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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
IMPORTANT ARMY CHANGES.
Several Will Take Place In the Next
Few Months.

Several important changes in army COM
mands will occur within the next few
months. Gen. o. o. Howard, commanding
the department of the Atlantic, will retire
on account of age November s, but 1t is
expected that he will relinquish his present
command about the first of June under
leave of absence to the date of his retire.
ment. This will necessitate the detail of a
major general to the command of the de-
partment of the Atlantic. Gen. n. A. Miles,
now commanding the department of the
Missouri, with headquarters at Chicago.
will undoubtedly be assigned to that duty.
Gen. Miles will succeed Gen. Schofield in
command OF the army on the latters re-
tirement next year. The command of the
department of the Missouri will be tenn
porarily assumed by an officer commanding
another department until the vacancy caus-
ed by the retirement of Gen. Howard is
filled by the promotion of one of the briga-
der generals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

Secretary Herbert received a telegram
last night from Admiral Benham, at Rio,
saying that he has transferred his flag
from the San Francisco to the New York
The purpose of the change. it is said at the
Navy Department, is that the San Fran
cisco may have chance to go for a short
cruise for fresh air. The ships Of the feet
are taking turns at the duty of staying in
the harbor, and 1t is now the New York 5
turn. Admiral Benham and his staff are
the only persons on the fleet who are de-
MED the privilege of leaving the harbor for
a whiM Of ocean air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
MAI. wHAM'S BOND.
1t IL Not Yet Complete and He fs I'm
Trouble.

Maj. J. w. wham. paymaster. u. S. A.
Is again in trouble. He was waylaid and
robbed of large amount of government
funds several years ago, for the loss of
which he was subsequently exculpatei by
Congress. Some incidents in his career
have cast a doubt over his fitness for his
responsible duties, and his friends show a
disinciination to go on his bond In view
of this state of affairs an effort was made
TO have him placed on the retired list. a
course that was perfectly agreeable TO him.
IT was represented that he was incapacitat-
ed for active service because of defective
eyesight- He was examined by a medical
board and reported physically fit for duty.
His mental condition was subsequently, IN
Qulred into and was reported to be sound
The difhculty about his official bond is still
unsettled, however. Without a bond he will
not be allowed to handle public money, aud
1T is therefore necessary to the discharge
or his duties as paymaster The case is
now under consideration at the War De
partment Maj. Wham is stationed on the
Pacihc coast but is now on leave Of alb
Sence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK,
The preliminary Trial Trip of tn.
Indiana Not to Take Place Tomorrow

The preliminary Trial Trip of the
Indiana Not to Take Place Tomorrow.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2s.-The preli,n-
mary builders trial trip of the battle shin
Indiana. which was to have begun tomor-
row, has been postponed until Tuesday of
next week, on account of the severe storm
now prevailing off the coast
The test, which, 1t is expected will last
at least three days, will take place about
sixty miles out from Delaware breakwater
over the course used by the Cramps in the
preliminary trials of ships built by them
for the government. After the Indiana has
been put through all the usual tests de-
signed to show the power of her machinery
and the sea-going qualities of the vessel
she will be given her first speed trial Ed
win Cramp who will have charge of the
Indiana during her trial, said today that he
had no doubt whatever of her ability to
exceed her guaranteed speed of fifteen
knots an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
THE NEW BONDS.
Orders for Them Supplied to the
Amount of S4I 100000.

The Treasury Department has supplied
all orders for the per cent bonds aggre-
eating s4l.oo0,oo0. The remaining 100000
will be delivered as soon as the orders are
received. An installment of 500 and $50
registered per cents was delivered at the
Treasury Department this morning from
the bureau of engraving and printing. The
face of the 800 bond contains a vignette
OF Lewis Cass andsthe portrait of the father
OF his country adorns the face OF the $50
bond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
HOTEL GUESTS ALARMED,
A NefghbOrinE Fire Caused Them to
Leave Their Beds.

