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Evening star., 1895-03-19
THE BALTIMORE POST OFFICE.
The Attorney General Sustains tn
First Appointments Made.

The Attorney General Sustains the
First Appointments Made.
Attorney General Olney has sent to Post
master General Bissell an opinion in the
case Of the appointment of seven men in
the Baltimore post office, the legality of
which was questioned by the civil service
commission. He holds that the first an
pointments were legal The civil service
complication over these appointments grew
out OF presidential order made on No.
vember 20 extending the civil service law
over clerkships and other places in post
offices. Prior to this order the postmaster
at Baltimore had removed seven emploves
and had appointed their SUCCESSORS, but the
removed oticeholders held over a few days
awaiting qualification of their successors.
the presidential order issuing meanwhile
The department thereupon refused on
November Z, to approve his appointments.
and a new complication arose when the
postmaster gave his new men places as
watchmen, intending to promote them
Subsequently, the postmaster reconsidered
his action and decided to stand on the
legality of his first appointments. The At
torney General holds that the notification
of November l of the removals and ap-
pointmentS was sufficient. and operated be-
fore the order of the President placed these
offices under the civil service rules took
effect He quotes an opinion of Attorney
General Miller upon the subject of railway
mail clerks to sustain this view. The fact
that the postmaster allowed the incum-
bents to remain in office after they had
been notified of their removal gave them
no title to positions which had already
been filed by the appointing power.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
MR.. BissELL TALK S
Only Regret He Has at Leaving the Post
Office Department. s.+
He Failed to Secure Desired Legisla-
s.rsfS
Matter-yv0rk Up to Date.

The impression prevails In some quarters
that Postmaster General BisseH still re-
mains in Office. because he desires to clear
up some business that IL yet unfinished.
This Is not the case. Everything is in
ship shape" said Mr.. Bissell, when asked
about this. Il could move out at any time
If it was desired either by myself or Mr..
Wilson. The fact is have my Washington
house leased until the 1st of May, and the
lease on my Buffalo house does not expire
until the same date, and I do not care to
be idle during the time, while Mr.. Wilson Is
not yet ready to assume the duties Of the
department."
MIR. BjsselPs Only Regret.
The only regret that Mr.. Bissell has in
leaving the Office is that he has not been
able. owing to the failure of Congress to
legislate. to carry out all the reforms that
he had inaugurated, the greatest being that
relating to second-class mail matter. He
outlined his wishes on this subject in his
aLnual report. He pointed out at that
time the enormous amount of second-class
mail matter the government was carrying
that consisted neither of legitimate news
papers nor magazines, the publications for
which the secOnd-class rate was designed.
IIr. Bissell was very much In earnest in
this. He went to many of the leaders in
Congress with his suggested reform, when
the last session convened. Il was told"
said he, that If this was pushed at that
time it would interfere with the financial
measures, and that all the time which Con-
gress could give to legislation other than
appropriations would be devoted to finan-
ces. 1 could not, of course, interfere with
matters Of such moment by pushing legis-
lation. in which there was less interest"
Had Mr.. Bissell remained In the cabinet
1t is probable that he would have made
hard ght for the legislation recommended
in his last report upon this subject. at the
next session Of Congress.
Work Up to Date.
1t is a source of qualification to the re-
firing Postmaster General that the work
Of the department Is up to date, and every
thing ready for Mr.. Wilson to take hold.
OF course. the last two years of an admin
istration are not so hard as the first,
Is not to be changed in any particular,
yet there will be enough to do. 1T is not
the patronage or the making of appoint
ments," said Mr.. Bissell, that entails
hard work upon the head of a department
like this. 1t is to spend. judiciously the
$So.OOOOOO, so that the people will get the
best possible mail service; to see that the
for the best interests of the whole people,
and to study all questions that promise
Improvement That is what causes the
hard work, and necessitates careful watch
ing at all times"
Mr.. Bissell is duly appreciative of the
favorable comments that have been made
on his administration of the department
since his retirement was announced.
1T Is very gratifying" he said, ito know
that ones work has proven in a large
measure satisfactory, when so many peo-
pie are directly interested in its results
Evening star., 1895-03-19
PAINTING FOR THE LIBiRARY.
Famous Artists Commfssfoned t
Decorate the Wallis.

