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Evening star., 1898-12-22
INCREASE OF THE ARMY.
The Bill That Was Drawn Up by Rep
rescntatiye Hay.

The bill for the increase of the regular
army, which the minority of the House
committee on military affairs will offer as
a Substitute for the Hull bill was drawn
by Representative Hay of Virginia, and is
now in the hands of the War Department
where estimate is being made of the
cost of such a military establi shment as it
provides
The bill, as drawn, provides for a stand
ing army of 10000 men, 1000 artillery
5000 infantry, 5000 cavalry and engineer,
ordnance and signal corps and general
staff.
To meet the existing exigency for troops
in Porto Rico, Cuba, the Philippines, Ha-
waii and the Ladrones, the bill provides
that the President may issue his proclama
ton Tor 0DUUO additional volunteer troops,
to be enlisted for two years. These latter
troops are to be commanded by officers APP
pointed by the President.
The organization is to be the same as in
the regular army, the strength of the diff
ferent arms of the service to be determined
by the President. The present volunteers
are to be mustered out within sixty days
after the passage of the act, but volunteer
organizations now in the service shall be
given preference for enlistment in the new
volunteer army If they SO elect within
fifteen days. The bill provides that no regu-
lar army officer who was in the army prior
to the war with Spain shall be mustered
out of the service.
Mr.. Hay will file the bill and the minority
report on the Hull bill tomorrow with the
clerk of the House. The main contention
the report will make for the minority plan
as against the Hull bill for 4 standing army
of 10000 men is that the future of the
Philippines and Cuba are yet undetermined
but that if the standing army is increased
to 100000 it will be almost impossible, no
matter what may happen in the future to
reduce it.
The report will say that standing army
of 1OJ,OO men Will cost the people of the
United States $165t0J.G0O.
This, added 70 the S14J 900 600 for pen-
SionS. will bring the cost of the military es-
tablishment up TO $4,000 900. the largest
charge in the world for a military estab-
lishment.
The naval establishment would bring the
total up many millions more. Mr.. Hay es-
Inmates that standing army of 10000
with 30 COO additional volunteers would
| cost 800 ,0O0O 900, but this charge might
continue only for two years. The creation
| of a volunteer force for temporary pur-
| poses would always keep it within the pow
| er of Congress to adjust the strength of
| that force to the existing condition.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
'ecvnher -. Grain
Indorse the PresIdru,

The National Republican Protective As
soeiation, through its executive commit
tee at recent meeting inlorsad I,r,.si-
dent Mckinley's recent uiteranres in pr,is..
OF the gallantry Of the 9th and 1nth I-pit. "A
states Cavalry, respectively. and deta,b-
ments of the 2Ith and 18th United STATES
infantry at the battles OF EI Can.v "a,
Juan Hi and Santiago. cuba. and also
ms sentiments expressed to IN, st,,t.,,,s
OF the Tuskegee and Atlanta srhnnls a, bii..
On ms recent trip through IN. south
James v. Poe. Robert ~. kev ana R.,.
~ ~. Johnson were elected delegates OF
the organization 10 the Afro A.,.r;-,s,. -,
ference ," ne held in this city the .s,,b
instant. ' ''' -'''i'
Evening star., 1898-12-22
ICE GORGE AT LoRAIN. OHIO.
Serious Damage TO Property Likely to
Result

LcRAIN, Ohio, December .2-On- of the
most formidable ice gorges which was ever
seen in Black river has been causing
trouble and danger for the past forty y-eig mt
hours, and the end is not in sight. Each
minute adds to the jeopardy of millions of
dollars worth of vessel property in the har-
Dor. The tug Marlnette has been splintered
ana derrick scow disabled. The stern of
the steamer Mida has been smashed in.
Last night the second gorge broke and
sent six Of the large ore vessels down
stream. These were caught by tug and
are being held against the immense weight
OF Ice that Is bearing down upon the 1eet
me Nickel Plate railroad bridge will be
demolished If another break occurs Ice is
piled up fifteen feet high and covers sew
eral hundred yards
Another gorge has formed about a mile
ABOVE the present jammed fleet, and should
this preak all the boats above will be added
to the present jam.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
4 Plea for the Letter Carrier.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:


