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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
DOUBLE WATCH ABOLISHED
Order Issued to Fire Department Affecting
New Alarm System.
The Requirements REGARDED ms In
ship-rhe Future Policy.

Commissioner Wight and Chief Engineer
Paris today made the members of the four
companies of the fire department in which
the new method for receiving alarms of
fire at night were placed two or three
weeks ago Christmas gift in the shape of
an order disseminating what is known as
the double watch system
The new method, it will be recalled was
placed in engine companies 2 and Z, and
truck companies and ID, and an order was
issued at the time requiring a double watch
between the hours of ~ pm. and am,
the period during which the new method is
used-one man being required to remain
beside the instrument and another on what
Is known as the outside watch. 1t soon
became apparent, however, that not only
was this double watch an unnecessary
hardship on the men of those four COM
panies, but that the new method couid be
safely carried into effect by disseminating
the outside watchman.
Order Approved Today
Commissioner Wight today approved an
order doing away with the double watch
system in those four houses, with the ex-
ception of truck company D. where there
is an additional man, or regular watchman.
The order approved by Commissioner
Wight, is as follows:
For the proper performance of the duties
involved by the new method the duties set
forth in General Order No. 50 will be dis
continued, and whenever it becomes neces-
sary for the watchman at the instrument
to look after the horses, engine or heater
during his watch, he will switch onto the
large gong, that in case of an alarm
coming in while he is performing either of
these duties, and absent from the bell the
alarm will be received as during the day"
The New Method.
Under the new method, as has been ex-
planned in The Star, the alarm is first
sounded on a small gong attached to an
electrical instrument when, if the box rung
Is in the district covered by the company
the man on duty at the Instrument switches
key, which Immediately releases the
horses and rings the succeeding rounus of
the alarm on the big house gong. So far
the new method has proved to be the great
success Commissioner Might, who intro
duced 1t into the Dist fire department
believed 1t would be, and in time every
company in the department will be so
equipped. it is understood.
1t is not improbable that the outside
watch system will in time be discontinued
at all houses in the department. as Chief
farris SAID today that. while il is a good
thlng IN some respects. he believes that it
should be done away with. in view of tie
TACT that the department is equipped with
ABOUT all OF the modern appliances for re-
celVihg and responding to alarms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
EUROPEAN HORSE MARK ETS,
Chns. T.. Stubbs to Collect InfOrma-
tiOn for Secretary Wilson.

Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural De-
partmcnt believes that there is no good
reason why the United States should not
supply many of the horses used abroad
and he is especially impressed with the
belief that We could breed in this country,
particularly in the western states, horses
which could be serviceablc for cavalry pur-
poses. The agents of the department in
London and other places have been in
structed to make reports on this subject,
covering the general questions and the
style of horse, the demand, price, etc.
Charles f. Stubbs will leave for Europe in
a few days bearing an honorary commission
from the department. Mr. Stubbs' special
mission is to investigate the horse markets
of Europe with special reference to cav
airy horses. and such data as he obtains of
general interest to horse breeders who
might be induced to embark in this new
field of competition will be turned over to
the department for publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Statement Soon to BE Made.
MEAN TRICK PLAYED.
Man Throws Ammonium Sulphide In 9,
Japanese Restaurnnt.

DENVER. Col. December 24.-The Cooks
and Walters Union has declared war upon
the cheap Japanese restaurants recently
opened in this city, and is using every pos
sible method to drive them out of business.
While the Oriental Restaurant on Lari-
rner street was crowded an unknown man
threw about half pound of ammonium
sulphide underneath the table nearest the
Kitchen door. HUI rying to the cashiers
desk. he paid his bill and deposited an
other batch of the same chemical in front
or the cigar case. Almost Immediately the
gases from the ammonium filed the place
ana every one present was forced to Seek
the open air 10 escape the stranglinr
Siehch liberated from the chemical The
man who piayei the trick was soon lost in
the crowded streets.
Later somebody threw a quantity of
chloridc of lime in at the open doorway
r. OBJ, manager of the restaurant, said he
believed the acts were instigated by the
union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Personal Mention.

