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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
COAST DEFENSES.
Gen. Crai,,hin to Go Ahead and Make
Them Effective.

Gen. Craishin to Go Ahead and Make
Them Effective.
Acting upon orders issued by Secretary
Lamont Gen. Craighi1l, chief of engineers
today made preliminary arrangements to
go ahead at once with the work required to
put the coast defenses of the country in a
state of effectiveness. There is available
for this work the sum of 1900, 900, appro-
priated by the last Congress, of which
amount about 81, 500. 900 will be expended
Immediately in accordance with the ap-
proved project upon which the appropria-
tions were based. The remaining half of
the total appropriation is to be expended
by contract. The present arrangements
apply solely, however. to the appropria-
tions which are Immediately available with
out conditions. The plan of work laid out
includes the building of fortifications ac-
cordns to the project of the Endicott board
as modified to meet more modern condi-
tions. at all important points along the
Atlantic coast from Portland, Me-, to Gal
weston, Texas, and at important points on
the Pacific coast from Puget sound and
the mouth of the Columbia river to San
Diego, in southern California. AS soon as
these important works are well under way
the chief of engineers and the chief of ord
nance will prepare for the execution of
those provisions of the fortifcation bill re-
lating to the combinations of the work un-
der contract by inviting proposals, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
GREAT SAVING OF TINE.
New Arrangement to Quicken Pass
nEe of Foreign Mails.

New Arrangement to Quicken Pass
age of Foreign Mails.
The scheme for securing the immediate
dispatch of foreign mails arriving in New
York harbor has been finally agreed upon,
and will be put into immediate operation.
This ends vast amount of correspondence
with steamship companies and negotiations
that have been in progress for a long
period. Four of the big ocean steamship
lines have consented to cooperate with the
government They are: The North German
Lloyd. the White Star, the Hamburg-Ame
lean and the American lines These have
agreed to bring lighters into service to take
the mails off their own steamers at qua
rantlne station Immediately on their arrival
there, and deliver them to four docks In
New York city and Jersey City, the Battery
dock, for the benefit OF the New York post
office, and the New York Central railroad
dock, while at Jersey City the mails will be
transferred direct to the trains at the
Pennsylvania and Erie railroad docks.
This scheme, which Second Assistant
Postmaster General Nelson has been work
ing for some time, viii accomplish time
saving of six hours for the New York
mails and twenty-four hours for outside
points. The basis of the agreement is the
cancellation Of the obligation of the steam
snip lines to transport the mails from the
docks to the post office, they agreeing in
lieu of that to their lighters in this new
service. Under this plan all mails will be
taken by the first possible outgoing train
in the required direction, and the passage
from quarantine through New York city
and then to the depotS and across the fer
rIeS will be given up. Steps have been
probably will be in full operation within
fortnight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29

alogous to the nomination of Horace
Greeley, as is argued by some of those op-
posed to Mr.. Tellers nomination.
whig and republican; never was a member
of the democratic party; had nothing in
common with them; was not in condition
mentally to act discreetly, and, unfor-
tunately, became subject of ridicule. The
nomination of Greeley was a manifest blum
der. He represented no sentiment of the
democracy. whereas Mr.. Teller is an en-
bodiment of the highest principles Of de-
mocracy.'
Would the nomination Of Bland or Boies
have the same effect as the nomination of
Mr.. Teller?"
Il fear it would not, because 1t requires
the populists and the republicans who have
left their party to join the democracy with
out any action on the part of the democ-
racy Slgnifying a desire to cooperate. If
the silver democracy have not enough re-
gard for the populists and silver republi-
cans to indicate in some substantial way
their desire of cooperation, the populists
VIII nominate candidate of their own and
JUSTIFY themselves, on the ground that they
are not willirg to trust the democracy. To
insure success there must be mutual con-
cessions.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Teller would
carry every state west of Iowa, and he
would be power in the middle west
among republicans who are disgusted with
the declaration of their party in favor of
the English gold standard. There may be
otner democrats besides Mr. Sibley who
nave the full confidence of populists and
silver -epublicans, but it would seem al
most Impossible Tor any democrat to get
the same support from all parties as Mr..
Teller could command. The silver men of
all parties are now really in earnest for
financial reform, and l believe that they
will harmonize and secure victory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
BATTLE CREEK CEMETERY.
Lieut.. Geo. H. Mitchell AppOinte,
Suneriut tudeut by Secretary Lum0nt I

