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The Washington times., 1894-07-18
REFORM IN ACCOUNTING.

What the DOckerv Commission Has Ac-
com plished.
The recommendations Of the Doekery COM
mission to reorganize the accounting system
of the Treasury and make radical changes
in its administration does not go into effect
until October Of this year. II provides for a
double instead OF triple system of checks
and safeguards, and is modelled on the sys-
TENS employed bv some OF the largest busi-
ness concerns OF the country.
1t also abolishes the First, Second. and
Third Comptrollers and creates a Comptroller
who is the law officer of the Treasury, and in
a sense an appellate court, since his construe-
ton Of the statutes will govern the auditors
in settling accounts. The new system, which
will bring up to date work which Is dragging
two years behind. is intended to secure the
prompt adjudication of claims and accounts,
while incidentally it saves the government
5000, 900 year by dispensing with the ser
vices of 1856 clerks.
A new form of money ordered is another
feature in the system. They have coupons
which show the amount they carry so ar
ranged for clipping that the orders cannot be
altered without deer easing their value. Most
important, however, they involve the saving
both to the government and 10 the user since
smaller fees are allowed to postmasters for
issuing them, making the uniform rate 3
cents, and the charges to the public are re-
duced ranging from 3 cents for orders less
than 81 so up to 30 cents for sl00
The Dockery commission has been in exist
ence but little more than a year, having been
organized June 6, 1898, by act of Congress.
Its author is Representative Dockery, of Mis-
souri,. With him are associated Represent
atives Dingley, of Maine, and Richardson, Of
Tennessee. and Senators Cockrell, Jones, and
Cullom. The work OF investigation of the
business methods OF the department has
been carried on by J. W. Reinhart, z. W.
Sells, and G. w. Haskins.
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DESERTED THE OLD SHIP,
Congressman William II. benson. of Ala
bama. Said to Have Affiliated with
the Populists.

Congressman William II. benson. of Ala
bama. Said to Have Affiliated with
the Populists.
An open secret in political circles went the
rounds last night. 1t was to the effect that
Congressman William II. benson, of Ala
bama, had recently deserted the Democratic
party and Joined hands with the PopuIists
Mr.. benson represents the Seventh district
of his state. He left this city for home a
week ago, it is understood, 10 take part in the
campaign.
The story as related was that Mr.. benson
had written letter announcing mis- change Of
base.
Chairman Taubeneck, Of the Populist COM
mittee could not be found Senator PETER
was seen at his hotel, and said:
more than a week ago, l was informed that
several Democratic Congressman were con-
templating such change, and 1 have
reason to believe the report concerning Dem
son is true. II / am not mistaken, Mr..
benson was named as one of the three"
Congressman Coffeen said: Il have heard
that Mr. benson has in one sense deserted
our ranks, but do not understand that ne
has joined the Populists. My information is
that he has announced his intention Of sup
porting Col. Oates opponent for Governor,
and that he is not in line with the national
administration. II the report be true as l
have it, the inference may be drawn from 1t
that he has Joined the Populists''
Inquiry in other directions developed the
fact that Mr.. Denson's intention to support
Kolb for Governor, and his opposition to
some features of the administrations policy
has been a good deal discussed, and has really
been classed as an open secret in Populist
circles ever since his departure for home.
1t was definitely stated late last night that
Mr.. Taubeneck had received q telegram from
Mr.. benson, in which he declared his purpose
to hereafter affiliate with the Populists.
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w. D. Clark & Co
DOUBLE STORES,
8O7 to 8II Market Space.
HAzEN's ACTION PRESENTATIONS
Governor Stone Does Not Believe II TO Be
Endorsed by Secretary Carlisle.


Endorsed by Secretary Carlisle
JACKSON. Miss, July 1T.-Governor Stone
to-day wrote a letter TO United States Senator
George, in which he reviews the history of
the issuance OF Treasury warrants by the
state OF Mississippi and requests Senator
George to call on Secretary Carlisle and ex-
plain the matter to him. In reference to Mr..
Hazen's demand for the surrender OF the
plates and unsigned warrants, the Governor
says:
II regard the action of Mr.. Hazen as IN
warranted and presumptuous in the extreme
and I cannot think that either the Comp
troller or the Secretary of the Treasury would
give their Endorsement. The idea that
penal statute made to apply
to criminal cases, where forgery
and counterfeiting is sought to be prevented
and punished, should be made applicable TO
the execution OF statute of a state. especially
where there was no reason in fact for the con-
clLsion reached by detective OF the govern
ment. is revolving to me.
II enclose you herewith a warrant Of each
Of the denominations OF So, sl0, and $40 for
your inspection and comparison, with the re-
quest that you take them at once to the Sec
retary OF the Treasury for his personal inspec-
ton and judgment upon the question at issue.
shall ignore Mr.. Hazen's demands, as will
also the auditor of public accounts, and he
will continue to issue the warrants as re-
quired Dy the legislature"
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In the Field of Politics.

