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SIR he changed the answer to Yes. sir.
A printed copy of this garbled statement
was taken to the room of the committee on
Indian affairs. of which Mr.. Holman is
chairman, and afterward circulated by the
clerk of that committee.
'1n view of these facts it seems to the
committee that Mr.. Sypher. as a factor in
the investigation, should be entirely eIimi-
mated. He did not present a single fact
upon which to base an investigation Yet.
Notwithstanding his actions and his char
actor, the committee have patiently investi-
gated his charges and allegations, and they
proved to be utterly rnfounded
There Is not the slightest evidence that
any premium has ever been paid that was
not fairly earned under the contract A
table which he printed, purporting to be the
relative actual cost of the British warsnip
Blake and the New York. was found to be
totally incorrect. The figures given as Ia
the cost of the Blake were for her as she
was originally designed, and not as she twas
really built. Among the exhibits put in by
Mr.. Sypher were two articles from the New
York Tribune. He says they were written
by Lieut.. Henry E. Rhodes, formerly an
assistant engineer of the United States
navy. Mr.. Rhodes denies that he wrote the
articles or that he knew anything what
ever concerning them"
Mr.. Hulick's Statement.
On the last day of the committee meet
ing the following occurred:
Mr.. Hulick Ito Gen. Sypher)-Do you still
adhere to your former declaration in the
statement you gave before this committee
relative TO myself? In your statement be-
fore the committee you said you were per-
sonally responsible here or elsewhere for
anything you said, and you then charged
that was one of the attorneys connected
with these contractors. Do you now re-
affirm those statements?
Gen. Sypher-Mr. Chairman, before an
swerfng that may make remark?
The Chairman-No, sir: you will answer
the question; no remarks.
Gen. Sypher-Then l have no answer to
make.
MIR. Hulick-Well, / say to you now thai
you knew that the statement you made was
false when you made 1T. and 1t is false to-
day as far as am concerned; as far as any
other member of the committee is concerned
L do not know anything about it, / was
appointed on this committee, sir, by the
Speaker without word having ever been
said to me by him or anybody else about IT.
ana without my ever saying a word to him
or anybody else about 1t, and | knew moth
ing about 1t at all until my name appeared
ana was read out in the House, and any re-
nection you make upon me in connection
with this matter and my relationship to
any contractors. If you intend it thereby to
be reflection. is false, and you know 1t.
That is all / have to say
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by taxation, any revenue which could be
collected in time for this fiscal year.
Mr.: Stone-And you did not see any dis
position to do it?
Secretary Carlisle-I concluded to issue
bonds under the existing authority, a thing
! disliked as much as any gentleman upon
this committee. for L did not want to see
the public debt of the country increased in
any way whatever, or for any purpose
whatever.
The Gold Clause Explained.
The gold clause" in Mr.. Carlisles offer
of bonds brought out the following explana-
ton from the Secretary:
Mr.. Bailey-How are you to be paid for
the bonds now advertised for sale? Do you
demand gold coin?
Secretary Carlisle-Yes. sir; the proposal
calls for gold coin.
Mr.. Bailey-This is the first time there
has been any discrimination?
Secretary Carlisle-No; Secretary Sherman
sold bonds for gold coin.
Mr. Bailey-I mean this is the first since
the act of 1878 was passed When Mr
Sherman sold those bonds gold was the
only legal tender.
Secretary Carlisle-What the Secretary OF
the Treasury says is substantially this
Congress has invested me with authority
to issue bonds and sell them for coin.
will rot issue bonds and sell them unless
the purchaser will give gold coin for them
SOlQ coin Is Wnat Is needed to main
tain resumption and the parity of the two
metals.
MIR. Oates-Bonds are made payable in coin
Secretary Carlisle-Not gold coin but IL
coin. When Congress authorized the Sec.
retary of the Treasury and compelled him
by law to buy $156, 100000 worth of silver Il
specified i'm definite terms the buying of sill
yer, and he did it.
Another Issue of Greenbnck.
Mr.. Carlisle's views were secured on the
plan of another issue of greenbacks He
was asked If it would not be feasible and
entirely practicable to authorize the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to issue treasury notes
sufficient to relieve the wants and necessi.
ties of the treasury.
Secretary Carlisle-Why, of course Con.
gress could do that, and the Secretary OF
the Treasury would use them If YOU ask
me as a financial question whether l think
II wise in Congress to authorize the issue
of S2O0,0OO,0O0 in greenbacks, / should saw
no, because | believe in the first place there
is an ample supply of money in the country
for the business that is being transacted
and great deal more than is being used.
In concluding the hearing Mr.. Carlisle
expressed himself vigorously as to the valid.
ity of the present bond issue. He was
a sked by Mr. Stone IL the bonds would
be hurt by legal questions.
Secretary Carlisle-No; because if the Sec.
retary of the Treasury should issue these
bonds and take the gold and dump it in
the middle of the Atlantic ocean il would
not vftiate the bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-10

