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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
THE INTERCONTINENTAL RAILWAY
Tho Work OF the Surveying Parties Nearly
Completed.

Tho Work OF the Surveying Parties Nearly
Completed.
The intercontinental railway commission
have had prepared facsimile in miniature of
Central and South America to show the sur
veys of the proposed railroad intended to unite
the systems Of North and South America. The
work was done by L. E. Court of the hydro
graphic Office, and is q faithful reproduction of
the topography Of the countries named 1t is
about twenty-five feet long and will be sent to
the W orld's fair as a part Of the government e1-
hibit In addition to the lines SURVEYED for
the railroad the map also shows the routes OF
the present and prospective steamship lines
from North to South America. with the names
OF their terminal ports and intermediate stop
ping points, if any.
|. As the last meeting Of the members Of the
commission the work of the surveying parties
was reviewed and found to be in a very salts
factory condition. The party under charge Of
Engineer Kelly, which surveyed the line from
Quito, Ecuador. to Cuzco, Peru, the southern
end, . distance OF 300 miles, has concluded
its work in the field and the engineer in charge
is in the office writing up the notes Of the sur
vey. At the point where Engineer Kelly left
of work the line joined on to that Of the
Peruvian system of roads in the plateau of Lake
Titicaca. Another party, under Engineer
Skunk Is at present traversing Costa
party started north from Quito at the time
the Kelly party started south, but was unable
to go through Colombia on account Of the
wet weather. Instead diversion was made
from the main line at Canas Gordas, near
Quimdo pass and line surveyed to Cartha-
gena, Bolivia. The party then sailed to Costa
Rica. and now in the region Of the Atrata
basin, near the headwaters of the Atrata
river A third party, composed OF armv Off
GERS detailed for the purpose under NJ. NJ.
McComb, have been operating in the country
from Ayutla, on the southern border line Of
Mexico, to the Savegre river and are now in
Salvador. In addition to making prelimi-
nary survey Mr.. McComb construed his in
structions to include geodetic work. He has
surveyed three lines for the road, any one of
which is feasible route. He has been ordered
to devote himself to the preliminary survey
only, and it is expected that he will
complete his work by May /. Mr..
Shunk's party will finish their sur
vey by April /, according to the
latest report. When these surveys are COM
pleted q feasible line will have been followed by
which the systems of the two countries may be
united There will still remain however to
complete the scope of the project as outlined at
the Pan American conference surveys to be
made from the main line thron~h yene lcla to
the coast and through Brazil ..io Jan, %.
The international commission will ask Con-
gress for an appropriation of $50. 900 with which
to finish up the Office work of the survey and to
publish the results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
A NATIONAL MEMORIAL HOME.
Proposition to Utilize the Money Collect,
and Unclaimed in the Treasury.

Proposition to Utilize the Money Collected
and Unclaimed in the Treasury.
Several days ago the Commissioners reported
adversely the bill to appropriate s150, 900 for
the purpose of building a national memorial
home for the aged and infrm people, because
it was 50 loosely drawn and its objects so
obscure.
Today James L. White, representing the aged
colored home, appeared before the Commits
sioners and urged them to recall the bill and
report the same favorably, for the reason that
the money appropriated had already been coli
lected, and not one cent was to come either
from the re 7ues OF the local government or
tine general government On the contrary it
had all been collecte, According to tho report
of the second auditor there is money (arrears of
pay and bounty in the treasury Belonging to
tho estates OF deceased colored soldiers who
served during the late war. Although no sep
arate account has been kept of the claims paid
since 1882 or still pending 1T is estimated that the
amount now unclaimed does not exceed $3.50, 900.
1t is from this fund that the bill contemplates to
draw for the building Of the home. According
to the report OF the second auditor. il it is
deemed just or expedient that unclaimed
moneys belonging to estates OF colored soldiers
be set apart either for the education of the col
ored race or for charitable purposes, 1t will be
necessary to determine by actual examination
how much remains unclaimed. It will also be
necessary to bar all claims not presented prior
to some date to be fixed by law.
Mr.. White argues that in view of the fact that
22,5l5 claims have been rejected for want Of
proper evidence, that they never will be paid,
and the money due on same should be used to
provide home for the aged and decrepit
colored people OF this District. Tomorrow the
committee on appropriations Of the House will
give him hearing on the bill. The Commits
sioners have notified Congress that they have no
objection to the amended bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10

Ninety-six Omces Raised From the Fourth
to the Third Class.

