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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
CONFLICTING THE CENSUS.
Commissioner Wright Says the Work
VIII BE Finished by Next March.

The regular work of the eleventh census
will be completed within few months. A
recent act of Congress requires the census
to be finished by March next. No doubt
as to the ability of the Office to accomplish
this is felt among officials hare. Commis-
sioner of Labor Wright, in charge of the
census, said:
Il See no reason why the bureau cannot
finish it's work by the date set by law. An
copy for the volumes to be published will
be ready long before then. Every feature
of the census has been accomplished as
anticipated a year ago, and In the time 1
supposed it would be.
THE only reports SO far published are:
Wealth, debt and taxation, first volume re-
lating TO the public debt; mineral industries.
Alaska, and parts one and two of the COM
pendulum. The remaining volumes are: Popu-
lation, two volumes: vital statistics, three
volumes. the latter including social sta
tistics of cities; insane, feeble minded, deaf
and blind; crime, paCperism and benevo-
lence; churches, manufactures three vol
Wmes; second volume of wealth, debt and
taxation, relating to valuation and taxation
insurance, two volumes: agriculture, irriga-
tion, fisheries, transportation, two volumes:
Indians, real estate mortgages, farms and
homes, part 3 of the compendium, statis-
teal atlas, digest and monographs not ap-
pearing in final reports"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
On TRIAL Ar MARLBORO,.
One of the Suspected Murderers of
Lloyd NermilIiOn.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
MARLBORuI Nd, October 22.-Ben1
Lawson, Asa Hamilton. Tucker and John r
Lawson, who were indicted for the murder
of Lloyd Nermillion on the night of Sep
tember l, here, were arTaigned this morn
ing before Judges f3riscoe and Brooks
AeSsrS. Chds.H. Stanley and r. Ford Combs,
counsel of the defense, asked that a change
of venue be granted in the case of Beut
+. Lawson, who, in an affi1ayit, swore
that it was impossible for aim to get a
fair and impartial trial. The court granted
this and moved the trial to Annapolis
The counsel for the defense objected to
this, because he understood that IL Was
rather expensive to Prince Georges county
10 have the case moved there. This lot
satisfying the court they then stated thai
Lawson had been tried there before, and
the court ordered him 10 be tried at Rock
vile, Montgomery county, at the next term
ot court, Which is IN November.
The prisoner WAS then taken back to the
jail by Ihe sncrliI
The state asked that Tucker be tried
MI Jos. &. Rogers, counsel for defense,
stated that his father, who was with him
i'll the case, was uuaVoida5ly absent and
Was not ready for trial. The state ,.blectel
TO lnls and asked the court that Tucker be
tried first.
The court decided in favor of Mr.. Rogers.
anu The case was postponed until after The
trial of John L. Lawson.
The state asked the court to POSTPONE
the case until tomorrow morning. which
was refused.
John l.. LawSOnS case was called and a
jury sworn. The court house was crowded
Messrs. Charles ii. Stanley and r. Ford
Combs appear for the Lawson brothers. and
JOS. e. Rogers and father for Tucker.
states Attorney Brandt, assisted by Geo.
Z. Merrlck, represents the state.
The crime for which these men are to be
Tried Is the murder Of Lloyd Nermllion, the
brother OF Joe hermillion, who was lyncheG
he'S lor barn burning. On September / ne
had IeIt the town alive with the Iawsons
ana Tucker and was found outside OF the
Town limits next morning dead. AT the
jury OF nIGest testimony was produced
imphcdtlnS the parties now ON trial Benz.
lawson was convicted IA 1859 of man
slaughter at Annapolis. and lined $50. lie
hIIIe4 an old color el man MlIh a ,lIh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
ARMY INDIAN AGENTS.
Civilians Will Not BE Appointed to the
TIaccs IsmaIIy Held by OI;icers.

