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Evening star., 1898-07-13
NOT A CASE IN THIS COUNTRY.
Surgeon General Wyman on the Yet
low Fever Outlook.

The surgeon general of the marine hos
pital service has received a telegram from
DR.. Geddings, in charge of the yellow fever
detention camp at Fontainebleau, inform
ing the surgeon general that all suspects
except those from McHenry had been dis
charged. and saying that he was preparing
to close the camp. He added a statement
to the effect that the quarantine had been
raised against all places except McHenry.
Discussing the situation, Surgeon General
Wyman spoke of the outlook for Immunity
from yellow fever in the United States fof
the season encouraging. 1T is hopeful
to the extent, al least, that, far as we
have been able to ascertain, there is no
fever In the country at present" he said.
I'VE have made quite complete invest
gation in various southern states and find
them exempt TO date. There is" he con-
tinued, encouragement in the fact that
fever has developed this season in places
where the disease was prevalent last year.
II is too early to say there will not be an
outbreak. but on the other hand. there has
been sufficient time for the development Of
the disease"
Referring to the probabilities. DR.. Wy
man said his office was giving careful at
tention to the conditions in Cuba. with the
view of preventing the introduction OF tie
scourge from that island. Hereafter he
said, mo more wounded soldiers are 10 be
brought frcm Cuba into the United States
through Florida. This Will be a great help
in preventing an outbreak of fever, and Is
a happy conclusion on the part of the aili-
tary authorities"
Evening star., 1898-07-13
CONDITION OF OuR TROOPS.
Statements In Telegram. From Miles
and Shafter.

There IS no fighting at Santiago today.
Two dispatches from General Miles and
General Shafter received this morning 10th
have caused considerable anxiety. because
both Of them show a bad. but not serious
condition at the front
Gen. Skaters dispS tch says that the
heavy rain yesterday destroyed the in
trenchmeHts and defense work of our army
by completely washing away the trenches
ana sard bags and fillirg up the intrench-
n.ents. so that all this work will have to
be done over again. He does not fear for
the safety Of our soldiers but does net con-
slider It wise to begin the attack until the
trenches are dug again. He describes the
Tsin as exceedingly heavy. far beyond any
thing our sOl1iers have ever experienced
Gen Miles telegram contained more seri-
Gus information. because he announced
that yellow fever had appeared within cur
lines, and for this reason he ordered the
town Of Siboney burned He has given
strict instructions for quarantine to pre-
vent the fever reaching our troops and
will establish a quarantine at FL Caney
Santiago and other places where our troops
at Guantanamo.
He also stated that he had ordered that
the refugees be kept entirely separate from
our troops. and has made them maka a de-
tour completely around our lines, and has
coralled them entirely separate from the
trDOD9
Evening star., 1898-07-13
REPUBLICANS AT OMAHA
National League of Clubs in Annual Con-
vention.
President l.. J. Crawford Delivered
Warm Speeches of Welcome.

OMAHA, Neb., July 13.-Facing stage
decorated with profusion of cut flowers and
palms and Old Glory, under the folds of a
flag that waved in the breeze of an electric
fan. the delegates to the National League
of Republican Clubs came to order an hour
later than the schedule called for. The
decorat tions of Boyd's Theater are most
elaborate.
President Crawford called the conven-
ton to order and a prayer by Rev. Flasher
M. Sisson of the Hanscom Park Metho-
dist Church was followed by the reading of
the official call by Secretary Slime. MIR.
John l.. Webster of Omaha delivered a
warm address of welcome on behalf of
Nebraska, and President Charles E. Win
ter of the Nebraska State League spoke
for his organization. he in turn being fol-
lowed by Mayor Frank E. Moores who
spoke for Omaha. These were followed
by President L. j. Crawford of the Ma
tional League who delivered his annual
address. He said, in part:
II you desire to know what the national
league has accomplished consider for a
moment the best work done by the Ohio
state league and the work it did during the
last campaign. multiply this by the number
OF states in the Union and you will ap-
proXimate the grand work of the National
Republican League.
Turning to the questions of the day, we
are unable to discover our enemy the DEM
ocratic party. 1t no longer exists The
wise, conservative democrats have been
garnered into the republican party The
populfsts swallowed the remainder How
naturally popuiism and free-siver democ-
racY fitted into each other
After passing similar resolutions and
nominating the same candidate, the whole
mass resembled some mongrel animal. and
the American people, recognizing it as car
nNorous and dangerous, hunted it to death.
The cornerstone of the democratic plat
form was free silver at 16 to /. and the
burden of the silver song was Wheat and
silver go hand in hand" but the corner
stone was rejected by the builders of pros
perity, and the law of supply and demand
demolished the false argument in a single
season. The misguided populists must be
taught better. Their principles must be
trampled under foot"
Recess followed
Evening star., 1898-07-13
Prices Toward Midday Reflected
Sharp Concessions.
CAUSED BY YELLOW FEVER RUMORS
A Rally Followed and Stocks Be-
came Steady Before Closing Time.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening stas.

