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Evening star., 1898-10-14
sTRihE DID NOT TAKE PLACE.
farls WOrkmen Refuse to Folloxx No.
CisiOn of n Committaa

PARIS. October 14.-The Railroad Work
ers Union has posted placards ordering a
strike today, urging the strikers to re-
fra1n from violence and informing the pub-
hc that If danger threatens the country
the strikers will Immediately return to
ohelr posts This strike includes the AL
gerian provinces.
BUT IN spite of the placarding, the strike
did not take place. The workmen stopped
TO read the placards announcing the strike
put there was no disorder. Nearly all the
latorers are at work, and the railroad sery-
ice Is uninterrupted, the railroad men hav-
ing apparently ignored the decision of the
committee representing them
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member of the commission was present. eH-
cept General Wilson and Captain Howell
Major Mills proceeded to affirm the wit
ness, who was then questioned by eX-Gov-
ernor Beaver regarding his service i'm the
army DR.. Seaman said he was appointed
to his present place June %, 1888 and prior
to that he had been an examining surgeon
for the troops which he was afterward
with as surgeon. He said his residence is
In New York city.
DR.. Seaman said he had had no military
experience before his present appointment
except such slight training he had received
while a student in Cornell University
IN reply to questions, he said he did not
graduate from Cornell. being taken III be-
fore the time to graduate. and went %
Florida for his health. He was graduate
in medicine of Jefferson Medical Univer-
sity, Philadelphia; a postgraduate Of the
University of New York, and had studied
in Vienna, Berlin. Edinburgh and Paris.
The first duty Of the witness had been at
Camp Townsend. Peekskill. n. Y. He was
on duty July ]. and went to the front with
his regiment August @.
Would Change the Rations
DR.. Seaman said that he sailed on the
Chester with his regiment and reached
Porto Rico August 16.
He said at their camp, half a mile from
Ponce. they were compelled to bring their
water by mule wagons. but they had every
thing else they could desire, and the camp
ground was an ideal one.
In reply to a question he said he would
change the government rations for use in
Porto Rico to make il conform to methods
in other tropical countries, where troops
are given rice and diet suitable for the
climate. not composed of meats. He said
that most of the fruits of Porto Rico were
available to be used as a part of the army
rations.
Ex-Governor Beaver-"What opportunity
did the men have to commute the rations?''
DR.. Seaman-"That was denied until We
had a very serious discussion of the SUBJ
ject, and afterward they did. IL was only
after weeks that that was permitted. At
times they denied them 10 make any
change in the rations insisting that they
should eat fresh meats. Men came to me
and said they were compelled to eat the
meat ration. We had very small portion
of rice"
Ex-Gov. Beaver-"Why was that?"
DR.. Seaman-"Because they did not have
rice to give The regimental commits
sary was unable to get IT."
DR.. Seaman said that the sick men were
supplied with the regular army ration.
The Allowance for Sick.
Ex-Gov. Besver-"were you aware of the
fact that the surgeon general had ordered
medical officers TO spend 90 cents a day to
feed the sick?'
DR.. Seamar-'T was aware of ii, but do
Evening star., 1898-10-14
BIG VOTE REGISTERED IN OHIO.
Republicans Regard 1t as PROMISING
Their Party Success.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 1.-THE result
of the first days registration for the fall
election, held yesterday. is a surprise to
politicians. Because of the quiet cam
pafgn 1t was expected that there would be
a light registration and short vote, but a
n arked increase over the first days regis
tHation last year is reported from all the
large cities. 1t is difficult to see any ad-
vantage in the registration for either party.
but on the whole a large registration in
this republican state is encouraging to the
republicans
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Advertising is not an expense.

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is a business investment. IL
you want to invest your money
profitably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Star is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital, and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Secretary AIger's Proposed Trim.

Secretary Alger contemplates making
visit of inspection TO Cuba and Porto Rico
early in January. The object of his visit is
to study the military conditions of the
island. the character Of the garrisons and
other military details, in order that he may
be better prepared to pass upon questions
which may come before the department In
connection with the government of the Lew
colonies.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
May Charter n Vessel.

