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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
NnNal MOXcmcntx.

The flagship Baltimore sailed from Shang-
hal today for Nagasaki. The Monocacy left
Shanghai today for Nanking. The Vesuvius
arrived at Boston yesterday from Norfolk.
The Monterey arrived at San Francisco and
the Adams at Port Townsend yesterday.
In pursuance of recent special orders
from the Navy Department the cruiser
Charleston sailed from Montevideo, Uru-
quay. yesterday for Callao. Peru. and the
gunboat Bennington sailed from Mare ISL
and. Cal, yesterday for San Salvador, Sal
vador. for the protection of American in
terests, which are said to be jeopardized by
the revolutionary state of the country.
Other naval movements are reported to
the Navy Department as follows: The
monitor Miantonomoh has left Norfolk for
a cruise in Hampton Roads; the Michigan
arrived yesterday at Amherstburg, Ont,
from Erie, Pa. to assist in marine survey
of the Detroit river; the fish commission
steamer Albatross arrived at Port Town
send, Washington, on her way to Bering
sea for patrol duty; the torpedo boat Cush-
ing arrived at Trenton, n. j., yesterday
en- route from Washington to Newport, r.
l., via the inland water route; the gun
boat Petrol sailed from Yokohama today
for Unalaska, for duty with the Bering sea
fleet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT.
Col. ElIiOfs Report of Operations
During Last Month.

Col G. H Elliot has made a report to
the chief of engineers of the operations ON
the Washington aqueduct during the
month of April. The work of lining the
tunnel and shaft was carried on day and
night during the entire month. The total
depth of lining of the shaft at the end OF
the month was 44.4 feet. The lining of the
tunnel has been completed for a distance
of sos feet. For a distance of ten feet from
the shaft the tunnel is constructed entirely
of vitrified brick. 1t is proposed to COM
plete the lining of the tunnel and shaft dur
ing May.
Small repairs were made to the macadam
pavement of the Conduit road and the
Summer road along the macadam road
on the east side of the distributing reser-
voir was filled up. The grounds at the
high service reservoir were cleaned up and
the fence was repaired. A survey for the
purpose of measuring the capacity of the
distributing reservoir was commenced dur
ing the month
By direction of the Secretary of War no.
tices were served on the following property
owners to remove their encroachments on
government land: Heirs of Mrs. r. Bob
binger, Z. and Z. BaltZley, Ignatius Belt.
Benjamin Newman and Thomas Tuohy.
During May it is proposed to repair the
Conduit road, clean up around reservoirs
and at Great Falls and whitewash fences
and buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
Fishing Without License in Cana
dian Waters.
LATE SEIZURE OF AMERICAN BOATS
Sir Charles Tupper Expresses His
Views.
NO TROUBLE EXPECTED

OTTAWA, Ont, May 1.-THE report from
the commander of the cruiser Curlew. which
seized two American vessels for violating
fishery regulations in Lake Erie. will reach
Ottawa today.
In an interview Sir Charles Tupper says:
Canadian fishermen must take out Ii
cense to fish. but these pot hunters took all
the fish they wanted without having to pay
for license This state of affairs l am
determined to prevent in the future. The
Canadian government has adopted a sys-
tenn of granting licenses which the United
States has declined so far to do. As for in
ternational complications arising out OF
these seizures. have no fear, as the COM
mander of the Canadian cruiser has only
follow ed out his Instructions to seize Cana
dian as well as American vessels found
fishing without license, and the case of the
Canadian government is further strength
ened by the knowledge that the American
vessels We're poaching in Canadian terri
tory waters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
FARMERS ALLIANCE COMMITTEE.
Projects Discussed and Acted on at
TOday's Session.

