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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
RIVER IMPROVEMENTS.

Coneressmen Given a Trip by q Board
of Trade Committee.
Charles B. Church, chairman Of the board
of trade river and harbor improvements
committee, with the other members Of
that committee, tcck the river and harbor
committee of the House and the commerce
committee of the Senate out for the after
noon on the steamer Triton for the pur-
pose of inspecting the Anacestia river and
Potomac channel and flats improvements.
Gen. Craighill was present with other
engineer offlcers of the army. The Dis
trict Commissioners and Senator George
were also of the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
CHALLENGE TO FIGHT
Representative Linton Threw It in the
Waste Basket.
1t Came From O'Donovnn Rossa,s Old
Foe, Phelan, the Well
Known Fenian.

Representative Linton of Michigan, the
leader of the A. p. A. sentiment i'll the
House, received some days ago a letter
from Capt. Thomas Pheldn of Kansas City,
the well-known Irish agitator, in which
Capt. Phelan challenged him TO fight duel
at Bladensburg, the challenge being pre-
ceded by a long denunciation of MIR. Lin
TONS course in opposing the church school
appropriations and the placing of the
statue Of Father Marquette in the Capitol.
MIR. Linton paid no attention to the COM
naunfcation. and from some other source 1t
found its way into the newspapers.
Mr.. Linton was asked today If he had
made any reply to the challenge. He said:
Ever since the House defeated the appro-
p-iations for Sectar.an institutions in the
District of Columbia bill, partly through
my efforts, my mail has been loaded every
day with great numbers of letters from re-
ligious fanatics and cranks, denounclng me
violently, threatening dire vengeance and
death III various forms. All of these let
ters have thrown in the waste basket.
There have been so many that there was
not time to read them ALL and have paid no
attention to any Of them. This letter from
Pheian was one of them, and, suppose,
went into the waste basket with the others.
l had forgotten the letter, nor did think
who Pheian was until the letter and a
sketch of his career was printed in the
papers. Since publicity has been given to it.
may conclude to make some reply. Not 80
much to Phelan as to the fanatical spirit
which he represents. OF course, fighting
duels is not in my line. That sort of per-
fcrmance Is considered rather ridiculous by
Americans Of this generation. The threats
which / have received from cranks have not
alarmed me In the least, and 1 would have
preferred that no publicity be given to them.
Il am not an enemy to the. church, but
am unalterably Opposed To- government ap-
propriations to assist sectarian work. and
to any sort of union of church and state,
and shall continue 10 oppose thern.'
. Captain Phelan is represented as ceie-
brated broadswsOrdsman5 andc a Feniaao A
few years ago he was stabbed in a row In
jO'DOnovan Ressa'sz Office, I'm New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
HARD ON THE ENGINEERS.
The New Navy increases the Retired


The New Navy Increases the Retired
List.
The frequent breakdowns of the engineer
officers of the navy, attributable to hard
work, resulting from insufficient force,
promise, if not remedied, to oring about
the anomalous state of affairs that the re-
tired list of the corps will soon become
larger than the active list. The increase in
the retired list has become particularly re-
markable during the past ten years, or
since the, building of modern naval vessels,
with their complex machinery, and the
figures prepared at the Navy Department
or the subject fully illustrate this rapid
breaking down of the engineers.
On the 1st of January, 1856, there were
221 officers on the active list of the en-
greer corps and seventy-one on the retired
list, or 32.1 per cent as many on the re-
tired as on the active list. On the 1st of
last January there were 113 on the active
and 1Oi on the retired list, or 60 per cent
as many on the retired list as on the active
list. In other words, the percentage of re-
tired to active officers has almost doubled
during the past ten years, covering the
period of the upbuilding of the navy. Com
pared with the number retired in the other
branches Of the naval service, the figures
are startling, and the engineer officers ar
que that they show their work must be
very much more severe than that of any
other officers. sa 49,. '''i'f'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
Personal Mention.

