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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
COMMISSIONER EVANS DENIAL.
RefutatIOn of Charges Made at the
g. A. II. Encampment.

RofutatIon of Charges Made at the
g. A. II. Encampment.
Washington. Oct. 11.-There has been
wide circulation given to the story
originating at the recent encampment
of the G. A. r. at Cincinnati that "the
commissioner of pensions had called his
chiefs together and instructed them
to disregard totally every application
based on deafness and rheumatism in
the adjudication of claims for pen
sions." The commissioner authorizes
the following statement:
mo such instructions were given.
The present medical referee of the bu-
reau, Dr. ]. F. Raub, a priminent G. A..
r. man, says there has been no change
in the adjudication of claims for deaf
ness since the present schedule of rat
ings, which was approved Dec. 4, 1891,
in accordance with the act of Aug. 27,
1888. The present chief of the board Of
review, Colonel F. d. Stoppenon, also
a prominent G. A. r man. says there
has been no change in the adjudication
of claims for rheumatism since he came
to the bureau in 1869. There has prob
ably not single working day passed
since April !, 1897. that there has not
been certificates issued for both deaf
ness and rheumatism. There has been
no change in the laws. therefore no
change in the practice during the pres
ent administration"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
TABOR TO Be 0USTDD.
The Accused Contract Surgeon
Must Leave the Army.
VERY WEAK CASE AGAINST him.
Tho Soldier Whom He Was Charged
With Neglecting Practically COM
mitted Suicide-ButS Surgeon General

Tho Soldier Whom He Was Charged
With Neglecting Practically Com
mitted suicide-But Surgeon General
Sternberg Says the OfIicer Must Go.
Washington. Oct. 1.-THE board of
inquiry appointed to investigate the
charges against Contract Surgeon Ia
, bor, growing out of the death at Camp
Wiksff of Private Hugh Parrett of the
Eighth infantry (regulars). has SUBJ
mitted it's report to Secretary Alger.
The board presents simply the testi-
mony taken in the course of the in
quiry. making no recommendations.
The charges against DR.. Tabor were.
in brief. that he neglected to attend
and prescribe for Private Parrett, and
that the soldiers death was due di-
rectly to the negligence or incompe-
tence of the surgeon. The evidence
taken by the board shows that DIR.
Tabor did prescribe for Parrett, and
that he attended him twice on the day
of his DEATH Not Is minutes before
the man died DIR. Tabor was talking to
him in front of his tent. The man was
then suffering from case of acute
pneumonia. superinduced by a bath
which he had taken in the surf only
a short time before.
Parrett had been ordered by one of
the sergeants of his company to take
a bath. and to go to the cooks tent
to get warm water in which to bathe.
For some reason Parrett did not get
the warm water. but went to the beach
and plunged into the surf. The shock
produced by the cold water on his
system, which was much reduced by
fever and other disease. was so great
that pneumonia instantly developed
and he died in a short time.
The evidence further shows that DR..
Tabor was very cross with Parrett
and that he spoke to him sharply. This
was accounted for in the testimony by
the fact that DR.. Tabor was himself
nearly i'll from the effects of the hard
work he had been doing, and was
nervous and unstrung.
The report of the board of inquiry
was referred to Judge Advocate Cen
eral Leiber and by him returned to the
secretary of war with the opinion that
charges against DR.. Tabor would not lie
under the testimony.
Surgeon General Sternberg decided
that, in the circumstances, the best
course to pursue would be to relieve
DR.. Tabor from duty by cancelling his
contract as an army surgeon. The
necessary steps to this end will bs
taken at once.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
DEATH UNDER
CAR WHEELS.
Nephia Linzey Jumps Off
q Wagon, too Late to
Escape Cruel Car
Wheels.

