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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
HIS NEW ASSIGNM MENT
Col. Wilson Will Not Remove His Head
quarters From This City.
lie is Given Additional Duties, hut
Will Remain Commissioner of Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds.

AS exclusively stated in yesterdays Star.
the assignment of Colonel John NJ. Wilson
Of the corps of engineers to duty as super
vising engineer of the northeast engineer
division does not involve any change in his
present station. The retirement of Colonel
H. L. Abbott, who had charge Of the river
and harbor works in the northeast division,
which includes the New England states,
New York, part of Pennsylvania and the
works on Lakes Erie and Ontario, made
1t necessary to assign another officer Of the
rank of colonel to that duty, and the selec-
ton fell upon Colonel Wilson as the hest
available officer. 1t is a most important
and responsible post. but will not, as has
been errcneously stated, involve any
change in Colonel Wilson's present STATEN
and duties. 1t will, however, involve con-
siderable travel in the frequent inspection
and supervision of the many important
engineering works in the northeast division.
Colonel Abbott had his headquarters at
this city his headquarters. In other
words. Colonel Wilson's assignment merely
gives him additional duty. He will remain
in Washington in charge of public build
ings and grounds and will continue In
charge of the work of marking the birth
place of Washington and the repairs and
enlargement Of the government printing Of
fee.
zens of the District are proud of Col Will
sons achievements in this vicinity and
would not willingly dispense with his ser
vices. He is a Washington boy, born and
bred, and has a special pride in the de-
velopment and improvement of his native
city. He was commissioner of public build
ings and grounds during President Cieve-
lands first administration and was super
intendent of the Military Academy during
the four years of President fIarrison's ad-
ministration, resuming his former duties in
this city on the incoming of the present ad-
ministration.
Gen. Craighill, chief of engineers, who
made the assignments consequent on the
retirement of Col. Abbott, said to a Star
reporter today that there was absolutely
no warrant for the report that Col. VIII
sons station had been changed. He added
that the additional service he is now called
on to perform is merely supervisory of the
government work in New England, New
York, Pennsylvania and Lakes Erie and
Ontario.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
T H e MORA CLAl M
No Information at the State Department
as to spaiu's Action.
Acceptance of Principal Without In
terest Considered a Violation of
the Will of Congress.

So far 70 official information. has reached
the State Department that the Spanish
government has agreed to pay the prln-
ciral of the Mora claim in September next,
but the officials there are inclined to ac-
cept the report as correct. Recent negotia-
tions between the United States and Spain
III regard to this claim have reached a
point where its satisfactory adjustment ap-
Pears to be only question Of time. Con-
siderable dissatisfaction is expressed in
certain quarters over Spain's refusal to
pay interest on the claim at the present
time. The joint resolution passed by Con-
gress at its last session called upon the
President not only to insist upon the pay
ment of the sum of 81 100000 which Spain
had long before agreed to furnish in set
tlement Of this claim, but also to insist
upcn interest from the time when the
said amount should have been paid, under
the aforesaid agreement" 1t is cortended
therefore that any proposal by Spain to
pay merely the principal of the claim
would not be such satisfaction as was con-
templated by Congress. and also that any
acceptance by the administration of the
principal without the interest would be a
violation of the express will of Congress.
A Very Old Claim.
This is a very old claim, and has been
the subject Of negotiations for a great
many years. Antonio Maxine Mora was
condemned TO death by court-martial, and
his estates confscatcd during his absence
by the Spanish authorities in 1870. The re-
public of Spain subsequently ordered the
restoration Of these estates. This order
was confirmed by the monarchy in 1876
Soon after, however, the Spanish govern
ment offered to pay the round sum of ST.
100000 in leu of restoring the estates.
This offer was accepted by the United
States government In 1886, but its payment
has been deferred ever since by the efforts
of Spain to offset against the Mora claim
certain old claims of her citizens against
the United States. The United States re-
fused to agree to this proposition, and in
sisted that the Mora claim should be set
tied independently of all other Spanish
claims.
Mr.. Nathaniel Paige. who is Mr. Mora's
attorney here. when shown the Madrid dis
Patch expressed qualification, but said he
did not believe the United States govern
ment would agree to the settlement of the
claim without interest. ITO do that would"
said he. "be to fatty ignore the instructions
of Congress. which were to collect both
principal and interest," Mr.. Paige added
that he, as Mr.. Mora's lawyer, would be
willing to accept the S1.5OO,OtD. represent
ing the principal, on account, but no. as
final settlement. The Spanish, he said, had
agreed when the basis of settlement was
ali anged in 1887 that interest should be
charged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
SEEKING AN ASYLUM.
A Refugee Corean Minister Coming to
the United States.

