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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17
Retirement Fund for Clerks.

The hill introduced in the Senate yester-
day by MIR. Proctor, by request, for the re-
tifement of government employees provides
that thare shall be withheld from the sal
airy of every employe in the executive de-
partments of the government at Washing
ton, in The District of Columbia, who is in
the departmental classified service, under
the classification made by the President,
" hose salary is fixed by law. two per CEN
tum. or as much may be necessary, for
the purpose of creating special deposit
fund, to be expended for the following pur-
poses:
After July /. 1897, if any employee in the
cl; ssficd service in The executive depart
rnents of the government at Washington,
in the District of Columbia, shall have
served honorably in the civil service or in
The general service in said departments for
the period of thirty years in all, he or she
81 all, upon his or her application, Ice re-
tired from actual duty and service: any
such employee who has served honorably
thirty years and is siXty-four years of age
shall be placed upon the retired list by the
Secretary of his or her department; any
such employe who has served honorably
for the period of at least twenty-five years,
and who, before completing his or her
thirty years of service, shall by reason OF
age or disability contracted in line of his or
her du-y in the said civil service have be-
come physically or mentally incapacitated
for the proper performance OF his or her
duties. shall be placed upon the retired list
by the Secretary of his or her department,
under such regulations as he may pre-
scribe.
Every employe placed upon the retired
list as hereinbeforc provided snail be paid
out of the treasury and by. the disbursing
clerk of the department in which he or she
was serving at The time Of his or her re-
tirement, in monthly payments. sum
equal 10 seventy-five per centum of the
salary he or she was receiving at the time
of his or her retirement. Provided that no
retired employee shall receive more than The
sum of $len per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17

Demands of the Employees of the
Union Traction Co. of PhilwdeIphiu.


At o'clock this morning the street car
lines of Philadelphia were tied up in a gem
eral strike. That step was decided upon late
last night The conductors and motormen
are wasing war for an increase of wages,
shorter hours and the privilege of belonging
to the Amaigamated Association of Street
Railway Employees.
D-ssatis iacIion has been growing for a
long tine but reached a high pitch Immedi-
ateiy after the recent consolidation of all the
fhiiadeiph!a lines into one company-the
tn.on Traction. Then action was prec:p.-
tated by the numerous discharges from the
compa-lys service of men belonging to the
Amalgamated Association. Many confer
ences have been sought by the various COM
mitteeS representing the railway men, but
all have been rejected 10y President J. Low
Der Welsh and the ccmpany's board of di-
rectors.
a few days ago w. d. Mahon of Detroit,
president of the national organization, ap-
peared in Philadelphia and took charge of
the affairs of the malcontents.
crisis was reached yesterday. At a
meeting held yesterday committee of one
was appointed to convey an ullmatum 10
President Welsh. He did and returned
with the information, given by the president
himself. that there would be no answer and
that no person connected with any labor
organization would be recognized.
This report was received last night at n
meeting of the committee having charge of
the railway mems affairs Meanwhile Il
rumber of subcommittee who had been
polling the street car lines made their re-
ports. According to these the sentiment of
the motormen and conductors was almost
l unanimously in favor Of strike.
After long and earnest discussion it was
finally declared that a general strike on all
lines of the company. which controls every
ear in the city, would be inaugurated either
at a very late hour last night or the first
thing in the morning.
The demands of the men in detail are
these:
!. That ten consecutive hours shall con-
stitute a days work, with not less than
thirty minutes for meals, and for which the
sum of s. shall be paid.
. That all cars shall be vesthuied for
| the protection of motormen. said work to be
done within reasonable time.
3. That sweepers, snow plows and trip
perS shall he considered as special work and
shall he subject to increased pay.
4. That no employe shall be discharged
for belonging to this uhe amalgamateD or
any other organization. except for just
cause. That all men discharged by reason of
their utilization with said organization shall
Re Immediately reinstated.
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Transfers of Rcnl Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows:
Myrtle A. Gillian to JAS C. Strout, part
original lot I, square 192; so. Lucinda
Vance to Rachel Vance, lot 1S. square $50:
Sion. Rachel Vance TO Lucinda and Mary
Vance, same property: SOD Charles Ship
ley ct IN 10 Jno. ii. Jameson, part lots ::
ana !. StantoGtown: $50. Einor c. Pairo
to Richard L. Pairo, part lot IL, So. sd
$40. Solomon Carr 10 Saml. II. Smith, part
lot 81, 50. 962; $3.50. Timothy Driscol ct
TX. to Edw. T. kehoe, lot b, 50. 4G1; s., so.
Elmer f. Fischer ct Tx. to Peter J. Nee
han. part original lot q, So. 1927: Sln. Edw.
J. Hannah ct Tx. to VIM. w. Deane. lot SS,
50. 154; $500. Emily w. Hartman TO Frank
f. Murray. lot 81. Pleasant Plains: $40.
Richard J. Marshall TO Jos. Bracket, lot
H. SO. 611; flo.
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AMONG LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.
HeetiuGs of Various Bodies Held Las
Night.

