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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01

Efforts are being made by representatives
Of r. j. Wilson & CO. of New York city to
obtain the approval of the Secretary Of the
Interior TO the firms contract for the sale
Of the bonds of the Cherokee nation issued
under the act of Congress providing for
payment for the bonds on the Cherokee Out
let. The solicitor of the treasury recently
decided that the contract is contrary to
law and to the terms of the agreement be-
tween the United States ard the Cherok ee
nation. To secure reversal of this decis-
ion Is the object Of gaining Secretary Smiths
approval. protest to this contemplated
action has been filed at the Interior De-
partment by the counsel of Edwin d. Chad
lex, whose suit TO enforce the issuance OF
$664O,HW ir bonds derived from the sale
of the Cherokee strip is now pending The
protest sets forth tina; the Secretary Of the
Interior has already made and approved
contract with the CheroSees. This 4
is cited was final and could not be altered
except by authority of Congress. as it was
made by virtue of an act OF Congress- 1t is
also stated that the case is now in the
courts for adjudication and that approval
of Wilson's contract by the department
would be prejudi2ial to the interests of
Chadick. The protest has been referred to
Assistant Attorney General Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
stamped Envelope Contract.

Bids for the most extensive contract
that the Post Office Department enters
into Will be advertised for by Postmaster
General Bissell within a few days The
contract Is for furnishing stamped en-
veiopes and newspaper wrappers during
the four years commencing October l next.
II VIII be based on the number Of stamped
envelopes and wrappers used during the
previous twelve months. The number and
value OF these issued during the last fiscal
year was as follows: Ordinary, 273,I14. 43G:
valued at Si916,t25; special request series
1880. 3OS.35i, i,50OAs6641.741 ordinary Co.
lumbar series, 26!6l ,OOO-S5SS G52 and
special request Columbian. y, 7S9, ,5OO-S6O1, =
o59 The gross value of all stamped en-
veiopes and newspaper wrappers issued
was 81. IlS.O94. The postage value was
$i,o!ht44. The aggregate number on
whlch the next contract will be based is
about 5OO,OO0.OU. The present contractors
are the Plimpton Manufacturing Company
and Morgan Envelope Company Of Hart
fort, Conn. Their bid amounted to s7TO.-
3ol. The profits Of the contract are esti-
mated at from s2ooOO to s3OD,oOO.
petition has been filed at the depart
ment asking that the provisions of the ad-
vertisement be altered SO as to allow
others than regular manufacturers of pa
per and envelopes to bid. This request has
not yet been acted on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Senator Faulkner Advises Conservative
Action a. to the Tariff.
The Results OF the Caucus Talked
Want to Serve.

