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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
\ NAVAL DIFFICULTY.
The Court of Inquiry Into Counter
Charges Made by Two Officers.

The Court of Inquiry Into Counter
Charges Made by Two Officers.
The Secretary of the Navy has acted upon
the report of the court of inquiry in the case
of Lieut.. Commander F. ]. Drake and Lieut..
f. S. Carter, but the character of his action
will not be made public for several days
yet. These two officers had a serious mis-
understanding while serving on the fish
commission steamer Albatross, cruising in
the Pacific Lieut.. Commander Drake was
in command CT the vessel and Lieut. Carter
vas the executive officer. They preferred
charges against each other, and the Navy
Department ordered an investigation, pend
ing the result of which Lieut.. Carter was
detached from the Albatross and assigned
to duty on the receiving ship Independence
at Mare Island, Cal. Although 1t Is not
known as e fact, it Is believed that the de-
partment has concluded that the circum-
stances do not justify the trial of either Of
ficer by court-martial and that no further
action is nece SSary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
THE DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
The Selection of Representative Bab-
cock as Chairman iS Assured.


cock as Chairman is Assured.
Representative Grout of Vermont, who
has been strongly urged by many business
men of Washington for appointment as
chairman of the District committee, today
indicated his unwiiingness to be viewed as
candidate for that position. Mr.. Grout
has from the first, as The Star has stated,
been averse to the consideration of mis-
name in that connection, preferring to re-
tain his place of the last Congress on the
appropriations committee, but his Washing
ton friends have hoped, up to this time,
that he would express willingness to serve
If Speaker Reed should ask him to do So
Il prefer to remain .on the appropria-
tions committee, If / may be allowed to do
So" said Mr.. Grout to a Star man today
Il appreciate the compliment paid me by
the citizens who have expressed a desire
for my appointment to, the chairmanship
but, as l said from the first, 1 would prefer
holding my place on the appropriations
committee, and could not accept the Dis
trict Craftsmanship if it Were offered me.
Il shall not relax any of my interest in
District affairs. and shall be glad to assist
In enacting necessary District legislation"
This announcement by Mr.. Grout makes
certain the appointment of Representative
Babcock of Wisconsin as chairman Of the
District committee. Mr.. Babcock is a sue
ceSSful business man, and an active ener-
getic man of affairs. who has a standing
in national politics through his chairman
ship of the republican congressional COM
mittee, and who has experience of District
the District committee during the last
Congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS.
Surgeon Stitt's Report as to the
NicarHEuan Country.


