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Evening star., 1895-01-04
A MIN ORITY REPORT
Nj. Smiths Objections to the Contagious
Disease Hospital Site.
Why He Docs Not Think Reservation
No. 13 Il Suitable Location for the
Proposed Buildings.

Mr. Thomas w. Smith, the dissenting
member of the board Of trade committee
of nine appointed to select suitable site
for contagious hospital, this afternoon
submitted to the Commissioners his minor
ity report. Mr.. Smith sets forth in his re-
port that on December Is, about pm,
vote was taken and reservation No. IL
selected as the site for the hospital. Eight
members of the committee were present
and seven Of them voted in favor of the
proposition.
There was but little deliberation or
discussion. The majority of the commit
tee seemed to have but one object in view,
and that was to pass upon question
which had been called to their attention
within three days prior to the convening'
of the committee. The site selected was
the only one g. majority Of the committee
had been called upon to visit, ana was
visited and inspected at the instance OF
and with Mr.. Warner. The grave ana re-
sponsible duty placed upon this committee
should, in my opinion, have received more
consideration by the distinguished gentle
men composing the majority.
Your honorable body has had this ques-
ton before it for three years, ana after
careful consideration in many board meet
ings, and after consulting authority under
you, and after mature deliberation at many
public meetings of citizens, deciued 'hal
ment of infectious and contagious diseases
should not be located on land IN square
l112 100 feet farther west than the site
l,roposed by this board of trade committee,
and farther removed from the malarlouS
condition existing along the banks of the
Anacostia river. This committee proposes
to locate 1t as near the United States Jail
and l,3uU feet nearer the swampy flats, i'm
mediately along the side of the smallpox
barracks, and over the graves OF the pau
per dead, and, still more Infamous, over
the graves of those who died of smallpox
and were buried many years ago in the
northwest corner of the recently dedicated
ground for the reception Of the INDECENT
dead of the District.
Mr. Smith refers to the act of Congress
approved August G, 1880, transferring to
the control of the Commissioners all that
portion of reservation 13 lying coo feet east
of the east curb line of 10th street east,
end south of the south line of street
south, for the purpose of the burial of the
INDECENT dead Of the District He says this
act was a wise one.
Mr. Smith calls attention to the close
proximity of the Jail, the unhealthy at
mosphere and miaSmatic and malariouS
condition of the swampy flats of the Ana
costa river, and concludes his report by
calling attention to the need for hospital
where unfortunate men, women and chill
dren attacked by minor infectious diseases
can be cared fora place where the sur
roundings are good and provided with all
ConvenienceS. Such a site, provided with
properly beautified walks, trees, Shrubbery
and modern hospital thereon, would con-
stitute TO eyesore to any locality in this
District and would be welcomed by all
fair-minded citiZers.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Quite a Good Sized Batch Sent to the
Senate Today.