Representatives Of a number Of large ci-
ties and railroad trunk lines appeared be-
fore the executive committee of the farm
ers' alliance at It's meeting today and urged
the claims of various places for the national
encampments of the farmers, which the
committee has decided to hold yearly.
Among the cities suggested were New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago and Lou
isville, Ky.
A delegation from the National Typo
graphical Union called on the committee
and gained the latters assurance that the
farmers of the country Were In full SYM
pathy with the movement for government
ownership of telegraphs.
1t was decided to establish a newspaper
as a national organ of the alliance, and also
TO establish organs of the farmers in vari-
Gus states. The committee today presen ted
to Congress a memorial urging the appoint
ment of joint committee of the Senate and
House to consider the causes Of the pres
ent depressed condition of the Industrial in
tereSts of the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
THE PENSION LAWS.
Bills to Codffy Them Reported In
Both Houses of Congress.

The bills to codify and arrange the laws
relating to pensions have now been reported
fayerably by committees from both houses
Of Congress- The report from the Senate
committee was made some time ago. Mr..
Ellis of Kentucky, chairman Of the House
committee on the revision Of the laws. has
the following to say in submitting the bill
from his committee:
I'm view of the hearty commendation and
assurance of the accuracy of the bill, both
by the present and the preceding officers
charged with the administration Of the pen
sion laws, and assuming, then, that the OBJ
jects aimed at-accuracy and completeness
have been attained, few words only need
be said as to the desirability of enacting
such a code of pension laws.
1T is within the knowledge Of every per-
son who has ever sought to inform himself
on any particular question arising out of the
pension system that the laws on this sub
ject are so heterogeneous, fragmentary and
scattered (many provisions of vital import
ance being found obscurely placed in long
and cumbersome appropriation acts), and
yet so mutually interdependent as to be ex-
tremely difficult of access and comprehen-
sion without some authoritative systematic
grouping"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
BRECkINRIDGE'S ASSOCIATES
Opposition Expressed to His Having Charge
of the Deficiency Bill.

The question of whether Mr.. Breckinridge
or Kentucky is to take charge of the gen.
eral deficiency bill has got to be a burning
issue In the House. There Is very strong
SCI timent against his taking this prominent
part In 50 important matter of legislation,
members having to apply to him for allot-
mtnts of time and in other ways recogniz-
ing his leadership. The sentiment is 80
strong that 1t is believed in the
House his taking charge of the bill
might endanger it, as many demo-
Gratis declare that they would refuse to
come to his support II the republicans
made determined effort to amend IT. In
view of this state of affairs 1t is extremely
probable that the appropriation committee
VIII take the bill from him. In fact. II is
reI orted that they have practically decided
to do so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
TO PROTECT LIFE AND LIMB
Senator Gallingsrs Resolution on the
Subject of Street Gar Tenders
He Made Some Pertinent and Force
tion Was Adopted.

In the Senate this morning Mr.. Gallinger
presented a resolution which. he said, had
the full approval of the District committee,
looking to the abatement of the nuisance
that has resulted from the failure of the
rapid transit street car companies Of this
city to supply their cars with proper fen
ders. The resolution is as follows: THAT
the Commissioners of the District of Colum-
bia be directed to communicate to the Sen
ate without unnecessary delay whether, In
their opinion and judgment, the street rail-
ways of the District propelled by cable and
electric power should not be required to
Immediately equip their cars with the best
available tenders. with view to the pro-
lection of human life and limb on the pub
lie streets and avenues"
Before the resolution was acted upon Sem
ator Gallinger secured the floor to make q
few remarks on the subject of tenders ION
the 10th of March," he said, Il offered q
resolution which passed the Senate asking
the committee on the District of Columbia
TO investigate this subject of tenders ON
the street railways. But that committee,
like all other committees of the Senate at
present, Is overwhelmed with work and IL
Is not desirable to enter upon such wide
investigation at this time. Therefore the
resolution called upon the Commissioners
for their best judgment on the matter on
the presumption that they have paid some
u.
since my first resolution was adopted
child has been killed, and by being run
over by an electric car near the city which
v as running at about the rate of four miles
an hour. Had that car been equipped with
any kind of fender-and l understand that
there are several practical, working fend-
ers on the market today-that childs life
would have been saved, because the car
could have easily been stopped before the
whe eels reached her body. This is a very
important question, and its solution should
not be longer delayed. The street railway
companies of this city have valuable fran
chises. might say OF fabulous value. and
arnually reap enormous profits. Yet they
are too penurious to even undertake, by ap-
pliances at hand, to protect the life and
limb Of those people who have right to oc-
cupy the streets. and who are daily en-
dangered by this neglect of the companies.
/ give notice that unless this effort shall
be productive of practical results very
soon 1 shall endeavor to find some other
remedy to reach this evil
The resolution was unanimously agreed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.


