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Evening star., 1897-07-31
OVER THIRTY MILLIONS.
Loss of Revenue Owing to Increased
Imports to Escape New Rates.

Imports to Escape New Rates.
The bureau of statistics, Treasury De-
partment, has prepared a statement show
government on account of increased I'M
ports during the months of March, April
May and June 1897, in anticipation OF the
increased duties imposed by the new tariff
act The aggregate net loss is estimated
at s32, GG6 427 The following figures show
the increased receipts from the articles
named during the four months ended June
90 last. as compared with the same months
last year:
Animals, ss5,12l: antimony, s7,255; as
phaltum, s45 29l; barley, s52,5i4; argol,
S29, I49; chloride of lime, $S,024; opium
sI92 ITS; potash, $,5,s73; sumach. $15.629;
chicory S91 391; feathers, $500; fax
si3S40; hemp, S6,9e0; bags for grain, SI3,-
556; bur!aps. $770.s9O; fur skins. s61. $3.50;
glass; not silvered polished. S,1S9; glass.
sivered, s27. .935: glass. unpublished, $lO,457;
hides and skins. 1853, is1; hops. $3.50; cut
lery $40. 500: gloves, 1888, ,S60;- mating for
manufactures, s12,375; rice. $l92,S15; salt
s55,S9s: silk, manufactures, $293, $50; sugar.
under Is degrees, s3O5O,644; tobacco wrap
pers, s722, 1877; boards. planks. $50I, 7ss;
wool, first grade, s14 1856; wool. second
grade $173, 745; wool, third grade. 81 .466.-
23S; wool. manufactures, s., 1I2; total
cents omitted, S32, i97,041 Goods taken
from bonded warehouse, 1888. Total,
$36 296, ,03O.
The statistician is Of opinion that about 10
per cent of this increase is properly due to
Improvement in general business condi-
tions leaving the estimated net loss to the
government $32.666,427.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
WATCHINGTHECOMPETITlON
Interest in the Adjutant Generalship Of the
Army.
1t VIII Go to One of Three Oficers
Next in Line of PrOmOtiOn-StrOng
Fight Being Made.

Army officers are watching with interest
the lively competition in progress for the
important office of adjutant general of the
army. Gen. Ruggles, the incumbent, who
is now away on leave of absence, will re-
tire on account of age early in September.
He will be succeeded by Assistant Adjutant
General Breck, who is now performing the
duties of the office. Gen. Breck himself
will retire for age in February next, and
the competition referred to is in regard to
the selection of his successor.
Although all the officers of the adjutant
generals department are eligible for the
appointment. it is conceded at the War
Department that it will go to one Of the
three officers next in line of promotion.
Named in their order of seniority they
are Col. H. c. Corbin, stationed at New
York: Col. Merritt Barber. stationed at
Chicago, ard Col. Michael Sheridan, sta
toned at ST Paul Although the senior IN
rank Col. Corbn is junior in age to both
of the others. They both reach the retir-
ing age many months before Col. Corbin,
and the appointment of the latter would
effectually bar their advancement.
For this reason the friends of Col. Sheri-
dan are making the strongest kind OF n
fight in his interest, and even go 50 far as
to promise that he will voluntarily retire
Immediately on receiving the appointment,
in order that it may be given subsequently
to Col. Corbn.
So far as known Col. Barber IS making no
special effort to secure the promotion. and
he appears to be ignored in the steps being
taken in behalf of Col. Sheridan, although
the same reasons advanced for the prefer
:nent of Col. Sheridan apply equally as well
to him.
All the officers mentioned have good rec
ords and are well known in this city. Coils.
Corbin and Sheridan have particularly
strong backing, and it remains TO be seen
which wields the greater influence with the
administration. Both are from Ohio, and
are personally acquaintof with the Presi-
dent. Col Sheridan Is brother OF the
late Gen Philip A. Sheridan, and was sta
toned in Washington while the latter was
in command of the army. He accompanied
President Arthur on his trip through the
Yellowstone.
Although all recognize the uncertainties
Of the situation, the majority CT ofhcers
stationed at the War Department incline
to the belief that the fight will result in
favor of Col Corbia, mainly because of his
seniority.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
''PROSPERITY EVERYWHERE.,
Gen. Wilson's Comment on His Ex
perience in the West.

