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"TABLE MONEY" ALLOWED.

The Government VIII Pay for Her En-
tertafnment ut kiel.
Secretary Herbert has decided to make
on allowance of table money" to Admiral
Kirkland, commanding the United States
fleet at the K!el celebration, for use in
the entertainment of official visitors to the
flagship, in exchange for courtesies ex-
tended by foreign officers. This action will
relieve the American naval officers Of the
necessity of going down into their own
pockets to defray the expenses of provid-
ing necessary official entertainments. The
Secretary took the view that as these func7
tions are practically government affairs
1t was only right that they should be paid
for out Of the federal treasury rather than
out Of the salaries of individuals. 1t Is un-
derstood that he had a conference with the
President on the subject and that an ar
rangement was made whereby the neces-
sary expenses Of the official entertainments
will be met out of the fund for contingent
expenses.
In order however, to restrict the expense
to the minimum, Admiral Kirkland has
been instructed to limit Invitations to the
necessary functions to public officials as
far as possible. The list of civil officials Is
restricted to ambassadors and ministers
Of the United States. In addition, the am
bassadors and ministers. of this country in
Europe have been invited to visit the YES
sells of the fleet in case they are in Kiel
during the celebration. Naval officers here
regard the allowance of "tabse money" in
this case as only right and proper, as it
is hardly fair to assess the officers and
men for entertainments they are practical
ly forced to give for the repptation of their
country. There are at lesst two precedents
for Secretary Herbert's action In this mat
ter. The first was established during the
Columbian naval review, when an allow
ance of $4,000 was made for the enter
tainmant foreign
second time was when Admiral Erben was
allowed $1,000 to assist in defraying the
expenses of returning courtesies extended
to himself, Capt. MahaR and other officers
of the European fleet during their recent
cruise in European waters on the flagship
Chicago.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
Naval Movement t..

The gunboat Bennington has left San
Francisco for Honolulu to relieve the flag
ship Philadelphia Of further duty at that
port. The Philadelphia will come to San
Francisco for repairs as soon as she is
relieved. Rear Admiral Beardslee COM
manding the station. will return to the
United States from Honolulu on the Phil
adelphIa, and on Teaching San Francisco
VIII transfer his flag to the big cruiser
Olympia, which has been fitted up as the
flagship of the squadron. 1t is reported
that the Philadelphia, when repaired, will
be sent to China the flagship of that
important station, relieving the Baltimore,
which will be sent home.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
COLLIDED IN A FOG.
Lake Steamers Come Together and
Three Are Drowned.

Lake Steamers Come Together and
Three Are Drowned.
ALPENA, Mich. May 31.-Duripg heavy
fog last night the Canadian steamer Jack,
bound down with lumber. collided with the
steel steamer Norman of the Menominee,
opposite Middle Island. The Norman sank
Immediately.
The cook, wheelsman and fireman were
drowned. The barge Sicken was near by
and picked UP the balance of the crew.
The Norman was valued at 500, ZOO and
insured for s115,0O0. The Jack Is afloat, but
badly damaged. Tugs have just left here
to bring her in. The Norman sank in 300
feet of water.
The Norman is a steel propeller of 1904
tons, gross; was built in Cleveland in 1880
and is owned by Captain George P. Nc
Kay Of Cleveland.
The Canadian steamer Jack is a new boat
and the same vessel which damaged the
locks Of the Welland Canal Company so
badly about three weeks ago that naviga-
ton on the canal was suspended for three
days.
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SPECTATORS CAUTIOUS.
Reports Received ON the Chicag.
Board of Trade.

Reports Received on the Chicago
Board of Trade.
CHICAGO, May 31.-After a days holi-
day, with the current session to close at
noon, out of respect to the memory Of the
late Secretary Gresham, and with only
one more short session this week, dealers
on the board of trade were inclined to be
cautious at the opening today.
1t was largely a weather market as
cables were not such as to influence prices
to any considerable extent in either direc-
tion. The most potent factor in the mar
ket was the fact that the general and fair.
ly good rains had fallen in all that part
of the spring and winter wheat belt west
of the Mississippi river. East of the father
of waters, however, the bffstering weather
continued, but there was cold wave in
the northwest, with killing frosts in the
neighborhood Of Cheyenne, Wyo.
After the trading had been In progress
for about a quarter of an hour report
was received from New York to the effect
that the foreigners were selling there
Under these conditions July wheat, which
closed on Wednesday at SO 3-S, opened at
70 1-2, came together at 20 IA, sold up to
50, worked off to IS "a and rallied to 70 3-S
Corn was weakened by the rains west of
the Mississippi. Kansas City reported that
it was raining hard in Kansas and Mis-
souri, and that the corn crop was saved.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS.
The First Assistant May Act Until an
Appointment is Made.

