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Evening star., 1895-09-03
col. JAMES FORNEY's CASE.
The Court of Inquiry to He Recon
vened to Correct Irreguln rifles.

The Court of Inquiry to he Recon-
vened to Correct Irregulnrities.
The case of Col. James Forney of the
marine corps is now awaiting the action
of the Navy Department. His official con-
duct was recently investigated by a court
of inquiry at New York. The charges
against him involved certain alleged ir-
regularities in his administration of the
affairs of the Brooklyn barracks. The
cour. concluded its investigation several
days ago and submitted the result to the
Navy Department. 1t has been found nee
essary to reconvene the court for the cor
rection of certain discrepancies in its rec
ord of proceedings.
1t is understood that it has been asserted
that Col. Forney's books show that he has
sold government rations for horses 10 a
Brooklyn feed firm without making proper
returns of he proceeds. By virtue of his
office as colonel commandant of the sta
ffon, Col FOrney was allowed the use of
certain number If horses, together with
the necessary rations. If he did not keep
the horses. however, he was not entitled
to the ratlons nor their money equivalent
1t is now alleged that Col. Forney violated
the regulations in this respect, ard that he
received money to which he was not en-
titled. If the charges against Col Forney
as the second ranking officer in the marine
corps, are Substantiated, he will be court
martlaled. Secretary Herbert will act on
the case late this afternoon or tomorrow.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
THE PEOPLE OBJECT
Residents Of South Washington Oppose
Garbage Orematory in That Section.
The Chairman of the Citizens' Com-
mittee Leaves n Vigorous Document
With the Commissioners.

William A. Richards. chairman of the
committee of ten of the South Washington
Citizens Association, appeared before the
Commissioners this morning and left
protest against the erection of a garbage
crematory at the foot of South Capitol
street. The document Is as follows: lob
serving from newspaper reports that on
Tuesday next your honorable body purposes
to reach final settlement of the matter
of the garbage contract, we, on behalf of
the South Washington Citizens Associa-
ton and the people of South Washington
and in advance of the meeting of the said
association called for Tuesday evening
Eext, do hereby enter our protest against
the erection of a garbage crematory or
reduction plant of any character at th.
foot of South Capitol street, and beg to
refer to the proceedings of the said asso-
citation after the former reduction plant had
been in operation some time and found to
be a public nuisance. We are convinced
that any crematory or reduction plant in
our midst would be intolerable and a men
ace TO our health and the value of our
property, and refer with approval to the
editorial in The Evening Star of August
1885, Let the crematories be located outside
the city limits.
I'VE feel that the recent developments
fully sustain and justify MS in the stand
we take. Briefly, your honora BILE body has
made an investigation of the various gar
bage systems and reached the conclusion
that the Smith is the BEST yet, when your
decision is announced, the contractor ap-
pears before you brands the Smith system
as failure and offers newspaper publica-
tions and affidavits to The effect that the
people are complaining bitterly of the
stencil arising from the Smith plants and
that the system is wholly unsatisfactory.
In the language of Mr. Bayly, superin-
tendent fof the contractor Nvening Star,
August %. 1885,
In fact, it is the most miserable excuse
for crematory l ever saw, and have had
considerable experience. 1t costs smaIl
fortune to keep 1t in repair. Now this is
what we will do to prove our position. Pay
the expenses of the health sofficer to Phila-
delphia tonight, and If. after investigation,
he says the system is a proper one for
Washington, we will adopt it. 1 say this
because l am certain that no fair-minded
man will question its utter uselessness after
once inspecting it. That system is an abor-
ton. frand and not worth one cent
I'VE therefore urge that your honorable
body will refrain from approving the foot
of South Capitol street as site for ear
bage plant of any kind and save us from
annoyance, possibly danger to our health,
depreciation of our property and expense
Of litigation. to which we would be forced
in defending ourselves from what we would
regard rs an unnecessary and unjust i'm
position.
Evening star., 1895-09-03

in the trial, and who summed up the evil
dence. remarked in my presence that Judge
Holt had read the petition to the President
in the presence of his cabinet.
said to him, 'Be careful, Judge, how
you say that; Judge Holt told me that he
had no witnesses when he read the paper
to the President" Judge Bingham ex-
pressed surprise, and said nothing more.
Thus the truth remained unexplained and
hidden. Judge Holt suffered keenly from
the cruel imputation of Withholding the
petition. and spared no trouble to dis
abuse the minds of his friends on the sub
ject Likewise. Mr.. johnson was much in
censed at the accusation of willful and
brutal inhumanity to Mrs. Surratt. Only
on the great day, 1t seems when the sea
shall give up its dead and all things will
be made known, will the truth of these
things be revealed. And 1t may require
the same great day to reveal the truth
concerning the last will and testament of
the late Judge Holt.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
Personal Mention.

