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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
A NEW MEMBERS VIEWS.
Representative Strauss Talks About
the Income Tax and Other Matters.

hepresent0t1ve strauss Talks About
the Income Tax and Other Matters.
Representative Strauss Of New York who
takes the place of Mr.. Fellows from the
district Of New York city, speaking on cur
rent political events says:
Il am opposed to an income tax, but that
opposition would not have led me to vote
against the Wilson bill as a whole AS be-
tween two svils-high protective tariffs and
an income tax-the latter is the least OBJ
jectionable. and rather than assist In the
delay or defeat Of a reform Of the tariff I
would have voted for the Wilson bill with
the income tax attached. In New York
city We see the injustice and futility of d.
rect taxes on personal property. which are
akin to taxes on incomes. 1t has resulted
in serious abuses, and men who wish to
avoid taxation on their personal property
swear it off. In that way the tax gives an
incentive to deception. An income tax will
be the same with the added objection that
1t is inquisitorial and is class legislation"
Mr. Strauss was asked what the ,ner-
camille classes. with which he is closely
identified would like in the way of a bank
ruptcy law
II am in favor of national bankruptcy
law" said he "and such a law would be
advantageous to the creditor and debtor
classes alike. For ten years I have visited
Washington from time to time to urge the
passage OF such law. In order to be
effective 1t should include voluntary and in
voluntary bankruptcy. Such a law would
be Of distinct advantage to honest debtors.
There IS no disposition on the part of mer-
chants to keep such men from freeing them
selves from debt and beginning over again.
There are quite a number Of reforms
which Congress could bring about" con-
tinued Mr.. Strauss. "a uniform law of
marriage and divorce is one of them. At
present there are as many diverse systems
as there are states. There are other Changes.
affecting interests the border line be-
tween federal and state Jurisdiction, which
have not received attention owing to the
divided responsibility. but which should be
acted on by Congress-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
ANOTHER TARIFF WEEK
When the Bill Will Come Before the Full
Committee.
The Claims of Sugar to Yield to the
Chances of the BiIrs Passage
The Tobacco Tax.

The democratic members Of the Senate
committee on finance now tell the republi-
can members that the tariff bill will GER
tainly be in shape for presentation to the
full committee at the regular meeting next
Tuesday. IL had been hoped that the report
could be made by today, but when it was
found that 1t could not be, the chairman of
the finance committee decided to call no
meeting for today. as II is the purpose of
the committee to take up no other subject
until the tariff bill is disposed of by the
committee.
There is more interest today in sugar than
in any other schedule. From feeling very
confident last week that they would secure
a duty of at least a cent per pound, the
sugar advocates have come to feel some
what doubtful about getting anything from
the subcommittee. This feeling of doubt is
not without some foundation. The subcom-
mittee is trying very hard to find a way of
inSuring the passage of the bill with sugar
on the free list, and IL they can find a
means of doing this they will leave IL where
it is in the House bill.
Friends of the Bill.
1t has come to be with them a question Of
passing the bill and not, SO far as sugar is
concerned, of raising revenue. With the in
come tax retained and with other features
of the bill changed so as to provide for an
increase they think the bill can be made
to furnish sufficient revenue without tax
ing sugar. But they evidently fear that II
a duty is not levied on sugar they will lose
the votes of the Louisiana Senators, and as
there is possibility of alternating other demo-
cratic Senators on other schedules. they are
hesitating before deciding what to do. The
hesitation is sufficiently pronounced TO
cause the sugar men much uneasiness,
though the question is still entirely unset
tied and il is impossible to tell what will
be the outcome when the point Of action
is definitely reached.
The Tax on Tobacco.
The Senate tariff subcommittee has been
considering the tax on manufactured to-
bacco among other items today. There is
some disposition to increase the tax, which
as 1t passed the House is six cents per
pound reduction of two cents. Secretary
Carlisle is strong advocate of an increase
of this tax as promising a sure means of
procuring a certain increase of revenue
which would be Immediately available The
committee had not. when the members were
last questioned upon the subject, reached a
decision, and 1T is understood that the ques-
ton is puzzling them to a considerable ex-
tent. The manufacturers want the tax
made twelve cents If il is increased from
six, for the reason that these figures are
more convenient and more satisfactory In
every way than others which are not null
tiples of the figure six.
Present indications show that the whisky
tax will remain undisturbed with the
chances in favor of the extension of the
bonded period for two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
THE ST. GAUDENs MEDAL.
The Artist May Make an Entirely New
Design for "America."

