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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-02-21
A MATUR Cd ENDOWMENT
Is being settled by the
Equitable Agency
AT the sum OF
The premiums were


The premiums were 1,392.54
Net profit S1,09S. As
You see this man didn't have to die to win.
"0ne fact is worth thousand theories"
Any one desiring Life or Endowment
Assurance can get a statement of what
such policies are being settled at this year
by writing the General Agent at BurliDg-
ton, VT, giving date of birth ofperson de-
string policy,
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
Insurance in force, 1892 ,532, Ell
Assets, 69,O56,390
Surplus, 1886, 100
AGENTS WANTED.
W. Fl. S.WHITCoNB, Gen'l Agt., Burling.
ton, VT. F. E.,DUBoIs, Agt., West RAN
dolph, vt. w. NJ. SARGENT, Agt., South
Royalton, VT. c. $ DAVIS, Agt., Bethel, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-02-21

A blue cross on your paper calls atten-
ton to the expiration Of your su description
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-02-21
What
it Does
Backache and Kidney Troubles

Kidney trouble is indicated
by pains in the back; neglecting
the pains results in serious ill
ness. The Kidneys becoming
clogged fail in their work of
relieving the system of impur-
tiles. A change or decom-
position takes place. Once the
structure is destroyed no rem
edy will avail There is only
one time to attack the dis
ease and that is in its early
stage, when the first pains are
felt. Buker's Kidney Pills are a
specific for Backache and Kid
ney troubles, if taken in time.
Druggists sell them for 50 cents.
Book about Backache, free.
Enkey Pill Co., Bangor, Me.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-02-21

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
rheumatism Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable Safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
Personal Mention.

Controller Ashbel P. Fitch of New York
is at the Arlington.
Ex-Congrcssman Tim Campbell of New
York is at Chamberlins.
Senator and Mrs. Gibson will spend the
New Year at the Shoreham, where Mrs.
Gibson arrived this morning.
c. H. Niehaus. the sculptor, is at the
Shoreham from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs Lamar c. Quintero of New
Orleans arrived at the Ebbtt today. Mr..
Quintero is prominent in Crescent city af-
fairs and enjoys d WIDE acquaintance here.
&C. de la Cara, one of the Cuban liberty
party leaders in New York, is al the Raj
eigh.
Capt. NJ. Hooton, twenty-sec ond infantry,
is at the Hotel Arno.
Lieut.. J. l. ChamberlH, first artillery, is
visiting friends at Cog New Hampshire
avenue.
Lieut.. Chas. Dodge, twenty-fourth in
fantry, is in the city on leave of absence.
Lieut.. }. A. II. Nickel Is in the city, en-
route to the New York navy yard.
Mr.. Justice ID. j. Brewer returned to the
city this morning from San Antonio, Tex,
where he has been to locate his family for
the winter.
The improved condition of Mr.. William Fl.
Wilson, son OF the Postmaster General, who
is sick with typhoid fever. makes it possible
for Mrs. Wilson to assist in the reception t
the White House tomorrow, bat as her son
is still extremely nervous she will not hold
the usual afternoon reception at her own
house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
AGAINST ABSENCES.
Secretary Cnr:isle's Circular in Re-
gard to Treasury Employees.

Secretary Cnr;islc's Circular in Re-
gard to Treasury Employees.
Secretary Carlisle today issued a circular
to the heads of bureaus and chiefs of di-
visions of the Treasury Department in re-
gard to absence from duty during Office
hours, in which lie says: ''It is made by law
the duty of every head of an executive de-
partment to require of all clerks, and other
employees, under his control, of whatever
grade or class, not less than seven hours of
labor each day, excepting only Sundays and
legal holidays.
ITO remove the misapprehension which
seems to prevail on this subject and pre-
vent the annoyance and inattention to duty
which at times result it is ordered that here
after no clerk or other employe of TINS de
partment be relieved from duty save in indi-
vidual cases. for causes specified by law, dur
ing any part of the working hours of any
day, excepting Sundays and legal holidays.
This order prevents the practice of reduc-
ing the hours of labor on days preceding hoii-
days. 1t shall be the duty OF heads of bu-
reaus, the chief clerk of the department and
The chiefs of divisions in the Secretary's Of
flee to enforce this ORDER
A similar policy will prevail in all the
other executive departments. This action
is the result of a cabinet consideration of the
subject and was put into effect today for the
first time,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
A NAVAL COURT OF INQUIRY.
Charges of MaladministratiOn at the
New York Navy Yard the Cause.