To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Knowing YOUR desire and ability, through
your excellent paper. TO champion tie
cause of the oppressed and see that justice
be given to all, L ask your aid for the over
worked letter carrier. Is it not enough that
he should have to work half a day on all
national holidays? All other government
clerks have half day Saturday. all day
Christmas, Sunday and Monday. while the
carrier works all day Saturday. is obliged
to be at the office on Sunday. then expects
to work half a day on Christmas Monday
But now there comes the order THAI two
deliveries be made on that day, which
means work all day. Surely our holiday
loving American people would be willing 10
rec eiva their mail but once on Monday 50
that the carrier may not lose his short
half day.
a FRIEND OF THE CARRIERS.
December -. 1S9s.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
DAUGHERTY 4 STRONG CANDIDATE
Senator Hanna Advised of the Guber-
Material Situation.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, OHIO December 2o-John
R. Malloy and State Food Commissioner
Blackburn returned today from Washington
where they went to consult with Senator
Hanna in regard to the republican contro-
versy over the nomination for governor
They informed the senator that the strengt h
of Harry NJ. Daugherty in the state was
very strong and it was doubtful that the
nomination could be held away from him,
even if the senator persisted in bis opposi-
ton. Senator Hanna was naturally much
surprised to hear such report from his trust
ed lieutenants in Ohio, and he said that if
1t came to a free-for-all he felt like sup
porting j. M. Hoyt Of Cleveland for the
place.
Attorney General F.. S. Monnett an
nounced today that he would be receptive
candidate for the nomination for governor.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, December 22.-Flour dull, uncha n.y.
ed-reeeipts, %. 2sl barrels; exports 49GI barrels
W heat irmer-spot and month. 73ha73sS: anuary
.Stea.39t; steamer No. red, T0Isa7ON; receipts
liS9l3 bushels: experts, 0,000 bushels: stock l.
196,3l2 busheLs: sales 50. .0O0 bushels-southern
wheat by sample. 6SaIi; do. grade, 7OIaa 73Is
Corn strong-spot and month, 41aa41Is; December
new or Old H4a4lS; January, 41lsa4lA: Febru,
ary, 4Aa4lh; steamer mixed 3SAsa3sa4 receipts
dss s5l bushels exports, Al, 143 bushels STOCK l..
Si4,uI bushels; sales. f5, 900 bushels-southern
white western, 33 bid; No. mixed do, 3lIsa3a:
receipts, 1872 bu hels exp,rts stock 1I9 2I5
bushels. Rye hrmer-No. nearby 5sIa; No 2
western. 6ok; receipts. 12.777 bushels; exports.
Lon; stock, 1925 bushels. Hay quiet-No.
timothy, $lo.5o Grain freigh,s dull demand very
slack Sugar strong. unchanged. Butter steady
unchanged. Eggs frm-fresh, 23a2e. Cheese
steady-fancy New York. large IlaIlL; do med-
Evening star., 1898-12-22
FAINE sTRAHiN MO0RE'S TRIAL.
Two Important Witnesses for the
state Have Disappeared.

NEW YORK. December 22.-When the
trial of Fayne Strahan Moore. accused OF
working the badger game on Martin Ma
hon. was resumed today Assistant District
Attorney Mcintyre announced that Mrs
Fannie f. johnson, an important witness
for the prosecution, and to whom, it is al
legged. Mrs. Moore made a confession of
guilt. is row beyond the jurisdiction of the
court She had fed, said Mr.. Mcintyre
we traced her to Corona. L. l.. and then
We lost her"
Count Batonyi, another witness for the
prosecution, has also placed himself beyond
the reach OF the court, according to M.
Mcintyre.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
SENTENCED TO SUSPENSION.
Verdict in the Case of Naval Con-
structOr HanscOm