IT was horrible death that little Ne
phia Linzey. son Of Joseph ]. aud Julis
Linzey, of No. 28O5 West Second:street, met
last evening" His life was crushed out un-
der electric car No. . of the West Front
street line and bis parents ore prostrated.
Nephia was only Is years Of age. Hc left
his homo early in the evening for a romp
At Lancaster and Woodlawn Avenues hs,
aud others boys jumped on the rear Of Fred
Weber milk wagon. The car, which was
In charge Of Horace G. Deffendsrfer, the
conductor, who 6y the way Is one Of the
most careful and compstent mon on the
line and at one time motorman, followed
close Just as Rodp1an street was reached
Nsphia and his companions jumped from
their positions on the wagon and Nephia
instead Of leaving the track Immediately
as did his fsiend ingered just long enoug gh
to be struck by the car.
Mr.. Deffenderfer saw the boy and applied
his brakes but the distance between oar
and boy was so short that he could not
stop the vehicle, the front trucks of which
passed over his breast fraoturing the ribs
. and causing ono to pierce the right lung.
Instantly crowd collected and willing
hands lifted the little fellow tenderly from
the tracks and carried him to the sidewalk K
where he showed signs Of life. In tho mean.
time DR.. John G. Fahey had been aum.
moned but before his arrival Samuel Colt
and Howard Griffith carried the dying lad
to his home, where DR.. Fahsj saw him o
few minutes later.
He was dead, however. having expired
few minutes after being carried into the
house. Deputy Coroner Chandler was no.
titled but has moi yet fxod day for hold
ing the inquest.
While the lads death Is to be deplored,
and censure Is likely to be laid on the rail.
road company for apparent neglect, there
was no one responsible but the uniortu.
nate little fellow. Eye witnesses Of the
affair say that had ho left the street upon
jumping from the wagon he would have
escaped dealh as had his friend. Mr.. Def
fenderter. was conductor Of the car in the
absence Of the motorman but he was ca.
pable and not in any way responsible. &c.
cording to the story OF the eye witnesses
Mr.. Lnzoy Is employed by the joseph
Bancroft g. Sons Company and with
his wife, are prostrated over their
boys tragic death. Tho funeral will take
place Thursday afternoon in all probabil.
ity. .--> =.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
Baron Won BuIow's Recall.

Berlin, Oct. 1.-Baron Won Bulow's
recall from Italy is regarded here as
due to the annoyance of Emperor Will
lam and the government at the pope's
recent declaration in favor of Frances
traditional protectOrate over Catholics
in the east. Germany insistes on pro-
tecting her own subjects, and the
pope's attitude on the eve of Empero,
Williams eastern tour Is resented.
Though there Is no breach with the
Vatican. some time. will probably
elapse before Baron Won Bulow's sue
cessor takes up his post. but there is
no doubt that he will be instructed to
acquaint the Vatican with the German
feeling on the subject.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
A Warming to the Indians

Walker. Mimi, Oct. 1.-THE Indian
council was held at the agency yes
terday afternoon, and was well attend
ed by Flat Mouth and representative
delegations. General Bacon and In
spector Tinker told the Bear Islanders
that If they would give up the men for
whom warrants have been issued. and
come In themselves. they could go
home. If they resisted the government
would not rest till the recalcitrants had
been captured, and that the Bear Isl.
anders would not then be permitted to
occupy the islands again. This mes
sage was at once sent to the hostiles.
General Bacon's terms were received
by the chiefs with signs of evident
pleasure. and they all signified their
approval of them. 1t is believed the
PillagerS will accent them,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
s,xteen.Year.Old Girl Murdered

Selnsgrove, Pa, Oct. n.-Daisy
Smith, aged 16 years. daughter of
Henry Smith, a wealthy farmer of
Boles Run. near here, was found mur-
dered yesterday in a field near her
home The discovery was made by the
girls father, who had sent Daisy to
gather some herbs which he was to
compound for treatment for sick
horse. Her throat had been cut from
ear to ear while bullet hole was in
her head. as well as her back. William
krissinger. an eX-convict, was arrested
on suspicion Of being the assassin. 1t
Is thought the assassin attempted to
assault her, and meeting with resist
ance he killed her.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
CHINESE RETROGRESsION.
Tho Flowery Kingdom Is Not Rea d
For Reform Movements.