Assistant Secretary Hamlin, now at
Marion, Mass, is expected to resume his
duties at the Treasury Department by the
end of the week.
/ United States Treasurer Morgan has re-
turned from visit to his home in Bridge
pert, Conn.
MI. E. w. Goodwin, W. L. Hamerly and
Frederick Beresford left the city Saturday
evening to visit MIR. William Hamerdinger
of Philadelphia. They will then go to New
York and Buffalo. Before returning to
Washington Mr.. Goodwin will make a visit
to England.
Mr.. Lay C. Kellogg has returned from a
pleasant visit to Atlantic City and New
York.
est supporter of Senator Quay, Is at pres
ent outing ct tho Essick, Highland Lake,
Pa.
Mr.. Francis E. Storm. chief clerk, office
commissioner of railroads will pass the
month of September with his family at the
Hotel Powhatan, Charlestown, w. Va.
Mr.. Herman F. Mandler will leave in a
few days for a visit of some duration in
the mountains of Virginia. Mr.. James
Leering will accompany him
Assistant Secretary McAdoo left the city
last evening for a two weeks holiday in
the Adirondacks.
Secretary Lamont returned from New
York last evening and was at his desk as
usual today.
Mr.. Renshaw of the geological survey. is
in town for few weeks after an extended
western trip for the department. He is
stopping at Cosmos Club.
Prof. George J. Becker left for Wheeling
w. Va, yesterday, to be absent about two
weeks.
Capt. George W. Goethals of the engineer
corps resumed his duties at the War De-
partment today after a months visit to
his home at Vineyard Haven.
DR.. Francis Il. Bishop left today for
fha ,tn1
the Internationa Electro-Therapeutic AS
socia ton, before which he will read a
paper He was accompanied by his daugh-
ter, Miss Edna.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
THE VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY.
Sir Edward O'Malley's Presence Her,
May Have Some Connection With 1t

Sir Edward O'Malley's Presence Here
May Have Some Connection With 1t.
The presence of Sir Edward OMalley
chief justice of the supreme court of
British Guiana, in Washington has excited
some speculation concerning the boundary
dispute between Great Britain and Vene-
zuela. 1t is known that this country has
taken a hand in that matter and is in
sisting upon the Immediate reference of the
dispute to arbitration. Some important
correspondence has passed on the subject
and the situation is said to be serious. in
asmuch as this country has taken a firm
position and given notice that encroach-
ments by Great Britain on Venezuelan ter
rttory will not be tolerated. The belief Is
that the presence Of the chief Justice of
British Guiana has to do with this case,
and that he is here to give his assistance
to the British ambassador in making out
the case Of Great Britain.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
CONSUL RODERTsON.s CHARGE.
Says He Was Snubbcd by Admiral
Kirkland at kfel.

communication has reached the State
Department from Mr.. ". H. Robertson,
United States consul at Hamburg COM
planning that Rear Admiral Kirkland, COM
manding the European squadron, failed to
extend the usual official courtesies to him
during the squadron's participation in the
Kiel canal celebration. One special act of
discourtesy on the part Of the naval COM
mander, according to the consul. was his
failure to invite him to accompany the
cruiser Marbleheld on her trip through the
canal when it was formally opened, not
wtthstanding the fact that he the consult
had letter of Introduction to the admiral
from the Secretary Of the Navy. Another
cause of complaint against the admiral is
that he practically ignored the consul at
the banquet given by the German emperor
although they both sat at the same board.
The consurs letter shows that he considers
that he was improperly treated by the
American admiral to an extent amounting
practically to a deliberate snub II is not
likely that any official notice will be taken
of the complaint, however, for the reason
mainly that the whole affair was probably
nothing more than a mere misunderstood
ing between the two officials and that the
admiral had no intention of sighting the
consul.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
MUTTERINGs IN GLENCOE,

