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Evening star., 1898-09-07
Look After the Sick Soldiers.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
There is another view of the muster out
Of the disabled District volunteers which
does not seem to have attracted the atten-
ton Of the charitable, and this is that to
throw on their own resources or those of
the community number of patriotic men
who have become disabled in the service of
their country is downright cruelty. If a
man were to attempt thus to rid himself of
a horse broken down in his service, he
would be promptly arrested and fined And
no such thing was done in the war of 1861
Every volunteer who by reason of wounds
or sickness in line Of duty was unfit for
duty was kept in hospital until completely
cured, even for months after his regiment
was mustered out. In other words, the gov
ernment charged itself with the keep of the
soldier until he was as good, physically as
on entry into service, or as good as medical
treatment and hospital care could make
him. The people of washington gave the
government men physically sound and it is
not their business but that of the govern
ment. to support these men until they re-
cover enough vitality to- make their living
But If the government should deem this
too onerous or impracticable there is an
other lawful remedy. The soldier who has
become physically incapacitated in line of
DUTY is entitled to an honorable DISCHARGE
on surgeons certificate of disability This
certificate would at once entitIe him to a
pension according to the degree of disabil-
ity, and little it might he would bridge
him over until able to work. But If mus
tered out with the body of able-bodjed
men, he loses his identity as a sick man
and has more or less difficulty in securing
a pension. Surely this is the least gov
ernment as rich ours can do. I repeat
to cast these men adrift, like a worf-out
horse, is simply disgraceful, especially
when we consider that in our regular army,
In time of peace, officers are constantly re-
tired with three-quarters pay and enlisted
men discharged with pension for disable
tiles incurred in peaceful pursuits.
VETERAN OF 1861.
September 6, 1898
Evening star., 1898-09-07

the adoption of an arrangement by which
all the roads of the District will furnish
free transportation to the returning SOL
diers during the present month, and per-
hapS longer. The Metropolitan and Column
bia roads have been affording such privi
leges to soldiers for some time, it was
stated besides having contributed literally
of money.
Mr.. Fred L. Harries of the committee on
badges stated that the committee had
adopted a badge of red white and blue rib
bon of six inches in length and two and a
quarter in width, stamped Welcome Home
to 1st Regiment, D. c. Volunteers Sep
tember 10. 1885," and bearing the names
of the respective committees. Messrs.
Woodward & Lothrop, said Mr.. Harries,
kindly donated the ribbon, and the COM
mlttee appropriated $40 for printing, un-
less some one shall donate the amount
Music Committees Report.
Mr. E. B. Hay, chairman of the commit
tee on music, reported that a rehearsal of
some 400 voices had been held last even
ing and another will be held tomorrow
evening, the singers to sing from the steps
of the east front of the treasury building.
Mr.. West suggested that it would be bet
ter should the singers occupy the west
front of the building where they would be
in the shade, the procession to march past
the south front and up Executive avenue.
This, said Mr. West, would also do away
with any crossing of car tracks. Mr.. Hay
approved the suggestion, and the eXecu-
tive committee will take the matter under
consideration. The chairman of the COM
mittee on civic organizations. Mr.. George
w. Evans, said he had invited all such or
ganiZations to participate in the reception.
and has been assured that the Knights of
PythiaS and the Veteran Firemen will take
part He believes number of other or
ganizations will also participate. Those de-
string to do SO, he stated. should form on
inia
vania avenues not later than 8 o'clock Fri
day morning.
Marines to Take Part.
Major Sylvester said two companies OF
the marines will form part of the process
sion, Colonel Harries having expressed his
pleasure that that branch of the service,
which had fought so bravely in the present
war, should be represented. 1t was also
stated that the full Marine Band will be
in the parade
Mr.. f. ]. Roche of the committee to in
vestigate the needs of the soldiers and
their families reported that number of
men and families are in need of assistance,
and he cited instances.
Upon motion of Mr.. Evans the commit
tee will consider the subject of properly
receiving Company H of the regiment,
which is now on it's way home from Porto
Rico.
Mrs. j. Whit Heron, vice chairman of
the committee of ladies appointed to serve
the soldiers, reported progress and that
about 100 ladies have already volunteered
their services.
The appointment of Dr. W. B. Powell as
chairman of the committee on programs
was announced. DR.. F. r. Lane being pre-
vented from serving.
After making arrangements for imme-
diately meeting the wants of needy sol
diers and their families the committee ad-
lourned until 8 o'clock tomorrow evening
at the same place.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Changes In Police Department..