Delegation Asks That u Fire En-
gine lie Provided.

The Commissioners gave an audience this
morning to a delegation from the Bright
wood Citizens Association, which called to
urge the necessity of providing that section
with fire engine. Messrs. A. l.. Keene,
N. E. Robinson and Daniel Ramey repre-
sented the association.
The gentlemen strongly advocated the To-
cation of a regular engine house at some
point between Takoma Park and Bright
wood. Such company would be within
easy access of Mount Pleasant, and would
be great protection against fire in that
portion of the suburbs. which are now un-
protected. Capt. Powell stated that by the
end Of June the water department hoped to
have water mains laid as far as Bright
wood, and this would give water facilities
Commissioner Ross said he appreciated
the situation. and thought the suburbs were
entitled to protection. Chief Paris was
heartily In accord with the proposition, and
promised to give the delegation the benefit
OF his experience in selecting a suitable site
for an engine house. The Commissioners
asked the delegation to embody their views
In letter. which they would present to
Congress In support Of tho proposition.
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HARD WINDS AND RAIN.
Michigan and Ohio Visited by a Sc
we're Storm.

M1ch1gan ana Ohio Visited by a Sc.
we're Storm.
MENOMINEE. Mich, Feb 1O.-A terrific
wind and rain storm ragged here last night.
Several lumber piles and a number of sheds
were blown down. The wind was from the
northeast, the snow was driven in solid
sheets and was so drifted that street travel
was completely blocked.
DUNDEE, Mich, Feb. 1O-A heavy wind
storm struck this place last evening. 1t
was accompanied by a severe hail storm
that broke many windows. The National
Hotel roof was damaged, the two-story
brick building owned by Joseph S. Hilton,
ex-county sheriff, Is almost a total wreck.
the second story being entirely carried
away The storm struck a house owned by
H. Wells, and damaged 1t badly The Ger
man Church was much damaged and also
the NJ. E. Church and other buildings.
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 1O-An Enouir-
er special from Tiffin. Ohio, says that a ter
rifle wind and rain storm visited that sec
ton yesterday afternoon. A number of
houses were unroofed and shade trees and
fences nnumerable were blown down.
Hicksville had a similar experience. The
storm came up just the school at Hicks
vile was about to be dismissed and the
teachers held the pupils for several hours
until 1t became safe to them to go home
There was no lightning, but the rainfall
was tremendous.
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INSURGENT SUCCESS,
But Exactly the Extent Admiral Ben
ham Does Not State.

But Exactly the Extent Admiral Ben.
ham Does Not State.
Secretary Herbert this morning made
public the following brief but significant
cable message from Admiral Benham, in
command at Rio:
RIO, Feb. g. 1894
This morning sharp engagement at
Areia Point, resulting in some insurgent
success.
"(Signed) BENHAM"
Areia Point is the extreme end of the
small peninsula which the town of
Nictheroy is located. 1t is a very desira-
BILE position for an assault on the Bra
lillian capital. 1t is strongly fortified and
Is the key to Nictheroy, which is the
principal stronghold of the government
forces across the river from Rio. With
Nictheroy and Areia in their possession
the insurgents would practically control
Rio harbor and would be in a position to
make a successful bombardment of the city
proper. Admiral Benham's dispatch is
rather vague and indefinite. but as inter-
preted at the Navy Department 1t means
that the insurgents have made important
inroads at Areia Point, but have not yet
effected its capture.
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Letter Carriers Uniforms,

The contract for furnishing the letter
carriers Of the United States with uniforms
has been let to Feckheimer Bros & Co. OF
Cincinnati and 2shm & Co. of Baltimore.
The contract price for summer outfits is
sll9o. and for those for winter wear $1495.
This Is departure from post office meth
ods. Heretofore carriers have furnished
tneir own uniforms, and between the differ
ent Tree delivery offieS there has been no
uniformity of style. cut or color. 1t was
recommended by First Assistant Postmas-
ter General Frank Jones that the cost to
the carriers could be reduced and more sat
lSIying results could be secured by buying
the uniforms on the cooperative plan The
outcome of the experiment will be watched
with interest
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Personal Mention.

