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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
TO SEIZE CARoLINE ISLANDS.
Government Urged J to Action b.
Churches With Missionaries There.


SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, May 1O.-The
churches here which have missionaries in
thu south Pacific want the government to
seize the Caroline ISLANDS The leaders
have held meeting, ard decided to appeal
to the President to take this course. The
Caroline Islands are part of the Spanish
possessions. They were seized only few
years ago. and the governor general of the
Philippines rules oyer them.
The missionaries here say that tie natives
are well. armed with American rifles, and
would have driven out the Spanish long ago
had it not been for fear of gunboat. This
so-called war vessel Is one of the impro-
vised kind and hardly warship. but she is
OF sufficient strength to overawe the ma
tives One shot from the Charleston, how
ever. would demoitsh her. The Carolines
have no land defenseA and it is believed
they could be taken without firing shot,
the mere appsaranee ef the Charleston be-
ing sufficient d caus j capitulation there on
the part of the.EpaniaA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
Duke 81 81. XIhnn. pead,

LONDON. May 1o.-Awilliam "A. Aubrey
De Woo Beanclerk. te1th duke of st. Al
bans. hereditary grand falconer of Eng
land and captain of her majesty's yeomen
Oh the guard. b dead. He was born in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
If you want to buy, sel'

1T you want TO buy, sell
or exchange anything,
lease property or rent
rooms, want a situation or
want help, it will pay you
to announce the fact in the
advertising columns Of The
Star. They are closely
studied by more than three
times as many people as
read any other paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
virginia Defeat. Ceorr.,o,v,

The University of Virginia defeated
Georgetown University in the first inning
yesterday. They knocked Dowd ont Of tha
box Score: Virginia. o.: Georgetown
Batteries, Summersgin and Hill. Dowd
Bach and Maloney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
Mr.. Ermentrout Renom,p,,.s

READING. Pa. May 1O.-The democratic
county convention met here this afternoon
and renominated Representative Ermen-
trout for a sixth term
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
Call By the Cont.o,I.-

The controller of the currency issued q
call FOR the condition Of national banks at
the close of business May &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
Physical Examinations.

The physical examination Of the volun-
teers was continued today. The men re-
ported in large numbers, and RAPID progress
was made. The eXaminatiors will go on
until late tonight. The expectation is that
severat a6dit onal companies will be mus
tered in this evening and tomorrow. A
number of the companies have posted
signs setting forth that recruits are de-
sired. The scenes outside the armory to-
day resembled those of several waeks ago.
large numbers of people congregating on
the sidewalk TO observe the movements Of
the men in uniform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10
Major Bliss Reports.

Maj T. H. Bliss. formerly military at
tache of the United States legation a
Madrid. returned home with Ministe,
Woodford and reported to the adiutan-
general Of the army this morning for as
signment to duty. He has recently beer
promoted a lieutenant colonel in the com
missary generals department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-10

Nine OF the new brigadier generals have
peen assigned to duty under Mai. Gen.
Brooke and will lick the raw recruits into
shape at Camp George H. Thomas. They
are Brig. Gems. Briggs, Compton, Burt,
sumner, Snyder, Henry, Lawton, Chafee
and Davis.
Gen. Schwan who is one of the brigadier
generals assigned to duty at the Washing
ton concentration camp is at present prin-
cipal aidsto Adjt. Gen. Corbin. and has ;ust
been promoted to the grade of brigadier
general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
TO SHIP SILVER BY FREIGHT
Government About to Transfer 10000, 900
Ounces to Frisco Mint.
Its Shipment by Express Would BE
Too ENpensfve-Mr. NanderIip
Arranging Details.

