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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
American Sailor. Released

A dispatch received by Acting Secretary
of State Uhl from: U. S. Consul Hyatt at
Santiago Cuba, announces the satisfactory
ternir alton of one incident which has
caused much correspondence between the
State Department and the Spanish officials,
being the cases of Bolton and Richlieu
two American sailors who were found
adrift in small boat off the eastern coast
of Cuba, and were arrested and confined on
a charge of being implicated in the rebel
lion. Consul Hyatt at once took up their
defense, and after many weeks he writes
under date of the 4th instant, that upon
his applica ton the Spanish officials have
released the men Internationally, and that
he will ship them back to the United
States at the first opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Interior Department Changes.

The following changes In the Interior De-
partment were announced today: Office of
Secretary, census roll, resignation-Thos
M. Robertson of North Carolina, clerk,
$1,000.
Patent Office appointment by transfer
frcm census roll-Miss Lillian Stoner of
Indiana and Miss Nellie B. Juno of New
York, copyists, at $72O.
Promotions-NIss Georgia c. Stark of
New York. clerk, 81, 200 to 81, 400; Miss Lucy
r. Ward of Virginia, clerk, $1,000 to S1,2Oo;
Miss Rosa A. Jones of Maine copyist, $500
to clerk, $1,000; Miss Nanny E. Kuhlmann of
Missouri and Charles L. Haden of Iowa.
copyists, $I2N to $500.
Pension office, promotiou-Thomas A.
Stocksager of Oklahoma, clerk, 81, 400 to
1900.
Observation-Disclosures A. Oswell of New
York. clerk, 81, 900; Mrs. Mary Anderson of
Ohio. clerk, $1,2UO; Mrs. Lola B. Hauptman
of District of Columbia, Peter II. Christie
of New York and Jackson 3. Shepard of
Pennsylvania. copyists 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
HIS GOLDEN JUBILEE,
Celebration of Archbishop Williams.
of Boston.

BOSTON, Mass. May 16.-The golden
jubilee of Right Rev. Archbishop Williams
of Massachusetts, in honor of the fiftieth
anniversary of his elevation, which begins
today, promises to be a memorable occa-
sion, especially on account of the promi-
nence of the dignitaries of the Catholic
Church who are present. Among those
here are Mgr. Satolli. Cardinal Gibbons,
Archbishop Fabre. Montreal; Archbishop
Corrigan, New York; Archbishop Ireland,
st. Paul; Archbishop Elder, Cincinnati;
Archbishop Riordan, San Francisco; Arch
bishop Ryan. Philadelphia; Bishops Mi
chaud, Burlington, VT; Beaven, SPRING
field; Tierney Of Hartford and Keane of
Washington.
Today Archbishop Williams began the
religious observance with the celebration
of a pontifical high mass at the Cathedral
Of the Holy Cross. After the mass the
archbishop will entertain the visiting pre-
lates and clergy at luncheon in the vestry
of the cathedral.
The sermon of the day was preached by
Right Rev. D. NJ. Bradley. bishop of Man
chester, n. H.
A banquet will be given tonight in Music
Hall by the clergy and laity. Cardinal
Gibbons will speak for the Catholic hier-
archy of the United States; Mgr. Satolli for
the pope, and Gov. Greenhalge for the
state of Massachusetts,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
PATENT OFFICE GAZETTE.
The Complications Said Not to BE En-
tircly Removed.

The Complications Said Not to he Eli
tircly Removed.
Little can be learned of the condition
of things in regard to the Patent Office
Gazette contract. The commissioner of
patents, Mr.. Seymour. has had the various
bids tabulated, and is making a careful
analysis of them, as we'll as an inquiry
into the ability of the bidders o do the
work involved. The commissioners Office
force express themselves as satisfied that
the Gazette could be printed with con-
siderable saving in cost il the new plan
suggested by the commissioner were adopt
ed. This saving is by some estimated as
high as $4,000 annually.
The commissioner, it is, said does not
construe the phraseology of the law in a
way that compels him to keep the work in
the government printing office, and it is
said at the patent office that If the work
is sent there it will be done upon the ex-
press official say-so of Senator German,
who now constitutes the entire congress
sional joint committee on printing. Unless
Senator German assumes entire respof1si-
biity for this action, it was said today to
be quite likely that Commissioner Sey-
mour will let the contract to the lowest
bidders.
The matter will not be settled for sew
e1al days, and may ultimately lead 10 liti-
cation instituted by the contractors who
made the lowest bids and others who
withheld bids on the ground that new
advertising of propositions SHOULD have
been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
CHANGE OF OPINION.
Belief That the Income Tax Law Will
BE Declared Unconstitutional.

