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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01

1t is understood that the request for a
company OF soldiers to be stationed In the
gold field country came first from Secretary
Gage and that he urged the President to
take this action on account of the fact
that his son is u director In the North
American Steamship Company, which has
large amount Of supplies stored In that
region, intended for the use of such of
the miners as can buy them. Itwas said
at the Treasury yesterday that there was
great fear that II food and other supplies
became scarce in the Klondike country the
miners, driven to desperation, might loot
these storehouses and help themselves to
their contents. The law Of might prevail
ing In that new country, IL is easily seen
what the result would be IL such an at
tempt was made and no one present to
protect the property. The troops will not
be sent there.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01

The appointment OF John N Ruffin, of
Tennessee, to be consul at Ascuncion, Para
quay, is the first recognition Of the colored
man south Of Mason and Dixon's line in q
foreign appointment. Ruffin owes his
place to the Interference OF Northern
Republicans. He was one Of the most
active Mckinley men in the State and
did some great work both before and
after the st. Louis, convention He was
antagonized for the place which was given
him by Representative Brownlow, the
member from Tennessee on the National
Republican Committee. Gen. Grosvenor and
several others of the Northern men who
knew OF the labors Of Ruffin went to the
front for him and secured the plum In the
face Of the opposition OF Mr.. Brownlow.
The Comptroller of the Treasurer has long
been known to either possess or to as
sumo extraordinary powers, but It was
never known until this week that he had
the authority to set aside and revoke a
ruling of the Civil Service Commission
Under the general order Of May 6, 1895,
putting about everybody who had been
left out under the merit system, deputy
Uuited States marshals were included and
these officials believed they had a life
tenure of office so long as they behaved
themselves. Now comes the comptroller in
a recent decision, who holds that deputy
marshals cannot hold office under a mar
shall unless he be re-appointed. The ques-
ton came up on warrant providing for
the pay of one OF these deputies. OF
course. 1T is not to be expected that a
Republican United States marshal will
reappoint a Democrat. and the natural
consequence of this ruling will he that
Democratic deputies must get out OF the
way and make room for Republicans. The
Comptroller might by another stroke OF
his pom hit the merit system blow II he
saw fit, and II he can do 1t in one case,
why not in another?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01

Republicans are INDUCING In some quiet.
but mono the less sharp criticism OF the
visit OF their Secretary of the Treasury to
Buzzard's Bay. the home of ex-President
Cleveland. There is suspicion I'm some
quarters that the President was entrapped
into sending his currency, message to Con-
gress, through the wiles of Mr.. Gage, and
Row that Mr. Gage Is at Buzzard's Bay alb
sorbine the alleged wisdom of the ex-DeIno
cratic President, Republicans do not look
upon the incident with any great degre e of
pleasure. Thus early in the AdmInistratio
the predict on is being made that ere long
there will be break between the PreS-
dent and his Secretary Of the Treasury,
growing out Of Mr.. Cages ideas that cur
rency reform Is OF FAR InGre importance
than any revis on OF the tariff.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01

An unusually large number OF tariff
speeches are now being sent throughout
the country for use in the local campaigns.
Many Of these speeches., particularly in the
House, were never delivered, but the adj
miring constituents of Congressman do not
know what a fiction leave to print" is,
and believe that everything they read
was actually delivered on the floor of the
House. These documents are not confined
to any particular party. The legislatures
to be elected this fall In several OF the
States viii elect Senators to succeed
present fncumbents, and every effort Is
being directed to capture the prize. The
chief interest, OF course, centers around the
contest in Maryland and Ohio. where the
fight to return Hanna In the one case, and
TO succeed German liz the other. The
amount OF campaign literature that will be
poured Into these two States will he
enormous. The whole power OF the ma
tional conn.ittee Is being exerted to
rescue Hanna from that wrath which seems
certain TO oveItake him. while the Re
publicans OF Maryland are left to struggle
as best they can against the powerful
machine that is exerting its great strength
in behalf OF Mr.. German.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01

