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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
SUGAR TRUST INVESTIGATION.

Ihe Committee in Executive Session
Witnesses Expected to Appear.
The Senate committee which is inyesti-
eating the operations of the sugar trust
has been In executive session a large part
Of the day. No additional witnesses have
yet responded to the subpoenas issued by
the committee. but they expect to have
several present tomorrow. 1t is under
stood that the subpoenas which have been
issued and are now in the hands of the
ssrgeant-at arms are directed to a num-
Der of the members of the sugar trust. in
GLIDING the two Havemeyers, Messrs.
Searles. Reed, Terrell and Matthieson. as
well as others
Mr.. Henry r. Reed of Boston who is one of
the members of the trust, is understood to
be In the city, and il is hoped that his
presence Will be secured tomorrow. There
are conflicting reports as to whether II. o.
Havemeyer, president of the trust. is I'm
the country and the committee has been
unable to ascertain definitely the truth of
the report that he has gone abroad IL il
should prove that he is still here he will be
asked TO appear before the committee
There Is reason for believing that when
tnis branch OF the inquiry shall be COM
pieted the committee will then take up the
reported efforts to influence the action of
United States Senators by the trust in be-
half OF tariff legislation, and IL is proba bic
that IN this connection several New York
brokers will be asked to appear
Representative Cadmus was recalled hy
the committee today TO correct some cler-
icai errors in his testimony given yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
EXISTING PUBLIC DISTRESS.
The Senate Committee Appointed to
Hear Petitions From Industrials.

Vice President Stevenson has appointed
the select committee ION the existing public
distress authorized by the resolution adopt
ed yesterday as follows: Senators Villas
Blackburn, Smith. Gallinger and Patton
According to the resolution under which the
committee is to act the petition of Morrison
/. Swift, the Boston Industrial leader. and
all similar memorials will be referred to
these Senators for consideration. Whether
or not they will grant hearings to the petit
TONERS Is question to be decided by the
Senators themselves. who will also deter
mine whether they will open the doors in
case the hearings are granted. Should one
set OF claimants for governmental aid ap-
pear before the committee, IL is not to be
expected that others will be excluded, and
there are doubtless many scores of citizens
both here and elsewhere who would be
very willing and. indeed. eager to appear
before such committee to offer advice and
to make suggestions
There will be no lack of material fer the
deemed wise to listen to the presentations
of the numerous 'industrials." The scope
OF the inquiry is a broad one. 1t can he
stretched to cover any amount of investi-
cation, or shrunk to the least surface.
Senator Villas said today that his appoint
ment as chairman of the committee was a
complete surprise, and that he had not had
time to look at the various questions that
will necessarily present themselves before
the committee can get to work. He will
call a meeting of the committee in d day or
two, and the plan and scope of the inquiry
will then be determined upon. AS he is
chairman of the committee on post offices
ard post roads IL is probable that the
special committee on tramps. as the face
tiors have already dubbed the new body.
viii hold its sessions in that room which
is located at the northeast section of the
ground floor of the Senate wing, near the
post Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
DOCKING MEMBERS, PAY.
Representative Sperry Thinks II En-.
forced IL shOsld BE Enforced EQuft-
ably.

ably.
Feeling over the enforcement or non-en-
forcement of the statute for docking mem
bers' salaries will not srbside in the House.
The resolution introduced by Representa-
tive Sperry Of Come cticut calling upon
the sergeant-at-srms for accurate informa-
ton as to the enforcement of the law and
for a report of the certificates signed by
members will bring the question up again
If the committee on rules will report IL.
Mr.. Spe1y says: "If the statute is to be
enforced at all it should be enforced equita-
bly,. 1t applies to both the Senate and
House. yet I am told that the Senate
laughs at the idea of observing it, There is
a sort of tradition here In the House that
members should go through the formality
of obtaining leaves OF sbsence, but when
a Serator occasionally asks permission of
the Senate to absent himself he provokes
smiles. As the rule works now it's effect
upon members pocket book is in direct
ratio to his conscience. Almost none of
the members are in attendance all of the
time, yet many of them walk up, sign
their certificate for one month and draw
their pay. Some say that Judge Daniel
considers the law repealed and that he is
good enough authority for them. Some say
that they have earned the 5000 the law
allows them ard they intend to take IL re-
gardless of the ruling of the judiciary COM
mittee. Every man is left to construe the
law for himself and he does construe il
according to his views and his conscience"
Representative Sperry thinks that il the
statute is still in force the Senate as well
as the House should observe It and that
some means. like a daily roll CALL should
be adopted to ascertain the presence of
members or else the law should be re-
pealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
THE SUNDAY OPENING.
An Estimate of the Cost to BE Obtain
ed for the Committee.

