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Evening star., 1898-06-20
THE CIVIL SERVICE,
Preference to BE Given to HonorabIy
Discharged Soldiers.


Discharged Soldiers.
The House committee on reform In the
civil service has favorably reported Senate
bin 1886, which provides: That in every
executive department OF the United States
so, ernme mt, and in each and every branch
thereof, whether reached by competitive or
Eon-competitive exainira tons under the
civil service laws Qn which case the rules
and regulations affecting the same shall 20
provide), honorably discharged sol6iers. SAIL
ors or marines. who served as such between
April u. 1851. and August &C. 1865, shall be
certified and preferred for appointment to
and retention in employment i1 the public
service. and for promotion therein; age
loss of limb or other physical impairment
which does not in fact incapacitate shall
otedisqgalify them. provided they possess
the business capacity necessary to dis
charge the duties of the position involved.
And persons thus preferred shall not he
removed from their positions except for
good cause, upon charges and after a hear
ing All laws or parts Of laws inccusisten,
with the provisions OF this act ere re-
pealed."
Evening star., 1898-06-20
FOR THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

The Senate Committee Agrees on a
Favorable Report.
The Senate committee on the Nicaragua
canal today agreed to report a bill pro-
viding for the construction of the Nicara-
qua capal, but on lines very different from
those of bills previously reported. The
bill authorized today practically provides
for the construction of the canal by the
United States. The Maritime Canal Com
pany is to be continued in existence but
all the stock is to be held by the govern
ments or the United States. Nicaragua AMI
Costa Rica. The bill provides for the pay.
ment of $5,000,000 to the present stock
holders for the work already performed
Evening star., 1898-06-20
THIEVES CAPTURE A SHERIFF..
A Desperate Encounter at Mt. Giiead
Ohio. Yesterday.

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND. OHIO, June 20.-There
was desperate encounter between thieves
and the authorities az Mt. Gilead yester-
day Sheriff Purinton and Deputy Bowen
were captured by a desperate gang of
horse thieves and taken into the woods
east of the town.
posse of citizens organized and a pitch
ed battle ensued before the thieves were
overcome. A dozen shots were EXCHANGED
and the thieves were only overpowerea
when their ammunition was gone They
are now In custody.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
THE SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT.
Measures in Congress Relating I,
Food of the Soldiers.

Chairman Hull of the House military af-
fairs committee has introduced the bill
recommended by the administration last
week for the efficiency of the subsistence
department II the army.
Senator Hawley, from the committee on
military affairs today reported the bill
providing for the enlistment of cooks for
the army. The bill authorizes a cook for
each company, troop or battery, with the
rank of corporal. Its passage is recon-
mended by the Secretary of War
Evening star., 1898-06-20
WENT BACK TO CONFERENCE.
The House Agrees to the Massachu.
sctts Avenue Bridge.

When the House assembled today the
pending order of business was a roll call
upon the motion to concur in the Senate
amendment to the District appropriation
bill, appropriating $4,000 for the founda-
ton of a bridge across Rock creek at Mas
sachusetts avenue.
BY vote of 100 to So the Senate amend
ment was adopted. The House then in
sisted upon its disagreement to the re-
naming Senate amendments, and the Dis
trict appropriation bill was sent back to
conference.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
SWEPT BY A WIND STORM.
Much Damage Done I'm Niagara ana
Orleans Counties, N. n.

MIDDLEPORT. n. Y, June ga ter
rife wind storm struck Niagra and Or
leans counties early yesterday. The storm
Travelled in a belt three miles wide and
seventy miles long. In Orleans county hun
dIeds OF orchards were entirely DESTROYED.
The damage will reach many thousands of
dollars.
A woman living near Gaines is said to
have received fatal injuries from A falling
building. Many large barns were destroy
ed End the wreckage carried from sixty TO
one hundred feet. The wind started in tho
western part Of Niagara county and trav-
eled east.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
TO CREATE A TERRITORY.

Rep. Clark Proposes to Change the
Local Form of Government.
Representative Clark of Missouri has in
troduced bill creating a territory Of the
District of Columbia and providing terri
torial government for 1t. 1t fixes the change
to take effect January 1, 1S99
Evening star., 1898-06-20
THE STAR ny MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed 10
them TO any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering Il at
this Office. In person or by letter.
Terms Is cents per week; - cents
for two weeks. or 20 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribtrs changing their address from
one Post-ofice TO another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
Spain Gets War Material.

