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Medals of Honor Awarded.

A medal of hA or has been awarded to
Capt. NJ. p. Mans first Infantry, regular
army, for gallantry In action against the
Apache Indians led by Geronimo and
Natchez in the Sierra Madre mountains,
New Mexico, January IL. 1885,
Medals have also been awarded to Capt.
Robt. Mcdonald, u. s. A, retired. for gal
lantry in the Indian campaign at Wolf
mountain, Montana, January 8. 1877.
To Maj. G. w. Baird. paymaster U. s. A.,
for gallantry displayed against the Nez
Perce Indians at Bear Paw mountains,
Montana, September 80, 1877.
To Private John Denny, troop c, ninth
cavalry, for distinguished services against
the Apache Indians at Las AnimaS canon,
New Mexico, September Is, 1873. in remov-
ing a wounded comrade to place of safety
under heavy fire.
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. Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in the Department of the INTERIOR
Off1ce of the Secretary-Appointm
Walter F. Halleck of New York, captain
of the watch $1,000.
Office of Indian affairs-Resignations-
Miss Matte E. Seabrook of South Carolina,
clerk. $1,000; James r. Cow Of Ohio, copy
ist, $500. Promotion-Mrs. Fanny L. Good
ale of Mississippi. copyist. $780, to clerk.
$1,000.
Geological survey - Promotion-Edward
w. Parker of Texas, statstician, $1,000 to
81, 400.
Pension Observation-Disclosures H.
Burwell of North Carolina, copyist, 500.
Resignations-Wm. H. Scudder of Ohio
clerk. 81. 800; Miss Hattie Rumell of the
District of Columbia, clerk, 81. 200. Promo
tions-Benj. II. Smell of Georgia, clerk,
Sl,600 to S1,800; Miss Ada NJ. Jeffery Of
Ohio. clerk $1,000 TO 81 200; Geo. f. Burba
Of Kentucky, copyist, $500, to clerk, LOCO.
Patent Observation-Disclosures d,
Geddes of Minnesota. Chas H. Lincoln of
Massachusetts, and Joseph NJ. Morgan of
Ohio, copyists, s720. Promotions-Mrs Bes-
sic w. Seabrook of South Carolina, clerk,
$1,000 to $1,000; David II. Naylor of Mis-
sourl, copyist, $500, to model attendant
$1,000; Lindley s. Anderson OF Washington,
copyist, s720 to $500. Reslgnation-George
W. Robinson of Connecticut. confidential
clerk to the commission, 81 400.
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INTERNATIONAL WATERWAYS.
A Convention to Meet at Cleveland
Probably Next September.

CHICAGO. Ill, November 2S.-The execu-
tive committee Of the international deep
waterways association has decided to hold
the next convention at Cleveland. probably
In September next. o. A. Hoagland and
r. r. Dobel were appointed to confer with
the dominion government relative to an in
ternational commission to secure an inter-
national deep water channel from the
great lakes to the Atlantic. Plans are
matured for carrying on a general educa-
tional campaign on behalf Of the deep
waterways to the sea.
Bills were discussed which will be in
troduced at the opening of Congress.
The International commission, which the
executive board Is endeav voring to have the
two governments appoint, is not only for
the purpose Of considering the best chan
mel for getting to the Atlantic. but will
have cognizance of the existing canals
both through Canadian and American ter
ritory as the means of oceanic communi-
cation.
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A Fishing Schooner Run Down in
Boston Harbor.
CHARGES OF One OF THE SURVIVORS
Claims That Proper Precaution
Was Not Taken.
THIS STATEMENT DENIED