the United states.
VICTORIA, B. c., August 14.-Prince
Yang Ho PAX, the refugee Corean min
lister Of the interior. who fled from Seoul
a month ago to avoid arrest at the instiga-
tion of the queen, arrived on the steamer
Empress Of Japan. He sought an asylum
in Japan, but an attempt was to have been
made to cause his arrest on the charge of
plotting against the life of the queen, and
to prevent any complications he was ad-
vised to leave. Tine United States he re-
garded as the best asylum, and to this
country he is come. He pretended to
know no English when an Associated
Press correspondent approached him, and
later, when an interpreter had been pro-
vided, did not care to talk, merely say irg:
Il am an exile from my country and am
going to the United States after a stay of
two weeks in Japan. How long I will
remain in the United States I cannot say.
am unjustly forced out of Corea. but
what the future will bring forth no one can
say
Prince PAX is about forty, small but. has
an intellectual face. This is his second
exile, having returned to Corea a year
ago August 2, after ten years in Japan.
The night after the empress left Hong
Kong an explosion of gas occurred in her
coal bunkers One coal passer was killed
and four badly burned one of the latter
not expected to live.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
MADE A BREAK FOR LIBERTY.
Escaped When the Puritan RaI
Against u Dock,

Escaped When the Puritan Ran
Against u Dock.
NEW YORK, August 14-Detective Sergt.
Lawrence Delehanty Of Brooklyn, who
went to Boston to get two men supposed to
be the thieves who enticed DR.. Drury of
that city into a vacant house and robbed
him, got back today, but brought only one
prisoner with him. The other man made
his escape by jumping off the Fall river line
boat Puritan. The man who got away was
Edward Warren Ball of Wood Haven, L. l.
The other is Samuel B. Ryls of Philadel-
phia. The escape took place as the Purh
tan was pulling into Newport. There was a
dense fog. Delehanty says the Puritan
struck something. The excitement was in
tense. Women screamed and all rushed ex-
citedly to and fro. Ball, seeing his chance,
derted away. After the fog lifted the Off
GERS learned the ship had struck a dock.
If Ball got off the ship on that side he
probably had an easy escape to the shore.
If not, he may now be at the bottom of the
sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
PeneiCns Allowed.

District of Columbia-Original, Thomas
Robinson. Additional, Charles G. Eckart.
alias c. w. Winchester. Reissue. Henry j.
Westbrook, Perry Barnes, Paul Leech.
Original widow, Lizzie B. ]. Wertenbaker.
Virginia-Increase, William Burruss, Ma
tional Soldiers Home, Elizabeth City.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL. Norman B. Layman.
Frostburg, Allegany. Increase, James R.
Headyman, Wheaton, Montgomery. Refs
sue, John W. Comegys, Baltimore; John w.
Tcder Baltimore; Franklin Campbell, New
port. Charles; Samuel Street, Baltimore.
Original widows, etc., Annie G. Gardner,
Baltimore; Jane Wyatt, Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
STREET EXTENSION
An Injunction Asked Against Re-
oording the Map.
COMMISSIONERS TO SH0W CAUSE
AII1~.4s1~. kA.l1 a.. 4L> Dill 1f
Allegations Made in the Bill of
Complaint.
JUDGE COLES RIDER

