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Evening star., 1898-08-01
QUESTIONS TO SETTLE.
Matters to Come Before the Joint
Commission at QucLec.

matters TO Come Before the Joint
Commission at Quebec.
The first meeting of the joint high COM
mission appointed by the United States and
Great Britain to consider various matters
of Importance between the United States
and Canada will be held at Quebec the
23d instant They are to consider the fol-
lowing matters:
First The questions in respect to the fur
seals in Bering sea and the waters of the
North Pacific ocean.
Second. Provisions in respect to the fish
cries off the Atlantic AID Pacific coasts and
in the waters of their coramon frontier
Third. Provisions for the deimitation
and establishment of the Alaska Canadian
boundary by legal and scientific experts, If
the commission shall SO decide, or other
wise.
Fourth. Provisions for the transit of
merchandise in transportation to or from
either country across intermediate terri
tory of the other, whether by land or
water. including natural and artificial
waterways and intermediate transit by
sea.
Fifth. Provisions relating to me transit
of merchandise from one country 10 be de-
livered at points In the other beyond the
frontier.
Sixth. The question of the alien labor
laws applicable to the subjects OF citizens
of the United States and Canada.
Seventh. Mining rights Of the citizens or
subjects of each country within the terri
tory of the other
Eighth. Such readjustment and oonces-
sions as may be deemed mutually advanta-
geous of customs duties applicable in each
country 20 the products of the soil or in
dustry of the other, upon the basis of re-
ciprocal equivalents.
Ninth. A revision of the agreement Of
1917 respecting naval vessels on the lakes
Tenth. Arrangements for the more COM
piete s definition and marking Of any part
of the frontier line. by land or water where
the same is now so insufflciently defined or
marked as to be liable to dispute.
Eleventh. Provisions for the conveyance
for trial punishment os persons in the
lawful custody of the officers of one coun-
try through the territory Of the other.
Twelfth. Reciprocity in wrecking and SAL
wage rights.
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DEVELOPING OUR GUNNETs.
Excellent Results Obtained Through
the Merit system.

As the remarkable gun practice of the
United States sailors exhibited at Manila
and Santiago and elsewhere has attracted
the attention of the whole world with the
result of calling forth much speculation as
to how this high degree of proficiency has
been attained. 1T is proper to state that
this is of comparatively recent develop
ment and is ascribable entirely to the ener-
getic efforts of the navigation bureau of
the Navy Department, seconded by the
hearty cooperation of the commanding
officers of our ships. Under the old sys-
TEN the chief gunnerS We're not chosen for
their proficiency in gunnery, but were
given their stations because they happened
to be petty officers, such as quartermasters
or boatswains or the like. This system was
completely reversed, and sailors were made
petty officers because they were good gun
captains, thus getting rid of a number of
inefficient men. The next step was to in
struct the guEners thoroughly, and they
were placed aboard certain vessels set
apart solely for that purpose. Thus through
careful calculation and hard work when the
war broke out the American navy had a
splendid nucleus for the magnificent corps
OF seaman gunners which it developed to
the surprise Of the world.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
wARSHIPS LEAVE SANTIAGO.
Brooklyn the First to Arrive and the
Last to Depart.