Assistant Secretary Curtis is Acting Sec
retary of the Treasury in the absence of
Secretary Carlisle
Col William Brown of New York, re-
Gently defeated for Congress by Mr.. L. f.
Suigg, Is visiting his father-in-law, Gen.
y. l.. Jeffries
Gen. Lew Wallace, the author of Ben
Hur, is now at the Ebbitt, where he will
remain for a week
e. B. Bartlett, president of the Empire
Warehouse Company of New York is a !
the Ebbitt.
J; d. Taylor of Columbus, Ohio, is at the
Ebbitt.
q. X. HUI of Mississippi and ID. II. Mac
Adam of Missouri are at the Varnum-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-10
THE JAIL INQUIRY.
Officials Examined by the justices of
the District Supreme Court.

the District Supreme Court.
Chief Justice Bingham and Justices Nc
Comas and Cole Of the District Supreme
Court, who investigating the charges
submitted to the court by the Attorney
General respecting Warden Burkes man.
agement of the District jail sat yesterday
afternoon from o'clock until nearly dark
hearing the statement, it is said, of Deputy
Warden Benton Russ. 1t was stated at the
city hall today that the charges submitted
by the Attorney General alleged a certain
laxity of discipline and inefficiency in the
matter of Warden Burke's management of
the Jail, rather than any gross extrava-
gance or other misconduct on the part of
the warden. 1t is impossible to learn pre-
clsely Just what allegations the charges,
which cover several pages, contain
II is stated that " arden Burke has ask
ed the court to examine every employe at
t .he Jan. 30 far the only persons who have
peen examined are Warden Burke Dep
uty Warden Russ and Agent Perry of the
department of Justice and the record of
their statements taken by Clerk Downs of
voluminous mass of testimony The great
est secrecy is maintained by the court con-
cerning the statements of the witnesses in
being understood that all of them were
sworn not to make public anything testified
to by them.
There has been, il is said, a conflict of
authority between the Department Of JUS
tlce and the District Supreme Court for
several years respecting the management
OF the District jail, and more than once the
department has recommended to Congress
the passage of a law which would place the
entire control of the prison and its officials
IN the hands of the Attorney General. In
ger eXlstlng laws the Department of JUS
tlce has charge of the financial affairs OF
the JAN only, and IL is this divided author
ity which Is said by some to be the founda-
tion of the present investigation. 1t is ex-
pIalned that the charges do not question
the integrity Of Warden Burke.
Today the justices will take the state
nents OF several of the guards and EN-
pioyes of the Jail, having sent for all the
guards who could be spared at O'Clock.
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THE CASE SUBMITTED.
br"zfl and Argentine Republic Com
mfssfOners at the White HOuse

The Missiones boundary dispute between
the governments of Brazil and the Argen-
tine Republic was formally submitted to
President Cleveland today for arbitra tion
under treaty concluded by the two
southern republics. There was no special
ceremony connected with the matter The
case OF the Argentine Republic was submit
ted to the President at IL O'Clock by DR..
Zeoallos. the Argentine minister who was
accompanied by all the members of his le-
cation. The representatives on the part of
Brazil were received at noon. Baron Rio
Brancho is the chief commissioner on the
part or Brazil. He was accompanied by
Minister Mendonca and his entire suite
Each party delivered it's brief and accom-
psnying maps and exhibits to the President
and they were turned over to Private Sec
retary Thurber for safe keeping until the
President finds time to consider them The
papers of Argentine filled one corner of his
room and those of Brazil another.
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THE SILVER SEIGNIORAGE BILL.
Fate Of the Measure Somewhat in
Doubt, but 1t May Pass.