Decorate the Walls.
During the coming summer work will be
commenced upon the interior decoration of
the new Congressional Library building.
Those in charge of the building have COM
nnissioned a number of artists to submit de-
signs for mural paintings. Blashfeld of
New York has been commissioned to paint
a picture in the crown Of the dome ard the
crown of the lantern. LaFarge has been
commissioned to make two mural paintings.
Vedder will do the work on the walls in the
main entrance hall. Carl Gutherz Will make
seven pictures in the ceiling Of one of the
reading rooms. Other artists who have re-
ceived commissions are Edwin Simmons,
George w. Maynard, William L. Dodge
and Kenyon Cox.
The artists will be left to their devices
in the preparation 'of the general designs,
but will be expected, Of course, 20 prepare
work Of a character suitable for the build
ing 1t Is expected that allegorical and
historical groupings will furnish the sub
jects for the paintings.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
PRESIDENTIAL PosTMAsTERs.
The Sioux Falls Office Goes to the
Man the Senate Rejected.

The Sioux Falls Office Goes to the
Man the Senate Rejected.
The President appointed the following
postmasters today:
Robert Kennedy. at Pleasanton, Kan.
Alfred D. Tinsley, at Sioux Falls, s. D.
The Tinsley appointment is the one which
has excited a great deal of talk in the
Senate and led to sharp conflict between
Senators Pettigrew and Kyle. ending In
the victory Of the former Senator, who Sc
cured the rejection of the nomination by a
large majority of the Senate. Senator
Pettigrew's home is in Sioux Falls, and he
made his fight on the ground that Tinsley
was bitter enemy of his. The reappoint-
ment of Tinsley. who will continue to serve.
Notwithstanding the Senate's rejection of
hs nomination, may lead to an interesting
fight over the meaning Of the phrase in the
Constitution that presidential appoint
ments shall be made with 1.-The advice and
consent of the Senate"
Evening star., 1895-03-19
TO ASK AN EXPLANATION
Great Britain's Conduct IN Rsgard tt
Venezuela.


1t Is probable that Ambassador Bayard
will be instructed by cable to call to the
attention of tho British government the
British ultimatum addressed to Nicaragua,
and to ask for some expression In the ma
ture Of an explanation Of the British pur-
poses. The subject must be handled with
great delicacy and prudence, and, taken in
connection with the attempt Mr.. Bayard is
making, in accordance with the formal d.
rection Of Congress, to secure submission
to arbitration Of the boundary dispute be-
tween Great Britain and Venezuela, will
test his diplomatic abilities to the utmost
to maintain cordial relations with the gov
ernment to which he is accredited, while
persisting IN forcing upon its attention
these disagreeable subjects. 1t Is appre-
hended here in view of the statements
made In parliament yesterday by Sir Ed
ward Gray, the parliamentary secretary
for foreign affairs; that Mr.. Bayard has
already met with a check in his attempt
to push the arbitration matter. This would
be very unfortunate just at this time, for
1t would obfige the President to consider
and decide what further steps are neces-
sary to give effect to the Intentions of
Congress and protect the republic of Vene-
zuela from encroachments upon her terri
tory.
OminOus Signs.
1t is felt in diplomatic circles here that
the signs are certainly omlnous of ap-
proaching trouble in the south, with Brit
ish warships bound for Nicaragua to col
lect Indemnity under duress, with French
war vessel bound for La Guayra, Venezuela,
% take the expelled French minister
aboard, leaving a wide breach of diplo-
matte relations, and with other European
nations threatening to follow Great Brit
aims example in coercing the small Cen
trail and South American republics into the
payment of~debts and indemnities.
No Information Here.
The British embassy has received no in
formation as yet as to the ultimatum of
Great Britain to Nicaragua for the pay
inert of $4,000 within seven weeks IN re-
dress for the expulsion of Mr.. Hatch. its
consular agent, from Bluehelds and Of
the dispatch of a British warship to back
up the ultimatum. Under these circum-
stances it is thought in official circles that
the subject may be handled through the
British authorities in Nicaragua, although
1t is usual to advise the amba ssador here
on demand of this moment.
Gen. Barrios, the Nicaraguan envoy who
visited London, and later came here to
confer with Secretary Gresham, Jeff this
morning for New York. o..
Evening star., 1895-03-19
Capt. shepards Successor.