Belief That the Income Tax Law Will
he Declared UnconstftutiOnnl.
Within two days there has been a mark
ed change in the opinions which have been
expressed as to the probable decision of
the United States Supreme Court on the
income-taX case. This change of opinion
is to be mainly attributed to the express
sions of some eminent lawyers. Whether
they have received any hints which fur
nsh the basis for their opinions is not
known.
But certain 1t is that they are very posi-
tive that, not only will Justice Jackson
decide that the law is unconstitutional in
all it's parts, but that two, at least of the
justices who voted before that it was con-
stitutional, in accordance with the prin-
ciple of stare decisis, have changed their
views, and have now decided to vote in ac-
cordance with their individual convictions,
disregarding the ancient legal fiction as to
stare deciss.
The whole matter is speculative, but it is
fact that the best opinion has changed
in the last few d.y ; toward the belief that
the law will on Monday next be declared
unconstitutional. Officers of the internal
revenue bureau have received information
which they credit, that the law will be
declared wholly unconstitutional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
The Revenue Cutter Perry Hurried
to Bering Sea.
ARMED SEALERS NOT TO Be SEIZED
Result Of Great Britain's Latest
Announcement.
AVOIDING COMPLICATIONS

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1G.-The United
States revenue cutter Commodore Perry
hurried out of port last night on an i'm
portant mission. She will make all haste
possible In order to reach Bering sea n
time to prevent the fleet of cutters which
are now heading for the sealing grounds
from selling any armed vessels as Is the
present intention.
Upon the feetness of the Perry may de-
pend the warding off of serious complica-
tions with England. The latter govern
ment has practically decreed that any
interference with armed sealing vessels
flying the British flag will meet with re-
taliation in the shape of claims for heavy
damages, and the Perry's sudden depart
ure for the north is considered an indca-
tion that the administration does not de-
sire to invite any more trouble with the
lion upon the sealing question.
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, May 16.-The
United States government realize it will
be difficult undertaking to intercept the
revenue cutters now cruising in the North
Pacific before they have an opportunity
of seizing Canadian sealing vessels, which
they may find within the prohibited wa
ters violating the Bering sea regulations,
as they presume to exist. being ignorant
of Great Britain's reputation. Almost a
week will elapse before the cutter Grant
The whereabouts of the patrol fleet Is un-
known other than the cutter Rush, car
rying the commander Of the fleet, c. l..
Hooper, who is supposed to be cruising
slowly along the coast of Alaska toward
URaaska.
The Bear and the Corwin had general in
structions to take a zig-zag cruise west
and northwest of Cape Flattery, and re-
pert at Unalaska early in July.
That the situation is critical Is evidenced
by the receipts of numerous dispatches
from the department by Capt. Toiser of
the Grant. who is urged to make all possi-
BILE haste to start out in quest of the fleet.
1t is believed that the government will
dispatch a vessel at once from Mare Is
land on a similar mission.
A well authenticated report comes from
Victoria that a prominent naval officer of
the British ship Pheasant now supposed
to be cruising west along the Alaska coast,
previous to his departure made state
ment that Great Britain had so modified
her orders this year as to practically abro-
gate the restrictive regulations. This
statement was made about April 2S, when
the relations between the two governments
were somewhat strained over the Near
aguan incident.
Officers in communication with the de-
partment admit the situation to be critical,
and are bending every effort to get the
Grant ready for sea by next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
DISTINGUISHED INVALIDS.
Gen. CoEswclI'S Condition Alarming
The other Sick.

Gen. CoEswcIrS Condition AIarminS-
The other Sick.
Secretary Gresham passed q comfortable
night, and continues to improve. Ex-Sec-
retary McCulloch's condition is reported as
much improved today. His daughter sails
from Liverpool for home the 18th of this
month. being expected TO arrive about the
25th instant. The secretary's physician be-
lieves that Mr.. McCulloeh will live until
his daughters arrival.
Within the last twenty-four hours there
has been marked change for the worse
In the condition of Gen. Cogswell. Iester-
day there was consultation between DR..
Prentiss, who has had charge of the case
since the return of Gen. Cogswell from
Jamaica, and DIR. W. w. Johnston, who has
been occasionally consulted. The result
of this consultation was the conclusion
that the disease has reached n serious
crisis.
Congressman HIT remains In feeble
and uncertain condition, which neither al
lays apprehension nor encourages hope.
The more serious complications in the
is unimpaired, that there is basis to
build up strength were 1t not for the ract
that the system is greatly enfeebIed
Miss Abigail Dodge is slightly better.
General Casey is better.
General Plessonton's condition remains
about the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
INTERNATIONAL BIMETALLIsM.
Action Taken by the Upper House of
the Prussian Diet.