CHICAGO, September 24.-The Tribune
says: A train bearing 10.00000O ounces of
silver bullion from Philadelphia 10 San
Francisco is soon to mark a new era in
the federal governments method of trans
porting the precious metals between its
mints. Assistant Secretary Eanderlip of
the Treasury Department mas been in Chi
cago for the purpose OF making the definite
arrangements. The shipment is TO be made
on a special fast freight train, guarded by
federal soldiers and detectives. 1t is sup
posed that hereafter freight, and not ex-
press, viii be the method of Shipment
The Philadelphia mint is being run to its
full capacity coming gold-both foreign and
domestic-which has been pouring in at a
surprising rate. and the intention is to
transfer 1o,om.nn ounces of silver to the
Pacific coast. This amount means over 300
tons, or fifteen carloads The express
charges on any such quantity at anything
like schedule rates would be Item which
even the United States treasury could af-
ford to figure on saving.
The movement of the silver by freight
instead of express is considered altogether
feasible. The danger of robbery. 1t is be
lieved, could be practically eliminated by
having the silver put up in 1,NN-ounce bars
and by the employment of detail Of sol
dfers to accompany the train. An ordinary
wreck could cause no loss with thousand
ounce bars. About the only contingency
which the officials think could arise would
be that OF the train going through a bridge
into a river but that chance is too remote
to be seriously considered
Il do not care to talk about the silver
shipment proposition" Mr. Eanderlip said.
1T is known that such a shipment is con-
templated, and 1t is also true that l have
been in consultation with some western
railroad freight people. / do not care to
say whether or not the feasibility of ship
ment by freight was discussed.
My mission here, aside from the enjoy
ment of a few days vacation, has to do
with looking into Central Pacific railroad
affairs. and with investigation of some un-
decided bond allotmeEts. The Central Pa
ciic settlement, of course. is pending and
there is certain necessary information
which can be secured here better than
anywhere else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
DETACHED AND ASSIGNED.
Recent Naval Orders of General
Interest.

Capt. F. Rodgers has been detached from
command of the Puritan and ordered to the
Navy Department as president of the board
of inspection and surveys.
Capt. r. d. Evans has been ordered to
duty at the Navy Department as a mem
Der of the same board.
Commander c. ]. Train has been detach-
ed from command of the Terror and or
dered to the Puritan.
Lieutenant Commander ]. r. Selfridge,
from the Puritan to command of the Sterl-
ing, as the relief of Commander R. P. I'M
pey.
Lieut.. H. o. Dunn, from the Terror to the
branch photographic office, Baltimore
Lieut.. c. N. AtWater from the Amphi-
trite to the Naval Academy.
Lieut.. G. A. Merriam. from the Dixie to
the Puritan.
Lieut.. ]. Gray, from the Yankton and
home.
Lieut. R. c. Hooker, from the Brutus and
home.
Lieut.. W. L. Beers to the Terror.
Lieut.. N. Sargent to special duty at the
Navy Department.
Lieut.. H. ]. H. George, from the Vermont
to the Naval Academy.
The folowing-named officers have been
honorably discharged: Ensigns II. F. Cuntz,
8. D. Baker and W. B. Edgar, Naval Cadet
w. H. Allen and Assistant Engineer M L.
Cooke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24

Col. Geo. II. HarTies. commanding the Is;
District of Columbia Volunteer Infantry,
and Lieut. Leroy W. Heron of Company @
are at the Battery Park Hotel, Ashevllle,
n. C. They will be joined this evening by
First Lieut.. c. Fred Cook, adjutant of the
Sd Battalion, and in q few days by First
Lieut.. d. V. Chisholm, adJutant of the LIST
Battalion. These officers are suffering more
or less with fever and are in quest of health
and strength Mr.. j. Whit Heron is also
of the party.
Rev. Dr. Elliott of Ascension Church has
returned to the city.
DR.. L. II. French. late ranking major, 3D.
United States Volunteer Cavalry (Grigsby' s
COW boys, has returned to Washington, his
regiment having been mustered out of the
service.
Detective Frank Helan of police head
quarters has returned from his annual
leave, during which he visited number of
friends in Maryland.
Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis, having re-
turned from trip to New England. Long
Branch and the Catskills, will occupy his
pulpit tomorrow. Mrs Ennis, having gone
to visit friends at Albany, will not return
Immediately.
Rev. Mr. Stakely has returned with his
family from a pleasant vacation spent in
the mountains of Fauquier county, Va, and
will occupy the pulpit of the First Baptist
Church tomorrow morning and evening.
DR.. D. W. Prentiss has returned from his
summer vacation.
The following Washing tonians are passen-
gers on the steamship Friesland, which sail
ed from Antwerp September IT and is due
in New York Monday evening, September
26: Mrs. John Cassels, Miss Margaret Cas-
sells, Miss Elsie Casseis, Mr.. Donald Cas-
sells, Mr.. Philip Mauro, Mrs. Philip Mauro,
the Misses Mauro, Mr.. Frederick w. Pill
ling, Mrs. Piliing, Miss Pilling, Mr.. Joseph
Pilling, Mrs c. F. Chaffin and infant, Miss
Francine Rousseau.
Mr.. William V. Cox the executive officer
of the board of control of the government
exhibit at the exposition in Omaha has
been in the city for few days. TIe left
today for Omaha TO resume his duties
Secretary Bliss returned to the city last
evening, and was at the Interior Depart
ment today.
Lieut.. Col. ]. V. R. Hoff of the medical
department is at the Richmond.
Capt. H. E Aspinwall of the quarter
masters department Is at the Shoreham
on leave of absence.
DIR. Macpherson Crichton of this CITY and
Rev. H. w. Jones, chaplain of the U. S. s.
Texas, will sail for Europe on the Noord-
land, which will leave New York next We'd
nesday.
DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Colgrove of 100 18th
street northwest received telegram last
night from the agents of the Columbia
Steamship Company, at Seattle, announc-
ing the safe arrival of Mr.. Russell Col
grove, general manager Of the company,
in company with his brother, at Honolulu,
Hawaiian Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
GIVEN THEIR STARS.