SeO. MltcuelI appointed
superintendent by Secretary Lamont.
Lieut.. George II. Mitchell was today ap-
pointed superintendent of the Battle Ground
cemetery, Iear Brghtwood, D. c., in place
of Capt Dexter, deceased. The appoint
ment as superintendent was made by Sec
retary Lamont, and the assignment to this
particular cemetery was made by Quarter
master General Batchelder, who has gen
eral supervision over all the national ceme-
teries. Lieut.. Mitchell has just completed
six months probationary service at the
cemetery at Memphis, Tenn. He is dis
abled veteran of the war, and meets all
the requirements of the law.
He was born In Charleston, S. c., on No
vember ii, 1S39 and in his early manhood
moved to New Jersey and made that his
home He served in the Union army
throughout the war, and was disabled by
a gunshot wound, but has never applied
for pension. He was mustered into the
military service as a sergeant of Company
X. 9TH Regiment of New Jersey Volun-
teer Infantry, August %. 1861, and was
mustered out a first lieutenant and ad-
Jutant, September Z, 1864.
The Battle Ground cemetery is the rest
ing place of the troops who fell in defense
of Washington at the time of Early's raid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY.

One Communication and Number of
Applications Denied by the President.
The President has commuted to one
years actual Imprisonment the two years
sentence imposed upon Thomas ]. Reed
On conviction in Indian territory of lar
ceny.
The President has denied the applica-
tions for pardon in the following cases:
Stanley Smith, convicted in North Caro-
lima of assault; James L. Gates, convicted
in North Carolina of Illicit distilling; John
Crilly, convicted in Oklahoma Of counter
feiting; Arch Wolf, convicted in Arkansas
of assault, ETC.; Louis Knight. convicted
in Georgia of murder; George n. Thomas,
convicted in California Of smuggling; r.
w. Keith, convicted IN North Carolina of
Illicit distilling; ID. A. Barlar, convicted in
Alabama of counterfeitlng; Henry H.
Farmer of Virginia, violating postal laws;
William Smith, counterfeitIng in Okla
he ma; Martin W. Weeks, convicted in
Oklahoma of perjury; Peter Stevenson of
Illinois, embeZZlement and Hyman Rubin,
convicted in New York of Illicit distilling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
MAGNATES AT PITTSBIRG.
preparing to Consider the Ruste-
Freedman Dfspute

PlTTSBCRG, Pa, June 29.-There was q
gathering of base ball magnates at the
Mononsahela house in this city this morn
ing. They came to attend the meeting of
the board of directors of the National
League to consider the case of Rusie, the
New York pitcher, who refused 10 sign
with the club for this season, unless a
fine of 500 was remitted.
AT II O'Clock, The appointed hour for the
meeting, Messrs. Hart of Chicago and
Stucky of Louisville had not arrived, and
the meeting was postponed until later in
the day.
A telegram stated that they would be
here at l o'clock.
Those present this morning We're: ].
Earl Wagner of Washington and Edward
sutherland. his attorney; W. W. Kerr of
Pittsburg, Arthur Soden of Boston, Col.
John /. Rogers Of Philadelphia Andrew
Freedman OF New York and President
Young.
John NJ. Ward and Carney Flynn. the
suspended New York pitcher We're also on
hand. and will appear before the board
during the session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
Yale Experiments With the English
Make at Henley.
FRIENDLIEESS TOWARD THE AMERICANS
The Eton Public School Eight Has
Been Withdrawn.
MAGNATES AT PTTTSBURG