Late Friday afternoon a demand was
made upon tine subtreasurer at New York
for $1,000 900 in gold for export Satur-
day. OF this, 81 500, 600 was in ba and
the rest In coin. Treasury officials say
that the demand is meaningless and will
not affect tie reserve, which now stands
at more than S140,000.0oO. The demand
is explained by reason of the fact that
the rate OF exchange has gone up to a
point where the expectation Of gold is
profitable enterprise, and the withdra wal
is due simply TO q desire on the part
OF the exporter to make few thousand
dollars by the deal.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01

The Ohio campaign is attra citing the care
ful attention Of Republicans here in Wash
ington. IL is looked upon by them as a
matter or the most far-reaching impor-
lance to the party, and possibly to Mr.
Hanna personally. The junior Ohio Sem
ator has had just taste OF the sweets of
political Iife; and likes 1t. He is one of
those men who push aside all things to
accomplish results. and there is no place
like Washington wherein he can exercise
that power which seems to give him per-
sonal pleasure. Mr.. Hanna has been char
scterized as the most perfect specimen OF
the brute In POLITICS. He is totally devoid
If feeling. and handles men rs IL they were
machines, without sentiments or opinions
Should the country be SO fortunate as to
escape his reelection to the Senate, Mr..
Hanna would still he a power in Wash
ington, for the chances are excellent that
lac would succeed some one of the present
lesser lights as a member OF the Cabinet.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01

OF about two hundred pairs OF
regular So and 81 Pants-the
finest OF French Worsteds In
distinctly new and select pat
terms. Quiet stripes, nobby
checks, smart" plaids and
handsome novelties. We're
giving you the very best for
x4 Think or It'll
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-08-01

of Pants that have been 1925
and $3.50 Hair line and pin
stripes, novelty checks and
broken plaids, in Worsteds and
Cheviots-cut our way-made
our way-and sold with our
guarantee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11

Albert George Sandeman when questioned,
on the subject today by a representative
of the Associated Press. refused 20 con-
firm or deny the report. From other Bank
of England officials, however, it was learn
cd that the article was PROBABLY ballon
d'essai sent up at the instance of the gov
ernment. in order to ascertain The temper
of the people on the subject before giving
a final answer to the United States none
tary commission, headed Dy Senator Ed
ward o. WOlcott of Colorado.
The Pail Mall Gazette this afternoon,
commenting upon the report referred to.
says: This startling rlinOr Is such bolt
from the blue that we would fain believe
there must be some mistake. Should the
suggested acton of the bank have sub
stantial foundation in fact, the whole cor1-
mercial world will Immediately rise un in
arms and protest against SO dangerous an
innovation. Our contemporary tarkly hints
at pressure from high quarters, and with
equal mystery suggests weighty affairs of
state as a possible explanation for this
sUdden and unexpected departure from the
straight and narrow path. But the bus
mess community will not be satisfied with
any vague and unauthorized statements
of this kind. and demands an official pro-
LQI.ucemeut -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
MORE BONES IN EVIDENCE
Prosecution Making Out a. Strong Case
Against Luetgert.
Another Expert Witness Declares the
Bones Taken From the Vat
Belonged to- Woman.

CHICAGO, September 1.-THE prospect
of viewing the grewsome exhibit of flesh,
bones, slime and canvas gunnysacks reek-
ing with what the prosecution assert is the
dissolved body of the wife of A. l.. Luet-
gert drew unusually large crowd this
morning to the entrance Of the criminal
rourt building.
In the court room there wls the usual
f1utter of excitement when the big prisoner
was led in by the colored bailiff.
Professor Geo. Vincent Bailey, whose
direct examination was begun yesterday
afternoon, was placed on the stand as the
first witness today. Professor Bailey cccu-
pied the position of osterologist for the
Field Columbian Museum. and is The ex-
pert witness for the state on bones The
witness identified small bone as a por-
ton of the hand of woman. He then
took portion OF mounted skeleton and
indicated thereon the exact position cf the
bone In the hand, The particle was then
passed among the jury for inspection
Later the witness said that the bone vas
from small skeleton, probably that CT
woman Other particles of bone were lLen-
titled as different. portions of the skeleton
OF a human being.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
GEN. BRECK CHOSEN
Appointed Aejutant General Of the
Army.
some IMPORTANT CHANGES CAUSED
Distinguished Career in the War
and in the West.
A SHORT TINE TO SERVE