Special Dispatch to The Evening STAG
NEW YORK, July 13..opening prices
this morning reflected continuance of the
steady undertone which has characterized
the transactions of the last two days Lon
don sold few shares and the several spec
ulative cliques bought moderate amounts
of their leading specialties.
The bond market was less active than
heretofore, and a more conservative specu-
lative policy prevailed in all departments
Towards the close of the first hour Wash
ir gton sent out advices of a yellow fever
outbreak in the American troops before
Santiago. Professional selling on a rela-
lively liberal scale followed these anne Ince-
ments and prices towards midday reflected
sharp concessions.
The short account is largely represented
in the drive at prices, the movement ex-
tending to decline of Tx per cent in some
instances. moderate demand for both
accounts was encountered later in the day
prices raliying easily and subsequently, be-
coming steady under general lack of busi-
ness.
The reported sickness was such a general
cohnrnation OF the fears of a certain follow
ing that the market was naturally chilled
throughout the day. Conservatism had
been pronounced before but upon recent
of the unwelco-ne news the desire to re-
resolution not to extend them. As an ad-
diuonai incentive to lower prices dis
patches from the Philippines announcing
Spanish assistance from a German gunboat
were again utilized as the forerunner of
International complications.
In the present sensitive and narrow sit
uation, the tension of the speculative COM
munity is easily played upon by the pro-
fessional traders. All classes OF securities
felt the effects of the scare. but the trans
actions were not over large in volume.
The high-priced issues ffuctuatad some
what widely during the weak period owing
TO the lack of support growing out of the
recent preference for the low priced shares
Where holders refrained from selling they
We're encouraged by the argument that the
necessity for quick action in Cuba would
suggest the necessary means of forcing the
fall OF Santiago. Confidence has not been
lest, but impatience is increasing.
The closing of the bids on the govern
ment bond transaction tomorrow will be
followed shortly by a releasing of funds
which have been tied up. pending notifica-
ton of allotments By the time this new
money becomes active in seeking an in
Vestment, the war situation should have
cleared somewhat. At the moment, how
ever. the room is decidedly of opinion that
lower prices are likely. and the short ac-
counts bid fair to receive substantial aidf-
tions. The recovery will be the easier
however, when the incentive comes
Evening star., 1898-07-13
Candidates for the City Postmaster
ship Looming Up.
LIVELY CAMPAIGN IN PROGRESS
Some of the Gentlemen Who Wish
to Succeed Mr.. WIIett.
ANY IN THE RACE

Many eyes are casting anxious glances
toward a desk in the second story front
room of the city post office on G street
and many manly forms surcharged
with eagerness to try the chair before it,
which is now occupied by City Postmaster
James p. Willett. number of tongues
also are hungry for a taste of the pleasant
duty of licking On the community postage
stamps of the national capital at salary
of $1,000 per year. All of this anxiety,
easerness and appetite is due to the fact
that the term of Postmaster Willett ex-
pires December IA. 1898. and. 1t is
garded as proper by the wise to take time
by the forelock. the aspirants for the honor
and emolument of succeeding Mr.. Willett
are already conducting campaigns of the
most earnest and vigorous sort.
Some applications for the place are al
ready on file in the Post Office Department.
and this is the case of DR.. Henderson
brigade surgeon of the District Nationa;
Guard. and a member of the famous Iron
Brigade, who applied last spring. The ma
jority Of the candidates. however. are forti-
flying themselves before entering formally
in the contest.
One of these is Mr.. Louis D. Wine of the
firm of B. H. Warner & Company, and
we'll known in all circles In Washington.
Mr.. Wines friends have beer and are
now energetic in his behalf, and scores of
business men who recognize Mr.. Wines
business capacity ere supporting his cam
didacy, both personally and by strong let
tiers.
Mr.. Charles S. Bradley. cashier of the
National Bank of the Republic until it
changed hands and was hauidated out Of
existence, is also in the field, and is re-
garded as formidable applicant.
Mr.. Archibald Greenlees of Georgetown
who is prominent In local affairs of a tinan-
cial character and prominent in business
circles generally, is receiving strong back
ing, while VIM. p Huxford, clerk of the
Senate committee military affairs and
recorder of the military order of the Loyal
Legion. is also In the field.
Capt. Marion L. Anderson, who is a.
present employed in the cashiers oiIice of
the city post office, where he has been
since 1880. is being strongly urged for the
poStmastership. and petitions in his behalf
are In circulation. He was formerly COM
mander-in-chief of the Department of the
Potomac. G. A. R., and it is understood
the old veterans are backing him.
Robert B. Hughes also is desrous OF
succeeding Mr.. Willett, and there are sew
eral more candidates who are yet in the
woods. so to speak, who will shortly come
out Of the chapparal and enter the fray.
From all appearances the contest from now
on will be an animated one all along the
liEe.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
LIEUTENANTS OF ARTILLERY.
A Large Number of Appointments Il
he Made.