Maj. P. c. Porter, 9th Infantry, is at
2012 C street on leave.
Brig. Gen. c. H. Carter. retired, is at
the Richmond
First Lieut.. ]. A Lockwood, 4th Cavalry
is here on leave of absence. He is at S14
Connecticut avenue
First Lieut.. Herman Schumm 4th Cav
airy, is at the Ebbitt
Second Lieut.. James A. Parker, 4th Cav
airy, is at 1915 NJ street on leave.
Commander E S. Houston of League
Island. Pa, is at 141S Goth street on leave.
Lieut.. Henry McCrea of the Brooklyn is
at the Cairo.
Lieut.. L. A. Staunton of athe Iowa is at
1875 street:
Commander Albert Ross is in the city,
and was at the Navy Department today.
Chaplain r. r. Hoes of the Iowa is here
in the city on a leave of absence.
Bishop Hurst of the: NJ. e. Church has
been out of the city for some days. but is
expected to spend the. early part of jan
uary at his home in Washington.
Rev. F. D. Power. past or4of the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church, has gone to Vir-
ginia for a brief visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24

ne lntendS to take action. but ii will not
be at this time. The nomination of n sue
&c; sor to Mr.. Davis will not be made with
the two other nominations Gen Alphonsn
Hart. formerly of Ohio but for some wears
a Washingtonian. is said to be the lea ding
candidate at this time He has known the
ffesident for years. and their political and
personal relations have always been close
aid pleasant.
Judge kfmbalrs Career
Ivory G kimhall was born at Jay. Frank
lin county, Me, May ). 1913 AT the age
OF three years he was taken by his parents
to Fort Wayne, Ind. where he was edu-
Gated in the public schools
In 1862 he enlisted in the Nth Indiana
infantry. and Went to the front, where he
served until honorably discharged. In ls,3
Mr.. Kimhall was appointed bv Secretary
fiush McCulloch a clerk in the internal
revenue bureau. Here he remained five
Years. and at the time of his resignation,
IN 1865. he had risen to be chief of one of
tne most important divisions there
Meanwhile he had studied law at the
columbian Law School, where he graduat-
ed with honor, and upon leaving the in
ternal revenue bureau he formed a part-
nership with the late Frank Davidge, a
brother of Mr.. Walter ID. Davidge of this
city.
Mr.. kimball practiced in the Court of
liallns, courts of the District and Supreme
Court of the United States until his ap-
pointmcnt as judge of the Police Court in
March, lS91- Juige kimball is author of
book on internal Revenue Law" which
Is regarded as a standard upon that sub
ject.
The records of the Police Court show that
SINCE he took his seat on the bench Judge
klmbali has tried more than 6o,VUU cases
ana mat III but few instances have his
rulings been reversed by the Court of Ap-
peals.
The announcement in The Star that Judge
kimhal has been slated for reappointment
was received by the lawyers practicng in
the Police Court with many expressions OF
satisfaction.
Prosecutor Mullowny. who reflected the
views of many of bis brethren of the bar
said:
The reanpCintmcnt of Judge Kimball
for judge of the Police Court is the very
best that could be made under the circum-
stances. The thorough knowledge which
he has acquired by experience the past SIX
years. outside of his legal qua!iiica tons
and character as painstakiEg, patient and
conscientious man, makes him an ideal
Judge for the position. The community is
to be congratulated On the Presidents very
wise selection"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
MARTINElLI AT CHICAGO
Apostolic Delegate Cornered by the Ubiqui-
tous Reporter.
He is Piled With u Variety of Cues
tiOps-Prelate En- Route to
St. Paul.

CHICAGO, December 81. Archbishop
Martinell apostolic delegate to the United
States, spent yesterday in Chicago. He
arrived in the morning with a party of
friends from Washington, and left in the
evening with a slightly larger party for
st. Paul. whore he is to be the guest of
Archbishop Ireland during the Christmas
hoitis Us.
With Mgr. Martinelli were DIR. Rocker
his secretary, and DIR. Pace, professor of
psychology in the Washington University
Archbishop MartineIi speaks English well
enough to answer all the purposes Of his
work, but is modest about his requirements,
and does not feel sufficiently at home with
the language to enjoy general conversation
His secretary, Dr. Rocker. whom he dele
gated TO speak in his stead. said that the
work of Archbishop Martinell since he
came to this country, a little over a year
ago. had been largely of routine char
acter. Nothing of Importance has arisen
to occupy the attention of the archbishop,
said he. The relations of the church have
been thoroughly harmonious and no serious
questions have been brought before u.s.
What is the probable outcome of the
which has led to the retirement of Prof.
Schroeder from the Washington Univer-
sity and his return to Europe?" Father
Rocker was asked.
iHtil 10 4 LiHtttci Will WHICH tHe apOS-
tollc delegation mas had nothing whatever
10 do, and l do not feel as if l could speak
of it at ALL
Father Rocker said further that he knew
nothing ut all about the nature of the
5ishopric with which Father koZlowski, the
Polish priest, has returned to this country
Il only know what l have read in the
papers," said he Bishop ZoZowski is not
bishop of the Catholic Church. | never
heard Of tie so-called Independent Catholic
Church, with which he claims to be con-
neCted and do not know whether any such
society exists. If it does. it has no more
connection with the Catholic Church than
do the Protestant churches"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Notes of the Navy.