LONDON, June 20.-A special dispatch
from Paris says an Austrian agent has re-.
turned from Madrid. where he delivered to
the Spanish authorities via the Pyrerees,
100000 empty cartridges and 40 tons Of
and Bslgian sources.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
Democratic Cnucus CnIIcd

Representative Richardson, chairman Of
the democratic caucus. has called a caucus
for O'Clock this evening in the hail of the
House 1t Is understood the purpose of the
meeting Is to take the opinion OF demo-
Gratis as to whether a caucus shall be bind
Ing.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
NEW GUNNERs At MoRRO.

Their Fire at BlOckadinE Squadron is
Becoming Accurate.
KEY WEST, Fla, June 20.-Another
government vessel which arrived here this
morning reports that Moro Castle keeps
firing heavy shells at the blockading
squadron and it is not believed such ac-
curate shots can be fired by Spanish gun
Eers.
On Friday a Pinch shell exploded
dangerously close to one of the American
warships, raising column of water and
smoke over one hundred feet high
Evening star., 1898-06-20
Insurgents XIII a Traitor

Special Dispatch to The, Evening Star.
PORT ANTONIO. Jamaica, June Is (de-
layed In transmission. - Rear Admiral
Sampson has been informed that the Cuban
general. Perez. commanding in the Guam
tanamo district. has executed traitor
who cent to the spaniards descriptions Of
the defenses of Camp McCalla.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
NOW OFF SANTIAGO
Belief of officials Regarding the
Troops.
PLANS FOR THE DEBARKATION
Wharf at Aguadores Commanded
by Spanish.
NO EPORTS ECEIV ED

Commodore Watson has reported
TO the Navy Department that the
captain general OF Cuba has inform
ed him that Spain refused to ex-
change Lieutenant Hobson and his
fellow prisoners.
Great indignation is felt in Con-
gress at the refusal of Spain to ex-
change Lieut. Hobson and his asso-
ciates. The President is surprised
and panied at this decision of the
Spanish government.
The refusal OF the Spanish officials
to exchange Hobson causes a dis
agreeable feeling here While there
is no positive obligation upon bel
ligerent to exchange prisoners, yet
it is a universal practice i'll civilized
warfare
No doubt is entertained at the War
or Navy Departments that General
Skaters military expedition has ar
rived off Santiago de Cuba.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
ZONE TO SAVE COAL.
Orders Given by British Admiralty TO
Pass Mnneuvcrs.

LONDON, June 20.-Replying to a ques-
ton in the house of commons today, the
first lord of the admiralty, MIR. Goschen,
said the annual naval maneuvers had been
abandoned in consequence of the serious
character of the strike of coal miners in
Wales. Although the British admiralty
never possessed a larger stock of coal than
at present. Mr.. Goschen said, 1t was
thought prudent to husband 1t.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
sEAFTER'S FORCES AT SANTIAGO,
They Were Sighted on Cape Maysi
Yesterday.

Srecial Dispatch to The Evening Star
PORT ANTONIO, June II. The trans
ports carrying the invading expedition, un-
der Gen. Shafter. were sighted off Cape
Maysi yesterday. 1t is certain therefore
that they arrived OF Santiago de Cuba to-
Evening star., 1898-06-20
soniu Buyinr silver u.,v,,,

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. June 20.-A special from
London today says: Spain is again buying
silver heavily.
Evening star., 1898-06-20
No MORE FLAGS OF TRUCE.
Blanco will Fire on Any Vessel Fly
ing One.

KEY WEST. Fla, June 20-It is learned
from naval officers here that Captain Gen
eral Blanco has notified the American
blockading fleet that he will hereafter rec
ognize no flag of truce, adding that every
vessel within six miles range will be fired
upon, whether flying the stars and stripes
or a white flag
Evening star., 1898-06-20

Steamship Arrival.
1T New York-Cevic, from Liverrool.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-10-01
Eagle Wears Il Veil,

The eagle Is able 10 look at the sun
without blinking by means of thin,
semitnnsparent veil, which the bird
can draw instantaneously over its eye
1t does not obstruct the sight.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-10-01
Fruit Cures.

