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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
THE PANICkY SITUATION
The President Informed of the Slump in
the New York Market.
Probable Special Message to Con-
Issue - The Gold Reserve.

The news that there had been a big
and London exchanges and that the gold
Withdrawals for export today would ap-
proximate s4,000,OO0 and possibly more,
created something of a sensation among
Treasury officials. At about noon Assist
ant Secretary Curtis had conversation
with New York parties over the long dis
tance telephone, and at its conclusion hur-
1iedly left the department for the White
House, where the cabinet was in session.
He was shown into the Presidents room,
where he was Joined Immediately by Sec
retary Carlisle. The substance of Mr.. Cur
tis' information was laid before the Presi-
dent and the cabinet. What measures, if
any, will be taken at once by the govern
ment to allay the panicky situation is
problematfcal, but thera now seems to be
no reasonable doubt that in case of the
continued large Withdrawals of gold, even
for another week, the President will send
4 message to Congress Urging the gravity
OF the situation as a reason for immediate
and favorable action on the recommenda-
ton already made that the Secretary of
rate bonds to preserve the integrity of the
gold reserve. In the absence of prompt
legislation in this direction. it Is rot doubt
ed that another bond issue under the same
authority as the preceding ones will be
announced. The present situation is not
regarded as materially different from that
which has preceded other issues, nor are
the conditions regarded as any more fa-
vorable for a speedy termination of the
outflow of gold. Already the reserve has
reached point in its downward course
considerably below S1J.00Oo0O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
PRESSURE PUT ON CAMPOS.
Cubans Must BE Defeated to Enable
Spain to Float a Loan.


Spain to Float a Loan.
KEY WEST, Fla, December 20.-Advices
from Havana state that Campos will make
desperate efforts Immediately to break the
power of the insurgents. He has deter
mined to force the fighting. because of
urgent orders from Madrid. The cabinet
has informed Campos that unless decisive
victories are won over the insurgents i'm
mediately it will be impossible for Spain to
procure money to maintain her army on the
island. The minister of finance has said
that the Spanish treasury is empty, and the
insurgents have made such a showing that
it is impossible to float a new loan in any
European capital.
In view of this Carpos is plainly told that
unless the rebellion is broken shortly Spain
may as well withdraw from the island.
Campos has, therefore resolved upon
heroic measures. 1t is said he has instructed
the Spanish officers to give no quarter to the
CubanS in arms. and to treat non-combat-
ants as mercilessly as in the last revolu-
tion.
Much excitement prevails in Havana over
a report that great battle will occur lear
MatanZas within twenty-four hours. 1t was
stated that 1000 Spaniards. under General
Pando, We're facing 5000 Cubans, under
Maceo, and news of a collision is momen-
tarily expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
TO INSPECT THE TEXAS.
Official Statement as to the Cause of
Her Last Failure


