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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
MCNTANA'S GIFT TO CUBA
Secretary Sherman Notified That $500 Has
Been Subscribed.
1t Will BE Invested in Condensed
Mflk-Ward Line Steamers Will
Carry Supplies Free.

The Secretary of State has received a
telegram from the Anaconda Standard of
Anaconda, Mont, through Senator Mantle,
saying that he could draw on the National
Park Bank of New York city for $500, the
sum already subscribed and paid in by citi-
zens of Montana for the relief of Cuban
sufferers. More money is promised from
the same source January l. All of the
money previously received at the State De-
partment. amounting to S5,OO5, has been
sent to Consul General Lee for immediate
use in alleviating prevailing distress.
Invested in Condemned Milk
Mr.. Roose, the dispatch agent of the De-
partment of State at New York city, was
this morning directed by the Secretary of
State to draw the $500 contributed by the
people of Montana to the Cuban relief fund
and to invest the money in the purchase of
condensed milk, which, he is further in
formed. will be shipped to Gen Lee at Ha-
vana by the Ward line of steamers free of
charge The purchase of condensed milk
is ordered in response to suggestion by
Consul General Lee that it is specially de-
sired for the benefit of invalids and chill
dren.
Will Garry Supplies Free.
Assistant Secretary Day telegraphed the
superintendent of the Ward line of steam
ers at New York. inquring if the Depart
ment of State could announce that that i,Ie
would convey supplies to Cuba for the re-
lief of suffering people. free of charge. The
superintendent promptly responded as fol-
lows: win be pleased to accept supplies
Tor cuban sufferers free of cost. Presume
they Will be consigned to Gen Lee" In
reply he was informed that all supplies
would be consigned to Gen. Lee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
WILL CHOOSE NEW OFFICERS.
Reorganization OF the DemOcrati
Congregational COMMITTEES.

reorganization OF the Democratic
congregational Committee.
Soon after the reassembling of Congress
the democratic congressional committee
Will be organized. A great deal of politics
is involved in their action. There is to be
a reorganization. Both Senator Faulkner.
the present chairman, and Lawrence Card
ner, the secretary of the congressional ex-
ecut1Ve committee, are to be replaced. ac-
cording to the plans thus far deyeloped
1t Is understood that Mr. Faulkner does
not want to be retained in the position.
The reorganization will place the manage
ment of the campaign more thoroughly in
the hands of the most ultra Chica 90 Mat
form men Of the democratic party.
Representative Richardson of Tennessee
ana Representative Hinrichsen of Illinois
are the candidates mentioned to succeed
senator Faulkner. Richardson contem-
plates being candidate for Speaker of the
next House of Representatives if the demo-
Gratis should carry the next House. 1t is
likely, therefore, that he will not be placed
at the head of the committee, where it
might be felt that he would have an ad-
vantage over other candidates if the demo
Gratis were successful in the campaign. 1t
Is thought that Hinrichsen will be chosen.
as ne has very powerful support in the
party and is one of the most radical silver
men. " ~
III IS entirely uncertain who will succeed
Mr. Gardner. The one main feature of the
reorganization OF the committee will be the
!, purpose G! 10 mold the democratic party to
the Chicago platform in its entirety and to
endeavor to keep the silver forces together
ana TO yield nothing from the platform to
tne SOld element of the party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
NAVAL COURTS-MARTIAL.
Secretary Long FavOrs LegixIation
Making Them Wore Effective.

The naval authorities have long regarded
the provisions of existing laws relating to
the administration of justice as defective
in that naval courts-martial are not en-
powered to secure the attendance and tes-
timony of civilian witnesses. 1t often hap
pens that important facts are exclusively
known by civilians and their testimony is
required before almost every important
naval court-martial. 1t rarely happens
that witnesses that can avoid so doing are
willing to appear in such cases.
Secretary Long says from an examirla-
tion of legislation on this subject it does
not appear by any means clear that Con-
gresS intended to leave courts-martial in
such position. He has submitted to the
House naval committee a draft of a bill
to remedy these evils without giving the
naval courts undue authority. The first
section involves only an extension to the
judge advocate of naval courts martial and
courts of inquiry of power now possessed
by judges advocate of army courts The
section has been drawn in conformity
with the similar design to meet precisely
the same difficulty which had arisen in the
British service. providing for certificat ton
for contempt, if necessary, to the nearest
United States court for punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
ARMY AND NAVY.