The President has promoted the following
officers to be brigadier generals of volun-
teers for conspicuous services in the Santi-
ago campaign:
Lieut.. Col. Charles D. Viele, LIST L. S.
Cavalry.
Col. William NJ Whcrry, 10th L. S. In
fantry.
Col. John H. Page. Sd L. s. Infantry
Lieut.. Col. G. s. Carpenter, 7th L. S. In
fantry.
Lieut. Col ]. H. Patterson. 22d T. S In
fantry.
Lieut. Col A. S. Daggett, 25th U. S. In
fantry.
Lieut.. Col c. F. Humphrey, quarter
masters department.
Col. J. F. Weston subsistence depart
ment.
Col. Willis G. Hulngs, 18th Pennsylvania
Volunteers, has also been appointed briga-
dier general of volunteers for distinguished d
service in the Porto Rican campaign.
1t is expected that most of these officers
who are thus rewarded for hard service in
the field, will soon be mustered out Of the
volunteer service, though, of course, not
out of their regular army positions and
grades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
MINISTER LOOMS REPORTS.
Busy During the War Seeing That
Neutrality Law Was Observed.

Mr. Frank Loomis. L. S. minister to Ven
ezuela. has arrived in Washington, and re-
ported at the State Department this morn
ing
Minister Loomis is accompanied by Mrs.
Loomis, and Is on leave from his post, to
which he proposes to return within the six
ty days allowed by law. He has planned a
voyage of 1900 miles up the Orinoco river
to be undertaken during the coming winter,
when the climatic conditions are favorable
He will be accompanied by Lieut.. Col. Col
Inns, 11th Infantry, the military attache
of the legation at Caracas. This voyage
has never before been made by Amer
lean, 1T is said and Minister Loomis ex-
poets TO obtain from it much information
of value to the worlds commerce. A scien-
tist will accompany the party.
The minister was very busy during the
war with Spain in securing the enforcement
of the neutrality law in favor in Ven
ezuela. He succeeded In stopping no less
than seven expeditions, consisting of sup
plies Of food for the blockaded Spaniards
In Cuba. and in three cases he secured
hbels. The government of Venezuela, ac
cording to Minister Loomis, acted with the
greatest uprightness in the application of
the neutrality laws throughout the war
though naturally the large Spanish element
In the country, agitated by cleverly con-
coCted and sensational stories published by
paid emissaries Of the Spanish legation, at
times threatened to make trouble for the
lega tiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
OCCUPATION OF CUBA
Troops, 1t is Said, Will Be Sent About Octo-
Der Is.
No Delay in Evacuation by the
Spanish Will BE Permftted-Pre-
pairing the Barracks.