The democratic members Of the Senate
committee on finance resumed their sittings
as body early this morning Senator Har-
ris of Tennessee had returned, and he at
tended the committee meeting. Senators
Voorhees,, Jones OF Arkansas and Vest were
also present, as were both Senator's McPher-
son and Mills. Senator Mcpherson has now
definitely resumed his position as a member
of the committee and Mr.. Mills attended
largely In an advisory capacity, having no
position as a member Of the committee.
pending the action Of the Senate upon Mr..
Voorhees, motion to substitute him for SEN
ator Vance as a member during the illness
Of the latter.
Senator Faulkner's Advice.
A considerable part Of the forenoon vas
spent in hearing Senator Faulkner, who, in
accordance with the expressed desire Of the
caucus that the committee should hear all
democratic Senators who might wish to
make representations to the committee, was
invited to attend.
1t is understood that Mr. Faulkner I'D
vtsed a conciliatory and conservative course
ana said that while he had absolute conf
dence In the fairness and good will Of the
committee and would vote for any bill that
might be reported he thought 1t better that
concessions should be made to those de-
lduuluS tHem Win 4 view 10 nOIQlnS TIE
party In proper shape In the Senate and
throughout the country. and also because Of
the disturbed condition Of the business in
terests Of the country.
The Reeult of the Caucus.
After Mr.. Faulkner had taken his depart
ure the committee spent some time in con-
sultation and in the comparison Of i'm
pressions as to the result Of the caucus and
the expression Of views as to what course
should be pursued in view of the opinions
expressed in the caucus. 1t developed to-
day that the attitude of the populist Sena-
tors with reference to the tariff bill was
discussed yesterday IN caucus.
The democrats have enough votes to pass
the bill, IL the solid democratic vote can be
retained. But IL there should be a break
counted upon to make good any detection.
Senator MILLS Case.
The action Of Senator VOORHEES, in with
drawing the resolution introduced by him.
self yesterday for the temporary substitu-
ton of the name Of Senator Mills for that
of Senator Vance as a member of the
finance committee has excited some COM
ment and given rise to numerous rumors.
When asked why he had requested Mr..
voorhees, to withdraw the resolution Mr..
Mills said that he had done So solely on ac-
count Of his health. There is no other
reason" he added. II am in thorough SYM
pathy with the committee. and am willing
to aid 1t in any way that can. But am
completely worn out, and am not in condi-
tion to continue the work which this COM
mlttee requires of its members.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
NOmina tfOns of POstmasters.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Postmaster.-Leonard Cornish, Demopolis.
Ala; James r. Rockford. Dixon, Cal; John
Obermuller, Haywards. Cal; Daniel ]. Muir
ply. Livermore, Cal: Anna F. c. Gaffney.
Los Gatos. Cal; Asa s. Fulkerth, Modesto.
Cal: John E. Walden. Napa, CAL; George
H. Peck, Sisson, Cal; George P. Salyer,
Rocky Ford. Col; Charles NJ Golden, Mi
nook, ILL.,; Michael ]. Henaughan, DeKalb
III; VIM n. Barbour. Chillicothe, ILL.,;
Lewis II. OConor. Austin, ILL.,; Edward w.
Duvall, Lewistown, ILL.,; John A. Sweeney.
Harvard. ILL.,: Joseph F. Henderson, Aledo,
III; Maurice d. Brown. Normal ILL.,: James
Kelaghe-. Dwight, H.: Elijah T. Eads
Knoxville, ILL.,: Milton NJ. Meacham, Wayer.
ly. ILL.,; VIM. CrimTnin, Yorkville, Ill: VIII
liam e. Jackson. Winamac. Ind; Martin
Barrett. Dunlap. Iowa: VIM E. Lewis
Charlton, Iowa; F. r. Mccarthy Jefferson
Iowa; @. B. McFall. Oskaloosa, Iowa: p T
Clarke. Greene, Iowa; ]. F. Waskey. Os
wego. kans; James T.. Highley. Garnett,
Kans.: James ]. Mcfarland, Clyde. Kans,:
Fred Lutz. Reloit. Kans; VIM. j. Herman
Chetopa. Kans.; Howard T.. Perkins. San.
ford. Me.: John A. Trimble. Hillsboro. Ohio:
Carl F. Stoelzel. Loudonville. Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
Treasury Figures.

The net gold in the treasury today is
s10G.539 703. The cash balance is S3s.3SS.-
40. The receipts during the month ended
yesterday were 2,27O, 600. and the expendi-
lures s2G,55o00O. leaving a net deficit for
the month of Si,2S0.oU0
Among the large acquisitions which will
be met within the next week are $3.50, 800
from the navy, to be used, principally, for
payments on the new war vessels now
building at San Francisco; s50O.oO0 for pos
tai expenditures. and SJ0O.Oo0 for disburse-
ments to the War Department. Up to date
S46SS5, 100 of the new 1904 bonds have been
issued, and of this amount S2S,613,GD was
in coupons, and $1S,211, 900 in registered.
The register of the treasury has received
from Boston firm $4,000 i'm the new
bonds, which they desired transferred to
twenty-eight different customers, in sums
ranging from $500 to SJO,up0. Up to this
time the amount of bonds so returned is
$3,W0,OO0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
MILITARY ON HAND
At the Scene of Yesterdays Fight
Between Miners.
SEVEN COMPANIES ON THE GROUND
Rioters Obtain Heavy Reinforce
ments.
LATEST FROM THE SCENE

CHARLESTON, w. Va, March 1.-Capt
Banks Of company g. state militia. Of
Huntington was ordered at 10 o'clock last
night to get his company ready to march
to the Eagle mines. The captain proceeded
Immediately to obey the order.
Dispatches from the scene of last night 8
rioting say that many Of the attacking
miners were drunk and clamorous. 1t Is
not clear how many men were hurt in the
actual fighting.
Wyant's men in the Eagle mine. when
attacked. replied with vigor to their assail-
ants fire. 1t is said the lines were not
more than hundred yards apart.
One statement Is that three Of Wyant's
men were killed, but this Is contradicted.
The Fayette county sheriff was on the
ground with a posse Of fifty men, but felt
unequal to cope with the infuriated mob
Of several hundred. and hence called for
troops.
1t is said that Wyant's men, having
suffered from the attack Of the invading
miners. have become furious and are
anxious to use their Winchesters in another
battle.
CINCINNATI, March 1.-The Times
Star special from Charleston. w. Va, says
that after the conflicts of the miners with
Wyants men they went to the Montgomery
and Hanley mines for reinforcements and
returned at a.. m. L. 500 strong.
Wyant's men are strongly intrenched in
the mountains.
Seven companies Of militia are on the
scene and no attack had been made upon
Wyants men at the latest accounts from
the place.
meeting Of 400 striking miners was
held yesterday at Armstrong Creek, thirty
miles above Charleston. They were all
armed. Many were drunk and clamorous.
One Of the strikers cried out Lets 20
down and take out Wyant's men at Eagle" I"
The cry was taken up and the mob grabbed
their guns and ran for Eagle. two miles
below.
Wyant's men had been warned. and had
taken their Winchesters into the mines
with them. When the mob tried to climb
the hill to the mine they were met by a
volley from the Eagle men, and several Of
them were wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
New Mortar Carrfares

