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Evening star., 1895-05-27
C L Err KS UST GO
Reductions to Be Made in the War De-
partment Force.
The Lists of the Unfortunates Now
Being Made Up-SOme to BE
Transferred.

Arrangements are now being made at the
War Department for a reduction of the
clerical force July 1st next, in accordance
with the provisions Of the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial appropriation bill for
the next fiscal year. The law requires
reduction Of seventy-three in the present
clerical force of the department There
are now, however. thirty vacancies in the
total force, SO that the Eumber to be dis
placed at the beginning of the next fiscal
year is but forty-three. Provision has been
made for one additional clerk of the $1,000
class in the ordnance bureau and for an in
crease of eight clerks in the quartermaster
generals office, three clerks at $1,4OO, three
at $1,000 and two at $1,000. 1t is therefore
possible for transfers to be made so as to
reduce the number to be dismissed to thir-
ty-four.
The list of unfortunates is now being
made up. 1t will be based entirely on
the efficiency records ofsthe clerks and as
heretofore, veterans of the late war will
receive special consideration in the mat
ter. 1t is expected that the matter
will be settled by the 1st proximo, as it is
the purpose of Secretary Lamont to give
a months leave of absence to those Sc
lected for discharge.
The reduction of force is distributed as
follows Record and pension office. reduc-
tion, twenty-five clerks of class $1,2Ou, and
twenty-five clerks of class $1,000.
There are now twenty-five vacancies in
this Office so that the real reduction is
but twenty-five clerks.
Surgeon generals office-Reduction. one
clerk of class $1,000, one of 400, three
of 81 200 and five of $1,000, or ten in all,
with two existing vacancies.
Office of rebellion records-Reduction.
two clerks of class 81, 800. two of 81 600,
one of 81 400, three of $1,000. one of $1,000
and four Of 5000. thirteen in all, with two
vacancies.
All vacancies in the department will be
filed by transfers from the offices where
will be made for as many of the unfor
tunates who have been legislated out of
Office as the condition of the service will
hermit.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
CLEVELAND A CANDIDATE.
An Office Holder Who Thinks He VIII
Seek n RenOminatfOn.

One of the most distinguished office hold
ers under President Cleveland. a man of
great political experience, said very frankly
today:
'I have no doubt that President Cleve-
land is a candidate for denomination. His
entire policy appears to be directed to that
end. 1t now seems to that it has been
his purpose to be a candidate for renomi-
nation from the beginning. He undoubted-
ly expects to overcome the opposition to a
fourth candidacy and to a third term by
commencing himself to the class of people
who advocate what the administration is
seeking to impress upon the country-sound
and honest money. He expects the sup
port of the east, of the corporations, the
banks, the capitalists, the manufacturers.
The proceedings of the Memphis conven-
ton indicate that 1t is his hope to break
into the silver sentiment of the south. 1
do not think that prior to the meeting Of
the democratic national convention any
one will be able to produce letter from
President Cleveland in which he will state
that he is not a candidate for the renomi-
nation"
Evening star., 1895-05-27
Collision Between the Sheep and
Cattle Men.
REOPENING OF TEE ROUTT COUNTY WAR
Growing Bitterness Between the
Parties.
AN OLD DISPUTE REVIVED

REDCLIFF, Col, May 27-The first open
rupture in the much-talked-of- sheep and
cattle mems war in Routt county has oc-
CURED, and four men are badly wounded
two of whom may die of their injuries
The news was brought by a messenger.
who came for medical assistance. The
messenger could give but few details of the
affair.
The scene of the encounter was point
twenty miles above Wolcott on the Sheep
Horn Wolcott is a station on the Denver
and Rio Grande railway, and is the start
ing point for stages running to Steamboat
Springs distant north eighty miles
The following are the casualties resulting
from the fight: William Matna received
on forehead long cash made with a quirt
and was cut in the ribs with knife.
Alexander Winslow received a cut be-
low the left ear, ranging downward; also
one across the neck. nearly severing the
artery wihdpipe.
Yom Dice, cut on back Of the neck and
badly beaten over the eyes.
John Winslow, cut several times in the
back with a heavy knife.
For several days a collision between
sheepmen and cattlemen has been expected.
The bitterness between the two factions
has been growing and the feeling is so
intense that fighting is expected at many
points.
The trouble between the she epmen ana
the cattlcmen is the same that caused SO
much trouble in western Colorado last
year The sheepmen, principally from Wy
oming and Montana, insist on driving their
herds through Routt county as far south
Wolcott, where they expect to ship the
sheep by rail to eastern markets. The cat
tlemen oppose this drive, saying 1t is only
a ruse to get the sheep into Routt county
for grazing purposes.
Last week, the cattlemen, $50 in number
met at Steamboat Springs and unanimous
ly resolved to keep the sheepmen out, IL
necessary, by force.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
MIR. CARLISLE IN 1890.
Senator Dlackburn's Charge and It's
Explanation.
Special From a Starr CorroeponHon+