Her Last Failure.
The account of the last failure of the
Texas to run her trial trip is contained in
the following telegram from Capt Glass
to the Navy Department, describing yes
terday's attempt off Sandy Hook: Trial
today a complete success for three hours
and five minutes when We were compelled
to stop from an accumulation of water in
the crank pits, owing to inefficient drain
age 1 recommend going to a navy yard
to put in proper pipes and bilge pumps
Four days will be required to get ready
for new trial, and then there would be
no certainty of success with the present
drainage system. If new pipes are ordered
the probable time would be ten days. The
contract horse power was exceeded The
average speed was rs knots, and the best
speed, 1S.S knots for ten minutes"
Acting Secretary McAdoo has by tele-
graph ordered the Texas to remain at her
present anchorage, and has not ordered a
new trial. The inspection board will be
sent to New York to make a thorough ex-
animation of Che ship Monday, excluding
the engines, with which they have nothing
to do. The vessel has not yet been inspected
in this manner. The vessel must undergo
another trialof course, before the mac chinery
can be accepted from the contractors, but
just when has not yet been determined. 1t
may be that special board will be convened
to examine the machinery and make
recommendations to insure its success, and
it viii determine whether the past failures
are to be accounted for by defects in the
engines themselves, or in the lack Of suffi-
cient support for them-which would ac-
count for the detection of the shafting
and the consequent heating Of the journals.
AS far the bilge pumps are concerned, it
is said that they were never designed to re-
move the great quantity of water thrown
upon the bearings TO keep them cool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
THE STATE AS LIQUOR SELLER,
South Carolina Expects to Make
$IOO,OOO Next Year.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBIA, S. c., December 20.-South
Carolina is finding her trade in rum profita-
BILE. The report of the state liquor commits
sioner for the quarter ending October 81
shows that the total profit made to that
date is $210OO0. The total assets are now
$2S4, 900, and the liabilities about $4,000. The
dispensary has paid back the $4,000 loaned
by the state to commence business on, and
covered $4,000 more into the state treasury
to pay the expenses of the constitutional
contention just adjourned. The cost of
mai1 tanning the constabulary for the quar-
ter was s11,5O0, and the profits from confis-
Gated liquors We're $1,000. The sales for Au-
gust were $44.OO: for September, $50: 800, and
for October, Sill 500. The increase still con-
tinues and the addition of night force at
the wholesale d;spensary has scarcely been
able to supply the demand for state rum for
the past two months
1t is expected that the profits will be more
than $30o.0D next year. AS the new consti-
tutien going into effect on December 81 pro-
vides that all Of the profits hitherto going
to the state are to be placed to the credit of
the common school fund, the friends of the
dispensary expect this to cau.e much in
creased patronage by the people of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
SOME STRIKERS GIVE WAY.
Conductors Who Return to Their Cars
in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, December 90
The trolley strike situation is practically
unchanged today and everything is quiet.
A few more cars are running but very few.
The officials of the Union Traction Com
pany say that the ultimatum posted in the
various depots last night, notifying the
motormen and conductors that their places
would be held open only this morning, and
If they failed to return to work new men
would be hired, had the effect of causing a
number of strikers to desert the ranks.
Most Of the uniformed men working today
are conductors. Nearly all of the motor
men are green hands.
All the cars on the streets still have two
policemen on each platform, and very few
passengers inside. The entire police force,
augmented by hundreds of extra men, is on
duty in the neighborhood of the post office,
where serious disturbances occurred yes
terday. Market street is lined with police
men, who have instructions to keep the
crowds moving at all hazards The court
yard of the city hall is filled with re-
serve fcrce of policemen, about $50 of
who m are provided with horses. The
weather continues fine.
ATTORNEY General Harm On has instructed
the United States marshal at Philadelphia
to take whatever steps lray be necessary
to insure the free and uninterrupted pas
sage of the United States mails over such
railways in Philadelphia as are equipped
with postal cars. This action is the result
of conference yesterday afternoon oyer
the long distance telephone between the
Attorney General at this end and Gen.
Nelson of the Post Office Department and
the marshal of Philadelphia at the other
end. The Attorney General made it clear
that the United States would take no part
one way or the other in the troubles re-
sulting from the railroad strike EXCEPT in
so far as it might be necessary to prevent
any interference with the mails.
The marshal was instructed to see that
the postal cars went over the city lines
according to their regular schedule, and to
this end he was authorized to employ addi-
tional deputies, and to take whatever
other measures were necessary. He was
strictly enjoined to do nothing to excite
the strikers. AS this might result from
the use of an extra number of postal cars,
it was agreed that the regular schedule of
trips should not be exceeded under existing
conditions, unless made absolutely neces
sary by the needs of the postal service. 1t
is understood that the Attorney General
personally sympathizes with the strikers,
and that he has privately cautioned the
marshal against doing anything that might
have contrary appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20

Capt. Burwell, commanding the Dolphin,
now at Norfolk has informed the Navy
Department that he will start to sea to-
morrow, in obedience to orders, to make a
survey CT the waters near the seacoast of
Guatemala. The Dolphin will first stop at
Key West for coal, and then proceed di-
rect to Port Livingston, Guatemala, her
headquarters during the progress of the
survey, which will probably take several
months time. The special water to be
surveyed is the gulf at the mouth of the
Duice river, which is destined as an an
chorage for vessels. 1t is understood the
survey Is to be made at the request of the
Guatemalan government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
MINISTER MENDoNcA ROBBED.
Burglars Make a Considerable Haul
of Silverware.

