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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
w ATCHM EMS WAGES
Senator Palmer Introduces Bill to Raise
Them Substantially.
Reasons Submitted by the Employee
Themselves i'm Behalf of the Justice
of the Measure.

Senator Palmer today, by request, pre-
sented bill to amend the scale of wages
paid to watchmen in the government de-
partments. The bill provides that each
captain of the watch shall receive 81, 400
per arnum, each lieutenant or sergeant
81, 200 and each private or watchman 81 600
Accompanying the bill, which was referred
to the committee on appropriations, was a
statement of the number of men who
would be affected by this legislation, as
follows: In the Agricultural Department,
Is; Treasury, 80; Navy, %; State, IL; civil
service commission, 2; Interior Department,
90; Department of Justice, 60; fish commits
sion, 2; bureau Of labor, 3; Post Office, 81 (;
War Department. 65-the total being 313.
The authors Of the bill present a statement
of reasons for it's passage, setting forth
that they are men of mature age, with
families, and that rent and living expenses
are very dear in Washington.
Tine watchmen must all be strictly hon
est" they continue, las they occupy po-
sitions Of trust. They must be men of
good judgment in the exercise Of their
duties. They must be polite and sufficient
'ly informed in regard to the various de-
partments to answer all reasonable inqui-
ries of strangers. They are instructed to
enforce the rules adopted by the depart
ments. thereby frequently incurring the
displeasure Of other employees. Most all
other employees work from one to two hours
less per day and are allowed a half day
off on Saturday during the summer. No
other employees work on Sundays or holi-
days. So, if we compare the time ratio
with that Of other employees 1t will show
that we work 113 days and one hour or
four months, nine days and one hour more
time than other employees every year.
I'VE have no opportunity for advance
ment, while these people who work four
months less can be promoted to 81 500 per
year. Now, we consider that $1,000 is little
enough for private watchmen. We ask
you to wipe out the inequality, to give the
men who receive the brunt Of the busi-
for the future. Our present salary Is only
living. economically expended. We are
not class who spend our money in riotous
living"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
THE POST OFFICE BUILDING.
Congress Will Expedite the Work ON
1t If Possible,

well, / saw three men at work on the
city post Office building as 1 came up" said
Representative Dockery, as he entered the
room of the appropriations committee this
morning.
They are rushing things, then" said
Chairman Sayers. looking up from the book
of estimates which he was Studying.
How much did you say the government
is losing year by the delay in finishing
that building?' asked Mr.. Dockery
"Only 100000" replied Chairman Sayers.
Mr.. Dockery looked worried and Mr..
Sayers wore air of resignation.
when we made the first appropriation
for that building" continued Mr.. Savers
I'VE expected that Ii would be finished by
this time. and that the government would
have ceased paying rent for some of the
bureaus in outlying buildings. Aside from
the fact that the Post Office Department
wouid IKE TO get into its new building is
the further fact that the government is
paying out cold cash for every hour of de-
lay caused by the contractors dilatoriness.
He is taking his own time and pleasure
about finishing the work and the govern
ment is footing the rent bills"
The committee on appropriations expects
10 receive a reply this week to it's letter
to Secretary Carlisle asking for informa-
ton about the contract, and If there Is
any way in which Congress can expedite
matters the committee will surely recon-
mend it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS,
Two Territorial Justices and n New
~ Consul General at Bluelelds