Gu ioP the committees.
Mr.. Durborow appeared before the House
committee on public buildings and grounds
this morning in behalf of his resolution
providing that the Smithsonian, the Ma
tional Museum. the Botanical Gardens and
the Washington monument shall be kept
open to the public on every week day from
until Q. on Sunday from until 4 and on
three evenings In the week from until 10
oeiock A quorum of the committee was
not present. and Mr.. Durborow talked in
formally to those members who were there
He said that a great many people in Wash
ington i'm the employ of the government
are never given opportunity to visit
these public buildings. because they are en-
ployed at their work during the hours in
which the buildings are kept open. More
over. he said. there is no place in Washing
ton where people can enjoy harmless and
innocent recreation on Sunday, such as a
Visit to these buildings would afford. He
understands that the trustees of the Cor
coran Art Gallery will throw that building
open TO the public on Sunday and during
the evening. IL the government decides to
take similar action with this museum.
DR.. Everett Favors Opening.
DIR. Everett of Massachusetts, was present
and advocated the resolution. He said there
is no city In the world. probably, where a
more strict observance Of Sunday is insisted
upon than in Boston. and yet Boston throws
open her art museums and public libraries
on Sunday, and has found the plan worked
to every ones satisfaction. DIR. Everett
thought it would be a good plan to keep
these public buildings open on Sunday, and
afford TO those people who think that the
Sabbath day should not be deprived of
everything bright and cheerful an oppor-
tunity for harmless recreation by this
means
1t was decided that Mr.. Durborow shall
obtain from the various dpa rfn1enfS
innate Of the cost of keeping open these
places on Sunday and during the evening
and that the committee will consider the
subject at its next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07

agreement in tn, Senate, and, with the
modincations that some Senators might
speak for ten minutes, it was being dis
cussed by Mr.. Hoar and Mr. FRYE, and
while the discussion was going on Mr.. Quay
cline in, asked what was before the Senate
and objected. This killed the agreement
Senator Quay said, when asked IL he de-
sired to make explanation of his objection
to the application of the five-minute rule to
the debate on the tariff bill that he had
nothing to say, except that he was not pre-
pared to enter into such an agreement at
this time. Senator Aldrich. after consulta-
ton with Mr.. Quay, said he thought IT
probable that he would withdraw the oh
lection tomorrow morning and allow the
agreement to take effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
TARIFF AGREEMENT.
Leaders ON Both Sides Confer as to
the Tariff Bill.

The leaders on both sides Of the Senate
chamber have been comforting with a view
to reaching some agreement that prog
ress will be made on the tariff. For sew
eral hours Senators Aldrch and Allison
have been comforting with Senators Harris
and Cockrell. and each side held consulta-
toEs with party friends. At 1:3O Senator
Aldrich said that IL was likely that an
agreement would be reached to proceed
with the schedules of TIE bill until wool
was reached under the five-minute rule, and
finish them this week so that the wooden
schedule could be taken up Monday This
includes the agricultural schedule, which
is now under consideration. spirits, wines
and other beverages. cotton manufactures,
and fax. hemp anC jute, in all four sched-
ules covering twenty-seven pages of the
printed bill. Mr. Aldrich says that these
four schedules are not so important but
that they may be considered in that man
ner. AS to the time of taking final vote
he said that no agreement could be made:
nor could he predict when the vote would
come, as the discussion on wool and the
income tax may be quite prolonged
At 2 o'clock Mr.. Harris proposed the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
SALVADOR REFUGEES.
They Are Seeking Protection Unde,
tho American Flag.