Burglars Make a Considerable Haul
of SilverwRre.
This morning about 3 o'clock burglars
visited the residence of Senior Mendonca
the Brazilian minister, at No. 1900 street
northwest, and the minister Is now con-
graduating himself upon the fact that he
was not robbed of more Six pieces of
solid silverware, worth about $500 or $780,
were taken, while there was about $4,000
worth of the ware in the room. The rea-
son why more of the silverware was not
taken is probably because about the time
stated Minister Mendonca left his bed to
go to another part of the house, and the
noise he made, it is supposed, is what
frightened off the burglars.
Only three days ago Minister Mendonca
gave a reception, which was attended by
most members of the cabinet, as well as by
other high officials and citizens, and on this
occasion the handsome silverware displayed
was probably seen by the burglars who
called at the house this morning and made
the haul.
The house was entered through side win
dow. which had been inadvertently left I'M
fastened. and when the burglars got to-
gether the silverware they departed by way
of the front door, which they failed to
fasten.
When some of the domcstics in the house
got up this morning they discovered that
the door and window had been left open and
the suspicious so aroused were followed by
the discovery that the silverware in the
dining room had been tampered with.
A hasty examination showed that the ar
ticles missing included coffee pot, sugar
bowl, tea pot, rose jar and pitcher and it
may be that articles not yet missed were
also taken.
Soon after the discovery complaint was
made to the police, and Inspector Hollin-
berger detailed Detectives Boyd and Helan
to investigate the case.
officers Minister q
and made thorough investigation of the
robbery, as well getting a minute de-
scrption of all the missing articles, and
now they are looking for the burglars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20

Looked Upon as False rs Regards the
California Murder.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, December 2O.-The
story told by Harry Hayward, recently eX-
ecuted at Minneapolis for the murder of
Miss Cling. regarding the murder of a Pasa-
dena woman five years ago by him, is
thought to be entirely false.
Old citizens here fail to recall any mys-
terious disappearance or mysterious cir
cumstances surrounding the departure Of
any Pasadena girl from the city at any
time. and think that Hayward deliberately
falsifed. There are those who declare that
it is barely probable that such murder
might have been committed and the victim
been a winter tourist here, but investiga-
ton fails to unearth even a suspicious cir
cumstance that would connect Hayward
with murder here.
Hayward is represented by Minneapolis
paper as confessng to the murder of five
persons The first victim was Carrie Hass
in California. He Is shown having no
regret for his crimes He claimed to have
hypnotized BliXt in the Cling murder and
that the. other was helpless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in the Department of the Interior:
Patent ofice-Appontments-E A.
liill OF Connecticut, confidential clerk to the
commissioner, sl,4OO, vice John w. Street.
Connecticut, resigned; Clifton P. Townsend
OF Louisiana and Aston B. Moulton of Mas
sachusetts, fourth assistant examiners,
sl,2Oo Promotions-Mayville W. Twitchell
of New York and Miss Mary D. Carter of
Louisiana, copyists s72O to $500
General land office-Promotion-M Au-
gusta Erickson of Minnesota, transcriber.
5000, to clerk, $500.
Pension office-Promotions-Mi Jennie S.
Harvey of Michigan, $1,000 to 81 400; Miss
Mary A. May of Louisiana, 81 600 to 81 800.
Geological survey-Appointment upon
oertification of civil service commission
John L. bogard of Arkansas and Samuel F.
Harvey Of Ohio, messengers, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
Admiral Bunce Here.