Ninety-six Omces Raised From the Fourth
to the Third Class.
Every once in awhile It il announced that
certain number Of post Offices have been trans
ferred from one GLASS to another. The mere
fact 10 unimportant to the general public unless
it is known to mean that the transfer il based
on an increase OF business. The chief Of the
salary and allowance division In the Post Office
Department, Mr.. Albert H. Scott, today notified
the Postmaster General that for the quarter
ended January 1, 1893, ninety six post offices
had been transferred from the fourth TO the
third class, or,'in other words, the salaries
OF the postmasters had been raised from q
yearly figure Of loss than 81, 900 to that amount
and more. This increase In compensation is
based upon the receipts or the business done.
The change means that the business Of the post
offices In ninety six towns has during the past
four quarters increased, owing to the growth
in the population or the expansion Of the bust
ness OF the various communities, or perhaps to
both combined. The changes made In these
classes are regulated by law. which provides
that certain amount in receipts must be
reached for four successive quarters. This
prevents any temporary expansion which might
be due to the ingenuity Of the postmaster and
not to any increase in legitimate business.
Naturally the postmasters are anxious to get
into the presidential class, as the change means
not only an Increase in the pay, but more
certain tenure VI Office. fourth-class post
master il supposed to hold his place at the will
of the party that happens to be in control.
On the other hand 1t is now come
to be understood that postmaster
appointed by the President and confirmed
by the Senate retains his Office for the full term
of four years if he 30 desires and behaves him
self. In the recent adjustment some post
masters were provokingly near to the desired
prize. One postmaster in Massachusetts, was
able to show receipts within dollar Of the re-
quired amount. near approach was made by
an Illinois postmaster, who had all but 5
cents Of the amount. Another missed the
hoped for dignity by still narrower margin,
the receipts of his Office we're within cent of
the amount. II it was possible for these stamp
sellers to learn in time the exact amount of their
business they, no doubt, could buy one or two
stamps themselves and bring up their average,
but unfortunately they don't, and so they are
aggravated by coming so near and yet for all
practical purposes being far away. Just
now such situation is especially trying, for the
reason that if they got into the presidential
class just at the close Of this administration
they would probably be good for four more
years Of official life. As it is, the fourth-class
postmasters are liable to have their official
heads chopped off as fast as the incoming dem
ocratic fourth assistant can WELD his trusty
blade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10

Tho Condemned Wan NJ, y., Ma, s.,,,.,
Month. 20 Nv.
W, ">' '"os' tns' W"
n'eoioSA eAi er' nsn zen RON fhils-
delphia 20 examine Hc-.rd ]. Schneider. .he.s
conviction for wifs-snura.r Wa y..,.rs.x a.
s-,,.a n, the Cop,, ,r f.o,.y., r.. A..
- :. " NJ
when the attention Of Warden Burse
cameo 70 tne rumor oN srAn reportsr the
warden stated That be knew nothing cf the
mst'er, ana tnai no saeh ehAminAu"n 81
Sonneioef nso peer naae
he SAID That Schneider hsd no; he~s In
FORMED of the JAIL oncls4s ~ INC eourt action
!ee'eross. thst dut' heing leu :" NE family or
counsel OF the condemned man
net OF not an enor' u mace 10 shc- that
Scner insane, 70 hongnt hseN That
~ So'sus.noinS the tse' 'ns, ms ae@th ~srrsnt
ms pcen s'Sneo sno ochNrred Schneider III not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
BUILDING FOR STORAGE PURPOSES
An Old Truth.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Some one has said that one-half the misery
Of life at least, if not more, comes to people
from not being able to make both ends meet,
yet how unnecessary is the nervous strain and
worry Of mind which arises from the foolish
attempt to keep in the midst Of fashionable
peop.e--to keep up appearances which are
beyond ones income! II is does happen, as il
sometimes viii. with qualification to both sides,
that bright people with small means
are thrown in the way OF wealthy
acquaintances. always let it be with frank
ness and with open acceptation Of the fact.
Putting on airs is detrimental TO seif-respect.
Much better to say at once. I'VE cannot afford
il" never apologizing for the smallness Of the
house or the lack of domestics, never pretend
ing to be other than you are. In this way, and
this only, can housewives who do much Of their
own work in unpretentious homes find inter-
course with their wealthy neighbon agree
able.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10

