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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
Arrangements for Their Investiga-
ton Now Completed.
CHINA WIqHDRAWS Her OPPOSITION
Who Will Be Members of the
Commission.
WHEN THE WORK WILL BEGIN

Minister DENLY has at last completed the
arrangements for the investigation of the
missionary riots at Cheng-tu, in the province
of Szechuen. western China. He cabled Sec
retary Olney today that the Chinese gov
ernment had withdrawn its opposition to
the commission, and that the latter would
start at once for the scene of the riots, un-
less the Secretary countermanded their or
ders. which. Of course, will not be the case.
Purpose of the COmmission.
The riots at Cheng-tu occurred late last
spring, but owing to the distance Of Cheng-
tu from the coast weeks elapsed before
even the first reports reached the cable
terminus. While no American missionaries
were killed, much valuable mission property
was destroyed; and the purpose of the COM
mission is to fix the responsibility for the
outrages, secure the punishment of the
guilty parties and, probably, financial rep
aration for the losses sustained by the mis-
sionaries. AS the British missions suffered
very much more than the American mis-
sions, and in their case there was actual
less of life our State Department sought to
secure the cooperation of the British gov
ernment in making the investigation and
in joint demand upon the Chinese govern
ment for full reparation, just as was done
In the case of the ku Cheng investigation.
Delay in British Co-Operntion.
The British government consented at
first, and charged one of their consuls to
represent 1t, but delayed sending the lat
ter SO long that our own government, find
ing that the British would not be ready un-
IL well along in the fail, determined upon
Independent action. The Chinese govern
ment did not relish this plan, but, accord
ing to Mr.. DeIby's dispatch, 1t has finally
given its consent to the inquiry and will
send a Chinese official as member of the
commission. The representatives of our
government will be Sheridan p. Read
United States consul at Tien-Tsin; Com
nisnder Francis NJ Barber, United States
naval attache at Toxic, and Fleming d.
Cheshire, who is the interpreter of the
United States legation at Peking. Mr.
Cheshire will go as the secretary or re-
ecIder of the commission.
No Missionary IA Member.
Although nothing is said on the subject
at the department, it is probable that Mr.
DENLY has BEEN obliged In order to secure
the consent of the Chinese government to
the Inquiry, to abandon his plan of appoint
ing all American missionary as one of the
members Of the commission and Mr.. Che
shire probably fills the place intended for
the missionary.
The commission will start at once from
Tien-Tsin. but owing to the great distance
from that place to Cheng-tu the Journey
which must be made overland and without
the aid of railroads, will consume at least
month, and it will probably be well along
in November before the real work of in
vestigation begins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
Miss Throckmorton Here.

Miss ThrOckmOrtOn Here.
Miss Josephine Holt Throckmorton, one of
the beGeficiaries of the mysterious will
which was today offered for probate, reach
ed Washington yesterday from New York
During the afternoon, by prearrangement,
she had an interview with Mr.. Luke Dev-
lin, the executor named in the will, and
early this morning she met Mr.. Blair Lee
and Mr.. ]. J. Darlington, counsel for Mr..
Devlin and herself, respectively, at Mr..
Darlington's Office.
In appearance Miss Throckmorton is cer-
tainly very attractive young lady. She
has bright. pleasing expression, in which
dark eyes, light brown hair, a clear COM
piexion and regular features blend. She
naturally shrinks from publicity and breads
the ordeal, both of the newspapers and the
court room. She positively declined to be
interviewed today. She gays her situation
is not Of her seeking. nor is she without a
duty in the premises. She will therefore
ascertain what her rights are, and, II SO
fortunate as to establish them, the result
will justify her action. All the gentlemen
who met the young lady today in a business
way speak highly of her. She appears as
a cultivated. self-poised young woman, with
a good sense of business matters and the
ability to grasp details end decide on meth
DDS that would do credit to one older and
more Injured to business and legal proceed
ure
Miss Throckmorton spent last night with
her grandmother at her boarding place, 81
B street northeast, and will tonight return
to New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
CONSUL PARTELLo's COMPLAINT,
Germans Sell to Americans Mt u Dis
count nnI the TreaAurY SufYers