A naval court Of inquiry has been ordered
to meet at the New York navy yard next
Monday to investigate charges of NAL
administration in the engineering depart
ment of the yard. For several months past
Secretary Herbert has been receiving COM
plants against the officers of this depart
ment, some Of them from labor organiza-
tions. and representatives of these bodies
have personally appeared before the Secre-
tary to urge an investigation.
The complaints date back to the cut in
wages last summer, and one specially direct
ed against Master Machinist Howett, Chief
Engineer Ayres, Passed Assistant Engineer
Hail and Quarterman Miller who are vari-
ously accused of incapacity, ill-treatment OF
workmen, using government property for
personal ends, disregard OF the spirit of
civil service rules. retaining inefficient and
favorite workmen, etc. Generally, however
the charges are said to be vague, and not
specific, and the purpose of the court of in
quiry is to sift them out and report whether
or not there is sufficient basis in them to
warrant court-martial or further pro-
ceedings.
The court is composed of Commodore r.
l.. Phythian, superintendent of the naval
observatory here; Capt. F. T. Higginson, on
detached duty in Brooklyn; Chief Engineer
David Smith of the bureau of steam en-
gineering, and Lieut. J. J. Knapp of the
Navy Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
Mr.. SHERMAN'S RESOLUTION
It Caused Surprise When 1t Was Intro
duced in the Senate
In Effect 1t Provides for the Retire.
meRt of eenbacks-Financc COM
mittee to Meet Thursday.

Senator Sherman caused a surprise in the
Senate today by Offering a resolution for
future consideration, which, in effect, pro-
vides for the retirement of the greenbacks.
1t recited something OF the history of the
fluctuations of the gold reserve during the
past two years, attributing the fluctuation
to the shortness of the revenue, and, after
stating that the use of this reserve in this
manner was of doubtful, legality, resolved
that the reserv- should be restored to at
least hundred million of gold, and that
the greenbacks redeemed out of this fund
should not be again reissued except in eX-
change fer gold.
This amounts practically to the retire
ment of greenbacks as fast as redeemed,
and it is a surprise coming from Mr..
Sherman, because 1t has been understood
that he did not favor the retirement of the
greenbacks.
The Finance Committee.
The committee on finance expect to be
able to report on the tariff and bond bills
on Friday, but /, is doubtful whether they
will be able to do so. The intention, on
meeting this morning, was to adopt in the
Senate the Cockrell resolution for an ad-
journment until Tuesday, and to get it over
to the House in time for action there. This
action on the part Of the Senate would
have been followed at once by an offer of
bonds. 1t would have been accepted by
the administration an abandonment of
action by the Senate. The sound money
Senators, and especially Mr.. Morrill,, chair
man of the finance committee, oppose any
course by the Senate that could be so con-
strued, and in Difference to Mr.. Morrill, the
Senate will meet on Friday to receive such
report as the committee on finance may be
ready to make. Mr.. Morrill,, in moving
that when the Senate adjourn it be to meet
Friday, stated that he had called the COM
mittee to meet Thursday to act on the
bond and tariff bills.
Mr.. Cnrlisle's Plan.
Mr.. Carlisle has informed some of the
Senators that the administration will wait
on Congress as loEg as possible, and that
while the Senate shows signs of earnestness
in an effort to adopt relief measures there
will be no Independent bond issue if it can
be helped. but he has added that a very
long wait would be impossible 1t is stated
that the offer Of bonds will be in a form to
invite private bids, but the conditions of the
bid will be apt to operate as an exclusion.
NO message to Congress is expected until 1t
is decided absolutely necessary to issue
bonds without further delay, and then the
message will be merely the announcement
Of the ISSUE with an effort to put the re-
sponsibility on Congress. 1t is the present
intention of the President to hold off until
after the Thursday meeting of the finance
committee. An alarming word rom New
York would, however, at any time hasten
the bond issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
GEO. w. PHILLIPS DEAD.
A Venerable Citizen, for Many Years
in ONiciaI Life. Passes AMnN.