Senate Today.
The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Postmasters-Frank Nicholas, Athens,
n. Y; Lemuel Matthewsen, Avoca. n Y;
James A. Ziclller, Carmel, N. Y Charles
F. Wright, Newberlin, N. Y: Charles r.
Crosby, Portland, N Y; L. Frank Bennett.
Schenecvus, N y: Dow b. York, Smith
vile n. Y; William McFarlan, East Down
rgtown. Pa: Ella B. Rowland, Fort Wash
ington, Pa Harry S. Waidlich, Mercers-
burg Pa. Robert L. Weighley, Myerstown,
Pa; Geo.-W. Cope, Nazareth, Pa: Anna G.
Webster Weatherly, Pa; William d. II.
Mason, Williamstown, Pa; Alfred South
worth. Braintree, Mass; Henry A. Con-
molly Nutley, n. j.: Thos. Littlejohn, Gaff-
nay, S. c.; Beverley S. Ferguson, Neapolis,
Va; George w. Doak, TazeWell, Va;
Samuel l.. Johnson, Alva, Q. T.; Augustus
P. Wilcox, Enid, .. T.: VIM. G. Jones, New
kirk O. t; Samuel H. CumInins Pond
Creek, o. T.: John w. Moyie, TccGmseh, O.
t. Thomas T. Brady Beresford, S D.; Mrs.
Mary r. Fly. Goliad Texas; Francis b.
Saxton. Ellsworth, Wis: j. a. North, Fox
Lake Wis. Frank L. Hem, Sharon, Wis. !;
Mary f. Bostwick, Blackhawk, Iowa: AL
bert Guilinger, Florence, Col; VIM. J. With
erspoon, Madison, Fla: John c. Richard,
Starke, Fla; Vivian L. Stanley. Dublin. Ga;
Z r.
r. d. Palmer, Astoria. H.; Lewis Gowen,
Lawrenceville ILL.,: Martin NJ. Herr, Geneva,
Ind: VIM. I. Beasley, Linton, Ind: Walter
A. Thompson, Tahlequah I. t; Henry A.
Lieh, Alton. Iowa. Stephen a. Smith.
Hartley. Iowa; John F. Huntington. Oak
land, Iowa; James B. Lower, Scran-
ton. Iowa; John Barbour. Tabor. Iowa;
Clint L. Price. Wapelio, Iowa; VIM. c.
Nash, East Grand Forks, Mimi: Philip
Caselberg Grand Rapids, Mimi: Bruno
Poppitz, Heron. Mimi; Alex. A. McIaurll-
lin, Kenyon, Mimi: Patrick Mckeon, Rush,
Mimi; Moses H. McSpadden, Salem. Mo-:
Chas. Richardson, Wisner, Neh. Mathew
Briggs, Forest. Ohio; Simon F. Richardson,
Interior-John b. Fleming of Wisconsin,,
to he register of the land office at Eau
Claire, Wis: VIM. E. Saum Of Kansas. to
be receiver of public moneys at Wakeency,
Kansas
War-Lieut Col Marshall l. Ludington.
deputy quartermaster general. to be colonel
and assistant quarternaster general: Maj.
Asom s. Kimball, quartermaster. to he
termaster general; Capt. Joshua w.
Jacobs, assistant quartermaster, to
be major and QuartermaSter:
Major VIM. NJ Wherry. sixth infantry, to
he lieutenant colonel; Captain Chas. w.
Miner. twenty-second infantry, to be ma
jor; First Lieutenant Stephen c. Mills.
twelfth infantry, to be captain; First Lieu
tenant Theo. Mosher, twenty-second infan-
try, to be captain; Second Lieutenant Mark
L. Hersey ninth infantry. to be first leu
terant; Second Lieutenant Walter L. Tay-
lor, twentieth infantry, to be first lieu
terant.
James w. Albert. late major corps of en-
gineers, to be major in the army (act Con-
gress, August II. '9D; Dunbar r. Ransom,
late captain third artillery. to be captain in
the army (act Congress. August l. sd.
Navy-R. II. Lamson, to be lieutenant in
the navy (act of Congress. approved March
q, 1S7D.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
PROVIDED FOR THE COLD.
No Fca: of Japanese Soldiers Suffer-
in,: FroM the Weather In China.

The Japanese authorities here have not
received any word concerning the reported
extreme suffering of the Japanese soldiers
from the cold n China. Chancellor Naka-
yama of the legation staff said today that
is was fully understood that the rigors Of
the climate in Manchuria would prove hard
on those JapAnese soldiers coming from the
south CT Japan. The soldiers from the
northern island are hardy class, accus-
toned to six feet of sDow and ice in the
winter. The first army corps in Manchuria
is made up of mixed regiments from the
north and south.
Mr.. Nakayapla says, however, that full
precaution has been taken against the cold.
The army is provided with ample supplies
OF wooiens, goat skins, etc. moreover, 1t
has captured SO many towns that 1t has
shelter in the pagodas, temples, etc, so
that few solilcrs are left exposed in tents
There is an ample supply OF wood and coal
in China. The army at Fort Arthur is well
housed. Under these circumstances, Nlr.
Nakayama says, the hardships VIII be those
inevitable to a wintcr campaign, but that
they have not, SO far as reports are re-
ceived, indicated an extreme OF suffering
which might threaten a repetition of Val
ley Forge, or the memorable repulse OF
Napoleon's army by the SHOWS OF Russia
Evening star., 1895-01-04
Water Plugs Found Frozen When
Wanted for Use.
WORK OF REMOVING THE INSANE
All But One of Six Hundred
Patients Safe.
MANY HURRIED ESCAPES