The Democrats Of the Eleventh Illinois dis
trict yesterday nominated Robert r. Gibbons
for Congress.
The Republicans Of the Twelfth Ohio dis
trict have nominated ex-Attorney General d.
X. Watson for Congress.
Rufus Z. Lester was unanimously renomi-
mated yesterday for his fourth term in Con-
gress from the First Georgia district.
The Populists Of the Fourth Missouri con-
gressional district have nominated W. s.
Missemer, of st. Joseph, for Congress.
Thomas ]. O'Neill, Of Usage county, was
yesterday nominated for Congress by the
Democrats OF the Fourth congressional dis
trict Of Kansas.
Tho Republicans Of the Fourteenth Illinois
Congressional district Yesterday nominated ].
V. Graf, of Pekin, for Congress.
The Republicans Of the Seventh Ohio dis
trict yesterday nominated Capt. A. s. Nc
Clure for Congress.
The Republican boilers OF the Tenth Indi-
ana district, who are opposed to the recent
nomination Of Charles Landis in Hammond,
met here yesterday and nominated Judge
William Johnston, Of valpar also, for Con-
gress. He says he can defeat the Democratic
nominee and Lands also.
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SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGs.


Mr.. F. NJ. barnes and Miss Nellie W. Boal
were married yesterday morning at the resi-
dence OF the bride, 91s H street northwest,
Rev. DIR. Patch, OF the Gunton Memorial
Church, officiated. Miss Boal is the grand
daughter OF the late Judge Boal chief justice
OF the supreme court of Pennsylvania. Mr..
Barnes was formerly q prominent member Of
the Nationol Rifles and is very popular. Only
intimate friends Of both parties were pres
ent
Congratulations were extended and the
usual quantity OF rice thrown after the
couple. who left Immediately after the cere-
mony for several weeks stay at Cape Nav.
On their return charming home on Iowa
circle awaits the bride.
Mrs. Dewitt, of this city, and Mrs. Heard.
wife OF Representative Heard, OF Missouri,
left yesterday for Atlantic City, to be gone
several weeks.
The many friends Of Mr.. s. Christy Church,
of st. Louis, deplore the sad and unti-nely
death Of this refined and popular young man,
il st. Louis, at the Southern Hotel. Mr..
Church was nephew Of Librarian Church, Of
the United States Senate. He acted as one Of
the groomsmen OF Congressman John NJ.
Glover at his marriage with Miss Patton.
Miss Elizabeth Kendall, distinguished
professor Of Wellesley College and prolific
writer OF considerable note, is visiting her
m other, Mrs. l.. X. Kendall. at 91S II street.
Mr.. and Miss Kendall will spend a few days
at Harpers' Ferry, and then will Join part y
OF friends for an extended trip in West Viz
ginia.
A delightful lawn party was given last
evening at the Claggett place, Silver Springs.
A large party OF Washingtonians participated
in the pleasures OF Summer fete. The home
OF BOSS Sheppard" with all Its historic as
sociations adjolned tho lawn, and tho gloomy
contrast of the closed lodge was marked
contrast to the festive scene presented by the
merrymakers.
Commissioner Ross aud his daughter are at
Lewistown, Illinois. where Miss Ross will re-
main for some time with her grandparents.
Mr.. Ross will return to the city after a short
visit
Col. Charles Dunkelberg, OF Logansport,
Indiana, Is on a visit to this city as guest OF
Mr.. Kemsane N. Lands, Of the State Depart
ment.
Mrs. Marshall Cushing is spending the Sum-
mer at bingham, Mass.
Miss Mamie Hill, daughter OF Nr. A. P.
Hill, is visiting her sister at Milwaukee, Wis.
Mrs. George Truesdell is spending the Sum-
mer months at Oakland, nd. Mrs. Trues-
dell's health has been greatly benefited by
the trip.
Miss Lita NJ. Morse and Miss Jennie Reed
will remain at Saratoga Springs for the re-
mainder Of the season.
Miss Bernice A. Wood, who has been in
Florida for the past eight months, is visiting
She is accompanied by her cousin, Mrs. NJ. II.
Bowler, and her two children.
The Misses Lacy, of Capitol Hill left yester-
day for Toronto and the Thousand Islands.
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Local Brevities.