NEW YORK. Feb. 26.-The guests of
several hotels in the vicinity of Central
Park were disturbed by a fire in their
neighborhood at o'clock this morning.
The blaze was confined to the office build
ing at Nos. to 13 East seth street. The
architecture of the building and the cold
weather made work difficult Tor the fire
men, and their shouts unduly excited the
sleeping people at the Savoy, New Neither
lands and Madison Park Hotels Scores of
these people rushed pell-mell into the
streets.
got out by means of fire escapes.
The principal tenants were Hajerman &
Company, druggists. The fire originated in
the cellar. This down town house of this
firm on Broadway has been repeatedly
burned out, which gives rise to the sus-
picion that a deliberate effort to injure
them is being continued by some fire pug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Dividends Declared.

The controller of the currency has de-
clared dividends in favor of the creditors of
msolvent national banks as follows:
A first dividend of 20 per cent in favor of
the creditors Of the First National Bank of
Mlddlesborough, KY, on claims proved,
amounting to s2J9sO.99
A second dividend of 10 per cent in favor
OF the creditors of the Consolidated National
Bank OF San Diego. Cal. making in all 40
per cent on claims proved, amounting to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
To Preserve the Forests.

ALBANY. N. Y, Feb. ga joint meet
ing Of the American Forestry Association,
the New York State Forestry Association,
together with representatives of state forest
ry commissions of Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey and New England states, will be held
here on March u. and for the purpose Of
arousing general interest in the subject Of
forestry and of discussing especially the
forest policy Of the states mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
The Honduras Revelation.

Official confirmation Of the triumph Of
the revoiutionists in Honduras has reached
the State Department in the shape of a
telegram. which came this morning from
United States Minister Baker at Managua,
Nicaragua The minister says: "Bonilla
has occupied the palace in Honduras
doubtless meaning at Tegulcigalpa) and
the war seems to be at an end"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Representative Wilson Has Typhoid.

A special from the City of Mexico refer
ring to the illness of Congressman Wilson
says: He is seriously Ill. Guadalajara is
the highest spot of the central Mexican
plateau. and Mr.. Wilson was removed there
on Friday by orders of DR.. Provost of this
city, in the hope that the difference in
climate VIII revive him: The typhoid fever.
DR.. Provost, is now in it's tenth or twelfth
day and must have developed about the
time Mr.. Wilson left Kansas City"
Representative Wilson's in this city
last night received a telegram from Consul
General Crittenden at Mexico saying that
his father was in no immediate danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
SERIOUS CHARGES.
Lieut.. Col. WilbrfcIs's Habits to Be In
vestfgated.

Serious charges have been filed at the
War Department against Lieut.. Col. A. c.
Wilbrick Of the first artillery, stationed at
Fort Wadsworth, n. Y. The charges are
based mainly on the officers alleged habits
Of intemperance. Secretary Lamont has
sent an officer from the War Department
to Fort Wadsworth to investigate the mat
ter and future action will depend on his
report. Col. Wilbrick is eligible for retire
ment under the thirty years service law
and his friends will endeavor to have the
department drop the matter with his re-
urement. A trial by court-martial is some
times averted with the consent of the de-
partment by the resignation or retirement
or the ofncer, and the latter course may be
taken In the case of Col. Wilbrick. He is a
native of New Jersey and a graduate of
West Point. He has a good war record. He
served as colonel of the thirty-ninth New
Jersey infantry and gained the brevet of
brigadier general He has only been a lieu
tenant colonel of artillery since 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Arrested In baltimore.

Special Examiner of the Pension Bureau
J. G. Teicher of Norfolk, Va, wires the de-
rartment that Luther c. Williams of Hun
tingdon depot, West Virginia, Frederick
Kunnecke, Mary Kunnecke and William R.
Tumblfnson have been arrested at Balti-
more on the charge of forging pension
checks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

Col Dresser was born at Litchfield Mass
In 1898; studied law and admitted to the bar
In 1859; was appointed clerk in the land de-
partment at Washington; was a member of
the hrst company that responded to the call
McClelland of Illinois; commanded Dresser's
battery, and was wounded in the first bat
tie OF Bull Run and again at Stone river
he was elected Senator in 1886; a trustee
Of Purdue University, and a 32d deg~ee
Mason; also president of the Underwriters
Association Of the Northwest Three chill
dren survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Fatal Fall From n Roof.