No delay in the evacuation Of Cuba by the
Spaniards will be permitted beyond the time
that the health of the United States troops
will permit their occupation of the island.
Meanwhile the United States forces are
being put in readiness for occupation and
every bureau of the War Department will
have its supplies and equipments ready
when the time for movement comes No
time has yet been definitely fixed, and will
not be until the department. is advised by
the military commission that the heal h of
the troops will not be endangered by the
Cuban climate. 1t was stated by one Of
fetal in the War Department today that
troops will go to Cuba about the middle of
October, and another said about the 25th
of October, and certainly not later than
the 1st Of November.
The matter of barracks for troops has
already been considered by the department,
and Acting Secretary Meiklejohn said today
that the Spanish barracks in Cuba would
be thoroughly cleansed and fumigated be-
fore being occupied by United States
troops No barracks that are not pro-
nouEced in a satisfactory and healthy con-
dition will be used If barrack accommo-
dations already built by the Spanish are
rot sufficient, this government will provide
its own barracks for the troops. More
care Is being given to the matter Of sani-
tation and health of the proposed Cuban
expedition than has attended former eX-
petitions Of the army. The department
has had plenty of time to make these ar
rangements. and is utilizing 1t for making
every arrangement necessary for the sue
ceSsful occupation of Cuba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
PROVOST MARSHAL OF HAVANA
1t is Said ut Jacksonville That NAL
Harris0n Has Hcen Selected


A letter from a non-commissioned officer
in the 4th United States Volunteers, now
at Jacksonville, Fla, in General Lees
corps, one Of the immune regiments, re-
ceived in this city today states that that
regiment was inspected Thursday by Lieu
tenant Colonel NJ. P. Maus inspector gen
eral or the staff of General Miles with
the view Of determining whether the COM
mand should be mustered out or retained
in the service. 1t is believed by the writer
that the inspection was really for the pur-
pose of deciding whether the regiment was
in condition to go to Cuba at an carly date,
and he states that the impression made
by the men on Colonel Maus was an eX-
tremely good one, in that the officers and
several of the men were individually COM
pllmented by him on the fine showing
made. The regiment has been furnished
with the krag-Jorgenson rifle, and is in
fine condition, both with regard to the
health of the men and in the matter of
thorough equipment. The writer states
that the camp Of the regiment is the model
one of the entire camp, and that the fact
that Colonel Petit, commanding the regi-
ment. is a regular army sman and nearly
all his officers graduates of West Point has
operated to bring about its high state Of
efficiency.
The letter also states that Major Russell
B. Harrison, now provost marshal of Jack
scnville, has been selected for the position
of provost marshal of Havana, and that
he IS now engaged in making up his pro-
vost guard One corporal and four privates
have been detailed from the 4th United
States Volunteers to form this guard, and
it is expected by the regiment that the
command will join them in Havana before
many days elapse.
1t is also stated that Colonel Petit has
been offered the rank of major in the
regular army, but has declined the posi-
ton in order to serve with hts regiment in
Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
ANOTHER PARIS COUNCIL
Approaching Meeting of the Anglo-Vene-
zuelan Arbitrators.
Preliminary Meeting in January
When Adjournment Will Probably
BE Taken Until May.

The approaching meeting at Paris of the
British-N Venezuela court of arbitration. OF
which Chief Justice Fuller and Justice
Brewer are arbitrators in behalf of the
republic will be hardly second in import
ance to the meeting at Paris of the peace
commission, owing to the crisis which the
Venezuela question raised between the
United States and Great Britain during the
Cleveland administration, and the extent
to which the Monroe doctrine IS involved.
The present plans are for the court to hold
a preliminary session in January. at which
time Justice Brewer will go to Paris. But
Chief Justice Fuller is not likely to go to
the first meeting. as the United States
Supreme Court will be very busy about
that time. and TWO members of the bench
cannot be spared at the same time. Justice
Brewer probably will arrange for post
pouement until May. at which time both
he and the chief justice will be free to join
the other arbitrators and take up the seri-
ous business of the commission.
The case and counter cases between Great
Britain and Venezuela have been com
pleted. Minister Andrade of Venezuela re-
Gently submitted to the British embassy
here the counter case of the republic, and
simultaneous with this the British counter
case was handed to DIR. Rojas, the Ven
eZuelan agent i'll Paris.
The papers make one of the most VOLT
minOus international controversies ever
brought TO arbitration. The British case
and counter case fill eleven large volumes,
one atlas and q number of detached maps.
while the Venezuelan case fills six volumes
and three aliases. Thus the court will
have before it a record comprising seven e
teen volumes, four aliases and some addi-
ticnal maps.
With the record all made up. it remains
only for the counsel for the two parties to
submit their briefs: The Venezuelan brief
will be prepared by eX-PreSidcut Harrison,
ex-SeCretary Tracey and Mr.. Malet-Pro-
vost. The British brief will be presented by
the foremost lawyers of England. Including
Sir Richard Webster. 1t is expected that
Mr.. Harrison and General Tracey will be
present and make oral arguments when the
court assemblies in May. Thus the person
mel of the advocates, as well the arbi-
traitors. will give unusual Importance to
the hearing. The British arbjtTators are
headed by Baron Harschel former lord
chancellor of England. and like Chicf Jus
tice Fuller. the official head Of the judici-
ary- Associated with him is Sir Richard
Hem Collins. The fifth arbitrator, who oc-
cupies the attitude of umpire, IS the
noted Russian jurist and international law
writer, Maertens. The latter is acting for
the arbitratoTs uo 20 the time of their
meeting, receiving the papers. 'riefs. etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
ORDERED TO WASHINGTON.
Surgeon Huidekoper Has Not Yet Been
HOnorabiy Discharged.