The surgeon general of the Marine Hos
pital has telegraphed to st. Petersburg and
Canton, China, for information concerning
the extent of cholera.
A new rapid-fire gun, the invention OF
George W. Robertson, who was lately chief
Of the redemption division of the Treasury
Department. was tried yesterday at Indian
Head, and the result was said to be eminently
satisfactory.
The passage OF one income tax clause in
the tariff bill will necessitate an additional
appropriation of s20, 900 for clerk hire. tits
estimated that about 1850 corporations
and individuals will pay the tax. sixty-three
collectors will make 1856 regular monthly re-
turns, which will require thirty-six additional
clerks.
George W. Wiley, who was murderously
stabbed two months ago, is still in very
critical condition in his home in Tenallytown.
The people Of the village are getting up a
festival the pro eeeds of which will be given
to the family Of the 81 ck man to relieve them
from impending destitution. The family are
now in very distressed circumstances.
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HANDLED WITHOUT GLOVES.
Brcckinridge's Political and Moral Record
Fiercely Attacked by Owens.

LEXINGTON, KY, July 17.-Fayette county
held the two chief Ashland district congress
sional opponents to-day. Col. Breckinridge
speaking at Donerail and Mr.. Owens at Muir.
There were many ladies present at both meet
ings. The women at Donerail threw bouquets
at Breckinridge by the score and the pious ele-
ment was shocked when he compared them
to the women Of old, who sympathized with
Stephen when stones were being cast at him.
Breckinridge left for Washington tonight
after kissing his son Desha goodby in the
presence of the audience
Mr.. Owens handled Breckinridge's con-
gressional record without gloves. He said
the reason the colonel had done nothing for
the Kentucky river appropriation was because
he was attorney for the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. II the voters thought Settle bet
ter man than himself they should send him,
since he (Owens) would rather see anybody
go to Congress from the Ashland district than
to have Breckinridge further disgrace 1t.
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FAIR PLAY EVERYWHERE.
Bayard at tho Banquet Given TO
the Yale Team


LONDON, July 1.-THE Yale athletic team
were entertained by IFS members OF the
American colony in London at supper at
the Criterion restaurant Tonight. Ambassador
Bayard presided and Gen. Patrick Collins,
the United States consul general acted as
vice president.
The committee which arranged the banquet
consisted Of Gen. Collins. chairman; Henry
White, ex-secretary to the United States en-
bassy: ]. G.. Meiggs, George Gould. Mr.. Burns,
manager OF ]. S. Morgan's banking establish
ment; Newton Crane and Lars Anderson,
William s. Cowles, James r. Roosevelt. Will
lam Ludlow, OF the United States embassy;
Henry Z. Abbey, and r. II. Dayis.
The hall was decorated with the United
States and British flags and the insignia OF
the various states. including Utah, the bill for
the admission Of which as a state was signed
by President Cleveland to-day. There was
large spread eagle behind the presidents
chair, and still higher in the background
there was reproduction OF the Statue of
Liberty enlightening the world" The menu
was artistic, student-like, and quantity an
tique in conception.
In proposing the toast Of the evening. after
having referred to the fair contest between
the Oxford and Yale men, Ambassador Bay
ard, among other things said: In the ulti-
mate analysis it is test Of man. a test Of
government whether there shall be between
man and man fair play. If know anything
Of the sentiment which animates our two
countries it is that the ultimate end which the
Queen or President the House Of Lords or
the Senate, the House of Commons or the
House of Representatives represents is fair
play to the individual; that there shall be no
such thing as downing individual right by
mob law or maiorities in any form; that the
spirit exhibited In Yesterdays contests pre-
vail in politics; il he is workman who claims
the right to dispose of his honest labor at his
own dictation and at his own price he shall
have the right TO be protected and the right
to exert himself for his own honest repu-
tation and welfare" [Cheers.l
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Federation of Labor Meeting.