While tho Indian officials at one time
showed a desire to appoint civilians rs
Indian agents In place of army officers
where army officers have been relieved, it
has now been determined to III such va
cancIes with army officers. The War De-
partment has been asked TO designate army
officers TO ill vacancies in each case. Dur
ing the summer there were several in
stances where some dissatisfaction was felt
by the army officers who were assigned to
Indian agencies, and the Indian officials
We're convinced that the best interests of
the Indians would be subseryed by having
civilians appointed. This has been changed
somewhat by the return of Secretary Smith,
who Is well aware of the opinions enter
tanned by the President on this subject
The law is rather explicit and says that
army officers must be designated unless in
the opinion OF the President there should
be civilian. Before n civilian is appointed
II must be made plain TO the President that
such action IS necessary. In cases where
present vacancies exist IL has not been
made apparent that army officers will not
lie as good for the service. Several civilian
applications have been made for the va
cancies, but all the candidates are doomed
to disappointment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
TIE GEORGIA COUNTY BONDS.
Attorney Genera Oiney Decides Ehey
VIII Not Conflict With the banking
Laws.

In a letter to the Secretary Of the Treas
Try today. Attorney General Olney SAYS:
Il have yours Of the 18th instant, in
which you request my opinion upon the
question whether the proposed issue of in
terest-bearipg bonds 10y the county commis-
slopers of Floyd county. Ga. will be in con-
fIict with the banking laws of the United
States. You inClose the opinion of the
solicitor Of the treasury to the effect that
such issue. IL made, will not conflict with
the banking laws Of the United States, and
for the reasons given by the solicitor. / con-
cur In that conclusion. AS the question
whether such bonds, If issued. will be sub
jcct to taxation under sections 10 and 70 of
the act of February IS 1919. does not arise
Upon any facts now existing, and is one
uTon which my opinion is not asked. ex-
press no opinion respecting it."
II is stated at the Treasury Department
that Secretary Carlisle did not submit the
question as to the liability of such bonds to
tax for the simple reason that he has no
doubt on the question. lie holds that If the
proposed bonds circulate as currency, they
will unquestionabiy be subject to the tax
OF ten per cent under the act of February,
1875.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
ward free trade has done for you. even be.

ward free trade has done for you, even be-
fore the step Is taken. Prices Of farm
products were never so low as they are now
at the very outset of the low tariff reign
1T is SO all through the history of this
country. Our most prosperous times have
been during periods when the protective
policy was enforced, and the most disas-
trous eras were those when tariff for rev.
enue or free trade was advocated All the
great and prosperous nations Of the world
except England are living and thriving un-
der the policy of a protective tariff, and
free trade can be said to be exclusively an
English idea, necessarily hostile to the busi-
ness welfare Of the United States. This
question of the tariff Is entirely a business
one and should be considered in that light
free from every other consideration. politi-
cal or sectional.
For that matter the republican party
has always been considerate of the inter
ests and welfare Of the south, and in legis
lating for the nation has never forgotten
the south.
disgusted with the democratic administra-
ton. The democratic party has betrayed
its pledges and the democratic Congress
has legislated against the material welfare
of the country"
"In your own state two great interests
lumber and wool, have been stricken down,
and third, your coal product, has been
crippled. How can you support the policy
which does this?"
After talking to the people in this plain
fashion upon their own business affairs
Governor Mckinley discussed the tariff in a
general way and pointed out the advln-
tages which would accrue to the whole
country from the adoption of the protective
tariff policy and the return of the republi-
can party to power.
Gov Mckinley made hit by speaking of
the divided democracy of the country, their
family squabbles and inability to agree
pron any definite policy. He besought the
TeC pie to core under the wings of party
which is moving forward in a straight line
to a fixed polnt-the lest interests of the
whole people.
He was frequently interrupted by ap-
p!aCse, and at the conclusion of his speech
a tumult of enthusiasm prevailed for sew
eral minutes. Gov. Mckinley will continue
the campaign in the state, and will speak at
Charleston, Point Pleasant, Parke rsburg
and other points, and in Ohio, across the
river from Wheeling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
THE WRIT GRANTED.
Judge Cox Grants the stamp Robbers
Writ of Habcas Corpus.