The President has appointed First Lieu
tenant Chas. F. Shoemaker, commanding
the revenue cutter Hudson at New York, a
captain in that service, and he has been
detailed to duty chief of the revenue
cutter division of the Treasury Depart
ment, vice Capt. Shepard, deceased.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
AILSA AGAIN WON.
Britannia Did Not Start i'm Todny's
Race on Monaco.

MONTE CARLO. March 19.-In the faint
est of breezes this morning Ailsa, valkyrie
I, Corsair and Arenella started in the race.
cruising trim, from Monaco to Nice. The
prizes. two silver and crystal decanters and
a medal offered by the Union des Yachts
Francois, were won by Ailsa. There was
much disappointment when it was found
that Britannia would not start, the expIana-
ton being that the Prince of Wales wanted
his yacht at Cannes for luncheon party.
Ailsa, Corsair. ValkyrIe I and Arenelia
crossed the line at 8 am. in the order
named. A moderate southeast breeze was
blowing and the water was smooth Ailsa
took the lead from the start and beat I'D
to Cape Hospice In two long tacks. From
that point it was a close reach Of three
miles to Nice, and Ailsa showed marvellous
speed.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
Custom House Changes.

A few changes have been made in the
Washington city custom house to take ef-
feet the 10Th instant John D. C. Koogle
has been promoted deputy collector and in
spector at 81 q day. vice Louis P. Seibold.
resigned, and Charles ]. F, Pierce has been
appointed deputy collector and inspector
at $3.50 day. vice Mr. aKoogIe, promoted.
These changes were made by Secretary
Carlisle on the recommendation of Col
lector Manogue.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
EMIGRANTs FOR LIBERIA.
Nearly Two Hundred Sailed Fror
Savannah.

SAVANNAH, Ca, March 19.-At 1:3O this
afternoon the Horsa sailed for Liberia with
197 negro emigrants. Those on board sang
farewell song, of which the refrain was
taken up by thousands of negroes on the
Wharves. Great crowds followed the steam
ship to the end of the wharves, nearly two
miles away. The emigrants continued to
sing until the city had been lost to view.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
Spain Informed That Excitement Here
-..l.a., is Subsfding.

MADRID, March 19.-The Epoca an
nounces that the Spanish minister to the
United States. Senor Muruaga, has cabled
to Senior Gorosard the minister of foreign
affairs, saying that the excitement in the
American press. owing to the firing upon
the steamer Alliance, is abating Senior
Muruaga, according to the Epoca, added
that the resentment shown by the Ameri-
can newspapers was never shared by
President Cleveland
Evening star., 1895-03-19
N" Plcuro-Pneumon i'm Texas.

At the Agricultural Department It is
thought there has been a misunderstand-
ing of the nature Of the governors procla-
nation. 1t is thought that the proclama-
tion referred to is merely the usual one
issued about this time. establishing local
regulations in conformity with the regu-
lations made by the department to prevent
the Introduction of what is known as Texas
fever among northern cattle. The depart
ment has recently issued its annual procla-
nation restricting the trade in Texas cat
tie between February and December
There is no pleuro-pneumonia in Texas,
1t is said at the Agricultural Department
Texas and receives frequent reports from
them. The disease known as Texas fever
does not interfere with foreign trade be-
cause no live cattle 80 afflicted are per-
Initted to be exported and the disease can
not be communicated through slaughtered
beef.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
BARRING OUT TEXAS CATTLE.
Proclamation by the Governor q
South Dakota.

South Dakota.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, March ia spe-
cjal to the Tribune from Sioux Falls s. D.,
says: An important proclamation will be
issued today by Gov. Sheldon Owing to
the existence of pleuro-pneumonia and
other contagious diseases among the Texas
cattle, the governor has forbidden the i'm
portation Of all Texas cattle into South
Dakota for a year. The ranchmen of this
state purchase eight to ten million dollars
worth annually Of yearling Texans, and
the proclamation will seriously affect stock
men of both states. The proclamation for
bids the importation of cattle from south
of the line running from San Francisco to
North Carolina.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
WashingtOns mt COlum bia.
Special DISPATCH to The Evening Star.