count and the Treasury Suffers.
CHICAGO. September 2O.-Dwight j. Par
tello. United States consul at Sonneburg,
Germany, says that in his consulate alone
the United States Is swindled out of $780,
COO customs duties every year. And it is
this which brings MIR. Partello to this coun-
try and to this city at this Tine
The abuses responsible for the leak lie
in custom house apprasements at that
port. and the thie there have confed-
crates on this side OF the water. Speaking
of the matter, Mr.. Particle says:
"One of the favorite methods of fraud
practiced by the Sonneburg exporters and
entered into by the New York buyers was
The competition among the sellers is so
keen that the buyer may get rebate of
10 or ~ per cent. The buyer reaps the
benefit because he can sell his wares in
American markets at profit, increased
by that 15 or 20 per cent as the case may
be, and the government, is robbed of just
that much. For instance. Sonneburg
manufacturer who makes dolls at 10 marks
dozen and reaps fair profit, quotes them
at 10 per cent discount, making them 8
marks a dozen. The difference is adjusted
by the importer and buyer, but the gov
ernment can Only collect duty from the
basis of the quoted prices. Under the CIR
cumstances the only relief is to have gov
ernment appraisers appointed who shall
raise the rate of valuation on toys and
china to such figure as shall end the re-
bate system and force the German export
ers to keep within the strict letter of the
law"
Before coming to Chicago Mr.. Particle
visited the customs houses in several large
eastern cities. The object of his trip is to
establish method by which the govern
ment may secure the full duties on wares
imported from Germany. Mr.. Particle will
return to Washington this afternoon to lay
before the Secretary of State and the Sec
retary Of the Treasury the result Of lis
Investigations. Those officials have signified
their willingness to place in force rules
which will ultimately throw a safeguard
around the public treasury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
THE PRESIDENTS RETURN
Stated at the White House He Will Be
Back October l.
Indications, However, Point to the
Return of the Family ut an
Earlier Date.

It IS said at the White House that the
President and family will return to this
city ON the 1st proximo. Such was their
ir:tention when they left the city for Gray
Gables at the first approach of summer.
There is al impression, however, that they
will return to the capital before the date
named, and there are various surface in
dc atoms to confirm this impression. One
of these Is the fact that Jerry Smith. the
cole red Chesterfield of the domestic force
of the mansion, left here this morning for
the Presidents summer home on the classic
shores of Buzzard's Bay for the supposed
purpose of assisting in preparing the house.
hold effects of the Presidents family for
shipment to Washington.
The Return of the Horses.
Another indication that the President Is
ebcut to resume his official residence at
the White House is the recent return of
The Presidents horses, which were put to
pasture on a farm in Maryland soon after
the departure of the executive household
for Gray, Gables. For these reasons and
others Of a corroborative nature 1t is be-
lieved that 1t is the Presidents present In
tehtion to bring his family back to Wash
ington some time next week. and that in
the event of a continuance of the present
hot weather that he will make his home
temporarily at NoOuley, ana come TO the
White House only to attend the meetings
of the cabinet and to meet necessary en-
gagements
Business of Importance Awaits Him.
There is much business of considerable
Importance awaiting his personal attention,
including measures for the relief of the
treasury and the consideration of the
numerous foreign complications In which
the government has become involved while
he has been enjoying his holiday. 1t is un-
deIstood that he has been greatly benefited
by his long rest and freedom from public
cares, and that he will resume his many
arduous public duties with renewed strength
and vigor. There ares several important
vacancies in the public service, including
THAT on the Supreme bench; action upon
which. it is understood, win be deferred
until after the Presidents return to the
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
GRAND LODGE, 1. o. o. F.
Pushing Business in Order to Adjourn
Tomorrow.

