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To Investigate Pension Claims.

To properly comply with the order of Secre-
tary Hoke Smith of May a. 1893, revoking
order No. 164 and directing the commissioner
to ''have an examination made to determine
what pensions have heretofore been allowed
under section 2 Of the act approved June "a,
1880, in disregard of the terms of saiu act and
in conflict with the ruling Of this department
in the case of Charles F. Bennett" Commits
sioner Lochren todayorganized aboard OF re-
VISION" consisting OF twenty-three men. who
have been selected with special reference to
their fitness for the place. The duties of the
board of revision will be to draw from the ad-
mitted files as rapidly may be practicable
all cases allowed under section 2 of the act Of
June n, 1890. aggregating over BOG, ,0O0 and to
determine whether the allowances are in ac-
cordance with law.
The board will act under the immediate su-
pervision and direction of the commissioner,
who will give proper instruction as needed.
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THE CHOCTAw WAR,

Secretary HOke Smith Receives q Report
Reviewing tho Troubles.
Secretary Hoke Smith has receiv ed from In
spector Faison report of his investigation of
the recent troubles between the Jones and
Locke factions of the Choctaw nation The re-
port is minute and an intelligent recital of the
causes which led to the hostilities between the
Choctaw militia and the Locke party, and shows
that in measure both parties were 20 bla me.
but at the same time much Of the difficulty
arose from a misunderstanding and an er-
roneous conception of the purposes Of each
other The report is accompanied by voumin-
GUS testimony taken during the course Of the
investigation. The course pursued by Inspector
Faison meets with the entire approval OF Secre-
tary Hoke Smith.
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STILL MAKING COMPARISONS.

Post Office Removals and Appointments
Under Two Administrations.
The official records of the Post Office De-
partment show that during the first three
months Of the present administration ended
June the total number Of fourth-class post
masters appointed was 6,537, of which 4,672
were to fill vacancies caused by designations
and death and 1865 by removals. During the cor
responding period in Mr.. Harrison's administra-
ton the total number appointed was s,226, or
1,6s6 more than were appointed during the
last three months. OF these 1859 were to fill
vacancies caused by designations and death
and 5,567 by removals. The number Of ap-
pointments made designations was,' there
fore, 2,0l3 greater during the first quarter Of
the present administration than during the last
and the number made removals was 3,702
less during the last quarter than during the
corresponding quarter under Mr.. Harrison's 8
administration.
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IMPORTANT PENSION RULES.
Based on the Principle Contained in tn
Bennett Decision.

Based on the Principle Contained in the
Bennett Decision.
The Secretary Of the Interior, Mr.. Hoke
Smith, had before him today the rules and
regulations prepared at the pension Office
which will govern the issue OF pensions under
the law Of June 27, 1890 He intends to ap-
prove these which embody the principles
laid down in the recent Bennett
decision. As is well known. this decision holds
that the disabilities which are pensionable under
the law Of 1890 must be of a permanent char
acter. incapacitatlng for the performance
Of manual labor to such degree
as to produce inability to earn a sup
port. 1t is proposed that with these rules
as guide to investigate the pension cases al
ready granted under the law Of 1890, and to
ascertain whether they have been issued in dis
regard of the principles enunciated in the Ben
nett decision.
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Lieutenants Who Will Command Squads {
the Columbian Guards.

Lieutenants Who Will Command Squads OF
the Columbian Guards.
Before going to Chicago, Secretary Lamont
decided to increase the number of army officers
on duty at the worlds fair. Since hir de-
parture, Gen. Schofeld and Adit Gen. Will
lams have been engaged in picking out the
available officers.
A telegram was received from Secretary La.
mont today directing the adjutant general to
make the details. He selected the following
officers:
First Lieut.. A. J. Russell, seventh cavalry;
First Lieut.. T. ]. Clay, tenth infantry; First
Lieut. NJ. c. Brown, first cavalry; Lieut.. Edgar
Howe. seventeenth infantry; Lieut. L. H.
Strother. first infantry; Lieut.. F. G. Hodgson,
sixth cavalry; Lieut.. j. o. Green. twenty firth
infantry; Lieut.. Walter Gordon, eighteenth
infantry; Lieut.. E. A. Hilinick. fourth infantry,
and Lieut. A. W. Perry. ninth cavalry.
These officers will be assigned to duty in con-
nectiop with the Columbian Guards with the
view OF increasing the efficiency of that organi-
Zation.
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The attic Guns.