| Mr.. A. F. Hyman, counsel for Wm II
Smith, the young man who, with Geo. w.
Lohgstreet, was committed to Jail by Judge
Miller last week en- charge of stealing
stamps from the bureau of engraving and
printing, this morning endeavored to obtain
writ of habeas corpus in favor of the ac-
cused. The petition for the writ alleges
that the prisoner Is unlawfully detained be-
cause neither the Police Court nor the Su-
preme Court of the District has jurisdiction
over the alleged offenSe. The statute con-
tends the petitioner, gives Jurisdiction in
such cases-thefts from the government
claims that neither of the two courts is a
circuit court of the United States
The petition was first presented to Judge
McComas who suggested that some other
judge be asked to issue the writ. Mr.. Hy-
man then presented it to Judge Cole who
promptly refused to issue it.
Why" remarked Judge Cole, ''if your
contention be correct no one could be pun
ished in the District for stealing from the
government"
We'll, your honor" replied Mr.. Lyman.
1T is too bold a claim" decided Judge
Cole. There is nothing in II, and 1 wilt not
grant the petition. Besides 1t is n matter
which can be raised after an Indictment"
Judge Cox Grants the Writ
Attorney Hyman later made application
to Judge Cox for a writ of habeas corpus
on the ground that the Police Court acted
wholly without jurisdiction of the alleged
theft of the stamps and that William b.
Smith is uniawfully restrained of his lib
erty and detained at the District Jail by
Warden Leonard.
Judge Cox ordered the writ to issue re-
turnable before the Criminal Court on We'd
neSdsy next, October "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
THE MAILS AND THE STRIKES.
Postmaster General BiSseu Tells An
Interesting story In His Report,

The annual report of Pcstmas ster Cen
sral Bissell will contain an interesting
chapter upon the manner IN which the mail
was haLll-i during the strike. Although
u Is Wei known that the strikers conceded
The right 10 free passage without Interrupt
don OF mail trains. Yet there was a delay
and In nearly every western city great
quantities CT mall was stacked up Post
master General BlsseI acted promptly and
as soon as the strike began sixty additional
men were put on duty at Chicago and strict
orders were issued that all mail matter
must te cleared uP, sorted and made ready
TOR shipment Even II the trains were not
really 10 60 the mail was, and when Il VAS
sent the work Of the postal clerks was
made easier by the careful sorting which
the extra force in Chicago had done Every
western city where the strike aNalfaJ
trains was carefully watched and th. H.
partme1t would not allow the mails Ia uc
eumuiate. The report OF MIR. Risseu win
not show the appreciation Of the public OF
The manner in which the mails were ham
died. but there Is on file in the DEPARTMENT
many letters from business men from all
sections Of the west concentrating Mr.
Bissell upon the speedy delivery Of mails
Notwithstanding the strike and the de-
hyed trains There probably will be no
Recommendations IN the report concerning
NE strike; II is thought that strikes are
emergencies that must be met by the postal
authorities when they arise with the best
Sossible methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
A HOSPITAL CORPS.
An Important Recommendation by
Surg. Gen. TyrOn of the Navy

Surgeon Gen. Tyron. In his annual report,
recommends the establishment of an organ
lied hospital corps in the navy. He saws
that simple station on shore should be
used exclusively for examining the recruits
and that far greater care Is required in the
selection of crews for the new cruisers than
in the old ships. where. during long cruises
the men lived practically in the open air
and their physical condition improved after
enlistment. Now the conditions are reversed
and the crew spends much less time in the
open air, thereby necessitating higher
standing of health in the enlistment. The
surgeon general also recommends that Off
GERS of the corps be detailed as naval medi-
cal attaches TO the American embassies in
Europe
In regard to the Washington navy yard he
said:
There were lI2 admissions to the sick
list; of these 10 returned to duty, Al were
transferred TO the hospital AMI one died.
Total number Of sick days was G.9 Fifty
three cases of injury amcng workmen ia the
yard received attention
Among the marines diarrhOea prevailed
during the summer and maIarial fevers dur
ing the autumn. The uiarrhOed was prob
ably due TO the use of unfltered drinking
water Two cases of typho- -malarial fever
terminated fatally in the hospital One fatal
case Of diphtnerid, child Of an officer, oc-
CURED
Prior TO September, 1893, the 9Th street
sewer, which drains a large section of the
city, and bounds the western limit Of the
yard, was in q most unSanitary condition at
its terminus. The sewage was emptied upon
dense veg etation, and the feeble tide did not
dislOdge il, but rather served to spread it
upon the low water front of the yard. This
state OF affairs has been somewhat improved
by widening and deepening the channel
toward the main channel This work was
done at the expense of The yard. The city
authorities, who have been made aware OF
this condition of affairs, should give the
matter prompt and thorough attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
EVERYTHING I'M READINESS
The White House Prepared for the Presi-
dential family's Return.
VIII Leave Gray Gables Today or To-
pected to Stop I'm New York.