Naval Constructor John F. Hanscom of
the navy, who was recently tried by court
martial at the League Island navy yard on
various charges growing out of Irregular
tiles in the payments to the force at that
yard, was convicted of the charge of vio-
lating lawful regulation issued by the
Secretary of the Navy, in being aware Of
fraudulent entries in time books between
July and August 30 and failing to report
the matter to his superior officer. He was
acquitted of the charge of prepa ring
fraudulent voucher, the charge of ineffi-
cheney in the performance of duty and the
charge of making false and fraudulent re-
ports. He was sentenced to suspension
from duty for six months on waiting orders
pay The Secretary of the Navy has not
yet formally approved the findings and sen
tence of the court.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
SAW 1T ALL ~ 4 DREAM.
Curious Experience OF Mrs. Nabis.ht
Sister of Mrs. RoIIinSer

KALAMAZOO. Mich. December pa
special TO the Kalamazoo Telegraph from
South Bend, Ind. says: Mrs Ferdinand
Nabicht Of this city is a sister of Mrs
Michael Emil Rollinger. who is alleged to
have been murdered by her husband in
Chicago recently. Thursday night she
dreamed that she in her old home in
Germany. and her father asked her if she
had not heard of her sister being muir
dered in Chicago by her husband In her
dream she was transported back to Chi
Cago, and on arrival there she met her
sisters daughter. who threw her arms
about her and said: They're taking papa
away and going 10 kill him Just like
he did mamma. Save him,
Friday Mrs Nabicht wrote her sister and
last night received telegram announcing
the murder of Mrs. Rollinger The latter
is said 10 have often written complaining
Of her husbands cruelty TO her.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Lincoln Society Formed.

society to be known as the Lincoln So
ciely has been organized of co.oryd resi-
cents OF this city for the purpose Of more
extensively celebrating here Lincolns gem
eral proc! lmation Of freedom, issued IN
January l, 1862. Able and well-thlnkint-
speakers will be selected as orators II a
meeting TO be held Monday evening. Jam
uary /, 1899. President Mckinley is TO be
invited 10 address meeting Of this char
acter, 10 be here after arranged for. and TO
which all coiored organizations Of the city
are to be invited
Evening star., 1898-12-22
SUICIDE IN STREET CAR.
Alexander W. Mutt Shoots Himself at
Los Angeles, Cal.

Los ANGELES, Cal, December %
Alexander W. Mutt, d resident of Phila-
delphia. who came to Los Angeles on a
pleasure visit, committed suicide yestar-
day afternoon in small station at the
end of the Temple street cable road by
shooting himself through the head Mutt
carried out his purpose in a deliberate
manner. He reached the end of the line
and as soon the car started on the re-
turn trip he sat down on a bench. pulled
OFF one OF his gloves and shot himself
through the right temple. He was about
siXty-tivr years old. The cause of the
deed is not known.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Complaint Withdrawn.

Is. f. Ragsdalc, Western Uuion ,clc-
sraph operator from Cincinnati. caused the
arrest OF Miss Fannie Nokes last night On a
eharge oi threats. The young woman also
came here from Ohio After Miss Nokrs
mad attempted TO get an interview with
RaSsdale on street the latter sv-or,. n.,f
the warrant. Today their differences were
settled and the operator withdrew IN, COM
plant
Evening star., 1898-12-22
WANTS DUTY ON WINE REDUCED.
Germany Likely to Raise Controversy
Over the Tariff.

LONDON, December 22.-The Berlin cor
respondent of the Daily News says:
If symptoms are not deceptive new
tariff controversies are imminent between
the United States and Germany. The pro-
tectionis;s here assert that Dr. Won Hol-
leben. German ambassador to the United
States has been instructed to demand a re-
ducti0n in the duties on sugar. wine and
textiles. With regard TO wine. Germany
will claim on the ground of the most ia
Vored treaty arrangement, the same reduc-
tion as is granted to France"
Evening star., 1898-12-22
SAFETY BRAKES FOR CARS
District Inspector Vermillion's Preliminary
Report of Recent Investigations.
Compressed Air the Medium of Con-
trolling Heavy Cars-Christensen
Air Brake Discussed.