The regular weekly meeting of the Broth
eihood of Carpenters was held last night
at their hall, No. 627 Massachusetts, ave
nue., but no business of Importance vas
transacted.
The membership of ShoemakerS Assem-
bly,, IL. of l., continues to increase, as was
evidenced a the regular meeting last night,
when eight new members were received
and five were obligated
The regular weekly meeting of Carpen-
tiers and Joiners' Assembly, No. 114S K.<of
L.. was held last night at their rooms in
Society Temple.
A resolution was adopted declaring that
all contractors must employ union labor
exclusively, or subject themselves TO the
risk of being put on the unfair list The
nomination OF officers for the ensuing term
was postponed until the next meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17
GoIjcn Cross Election.

Trinity Commandery, United Order of the
Golden Cross has elected the following Off
GERS: Noble commander, w. r.. Hopkins;
vice noble commander, Mrs. Lottie b. Ray;
worthy prelate, Frank c. Graves; keeper of
records, f. J Pattee; financial keeper of
records, +. X. Sparks: treasurer, Sacket
Duryee; worthy herald, VIM. c. Hammond:
kwarder of inner gate, Mrs. Adelia a.
Fought: warder outer gate. Fred a. VIII
ker: past noble commander. Herman +.
Denham; representative 10 the Grani Com
mandery DE- Geo w. y. Custis: alternate.
Miss Susan A. Langley; orSanist, Sacket
Duryee Previous to the election the first
degree Was conferred on two candidates
At the next meeting, on January q. the
officers will be installed by Deputy Grand
Commander VIM. T. Kent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17
An VI. VI. Parker Club Formed.

At a meeting of the republicans of the
fourteenth district held last night, an or
ganization was effected under the name of
the NJ NJ. Parker Club, to further the cleo
ton of ex-District Commissioner Myron NJ.
Parker as a delegate to the national con-
vention at st. Louis in June next Much
enthusiasm was shown, and the officers
elected were C. II. Watson, president; f. X
Pinkney, vice president: Henry Ware,
treasurer, and Martin Moore, sergean t-at
arms,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17
\ Dangerous Spot.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
On New York avenue at l2l5 there is a
hole in the sidewalk, and out of this hole
sticks board picket about three feet
nigh. A gentleman walking last night fell
over the board and hurt himself very seri-
ously. To my certain knowledge this board
has been there for week. and ii is about
time for the Commissioners to look into
this or the city of Washington will have
to pay big damages. ]. j. EEAZIL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17