II now seems assured that the ten pneumatic
guns ordered by the ordnance department OF
the arrnv for use at New York, Boston and San
Francisco will be completed, and that one Of
them viii be made ready for trial at Sandy
Hook within the next few months. The as.
signees of the Zalinski Company have promised
to furnish one OF the guns with many improve
ments not called for by the contract In view
of the improvements represented to have been
made the Navy Department has decided to
postpone action on the question Of the future
of the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius until the
army guns are tested.
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Resignation of Consul wirfau.

Mr.. Francis II. wigfall of Baltimore. Nd.
United States consul a. Leeds, England, has re-
signed on account OF ill health. He entered
the service on April Is. 1885, during Presiden,
Cleveland's first administration, and was re-
tained by President Harrison on account Of his
good record. He came home last February on
sick leave of absence. In accepting his resip-
nation Secretary Gresham took occasion to ex-
press his appreciation of his services and his
regret that he felt compelled to leave the con-
sular service.
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An Ordnance Experiment.

A new process for the assembling of nickel
steel gun will soon be tried at the Washington
navy yard. Instead of slipping the jacket over
the guns tube the jacket is to be heated. and
while under severe temperature the tube of
the gun is to be inserted while a stream Of
water is played through it. The new method
is the idea of a Mr.. Sellers Of Philadelphia,
who claims that it has many advantages over
the old. as it will admit Of the jacket being
taken off without trouble should it not slip on
readily and prevent it's sticking to the tube.
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TWO CENTS.

ton ana fabric OF our government They made
us what We are-the freest and best govern
ment in the world. They will keep us there il
cherished and observed. free and impartial
ballot without taint OF fraud or corruption.
which s the constitutional ballot and must be
accorded to every citizen who lives under the
constitution and has the protects Of the flag
Next, a protective tariff. American in every
provision, patriotic in every paragraph, which
shall defend the homes and earnings OF every
American laborer, which shall secure to him the
highest wages and largest opportunities, which
shall preserve our home market, the most profit
able In the world, to our farmers and our manu-
facturers, which shall make every foreign pro-
duct free to us which we cannot produce, and
which shall tariff every foreign product which
we can produce and the successful production
OF which requires it. This is the tariff of
Washington, of jefferson, of Hamilton, of Lin
coin and Garfield, Of Grant, OF Blaine, HAYES
and Harrison. 1t is the tariff of genuine
Americanism, and it is the tariff which the
republican party mean TO maintain.
Then reciprocity. which shal lopen our mar
ket to non-competiting foreign products in re-
turn for the free admission Of the products OF
American farms and factories.
Then a sound currency. whether gold or sill
yer or paper. as good as the best currency in
the world, and under national and not state
regulation We want no coin dollar which does
not measure up to full 100 cents in value
issued by state authority, resting upon uncer-
tain and doubtful securities. The pledge OF
the republican party that gold and silver shall
be maintained at parity the one with the other
must be sacredly kept. The government must
not suffer any taint to be put upon its credit OF
financial honor. 1t can prevent it, Republican
legislation vests it with full power. The admins
tration should use it promptly If required
Uncertainty of the financial policy of the gov
ernment breeds distrust in the minds of the
people. The word of confidence and courage
born of purpose is the need Of the hour and
should no longer remain unspoken."
The platform was adopted by acclamstion.
The following were then renominated by ac-
clamation: Treasurer. W. T. Cope; attorney
general, John 4. Richards; judge supreme
court, Jos. =. Bradbury: member board public
works, Frank J. McCulloch.
The expected contest developed over the Sc
lection of a candidate for food and dairy CON-
missioner. b. +. McNeal was named for re-
nomination, while Lucas county nominated
Walter Brown of Toledo. Heated speeches
we're made by the adherents of both candi-
dates.
Aneagie was adopted as the party emblem and
at 1890 the convention adjourned sine die.
Government Receipts Today.
Tnfarpal ravapna >coc o,e.o,,. scns ms
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Fires Started I'm Stables.