Edwin 8. Smeltz. mayor of Lancaster, is
in the city the guest OF friends on Capt.
tol Hill.
Mr.. VIM. H. Strickland. representing
Messrs. A. W. Palmer and Edwin Knowles,
is at the Raleigh.
Lieut.. B. NJ. Russell. nineteenth infantry,
is in the city on leave.
Surg. George w. Simpson of the New
York navy yard, has reported at the Navy
Department for duty. He is stopping at
the Army and Navy Club
First Assistant Secretary Sims and fam
lily left yesterday for Florida. Gov. Sims
owns one of the famous orange groves at
Ell Dorado, Oh Lake Harris, which tourists
report again in bloom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
TWO INTERVIEWS.


MesSrs. Morrill, and Dingley Confer
With Secretary Carlisle.
Senator Morrill,, chairman of the finance
committee, and Representative Dingley,
chairman of the ways and means commit
tee, We're in conference with Secretary Car
Isle at the Treasury Department today in
regard to the prospects of financial and
tariff legislation at this session. The inter
views were separate and that of Represen-
tatfve Dingley was much the longer. The
presence of these two leading republicans
caused considerable comment at the Treas
ury Department, and there was all sorts of
speculation as to the nature of the busi-
ness under consideration. 1t is said that
Mr.. Dingley desired specially to get Secre-
tary Carlsle's views on a proposition for
the remedy of certain alleged defects i'm
the customs administrative law, and also
to consult with him in regard to legislation
for the protection of the Alaska seal in
duStry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
CAN'T GO TO CUBA.
Army Officers Not Permitted to Have
Leave for That Purpose.

Army Officers Not Permitted to Have
Leave for That Purpose.
AS indicative of the great care being
exercised to avoid possible complications
with the Spanish government, it is stated
that several army officers who applied for
leave of absence with permission to cruise
in the West Indies recei1 ed the desired
leave with the distinct understanding that
under no circumstances were they to visit
the Island Of Cuba. 1t is said that the
queen of the Antilles was really the only
one Of the West Indies that several of the
officers desired to visit. They did not wish
to participate in the hostilities, but merely
wanted to look on for their own informa-
tion: Inasmuch as their presence might
easily be misunderstood, the military au-
thorities deemed it best that they should
keep away from the island during the pre-
vafling troubles.
Several years ago all applications for
leave Of absence to visit the Bermudas
were similarly denied by the War Depart
ment, but the prohibition no longer exists,
Notwithstanding the international issue be-
tween Great Britain and the United States
over the Venezuelan affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
S UF FERN G INCREASES
Sickness tbs Cause of Much of the Destitu-
tion.
Contributions Received to Aid the
Worthy PoOr-Persons in .
DcplOrable Condition.

Pitiful cases Of destitution, suffering and
want among the poor of the city continue
to be brought to the attention of the agents
bers. The need of money to render neces-
sary assistance is more imperative than
at any time prior to the present during the
winter, and the emergency relief commit
tee desires it stated that the call for funds
is still before the puplic and the appeal
for aid is as earnest as it was Wednesday
last.
The reports received at the central office
this morning from the district agents af-
firm the previous announc cemcn.s that sick
ness Is the most violent enemy to be
fought. 1t makes its presence felt in more
ways than one; for instance, father has
lost his situation because two children were
stricken with d!phtheria. the disease being
contagious. The condition Of the weather
has thrown large number Of men out of
employment, especially those who have
sequence, their families must suffer. Sew
eral cases of pneumonia are OH the lists, as
are dozen or more instances of sick wo-
men. with young children, who have been
deserted by their husbands and are now in
most deplorable condition.
Without ready money the hands of the
Associated Charities are tied and appli-
cations for aid must be refused. With
the contributions of the past few days
something has been accomplished, but
substantial increase of cash must material
ize before the condition of affairs can be
confronted properly. Contributions should
be sent to The Evening Star or to Mr.
John JOY Edison, Washington Loan and
Trust building.
ION of coal has been contributed by
Mr.. B. L. Simpson. and similar dor atoms
are requested and will be gladly acknowl-
edged, as will clothing and food.
Contributions Received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
SECRETARY 1AMoSrs REASONS.