Not Handsome or Graceful. hut aro-pt.bt.
to stghtseer.


From fh. New Yort sun
Promoters OF the tombstone tower AMMONIA.
that the ground viii be broken neat month and
that this feature OF the worlds fair VIII =.
pushed As rapidly as possible. The ,trucsar.
will be entirely OF steel sad tue tower uil q.
$50 feet in height over AL. bong about go Zee,
in diameter nj the base. and rising $40 feet
in straight lines. 200 feet in diameter. In.
spiral track will be forty feet wide and vii b.
doubled with rail. one for the ascent and The
other for the descent Cars Of novel pattern.
holding eight persons each. will be run in
trains of five. The motive power wall be .ioc-
tricIty. the electric conductor living m In. hea
Of the track The forward car Of each train
VIII be the motor. The distance from ton 4,
bottom, following the track will be about one
mile. and the trip both WAYS WILL occupy thirty
minutes This vii allow at least ten msT utes
Tor each person TO view the grounds from the
great observatory aoor. 200 feet G5ovs the sur
face. There viii Toe 800 in all. 400 gong
each way.
immediately outside the rni that traverse.
the spiral track 10 the top will De fNed a kan--
ing garden dled with blooming plant. and s-r-
mounting the tower. fifty feet above the ob.erv.-
tory floor, will be arranged bali dozen nova--
ful search lighs. that expected 10 Ia ,Inirals
brilliantly the fair grounds. The oanoTv %
each car will be lighted with a cluster Of sik in
canoescent hghts- The tower i;self IL 20 he
painted white from top % bottom. The base q
the tower. which fer thirty feet is o. De NJ de o.
brick and stone. will be divided into two fanr.
The ground floor vii be devoted .kclusir,lv
10 tracks and the necessary machinery, wl .ls
1fteen feet above VIII be grand floor 20 tea
IN diameter For a large restaurant. Tho move
ment OF the 500 car. at night = expected 20 pro-
duce magnificent slght IN ths fitting of : 90
incandescent lights. and nmbcriv,s gili .i
stars and pendent iaTaps are Intended 10 give
the whole grand appearances. The cnsi e
erecting the tower Is estimated a; : sss 7aa.
and fare o, fifty cents Is &c be chniged for
ascending il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
In Behalf of the Shop Girls,

The poor shop girls evidently have friends in
this city who will look out for their interests.
At the request of one of these philanthropic per-
sons Senator Mcmillan has introduced bill
which, If it becomes a law, will provide means
for making their labors not so arduous The
measure provides that ever person, firm or cor
poration that employs female persons in any
mandatory, workshop or store in the District
Of Columbia shall provide suitable seats for the
use OF such persons SO employed when they are
not necessarily engaged in the actual duties for
which they are hired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
A Court Martial ut the Navy Yard.

The Secretary Of the Navy has ordered a
naval court martial to meet at the Washington
navy yard next Monday for the trial of First
Lieut.. T. Glover Fillette, U. S. N. c., now
attached to the navy yard, Portsmouth. n. II.
He is charged with conduct unbecoming an
officer and a gentleman and with scandalous
conduct to the prejudice of good order and
military discipline in failing to meet his finan-
cisl obligations and in breaking a promise
made to the Navy Department in regard to
their payment
The detail for the court is as follows: Capt.
f. McNair, Commander Philip Cooper, Maj.
p. C. Pope, Z. s. VI. c.. Lieut.. Robt. I. Jasper,
Lieut. r. G. Davenport, Capt. G. c. Reid,
Russell. U. $. NJ. c.; Capt. W. F. Spicsr, U. s.
N. C., with Lieut.. c. II. Lauchheimer, U. s.
n c., as Judge advocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
The Injunction Sustained.