They Are Seeking Protection Under
tho American Flag.
The Secretary of the Navy has received
cable9ram from Commander Thomas
commanding the Bennington, at La Liber-
tad. under date of yesterday, informing
him that the town was occupied by 200
revolutionists yesterday morning and that
the revolutionary forces are in possession
of San Salvador. The late vice president
of the country had reached the coast at
La Libertad and had requested asylum on
our warship. the Bennington, in order to
avoid blCodshed on shore and until he could
leave the country by the next steamer. At
the time of sending this dispatch the
United States interests had been undis-
turbed.
From other sources 1t Is learned that the
late vice president was afforded asylum on
the warship and that the United States
consulate at La Libertad had been thrown
open to foreign residents. 1t Is crowded
with refugees and is guarded by blue jack
cts from the Bennington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
TREASURY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
The Secretary II Collecting Informa-
tiOn i'm Regard to Them.

Chief Clerk Carlisle of the Treasury De-
partment mas called on the heads of bureaus
and divisions to report to him the name
salary. age, sex, date of original appoint
ment. &c, of all the employees in their of
fees, together with a statement of the effi-
cieEcy and faithfulness in each case. This
information is said to be wanted for the
personal use of the Secretary in discussing
appointments and 6ismissals with political
leaders. 1t will be compiled in such concise
shape that the Secretary will nave no diff
Guilty whatever in seeing the history Of each
of his subordinates at moments glance
The letter calling for the information was
issued over a week ago. knowledge of its
existence has led to fear that it means
that the Secretary is preparing a list of the
unfortunates VINO will have to be dropped
from the rolls when the Dockery feature Of
the new legislative. executive and judicial
appropriation bill goes into effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
TUBE WORKS STILL IDLE.
CommendabIe Concession Made by the
Strikers.

Strikers.
MckEESPORT, Pa, June IA COMPARE
lively quiet night was passed, but with the
rising OF the sun the tube works strikers
refreshed by d good nights rest. poured
from their homes. and soon the streets
were filled with idle people, despite the
numerous proclamations of Sheriff Richards
and the mayor of the city.
The largest gatherings were about the
works and depots. the strikers still fearing
that the firm would attempt to operate the
plant, or that new men or deputies would
be brought in. They maintain a grim and
determined silence. and the leaders say
there will be no further trouble unless this
is done.
A commendable concession was made by
them today in allowing a force of men to
enter the tube works to take care of the
artificial gas furnaces, which were in dan
ger OF destruction owing to lack of atten-
ton.
Great excitement was caused about mid
night by the booming of a cannon on the
opposite side of the river. The people
rushed out of their houses, believing that
deputies or new workmen had arrived.
No cause for firing the cannon could be
learned, and the citizens returned to their
homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
France Sends Anarchists' Descrfp.
tiOns.

The bureau of immigration has received
from official sources personal descriptions
Of 2l7 anarchists of various nationalities
who have been expelled from France from
time to time since 1880. 1t is assumed that
many of these have already found their
way into the United States, and with a
view to apprehending those who may here
after apply for admission. Commissioner
Stump has sent copies OF these descriptions
to all immigration officials. Other copies
will be sent to police officials throughout
criminals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
The Militia May Side with the Miners.

DENVER, Colo, June All news from
cripple Creek is sent by telephone. as the
deputies have cut all telegraph wires and
will not allow repairs to be made. NJ. s.
Duncan, a Western Union lineman. was
fired upon by deputies. when he put spurs
to his horse to avoid arrest. His horse was
wounded.
The situation is extremely critical in view
of Gov Waite's orders to Gen. Brooks not
to allow the deputies to pass through his
lines. and may result In a conflict between
the militia and the miners on one side and
the deputies on the other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07

George 8. Anthony of Wisconsin has been
appointed superintendent of the redemption
division in the office of the controller Of
the currency. vice Geo. W. Robertson, re-
signed.
The resignation of H. E. Ernest conf
Dental secretary to Commissioner Stump
of the immigration bureau, has been ac-
cepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
Usage Indian Com m issiOn.