The formal orders TO Lieut.. Col. Rush
Huidekoper, who was chief surgeon at
Camp Thomas. under Gen. Brooke, and
afterward at Porto Rico with that officer,
were issued at the War Department today.
They show merely that the officer has been
detached from duty in Porto Rico and or
deIed TO Washington to report to the sur
geon general, making no mention of his
resignation. 1t seems probable that IL the
surgeon contenplates any action of that
kind he will now defer the execution of
the purpose until the conclusion of the in
yestigation into the conduct of the medi-
cal department during the war, which Is
one of the matters to be undertaken by
the presidential commission to investigate
the conduct OF the war. The statement
that Surgeon Huidekoper has been hon
orably discharged is premature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
APPLICATIONS FoR DISCHARGE
They VIII BE Entertained Only When
Received Through Military Channels

Assistant Adjt. Gen. Ward, who is direct
II in charge of the enlisting service at the
War Department. has dspa tched the fol-
OF the military camps and departments:
War Department IS overrJn with appli-
cations for discharges of enlisted men from
members Of Congress, governors of states
mayors of cities friends, relatives and
others. Acting secretary of war desires
that you issue general order today to your
command calling attention to paragraphs
762 and 165, Army Regulations, and to the
fact that the War Department will not en-
tertain applica tOns for discharge excepting
they reach it through military channels"
Col Ward has also found it necessary to
send the following instruction by telegraph
to hasten action under that order:
Department is advised that command
ing officers are holding back applications of
enlisted mel for discharge. Acting secre-
tary of war directs that you instruct all
company troop. battery and regimentai
commanders of your command, by tele-
graph, that such cases must be forwarded
Immediately, approved or disapprovcd as
provided in Army Regulations 765, through
regular military channels, for action OF
War Department; Acknowledge receipt
and report action"
1t is probable that the War Department
was inspired 10 hasten the action of the de-
partment commanders in these cases. by
at the department of late from prominent
persons, including senator's and representa-
| tiVes for informa tion as to its intention re-
sPecting applications of soldiers for dis
charge which have not yet been received at
the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24
Commisstoners Reach London.
MIR. GATES INTERESTED IN b. q o.
Head of Illinois Steel Company VIII
Assist in ReorSnuizatfon

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, September Alt is
authoritatively announced here today that
Mr.. John Gates of Chicago, president of the
Illinois Steel Company, has acquired a large
interest in the Baltimore and Ohio railway
and will cooperate with the other Chicago
capitalists who have obtained large inter-
ests in that property In the complete re-
organization Of the Baltimore and Ohio
system.
1t is also announced that the Pittsburg
and Western railway, of which the Balti-
more and Ohio controls 81 per cent of the
holdings, will hereafter be operated as a
part OF the Baltimore and Ohio system A
part of the change in the Pittsburg and
Western contempiates the building of an
additional track between Pittsburg and Ak
ron, Ohio, and the change in many of the
grades, the whole to cost about So 600 600
for which bonds will be issued guaranteed
by the Baltimore and Ohio.