me orunance officers Of the army are
3 siatiiied at the promptness with which the
contractors for supplying the large spring
return carriages for the new Pinch NOR
tars are supplying the carriages. One Bal
umore hrm has already delivered nineteen
OF the thirty-six carriages II undertook
70 iurnlsh The carriages already received
nave been distributed and placed as fol-
q toMs 10 carry out the scheme of the forti-
ASa IONS board to provide a general system
OF coast defense: Four at Dayid's island
anu sixteen al Sandy Hook. four in Boston
naID and four in Presided Bluffs. San
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01

Acting Secretary of State Uhl has receiv-
ed telegram from the United States vice
consul at Ensenada, Mexico, saying that A.
NJ. Pullman of San Diego Cal, was tried
yesterday and acquitted of the charges
against him. Pullman was imprisoned six
months ago at Ensenada on the grounds
that he had kidnapped fugitive from JUS
tice and harbored him from the authori-
ties. 1t was alleged that Pullman was be-
ing unjustly detained in prison without
trial, and his case was laid before the De-
partment of State. Recently Secretary
Gresham notified Minister Gray to see &c II
that Pullman was given his full rights as
an American citizen. The prompt trial re-
suited Mr.. Pullman is a son of the late
Judge Pullman Of West Chester, Va, and
Is the manager Of the Vile de las Palma 8
ranch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
sovERErGN's INDIGNANT WORDS.
He Would Defy Judge jenkins. In.
junction II He Had to Go 10 Jail.

ST. PAUL. MIMI. March 1-General Mas
ter workman Sovereign OF the Knights OF
Labor addressed about 400 laboring men at
Labor Hall in this city last night, among
MS audience being a number of Northern
racine employees. In the course of his
speech he referred to Judge jenkins famous
Northern Pacific injunction as IAN infamous
and arbitrary measure that would put to
shame the despots of ancient times"
Continuing, he said: THAT Infamous in
junction. IL undarStood. would brand with
MANY every name connected with that
disreputable transaction. The iniunc.Ion
denies the right to confer to the Northern
Pacific employees. and 1 deny to any court
on earth the right to so restrict nv liberty
III circumstances ever become such that I
feel II my duty 10 extend advice and assist
ance to the Northern Pacific employees. /
say. without fear or favor that i will ex-
tend such advice without respect to the in
famous Injunction of Judge jenkins. am
willing to make il a test case now IL I 20
to jail in five minutes His Injunction was
such an invasion of American rights and
liberties, and mis- actions so maryelously
stupid and autocrauic. that he Stands there
as an object Of investigation for impeach-
ment The American people will not only
dissolve the Injunction, but the court that
wrote it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
NOT COMPROMISE
The Senate Committee Will Go Ahead on
the Bill
A Declaration Of War ON the GOrman-
Hill C0mbinatiOn-rhe Coal
and Sugar Duties.