II
Tomorrow.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., September 90
A determined effort is being made by the
Sovereign Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. F., to
push the business of the session in order to
adjourn tomorrow.
Representative Grassman of New Jersey
introduced resolution providing that suit
able memorial pages of deceased members
of Sovereign Grand Lodges be placed in
the revised journal. 1t was favorably re-
ported by the committee on legislation and
adopted. The committee on Patriarch
Militant. to whom was referred the recon-
mendation of the grand sire in regard to
changes in the code of that branch, re-
were adopted.
The committee on legislation made a re-
port recommending the adoption of reso-
luton making a change in the bylaws of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
The report and resolution were adopted
by vote of 90 to 20. 1t refers to grand
bodies in all states and gives members
of those bodies the privilege of wearing a
ribbon designating their rank and station
instead Of wearing regalias.
The proposition to create degree for
Rebekah state assemblies was defeated
At noon Past Grand Sire Nicholson of
Philadelphia moved that the report from
the judiciary committee on decisions of the
grand sire be acted upon. The motion
was carried, and the report was being con-
sidered when the morning session closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
Personal Mention.

Capt. w. L. Fisk, corps Of engineers, is
in the city on leave of absence.
Lieut.. c. c. Nash has reported at the
Navy Department for duty.
Charles Loeffler. the efficient usher of
the President, has just returned from
Niagara Falls. where he passed few very
pleasant days. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Loeff1er.
Major o. L. Pruden, assistant private
secretary to the President, is enjoying a
much-needed rest of a few days in the
vicinity of New York.
Among the Washingtonians now at the
Atlanta exposition representing the United
States government is Mr.. Robert o. Otter
back of the geological survey. The ex-
hibit in charge CT Mr.. Otterback is a most
interesting one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
sICILIAN RIOTERS PARDoNED.

King Humbert SiEnnlizes the CeIe-
bratiOn by Mercy.
ROME, September 20.-In honor of the
fetes commemorating the entry of the Ital-
ian army into Rome in 1870 King Humbert
has grsnted a pardon to all Of the Sicilian
rioters who were undergoing sentences Of
Imprisonment for less than ten years.
Cardinal Gibbons Protest.
BALTIMORE, September 20. - Cardinal
Gibbons would say nothing today concerning
the published statement that he had sent to
the pope an address of protest against the
Roman fetes. 1t is known, however, that
the cardinal did on September issue such a
protest, addressed to the Catholic clergymen
of America, in which he also requested that
prayers be offered for the restoration of the
pontif's temporal power. This, it Is
thought, is the address referred to in the
cable dispatches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
KINGDOM OF ITALY
It Was Formed Just Twenty-Five
Years Ago.
PATRIOTIC ITALIANS CELEBRATE
Parade and Address at the En-
bassy.
BARON FAVA'S GREETIN g

The green, white and red of Italy held
sway and was swayed in a goodly portion
CT the District of Columbia today. Exactly
twenty-five years ago the Italian states
were united into the kingdom of Italy. and
on September 20, 1870. formal entry into
Rene of the italian armies was made. the
crowning work of Victor Emanuel and his
coursellors, aided by Garibaldi, Mazzini
and other patriots. The patriotic italian
colony of Washington is celebrating the
quarter centennial Of the union in highly
enthusiastic and creditable manner.
The celebration began with a parade this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20

this morning to celebrate the anniversary
of 1taly's unification, simple services in a
different sense were being held in the Cath
ole churches Twenty-Five years ago to-
day the Ronen provinces. over which the
popes had exercised temporal sovereignty,
with few internissions, for many centuries,
were transferred from the dominion of Plus
TX and made part CT the italian confeder-
alton. In the Catholic churches today,
therefore, prayers were offered up for the
dom and independence, and in the churches
IN the diocese of Maryland the litany OF the
saints was recited in behalf of this desire
at the close of early mass. There were no
other ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20

Strikers Disagree Mt Ishpemfns.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Srsr.
ISHPEMING, Mich, September 20.-There
Is talk among the strikers anxious to con-
true the fight Of questioning the result of
lest evenings ballot Of the Miners Union,
at which the strike was declared off, alleg-
ing that the vote was taken after dark and
figures were juggled.
1t is hardly probable, however, that they
will be able to hold the union in line for
the continuance of the strike, as the men
desirous Of going to work are in the ma
jority and will secede from the union If
the strike is not declared off this afternoon
as the result Of yesterdays ballot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20

