit of certificates has not been
exceeded. az appears to be the case from
todays figures. It was with this inforna-
ton at hand that the department decided
to suspend the issue Of silver certificates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03

Heart Disease Carries on the Well-
KNOWN Turf Correspondent

NEW YORK. Aug. s.-Henry Clay Dit
mas. the well-known turf correspondent
was found dead In his room at his home az
0ravesend this morning. death having heen
S.a caused py heart disease. he was ffty-twe
MIR, Ditmas was apparently In good boalfh
and his sudden death was a great shock to
Mr.. Dit;nas spent yesterday st Manhaftsn
Beach and returned TO this city last evening
about O'Clock. While on his way 70 the
ferry was taken suddenly m and went 10
the United States Hotel at Fulton ana
Pearl streets. where he asked for a rsorn-
He was put under the care Of a physieian
at once and removed 70 his home where he
improved rapidly and was thought to be out
of danger at O'Clock this morning He
suffered a relapse shortly afteIward. how
ever. which resulted In his death.
Mr. Ditnas was q married man about
nfty-two years OF age He had q large
family, consisting of four daughters and two
sons.
recently to horse breeding. and was a we'll
known and familiar parsonage about the
| big tracks, where ne had many friends.
comnanT4 The frn une rsli1 nerS on oas.tsa ms "a
Henry Clay Ditmas and his assistants
He styled himself Official turf Correspond
supply news and Information OF races for
the use OF pool rooms throughout the
country.
HIS Information was sent over the Vest
ern Union wires exclusively. He hsd q
contract with the Western Union Conn
pany to send descriptions OF race. starters.
| Jockeys. betting and race track gossip 70
his clients. who were the proprsetors Of
the pool rooms in all parts Of the country.
A few years ago the racing assocsatons
| discovered that the informatio was verth
| a lot Of money. and after a lot Of troahls
| Ditmas agreed to pay $500 a day for the
privilege CT reporting races 70 his Gus
| toners
Prior IN this time. however, ne paid neth-
ing for the Information. and the imm~nss
| tolls paid to him enabled him to amaSs G
fortune Of about $50 co0.
He Is supposed TO have died worth thia
| sum-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
THE BERING SEA CASE.
What IL Thought ms to the Probable
Decision Of the Arbitrator.


Decision Of the Arbitrator.
None Of the statements as to the probable
decision Of the Bering sea arbitration tri-
bunal can be verified at the State Depart
ment- Those who have watched closely the
course Of the arbitration proceedings would
not be much surprised IL there should be
some truth In the speculations published
insisted upon by the British counsel were
that exclusive jurisdiction over Bering sea,
though once claimed by Russia had never
been practically exercised; that Great Brit
ain had never conceded Russia's claims Of
exclusive jurisdiction as to the seal fisheries,
and that Russia, having no conceded exclus-
i've rights to transfer did not actually trans
fer to the United States any exclusive seal
ing privileges In Bering sea under the
treaty OF the 30th of March, 1867. These
questions all revolved round the main point
OF dispute, as to whether this vast body OF
water could be declared a closed sea The
course of the arbitration has Indicated
that the tribunal would decide that Bering
sea was not q mare clausum. Therefore
on the first four Of the five points sub
mitted to the arbitrators those interested
on behalf Of the United Sta ties scarcely ex-
pected q favorable conclusion.
1t has been confidently expected all along,
however, that the arbitrators would con-
cede the fifth point to the United States,
and II ID anticipated that the outcome of
the arbitration will be the recommends ton
that the United States shall exercise spe-
life In the waters of Bering sea, with the
concurrence Of the other nations in in
terest, and without any claim to exclusive
maritime Jurisdiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
NEW NAVAL VESSELS,
Estimates of Tine Required Tor Their
Completion.