The act for the better organization of the
line of the army of the United States. ap-
proved April %. 1898. providing for i'll
crease of the enlisted strength of the army
in time of war. contained provision
that when recruited to their war strength
the President may add one second lieu
tenant to each battery of artillery: such
offices to be filled by appointment as pre-
scrbed by law"
In accordance with the authority con-
ferred by this statute, the President has
directed the increase of the commissioned
strength of the artillery service in the
manner indicated. This action will result
in the appointment of an additional Sec
ond lieutenant to each of the eighty-four
batteries Of artillery, and examinations are
now in progress to determine the selec-
tions. There are candidates for these ap-
pointments largely in excess of the pre-
scribed number. and the competition is
exceedingly strong. It is expected that
the examinations will be concluded and
the results announced in a few days.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
The News In Madrid.

MADRID. July IL. midnight.-An official
dispatch from HoiIo says:
"A German cruiser which left Manila on
the 5th. brings a letter from the captain
general saying that the situation there is
unchanged. The commander of the cruiser
reports that the Americans expect 5000 re-
Inducements by July Is. when they will at
tack Manila from the north.
Two rebel chiefs have been shot Ad-
vices from Luzon report a general rising
in both provinces. In the operations at
Sierra Capiz twenty-five insurgents and
two Spaniards were killed"
An official dispatch from Havana says:
The Americans attempted to effect
landing at Bayaoacoa. near Tunas The
garrisons Of the forts forced them to re-
treat to the ships. which covered the land
ing and which fired 200 shells on the forts.
One Spaniard was wounded
The Americans renewed the attempt
further away, but they were again re-
pulsed An American transport is ashore
at Puuta Caney"
Evening star., 1898-07-13
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut.. f. p Emerson has been ordered
to command the Dale.
Lieut.. J. w. Weeks has been ordered to
command the receiving ship Minnesota,
ana to assist the chief in charge of the
second district of the auxiliary naval force
Lieutenant Commander j. W. Miller has
been ordered to command the New Hamp-
shire and to assist the chief in charge of
the third district of the auxiliary naval
force.
Capt. Chas. E. Clark, commanding the
battle ship Oregon, has been appointed
chief of staff of Commodore Watson COM
mandlng the eastern squadron, under or
ders to proceed to European waters and
harass the coast of Spain. and to pursue
and destroy the Spanish fleet in command
of Admiral Camara
Evening star., 1898-07-13
FOR MANILA on THE 18TH.
The Fourth Expedition viii Leave
San Franeisco on That Date.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 13.-Maj Gen.
Otis has practically finished his plans for
the second half of the fourth expedition.
Three vessels comprising it will sail from
this port on the 23th instant
The bulk of the Sd Brigade has been
selected to go. Col. Berry. commanding
the 9Th California, and Col. Kessler, com
manding the 1st Montana, have been noti-
fled by Gen. Otis that they will sail on that
date. Brig Gen. Otis, now commanding
will be in charge. unless at the last mill
Ute he is ordered to accompany Maj. Gen.
Otis on Friday.
Capt. p. r. Strong, assistant adjutaat
general. has been relieved from duty at
Camp Merritt and is ordered to go TO Ma
Mia with Gen. Otis. Capt. Strong is a son
of former Mayor Strong of New York
Maj. John 5. Mallory, inspector general,
and Capt. Charles Mcclure, judge advo-
cate, have been ordered to report imme-
diately to Maj Gen. Otis for Instructions
They will leave for Manila on the steamer
Peru.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
CONVICTED OF ASSAULT.
VIM. Collins Charged With BrutaIIy
Kicking a Roy.