The commission appointed to treat with
the Usage Indians in Oklahoma to secure
allotment in severalty of their lands has
reached the reservation and will commence
it's work at once. The work will probably
continue a month or six weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
NOMINATIONS BY THE PREsIDENT
Boston Gets n New Naval Onscer-Dis-
trict Justices of the pence

"fct SustfceH OF inc Pence.
The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Postmasters-James ]. White, Oakland.
Cal; A E. Blakeslee, Thomaston. Conn.
John S. Smith, Osceola, No.; Howard A.
Baker, Buffalo, ". Y.
Justces-W. Oscar Hamilton of Texas. to
be attorney of the United States for the
northern district of Texas.
To be justices of the peace in and for the
District of Columbia-Charles S. Bundy OF
the District of Columbia, to be assigned IA
city OF Washington; VIM. c. Harper of the
Dlstrlct OF Columbia, to be assigned to city
of Washington; Charles F. Scott of the
District Of Columbia, to be assigned to city
of Washington.
Treasury-Charles +. Stone of New Hamn-
smre. 10 be naval officer of customs in the
district of Boston and Charlestown- Mass
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07
FOurth-Class POstmasters.

There were twenty-one appointments of
fourth-class postmasters today. OF these
ten were to fill vacancies caused by resig-
nations. ten by removals and one by death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07

See proof Of fse pueoins is
IN f8e eating. gesferoap's
Star eonfaineo 10 columns
Of aeoerfisemenfs, maee up
Of IN separate announce
n,enfs. a)6sse aeoerfisers
boussf pu6fioifp-nof mcrefp
space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-07

1t May BE Placed Under the Civil
Service Rules.
1t is understood that soon after all the
contemplated changes Of force are made
and the reorganization of the office is ac-
complished by Mr.. Benedict the government
printing Office will be placed under the
civil service rules
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Differential or Advalorem.

If there is any difference between a
high protective duty and a differential
duty, what's the difference1
And furthermore, when they talk
about differential duty of raj cts.
per 100 lbs. in addition to 40 per cent
advalorem on all sugars, will the diff.
ferential duty make any difference in
the price Of sugar used by the woman
in the pantry who is putting uI
peaches, for instance
And will not the difference between
the differential duty and the advalorem
add considerable more valorem to the
pocket, book of the sugar producer
than it does to the sugar consumer
Let us be plain in terms of expression
so that the voter may read as he run.
to the polls in his anxiety to help oul
statesmen unite some of the ugly high
tariff knots that seem 20 be so full o.
kinks these days. These knots can be
Strengthened out no matter whether
the tariff duty is differential or ad.
valorem.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Alabama Has Gone Democratic,

Under ordinary conditions it would
be no thrilling news to report Demo,
cratic victory in Alabama. But to re-
port Democratic gains in Alabama un-
der prevailing political conditions and
circumstances means great deal to
the encouragement of those who had
hoped otherwise, because Of Alabama S
iron interests likely to be affected by
the tariff reformation striven for, and
which contemplates free iron and
coal ultimately.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Alabama is Safely Democratic,

The entire ticket was elected. And
it is claimed that w. c. Oates ma
jority for Governor is likely to settle
down between 10000 and 10000.
The legislature is also said to be
Democratic by safe majority in the
house and more than enough in the
Senate.
The charge of fraud is again made
The Sayre election law requiring every
voter to prepare his own ballot result
ed in cutting off a heavy illiterate vote
1t is said that the 10000 or $4,000
votes short Of that of ISo7 is largel!
attributable to this cause. 1t is quite
possible that Mr.. Oates lost as many
votes as Mr.. Kolb, his competitor
among those that were legally rejected
because Of informality.
Kolb claims his election by a ma
jority Of $4,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10
Fifty Million in Silver.