Two Territorial Justices and a New
Consul General at Bluelelds.
The President today asent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Justice-Charles d. Clark of Tennessee,
to be United States district Judge of the
eastern and middle districts of Tennessee,
vice David NJ. Key, retired.
Humphrey B. Hamilton of New Mexico,
to be associate justice of the supreme
court of the territory of New Mexico.
State-Thomas OHara of Michigan, to
be consul of the United States at San Juan
del Norte, Nicaragua
Charles ID. Clark, who has Just been ap-
pointed United States district Judge of the
eastern district of Tennessee, Is a resident
of Chattanooga, where he has practiced
law for many years. He is about fifty
years of age and never held any public
office before Senator Bate says the ap-
pointment was a surprise to him, but that
Judge Clark is a good man. and there can
be no objection to him. This place was the
one to which John ID. Porter was appoint
ed, and over which there was such con-
tentfon near the adjournment of the last
session of Congress. Porter was neither
confirmed nor rejected, as a quorum could
not be obtained to vote his nomina lion
during the closing days of the session
Mr.. O'Hare will succeed United States
Consul Braida, who has been dropped from
the consular service. When the Bluefelds
trouble broke out last summer Mr.. Braida
went from his post at Greytown 10 Blue
fields, where Mr. Seat was our consular
agent, and took an active part in the for
was afterward overturned. His attitude
was never satisfactory to the State De-
partment, and that Is undoubtedly the
reason for his withdrawal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
JUDGE WOODS DENOUNCED.
New York Labor Men Sympathixc
with Debs.

NEW YORK, December 1.-THE convic-
tiCn of Eugene V. Debs and his sentence to
six months Imprisonment for contempt of
court were discussed by the Central Labor
Union last night. Several delegates made
speeches denouncing Judge Woods, who
had sentenced him, and a committee was
appointed to draft resolutions sustaining
Debs, denouncing his conviction and de-
claring that all organized labor would
stand by him.
Delegate Archibald made a speech in
praise of John Burns the English labor
agitator, and proposed that banquet be
given to him, at which he should tell Of
his experiences in this country and inform
the politicians as to how the county coun-
Gil and the public works of London were
conducted.
Delegate Michael Kelly of the walters
said that Samuel Gompers complained to
the convention of American Federation of
Labor in Denver that the walters had
charged him with presiding at a banquet
reply Gompers had charged the walters
with conspiring with the K. of l.. to injure
the federation.
CHICAGO, December 17.-At a meeting
of the trade and labor assembly of Chicago
last night the sentence passed upon Debs
and his associates by Judge Woods was
rcundly denounced by the speakers. Reso-
luticnS deprecating the proposed increase
in the standing army were adopted, such
an increase being considered "A menace to
the interests of progressive individual lib
erty in the interests of the plutocratic mill
lionaire classes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
JAPANESE In PORT ARTHUR.
Another and n Different Account @
Their Alleged Atrocities There.

Another and a Different Account of
Their Alleged Atrocities There.
The Japanese legation today received an
other telegram from Mr.. Mutsu, minister
of foreign affairs, regarding the reported
atrocities by the japanese soldiers at the
fall OF Port Arthur. This dispatch says
the government is not yet in possession of
the full facts in the case, but has ascer-
tanned the following circumstances regard
ing the affair:
Many of the Chinese soldiers, both at
Port Arthur and those who came in from
the outlying fortifications taken by the
japanese soldiers, discarded their uniforms,
and ii is now known to be certainly the
case that almost all of those Chinese in
plain clothes who were killed We're soldiers
In disguise. The Chinese inhabitants (pre-
sumably the majority of Port Arthur left
before the engagement, though few re-
manned, having been armed and ordered to
resist the japanese and fire upon them.
This they did in the confusion of the fight,
and it was impossible to distinguish them
from the Chinese soldiers. The Japanese
army, entering Port Arthur, were greatly
excited by the sight of the fearfully mu-
tilated bodies of their comrades, some of
whom had been burnt alive and some cru
Gifted. Notwithstanding this, the discipline
of the army was maintained. A number
of Chinese prisoners were taken and were
kindly treated. The wounded who could
be moved are on their way to Toxic, and
Will arrive in a few days..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
AN EXTENDED CRUISE
Of the Vessels Attached to the North
Atlantic Station.