Senator Harris, by request, today intro
duced bill to incorporate the National
Gas Light Heat and Power Company in
the District Of Columbia, similar to a bill
introduced the other day in the House Of
Representatives. 1t was referred TO the
District committee.
The FOrd's Theater Claimants.
Senator Harris. chairman Of the select
committee on the Ford's Theater disaster.
will early next week examine the following
Claimants for damages as result of that
accident: Francis W. Test, Morton L.
Rose. John z. Gunton, William L. Wright,
81 muel L. Hilton and Richard II. Gillian.
$50 rF Favor Ii.
In reporting upon House bill 6ss4 to COM
mence the construction of Mount Vernon
avenue the Commissioners say that they
are in favor of the public work named
whenever the funds at the disposal of the
general government may be available there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
A COXEY INVESTIGATE
Favorable Report for n Joint Com
mittee of Senate and House.

Favorable Report for n Joint Com
mittee of Senate and House.
Chairman McGann OF the House commit
tee on labor has completed the report favor
able to an investigation by a special joint
committee OF the Senate and the House
OF the depressed condition of labor and Of
the Coxey movement. TIE favorable action
OF the committee was taken after accord
ing General Coxey a hearing.
The report says: 1.-The resolution explains
itself. The reasons prompting 1t are plain.
This country. the richest and most pro-
ductive on earth. should have no citizen,
who, being willing to work, can find no
work to do. We may differ widely as to
the reasons for the condition that confronts
US, but there is no excuse for denying the
condition. This enforced idleness and want
OF employment on the part of thousands
of our deserving countrymen calls for our
imBnediate action. 1t Is not thought or ex-
pecfed that a special committee appointed
under the resolution will try to ride any
partisan hobby, or to advance the inter-
ests or any political party.
MANY propositions honestly intended to
relieve the distress have been made. They
have indefinite form in bills scattered
through various committees. If they can be
brought together in a committee whose sole
business ii shall be for thirty days to con-
slider all propositions and outline and report
a definite plan, something may come of
them.
That Congress should endeavor to allie
viate this condition of affairs cannot rea-
sonably be questioned. and the cause of
such financial and Industrial depression as
the committee may find will more thor
oushiy enlighten and aid Congress as to the
best course to pursue. 1t cannot be denied
that the influx of pauper labor into our
country and the use of convict labor against
the skilled American workmen, as well as
the employment of women and children, in
factories and industries of all kinds, are
among the many causes which have tended
not only to lessen the value of mans labor,
but to greatly diminish the field of indus
tries in which he could find opportunity for
a profitable use of his energy and skill"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
The PUBLIC PRINTER
BE is SO Busy That He Can't See News
paper Men.
Some Positions That Have Been Of
RumOrs Of Reductions.