There was no conciliation in the demo-
cratic senatorial caucus. There has been a
declaration Of war between the German
Hill combination and the finance commit
tee. Up to the present time Mr.. German
has failed in all his moves: the committee
on finance are determined to go ahead
with their bill along the lines laid down,
and II Messrs. German, Hill, Murphy.
Brice. Pugh. Caffrey. White. Camden and
Smith, who have been making the fight
against the committee, have the courage
to carry out their threats, made directly or
implied, to vote against the bill IL not ad-
1usted to their wishes, the bill may fail of
passage in the Senate. There are a number
Of things to be settled yet
Will Not COnciliate Mr. German,
one thing certain is that the committee
nave laid down their line Of policy, and it
does not comprehend any conciliation with
Mr.. German. There was very plain talk
before the caucus adjourned yesterday, and
1t was understood by Mr. German that the
majority OF democrats had gone as far as
they would toward reconciliation. and thai
the bill would be reported speedily as pre-
pared by the committee, and that he would
then have to decide for himself whether he
would take the responsibility of voting
Coal and Sugar Duty.
The committee have intended to nut fiftv
cents on coal. similar duty on iron ore and
one cent on sugar. Mr.. Pugh, by his own
motion. defeated the iron ore proposition in
the caucus. and the committee will bly,
accept this as the sense Of the party. They
are at present in doubt as to whether they
VIII put a duty on coal or on sugar, but
they do not expect to put 1t on both The
inclination Is to provide q duty for sugar
ana In that event Mr.. German may be ca IL
ed upon to vote on the bill without any pro-
vision for coal, and In their present temper
a majority of the democrats will feel no
reluctance at placing the Maryland Senator
In this awkward position.
The Feeling Bitter.
The feeling Is more bitter than 1t has been
heretofore. and the authors of the tariff bill
are willing to face the danger Of defeat for
the bill In the Senate rather than yield fur
ther. A large number OF republicans will
vote against recommitting the bill so that
those democrats who are kicking will either
have to take their medicine straight or as
sumo the responsibility Of the defeat of the
measure on a direct vote. A duty of three
quarters of a cent pound will be put on lead
ore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
PARTIAL PAYMENT.
Can the Government Pay Money for
UncOmpleted VesselsF

Can the Government Pay Money for
UncOmpleted Vesselsf
The solicitor Of the treasury has given
an opinion in the matter Of the revenue
cutter Calumet. now building at Buffalo.
1t appears that the contractor. named Bell,
has made an assignment. and that his sur
eties under the contract to build the Calu-
met propose, with the consent Of Bell, to
complete the construction of the vessel. The
questions involved are whether the govern
ment can safely pay out money to the sur
eties, ana whether the Secretary Of the
Treasury Is authorized under section 3f,4S
OF the Revised Statutes, or any other pro-
vision of law. to advance any money be-
fore accepting the vessel. The solicitor
answers both questions in the affirmative.
He Is clearly Of the opinion that 1t is the
general intention Of the law that partial
payments might be made as the work Of
construction progressed. Assistant Secre-
tary Hamlin has serious doubts of the cor
rectness of these views and will ask the
Attorney General for an opinion on the
points raised. These questions are import
ant as they, in effect, involve the legal
rlent OF the government to make partial
payments on vessels Of the new navy now
under construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
THE BANK LOSES LITTLE.
Ex-Cashier Burr of st. Louis and HI
Father Make Restftutfon.


ST. LOUIS. March Late yesterday af-
ternoon. on Information filed by National
Bank Examiner Galbraith. a warrant was
issued by the United States marshal for the
arrest Of VIM. G. Burr. jr.. ex-cashier, on
the charge of embezzling $4,000 from the
st. Louis National Bank. About three
months age Cashier Burr, who had been
with the ST. Louis National Bank for four
teen years. resigned his position. at the re-
quest Of the directors. who found his ac-
counts short. From time to time, after
that. the officials state. shortages were dis
covered which aggregated $4,000 OF this
amount the bank has been reimbursed TO
the extent of $4,000 by young Burr and his
father who. formerly, was president OF the
bank Burrs bond of $4,000 covered the
remainder. except 5000 or $4,000. which
amount is still coming to the bank
The greatest excitement and consterna-
tion prevailed among the directors when
they were Informed that the warrant had
been issued. Several Of the directors were
indignant at the action Of the bank ex-
aminer. claiming that he had promised not
10 take action in the matter for ten days
Inc bank officials have issued a bulletin
making a statement of affairs showing that
the loss to the bank would be less than
$500. '"AA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01

Mr.. John Scott of Capitol Hill has left
for the south for the benefit of his health
Commissioner of Indian Affairs Brown
ing. Private Secretary Cochran and Chief
Slater of the finance division Of the Indian
bureau have returned from Chicago, where
nishing live stock to various reservat tions.
Mr.. W. l.. Houriet. who has been In the
employ of the Fowler Manufacturing Com
pany of this city for the past two years.
and brother of A. c. Houriet of the firm
Of A. G. Houret & Co., has gone to New
York to accept d position as manager for
the Fowler Manufacturing Company of
that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
THE DIPLOMATIC BILL.
1t Will he Reported to the House
Committee Tomorrow.