AT session of the Federation of Labor,
held last night at Rechabite Hall, matters of
some local interest were discussed. 1t is
promised that the labor parade on September
will be a large demonstration, Congress
having made it a legal holiday
The local labor associations, about forty In
all, will participate. A man named Gill
made fiery talk on the decentralization of
gold and the issuance of greenbacks, which
was loudly applauded.
Next Tuesday night the hall will be used
by the agita:ors of the District suffrage, and
there will be no meeting OF the Federation.
Strike matters were not referred to in any
way,
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WASHINGTON IN '96.

"Well done. thou good and faithful servants
is the greeting of the people OF Washington
TO the Christian Endeavorers who have re-
turned from Cleveland crowned with victory.
True, they went with the prestige that at
taches to the representatives Of the nations
capital, but yet they were opposed by power
hll interests from other cities, and too much
credit cannot be given them for swaying by
their tact and energy the convention in favor
of Washington for the great gathering of 1885,
But little reflection is needed to appreciate
the stimulating influences that will be set in
motion by the assembling of something near
two hundred thousand Christian Endeayorers
Representing almost every country on the face
OF the globe; imbued with the one idea Of car
rying forward the great work of spreading
wider and wider the seeds OF Christian civil
ization, Christian morality, and Christian
effort in all the walks of life, no matter how
elevated or how humble; strong in their pur-
pose, energetic in their action, full of zeal and
enthusiasm-the presence of such body Of
men and women is a matter OF more than
local Importance.
Great though the benefits may be, material
and otherwise, which Washington may derive
from such convention, they are of but little
moment compared with the tremendous i'm
pulses for good that must emanate from this
center and in overwhelming circles embrace
all parts Of the United States and of the
world. There is no doubt that the high in
telligence OF the people OF Washington will
annreciate these fects and thaf tbey will ha
spurred on to spare no pains to make the
great convention of 1896 one of the memorable
events in the history of the city and nation.
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Favorite Athlete Gone.

The death Of Eddie c. johnson, of Wash
ington. at Norfolk, Va, yesterday morning
from malarial fever has cast gloom over the
many associations with which he was con-
nected in this city. Mr.. johnson was promi-
nent in athletic circles here, was member Of
the Young Mems Christian Association, and
played in the association baseball team in the
early part Of this season. He was a member
of the Columbia Athletic Club, and played in
the football eleven last year. Some time ago
he went to Norfolk to take place on tho pro-
fessional team Of that city. Recently he was
taken ill with malaria, and died yesterday
morning.
He was well known here and his death is
deplored by host of friends. Memorial ser
vices were held at the Y. NJ. G. A. building
last night. The body will be here to-day for
burial.
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REAL INVESTIGATION NEEDED.

The fact that there was tie vote in the
terday, when the question came up whether
the inquiry should be reopened, is fairly
hopeful sign. 1t Is an admission on the part
of two Of the four Senators present that up to
this time the Investigation" has not been
sincere or thorough, and that whenever the
committee came to snags it stopped all fur
ther inquiries in that particular direction.
tits not intended In the least, in making this
outspoken statement, to reflect on the char
scters of the two Senators who voted against
a renewal of the investigation. They are
both men OF high character. But they know,
as the rest of the Senate knows and as the
people know, that the investigation has
stopped short every single time it came into
direct collision with any one who could give
important testimony.
Without going further, the Tact that the cer-
tifcations to the district attorney compelling
the answering OF the committees questions
by witnesses. were droppei on the slightest
opposition. and especially where people con-
nected with the sugar trust were concerned,
is sufficient to brand the whole investigation
as a sham.
Unless the investigation is reopened, for
which it is trusted Senator Lodges deciding
vote will be east. the country will get the i'm
preston that the sugar trust, upon which
rests the chief responsibility for the present
"holding up OF the tariff bill. owns the Sem
ate of the United States and controls its leGis-
lation. Have we reached such a state OF
moral and political decadence that corrupt
power cannot only work corruption, but even
control those vino are specially designated to
investigate it, because it is too powerful to
attack?
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Speaker Crisp ON the way.