a celebrated physician, says the Phil
adelphia Times, divides fruit into five
classes. each possessing special cura-
tive valuc-thc acid. the sweet. the as
trlngcnt, the oily ana the mealy.
Cherries. raspberrles, Strawberries,
goosebcrrles. peaches. apples. lemons
and oranges belong to the acid fruits
and have great merit. Cherries. how
ever. are prohibited to those who have
neuralgia Of the stomach: Strawberries
and raspbcrrics are recommended To
those of billions tempcraments ana de-
MED to those In whom diabetes Is sus-
pected.
or the sweet fruits the doctor says
plums prevent govt ana arllcular rheu.
matlsm. The grape Is given the very
first place. He Is an enthusiastic advo-
cate of what Is known In Europe rs
the grape cure. which provides that
for several days the patient eats moth
ing but grapes. consuming from one
to two pounds daily, with gradual in.
crease to ten pounds. After u few
days of this diet the appetite improves
AMI an increased capacity to endure
fatigue Is noticed, The grape cure Is
especially suited to persons who are
anaemic rheumatic, dyspeptic or con-
sumptiye,
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-10-01

Nearly every person believes he gets
all the blame.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-10-01
influence Of Music on the HAIR.

An English statlsticlan has recently
been engaged in an original task, that
OF studying the influence OF music on
the hair. The investigator establishes,
in the first place, that the proportion of
bald persons is IL per cent. for the lib
eral professions In general, with the
exceptions of physicians, who appear
to hold the record for badness. which
is 30 per cent. Musical composers do
not form an exception TO the rule,
ana badness is as frequent among
them as in other professions. The cor
net-a-piston ana the French horn act
with surprising surety ana rapidity;
but the trombone is the depilatory in
strumcnt par excellence. 1t will clear
the hair from ones head in five years.
This is what the author calls "bald-
ness of the fanfares," which RACES
with special violence among regimental
bands.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11
LaFOLLETTE AND SCOFIELD.

County and assembly district con-
of the 1867 delegates who will COM
prise the republican state convention,
all but very few will be positively
for either Seoticld or LaFollette.
There Is at this time no evidence
that the suggestion Of the Milwaukee
Sentinel for third candidate will
bear any Fruit and the nomination
of one of the contestants named
SCENE foregone.
Delegates thus far elected are re-
ported about equally divided between
Scotield and Lafollette, but it is no.
ticeablo that the hitter holds his own
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11
THE TRIBUNE AND MR.. BABCOCK.

The contest over the republican
nominee for congressman in this dis
trict has terminated in the renomi-
nation of j. w. Babcock for fourth
term. The tribune has no apollo
gies to offer for its course, and Moth
ing to retract. 1t believed and frank
ly stated that in different matters Of
great interest to the county Mr.. Bah
cock voted wrong and acted wrong.
His denomination does not change
the facts. Any Of his acts or votes
nomination are not commendable
now. Happily for the country. Mr.
Babcock was often in minority
when wrong, and harm that would
have resulted had his efforts sue
ceeded were avoided. Let us hope
that he will not again be found sup
porting measures inimical to the
public interest, and that, If his course
in the future Is unchanged, he will
again be in Il minority, that his in
fluence may do no hurt to the coun-
try. We believe it to be II duty of
the public press to inform the peo-
pie respecting the acts of public Off
cials, whether good or bad wise or
unwise, that the people may fairly
Judge their efficiency or faithfulness.
This policy, pursued IN the past,
will be continued in the future, aud
in its pursuit we shall aim to keep
our readers advised as to how Mr..
Babcock, rs well as other public OIL
cialS, discharge their official duties.
He viii of course be reelected, and
the experience he has had, and the
criticisms to which he has been sub
jected should make him a more eff
cient and faithful representative Of
the people in the future than he has
been in the past.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11
SCHLEY'S BIG MAIL.

Commodore Schley one day after
the recent battle of Santiago Bay sat
down in his cabin ON the Brooklyn
at a table filled with over 1900 letters
received in the two previous mails.
They were from every part of the
country and from all classes of peo-
plc-scuaturs, representatives, state
legislatures, governors, common
councils and private citizens in every
walk of life. There were bundles of
poems and thousands of newspaper
clippings. There were requests for
autographs, for coat buttons, cap rib
hous oralmostauy kind Of a souvenir
that the Commodore might care to
give. There wer, pieces of music
dedicated to the brave Commodore,
advertisements with his picture in
them letters from societies named
after him, and, finally, an engrossed
set of resolutions from his native
town IN Maryland.
The Commodore threw up his
hands with a gesture of dispair, but
sud "lcs, I'm going to answer
turm all.t its only brief line ana
Nehngan,
Once inawbiie amid the dictation
D" found % letter from some crank
warning him of mines aud other
danger To the writer's asking for
souvenirs lie answered that his coat
did not have enough buttons to go
around, and that be did not wish to
Us partiaL-New York Tribune.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11