Appointment is Made.
1t has now been discovered that the
President is not under the necessity Of
making an appointment to fill the vacancy
caused in the office of Secretary of State
by the death of Secretary Gresham within
thirty days, as was at first supposed. While
the statute does rot provide that no such
vacancy cen be filled by temporary ap-
pointment for a period longer than thirty
days. preceding statute, section III, pro-
vides that in case of the death, resigna-
ton, absence or sickness of the head Of
any department, the first or sole assistant
thereof shall, unless otherwise directed by
the President, as provided by section 179,
perform the duties of such head until a
successor Is appointed or such sickness or
absence shall cease. Now, in this case it
is held that Mr.. Uhl, the first assistant sec
retary, becomes acting secretary without
any act of the Presidents. and SO the lat
ter makes no temporary appointment, and
so is not obliged to fill the vacancy in thir-
ty days, as he would be if he did make
such an appointment.
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GUERRA REPORTED KILLED,
Recent Conflicts I'm Cuba, Which th<
Spanish Are Said to HAZE Wan.

Recent Conflicts fn Cuba, Which the
Spanish Are Said to Have Won.
HAVANA, May 31.-Col. Zamora, at the
head of a detachment of 300 troops, found
number Of insurgents occupying posi-
tions between Plazuela and Rincon de
Caliente. An engagement followed, and
the troops captured the insurgents posi-
tons, the enemy leaving four dead on the
field and carrying away their wounded
Lieut.. Fernandez who was operating In
combir alton with Col. Zamora at the head
Of another. but smaller, detachment Of
troops, after opening fire upon the in
surgents, charged one of their positions at
the point of the bayonet and compelled the
enemy to retire. The insurgents lost two
killed and had several wounded. On the
side Of the troops one soldier was killed
and three wounded.
Regiment of Isabella the Catholic came
across $50 insurgents between Bayamo and
Manzanillo.. After an engagement which
lasted an hour the insurgents were routed,
leaving fifteen dead and eight wounded on
the field and carrying away with them a
number OF other wounded insurgents.
Among the killed was the insurgent lead
er Amador Guerra, and it is reported that
two other insurgent chiefs. Reuter- and
Vega, were killed. But the death Of the
two men last named has not yet been con-
firmed. During the engagement nine Span
ish soldiers were killed.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
Local Patents.

Patents have been allowed to local inven-
tors as follows: Charles T. Bradshaw,
Washington, jewelers. sawdust box; Eu-
gene Darlington, Baltimore, assignor to
Morton Heating Company Of West Vir-
ginia, heating apparatus for oil tanks; Pat
rick Finley, Washington, bedstead; P. T.
Dodge, Washington, assignor to Mergen-
thaler Linotype Company Of New Jersey,
type-justifying mechanism; P. T. Dodge,
Washington, assignor to Mergenthaler Lin
otype Company, New York, N. Y, linotype
machine, four patents; Otto Mergenthaler,
assignor to Mergenthaler Linotype Com
pany, linotype machine; Carl Muhlersen.
assignor to Mergenthaler Company, method
of justifying type.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
PAYING THE TROOPS.
A Change in the System Being {
stdered by Acting Secretary D.