In order that such an examination should
be prosecuted in a thorough and satisfac-
tory manner, l suggest that the Congress
make an adequate appropriG ton for the ex-
penses of a commission, to be appointed by
the executive, who shall make the neces-
sary investigation and report Upon the
matter with the least possible delay. When
such report is made and accepted it will.
in my opinion, be the duty of the Uiited
States to resist, by every means in its
rights and interests, the appropriation by
Great Britain of any lands or the exercise
of governmental jurisdiction over any ter
ritory which, after Investigation, we have
determined of right belong TO Venezuela.
In making these recommendations, l am
fully alive to the responsibility incurred
and keenly realize all the consequences thai
may follow.
l am, nevertheless, firm in nv conviction
that while it is a grievous thing to contem-
plate the two great English speaking peo-
pies of the world as being otherwise than
friendly competitors in the onward march
OF civilization and strenuous and worthy
rivals in all the arts of peace, there is no
calamity which a great nation can invite
which equals that which follows a supiue
submission to wrong and injustice and the
consequent loss of national self-respect and
honor beneath which IS shielded and. de-
Tended a peoples safety and greatness.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, December II, 1885.
Accompanying the Presidents message
was the correspondence on the subject.
making voluminous package
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Their Only Comfort is in the Analo-
gy to the Van Buren, Case.
qHE PRESENT SITUATION is DIFFERENT
jackson Could Name His Successor,
Cleveland Cannot.
HIS USEFULNESS IMPAIRED

Mr.. Rayard's supporters are finding their
only comfort in the Van Buren, case. Their
reasoning runs like this, Mr.. Van Buren,,
for da!iverdnce while Secretary of State
pronounced undplomatic and unpa triotic
by his political opponents. was refused con-
:irmaton by the Senate as minister to Great
Britain, but subsequently was elected Presi-
dent of the United States. Ergo, the peo-
pie at the polls reversed the Senate's judg-
ment and indorsed the deliverance.
Queer Reading of History.
This is regarded as very queer reading of
very plain history. The story OF the eleva-
ton of Mr. Van Buren, to the presidency is
as familiar as any in the books. The people
did not pass upon the New Yorker as an in
dividual at all. They simply accepted him
as General Jackson's choice for the Office
and, on that account, gave him their sup
port. General jackson was an autocrat so
far as his party was concerned. There had
ceased TO he any appeal from his decision
about party matters. Mr.. Calhoun had
aspired to succeed him in the presidency,
but quarrel between them lad completely
snuffed out Mr. Calhoun's hopes. This was
Mr.. Van Buren's opportunity, and he inn
proved 1t il the fullest measure He was a
man OF undouhted talents. For one thing in
particular, he was the Snloothest citizen of
his day, and this quality brought into con-
tact with the direct and somewhat rough
character of Jackson made that union of
opposition from which. in politics. as in
nfatrimony. so much is promised The two
in. the o1d General Jackson made Mr. Van
successor
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Again he says: They her majesty's gov
erpmenD fully concur with the view which
President Monroe apparently entertained
that any disturbance of the existing terri
torial distribution in that hemisphere by
any fresh acquisition on the part of any
European state, would be Il highly mex
pedient change
Arbitration Declined.
In the belief that the doctrine for which
we contend was clear and definite, that it
was founded upon substantial consdera-
tons and involved our safety and welfare.
that it was fully applicable to our present
conditions and to the state of the worlds
progress, and that it was directly related
to the pending controversy, and without
any convictions as to the final merits of The
dispute, but anxious TO learn in Il sat:sfac-
tory and conclusive manner whet her Great
Britain sought, under claim of boundary
to extend her possessions on this continent
without right, or whether she merely
sought possession of territory fairly in
cluded within her lines of ownership. this
government proposed to the government of
Great Britain resort to arbitration az the
proper means of settling the question, to
the end that vexatious boundary dispute
between the two contestants nigh, be de
termired ard our exact standing ard rela-
ton in respect to the controversy might BE-
made clear.
1t will be seen from the correspondence
herewith submitted that this proposition
has been declined by the British govern
ment, upon grounds which. IN the circum-
stances, seem 10 NE 10 be far from salts
factory 1t is deeply disappointing that
such an appeal, actuated by the most
friendly feelings toward both nations di-
rectly concerned, addressed to the sense
of justice and to the magnanimity of one
of the great powers of the world and
touching it's relations to one comparatively
weak and small, should have produced nc
better results.
The course to be pursued by this gov
eminent, in view of the present condition,
does not appear to admit of serious doubt.
Having lahored faithfully for many years
to induce Great Britain to submit this dis
pute to impartial arbitrati ton. and having
been now finally apprised of her refusal
to do so, nothing rem aims but TO accept
the situation, tc. recognize its plain re-
qurements, and deal with it accordingly
Great Britain's present proposition has
never this far been regarded as admiss-
ible by Venezuela, though any adjustment
of the boundaries which that country may
deem for her advantage and may enter
into of her own free viii cannot, of course
be objected to by the United States.
Assuming, however, that the attitude of
Venezuela will remain unchanged, the dis
pute mas reached such stage as to make
it now incumbent upon the United States to
take measures to determine with sufficient
certainty for its justification what is the
true divisional line between the republic of
Venezuela and British Guiana. The in
qury to that end should, of course be con-
Quoted carefully and judicialiy and due
weight should be given TO all available evil
dence, records and facts in support of the
claims of both parties.
To Resist Aggregation.
In order that such an examination should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17