The report of Passed Assistant Surgeon
z. r. Stitt of the navy, who accompanied
the Nicaraguan canal commission on its
trip of inspection last summer, upon the
climatic conditions of the country through
which the proposed canal would pass has
just been published Generally speaking
the surgeon finds that these conditions are
much more favorable than has been sup
posed. For instance, he shows that at
Greytown, the eastern terminus. the mean
average daily temperature rarely exceeds
so degrees or falls below 75 and yellow
fever is unknown there. although there are
pernicious fevers of the hemorrhagic type
The absolute flatness of the country, with
a very absorbent sandy soil, freely travers-
ed by winds from every quarter, prevents
any accumulation of malarial deposits. On
the western side the malarial affections
predominate, and the fever resulting, often
mistaken for yellow fever, has as high a
mortality rate as 15 per cent. Typhoid is
unknown, kidney diseases are rare and the
climate tends to the cure of catarrh.
Phthisis is quite common, as are also skin
diseases Snakes are not plentiful. Black
ants are ferocious; mosquitoes are worse
than in the United States, only because of
their greater number, and gnats, horsefies
and ticks are plentiful. Not a single day
was lost by any of the party on account of
sickness. DR.. Stitt says that while the cut
ting of the canal may be a source of dis
ease for a time, the ultimate effect OF the
construction would be beneficial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
WILL HUSTLE FROM NOW ON.
Eastern Shore Men Will Put More
Energy Into Their Campaign.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, December "a num-
ber of Eastern Shore members-elect to the
general assembly, who are in town today,
say that the campaign for the senatorship
from their section will be pushed with
mere Wig r than has been displayed here
tofore, and that from now on the fight
for the eastern shore birth right" will
be of the fercast character. All the SEN
atorial aspirants from the peninsula will
open headquarters at the Carrollton this
week and no effort to convert western
shoremen by displays of eastern shore sem
timent and enthusiasm will be overlooked.
The presence of the claimants to the SEN
atorial prize from across the bay, will. of
course, keep the friends of Messrs. We'll
lington, Gary, Williams and other western
aspirants keyed up to the highest pitch,
and from now on until the legislature set
ties the question public interest here will
be at the highest tension.
The eastern shore fight is directed prin-
cipally against Congressman Wellington,
but even with Wellington eliminated, con-
serVative judges here fail to see how the
eastern shoremen can attain their end, as
there is not a candidate on the shore on
whom the delegates can unite, and under
such conditions it Is alleged that 1t would
be better policy to elect western man
who can deDend on strong backing to
succeed Mr.. Gibson.
Tho friends of Mr. James A. Gary are
pushing his name with enthusiasm, and
should 1t be decided to ignore the eastern
shore law, he will make 4 strong bid for
the place Mr. Garys interests being
managed in very skillful manner, and
such as will not make him unwelcome to
any delegates a second choice. His
managers have been careful, for instance.
not to antagoniZe the eastern shoremen, it
being given out that his candidacy will be
pushed only in the event of the old law
and customs beiEg disregarded. and this,
1t is claimed, will win the support of some
of the eastern shoremen should they be
unable to attain their first choice.
There are now thirteen candidates in
the field. They are George l.. Wellington,
James A. Gary, S. \. Williams, Henry
Stockbridge, Adal p Burns, Robert p.
Graham. Philips l.. Goldsborough, ]. c.
Mull!ken, Robert b. Dixon, George NJ. Rus
sum, Charles T. Wescott, Henry X. Tor
bert ard A. l.. Dryden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
P PRIVATE GILL'S CASE
His Application for Clemencv Denied by
the President
All the Reviewing Officers Reported
Against Any Favorable Action
in the Matter.

The long-pending case of Private Gill of
the artillery, stationed at the Washington
barracks, has at last been settled. His ap-
plication for executive clemency has been
denied, and he will be compelled to serve
out his full term of Imprisonment. Gill
was tried by court-martial at the Wash
ington barracks for a serious violation of
the army regulations for striking his su-
perior officer, Lieut.. VIM. Z. Birkheimer,
third artillery. He was convicted and sem
fenced to four years Imprisonment.
Petition for CIemency.
Considerable sympathy was manifested
for the soldier, on the theory that he was
the victim of an arbitrary commanding
officer. and petition for clemency re-
ceived many signatures, among the num-
ben being that of Secretary Morton OF the
Agricultural Department. This petition
was circulated by employees of the weather
bureau, who had formerly served under
Lieut. Birkheimer, and had taken violent
dislike to him because of his alleged harsh
and tyrannical methods.
Reports of Reviewing Officers.
In the regular routine Of the army the
case was reviewed in turn by Judge Advo-
cate Lieber Gen. Miles, then commanding
the Department of the East; Col. T. F.
Barr, judge advocate general of the same
retary of war. Each of these officers ap-
proved the findings of the court. Gen.
Miles said it was not case for clemency
irasEiuch as Gill had had a fair trial and
was convicted of a grievous military Of
fense upon conclusive evidence. Col. Barr
In his review of the case said that the
character and past conduct of Lieut. Birk-
heimer was not a matter of issue; that Gill
had been justly declared guilty of he
offense alleged, and that clemency should
not be exercised in his behalf. Indirectly
and in severe terms he scored the petit
TONERS for their accusations against Lieut..
Birkheimer being Irrelevant and imma-
terial Acting Secretary of War Doe said
firmly that the case was one which de-
served no special consideration at the
hands of the President, certainly no act of
clemency.
The Presidents Action.
Finally the case was placed before ehe
President for action. After holding it for
several weeks, he Endorsed the petition Cor
pardon as follows: Denied. There ap-
pears to be no good ground for the Glenn
eEcy urged. The sentence Of the court
martial will be executed"
The result has just been promulgated by
the War DepSrtment,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
A NAVAL BOARD.
1t Will Revise and COdify the Exist
ing Regulations.