Tho Flowery Kingdom Is Not Ready
For Reform Movements.
London, Oct. 1.-THE Pekin CORE.
spondent of The Times says: The ret
rograde movement spreads. An i'm
perial edict orders the suppression of
the native press and the punishment OF
the editors. 1t also cancels all the new
methods of examination promulgated
during the last IL months. The latter
step must give general satisfaction,
since the proposed changes were too
radical for the people.
All of those who have signed menu
orials in favor of reform have been dis
missed from office. The board Of agri-
culture is abolished. it's president, WI
Mao Ting, compradore of the Hong
Kong and Shanghai bank, being de-
prived of his rank. A memorial i'm
peached him as a slave of foreign
devils"
Huang. former consul at Singapore.
and lately minister designate of China
to Japan, was arrested at Shanghai
yesterday by order of the empress
dowager in connection with the reform
movement. Her general prescription
of the progressives constitutes reign
of terror
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
EPISCOPALlANS ON MARRIAGE.
Bishops Discuss the Church Law For
the Government of M inisters. /

the Government of Ministers.
Washington, Oct. 1.-THE marriage
and divorce canon was under consider
alton by the bishops In the triennial
Episcopal council yesterday. 1t il as
follows:
No minister shall solemnze a mar
rlage the parties to which are within
the degree of cOnsanguinity and af-
book of Leviticus.
1t shall be the duty Of the ministers
to admonish the people from time to
time that the church discountenances
ciandestine marriages.
No minister shall solemnize the mar
riage of any person who is a minor
under the law of the place Of marriage
unless the parent or guardian Of such
minor Is present or shall have written
consent to the marriage or is perma-
nently resident in foreign country.
No minister shall solemnize mar
riage except In the presence of at least
two witnesses, himself or the witnesses
being personally acquainted with the
parties.
Every minister of the church shall
at the time Of the marriage record in
the register of the parish in which the
marriage takes place the name. BIRTH
place. age and residence of each party,
and such record shall be signed by the
minister who performs the ceremony
and by at least two witnesses Of the
marriage.
No minister Of this church shall sol.
emnize the marriage Of either party to
a divorce during the lifetime Of the
other party.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
THE SAXTON MURDER CASE.
Special Grand Jury May Be Called to
IudIct Mrs. George.

DpoCiui 4uuf DC >uiioe w
IndIct Mrs. George.
Canton, o., Oct. 11.-This afternoon
the state will be called upon in the
Justices court to present the evidence
on which 1t expects to hold Mrs.
George to the grand Jury for the mur-
der Of George D. Saxton. If the evil
dence holds her a special grand jury
Is likely to be called to take UP the
case. An indication that the defense
will not make fight in the lower court
IL the fact that they have summoned
but one witness. George Brown, Of
Hanoverton. Mrs. Georges uncle.
The coroner spent yesterday examin-
Ing witnesses. He took the testimony
Of Mrs. Althouse, in front of whose
house the tragedy occurred. Mrs. Alt
house testlfled; Il was not at home
Friday night, when the shooting oc-
rurred. l had not been there from
Monday evening. except on an errand
during Wednesday. 1 was taking care
of a sick sister-in-law. Mr.. Saxton,
for all I know, may have ridden out
to the house that night to see II I was
At home, as he did not know how long
I might be away He has gone there
before in my absence and attended to
the bird and other things about the
house. He had pass key that opened
the door. He attended to the bird and
the flowers at the house this summer
while l was away"
Russell Hogan, a neighbor's boy, tes-
tilted to having seen what appeared to
be woman fire several shots and then
walk away through vacant lot.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
DOTS.
Mrs. Wilbsr GARD reader, 4as E 7th street,
near Lombard, Price % cents.