The controversy over the figure "Amer-
lea" on the reverse of the worlds fair medal
Of award is nearing an amicable settlement.
The Secretary of the Treasury today re-
ceived a letter from Senator Villas. chair
man of the quadro-centennial committee, in
closing a copy Of the resolution unanimously
adopted by the committee, expressing its
decided opinion that the design of the re-
verse of the medal of award
ought to be changed" A copy Of this reso-
luton was today forwarded to Mr.. Augustus
st. Gaudens Of New York the artist who de-
signed the medal. Although he persists in
the purity and artistic merit of the original
design, he has informed the Treasury De-
partment that rather than have the design
Of the reverse altered by some one else he
will himself make a new design for the re-
verse, which he intimated will be entirely
free from the prurient criticisms ieveled
against the original emblematic design of
America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS,
Mr.. HauGen's Plan to Have Then
Made by the President

Mr. h0u0cn'S Plan to Have Them
Made by the President.
Mr.. Haugen of Wisconsin has introduced
the following bill in the House: That an
act entitled IAN act providing a permanent
form Of government for the District of Co.
lumbia," approved June IL. 1878, be amend
ed so as to provide that all three of the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia,
and all officers subordinate thereto in the
District government who shall be paid a
salary of not less than 5000 per annum,
shall. from and after March 1. 1894, be ap-
pointed from civil life by the President of
the United States. by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate. All of said
Commissioners and other officers so au-
thorized to be appointed shall be citizens Of
the United States at the time of their ap-
pointment. That all positions now filled by
appointments not in accordance with the
foregoing provisions shall be vacated on or
before March l. 1894, and appointments
thereto shall thereafter be made in accord
ance with the requirements of this act; and
all other acts or parts Of acts inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
A WOMAN SUFFRAGE BILL.
The Right Of Women to Vote for Mem
bers of Congress-.

bers of Congress.
new method Of arriving at a partial
form OF woman suffrage is proposed by
Representative Pence of Colorado. This
unlike other propositions. does not involve
a change OF the Constitution. The bill pro-
vides that. whereas tine right to choose
members of the House of Representatives
is vested by the Constitution in the people
of the several states. without distinction Of
sex. but for want of proper legislation has
hitherto been restricted to one-half of the
people, and for the purpose of correcting
this error. and Of giving effect to the Con-
stitution," therefore be it enacted, &C..
that at all elections hereafter held in the
several states Of this Union for members
of the House of Representatives the right
of citizens of the United States of either
sex. above the age of twenty-one years, to
register and to vote for such Representa-
tives shall not be denied or abridged by
the United States, or by any state, on ac-
count of SEX"
The bill was referred to the committee on
election Of President and Vice President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13

They Are to Go Underground as 500
ms Possible.

The Commissioners are in earnest regard
ing the removal of the electric lighting
wires and poles on 18th street between F.
and H streets. This morning they had a
conference with Capt. A. A. Thomas. presi-
dent of the Electric Lighting Company.
and an arrangement was perfected whereby
the wires are to be removed and placed
in underground condHits soon as possi-
BILE. 1t was co 1tended by Mr.. Thomas that
1t would be better to wait until spring
before the change was made. but the Com
missioners were obdurate, and the wires
will shortly be buried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
THE CABINET MEETING.
Dispatches From Rio Confirm the Re-
cent Press Accounts.