Judge Cole has ordered the District Com
missioners to show cause. August 10, why
thew should not be restrained and enioined
from filing and from recording the map of
the first section of street extension. recent
lv approyed nv the commission. composed
of the Secretary of War. the Secretary of
~. 1nt.r,or .nd tho obiap os an1tnaare
49,
lhis actlon was TAKEN Oh motion oi
Amory K. Tingle and Elsey Jane Tlngle, who
have filed an amended bill to an original
hill, Of comnlaint nlaced in the hands of the
.I 80, o. ,aa. 80
clefh VI the couit ApiA -l iaSt' anu taN14''s
as defendants, John w. Ross' George
Truesdell and Charles F. Powell Commis-
sfoners of the District of Columbia.
Urounus Oh Co"pih1ht.
Al that ei'iie the iiisies ssateo tHat tdey
ra.r 49, So .s - tha,, ha,,a ra-
s;5ed ror thir+Y y..rs ,.st .nd noanvbi,e
orc, t,y ir,nro,ad ond haouti6ed tho nroner-
~, Ao.ord,,er - +h. r,.r nrono rad hv the
Cour,,,ss;ona.s co. +ha oxtans;o, ~ +ho
straats so the hill alleged thew assumed to
dedicate for bouleyards, a reservation, and
streets 10000 square feet, by far the larger
part of the property of the TingleS, leaving
to the latter three narrow, wedge-shaped
strips.
c. S.,a.. NJ. D....a
The compliments then declared that
certain proposed cross street is not re-
ouired for public convenience, not con-
s,...,t ,,,;.. ooono,,, - ovnand;+uro ;f
sisteii' win e.'nony VI eNpeAu.u
ever efrectuated by subsequent action Oh
the courts juries and the discretionary
ultimate action of Congress, nor Is
.arnadiata or 90 nnr are nj tbaw M on
thorized by the law covering the matter.
1t was further set forth that the proposed
action of the Commissioners will be the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
THE BANNACK SCARE OVER.
Gen. COppinEer to Return to Omaha-
Capt. Van Orsdnle's Report.

Gen. COppinEcr to Return to Omaha
Capt. Van Orsdnle's Report.
Gen, Coppinger, who has been at jack
sons Hole with four troops of the ninth
cavalry, has notified the Wer Department
that he would return eastward, leaving
two troops at Jackson's Hole. under COM
mand of Major Chaffee His proposed
route will carry him through the Shoshone
Indian country to Fort Washable, ard it is
presumed he desires to satisfy himself that
all is quiet there before returning to his
headquarters at Omaha. This means that
the Bannack Indian scare is at an end,
without really ever having had legiti-
mate beginning.
Capt. ]. T. Van orsdale, seventh in
fantry, late acting Indian agent at the
Fort Hall reservation. has made report
in regard to the Bannack Indians in which
he says: -.s.~- .-s
Being short rationed and far from self
supporting, the Bannacks hunt for the pur-
pose of obtaining sustenance. By treaty
they are granted this privilege. 1t would
seem that the killing of these Indians
under the circumstances is nothing more
nor less than murder. Further, I believe
that there is no wanton slaughter of game
by them, while 1t is notorious fact that
hundreds of animals are killed by white
men for nothing more than heads and
horns. There are men in that country who
make it a business to pilot hunting parties
from the east and abroad, which not only
slaughter elk, but capture and ship them
out OF the country. The killing of game by
Indians interfereS with their business. The
Indians can hardly be expected TO submit
to the killing of their people while engaged
in an occupation which they think they
have a right to follow more quietly than
white men would do, and failure by the
government to take proper action is liable
to result in serious loss of life and prop
erty.''
Capt. Van Orsdale's report bears the in
dorsement of Lieut.. Col. Henry E. Noyes
of the second cavalry, commanding the
post. who says he concurs heartily in what
the captain has said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
FIVE YEARS FOR TAYLOR.
South DakOta's Dcfnulting Treasurer
Sentenced.

PIERRE. S. D.. August 14.-Ex-State
Treasurer w. w. Taylor, who defauted
last January, was called by Judge Gaffy
in court today. and had nothing to say.
The judge gave him the limit of the law,
five years at hard labor in the Sioux Fail
penitentiary.
The court room was crowded to hear
judgment pronounced on the defaulting ex-
state treasurer. When asked If he had
anything to say why sentence should not
be pronounced on him, Taylor in a low
voice replied: Il have not
Judge Gaffy then reviewed the case and
the different statutes bearing upon the
crime. lie considered the much-discussed
section 1.665 and did not believe a two
year sentence was intended to cover such
a case as this. He considered that Tay-
loT's worst crime was in attempting to
force compromise after gathering to-
gether all state funds he could lay his
hands on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Contract Labor From Japan.