HENLEY. Eng, June 29-During this
| mornings practice of the Yale crew, Whit
ney replaced Longacre and Wheelwright
replaced Clarke Iongacre went to Read
ing yesterday evening. He is suffering
from neuralgia in the face, up all
night, had a tooth extracted, and is rather
weak. He did not return in time for the
early practice today, but expects to be
able TO take his place in the boat this af-
ternoon. Clarke is suffering from d sore
throat, which kept him ashore.
Wheelwright steered this morning until
First, Trinity's coXswain. volunteered to
steer for the Yale men. The offer and its
prompt acceptance were further indications
of the friendly terms existing between the
Americans and their English rivals.
Whitney cid very well at No. q.
The new English oars were tried today.
Their newness prevented any accurate es-
innate being formed of their value; but the
Yale men think they will not prove bet
ter than the old ores. Capt. Treadway had
TO use mis- old oar the maker omitted to
forward a No. with the rest
The aluminium fin Of the Yale Shell which
was twisted and retarded the headway of
the boat Saturday, has been removed and
the old wooden fin has been put on a new
wooden fin has been ordered for the new
beat.
Inc crews were 3ll out late this morning
ana dld hight work, and there was no tim
Ing. Inc day was fine, and a Sigh: wind
was blowing off the Bucks shore. With
Irllltys second crew acting as pacemaker
ana having lead of two men. the Yale
crew beat the pacemakers over half the
course by quarter length. The stroke of
the Americans was 40 10 the minute, and
the time 3.SS
Inc Dublin University crew and the Lon
don Rowing Club eight have arrived here.
Inc Eton Public School eight has been
scratched for the grand challenge cup, and.
therefore, 1t is not likely that Yale will
row Monday. July g. but there is little
doubt that the first race of the Americans
will occur Tuesday.
DR.. Mcdowell, the American chamn,on
single scuiler, says he is in good condition.
and In the race for the diamond sculls will
row The Englishmen for the last incl,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
Personal Mention.

Mr. Edward l. Renck, chief clerk Of the
State Department. resumed his official
duties today, after a few weeks holiday at
Cape May and Atlantic City.
Secretary Hoke Smith left the city last
evening for Athens, Ga, on account of
the illness of his youngest daughter, an
infant of nine months. Secretary Smit h
had just arrived in the city Friday from
Athens, where he had been on visit to his
family, but received a telegram yesterday
about his daughter, which prompted him
to take the first train south. 1t is thought
that the condition Of his child is serious
and that his stay out Of town will be pro-
longed some days.
Capt VIM. Baird, 9th Cavalry. is al 1870
H street on leave of absence.
Lieuts. A. NJ. Palmer, oath Infantry; l.
K. Augustin, jr., oath Infantry, and S. A.
hart, 4th Artillery, We're registered at
the War Department today.
Battle McCardle of Mississippi was ad-
m;tted to the bar of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia Saturday.
Lieut.. Lucien Young will leave here
Thursday. for SaE Francisco, whence he
will sail for China, to join the cruiser De-
troit. to which he will be attached for the
next two years at least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
WORLDS w. C. II. U.
1t Will Meet Next Year mt Montreal,
Canada.

1t Will Meet Next Year mt Montreal,
Canada.
LONDON, June 29.-Miss Frances EVIL
lard states that the worlds w. c. 7. T..
Of which she is president, will meet In
Montreal. Canada, either next spring or
next autumn. The following have been
appointed fraternal delegates to the con-
vention from Great Britain: Lady Henry
Somerset, Miss Agnes Slack. Mrs. Hannah
Whitall Smith, Miss Agnes Weston, Mrs.
Ward Poole, Miss Mary Phillips and Mrs.
Hughes.
(iwenneth Vaughan is the nom de plume
of Mrs. Hughes and she is les.ding jour
nalist In Wales. Miss Agnes Weston j.
known the world over as the sailors
friend" Last year she lodged 15O,0U sail
ors in homes that she has built at Ports
mouth. No woman is better known and
loved throughout the British empire than
Miss Weston. Miss Agnes Slack is the sec
retary of the worlds w. c. T. L. Mrs.
Hannah Pearsail Smiths books have been
translated into fifteen languages. She IS
the author Of THE Christians Secret of a
Happy Life" and is secretary of the Brit
ish Womens Temperance Association. Miss
Mary Phillips is wealthy Quaker lady
Of London and a leader in the councils Of
the Society of FrieIds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29

press opinions as to the possibility Of hav-
ing averted this almost unprecedented
calamity or to pass criticism upon those
who authorized SO large a body Of men to
enter a mine in so dangerous a condition.
An official investigation must follow, and it
can only be hoped that it will in every re-
spect be thorough and impartial. The sew
eral acts Of assembly for the safety Of the
men employed in the mines of this state
provide ample machinery for such an in
vestigation, and the proper authorities will
see to 1t that the provisions of the law are
put into full operation in this most distress
ing case"
The Newsdealer says: "It seems to us that
in view of the condition of the mine it was
almost suicidal to drag men into 1t. 1t was
courting almost certain death, as 1t We're.
Still, We presume it was a duty that had
to be performed, and with its performance
has come misery, sorrow and death.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
patch to The Evening Star.