The cabinet meeting today was short of
two members-Secretary Carlisle, who is
at Fort Monroe, and Secretary Lamont.
who is at McGrawville. N. Y, to attend
the funeral of his father. The Brazilian
affair was one of the matters discussed.
Secretary Gresham submitted a cable mes
sage he received from Minister Thompson,
at Rio, last night, confirming the press re-
port of serious engagement between the
government forces and the insurgents. IN
which Admiral Da Cana, the insurgent
leader, was wounded I'm the breast and
arms. Minister Thompson reported that the
insurgents succeeded in landing, but were
eventually driven back to their ships by
the government troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
4 Few Ofices Filled Today by Mr..
Cleveland.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Treasury.-P. Gray Meek of Pennsylvania.
to be surveyor of customs for the port of
Philadelphia. Pa; Eugene Townsend of
Pennsylvania. to be superintendent of the
United States mint at Philadelphia, Pa /;
John X. Reed Of Pennsylvania, to be collec-
tor of customs for the district of Philadel-
phiN Pa: }. Marshall Wright of Pennsyl-
wanna. to be naval officer Of customs for the
port of Philadelphia, Pa
Interior.-St. Clair A. Mulholand of Penn
sylvania, to be pension agent at Philadel-
phia, Pa.
War.-Maj. James Gilloo, quartermaster.
to be lieutenant colonel and deputy quar-
termaster general; Capt. Chas. X. Barnett,
assistant quartermaster. to be major and
Quartermaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13

Secretary Carlisle Not Yet Determine ed
Whom to Recommend.

1t Is said at the Treasury Department
that Secretary Carlisle has not yet finally
considered the question Of filling the Office
of collector of customs of Georgetown, but
that lie called for the papers filed by the
numerous applicants a few days before his
departure on the light house tender Maple
and may possibly decide on a recommends
ton to the President in the matter late this
week or early peXt week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
Lights on Ferry BOat.

Gen. Dumont. the supervising inspector
general Of steam vessels. has prepared a
circular embodying the action of the board
OF supervising inspectors on the subject of
lights on ferry boats, barges and canal
boats when in tow, under the act of March
3. 1893 The new regulations in effect. le-
galize the system of lights that have pre-
vailed Tor many years in the different To-
calities. with slight notifications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
PatrOllihg Bering Sea.

Commander Mullen. who was detached
from light house duty few days ago. will
be ordered to the command Of the Marion
on her arrival at San Francisco from Yoko-
hama, and Commander Morgan will be plac-
ed in command of the Alert, now fitting out
at San Francisco. Both Of these vessels are
destined for patrol duty in Bering sea-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
THE ORIGINAL DECLARATION.
The Parchment Will No Longer H..
Exhibited at the State Departmeut.

The rapid fading of the text of the o-isi-
nal Declaration of Independence end IN.
deterioration of the parchment upon which
1t is engrossed, from exposure to the light
and from lapse OF time. render il 'mpracti-
cable for the department longer to exhibii
II or to handle if. In lieu Of the origina
document fac-simile is placed on exhibi.
tion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
PASSENGER AGENTS OBJECT
To the Publication of Schedules of
Local Rates for Travel.

The conference between the interstate
commerce commission and the railroad rep
resentatives at the office of the former,
which began yesterday, was resumed this
morning and at noon adjourned to meet
again on March IA. At the session held
late yesterday afternoon the railroad men
suggested several forms of schedules, and
after considerable discussion the represen-
tatives Of the freight business Of the roads
represented withdrew to the auditors room
and, with the latter officer, went over the
forms proposed, with a view to agreeing on
a plan of schedule.
The commission next discussed the same
general question with the representatives
of the passenger departments. The pas
senger men seemed much less inclined to
agree to any form of schedule that would
give the local rates Of every road partici-
pating in through rate than the freight
men were and pointed out at some length
the objections to such a practice. 1t was
argued that the publication of the local
passenger tariffs would not be of any bene-
fit to the public, would not make complaints
OF violations of the law any less frequent,
and 1t was asserted that the passenger
agent who cut rates could wriggle out of
the trouble all the same and sell cheaper
tickets. Besides, it would be a heavy ex-
pense.
The tariffs as published now and filed
with the commission were a sufficient COM
pliance with all the requirements of the
law. Messrs. P. s. Eustis of the c., b. and
Q. and e. A. Ford Of the Pennsylvania
railroad and Vandalia lines and others
made statements in support of the position
taken by the passenger men.
Further Time Granted.
At today's session Mr.. H. b. CHAMBER
lin. representing the Erie lines, stated that
they had prepared and formulated a state
ment Of what they believed was practical
and which would meet the views of the
commission as to the requirements of the
law. He did not feel authorized to speak
1or the roads which were not represented
In the conference. and asked that tine meet
ing might be adjourned. with the under
standing another meeting would be called
ana give the other railroad managers r.ore
tlme IN which to formulate a nroposition
70 the commission which would be accepta-
Die 10 all the roads. Chairman Morrison
stated the commission was glad to receive
recommendations at any time till the mat
ter was concluded. and that the roads could
communicate personally or by letter, and
that the conference would be adjourned TO
meet again on March H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
Printing the Bonds.