ters TO any service pipe whenever II shall be
deemed expedient, and thereafter charge
Will be made for the quantity OF water used
instead OF the rates before charged.
Sec. 20. Persons causing any pipes to be
laid must leave the street where the pipe is
laid in as good condition a., 1t was In before
The pipes were laid, and to the satisfaction
OF the Common Council
Sec ~. Yard fountains shall not be used
more than six hours per day; and they can
be used only from April list to November LIST,
except by special permission and upon pay
ment OF additional charges. The service of
fountains must be provided with stop cocks
which shall always be under the control of
the superintendent The right is reserved to
suspend the use OF fountains and hose for
sprinkling streets, yards and gardens. when
eyer In the opinion OF the superintendent
public exigency may require IT,
Sec. rs. 1t shall be unlawful for anyone to
tamper with, injure, mar, or deface any hy-
drant, stop-cock, stand pipe or other water
works fixture not owned or controlled by
him, or for any person to use or take from
the city waterworks any water, except in
accordance with the rules and regulations OF
the city OF Mineral Point In relation to said
waterw orks; and any violation OF this section
or any OF the.foregoing rules and regulations
or OF any rules and regulations which may
hereafter be adopted shall be deemed a mis-
demeanor, and anyone so offending shall,
upon conviction be punished by "a fine OF not
less than one dollar nor more than twenty
five dollars, in addition to the costs OF prose
cution; and In default of payment OF the
same, he shall be committed to the common
jail OF Iowa county, not less than one nor
more than thirty days.
Sec. 30 The following rates are hereby
established for the supply OF water to con-
sumers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11

SECRETARY Lone has notified the
owners of all vessels chartered for
auxiliary cruisers, with the excep-
ton of the Yale and Harvard which
will be kept to be used AS transports
by the War Department, that the
government has no further use for
the vessels and will turn them over
as rapidly as possible.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11
The Most Fatal Disease.

1t is generally known that ne
adults die Of kidney trouble than
any other disease. When the u
symptoms Of this disease appear
time should be lost in taking Foe
Kidney Cure, which is guarantt'
or money refunded.
Eastman & Meseroit'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11

Steam engine each horse power -,
steam boilers for house warming, etc w
Tor each square foot fire surface a.
street sprinklers, per week, during SEN ~
Urinals public, with constant 6ow' %
urlnals In hotel, boarding houses and w
Urinals In blocks and manufacturing > W
establishments. ........ 49,.
Urinals In stores, banks and offices ~
Urinals In private houses. 90
Warehouses Especial or meter rates. ~
Washbasins, stationary, first basin in
private family free, all others each M
water closets, private, per bowl. , g1
water closets, public, per bow. az
water carts per barrel. .......... ~
water power for sewing machines
private Iafnlly ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2 m
Water power for seamsters, taiors and W
water er nower for Of her nnrnosc: 100
or meter ratesl................
Work shops 10 persons .,...... qoa
each additional person ~
YARD MIGRANTS dwelling or boarding
hOuse rates ........ ........
Sec 80. Any consumer not satisfied with
the above schedule rates can have Tho
privilege OF putting in a wates meter NJ nj.
own expense.
METER RATES
Less than 800 gallons per day, per 100
300 TO 400 gallons per day, per 100 Va
gallons
400 to 1000 gallons per day, per 100 Us
1000 to 5000 gallons per day, per 100 va
5000 gallons and upwards. ....... ~
Rates for all other purposes that rnayb
applied for, not named in the foregoing
schedule, will be fixed by estimation or meter
at the option of the superintendent OF xata,
works, and the committee on fire and yata,
Sec 81. As soon as practicable the Com.
mon Council shall cause to be erected drink.
ing fountains for man and beast, as follows.
One at some suitable and convenient nlace
near the court house square In said city and
at some suitable and convenient place near
the public park in said city. and also at such
other suitable and convenient places in sais
city as the Common Council may deem adj.
visabe.
Sec. 81, This ordinance shall be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Dated,
CIIAS. GILMAN, Mayor.
Attest;
f. p. BENNETT City Clerk
An ordinance relating to the con-
struction of a long distance telephone
system in the city of Mineral Point
was read and on motion laid on the
table.
The bid of Crellep & Lowell on the
extension of water works system was
read, being Sl,727 for its completion.
Aid Penhallegon moved that the bid
be accepted. The motion was car
ried by the following vote: Ayes
Hutchinson, Martin, Penhallegon and
Terrill-; noes-Crowley, Day and
PrideanX-3; absent and not voting
Minor.
1t was moved by Aid. Hutchinson
that the Board of Public Works
meet in the council room on Monday,
Aug. - al 8 o'clock a. m. to levy the
special assessment on the extension
of the water works, and that the
clerk have notices thereof published
in the city papers
On motion of Aid. Hutchinson the
council granted the school board an
appropriation to the extent of $500
for needed repairs on and in school
buildings.
The ordinance relative to the Wis
Long Distance Telephone Co. was re
considered and ordered to be taken
up at the next regular meeting.
On motion of Aid. Hutchinson count
Gil adjourned.
Attest: CHAS. GILMAN.
+. =. BENNETT, Mayor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11
To CONSERVATIVES.

