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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
MIR. OLNEY RETURNS.

The Secretary of State Again As
sun Charge of His Department..
Secretary Olney resumed his official
duties at the State Department this morn
ing, after an absence of several weeks,
part of which was spent with his family at
Falmouth, Mass, and another part of
which was passed in the society of the
President. Although his family did not re-
turn with him, the Secretary has concluded
his holiday, and does not expect to leave
the capital again before next summer, eX-
oept possibly for brief visits to his home in
Massachusetts. There is a mass of ac-
nent awaiting his personal attention, and
its consideration will keep him busy for
some time to come. His return will enable
Mr.. Adee, who has been on duty all sum-
mer as acting secretary of state, to take a
short vacation, and that gentleman will
probably leave for Europe IN a few days.
assistant Secretary uhl who has been in
Europe for several weeks inspecting con-
sulates, is expected to resume his duties at
the department next week.
The unexpected return of Secretary Olney
is believed to indicate that the President
also is about to return to the city. The
President originally intended to proiong his
holiday at Gray Gables until October L. but
the sudden drop in the temperature and
the great number of important questions of
state awaiting settlement will probably
cause him to hasten his return to this city.
There are several weighty international
ish, Chinese and French incidents, besides
he serious state of the national finances,
all of which are said to require the Presi-
dents immediate personal attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
THE kU cHENG INVESTIGATION.
No Official Informal ton That 1t is Not
Progressing Satisfactorily.

No Official Information That 1t is Not
Progressing Satisfactorily.
A special dispatch to the New York
World from Foochow, China, dated today,
says:
"The Chinese refuse to execute a single
murderer implicated in tie massacre Of
missionaries unless they are assured that
with the execution of the men accused all
other demands snail cease.
"The work Of the British and American
joint commission is therefore stoppcl.
Without, the presence of foreign fleet
no punishment for the massacre is prob
able. ,,..-.-
"The Vegetarians are relying on official
sympathy to begin again SELLING and tor
turing Christians"
Doubted at the State Department.,
The officials of The State Department are
inclined to doubt the accuracy of the above
statements, for the reason that no official
information has been received of the ces-
sation of the inquiry lately instituted by
the British and American joint commission
into the Ku Cheng outrages. So far as
known at the State Department the in
vestigation is progressing satisfactorily. At
any rate no information has been received
of the alleged refusal Of the Chinese au-
thorit!es to execute single person i'm
plicated in the massacre OF the mission
aries unless such action be accepted as
satisfaction in full of all demands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
THE VACANT JUSTICESHIP
Mr.. Hornblower May Be Again Nominated
to the Supreme Bench.
Senator Hills Views in Regard to
Him Said to Have Undergone
a Change.

If common rImor prove correct, William
3. Hornblower of New York will be ap-
pointed to the vacancy on the Supreme
Court bench caused by the death of Mr..
Justice Jackson, unless it should be de-
velcped within the period intervening be-
fore the meeting of Congress that he
stands no CHARGE Of confirmation because
of the continued opposition of Senator Hill.
According to the latest report, all that now
stands between Mr.. HornGlower and this
appointment is an assurance that the
senior Senator from New York will Lot op-
pose it. Although Judge Hornblower says
he has not been rendered the nomination, it
is said that the President has been in COM
munication with him on the subject.
Mr.. Hills Change of Views.
Senator Hills views in regard to Mr..
Hcrnblower are said to have undergone Il
decided change since he was led to oppose
his original nomination. One reason given
for this alleged change of heart is Mr..
Hcrnblowers support of Mr.. Hill in the
last gubernatorial campaign in New York.
1t is intimated that Mr.. Hills action on
the original nomination was due more to
his hostility to the President than to per-
sopal animosity toward Mr.. Hornblower.
Time alone will show whether Or not these
is not regarded as likely that the vacancy
OH the bench will be filled before the meet
ing CT Congress in December.
The Second Judicial Circuit.
The second judicial circuit, which in
cludes New York, Vermont and Connecti-
cut, has had no representative on the SUI
preme bench since the death of Justice
Rlatchford. The first chief justice of the
United States, John Jay, was appointed
from New York, and from that day until
the death of Justice Blatchford the state
was constantly represented in the Supreme
Court with the exception of the fifteen
years between the resignation of Chief Jus
tice Jay, in 1871, and the appointment of
Justice Livingston in 1906, and the two
yearst Intervening between the death Of
Justice Thompson in 1S43, and the appoint
ment of Justice Nelson in 1915.
New York Senator's silent.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
SARATOGA, N. Y, September 16-Sen-
ator Murphy is stopping at his summer
home here. He was seen by a reporter
for The Evening Star today and asked If
he would oppose the nomination of VIM.
B. Hornblower for justice of the United
States Supreme Court in place of Justice
jackson, deceased.
The Senator resolutely refused to ex-
press opinion on the appointment of Mr..
Herr blower. Nor would Maj. Hinckley.
chairman of the democratic state commit
tee, who was with him. D. Cady Herrick
and Gale Mitchell, the only other democrats
of prominence, also refused to discuss Mr..
Hornplower's appointment A telegram to
Senator Hill, who is at Albany, failed to
elicit any opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Personal Mention.