Gen. Wilson's Comment on His Ex-
perience in the West.
General Wilson, chief of engineers, was
at the War Department this morning, after
a tour Of inspection of the government en-
gineering works in and near the great
lakes. He was gone exactly two weeks, and
Travelled about 1900 miles. during which
time he visited Chicago ST. Paul, Duluth
and Detroit, and made a personal inspec-
ticn of tie condition of the Chicago canal,
the Hennepin canal, st. Mary's canal. the
Sault Ste. Marie canal and the entire sys-
tenn Of transportation between the lakes,
together with all the river and harbor
works along the line. He was greatly i'm
pressed with the Importance of the works
and the magnitude of the commerce de-
pending upon them.
He told Star reporter this morning that
he had had a most delightful trip, having
been treated with extreme courtesy and
consideration all along the line, and that
he was much impressed by the substantial
evidences Of a revival of business at all
points. To quote him literally. Prosperity
is alive everywhere" General Wilson will
leave here this evening for Lake Cham
plain. to consult with Secretary Alger with
regard to the more important business Of
his office, and expects to return early next
week.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
Personal Mention.

DR.. ]. H. Madert Of this city was a CUES,
at Hotel Del Monte. Monterey. Cal, las,
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Graham of this city re-
turned last evening from a trip to the Pa
cific coast and the Yellowstone Park.
Capt Dickfns is acting chief Of the bu-
reau Of navigation. Navy Department, in
the absence of Capt. Crowninshield, who
has been granted a months leave of abb
sence.
Lieutenant Commander VIM. w. Kimball
has reported at the Navy Department for
special duty.
Capt. Jesse B. K Lee of l7l5 H street.
with his uncle, H. T. Sinnott of Nashville,
Tenn. sailed today for an extensive tour
through Europe, and will visit England,
France. Germany. Italy. Venice, Rome.
Switzerland and several other places of in
terest.
Mr.. Theodore T. Smell left yesterday for
Dayton, Ohio. where he has accepted a po-
sftion In the patent department Of the Ma
tional Cash Register Company. He has
recently been studying law at the Colum-
bian University.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
BOYS REFORM : SCHOOL
Praise of the Institution From Distinguished
Men.
President Mckinley Interested in the
Work Of the Reformatory and
VIII Visit 1t.

The Rev. DIR. Macintosh of Philadelphia
is in the city ana will preach tomorrow
at the Church of the Covenant in the alb
sence of Dr. Hamlin. DR.. Macintosh is a
noted divine of the Quaker city, has been
secretary of the board Of prison reform,
and has inspected the notable prisons OF
foreign countries. He takes great interest,
therefore. In all matters connected with
reformatories, and recently visited the
boys reform school of the District of Co
lumbia.
"I regard the District reform school as
one of the model institutions of that char
acter in the whole country" said DIR. Mac
Intosh in conversation today. First and
foremost, taking the institution as an en-
tirety 1t is most admirable. 1t ranks equal
to the best institution of the kind that l
have visited in the old world. The disci-
pline is perfect and the upbui.ding moral
tone of the place Is very noticeable.
Another feature which tmpresses the
visitor at once is the remarkable cleanli-
ness of the buildings and their inmates
This Is all the more noteworthy from the
recognized fact that 1t is difficult to in
culcate habits of cleanliness among boys
pressed with the results of my inspection
of the reform school that have communi-
Gated to our Philadelphia people some sug-
gestions of improvements in our system to
trict reform school,"
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Shallenberger since his arrival in Washing
ten and assumption of his duties, has also
become more than ever interested in the
reform school. He visits the farm once in
every two weeks or oftener, and is thor
oughly acquainted with all the details of
the place, besides taking an interest in the
welfare of the boys.
The District reform school for boys is
worthy Of the highest praise" said General
Shallenberger today. The family system
In operation there Is working to perfection
and shows Immediately in, the improved
conduct of the boys. Another good thing
is the separation Of the girlsfrom the boys.
In our institution in western Pennsylvania
the boys and girls departments are adja-
cent, and, Notwithstanding the most rigid
discipline 1t is found that the system works
badly
Il have noticed a wonderful improve
ment in the reform school in the past few
years. The buildings are wen taken care
OF, and there is an air of cleanliness, order
and discipline about the place, as well as an
atmosphere of contentment among the
Toys"
General Shallenberger has interested
President Mckinley in the reform school,
and the President has promised to pay
visit to 1t when he returns in fhe fall.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
FOR DEEDS OF BRAVERY.
Medals of Honor Awarded by the War
Depa rtment.

