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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
COLLECTING CUSTOMS.
Commissioner Pugh Makes Some Import
ant Recommendations in His Report
And Hopes That Congressional Action
Will BE Taken to Remedy
Some Present Defects.

Mr.. Pugh, commissioner of customs, in
submitting his annual report to the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, calls attention to
the cumbrous and unequal manner in
which the law deals with the compensation
of collectors of customs and surveyors of
customs, acting collectors, in the hope"
he says, that congressional action may be
taken to remedy some of the present de-
fects." He says that reform could best
be accomplished by a law redistricting the
customs collection districts. abolishing all
fees and giving fixed salaries to the several
collectors.
There is no doubt he says, that the United
States should be redistricted for customs
purposes. and the number of customs dis
tricts greatly lessened by consolidation.
The absurdity of three collection districts
in a small corner of Maine, viz Saco Ken
nebunk and York, with collections of $3.50
S3.S5, and nothing, respectively, is palpable
A general plan should be determined upon
for regulating the salaries of subordinate
officers Of customs.
Pay of inspectors.
The requirement that inspectors Of Gus
toms should receive pay when actually
employed now found in the law, the COM
missioner says. should be repealed or strict
ly applied. The practice has been for years
to pay permanent inspectors for every day
in the year, and in o,der to do so various
styles of duty have been invented to cover
the discrepancy between the fact and the
law. ''On district duty or waiting or
ders' may easily cover unemployed time.
Unadjusted Indebtedness.
The amount of unadjusted Indebtedness
standing on the books of the treasury aris-
ing from accounts, the settlement of which
pertains to the customs bureau, is very
small. OF the collections only $50 is ap-
parently uncollectible, and of the disburse-
ments Sill, 1853. and Of this latter sum, S.
3l7 was incurred under circumstances that
would seem to justify relief by law; s6.n7
has been expended for the benefit Of the
United States, but under a misapprehen-
sion as to the appropriation chargeable.
Deducting this. there is left s100034 rs,
which with the SS707 on account of col
lections makes a total of sl0O.9O4. OF
loss in transactions aggregating more than
S. coo, ,00o, 600, which, the commissioner says.
is record of which any government may
well be proud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
APPOINTMENTS EXPECTED.
The President and Secretary Carlisle
Consult Over Many Today.

There were many prominent callers at
the White House today. but they failed to
see the President, as he remained at Wood
ley all lay, most of the time in conference
with Secretary Carlisle in regard to ap-
pointments under the Treasury Depart
ment. There are about one hundred of
these appointments under consideration,
most of them being in the customs service
such as collectors. appraisers, naval off,
GERS. &c. Then there are still about twenty
republicans holding important positions in
the internal revenue service who will have
to give way to democrats. Other offices in
which changes are contemplated are in the
steamboat inspection service, subtreasur-
ers. mint officials, &C. There is only one
bureau chiefship in the Treasury Depart
ment still held by a republican. That is
the naVigation bureau,of which Mr.. O'Brien
or New York is the chief. Another treas
ury office subject to change is that of dep
uty commissioner of customs, held by Mr.
Lockwood. 1t is said that the President
VIII endeavor to settle most of the above
mentioned appointments before the ad-
JourEment of the extra session of Con-
gress, but to do so he will have to hustle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
READY TO ADJOURN.
A House Resolution to Close Up
Tomorrow.
WORLDS FAIR PRIZE WINNERS BILL.
No Action on the Cyclone Sufferers
Relief Bill.
I II E CHIN ESE BILL,