Correspondence OF the Associated Press.
GUANTANAMO, Province of Santiago de
Cuba, July 24.-For the first time in eight
weeks. the sea about the entrance to San
tiago bay today old not rock upon it's
bosom an American warship. The Brook
lyn was the first to appear before Santiago
and she was the last to leave.
After eight weeks of vigil, she left the
waters of Santiago. with the little Vixen,
for Guantanamo bay, where she lay today
with the other ships of the squadron.
CO cmmodore Watson is still here with the
Newark and Rear Admiral Sampson with
the New York The Texas is making all
Preparations to sc to New York for repairs.
She is in very singular situation. her
guns having, by their concusson, put the
ain deck out of place.
Before leaving the vicinity of Santiago
Commodore Schley visited the wrecks of
the Infanta Maria Teresa and the AL
mirante Oquendo. The latter was unbear-
able because of the stencil of the dead
bodies which it contains The ship is
broken in two and could not possibly be
saved
The Maria Teresa is In better shape, but
even if she is saved she will simply be
profitable as matter of sentiment The
vessel has fairly good engines and boilers
but if the wreckers do not hurry they will
be spoiled by the sea water. Every beam
in her is warped as a result of the heat and
explosion.
1t is said by the wreckers that they have
pumped her out once, but that something
is open. for she filed again. They are look
ing for the hole and expect to plug it up
and then get the vessel ahoat. Some of her
big guns are all right. The wreckers yes
terday threw overheard four dead bodies
found by them in the forward handling
room. below the protective deck. They
think the room was used as a hospital, for
the bodies lay on temporary operating
tables. They found that the magazines of
all caliber were very full, thus contradict
ing the story that the squadron left Spain
without ammunition.
The Brooklyn is fixing her f1ve-inch guns
which, because of the strain to which they
were subjected in the fight of July 3, are
all badly damaged. She will coal and pro-
vision, and, it is hinted, may then go to
Europe.
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BANK NOTES AND COINAGE.
Monthly Statement by Treasury De
partmenf officials.

The monthly statement of the controller
Of the currency shows that the total cir
culation of national bank notes on July
80. 1898, was $226,696,s $40, a decrease for
the month of 81. .S32 and decrease for
the year Of $4,O62, ,OG6
The circulation based on United States
bonds amounted to s195, go, ,6S5, a decrease
for the month of 81. .3S5. .4O7 and a decrease
for the year of SIC, SOC, 271.
The circulation secured by lawful money
aggregated s31 .004. 1S5, an increase for the
month of s265, 5,575 and an increase for the
year of Sc, 744,205.
The amount Of United States registered
bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes
was s2lS, ,525. $50, and to secure public de-
posits, $3S, ,272, 500.
The monthly report of the director of
the mint shows that the coinage executed
at the mirts of the United States during
July amounted to $6.940. 744, as follows:
Gold. $5.S53 800; silver, $1,027, ,S34; minor
coins. $685.
Evening star., 1898-08-01

An Arrangement Made to Obtain
Stamped Envelopes.

In order to meet the emergency made nee
essary by Reimbursement of the bids for
furnishing the government with stamped
envelopes, Postu aster General Smith today
entered into contract with the Plympton-
Morgan Company to furnish the govern
ment with stamped envelopes and other
supplies under the recent bids for a period
beginning October to January l. 1882
This contract, stated above, was made
necessary by the rejection of the last bids.
1t was found impossible to readvertise and
let a contract before ths present one eX-
pired. The prices to be paid under this
emergency contract are the same as the
lowest bid received undsr the recent pro-
pCSaIS.
Evening star., 1898-08-01

AS solution of the controversy over the
lease of the Freedmen's Hospital grounds
and buildings, the District Commissioners
will recommend the erection of q frame
building as an additional residence for the
nurses. 1t is believed by the Commissioners
that in this way the hospital authorities
will be given ample room, and the dental
school of Howard University will also be
properly accommodated. This recommens
GatiCn of the Commissioners will be made
to the Secretary of the Interior.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
"THE YELLED MURDEREss.-
Identity of the Matteawan Prisoner
Established as Charlotte Wood

Mrs Z. p. Norris of Chicago confirms the
report that the mysterious prisoner in Mat
teawan, n. Y. whose identity has been
concealed for years under the name of
Henrietta Robinson, 1.-The veiled mur-
deress," is Charlotte Wood of Quebec. Can
ada.
Mrs. Norris and Charlotte Wood were
schoolmates in 1S43 at Wizards Seminary.
Troy, n. Y. The Wood family at that time
occupied prominent position In Canadian
society. Charlotte Wood after leaving the
seminary, married Sir VIM. Elliott, an Eng
lish army officer The marriage is said to
have turned out unhappily, and the wife
became drunkard. The prisoner was in
sane at the time of the poisonings of which
she was convicted. at least Mrs. Norris so
believes
Evening star., 1898-08-01
A Congress- of OrfentaIist..

Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador, has
notified the Secretary of State that the In
ternational Congress Of Orientalists will
hold its next meeting in the city of Rome
in 1889. and has expressed the hope that
the United States will be represented by q
number of delegates of such a character
as will be suited to the precedents ot the
congress and the Importance which orien-
tai studies have recently assumed The
Italian ambassador requests the Secretary
Of State to give the widest publicity to the
announcement Of the meeting of the next
congress, and to recommend the participa-
ton of such institutes, scientific bodies and
men of learning as are interested In the
subject in question.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
GEN. WADE COMING.
VIII Confer Regarding Regiments to
BE Sent to Porto Rico.


BE Sent to Porto Rico.
Major General Wade, commanding the
military forces at Camp George H. Thomas,
Chickamauga, who is to have command Of
the provisional division to be sent to Porto
Rico. to reinforce the present army of in
vasion, telegraphed the Secretary of War
today that he is now on his way to this
city and will arrive tomorrow morning for
the purpose of comforting with the author
tiles in regard to the regimental compost
ton of the proposed expedition. As at
present planned, this division will consist
of nine volunteer regiments, and the selec-
tion of these regiments is the principal
question to be settled at the conference
between the Secretary of War and General
Wade tomorrow 1t is the purpose of the
War Department., in making up this expe-
dition, to select regiments from the states
which have not as yet been represented by
troops in active operations at the 'front.'
in order to apportion the work equally
among the states as far as possible.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Painful Burned.

Bessie Turner. co1ored, seventeen years
old, and her sister, Alice. who is only three
years old, were this afternoon painfully
burned about their heads and bodies at
their home. No. BIO 9th street extended,
a fire being caused by an explosion of coal
oil They We're removed to Freedmen's
Hospital by friends. The damage to the
house amounted to $50.
1t is reported from the hospital that one
of the sufferers may die.
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IN REGARD TO THE PHILIPPINES.
No Negotiations Progressing Between
England and America.

No Negotiations Progressirtg Between
England and America.
LONDON, August lin the house of
commons today the parliamentary secretary
OF the foreign office, Mr.. George n. Cur
zon. answering a question, said there were
no negotiations in progress between Great
Britain and the United States in regard to
the Philippine Islands. and that no informa-
tion had reached her majesty's government
In support of the statement that Germany
mad made or was making an attempt to ac-
quire the Island of Luzon.
Continuing. Mr.. Cuzon said the govern
ment was aware that the future of the
fhllippine Islands was causing anxiety in
Australia, and that the matter will. of
course, receive the government, close at
tention
Reply'hg tc questions on the subject of
emma, Mr.. Curzon said Sir Claude NJ Mac
Donald, the British minister to China, had
been instructed on July % to inform the
isung-Li-1 amen (Chtnese foreign office,
that Great Britain would support China
against any power permitting an act Of
aggression in China, because China had
granted a British subject PERMISSION to
ald or build railroads or other public
works" (Cheers.)
Evening star., 1898-08-01
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Judge Mills today fined Edward johnson.
colored, $40 for striking Albert Butler. also
coiored, with brick. The fine was paid.
For assaulting Mary Hicks, colored. June
8, Alexander Washington, colored, was to-
day fined 50 by Judge Mills. with the alter
native of fifteen days in Jail
Henry Fletcher. eoiored, was today con-
victed in the Police Court of assaultine
Matthew Marshall, also colored, and Judge
Mills fined him s..
There was a fire in the coal dump near
s. s. Daishs coal yard and feed mill, Brent
wood road and Florida avenue about s
o'clock Saturday afternoon. The police and
fire extinguished before any damage was
done.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
FOREIGN OFFICERS AT HAVANA,
Maj. Leverson of the British Army
Watches BIancO,s Operatfons

The British cruiser Talbot, from Jamaica.
arrived at Havana on the Goth, bringing
Major George T. Leverson of the British
royal engineer corps. who is accredited to
the British consulate, and is authorized on
General Blanco's staff for the purpose OF
watching the military operations On the
Both Major Leyerson, accompanied by the
British consul, paid a visit to General
Blanco, and with General of Staff SeIano
and DR.. Jose Cengosto, the secretary gem
eral of Cuba, visited General Parade see
ond in command in Cuba. On the after
noon OF the aoth the cruiser Talbot sailed,
Lieutenant Pokhrisraff OF the Russian
navy, accredited to General BIanco's stair
to watch the war operations, has paid
visit to Cardenas, where he was given a
gunboats Antonio de Lopez Alerta and
Ligeria and several army officers.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
White Cross Nurses TO Go.