General Samuel Breck was today ap-
pointed adjutant general of the army. He
has had distinguished career, and is
generally admitted to be one of the most
efficient officers in the service. He is par
ucularly well known to the citizens of the
District through his long service in this
vicinity during and since the war. Born in
Middleboroush, Mass, February %, 1884,
he was appointed cadet at the Military
Academy July I, 1851. where he was grad
uated four years later and appointed sec
ond lieutenant 1st Artillery. He joined his
regiment October {, 1S,j5, at Fort Capron,
Fla, and served at that post during the
hostlites against the Seminole Indians.
He was acting assistant quartermaster and
acting assistant commissary of subsistence
during part of this time, and was in com
mand of the post from April to October,
1856. In October 1876, he was transferred
to duty at Fort Moultrie. S. c., and acted
as assistant commissary of subsistence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
TOLD TO THE COMMISSIONER
Letters From Pensioners Exnress;u
Their Gratitude

Officials at the pension office think that
feelings of gratitude for pensions granted
are much more pronounced In feminine
hearts than in those of men, At any rate
the feminine heart is the more demonstra
tive of gratitude. \ high official at the
pension office, who handles the corresnon
deIce coming to the commissioner. has
made collection of letters expressing the
thanks of those who receive pensions from
the bounty of the government This COL
lection. made over a long period of time
SHOWS that ~ per cent of such letters
come from women. Not only do women
who receive pensions write their thanks to
the commissioner, but mothers wives and
daughters of pensioners take such a course
Men take pension as a matter of fright,
and are inclined to complain that IL was
not sooner granted. and at once apply for
an increase. But the women write the COM
missioner telling him what timely relief
the pension brought them, and frequently
these letters are teeming with tales of de-
privation. They tell how the pension
money came just in time to get food for
old people tottering toward the grave or to
buy warm clothing for tender children and
women who might otherwise have gone
threadbare and shoeless. Such letters
would fill a volume telling of domestic suf-
fering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
SUIT REVEALS A ROMANCE.
Miss CiybOurn Of Chicago Claims
Share of the Gregory Estate.


share of the Gregory Estate
CHICAGO, September u.-A fight for
s,Wto0O0 involving two of the most prom
incnt families in Chicago AMI incidentally
revealing a romance, is the outcome of
the death Of Allen Gregory, kTown as the
founder Of the stock yards.
MIR. Gregory died on August last, and
was supposed to be without wife or chill
dren. A large number of collateral Keirs
Immediately sprang up, and letters of ad-
ministration were granted to Merton G..
Baker nephew, and Byron \. Hathaway
Now Miss Martha Ciybourn has, asked TIE
court to turn the estate over 10 the Ameri-
can Trust and Savings Bank as admin
lstrator, on the ground that she is the
lawful widow Of Allen Gregory and en-
titled to the property.
Mr.. Gregory was sayenty-six years old
at the time of his death. Miss Clybourn
is said to be sixty-two. The story goes
that back in the ffties Gregory became
engaged to Miss Clybourn. 1t came out,
however, that i.e had a wife and child in
the east, and marriage Miss Clybourn
was an impossibiiity. His son died sew
enteen years ago, and he continued to sup
port his wife until she died, in 1879
For forty years, the story goes, Miss
Clybourn waited patiently TO be married
to the man She loved, AMI two weeks after
the death of his wife Mr. Gregory ana
Miss Clybourn We're married. Her law
yerS declare that her claim will be made
good by the testimony of numerous wit
nesses and documentary evidence. Hear
ing has been set tor October Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
ARGENTINA MAY RETALIATE.

Presidential Recommendation Re.
gardinE Tariff Changes.
Minister Buchanan at Buenos Ayres has
cabled the following message TO the Sec
retary of State: Argentine tariff for next
year has been sent Argentine congress.
Argentine president recommends, In view
Of the United States tariff. the following
increased duty: GO per cent yellow pine.
10 per cent farra wagons. 100 per cent
ploughs, harrows. kerosene and agrfcul-
tural machinery not specifically mentioned.
Also recommends maximum and minimum
clause according to which the president
can apply at will fifty per cent discrinn-
iEating duty in addition to regular duty.
Am writing fully with regard to the sit
uat;on."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
PANDO CALLS A MEETING.
Wants Responsibility for Cuban Sit
uHtfon Fixed.