Arrangements have been made at the
Navy Department for an extended cruise
of the vessels attached to the North At
lantic station, and orders have been
sent to Rear Admiral Meade, commanding &
the fleet, to have them ready to sail from
the New York navy yard early In jan
uary for the West Indies. The squadron
will consist of a greater number of fine
warships than has ever been attached to
the home station, and will include every
type of modern warship except the battle
ship. The vessels of this fleet will be the
flagship, New York; the Columbia, and
possibly her twin sister, the Minneapolis;
the Atlanta, Cincinnati, Raleigh, Mont
gomery, MaTblehead and Vesuvius. Their
movements will be confined entirely to the
waters of the Caribbean sea, and they Will
be put through all sorts of evolutions and
exercises, including great gun target prac-
tice, landing expeditions and so forth.
The feet will not return north again until
late in the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
MORE CLERKS WANTED.
RecOmme ndatiOns Made by the Secre-
tnry of the Interior.

tnry of the Interior.
The Secretary Of the Interior has asked
the committee on appropriations for thirty
four additional clerks for the Interior De-
partment-six clerks Of class 4. two of class
3, six of class 2, eleven Of class l. three
copyists, five messengers and one assistant
messenger The Secretary states that these
clerks are now on duty in his Office by de-
tail from the pension Office, doing pension
office work. They should be in the pension
office, and inasmuch as he has recon-
mended the dismissal of 165 clerks in the
pension Office in his annual estimate he
thinks 1T would be no unreasonable increase
to ask for these thirtyfour clerks.
The commissioner of Indian affairs also
wants some additional clerks, asking for
four clerks at 81 400 each. The commits
sioner says that while he was in the west
last September some one recommended the
dropping of two messengers and the reduc-
ton of a stenographer in his office. He pro-
tests against this estimate and asks that
those clerks be retained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
Acts Approved.

The President has approved the act ap-
propriating s2O, 600 for the dedication of the
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National
Park, September 10, 1875; the joint resou-
ton to pay the officers and employees of the
Senate and House of Representatives their
salaries for the month of December on the
2Dth instant, and the act to enable the Sec
retary of the Treasury to remit or mitigate
Snes, penalties AID forfeitures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
HAS GONE HUNTING.
Mr.. Cleveland VIII Take a Few Day
Recreation.

Mr.. Cleveland Will Take n Few Days
Recreation.
President Cleveland has gone to the coast
Of South Carolina for weeks recreation
in the hope that the pursuit of the wary
water fowl will chase away the germs Of
rheumatism, which still remain obstinately
in his system. Georgetown, S. c., will be
his headquarters for the next few days,
and the time will be spent in hunting and
fishing. The Presidents companions are
DIR. O'Reilly, his army physician; Capt.
Robley d. Evans of the cruiser New York
and Mr.. Charles Jefferson, son of Mr..
Joseph jefferson, who has been with the
President on similar expeditions before.
The party left here at 80 o'clock yester-
day afternoon from the Pennsylvania Ge-
pot. Their departure was quite a surprise,
as it was not expected that the President
would leave the city in his present low
state of health. especially while Congress
was in session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
SWINDLING AMERICANS.
A Report by Amba ssndOr Bnyard Made
Pubic.

Public.
Secretary Gresham has made public a re-
port from Ambassador Bayard at London
In regard to the operations of a band of
swindlers, in the hope that it will serve to
guard American citizens against all such
nefarious schemes. The report recites the
conviction of Capt. James Fazier jacques
for swindling persons in the United States
in connection with one Howell Thomas,
under the pretense of recovering THE
Townley Estate" Mr.. Bayard closes by
saying:
THE condition of law in this country
does not favor the division of estates, and
the statutes of Limitation and repose rigidly
prevent the collection of stale and antigua
ted claims Supposed claimants in the
United States to property in England
should turn a deaf ear to the enticemants
of advertising claim agents, and by con-
sulting any British or American practition-
er Of character and standing can ascertain
whether there is any justification for legal
pursuit, which in not one case out of a
thousand will be found to exist"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17

The Proposition to Revive the Grade
of Lieutenant General.

The proposition to revive the grade of
lieutenant general Of the army for the
benefit Of Maj. Gen. Schofield meets with
general favor in military circles. The pro-
posed promotion would enable that officer
to go on the retired list with increased pay
and emoluments. He retires in a few
months, so that he would not be able to
exercise the functions of the office very
long. The rank Of lieutenant general ceased
with the death Of Gen. Sheridan, and its
revival In the case of Gen. Schofield is in
tended as special mark of confidence and
esteem. The proposition has been before
Congress in one form or another for many
years.
Its revival at this time Is due to the
early retirement of Gen. Schofeld and its
strong advocacy by President Cleveland
and Secretary Lamont. The President
made 1t the subject of strong recon-
mendation in his annual message to Con-
gress. Gen. Schofield's friends claim that
he is entitled to the honor because of his
distinguished services during and since the
war. He has taken no action whatever in
the matter himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
1T SHOULD BE CONTINUED.