ANNA, Ill, January 4.-The center build
ing and south wing Of the Southern Illinois
Hospital for the Insane caught fire at IL 80
las. night. The building contained nearly
600 patients, all ot whom, it is thought,
We're gotten out safely, with one exception,
that Of a lady, who is supposed to have
perished in the flames. She was observed
on the fourth floor Of the center building,
dressed only in her night clothes.
None CT the after dants or patients had
time to secure their clothing, and the snow
worked a great hardship in transferring
the patients &c other quarters.
1t is now thought ncne of those confined
In the asylum are at large. though desper-
ate attempts to escape We're made during
the progress of the fire, and it was with
great difficulty that the poor creatures
were confined to their quarters. They Were
crow Ged into new building, already near
ly fun. The patients will be taken care Of
In the best possible manner under the cir
cumStances
The loss will exceed 100000. The fire
department from Cairo is here, and put the
fire under control. The center buildings
and south wing are completely destroyed.
Terrible confusion prevailed during the
fire, and it is miraculous that many lives
We're not lost. Al the old buildings that
escaped ire few years ago We're entirely
destroyed
The north wing is all that remains stand
ing. In this the patients are huddled out
of the prevailing severe weather. The fire
was under complete subsection before day
light.
The flames Were first discovered near the
roof of the main blilding, and cannot be
accounted fer. The asylum has its own
water works, but for some reason the sys-
tenn was ineffective in fighting the fire.
The plugs seemed to have frozen.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
BRO0KLYN'S EIG CELEBRATION.
An Effort to Recover the Money Spent
In 1892.

BROOKLYN, n. Y, January 4.-Corpora-
ton Counsel Mcdonald On behalf OF the
city of Brooklyn has commenced number
of actions for the recovery of the money
alleged to have been Illegally spent in con-
nectiou with the Columbian celebration in
Brooklyn in 1892. He has caused COM
plants to be served on the following:
George F. Miller, Sl,2S9, REFRESHMENTS;
Peter ]. Montague. Si31, whisky and ci-
ears;;'' Fiankel & Lansing of the Clarendon
Hotel, S341, ref eshments;'' Thomas r.
Deverell, $500. music; Patrick H Ross.
sS.30i, grand stand, and James OConnor.
$50. Sundries.
The city also claims interest ton the
money from November l, 1892. The com
plants set forth that the claims Were
wrongfully presented by the mayor, con-
troller and countersigned by the city clerk,
and wrongfully paid by the then city treas
Urer. 1t is also alleged that the common
council Illegally appropriated the money.
The city charter states that all claims
against the city must be itemiZed when
presented The items did not appear on
the bills and the city auditor therefore had
no authority to pass them. The claims We're
not allowed by the auditing commission,
and MIR. Mcdonald says that the city was
in no way responsible for their payment.
AT the time these claims, or as they were
termed, Columbian frauds" We're pre-
sented they caused considerable discus
SIGN.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
DISTRICT IN CONGR ESS
Want the Aqueduct Bridge Widened to
Accommodate Street Railways.
The Proposition Explained to the
House subcommittee on ApprO-
priutions This Morning.