Mr.. Cogswen CMass) announced that his
colleague CMr. Wright had been Obliged TO
leave Washington, and had requested him
(Mr. CogswelD to arrange a pair on the
silver repeal bill This. Mr.. Cogswer was
informed at the desk. had been done, but
the pair had not been announced, and he
informed the House that Mr.. Wright would
nave voted against recommitting the bill
Resolution to Adjourn.
A resolution to adjourn tomorrow at ID.
m was reported by Mr.. Catchings Miss !.
from the committee on rules, and the pre-
vious question was joyfully and vocifer-
ously ordered. A lively debate followed. in
which Representatives Terry (Ark) and
Clark CMo) opposed any prolonged recess
or adjournment
Mr.. Henderson Qa.) asked Mr. Catchines
II there was any chance of the tariff bill
being reached from the committee II they
remained in session.
Mr.. Catchings replied that there was not
the snghtest chance, when Mr. Henderson
stated that that being so he was decidedly
In favor Of adjournment.
The yeas and nays on the adjournment
resolution were called for. and resulted IN
It's passage by an affirmative vote OF l3l TO
S in the negative
The chairman of the committee ON NAV.
and means (Mr. WILSON, asked that the com
mittee be allowed to sit during the adjourn
ment
Mr.. Reed Cdaine, objected that the COM
mlttee should not sit when IL could not
submit its acts to the House He said the
house should have control of it's commit
tees, except, perhaps, he added Quizzically
the committee on rules
The permission was finally granted.
The bill providing for time and place of
holding the terms of the United States cir
cult and district courts in the state of South
Dakota was reported and the Senate amend
ments were concurred in.
worlds Fair Prize Winners Bill.
MI Fitch On. " called up the worlds
fair prize winners exhibit bill, which had
been referred to the committee on ways and
means. MIR. Kilgore Crexas) objected to it's
consideration. but withdrew his objection
when assured by Mr.. Fitch that the bill was
similar, almost word for word, TO the bill
authorizing the winter exposition at San
Francisco. With this understanding Mr..
kilgore yielded and the bill was passed.
Two bills were also passed authorizing the
construction Of bridges in Texas and Ark
anSaS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
A SILVER CONFERENCE.
Mr.. Dubois Speaks of q Meeting That
Was Held Last Night.

The silver men in Congress held a con-
ference last night at Chamberln's which
was attended by about thirty of the repre-
sentative men of that faction from the Sem
ate and House. Speaking of the meeting
and what 1t did Senator Dubois said this
morning: 1--WE are all hopeful of the future
and are satisfied that the sentiment of the
country is for free coinage. The question
is how best to put the issue before the peo-
pie of the country in various congressional
districts. An effort will be made at the
next election to carry Congress and pass a
free coinage bill. If Mr.. Cleveland Should
veto it. then the fight will be carried into
the presidential election. 1t was the opin-
ion of all that politics should be kept out of
1t, and that the fight be made within the
party lines of the two great parties by the
election of such men are favorable to
silver, regardless of the views they may
hold on other questions.
If, for instance. n democrat and a repub-
lican are running for Congress in the same
district, and the republican is a silver man,
we will support the republican and vice
versa.
To Educate the People.
while it was not definitely determined
upon, 1t is likely that the work of educat-
ing the people on this question will be con-
Quoted through the bimetallic league. 1t
is also likely that an address will be issued
signed by the silver Senators and Represen-
tatives to be sent out by this league, stat
ing the issue fairly and showing the dis
tress which the contraction of the cur
rency now inaugurated must necessarily
bring to the wage earners and producers
or the country; also warning the people
against the move which will be made by
the banks and advocated by the gold men
in Congress and the President to borrow
gold by issuing bonds"
Mr.. Moreton Proven, the eminent BIZ
metallist of England, was also ire
sent and made a brief address. No
attempt was made to organize a congress
sional campaign committee or an asso-
citation on the lines of the propositions
advanced. The future work will be con-
Quoted through the agency of the bimetal-
lie league. which has its headquarters in
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
CADETS AT WEST POINT.
Col. Ernst, the Superintendent, Sub
mits His Annual Report.

Col o. H. Ernst, U. S. ~. superintendent
of the United States Military Academy at
West Point, has submitted his annual re-
port to the adjutant general of the army
During the past year four cadets were
discharged for disability, fourteen were dis
charged for deficiency in studies, eleven
reslsheu ana nfteen were graduated On
September l last 31S cadets, including three
foreigners receiving instruction under act
or congress, were enrolled. Under the pres
ent arrangement, Col Ernst says, it is not
practcabie 10 Keep the cadet classes up to
the full quota and he recommends that
each senator be allowed to appoint a cadet
at-larSe, thus giving two additional cadets
70 each state: The state of discipline
among the cadets was good and one caI,rt
marital only was necessary. Since the date
OF Col. Ernsts report three cadets have
% p9en tried for breach of military disci-
pline at the military camp AT C'bicogo
The superintendent asks for some new
buildings and better water supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
A Duty on CORee