Explanation.
Special From Stan Correspondent
LOUISVILLE, KY, May Ex-senator
Blackburn has created a stir among the
silver men by reading a letter written by
Secretary Carlisle some time ago to ex-
District Attorney Smith, in which Secre-
tary Carlisle admits having voted for the
flee coinage bill in the Senate in 1890
Senator Blackburn uses the letter to point
contrast with Secretary Carlisle's pres
ent position on silver.
Secretary Carlisle when asked about the
matter today said the letter is genuine and
that he did vote for the free coinage bill
while in the Senate.
But there were circumstances connected
with that vote added Secretary Carlisle
with which no one is more familiar than
Senator Blackburn. and which he should
explain when he makes public the letter"
This Is all Mr.. Carlisle would say, but
from another source it is learned that the
circumstances" referred to are these:
Mr.. Carlisle's vote for he free coinage bill
was cast during the pendency of the force
bill in the Senate. and was carrying out
an agreement which Senator German made
with certain silver republican Senators to
defeat the force bill. 1t will be remem-
bered that Wolcott of Colorado, Stewart of
Nevada and other western republicans op-
posed the force BILL and were really the
death of it. In return for that service
Senator German promised to get some
democratic votes for free coinage bill
which could otherwise not be obtained
1t was well understood by Mr. Carlisle and
those who voted with him that there was
no possibility of a free coinage bill be-
coming law, the House would not agree
to it. and if it did President Harrison
would not sign it. Therefore, there would
be no danger to sound money in voting for
the bill, while material benefit would re-
suit from the deal to those who were try
ing to defeat the force bill. OF course,
Secretary Carlisle cannot explain these
circumstances exposing an arrangement of
that nature. 1t is claimed that the Ken
lucky people will absolve Mr.. Carlisle for
bis free silver vote under the circumstances
resulting in the death of the force BILL and
will not take that vote as a test Of his
position toward silver. N. o. NJ.
Evening star., 1895-05-27

The San Francisco Police Engaged I'm
Gathering Testimony.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 27.-The police
are still engaged in gathering. testimony
against o. w. Winthrop. who was arrested
last week in connection with the death Of
Mrs. Jennie Matthews, who died under
mysterious circumstances at the grave Of
her child. So far the only tangible clue at
hand is one to the effect that Winthrop Is
named as the guardian of Mrs. Matthews
little daughter in a life insurance of 5000
which ran out a few days before her
death. The child was made the beneficiary
in the policy. Mrs. Matthews husband did
not know that her life was insured until
after her death, Winthrop It is stated,
having cautioned her to say nothing about
it to anybody. While the evidence against
Winthrop is by no means conclusive, the
police say the clue suggests the most plaus-
ible explanation of the mystery, which,
taken in connection with the fact that Mrs.
Matthews said shortly before her death
that she had been given pill by Winthrop,
a statement in which her daughter con-
CURED. A chemical analysis of her stom-
ach disclosed the presence of strychnine.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
AN ASSOCIATE OF GREELEY.
Death of James B. Swain, Formerly
Washington Correspondent.

SING SING, N. Y, May 27.-Gen. James
B. Swain died at his home in this village
today, aged seventy-live years. He was
associated with Horace Greeley in the
publication of the Log Cabin and subse-
quently was employed under Greeley on
the staff of the Tribune. Leaving journal
ism for a time, he engaged in the printing
and publishing business in New York city,
but subsequently re-engaged in newspaper
work with Henry ]. Raymond He and
Bayard Taylor were rival reporters on sew
eral notable occasions. AS a Washington
correspondent. in 1850, he had the friend
snip and confidence of President Lincoln.
In 1861 he raised a company of cavalry in
of the regiment into which it was incor-
porated. His army career was highly
creditable
Evening star., 1895-05-27
NAVAL MEDICAL CORPS.
Changes to Take Place on Account Of
RetiremeAts.