SiXty-siX indictments have been returned
al Memphis Tenn. against a. X. Ward,
charging ENHANCEMENT of sums amounting
to $l,tbtNm.
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States is a sutton before the high tribunal
question to be determined is whether or
not we present claims which the justice
of that code of law can find to be right and
valid.
The Monroe doctrine finds its recognition
in those principles of International law
every nation shall have its rights protected
and its just claims enforced.
Confident of Our Claims.
OF course, this government is entirely
confident that under the sanction of this
doctrine we have clear rights and undoubt-
ed claims Nor is this ignored in the Brit
ish reply. The prime minister while not
admitting that the Monroe doctrine is ap-
plicable to present conditions states Sin de-
ciaring that the United States would resist
any such enterprise if it was contemplated
President Monroe adopted a policy which
received the entire sympathy of the English
government of that date He further de-
clares. though the language of President
Monroe is directed to the attainment of
objects which most English would agree to
he salutary. it is impossible to admit that
they have been inscribed by inadequate
authority in the code of international law
Again he says: They Cler majestys gov
erpmenU fully concur with the view which
President Monroe apparently entertained
that any disturbance of the existing terri
torial distribution in that hemisphere by
any fresh acquisition on the part of any
European state would be u highly mex
pedent change
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Bnyarh's Usefulness Impaired.

VIII Mr.. Bayard continue to take an
amused view of the matter: Can he afford
to do SO? VIII not a formal vote of
censure by Congress, supplemented by the
opinions of the representative newspapers
of the country, impair even his usefulness
in England? Already some surprise is en-
pressed there at his course. But suppose
not d word of this had been uttered. Sup
pose all was unreSerycd Endorsement there
What aVaileth it\if man gain the whole
world and lose his own soul? What is left
of a diplomat. no matter how strong he
may be with the people to whom he stands
accredited, after he has lost the confidence
and the favor of his own countrymen?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17
Cleveland Has Nothing to Leave.

SO far as Mr. CleNcland's favor goes,
there is nothing Jacksonian about the
de mocracy'S present situation. If the Pres
dent has anything of value for a legatee
il is not visible to the naked eye His sec
ond term is approaching very different
conclusion from that of Gen jackson.
Then the democracy was triumphant all
along the line. Now the party is all but
disrupted. and its leaders are joking one
aIotner about the ShynesS shown when
lteNt years nomination is mentioned Mr.
hitney is overwhelmed with business
Senator Hill proposes Col. Morrison. SEN
s.tor Irice must look out for his railroads
Mr.. Carlisle is maneuvering to get back to
The practice OF law. And so il goes All
very different from the day when John C.
Calhoun was consumed with disanpoini-
ment fo.' being unable to secure a nomiua-
ton which was known to carry election
with if
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-17