The bureau of American republics is in
formed that the government of Costa Rica
with view to improving the currency
and to affording a stronger basis for the
service of the public debt, has decreed an
export duty upon coffee, the staple product
of that country. The amount of the dutv
is 6s for each forty-six Kilograms 0OI 20
pounds) The money raised by the coIlec-
ton of this duty is to be appropriated ex-
on the foreign consolidated debt. The duty
may be paid with bills of exchange at
ninety days if satisfactory to the Secretary
of the Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
Personal Mention.

r. ii. Taylor has returned from a three
weeks visit to the worlds fair.
J. Roy Adams of Capitol Hill is out again
after quite serious Illness
NJ. Leroy Cough and his brother Eugene
have been in Chicago witnessing the clos
ing scenes of the Columbian exposition.
Mr.. VIM. y. II. Mack has left for a
months travel in the west
]. II. jackson of the pension bureau has
returned to his duties from his annual va
cation.
Mr.. James r. Fritts of the division of
special examinations Of the pension bureau,
who has been Ill. has recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
USED TO KNOW THE SECRETARY.
And They Called at the Interior De-
partment and Were Remembered,

There were three unusual callers upon
Secretary Hoke Smith this afternoon. They
were Alexander Shanks, Miss Shanks and
Mr.. Shanks' sister. Emma Cobb. All the
parties are colored. Mr.. Shanks and Mrs
Cobb knew the Secretary in his youth. He
used to make shoes for Mr.. Smith and she
used to sew for Mr.. Smiths mother. This
used to be way down. in Lingenton, N c.
The family of Secretary Smith lived there
and these old-time colored folks used to
work for the family. They were very polite
and told the reporter for The Star all about
it. They had a cordial meeting with the
Seer etary, who recollected most Of the
incidents which old Mr.. Shanks touched
on. 1t was the first time they had met
since the Secretary has grown up. 1t was
pleasant thing all around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
Important Engineer Changes.

The following changes in the stations Of
the officers of the corps of engineers have
been ordered: Maj. William Ludlow will
transfer the duties in his charge to the
temporary charge of Col Orlando NJ. Poe.
and will then proceed to London, England
relieving Mai. James c. Post from duty as
military attache to the United States lega-
ton in that city. Maj. Post, on being thus
relieved, will proceed to and take station
at Portland, Ore, relieving Maj. Thomas H
Handbury of the duties in his charge Maj.
Hanbury will take station at Louisville
KY, relieving Lieut.. Col. Garrett j. Ly-
decker of the duties in his charge Lieut.
Col. Lydecker will take station at Detroit
Mich, and relieve Col Poe of the duties
temporarily transferred to him by Mai.
Ludlow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
THE OHIO CAMPAIGN.
Senator Brice Unable to Predict Who
VIII BE Elected.

Il have been SO much absorbed in the
silver bill. said Senator Brice to a Star
reporter, that cannot make a prediction
as to the result of the state election in
Ohio. 1t promises to be a very quiet cleo
ton. as IL has been a comparatively quiet
canvass The result depends upon the
amount of abstention. There are some
republicans who are predicting $1,000 or
5000 majority for Mckinley. and there are
some democrats who concede his election by
1000 or 1900. Then there are some demo-
Gratis who hope that they can pull through
the election of Neal For myself. L have
been too busy with the silver bill to look
into the field and see just which idea is
the most probable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
Treasury Recefpts.

comparative statement of receipts and
expenditures Issued by the Treasury De-
partment shows that since the lst of July
last the expenditures exceeded the receipts
by s2i.oooooo. or at the rate of s72.OOOOO a
year. The receipts were s27. 600 less than
Tor the corresponding months of the pres
ent fiscal year, and the expenditures near
ly Sl,WO,OoO greater. The greatest falling
on is shown in customs, which have de-
clined nearly sls0Oo,000 as compared with
the same period in 1882.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
CHARGED WITH PERJURY.
A COlored Pensioner Is to Explain
Why He Made Certain Affidavits.