The District Commissioners have ordered
the following changes in the police depart
IDent: That Thomas ]. Vansant, station
keeper at the first precinct police station,
be removed, to take effect today, and that
Louis 3. Ray. a messenger at police head
quarters, be promoted to fill the vacancy;
that Noble NJ. Clark, a messenger in the
police department at 500 salary, be pro-
mCted to the position vacated by Ray at
a salary of 500; that John J. German be
appointed a messenger at 500 per annum.
TO fill the vacancy created by the promo
tion of Clark.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 I'm. and 2:3O
and $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at am
Steamer Charles Manchester for Indian
Head at $50 pm.
Steamer EsteIlc Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
at am
Steamer Norfolk for Norfolk and Fortress
Monroe at $40 pm
Trains leave 131a street an6 Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from a. m to
pm
Trains leave 1917 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from III
am to pm.
Trains leave AGueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort Myer and Falls Church every
half hour from am. to IL pm.
Trains leave 32d and NJ streets and 32d
and P streets every ten minutes for West
Chevy Chase and Glen Echo.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

Robert F. Eubank and Emma Ludwig
and John w. Bowles and Bertha Dingley,
all of Richmond, who came from that city
for the purpose of being married here, were
sratified in their wishes and are now en-
joying Washington honeymoon. Rev. DIR.
w. r. Stricklin performed the double cere-
mony in the parlors of the Howard House
yesterday morning, short time after their
arrival, the proprietor and clerk acting as
witnesses Both couples intend to spend a
few days here before returning to Rich
mond.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

An Italian barber, who is said to work in
Southeast Washington, was arrested in
Henry F ark southwest yesterday by Spe-
cial Officer Davis and taken to the police
station on a charge of indecency. He gave
The fictitious name of Joseph French. He
was required TO leave $50 collateral for his
appearance
The officer had been for several weeks re-
ceiving complaints about the conduct
charged. but not until yesterday was he
able to apprehend the offender. Today
when the case was called in the Police
Court the defendant failed to appear and
his collateral was forfeited.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
CoIored Citizens. Candidate

At a meeting of the Colored Citizens
School Association last night it was de-
cided to hold a public meeting Friday
evening at the Third Baptist Church. 9th
ana . streets, the object of which will be
TO more publicly announce the associa.
lions chosen candidate for member of the
board of school trustees
Evening star., 1898-09-07

Persons leaving the city for anv
period can have The Star mailed tn
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering IL st
this Office, in person or by letter.
Terms: Is cents per week; Is cents
for two weeks. or 90 cents per
month Invariably In advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office to another should
give the last address as well rs the
ssw one.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived a letter from Mr.. w. J. Frizzell ask
ing for the list of real estate, taxable and
exempt, held by the several universities To-
Gated in the District He also asks for in
formation as to the quantity of land neces-
sary to extend New York avenue to the
reform school,
Evening star., 1898-09-07
niagara Falls and Return via Ii. md
O.. xIu.

Special train OF coaches and parlor cars
will leave Baltimore and Ohio depot at 80
q. nl-' September and % Tickets good to
stop of returning at Buffalo. Rocbesfer
Geneva and Burdett CWatkins Glen. and
Mauch Chunk. $40 for the round trip.
Tickets limited to ten days.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Upper Marlboro Fair

September 6 to 8. inclusive, Baltimore and
LILO OIAo Failroad Only 80 cents round trip.
Trains will leave Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road station, New Jersey avenue and {,
street. on above dates. . and IL am. Re
turning, leave Upper Marlboro 4:3O and
o-So IN. making run in each direction of
Cne hour.-Adyt
Evening star., 1898-09-07
False Alarm Turned In.

An alarm was turned in about o'clock
this morning from box 51S, at Sth and G
streets southeast, but when the firemen re-
sponded they found that there was no occa-
sion for the sounding CT the alarm. The
miscreant who had enjoyed calling out the
department was nowhere to be found.
yesterday morning a false alarm was
turned IN from the same box. Complaint
was made TO the police and an effort is be-
ing made to find the violator of law.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
DesertIon and Abandonment,

Minnie Brown yesterday filed suit for
divorce from Alexander Brown, the charge
being desertion and abandonment She
asks to be allowed to resume her maiden
name of Mamie O'Day
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Night Blooming Cereus

There were two more beautiful flowers
Monday evening on the night blooming cs-
reus plant at 500 Tth street northeast. mem
uoned in The Star of recent date. This
makes twenty-three within a few weeks
and the branches are full of small buds.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Hundred. Flock to See IT,

The demonstration this week of the
''Mudge Patent Gamer" at Elphonzo
Toungs Co.'S store, is proving one of the
most interesting exhibits ever made.-Adv.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
LOCAL MENTION.
ANU sEMENTs TONIGHT.