in Official Life, Passes Awny.
Mr. George w. Phillips died this morning
at his residence, No. 2 Cooke place,
West Washington. Mr. Phillips was prob
ably one of the most widely-known citizens
of the District. He had been identified with
its business interests when the town was
small and later was connected with its Off
cial life during the most stirring and mo-
mentous periods of is history. At the time
of his death Mr.. hi!lips was nearly eighty
five years of age, and for over two-thirds of
a century he had been a resident of Wash
ington. He was native of Prince George S
county, Md, and came here when boy.
Jpon reaching maturity he entered the dry
goods business, and for many years was
engaged successfully as a wholesale mer-
chant with an establishment at 1th street
and Pennsylvania avenue, where Saks &,
Co. are now situated, with stores also in
Baltimore and Richmond.
During the administration of President
Pierce Mr.. Phillips was appointed United
States deputy marshal for the District, and
it was in this capacity that he became uni
versally known and extremely popular. He
served as such through the administrations
of President Buchanan. both terms of Pres-
dent Lincoln. both terms of President Grant,
but res .gned when the late Frederick Doug
lass was made marshal Of the District, de-
clning to continue in the position which Mr..
Douglass proffered him. When Clayton Nc
Michael was appointed marshal he offered
Mr. Phillips the deputy marshalship, and it
was accepted. He remained in office under
Marshal Wilson during President Cleve-
lands first term, and was continued therein
by Marshal Ransdell during President Har-
rison's administration but soon resigned on
account of his age. He has since been liv-
ing retired life with his wife, who was
formerly Miss Susan Knellcr of this city
and his son, Mr. Samuel l.. Phillips. the
president of the Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany, at No. = Cooke place Another SON
who survives him, is Mr.. George r. Phillips,
the general freight and passenger agent of
the Washington and Mt. Vernon Railroad
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
THE RAM kATAHDIN,
Her First Commander VIII Be Com
mander Robert Leary.

Commander Robert Leary Will be the first
commander of the ram katahd.n, and he
will be ordered to duty as soon as that
unique craft passes into the possession of
the government. Congress has passed an
act authorizing its acceptance despite its
failure to meet the full requirements of her
contract in the matter of speed, and there
IS no doubt of it's approval by the Presi-
dent, inasmuch as the legislation was rec
commended by the Secretary of the Navy.
The act is now before the President for ac-
ton. When she is put in commission the
katahd.n will be temporarily attached 10
the North Atlantic or nome, squadron.
Commander Leary, who is now on wat
ing orders, is member OF the court-nartial
convened at the Washington navy yard for
the trial of several members of the class OF
Seamen gunnerS on charges of 'haZ.ng'
colored members of the class. He super
v.sed the construction of the KatandLn at
the Bath iron works and knows her perfect
ly from stem to stern. He regards her as
fine ship N every respect and predicts that
she Will render good account Of herself
as an engine of destruction in case Of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
Germany Likely to Get Some Of the
Bonds.
WILL NOT Be POPULAR IN LONDON
fling Applications in New York
for AIctments.
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS

BERLIN, December 31-The Wolff news
agency, which has the closest relations with
the German government, issued the follow
ing notice today:
THE details of the new United States loan
are not yet definitely determined upon. The
conditions, however, are expected to differ
but slightly from those under which the
last issue was effected. The loan will
amount to about $10OOO0,OO0. Of which a
portion will probably be taken by Germany,
all the American banks and trust companies
taking part in the operation"
LONDON, December 31.-The American
fankers of this city have received private
advices from Berlin which confirm the an
rouncement made by the Wolff news agency
of tina: city regarding the new United States
loan The manager of Brown, Shipley &
Co. being questioned on the subject, said
that nothing was yet determined as to where
the new issue Of bonds would be placed He
added:
"Of course they will be taken by the Amer
lean banks and trust companies, and their
Londcn correspondents Will 70 doubt absorb
portion of them. The rate will probably
be 105 in New York and los in London.
We were advised this morning that there
will be no trouble in placing them in Ger
many"
to a representative of the Associated Press
'None Of the new issue of bonds will be
fioated In London, owing to the strained re-
latons between the United States and Great
Britain. The situation looks graver than
ever this morning, from a commercial point
of view. This is partly on account of SEN
ator Sherman's position. The affair has
made a wonderful difference in the business
between London and New York, and will re-
suit in the withdrawal of most of the Amer
lean securities from England We are send
ing home daily large quantities of these Sc
Cu:ities which were thrust upon the market
Some of the new bonds will probably be
placed in Germany, but that is not yet de-
cided In my opinion. our American COM
patriots have gone mad"
Applications fer Bonds.
NEW YORK, December 31.--Bankers In
this city who are in close touch with the
administration express the opinion that the
announcement regarding the government
bond issue will be made not later than
Thursday. The details of the contract with
b the syndicate will closely conform to those
of the previous issue. The loan is expected
to be for S1OoUO0.HO, with an option on ad-
ditional Sl00,000.000. The arrangements in
the present instance do not provide for any
guarantee by the syndicate, as in the last
Issue. Formal applications for allotments
of the loan ere being received today by
Messrs. ]. p Morgan & Co.. who announce
that no applications will be received after
3 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31