Changes to Take Place on Account of
RetireneAts.
Important changes are occurring in the
medical department of, the navy in con-
sequence of the retirement of officers at the
head of the list. Medical Director A. L.
Gihon, attached to the. Naval Hospital in
this city, who is the senior officer in the
corps, will retire on account of age in
September Medical Director Richard c.
Dean, president of the medical examining
board, who stood No. 2, retired on account
Of age today. Medical Director Albert c.
Gcrgas, attached to the Naval Museum of
Hygiene. who stands No. 3 in his grade, is
now undergoing examination for retire
ment ON account of physical disabilities in
CURED in the line of duty. These three re-
tirements will make promotions in each
grade of the corps and will leave fifteen
vacancies in the list of assistant surgeons
of the navy.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
FORESTS ON FIRE.
A Stiff Breeze Famed the SmoIder-
ing Embers.

SUPERIOR, Wis, May 2T.-Reports have
been received here that disastrous forest
fires have been raging in some of the heavy
wooded districts of northern Wisconsin,
Along the line Of the Doluth, South Shore
and Atlantic railroad fires broke out early
yesterday morning at several points and
spread rapidly, consuming much valuable
pine near Iron river. One hundred car
loads of ties and four box cars owned by
the Northern Pacific road were partly de-
stroyed. A stiff breeze blew all day. and
the smoldering embers. which had been par
TALLY eXtinguished- by heavy rains, Wee
again famed into roaring masses of fire.
Evening star., 1895-05-27

date. but. good many republicans believe
that he will take an Independent course
and will only make up his mind on the
work that the convention should do after
he has carefully weighed the strength and
personal qualities of the various candidates
and others who may become candidates.
The convention is looked upon as. one of
the most important political gatherings for
the republican party that has taken place
in Ohio for many years. This is especially
true, as the choice Of a man at GAINESVILLE
on Wednesday to lead the hosts Of Ohio
republicans may have most important
bearing in the great national contest that
is to take place in 1896.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
NavnI Movements, .

The Ranger sailed from Panama yester-
day for Guyaquil, Ecuador, to see that
American interests are not injured during
existing troubles in that country. The At
lanta and Raleigh sailed from Savannah
Saturday for Hampton Roads. The tor
pedo boat. Gushing left Jacksonville this
morning on her return trip to Norfolk by
the inland passage The training ship Es-
sex has arrived at Yorktown, Va.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
PASSED OUT THE CAPEs.
The Big American Liner St. Louis
Goes tn Sen,

Goes tO Sea.
LEWES, Del. May 27-The big American
line steamer st. LOUIS, which left PhIla-
delphia on Saturday for her preliminary
ocean voyage, but which was detained in
the Delaware bay by the dense fog, passed
out OF the capes at 6:15 this morning.
There is still heavy fog hanging over the
bay. but 1t was necessary that the st.
Louis should go to sea in order that che
may have at least three days trial before
proceeding to New York. 1t was the orig
inal intention when the mammoth vessel
left Philadelphia to anchor OF Reedy
Island Saturday night and then proceed
on the trial trip e.rly Sunday morning. SO
that she is now day behind her scheduled
tine.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
Personal Mention.

Capt. Frank A. Edwards, first cavalry, is
in the city sick leave.
Secretary Lament has returned from
visit to his aged mother, at McGrawville,
~ Y, and he was at the War Department
today.
Edward Graves. W. H Butler and c. F.
Norment will leave here June l for two
months trip to Europe.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
GOne to BriGnntine Beach.

Ex-Representative Hatch of Missouri
who has spent several days in the city, has
gone to Philadelphia, where he will meet
Representative Harmer, and the two will
visit Brigantne Beach, on the New Jersey
coast. Mr.. Harmer is having a house put
IN preparation at Brigantine Beach for his
occupancy during the summer, where Mr..
Hatch will be his guest for some time.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
CONFERENCE IN RICHMOND.
Committee Appointed to Discuss Alex
andrfa County With Gov. O'FerrRlI.

The subcommittee of the joint committee
Of the Washington board of trade on the
state of affairs in the District of Colum-
bia as AFFECTED by existing evils in certain
parts of Alexandria county, Va, which will
confer with Gov. O'Ferrall tomorrow, has
been appointed by Chairman F. L. Moore.
The gentlemen selected are Mr.. B. H.
Warner, Judge 1. G. Kimball and Dr. A. p.
Pardon.
They will leave for Richmond tomorrow
morning, and will see Gov O'Ferrall by ap-
pointment at o'clock pm, at the gov
ernor's mansion. returning to Washington
at night.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
GOING TO HONOLULU.
The Bennington to Take the Place of
the Olympia.