Mr. E. F. Vermillion, District inspector
of steam boilers, has submitted to the Com
missioners a preliminary report of his in
vestigation of safety brakes for street rail-
way cars. In his report Mr.. Nermillion re-
fers to the early days of steam railroading
and to the numerous appliances devised in
those days for the purpose of stopping
trains. These, he states, included friction
devices to be operated upon by the rotation
of the car axles Another form was to use
vacuum or steam pressure.
Still another form was to use hydraulic
pressure. but all of them, he says, were
found to be unsafe and Inefficient.
About the same time. he continues. COM
pressed air was introduced, and he claims
that it is today adopted as the standard
medium for controlling heavy cars, not only
in this country, but in most other countries
where railroadinS is developed.
This record" remarks Mr. Nermilion
makes ii safe to say that compressed air
as a medium for stopping cars is the safest
and most satisfactory"
But One Successful Brake.
Mr.. NermillioI states that he finds only
one successful ai--brafe apparatus-which
IS known rs the Christensen-in commercial
use, which seems to be considered stand
ard by most roads where safety power
especially for electric car service He
says ne has examined this brake, as it is
80 ,I ui an a Tue cars OF the various electric
cI,red eycaIInnt ra,|o,.t Us anu mas Sc
efficiency " "''S anu
Essentially he a,nioins This t, 800
sists of a self-cortaina5 n,otnr 49, ;std. sol.
air comnress0r con,hinad in 1,bih ~ ~ ~ tI
working rarts are thoronobly in,.Iasad a,'J
running in oil The c1Ir7ant f, r',I,,i.ie. a.iu
the motor which onaratas tbis ot,,1,lL.l 'titiii
is taken direct from tbe +raIIa,J III 80,
II is coptroI,a1 a1,ta,.atialT i'Iii' anu
nrassure itseIf in sI,nh DS .ie ar
motor is startad ~ eiet ' @ eiiS
square inch ana S+on,,ad ''ao pei PC.
nounds nar so1aro inoi - 80, '1'eii's
The air nrasenra r. al,,1I,t'7SI Ireu, =
the main reservoir is hI. ,,a e III
einrin ,,a1,o IT,, ~ pS .iie oPetatioH OF d
cvIinGer IN Gu 10 pass INTO brake
to asc.,a 80 Us q Stop' y! - atlo"s u
atp,osnba- - ESiiiluei " tie
LrailH. " ahihs Felease Oh lhe
81 ~ -. Ills ms >ase Is III uiiect control OF
a'e ii.o'o. mail VINO AT ali times, can make
" oio" it @pp'itdtioii OF QUICK emergency
aPfiica'ioh dS easily as turning an ordinary
water faucet 1he action of the brake
cyIinuer piston upon the brake shoes is
without the Intervention of chains, and
are much more reliable, thinks Mr.. Vermil-
hon, than chains.
.u..
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Thought She Was wight Doctor

Richard Molden, coiored, twenty-five
years old, was locked UP at the ninth pre-
cinct station this afternoon on d charge OF
assault 1t is alleged that about two months
ago he assaulted Maud Brown. an elderly
woman, on II street northeast. He man
aged to eiude the police until today. when
Officers Browne and O'Dea arrested him.
His excuse was that he thought the old
woman was a might doctor" The case
will be heard in the Police Court tomorrow
Evening star., 1898-12-22
TO FCMIGATE STREET CARS.
pleasures Adopted In New York +,
Stamp Out Grip

NEW YORK, December 22.-President
Murphy of the board of health expressed
the opinion today that the city would be
fully able to control the epidemic of grip
which is now prevailing here. The injunc-
ton by the board of health to elevated
roads and city transportation companies
to fumgate and thoroughly clean their
conveyances is being carried out
In Bellevue Hospital today there were
forty-four cases of grip, but the additional
list of victims known up to noon to-
day was not SO large on some previous
days.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
DfspOAed of by VIII.