The construction bureau of the Navy De-
partment Is particularly busy at present on
the necessary work in connection with the
many vessels for the navy. In various stages
OF construction The last two vessels ac-
cepted. and now in commission, are the
coast defense ship Monterey and the crack
cruiser New York. 1t will take at least
three months to complete the Monterey,
and nearly two months work is still to be
done on the New York before she can be
regarded as finished. The cruiser Detroit,
which also went into commission recently.
will not be ready for sea service for at least
q month.
Time Required for Completion.
Chief Constructor Hichborn has made an
estimate Of the time required to complete
the vessels now in different stages of con-
struction as follows: Battleship Maine and
cruiser Montgomery, four months cruiser
Marblehead. Cincinnati and Raleigh, and
torpedo boat Ericsson, six months; cruiser
Olympia, eight months; cruiser Columbia,
ME months; battleship Texas, ten months
ram Katahdin, twelve months; battleships
Indiana and Massachusetts. and the cruiser
Minneapolis. twenty four months; battle
ship Oregon. thirty months. and cruiser
Brooklyn and battleship Iowa, thirty-six
months.
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The Dreaded Army Worm,

CROOKSTON. MINI. Aug S-The dreaded
army worm has been at work on the grain
fields of Polk, Kilbon and Marshall counties
for the past ten days. and its ravages have
been frightful Hundreds Of acres have been
wholly ruined by the pest and In Others the
yield will not exceed ave bushels per acre.
Wheat which at the beginning Of the week
looked good for at least fifteen bushels 10
the acre is In many instances, In such bad
shape that II IL not worth harvesting. The
worst reports come from Stephen this
county. where II is believed at least loo OoO
bushels have been destroyed IN one body.
The situation has become so serious that a
meeting OF the county commissioner has
body will convene here on SATURDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
An Interesting Cheese Test.


The Department of Agriculture at the Chi
cago fair has announced the decision in the
Columbian cheese test. This test was one
OF the most complete. the most carefully
conducted. and most thorough ever
made. The Jerseys. Guernsey and short
horns competed, each with twenty-five
cows. The result is SIS follows:
MIX In fifteen days-By Jersey. 1926
pounds; Guernsey, 1888 pounds; short
horned. II. 1s6 pounds.
Cheese in fifteen days - Jersey, 161
pounds; Guernsey. 1.130 pounds; short
horned. 1,0U pounds. Value of cheese
Jerseys. $l93. .sS; Guernsey, s1s5s2; short
horned 1904
Value of whey-Jersey, $9.26; Guernsey.
G73; short-horned, 1857
Increase in live weights-Jersey, sl472:
Guernsey, $3.50: short-horned. s31. 81. Total
short-horned, S18o72
Deduct cost of feed-Jersey, 1854; Guern-
sey, s16.2S; short-horned. s99 3S.
Net profit-Jersey. Sl19S2; Guernsey, $50 90:
short-horned, $S1. So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03

National Temperance Camp Meeting.
Yesterday was the opening day Of the
thirteenth annual session of the National
Temperance camp meeting at Ocean Grove.
E H. Stokes, president Of the Ocean Grove
Camp Meeting Association, made the open
ing address. He was followed by j. N.
Stearns of New York. T. L. Poulson, D. D.,
of Philadelphia: A. q. Lawson. d. D., and
Edward Carswell of Canada. There was a
very large attendance at the morning ses-
sion.
Unusually large audiences attended the af-
ternoon and evening sessions.
I. l.. Poulson, d. D., who addressed the
society In the afternoon, said: Fifty years
ago nearly everybody drank, including min
listers and church members. Today the
church has taken up the cause of tenn
perance."
Rev. c. H. Mead Of Hornellsvtlle, NJ Y,
also made a strong address in the cause
OF temperance Among other things he
said: The skies were never 50 bright, the
outlook never SO hopeful. and victory never
so certain"
q large audience last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
Firing mt Inclined Armor Plates.


Inclined armor plates were tested in this
country yesterday for the first time, and the
results are regarded as most satisfactory.
The test. which is the first of a SERIES took
place at the Indian Head proving grounds.
and was to demonstrate what effect would
be had on an eight-inch proiecttle fired at a
curved plate eight inches in thickness and at
an angle of p degrees. Ask Inch gun was
used to attack the Monterey's curved six
inch plate. with Hoizer projectile. The
projectile struck the plate at an angle of %
degrees with the normal and entered it at
an angle of about 80 degrees. The projectile
penetrated the plate about nine inches on
line of impact. nearly going through 1t,
breaking up somewhat, but the point re-
manned in the hole and cracked. The base
of the projectile rebounded several feet and
landed in the river. The velocity used was
1890 feet per second. Capt. Sampson ex-
pressed satisfaction at the resistance shown
to the projectile. and in a few days will
have another trial with the shot at still
greater angle at point of impact Yester-
days trial proves that in time of actual ac-
tion all arnor is not likely to be pierced on
account of the angle offered the shot by the
ships rolling or unsteadiness. and that
when projectile strikes at an angle, either
acute or obtuse. the chances are that 1t win
break UP and not enter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03

He was . Private Banker I'm Chicago
Worth . Million.