BOSTON, November 2S-The fishing
schooner Oracle II. Benson was sunk In q
collision with the steamer Reading OF the
Philadelphia and Reading line at the en-
trance OF Boston harbor early this morn
ing. Six OF the Benson's crew were
drowned.
The schooner arrived yesterday with q
full fare OF fish, and. after unloading
sailed at midnight for Provincetown.
Capt John Harvender. one Of the res
cued. tells this story Of the collision:
1--WE were proceeding out of the channel
with a fair wind. When about halfway
between Boston light and the Sug light
the steamer Reading, with the barge Suf-
folk in tow. loomed up before U.S. We en-
deavored to tack to get across the steam
er's bow and out Of danger, but she
showed no signs OF slowing up. and crashed
into the Benson on the port side just abaft
the main rigging. Our vessel filled and
sank in less than two minutes.
The Reading at once lowered boats, and
succeeded in picking up seven Of the Ben
sons crew who were clinging to the ves-
sells rigging.
The tug westly A. Cove, which was
cruising in the vicinity, also FASTENED to
aid in the work Of rescue. -Four of the
crew were found clingtng to masthead or
the submerged vessel Another was taken
from BOBBY hatch nearly an nour later
Another, who hoated Off on trawl buoy,
became exhausted and sank before aid
could reach him. One man had also sue
cumbed from the masthead before the res
cuers reached the scene.
Four men who were asleep In their hunks
went down with the ship. and were not
seen afterward.
Capt. Reed OF the Reading says the col
lision was unavoidable. He was coming
in from Philadelphia with a cargo of COAL
with the Suffolk in tow, and was proceed
ing at a moderate rate OF speed when the
schooner appeared in the darkness. The
Benson was OF eighty-nine tons burden,
and is owned In Provincetown.
All efforts this morning to ascertain the
names OF those lost have failed.
Later.-The names Of those drowned are
es follows: Edwin Harvender. aged nine
teen, nephew of the captain; Fred Merritt,
aged thirty-four, Digby. N. s.; John r.
Rink, aged forty. single; William New
comb. aged twenty-five. single; Fred Bon-
ner, aged twenty, single, st. Peters, Ms. |;
August - Portuguese, surname un-
known.
All the men resided In Provincetown.
Elijah Ross, one Of the rescued. Is now
on board the steamer Reading. quite i'll
from exposure. The Benson was valued
at about 5000. insured for $500.
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THE FOTIFICATION BOARD.
Tests Made During It's Recent Session
a New Gun Carriage.

Tests Made During It's Recent Session
"A New Gun Carriage.
The Secretary of War has approved the
allotment by the fortiflcatlons board for
a second ten-inch pneumatic gun carriage,
to cost $4,000. The board which has been
experimenting with range finders for coast
defenses reported that while no selection
has yet been made excellent results have
been obtaind so far. the mean error being
less than 1 per cent in 1000 yards. In this
connection an allotment Of 1900 was made
for the purchase of a Lewis range finder
and one of $500 for a Weldon range finder
During the recent session In New York
the board conducted a most interesting test
of the mortar batteries at Sandy Hook.
For the first time three simultaneous vol
leys were fired from sixteen of the great
12-inch mortars with very gratifying re-
suits, so far as accuracy, range ard group
ing of the hits were concerned An exam
ination was also made of the various rapid
fire guns which have been under test at
the Hook. The board will meet again in
New York December IL.
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FLAMES AT ROCKVILLE.
The Dwelling of Mrs. j. w. HoGS
Destroyed.

Special Dispatch 70 The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, November 2S.-This morn
ing about o'clock the residence of Mrs. j.
w. Hogg, situated in the western part Of
the town. was discovered to be on fire. and
before the flames could be extinguished had
burned to the ground. A small portion Of
the furniture was saved In a damaged con-
dltion. At the time the fire occurred the
wind was blowing a perfect gale from the
northwest, and 1t looked for some time as
IL a great portion Of the town would be de-
stroyed.
Adjoining the burning house, and only
separated by a very narrow driveway, was
the residence of Major Lowry, which was
several times on fire. and but for the exer-
tlonS of those citizens who had been hasti-
~ summoned would also have been de-
stroyed. The large shade trees adjacent
also caught fire and had to be cut away in
order to stay the march of the flames. The
fire will entail a loss of several thousand
dollars. upon which there was a partial in
suranCe. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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HIS CRIME KEPT SECRET.
A Georgia Negro Was Thus Saved
From Lynching.

ATLANTA. Ga. November 2s.-Adolphus
Duncan has been found guilty in the su-
perior court here OF crime which usually
causes a lynching in this state. Friday
morning he will be sentenced to hang with
In forty days. The story of the crimo has
never appeared In the local newspapers.
When the negro was indicted care was
taken TO prevent its publication and he
has lain in Jail peaceably until his trial
began on Monday morning. Had the public
known of his offense his trial might ney er
have taken place He is charged with
crilninally assaulting Mrs. NJ. c. Sanner, a
respected widow. who lives in the SUBJ
urbs OF the city, and his guilt was fully
proven at the trial
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NAVAL OBSERVATORY CIRCLE.

