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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
JACNETfNG A GUN.
Some DimcuIty Experienced tn the
Nickel Steel Gun.

For the last two or three days efforts
gun at the Washington navy ya-d, but. as
yet, success has not rewarded the work I'm
that direction. Several excuses have been
offered as to why the Sellers system OF
jacleting has not been satisfactory. 1t has
not been fully determined yet. bow ever, as
to whether the system is ot fault. The pro-
cess of iacketing is to lower the tube of the
gun into a pit. il which ii al>o o furnace
The jacket is heated. and. after having
reached a proper temperature. and hence a
proper expansion. It is lowered down over
the tube. a stream OF cold water is shot
up through the tube which cools * Of, md
the jacket sh-inks to the tube. The most
important part OF the work il to heat the
jacket with a certain degree OF uniformity.
and for this purpose various methods Cf
heating are usually ti.ed. Ssmetimes cCal
is u.ec, and sometimes wood. For the
nickel steel gun, however, naphtba has been
used, Il being claimed that q greater de-
gree of uniformity would result An at
tempt was made Friday 10 shriIlk the jacket
on. The tube was put into the Fit ard the
jacket heated, but when II Was lowered On
the tube ii was noticed that n little part
stuck If the Jacket had remained on the
tube long enough for the ccll water to be
turned on great difficulty would have re
suited to get 1t or, but Immediately the un-
even p2ri was discovered At was gotten o..
and an investigation commenced. The Sci
lsrs people claimec that the tube was not
standing plumb. To remedy this the pit
where the tube stands is being repaired,
and on Monday * Is expected TO again com
memo, the operation Of l2ciSetin. the gun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
COURTS AND TAXATION
A Bill Passed Fixing the Status of State
Taxation.
Its Eject on Property in the Hands
Of Receivers Appointed by
United States Courts.

The House has passed without opposition
the bill reported from the judiciary COM
mittee fixing the status Of state and NUM-
cipal taxation on property in the hands
of receivers appointed by United States
courts. The bill provides that taxes here
tofore or hereafter assessed by state, coun-
ty or municipal authority against any cor
poration or corporate property shall not be
classed as debts to be passed upon in the
first instance by any court of the Uafted
States, but shall be collectable in the first
instance by the proper authorities accord
ing to the assessment, whether the cor
poration is in the hands of a receiver or
not, and no judge or court Of the United
States shall have any other or greater au-
thority to enjoin, restrain or interfere with
the collection than If no receivership ex-
listed, and the seizure as well as the sale
of property for taxes shall divest the re-
ceiver and court Of control
1t provides that property seized for taxes
and not sold shall be returned to the re-
cever shall have the right of a citizen TO
apply for abatement of a tax or sue to
defend against improper assessment in
courts having jurisdiction.
This bill, If 1t becomes a law will settle
some of the disputes in South Carolina he
tween the state and federal authorities
concerning the taxation of railroad property
now in the custody of federal courts The
most important railroads In this state are
managed by receivers appointed by United
States judges. Two years ago, acting on
the advice of judges the railroads refused
TO pay the full amount of taxes levied by
the state commissioners holding the an
praisal of the properly to be excessive. but
rendered the amounts which the Judges held
to be fair. Three state constables who at
tempted to enforce the collection ordered
by the state board were fined $500 each for
contempt of court, The state paid their
fines and recently the; House judiciary com
mittee reported a bill to refund the amount
$1,000, to the state.
Gov, Tillman came to Washington and
addressed the judiciary committee in favor
OF that bill and advocated a measure Of
the eifect of the one passed. The bill was
reported by strictly party vote. but pass
ed without opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
SUGAR TRUST INVESTIGATION
The Senate Committee Examines Several
Witnesses Today.
Reporter Rood Investigated as 10 His
Sources of Information - Members
of the Committee Will Not Talk.