Maryland Democratic Senator's FAIL
ed to Unite on u Candidate,


ell to Unite on Candidate.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Nd, December 31.-The
lobby of the Carrolton has been thronged
today with politicians of both parties at
tracted thither by the presence of the
members Of the general assembly stopping
on their way to Annapolis.
No action has been taken as yet on any
of the several questions at stake, and the
members of both parties seem very much
at sea as to what course to pursue. 1t was
expected that informal caucuses would be
held by both the republican and democratic
senators this morning, but the former pre-
ferred to wait until their opponents should
come to an understanding in regard to or
ganizing the upper house, but the demo-
Gratis in their meeting were unable to eff
feet a satisfactory agreement. The chief
object for which the democratic caucus
was called was TO nominate one of their
ruglber for president of the senate. Sena-
Iu.' William Cabell Bruce of Baltimore has
been regarded, since the Carroll election,
as the probable choice. but decided oppo-
sitIon to him was shown this morning, in
which, it is claimed, the hand OF Senator
German is evident, and it is impossible to
predict the outcome.
An informal caucus of members of the
house of delegates was also held this morn
ing, when the SpeakerShip was discussed
While Sydney +. Mudd has not sufficient
votes to insure his nomination his friends
declare that he will have more than enough
this evening, when they predict his non,i-
nation VIII come at the republican caucus
Another formidable candidate for the
speakership is Charles F. Markell of Fred
erick county.
1t is believed that tGe city delegation,
after perfunctory vote for Mr.. SchllinG,
VIII divide among the other candidates
Congressman George l.. Wellington is
here, looking after his boom for the United
States senatorship. He held a reception
this morning.
The eastern shore delegates were urged
to hold a caucus today and TO unite on
some candidate for the Senate. but the
majority refused. No one of the candi-
dates from the eastern shore is willing
to give way, and it does not Seem as if The
delegates will be able to unite on any Que
The democratic senator's endeavored to
hold caucus at l pm but Senator Bruce
sent word that he would not enter and
this leaves the senate tie. The demo-
Gratis are al sea, as it is announc ed that
Mr.. Bruce Will act with the republicans
As n consequence the senate organization
may be delayed for some time when that
body meets tomorrow. Mr.. Bruce is en-
phatic in his declaration that he will not
act with the caucus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
The Warship -Amphitrite.

The warsiip Amphitrte, now at the Nor
folk navy yard, has been detached from
the North Atlantic squadron and ordered
to take station off the Florida coast, to re-
Eeve the cruiser Cincinnati of the task of
guarding against infractions of the neu-
trality laws. The Cincinnati has been en-
gagged in watching flibusters for several
months, and will come north to be docked
and cleaned and painted, after which she
will be attached to Admiral Bunce's squad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS.
No Announcement Yet of Proposals
for a Bond Issue.