Admiral Bunce. commanding the North
Atlantic squadron, has come to Washingt-
ton from his flagship New York in Hamp-
ton Roads for conference with Acting
Secretary McAdoo respecting the move
ments of his squadron. He was to have
sailed Saturday for the West Indies, but
he will defer his departure for the time,
and talk over the matter with Secretary
Herbert when he returns to Washington
next Sunday. The feeling is growing In
naval circles that the cruise will be aban-
doned. for 1t Is now regarded as highly
impradent to send away from the country
the only substa defense of the Atlantic
seaboard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Ninth Annual Report of the Commi,
sion Made Public.

The ninth annual report of the inter-
state commerce commission, transmitted to
Congress today, is largely given up to the
defects in the law and amendments neces-
sary to carry cut its purposes as originally
intended by Its authors. The amendments
proposed are practically the same proposed
to previous Congresses, but which have
failed of enactment
What is said about pooling is much the
same as last years report; practically it S
SAID that II Congress shall determine to au-
thorize and legaliZe pooling it should pro-
vide necessary safeguards to prevent the
abuse of the privilege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
Notice to Subscribers.

Subscribers are earnestly requested
to report any irregularity in the de-
livery Of The Star and also any fail
ure on the part Of the carrier to ring
the door ell.
A proper service can only be MAIN
tanned through the courtesy of SUBJ
scribers in reporting shortcomings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
CAPT. BASsETT's FUNERAL.
A Senate Committee Appointed to At
tend the Services.

tend the Services.
The arrangements for the funeral of the
late Isaac Bassett have been changed. Ser
vices will be held at 2.SO o'clock Sunday
afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church.
Az street northwest, and DIR. Sunderland
and the chaplain of the Senate will officiate
In the Senate today Mr.. German intro
duced resolution asking that committee
be appointed to attend the funeral. The
Vice President appointed on this committee
Senators German, chairman; Sherman, Haw-
ley, PETER, Mitchell of Oregon and Roach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
Death of Col. Parkcr's Mother

Col. Myron NJ. Parker received word this
morning of the death of his mother in the
old home in Vermont Col. Parker leaves
for Vermont this afternoon.
Mrs. Parker was eighty-three years old.
She suffered stroke of paralysis a few
days ago, and her recovery seemed likely,
because of her vigorous physique. She
was conscious until few hours before her
death.
Col. Parkers many friends sincerely
sympa athiZe with him in his afflicton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
Asks Reimbursement, -,

number of people appeared before the
Commissioners in the interest of Edward
Johnson, a colored special officer whose
commission was recently revoked by the
Commissioners Arguments were made
tending to prove the good character of John
son, but the Commissioners reserved their
decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
Grand Jury Indictments,

The grand jury today returned the fol-
lowing indictments: VIM. V. Flood, high
way robbery; Charles Mobley, John O'Don-
nell and Charles Mobley, larceny from
the person; Philip Mills and Elizabeth
Davis. adultery; Zachariah Sims, do; Ma
jor Newton, assaulting an officer: Edward
Kemp, petit larceny. second offense; Orlan
&. Cullen, false pretenses; James Phillips
and Percy Blagley, do; Daniel Stoddard.
assault with intent to kill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20

merce to consider the Venezuela situation
at least not until after the United States
Senate shall have taken action. The petit
tion to have a meeting called, which was
Witbdrs SesttaaS, h nr mas tnen peen temporary
natures, only ten being required to make
the circumstance Of a call incumbent upon
the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
Naval Movements.