The Senate sugar Investigating commit
tee resumed its work today in the old-time
manner. Only Senators Gray. Lindsay and
Davis Of the committee were present but
they had several witnesses before them and
announced a determination TO proceed with
the work so long as there was any possi-
bility Of securing witnesses who would
furnish any testimony.
Reporter Rood's Testimony.
The most important witness of the day
was Henry Rood, the New York Herald
reporter, who wrote the articles In that
paper upon which the present branch of the
inquiry is based. Mr.. Rood was examined
at length as to the source OF his informa-
ton, and especial effort was made by the
members to get the best information at
Mr. Rood's command TO his statements
that United States Senators had been
speculating in sugar stock since the tariff
bill was taken up in the Senate, despite
their denials. 1t is understood that Mr.
Rood responded to this request as fully as
ne was able to, and professed a willingness
70 ala the committee to the extent of his
ability.
The Committee Secretive.
1t was impossible to secure the details of
his testimony. When Senator Gray was
asked for a statement as to the proceedings
he replied that he could say nothing and
it was the intention of the committee not to
give out any information as to the testimony
until the present branch of the inquiry was
completed. The reason given for taking
this position is that the publication of the
facts as ELECTED would interfere with the
plans or the committee and prevent as COM
Piete an inquiry as they desire 30 make
Iodays witnesses were all forewarned ii eft
they were on the same plane as witnesses
before a grand jury and were warned
against divulging the proceedings to any
one.
BROKERS Wheeler and Seip,
Other witnesses of the day were W. B.
Wheeler, New York broker, and A. NJ
seip of this city. Mr.. Wheeler stated 10 the
committee that he had never placed eny
orders Tor Senators for sugar stock, and
was unable to give any Information.
Mr.. Seip has been represented as saying
that ne had come into the possession OF
knowledge of the fact that a certain Ser a.
tor had placed orders for sugar etock dur
ing the spring. and to have stated that il
was placed with man then representing
me hrm of Seymour. Young & Co., New
York brokers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
MILLIONS IN DISPUTE,
Kansas Pacific DOndhOlders Sue Snge
and the Gould Estate.

and the Gould Estate.
NEW YORK. July 21-The Kansas Pa
cifc bondholders' committee, of which Silas
p. butcher Is chairman, has entered suit
in the United States circuit court for New
York, in the name Of John Quincy Adams,
against Russell Sage and the estate of Jay
Gould, to recover s11, 100000, being the pro-
ceeds of securities alleged to have been
taken from the trust.
Under the deed Of trust executed to Sage
and Gould about $3,OO0,000 Of the capital
stock of the Denver Pacific Railway Com
pany were deposited with the trustees as
collateral security for the payment of the
Kansas Pacific consolidated bonds These
securities have been, it is charged, taken
out of the trust and the proceeds applied
by the trustees to their individual benefit
The latter claimed to have obtained title
to them through a suit which they insti-
tuted In the name of the Kansas Pacific
Railway Company (Which was controlled
by them) against themselves. All that they
alleged in these proceedings, 1t is con-
tended, was that the Denver Pacific stock
was of little value, and that the mortgager
of the company would like to have 1t. Upon
these allegations. and within period of
seven days, they obtained an order from
Judge Donohue Of the New York supreme
court to take the trust stock out of the
trust and turn it back to the railroad COM
pany. The company thereupon, 1t Is al
legged, handed the stock the proceeds
thereof over to Gould and Sage, who. it Is
alleged, retained 1t for their personal ler-
poses.
The complaint In the suit also charges
that the proceedings were MI and void,
and that they gave no color Of legality to
the acts of Gould and Sage, who they now
claim to be accountable for the trust prop
erty, which, with premiums, dividends and
interest, now amounts, 1t Is claimed, to
more than sl1.O00000. 1t is asked that the
executors of Gould and that Russell Sage
be called upon to account for the funds,
and that Sage and George J. Gould be re-
moved from the trusteeship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
IMMIGRANT INSPECTION,
Representative stones bill Passed the
HOuse-What He Suys About 1t,