No Announcement Yet of Proposals
for II Bond Issue.
Up to late hour this afternoon there
were no new developments in the matter Of
new bond issue, and the opinion now pre-
walls that the closing of the deal may be
postponed for several days yet. The cessa-
ton of Withdrawals of gold for export and
the fact that one or more orders for gold
shipments from abroad have been made are
important factors in the question of an
early issue. On the other hand, the almost
daily announcement from the Subtreasury
at New York that considerable quantities
are being withdrawn in redemption of legal
tenders would seem to justify prompt ac-
ton on the part of the President. These
redempt!ons are undoubtedly asked for the
purpose OF accumulat.ng a supply of gold
with which to purchase bonds when they
shall have been placed on the market by
the syndicate, as they now aggregate con-
siderably more than S5,OO0,O00 since the
forthcoming issue became a settled fact,
Their discontinuance has become a matter
OF the first Importance. This can be ac-
complished, however, only through the oper-
ations of the syndicate. and It is argued,
therefore, that the interests of the govern
ment lie in prompt announcement of the
ISSUE What will be the result of these con-
f1icting interests is not now apparent
The Monthly Statement.
The forthcoming monthly treasury state
| ment will show an excess Of receipts over
expenditures for the month of Decem-
ber Of about S6OO,000 which is a gain
over November of about s1,S00OOO. The
heavy payments on account of interest,
pension and Union Pacific bond redemp-
tions during January are expected to result
in large deficit for that month. The de-
felt for the present fiscal year ending June
So 1896, Is expected to be approximately
s17.o0o,0oo. These figures, however, are
based upon the assumption that the receipts
from customs VIII materially increase dur
ing the next three months, as is usually the
case. The receipts from internal revenue
sources, it is thought, have now about
rea ched the normal and hence no material
change for the better is expected except
through the customs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
TRAINS AT CROSSINGS.
Engineer ON the II. and o. Fined by
the Police Court.

Isaiah Stevens, the Baltimore and Ohio
engineer who was in the Police Court yes
terday and convicted Of charge of run
ming his train over the 4th street crossing
when the crossing was not protected by a
watchman with lighted lantern in his
hand. appeared in the Police Court today
for sentence. Judge Kimball imposed fine
of $40 or thirty days on the farm and COM
mitted him to the custody of the marshal
This was done in order to give counsel an
opportunity to take the case to the higher
court on a writ of habeas corpus in order
to test the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
The Battle Ship Texas.

The naval inspection board has spent sew
eral days on the battle ship Texas, careful
" Investigating the vessel herself, the ma
chinery guns, ETC. They recommend quite
q number of changes and improvements
The Texas will be sent to navy yard
and all the deficiencies pointed out will be
remedied, and when this is done she will be
a frst-class ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
A REFORM CLUB AT pEkIN.
The Plan az Outlined in Communi-
cation From Minister DENLY.

Minister DENLY, at Pekin, has informed the
State Department that a reform club has
lately been started among the Censors and
Hanlin at Pekin. He says:
'The credit of the initiation of this move
rnent belongs to Rev. Gilbert Reid. In his
capacity of missionary to the upper classes
he has interested some Of the literati in the
scheme. Regulations for the government
of the club have been printed and distrib-
uted, and ten thousand taels have been
raised for expenses. OF this sum Chang
Chi-tung gave one-half.
1.-The plan includes daily paper, a reading
room to be supplied with papers ard books
bearing on science, politics and progress, a
library, lecture room, etc.
"Mr. Reid has been invited to assist the
club and has consented to do SO. Other for
eigners WILL no doubt, interest themselves in
a movement which is entirely novel in China
and promises good results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
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 tell.
A proper service can only be MAIN
tained through the courtesy of SUBJ
scribers in reporting SHORTCOMINGS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
FIFTY WE'RE KILLED.
Terrible Explosion of Fire Damp in
Prussian SiIcSia.

BRESLAC. December 31.-An explosion
of fire damp occurred in a colliery at Wal:
Genburg, Prussan Silesia, forty-three miles
southwest of this city, today.
Fifty persons are known to have been
killed or injured, and seventeen others are
missing.
Twenty-one bodies have already been re-
covered. and twelve of the injured miners
have heen brought to the surface of tine
mine. The work of recovering the bodies
of the others is progressing, and everything
possible is being done for the injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31

Appointed Quartermaster Sergeant.
Clement C. Coleworthy, sergeant company
+, twenty-third infantry, has been appoint
ed post quartermaster sergeant and assign
ed to duty at Fort Brown, Texas relieving
Post Quartermaster Sergeant John G. Mar
shall, who has been transferred to duty at
Fort McHenry, Md.