Why He Thinks Gen. Miles Should
Not BE Made u Lieutenant General.
Secretary Lamont has made a report to
the Senate committee on military affairs
in opposition to the bill for the promotion
of Major General Miles to the grade of
lieutenant general, unless similar action
Is taken in the cases of Major General
Ruger and Major General Merritt, IN Or
Ger to enable them also to retire with the
rank of lieutenant general.
The Secretary reviews the history of
each appointment as lieutenant general,
from the days of General Washington, and
shows that the rank of lieutenant general
has never been conferred on an officer who
has not commanded a separate army in the
field. and he also gives the military record
of each of the three major generals on
the active list.
From this 1t appears that Gen. Merritt
comes nearer meeting the usual require
ment for the advanced grade than either
of his colleagues, and that Gen. Ruger's
services were probably as meritorious and
distinguished as those of Gen. Miles. None
of the three, however, ever commanded a
separate army in the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
A Russian Admiral Here.

Admiral Makaron Of the Russian navy
has been in the city for several days past
as the guest Of the Russian minister. He
was recently ordered to the command of
the Russian fleet In the Baltic, and Is now
on his way to that station. He has visited
the Washington gun foundry and several of
the navy yards in this country, and was
favorably impressed with what he saw
He will sail for Europe in few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
Badly Burned.

This morning about 10 o cl9ck Mary King,
colored. eleven years old. who nves at No.
800 Florida avenue, was the victim Of q
gasoline stove fire, She WIS endeavoring
to start the fire. when her clothes ignited.
and before she was rescued she was badly
burned about the face. back and body.
The police patrol wagon was sent for, and
the suffering child wes. taken to the Chill
dren's Hospital, where, under the care of
the physicians, she was soon made COM
Portable. While her injuries are serious,
the doctors think she will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
UNION VETERAN LEGION,

A Public Meeting of Citizens to BE
Held mt Willard Hall Tonight.
The Commissioners have called public
meeting of citizens of the District, to be
held at Willard Hall ct s o'clock this even
ing. to form a citizens organization to
properly receive and entertain visitors to
the eleventh annual encampment of the
Union Veteran Legion, to be held in WASH
ington in October, 1891 -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
Gone to Japan for Contracts.

Gen. G. B. Williams. agent of the Cramps
shipbuildirg company, has started for To-
k.o, with the expectation Of making con-
tracts for some of the battle ships and
cruisers that are to be added to the Japan
ese navy. He has taken with him models
of the battle ship Indiana, the armored
cruiser New York and the unarmored
cruiser Columbia, loaned by the Secretary
of the Navy, for exhibition to the Japan
ese naval authorities as the highest types
Of modern naval construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
DIR. BROWNS CASE.
The Charge Against Him of Immoral-
fty Dropped.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, March 1.-THE
Brown council was in secret session all
last evening, and at midnight was still in
session. The council decided to ignore the
charge of immortality with Mrs. Stockton
and is now considering the charges Of mis-
conduct with Miss Overman. 1t is intf-
mated DR.. Brown will be found guilty of
unministerial conduct in intimidating q
young lady of the church. The charge of
intimidating Mrs. Blanchard will be drop
ned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
The Inforsner's Share.

i Acting Secretary Wike today awarded
John Webb Of Philadelphia the sum of
$500, being the informer's share of a fine
imposed upon Lees & Son or that city for
violation of alien contract labor law Under
the law the informer in such cases receives
one-half the amount Of the fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
News From Honolulu.

Word comes from Honolulu by telegraph
from San Francisco that the cruiser Adams
arrived at Honolulu on the LIST instant, and
the gunboat Bennington sailed thence on
the 5th instant for San Francisco Nothing
iSlande,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14
Consul Recognised.