The flagship San Francisco arrived at
Smyrna today. The cruisers Montgomery
and Raleigh have dropped down into
Hampton Roads from Norfolk, prepare tory
to Joining Admiral Burce's squadron in a
cruise,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
JAMES A. GARY WITHDRAWS.
Claimed That This Practically As
sures Mr.. Wellington's Election.

sures Mr.. Wellington's Election.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, December 20.-lt has just
been announced that Mr.. James A. Gary
has decided to withdraw from the fight for
the United States Senatorship, and will sup
port Congressman George l.. wellington.
Mr.. Cary he'd conference yesterday after
noon with Governor-eiect Lowndes, Attor-
ney General Ciabaugh, and other leading re-
pubiicans, the result of which was his de-
termination to withdraw.
1t is now claimed that this practically as
sures Mr.. Wellingtons election the next
Sena tor from this state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
AT THE WHITE HOUSE,
Speaker Reed Called Upon the Presi.
dent Today.

Speaker Reed was one of the early callers
at the White House today. 1t is understood
that he desired to inform the President of
his purpose of announcing the House COM
mittees just prior to the adjournment of
Congress for the Christmas recess. Anoth-
er theory is that he wished to know il the
President had any communica tions to make
that might render it desirable to keep the
Congress in session during the holidays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
Confidential Clerk Appointed.

Edwin A. Hill of Connecticut has been
appointed confidential clerk to Commits
sioner of Patents Seymour, vice John w.
Street, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-20
FLAMES IN DENVER,
Fire Causes Damage I'm the Richie
Block.

DENVER, Col, December 20.-Fire broke
out at 3: 80 this morning in the Richie block
twc-story building at 18th and Curtis
streets. The fire spread with great rapid
ity and general alarm was turned in
BY am. the flames were under control
having been confined 20 the Richie build
ing. The stores Of the Estes, shoes: Bab-
cock Brcs, hatters and furriers, and Tucker
Bros, furnishing goods, were gutted
The Washington times., 1895-04-26
rEE GREATER WASHINGTON.

The first section of the general plan for
the extension of the streets of the city has
been approved by the Commissioners, and
the map published in The Times this morn
ing, shows how that portion OF the greater
Washington" VIII look when the proposed
improvements will have been perfected.
1t was a task involving much care and
thought, the object being TO trespass as
little as possible upon private property, and
at the same time to work Systematically
toward the great end TO be accomplished.
1t is not unlikely that some property
owners may regard themselves as injured,
and these, OF course, have the right to ap-
peal TO the board OF revision, consisting of
the Secretary Of War, the Secretary OF the
Interior, and Gen. Thomas L. Casey. But
there should he as little objection as pos
sible In matter OF this kind every citizen
TO whom the future grandeur and beauty
Of the nations capital is not merely an
empty sound should cheerfully make some
sacrifice, and in the end he with all Others
viii be the gamer.
In twenty-five years from now, when
the boundaries OF the city of Washington
shall reach 10 the limits OF the District of
Columbia, and when half million people
viii rejoice that they live in the most
beautiful city in the world, a sacrifice now
made viii give amplest satisfaction.
The Washington times., 1895-04-26

defer the naming until the section shah
be recorded.
In selecting the names, the board y III
follow complete system already prepared
Beginning with the first street after the
last letteTed street of the city system,
the names of Cabinet officers, members OF
the Continental Congress, Chief Justices
of the Supreme Court, Governors of states,
members of the United States House OF
Representatives., Justices of The Supreme
Court. American foreign ministers, the
Presidents of the United States, members
of the Senate, signers of the Declaration OF
Independence, Speakers OF the House Of
Representatives, Vice Presidents. and
others will be drawn upon in alphabetical
order, in words of one syllable, then two
syllableS, and so on until the series is
exhausted. Next viii be American geo
graphical names, such as important kes,
rivers. mountains, straits, aud other feat
uTes, the same alphabetical Itie plevall-
ing. ard the names of men prominent in
letters, artists, educators, scientists, aud
others will form another series. Prefer
ence will be given in all cases to American
nomenclature, and only such designations
employed as viii be euphoniOus and easily
spelled, pronounced and remembered.
The names OF persons viii be used prin-
cipaIly i'll designating minor streets, such
as places and streets that extend but
few squares, while the geographical feat
ureS will be employed for through thor
oughfares, exclusive of avenues.