BERLIN, May 16-In spite Of the fact
that the chancellor prince Hohenlohe)
deprecated the matter. the upper house #
the Prussian diet today. by a vote of p
to SS, adopted the resolution In favor of
steps being taken for the settlement Of the
currency question by an agreement as to
International bimetallism.
During the course Of the debate the gov
ernor of the reichstag strongly opposed
the motion and warned the federal gov
ernment that they would thereby create
confusing disasters.
Prince Hohenlohe stated that the Prus-
Sian ministry had not vet decided what
course to take in respect to the motion,
but he adhered to his statement in the
reichstag that the government would SUBJ
NIT the silver question to further exam
inaton In concert with the federal gov
to meet the other powers and discuss COM
mon measures to be taken. But, first of
all, the basis of the discussion, he in
sisted. must be definitely settled upon.
Continuing, the chancellor said that as
soon as the answers to the governments
which had been consulted were received
renewed attempts would be made to con-
tinue an international exchange of views
upon the subject. Therefore he advised
the house. If 1t did not wish to spoil the
effect, to adopt Herr Brecker's amend
ment, which struck out that part of the
motion which demanded that Germany
take the initiative.
Prince Hohenlohe's advice, however was
ignored, and the amendment was rejected
by a vote of q to 3S, and later, the motion
in favcr of steps being taken upon the part
of the government for the prompt settle
ment CT the currency question by an agree
ment as to International bimetallism was
adopted by the same figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Gen. schoaell Leaves Tonight.

Gen. Schofield is clearing up the work of
the headquarters today, as he leaves to-
night on his tour of inspection of western
posts. 1t is expected that Gen. Ruger will
occupy the rooms in the War Department
that have been occupied by Gen. Schofield
when he comes to Washington in ad-
visory capacity to the Secretary of War.
The department has not yet been informed
when Gen. Ruger will arrive. He has to
await the arrival of Gen. Merritt of Chi
cago, who relieves him. Gen. Brooke, who
relieved Gen. Merritt at ST. Paul, has ar
rived at that city, and Gen. .Ruger will
soon start for this city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
West Point Cadets Appointed.

Cadet appointments to West Point have
been made follows: Ira L. Graham
Payne. Ohio, fifth district; Edgar r. Bur-
roughs, Yale, Idaho, with Albert N Brun-
zell of Reynolds, alternate; George Petit
alternate, Princeton. KY. first district Ed
ward NJ. Whitaker, Bell Buckle Tenn
fifth district; Albert Z. WaIdron, Chicag go
III, fourth district; Albert Henley, Iron HILL
Ala, first district; George Pierson Emory
TENN, third district; j. c. Minns, St
Georges, S. c., seventh district; c. l. Nor
gan, alternate, Summit, sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
DENOUNCED BY BLACKBURN
Promises to Make It Hot for Secretary
Carlisle.
At Odds on the Money Question-Sen
atOr Hill Denies n RumOr-That
California Split.

OWENsBORO', KY. May 16.-The sec
ond district convention, after being unable
to nominate yesterday. adjourned till to-
day Senator Blackburn addressed the
delegates and denounced Secretary Car
Isle in the most severe terms for coming
to Kentucky to make anti-silver speeches
next week. After his speech Senator Black
burn said he would make it hot for Sec
retary Carlisle from the stump for coming
out here to advocate the cause OF the
money power. Senator Blackburn will
make a fight for free silver in the state
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
THAT BOLT IN CALIFORNIA.
Silver Men Claim That 1t is of n,
Significance.