Capt. R. ]. C. Irvine. eleventh infantry,
has been relieved from duty at the gov
erEment penitentiary at Leavenworth,
Kan., and ordered to join his company.
The following transfers in the tenth cav
airy are made: First Lieut.. William E.
Stipp from troop D to troop L, First Lieut.
john J. Pershing from troop L to troop D,
Second Lieut. Winthrop S. Wood from
troop c to troop B, Second Lieut.. Melvin
w. Rowell from troop B tc troop L, Sec
ond Lieut.. William T. Johnston from troop
NJ to troop G, Second Lieut.. Samuel D.
Rcckenbach from troop L to troop C, Sec
ond Lieut.. James g. Parker from troop G
to troop M.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
A CLOSE WATCH.
On the Lookout for the Chinese ut
Atlanta.

On the Lookout for the Chinese ut
Atlanta.
The treasury officials are keeping close
watch on the 200 Chinese recently admitted
into this country at Ogdensburg, N. Y,
and now at Atlanta. Statements have
reached the department that the forty Chi
nese women in the party were brought
here for immoral purposes. A letter from
a Baptist clergyman. who came from China
in the same ship with them, says that their
physical condition was such as necessitated
their removal to a part Of the ship away
from all the other passengers. He does not
doubt that the women were diseased, and
suggests that the officials take steps to u.s.
certain the facts, and, If found as he sus-
poets, at once to deport them.
The department agents at Atlanta have
been advised of these matters and instruct
ed to keep a lookout for evidence of their
having been brought Eere Illegally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
SENIOR PALACIO's CASE.
No Request by His Government for
His Retirement.

No neVuebt ny MS government 1Of
His Retirement.
The Venezuelan authorities here have not
requested the retirement of Senor Palacio
because of the charges against him in New
York. as has been stated, and the legation
has not been Informed that the attache in
tends to return to Venezuela. The status
of the case is that the Venezuelan consul
at New York has been asked to make a
report, and until this is received there is a
disposition to give Senior Palacio the benefit
of the explanation he has made.
In this connection a member Of the dip
lomatc corps said today that when the
United States minister to Venezuela was in
volved in grave personal Irregularities re-
sulting in his recall and dismissal the
Venezuelan press refrained from all MEN,
tion OF the affair out of respect to the Uni
ted States. In the present case 1t Is felt by
diplomats that the high standing of the
Venezuelan legation entities 1t to exemp-
tion from the unpleasant notoriety incl
dent to a trifling escapado in which the
facts are in dispute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
CLAIMS AGAINST HAWAII.
An Appeal to BE Made to the State
Department..

SAN FRANCISCO, September 2O.-A num-
Der of men who were imprisoned by the
Dole government during the rebellion in
Hawaii have organized for the purpose of
gaining the assistance Of their respective
governments in an effort to obtain dam
ages from the Hawaiian government.
George Lyccrgus, who was imprisoned
several months on charge Of treason and
afterward was set at liberty without a trial,
passed through this city on the way to
Washington, where he will lay the matter
before the State Department. From Wash
iEgton he will go to London, then to Paris
and thence to Athens. At these points he
will act as the agent of members of each
nationality now residing in Hawaii who
have claims against the Hawaiian govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
ANOTHER STEAMSHIP COLLISION.

The Constantine Cut to the Waters
Edge.
LONDON. September 2O-The steamers
Constantine and Trevethick collided today
off the entrance to the River Tyno. The
Constantine was cut to the waters edge
and was run ashore to prevent laundering.
line rockets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
BELIEVED TO HAVE sunk.

Nothing Heard of the Penokee for
Twenty-Seven Days.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, September 20.-It is
reported here that the schooner Penokee
has gone down with all hands. The Peno-
kee left Buffalo for Milwaukee with 564
she left nothing has been heard Of her.
She carried crew Of about seven men,
There is no insurance on the boat. From
the description of the schooner which was
struck by waterspout off Point aux
Barques, in Saginaw bay, 1t Is thought it
may have been the Penokee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
ncIr,um and Her workmen

United States Consul Morris reports to
the State Department that a new regula-
ton for workmen in match factories has
been adopted by the Belgian government
requiring them to be excluded from the
r-crk as soon as they are attacked by phos-
pholic Lecrosis, or appear to be threatened
by the disease. The regulations provide
for frequent examinations and abundant
precautions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
Recaptured After Eighteen Years.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, September 90
Alex. Harris. white convict escaped from
the sewanee mines eighteen years ago
when he had only two months more of
time to serve. Yesterday he was recaptur-
ed in DeKalb county and returned to the
peniteEtiary. He had spent most OF his
years of liberty in North Carolina, and
had only recently returned to his old
home. where he was recognized and ar
rested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
Gen. McCIeIlnn's Son.