A Change in the System Being Com
sidered by Acting Secretary Doe.
Acting Secretary Doe has under con-
sideration and will probably adopt a plan
that will inaugurate radical change in the
system of payments to troops of the army.
1t is proposed that hereafter instead Of
making long trips in person to pay the
troops, the paymasters shall send the
necessary cash by express to the command
ant of the post where the payments are to
be made all made up in separate packages,
if necessary, for delivery to each man. This
will, it is believed enable a paymaster to
pay off much more rapidly than under the
present system, for he can make several
shipments in one day, and the men can re-
ceive their money almost simultaneously
irstead of waiting until the paymaster, in
the course of his rounds of the posts,
reaches them.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
CIVIL SERVICE PRINTING EMPLOYEES

Their Petition to De Placed Formally
Before the President I'm a Few Days.
The death of Secretary Gresham and the
consequent absence Of the President has
interrupted the official steps necessary to
be taken to put the government printing
office under civil service rules. The civil
service commissioners had arranged with
Public Printer Benedict and the gentlemen
of the various committees Of employees in
the Office to call in person on President
Cleveland and lay before him their appli-
cations and petition that their office be
classified. This will be done as soon after
the Presidents return as his health and in
clination permit. In any event it is expect
ed tine Presidents order accomplishing
what the employees ask will be issued SO as
to bring the office under the aegis of civil
service reform with the incoming Of the
rext official and fiscal year.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
FIGHTING IN FORMosA.
H0stilitfes Between Japanese and
Chfnese Resumed.

HOstf1itfeH Between japanese ana
Chineee Resumed.
LONDON, May 31.-A dispatch to the
Times from Hong Kong today confirms the
news contained in the Associated Press
dispatch Of last night from Hong Kong
announcing that hostilities between the
Japanese and Chinese on the Island Of
Formosa have commenced.
According to the Times dispatch. the
Japanese forces landed at Kee Lung, in
the extreme north of the Island Of For
mesa, yesterday, and fighting between them
and the Chinese commenced The dispatch
to the Associated Press from Hong Kong
announced that private advices received
there were to the effect that the japanese
were bombarding Kee Lung.
The Times publishes a dispatch from
Hong Kong, giving details regarding the
trouble on the Island of Formosa. They
show that the action which resulted in the
island declaring itself q republic was
prompted by the Chang-Chih-Tong party,
as opposed to the Ii family. Gen. Tchena
has been appointed foreign minister and
kuh-Sing-Kuk, the originator Of the move
ment. has been superseded by Tang. Dis
sensions have already occurred, and the
common people. 1t Is stated, regard the
dodge.
Five japanese warships arrived at Tamsut
on May 26. and took soundIngs in thS
harbor, without being molested by the gar.
rfson of the Chinese fort. Only a portion
OF the soldiers support the republic.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
DR.. Kershnerss Case.

Naval officers on duty, in this city are Of
the impression that the recent court-mar-
tal trial Of Medical Director Kershner, at
New York, resulted in his conviction of the
charge Of making public official correspond
ence and in his acquittal of the more seri-
GUS charge Of perjury growing out OF the
same transaction. 1t is expected that Sec
retary Herbert will take up this case for
final considerat ton next week, In order to
dispose of 1t before his departure on the
Dolphin to inspect eastern naval stations.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
Col. Mason Retired.

Col. Edwin c. Mason. commanding the
thlre regiment of infantry. stationed at
Fort Smelling. Mimi, was placed On the re-
tired list today on account of age This
officer has a distinguished war and Indian
record, having been brevetted brigadier
general of volunteers at the close of the
war and having since been brevetted brig
adler general In the regular army for gal
liant services in the Indian campaigns.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
Capt. Evans Wants the Indiana.

Capt. Roblev D. Evans. commanding the
New York, has made formal application
for assignment to the command Of the In
diana, the first of the big battle ships to
be put into commission. This action on his
part is accepted as an indication that he
has given up hope of assignment to the
charge Of the bureau of navigation, Navy
Department, an Office now held by Admiral
Ramsay, who Is said to be slated for the
command of the North Atlantic squadron,
vacated by the retirement of Admiral
Meade.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
Badly Beaten by Burglars.