House-Whnt He Says About 1t.
Tho congressional authorities on immi-
grafton laws are much exercised over the
passage OF Representativ tive VIM, A, Stones
immigration bill In the House of Repre-
sentatives yesterday, while most of the
members were watching the exciting scene
In the Senate The Stone bill is far reach
ing In Its effect on the system of inspect
ing Immigrants. as the entire inspection is
transferred to foreign ports, and placed In
the hands Of United States consuls. instead
OF waiting for inspection at New York and
other ports where the immigrant arrives I'm
this country.
Il expect to see the bill taken up by the
Senate at an early day and passed.. said
Mr. Stone. "and already several Senators
who recognize the evils Of immipra tion
have signified their purpose to urge Il TO a
speedy passage.
THE present immigration system has
proved failure. Immigrants keep coming
without reference to restrictions. The sys-
tenn Is wrong. as !. leaves the immigrant to
furnish all the information on which he is
to be received or rejected"
Mr.. Stone was asked II the removal of
the system to foreign ports would not
else give United consuls additional work,
emitting them to additional pay
NO.. said he; efforts have been made
to change the bill so as to let the Treas
TRY Department appoint the foreign inspeo-
tors such change would necessitate the
creation of large force of office holders
but as the bill stands the United States
conSuls who are not overburdened with
work, VIII have charge Of the inspection.
1t Is understood that Senators Davis.
Chandler and Quay Will particularly inter.
est themselves in the Stone bill, with a
view to Its early adoption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
GEOLOGICAL EXHIBIT.
frafse Tor the Survey Specimens ar
the Worlds Fair,


a hrst premium has been awarded to .Ae
United States geological survey for its col
iection OF rocks and fossils exhibited at the
world lair. The notice Of the award,
which was made by Hjalmar Lundbohu.
the individual judge. and approved by H.
NJ Howe. president of the departmental
committee. and by John Boyd Thacher.
chairman OF the executive committee on
awards, has tust~been received at the sur
vey. The award relates only to that DOR
ton OF the surveys exhibit that was In
the department of mines and mining 1t
was granted for collective exhibit includ-
ing an educational series of rock specimens
general collection OF minerals from the
Yellowstone National Park a collection Of
fossil plants from the United States and
systematic collection Of rocks and fossils
from the United States.
In making the award the Judge remarks: !:
The educational series comprises about I55
typical specimens Of rocks. illustrating the
Character CT geological deposits developed
under dinerent circumstances.
The mineral collection contains about
l.2oo very beautiful ana well arranged spec
linens and the collection from Yellowstone
Park more than 800 interesting specimens
of rocks and other deposits. The collection
OF fossil plants comprises about 100 select
specimens. Chiefly from the carboniferous
COLLECTION OF ROCKS and fossils, which oc-
cupies large space and attracts the great
est attention. comprises between twenty-five
hundred and three thousand specimens Of
rocks and fossils, representing not only
all the geological systems and their sub
divisions at present known in the United
States, but also the character CT each
formation in more important districts. This
collection is accompanied by seven maps
each showing the distribution of one Of two
geological systems. and also by descriptive
labels, giving Interesting, popular eXplana-
tons OF the occurrence and nature OF each
system.
The high scientific and educational value
Of the whole exhibit entities the same to
the highest conrnendaticn. Especial men,
ton IS ncrited by the systematic collec-
tioa Of rocks and fossils, because Il Is one
of the largest and most complete collec-
tons OF its kind. 1t gives. together with
the very instructive maps an excellent IL
lustration Of the geology of the United
States. IL also gives an ample opportunity
for comparative studies By foreign geolo-
aists, and by its practical arrangement It
is very interesting and instructive for every
one interested in seo!ogy. Taken as =
whole the exhibit of the geological survey
of the United States not only confirms
the great reputation OF this institution, but
also shows that great care has been taken
to make the geology known TO TIE public.
and thus to make the results of ;his science
more useful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
Nearby Pensions.