Congressmsn-elcct Mcclellan, from New
York city, the son Of Little Mac" who
was the democratic candidate for President
In 1854, is In Washington for a few days.
Mr.. Mcclellan Is in his twenty-ninth year,
and is probably the youngest member of
tha next House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
Return of senator Vest.

Senator Vest Of Missouri is temporarily
domiciled in Washington for a brief season
before resuming the way bomeward. He
visited the Capitol today and spent the
day in his committee room. He is looking
hearty and is much improved by his sum-
mer in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
MILITARY TRAIN WRECKED.

Thirteen Killed and Thirty Seriously
Injured.
CHEMNITZ, September 2O-A military
train returning from the maneuvers, was
wrecked last evening on the Freiberg and
Oeberan railway line. Thirteen We're kill
ed outright and sixty were injured, Of
which some thirty were seriously hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
TO RETURN TO LAO TUNG.

China to Retakc 1t Next Month-Big
Loan by Russia.
LONDON, September 20.-A special dis
patch from Shanghai states that the Chi
rese expect to retake possession of the
Lao Tung peninsula about the middle of
October. The same correspondent reports
that Russia has secured the privilege of q
second Chinese loan of 100, O,0Oo 600 taels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
AN IMPORTANT MEETING.

Railway Men Trying to Regulate the
Traffic.
NEW YORK, September 2O-An impor-
tant meeting of railroad men is in progress
today at the offices Of the Trunk Line As
sociation Its object is understood to be
to perfect an agreement upon which the as
sociation has been working for some time,
to regulate all traffic arrangements. The
agreement Is designed to be an iron-clad
affair and of vast consequence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20
A Track Walker Fatally Hurt.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ODENTON, Mo, September 2o.-Zach
Turner. a track walker on the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad, was struck by a
freight train last night. He was taken to
Baltimore, where he died this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-20

before the defeated side will finally submit.
Hence, the case may reasonably be ex-
pected to be before the courts for several
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-08-28

-Jhe luminosity against foreign
ers is still rampant in China. An.
other American mission has been
attacked, n school house and chap.
Ct wrecked and several persons
killed by an infatuated and howl.
ing mob. AS we remarked last
week, the "almond eyed Celestial
must be made to understand
That foreigners have som
rights to life and property,
which he must be taught to re
spect, even If it requires armed oc
cupation of the "Elowery King
dom" as the only alternative to ac.
complish it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-08-28

ONO FOR SOUND MoNEY.-The
Democratic State convention OF
Ohio, which met at Springfield.
last week, nominated by acelama.
lion Elk Governor James Il. Camp.
bell as IFS standard bearer and a
full State ticket, reaftirmed the flu
ancial plank of the Chicago plat.
form and endorsed the administra
ton of President Cleveland. Tue
free silver plank submitted by the
compittee on resolutions was de.
feated by the decisive vote of $50
to go. But, Of course, the free
silver journals Of the country will
attribute this "Waterloo" to par
ticipation in the proceedings o.
Federal office holders aud Ca
Brice's "bar'l' of money.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1895-08-28

A NOVEL SUIT.-A novel suit
is IN progress before the District
Court, now in session at Vernon.
Jackson parish, La. 1t is a suit
for S3l20 damages against the
Clerk OF the District Court, for is
SUNG a marriage license to a
young man named Lewis, eighteen
years of age, against the protest oil
his father, who is thus seeking to
hold the Clerk pecuniarily respon.
sihle. It is said that the case is
entirely new, the Supreme Court
never having passed upon a SINH
lar one and its final adjudication
is looked forward to with much in
terest hy the legal fraternity. as
we'll as the various Clerks OF
Cont