The cruiser Olympia is not going to Homo
lulu to relieve the Philadelphia after all.
That service will be rendered instead by
the gunboat Bennington, now fitting out
at Mare Island. She will start for Ha-
wall as soon as her repairs are finished,
and the Philadelphia will start for home
as soon as relieved, unless the situation at
Honolulu justifes the presence of two
American warships in that harbor. The
change of plans indicates that it is not
deemed necessary for Admiral Beardslee,
commanding the Pacific station, to remain
a Honolulu much longer, for the reason
that the Olympia is to be his flagship and
to join her he will have to come to San
Francisco.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
COnsuIS RecOEniZed,

The President has recognized FREDERICK
BergmaEn as Peruvian consul general at
New York; r. G. Leupold, Chilean consul at
Baltimore, and Pedro Soils Arias as
Spanish consul at Key West.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
Army Transfers.

The following transfers in the first in
| fantry are ordered: Second Lieut.. George
| w Kirkman, from company E to company
G. Second Lieut. Sydney A. Cloman, from
| company to company e.
Evening star., 1895-05-27

British Consul at Charleston, s. c.
NEW YORK, May 27.-Among the pas
sengers on the steamer Paris was Col. H.
DE Coetlogon and Mrs. De Coetlogon. He
has been appointed British consul to
Charleston, s. c. He won an International
reputation during the campaigns in the
Soudan and commanded Khartoum until
relieved by Gen. Gordon.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
FOurth-CIuss PustIno sters.

Thirty-three fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today, twenty-nine of whom
We're to fill vacancies caused by death or
resignation.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
GOyernme RcccfofS.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. s2I3,1Il. Government receipts
From internal revenue. s690.2i1; customs
sGlaaJ2; miscellaneous, S15,1T9.
Evening star., 1895-05-27
Col. Schvvan's Duty.

Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Schwan, as
sistant adjutant general has been ordered
to Omaha for duty as adjutant general of
the department Of the Platte.
Evening star., 1895-05-27

t6e proof Of f6e puooins Is
in f6e eating Safuroap's
Star contained 50 columns
Of aooerfisemenfs. maoe up
Of 1,151 separate announce
menfs. t8ese advertisers
Soug9f pu8fetfp-nof merefp
space.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27
LIGHT FLASHES.

County Commissioner Peter
Jonas is suffering from an attack
of humps.
The policemen do not seem
able to catch on to the vags. Blue
suits are the cause.
Mr.. Adolph Zevire, formerly of
the Plymouth Rock Pants compa-
ny, has accepted a position with
Haas & Oppenheimer.
Bear in mind, that it is i'm
portant to have the water red hot
before pouring it in the "Bear"
Brand California Breakfast Food.
The package with the "Bear" on is
pure and delicious. 27 2t
Mr.. G. Stuart Simmons has be-
gun building store, of brick, JOG
by 90 feet, at No. 327 north side of
Commerce street, to cost $1,000.
j. S. Davis has begun building
a store at No. 342 LATTE street,
Ward I, to cost $1,000.
Police Officer Coe had seven
arrests today before the recorder.
Six were vags and one for throwing
stones.
If you don't try the "Bear"
Brand Breakfast Food, you won't
know how nice it is. Bear" "Bear'
"Bear." There is three Bears on
every package. 227 2t
Hon. A. w. Houston, returned
from Ell Paso yesterday, where
he attended court.
Owing to the illness OF one of
the prominent members of the
San Antonio Whist club the meet.
ing to have taken place tonight
has been postponed until next
Wednesday.
Taken up, one bay mare, in.
describable brand, one roam colt
no brand, one red calf, no brand
one brown spotted steer, indescrib.
able brand, one bay horse branded
Pd. Call at Muth's garden. 2 p 2t'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. Paul Sauer is i'll.

Mrs. Paul Sauer is i'll.
F. G. Dyer, of Waco, is at the
Maverick.
j. T. Storey and wife, of Lock
hart, are at the Mahncke.
Charles L. Flato, a stockman OF
Sinner, is at the Mahncke.
I'M. j. Nimenes, sheriff OF Wilson
county, is in the city from Flores
willie, and stopping at the Mahnche.
Mr.. Hyman Holman, of Kyle,
and bride, nee Miss Stella Moses,
OF Austin, are at the Menger, stop.
ping over day or two on their
way home from bridal trip. Mr.
and Mrs. Holman will reside in
Kyle in the future.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27
ndutngs
500 PAIR OF BOYS SCHOOL SHOES At $L35
Big Branch Sp cnns and East s Promptly Care
L. WOLFSON.
Big Branch Store,
Had to Marry Her.