The House subcommittee on appropria-
tons today gave a hearing to Maj. a. D.
Anderson in behalf of the appropriation of
$.5,200 for widening the. Aqueduct bridge,
so as to permit street railways to cross
the river and come into the proposed CEN
tral railway station in Georgetown. The
plan is that the government shall build
addition to the bridge to permit the
railway companies to occupy 1t, and the
railway companies are to collect a toll of
one cent on each passenger carried across
the bridge to reimburse the government.
Maj. Anderson said that the Potomac
river is at present Chinese wall between
Washington and the Virginia shore. There
are three electric railways on the other
side of the river, existing and projected,
that desire to have access to the three rail-
ways on this side of the river. The people
of Virginia are anxious for better facilities
for getting into the city, and the George
town Citizens Association is in favor of
of the plan. Maj. Anderson said that the
proposed extension of the bridge would
benefit the government by enhancing the
value of the land on the Arlington reser-
walton and by providing better facilities
for reaching Fort Myer. He said the toll
of one cent on each passenger would pro-
duce a revenue to the District of $4,000 a
year, which would relieve the government
of further expense in the care and repair
ing of this bridge.
Maj. Anderson said that the District
Commissioners had recommended the APP
preparation.
Wants First Street Paved.
Gen. Stanley, governor of the Soldiers
Home, appeared before the subcommittee
of the House appropriations committee
having charge of the District appropriation
bill today, and urged the committee to
make an appropriation for paving 1st
street northwest. This street has been
graded. and when it is paved will furnish
Evening star., 1895-01-04
PROPOSED TARIFF AMENDMENTS.
Uncertain Whether They VIII BE In
trOduced at All.

The den oc ratio leaders of the Senate are
still undecided as to when they will in
troduce the proposed amendments to the
urgent deficiency bill for the correction
of errors in the present tariff or whether
they will introduce them at all.
Sono of the republican Senators think
the changes proposed should be made,
and 1t is understood that some of the re-
publican members OF the finance committee
are included in the number. When Sei ator
Jones Of Arkansas, who has the amend
ments in charge, was asked if he did not
expect them to be ruled out on 4 point OF
order he replied: mot IL they are favor
ably reported upon by regular commit
tee. The rule against amendments to ap-
prOpriatio1 bills not gerTnane makes an
exception in favor of amendments which
receive tie Endorsement of a committee.
If we decide to introduce the amendments
we shall be pretty sure that they VIII re-
ceive committee sanction
There is fear, however. of republican
fl;busteriIg, and the effort which is now
being mace is to prevent this or to reduce
it to minimum. a republican member
of the finance committee said today that
so far as he had been able to ascertain
there would be opposition among re-
publicanS to the proposed amendment to
the income tax law relieving corporations
from the requirement to furnish lists OF
the salaries paid to all their employees, in
Guiding those receiving less than $4,000.
1t is understood that Senator's Hoar and
Chandler and possibly other Senators
would oppose the proposed repeal of the
provision concerning free alcohol in the
arts but there is probability that a
promise may be obtained. holding this
opposition down so far as to cause the
democrats to feel justified in putting in
the amendment. 1t is generally under
stood among them. however, that any de-
ternined opposition amounting to prolong-
ed obstruction would defeat any amend
ment offered. es the time left is compara-
lively brief and there is much business to
be done before adjournment.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
THE COMING HOUSE CAUCUS.
MIR. Holman Says 1t VIII Probably Be
Monday Afternoon.

"a democratic House caucus on the cur
rercy bill Will probably be called for t
O'Clock Monday afternoon" said Mr.. Hol-
man. chairman OF the caucus committee,
after he had conferred today with Speaker
Crisp and Representative Springer con-
oerning the situation. The petition for the
caucus will be circulated by Mr.. Springer
today and tomorrow, and Mr.. Holman ex-
poets TO issue the formal call tomorrow
night. The desire had been to hold the
caucus Saturday night. but. many DEM
ocratS are absent, IL was deemed best to
: walt until Monday. in order TO secure a
fIu attendance.
No rule 10 close debate has yet been for
mulatel, owing to the absence from the
city OF Representative Catchings OF the
TLIes committee. He is expected back to-
day SO that tine question of rule will
probably bs considered.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
COSGRESSMxN-EI.E DAYTON.
The Ean Who viii Succeed MIR. Will
nnn ut the CnuitOl.