The White Cross Society, organized for
relief work on the lines OF the Red Cross
Society has been granted permission by
the War Department to send its hospital
supplies and corps OF trained nurses to
Manila on the steamer Arizona, which will
leave San Francisco for the Philippines
about August ID. Twenty-one trained
nurses viii go, under the supervision Of
Mrs. Jane Creighton, president of tha so.
ciety
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Local Pensions.

Pensions were granted today to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Column
bfa: Minors of John Leyhan, $16; Cordelia
A. Walker. s.; John c. Dull, IS; George
Ryers. increase from ss to s.: Susan NJ.
Sessford, $i2; Caroline NJ Fischer 81:
Thomas A. Rhodes. Sc; Thomas Hayes, $12;
John White. increase. s24 to $50; Richard
III. Bowling, s17. and Jennie Vincent, So.
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NOT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY,
Jernegan, Wanted for syvindiinr
Safely Passed Through Havre.

HAVRE, August 1.-The Rev Prescott
F. Jernegan. the vice president and gen.
eral manager OF the Eloctolytic Marine
salts Company. for whose arrest on the
eharge OF obtaining money under false pre-
lenses warrant was issued in Boston on
July 80. arrived here by the French line
steamer Navarro at o'clock this morning
He was not taken into custody, owing.
II Is said, TO the lack of the necessary pa
pers, and started for Paris by train with
OUT being interfered with.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
TO GO TO MoNTAuk POINT.
A Hospital for 500 Men to Be Built
80 at Once.

@3S Mt once.
Secretary Alger is Fastening the prepara-
tions at Montauk Point for the reception
of the 9TH Army Corps now at Santiago
Surgeon General Sternberg has just dis
patched Col. F8rwood of his bureau to the
site of the camp, with instructions to erect
at once ashosptsfal capable of accommodate
ing at least 500 soldiers Gen. Shafter has
been authorized by d cablegram from Sec
retary Alger to. notify his soldiers of the
good fortune II stofe for them in order
that the men may be cheered UP to walt
with patience for their removal. This can
not be efrectedl hmmedia ately, owing to the
condition of theymensthemselves. The pres
ent plan is to begin, as soon as possible,
the transportation ITO Montauk Point of
such other soldiers an have recovered from
the fever and thosewho have not yet con-
traeted it. The sick must wait for the
physicians say that the climatic change in
volved in bringing them north would prove
fatal in many cases.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
AFTER MARRIAGE, ARREST,
Lieut.. Hartung Obtained n Furioagh,
Under FaIse Pretenses. to We'd

DES MONIES. Iowa. August Lieut.
Buidair Hartuns Is under military arrest,
charged with obtaining furlough under
taISe pretenses. TO marry Miss Bessie Cod
GInston. The bride and groom are resi-
oeats OK Des Moines- Lieut.. Hartung is a
member Of the 18th Signal Company. under
command OF Capt Frank Lyman, at
|hickamauga' and pretty Miss Coddington,
now Mrs Hartung. is d popular member of
the most select Des Moines society.
A week or more ago Lieut. Hartuns an
peared in Des Moines on leave NJ absancs
and his friends were surprised shortly after
oy an announcement of his marriage. Upon
his return TO Chickamauga stern realities
confronted him, he being promptly taken
INTO custody II is alleged he assigned as a
reason FOR obtaining furlough his fathers
serious injury. Hartuns, senior, was but
slightly bruised
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Relief of Boys In Blue.

Friday. August 8. a concert will be given
at the Analostan boat house for the benefit
Of the soldier boys at the front The con-
cert will be managed by Miss Fannie Bell
the daughter of Major Bell. u S. A., re-
tired, and Will be participated In by the best
amateur talent In the city.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
WHITE CROSS SOCIETY,
Two of the Organizers Talk With
the President.