The Campbells Are Coming to the
Scene of the Massacre.
LONDON, September S-Sir Archibald
Campbell has arrived at Inverary, Scot
land, to complets arrangements for the
march of his band Of pipers through Glen
coe. Sir Archibald denies the repNt that
his expedition is for the purpose 6f cele-
brat!ng the anniversary Of the massacre
of the Macdonald Clan by the Campbells
In 1892 but says that his pipers will mere
1y traverse Glencoe en- route from 1nverary
to Gaelic concert which is to be held at
Oban. The Macdonald clansmen are not
satisfied with Sir Archibald's explanation
but maintain turbulent attitude and
mutterings of anger are to be heard
among the people of the Glen.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
THE UTAH COMMISSION
All the Proceedings Leading Up to Admis-
sion as State Discussed.
Strength of Political Parties Shown
The Constitution to Be Voted
On Next November.

The Utah commission today filed it's four
teenth annual report with the Secretary of
the Interior. The report recites the legis-
lation by the territorial legislature and by
Congress preceding the organic act by
which the state of Utah has been erected.
The commissioners state that all proper
forms connected with the election as pro-
vided by the law have been observed. The
only questions of difference arose over the
matter of formulating the oaths required
of voters and of delegates to the constitu-
tional convention. Forms were agreed upon
by all parties. and no one was denied his
constitutional right. The total registered
vote of the territory for territorial pur-
poses was 4S,S3 and to elect delegates to
the constitutional convention was 45,624.
The Registrat ton Lists.
There was considerable friction, says the
report, over the right of one party COM
mittee (republican 10 inspect the registra-
ton lists in the absence Of similar re-
quest from the committee representing the
opposite party. The commission steadfast-
ly refused to permit the lists to be inspect
ed, and an unavailing effort was made by
mandamuS proceedings to force the COM
mission and the registrars TO turn over the
lists. In previous years there were as
many as 800 complaints of illegal regfstra-
tions; this year there was but one.
A full set of judges, numbering 1,l00,Were
appointed for all the polling places, and
full printed Information for the instruction
and guidance of Ill voters was furnished
The election was held November q, 1894
Three tickets, republican. democratic ano
populist were in the field. There being
some danger of charges of unfairness ir
the count, the commission ordered all bal,
lot boxes sent in promptly and put under
lock and seal After prolonged litigation
over returns from few districts. certifi.
Gates were given to 10I delegates to the
constitutional convention. The convention
assembled March 4. 1885, and In sfxty-six
days drafted constitution for submission
to the people of Utah November 3. 1895.
Few cases Of violation of the anti-polyg.
amy laws are reported. The total expense
of the election last fall were s22,5O
Strength of the Three Parties.
The commissioners give a most interest
ing history of the political parties in Utah
in the last twenty years. The returns al
the last election showed the relative
strength OF the parties. The democrats
cast $4,000 votes. the republicans p. 900 and
the populists about 500. OF the 10T dele
gates in the constitutional convention
forty-eight were democrats and fifty-nine
republicans.
This is probably the last full report the
commission will make. The work Of regis.
tering qualified voters in the initial steps in
organizing the new state remains for it to
do, and of that an account will be given in
a supplemental report. With that done, the
days of the commission are practically
numbered.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
An Appeal to Congress.
BRIG. GEN. coPPINGER HERE.

He Has n Conference With Secretary
Lamont and Commissioner BROWNING
Brig. Gen. Coppinger of the Department
of Colorado. who had command of the
recent military expedition to the jackson
Hole country, In connection with the trou-
BILE with the Bannack Indians, Is In the
city. Today he had conference with Sec
retary Lamont at which Commissioner of
Indian Affairs Browning was present.
The conference continued for more than
an hour. When 1t closed none of those who
had been present would say more than that
there was nothing new in the Indian situa-
ton and that there was nothing to give to
the press. Il do not consider the Indians
were to blame for the jackson Hole af.
fair, said Gen. Coppinger. ''They are en-
tirely quiet and have been. In fact, they
would not say boo to a GOOSE
To Annex the Jackson Hole Territory.
One question which the general brought
to the attention Of Secretary Lamont and
Commissioner Browning was the adyisa-
bility of annexing the Jackson Hole coun-
try to the Yellowstone NATIONAL Park. He
suggested that this action would solve the
Indian problem by preventing all parties
from hunting and fishing in that section,
and he said that as the country was not
densely settled he thought there would be
comparatively little difficulty in making
the change.
Mr. Browning replied TO this suggestion
that 1t would, in the first place, be mat
ter for Secretary Smith, and then for Con-
gress, adding that ne did not know how the
pc ople of Wyoming woull regard it, rs it
would involve the loss of territory 20 that
state.
Gen. Coppinger had his report on the In
dian trouble with him, and it was gone over
quite thoroughly. Tae report has been turn
ed over to Secretary Lamont, and he is not
yet prepared to give it out. Gen. Coppinger
said, in reply to a question, that the report
was brief. He declined to say whether he
had ma le any recoEimendatto IS for the con.
tipuance of troops in the country or for
the punishment of the whites who had Ire-
cipitatei the trouble.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
VISITING THE EATHERLAND.
Recommendations Viewing I
Sights in Berlin.