Mrs. Wilbor GARD reader, 4a3 E 7th street,
near Lombard. Price 25 cents.
Mrs. William M. Field this morning
talked to the members Of the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association on her col
lection Of curios.
Lewis Potts has for sale near Contro-
vile. Christiana Hundred, several pairs OF
young pigs.
Several bridge carpenters experienced in
farming can find employment by calling
at Gooding's Coal Office, Fourteenth and
SCOTT streets.
+. Blumenthal g. Co. offer for salen ten
ton Fairbanks wagon scale, in first class
order, the company havingi put In
track scales.
Several nice rooms OF Cos King street are
offered for rent on reasonable terms.
w. l. Dockstader. Of tho Wonderland
Theatre offer for sale 100 chairs suitable
for Lodge rooms.
The Woman's Homo Missionary Society
OF Asbury NJ. 4. church will meet In regu-
lar session In the church tonight.
After an existence Of one year, the Teach
ors' Beneficial Association will make Its
debut in fair and bazaar, which will
take place In the Pyle Cycle Academy dur
ing the week beginning Nov. 2Sth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
NeWspaper Men as Pede strlans.

Four New York newspaper men travel.
ing around tho world were here yestreday.
They were Sydney Olleni iarf. Rudolph
DsZapp, Wally Langerfeed and Severin
Jackson and are under agreement to earn
their expenses by lecturing and relating
experiences. They must walk the entire
distance, when walking can be accom-
plished. They have considerable sum
with them, however, and arc armed with
revolvers.
They furnish their respective papers with
incidents and stories of their journey. but
1t is agreed that the income thus derived
must not DO used for living expens ses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
Gathering of Catholic Prelates,

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE Catholic
archbishops of the United States and a
number Of the prominent clergy are
here to attend the annual meetings of
the board of trustees of the Catholic
university and the archbishops this
week. That Of the trusteers of the uni
versity OF which Cardinal Gibbons Is
president, commenced today. There
are no questions to come up likely to
lead to long discussion. Following the
disposition of the work of the trustees
will be the meeting Of the archbishops.
There are 13 of these dignitaries in the
church Of the United States at this
time the archbishopric of Santa Fe be-
Ing vacant. and nearly all are expected
to be present.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
A wronged Soldiers Crime.

st. Louis, Oct. 11.-Charles Kemm,
private in Company E, Second Mis-
sori volunteers, stationed at Lexing-
ton, KY, who is now here on a fur
Tough, yesterday shot and killed Les
lie Wesley. negro with whom he
found his wife living. Before coming
TO st. Louis to live Kemm served four
years in the regular army. He re-
turned recently and tried to find his
wife. He found her in the company Of
Leslie. whom he shot and instantly
killed Kemm Is in jail,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
DEATH IN THE RAPIDS.
Four Men Perished Through the Cap.
iyiv rP n


sizing of a Skiff.
Ogdensburg, N. Y, Oct. 11.-Four
Canadian canal 4aborers perished by
the capsizing of skiff in Galoupe rap
ids, below this city, Sunday night. The
men,. with a comrade, were on their
way to their camp on Drummond
island. After having spent the even
ing drinking in Ogdensburg, they lost
their way and when near Galoupe
rapids the man rowing said: TITS all
up; we have lost our way"
Four Of the men stood up, capsizing
the boat. Joseph JOHN, of Montreal.
and Alfred Beausefour of Woonsocket,
r. l., caught hold Of the boat and
drifted through the rapids four miles.
and then crawed into the half filled
boat. John padded two miles to the
shore with his hands and crawled to q
barn on the Martin farm. Waiting un-
til daylight he aroused neighbors. Be-
ausefour was found sitting in the boat
dead.
Two of the drowned men were known
as Pasquette and O'Hugh. residence
unknown. The other. an old man, was
unknown to the survivor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
(0RDDR IN PORTO RICO.
Reports Of Depredations in the
H. Western Part Unfounded.
THE EVACUATION PROCEEDING.
fastening Preparations to Send All
the Spanish Troops Away This Week.
Tho sixteenth Pennsylvania Regl-
ment Leaves Ponce For Home.