Significance.
LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 16.-The San
Francisco press dispatch stating that ow-
ing to the efforts of Gen. A. j. Warner to
boom Joseph c. Sibley for the presidency,
the visit of the former to California has
not produced the expected results, and that
one of the efforts of it had been the fiat
secession Of the State Silver League, was
shown to Col. Berry. secretary of the Los
Angeles League of the American Bimetal-
list League, who said:
1.-The fact ~, all there is of the so-called
state league is the so-called executive COM
mittee, and all there is of that committee
so far as it's active members are concerned
is quartet of ex-populists, who were
members of the local free silver movement
started here last winter, who refused to
join the republicans and democrats asso-
ciated in that movement in indorsing the
national movement of which Gen. Warner
is the executive head. The names of this
quartet are Enoch Pepper, Alva Udell. H.
H. Savage and Jchn Robson. Their refusal
to indorse Warner and Sibley does not
necessarily commit the State Silver League
and has NO Significance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
One RcnegnIc's MnrI

Indian Agent Myer at San Carlos, Arizo-
ma territory, telegraphed the Indian bureau
today that renegade Indian. probably
Massai, from his description, had killed one
Indian woman. wounded second and car
ried off a third from a place ten miles
south of the reservation on Tuesday even
ing. Police and troops were sent in pursuit
at daylight yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Col, bingham Retired.

Col. Judson D. Bingham, assistant quar-
termaster general, was retired today. hav-
ing reached the siXty-four years age limit.
Col. Bingham was a graduate of the Mill
tary Academy in 1854, and entered the ar
tillery service At the beginning of the
war he entered the quartermaster's depart
ment, in which he has since served. He
was brevetted brigadier general in 1865.
His retir ament promotes Lieut.. Col Geo.
H. Weeks to be colonel, Maj. Gilbert c.
Smith to be lieutenant colonel, and Capt.
John L. Ciem to be major.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Fourti,-CIass postmasters Appointed.

At Braddock, Frederick county. Nd, ].
A. Grumbine has been appointed, vice D.
NJ. Grumbine, dead; at Buck Lodge Mont
gomery county,; Nd, NJ. E.. Wade, vice ].
w. Darby, resigned; Randolph, Montgom-
cry county, Md, A NJ. Mace. vice Elias
Kelser, resigned; Woodensburg, Baltimore
county, Md, J. T. Saub!e, vice J. w. Ben
son, resigned; at Legy, Lee county, Va,
Charles Hart has been appointed, vice j.
b. Moore, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
FIRE AT CONEY ISLAND.
Loss of Perhaps 100000 Caused by
the Flames.

NEW YORK. May 16.-Fire broke out
this morning in a building attached to a
large toboggan slide in Seabeach walk, op-
posite Feltmann's Hotel, at Coney Island.
The flames extended to several buildings
in progress, of erection and to Stubenbord's
Hotel The fire department was summoned
from Brooklyn and the fire boat Seth Low
was sent to help fight the flames.
Among the buildings burned, besides Felt
mann's Hotel, were O'Brien's Hotel, ST.
Nicholas Hotel, Stubenbord's Hotel, on the
boulevard and the Coney Island pharmacy
The loss will probably reach 100000.
William L. Gallagher, a contractor, jump
ed from a building upon which he was
working, and was injured internally. He
may not recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Marshal Kelly ExOneruted.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, May 16-The
coroner's jury has returned a verdict that
the killing of Jack Smith, the leader of
the Bull Hill miners during the strike last
summer, by Marshal Kelly at Altman, was
justifiable homicide. Smiths comparioD
George Dobst, who was also shot by KeI-
ly, Is dying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
PROMPTLY DENIED,
The Report That Senator Hill Has
Written a Silver Letter.

SCnHtOF HnB
Written Silver Letter.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 16.-It is re-
ported here that Chairman Hinrichsen of
the democratic state central Committee has
in his possession a letter from Senator
David B. Hill Of New York, which will be
read before the state democratic currency
convention next month. The tenor of the
letter. it is stated, is strong for free silver,
and the document is said to be intended by
the New York statesman as a bid for the
support of Illinois in the democratic ma
uonal convention in 1896.
NEW YORK, May 16-In regard to the
statement that Senator David B. Hill has
written a letter to be read before the Illi-
Eois democratic state convention next
month, advocating the free coinage of sill
yer, Senator Hill said today: 81 have not
written a letter on the silver question
within three years."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Shot by His Wife,

CLEVELAND, Ohio. May 16-George
Floyd, detective. employed by the Valley
Railroad Company. was shot and probably
mortally wounded oy his wife early this
morning. The shooting was the result of
quarrel between the couple, in which
Floyd had struck his wife. The woman
Is in Jail. Floyd was formerly an officer
at the worlds fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Second Trial Saved His Life.