Since his appointment as government
printer Mr.. T. K. Benedict has been the
busiest man in Washington. According to
the reports that leak out Of his most pri-
vate Of offices he has so much work on his
hands that If he could only share IT he
would benefit many of the unemployed All
callers at the government printing Office
who try to send their cards to Mr. Bene-
dict are told with some politeness and much
firmness that he is so busy that it is utterly
impossible to see him. lest he should be
made more busy thereby.
Impending Changes.
Already during his incumbency there have
been many rumors of impending changes
and numerous dismissals likely to occur in
the near future. Yellow envelopes are flying
around as thick as leaves in Vallambrosa
Newspaper men. however. who have sought
more definite information to the course
Mr.. Benedict is likely to pursue are turned
down" with frequency and dispatch.
Last evening Mr.. Benedict appointed p.
s. Wallace foreman OF the War Department
branch of the government printing office.
The following positions have been rendered
by Mr.. Benedict: Foreman of the specifica-
ton room, Mr.. E. w. Oyster of this city;
foreman of foundry, p. NJ. Furlong Of New
York; foreman of the Interior Department
branch, r. B. Haste OF New York; superin-
tendent of building, III. o. Homan of Indi-
ana All these gentlemen occupied the posi-
tions now rendered them under Mr.. Bene-
dict during his former term OF Office as pub
lie printer. None Of them have accepted as
yet.
Vain Attempt 10 See Him.
This morning a Star reporter called at the
printing Office to inquire whether any more
changes were contemplated in the immedi-
ate future. He was met at the head of The
stairs by colored messenger.
May see Mr.. Benedict?'
"No."
May / not send a card in to him?''
You can't do that, either"
But i am from The Evening Star and
would like to speak to him a moment on
business. / am not applying for any posi-
ton in the Office"
THAT don't make no difference He won't
see you and he won't see anybody. He's
only been here few days and he's got
more work than he can attend without
bothering himself with visitors"
Good morning
:Good morning."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
THE CANADIAN SEIZURES,
NO Significance, 1t il Claimed, in the
: Presence of the Michigan.

No Significance, 1t is Claimed, I'm the
. Presence of the Michigan.
More interest has been added to the situa-
ton at Amherstburg, Ontario where the
American fishing steamers are in captivity,
by the arrival there of the Michigan, the
only war ship the United States is per-
mitted to keep on the great lakes under
It's treaty with Great Britain. An attempt
has been made to make an international
sensation out of that event but ii is not at
all likely to succeed. 1t is said at the Navy
Department that the Michigan's presence
at Amherstburg at this juncture has no
bearing whatever on the seizure Of the
American vessels for fishing in Canadian
waters without permit. 1t Is a mere CO.
incidence and nothing more.
Admiral Ramsay, chief OF the bureau of
navigation, said today that orders were is
sued to the Michigan's commander about q
month ago. to proceed to the mouth of the
Detroit river for survey work. and that he
had no special instructions to stop at Am
herstburg. although he was perfectly free TO
do SO. as II was on the direct route to the
Detroit river.
A telegram received at the Navy Depart
ment yesterday from Lieut.. Commander
Berry reported that the Michigan had sail
ed from Erie, Pa, and he named Amherst
burg as his destination. He has since re-
ported his arrival there, and 1t Is the
best place near the mouth of the river.
where the surveying Is to be prosecuted IL
Is more than likely that he will make 1t
his headquarters for a short time at least.
The Michigan is a wooden vessel of the old
type. and her battery consists of four old
style guns.
No Protest Received.
So far no complaint has been lodged with
the State Department touching the seizure
OF the American steamers Visitor and
Brooks. About month ago some Amerir
can fishermen on the lakes wrote the State
Department inquring as to their rights In
Canadian waters, but so far as can be
learned no answer was returned.
If the facts connected with this last seiz-
ure are originally reported. IL is improb-
able that any protest will be lodged by our
government so long as the owners of the
vessels have a fair chance to establish their
case and are not unduly punished.
There can be little doubt that the Cana
dians would very willingly consent to re-
move all restrictions on their side of the
boundary line In the lakes IL the United
States would do likewise. But as this coun-
try has much the best of the lake fishing,
and the privileges to be enjoyed would not
therefore be reciprocally valuable, the-Cnit-
ed States Is not likely to assume any posi-
ton that would jeopardize our exclusive
rights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
The EnSlish SpnrrONN.