Columbia Theater-"The Two Orphans
BijOu Theater-Vaudeville.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater-Ed. F. Rush's
Sporty Widows"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle Of
Gettysburg.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
"Ericsson LineExcursiOnS'

ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE
sunday at 80 Gm..............3.... 6 81. 90
To Philadelphia might stalmersl -........ 81. 90
To Philadelphia and return by rail .......,. S3.0e
To Cap. May from Philadelphia by rail-. =. SO IS
To Cape May and return ten daysl. 81 Is
10 Cane MAY aud return tseasonl. 81 90
To Atlantic City fron Philadelphia by rail-. So 20
To Atlantic City and return ten days. 50. 20
Ic Atlantic City and return (seasonl. 81 60
To Asbury Park. Ocean Grove, Ling Branch. S4.0o
To Asbury Park. Ocean Grove Long Branch and
return season Cfr1In Philadelphia by rail-. 90
To New York from rhnlelpnia by rail- 81 90
To New York and reSurn eleven days .S6N0
Night steamers teNcryt sundays from wharf.
Light and Pratt streets. at pm. Write for de-
scriptire pamphlet and fishing grounds ut Better
ton Tickets for .al at OFFICE ONLY. Also tick
to Albany. Troy, Saratoga Springs. Newport. II.
l.; Fau River. New Haven. Bridgeport. Coun.;
Portland, Me-, and points north. Tickets TO Phil
adclphia On sale IL Washington at u. x o. Ticket
Offices Pennsylvania avenue, and II. A O. depot.
ie.s0-32u Baltimore, Nd
Evening star., 1898-09-07

$3.50 Another Grand Excursion $3.50
10 Fort Monroe, Norfolk a Vn. Beach
Via Norfolk and Washington steamer New
port News Saturday, $50 pm. Tickets
sS-oo' good TO return Sunday night, giving
an opportunity to see the big feet Of war
vessels of "Old Point."-Advt
Evening star., 1898-09-07

John Carr, a cigarmaker, from Chicago
was taken sick about $40 clock last night
He was removed to Freedmen.s I4ospitaI in
the police patrol wagon.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
THE STAR BY MAIL

Bargains worthy the name in Hoeks.s
clearing sale.-AdVt
Evening star., 1898-09-07
For soIdiers Passing Through.

B. B. Earnshaw & Bro sent $40 to The
Star office for the benefit of the fund for
furnishing meals to the soldiers passing
through the city.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
OUR SOLDIER BOYS.

Receive them with flying colors-hand
flags and decOrations-can be had from
COPELAND & CO,
4D9 11th st. NV.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

And a good seat TO Glen Echo and return are as
sured IL you 20 via GEORGETOWN and TENAI-
LYToWN ELECTRIC CARS. which connect with
"ayeuue'' cars. 32d and NJ sts., and IF ct" line,
Sod and sts.. EVERY TEN MINUTES. On al
rival at West Chevy Chase lone fsre hoard
Echo r. r.. thus securing good seats before reach
ing crowd ''the circle" u Returning. last
car at 1870. 7e--~ztq-ltt
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Norfolk & wash. Steamboat Co.'S
Special Daylight Trip to FIT. Monroe

and Norfolk Steamer leaves Tth st. wharf
at am. Monday, September L. For full
information see handbills, or apply at Off
ces at Wharf.-AdYt.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Mr. Frizxe1rs Inou,rx.

Hoeke's clearing sale of furniture and
carpets will interest you.-AdYt
Evening star., 1898-09-07

If you want a nice roast or tender
juicy steak. or if you have capricious ap-
petite to cater to, call here. We have just
what you want. T. T. KEANE, 35-51 Cen
ter mkt.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kenny's Cheon,' the best SOC. tea in
America. Pure American-reined Sugars
sold at cost.
c. D. KENNY, city stores.
Evening star., 1898-09-07

Floral decorations for Weddings.
For expert service see GUIDE, 1924 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
Double Wedding soIemnized.