The new > per cent bonds will be printed
during the present week. but they will not
be ready for delivery to the subscribers be
fore the 10th instant. as il will take severa
days to register and sign the bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13

deposit Of gold has been discovered on
the farm of c. S. Arthur, near Portland
Ind. The rock is claimed to be worth $50
q ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13
An Army Onicer's Death.

The War Department is Informed that
First Lieut.. Leighton Finley. tenth cavalry.
died at ST. Paul yesterday from septicaemia,
BoDulttng from q broken leg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-13

An index TO advertise.
ments will be found On
Page 3.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-06

ing of the tracks. He said there were
not three out of twenty Of the property
owners in favor of the proposition. He
considered any change would result in
great depreciation OF property, and If
the order was carried out he would be
willing to sell his property at two-fifths
OF its value The intent of the project
was to make the adjacent property but
little better than farming land. In con-
change would be made, and the people
who favored change, he said, had no
property interests at stake.
w. A. Young, of the Hennepin COun-
ty Barrel company, spoke in the same
strain. saying change is not desirable.
and that all the people wanted was
proper safeguards.
City Assessor Plummer submitted ap-
proXimate. estimates of damages that
would accrue from the change. On the
main line the cost of bringing lots 10
grade would be about S195,9S4 on the
other two lines of the H. IL d. it would
cost something over $53, 900 and $4,000
respectively.
Mr.. Whittemore. the engineer of the
road, then addressed the meeting at
length. He produced an array of
scientific facts to show that the position
of the city is erroneous.
General Manager Earring also adj
dressed the meeting, saying that from
the evidence adduced he regarded the
plans as impracticable, and both a
detriment to the company and the city.
City Engineer Cappelin explained his
position in the matter, saying that he
had never said it was the best plan to
lower the track, but that he had made
the estimates according to instructions.
After further discussion the COM
mittee decided to report in favor of in-
structing the city attorney to not bring
suit until further action is taken by the
council. Adjourned at 6p. m.
1t is thought that the remains may be
taken to his former home in Maine for
burial. The body will lie in state today
in the Elk's hall, corner of Washington
and First avenues south.
The announcement of DR.. Freeman's
death was received with profound sor-
row yesterday, as few residents of the
city could boast of wider circle of Sill
cere friends.
During his last hours he was attended
by several well-known brother Elks,
among whom was Charles S. Titus, of
b. P. o. E. No. %, Buffalo, n. Y. who
was constant attendant at his bedside.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-06
FELL FROM a TRAIN.