Four Property Holders Protest Against (
the Condemnation of Their Land.
Four property owners whose lands lie
within the l,OOO-foot circle around the naval
observatory, ard were condemned for the
use OF the observatory, have protested
against the condemnation and refused to
transfer tho property. The Secretary of
the Navy has therefore, called upon the
Attorney General to seek the remedy In
the District Supreme Court by which the
department can receive the lands. Tho
owners who declined TO accept tho offers
OF the board of condemnation are A. W.
Fleming. trustee for the Norman Stone es-
tate: John A. Barber, Philip Young and
Theodore Barns. The board offered s15,-
OSe1s for the Norman Stone tract and s1O,-
p8691 for the three other tracts.
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FIRED By STRIKERS,
Attempt to Durn a Factory-Dnmnge
by Flames.

DEFIANCE, Ohio. November 2s.-The
stave sheds Of the Shelley Bros factory, in
Holgate, ten miles east of this city, were
set on fire twice last night and resulted In
loss to the firm Of about $4,000. Last
Monday all of che men employed ct the
factory went out on a strike.
Last night the climax was reached, when
they got drunk and attempted to burn the
works. Only the very excellent fire service
of the Shelleys saved their plant from total
destruction. Strenuous efforts were made
by the strikers to fire the factory, but they
failed in that, and contented themselves
with applying the torch to the stave sheds.
Many arrests will doubtless follow.
DETROIT, Mich. November ga special
to the News from Blissffeld says the town
Of Metamor, Ohio, five miles south Of there,
has been completely destroyed by fire.
Twenty-Five families are homeless. A ter
rible gale is blowing.
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An Allotment Commisxion.

The President has appointed 8. s. Scott
of Uchee. Ala; Timothy A. Byrnos OF At
lantic City. u. j., and VIM. L. Davis OF
Little Rock, Ark. O commission to allot
lands to the Uncompasre Indians of Utah,
and to negotiate with the Ulntah Indians
for the REIMBURSEMENT Of largo portion
of their reservation IN Utah. Also tho fol-
lowing postmasters: VIM. p. Messenger at
Pen Argyll, Pa; James Meehan at jackson,
Cal.
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QUICKLY KNOCKED OUT.
1t Took Six Seconds to Put Lambert
Ont of the Fight.

CHICAGO, November 2s.-Harry Pigeon,
New York welter-weight scored one of
the quickest knock-outs on record in a
glove contest with Billy Lambert Of Eng
land last night before a Southsde athletic
club. The men shook hands, and both led
almost simultaneously and missed. Pigeon
swung his left, and Lambert ducked away,
but came up just in time to catch hard
right swing on the jaw, which knocked
him completely out. The time consumed
was exactly six seconds, and was so short
as to completely paralyze the spectators.
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Orders for Revenue vessels.

The President has issued an order fol
six vessels Of the revenue cutter service
to cruise along the Atlantic coast from De-
cember to April 1, for the purpose of rem
dering assistance to any vessels in dis
tress. The cutters selected for this SER
vice are the Woodbury., at Eastport, Me.
Dallas, at Portland, Me-; Dexter, at Bos-
ton; Hamilton, ct Philadelphia; Crawford
at Baltimore, and the Colfax, at Whining
ton, n. c. A similar patrol was estab.
lished last year. and proved of great ben
eft to navigation.
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BoUNTIEs FOR FARMERS.
The Proposition Discussed at the
Trans-Mississippi Congress.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. November 2S.-At to-
Gays session of tho tra7s-NtssIssippi con-
gress the California delegation opened q
debate upon a proposition to favor q
lounty upon exported agricultural prod
ucts so long as manufacturers received pro-
lection.
The proposition was in the form of a
minority report from the committee on
resolutions.
Dele gate Roche urged that agricultural
products being Of an expert, not an i'm
port character the only method of aid was
by bounty of exports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-28

Remains of Frederick Baker Inferred
at Greenwood.