The United States Supreme Court yesterday
sustained the action of thu court below in
granting an injunction restraining the Secre-
tary of the Interior from revoking the approval
of his predecessors to the map of location of the
Union River Logging Railway Company of
Oregon. The court held that by the original
approval of the map it had acquired vested
rights which could be taken away only by ju-
dicisi proceedings, and that no discretionary
right was lodged in the Secretary. Ii is said
that this liz the first time in which the court has
affirmed the grant Of an injunction against q
member Of the cabinet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
An English yiewofP Prof VI

An English Siewof Prof Msr.ns' seIs.sisn.
The Sc. Petersburg correspondent of the Lon
don Times save: PROF. Martens the great Rus
sian authority on international Law. Ia. been
appointed member Of the -pecihi commission
in connection with the seizure OF British salon.
in Boring sea- THIS leaves no doubt that Eu.si.
wlll deal with the question rroa an Interta-
tonal point OF view and confirms the beli.f
that II Il her intention 90 follow the American
lead and claim the closure 81 th. Bering SEQ
with exclusive rights TO the west - tho
imaginary line drawn b. the Americsn. Then.
Is every indication that Russia and America are
working hard hand in hand against England"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10

Why American Registry IL Not Obtained
for the Two Inman Steamers.


Treasury officials are somewhat mystiied at
the continued delay of the Inman Steamship
Company in obtaining American registry of the
steamships City of New York and City OF Paris,
privilege accorded those vessels by a special
act Of Congress at its last session. Until this
step is taken. however, they cannot be legally
regarded as United States ships and otherwise
will have to abandon their proposed maiden
trips under the American flag to Southampton,
England, next month.
1t was at first supposed that the delay in
taking this simple but most essential step was
due to desire to secure legislation which
would permit Capts. Lewis and Watkins to re-
tain command Of the vessels, but that such ia
not the case Is demonstrated by the fact that
these officers are to be transferred to other
vessels of the same line, remaining under
the British registry. Both Of the men named
have taken out their first naturalization papers
IS citizeus of the United States. but will not be
fully eligible for service In command Of q YES
sci Of the United States for at least four years
yet. At least such has been the established
rule Of the Treasury Department in previous
cases of this kind
Under this construction Of the law. provid-
ing that United States vessels shall be COM
manded by citizens of the United States, Capts.
Lewis and Watkins cannot command either the
City Of Paris or the City Of New York provided
tney become American SHIPS until aIter tne ex-
piration Of the FIVE years probation prescribed
by the naturalization laws There will. be no
trouble whatever in securing American reg
isters for the two Inman steamers and no one
ut the Treasury Department entertains doubt
that these necessary formalities will be fully
observed In ample time to avoid any possible
hitch in the companys plans for next month.
The fact, however, that this step has been so
long delayed without apparent reason is . sub
ject Of no little comment
Capts. Lewis and Watkins, after they take
out their last citizens papers, doubtless will
have commands quite responsible, remuner-
alive and agreeable as hose they will give up
next month. They may find berths, a few
years hence. the two big record seekers
that the Cramps will build for the Inman line.
Capt. William G. Randle of the steamship
Friesand of the Red Star line, also controlled
by the international Navigation Company, may
take charge of the City of Paris. He is an
American citizen Capt. Thompson Of the
American line and John Benyon, chief officer
Of the City OF New York. are aspirants for the
honor of commanding that vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10

The members of the Raum investigating COM
mittee have in contemplation the framing of a
bill to remedy some of the defects found to ex-
ist in the present system OF dealing with PEN
sion matters by the pension bureau.
A member of the committee, who is himself a
veteran Of the late war. admits that there are
persons now fraudulently drawing pensions
He proposed to have the names of all persons
drawing pensions publicly posted in some con-
spicuous place in each locality, which will ena-
BILE the deserving pensioners to ascertain if any
undeserving names are on the list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10

The L. S. consul at Pernambuco has notified
the Secretary OF State of the wreck of the
American steamer Yorktown. The crew was
saved.
Some excitable people COMPOUNDED this ship
with the naval gunboat Of the same name and
attempted to start panic in tho Navy Depart
ment. 1t was a miserable fssco, however, as
il is known that the naval vessel il nearly a
thousand miles away from Pernambuco and
also because the telegram conveying the in
teiiigence specified that the wreck was IAN
American merchant steamer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
THE COURTs.