Leopold Fielder. who has been drawing
a pension from Uncle Sam for several years
will be given a hearing in the Police Court
tomorrow on a charge of perjury. He en-
listed since the close of the war and was
entitled to a pension. He had succeeded
in being admitted to membership in a
Grand Army post, although not entitled
to membership by reason of the nature of
his service. A pension of S24 a month was
paid him for rheumatism and a few months
ago he made application for back pay and
bounty. 1t Is charged that he had pur-
loined a discharge belonging to a Massa-
chusetts soldier named Hogge and had in
serted his name for that of Hogge. The
alleged perjury consisted cf making an
affidavit in support of his claim for back
pay and bounty. 1t is charged that he vio-
lated sections 5S92 and 543S of the Revised
Statutes Detective Carter arrested Fielder
In Baltimore. where he was asking for as
sistance.
Mr.. w. Streator of the law division Of
the pension office was today put on the
case to make an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
Returning Relics.

Arrangements are being made at the
State Department for the return of the
vatican relics and other valuable exhibits
loaned by various foreign governments to
the United States for exhibition at the
worlds fair. They were brought TO this
country in a government warship and will
be returned in the same manner as soon
as an available vessel can be obtained
There is no special occasion for haste in
the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
Acting COmm issiOuer.

Second Deputy Commissioner Of Pensions
Bell is today acting commissioner during
the absence of Commissioner Lochren and
First Deputy Murphy. Judge Lochren is
confined within his apartments at the Arno
with a severe cold, and Mr.. Murphy left
for Dayton, Ohio last night where ON
Saturday night he will deliver speech on
the pension policy of the administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
A DIPLOMATIC Addition.

The diplomatic circle in this city will
soon receive an accession through the ap-
pointment of Capt. Custance, r. N, as
naval attache of the British embassies in
America, with headquarters in Washing
ton an office which has been vacant for
several months. Capt. Custance was for.
merly assistant director of naval intelli-
gence. and more recently commanded H. NJ
S. Phaeton, attached to the Mediterranean
squadron,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
Presidential SiSnnfures

The President has approved the act for
the construction Of a steam revenue cutter
for the New England coast. the act amend
ing the timber culture laws, and the Joint
resolution for the reporting. marking and
removal of derelicts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
New York Appofntments.

Secretary Carlisle today appointed p. c.
Petrie of New York city assistant inspector
OF hulls Of steam vessels at New YORK. snd
Thomas F. Morris of New York state chief
Of engraving division OF the bureau OF en-
craving and printing at Washington, n. c.
He removed John r. Barstow, assistant in
spector OF hulls of steam vessels at New
York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
CALLING THEM IN,
Naval Officers Have Their Leaves Re-
vOked by Secretary Herbert.

Voked by Secretary Herbert.
Secretary Herbert has revoked the leave
OF absence granted in the case of several
officers, who are alleged to be working for
private parties. and has ordered them to
prepare for sea service. Lieut. Commander
VIM. Swift was given leave by Secretary
Herbert but will now have to give up the
unexpired time and prepare for sea- Lieut..
c. A. Stone has been on continual leave
Tor about three years. and he. too, will
have to give up his unexpired portion.
Chlef Engineer Towne was granted two
years leave by Mr.. Tracy from last jan
uary to enter the employ of the Cramps
lie Will have to resume his duties in the
navy. Chief Engineer Robinson is another
offlcer who Will have to perform some work
Ior MS salary, as Will Lieut.. G. w. Jungen
and Boatswain j. A. Aiken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
CAN HAVE THE GUNBOAT.

The United States VIII Not Interfere
With the Sale of the DESTROYER to
Brazil.
That the United States government does
not propose to interfere with the sale to
the Brazilian government of the torpedo
boat Destroyer, which had previously been
offered TO it, is clearly indicated by the issue
of orders that she be released from her
contract with the government to assist in
torpedo tests at Newport and that she he
turned over to her foreign purchaser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02

inspector General Dumont of the steam
boat Inspection service has issued a circular
inviting suggestions as to the best method
OF regulating lights on barges and canal
boats in tow of steam vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
Silver Purchases Wound I'm.

None of the sellers who offered the $1,000
ounces Of silver to the Treasury yesterday,
all of which was declined, responded to the
counter tender of the Treasury So the
October purchases of silver wound up all
silver purchases under the Sherman law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
silver Rises.