Acting Secretary Meiklejohn has awarded
a medal of honor to John ]. Nolan of 415
Broome street. New York. N. Y. AT
Georgia Landing, La, October q, 1862,
this soldier, then a sergeant of Company
X, Sth New Hampshirt Volunteers and
color bearer of his regiment, having beer
prostrated by a cannon shot that also sew
cred the flagstaff, refused to give up the
colors to a comrade, rose, gathered up the
flag and continued to carry it at the head
of his regiment throughout the engage
ment
A medal of honor has also been awarded
to Leonidas NJ. Cooley Of Iowa. At Vicks-
burg. Miss, May %. 1863. this soldier,
then first sergeant of Company f, ODD
Iowa Volunteers, led his company in the
assault on the enemy's works and gained
the parapet. there receiving three very Sc
we're wounds. He laid all day in the sun,
was taken prisoner and had his leg ampu-
tated without anesthetics.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
GEN. ROND REMOVED.
The Sealer Of Weights and Measures
Relieved of His Office.

AS predicted in The Star of yesterday,
the Commissioners today removed Gen.
Bond from the position of sealer of weights
and measures, which office he refused to
relinquish when requested to do so by the
Commissioners. No reason is assigned by
the Commissioners for the removal. They
merely say the change is made for the good
Of the service. The removal of Gen. Bonds
son, who Is the deputy sealer of weights
and measures, was also ordered.
In dismissing Gen. Bond the Commis-
sioners issued the following order:
Having voted for the appointment Of
W. c. Haskell as sealer Of weights and
measures upon the belief that F. A. Bond
had agreed to tender his resignation Of said
office, the Commissioners greatly regret
the necessity which has arisen to compel
Mr.. Bonds vacation of said office.
1T Is hereby ordered that F. A. Bond is
hereby removed from the Office of sealer of
weights and measures in and for the Dis
trict of Columbia, and that Ridgeley B.
Bond is hereby removed from the Office Of
assistant sealer Of weights and measures
In and for the District of Columbia both
removals to take effect this date
Evening star., 1897-07-31
THE YELLOW FEVER GERM.
DIR. Sanarelli Claims to Have nj.
covered 1t.

Surgeon General Wyman of the marine
hospital service has had translated the ac-
count written by DR.. Sanarelli of Month
video of his discovery of what he claims to
be the yellow fever germ, and which he
calls the ioteroid bacillus. He says the
bacillus was discovered in the second case
examined. The doctor dwells upon the Diff
hculty Of making sure of results, because
OF the numerous microbes found in yellow
fever patients. The particular germ which
he holds to be responsible for yellow fever.
Dr. Sanarelli says. is found In the blood or
tissues and not in the gastro-intest:naI
cavity. He notes the fact. however, that in
yellow fever. as In typhoid, that the di-
eestive tract is the seat of abundant ba-
GILL coli. but he does not associate these
with the real yellow fever microbe He
concludes therefore that the virus of yellow
fever does not reside In the intestinal tube
and that its toxin instead of being absorb
ed by the intestinal walls Is elaborated in
the Interior OF the organs and in the
blood
Evening star., 1897-07-31
TO GUARD THE PORTLAND.
Capt. Hooker Ordered to Send a Vel
sci to Her Help.

Capt. Hooker Ordered to Send a Yes.
sci to Her Help.
Capt. Shoemaker of the revenue cutter
service recently received from Mr. p. b.
Weare, president of the North American
Transportation Company, a letter stating
that their steamer. Portland, with a large
amount of treasure, is expected to leave
st. Michaels, Alaska, for Seattle, Wash
irgton, between September so and October
10. and asking that she be conveyed be-
tween st. Michaels and Unalaska. The
request has been granted, and Can't, Hoop-
er, In command of the revenue cutter pa
troll fleet, has been directed to assign the
Bear to this duty. In case the Bear, for
Rush will take her place
The published report that the convoy had
been requested through fear of Chinese
pirates has afforded much amusement ro
naval officers. who are of opinion that some
ones credulfty has been imposed upon.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
SECRETARY LONGS TRIP.
He. VIII Take a Cruise ON the DE-
nhin.

He. win Take a Cruise ON the Dol.
phAn.
Secretary Long has gone away on his va
cation. Accompanied by Miss Long he
left here yesterday afternoon for New
York, where they will board the dispatch
boat Dolphin for cruise to the naval sta
ton at New London, The Naval War Col
lege and torpedo station at Newport and
the navy yard at 'Bostoa The Secretary
May extend his trip to Bar Harbor and
to spend a few weeks During his q absence
from Washington Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt win have charge OF the naval
establishment. He has been engaged in In
specttng the naval militia Of New York
and the lake states for the past three
weeks. ana ID expected TO return to this
city this evening OF tomorrow.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
SERVICE WILL BE BENEFITED.