commodore Howell to Succeed AL
mir"I seIfridSe on European Station.
Rear Admiral Thos O. Selfridge has heen
oetached from command of the European
station and ordered home to wait orders.
lie VIII be retired February G, 1898.
commodore j. A. Howell has been de-
tached from duty as commandant at the
League Island navy yard and ordered to
command the European station.
Capt S. Casey has been ordered to no
cohlmandant at the League Island navy
yard. '
Lieut. J: J. Knapp has been ordered to
the San Francisco.
Lieut. r. L. Russell has been detached
from the San Francisco and granted three
months leave.
Lieut. j. ]. Hunker has been detached
from the San Francisco and granted two
months leave.
Ensign A. III. Scales has had his unex-
pired leave revoked, and been ordered to
the branch photographic office at Cleve-
land
Passed Assistant Engineer j. s. Mexican
mas been ordered to the Norfolk navy yard
The resignation of Capt. John Baxter jr
assistant quartermaster, of his commission
as first lieutenant, 9TH Infantry only. has
been accepted.
Sergeant Benjamin Blue Company G.
Battalion of Engineers, Willet's Point n
Y, has been retired upon his own appli-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
PersOnal Mention.

Capt James Torrance, 18th Infantry, is
at the Ebbitt on leave.
First Lieut.. James Brown registered at
the War Department this morning. He is
in the city on leave of absence.
Arthur Bovee, a student at Pennington
Seminary, in New Jersey. is spending his
holiday vacation with his parents, Dr. and
Mrs. J. N. Bovee 1t will be pleasing to his
many friends to know that he stood at the
head of his class for the first term.
Mr.. Francis B. Loomis. United States
minister to Venezuela, is in the city on Of
fcial business. and is at the Cochran Mr.
Lcomis expects to return to his post next
week.
Mr.. John l.. Nolen Of Nashville, Tenn.
who has been in the city for the past few
days. stopping ct the Raleigh, returned to
his home last evening.
Rev. ]. j. Dillon Of st. Josephs Catholic
Church has gone to Frostburg, Md, on a
short vacation.
Among the Harvard students who are in
the city Is Mr.. A. Robeson Sargent of
Breoaaaine, Mass. visiting Mrs. C, s. Whit-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
AFTER CHINESE MARKETS.,
Rich Rewards for Those Who Extend
Trade Into the Empire.

Some facts of value to business men con-
templating an extension of trade into China
are afforded by United States Consul
Covert. at Lyons, France, in a special re-
port to the State Department.
The consul had before him some of the
conclusions reached by the French COM
mission, which has just returned to France
from China, where it had been sent to dis
cover means of extending French trade
Because the results of a former commits
sion. through publication, had been of more
value to British manufacturers than to
French, the present commission does not
publish it's report in full, but retains the
detailed information for communication pri-
vately to French merchants. Meanwhile a
brief report has been made to the Lyons
chamber OF commerce, and this sets out in
concise form the wonderful opportunities
for trade extension In populous China, the
undeveloped mineral resources of the coun-
try and the progress already made by the
Germans-noW become redoubtable rivals
of the English in China.
The consul says that while the great ma
tions of Europe are grasping for Chinese
territory, 1t is probable that the most de-
sirable conquests may be achieved by
peaceful Methods Civilized nations have
equal interests in opening the trade of
China to the world. and the powers that
attempt to accomplish it by war and con-
quest do nc more than strengthen the Chi
neSe wall,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
POST OFFICE THIEVES
Successful Operations of n Ganp I'm
North Carolina