Commander A. Ross has been detached
from the Naval Academy and ordered to
command the Alliance, relieving COmman-
der II. n. Manney, who is ordered home
with two months leave.
Lieut.. F. Z. Green has been detached
from the Washington navy yard and order
ed to the Alliance, relieving Lieut.. H. j.
n Patch, who is going to take eXamina-
ton for promotion and wait orders.
Lieut.. Commander ]. D. Adams has been
relieved from duty at the Nashville and
Omaha expositions.
Lieut.. W. w. Gilmer has been ordered
to the Saratoga.
The uneXpired leave of Lieut.. j. II. Rohr-
bacher has been revoked and he is ordered
to the Carnegie steel works.
PaymaSter r. TraZer has been detached
from the Puritan and ordered to the in
diana.
Paymaster II. G. Colby has been detached
from the Indiana and ordered to settle ac-
counts.
The gunboat Marblehead. which has been
at Port au Prince for a week past arrived
at Key West yesterday. She will take on
coal there and proceed to Navassa to in
vestiSate the allegations of inhuman treat
ment of the laboTers there.
First Lieut.. Alexander S. Porter, assist
ant surgeon, has been granted four months
leave.
The flagship San Francisco arrived at
Villa Franche yesterday. The monitor
Terror has arrived at Lamberts Point,
near Norfolk.
Lieut.. r. d. Tisdale has been detached
from the Alliance and granted Two months
leave: Lieut.. W. B. Fletcher, from the
Alliance to the Eicksburg: Cadet Thos. f..
Hart, from the Alliance to the Massacnu-
sets; Cadets Fl. Williams and o. G. Mnr-
ply. from the Alliance to the Iowa; Cadet
Stickncy. from the Massachusetts to the
Columbia; Lieut.. VIM. J. Maxwell. from the
Colun bia to the Saratoga; Constructor f.
B. Zal,n, from the Navy Department to the
Port Royal naval station: Constructor J. j.
Woodward, to Schenectady. n. Y, to in
speCt dyuamos: Ensign De Witt Blamer and
G.. G. Mitchell, from the Puritan to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
S. IL. ii. CLARK VERY ILL.
Taken Suddenly in His Private Car
at San Antonio, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, December 2i.-S.
II. H. Clark, one of the receivers of the
Missouri Pacific and vice president of the
International and Great Northern and the
Texas Pacific railroads, arrived here yester-
day. Before he could leave his private car
and go to the hotel where apartments mad
been engaged for him he was taken ill and
has not been able since to leave the car.
Mr. Clark has been in poor health for
some time and came here in the hope of
spending a few days and then going to A
ranch south of here where he was to spend
the winter. If his condition does not i'm
prove within the next few days he Will be
taken back to his home in Omaha.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24

THE LATEST OHIO RUMOR.
Report That Bushnell VIII support
silver for Democruts' Votes.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 24-The
Ohio State Journal, the central organ of
the republican party in this state, has
significant article on the senatorial election
this morning, in which it is positively as
serted that Gov. Bushnell has entered into
compact with the democrats 10 secure
the support of the democratic minority for
United States senator, he to support the
free coinage of silver plans of the demo-
Gratis.
The governor himself has gone to Cincin-
natl to confer, ii is supposed, with Senator
Foraker in regard to the matter. BY some
the story is credited here, but many claim
it is a scheme on the part Of the Hanna
leaders to smoke Gov. Bushnell out on
the senatorial question. The Journal is an
out-and-out supporter of Senator Hanna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
The Senate Wing Almost Deserfed

The Senate end of the Capitol was almost
deserted today. The office of the sergeant
alarms was open until noon. The room of
the Senate committee on the District of
Columbia was open all day. and Mr.. Charles
Moore, clerk to the committee, spent the
day in looking after various matters that
will come before the committee at it's first
meeting after Congress reaSsembles. Sem
ators Mcmillan and Burrows of Michigan,
both visited the Capitol and spent some
time together talking over Michigan mat
ters in general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
LowcIrs Mills to Cut w.,s.