"Show me the man who beat Billy VIII
SON was the remark made on the repub-
Ncan side of the House today by curious
members, and was occasioned by the pres
ence on tho floor of ConEressman-elect
Dayton. who succeeds Mr.. William L. Will
son of West Virginia. Mr.. Dayton was dis
covered by Congressman Dalzeu of Penn
syIvania. and was introduced to many of
the republicans. He IS man of very quiet
and unassuming manners, good match
for Mr.. DalZell in stature. but little heay-
fer and talks in an earnest way. He
seemed to take considerable interest in the
proceedings Of the House. and asked ques-
tons about the parliamentar proceeding j..
Evening star., 1895-01-04

express any opinion in the matter. If the
penalty could not be enforced, the matter
would, however, be a surprise to him, he
said. 1t was true, he explained, that he
mad not yet carefully examined the law,
although he would do so at once.
He understood, however, that the District
assessor had no doubt in the matter. the
latter official being of the opinion that
there is ample authority in law for impos
irs and enforcing the complained of PEN
atty.
A Star reporter conversed with several
other members of the bar. but none of
them cared to express any opinion in the
O. the law. Said one of them: Judge
Bradley is very able and well-informed
lawyer, ard if he questions the legality of
the penalty, he must have found very ex-
cellent and substantial grounds for so do
ing"
Evening star., 1895-01-04
MIR. MORGAN DENIES 1T,
The Story About His Opposition to
Secretary Carlisle.

NEW YORK, January A representa-
tive of the Associated Press called on Afr.
j. Pierpont Morgan at his Office today, and,
after showing him 2 printed Washington
dispatch reiterating alleged opposition to
Mr.. Carlisle as Secretary Of the Treasury,
asked him if he had any connection with a
request for Mr.. Carlisle's withdrawal, as
the dispatch stated.
Il have never had any connection with
the matter in any shape or form, directly
or indirectly" Mr.. Morgan said, positively.
IF had been asked concerning the truth
of that story before it was printed l should
have said then as do now, there is not a
word of truth in it,
Evening star., 1895-01-04
FOR HONEST ELECTIONS.
Preparing for the Conference at New
Orleans.
Special Dispatch to Tie Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to Tie Evening Star.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, January ii c.
Manning is again in montgomery, but
leaves tonight for New Orleans, to look
after the arrangements for the coming con-
ference of ballot reform agitators. Letters
from leading politicians in all parts of
the country are pouring il indorsing his
Ballot Rights League movement. Today lie
sent letters OF invitation to Gov.-elect
Evans of Tennessee, Marion Butler of
North Carolina, Mayor Van Hoose of Bir-
mirgham. Ala, and other well-known gen.
tlemen, asking them to be present in New
Orleans January Is and 10 and address the
conference.
He says prominent politicians from the
north will be at New Orleans to watch the
proceedings and to meet the Southerrers
who attend. Manning says over 500 dele
gates will attend the congress.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
Spring Mancuvers I'm the West Indies.
Orders have been issued attaching the

! Orders have been issued attaching the
cruisers Cincinnati and Raleigh to the
north Atlantic squadron. This is part of
the plan for an extended set Of naval ma
neuvers to be held this winter in West
Indian waters The Atlanta has already
set sail for Jamaica and she will be Joined
by Admiral Meade in his flagship New
York and by the Montgomery. Raleigh and
Cincinnati about the middle Of this month
The Columbia, which is probably now on
the way home from Kingston, will return
to join the squadron as soon as she can
be cleaned and painted at Norfolk, making
a fleet Of six vessels under Admiral
Meade's command.
The Columbia, which was ordered home
from Jamaica on the 3lst by Admiral
Meade, is expected to arrive in Hampton
Roads today. She Will be docked at Nor
folk and after cleaning and painting will
return to the West Indies.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
JA1Aa.s CROWN PRINCE.
Stcrics as to 81 Selection CT IL Wife
EiScr&siitSd Here.