FLARA, ILL.,, June s.-A fire which burned
nearly half a block of buildings started yes
terday in E. A. Medleys livery stable on North
avenue The building was destroyed. as well a.
the property of +. X. Albeit, John T. Altman
and Mcyeigh a Son. Loss not yet ascertained-
OSHKOSH, Wis, June Sire day
started in a barn owned by ex-Congressman
Miller on upper Main street and destroyed Q
dozen buildings. Loss. ESQ,
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WEATHER TOPICS.

K~Hor WEATHER TOPICS.
THE MOSQUITO
-and his .'t,ttLe biit- has arrived So
have the flies. fire bugs and thousands
Of other insects to make your life
Doors keep them out OF the house.
Adjustable Window Screens. 25c. each ;
$2 40 dozen.
Better for more money Window
Screens to order.
Wire Screen Doors. all complete
ready to put up. 90c.
ISN'T THE LAWN SMOOTH
and silky after it's cut? It will
De il cut with Lawn Mower. Only
few moments work-or play.
.lo-inch Fully Guaranteed Lawn
Mowers. s32o each.
@Its never too hot to cooi-if
nut as much heat. but you get 1t
want it. When you don't want it
turn-irs of instanttp It's
footerp' to ''sizzle" over Coal
sbo ssSv' Ein.s. IN summer !E whsn yOq O. can &c.
Tor ais: $40 and s22-three large
sizes. All have large ovens. oven
lighters. plate warmers. open-door
klckers. match strikers. air regulating
The Fire King" is the best in tn.
rortd- OF us only-in Washington.
BARBER & ROSS. COR. nth AND SITS.
les
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Novas nrdars

Passed Assistant Engineer z. L. Beach has
been detached from the Philadelphia and
granted three months leave
Assistant Engineer L. NJ. Mutton has been de-
tached from the Charleston and ordered to the
Philadelphia.
Chaplain Frank Thompson has been detached
from the Chsrleston. granted three months
leave and then ordered 10 the Indenendence
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Completing the Detroit.

Commander Brownson. the new commander
Of the cruiser Detroit, has complained to the
Navy Department Of the slow progress made by
the contractors in completing the changes in
that vessel recently authorized. Notwithstand-
ing the alleged delay he expects to have the
vessel at Norfolk early in July, prepared to be
placed in commission
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When Deserters Are Exempt.

The Secretary of War has made a decision
that deserter is not exempt from punishment
until two years after the date Of the expira ton
of his enlistment and not then unless he shall
have spent two years in the United States after
the date Of expiration Of his enlistment The
S6o reward. he says. should be paid for the ap-
prehension and delivery of those liable to pun
ishment and not for the arrest of those exempt
from punishment.
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The Italian Legation.

The Marquis Imperiali de Francavilla, secre-
ary of the Italian lega ion. arrived at New
York Yesterday on the Majestic. He was met
by the Marquis Di Rudini, who has been acting
secretary. and with him came to Washington.
The marquis brought the positive information
from Italy confirming the rumors that Baron
Fava is to be continued as the representative OF
Italy in this country and is to be raised to the
rank of an ambassador.
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THE DISTRICTS ACCOUNTS.
Uncle Sam to Make Daily Statement
Balances Due.

Balances Due.
In accordance with the recommendation Of
First Controller Bowler, who adopts the con-
clusion heretofore arrived at by two Of his
predecessors, but not carried out by the
register, Acting Register Smith has opened
new ledger account with the District
of Columbia, in which will appear the daily
balance due to or from the District of Colum-
ba at the close Of each preceding days busi-
ness. The matter was submitted by the acting
register to Secretary Carlisle, who fully
approved the action taken, and on the first
Of July the account will be opened, and on
the following day and each day thereafter it
will be possible for the Treasury Department
to ascertain without delay and with perfect
exactness the exact state Of any account to
which the District of Columbia is q party
and its exact balance. This action was
taken. 1t il stated, in order to prevent
the District Of Columbia from becoming debtor
to the United States except as provided by law,
which is peculiar as respects the District.
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Tn. New Argentine Cabinet.