Mrs Creighton and Mrs. Snyder of Port
land, Oregon, among the organizers of the
White Cross Society, were introduced to
President Mckinley today by Senator
Thurston. These ladies are here to obtain
full recognition for the White Cross So
ciety in army work. They have already ar
ranged to send corps of trained nurses
to Manila, together with large amount
of supplies. Tney have rendered assistance
in any direction. They had a short talk
with the President who expresses pleasure
at the many evidences Of the patriotism Of
American women.
The White Cross Society is distinct from
the Red Cross but was organized with the
same noble purposes in view.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
CONDITIONS AT CAMP THOMAS,
commissioner Evans Gives an En-.
cOuraYing Report.

cOUraYfnE Report.
PENSION Commissioner Evans has just
returned from Camp Thomas. Chickamauga
Park, and called at the War Department
today to describe to Secretary Alger the
conditions of affairs at the great mill
tary camp The commissioners report is
much more encouraging than those which
have been received from other sources. In
the first place, he says that the total sick
rate in General Polands whole division.
does not exceed four per cent. The same
low rate obtained among the Tennessee
soldiers. The usual sick rate among troops
in an encampment Is said to be about five
per cent. General Wade told the commits
sioner last Thursday that his sick call that
morning was about 1900 men, there being
between 1900 and $1,000 troops in the en-
campment.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Thc conscienee Fupd.

June 80 the conscience fund" of the
treasury amounted TO s291 1432. This has
been contributed Stree 1911. when the fund
was first opened. Re.nittanees continue to
be received on an average Of two or thres
times o week
Evening star., 1898-08-01
when Our note win BE puD,,.hed.

President Mckinley had no word I'D to
this afternoon that the Spanish govern
ment had received the rIa.e terms propos-
ed to them Saturday When he does he
will probably make public the note pre-
sented to NJ. Cambon.
1t is announced officially that the note
to Spain will not be made public today, as
had bean expected The President made
the announcement,
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Bark with Cuban Flag A.sor.

SOUTHAMPTON. IL. August Ia bark
ioaded with gin. and flying the Cuban flag.
Is ashore on the outer bar at wainscott. a
Few miles from here. Her name has NOT
yet peen learned She is In an easy posi-
tt0n. and the crew OF the life saving sta
ZION has gore TO her assistance.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
Hawaii TO Pay Jaoen 100000.

YOKOHAMA. August TT Is reported
here that Hawaii has agreed to pay Japan
10000 sterling in settlement of the dis
9ute which arose ou- OF the exclusion of
japanese enigranes from the Hawaiian ISL
Inds
Evening star., 1898-08-01

NEW YORK. August 1.-The United
States cruiser Yale, Captain wise, arrived
here today from Guanica, Porto Rico, and
anchored OF Tompkinsville. ALI are well
on board.
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The President to Take n Sail.

President and Mrs Mckinley. Secretary
and Mrs. Porter and members of the cabi-
net will leave the navy yard at 1.30 o'cloclx
tonight for pleasant sail OF several hours
down the Potomac. The party will 60 on
the tug Triton.
Evening star., 1898-08-01
MANILA QUIET JULY 20.
Up to That Time No Advances Had
been Made Against Spaniards

HONG KONG. August 1.-The United
States transport Zafiro has arrived in these
waters and is anchored outside the Lyee-
man pass. She reports that no American
or insurgent advances had been made on
Manila UP to July 90
The remainder of the third San Francisco
expedition was expected to arrive at Cavite
duri ig the evening of July %
Evening star., 1898-08-01
RIVER MINES REMOVED.
The Light at Fort Washington VIII
He Re-Estal.lished.

He Refs TIA alslfshed.
Commander c. T. Hutchins. inspector of
this light house district, has issued q no.
tice to mariners as follows:
Notice is hereby given that the subma-
rine mines In the Potomac river in the Vi
cinity of Fort Washington, Nd, having
been taken up. the light at Fort Washing
ton, Md. will be re-established at once,
and the fog bell will be sounded during
thick or foggy weather, as aeretofore'
Evening star., 1898-08-01
The French Election.

PARIS. August 1.-The elections to the
council general have thus far resulted in
the return OF 7s5 republicans and 12S con-
sArvativec.