It'll pay you to buy furniture and car.
pets at Hoeke's clearing sale.-Advt.
Evening star., 1898-09-07
DINNER, $ 1

Ride or drive out TO Chevy Chase I'm for good
Table D Hete Dinner, 81 All kinds of refresh
meuts az city prices. GEO. A. MILLS. Jr. aul7 sd
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-12
OHIO SENA TORIAL PL I'M IN HANNA'S HANDS
Majority of All rIembers=EIect
Give Him Their Votes.
Members of the Opposition Not
Yet Ready to Admit Defeat.

Oem.), Jones Oem.), Kennon Oem.). Leet
Oem.), Long Dem.), Miller Dem.). Mitchell
Oem.), Nichols Dem.). Pugh Oem.), Rob-
ertson Oem.), Schaefer (Dem), Valentine
Oem.); total. 49,
Hanna-Alexander Raq.l, Blake Rep?,
Rep.l, Dodge -(Rep), Garfield Rep9, Lutz
(Rep.), May (Rep.), Plummer (Rep), Riley
(Rep.), Sheppard (Rep.l. Sullivan (Rep),
Voight Qnd. Rep) -Wightman (Rep), Will
liams (Rep), Wolcott CRep.1; total, II.
There were no changes In the ballot for
the full term.
The following was the ballot for the short
term in the house: +
McKisson-Adams, Adkins, Agler, Barlow,
Bolin. Booth, Bower. Bracken Oems),
Brambley (Rep.), Cline, Connolly, Cox, Doran,
Gayman, Goaa1, Halden Halter, Heyde, Hull,
Hunter Oems.), Jones tRep). Kempel, Ken
nedy, Lamb Ludwiek, MacBroom, McCauley,
O'Neill Oems), Otis lind Rep.),- Payne, Pi-
per, Powell, Ross, Rothe Russell (Dems.),
Rutan Rep.), Schneider (Dem.), Scott (Rep.),
Smalley Spellmeyer, Stivers, Swaine, Will
ltams Dems.), Speaker Mason CRep9-total,
Hanna-Allen, Arbense, Armstrong, Ash
ford, Baldwin, Beatty. Bell Bennett, Bo-
Chapman. Clark, Clifford, Davies, Davis
Reps.). Droste Qnd. Rep.l. Dutton, Griffith
(Clinton), Griffith (Union}, Hinsdale Howard,
Johnson, Joyce (Reps.}, Kemper Qnd. Rep0,
Lane Qnd. Rep.(, Leeper. Leland, Love, Nc
Cormick. McCurdy. McKinnon, Manuel,
Meacham. Means, Morrow. Morris, Parker,
Rankin CLARK, Rankin (Fayette), Redkey.
Smith Delaware) Snider, Snyder, Stewart
CLARK. Stewart GMahoning), Strimple, Swim
gle, Taylor, Wadden (Rep. total, 56.
Scattering-Lentz. l. Wiley tDem); Wiley,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-12

avarice await their practical and INTEL
hgent development. Comparatively easy
OF access, upon tide water, with spa
clous waterfalls sufficient to run 100
stamps at lowest stage, with yellow
cedar In abundance, the natural facili-
Ties FOR working are unequaled as far
as my knowledge of mines extends.
For nearly two years 1 have been
giving special study and attention to
Gravina and Revillagigedo islands. in
southeastern Alaska The former lies
along Nicholas passage and Tongas
harroWs, extending from about four
miles opposite Fort Chester, or New
Metlakahtla, on Annette island. to
about sixteen miles above Ketchikan,
which is thriving trading and fishing
post on Revillagigedo. Gravina Is thu
twin island to Annette which was SET,
aside by the United States some tex
years ago as reservation for Dun
cans British Columbia Indians Since
this time Duncan has practically been
the ru.er of a principality. He has
prohted largely by trading, fishing,
canning, etc, and British Columbian
mining engineers are said to be now
prospecting the island Under his super-
vision.
However that may be, the island is
fabulously rich In mineral, and while
the mountain of gold is not to be con-
sidered as solid and IS carat there
is distributed in the quartz of this
broad area far more wealth than the
Klondike will have produced when it
shall be as the abandoned placers of
the Fraser. GraVina island is, of course
open to prospectors, and very rich
claims have been located, but there is
enough territory on the islands upon
which a white mans foot has never vet
been placed to keep 100 prospectors
busy for many years.
THE island lies, as 1 said. along
Nicholas passage and Tongas narrows,
with Clarence straits upon the west Il
is about thirty miles long and sixteen
miles wide. Upon the western coast,
beginning at the extreme southerly
end, the Dali ridge rises to an average
height of 2,050 feet, and extends about
two-thirds of the entire length of the
island. Upon the east side, beginning
at Boswick inlet the California range
starts at 1900 feet and has an average
height of 2,200 feet, extending nearly
to the extreme northern end at Valenar
point, the junction of Tongas narrOws,
Clarence straits and Behue canal The
island is Of an entirely rocky forma-
ton, all the rocks being richly min
eralized. 1t has no soil save the heavy
growth of moss which is characteristic
of Alaska, yet it is heavily timbered
with yellow cedar and oak, the roots
spreading around and inserting them
selves between the crevices of the rock,
being nurtured and covered by this
verdant moss. We noted in places,
large trees felled by the storms which
had stripped the moss for many feet
in circumference about them exposing
the mineralized rock and ice, and in
many instances holding in their en-
brace the huge boulders around which
they had entwined themselves"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-12
THE KLONDIKE PALES TO INSIGNIFICANCE.
Enough Territory in Which No White rIan Has Ever
Set Foot to Keep Prospectors Busy for
Twenty Years.