Among the pensions granted today were
the following:
District of mhia-Original, Edmund
Weston, jr.. Washington; Cornelius Shea,
United States Soldiers Home; James
Burk, United States Soldiers Home. Re
issue. Thomas Benson. United States Sol
diers' Home.
acknowledgement, Joseph H. jackson,
Baltimore; Samuel McFerren. Funkstown,
Washington county. Renewal and increase,
George Polk, Baltimore. Original widows,
&c, Louisa Fisher, Demon, Caroline county;
Johannette Howe, Baltimore; William Bean
fatheD, Clinton, Prince Georges county.
VirGinia-Original, Gustav Rienecker,
Alexandria. Reissue, Frank Foster, Norfolk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
Mafl Facilities Improving.

Unusually rapid improvement in the con-
dition Of the western mail service is re-
ported in Post Office Department dispatches
today. Regular train service on the small
routes in the Pacific coast states, on which
traffic was temporarily suspended, is being
resumed, and in California through mails
are now forwarded through the regular
channels. The mails sent on the 18th in
slant from New York and this city reached
San Francisco yesterday, only a day late.
Postal officials believe that all the injurious
effects of the strike Will be overcome in the
beginning of next week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
PAT.TT CTrICE CHANGES.
Cnfortunatc. VIII Ee Notified TODAY
zIonday.

The re 'ommend.tions as to changes IN
the clerical force CT the patent Office were
transmitted this afternoon by Commits
siCa-r Seymour 10 Secretary Smith. and tho
pa tics affected will b, notified Of the &C
ton Z the department either this afternoon
G. or Monday morning. The number Of
cE.lS cdI only be guessed at, and this
10 what IS bcinG done 70 n very great ex-
ten in Unofficial circles in the department.
ESJut twenty changes We're PROMULGATED
IN the general land oN.cc yesterday This
nTrtbcr Is saI TO incIue-c the disfnissaIs
which we're ordered as hCrct ore stated
In The Star. AMI al.o the reductions and
p:C motions. There is very uncertain
:cei;nS III the patent Office today, and This
Will continue iii the .;st of promotions and
Casualties is promulgated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
CAPT. CARTER'S BRAVERY.
MS Goodness and Courage ut the Fort
Pulaski Explosion.

An official report upon the explosion at
Fort Pulaski, Ga. has comc to the War
Department in the shape of the following
telegram from Capt. o. Nj. Carter. engineer
corps, dated yesterday: Ordnance sergeant
st Fort Pulaski lighted a match in the store
room this morning. causing an explosion Of
fixed ammunition and setting fire to stores.
Hope 20 save the powder magazine. The
sergeant will probably not recover.
officials at the department are congratu-
lating themselves on the escape from severe
less, as about thirty tons of powder were
stored In the magazine. They speak In
terms OF high praise Of the heroic conduct
Of Capt. Carter, who descended into the
burning rooms amid bursting cartridges and
shells, at the risk Of his life. and directed
the operations Of the men who were trying
to put out the fire and carry OF the powder
to place Of safety. 1t is probable that the
department will take official notice OF his
conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
bond Statement.

The following is statement of United
States bonds held by the United States
treasurer in trust for national banks July
q, 1894: To secure circulation+ per cents.
SIS, ,253, 700; currency skies, SIS. 5000; 2
per cents. SO. .737, ,450: per cents. s5.S40600
Total s202, 1S4, ,750. To secure public mon
eysA per cents, s12O1S,0O0; currency skies,
$l,195,0O0; per cents, sl.Ol3,0OO; per
to secure circulation deposited week ended
July 20, 1894. s332,350; bonds to secure cir
culation withdrawn July 20. 1894, $3OS.7J0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21

Medals Of honor have been awarded TO the
following members of the volunteer storm
ing party at Vicksburg, 1862; Jasper N.North,
private. company d, fourth Virginia volun-
teers, now in Bloomingdale, Wis; Charles
w. Rumble. private, company A, 116th
Illinois volunteers. now at Grand Junction.
Colo; Thomas j. Ward, private, company c,
116th Illinois volunteers, now at Anaconda.
Mont; Martin X. Davis. private, company
II, 116th Illinois volunteers, now at Demor-
est. Ga; David H. Helms, private, company
b. eighty-third Indiana volunteers. now at
Billsboro, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
THE TARIFF CONFEREES,
A snmple Of Threatening Letters Re
ceivcd by the Members.