Narrow Escape of a Passenger
on the Great Northern Road.
a singular accident occurred on the
Great Northern train which left Mime
RpoIis for Tacoma night before last. by
which passenger named Lane almost
lost his life. The train had only reached
North Town junction when Mr.. Lane
stepped to the platform for a breath of
fresh air, and while inhaling the glor-
ious ozone of Minnesota the train
struck a curve and he was
pitched Eeadlong from the car to
the side of the track with such force as
- render him unconscious. Luckily, he
landed in snow drift, or otherwise he
would have met instant death. lie was
Brought back to the city or an incom-
ing train. fortunately suffering no in
luries beyond few bruises. The acct
dent was explained to City Ticket
Agent Jones, who related his ticket,
and yesterday he started West again.
With better success.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-06
A BROTHERS. MISSION.
frying to Secure the Commuta-
ton of a Life Sentence


ton of Life Sentence.
Edward f. Trout, of New York city,
arrived IN Minneapolis yesterday in
quest of one Edward Garry, a gambler,
whose testimony MIR. Trout wants to
submit to the governor of Iowa in order
that his eXcellency may commute the
life sentence of his brother, George
Trout, now in the penitentiary at Ana
mOSa, 10. Seven years ago George Trout
shot and killed Edward Hatch. a lawyer,
IN Sioux City. Trout was a gambler,
and upon his trial did not show any
proyocatiOn for the deed. His brother
now claims that there was woman in
The case, and TO save her reputation the
accused man did not disclose the true
PAUSE of his crime. Edward Trout says
shat his brother was deeply in love with
The young lady, whose name was Miss
Bertha Gautier, but as he was a gam
bier she refused to have anything 10 do
with him. Trout heard, 50 it is claimed.
that Hatch had Slandered her. by report
M that she was his mistress, where
upon Trout SwOre he would kill Hatch
on sight, which he did. AS the young
lady is now married, Mir. Trout believes
!hat the disclosure cannot injure her.
lie says that Garry, the man he is look
ing for. knows all the circumstances.
Garry IS supposed to be living in Min
leapOliS or ST. Paul,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-06
NATIONAL GUARD MEET.
To Take Place Next Month-ReG.
Mar ARMY OficerS tO Como

To Take Place Next Month-ReR-
ular Army Officers to Come.
The annual meeting of the National
Guard association will be held in this
:ity Feb. u, the date being fiually fixed
lpon after considerable perturbation.
An evening and an afternoon session
will be held, and papers will be pre-
;ented by nearly all of the prominent
officers of the state. Col. E. c. Mason
md Capt. Wilkinson. of the Third, one
Of the oldest regiments in the regular
army, will present papers, In connec-
hon with the forthcoming meeting the
militia is recognized by the officers of
The regular army in a manner never
before known. That this is a compli-
ment it is needless to say. Col. Mason
and Gen. Merritt both write personal
letters of acceptance to the invitations
II the president, Col, Reeve.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-06
LOWERING THOSE TRACKS.
1t Evidently Will Not Occur Yet
Awhile.

The long looked for conference be-
tween officials OF the Milwaukee road
and the city of Minneapolis began in
the council chamber yesterday. The
railroad company was represented by
General Manager Earling, of Chicago:
Assistant Superintendent Williams. of
Minneapolis, and General Solicitor Nor
ris. In speaking of the hearing Mr..
Earling said that the city was committed
to the plans of the city engineer, and
that it would not be in position to dis
cuSs the company's plans until it had
discarded the plans of the former. The
report of Chief Engineer ID. j. Whit
more, addressed to Mr.. Earling Dec. Is,
i'll which he severely criticises the plans
of the city, was alluded to.
a general discussion ensued, in which
ex-senator Bell spoke in behalf of the
property owners. He said the people
were adverse to change, and they
wanted the tracks to remain as they are
providing proper protection is made at
the crossings.
c. w. Stew art also opposed the lower
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-06
Two Thousand Miners Idle.

MILWAUKEE, Wis.,, Jan. 5.-A special
to the Evening Wisconsin says that to-
day but $50 men are employed in the
Gogebic iron mines at Hurley, where.
year ago, $500 men had work. The
wages now are 81 day. in store orders,
amounting to 90 cents. No more men
will be employed for ninety days, as
there is no demand for ore. Supt. Abeel,
of the Montreal mine, is in the East to
try to induce the stockholders of the
Montreal to consent to a resumption of
work at the reduced scale, i'm order to
keep the miners on their property from
starving. Nothing has been heard from
him, however