The President has recognized Arthur r.
Getty as British vice consul at Chicago, and
A. F. De Jersey as vice consul OF the
Netherlands at Charleston, 8. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14

Grand total..-.. 1871 %
e. B. Andersen has sent $15 to The Star
for the relief of the two destitute women
whose condition was mentioned in The
Star Wednesday last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-14

Mr.. Allen started to tell how the wires
between F and G streets could be put un-
derground, but Mr.. Reddington insisted
that this did not have any bearing on the
case, as it did not show how they could
relieve the congestion at the corner Of 10Th
and Pennsylvania avenue, where the par
.ticular pole Is located.
why, your honor" said Mr.. Pugh, this
information ID not limited to that one pole.
It covers every pole on 18th street from the
Boundary to South Washington. They are
all Illegal, every one Of them. Mr.. Allen Is
warranted in speaking of any Of tllem.''
Continuing, the witness showed that
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26

and let each member be a hero in the
strife for better results in farming
and for better prices FOR the pro-
ducts OF tho farm. Let each one
come prepared to have something to
say upon soma branch of farm in
dustry. 1.-THE Horse and his Price"
is one subject that will be taken up
Let some other brother take up a
subject cattle, hogs, cerals, sheep or
some kindred. And sister IL the hus-
band is a laggard come and tell us
something about home and home
economy, cooking, preserving gar
denlng, house plants, etc. There IS
no end to the subjects that can be dis
cussed aud each has a talent for some
one. The mills Of the gods grind
slow but the grist is good when done
The world was not made in q day and
farmers can not do all at one meet
ing, but each has it's part in the
whole. The plan Of the farmers hav-
ing one day in the month called sale
day and all meet who have anything
to sell say at the county seat and sell
and make purchases. The plan works
we'll when tried, This is a good topic
to discuss at our meeting. Don't for
get the date, Wednesday the 1st of
April. O. II. ROBBINS, Pres'
A. f. STEVENS, Sec'y.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26
That Funny Plank.
Topeka State Journal rep }

Topeka State Journal rep
Here ls an idea for q cartoon;
The financial plank adopted at the
Emporia convention, which renomin-
ated Charles Curtis, is much like the
cunningly arranged advertising signs
with stats in them which one occasion
ly secs along the streets,
These signs convey different bits Of
information according to the direc-
tior from which they are viewed.
The financial plank Of the Empona
platform at first sight reads Free
Silver" but as the voter or platform
orator gets abreast of it he finds that
1t bears the inscription "Bmetalism."
After passing by, however, and
turning for last look at this curious
piece of mechanism he sees in bold
characters distinctly portrayed Sin
gle Gold Standard"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26
Two Lives Saved,

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, ILL.,, was told by her doctors she
had consumption, and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles of DR..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her. and she says it saved her
life. MIR. Thomas Eggers, 1S9 Florida
street. San Francisco, suffered from a
dreadful cold, approaching consump-
ton, tried without result everything
else, thea bought one bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results, of which
these are samples, that prove the Won
dsrful efficacy of this medicine in
coughs and colds, Free trial bottles at
s. S. Fishers drug store. Regular
price 500 and 81. 3
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Dayton and Vicinity.

James johnson has gone to Mis-
souri.
FL Griffin the phrenologist, has
sold his farm in Granite township to
Mr.. Fergerson and will start for
Crlpply Greek soon.
James Exline has moved to Long
Island.
David Brown has moved to the j
o Lowe farm.
Rev 0 W Allen preached his far,
we'll sermon at Pleasant Hill last
Sabbath, Brother Allen has been g
faithful pastor and leaves many
friends, and will take with him, the
best wishes OF the Pleasant Hill class
May success attend his labors IN his
new field.
John Jmith is going to Colorado.
CONSISTENCY
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26

The editor of this paper spent last
Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Los
Angeles. While there we joined other
ex-Iowans in calling on Gen. j. s.
Clarkson the noted politician at his
rooms in the Westminster. While
he is at the head of the movement to
boom Allison for the Presidency he
said he came to California this time
on personal business. We met on
this occasion Samuel Merrill of Pasa-
dena once Governor of Iowa, Gen.
VIM. Christy Of Phoenix Arizona, Elk
State Treasurer of Iowa; B. f. Allen,
once the famous millionaire of Des
MONIES; Col. A. H. Neidig of Los An
geles, a former noted politician Of
Cedar Rapids; Hon. Fred Teale of
Los Angeles an old time Iowa Sena-
tor, and about q dozen other OK Hsw-
keyes now residing IN the west,nearly
all OF whom we knew we'll twenty to
thirty years ago. Gen. Clarkson
thinks Allison will be nominated by
the republicans for the Presidency
and be elected. The writer has a
personal acquaintance with Senator
Allison and holds him in high person
al esteem and greatlo perfers him for
the presidency to any other man pro-
minently mentioned for the republic
can nomination. He IS pfotectionist
and that suits us, bat we understand
him to be opposed to the free coinage
of silver and that does not suit the
writer. His friends claim however
that ne says if elected to the presi-
dency he would not veto a free coin
age blll.--SantG Paula Chronicle.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26
City Caucus.