STRATFORD, Conn.,. May 31.-Masked
burglars entered the residence of Miss
Elizabeth L. Linsley. an aunt OF Prof.
Lyon Phelps of Yale, on Elm street last
night, and when confronted by Miss Lins-
ley who Is over fifty years of age. and In
poor health, they beat her into insensibil-
ity with a club. She will probably die. A
servant who came to the rescue was
thrown down stairs. The men then left
hurriedly, securing no plunder. The au-
thoritics have offered a liberal reward for
the apprehension Of the desperadoes.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
British Warships to Investigate
Turkish 0utrages.
MURDER OF A BRITISH Vice CONSUL
Hostilities Between Chinese and
Japanese.
GENERAL FOREIGN TOPICS

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 31-Advices
received here from Moosh state that the
dwellings occupied by the French, British
and Russian ENJOYS there have been for
chilly entered by Turkish gendarmes, who
attempted to arrest a servant of the en-
voys. They used abusive language and
were expelled with difficulty. The news,
coupled with the rews from Jeddah that
the British consul and vice consul, the
Russian acting consuls and the French con-
sular secretary were attacked and shot at
outside the town. has caused considerable
excitement in diplomatic circles.
The British vice consul, as already cabled,
was killed. and the British consul was
slightly wounded. The other consular off,
GERS were seriously wounded. The shooting
is attributed to Bedouins.
Three British warships have been ordered
to Jeddah with instructions to protect the
lives of foreigners and to investigate the
killing Of the British vice consul and the
wounding Of the other consular officers.
The Assassination.
JEDDAH, May 31.-The following par
ticulars have been obtained Of the assas-
sination of the British vice consul here
and the wounding of other foreign consular
officers yesterday:
Mr.. w. 8. Richardson, the British con-
sui; the British vice consul, Mr.. Brandt:
the Russian consul. and NJ. D'Orville, the
secretary Of the French consulate. ware
taking a walk together near this town,
when, apparently without any provocation,
they were assailed by eight Bedouin Arabss
Who, when only four yards away from the
consular officers, opened fire upon them
with guns and pistols.
The British vice consul was so badly
wounded that he expired ten minutes after
he was shot While he was lying wounded
on the ground, the Bedouins fired the CON-
tents Of their pistols into him, and also
stabbed him with theif knives. Mr.. Rich
ardson was badly wounded. Mr.. Brandt
had his jaw broken and his nose shot
away. D'Orville alone escaped serious in.
juries. The recovery Of Messrs. Richard
son and Brandt is doubtful.
Fifteen arrests nave been made and the
greatest excitement prevails here, inten-
sified by the fact that several British war;
ships are expected to report shortly, in
order to inquire into the outrage and in
sist upon the punishment of the offenders.
Later reports from the physicians in at
tendance upon the wounded consular off1-
GERS indicate that NJ. D'Orville was much
more seriously wounded than at first ex-
pected. and 1t is feared that he also will
die from his injuries.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
OF the Next Congress-.

Representative-elect Underwood of Bir-
mingham. Ala. is stopping at the Metro
politan Hotel. Mr.. Underwood is quite a
young man, in appearance, not having yet
reached a quarter of century in years.
He is one of the energetic democrats of
Birmingham and represents the most pro-
gressive element in that rapidly developing
city.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
MIR. CURTIS IN LONDON.

He CNIIs MT the BRnks Of the ROthe.
chflds and Morgan & Co.
LONDON, May 31.-Mr. W. e. Curtis, as
sistant secretary of the United States treas
ury. who reached London yesterday. in or
der to arrange for the completion of the
bond contract, called today at the banks Of
the Rothschilds and of ]. S. Morgan & Co.,
in order to fix the date for closing the con-
tract. No further steps will be taken until
the arrival Of the bonds, which are on their
way here, in charge of Mr.. Logan Carlisle,
chief clerk Of the Treasury Department.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
Rev. Mr.. Cos. yinaicated.

expelled by the New York NJ. e. conference,
was triumphantly vindcated on every point
by the judicial conference last night at
Saratoga, consisting of Bishop Andrews
and a court of twenty-one ministers from
New England, Troy and Vermont confer
ences.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
GOV. MORTON ALL RIGHT.
Experiences No Ill Enects From Yes
terd0y's Faintness.

NEW YORK, May 3l.-Goy. Morton left
New York today at $50 o'clock for Albany.
To a reporter he said that he experienced
no i'll effects from the attack Of faintness
which he had felt while on the reviewing
stand yesterday.
'It was not exactly faintness," said the
governor. For half an hour or more I
felt that the sun was unbearably hot. My
breathing became obstructed, and I col
lapsed for an instant. I felt quite myself
again ten minutes after the attack passed
away"
Evening star., 1895-05-31

t6e proof Of Be paooinsi Is
in f6e eating pesteroAp'g
Star contained 45 columns
Of aoosrfisemenfs, MADE up
Of 7S4 separate announce
menfs. t9ese Aoperfisers
Seus6f pu8fieifp-nof merefp
space.
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Will Assume Their Duties Tomorrow.