William Collins was this afternoon con-
victed before Judge Scott and a jury in
the Police Court on the charge of assault
ing Willie Skinner, a small boy. July g.
Mr.. John F. May testified that he saw Col
Inns rush through a crowd of children. and,
without provocation kick Willie Skinner
in the breast i'm such manner as to raise
the boy from the pavement. Other wit
nesses gava similar evidence
The defense admitted the assault, but
claimed that it was not done intentionally.
Collins claimed also to be so drunk at the
time that he did not know what he was
doing. Judge Scott sentenced Collins to
pay a fine of $50. with the alternative of
sixty days in jail.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued as
follows: White-Wm. F. Dull and Giennie
A. Stoneburner, Staunton, Va. Daniel B.
Smoot and Mamie Lott; ]. George Tear of
Montgomery county, Md, and Bertrude s.
Werden; Hazard A. Tweddie of Baltimore
and Minnie Shellenberger of Harrisburg;
Pa; Frank Smith and Florence Norris;
Edgar A Lustig and May e. Carter; James
Edmund Eckloff and Katherine Schneider;
Paul Cullen Jones of Philadelphia and Edith
Goodwin Stone of Detroit; Edward Blaine
and Emma ID. Richards.
Colored-Wm. II. Turner and Charlotte
Bell; VIM. Thompson and Fannie Posey
Lewis Boone and Sadie Jones; VIM. Grimes
and Susie Turner; Charles E. Wicks and
Cora Harris; Robert Jenkins and Eva For
tune; Julian Wilkins and Ellen j. Carter.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
PURSUIT OF THE rnIvArEEn.
Fleet with Rapid Fire Guns to he
Sent for the Mythical Spaniard.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 15.-The story
which has been widely circulated that
Spanish privateer is lurking in the north
Pacific for the purpose of looting treasure
laden vessels from the Klondike is not
credited in maritime circles. The govern
ment. however. has determined TO take no
chances, and has ordered a number of ves-
sells to be equipped for patrol duty along
this coast.
Lieut.. Commander Mozier of the Albatross
will be at the head of the feet. The ves-
sells under his command will include the
Grant, Capt. ]. A. Simm: the Corwin. Capt
w. j. Herring; the Rush. Capt. Roberts.
and the Perry. Capt kileore-
The Corwin is now at San Diego and the
Perry is in Columbia river. These vessels
will be supplied with new rapid-fire guns,
and some of them may be ultimately sent
to the Philippines for revenue work or
scouting duty.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
RAILWAY BRINGS SUIT.
Capital Traction Company Claims
Damages i'm Sum of $4,000.

The Capital Traction Company catered
suit this afternoon against the Southern
Street Railway Advertising Company Tor
$4,000 damages. The company made
contract with the traction company where
by it was to have control of all advertising
spaces on It's cars. acknowledging itself in
debted in the sum of $4,000 for the priv
iiege. AS the m onthly ihstallments became
due they were neglected and not paid.
Hence the suit.
The Fidelity and Deposit Company of
Maryland is made party defendant as
surety.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
They Can Take Manila,

NEW YORK, July ia copyrighted dis
patch to the World from its Manila cores
pendent. dated July 9. says: 1 have just re-
turned from a complete tour of the insur-
gent lines south of Manila, going, In the
trenches. to within 200 yards of the Span
ish lines. L found the rebels strongly in
trenched. There are 1890 before Malate
ready TO attack when ordered
They claim that they can take Manila
ard that plans are perfected for attack to-
morrow (the 10TH on ali sides of Manila
They predict success. and are assured
tie Spaniards are growing desperate Re-
ports show a strong sentiment favora BILE
20 surrender TO the Americans but all ia
Vor lighting the rebels, and IL the insur-
gents attack tomorrow it will probably re-
suit in great loss of life to both sides
There are only two German warships In the
harbor. The others are supposed to be in
the vicinity
Evening star., 1898-07-13
THE COAL At ST. THOMAS.
Probability Tint Complications o
the Subject VIII Arise.