COLUMBIA, s. c., March Manager
Schmelz and the Washington team, sixteen
men. arrived here in good condition from
Charleston at 113O this morning and will
play a combination team Of Boston and
local men this afternosso.
Evening star., 1895-03-19

nine miles.
Mr.. Henry Aliens American-built Da-
kotah won the prize for yachts not exceed
ing ten tons. Nine other yachts started in
the latter race.
But little interest was taken in today's
racing and few people witnessed the arrival
Of the yachts at Nice.
Evening star., 1895-03-19

POstmfstrcss at Congress Heights.
Emma Simpson was today appointed post
mistress at Congress Heights. vice LilliL
II. Owens, resigned.
Evening star., 1895-03-19

$9e proof Of tee puoo Ding Is
IN f6e eating. pesteroap'g
Star oonfatneo ~ columns
Of Aooerfisemenfs, snaoe W
Of 67S separate announces
t,enfs. t6ese aoperfisers
fought pu@eifp-nef merefp
space.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
To Crush the Rebellion.

Meanwhile, 1t is evident that Spain in-
tends to put forth her full power to crush.
II possible, the present revolt. Her diff.
culties at home make this the more neces-
sary. The greater the distraction the
greater the need of revenue. and Cuba Is
one of the prime sources Of the Spanish
supply. Every dollar is necessary to carry
on a government none too strong. and the
expenditures are increasing every year.
The delicate little boy destined. IL he lives.
to occupy the Spanish throne is danger
Gus risk in himself for the monarchists,
and II the governments revenues should
begin to fall off heavily no Spanish states
man would care to go at the head of Q
ministry.
Evening star., 1895-03-19
The yachts crossed the finishing line in
the following times:

The total length Of the course was abou
Omaha daily bee., 1895-11-24
LOCAL BREVITIES.

At Creighton hall last evening was given the
second annual masquerade ball of the German
Ladies' Benevolent association. Several hun
dred participated.
The annual memorial services OF the Benev-
olent and Protective Order of Elks will take
place at Boyds new theater, Sunday, Decem-
Der /, at 2:3O p. m. ,..
The Nebraska Ceramic club will hold its
third annual exhibition, beginning December
and continuing for five days. The! exhibit
win be placed in room 1, New York Lie
building.
Rev. C. N. Dawson of the Walnut Hill
Methodist church will lecture next Tuesday
night at his church on the subject: "How
to Manage, Wifa," Glow to Manage
Husband" delivered last week, drew a full
house.
The posters which were on exhibition for a
number of days at the public library in this
city will be taken to Lincoln, where they
will be placed on exhibition in the new IL
brary building Of the State university, which,
will be opened on December 10.
A two-story frame building at 2201 South
Eighth street was completely gutted by fire at
O'Clock last evening. The house had been
unoccuped for the last six weeks, and was
owned by Willard w. Clark living at 2205
South Eighth street. The loss was about
$3.50, and Mrs. Clark said last evening that
she thought the building was insured. The
fire originated in the attic. The cause is un-
known. .s
Omaha daily bee., 1895-11-24

Orange md Grape Crop In California
Thrcntcned.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 23.-The blizzard
from the frigld regions drifted to the south
west during last night. but the greater por-
ton Of its fury was spent before 1t reached
this part Of the country. During the day
the area Of high barometer passed over Mis-
souri, but the weather bureau explains that 1t
is being modified by warmer upper currents,
ard no colder weather will be experienced
from II than was felt this morning. AT
o'clock this morning the thermometer
marked II degrees above zero In
Kansas City which was ten or twelve de-
grees colder than yesterday. There was a
fall OF twenty degrees at Springfield. Mo.
Further into the southwest the change was
oven more noticeable. Snow was falling at
Dodge City this morning.
DENVER, Nov. 23.-Zsro weather pre-
walls generally in Colorado On the west
slope OF the mountains snow has fallen In
many places to a depth of two to four feet.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. ga rapid fall
in temperature during the past thrty-six
hours is reported from almost every point on
the Pacific coast. In many places in oregon,
Washington and Idaho the thermometer was
below the freezing point last night and to-
day At Fresno, the center of the grape
culture in California, the temperature fell
today to 2S degrees, the lowest point re-
corded in nine years. The fall OF tempera-
ture had been so gradual however. thai no
vines nor orange trees were frozen. with
the colder weather predicted for tonight.
owners OF citrus orchards are greatly
nj ID
Omaha daily bee., 1895-11-24