Major General Wade, president OF the
Cuban evacuation commission, has tele-
graphed the Secretary of War requesting
that a vessel be given the commission to
visit the Cuban ports where garrisons of
United States troops will be established
AS the Navy Department has no vessel
available, the Secretary telegra phed Gen
eral Wade authority to charter vessel.
Evening star., 1898-10-14

May he Made Comma ndant of the New
York NAVY Yard

The cruiser Newark. which has been en-
ployed in the vicinity of Santiago in con-
nection with the wrecking of the sunaen
Spanish warships has been ordered to pro-
ceed to Porto Rico to relieve the cruiser
New Orleans AS flagship of Rear Admiral
Schley.-
On the completion of the work of the
Porto Rican evacuation commission, of
which Admiral Sch!ey is a member he will
be ordered home.
Rear Admiral Bunce, commandant of the
New York navy yard will be placed on the
retired list next month, and the prob abil-
tiles are that Admiral Schley will be given
that command.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
MAJOR GORDON DISAPPEARS.

Not Heard From Since He Re-
signed.
The friends Of Maj. Frank Gordon, Pay
Corps, United States Volunteers, son of
Gen. John B. Gordon of Georgia, are some
what concerned about him. While on duty
in Cuba he became involved in some diff
Guilty, which resulted in his resigning his
commission in the army. Since then moth
ing has been heard from him and his
whereabouts is unknown. although he is
supposed to have reached New York on a
transport.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
COL. GIBSON NOT INTERVIEWER
He Declares He Did Not Say What
Was Reported.

Col. Gibson Of Philadelphia, vice presi-
dent Of the National Relief Association.
was in Washington today and called upon
Adjutant General Corbin. Learning from
that officer that the President would not
be in Washington for several days. he said
he would come back next week Col. Glib
son told Gen. Corbn that he had not been
interviewed in New York. and that the
purported interviews with him criticising
the War Department Were fakes"
Asked II he would go before the investi-
eating commission to testify, he said he
would do nothing until he had made his
report to the President
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Col. Hnrrfcs Much Better.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ASHEVILLE, n. c., October 14-Col.
Harries has successfully combatted an at
tack of fever, and today left his room for
the first time since he was prostrated three
weeks ago. He walks with the assistance
of cane. His features have resumed their
accustomed appearance of health, and he
oenverses without effort. His physicians
ale willing that he shall drive tomorrow.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Surgeon Gen. Wyman,s Trim.

Surgeon General Wyman of the marine
hospital service left here today for trip
of a week or ten days inspection of the
work in the south in fighting yellow fever,
He will go direct to Cincinnati, and then
to Chattanooga, Atlanta Mobile. New Or
leans and other points. He will confer with
the state and local health authorities.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
MAcABULos FIGHTS AGuINALDo.

Serious Rupture Between the Insur-
gent Chiefs Fostered by SPAIN
MANILA, October IA rurnor here says
that Macabulos, chief of the five northern
provinces of the Philippine Islands, has re-
belled against Aguinalio, and that han
fighting has already taken place between
the opposing factions
1t is also reported here that Gen. Rios,
the Spanish commander at Iloilo, has sent
emlssaries from that place to undermine
Asuinaldo's irfuence and induce the na-
uVes TO demand that Spain retain the Phil
ippine Is!ar DIS.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Wheeling Expected at Seattle

SEATTLE, Wash, October 1.-THE
steamer Cottage City from Alaska reports
passing the gunboat Wheeling from ST.
Michaels, with Captain Pratt's govern
ment survey party aboard. The Wheeling
will arrive here next Saturday.
Evening star., 1898-10-14

ment to the proposed canon OF marriage
and divorce offered by Bishop Potter of
New York separately passed the house
late Wednesday last. The Star Yesterday
presented an accurate record of the pro
ceedlngs almost up TO the point of the final
Noic. fOreShadOwing the victory that later
rested on the bishops shoulders. 1t was
Impossible then TO learn more, but the ad-
oitional and more important fact is now dis
closed.
Bishop Potter's amendment as amended
by Blshop Seymour of Springfield, consid-
cred only as one section Of the canon war,
passed by vote of 81 to 81, the absence of
one OF the advocates of the measure pre-
venting II from being 33 TO 81.
Ihe section of the canon as adopted is:
No minister of this church shall solemn
ize the marriage of any person who has a
divorced husband or wife living if such
husband or wife has been put away for any
cause arising after marriage. This shall
not apply TO the innocent party In a divorce
suit on his or her filing with the minister.
as evidence of such innocence, a legally
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business was the adoption of an addition
to title ., canon Q, section 3. with regard
TO the offenses for which bishop may be
tried. They added the clause land for con-
duct unbecoming a bishop Of this church"
They also added to title l. canon %, Sec
tion ., with regard TO the alienation or in
cumbraHce Of a consecrated church,
clause that forbids the alienation of "any
church or chapel which has been solely
used for divine services"
The bishops then took up the amend
nents TO the constitution which have been
reported to them as having been adopted
by the house Of deputies. They agreed to
article as amended. Action was post
poned on article 6. having reference to the
establishment Of missionary districts in
states and territories. They agreed to arti-
Gle :, without the prOviS3 which was in
serted IN the house Of deputies, giving to
eSsch diocese the right 10 elect as to its
union with n province. tn. bishops held
that the provisO was bad, in that ii gives to
one diocese the power to block the whole
scheme Of provinces Article was changed
Ii MINOR points. involving the addition and
omission Of a few words without any great
Importance.
They took th= report Of the conference
committee on articles and 3, AMI decided
10 postpone action until further coafcr-
enCe could he had.
The final business was the nomination of
missionary bishops 70 the vacant turisdic-
ticns Of North Dakuta Sacramento and
Boise. The names of the bishops were not
announced for publication. as they were re-
ferred to the committee on nomination of
missionary bishops for report. After the
Intervention Of day il Will then be proper
to elect them.
Bishop Potter's Amendment
Despite the strong efforts Of the house OF
bishops 10 preserve the closest secrecy
upon the matter, it is d fact that the amend
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Admiral Sampson Well,