As an honest remedy, Fois
Honey and Tar does not hold
false hopes in advanced stages
claims to give comfort .
relief in the very worst cases, anu
the early stages to effect a cure
Eastman e. Mesef'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11

V0I ought to know that when
loo suffering from any kidney
trouble that safe, sure remedy is
Folcy's Kidney Cure. Guaranteed
vi money refunded.
Eastman K Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11

No pipe other than the apoye will be al
lowed, nor will any party using pipe other
than the foregoing be allowed 60 connect
with the water works; but the interior
plumbing may be OF such kind as the appli-
cant or owner may direct except that II
must in all cases stand pressure of at least
three hundred pounds TO the square inch.
Sec. o. Any plumber or pipe filter, who
shall be guilty OF violation OF any Of the
bylaws, rules and regulations adopted by the
Common Council shall forfeit his license.
see. 40. An water rents shan be paid
scmi-anuually on the FIRST day OF January
and ot July Of each year Il not paid within
ten days thereafter the water shall be shut
on aud a penalty of ten per cent shah be
added and the treasurer shall proceed to
collect the said rents and penalty together
with tive per cent thereon Tor his fees, as
provided By subsection p9 ~ section p25 ~
; s II. annotated statutes uf Wisconsin
sec H. Persons desiring water must first
procure from the superintendent special
permit FOR each building for when such per
son desires water.
See II. No person shall take any water
FOR private usC or otherwise from any public
or private fire hydrant fire plug. street
washer draw cock, hose pipe, or fountain
except for fire purposes or for the use OF the
fire department Ia case ot fire. without hav-
ing hrst obtained the usual permit from the
superintendent
Sec. -. Every lead service pipe must be
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11

\ VERY interesting statement of
the receipts and expenditures of the
government for the fiscal year ending
June 30, was issued this week by AS
sistant Secretary Howell, Of the
Treasury, Owing to war eXpendi-
lures in the last quarter, there was a
deficit of S3S,047,2i for the year.
That was, of course, to be expected.
But the most interesting portion Of
the statement to those who contend
ed that the Dingley tariff law would
produce all the revenue needed to
run the government is that showing
that for the last five months-Febru
airy to June, inclusive--of the fiscal
year the Dingley tariff law produced
revenue exceeding our ordinary eX-
pendltures on II peace footing by
more than 100000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-11

Mr.. A. G.. Wolfe, of Dundee Nc
who travels for Mansur d Tlbbett'
Implement Co, of st. Louis, give
travelling men and travellers IN gen
eral, some good advice. Being
Knight.of the Grip be says, | nav
for the past three years, made II
rule to keep myself supplied VIZ
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera AM
Diarrhoea Remedy, and have iouis
numerous occasions to test its meri
not only on myself, but on Others
well. / can truly say that ! neFr
in single instance, have known
to fail. | consider it one of the DE-
] remedies travellers can carry aH
could relate many instances wheI
have used the remedy on skepu
much to their surprise and relief
hope every travelling man in the
:. will carry a bottle Of this remsu
in his grip" For sale by VIVA.
Pharmacy.