Tho sixteenth Pennsylvania Regl-
ment Leaves Ponce For Home.
San Juan de Porto Rico. Oct. IL
Wild rumors of depredations in the
western part of the island continue,
but there Is little foundation for them,
though a certain disorderly element Is
still seeking the opportunity Of per-
sonal vengeance.
Inquiry here as to the stories. which
are of Spanish origin, shows that they
are greatly exaggerated. For instance.
there is report In circulation of the
killing Of German merchant at May
aguez and of the killing of several men
at Arecibo. All this is entirely without
foundation, though the Arecibo story
probably arises from a recent accident
in the vicinity, which resulted in the
killing of an American soldier.
On the order of General Macio, issued
last Friday, the Spanish evacuation of
Vega Alta, Vega BaJa, Toa Alta, Tou
Baja, Dorado, Barceloneta and Manato
was delayed owing to the rains and
foods. but 1t is proceeding now.
The American evacuation commits
OtOAtiD lSCClNCu uA tdHl SoIH-
munication from Washington Sunday,
and special meeting was at once
called to consider 1t and to formulate
q course of action. At the joint session
yesterday the Americans told the
Epaniards 1t would be necessary to
complete the evacuation by Oct. 15,
undertaking to supply transportation
for the remainder of the Spanish troops
at that date. IL 1t should be necessary.
A Spanish freight steamer, due to sail
for Havana today. has been ordered to
remain here. probably to be used for
the transportation of Spanish troops.
The American postal commission has
completed its examination Of the postal
needs Of Porto Rico. The staff for the
San Juan postal station Is now here,
waiting.
DR.. Huidekoper will return to Wash
1ngton at the first opportunity to meet
any charges. He will stand on his
Chickamauga record and his work done
here. which is approved by his super
iors. He says he will make trouble for
any unjust accusers. and Is prepared
to demand board of inquiry.
General Oswald II. Ernst, with his
staff. and the Sixteenth Pennsylvania
volunteers. with all the convalescents
ef that regiment, left Ponce yesterday
on the United States transport Minne-
waska for New York. The quarter
master was instructed to provide every
possible comfort for the troops, aillng
or well. Colonel John B. Casteman.
OF the First Kentucky volunteers, will
assume command of the troops at Ponce.
He will report as to any lack in the
sanitary conditions surrounding the
troops at Ponce and elsewhere. The
men have been cautioned as to the
proper dress. and have been impressed
with the fact that their general con-
duct will reflect upon the country they
represent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
Mr.. Conrad on Contracts. :.

The second lecture Of the Commercial
College course was delivered yesterday af-
ternoon by Henry @. Conrad. The sub.
ject was Contracts and the Parties There.
to-"
Mr.. Conrad explained that contracts
were divided in the constitution under
seal or contracts not under seal being sim.
pie contracts
two kinds of contracts he exhibited several
old documents showing the kind of seals
ttat were In use century or moro ago.
Mr.. Conrad also pointed out the differ
ence between expressed and implied con.
tracts. In the matter Of parties to con-
tracts he laid down the broad doct rlne
that all persons are presumed to be cspa-
BILE Of making contract but certain class
es, such as idiots, luna,ics, infants and
married women are deemed inoomp etent
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
A RusSIau Prince Mapria0.

Chicago. Oct. 11.-Prince Nicholas W..
Engaitcheff, formerly of st. Peters,
burg, now Of Chicago, and Mrs. Eva
Clayton. daughter of Capitalist
Charles w. Partridge, were married at
the Orthodox Greek church of st.
Vladimir yesterday. Only the brides
father mother and sister. and Baron A.
A. Schlippenbach, the Russian consul
and Carl Buenz. the German consul,
were present. The bride was formerly
the wife of Samuel Clayton, wealthy
Philadelphia, but secured divorce a
few months ago. Prince Engalitcheff
is the eldest son of Prince Alexander
Engalltcheff.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-11
The Botkjn EXtradition Case.

San Francisco, Oct. 1.-THE Botkln
case Is likely to develop sensation
before the alleged poisoner is removed
from the state. Governor Budd signed
the extradition warrant yesterday af-
ternoon and gave it to Chief Lees. At
torney General Fitzgerald thought 1t
was legal. and that it was sufficient
for her removal. Mrs. Botkin's attor-
ney hastened to the federal court to ask
Judge Hawley to issue writ of habeas
corpus to prevent the state authorities
from forcibly taking the prisoner from
the state, but Judge Hawley could not
be found. 1t Is possible that the pris-
oner will be taken away today unless
the courts interfere