PHOENIX, r. l., Feb. 26.-The Spencer
block. one Of the finest in town. was burn
ed yesterday. The w. c. T. u. Knights Of
Pythias and Pawtuxet Bicycle Club are
among the heavy losers. During the fire
Albert Cook, a fireman, fell from the top
Of the Phoenix Hotel and was fatally in
jured. The loss on the building and con-
tents Is 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
After a Popular Verdict.

DES MONIES, Iowa, Feb 26.-In the
house today. Representative Davis intro
duced resolution asking postponement Of
the final vote on the Wilson bill In Congress
until after the next election, to give the
people of the United States a chance to
vote on the question. The resolution was
adopted by party vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Bank Receiver AnnofpteJ

The controller of the currency today ap-
pointed John w. Warner of Reading Cen
ter, n. Y, receiver of the First National
Bank or watkins, y. Y. which suspended
payment on the 9th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Treasury Recefnfs.

The available cash balance in the treasury
today is sl31.s31425; national bank notes
received for redemption, $3.50 400. Govern
ment receipts: Internal revenue, 1907 100;
customs. S22S lis; miscellaneous, s155 .s8I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

Piummer, the Portrait Painter, Dead.
HAVERH1LL. Mass, Feb. 26-Harrison L.
Plummer, the portrait painter, well known
throughout this country and Europe, died
at his home here yesterday, aged eighty
years. He studied in Italy for many
years and while there painted a portrait
of the king, for which he received a fab
ulous price. Later he opened a studio in
London, where he was very successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Feb. GA special to
the Republic from Little Rock. Ark. says:
George ]. Gould, president of the Missouri
Pacific: Second Vice President c. c. War
ner. General Manager w. b. Doodridge
and General Superintendent Peck arrived
this morning on a special train from st.
Louis. They had contemplated two days
hunting trip in this vicinity, but, owing to
the snow and bad weather, went on 10 Hot
Springs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Trial of Counterfefters.

The Treasury Department is informed
that the trials of the Stillmore gang of al
legged counterfeiters Will begin In Macon,
Ga, today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Fire at PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.-Fire today
destroyed the chemical house Of wm H.
McManus at Goth and Market streets, this
city. and the feed warehouse of w. w.
Jones, in the rear. Loss. $4,000; partly in
sured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

MIR. Wanamaker Has Not Sold Out,
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28.-John wana-
maker denied emphatically today that he
had sold his interest In his big store here
to Isador Straus OF New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

The President has appointed VIM q
Thompson trustee OF the Reform School
OF the District of Columbia for a term of
three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

102. 600 forms from the department of the
public debt and fed during the official In
vestigatton, has committed suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

Ex-Mfnfster Phelps Out of Danger.
NEW HAVEN, Feb. 26-Prof. Phelps was
this morning reported out Of danger and
improving slowly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
No Suit.

1t is denied by the post Office officials that
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company is to
be sued for non-fulillment of its mail con-
tracts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
Census DismissaIs.

Twenty-four employees of the census bu-
reau have been notified that they will be
dismissed at the end of the month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
COL. DRESSER DEAD.

One of the First to Volunteer for the
Union.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Feb. 26-Col Jasper
G. Dresser died suddenly yesterday at St.
Augustine, Fla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
FELL FROM A LADDER,
Fatal Injuries of an Albany Fireman
While on Duty

ALBANY. Feb. 26.-John Brennan, a fire.
man, fell from ladder at a fire in the
Catholic Orphan Asylum this morning and
broke his back. He will die The gardener
or the institution was suffocated and is in
a precarious condition. All the children es-
capped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26
A Very Brief Session of the Senate
Held.
THE SILVER FIGHT is RESUMED
After Some Filibustering Mr.. Bland
Allows Debate to Go On.
MR.. PENCE's SPEECH RESUMED
THE SENATE.