CHICAGO. Aug. 2-Lazurus Sfiverman, a
well-known private banker. suspended To-
day. His liabilities are S50o.ooo with assets
in excess of that amount and 81. 900 cash on
hand.
Mr.. Silverman besides being a prfvaN,
banker was one Of the largest operators in
northwestern iron property In Chicago. He
was interested to a considerable extent in
the Schellinger mine system, the recent
today contributed to his suspension. sn-
verman has popularity ranked as a million
aire.
man was In New York
Exactly one cent a bushel was temporar-
iiy knocked on the price Of wheat today
suspended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
Nr. Blount's Return

While Secretary Gresham and other off,
cials Of the State Department will not con-
sent to be quoted on the subject of Min
lister Blount's reported Homecoming, 1t is
understood that the minister has decided
to leave Honolulu on August g. with the
intention of coming direct to Washington
Careful investigation indicates that the
synopsis of the Instructions to Mr. Bloun
contained in the dispatch from San Fran
cisco is substantially correct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03

Surgeon General Wyman of the marine
hospital service in view Of the prevalence
Of cholera in Italy has decided that 1t would
be unwise to permit vessels to sail for the
United States from any Italian port with
ouirernents. and has cabled Assistant
Surgeon Young at Naples to inform the
steamship officials that five days isolation
Of immigrants and steam disinfection of
their baggage will be required at GIL Italian
ports."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
MIR. Mantle's Case to Come I'm.

Among the first things to come before the
Senate will be the question of the admission
Of Senators, the case of Mr.. Lee Mantle
appointed Senator from Montana to succeed
Mr.. Sanders. being now before the Senate
and ready to be called up at any time in
accordance with the motion Of Mr.. Hoar at
the close Of the last session. This is a
question of the highest privilege and may
take up the time Of the Senate for quite q
while,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
AT GRAY GABLES,

secretary Carlisle Arrives I'm Time 10
breakfast With the PresiAeaG
BUZZARD'S BAY. Mass. Aug. 2-Sec-
retary OF Treasury Carlisle arrived here
this morning from Washington via FAN
River. He was met at the station hy Mrs
Cleveland and driven to Gray Gables, where
he took breakfast with the family.
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HAD TO CALL OUT THE MILITIA.
A bloody Ffght at EIborn. I'm en-,
Suburbs of Parkersbure, w. Va.


Suburbs of Parkersburg, w. Va.
CINCINNATI. Ohio. Aug "A special 70
the Post from Psrizersburg. W. Va, sayss
A bloody fight occurred at Elberon. q SUI
burb OF this city last night Nilt and WIN
Freeman two toughs who have terrofazed
the neighborhood. were the fnstigstors Pc
sides the above. Nern Vaughn. John Men,
han and four sons. John Strong and Eve
others were participants. All were be- ten
and cut In a terrible manner
Company p. local militia, arrived on ths
scene and separated the fighters with drawn
guns and bayonets.
The scene was a sickening oneL The pa--
ticipsnts were covered with blood and
wounds. The whole side Of one mans face
was split open with q blunt fnstrurasnt
Some of the wounds are serious and vii
prove fatal An OF the fighters were ar
rested
The Freemans are desperate men ana
have been mixed up In several serious az
fairs. The residents are determined They
shall be punished. and VIII 20 into the
courts to prosecute them. Warrants have
been issued against them several tim0 bue
they could not be apprehended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
EXPLOSION OF A GRENADE.
Nine Persons Killed on . G>runa.
War Ship.