Wants Responsibility. for Cuban Sit
untfon Fixed.
MADRID, September 11.-Gen. Pando, in
letter to the Cuban senator's and depu-
tics, requests them to hold meeting and
tcme to decision regarding the Cuban
situation, declaring thatit the time has come
to speak and fix the responsibility for the
present policy upon rs promoters
The reforms for the, Philippine Islands.
which were agreed upon yesterday at a
cabinet meeting. upon Which occasion the
draft Of the proposeds decree was approved
and sent to the queen,r regent for her sigma
tGre, include notifications of the penal
code in regard to offenses against property
and public order and in regard to secret
political associationsf especially the one
known as the pact Of blood" which will
be severely prosecuted.
The other reformss for the Philippine
Islands are drafted With tie intention of
assuring justice to the natives.
1t Is reported that reinforcements of
troop troops VII Wiil shortly be sent to the Island of
The Spanish cabinet will be modified be-
fore the assembling of the cortes; but it
is understood Gen. Azcarraga will remain
premier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
THE PRESIDENTS ORDER.
Some Difference of Opinion Regard
Ing It's interpretation.

Some Difference of Opinion Regard
Ing It's Interpretations.
When President Mckinley returns to the
city he will probably be asked to inter
pret his amendment to rule III of the civil
service rules A difference of opinion has
arisen over the meaning of the word "po-
sition," as used in the amendment Some
officials think the word is synonymous
with office and that the President meant
that there should be no removal from the
classified service except for just cause
and upon written charges" etc, while 9th
ers are inclined to the belief that the order
carried with it a broader meaning and
provides that no clerk shall be removed
time the order was issued, except through
the course prescribed by the President.
The Presidents amendment to rule Ii
follows:
''S. No removal shall be made from any
position subject to competitive examina-
ton except for just cause and upon written
charges filed with the head of the depart
ment or other appointing officer AMI OF
which the accused shall have full notice
and an opportunity to make defense"
The civil service commissioners have not
given their view of the meaning of the
order. but it IS understood they interpret
ii in the broad sense of declaring against
any change of rating Of clerk except
upon written charges. The regula tions
promulgated by the Treasury Department
show a similar Interpretation of il in tina I;
department. If this Interpretation of the
order is sustained by President Mckinley
it Will have a much wider influence in Sc
curing stability of position than has been
recognized by some officials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
CANNOT WITHHOLD PAY.
Mrs. Armcs' Application to the War
Department Will BE Denied.

Department VIII re DchteO.
Mrs. Armes. wife of Major George
A. Armes, retired. recently applied to the
Secretary of War for assistance in enforc-
ing the payment of the alimony of 500 a
month recently awarded her by the court
in granting her application for divorce
She represented that Major Armes has
failed to comply with the mandate of the
court. and she asked that s1OO be with
held from the majors pay a retired Of
ficer and turned over to her in accordance
with the action Of the court. The matter
was referred to Judge Advocate General
Lieber, and he rendered an opinion adverse
to her application.
Gen. Lieber holds that the War Depart
ment cannot withhold any portion of Major
Armes' pay for any purpose, even when
SO directed by the courts. unless Major
Armes agrees to allot the amount proposed
TO be so withheld. The fact that Major
Armes is on the retired list does s.ot
change his status In this matter from that
of an officer on the active list. 1t is COM
mon practice for the paymaster general to
withhold portions of the pay of army Off
GERS in order to honor allotments made by
the officers, but such action is never taken
without the consent of the officers con-
cerned. The opinion cf the judge advocate
general will govern the War Department
on the application of Mrs. Armes.
Ii has been represented to the military
authorities that Major Armes is purposely
evading the processes of The civil courts
OF tie District by keeping outside of their
jurisdiction, and the suggestion has been
made that he has thereby rendered himself
subject to trial by a military couTt-inartial
on charges of conduct NIbo coming an Of
noer and gentleman. Although The
retired list, Major Armes is still subject to
the orders of the Secretary of War to Il
certain extent. and in case he refused to
obey an order 10 appear before a military
court he would render himself liable to
al 4.
of orders. 1t is said that the officials Of
the War Department seriously con-
siderins his trial by court-martial in this
city, with a view for one thing of bringing
him into the jurisdiction of the courts of
the District in order that he might be cited
to show cause why he should not be puE-
ished for contempt in refusing to pay his
wife the alimony allowed by the courts in
her suit for divorce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
WILL RETURN MONDAY.
The PRESIDE mt to Make Only n short
Stay fn tho City.