cards torn down in the Psama,a quarter
called upon the Armenians TO arm them
selves, as they were about TO be masse-
cred, and another, printed In the Turkish
language, stated that at the least sien on
a moyement all the Armenians were to be
slaughtered. AS the Turkish authorities are
charged with having taken advantage OF
much less than this in order TO make an at
tack upon the Armenians, the matter was
nro,nntiv brought to the attention OF the
British charge d'affaires. Mr.. Herbert, who
Immediately informed the Porte that ne
would hold the government responsible ior
any disturbance Of otder in the Pamatla
quarter. taking the ground that the author
lies had ample time to take all the pre-
cautions necessary to maintain peace with
out resorting to bloodshed.
The Hairinik, a local newspaper has been
suspended by the authorities on accoun. ~
tbs refusal of the editor to publish an article
pent to him by the Turkish officials and
condemning the intrigues OF the Armenlans'
Omaha daily bee., 1895-11-24
VISITED ny THE COMMITTEE.
Counciimeu Look over the city jail
xrIfh n View to ncmnNinR.

Couucttmcu Look over the CITY Jutf
with n View TO Rcmoving.
A committee from the city council. COM
posed Of Cadet Taylor, Frank Burkley and
Anton Kinent. visited the city Jail yester-
day. The members were shown through the
cells. matrOn's quarters and court room.
After a few measurements were made and
some figuring done. they stated that the
rooms in the city hall would give ample room
for police headquarters and that commodi-
Gus jail could be constructed In the basement
of the building at small expense.
The main objection against the present
jail is poor sewerage. Though the building
is comparatively new, the basement In which
the cells are located Is many feet below the
curb line and when any slight stoppage OF
the main sewer occurs foul gases and some
times refuse Is backed up into the drain
pipes OF the building. A large electric fan
was placed in the south wall Of the jail some
time ago for the purpose of Kidding the pris..
oners' quarters of foul air This is turned
on for several hours. both morning and even
ing, but in the intervals the atmosphere is
filled with noxous vapors which injuries the
health Of both officers and prisoners confined
in the building.
o The court room at the present time is badly
in need Of repair but the Colonade hotel
property is In litigation II Is not probable
that the present owner will make the repairs.
even in the event of the city taking new
1eaca
Omaha daily bee., 1895-11-24
struck the Hard Problem.

CHICAGO. Nov. 23.-Ths meeting Of the
transcontlnental lines was continued today
and there will be session again on Monday.
The proposed agreement has been gone over
and. the chances are that 1t will be adopted.
The agreement will in all probability be very
much on the order of that now in force
among the lines of the Western Passenger
association. The difference between the
Southern Pacific and the lines OF the Western
association over the emigrant traffic from
New York to the Pacific coast will be taken
up on Monday. This is looked forward to as
one Of the things that may cause a split
among the roads.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-11-24
JURY RETURNED IT'S VERDICT.
Cummings Guilty of Mnnsinughtcr-
Motion for New Trial.

Cummings Guilty of Mnnslnuphtcr-
Motion for New Trial.
Charles Cummings has been found guilty
OF manslaughter.
When the criminal court convened yesterday
morning the jury in the case was already in
the box. 1t had been out since noon Friday,
and 1t was not until early yesterday morning
that a verdict was agreed upon.
Cummings was in the court room and sat
with his back to the jury. When the ver-
dict was handed to the clerk Of the district
court he looked at him intently until the
paper had been read. When the word
"manslaughter" issued from the clerks lips.
Cumming started little and looked quickly
about Then he turned to his counsel by
his side and engaged in conversation with
him.
A motion for a new trial Of the case will
be filed at once. 1t will be based on errors
made by the court In its rulings, and In its
instructions to the Jury.