War Ship.
BERLIN. Aug. "a disastrous explosion
occurred today on board the German
armor-clad steamer Baden at Kiel Lieuts
Oelsner and Zembsch and seven seamen
were killed and seventeen persons were
wounded. 1t appears that some of the men
had just removed from the MAGAZINE a
grenade measuring twenty-six cenumetres
in diameter. Through some cause not yet
explained the grenade exploded. killing or
wounding nearly every person IN the Inn
mediate vicinity.
The Baden is q vessel OF $500 tons She
was launched In 1850. She mounts eight
large guns. and her armor IL ten inches
thick at the water line.
Prince Henry of Prussia, Emperor VIII
Hams brother. and Vice Admiral Schroeder
were standing together on the bridge a. the
time Of the explosion. They ran TO the
scene of the accident and Prince Henry
did much to assist In relieving the wound
ed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
A Project TO Form . Laffn.Aznarlpa~
MonefaYy LeaRuA

CITY OF MEXICO. Aug. l-rbss n .
project on foot here TO unto su LAIN
American nations In q monetary league %
resist the depreciation OF SILVER. II % ss-
esesenss osn eas se nss. wlc silver nss a. ascss
ton Is out OF al proportion 70 What 10
should be. and debtor nations should arffe
In order 20 defend their interests 0eafnet
conspiracy. Public opinion hsrs vouid
fayog. enferfng into . monetary league Win
fns United States. transferring tie tynfS
only asking on the part Of the CnfaD1
States q freer entrance Of raw nnSmSat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
THE FREEDMANs' HOSPITAL.
Reports as to It's Operations Durins
the Last Fiscal Year.

Secretary Hoke Smith has received The
report OF the Freedman's Hospital for De
year ending June 90 1898. II shows that
during the year 2,s26 patients were treated
in the hospital and g. S6s In the dispenssr,.
The eye and ear clinics were conducted by
DR.. Z. Oliver Belt with great skfu and shs
missionary work Of Mrs. Ada SpurHeon Wns
productive OF good results.
The report says that the nurses ana az
tendants have discharged their duries well
the supplies have been ample, the food ts a
cellent and there have been no reasUa6,s
grounds for complaint The per diem coat
has never exceeded SO cents. which is very
much less than any other Institution Tor
adults In the District The hospital needs
new ward buildings OF @ modern dssarn.
In the absence OF help from ehe ecverumSrs
the hospital cannot replace the prooSr I
frame buildings with substant tta1 brick onss
An appeal Is made 10 benevolent women
and men OF the country for help. The hos
pitai is general in its character and not
only receives poor people from the DzOtxsos
who cannot pay for medical trsatrnsnt
but harbors many people from the statsa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
Mr. Harrity in Town.

Mr.. Harrity was in the city today and
called on the Postmaster General and the
Secretary of the Interior. He denied that
there was any political purpose in his visit
or that he was looking after offices. He
said he thought the administration had
portancs than the distrihutioo OF patron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
Cant. Evans, RepOrt.

Capt Evans of the light house board has
Just returned from a visit of inspection of
the aids to navigation on the great lakes.
He reports that the current in st. Marys
river IS so swift and the channel Is 50 mar
row that 1t cannot safely be navigated at
night. and that II would be a waste Of mon
ey to attempt to illuminate 1t 70 as to make
It safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
Yellow Fever at Pensacoln Quaran.
tine.

Surgeon General Wyman of the marine
hospital service has received a telegram
from Surgeon Hargis at Pensacola, Fla,
stating that the Spanish steamer Leonora,
which arrived at the quarantine station
there on July 22 from Cuban ports. brought
Quarantine hospital Their disease devel-
oped into yellow fever. The steamer was
sent to Chandelier station yesterday
and the physicians, nurses and sick were
isolated and all preventives taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
Receiver. of National Banks.

The controller of the currency has ap-
pointed Jeremiah Mahoney receiver Of the
First National Bank of Ouray, Col, and
Thomas A. MARROW receiver OF the Mon
tana National Bank Of Helena, Mon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-03
American Securities Better 4, Lander

LONDON. Aug. 8.-12:3o p.m--rhe tone
OF the stock market is quiet, but steady.
American railroad securities are better on
advices from New York showing higher
prices at the exchange there yesterday.
At the regular weekly meeting today Of
the directors Of the Bank Of England II
was decided to advance the rate OF Discount
Il Per cent ThAs makes ths prsvAoaAG sass
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Cholera Worse I'm Naples.

Surgeon General Wyman this morning
received cable message from Surgeon e.
B. Young OF the marine hospital service,
stationed at Naples. stating that the con-
ditton Of Affairs in that city in regard b
cholArA . E1oNtnG XeEAA