CouRr IN GENERAL TERn-Chier Justice
Bingham and Judges Hdgner and Cor.
Today--Win Of Katie H. Olmstead; opinion
by chief justice, affirming order Of Orphans
Court. Wormlsy sgt Hsny; opinion revers-
ing decree below and remanding cause. strong
agt District: application TO FIX day of hearing
denied Thomas Agt. Presbres 4 G reen; mo-
ton 70 dismiss appeal fled. United States agt
Cooper; motion for Truesdale to pay expert
for appointment - constable died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10
CAPITOL TOPICS.
THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

IhE SltNAL sEhNlCE.
The House military committee today ordered
favorable report on a bill to provide that
whenever Gen. Greeley, the present chief signal
officer, vacates his office his successor shall
have the rank only of lieutenant colonel One
lieutenancy in the corps is also to be discon-
tinued
1t also ordered favorable report on Mr.
Outhwaite's bill to establish companies Of the
hospital corps upon the same military status as
companies Of infantry. Each company is to
consist of eight hospital sergeants six corporals
two musicians and not exceeding 100 privates
THE PINKERroNs AND HOMESTEAD.
The report Of Mr.. Oates Of Alabama on the
Pinkerton investigation and the Home
stead riots, which has been before the
subcommittee since last session, was again
taken up this morning by the subcom-
mittee, which adjourned without any agreement
being reached. Mr.. Oates recommendations
and conclusions with respect to the testimony
taken are altogether too radical to suit members
Of the subcommittee. They agree with him in
his summary Of the evidence, but do not wish
to go extensively into any deductions to be
made therefrom.
THE LAST CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
The House elections committee today began
the hearing of the last contested election case
before it, Miller agt. Elliott, from the shoe
string district in South Carolina
MR.. SPRINGER WANTS INFORMATION
Representative Springer has offered for refer
ence a resolution calling on the Postmaster GEN.
eral for copies Of all orders from the President
since March 4, 1889. extending the provisions
Of the civil service law to employees Of the Post
Once Department or to clerks in the railway
mail service or modifying orders heretofore
issued. In connection with this resolution Mr..
Springer states that bis object is TO secure in
formation as to whether the President, within
the past few weeks, has not issued orders the
effect Of which is to bring under the civil SER
vice law about 5000 postal employees not pre-
viously embraced in its provisions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10

Agnes Huntington to Have Customs Dues Re-
funded.
Secretary Foster has instructed the collector
of customs at New York to refund to Miss
Agnes Huntington, the actress, the amount Of
duties collected on the costumes, &c., belong
ing to her and used by the members of the
company. The case was carried up to the Su-
preme Court and it decided In Miss Hunting
toms favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-10

What the COMMITTEES on Rules Has Mapped
Out for the House.


A resolution from the committee on rules
was adopted BY the House today fixing the
order Of business for the rest Of this week. An
attempt will be made today to adopt the Grain
resolution to change the time for the meeting
Of Congress and for the Inauguration of the
President and Vice President, 30 rs to have the
inauguration on the 3oth of April and to have
the old term Of Congress end and the new
begin on the 31st Of December.
Tomorrow ia made a special order for the
business from the Indian affairs committee;
Thursday is given to naval affairs; Friday is
private bill day and Saturday is set for the con-
sideration of measures from the Judiciary COM
mittee. The naval committee will probably try
to pass the revenue marine transfer bill and the
TORY bankruptcy bill is expected to be taken
up on Saturday under the order for the judo
larry committee.