German Americans Viewing the
Sights in Berlin.
BERLIN, September S.-The German
American veterans Of the war of 1S7O-71
visited the arsenal museum and Rathhaus
here today. An Illustrated memorial of the
Rathhaus was presented to each visitor
They were shown the glass from which the
emperor then Prince William of Prussia)
drank on the occasion of the famous COM
petition which took place in the Rathhaus
in 1862
This evening the eXcursionists will at
tend conversazione in the Buggenhagen
Bier Halle. Tomorrow they will deposit
upon the coffin of William I, in the I'M
perial Mausoleum at Charlottenberg and
upon his monument in the Friedenskirche
at Potsdam laurel wreaths fastened with
ribbons inscribed From the German Vet
erans' Club of America"
After visit to LEIPZIG and Thuringia the
party will disperse.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
REPRESENTATIVE LESTER,
He Can't Tell the Eject of Secreta,
Smiths Work I'm Georgia.

Representative Lester of Georgia is in
Washington. He says that the people in
that state are not talking politics much
now, but that they are not Indifferent
about political affairs.
I'VE have one contest for seat in Con-
gress; that between Black and Watson in
the tenth district. 1t is getting warm
there and will be hotter. 1 think that
Black will be elected all right
what influence has Secretary Smiths
sound money campaign had upon the
state?' was asked by The Star reporter.
II don't know. No one hears anything
about it. The people of Georgia do not
believe in a single standard. They believe
in the use of both metals. and are going to
hold to that belief. The question to be
settled is how to get back to the use of
both.'
Evening star., 1895-09-03
ABLE SEAMEN WANTED
Not Enough to Equip the New War Yes
sells as They Are Completed.
Expedients That Are Resorted to by
the Department-An Appeal
to Congress.

The Navy Department Is having unex-
pected difficulty in getting enough men to
properly man the new ships reported to be
ready for active service. The last Congress
provided for the enlistment of 1000 addi-
tionai men, and recruiting began on the 1st
of July last. The men have come forward
so slowly, however, tfat it has been found
necessary several times to postpone the
dates of putting new vessels into commits
sion. Ever since the monitor Amphitrite
went into commission last spring the de-
partment has been seriously hampered in
Its operations by the lack of able-bodied
seamen. This state of affairs has so far
prevented the use of the battle ship Maine
and the gunnery practice ship Lancaster,
which 1t had been proposed to put into
commission about the 1st of August
Situation Improving.
Recently. however, the situation has be-
gun to improve, and it is now announced
that there are men enough for the Lam
caster. and that she will be put into COM
mission at New York on the 18th instant.
The crew for the Maine is still short about
$50 men. In order to make up the de-
fic:ency the cadet practice ship, Mononga-
hela. was put out of commission at An
papolis yesterday, and the Names compile
ment VIII De supplied from her crew. That
such action Is necessary Is very much de-
plored by naval authorities. one of whom
said today that it was highly discreditable
to the American navy that for every vessel
put into active service another vessel had
to be put out of commission. The Maine
will go into commission on the 18th in
slant. She will join the North Atlantic
squadron.
An Appeal to Congress.
Secretary Herbert will make an earnest
appeal to Congress for a further increase
of the enlisted strength of the navy, suffi-
cient to utilize the new vessels now nearing
completion. In his last annual report he
pointed out that 1000 more men were need
ed, but Congress considered the number ex-
cessive, and provided for but 1000. In his
next report Secretary Herbert will show
that that number Is inadequate to the
needs of the service, and he will recon-
mend a further increase of 1000 and pos
sibly 900 men. Several large war ships
will be completed before the close of the
next fiscal year, and in naval circles it is
questioned whether even 5000 extra men
Will meet the requirements of the service.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
SUGAR BOUNTY CASES.
Judge Bowler's Decision is Expected
Day After Tomorrow.