Percy Felter was arraigned be-
fore Justice Devine this morning
charged with seducing Mary
Wahrmund. He was about to be
placed in Jail, when he agreed to
marry her, and his case was dis.
missed. The ceremony was per-
for med by Justice Devine in Coun-
ty Attorney DeWitt's office. While
the judge performed the ceremony
Felter turned his head from the
girl, while she sat in a chair with a
baby in her arms and wept
Scarcely had they been pronounced
husband and wife, when Felter
made his exit and failed to appear
again.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27
British African Appointment.

LONDON, Feb. 27.-Sir Hercules
Robinson, formerly governor Of
Hong Kong, Ceylon, New South
Wales, New Zealand and on the
Cape of Good Hope, holding the
latter position from 1880 to 'SS, has
been appointed governor and COM
mander-in-chie of the Cape colo
ny and high ommissioner for
South Africa, in succession to Sir
Henry Brougham Loeb, recalled
on account of difference with the
premier, Cecil Rhodes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27
ARMY NEWS.

REPORTED SPECIALLY FOR THE LIGHT.
The funeral OF Sergeant Brown,
troop /, Tenth cavalry, took place at
FIT. Assinaboine, the entire garrison
being present. The chaplain read
regimental orders concerning the
deceased and declared that the same
constituted a more eloquent eulogy
than he could pronounce. Captain
Woodward, of troop l., in his tribute
to the deceased, called attention to
the fact that Sergeant Brown was
probably the senior first sergeant
in the active list OF the army, hav-
ing held the rank since 1872. His
untimely death has deprived the
regiment and the army Of model
soldier.
Lieutenant O'Brien's official re-
port Of transactions witnessed in
the oriental war are detained by
the Japanese custom house.
Mr.. Seffel, the post blacksmith,
has entered the hospital, with a
view to having an operation per-
formed.
Tomorrow being the last day Of
the month, the troops at this post
will be mustered as usual. Time
and formation has not yet been
made known.
General Ruger comments as fol-
lows in the case of soldier recent
ly tried for desertion and sentenced
to dishonorable discharge without
punishment: "In this case the
court was ordered to reconvene for
consideration, with reference to
the fact that the sentence did not
embrace any confinement at hard
labor. The court, upon reconsider
alton, adhered to it's sentence and
submitted as reason therefor, as
follows: The court believes
that to dishonorably discharge
this man and turn him
)ose in this severe season
of tie year is more of punish
,ment to him than if he were fed
and taken care of by the govern
ment in warm guard house. At
military posts the so-called hard
labor consists in keeping clean
roads, walks, ETC., which amounts
only to a healthy exercise, and
hente no punishment. The feeding
and clothing Of this man for a
period is what he probably wants.
In view of these facts the court re.
spectfully adheres to it's previous
sentence. AS this man did not SUI
render, but was apprehended, the
supposition of the court that the
feeding and clothing Of this man
for a period IS what he most prob
ably wants." was purely gratui-
tious. The manner in which SEN
fences to hard labor are usually
enforced at this post is not re-
sponsibility of mem bers of a court
martial. If, in the opinion
of it's mem bers, the execution of
sentences to hard labor is not suf-
ticiently rigorous, the court should,
nevertheless, do its duty in the in
terest of the service by the impo-
sition Of sentence proper to the
offence. The sum of the matter is
that the court in the present case
merely confirmed by the sentence
of dishonorable discharge and for
fixture Of all pay and allowances
the legal status in which, under
the law, the prisoner had placed
himself by the act Of desertion."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27
Shot the Wrong Person.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Feb. 27.-Mrs,
Robert Craig was awakened by
strange noises in the house, and
screamed to her husband that
burglars were in the house. Mr.
Craig caught sight of human
figure and fired, dangerously
wOunding Mrs. Craig's sister. The
burglars in the house escaped dur
ing the excitement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27

CAMDEN, n. j., Feb. pa fire in
the Pittman Grove Methodist
camp meeting grounds burned
nearly all the cottages on the
grounds. The cottages were owned
by wealthy New Workers and Phil
adelDhians
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27
BIG Halifax Fire,

HALIFAX, N. s., Feb. 27.-Prop-
erty to the valne of $6,000,000 was
burned today in the vicinity of the
Deepwater terminus. All the i'm.
migration sheds, wharves, offices
and other buildings, were burned.
Several firemen were injured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-27
Overly's Bond Fixed.

Warden Wal ter Overly, charged
with theft over 500, waived ex-
animation before Justice Jones
this morning and his bond was
fixed at $1,000. He expects to give
it tomorrow, when, he says, he ex-
poets his father.