"hen the Senate met this morning a.
letter from the Secretary Of the Treasury
10 the Attorney General as to wbetbep
siNer certihcates were lawful money!
ana the reply of the Attorney General
giving negative opinion We're read.
Hr. morgan tAla.). chairman of the coma
mlttee On foreign relations, made an ana
nouncement of the report of the commit.
tee relative to Hawaiian affairs. He s,atea
that he merely presented the op.nion Of
the majority as to the main question pre.
sented to the committee, a question which
.au gwen rise to considerable discussion
tnroughout the country. On some minor
aetails such as the conduct OF United
states officers and officials several mem.
pers OF the committee had expressed die
yergent opinions.
read, but Mr.. Cockrell CMoD Suggested
that as the Senate would have TO take an
early adjournment the report and testi-
,hIs ,heny %oala De printed In the journal. and
tnis was finally agreed to.
ar. Frye gave notice that tomorrow
morning Immediately after the reading
OF the Journal he would ask the Senate TO
PERM. per, nun 10 discuss the testimony which
hao peen taken by the foreign relations
COMMITTEES touching the vital and eseen-
tial questions which had been raised I'm
the HAWAIIAN matter He made This an
@ souncement because he believed il was the
DUTY OF some one to bring its salient feat
ures 70 the attention of the country.
Therefore he had taken that duty on him.
self.
MI Hoar Mass) inquired whether the
testimony would be in print for the use
OF the Senate by that time and Mr.. Morgan
replied that he could have IL ready then.
Mr. Cockren CMoD. however, suggested
that Mr. Frye defer his speech until We'd
nesday morning and Mr.. Frye modified
his announcement in accordance with the
suggestion The Senate took from the
calendar and passed the joint resolution
providing for the appointment of a conn
mission TO the Antwerp International expos
sition and then. at 12:37 pm, on motion
OF NJ. Cockrell. went into executive ses.
sion.
After the doors were reopened at 10
pm. the Senate adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

An index 10 advertise.
ments Will be found On
Page 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-26

lCon tinusd on Sixth Page),
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
A GREAT Lirer Niedicine.

DR. Gums Improved Liver Pills
are sure cure for a sick headache,
bilious complaints, dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, costiveness, torpid liver, etc.
These pills secure perfect digestion,
correct the liver, enrich the blood
and make the skin clear. They also
produce a good appetite, and invig-
crate and strengthen the entire sys-
tenn by theil tonic action. Sold at
% cents box by Behle & Son.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
Notice for Publication
Land Office at Blackroot, Idaho, [
April %, 1924. (

Land Office at Baokfoot, Idaho.
April %, 1924.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make Anal proof in support of his claim,and
that said proof will be made before the Regis
ter and Receiver at Blackfoot, Idaho, ON June
5th, 1894, viz; Jacob c. Slack, for the ne'a
Soc, 10. Up, 3 south Range "a east, b, Nj.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz;
Alfred Parsons, II. I,aRocQue, Geo. l., Wall,
and John Graham, all of Blacktoot, Idaho.
JOHN G. BRowN Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
Notice For Publication.
Land Office at Biackfoot, Idaho, I
nriI 1rfb 1901 1