The contest over the Bland silver seignior-
age bill was thrown over until Monday by
the adjournment. and 1t was understood
debate on the measure will not close before
Tuesday afternoon. The fate of the bill is
somewhat in doubt. A good many silver
men are not in favor of its adoption at this
time, but the fact that to vote against IL
will embarrass them may secure enough
votes to pass 1t. The chances are that there
will be a very large list Of absentees when
ever an attempt is made to reach a vote
and it may be very difficult to secure a
quorum.
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MERELY A SPECTATOR.
Ex-senator Ingalls, Repudintes an Al
legged Dramatic Scene at Knoxville.

Ex-senator Ingalls, Repudiates an Al
legged Dramatic Scene at Knoxville.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 1O.-Ex- Senator
j. j. ingalls, says in reference to dispatches
sent out from here referring to his CONVEX
sion by Rev. Sam Jones that they are not
true. He had gone to hear Mr.. Jones, and
after his discourse had expressed his pleas
ure at meeting him, and indorsed his ser
mon. That was all there was in it.
Mr. Ingalls, probably referred to the fol-
lowing special to the st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch from Nashville:
There was a striking scene in the Gospel
Tabernacle here last night. Rev. Sam
Jones, the evangelist, is preaching there and
in his audience was ex-senator John j.
ingalls, of Kansas. The Senator was deeply
interested in Mr.. Jones' remarks, and when,
as usual at the close of the sermon, the cali
was made for those who had repented and
who wanted to lead better lives to come
forward and shake his hand, the first to
response was the ex-senator
Mr.. JONES'" he said your sermon ha q
moved me. 1 indorse every word you have
said"
May God bless you." was the evangelist's 8
response and the dramatic scene closed
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ARRESTED AS wRECKERS,
Texas Negroes Suspected of Thursday
Nights Outrage Near Houston.

HOUSTON, Tex, Feb 1O.-The officers in
pursuit of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas
train wreclers have traced their way to
the home of Jesse Dillingham;, colored. who,
with his wife, was arrested last night The
prisoners stories vary very much.
Another negro, named Johnson, has been
arrested as result Of the woolan's state
ments.
A third suspect, who Is held in secret, has
made confession generating himself, but
1t duplicates others. More arrests are ex-
pected. Lynching is strongly talked Of
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designations Received

The designations Of several naval cadets
who were found deficient at the recent
semi-annual examinations have been re-
ceived by the Navy Department, and will
be promptly accepted. 1t Is said the num-
ber who failed to reach the standard Of
proficiency is about the average
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-10
Monument Society Resfpnottaps

Gems. Thomas L. Casey and c. c. Augur
hause sent their designations as member.
of the Washington National Monument So
ciety. following those of Mr.. j. c. Ban.
croft Davis, Judges Cox and Macarthur
and Mr.. Horatio King, secretary, presented
few days ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-10

The Department of State has informa ton
of a proposed exposition of tools, motors
and machinery at Luxembourg during the
coming summer. Participation Of Ameri-
can manufactures Is invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-10
Acts ADuroyeI.

The President has approved the act ex-
tending the time allowed the Umatilla Ir-
rigation Company for the construction OF
its ditch across the Una tilla Indian reser-
vation. Oregon.
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INSURGENT SUCCESS
The Navy Department Hears From
Admiral Benham.
NEWS OF SHIPS At PERNAMBUCO
New Crews on Nictheroy and
America.
AFFAIRS IN CONFU SION