ATLANTA, Ga, July 17.-Speaker Crisp
passed through Atlanta to-day on his way to
Washington. His son, who has been desper-
ately Ill, is improving, but the Speaker may
again return home in a few days. Speaking
OF the conference on the tariff bill, the
Speaker said:
81 am sure that the whole matter will be
settled in satisfactory manner. 1t is very
important just at this time that the business
should have the careful consideration Of
back to Washington. -
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NATIONAL UNIONS SESSION.
Its Supreme Legislative Body Ass.mb bIed
on lookout Mountain.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, July 1.-THE senate
or supreme legislative body OF the National
Union, popular cooperative insurance and
benevolent order, met in annual session at
Lookout Mountain Inn this morning. There
are over a hundred delegates present. repre-
senting nearly every state in the Union. The
opening session this morning was public and
was largely attended.
Mayor 0chs welcomed the delegates to
Chattanooga in a graceful speech. The
chamber Of commerce through its President,
A. ]. Gahagan, also extended n cordial well
come. These speeches were responded to by
the officers of the senate.
The body is in session for four days, but
after to-day all proceedings will be secret.
While they are here the delegates will be the
recipients of many attentions.
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Presidential Nominations.

The President yesterday sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
STATE-David A. Wells, jr., to be second
secretary Of the embassy Of the United States
at London, England; James r. Jackson, of
New Hampshire, to be consul of the United
States at Sherbrooke, Quebec.
ISTERIoR-John C. Arnold, Of Oregon, to
be surveyor general of Oregon.
To be registers OF land offices-John T.
Joyce, Of Colorado. at Leadyille, COL. George
H. Stevenson, OF Washington, at Vancouver,
Wash
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Fichtinc for a Fortune.

DENVER, Col, July 1.-THE final argument
in the famous case Of the heirs OF William
Wood against Jerome B. Wheeler and the
Aspen Mining Company was begun in the
United States court to-day. The defense
claimed to have right to the ore bodies on
the Emma Lode and mining claims by virtue
OF an apex within the surface lines OF the
Spark claim, which was also owned by the
Aspen Mining and Smelling Company. Judge
Riner held that no such claim could be set up
by the defendants. This case has been in the
courts for over ten years, and the amount
claimed by the heirs as their third of the
product of the property is about "a 900, 600.
The Washington times., 1894-07-18
petectiye chareed vith bribery.

NEW York, July 1T-Police Patrolmsn
Jeremiah s. Levy, who until recently was
ward detective under Capt. Cortnght, Of the
Eldridge street station, was arrested this ar.
ernoon He is charged with bribery. The
warrant for his arrest was issued at tho re-
quest OF Supt Byrnes on evidence adduced
before the Lexow committee. Levy was ac-
cused by keepers Of disorderly houses with
having blackmailed them. Tho sudden ar
rest Of Levy before his Indictment BY the
grand jury is said to have been because hs -
tended to nee.
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WANTED FOR HOMICIDE.
for the Arrest of Al and william
Eichelberger

for the Arrest of Al and William
Eichelberger.
Henry Birtner, who was assaulted by Al
and William Eichelberger on Saturday night,
died at the Emergency Hospital yesterday
morning at o'clock. Birtner, as exclusively
published in The TINES of Sunday, became
involved in drunken row with the Eichel-
bergers at their home, No. 213 N street
southwest, and was severely injured.
He was removed to the Emergency hos
pital, where an operation was performed on
Sunday morning by Drs. Bell, Church, and
Smith.
The police have been searching for the
Eichelbergers, who made good their escape
at the time Of the row, but as yet they have
been unable to apprehend them.
Coroner Woodward performed an autopsy
on the body yesterday morning and discov-
cred that Birtner at the time OF his death was
suffering from n discussed kidney. An in
quest will be held at No. station to-day at q
O'Clock. A general alarm has been sent out
by Major Moore for the arrest Of the brothers
Eichelberger on the charge Of homicide.
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Midsummcr's Delights.

The Wednesday banner flies gaily TODAY at
River View, it being the popular midweek day
at that picturesque resort. The elegant
Pentz will steam thrice down the river, the
6. AS p. m. trip continuing to Indian Head.
These moonlight July evenings spent on the
broad decks Of the Pentz, away from the heat
of the city, are midsummer delights. Capt.
Randall will give another excursion to
Chapel Point next Saturday.
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Fire Damaged Five Houses.

Bernard Murphy yesterday afternoon dis
covered fire in a woodshed in the rear of No.
1902 Fourth street northwest. He promptly
turned in an alarm, but before the arrival Of
the fire engines the flames had spread to No.
1904 and 1905 and were fast destroying those
buildings. They were. however, extinguished
before much further damage was done. The
backs Of houses Nos. 1601 and 1903 New Jer-
sey avenue were also slightly injured. The
total loss will amount to about 81 800. In
surance unknown.
The Washington times., 1894-07-18

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