The will of the late Ellen E. Dyer. dated
December 23, 1890, and naming Ellen c.
Dyer executrix, has been filed for probate.
The estate of the deceased is beoueathed
to her five children.
By the will of the late Mary B. Throck-
morton. dated August g. 1892 and also filed
for probate, the entire estate of the de-
ceased is left to her grandson, Wickliffe
TErockmor1on, who is named executor.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
BIRD SAVED \ TRAIN WRECK.
Peculiar Circumstance on Railroad
in Texas

AUSTIN. Tex. December 22.-The north
bound passenger train on the L and G. n
railroad narrowly missed n serious wreck
forty miles below here through the inter
ventiOn of bird. Some miscreant had
tied a rail securely across the track. just
a few miles before reaching the spot a
bird. blinded by the headlight. flew against
the glass. breaking il and extinguishinc,
the light. This necessitated running slowly
TO the next station The train, proceeding
at reduced speed. struck the Obstruction,
tearing up The track and damaging the
front of the engine, but no one was .n-
jured.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Given Another Lease of Life.

The President has granted a respite In the
cases of William StrathNr, Edward Smith
and Charles Winston, each convicted OF
murder and sentenced to be hanged An
appeal in each case is in the supreme Court
awaiting decision. The first two named ar.
r=spted from January > 10 February - and
Winston from January l. 10 February ..
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Gen. Miles in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, O., December 2a-Maior
General Nelson A. Miles, U. s. A, is here
to respond to the toast 1.-The Spirit of
New England" at the annual dinner of the
New England Society at the Grand Hotel
tonight. The general is accompanied by
Mrs. Miles and by Col Miehler of his STAFF
While here he is the guest of his kinsman,
Mr.. Frank Wiborg of Clifton. He returns
to Washington on Friday morning.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Sale OF UncIaiped Property.

1t is the intention OF Chief Clerk
Kemp of the police department To
have the annual sale OF unclaimed
property take place about the 10Th Of
January. instead cf during Christmas week.
as heretofore There are aDGut zen bicy-
cleS in the list of property 10 be sold. and a
nulaber of other articles. such as are usual
ly found at such sale. The delay In hold
ing the auction was caused by the pressure
of business in the chief clerk : Office.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Washinetonians at VT. DE >or.s

III an interesting entertainment given ON
the I9th instant by the Aquinas Historic 1
society OF Mount de Sales. the Visitation
academy near Catonsyillc, Nj The follow
ing ashingtonians took A prorpir,.,,t r,,,...
Miss Zoe Davis. daughter of Gen. C;,,,r,-..
Davis: Miss Frances Sands. 'au.bf,r ,r
MI r. +. b. Sands, and Misses T.r.s. nm
ana Anna Murray. daughters OF the laf..
Peer nm and Robert MnrtnN
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Cincinnati Brewery Assigns.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. December 22.-The
Cincinnati Consumers Brewing Company
assigned today to Walter L. Granger The
company was organized a year ago, and
was operating the old Banner brewery. As
sets placed at $4,000; liabilities, SI0.O
The concern was not in the proposed COM
bination and it's assignment will not affect
that project.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Local Pensions.

Pensions have been granted to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Column
bia; Minor of Augustus 5. Dent, SO: WILL
lam Schoonover. $12; Michael Glannon in
crease. s14 to S17; Ann r. Cline. s.: Herbert
F. Guthrie. S12; Andrew Fitzsimons s.:
Susan Bombrake s.; Jacob Bingley, $lT;
John Hunt $50
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Fall of "A somnambuIfst.
Dispateh 70 The Eveaing star.

SpeclaI Dispatch 70 The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, December 22-
Rev. ]. s. Steelman. a clergyman of Key
ser, W. Va, during a somnambulistic walk
dropped from the third-story window of the
Windsor Hotel. Cumberland. forty feet.
into the street, and was but slightly in
jured. He landed on his feet. He said he
dreamed that ne was at home, his sister
was calling him and he went to answer
her call.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Nenefit of the Poor.