Secretary Olney has returned to Wash
ington from New England, where he has
been spending the summer.
Lieut.. Joseph Wheeler, jr., fourth artillery
is in the city on leave.
Capt. F. y. Cock Of the navigation bi,-
reau. has returned from a months vacation
Oh the -eashore of Lorg Island.
Lieut.. l.. l.. Rcamey, a.d to the Secretary
OF the Navy. has returned from a holiday
at BCena Vista, Pa.
Mr.. Frank Smyth. editor of the "Vir-
ginian," Abingdon, Va, is in the city.
Commander s. E. W:ngate, on duty al
Portland, Me, is on a visit to this city on
official business.
Capt. IL. ). Howe, retired, IS at the Ban
Crct..
President Z. s. Whitman of the Colur,-
biaH University, accompanied by his wife
and child. viii return to Washing gton next
Thursday and enter at once upon the duties
OF his new position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Nav,,I Commissions sigEcd.

The President has signed the commits
sions Of the following naval officers, re-
Gently promoted:
Lester \. Beardslee, t. he rear ad:liral
John y. Howell, to be commodore; George
w. Tyler, to be lieutenant commander;
Michac! c. brennan, to be medical lnspec-
tor; George W. Woods, homas C. Walton
and Charles c. White. to be medical e!irec-
tors; Daniel NJ. q iiteras. to be surgeon;
Henry T. Wright. 10 he Fay Inspector; r.
i. NJ. Ball. to te paynaster, Samuel NC
Gowan. TO be PASSED assistant Iaymaster;
John Hood ard John H. Shipley, to lie lieu
tenants; Chester II. KEepper. Harry A.
Field Marbury Johnston and Guy W.
Brown, to ne lieutenants Gu1ior grade);
Charles w. Dyson. Andrew McAllistcr and
Ward +. Winchell, to be pa ssed assistant
engineers. these We're the only commis-
sion5 contained in this mornings mail from
the President at Gray Gables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
cH1cKAMAUGA.s DEDICATION.
Cabinet Officers Who Will PrObab blJ

Cabinet Omccrs VINO Will Probably
Participate In the Ceremonies.
Secretary Herbert has accepted an invi-
tation to attend the dedication Of the Chick
amauga National Park. He was a partici-
pant in the historic battle at that place, on
the "other side" and will probably be call
ed on for an address. Attorney General
Harmon has also accepted an invitation to
attend. The probabilities are that Post
master General Wilson and Secretary
Smith will attend. Although no one at the
War Department is prepared to speak posi-
lively on the subject, it is generally regard
ed as settled that Secretary Lamont will
not be present. Consequently it is extreme
ly unlikely that the silent Secretary will
orator or that occasion, as has been widely
heraIded as one of the features of the pro-
gram. A fact that seems to corroborate the
impression that the War Secretary does not
expect to take part in the ceremonies, is
that Vice President Stevenson has con-
sented to preside over the ceremonies, a
duty that had been originally assigned to
the Secretary of War.
Lieut. General Schofield and his entire
staff, including Col ]. p. Sanger of the
inspector generals department, Major
Charles Z. Schofied, second cavalry, and
Major T. H. Bliss of the subsistence de-
partment, will also attend the celebration.
They will leave here this evening for Cin-
cinnati to attend the reunion of the Society
of the Army of the Tennessee, and from
there VIII go direct to Chattanooga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
TO DOCK THE INDIANA
The Battleship Will Be Sent to Halifax for
That Purpose.
SIR. Cramp, the Builder, Unwilling to
Risk the Dock at Port
Royal.