Speclal UE[dtNH The EFVnIlS SIHr-
BALTIMORE, Nd, June 29.-The repub-
licans are still hoping TO have a member
Of their party elected superintendent Of
the state normal school, although indica-
tions point to the retaining OF the demo-
cratic Incumbent, Prof. E. Il. Prettyman OF
Montgomery county. DR.. Purnell OF Car
roll county is the most prominent aspirant
for the position, and If the board decides
upon a change he will be likely 10 be
chosen There is a decided movement on
foot 20 retain Prof Prettyman, and tho
election of DIR. Purnell or any other repub-
iican will be something of a surprise. Prof.
Prettyman's predecessor, although a re-
Publican. was kept in office number OF
years by tn" democrats. and Il is thought
that the precedent thus established will be
adhered to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
TO GRAY GABLES,
The President to Be With His Family
ON the Fourth.

The President has arranged his affairs,
public and private, as to be with his
family at Gray Gables on the Fourth of
July. at the latest. Although not finally de-
termined, there is strong probability that
he will leave this city for his summer home
tomorrow evening after the cabinet meet
ing, early Wednesday morning. The
usual secrecy is observed as to his plans and
it cannot now be stated exactly when or how
he will make the trip. 1t is believed, how
ever, that he will follow his usual custom
and go by rail over the Pennsylvania rail-
road to Jersey City, and there embark on
Mr.. Benedct's private yacht or one of the
government light house tenders in order to
make the rest of the trip to Gray Gables
by water. Arrangements will be made 50
that the President will be able to make the
entire trip free from demonstration or
molestation. He will be accompanied by
Private Secretary Thurber anG probably by
Secretary Lamont as far as New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
CABRIES IN CLOVER.
Charging Their Own Prices for
Hacks I'm Richmond.

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, June 2J.-Alrcady q
famine in horses and carriages is felt here
on account Of the coming confederate re-
union, and IT is claimed by many that the
prices being charged are liutle less than
highway robbery. Saddle horses cannot be
secured for less than So day, and in most
cases SD to So a day is the price. For
hacks the price ranges from 81. to S24 for
a day, not including the evening. The city
ordinance. which prohibits a charge Of
more than Sl.!t an hour for hacks, is be-
ing violated, and the liverymcn are treat
ing those who will officiate in the parade
lust as they like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29

Claim Of the British as to the Terri
tory He Was In.

tory He Was In.
The British embassy here has received
from the foreign office report regarding
the arrest Of Crown Surveyor Harrison on
the banks of the Cuyuni river. The claim
of the Nerezueans that the arrest was
made on the left bank of the Cuyuni is ac-
knowledged, but 1t is denied at the en-
bassy that the territory at this point is
within Venezuelan jurisdiction, according
to the provisional line which both parties
heretofore acknowledged. 1t is stated al
the embassy that the Cuyuni river is the
provisional line only west of the mouth OF
the Acarabisi creek. The arrest Of Harri-
sons party took place on the left bank OF
the Acarabisi, and upon territory which is
claimed to be within the provisional line
1t was also far within the Schomburals
line. The Aberdeen line follows the Acara-
bisi for some distance, and its general
route is now the provisional line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering It at
this Office. In person or by letter. or
postal card. Terms: 13 cents per
week; Is cents for two weeks. or 50
cents per month. Invariably in ad-
vance. Subscribers changing their
address from one Post-office to
another should give the last address
as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
Appointment. by the President.

The President has made the following
appointments:
c. Max Manning Of Georgia, to be
secretary of the United States legation at
Mcnrovia, Liberia.
George E. Gedzie of Mexico, United
Ste tes consul at Durango. Mexico.
George B. Anderson pf the District of
Columbia, United States tconsul at Antigua,
West Indies.
Paul Wieske of Texas. .sUnited States con-
sui at Managha. Nicaragua, in place of
Charles II. Wills Of Maryland, deceased
Anton NJ. Keller Of South Dakota, Indian
agent for the Crow Creek agency in South
Dakota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
Baron Fitxharding Dead.