Mr.. John JOY Edison. treasurer of the
Associated Charities. acknowledges receipt
of the following: Previously acknowledged,
sIS6; Chas. f. Foster s10: Noble D. Lar
ner, s10; r." 50: Geo. w. Brown. 81: Rev.
John Cornell, So; J. Macbride Sterrett. s.;
Justice Walter S. Cox, 500 total, 1914
Evening star., 1898-12-22
VIII of Marseret 6. Rich.

The late Margret o. Rich. by her will,
dated July 81. 1895. filed today for probate
bequeathed sl0o each TO Mary E Sears. 3
daughter; Lucy Isabella Kimbel a niece
ard the Fourth Presbyterian Church
Other smaller bequests are made to neal
relatives.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Regulars Ordered to Manila.

CHICAGO. December 22.-Telegraph in
structions were received today from Secre-
tary of War Alger. ordering the 4th In
fantry at Fort Sheridan and the 18th In
fantry at Columbus barracks, Ohio, to sail
for the Philippines on or before January
Is. The regiments will go via New York
and the Suez canal Both regiments have
been recruited up to their full strength and
now number about 1 200 men each.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Graduaaion Day HRsteued.

In order to meet the pressing need for
young army officers. arrangements have
been made at the War Department to have
the first class of the Military Academy
graduate in February next instead Of walt
ing until the close of the usual term in
June next.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
w. II. Watson's Appofutmeut.

The Secretary Of War has appointed VIM.
p. Watson auditor of customs accounts
for Cuba, at Havana. Mr.. Watson was
formerly examiner of national banks al
Chicago and recently connected with the
Office of the fourth auditor In the Treasury
Depa rtment.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Forfeits Recognixancc.

John c. Collins. alias John c. Myers, in
dicted for larceny. failed to appear when
called for trial today in Criminal Court
No. 2. His recognizance was ordered for
feited
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Estate Beouea,bea ia wiz.

The Will of the late George NJ Fisher was
this afternoon filed for probate. 1t is dated
April n, 1880. The estate of the deceased
is bequeathed to his wife Margaret L.
Fisher, who Is named executrix
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Released on Bail.

Morris L. Goldberg of Winston, y g.
charged here with housebreaking, was to-
day released from jail on bail. Reuben N.
Harlow qualifying as surety in the sum OF
$500.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Deaths of Immunes at Santiago.

Gen. Wood at Santiago reports to the
War Department the following deaths: Pri-
vate Albert Moses, A, 9TH Volunteers.
chronic dysentery; Corporal Robert Cooper
r, 3th volunteers, chronic diarrhoea
Evening star., 1898-12-22
SENIOR SAGASTA VERY ILL,
His Condition Causes Spanish Securi
ties to Decline ShnrnIx

MADRID, December 22.-The premier,
Senior Sagasta, is worse today. He is very
feverish. His condition caused Spanish in
terror securities to fall from 56. % to $3.50
Evening star., 1898-12-22

um lli4ail's; do. small. itaIla, Icttu~s faSa
loo Per hnshcl box. Whisk. unchanged
Evening star., 1898-12-22

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs a Co bank.rs
ahc brokers. l4l9 + St. members New York
STOCK exchange. correspondents Messrs La
cehbuig' Ihaimann q Co. New York
The evening times., 1898-12-03
4 Boy Heir Kidnapped.

Louisville, Ky, Dee! 3-August william
Koeke, ten years old, an, inmate of the
German Baptist Orphans Home and heir
to fortune left by. his grandfather in
Germany, was kidnapped while on his
way to school yesterday morning. A
strange man ran up and seized him in the
presence of twenty other children Four
years ago the boy was sent to the home,
and for two years his father, Augustus
Koeke, whose home is in Chicago paid
his expenses. A year ago the father
learned that his son had been left for
tune, and he wrote to the institution say
ing he desired to resume the custody of
the child. His sudden interest was re-
garded with suspicion, and his demands
were refused.