Maj. Kretz, late chief of the appointment
division, Treasury Department, has gone
to Philadelphia. where he will tomorrow
assume his new duties as superintendent of
the United States mint. On the same day
Mr.. James iWetmore, who is acting chief
clerk of the Treasury Department, will. in
addition, assume the duties Of chief of the
app ointment division.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
The Cushing MT NorfoIk.

The torpedo boat Cushing arrived at
Norfolk yesterday on her way north from
Florida by the inland passage.
Evening star., 1895-05-31
When Real Fun Would Occur,

The real fun would occur IL the repub-
licans of the Senate were strong enough to
Join those of the house in passing a bill
increasing tariff duties and restoring the
duty on raw wool. President Cleveland
would undoubtedly refuse to sanction a
restoration of the wool duty or any marked
increase in tariff rates, but If the treasury
was afterward embarrassed for lack Of
funds, the republicans would endeavor to
fasten upon him the exclusive responsible
ity for failure to approve their scheme Of
raising revenue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-11-05
AreA,es OF THE HOUSEHOLD.


Shoe boxes should have pockets or bags
inside for the reception Of their contents.
One seen at an exchange was fitted with
pigeonholes, each large enough to hold
q pair OF slippers or boots. IL the val
ance Of these boxes Is Of light material
Ii should be loaded.
Precipitation of the feet sometimes
amounts to almost disease, and when
this Is go, they should be bathed
night and morning in soda and water, or
water with the addition Of one Of the
many disiufectants. and afterwards pow
dered with equal parts Of powdered
alum, tannin, and boracic acid. The
stockings should also be changed daily.
Only sharp scissors should be used 10
trimming lampwicks II an even, clear
fame Is wanted. The wick should not
be cut below the charred portion, but
just at the point Of change.
Clean wooden or bright tin pals or pap
ier-mache, should be used for drinking
water. Galvanized iron Is dangerous.
The utmost care should be taken as to the
clea nliness and purity Of water pals.
|. A new curtain pole has the rings car
Red on small rod inside, the fastening
for the draperies projecting through =
slit In IN, pole. This allows OF high
relief OrnamentAtiOn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-11-05
The Republic Of Jones.

There lyas n government IN existence
within thtilimits Of my state during the
late war that find no mention of in
the histori!s, said Mr.. +. NJ. Holden
Of Mississ lppi. In the early days OF
secession tie county Of Jones, through
It's leading citizens, withdrew from the
Confederate, declared themselves free
and indcrii ndent people, organized a
government, adopted constitution
modelled after that Of the United States,
called thi( new government the re-
public Of Zones. elected president
and full quota Of officials and re-
fused 10 furnish men or money 10 the
southern q use On the approach of
Confcderati troops they would retreat
10 the swaI nps and other inaccessible
places and remain in hiding till the
danger hadlpassed They kept up this
queer attitI de Of hostility To their own
brethren, ii far us l am informed, "a
the close II! the war, but the republic
Of Jones palSed out of the memory of
men with b. event II Appomattox, and
the mention If il now in that locality
is only ca tse for smiles. Washing.
ton Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-11-05
"Oic| PARIS" Tombstone.

When did Parr," the British
Methuselah.t died III London iii No
vembcr. 1881, at the ago Of 1913 years
and was bur led i'll Westminster abbey d
slab was set hp over his grave. One OF
the very lalt services the late Dean
Stanley did fas to have the inscription
which had aecome almost obliterated
with age, rel hut. The following is q
copy Of the il description thereon: Tho
Parr Of ye CoIunty Of Salop. Borne in
A. ID. 1888. He lived in We reigns OF
Ten Princess viz X. Edw. 4. X. Edw.
3, X. Rich. h. Hen. Z, X. Hen. s,
X. Edw. 6, e. Ma, O. Eliz., X. ia
X Charles. aged l52 yeares, and was
Buried Here Novemb. 10, 1885.