Land Office at Biackfoot, Idaho,
April 18th, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that Alice Sparks, adj
ministratrix of the estate of Thomas Sparks,
deceased has filed notice of intention TO make
final proof before the Register and Receiver
at their Office in Blackfoot on Tuesday, June
5th, 1894. on Timber Culture Application No.
1854. for the eli nwia ana lots and section
So in township No. SOUTH range 81 east.
She names as witnesses:
Samuel w. Densen, S. P. McCuuar, Walter
Sparks and Hugh Densen. of American Falls,
Idaho. john G Brown, Register,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
Notice. Desert Entry.
q. S. Land Office at Blackfoot. idaho,
....sn 81. lNnL

q. S. Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho, #
April 9TH, 1924.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by W. W. Bartlett against Jacob Gray, for fail
ure to comply with law as to Desert Entry
No 1918, dated October Sth. 1890, upon the SEA
Els NEA Section 81, VS. SwiS Section -.
Township |. South, Range 81 East. in Bingham
County, Idaho, with a view TO the cancellation
of said entry; contestant alleging that said
Gray has not irrigated and reclaimed and
made final proof theron within three years as
required by law. The said parties are hereby
summoned TO appear at this Office on the 18TH
day of May, 1924, at ? O'Clock, p. m, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
failure.
JOHN G. Brown,
Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
County Central Committee Meeting.

County Central Committee Meeting.
The Democratic County Central
Committee Of Bingham county, will
meet at the Times office, Idaho Falls,
on Saturday, at 2 p. m, May 9Th,
1894, for the transaction of such bust
ness as may properly come before it.
i. B. HAMILTON,
Chairman.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
WARRANT CALL.
COUNTY TREAsuRER's OFFICE, |
Blackfoot, Idaho, April 18th, 1888. (

COUNTY TREAsuRER's OFFICE,
Backfoot, Idaho, April 10Th, 1888.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ Bingham County Warrants win be paid
upon presentation with interest thereon to
date II presented within sixty tG0) days from
date of this notice. Interest will cease from
and after this date
All Warrants on the ROAD FUND, BRIDGE
FUND. or ROAD AND BRTDGE FUND, registered
and numbered as follows
Registered June 9th. 1898, No. 81.
July II, 1895 Nos. ~ 70 - inclusive.
Oct, II. lSq3. Nos 40 TO e. =
. Jan. IL, 1884, Nos. l to 50 .
H. w. CURTIS.
Treasurer of Bingham County.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
Cure for Headache.

As a remedy for all forms of Head
ache, Electric Bitters has proved to
be the best ltefects a permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure a
bottle, and give this remedy a fair
trial. In cases Of hamtual constipa-
ton Electric Bitters cures by giving
the needed tone to the bowels, and
few cases long resist the use of this
medicine. Try it once. Large bottles
only Fifty cents at Pioneer drug store,
Behle & Son, proprietors,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
Buckiim's .4rnica SalUc.

The pest Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded, Price % cents per box.
For sale by Behle 6 Son.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
TAINTED.

An active agent in each county in
the United States, to solicit .subscrip-
tions for the Twice-a- Week Republic.
A liberal commission will be paid to
hustlers. Address, Supt Circulation,
The Republic, St. Louis, Mo.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

A meeting of the stockholders of Corbett
Slough Ditch Company is called TO meet at the
Secretary's Office in Blackfoot, Idaho, on Sat
uriay lsth day of May, 1884. Said meeting is
for the purpose Of voting TO increase the capt.
tai stock of said corporation from Five Thous-
and dollars to Twelve Thousand Five Hundred
dollars; also to increase the number of inches
to the share.
By order of the Board of Trustees, this eth
day of April, 1924. GRo. L. WALL, Sec'y.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-05-05
Nntire.for Publication.
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho.
ADrii l,}th. 1884.
JOHN G. Brown,
Register.

Lana once at Bl0CkI0ot, luaups
April 18th, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that Henry s. Mcbride
Of Rockland. Oneida county, Idako. has filed
notice of intention to make proof ON his desert
land claim No. 1897 for the netl Of mex section
50, township south, range so east, before the
Register and Receiver at Blackfoot, Idaho. ON
Tuesday, Goth day Of May 1891. He names the
following witnesses 10 prove his complete irri-
CATION and reclamation % said land, viz;
Chas. Devinuey, Jacob Hutchinson, Black
foot. Idaho ana Seth Webb and Siras Warner,
of Rockland, Idaho.
JOINS G. BROWN, Register.