BuEsos AYREs. June s.-A ministry has bee
appointed to take the place Of the cabinet Ii,
resigned yesterday, as follows:
Minister Of the Interior-Dr. Escalants.
Minister OF Finance-Dr. Avellaneda
Minister OF Warden. viejobueno.
Minister of Justice-Dr Alcorta.
Minister Of Foreign Affairs-Senor Cana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

Capt B. F. Norlander of the Swedish royal
artillery and Mr.. Randolph H. Kjellman Of the
Swedish engineers visited the War Department
today. They were shown through the various
bureaus by an army officer. They are on their
way to the worlds fair, and will subsequently
visit Frankfort, WatervEet and Springfield
arsenals and several military posts-
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Acting Hospital Stewards.

The decision of the War Department Of
March 81. 1883, in regard to the discharge of
priva'ss in the hospital corps. detailed acting
hospital stewards, has been modified SO that
hereafter they will. on discharge by expiration
OF term of service. receive pay and travel al
lowances as acting hospital stewards. Accord
ing to another order just issued hospital stew
ards and acting hospital stewards are author
lied to wear the side arm and belt of mounted
non-commissioned officers
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Controller Eckels has received letter from
the officials Of the Chemical National Bank of
Chicago. stating that the stringent provision
exacted Of them before they could resume busi-
ness was satisfactory to the shareholders and
public generally. Mr.. Eckels said today that if
the imposed conditions were met the bank
would probably open at an early day.
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Democratic Pension Clerks Reinstated.

Secretary Hoke Smith has approved the rein.
statement of the following Eamed persons who
served in the army and whose separation from
the pension Office force during the last admin
istration is stated by the commissioner to have
been without delinquency or misconduct
As special examiners: Adoph Erdman of
Missouri; Chas. ID. shank of Kentucky: Thos.
A. Stockslager Of Oklahoma territory: J. F.
Pittman of Illinois: Martin b. Miller of In
diana and Francis N. Taylor of Illinois
Also Thos. Il. Fawcett of Illinois as q clerk of
class l.
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ArInor Tests at Indian Head

Preparations are beng made at the naval
proving grounds. Indian Head for an ac-
ceptance test of 17-inch nickel-steel armor from
the Bethlehem works. The plates will represent
us tons of armor Tor the 13-inch gun bar
bettes for the battle ship Indiana. They will be
fired at by 12-inch gun three times, and il
they Withstand the attack they will be ac-
cepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

Leung kiung Won, the royal commissioner
from Corea to the worlds fair, is in the city
and under the escort of Ye Cha Yuw. charge
d affai-es. and Ye Sung 500, the counselor Of
the legation in Washington. has been seeing the
sights Of the capital. Yesterday they visited
the Capitol and were shown over the building
by Mr.. Chas. B. Reade, the assistant SER
geant-at-arms of the Senate.
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FINDINGS OF THE COURT.
They are Submitted in the Case Of Lieut.
Nelson.

O
Nelson.
The record Of proceedings and finding, of the
court martial in the case of Lieut.. Valentine
s. Nelson has been received at the Navy De-
partment 1t will be reviewed by the judge
advocate general and then submitted to Sec
retary Herbert for his action. Lieut. Nelson
was tried on charges of drunkenness and leav-
ing his station ~ officer of the deck without
being relieved. He was attached to the US. s.
Charleston at the time and the trial took place
at Norfolk, Va. The accused pleaded guilty to
the charges and threw himself upon the mercy
of the court. 1t is said that extenuating cir
cumstarces were submitted to the court, which
impeled it to confins the sentence to a lig ht
suspension from duty, probably for two years.
Lieut.. Nelson has good record and his friends
are hopeful that the authorities will be lenient
with him.
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A Brace Of Failures

MILWAUKEE, Wis, June ST. II. Brown D
Co., carriage manufacturers, have assigned 10
o. L. Rosecranz, who gave bonds for s75000.
wILMISGroS, DEL, June 7-Bellah q Ones,
Wholesale dealers in iron and steel, have
failed.
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sIXTY-EIGHT TO GO.

Ihat MAny CIerks IN the Land OfNce Must
b Discharged.
The last day Of the present month will close,
for the present at least the official existence Of
some sixty-eight clerks in tho general land
Office. The reason for this action is graphically
shown by the following table prepared from
the appropriation bills Of last year and this
year:
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died at a Railway station.