Silver took a jump OF a half penny IN
London today, being S0.6S75 per ounce our
money. The bullion value of the standard
silver dollar IS today 81 cents. increase
Of 1-2 cents over Tuesdays price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
She Has Resigned.

Miss Irene A. Cowman has resigned her
position in the census office on account Ct
i'll health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02
Superintendent stump Sick

Supt Stump has gone to his home in
harIord county Md, suffering from in
cipient symptoms OF pleurisy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-02

Government Receipts Today.
The receipts from internal revenue tocay
were $44S,2l0: from customs, S572s sss.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-03-18
Labor Items,

A 10 per cent reduction in wages is
announced by The American lube and
Iron company of Youngstown, Ohio, en-
ploying 600 men.
Dominick McCaffrey intends to re-
enter the ring if he should lose his posi-
ton as instructor at the Manhattan club.
Charley Mitchell is the man he wants
to fight. He will also fight Mike Dono-
van for $4,000 Il side.
Elmer E. Sutcliffe, for many years a
professional ball player, having played
with the Detroits, Chicagos, Onahas,
Kansas Citys, and last season with the
B%altimores, died Mt his home in Illinois
Feb Is.
Oliver s. Campbell of Brooklyn, who
has won the lawn tennis championship
of America in the singles for the past
three seasons, will not defend his title
at Newport next August owing to the
pressure of private business.
An organization to be known as the
Newark Athletic club has been formed
in Newark, N. j., for the purposes of
giving. professional boxing matches. A
purse of $4,000 is offered by the club
for a fight between Bill Plimmer and
Danny Mcbride.
Foot ball has been resumed under
very favorable auspices at Oxford and
Cambridge. At Oxford success attended
each team, the association players beat
ing the Royal Arsenal, while the Rugby
devotees defeated Roslyn Park team.
The Cambridge teams were equally sue
cessful in anneXing their games with
the Old Etonian and East Shoon players.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-03-18
Miscellaneous Item.

E. G. Campbell. president of the Gill
bert Car company, died at Troy, N. Y.
George A. Bean, the we'll known COM
edian, is critically ill at Cincinnati.
G. p. Wallbridge is the Republican
nominee for mayor of st. Louis.
T. u. Springer, third vice president of
the Santa Fe system, has resigned.
o. Overholt, grain and lumber, failed at
Assumption, Ill.,, owing $4,000.
The Akron, Ohio, Queensware Pottery
company failed, owing $685. 600, and with
$4,000 assets.
Two chattel mortgages amounting to
$42O,471. 80 have been given locomotive
builders by the Reading to secure claims.
James Gibson, a church deacon of
Bloomsbury, Pa, lost $4,000 in a gam
bling game.
The funeral of Vicar General Brady
at st. Louis was attended by several
thousand Catholics.
A solid gold cube worth $500, 600 will
be exhibited at the worlds fair by Black
Hills mine owners.
The New Jersey senate confirmed the
nomination of ex-Gov. Albeit as asso-
ciate judge of the supreme court.
The keystone brewery at Reading,
Pa, has failed. The assets are $40, 600,
and the liabilities about the same.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-03-18
GOSSIP Of the SPORTS.

Pitcher Duryea wants another trial
with the Washingtons.
Mark Baldwin's re-signing with Gin
einnati suggests that the Homestead real
estate market has received a chill.
President Young has decided to give
ex-pitcher Eddie Seward a chance, at
least, as substitute on the league umpire
staff.
1t now looks as if Harvard is the only
university that can compel Yale to give
up her scheme to limit all athletic con-
tests to undergraduates. Yale cannot
afford to lose her annual games with
Harvard, and she will try by all the
means in her power to sweeten the aca-
delni pill and make Harvard take it.
Whether the Cambridge university will
swallow the dose or not remains to be
seen.
Pat CahiIl, who is matched to fight
Jim Butler ten rounds at the Eastern
Athletic club tournament on March IA,
at the Clermont venue rink, will spar
with Mccarthy. They will train to-
gether under the direction of Martin
Costello. Cahill is training hard for the
fight, and Butler is at Atlantic City,
where his wants are looked after by
Horace Leeds.