II w Ill heN1se ana COd1fy the ENiSt-
ing Regulations.
A naval board, consisting of Capt Samuel
c. Lenrly, judge advocate general, Lieuten-
ant Commander Richardson Glover and Mr..
Benjamin Micou, chief clerk, Navy Depart
ment, assembled at the Navy Department
at noon today, for the purpose of revising
and codifying the navy regulations and pre-
pairing for publication a new issue of the
same. 1t is not the purpose nor the inten-
ton that the board shall make new regula-
tions, nor alter those in existence except
where it is obviously necessary to do so The
board is to collect the amendments and
notifications of the regulations of 1893 and
arrange them Systematically, making only
such changes in the existing regula tiOns as
may be necessary to make them complete
and render the whole harmonious and un-
ambiguous. The board will consider such
amendments as may be pending, and such as
may be submitted to 1t by the department.
and will consider and report upon the pro-
priety of arranging the regulations in two
volumes-one relating to the military and
the otner to the civil administration of the
navy or otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
THE HOUSE.

The first business proposition brought
forward in the House today was a bill by
Mr. Hopkins QlL) to amend the statute
fixing the customs district of Chicago
so that the district would embrace all of
the states of Illinois ard Indiana. Mr..
Hopkins explained that the bill was in the
interest of the smeiters of Aurora, who de-
sired to be able to pay the duties on Cam
adian ores at the port of Chicago. At pres
ent, he said, Aurora was not in the dis
trict. The bill was passed by unanimous
consent.
The oath of office was then administered
to Mr.. Price Ua.), who had not been pres
ent at the previous meetings of the House.
Assistants in the Document Room.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. W. A.
Stone Pa) for the appointment of three
new assistants to the superintendent Of
TIE document room. to be salaried at 81 600,
81 200 and 81 900, to take the places of Off
ciaIs whose offices were abolished under
the printing bill passed by the last Con-
sress The resolution was agreed to.
Mr.. Sayers (Texas) offered a resolution,
which was agreed to. for the appointment
of Isaac Hill of Ohio as deputy sergeant
alarms, and the three other employees
agreed upon by the democratic caucus.
Democratic Objections.
The memorial adopted by the National
Wool Growers Association on Saturday,
calling for higher duties, was presented by
Mr. Danforth of Ohio, but Mr.. Crisp OBJ
iected to its reception. Mr.. Crisp also OBJ
iected to resolution presented by Mr..
Cannon, which recited that Secretary Hoke
smith, by an order made November 10.
1885, has suspended all operations of the
I.ud office, by which settlers on Pacific
railroad grant lands in Utah and Ne
hraska could perfect their titles, and asked
him for a statement of his authority for
the order This was objected to. Mr. Nc
Creary objected to the consideration of a
resolution presented by Mr.. Woodnian OF
Illinois, calling for all correspondence in the
Waller case, including that with Consul
Wetter. Mr.. McCreary said that ii should
he considered by the committee on foreign
affairs.
A resolution was presented by Mr.. Jenk-
ips of Indiana, calling upon the commis-
sion of pensions for statement of all
persons who had ceased to draw pensions
or whose pensions had been diminished
since March 4, 1893.
This was objected to, and at Ito the
House adjourned until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
DENOUNCED BY JUDGE DUNDY.
Attempts of Omaha Papers to Innu-
cnce a Decision.