Much to the regret of the naval authori-
ties, Mr.. Cramp has declined to take the
risk of docking the Indiana at Port Royal
SC. Therefore the first battleship of the
American navy will be docked in the Brit
ish pert of Halifax. This conclusion is the
result CT several conferences and much cor
Iospondence between Secretary Herbert
and MIR. Cramp, the builder of the vessel
AS matter of patriotism, the Secretary
desired to avoid the humiliating necessity
of sending big warships away from
home to be cleaned. He endeavored to per-
Suadc Mr.. Cramp that the new dock at
Port Royal is in good condition, ard that it
would be perfectly safe to dock the Indiana
there.
MIR. Cramps Refusal.
Tha. he failed to do so is attributed by
Mr. Cramp to purely business reasons.
The Indiana has not yet been formally ac-
cepted by the government, and cannot be
Until she has demonstrated on an official
tr.al that she meets all the requirements Of
her contract
The purpose of docking her is to put her
in shape for her official speed trial. Until
the vessel is formally accepted by the gov
ernmeat, her builders are entirely respon-
sible for her Should an accident occur to
her through any cause the loss would fall
entirely on them, and not Oh the Navy De-
par rlment.
Not Justified in Taking Risks.
Consequently Mr.. Cramp does not feel
justified in taking any risks in the vessel
before her formal transfer to the govern
p1ent. There was not enough certainty of
the safety of the Port Royal dock to war
rant ter trial with the Indiana. The dock
has been tested by the Amphitrite, vessel
weighing less than 1000 tons, but it has
T OF been subjected to strain of over 1O,-
oOo tons, as the Indiana would make, and
1t is &c ubtful if 1t could Withstand it. Mr.
Cramps conclusion is that under the cir
cumstances he would be taking risk in
docking the battleship at Port Royal that
he could not afford to do. Halifax being
the nearest port where the vessel could
safely be repaired, he decided that she
would be taken there. This ended the con-
troversy, and the navy's first battleship,
designed by Americans and built of do
mestic materials by Americans" as Secre-
tary Herbert has boasted, will receive her
first repairs in English dock because
circumstances have operated to bring about
delays in completing the home docks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Minister Broadheud Resigns.

Mr.. James o. Broadhead of Missouri,
United States minister to Switzerland has
resigned that Office, in order to meet GER
tain private business engagements, which
.necessitate an early return to the United
States and an indefinite stay. His resigna-
ton was totally unexpected, and has caused
considerable gossip among his friends He
was one of the leading lawers of st. Louis
and was appointed to Switzerland in April
1893, to succeed Mr.. Peter c. Cheney, re-
signed. His appointment was regarded as
a recognition of the Francis faction of the
democratic party of Missouri. 1t is ex-
pected that his successor will be appointed
in short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
coLoRED IMMIGRATION PROJECT.
Minister Romero Says That His Gov.
eminent Has Nothing to Do With 1t

Minister Romero Says That His Cow
The New York World, in its issue of
April % last, and other papers, published
on interview with Mr.. William H. Ellis, in
which he stated that he submitted to the
Mexican government a project of con-
tract to encourage the colored immigration
into Mexico. and that. Notwithstanding the
opposition existing in Mexico against such
scheme, the contract could be carried out,
thanks to the personal influence of Presi-
dent Diaz, who promised to help the COM
rany.
Mr.. Ellis added that he made contract
with a company for colonization purposes,
and that he had a concession from the
Mexican government.
Senor Romero, the Mexican minister, hav-
ing made due inquiries on this subject, is
now in receipt of an official communication
from his government, in which it is stated
that neither the president of the republic
nor the Mexican government had anything
to do in regard to said contract, which was
of a merely private character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Test of Machine Guns.