Committee Tomorrow.
The diplomatic and consular bill upon
which a subcommittee has been working
for some time Is finished and will be report
ed to the committee on foreign affairs Of the
House tomorrow. The bill will effect a
saving of something over $4,000 over the
appropriations for the service last year. ex-
elusive of the bureau of American republics
for which provision has not yet been made
and on which there will undoubtedly be a
reduction. Most Of the cuts recommended
by the subcommittee are from the miscel-
laneous expenses of the foreign service but
there is also a slight reduction in the item
of the salaries.
The director of the bureau of American
republics, VIM. Furbish. explained to the
committee the needs of this bureau He
asked for $4,000 for it's support, a sum. less
than was expended last year. The COM
mittee took favorable action on a bill au-
thorizing Commander Dickins of the navy
to accept the decoration which the Spanish
government has bestowed upon him in
recognition of his services as the mentor
of the Duke of Veragua while that gentle
man was In America to visit the world 9
fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
SEIZED BY RUSSIANS.
rate OF the Schooner Emma duncan
From Port Townsend.

From Port Townsend.
PORT TOWNSEND. March News re-
ceived from Alaska last night SAYS that
the schooner Emma Juneau. which sailed
on sealing expedition May 8, 1888. was
seized by Russian man-of-war in Sep-
temoer. 500 miles north Of the Japan coast
Ihe schooner was heading for Japan for
PROVISIONS and met a terrible hurricane
unshipping Its rudder and blowing its sails
20 shre1s. 1t was kept afioat by hard work
for several days. finally bleaching on a
small ,slani near Saghalien Island 1t was
rented and started out driven by a storm
toward the Siberian coast. where n Was
observed by the Russian man-of-war chased
and captured. 1t is said the Russian com
nanoer would take no explanation The
schooner was towed to Vladivostock
capt Johnson, Mate Hansen ana ,ha
crew OF eight were thrown into prison. and
nave mad two trials in Russian court with
Verdlct for the government The men
nave legal assistance and expect to gain
their liberty. but the schooner will be con-
fiscated " S'1
The boat is owned by Albert Gilman and
William Hindle Juneau. II is twentv-one
tons and ff.y-five feet long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
TO GUST THE NUNS,
Opposition at PittsburE to Their
Teaching in the Schools.

PITTSBURG, Pa, March IA legal at
tempt to GUST the Catholic nuns who have
been elected as teachers in the thirty fourth
ward public schools will be made by the
American Mechanics" State Counselor
Kerr the head Of the order in this state
said he had retained counsel to consider the
matter. If the attorneys advise it, Mr..
Kerr will ask the courts to declare their
election void, and enioin the school boa ID
from paying salaries to the nuns out of the
city fund He says the presence of the
nuns in the habits OF their order is secta-
Ran interference, and in itself can be con-
even If the sisters never mention any facts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
BANK NOTE CIRCULATION.
tRtement by Controller Eckels Show
ing the Decrease In February.

A statement prepared by the controller
Oh the currency shows that the total amount
Of national bank notes outstanding Feb
ruary % was $2O7 7.3s4.1s3, a decrease in
total circulation during the month of $751;
SO7. The amount of new registered rer
cent bonds on deposit to secure circulating
notes was 81, O93. TO and to secure public
deposits, s259, ,OOO The total amount of reg
istered bonds on deposit to secure notes was
500. .O52.3 and to secure public deposits,
$14, 4S6, 900.
The transactions of the treasury in the
redemption of national bank notes during
the month of February were follows:
Received for redemption. N,422.351: re-
deemed notes delivered to the banks Of is
sue. $3.6OO.570; delivered to the controller
for issue to banks, IS, OBS. .9i7: delivered to
the controller for retirement. H,U9I,041;
making the total delivered SO. 1913. .56i. The
deposits received to retire national bank
notes amounted to 81, 492, 237. Balance Of
such deposits remaining on the books of
the treasury, So, 5,917.549.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
Testing Shells.

At the naval ordnance proving ground at
Indian Head yesterday an official test was
made Of ten-inch Misunderstanding crmor-
piercing shell, representing a lot of one
hundred of these shells furnished under
contract with the Navy Department oy the
Sterling Steel Company Of Pittsblrg, Pa.
The shell, after penetrating an eleven and
pne-half inch plate, rebounded uninjured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01

CHADRON, Neb., March IA meeting
was held last night to organize a cowboy
race. a committee was appointed to per-
feet arrangements and report next Tues
day night. 1t is proposed to start the race
from the Blaine Hotel and go five miles
east, then return, going over this route ten
times, making 1OO-mile race Sentinels
Will be posted over the route and care
taken that no horses are abused or over
taxed.