OMAHA, Neb., December 9-Today the
federal grand jury will begin investigating
the verdict of the jury which Saturday ac-
quilted Richard Outcalt of completely In
rcbbing the Capital National Bank. Some
sensational developments are expected.
Judge Dundy said that some papers and
some people had been trying this case be-
fore the court had taken it up, endeavorinS
IN that manner to influence the jury, and
the law should step in and see that such
conduct did not go unpublished. The court,
Judge Dundy said. had received threaten
Ing let ters from different ones advising him
to his duty, and these things were to be
Investigated. One paper had insinuated
that he was in collusion with parties to
pack the jury in the interest of one side of
the case, ard the grand jury should also
Investigate that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
WILL FOLLOW MIR. HILL,
His Removal as United States COM
missioner to BE Asked.

The summary removal of Assistant su-
perntendent Hill and two clerks of the
free delivery system. Post Office Depart
ment, for conspiracy to bring the service
into disrepute," doubtless will be followed
by the immediate transmission to the
United States Court of Claims by Post
master General Wilson of an official no.
tce of the action. calling attention to the
conspiracy" and suggesting Hills re-
moyal as United States commissioner to
Investigate the overtime claims of letter
carriers. This office Mr.. Hill has filled in
conjunction with his Post Office Depart
ment position, receiving the full salary Of
the latter and So per diem and expenses
for the former. This was held to be per-
missible, he was drawing less than
81, 800 His successor as assistant super
intendent has not yet been selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
Personal Mention.

Senator Hill has settled in his new home
on Lafayette square. where for the first
time during his senatorial career in Wash
ington he will keep house. Mr.. Hill ar
rived here Saturday. from the west via
Fortress Monroe, where he stopped over for
few days rest.
in the city on leave. He is stopping at ITO
Q street.
Maj. T. A. Baldwin, seventh cavalry, is in
the city on leave Of absence
Capt. L. r. Shaw, seventh cavalry, is Wis
itng friends at 1927 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

OMAHA, Neb., December 9.-When the
task of examining the books of eX-City
Treasurer Bolln was begun it was positive
ly announced that as soon as the investiga-
ton was completed the bondsmen would
promptly make good every dollar lost
through Bolln and his deputy. Now it is
said the city cannot recover because the
date of the shortage is in doubt. Bolin is
short 10000, for which his assistant is now
in Jail waiting trial for misappropriatng.
The report will be made today. There is
talk of BoIn being prosecuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
Notice to Subscribers.

Subscribers are earnestly requested
to report any irregulhrity in the de-
livery Of The Star and also any fail
ure on the part of the carrier to ring
the door hell.
A proper service can only be main-
tained through the courtesy Of SUBJ
scribers in reporting shortcomings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
POSTAL CLERKS WORKED UP.
May Lose Their Places II They Try to
Eject Legislation.


CHICAGO, December "a local paper
says:
Clerks in the Chicago post office are much
wrought up over the orders issued by Post
master General Wilson. They had arrang-
ell to give an entertainment at Central Mu-
sic Hall Saturday night and use the pro-
cceds to send committee to Washington
to help get their revised salary classilica-
tion bill before Congress. By the order of
the Postmaster General, whoever goes on
such a commission is likely to lose his po-
sition. The orders of the Postmaster Cen
eral are emphatic that it is doubtful if
the meeting will take place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
JUDGE PECkHAM's NoMINATIoN.

The Senate Committee Hns Reported
on 1t FavOrnbly.
The Senate judiciary committee has re-
ported the nomination Of Rufus H. Peck
ham of New York to be associate justice of
the Supreme Court favoraply. which insures
his confirmation.
The judiciary committee also agreed to
report favorably the nominations of Judges
Springer, Kilgore and Stuart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
Her Clothes Caught Fire From u Fire.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PETERSBURG, Va, December 9.-Mary
Vaughan. aged thirteen years. daughter of
Albert Vaughan, residing in Chesterfield
county, five miles from Petersburg, has
been burned to death. The girls father
was engaged killing hogs, and while she
was standing near the fire, her clothing
became ignited aud before the flames could
be extinguished she had been burned in
most horrible manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
Quartcrmaster,s Insignia.