at Greenwood.
NEW YORK, November 2S.-The wherea-
bouts Of Seely, the embezzling bookkeeper
of the Shoe and Leather Bank. are still un-
known to the police and bank officers.
Lawyer Angel, to whom Seely made his
confession of guilt, and who is supposed to
know much more than he has as yet told,
was not at his Office UP to a late hour In
the day.
The remains of Frederick Baker. the al
legged accomplice of Bookkeeper Seely, were
inferred today In Greenwood cemetery,
Brooklyn. The body was accompanied FROM
the Baker home at Sand Point only by the
sons, Frederick X. and George Baker.
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Posfmasters AppOipfed

The total number Of fourth-class post
masters appointed today was thirty. OF
this number nineteen were to i'll vacancies
caused by death and resignation and the
remainder by removals. Mary Q. Jeffries
was appointed at Halfway. Va, vice J. r.
Finch, deceased.
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even been instrumental in bringing about
the establishment of the existing satisfac.
tory government at Bluehelds, Il may fairly
be presumed in the light Of Mr.. Bayard's
instructions that we will continue Arm in
our position.
1t is not believed here that the British
action, pending negotiations, will go further
than the formal refusal to recognize the
Bluefelds government, and, perhaps, a re-
fusal of British merchants to pay customs
dues and taxes to the Nicaraguan officials
there.
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over Forty Millions Received at the
SubtrensUry.

NEW YORK, November 2s.-The sub
treasury had received up to noon today a
little over $40, 10000 gold in payment for
bond subscriptions. New York city banks
lose by subtreasury operations today S29,-
947, ,6s3, against a loss of $40. .283. .Os4 yester-
day. The loss in the bank surplus will
appear in the weekly statement as an
increase in the item of loans, as the banks
draw interest at per cent from the time
the gold is deposited at the subtreasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-28

Appointment ns Special Assistant.
The Attorney General has appointed VIM.
~. Barnes special assistant district attor-
nsy for Arizona
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He Has Resigned,

Gen. Frank C. Armstrong, assistant COM
missioner of Indian affairs, resigned last
evening to become associated with a rail-
road company operating in Indian terri
tory.
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LOOKING OUT FOR SILVER.
Mr.. Cleveland to Recommend tho Use
of Some Silver as IA Basis of Currency.

A story coming from administration
sources to the effect that Mr.. Cleveland
proposes to include in his financial recon-
mendations to Congress a proposition ad-
vantageous to silver has gained consider
able currency. The statement made fs
that his plan will involve the repeal of the
10 per cent bank tax, some of the features
of the Baltimore plan. and a provision for
the use of a certain percentage of silver as
the basis Of the bank note currency.
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DEPARTMENTS CLOSED.
Clerks Were P>rr1ittcd to Cease Their
Duties at Noon Today.

All the executive departments were
closed at noon tooay, and will not be re-
opened until Friday morning. The clerks
and employees were paid their full Novem-
Der salaries today. and SO were provided
with means for good Thanksgiving meal.
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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

thus permitting such Increase or reduction
within the limit of seventy-fve per cent. OF
capital to be quickly made as emergencies
arise. In addition to the guarantee fund re-
Quired it is proposed to provide safety fund
for the immediate redemption OF the circulat-
ing notes Of failed banks by imposing small
tax say one-half OF one per cent. upon tho
average circulation OF each bank until the
funds amounts to five per cent. OF the total cir
culation outstanding.
Each national bank. except in case OF failed
bank shall rede n or retire its notes in the first
instance at ..ts own Office or at agencies to be
maintained on account Of deposits.
Another very important feature Of this plan
is the exemption Of state banks from taxation
BY the United States in cases where 1t Is shown
to the satisfaction Of the secretary Of the treas
ury and comptroller Of the currency by banks
claiming such exemption that they have not
had outstanding their circulating note exceed
ing rs per cent OF their paid up and unimpaired
capital, that their stockholders are individually
liable for the redemption Of their circulating
notes to the full extent Of their ownership OF
stock; that the liabilities OF said banks upon
their circulating notes constitutes under theI
state law first lien upon their assets; tha;
such banks have kent and maintained guaran.
tee fund in United States legal tender notes IN
cluding treasury notes OF 1890 equal to thirty
per cent Of their outstanding circulating notes
when presented at their principal or branch Of
fees.
conclude this communication fully appre-
ciating that the responsibility for all legislation
affecting the people Of the United States resta
upon their representatives in congress and as-
suring them that whether in accordance With
recommendations have made or not, I shall
be glad to CO operate in pertecting any legtsla-
ton that tends to the prosperity aud welfare CT
our country.
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND,
Dec. 8, 1894, EXECUTIVE MASs1oH.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
Mr.. ". Ii. Sheldon Sustains a Heavy Loss.
CORRESPONDENCE keowee Courier.