DANV1LLE, Va, May 16-Jacob e. Mod
lin was today convicted of murder in the
second degree. and his punishment fixed
at eighteen years in the penitentiary, for
killing his wife. This was Modin's second
trial. On the first trial he was found
guilty of murder In the first degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
The "Kid' to IIanr.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, May lev. H.
Thompson, alias the kid" was sentenced
today to be hanged at San Quentin for the
Roscoe train robbery. The day of the
hanging will be fixed next week. Thompson
protested his innocence in court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
RUSSIA AND COREA,
The Car Has Not Reached n Decision
Regarding the Lille NinrsIom.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1G.-Inquiries in
various quarters here where information
can be obtained elict the Information that
the government has come to no decision re-
garding the occupation of Corea. The Rus
sian press has FOR some time been advo-
eating a protectorate by Russia over that
country or its occupation until Japan has
entirely abandoned Manchuria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
SENATOR VEST GOING HOME.
He Will Take No Part in the Political
Campaign.

Senator Vest expects to leave next week
for his home in Missouri, where he will
seek seclusion during the summer and fall
from politics. To Star reporter Senator
Vest today said he did not propose to take
part in any campaign this summer or next
fall. There will be no political fight in Mis-
souri,, and he has made up his mind not to
speak in any other state. The Senator will
spend his vacation on his farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

National bank notes received today for
redemption, $217, ,6S2. Government receipts
From internal revenue, s396392; customs,
s745, ,164: miscellaneous $50, 1855.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16
Exoncrntcd Neyy York Senator's.

ALBANY, N. Y, May 16.-The senate
has adopted the report exonerating sena-
tors from charges of bribery in connection
with the New York city firemen's salary
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

Reservations Opened to Settlement.
The President today signed the procla-
nations declaring the Yttnkton Sioux res
ervation in South Dakota and the Liletz
reservation i'll Oregon open to settlement
at noon May 21.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-16

t9e proof Of fee puootns Is
IN f8e eating 1HesteroAp's
Star contained rs columns
Of Aooerfisemenfs, saaoe up
Of 749 separate Announee>
frnenfs. t6ese Aoperfisers
soasM pu86eifp-nof n,erefp
space.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-11-21

Captain OF the revenue cutter Rush
comes TO the conclusion that nothing
u.I save the seals I'm Boring Sea except
,aa prohibition Of all sealing for q term
of years.
Any otemp, % enforce a scheme Of
this character. however. it IS suggested,
would practically amount TO a reasser-
ton of our abandoned claim that the
whole of Brirs Sea and parts Of the
North Pacific Ocean are territorial va
te-s Of the United States, and could be
declared q closed SEA.
This question has been settled ad-
v-rs-'r % our connections by the de-
c.s.o1 Of the Paris Tribunal. and it
would De useless TO reopen the discus
sion. Ne.-hsr would anybody be the
gamer by the total prohibition Of pelag:c
sealing except the monopoly which
claims the sole right to club seals to
death ON the Pri5.lof Islands.
II The poleg.c sealers insist upon ruin
Eng their industry by the inj.seriminate
slaughter OF ,he SEALS l5- them suffer
the consequences Of their folly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-11-21
Srecialto the Reeister.


Parkersburg. ". Va. November 90
A new oil company is being formed here
which will operate quite extensively in
the Wayerly field. Messrs. Simms
Powell and J. F Woodward, who have
under lease q large portion Of the Gay
nor farm. az that place. are at the head
of the new company. Their lease is in
very close proximity to the Uhl farm
and the big James Hunter well. near
Valley Mills. and the first we'll of the
company viii be put down on the OPP
p0site side Of the road from the old we'll.
The big well Of Pape. Higgins & Far
son. on Calf creek. is being caSed and
will be tested. II is stated on good au-
thority that the we'll is good for over
three hundred barrels a day.
The latest news from the big gusher
on the !. n. Hammett farm, at Eureka,
is that the well has settled down TO 500
barrels q day. Leases near the well are
being held AT fabulous prices, although
plenty Of land can be had near the well.
J. NJ. Hcmmett, on whose farm the we'll
is located. leased twenty acres more
yesterday for $4,000 cash and one-eighth
royalty.
The farm owned by Edward Ham
NETT. which adjOins the well, is held at
the same figure. and several leases