Special to the Globe.
FORT WRANGEL, Jan. 5, via Port
Townsend, Wash, Jan. live have
discovered deposits of gold which will
insignificant in the next few years"
Thus spoke D. Soils Cohen, who has
just returned here with Councilman
Cole from Gravina island Southeastern
Alaska. 1--WE have made the discov-
cries on Gravina, Revillagigedo and
Annette islands. 1t seems extravagant.
L know, to speak Of mountains of ore"
said Mr.. Cohen, but that is exactly
what characterizes the three islands I
have mentioned and also Mary's
Prince Of Wales and others. Hundreds
of thousands of tons of ore, practically
ready for the smelter, may be shipped
without putting a pick beneath the
ground.
'Ledges extending from the beach to
the base Of the mountain chains fol-
lowing the undulations of the ground.
lost here and reappearing there IN
widths varying from 10 to 80 feet, and
at times rising in fantastic shapes like
the ruins of ancient castles, all carry
precious metals. Other lodges, sharp
edged, extend in layers into the salt
water. and are covered with curious
nd ch ,ryhi III
have left upon them. Strip these
ledges anywhere, put in a shot be-
tween them and, as the rock is torn
and shattered by the blast, the metal
1t conceals is laid open. In some in
stances. from our shots. fine gold was
plainly visible IN the white quartz
within the weed covered slate. All
his is above the surface; what lies be-
meath the future will determine. On
Gravina much of this ore is copper.
"On Revillagigedo, especially about
Georges inlet and Helen bay, very
rich free milling gold ledges have late
ly been located. The ledges are as big
as the country.
1--WE lived, Mr.. Cole and myself, in a
sloop, for about week sailing from
point to point, and anchoring at night
in one or another of the numerous
harbors safely sheltered from the
winds which roared about us, and the
storm struck seas which ragged with
out. We not only visited claims in the
course of development, but with our
own hands procured specimens Show
ing fully the character of the mineral
belt.
II believe that the permanent mining
wealth of Alaska lies within the islands
among which 1 have been cruising for
the past two weeks. Whether this be So
or not, however, it is certain that for
tunes beyond the widest dreams OF
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-12

1, Hazlett Oem); Warner, 1, Hess (Dem.)
Absent-Creamer Oem.).
The ballot for the long term was the same
as for the short term
The only absentee was Representa-
tive Cramer, the Democratic Populfst
member from Paulding county, who is
seriously sick. His physician stated
tonight that he could not possibly be
in his seat tomorrow.
After the vote was recorded TODAY
in each branch of the legislature sep
arately, majority of a quorum of
those present is all that Is necessary
In the Joint balloting tomorrow, so that
the serious illness of Representative
Cramer might become an important
factor.
Wiley and Warner was cast by Repre-
sentatives Wiley, Hazlett and Hess, all
Democrats. If Cramer had been pres
ent and all other Democrats in line.
McKisson's vote in the house would
have been fifty-three or still three short
Of a majority in that branch of the
legislature. With Hanna having a ma
jority of three in the house, McKisson
having a majority Of two in the senate.
the chair would announce tomorrow
that there was no election today. and
that a joint ballot will be in order.
AS soon as the two bodies meet in Joint
convention at noon tomorrow, their
respective journals of today will be
read, and the lieutenant governor will
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