RECON- Inn e n datiOns as to the Bureau of
American Republics.
The Secretary Of State has submitted a
letter to Congress recommending that the
bureau of American republics should be
continued by this government. He says
the bureau was establish by an agreement
between this government and other Amer
lean republics at an international confer
ence, and that as long as the other repub-
lies contribute to the support of the bureau
this government should maintain its share.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
Honor for n Minister.

Secretary Gresham has received cable
gram from Jesus Velasco, minister of for
eign affairs of Salvador, stating that a mil
itary parade was given at San Salvador
today by the government of Salvador in
honor of the United States minister, Mr..
Baker, as an evidence of it's friendliness
for the people and government which he
represents, and the distinguished esteem in
which he is held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
To Extend the German Embassy
Building.

Word has reached here that the German
budget for the foreign office contains an es-
innate of &C, 800 marks for the extension Of
the German embassy building in this city
This estimate is In addition to the l9O, 600
marks already voted for the purchase Of
the property row occupied by the embassy
The proposed extension is intended for the
special accommodation of the first secre-
tary of the embassy and for the storage
of documents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
Indian Soldiers DISCHARGED,

The army has lost another lot of its
Indian soldiers. Todays orders announce
the discharge of the following named en-
listed men Of troop l.. first cavalry, now
at Fort Custer, Mont. Sergeants, Cold
Wind and John Wallace, Trumpeter AL
bert Lincoln, Farrier Charley Wort Davis
Wagner Jimmy Ears, Privates Bull Dog
George Hart Thomas, On-the-edge, On-top-
of-the-tepee, uns-in-among-them, Stone
Bull, Two White Men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
StnnINrd Coin.

The bureau of the American republics is
reliably informed that the Republic of Hon
duras has adopted the gold dollar of the
United States as it's standard coin. The
present currency of Honduras was demone-
tized October Is. 1894, and tie demonetized
coin will now be redeemed at the rate of
$50 of the new currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17

The Wistcria Waiting for Him With
Stenm Up.

LANES, S. c., December 17.-President
Cleveland, Capt. Evans Mr.. jefferson and
DIR. O'Reilly arrived here on the train from
Richmond early this morning and left very
soon for Georgetown, S. G. There the
light house tender Wisteria is lying with
steam up ready to take the party aboard
1t is the intention of the President to
spend the week cruising among the Sea
Islands, shooting ducks and marsh birds,
which are fairly abundant now. fishing for
drum and bluefish and perhaps trying a
deer drive on some Of the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
both WILL DIE.
Husband Assaults His Wife and Cuts
His Own Throat.

BOSTON, December 17-In a tenement
house in South Russell street today James
Murphy attempted to murder his wife by
shooting her and beating her with an In
dian club and an ak. He then cut his
throat. The physicians say both will die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
MISS BREWER SENT TO JAIL.

The Lynn Girl Who Shot Her Former
Lover.
LYNN, Mass, December 17.-Miss Annie
Maud Brewer, who fatally shot her former
lover, Gideon Latimer, on last Thursday,
was rearraigned in this city, charged with
numbering Latimer. She pleaded not guilty
and was remanded to Salem Jail without
bail. The hearing was deferred until next
Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
Miss Stevenson Better.

ASHEVlLLE, N. c., December 17.-Miss
Stevenson, daughter of the Vice President,
was little better yesterday and the Vice
President left for Washington to remain a
few days. There was change in Miss
'Stevenson's condition last night or this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
A Public Depository.

The Secretary of the Treasury has desig-
mated the First National Bank of Duluth
Minn., a depository of public moneys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
CRISPI TO REMAIN.
Recent Indications in the Italian
Political Crisis.