Post Office Inspector Gregory of North
carolina has issued a circular to the post
masters throughout North Carolina notify
ing them of gang of professional post
once thieves who have lately made their
appearance In North Carolina after having
successfully operated In Virginia and West
virginia. The circular sets forth that five
men are believed to be In the gang. one of
Whom, the old man, acts as advance agent.
Ihen follows description of the men, to-
gether with the details of recent robberies
IN North Carolina The Circular states in
conclusion: "Postmasters should look close
~ after the protecttea of their offices, con-
Ter with the local authorities and keen
them posted as to these men and other
roDbers. These men are likely to tap any
once at any time. bat usually have a care
ful survey of the ground made, by some
one who may play In almost any role but
Is shrewd and observing.
In view Of the great shrewdness and
natural ingenuity of the advance agent of
tnls gang of burglars Notwithstanding his
telgned drunkenness, ignorance and variety
or roles that he plays) in becoming thor
oughly familiar with local people, their
names, habits, etc. as well as local affairs,
surroundings, arrangements, night occu-
pants OF buildings, etc, great deal of eau
ton as to exposing this circular will be
necessary to prevent their getting the
tip"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
CRITICISED THE COURT.
Major Gen. Mcrrftt's Comment on Re-
cent Findin.s

CSht r INNINGS.
Maj. Gen. Merritt commanding the De-
partment of the East. has found it neces-
sary TO adnaonish the court-martial before
which was tried Private John D. Donovan.
Company II, 18th Infantry. found guilty
and sentenced to three months hard la Dor
and to pay fine of $40 on conviction of
conduct to the prejudice of good order and
military discipline.
In this case says Gen Merritt in his
review. the prisoner. among other things
was charged under the twenty-first article
OF war with having received lawful CON-
mand from his superior officer. Capt ]. e.
thahce l"th Infantry. officer of the day
10 malt and be recognized. did wilfuliy dis
obey the same by running away
me court having found the prisoner
guilty OF the specification and not guilty of
violation OF the twenty-firSt article of var
but guilty of conduct to the prejudice of
good order and military discipline,' the rec
ORD OF the proceedings was returned to the
court for reconsideration of its findings in
thls respect, calling attention to the fact
that the specification sustained the original
charge. that substitution of the general
article Tor the specific article could only be
resorted to in cases where the material al
legation in the specification as found, did
not sustain the charge as laid
Upon reconsideration the court excepted
in It's findings the words 'wilfuly disobey
substituting therefor the words fail TO
obey and adhered to it's former findings
upon the charge. In the opinion of the re-
viewing authority the evidence adduced es-
tabIshes the specification as originally
found. The wiiful disobedience in this case
was exhibited by the soldier by simply not
doing what was required of him. A failure
TO obey an order under such circumstances
is a wllful disobedience, and the court, in
the opinion of the reviewing officer should
have so found. Subject to these remarks
and in order that the prisoner may not es-
cape well-merited punishment, the SEN
tence IS approved and will be duly executed
at Fort Niagara, n. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
GOVERNMENT OF ALASKA.
congregational Committees Preparfng
the Way for Legislation.

congregational Committees Preparing
the Way for Legislation.
The Senate and House committees on
public lands and on territories are at work
on legislation for Alaska, preparing the
way for action by the two houses. The
matter has been talked over in committees
and there will be some decisive action
shortly after the holiday recess. The chief
problem is to provide for a better gov
eminent.
Secretary Bliss recommended in his an
rual report that Alaska be made a regular
organized territory. The sentiment of the
committee is that the time is not yet ripe,
that the population, practically dependent
on the rich mining strikes, is a rowing
one, and that even towns having a large
population today may be abandoned TO-
morrow. 1t is probable that there will
be some enlargement of its present gov
elbment preferable to a general system
of local legislation and territorial organi-
zation The jurisdiction of federal officials
there may be extended and their number
increased. This is to be a Temporary
bridging over of the problem until the
transitory feature of the population is
largely eliminated.
AS to the extension, in toto, of the gen.
eral land laws, the sentiment now is that
the Lacey BILL providing for this, is toe
sweep. The right of way act for rail-
ways, &c, carried by the Lacey bill is
likely to be modified while there will be
some special legislation for the protection
of timber. The homestead laws will be
extended. Mineral and town site laws al
ready are in force. A prime difficulty is the
absence of surveys, and 1t is said that in
all probability there are some portions of
Alaska that never will be surveyed. This
interferes with the operation of the pub
lie land law extension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
IN PERFaCT HEALTH.
Report of Gov. Shepherds Illness Au
thOritafveIy Denied.