NEW YORK, Feb. 1O.-The steamer Hill
airy, Capt. Pinet, arrived this morning from
Pernambuco, having sailed from that port
on January "a. The Hilary laid in port
fourteen days, discharging and taking in
cargo. She brought coal from England, 400
tons OF which was sold to the government
for the use of the cruiser Nictheroy, which
Is said to consume an enormous quantity of
coal. always being under steam, never an
choring since she reached Pernambuco.
She is said to be of too deep draught of
water to enter the inner harbor.
On January % she started for Bahia,
having in tow the old guardship Parana-
hyba and three torpedo boats which had
arrived there from Hamburg. The Paran-
ahyba is SO slow that she cannot steam
against the wind. The Destroyer also ac-
companied them under her own steam.
The new crews which were put aboard
the Nictheroy and America, Capt. Pinet
states, are a motley crowd and composed
OF landsmen. longshoremen, boatmen ard
others picked up along the docks. They
present a wretched appearance and they
are no more fitted to man a war vessel
than lot of laborers.
Aboard the America all is confusion.
Ammunition, shells and stores are strewn
all around the decks.
There was much jealousy shown by the
Brazilian commander recently appointed to
the Nictheroy.
1t was stated that a strong move was
made to get rid of Capt. Baker He, how
erer, still commands the cruiser and shall
do so until the revolution is ended. He
says he was appointed to the command by
Minister Mendonca, and means to stay. 1t
was rumored that Admiral Mello was very
much annoyed that Capt. Baker should
take up arms against him. as they are re-
ported to be old personal friends.
Business continued fairly good at Per-
nambuco. Martial law still remained in
full force. The sentiments of the people
were out and out for Mello. Several men
have been arrested and shot by Peixoto' $
repreSen tatives.
One of Lamport and Hollis steamers,
which called at Pernambuco from Rio de
Janeiro. landed a passenger who was said
to be partisan of Mello's. On landing he
twenty-four hours. no less than twenty
bullets going through his body.
Insurgent Success at Rio.
The Navy Department today received the
following cable:
RIO. Feb. 9.-This morning there was a
sharp engagement at Areia Point. resulting
in some insurgent success.
(SigneD BENHAM"
Areia Point is a projection of land not
far from Nictheroy. which is in the same
part of the Bay of Rio de Janeiro. Appar-
emily Aroia Point would be a good place for
land operations against Nictheroy.y
Armacao is the other point from which
Nictheroy can be attacked, and as 1t has
seemed invulnerable to attacks of insur-
gents in the past they resolved to attack
Areia Point.
1t is evident that the objective point of
attack by the insurgents is the town of
Nictheroy, which offers a commanding posi-
ton for the direction of artillery fire upon
Rio
The dispatch does not Indicate that the
insurgents succeeded in capturing the bat
terry at Areia Point
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Now Canadians Want the Big Fight.
TORONTO. Feb. 10.-It Is said that q
syndicate of Toronto and Orillia capitalists
will offer $4,000 to have the Corbett-Jack-
son fight take place at Strawberry Island.
in Lake Simcoe.
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THE PECKHAM NOMINATION.
Opponents Confident of an Adverse
Report and a Rejection.

The opponents to the confirmation of Peck
ham for the Supreme Court speak very con-
fidently today of the prospects of the defeat
of his confirmation. They say that an ad-
verse report by the committee is assured
and that the Senate will reject the nomina-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-10

An index 20 advertfse-
ments Will be found on
Page 3.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-06-21
Homes In Arkansas.

The location of Arkansas is such as
TO exempt it from extremes of heat
and cold. Its elevations and richness
of soils adapt it to the production of a
greater variety of crops, fruits and
general products used for the susie
nance and comfort of man than any
other State in the Union. While its
salubrious climate, joined with the
other combinations mentioned, give to
it's fruit and food products peculiarly
delightful flavor that can be found no.
where else. 1t justly boasts of more
health-giving springs and better we'll
water than any other State. Lands
are cheap and productive; markets ac-
cessible; health good; no bllzzards; no
drouth; never failure of crops; good
schools. churches and society, and
what is also important, hearty well
come for all. For descriptive pam
phlet address Jno. G. England, Little
Rock, Ark.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-06-21
The Truth of It.

Sugar King Havemeyer has testified
before the Senate bribery Investigating
committee. and boldly confessed near
~ everything charged by the newspaper
correspondents. He admitted that the
trust made contributions to the State
campaign funds. always to the major
ity-in New York to the Democrats,
and in Massachusetts, to the Republi-
cans. When asked whether he ever
contributed to the minority, he prompt
" aswered: mo; for what good would
it be to give to the minority that could
do US no good"
When asked if the trust did not raise
the price of sugar to the poor people.
the millionaire unhesitatingly replied:
..Of course We did. That is the way
to make money"
Being Intercepted as to whether the
trust had not endeavored to control
legislation of Congress with view of
protecting its interests and with view
of making money out Of such leg:sla-
ton As might be enacted there, he
answered: undoubtedly; that is what
/ have been down here for.n
Havcmeyer has told it all. The cat
is out of the bag. The smoke has turn
ed into flames. Suspicion has given
way to certaintv.-,St. Louis Chronicle.