The White House Is In a state OF COM
plete readiness for the return of the presl-
Dental family, which is now looked for at
any day. Although no definite word as to
when the party Will start for this city has
been received at the White House as yet,
the impression prevails amohg those whose
business IL is to know such things that the
President ard family will leave Gray Gables
this evening Possibly, and certainly not
later than tomorrow. Whether they Will
come straight through or stop off at New
York or elsewhere en- route is a matter OF
pure speculation as yet at this end of the
line. 1t is believed, however, that Mrs
Cleveland and the babies Will make a visit
OF several days to friends in New England
and that the President will come straight
through TO this city without stop, notwIth-
standing the great pressure that is being
exerted to have him stop off at New York
en- route for the purpose OF giving encour-
aSement to the democratic campaign IN that
state, either by word or deed. or both.
An Endorsement Wanted.
His prompt Endorsement OF the entire
state ticket is anxiousIy desired by the
party managers, although ii is said that
he has not been formally requested by
thera to do SO. The Impression prevails
that Whatever the President proposes ID
10 III tniS matter VIII be done after his
return to this city, and that he Will not
nnd 1t convenient to visit New York city
on MS way. So far his plans can be
learned it, advance, he will make the trip
nome In exactly the same way that he
went away. In this event the trip from
Gray Gables to Jersey City viii be made
on the revenue steamer Rodgers. and tie
trip from Jersey City to Washington in "A
special car over the Pennsylvania road
This wCOId require on'y the single trans
fer at jersey city. ami would insure him
the least possible intrusion from the public
benefited by His Holiday.
His holiday has lasted nearly two months
and has been Of great benefit to his health,
so much SO that he has been able to dis
pense with the services of the physician
VINO accompanied him to his summer home
on Buzzard's bay. 1t is said that the Prssi-
dents cottage near Tenleytown will not be
reCpened beTore next spring. Private Sec
retary ThUrber will arrive here this even
Ing from his home in Michigan. The entire
clerical force at the White House is now
on duty and everything is In readiness for
the President to again resume active con-
troll of public affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
hASi LOST THEIR ALL.
ii"sihE Up 'BIind rooI- Specializing
Concerns at i'IItsburs

fIIISBC hG, Pa, October 2l.-The news
oI tne ciosihs up Ny the police of the Pup
nc StoSn and froduce Exchange, a dis
cFeilohary poor concern. brought today
great crowds vi Investors from the country
INTO town. IEeir presence reveals how in
tereSts spread into tie operations OF these
concerns, and fully confirms the previously
published estimate OF the number of per-
sons who had invested money In these
schemes. The Delaneys who operated the
Puhllc stock and Produce Exchange, Sc
cured their release on bail for a hearin p
TINS evening. At the office this mornIDs
tHey announcer to their clients that as
tnelr books were in the hands OF the police
tney would be unable to pay out money or
transact any business except to receive mo-
uces OF withdrawal of deposits All the
discretionary pools" have a clause in their
agreements by which they can insist upon a
thirty days notice of Withdrawal at the on
ton OF the managers.
The Consolidated Stock and Produce Com
pany, anotner discretionary pool, did not
open its doors this morning. Hundreds of
investors who went into the office 10 with
draw their deposits were confronted with a
notice that the concern had suspended tenn
porarly.
Washington Force, the manager, was not
theFe, anu no one appeared able to give any
information as to his present Whereabouts
other pools are expected to suspend at
any moment, and excitement among the in
yestors is running hight. BY the books OF
the Delaneys IL is shown that over half of
tne investors were women, most of them
domestics and washwomen, who fancfed
they had found an easy road to wealth and
who placed all their little savings in these
concerns. Another class of investors who
Will suffer severely Is composed Of men who
were thrown out OF work by the late finan-
cial depression, and who, with their fami-
lies. were living upon the money saved in
more prosperous times. They thought by
investing in these pools that they could live
Upon the dividends and thus keep their
little capital intact Many of these And
themselves at the approach Of winter with
out dollar.
A warrant has been issued for Washing
ton Force, manager of the Consolidated Ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
A NOVEL PLAN PROPOSED
General Wheaton Suggests a Way for Sol
diers to Enter the Civil service.
Other Interesting Advice Contained I'm
His Report ON the DEPART
ment of Texas.