Report of Gov. Shepherds Illness Au-
thOritatfveIy Denied.
AS stated in The Star of yesterday, the
yellow Journalism accounts of Governor
Alexander Shepherds serious illness are
absolutely devoid of truth. The governor
is at Batopilas, Mexico, in his usual good
health. The following kilograms received
by The Star from DIR. F.. d. Merchant, Gov
ernor Shepherds family physician; the
Banco Minero. his financial agent at Chi
huahua, and Mr.. L. H. Stevens, his repre-
sentative in New York. should finally set
at rest the sensational and iil-advised pub
lications in this city which have given the
governors many friends so much uneasi-
ness:
BATOPILAS, Mexico Dec. 90, 1897.
The Evening Star, Washington, D. c.:
Report entirely false Governor Shep-
herd and family are in perfect health.
FRANCIS ID. MERCHANT.
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Dec 20, 1897
The Evening Star, Washington, D. c.:
Governor Shepherd enjoying the best Of
good health. BANCO MINERO.
NEW YORK. Dec 80, 1897.
The Evening Star, Washington, D. c.:
Just received the following telegram from
Governor Shepherd: Cannot account for
falsehood; am we'll, and have no sickness"
L. II. STEVENS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
SCOUTS NOT PENsIONABLE,
Assistant Secretary Davis Decides II
Claim Adversely.

Mr.. Webster Davis, assistant secretary
of the Interior today rendered decision
in an appealed pension case which estab-
fishes precedent in the department. as it
decides the question whether men who
acted in the capacity of scouts during the
war of the rebellion are pensionable.
The claim is that of Joseph X Boone
scout. On January IS, 1890, claimant filed
declaration for pension, alleging therein
that he was employed in the military SER
Vice of the United States in the capacity
of a scout in the war of the rebellion: that
he YVES employed and sworn into SUCH SER
vice about the 11th day of September 1861
at Brookfield, Mo. Uinn county,, and re-
manned continuously in the military service
as such scout thereafter until the close of
the war; in the year 1865.
The disability alleged as a basis for pen
sion is disease of the eye, incurred in the
service and line of duty.
In his decision, Assistant Secretary Da-
Wis says:
This matter has been referred to the
War Department, requesting information
touching the service of the claimant and
partment replied that the quartermaster
general may have record of this mans
service as a scout. He appears to have
been employed solely as SUCH
Upon a like request being preferred to
the office of the quartermaster general,
that office, without giving any information,
returned the communication, requesting
that the names of the Quartermasters by
whom Joseph K. Boone was employed and
the dates of his service under each, be
definitely stated. Upon receipt of this COM
murication the same was called to the at
tention of the claimant who, on August
II, 1880, replying thereto, said: I state that
1 was not at any time during the war at
tached to any branch of the quartermas-
ter's department. My service was all the
time under the direction of and connected
with general officers In command in central
Missouri, commanders of regiments and
posts. And my duties were that of scout,
guide for troops and bearer of dispatches,
and what little compensation I received
was paid me by such officers as employed
me-
1.-The claimant having been employed by
various officers of the army in the capac-
ity of guide and scout merely, is not in
cluded within any of the classes of persons
mentioned in the pension laws as benefic-
iaries hereunder. The claim Is therefore
rejected"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
WELLER IN HIS OWN DEFENSE.
a'eeIs That He is Honored Inv pr
dent MckinIcx,s Criti.I..,

Madrid December 30.-Gen. Weyler. the
ior'ner captain-general of Cuba, in his mo-
mortal 10 the queen regent on the subject of
PRESIDENT Mck!nley's message to Congress
says ne Is honored by the attacks made
upon MIN. and that his conduct as gov
ernor-Seneral was that of a soldier animat-
ed oy honor and patriotism. Such attacks.
therefore Gen. Weyler adds, will do him no
harin' as they are aimed at him, he asserts
SIMPLY because he has done his du+v
->eNHrthel less, since the message contained
insulting observations on the Spanish troous
IN cuba, ne believed il to be his dutv ~
addfsss a protest to the crown Gen. Wev-
Ter afflrms that the so-caIled pacificos whom
ne concentrated in the fortified districts
were the prime abettors of the rebellion
The protest of the general is couchcd in
courteous language. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
WILL SETTLE HANNA'S FATE
Caucus Of Republican Legislators on satur-
day Night.
RumOr That the Cincinnati DeIcpo-
don VIII Support Gen. Jeptha
Gfrard for Senator,