The bureau of immigration has informa-
ton that a company has been formed in
Japan for the purpose of sending japanese
laborers to this country under contract.
Commissioner Stump said that up to this
time only comparatively few Japanese had
come into the country, but his informa-
ton was of such a character that it could
not be ignored, and immigration agents,
especially in the northwest, would be put
on their guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
NO OFFICIAL INFORMATION.

The Report of Americans Injured at
MansOvan Not Confirmed.
Acting Secretary Adee said today that
the Department of State had received no
Information concerning the report that an
American named Briggs and companion
had been injured in a riot at Mansovan.
1t was his opinion that some mistake had
been made in the name of the place, and
that Mersine, a seaport town about five
miles from Tarsus, was the place meant.
In that event it was merely the Tarsus af-
fair reported from another point. No such
place Is known as Mansovan in Turkey,
hut there Is place of similar name in
IEdia. 1t is not known, however, that
there are any Americans at the place in
India.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
THE BATTLEsHlP TEXAS
Will Probably Sail for Norfolk to Join
ADMIRAL Dunce's Squadron.


Admiral Bunce's SQUADRON.
The battle ship Texas, which goes into
commission tomorrow, will probably sail
at once from Norfolk to join the squadron
of Admiral Bunce. The Texas does not
need any trial, except Of her engines,
which were contract work, and it is prob
able that they will be given trial while
with the squadron. She is not intended for
a fast ship, but 1t is expected she can
make seventeen knots. without difficulty.
Another vessel which will soon join the
squadron Is the Amphitrtte, which is now
testing the new dry dock at Port Royal.
Two tests of the strength of the dock
will have to be made, as the Amphitrite is
long enough only to test half the length
of the dock at one time. Some obstruc-
tions at the mouth Of the dock will have
to be removed before it can be entered.
Admiral Bunce now has four ships at
Newport, and those destined to join him
will increase the number to eight, which
will make quite a respectable fleet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
No Need for Hurry.
Rear Admiral walker. Return.

Rear Admiral John G. Walker, president
of the light house board, accompanied by
Mr.. A. B. johnson, chief clerk of the
board has returned to Washington from
an extended tour of inspection of the light
house establishments of the Pacific coast.
They left for here June 8, and during the
tour thoroughly inspected 143 light houses
and light beacons, extending from Alaska
on the north to the Mexican border on the
south. Without exception the light houses
and equipment were found in very good
condition, and the keepers appeared to be
faithful and efficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
SAYS IT WILL GO REPUBLICAN.
Representative Settle Expresses His
Views About North Carolina.


Representative Settle Of North Carolina
Is at Chamberlin's. Speaking to Star re-
porter today of the situation in his state
he said:
There is getting to be great deal of
interest in politics. We. the republicans,
are going to hold the state. The demo-
Gratis do not even dare to- hope that they
will be able to carry 1T in '36."
How do the North Carolina republicans
stand on the silver question: was asked.
There are great many silver repub-
licans in the state. The general sentiment
is in favor of silver, but the republicans of
North Carolina are going to follow their
party, and no one expects the national
party to indorse free silver. The delega-
tfcn to the national convention will be
friendly to silver, but will not do any
kicking"
Whom 90 they favor for the nomina-
ticn?" .'-rs --
"a good many republicans would answer.
Mckinley, but l think majority favor
Reed and that the delegation will be for
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Fou,th-Class Po.tmn sters.

At Peanut, Sussex county, Va, MIS-. A
E. Grant, vice T. J. Hill. removed. Salt
creek. Amherst county, Va. w. H. Phelps,
vice r. G. Scott resigned. Stone Mountain,
Carroll county, Va, E. w. Marshall. vice
G. n. Chaplin, removed.
Total number Of f0urth-class postmasters
appointed today. thirty-three, of which
thirty were to fill vacancies caused by
death and designations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
JUSTICE TO BE DONE.

The Whites Who Killed Bannacks to
Be Punished.
The Indian office has turned over to the
Department Of Justice all the facts made
known In regard to the recent so-called
Bannack outbreak in the Jackson's Hole
country, and every effort will be made
to run down and punish the white men
who shot the Indians in Uintah county,
Wyoming. Agent Teter's report on the
outbredk was received by Commissioner
browning today. He gives an account of
the killing of the Bannacks by the whites
which Is corroborated by all the trust
worthy information that has been secured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
The nuntsaeton rro,ccution.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 14.-According
to local paper the Indictment against c..
P. Huntington. president Of the Southern
Pacific. for violating the interstate COM
merce law by issuing a pass, will be lis-
missed today. Judge Morrow will be asked
to dismiss the indictment on the recent
ruling of the New York court in the .:ase.
Huntington is expected to arrive here this
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
BIGGEST LAKE STEAMER,
Launch of the Zenith City Mt Chi
cnEO.