LONDON, June 29.-Baron Fitzhardins
is dead. He was born in 1926. and was a
member Of parliament for Chelte,.ham m
from 1856 to 1865.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
Capt. Shaw Retired.

Capt. Richard G. Shaw Of the 1st Artil-
lery was placed on the retired list Of the
army today on account Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29
Death Of Jennie Hin.

LONDON. June 29.-Jennie Hill. the va
riety actress, died at her home at Brixton
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-29

OHcF bICUeIb'
The other bidders were as follows:
Washington Gas Light Company, $40 per
lamp per annum. based upon it's own speci-
fications. and SO per lamp per annum for
period of one year for naphtha lighting,
and s1S per lamp per annum for naphtha
lighting for a period of three years.
Georgetown Gas Light Company, $50 per
lamp per annum.
Washington Lighting Company, for light
ing with OIL s16.5O per annum
Pennsylvania Globe Company, naphtha
lighting, $50 per lamp per annum.
Joseph C. Chunn, naphtha lighting at
s165O per lamp per annum
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-06-05
Fall in Prices Of Farm Produ cts.

The alarming fall in the prices of
agricultural products is one of the
things that will make the past five
years memorable in our history. In
1891 corn sold at 40 6-1O cents per
bushel, on an average of the years
trade; the whole value of the crop
1886, 439, 1898. In 1896 the average price
was 20 40 cents and the value of the
crop $567, 500, 1906 In 1891, the aver
age price of wheat was SO 8 10 cents
per bushel, and the years crop was
worth $513,472,711. In 1895 wheat
averaged 40 6-1O cents, and the crop
was worth $237, 1888, 1898.
The rye crop of 1891 was worth $25-
1000; that of 1896 was worth SILL
s094,S26. The barley crop of 1891 was
worth $40, 100000; that of 1895 was
worth $s9,912,412. The total value OF
all cereals and tobacco and cotton
grown in the United States during the
year 1891 is estimated at $3.50, 7l2.-
597. The complaints of the jewelers.
IL loTMluB ulSlrlcts ds W tue sGdS
nation in trade are explained by
these figures. 1t is estimated that
the purchasing power of the Ameri-
can farmers was less by $1,462, 551, 473
in 1895 than in 1891; 1888, 1926, 1914 being
diminution of value of live stock and
$728, 721, 1863 being reduction of values
of cereals cotton and tobacco The
Keystone.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-06-05
ALittle Corn.

! Not on the toe but on the money
question, and Jones does not live in
Mexico, China or Europe but here in
Benton county where corn can he
raised at all seasons.
Jones has 5000 bush els of corn. A
part of this corn must go for himself
and family, his stock ETC., SO that he
aud them may be able to raise more
corn. This much Jones consumes. 1t
matters not to him what the price OF
this corn is for he must consume it.
A second part of this corn must 90
for clothing for his family, to purch-
ase farming implements and to build
and repair barns, fences and like
things. Now, if by IA change in the
financial policy in the country the
selling price of this cora is increased
and also the cost of the material
Jones has to buy is increased ill like
proportion, Jones simply gets more
for the corn and pays mere
for his purchases. In this we do not
|
damaged. 1t is fair standoff and he
would not care in this instance, either,
what the price of his and other pt O.
pies products were, for it is an equal
exchange.
Now in these two divisions of the
corn question Jones does not care but
little if any for the the p 'ic or amount
of money received for il, as oil goes
an must go, But, there is third
division of the corn, the price of
which does materially and with stun
ming force affect Jones and every
other tanner in this country, and that
is the tax paying and debt paying
power of corn. If Jones can get two
dollars for the corn which now brings
him one he has half of his corn left
after paying his taxes and debts.
We hear some one say that this will
increase the burdens of the wage
Garner and common laborer. 1t will
increase the channels of labor and in
dustry and create more consumers
and more demand for production.
We are not nation Of consumers, we
are producers. Our wealth is through
the channels and from the facilities
for production. If we produce not
we consume not unless we are beg
gars. By saving one-half on his tax
and debt paying division of crop,
Jones is enabled to employ more la
borers who thus become legitimate
consumers and this enables other
producers to furnish more labor for
other consumers and so on through
the various channels of trade. This
stimulation will bring the boarded
dear money out of its rusty vault and
give life and impetus to all business.
Benton County Times.