Stcrics as to IL Selection OF Il Wife
EiscrSsiitcd Here.
Officials at the japanese legation in this
city enlpha tically discredit the report that
envoys Of the mikados government have
been instructed to watch the chances
among European princesses to get bride
for the crown prince, Yoshihito Haruni-
miya, with the added provision that, in
default of an eligible European princess. an
American heress will do.
The young heir to the japanese throne
is only thirteen years of age and his
matrimonial prospects will not be consider
ed for some time. 1t is moreover we'll
defined custom for the princes of Japan to
seek their wives among the distant
branches of the imperial family, and when
he gets old enough, Yoshihito doubtless
will follow this custom. Yoshhito, by the
way is the son Of the mikado, not an
adopted son, as stated.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
A CURRENCY MESSAGE.
Conflicting Reports at the Capitol II
Regard to 1t.

Conflicting Reports ut the Capitol In
Regard to 1t.
The reports at the Capitol concerning the
Presidents sending special message to
Congress are directly in conflict. In some
quarters the President is quoted as saying
that he does not contemplate sending q
message; in other quarters lie is quoted as
saying that he will, and it is said that the
matter was discussed at the cabinet meet
ing today. The declarations on both sides
are made with great positiveness, and there
is utter confusion as to what is the fact in
the case. There is apparently the best of
authority for both statements-that he will
and that he won't. None of the leaders of
the House have yet been Informed that a
message is to come. Members CLOSE to the
President" or "close to the Secretary, are
authority for the statement that it will.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
POSITIVE DENIAL.
MIR, De Gueryille Says There Was
Dn~t Autumn

MIR. De Gucryille Says There Was No
Port Arthur Massacre.
A. B. De Guerville, the Japanese war
correspondent of the New York Herald,
is in the city direct from Port Arthur. He
denies in positive terms that there was
any massacre at Port Arthur. either of
n-combatants or of Chinese soldiers
after they had surrendered, by the Japan
csc soldiers, of whose magnificent disci-
pline and fighting qualities he speaks in
the highest terms.
Mr. De Cuervilie's letters and dispatches
from the war have excited wide comment.
He is a Frenchman by birth, but citizen
of this country by choice. Efforts are on
foot to have Mr.. De Guerville give n lee
turc in this city on the eastern war. The
lecture will be given for some charity.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
Pensions Granted.

Among the pensions granted today were
the following:
District of Colurabia-Wn1. ]. Shaw,
Georgetown George w. Murphy, Roger
Mcbride, James ]. Costello, Eliza ]. Con-
tee.
Maryland-Singleton Flanagan, Taylors-
Vile, Carroll county; John j. Smyth, alias
Jacob Maurer, Baltimore.
-Virginia-William L. Sperry, Winchester.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
SOUNDING THE HOUSE.

How Mr.. SprfnEcr Is AscerfAfn1nE the
Strength of His Bill.
Before circulating the call for caucus
Mr.. Springer is making canvass Of the
House by delegations for the purpose Of
ascertaining as nearly as possible the
strength of his bill. His plan of canvass
is to have one man of each delegation
sound the sentiment of his colleagues If
this canvass is not satisfactory he will
probably try to still further postpone a
caucus, so as to give opportunity for the
administration influence to be brought to
bear upon those members who are ascer-
tanned to be not set in their purposes as to
the measure.
Evening star., 1895-01-04
SUICIDE ENDED HIS DEDAUCH.
4 Cabin Passenger on the Scandfa
Shoots Himself.

NEW YORK, January 4-Adolph e.
Fischer, a native of Cassell, Germany,
aged twenty-seven, a cabin passenger.
shot himself In the right temple while
seated in his state room on the steamer
Scaptla today, while the vessel was in
quarantine Death instantaneous.
Fischer had been drinking heavily since
Christmas, but showed no symptoms of a
disordered mind. He was en- route for
Mexico, where, it is understood. he had
friends.