ceivcd by the Members.
The Senate conferees on the tariff bill are
not only required to meet Jlssensions in
their own ranks. but it appears are also
compelled to receive threats of personal
violence from persons on the outside. These
threats have SO far all come by mall and
are generally anonymous Senator Jones
says that he has received at least dozen
letters Of this character, of which the fol-
lowing is fair specimen:
NEW YORK, July 8.
TO the congressional committee on tariff
bill: 1f you pass the bill with the income
tax, don't forget to order your collins. You
will need them, all of you, as sure as you
in Washington. A DEMOKRAT."
80 help you God"
Most of the letters bear evidence on their
face of the illiteracy Of Their authors, and
Indicate very plainly that they are irrespon-
sible cranks. The members of the commit
tee pay no attention to the letters as a rule,
and generally consign them to the waste
basket without loss of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21

The total number of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was twenty-six.
OF this number twenty were to fill vacan-
cies caused by death and designations and
the remainder by removals. The Virginia
appointment was; Leon, Edward Weaver.
vice Z. Weaver, dead. c. II. Wilkins was
appointed at Ellerslie, Md. vice Joseph
DSlano, removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
Army DCtcntIOn of pay.

BY direction Of the President. 80 much of
section Of the oIGs- of the President Of
February "a, 1891, as authorizes detention
OF pay as a punishment in the army has
been revoked, and hereafter detention of
pay by sentences OF court-martial will not
te authorized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
Talk OF Yielding Free Coal.
10 Rclnll Nrnnlfira

TIE Secretary OF the Treasury has sug-
gested an amendment 10 section 52ii ite-
vised Statutes. so as TO give the Secretary
Of the Treasury power to remit or M gissts
penalties for infrin Scncnts Oh tie lniIiligra-
tlon. quarantine Gai alien contract Labor
laws just as ne Hnsv na - rea!it penai.ies
against the laws 10 r,suldt, steamboats,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
NOT RELEASED.
Hiss Mclton's AssaIlants Are Still in
Prison Awaiting Trial

A cableSran has been received at the
state Department from Mr.. Terrell. United
states m:niStcr TO Turkey, denying the pub
Gshed statement that the assailants of Miss
Me!tCn, the American missionary, have been
released by the Turkish authorities As a
fact, Mr. Terrell says the men are still in
prison, and their trial has been DELAYED
solely By the difficulty of securing the at
tendance Of tie necessary Witnesses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21

TIE President Is going down the river
again on the llgat hoUEe tender Map.e. az
socn as he can get executive businiSs v
shape that viii justify his Iesving The oiss
for a few days. IL Is sail that &c wIll 40
Go 10 Gray Gables antil Sol.rSss az. oarnf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21

t& proof Of Be puooins Is
IN f6e eating. pesferoap's
Star oonfatneo 3o columns
Of aeoerfisemenfs, maee up
Of go separate announce
menfs. x8ese advertisers
bous6f pu8fietfp-nef merefp
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-21
Admiral Walkers RcuOrt.

A further report has been received at the
Navy Department from Admiral Walker.
confirming his preceding report that the
change in the form of government in Ha-
wall from a provisional government to
republic had been accomplished quietly and
inclosing a complete copy of the new consti-
tuition of the islands
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-07-19

skin. almost dripping with fat and
:chews away q one spot TIL Ill the 4st
10 sucked out and the skin 10 soft and
white; then the chewing sren Is slowly
widened, the skin gradually retreat
ing farther and farther into the mouth,
often until it disappears entirely, to be
spat out again At last with every par.
ticle Of fat chewed away. 0
This industry is for the most part
carried on by the women and children,
and is very highly relished by reason
Of the quantity of fat it enables them
to absorb. In times of scarcity, the
men are often glad enough to be al
lowed to do their share.
1t isa strange scene that is presented
when one enters house and finds tho
whole population thus engaged in
chewing, each with skin in his mouth.
The peculiar excellence Of the Green
land bird.skin is due to this process.