The naval ordnance bureau today began
q competitive test of machine guns at the
Washington navy yard for the purpose of
selecting the arm best suited for the use
of the navy. Up TO this time the depart
ment has been without a weapon of this
class which will fire satisfactorily the small
bore smokeless powder cartridge intended
for the new naval rifle, but it is hoped that
one of the three guns submitted for the
present will meet the requirements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Worlds Fair Diplomas.

1t is understood that. owing to unexpected
and unavoidable delays. the. Columbian
worlds fair diplomas will not be ready for
delivery until about next February. The
medals, of which there are to be 24,000, will
be finished some time in November next.
Much difficulty has been experienced, it is
said, in inserting in the medals the names
of the persons entitled to them, many of
them being longer than the spaces left for
that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Pensions Allowed.

District Of Columbia-Original, Charles
Stewart. Washington; restorat ton and reis-
sue, Abial w. Fisher (deceaseD, Washing
ton; original widow, Violetta &. NJ. Fisher.
Washington.
Maryland-Increase Thomas Ward, Tow
son, Baltimore.
Virginia-Original, James D. Neely, Ma
tional Soldiers Home, Elizabeth City;
France Doyle, National Soldiers Home,
Elizabeth City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
The Texas in Good Condition.

A rumor which has been in circulation for
the past few days to the effect that it
would be necessary to again put the battle
ship Texas on the docks is generally dis
credited at the Navy Department. 1t is as
serted that the vessel is in good condition,
except for the accumulation of mud about
her lower machinery caused by her recent
run in shallow waters, but it is predicted
that this accumulation will wash out during
her present cruise to try her engines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
John NJ. Butlcr,s Death.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, September 1G-
Word was received from New York here at
midnight last night that John NJ. Butler of
this city died at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in
that city. Mr.. Butler was one of the best
known lawyers Indiana has produced. He
was for many years the partner of the late
United States Senator Joseph E. McDon-
aid Mr.. Butler was siXty-oue years old
He was very wealthy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Dfxiden,Is Declared.

The controller of the currency has de-
clared dividends in favor of the creditors
of insolvent national banks as follows
viz: A second dividend, 20 per cent, in
favor of the creditors of the Commercial
National Bank of Denver, Col, making in
all 30 per cent on claims proved, amount
ing to s4l9,175.O2.
A sixth dividend. 10 per cent, in favor of
the creditors of the Albuquerque National
Bank of Albuquerque, N. NJ, making in
all 10 per cent on claims proved, amounting
to $2.33, 4O9.91.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Exoneratcd the Richmond Post.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, September 1G.-The
Virginia delegates to the Louisville en-
campment of the G. a. r. returned to this
city touay. They were accompanied by
a number of veterans from other places.
II ia stated that the charges preferred by
Cen Watrous of Wisconsin against Phil
Kearney Post of this city, alleging the
misuse of funds sent here by northern
posts for Decoration day services. were
thoroughly sifted at the Louisville encamp-
ment The amount was 10000. Phil Kear-
ney Post was completely exonerated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
SUES FOR DIVORCE.
The End of u Famous Runaway Mar
riage.

The End of Famous Runaway Mnr-
riage.
Annie S. Cammack Hardisty this after
noon filed petition for divorce from Ar
liz gton Z. Hardisty. Mrs. Hardisty states
that they were married at Baltimore, Md.'
October 10, 1890, but that no children were
bern to them.
She charges that her husband is now and
has been for more than three years an
habitual and confirmed drunkard; that
since their marriage he has in no Way con-
tributed toward her support, but has spent
at least $4,000 of her money, and very
large part Of it for satisfying his craving
for intoxicating liquors.
Her husband, says Mrs. Hardisty, re-
sided here, where ne was born, until the
10Th of last January, when he removed to
Sligo, Montgomery county, Md, where he
row resides. In addition to decree of
divorce she prays that she may be allow
ed to resume her maiden name OF Cam
mack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
THE GARBAGE SITUATION
Final Action on Orematories Expected
Shortly.
The Smith System VIII No Doubt be
ChOsen-F0Ot of South
Capitol Street.