The Guartermaster's department of the
army has selected its corps insignia. 1t is
an army wagon wheel, crossed by a key
and a sword, and surmounted by an eagle,
the component parts forming a combination
Of red, white and blue enamel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
Fourth-CInss Postmaster..

Twenty-six fourth-class postmasters were.
appointed today. OF these twenty-one were
to fill vacancies caused by resignation, three
by removals and two by deaths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
Government Recetpts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, SAT, ,463. Government receipts
From internal revenue, SSG3, ,O23; customs.
S532, SIS; miscellaneous, $13S, ,1O5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
CAPT. BASSETT"S CONOITI0Y.
Death May Come at Any Time or He
May Live Several Days.

At 2:3O o'clock today the condition of
Capt Isaac Bassett, assistant doorkeeper
of the Unitel States Senate, was unchanged
Capt. Rassett is extremely weak ani his;
death would not be unexpected IL it occur
red at any time. He may, however, 1--we
for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

The Evening Star is served to subscribers In the
city by ca riers, their own account at 10 cents
per week. CT Al cebts per month. Copies at the
counter cents each. By maIl-anywhcre in the
United States or Canada-postage prepaid-5O cents
per month.
Saturday Quintupl, Sheet Star. 81 per year. with
fereign postage added. $500.
Nntered at the Post Office at Washington. D. G..
as stcond-cass mail matter.)
CyAlI mall subscriptions must be paid 10 advance.
Rates Of advertising made known application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

If you want today's
news today you can find
it only in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
Speeches to BE Heard Today.

The representatives of the other cities
present as good claims, of course, for pref
erence, but as the morning wore on at the
Arlington it became evident to those who
had wires working to the inside office Of
CONTINUED on Ninth Page)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-16
RONDs-THE FEDERAL TREASURY.

Government bonds sold: $4,000 Is. coupon 10
at 1895 800: 500 000 5s coupon. ll5i2. quota
lions were as follows al the close:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-16
musemenls.

MEXICAN ART GALLERIES.
n EAST ODD. MADISON SQUARE. SOUTH
An TO 6P. NJ SUNDAY. TO o +. ~
LAST DtYS.
ENDING SUNDAY NEXE. MARCH Mn,
THE QUEST OF THE HOLY GRAIL
AID OTHER WORKS.
BY EDWIN A. ABBEY.
ALSO
PAINTINGS SCULPTURE AND ETcHiNGs
DY
JEAN-FRANCOIS RAFFAELLL
ADMISSION so CENTS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-16

NETWORK CENTRALs QUARTER.

Friday. March i5-p. m.
The directors II the New-York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company. at their regu-
lar meeting to-day declared a quarterly dividend
Of per cent. This is a reduction Of "A ~ per
cent from the amount heretofore declared every
three months since the second quarter OF the
fiscal year Of 1899 annual dividends on this
property have been follows since 1855: 1856 4
per cent; 1884, 4; 1855. 4; 1889 4: 1890 Az. 1891
Az; 1892 "a. and 1893, per cent The gross
earnings are the smallest for three years. but
the operating charges show an increase OF si3s-
c07 over the same period in 1894. largely due TO
expense incident to February storms. Net earn
lngs decreased s49l.76l. while the fixed charges
are increased slightly-$72.53S The falling off
in the surplus earnings 1854 299 But
ting down the dividends 4 ~ ! per cent has
saved 500 4O that the deficit instead OF being
Ss2OO01 Is $599 600 II will be noted that In 1899
the deficit for this quarter was ,7'G 80 Tnc
Street Is unanimously agreed that the Central's
directors decided wisely In reducing the dividend.
hut their action must not be construed
declaration that the stock Is permanently. or
even for longer period than three months, on
a 4 per cent basis.
Tho results for the quarter for three years
Chose Of 1885 being estmatedj are as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-16

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