LOWELL, Mass, December 24-The
treasurers of the Lowell cotton mills, at a
meeting held here today, voted to reduce
the wages of their employees from January
H. The causes of the reduction are the
same those which led to the manufac-
turers in Fall River, Manchester Suncook
N. H., and other places to lower the wage
scale. About 1000 operatives in this CITY
will be affected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
A TYPICAL SCENE.
Presentation In the Interior Depart.
nleut.

The Christmas spirit. rervaded the In
terror Department today, and friends were
following the old custom of exchanging
presents and extending to one another the
compliments of the season.
Just before the office closed a little scene
was enacted in the telephone room, down.
stairs. During the week the clerks who use
the public telephone thought it would be a
good opportunity to express their gratef full
ress 10 Miss Anna r. 'Nevius, the chief
operator, by presenting her with a remem-
brance Of the Christmas time. So they all
Clipped In, and Capt. Scott was appointed
committee to select the present His good
taste suggested brooch, and he selected
one Of dainty workmanship. Handsomely
erameled. Miss Nevius was greatly sur
prlsed and gracefully expressed her thanks
to those whom she had so cheerfully served
and who had so pleasantly remembered
her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Must Stop Pclasic Sealing.

Assistant Secretary Howell has instructed
the collectors of customs at San Francisco
and Port Townsend, Wash, to notify all
persons in their respective districts con-
templating engaging in pelagic sealing Of
the passage of a bill prohibiting sealing in
the Pacific ocean north of the 35th degree
north latitude, under penalty of forfeiture
and fine of $3.50 and Imprisonment for
not longer than six months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
TO PREVENT ITS DEPARTURE.
Treasury Officials Watching Fill.
clustering Expedition.

Acting Secretary Spaulding today in
structed treasury officers on the Florida
coast to preEent the departure of filibus-
tering expedition which for some days has
been planned for Christmas or Sunday. Re-
ports received by the department from its
ottcers locate the men. munitions and point
OF departure. unless this latter shall be alb
ruptlv changed. The department declines
to state the points at which preparations
arc making and where the expedition will
try to leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
JAPAN BUILDING STEAMERS.
They Will Ply Between San Francisco
and the Orient.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, December "a
r. p. Schwerin, vice president of the Pa
cific Mail Steamship Company, has return
ed from a three months trip to the orient
He said that as the steamers China and
Barracuda had obtained Hawaiian register
the company would not seek a similar reg
lister for any more Of its vessels.
Continuing, Mr.. Schwern said: .Presi-
dent Asano of the japanese Steamship
Company is having three steamers built in
England to go into the trade between this
port and the orient. He expects to have
them completed by next September. WheE
they are finished the Pacific Mail and Occi-
dental and Oriental companies will estab-
lish joint service with Mr.. Asano's line.
The Pacific Mail Company contemplates The
construction of two new vessels of 10000
Tons EACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Noted Negro Burglar Caught.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, December 2i-After q
vigil of two years, detectives have ar
rested here Thomas Hood. a self-confessed
negro burglar, who has operated in Ieariy
every large city in the west and south, and
even now is wanted at Memphis, Tenn,
where a sentence of fourteen years hangs
over his head. The crimes for which Hood
was wanted here are three, which he con-
fessed We're perpetrated about two years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
FATAL RAILWAY COLLISION.

One Man Killed and Two Others Sc
rlOusly Injured.
NEW YORK, December GA drill en-
glne and a train of fiat cars on the Central
railroad of New Jersey collided in Commu-
nipaw today. Brakeman Coils Haycock
was killed, Fireman John Higgins was IA
tally injured and Engineer William Mar
tagh was so badly scalded that flesh came
Off with his clothing in great strips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Redecmins Paciacl Railway Bonds.