ST. THOMAS. ID. w. L., July 13.-The
Danish government, it is understood. will
refuse to allow the steamer Southland to
leave port. 1t is also reported that per-
mission will be refused to American war
ships desirous OF using the stock of coal
on deposit here, and coal can only be ob-
tanned in limited quantities from the deal
ers.
1t Is contended that the purchase of the
Soathards cargo was made previous to the
declaration of war, and that, therefore it
is not subject to the neutrality laws 1t is
probable. however, that considerations on
the subject will arise.
The steamer Southard cannot be identified
IN the marine registers in New York The
vessel referred to may be the United States
steamer Southery, formerly the British
steamer Southery. which was last heard
from on June %. when she left Hampton
Roads for Key West.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
POLLUTION OF THE POTOMAC.
Action and Conclusions of the Mayor
| of Cumberland, Md.

special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Md, July 13.-Mayor
kean has recommended to the council the
appropriation Of 5000 for the use of the
water commissioners with instructions that
they conduct careful and complete inves-
tigation of the question of better water
supply for Cumberland. He cites three en-
sineers who have made Investigations, all
arriving at different conclusions as to the
best method of obtaining pure water for
the city. The city now, he says, has no
definite plan.
In the meantime" the mayor adds, ''let
the city lend its support to abate the pulp
Mill nuisance which now renders the Poto-
mac water supply unfit for any use"
There are many complaints about the
Potomac water. II is now almost black in
color as the result of pollution, and is not
even tit to battle in. Citizens have to de-
pend upon artesian wells and water VEN
dors who haul IL from mountain springs
and sell II by the gallon, for their water
supply The Potomac is Cumberland's only
source of supply.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
Funeral of Ex-senator Conger.

The remains of the late Omar d. Conger,
ex-senator from the state of Michigan,
Who died Monday at Ocean City, Nd, were
brought to this city last evening and taken
TO the late residence. 1141 New Hampshire
avenue. Funeral services will be held there
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock, and upon
their conclusion the body will be taken to
Port Huron, Mich, for fnterment.
Rev DR. Butler, the pastor of the Luther
Place Church, will be in charge of the
services, and Rev. DR.. Harding, the rector
OF ST. Paurs Episcopal Church, will assist.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
AGENT ROBERTS CONDITION.
May Die From Injuries Received i'm
Capital Railway Accident

Thomas f. Roberts. the Baltimore and
Ohio agent at Anaeostia, who was SO seri-
ously injured in the smash-up in Hillsdaia
when the electric car of the Capital Rail-
way Company ran away Sunday night, is
still in critical condition. He Is being
treated at Providence Hospital, and this
afternoon he was unconscious.
MIR. Bryan. who is about fifty-six years
old, was standing on the front platform of
the car, eonversing with Mr.. George r.
Jackson of Baltimore few moments be-
fore the crash came. They had been con-
versing. talking of the possibility of the
brake becoming disabled at the time. and
had not finished the conversation when the
break occurred.
Mr.. Roberts condition is serious, and it
is feared he cannot reco over. The other vie
Tins in the hospitals are doing well.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
Today's Presidential Appointment.

The President today made the following
appointments:
Martin J. Carter of Pennsylvania, to be
consul CT the United States at St Johns.
Newfoundland.
Carey Devall Langhorne. TO be assist
ant surgeon In the navy. with rank of en-
sign.
Daniel Goodwin Beebe to be assistant
surgeon IN the navy. with rank of ensign.
George Conrad Schafer, to be assistant
paymaster in the navy, with rank of en-
sign.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
SUIT FOR $4,000,
Clerk Claims Damages of q Wash.
ingtOn Merchant,

Lulu Goidenstein, through her attorneys,
Birney & Woodward, this afternoon enter
ed suit against Elizabeth A Haines, who
conducts the large dry goods house known
as "Hanes Washington Store" for s1O, 600
damages. Miss Goldenstein was employed
in the store, where is used a system Of
metal boxes. propelled on overhead trolleys,
for conveying money from various parts Of
the store to and from the cashiers desk
1t is alleged that June 21 one of these
metal boxes was violently thrown from the
trolieys. striking against the head of the
piaintin. 1t Is further alleged that the ap-
paratus was In an insecure, defective and
dangerous condition. The plaintiff claims
to have been badly cut and lacerated and
also to have suffered a great nervous
shock, which caused her TO be affected with
spasms. epileptic in their nature, and to be
permanently injured and affected in her
health.
Evening star., 1898-07-13
Ista Granae Captured.

A dispatch was posted at the Navy De-
pertinent from Admiral Dewey stating:
"Agninaldo informs me that his. troops
have taken all Subig bay except IsIa
Grande, which they were prevented from
taking by the German nan-of-war Irene"
The dispatch further says that Admiral
Dewey on the TIA sent two. the Raleigh
and the Concord. and captured Isla Grande
and 136o prisoners. No resistance was
offered. and the German man-of-war re-
tired. The dispatch further gives the names
of the vessels that viii meet the army Of
reinforcements