Political Crisis.
ROME, December 1.-THE political crisis
continues to absorb public attention. Ex-
Premier Giolitti has gone into the country,
where he is followed and watched by de-
tectives. There is no doubt that the news
of the proroguing of parliament has Great
ed a bad impression throughout Italy. 1t
is Interpreted as indicating that Premier
Crispi intends to remain in power in spite
of the opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
Sailed From Gibraltar

Word reached the Navy Department.
that the gunboat Machias sailed from
Gibraltar today for Malta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17

We proof Of f8e puooins is
IN f8e eating. Saturdays
Star contained 81 columns
Of aooerfisemenfs. .naee up
Floo5 separate announces
tnenfs. t8ese aooerfisers
fought pu8fietfp-nof merefp
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-17
WON BY THE COLLEGES,
Decision I'm the Fayerweather VIII
CQse.

NEW YORK, December 17.--Judge Truax
today decided the Daniel b. Fayerweather
will contest in favor of the five colleges
which sued. The decision practically up-
sets the whole disposition of the estate
which is worth about $6,O00,OOO
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-15

Come and take your pick. Mon
ey is a good thing to have now.
And it's all the same whether it
comes to you from saving or earn
ing it. This stock must be sold at
the cut prices.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-15
RoBERT Z. LINcoLN. JosEPH MEn1LL.

ROBERT T. LINCOLN. JOSEPH MEDILL.
sented as o delegate in congress as far
back as 1878. He was an intimate
friend Of Blaine and was made secreta.
~ of war by Harrison in 1891.
Marion G. Butler, Populist, is the
likely man in North Carolina. and his
bright prospects az a senatorial candi:
date are due to the succes Of the fusion
ticket at the recent election. Mr.. But
Ter is the editor Of The Caucasian Of
Goldsboro and president OF the National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial un.
ion. For years he has been o prominent
factor in the movement of which that
body IL the handspring In North Caro-.
lima. It is understood to be agreed
that he shall succeed Ransom, and SO
there is likely to be no contest in his
case, but there will be lively scram-
bling by Republican candidates for the
short term now being filled by Senator
Jarvis. Jeter @. Pritchard, A. e. Hat
ton, J. j. Mott, q. g. Ewart and Al
win FL. Dockery are among those most
prominently mentioned.
In Illinois there may be q hot con.
test, and then again there may not.
Directly after the election there was q
perfect swarm of senatorial candidates,
including George e. Adams, George r.
Davis, William e. Mason and others.
There is some opposition Of uncertain
strength to Shelby NJ. Cullom, the pres.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-12-15
HEAVENS OF THE HINDOoS.
The Four Degrees of Bliss to Which the
Departed Spirits Pass.

The Jews believe in a plurality of
heavens, and so do the Hindoos, the
former reckoning seven, the latter but
four. These four special abodes of the
righteous after death each has its name.
The first is called Saratoga, Gods
world; the second, Sameeba, Near to
God" the third. Sarobam, Gods i'm
age" and the fourth, Sayutcheyam,
which signifies "to be absorbed in him. >
To Saratoga. the first degree of bliss,
20 the souls of all Of those who have even
made a pilgrimage to q holy place Oh
who have paid for the temple lights fol
one month. In Saratoga there is great
happiness and no work or sickness. The
inmate is allowed to read the five sacred
books, drink ambrosia and hear the
hours sing.
To Sameeba go the spirits of all Keer.
ikarar, or workers in the Brahman
cause; also those who forego the com.
forts of this life, such as sleeping in a
redundant position. eating sufficiently,
etc. Their happiness consists chiefly OF
continually praising God.
10 the third heaven, go the
souls of such as lever spoil Gods model
by shaving or pairing the nails. These are
the Brahman Yogis. They wander
about the earth, always going from left
TO right. They eat nothing bat nauseous
food aud live in a constant state of alb,
straction on divine SUBJECTS.
The fourth heaven, S~ayutcheyam, il
the coming abode of the "nyane, or
philosophers. These nyane pay no at
tention TO heat or cold, never battle and
often go for weeks without food. II
they are sick, no one knows ii but them
selves. They are the stoics Of the world
OF today and believe that in Sayutche.
yam they will eventually be absorbed in
the Deity.-St. Louis Republic.