Clerks Will Give More Attention to
Work nnd Less to Their "In1uence..'
Officials throughout the departments are
commenting on the good effect of Presi-
dent McKinley's order regarding the man.
ner of making changes in the classified
service. They declare that since the pres
ent administration came into power there
has been a feeling Of uncertainty regarding
many Of whom have caused their friends
to intercede for them in the matter of
saving them from removal or reduction.
rest that resulted in a less efficient service
and caused the time of The heads Of de-
partments to be taken up in receiving Wis
ltors VINO nave called; in the interest of
there will be feeling Of security on the
part OF clerks who attend to fheir business
and maintain good efficiency record, and
ingly.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
GUARDING YELLOWSTONE PARK.
Col. Young TeleGraphs That More
Troops Are Needed.

Troops Are Needed.
Adjutant General Breck received a tele-
gram from Col. Young of the Sd Cavalry,
IN command Of the troops in the Yellow
stone Park. this morning. saying that there
has been an unprecedented number OF
visitors to the park this year, and suggest
ing that company of infantry be added
TO the military force assigned to the duty
of guarding the reservation and preserv-
ing its natural beauty. There are now two
troops of cavalry at Fort Yellowstone, and
Col. Young considers the number INSULT.
cient to properly patrol the vast extent OF
territory included within the limits Of the
reservation. Acting Secretary MeikleJohn.
who is temporarily in charge of the bust
ness of the War Department. will prob
ably submit Col. Youngs suggestion to
Secretary Aiger at Lake Champlain for his
action.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. c. s. Stanworth. from the Adams
to the Independence; Ensign F. L. Sawyer,
from the Alert and granted two months
leave; Assistant Engineer ]. F. Marshall,
from the New York navy yard to the Olym.
pia; Ensign r. c. Fulmer. from the Ben
rington to the Independence. The appoint
ment Of Pay Clerk J. Brooks has been re-
voked- L. ]. Wallace and David Lyons
have been appointed acting gunners. Hugh
J. Duffey has been appointed acting boat.
swain.
Evening star., 1897-07-31

The Evening Star is the only
afternoon paper in Washington
that receives the dispatches of
the Associated Press. 1t is
therefore the only one in which
the reader can find the complete
news of the world, directly trans
mitted by telegraph. up to the
moment OF going to press.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
Interest ON bonds.

The United States treasurer today sent
out 5.317 checks in payment of interest due
August 1 on bonds. The total amount of
the checks was s2O47.6S7 and $237. .031 was
for District of Columbia S-65s. For the
latter 2ST checks were sent out.
Evening star., 1897-07-31
Chinese Port. opened to Trade.

Chinese Ports Opened to Trade.
Minister DENLY. at Pekin, has informed
the Department of State that the West.
river and the ports Of Samshui and wu-
chonfu were officially opened to foreign
trade on the Sd instant.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-17
TWO FATAL PRosTRATIoNs IN THE
LAKE CITY YESTERDAY.
HOT SPELL is STILL ON DUTY.
A VIOLENT THUNDER STORM YES
.TERDAY AFTERNOON.
One Man Killed by Lightning and a
Number of Fires Started-BridGe
Had TO Be Opened to save
Peoples Lives - Rec
ord of Accidents.

Chicago, June 16.-The hot spell which
began two days ago is still on duty, al
though the temperature has moderated
somewhat. Last night was fully as warm
as the night preceding, and the lowest
point touched by the mercury was 65, at
a. m. The latter part of the morning
several small showers cooled the air some
what, but the mercury ran up to 80 shortly
after noon.
There were several prostrations. two re-
sulting fatally. DR.. Alonzo c. Tagert, a
prominent physician, and James Connors
dying from sunstroke.
In the afternoon thunder storm passed
over the city, during which lightning
struck in many places. Fred Neusbak was
killed and a number of small fires were
started by the lightning. The trolley wire
on the Harrison street bridge got out of
order and two horses were killed and sew
eral had narrow escapes before it was re-
paired. 1t was found necessary to swing
the bridge open to prevent people from
risking their lives in the attempt to pass
the dangling wire. The storm, or, rather, a
succession of storms, lasted until long
after midnight.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-17
LUTHERAN SYNOD.
Orphans Home Project Carried Over
Until 1S99-Neyy Board of
Education.