Correspondence Keowee Courier.7
WEsTMINTER, S. c., November 81
A sad calamity has befallen Mr.. w. II.
ShelIon, of Tugaloo, for last Friday
night he bad the misfo tune to lose his
dwelling and nearly all the contents
therein by an unknown f-e. The fire
was discovered soon after the cessation
of heavy rain, burning Oh the front
side of the house through the piazza.
The flames, which had already gained
big headway, spread so rapidly that
only few things could be saved. Mr..
Sheldon had recently remodeled his
house, and it was one of the most
desirable farm residences in the coun-
ty. 1t was we'll filled with everything
that could be needed or wished, all OF
which were burned except the piano,
stove, some dishes and few beds. A
nice sum of money was consumed with
the other valuables. The loss is esti-
mated from $500 to 5000. No in-
surance. 1t is hard to understand how
the fire originated. There had been no
fire in the nearest room lately. The
rain that had just fallen was accom-
panied by Lightning, but if it had been
thus set the stroke would have certain
ly been heard. Mr.. Sheldon deserves
the sympathy Of msny people in his
loss.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19

ORLEANS La, Sept 1st, 1894.
Gentlemen-I received through the
representatives of the valuable waters of your
benefit from this valuable highly
Rbeumatism JOSEPH JONES, NJ D., LII D.
Chemistry Medical jurisprudence Tulane University of Louisiana
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-19
STATE HOUSE CHANGES.
The Newly Elected officials Taking Charge
Secretary of State Tornpkins Took
Charge of his Office Thursday
Mr. Tindal Goes Home to
Clarendon.
GCoiumbia Register.

COiumOla ES6SlSleT.J
A general changing around is now
taking place in the State house. In
the Governors office D. Il. Tompkins
has finished his work of getting things
in shape to turn over to the new private
secretary, U. K. Gunter, of Aiken, who
has been with Mr.. Tompkins for several.
days past being initiated into the ways
and workings of the Office. On Thurs
cay Mr.. Tompkins will enter upon his
duties as secretary of State.
Ex-Secreta-y Tindal will be ready on
the day named to transfer the office to
Mr.. Tompkins and be expects to leave
for his home in Clarendon at once,
where be will resu me the vocation OF
farmer and devote himself to prepar-
ing for pext years. planting. Mr.. Tin
dal's family have preceded him to their
Clarendon home and the eX-secretary
says that be desires to join them as
soon as possible for he wants to breathe
the fresh air of the country again and
feel himself free from the cares Of
Office.
Capt. u. R Brooks will surrender the
position of chief clerk and leave With
MIR. Tindal. Capt. Brooks may not
sever bis connection entirely with the
State government, as he is one of the
candidates for the office of clerk OF the
Supreme Court and his friends have
strong hopes of his success.
The only other change or appoint
ment made is by the promotion OF Col.
John Gary Watts to the position Of
adjutant and inspector general. which
leaves the POSITION ofassistant adlutant
I'd inspector general vacant. w. w.
Bruce, of Union, has been selected by
General Watts to fill the office.
In the comptroller generals office
there will be no perceptible change in
affairs FROM that which has prevailed
| for several months. Colonel Norton
has virtually been comptroller-gene-
raj during the absence of General
Ellerbe and his commission as comp
troller-gereral was signed by Governor
Tillman week or 50 ago. There will
he no change in the personnel OF the
staff Of the office. Chief Clerk Smith
continues to hold the fort with grace
and dignity. There may be another
clerk added to the force of this office
later on as the Office has been run with
| a short force for some time past and
Colonel Norton has been supplying the
place with his own services. s-.
In the treasurer's office Clerks Laval
and Taylor will remain at their desks
aud it is not likely there will be any
changes in this Office. Nor will there
be any change in the Office ofthe super
intendent of education, nor the attorney
generals office.
In the subordinate offices ofthe State
house, such as engineers, watchmen,
etc., there will likely he some changes.
There are quite a number of applicants
for those places, especially that OF
engineer. Capt. J. B. Elkin, George
Green, Gus Smith and Will Dougal are
| prominent in the race.