Stay fn tho City.
AS predicted In yesterday Star. the Presi-
dent will return to this city Monday even
ing. Word to that effect was received
from him at Somerset this morning, and by
his direction call was issued for a meet
irg of the cabinet at the White House next
Tuesday at the usual hour. IL o'clock. Ii
is expected the meeting will be attended by
all the members with the possible exception
of Secretary Long, who is now in New
England. Several important topics requir-
ing prompt action on the part of the
executive will come up for consideration al
this meeting. On the list is the construc-
ton TO be given section 22 of the tariff
act; the scheme to be adopted for the i'm
prCvement of San Pedro harbor California
the adjustment of various questions OF
state that have arisen concerning Alaska
and the gold miners immierati2n, and per
haps the discussion of Hawaiian condi-
tions.
The President will not remain i'm WASH
ington more than day or two next week
but will leave the city again in continue
ticn of his vacation, and will not return TO
the White House before the 1st of next Oc-
toher. 1t is believed that this portion OF
the time will be spent by the President i'm
New England at place not yet finally de-
terElined upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
Personal Mention.

Secretary Bliss went to New York last
evening. He will return here Monday.
Colonel George L. Gillespie, Corps of En-
girers. is in this city on business with
the War Department. He is at the Eb-
bitt.
Mr.. Thomas p. Cleaves, clerk to the COM
mittee on appropriations. U. s. Senate.
has Joined his wife at Plymouth, Mass.
where the latter has been sojourning for
some time. They will shortly proceed to
Maine on visit to Ex-Governor Cleaves
and other relatives in that state.
Mr.. Lucius L. Smith, jr., and Mr.. Ernest
F. Fisher leave Monday for Taylor Univer-
sity. Upland, Ind.
Mr.. John Doyle Carmody of the Corean
legation has gone to New York for sew
eral days.
Mr. Albert X. Arnold of the pension Of
fee Is In New York state for a MONTH
Representative Livingston OF Georgia is In
the city on business.
Senator Carter of Montana is here for a
few days.
General John A Halderman, who arrived
from Bremen on the Barbarossa is still
in New York, at the United Service Club
where he will remain for several weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
SECRETARY ALGER PROsTRATE
His Trip to Somerset. Pa, Was Too
Much for Him,

Secrets ry Algcr is confined to his resi-
dence in this city today with n severe at
tack OF dysentery, which has made him
so weak that he is net able to leave his
Ted. Under skiilful medical treatment and
absolute lest he became somewhat stronger
during the afternoon aDd was abb. 10
Keep an engagement to see one of the War
Department bureau chiefs ct his residence
on matter of business requiring imme-
oia;e action. The Secretary's prostration
Vas superinduced by the excessive heat
curing his hurried trip to Somerset Pa
he Travelled all night Thursday and was
with the President until 4 O'clock yester-
Gay afternoon, at which time he again
TOOK the train and was on the read until
nearly l. o'clock last night. In mis- weak
oned condition the strain was too mu..;l
1or nin. ard the consequence WAS that he
was unable TO rise this morning
HIS physician counseled absolute rest
and abstention from official worry. The
usual remedies were administered As a
result the Secretary was said to be much
improved this afternoon. with every pros
pect OF being able to attend ,he NEE ting of
Inc cabinet called for next Tuesday. On
fls trip to See the President he was ac-
ccmpanied by Mr.. Victor Mason, his con-
hdential clerk, and Brig. Gen. Rugsles.