Admiral Sampson. in reply to telegram
from Secretary Long, has sent word that
there Is no truth in the published reports
and that he is well.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Bishop of New York

obliged to .OOk back of the court record or
to constitute themselves an ecclesiastical
tribunal for the trial of the case all over
again.
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Inquest Unnecessury

Coroner Carr after investigating the cir
cumstances of Nolan's death decided an
inquest to be Unnecessary. The body will
be removed to the late home of the de-
ceased this afternoon.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Major WhiOJDie Ord cred Horne

Mai. Whipple Of the pay corps, stationed
at Manila, has been ordered to return to
this country. owing TO a plea by the ven
cradle Bishop Whpple and in considera ton
of Maj Whipple's health.
Evening star., 1898-10-14

certified transcript of the record, showing
a fral Judgment or decree of a court OF
record having jurisdiction on the subject
matter awarding him or her a divorce a
vinculo matrinonii' on the ground OF adul-
terry
The advocates OF the canon reported hy
the majority, known as the Bishop Dcane
party, of the joint commission on revision
have one more chance to defeat the Potter
party. 1t will come when all the sections
OF the ameEdeG canon are considered as a
whole and voted upon. There is a bare
possibility that the slight majority for
Bishop Potter's amendment may be reduc-
ed at that time, although, equally, he may
receive still greater approval of his sub
stitute canon.
The DOane Section.
The Doane section, which was defeated,
is to the effect that no mirister of the Epls-
coral Church shall solemnize the marriage
OF either party to a divorce during the life
time of the other party: with the amend
rlent offered by Bishop McLaren Of Chi
cago added, that there shall be no disciD-
line for the innocent party II remarked hy
some other than a clergyman of the Ep;s-
cCpai Church.
Bishop Potters supporters declared that
the original Doane section was too extreme,
ili-advised, repugnant, promotfve of cell
itacy, pr0hibitive and a return to prim-
tive principles, not of Christianity. but of
fanatical zeal and Roman rule. They ar
Evening star., 1898-10-14
COL. RICHES CHARGES,
Interference and Neglect of Soldiers
Comfort.

Comfort.
Col. c. S. Richie of the 1st Regiment
United States Volunteers Qmmunes) has
filed charges at the War Department
against Col Scully of the quartermaster's &
department and Maj. F. H. Edmunds of
the infantry, alleging that Col SculIy
failed to make proper provision f>r the
comfort. health ara efficiency of the men.
and that Maj. Ed,nunds conspirad against
the successful organization of the regi-
ment. The officers involved have been
called upon for a statement
Evening star., 1898-10-14
CANON ON MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE
Adoption by Bishops Of Bishop
AN ANIMATED DISCUSSION

The house of bishops of the triennial con-
vention of the Episcopal Church in this
city accomplished today a considerable
amount of work. as they were in continual
session from o'clock until o'clock, at
which time they began their preparations
for the jamestown excursion. The first
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Claim Advanced Ground.