D"J ZNftcF IUuOrrUWs
Judge Bowler, controller of the treasury,
has practically completed the preparation
of his decision in the sugar bounty cases,
and will probably announce it publicly day
after tomorrow. 1t is very long, and covers
all the points raised by the numerous coun-
sci in their arguments in support Of the
bounty claims. The main questions involv-
ed are the eonstitutionality of the sugar
be unity clause of the Mckinley law and the
right of the controller of the treasury to
question the constitutionality of an act of
Congress. The Impression is general that
the controller will diSallow the test claim
Oh the ground that the act of Congress
was unconstitutional, and in so doing will
also assert his right to withhold the pay
ment Of any claim against the government
where he DOUBTS the constitutionality of
the legislation OH which the claim is based
Evening star., 1895-09-03
EXCESSIVE ABSENCE.

The Secretary's Circular Ordering
Stoppagc of Pay Therefor.
Secretary Carlisle has issued the follow
ing circular letter:
Beginning with the month of September,
1895, you are hereby directed. in all cases
where the time reports of your respective
bureaus or divisions show an excessive alb
sence for the calendar year of any en-
ploye thereof, to make the necessary stop
page of pay on the pay roll for the month
in which such excess occurs, noting on the
pay roll the amount Of morey and number
of days stopped. This to be done before
the pay roll is sent to the division of ap-
pointments for approval"
Evening star., 1895-09-03

Capt. Leonard Wood, assistant surgeon,
has been relieved from duty at Fort Nc
Pherson. Ga, and ordered to duty in this
city as assistant to Major O'Reilly, attend
ing surgeon for this district. Capt N. C.
Wyeth, assistant surgeon, stationed at Hot
Springs. Ark, has been tlansfrred to duty
at Fort Mcpherson.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
Patents Allowed.

Patents were issued to Washington inven-
tors today as follows: George K. Ashley.
line clamp; Henry H. Bliss, assignor to ].
A. Jeffrey, Columbus. Ohio. electric tool
and machine; Henry H. Bliss, assignor to
J. A. Jeffrey, Columbus, Ohio, electric coal
or rock drill.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
An Electric Lixht Contruct.

The contract for the installation of an
electric light plant in st. Elizabeths Asy-
lum was today let to the General Electric
Company Of New York city. The system is
to be an extensive one, embracing nearly
all the buildings at st. Eiizabeth's, and the
cost of it is 1,454.
Evening star., 1895-09-03

Permitted to Change His Name.
Judge Cox today granted Francis Tovar
permission to change his name to OssoDd,
the maiden name Of Mr.. Tovar.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
Coipaxe for Auxust.

The coinage executed at the mints of the
United States during August amounted to
900, as follows: Gold, 81, ,672 600; silver,
$74S,Q00; minor coins. S97, 400
Evening star., 1895-09-03
The I0Hva's Armor.

Commander F. Courts, inspector of steel
at Pittsburg. has come to this city to wit
ness the test of the side armor of the
battle ship Iowa.
Evening star., 1895-09-03

If you want to send away the most COM
plete account of Labor day in Washington
get The Evening Star of that day. Two
cents copy at the business office, or three
cents when wrapped and stamped for mail
irg.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
Began an A. r. Service.

CHICAGO. September 3.-The Las Vegas,
N. NJ, Examiner and the Lima, Ohio,
Democrat commenced taking a report from
the Associated Press today.
Evening star., 1895-09-03

The cruiser Mohican. which has spent
most of the summer in testing coal pro-
duced in the states of Oregon. Washington
end vicinity, arrived at San Francisco yes
terdGy from Seattle.
Evening star., 1895-09-03
Confiscatfon of vorwaertx.

The Vorwaerts of Berlin, the radical
journal, has been confiscated, owing to
anti-patriotic utterances. The editors will
be prosecuted.
Evening star., 1895-09-03

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s297, 7OS. Government receipts
From internal revenue, $l,G154 463: Gus
toms, SS7S.359; miscellaneous, $179521
Evening star., 1895-09-03
An Interpreter Appointed.

The President has appointed Ransford
S. Miller, jr., of New York Interpreter at
the United States legation at Toxic, Japan.
Evening star., 1895-09-03

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