The annual report Of Brig. Gen. Frank
Wheaton. commanding the Department Of
Texas. shows that the troops in that de-
partment are in excellent condition. and
it abounds IN valuable suggestions. For
one thing, not single commissioned ot.l-
Ger was arrested or brought to trial dur
ing the year. the infractions of discipline
were few and Insignificant, and the court
martials were less In number than during
the previous year. The class of men en-
listed is much more Intelligent and satis-
factory than ever before recruited. Self
respecting men OF good character learning
that they may now find in the army
congenial, reputable and intelligent asso-
ciates, and the reduction of the enlistment
period to three years is expected to still
better the personnel.
Soldiers md the Civil Service.
To still further improve the condition of
the soldier, Gen. Wheaton suggests that
are reward an hcnorably discharged pri-
vate be given "civil service certificate"
after service for six years or more. insur-
ing him preference in certain grades of
government employment. Such law would
speedily stimulate and improve the military
arm, dispeiIing the feeling of discomfort
and unrest in times Of peace by securing
to the faithful soldier a passport to pre-
ferment in civil service. while the certif-
cate of high character and reliability would
tend to secure him service in private life.
Increase of Force Deemed Necessary.
During the last year the Rio Grande bor-
der usually so turbulent, has been very
quiet. Nevertheless Gen. Wheaton recon-
mends a substantial increase of his forces.
lie suggests permanent and larger posts
and better quarters. The regiment of cav
airy taken away in 1888 should be replaced,
two mounted troops should be stationed at
Fort Bliss, Fort Mcintosh should be To-
Gated and enlarged to a garrison of four
troops of cavalry and two companies of
infantry, Fort Brown garrison should be
materially increased and at Eagle Pass
there should be an adequate garrison of
at least one company of infantry and two
troops Of cavalry. For all of these increases
Cen wheaton gives substantial reasons
in his report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
McCauIrs Work An vfrvinta

p. III. McCaull, republican candidate for
the House In the eighth Virginia, speaks
today at Fauquier Court House He said
this morning, as he passed through the
city, that the indications now are that IL
he does not actually defeat Mr.. Meredith,
the democratic nominee, he will greatly re-
duce his majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
Fatal Explosion I'm Greece.

ATHENS. October 22--A powder mill
exploded here today; six workmen were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-22
Apatbetic Toward Hill.

A well-known W3shingtonIan who went
to New York during last weel. and return
ed to the city yesterday says that the TEN
dency in the city among democrats is very
apathetic toward the candidacy OF Mr.. Hili
He says that he had occasion during his
stay to 60 on business erTands among the
merchants of the lower part of the city. and
he declares that he could not ind demo-
crat who would say that he intended 20
vote either TO- Grant or for Hil. The indi-
cations. he said. are strong that there will
be tremendous stay-at-home vote among
the democrats this year. Lockwood and
Brown. he added. will probably run ahead
OF the ticket
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-04-26
HAMAKUA NOTES.

HoNoKAA, April 2Oth.-The Lee
nua has been the only steamer
from Honolulu for the Hamakua
Coast this week.
Some light showers have fallen
In the cane belt, but toward the
woods it has rained heavily, the
rainfall at Canoes Retreat" At
fonso's farm In Kaao, amounting in
five days to AS inches.
The Honokaa plantation is fun
ing the cane from Captain ALL
born's field, at the rear Of the new
Honokaa Jail. They can hume
cane now during three weeks time
without fear Of a short supply of
water.
Up to date five persons have reg
istered at Kukaiau, one at Paauilo,
and thirty-three at Honokaa. Moth
ing can be- expected when any
work is placed in the hands OF
people who are acknowledged enc
mics or Indifferent to the Govern
ment.
The officials of the Government
have not yet registered.
1t is rumored that Captain OF
Police William Green will resign
at the end of this month. If SO,
Hamakua will feel sorry, for Cap
tain Green has been very efficient
in his official capacity, and it is
doubted whether his successor,
whomever it will be, will be half as
efficient and accommodating as he.