According to the ornithologist of the Agri-
cultural Department, the best way TO fight
the English sparrow pest is to destroy the
nest and young of the bird by thoroughly
dousing the nests with water at night, when
the birds are asleep. BY systematic action
of this description he thinks many million
sparrows would be cut of I'm their infancy
He adds that the sparrow is a toothsome
nutritious article of food. not TO be distin-
guished from the rice bird.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11

The case Of the Postal Telegraph Cable
Company. plaintiff in error. agt the state
Of Alabama has been docketed In the Su-
preme Court of the United States 1t is an
appeal from a decision OF the circuit court
for the middle district of Alabama, and in
wolves the question of the right Of the state
to impose on the company a privilege tax
OF $500. together with a further sum of 81
for each mile of railroad track on or along
me lines or which the company operates
The company contends that the tax is a
restraint on the use of post roads of the
United States and an infringement on the
legislative domain Of Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
The Portsmouth Navy Yard.

Orders have been issued for the closing of
the navy yard at Portsmouth, n. II. This
action is due to the lack of funds for its
further maintenance. 1t will result In the
discharge OF about $50 men and the reas-
signment to other stations of a large num-
Der Of officers AS there is no construction
work Of Importance In progress at this yard
Its reopening very soon is regarded as ex-
tremely improbable unless Congress makes
an appropriation for its especial benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
Treasury DistinctlYe Pnner.

The contract for furnishing The Treasury
Department with distinctive paper has been
awarded to Crane & Co. Of Dalton, Mass.
They were the only bidders, and the prices
are the same as those for the present fiscal
year, viz, AZ l-2 cents per pound for bank
note paper and IS H. cents per pound for
check paper The contract usually amounts
to between 100000 and $4,000 yearly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
The Amor Plate InNeatigntiOn,

Capt. Sampson. chief Of ordnance; Prof
Alger and Lieut. AclSerman, the board ap-
pointed by Secretary Herbert to investigate
the McLuckie armor plate charges, returned
to Washington this morning. Capt. Samp-
son says the board has worked very hard,
examining about a dozen witnesses and
many papers, and the task is still incom-
plete. The board will go back to Homestead
next Monday and resume the inquiry, which
was suspended in order to permit Attorney
Wallace to collect additional evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
COunterfeiter Arrested,

The secret service bureau, Treasury De-
partment, is informed of the arrest, at
Trenton, N. j., of three Greeks. named
Bcothe, Gecrgosoni and Floras. for pass
iEg counterfeit 5O-cent coins. They are
said to be of the Stillman gang of nine ar
rested in April last. Only three. of the
gang at large.
William Carrier and Harry Williams have
also been arrested in Indianapolis for pass
irg counterfeit silver dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
AID FOR EARTHQUAKE SUFFERERS.
Where subscriptions and COntribu-
tiOns VIII he Received.

The Department of State has received in
formation to the effect that subscriptions
in aid of the earthquake sufferers in Greece
have been opened In New York city in the
Office of the mayor, in the Greek consulate
general and In the Office of the Greek news
paper, Atlantis Appeals have been made
to the leading cities of the country for CON-
tributions. Money or provisions received
will be sent directly to United States Min
lister Alexander at Athens for distribution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
Naval Orders.

Passed Assistant Surgeon c. S. Williams
has been ordered to the Detroit: Lieut. VIM
kilborn to the Naval War College: Lieut.. j.
]. Hunker from the Minnesota to the Naval
War College; Surg II. G. Baird from the
Naval Academy to the Bancroft; Surg j.
NJ Steele from the st. Louis to League
Island navy yard; Passed Assistant Surg
Clement Biddle from League Island to the
marine rendezvous, Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
Navy Department Changes.

Samuel G. Zimmerman of Ohio has been
appointed bookkeeper at $500 In the bu-
reau of supplies and accounts, and Kirk
Holmes has been promoted from the 500 to
the $1,000 class in the same office The
ophilus G. Wrenn of Fluvana county, Va.
has been appointed a laborer at the naval
observatory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-05-11
Worlds Fair Meslals

The treasury secret service has begun IN
octive crusade against persons who are
using counterfeit reproductions of worlds
fair medals and diplomas for advertising
purposes. The government intends TO pros-
ecute Offenders of this character, and pro-
ceedings will begin as soon as proof of guilt
is obtained.