Naturally the two most prominent in the
minds of tie public just now are Perry Car
son and Andrew Gleason. They have, up TO
the past six CT eight months, been shoulder
to shoulder i'll every local republican fight.
But Damon and Pythias We're destined to
part company. Perry, it is stated. wanted
an associate who could visit the powers that
he and secure favors long withheld.
He did not consider Gleeson was not
equal to this expected emergency. SO Re
COZ cluded to cast .lhout for some other
running mate.
Early in the summer, therefore, his ukase
went forth that il was no longer neces-
sary tenet of faith in his followers TO sup
port Andy Gleeson. Mr.. GleesOn's attitude
under these circumstances can be readily
appreciated, and the fight between the two
began. Instantly a number of other hIdi-
viduals, who had despaircd of even getting
a ghost of show at a vote for a preSi-
Dental candidate in nominating conven-
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As 1t Applies to Mr. Bnyard.

The only analogy between the case of Mr.
Van Buren, and that of Mr.. Bayard is that
the former enjoyed the same degree Of
favor the hands of Gen. jackson that
Mr.. Bayard does at the hands of Mr.. Cleve-
land. That Mr.. Cleveland would be glad
to have Mr.. Bayard succeed him in the
W hite House is regarded as more than
probable. But, with that exception. all else
IS different. What Mr.. Van Buren, as Sec
iCtary OF state instructed Mr.. Nci4ane to
communicate to the gov. rnment of Great
Britain was true. y change of economic
policy was to take place over here by the
Easing of governmental control from the
wings, under John Quincy Adams, TO the
democrats. under Andrew jackson. Lower
IL riff duties We're on the cards. But what
the Senate rebuked Mr.. Van Rurcn for was
the Baxter street style in which he was
seeking to use the fact in his relations with
foreign countries. The Senate thought that
tis method Of soliciting larger commercial
intercourse with Great Britain was Calcu-
lated to lower the tone OF the United States
as a nation. What Congress is asked TO
cersure MIR. BaEard for Is something the
republicans characterize as being not only
improper, but untrue. In plain words MIR
Eay2rd is accused of Siandering has coun-
try and its people.
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1t you want today's
news today you can find
it only in The Star.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-03-11
GENUINE BARGAINS.
If You Want to Make Some Money
1t Will Pay You to Look
Into This

No -Four fine building lots, near U;
S. Arsenal, at 30 per cent. below actual
value.
No. 2.-127 acres rich farming land to
trade for house and lot in city,
No. 3.-Seven room house, blocks from
poStoffice, large lot, at s., 800; terms easy
No. 4-For sale or EXCHANGE: New 2
story brick business house, well located
worth $4,000; will take $1,000; part cash,
part suburban property.
No. 5-Four first-class brick stores, GEN.
trally located, will trade for vacant prop
erty.
No. 6.-Elegant 2-story house, 4 blocks
from Main Plaza; will take one-thlrd
vacant lots, balance on easy payments;
price very low.
No. $40 acres fine land. all fenced;
100 acres in cultivation and under irriga
ton. Cheap at $500; terms easy; big
bargain.
No. s.-64 lots, near 1. and G.. n. depot
at $50 lot. Come and see us on this
we might make good trade with you fol
part property.
LARKIN & DAUGHERTY,
223tf 1Ol West Houston street.
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at Home.

Winnie d, PANIED in honor Of
President Davis youngest daugh-
ter, after an absence Of four years
she is back to her old home. Born
and raised in San Antonio, she
has gained all the honors that
could be given to horse by wear
ing the gold shoes at the Worlds
fair, took the first premium at the
Mid-wiater fair Of San Francisco,
Cal. She is six years old, weighs
Is pounds, and is the prottiest little
equine wonder in the world. DO
not fail to see her. She will be on
exhibition for a few days at 22j
Commerce street. Strictly moral
exhibit for ladies and children.
3 9 81
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