A large number of our citizens met
at the court house Saturday evening,
for the purpose Of nominating a city
ticket. H. S, Granger was chosen as
chairman and Mrs. E. E. Brainerd as
secretary: The convention choose s.
O, Cummings as it's candidate for
mayor, N. Polling for police judge,
Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Heath, H, A.
Harmon, Jacob Nlpps, and e. E.
Brainerd for councilmen. The ladies
however have declined the honors Of
fered them, and their places have been
filed by W. O. Mayors and W. D..
Granger, who have been nominated
by petition.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26

The Goodland News heretofore
democratic came out last week as re-.
publican. 1t says:
With this issue Of the News the
politics of the paper becomes republi-
can, and will support that party's
candidates The News will be under
the same management and still con-
tinue to lead in being a live local
paper, as it always has been. We
hope this change will not cause any
of our friends to withdraw their pat.
ronage as we are satisfied that we can
give them paper worth the money
outside Of politics. Reasons for this
change will be given later on.
The NetUS has been on the fence
for some time.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26

In some sections Of the state an eff
fort is being made to pass what Is
known as 'curfew" laws, provlolng
that children under certain ages must
be off the streets after fixed hours.
In Iows'a law Of this character was
introduced IN the legislature. 1t
seems to us that troubles of this kind
are not subjects for municipal action,
but should be cured by the parent.
The owner of considerable property
recently stated that malicious boys
destroyed everything movable about
vacant houses, broke out windows,
smashed down doors, and otherwise
ruined property. If parents would
keep the boys at home nights or in
the neighborhood, troubles of this
kind would cease.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26

The republicans of New York with.
out waiting "for friendly inter
change Of ideas at st. LOUIS" come
out strongly in favor Of gold stand
ard for money. They say:
The agitation for the free coinage
of silver at the ratio of 16 to seri'
ously disturbs all industrial interests
and calls fora clear statement OF the
republican attitude upon this ques
tion, to the end that the trade of this
country at home and abroad may
again be placed upon a sound and
stable foundation.
We recognize in the movement fol-
the free coinage Of silver an attempt
to degrade the long established stan
dsrd Of our monetary system, and
hence a blow to public and private
credit, at once costly to the nstions
government and harmful to our do
mestic and foreign commerce.
Until there is prospect of lnterna
tionsl agreement as to silver coinage
and while gold remains the standard
of the United States and Of the civil
lzed world, the republican party o.
New York declares. itself in favor o:
firm and honorable maintenance o
that standard.
The convention choose deleg atel
who will support Levi P. Morton fol
president.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-03-26

Bow CREEK, KANs., March 10, 1896
Editor HERALD.
Dear Sir: You we're somewhat IN
error in your issue Of the 18th, inst,
with reference to the origin of the
name Of Phillips county. Mr. Bissell
was laborng under wrong impress
sion when he stated that the name
was derived from q soldier by the
name Of Phillips, who was killed by
the Indians, years ago, IN the confines
OF what is now Phillips county The
facts are, that the county was named
in honor Of William Phillips, a prom
inent Free-State citizen OF Leaven-
worth, who was killed in that city,
Sept. LIST, 1856, during the political
troubles OF those timee. Osborne
county WAS named in honor OF Vim
cent b. Osborne, a private in Com
psny A, Second Kansas Cavalry, who
lost leg January II, 1865, at Joy 8
Ford, on the Arkansas River, and who
represented Ellsworth county in the
legislature of 1872 Rocks was nam
ed in honor Of John q. Rocks, a pri-
vate soldier Of Company /, Eleventh
Kansas Infantry, who died Of wounds
received December 7, 1862 at Prairie
Grove, Arkansas. Il. BARTHOLOMEW.