CHICAGO, August 14.-With the break
Ing of the time-honored bottle and flow of
sparkling champagne the steamer Zenith
City gracefully glded down the ways at
the yards of the Chicago Shipbuildng
Company this afternoon and took her place
In lake commerce as the largest steamer
on the chain of lakes. Miss Fleming,
daughter of John c. Fleming, western
agent of the Carnegie Steel Company, broke
the bottle of champagne.
The Zenith City is not intended for any
thing but freight carrier, and will go at
once into the iron ore traffic. She is 4O5
feet over all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14

BUZZARD'S BAY, Mass, August H.
President Cleveland and Attorney General
Harmon went to Falmouth this morning on
the Presidents vapor launch. They are
being entertained by Secretary of State
Olney at his summer residence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Another Home story.

1.-The Madness of Lord Harry Culver
horse" by Anthony Hope. will be publish
ed complete in Saturdays Star, extensively
and beautifully illustrated The scenes are
in Strelsau, in the forest Of the Castle of
Zenda, made SO familiar by HOPES famous
book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Personal Mention,

Lieut.. Milton L. McGrew. eleventh in
fantry, and Lieut.. w. F. Lewis, assistant
surgeon, are in this city on leave of abb
sence.
Mr. Chas. W. Darr has returned from a
trip to New York and Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14

Baron B. R. Won Herman, the first ap-
pointee of the German government to hold
the office of agricultural attache at the
embassy to the United States. was formally
presented to Secretary Morton yesterday
afternoon by Baron Thieimann, the Ger
man ambassador.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Reviewed by Gen. Campos.

HAVANA. August 14.-Captain General
Martinez de Campos reviewed the munich
pal colored firemen today, and the latter
Immediately afterward left for the 'front.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
LYNCHED TWO MURDERERs.
Taken From County Jail by
Nnl.

EiLENSBURC, Wash, August 14.-Sam-
uel Vinson and his son Charles were taken
out of the county Jail by mob early this
morning and hanged to tree. The two
men became involved in a saloon row last
Sunday night and murdered Michael Koh-
loEh and Joseph Y. bergman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s246,ss2. Government receipts:
FIom internal revenue, $344.7 $50; customs,
$3.50, ,707; miscellaneous, $22,414.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14
Cholera in China.

Consul Sheridan T. Read at Tien Tsin
cabled the State Department today that
cholera has broken out at Tien Tsin and
Chefoo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-14

t8e proof Of f8e paooinsi is
in f6e eating. 9pesferoap's
Star contained % columns
Of advertisements, maoe up
Of 567 separate announce
irtenfs. t8ese aoperfisers
6ous6f pu8&eifp-nof merefp
space.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1895-10-24
CLARA BERGH's DEATH.
Lowe and johnson Are Indicted for
Causing 1t.

st. Paul. Oct. 19.-Tlirty-four indict-
ments were brought in by the Ramsey
county grand jury yesterday, includ-
ing one against Charles X. Lowe, for
murder in the third degree, and d
against DR.. John +. Johnson, for a
slaughter in the first degree, on two
counts. Lowe and Johnson are the
men charged with the responsibility
for the death of Clara Bergh at the
Globe hotel, on July ) last. The indict-
ment against the former alleges that
he wrOngfully, unlawfully, and felon-
iously designed then and there to
effect the death of the woman with
out deliberation or generalization: that
he entered into al agreement to pro-
vide for her. for hire or reward, medi-
cal treatment and are during her
sickness; but that, evincing a de-
PRAYED mind, he failed to do this, and
refused to allow any Il to enter the
room, in which he was her sole com
panion, TO care for her from June IS
until she died Of blood poisoning on
the date named. The first count
against DR.. Johnson is that he caused
tie wOman's death by bru!sing and in
juring her by performing a criminal
operation with instruments or medi-
cine, and the second count Is for per-
forming the operation.