special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 30-Cnarles
l.. kurtZ has drafted into service in the
hght against Senator Hanna his force of
deputy Oil inspectors from all over the
state. With the well-known Foraker re-
publicans of the state these men are here
working In the anti-Hanna organiza ton
On the whole, the organization makes quite
formidable appearance
While Col. Dick maintains that there is
no cause for alarm on the part of the
mamma managers. he admits that the fight
against Senator Hanna is an earnest one
Ex-RepresentatiIe A. C. Thompson arrived
from Washington last night to work with
Col Dick in the interest of Senator Hanna
Al the Hanna headquarters this morning
IL is announced that Senator Shepard of
freDIe ana Representative Smith of Della
ware, two republican members that the
anti-Hanna members managers claimed
mad pledged themselves to vote for Hanna
me nsht Is evidently to be made in the
organization OF the TWO branches The re-
publican caucus will be held next Saturday
hignt. Ihe strength of the Kurtz organi-
zauon will then be developed If the Han
hd STATE Tor that organization can be i'm
periied by abSenteeism il will show tnat
MMurtZ M organization is strong and firm
Inc plan OF the anti-Hanna managers In
lesdro 10 this, Is to remain away from the
orsaizatlon caucus. They will in this way
hot oihd themselves to support the caucus
hoinlnees, and Will join with the democrats
III nAlng up a slate which will divide the
olncFs between their friends and demo-
Gratis: This being done the anti-Hanna
members and the democratic minority will
De ready to unite in the more serious mat
ter of electing United States senator
A special from Cincinnati announces that
tne ten representatives from Hamilton
county VIII vote for Gen. Jeptha Girard of
Sna. city a silver republican for United
States senator. The story is NOT heIia,,ed
here. ~ siAe'eu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
CHOPPED HIS WIFE To DEATH.
brutal Butchery of "a Young CoIorcd
Woman.

KANSAS CITY, No., December 3O.-Net-
ue Johnson, young colored woman, was
cnopped TO death with hatchet last night
In an alley near 10th and Wyandotte
streets Her husband was the murderer
Each Of the eight blows upon her head
split the skull. and her hands were liter.
ally chopped TO pieces. Near by stood a
horse and express wagon, in which there
were ropes tied TO a heavy stone.
1t had evidently been the intention of the
murderer 10 throw his victim into the
river, but the woman's outcry had nre-
vented this being done. johnson is still a,
large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
MANY POINTS AGREED on.
Adjournment of the International
Union at Brussels.

Adjournment of the International l
Union at Brussels.
A dispatch received at the State Depart
ment from Minister Storer at Brussels re-
ports the adjournment December 10 of the
International Union for the Protection OF
Industrial Property. The union, which had
been in session for some time was COM
posed of representatives from most of the
European countries, the United States and
Brazil There was general discussion on
the subject of patents, trade marks and
other matters pertaining to the protection
of Industrial property. The union reached
ar agreement on a number of recommenda-
tions that had been submitted. As 10
others, some of the delegates felt they were
without power to act, and negotiations re-
partling them will be conducted between
the governments interested. The next
meeting probably will be held in Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30

Advertising is not an expense.
1t Is a business investment. II
you want to invest your money
proftably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Stal is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital. and has
no rival as an advertising med
iun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-30
FITZsIMM0Ns NAMES HIS TERMS.
Vii Fight COrbett After In,,e,
Whips Peter Naher,

NEW YORK, December 80 - Tom
oRourke has wired 10 the Associated
Press from Fort Wayne. Ind, as follows:
Julian and Fftzsimmons nave named
Joe Noicott at the miidle-weight limit
tc meet Mccoy, and Peter Maher to meet
Corbett- If Mccoy and Corbett win from
Nolcott and Maher Fitzsimmons will meet
both OF them afterward. These are the
only conditions Fitzsimmons will make
with Mccoy and COrbett."