Final action on the garbage question is
expected this week, and before another
week goes by preparations will have been
begun for the erection of crematory to
dispose of the city's garbage.
This morning the representatives of the
Smith crematory had a conference with
Commissioner Truesdell and explained to
the satisfaction of the contractor and his
attorney their proposition regarding the
Smith crematory, which the Commissioners
some time ago accepted as the best and
the one which should be erected in this
city. Everything was made plain. 1t was
mistake that the Smith people had not
submitted proposition to the contractor
for the use of their system. This was done
some time ago, as stated at the time in
The Star. The only reason why the matter
has not been settled long ago that
there were certain provisions that needed
explanation, and as soon as the smith peo-
pie were requested to explain them, they
came to Washington. and fixed matters up.
AS the matter now stands, there is no doubt
that the first crematory to be erected will
be the Smith, and an effort will be made to
erect it at the foot of South Capitol street.
The residents in that locality, however,
are fighting the crematory earnestly, and
hope to prevent its erection on the site of
the old reduction plant. There is little
doubt that the other system will be the
Brown, and it is understood the contractor
has closed a contract with the owner Of
that system.
The conference this morning was not
productive of much good. Explanations
were made satisfying the Commissioners
and the contractor, and it is believed before
the day is over the contract for the Smith
crematory Will be signed.
Now the question arises, when will these
crematories 8, be completed? Contractor
Warfield in submitting his bid proposed to
have the crematores completed by October
80 next Matters, however, have not been
pushed as rapidly as was expected. and now
crematories ready by that. time. 1t will
take at least sixty days to build the crema-
tories, and those best informed predict
they will not be ready before the new year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
AN ADVERSE REPORT.
Commodore Sampson Objects to In
cludfns Armor In the Contract.

Commodore Sampson objects to In
Guiding Arnaor in the Contract.
Commodore Sampson, chief Of the bureau
of ordnance, has made a report to the Sec
rotary OF the Navy, on the recommends
ton made by Chief Constructor Hichborn,
that hereafter in letting contracts for the
construction of vessels the armor be in
clutiei in the contract. 1t is understo TODD
that the report IS adverse to the recon-
mendation and that many reasons are
given for the belief that the change would
be unwise, the principal being the neces-
sity Tor constant supervision on the part
of the government to prevent the use of
inferior armor. 1t is supposed that Secre-
tary Herbert will take this question up
soon with the view of deciding it before the
work on tie new battle ships and gun
boats is begun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
HAS NOT BEEN STOPPED.
The Work of Changing the ValI<yrfc's
Rig Goes On.

TIC VOrk OF Chanis1niS Inc VNTkyr1C~N
Rig Goes On.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, September 16.-The
work of changing the rig of the Valkyrie
was continued at Erie Basin here today
Both masts for the yawl rig are in posi-
ton and her cruising sails have been put
aboard. Her racing sails will be shipped
by steamer.
Sailmaker Ratsey left the boat about IL
o'clock this forenoon. When he was asked
by a representative cf the Associated Press
as to the truth of the rumor from Newport
that the work of preparing the Ealkyrie
Ratsey replied:
There is no truth whatever in that re-
port"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
Terr;f,c Storm in Michixnu.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, September 16.-A
terrific electric and rain storm visited this
vicinity last night, the rain falling in tor
rents for several hours the fall being about
one inch. In many places about the city
the streets were flooded. The large stone
walk supporting the cement walk OF one of
the big department stores was washed
away, and the basement, which is used as
a carpet department, was flooded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-16
STEAMER IN QUARANTINE.

Passengers of the City of RIO Jancfrs
Detained Of San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 16.-The
steamer City of Rio Janeiro, from Hong
Kong via Honolulu. which arrived early
this morning. is in quarantine. Neither
passengers nor mails allowed to be landed.
No communication with quarantined ves-
sells is permitted. The mails will be fumi-
gated today and landed tonight. but pass
engers will probably be kept in quarantine
for several dayS.