The huge vault at the mint known
as vault c. in which has been sealed
up for nearly four years, SO, 900, 900 Of
standard silver dollars, was opened a
few days ago, and the long and labor
ious task of counting this big amount
of money was begun. AS this occa-
sion was deemed one of importance,
says the Philadelphia Times, there
was observed some little formality.
DR.. Caleb Whitehead had come on
from Washington to represent the
mint bureau Frank Sartori represent
ed Superintendent Townsend; and w.
l.. Bosbyshell, Col. Bosbyshell's son
represented the former superintendent.
William +. Morgan, United States
Treasury examiner, was also present.
United States Treasurer Daniel N.
Morgan, who with his son, happened
to be in this city, and accompanied by
Major Woman, witnessed the break.
ing of the seal and afterward made
a tour of inspection of the mint.
Major c. II. Townsend, cashier oi
the mint, having been given the com.
bination of the vault, proceeded to
open the door. This was easily &C
complished, but when the inner door
was reached some difficulty was ex
perienced, as even after the comb
nation lock was manipulated, the dool
refused to open, the bolts from Ions
disuse sticking fast.
This was soon overcome, however
entrance wss finally effected, and the
assembled officials stepped within the
inclosure where lay piled up millions
| On the inside door, fastened by seal
ing wax, was sheet Of foolscap papeI
containing the statement that $33, 1000,
900 had been placed there on Febru
ary 7, 1890, with Major Meline, of tn,
treasury; B. F. Butler, Of the min
bureau, and James c. Eyster, of tn
mint, present, and that further, SIT,
100000 had been sealed up on Ma,
26, 1891.
The vault emitted damp, must
odor when opened. Under the glar
Of the electric light the great wealtl
Of stored silver was visible. There
lay in bags just as it had been placed
There were 10000 bags, each cor
tanning 81, 900 in shining coin. Thes
bags were piled up one on top of tn
other, the topmost almost reaching
t the arched ceiling OF the vault, nearl
! nine feet high. The whole mass ha,
: been arranged in different stacks
The first stack was thirteen bags hig
: and eight across. Just in the rear c
y this was a second stack, while sti
further back loomed up third. Thi:
! though, represents only one section @
the vault. Altogether there are mir c
The weight Of this great amount 9
/ silver is a,Sso,o pounds avoirdupoi:
, and the tremendous pressure Of til
, upper bags upon the lower had caus
S ed a number of the latter to burs,
, causing their glistening contents t.
5 spread out upon the floor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

There seems to be a prevailing
opinion already abroad, whether
right or wrong, that the natural in
stinct of the Chinaman leads him to
prefer peace TO war and therefore he
is very apt to get out of fight just
as soon as his officers will allow it or
make it possible. In other words it
is claimed that the Chinese only fight
well when they have the advantage.
We shall know more about the
Chinese now, in war than we ever
should have known in peace.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

The recent election in Alabama
was conducted under the Sayer elec-
ton law. 1t is said to be secret and
satisfactory form of voting, and that
it is quite similar to the popular
Australian system adopted by many
of the northern States-states that
have grown weary of having the So
called secret ballot made public when.
ever it suits the convenience of the
old election boards. The secret ballot,
whatever name or system may be
adopted, is the only ballot that the
sovereign power should tolerate, and
the only one that is safe or fair for
the workman who differs politically
and religiously, perhaps with his en-
ployer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

The Chinese soldiers who carry
swords and bamboo shields it is feared
will get themselves bored in modern
warfare. Carnagie should whisper to
the innocent Orientals that bamboo
will hardly resist the modern boring.
machines in the shape OF big guns,
Sitting behind his bamboo shield with
sword in his hand the poor heather
Chinese is pictured as ready for battle.
What he needs is armor plate and
plenty Of it, if he wants to feel per-
fectly impregnable in modern warfare.
If Carnagie can't throw light on this
point who can?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-08-10

The original Wilson bill was a
moderate tariff measure. 1t was con.
siderably more moderate when il
went to the Senate, and after revision
by the Finance Committee of the Sen.
ate it was made more moderate. In
running the gauntlet between the
House and Senate moderation has
struck the bill right and left, and front
and rear, until it is said to be the es.
sence of moderation. And yet the
only thing in the way of its speedy
passage is the want of more modera-
tion in the interest of the favored and
powerful classes.