JAMESTOWN. n. Y, June Sd. J. Failis,
well-to-do Cincinnati business man, was taken
off the Bradford train at O'Clock this morn
ing half Insensible and died in the Erie deaot
in few minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

Assistant Secretary spauldinx Here.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Spauldine
returned to this city from New York this morn
ing. He was at the Treasury Department and
mad long interview with Assistant Secretary
Curtis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, June s.-The straw
board manufacturers Of the United States are
in annual session here. The companies repre-
sented include the larger firms of the country
and form in themselves a sort of trust In the
straw board business The meetings are pm
vate.
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ARMY Orders,

Leave Of absence for one month is granted
First Lieut.. William W. Forsyth, sixth cav
airy.
Leave of absence for twenty days is granted
Second Lieut.. Alfred NJ. Hunter, fourth artil-
lery.
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A Draftsman Wanted,

An examination will be held Tuesday, June
20, at the rooms Of the civil service commission
to fill a vacancy of a photographic craftsman in
the photographic Office, Navy Department, at a
salary of 81 200 per annum.
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MAY SAY GOODBYE BY PROXY.
The Duke OF Veragua May Not Return to
Washiuwton

The Duke OF Veragua May Not Return to
Washington.
1t is understood that the Duke Of Veragus
will not return to Washington. as origi.
nally intended, to make his farewell
to the President before returning te
Spain. This formality was dispensed
with in tine program of the Infants
Erlalis and it is not deemed necessary that the
duke should make detour on his journey from
Chicago eastward in erder to comply with g
rule OF etiquette that has been marked by the
breach rather than by the observance in
previous visits Of distinguished foreigners
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
DRIVEN FROM HOME.

Nv Wife Augusta She'd. has applied for n divorce
which she can but be not driven from homie.
/ begged her to stay home. anG that would leave
and support her and my children-this can prove
and she promised do till she her mother
sister am also nv wife is so forgetful. She
the mother of fve chi dren. instead of four. am
willing do for children and have refused
and have done Tor them since parted, but I'll
never give one cent to my wffe's support. If am
punished for 1t would ike say will not be alone
and If does come to this II tell the public the real
cause my wife left me.
IT. JOHN T. SHE'D,
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The total number of fourth-class postmastsrs
appointed today was fifty-four, Of which
tweaty-nine were to fill vacancies caused by
designations and death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-08

The Alert Reaches Corea.
The United States steamship Alert has ar
rived at Chemulpo, Corea.
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Few York Oace, SO Potter BUILDING.

.Irr EvyNTNe STAR is served to subscribers IN the
fy oy c3rrers. their account ct 10 cents per
week. or 40 per month Copies at the couutar
cents each By ma-anywhere in the United States or
esh>aa-posfa9e prepaid-5O cents per month
SATURDAY QUADRUPLE SHEET STAR IL. 90 per wear !:
VIII forci2r postage added. S3. co.
Entered At the Post Once al Washington d. c.. as
fecond-class mail matter
u All mail subscriptions mnzt Be raid IN adv.ncs
Rates Of advertising made known en- application.
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E AMERICAN
SECURITY
AND TRUST CO.. 14O5 G ST. n. W.
A msNion-Gn6-a-Q,nlrter capital; which
means q liability for two millions and
half Surplus one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars
Pays its depositors interest on their
running accounts.
Sell Debenture Bonds and Real Es-
tate notes. the former netting 5 per
cent and the latter netting 6 per cent
both secured first trusts upon
real estate uithin the city limits
OFFICERS:
- .. frtslueDt
". WHELPIsY. 1st v. Pres. and Treas.
GE0 +: EMMONS -...-.-...... "a V. Pres and Sec.
JOHN RIDOUT T-.............Atty. and Trust Officer
A. L. BRITTON.. Chairman E1s cutive Committee
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THE EVENING STAR

TthidsHED DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
AT -VE STAR BUILDINGS
1ol Pennsylvania Avenue, corner llth st., by
Inc hvsnlag 3 n Star Newspaper Company,
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Government Receipts Today.
Internal revenue, s62C. .234; customs, s6o5. .l07