United States Treasurer Roberts has
mailed checks in redemption of bonds is
SIZED in aid of the Pacific railroads matur-
ing January l, aggresatins sl1, 732, $50. The
several subtreasuries upon which the
checks are drawn are given as follows:
New York, $40, 490 $780, Boston, $500, ,SSI
Philadelphia, s19S. $50; Baltimore, $294, 22O;
Chicago. s135.3+0; New Orleans. $1O,150;
Cincinnati, SS.120; st. Louis, A,12O; San
Francisco, $1,000. The remaining $1,000 900
will be redeemed as fast presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24

ceiver Schoepf to distribute ratably among
the employees on account of wages due,
s191-O. realized from the sale of unservice
able horses. This action was taken through
the efforts Of Receiver Schoepf and counsel
for the employees and the railway COM
pany, and with the assent of counsel rep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Hospital Damaged by Fire.

KINGSTON, Ont, December pa wing
of the general hospital here was destroyed
by fire this morning. Much difficulty was
experienced in rescuing the inmates, but
finally all were gotten out safely. The loss
is about S12.G00.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Aged Woman Burned to Dea,..

TROY, N. Y, December 24.-Mrs. Cath
crime Penifeather. sixty years Of age, was
burned to death in her apartments in Co.
hoes early today. 1t Is supposed that a
lamp exploded while Mrs. Penifeather was
asleep. the building was badly damaged
by the firo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24

Reports of Zero Temperature at Other
New England Points.

BOSTON, Mass. December PA cold
wave, accompanied by a severe northwest
gale, swept over New England late last
night and continued today. While the tenn
peratures are not unusually low in the
southern portion, the fearful wind has made
the cold very penetrating, and already one
death has been reported in this city. George
Wheeler. iifty-fve years old, was found
frozen to death in a wagon shed in South
Boston today.
Zero temperature is recorded in many
places east of Portland. Bangor and Au-
gusta report six 10 ten inches of ice on the
Penobscot and Kennebcc rivers, and the
absence Of snow leads the icemen to antici-
pate fine, clear crop.
Deep SHOWS Around Lake Erie.
CORRY, Pa, December 2i-The snow is
drifting at q terrific rate. At Sherman
n. Y. and vicinity reports say that il is
over four feet and still drifting. 1t takes
two engines to pull three cars on the
Western New York and Pittsburg, which
goes through that section. Trains on the
Pennsylvania are also delayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
VirEinin Fourth-Clai

VirEinin Fourth-Class POstmasters.
Fourth-class postmasters have been ap-
pointed as follows: Virginia lexington,
Benz. F. Bryan; Grape Lawn. Mintie L.
Wood; Myndus. Annie E. Evans; Ripple
mead, ]. H. Durham Wits, p. M. Woods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
Gifts to His subordinates.

Gen. ]. t.; Breekhridse one of the most
popular chiefs ef buFsau. added: to the
Christmas greetings 10 each of the en-
ployes of the insf&ctcs generals Office this
morning handsome And appropriate pres
ent. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
WIRE NAIL PLANT IN JAPAN.
1t Will Reduce the Demand for III.
American Product

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, December 81
Charles w. Richards, a mechanical expert
OF Cleveland, Ohio. has arrived from Japan
where he has been experimenting the con-
struction of wire nail plant, costing $780,
o0o, at Toxic The capacity of the works
is 500 kegs of nails and LOCO wooden kegs
daily.
AS skilled labor in Japan is paid but 30
cents day, as against $3.50 in this coun-
try. the output of the factory will cause a
corresponding reduction in the demand for
the American product.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
PARDON FOR c. e. wIGHrMAN.
Ex-Cashier of kansas Bank In Prison
for Endorsement.

TOPEKA. Kan. December 24. Gov.
Leedy pardoned c. E. Wightman, the
banker Ct Tribune, Greeley county. sent
to the penitentary for having received
deposits when the bank was in an insolv-
ent condition and also for misappropriat-
ing the funds on deposit for personal use
Wightman will be released in time to
Join his wife on Christmas morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
The Departmcnt. Cioxed.

All government departments closed to-
day at noon and will remain closed all day
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-24
NO ITALIAN SHIPS For CHINA.
Reported Cabinet Meeting of Ycster
day Was Pure Invention.

ROME, December 24.-The statement con-
tanned in a special dispatch from Rome,
published in London yesterday, to the effect
that a cabinet meeting had decided to send
an Italian squadron to China, was pure in
vention.
There has been no cabinet meeting since
December 20.