Mansfield. o., June 16.-The committee of
the Lutheran synod to which was referred
the offer of DR.. II. W. KUhns, of Omaha.
to donate thirteen lots, comprising d
square in Omaha, for the establishment of
an orphans home, reported this morning
that Senator Charles Bogardus. OF Paxton,
Ill. had telegraphed an offer to locate the
proposed home in Paxton. and another tel
egram with a similar offer had been re-
ceived from Sedalia, Mo. DIR. Kuhns Sc
cured the floor and said he had twenty
acres of land lying eight miles out of Oma-
ha which he would donate for the found
ing of the home if the synod preferred
country site. The synod instructed Pres
ident Hanna TO appoint q standing COM
mittee to consider all offers, form plans for
the charter of the institution and report
at the next general synod, two years hence.
A resolution was adopted providing that
the annual apportionment of the board of
education be 10 cents per member.
Treasurer H. F. Sayler's report to the
board showed the total receipts from the
different synods on apportiOnment for the
5T2. The total amount of money received
into the general fund during the biennum
was $20631; disbursements. $l9 us; balance
on hand, $9l5. The committee to nominate
board Of education reported the follow
ing: Revs. NJ. Rhodes. st. Louis; S. B.
Barnity, Des Moines; II. c. Haithcox. abb
lene, Kas.: II. W. Kuhns, Omaha; Z. A
Wagner, Topeka, Kas.; NTessrs. H. w
Saylor, St. Louis; Amos Miller. Hillsboro
Ill; T. E. Dewey, Abilene, Kas.; w, w
Wilmer, Des Moines.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-17
PARK PROTECTION.
Officers Needed Mt Holmes Square to
Run In the TOughs and
TandaIS

The park board held a long executive ses-
sion yesterday afternoon, at which a large
number OF bills were audited. The question
how to protect Holmes square from toughs
and vandals was discussed at length. The
police commissioners and Chief Vallins
promised the park board that they would
detail officers at the square to protect the
City's property and prevent disorderly per-
sons from creating trouble, but they have
not done so. Some of the trees have been
hacked with hatchets and axes, and wom-
en- and children have been annoyed by
white men and Overgrown boys, both white
and black. A number of boys living in the
neighborhood have gone into the park upon
two or three occasions and played ball
there. The park board has no money to
hire special policemen. and unless the po-
lice commissioners and the chief of police
STATEN one or more officers there the pub
lie will soon conclude that Holmes square
is a good place to stay away from. As
soon as the board can see its way clear TO
pay for the services of watchmen it will
hire sufficient number to protect the
trees. flowers and buildings in the SQUARE
and keep order there.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-17
FOUR PLANS SUGGESTED.
Aurora BOreaIis JunketinE Commit
tee Hns Drawn Up Its Of
fetal ReDOrt

Topeka, Kas., June 16.-The report Of the
committee appointed by Governor Leedy
TO confer with Oklahoma and Texas COM
mittees in an effort TO secure reduced
freight rates, cOncisely stated. is as fol-
lows: That the rates from Kansas to the
Gulf have been found unjust and excessive:
that II. costs too smuch for Kansas farmers
TO ship grain South. and that the question
must be settled soon in one of the four
ways suggested, to be taken UP in this or
der:
Flrst-Attempted remedial conference
with the railroads by the governor or
railroad commission with a view toward
having a reduction between now and fall
when grain is shipped South heavily.
Second-The use Of the special session
club on the railroads II the first plan fails.
Ihird-The calling of a special session of
the legislature If the two propositions do
MOI work and the attempt to pass a max
imum freight rate bil.
Fourth-The immediate and serious con-
Sideration OF the building of a North and
South railroad through Kansas to the Gulf
as last resort, If the above named three
courses result in failure
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-06-17
MURDERER BUTLER CONVICTED.
Australian Jury Finds Him Guilty of
killing Lee weIIer-He At
tennis Sufcfde

Sidney, New South Wales. June 16.-The
trial Of Frank Butler, charged with the
murder of Captain Lee Weller. while the
two men were on gold-prospecting trip,
was concluded to-day the jury rendering
a verdict Of guilty. Butler. after the muir
der OF Captain Weller, escaped from Aus
ITALIA on the ship Swanhilda, but upon
the arrival of that vessel at San Francisco
he was arrested. afterward being extra
dited. The plea of the defense at the trial
just concluded was that Captain Weller
committed suicide
IL is alleged that the condemned man
has. in the course Of his career, taken the
lives in Australia of a number OF other per-
sons. II was his practice TO advertise for
a prospective partner and. having found
one with means. murder him.
Butler attempted TO cut his throat with
piece Of tin early this morning. but was
seized before he did himself any serious
injury. Later he made the most violent
resistance TO his keepers while on the way
TO the courthouse. He fought like a wild
beast and was with difficulty subdued.