On the other hand, the Doane party as
sert that they occupy the most advanced
ground yet sought to be taken by any of
| the modern denominations They say that
they would put stop to divorces by max
ing the penalty almost equal to the cx-
communication of a Roman Catholic They
declare that they are trying to put up the
bars, so long down, and which would be
kept down if the Potter amen lment is
finally adopted. Another argument ad-
vanced is that it is better for the few to
suffer for the benefit of the many, and pro-
hibit the remarriage of n divorced person.
guilty or innocent, so long as the other
party to the divorce S alive. They say
they realize the enormous gcoWtn of the
divorce evil and in the absence OF 4 nation
al civil law on the subject must legislate
in prohibitive way for their own church.
Diversity of Opinion.
While at present the vote of the house
places the bishops definitely within the
lines of the two parties described, there is
the greatest diversity of opinion among
the individuals. All have had a variety of
experiences in the remarrying of divorced
persons and each seems to want the canon
! to mt particular case. AS these are num-
erous and widely different, the difficulty
| OF providing canon that will! suit all is
apparent.
Case after case is cited. going to show
that fraud has been practiced upon clergy
| men by divorced persons who have in that
! way caused the minister, innocently Of
| course, to violate the existing canon of
/ marriage. This makes them suspicious and
1 uncertain and they, some of them, want to
| go the whole length of denying remarriage
| in their church in order to relieve them
| selves Of the burden of doubt and fear so
/ often resting upon their sensitive con-
\ sciences.
| Then. too. they argue that desiring to
| avoid public scandal many persons seek di-
| vorce upon other grounds than adul-
| terry. and to them it would be a hard
! ship to state the real cause and procure
! the record upon it.
| The subject is absorbing all the spare
| mental energy of the delegates to the con-
| Vention. particularly the bishops and they
| are anxious to have a canon of marriage
| and divorce that will restrict the divorce
| evil. do justice to innocent parties seeking
| remarriage and relieve the minister of the
| necessity of establishing by himself the
| Innocence of the party, so involving enor-
| nous loss of time ard considerable mental
| worry.
Alleged Appeal to Fear
| The Potter party say that the strength
of the Doane position lies in the fact that
| they are appealing to the bishops fear OF
| being called too liberal" and the appre-
| Continued on Third Page)
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Slight Improyement showp

The condition of MIR. Thomas Somervine
shows slight improvement over that of
Yesterday. but he is reported to be quite
weak.
Evening star., 1898-10-14
Position of Potter Party.

The advocates of Bishop Potter's amend
ment, in their own behalf. insisted that
they are Cor more stringent canon than
the ambiguous, iocse-jointei, unsatisfac-
tory one now in force, and declared that
the minority measure submitted by them
was a direct application of Christ's princi-
pies, as stated by Him; was just. respon-
Slve to the demand of common sense hu-
man nature, conscience, and rising to the
plane of the highest ideal of modern civili-
zauon. They insisted that the exceptions
raised by the canon We're wholly reason
able IN that It would be unjust. manifestly,
to prohibit the innocent party in a divorce
suit, upon the ground of adultery. to re-
marry. or 10 6cny the marriage service to a
person divorced because of causes arising
before marriage and of which they must
nave been unaware. 1t was held that the
requirement that legally certified tran
script of the record to the adultery ard
the divorce would relieve ministers Of any
uncertainty as to the right to remarry a
person applying because they would not be
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gued further. after the McLaren amend
ment was accepted by Bishop Doane that
it said. practically, to the innocent parry
in divorce case on the ground of adul-
terry, desiring to remarry in the Episcopal
Church: mo, we are too holy to recognise
divorce, but if you go around the corner
and get some other minister to marry you
why. then you can enter our church with
out fear of discipline"
1t was der ounced as promotive of iy-
pCcrisy AMI fraud and actually destructive
OF any good that might be derived from
the extreme stand taken by the unamended
Doane canon
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Alleged Appeal to Fear.

The Potter party say that the strength
OF the Doane position lies in the fact that
they are appealing to the bishops fear of
being called too liberal" and the appre-
Continued on Third Pagel
The sun., 1898-11-08

(10nn Circulars mailed to well-to-do farmers tor
NvUv 81.50 All fresh names. ]. W. McGraw,
wv Mansfield La.
The sun., 1898-11-08

C1nE IND For Agents and Travelling Men
OlUE ulVN Sure sales. Prices right. Send
two 1c. stamps for samples and
prices. W. L. Murlin. Neptune, Ohio.
The evening times., 1898-08-27
4 REVIEW IN THE DESERT
Tribesmen Parade Before the
British Commander.
JOINING WITH ENGLAND
wild scenes of Rejoicing mt the
Prospect of Making Common Cause
observation-disclosures Evolutions
on thc hanks 0f the Nile.

London. Aug. IA dispatch to the
depicts a striking desert scene on the
Nile bank Friday evening.
A motley horde of Joalins and recruits
from old friendly tribes paraded before
their commander. Major Stuart Wortiey.
The tribesmen acted in the most elated
manner possible at the prospect of re-
venging themselves upon the dervishes.
Their evolutions were strange and pictur-
osGue i'll tIhe extreme. In circular for
nation they swept across the sand way
ing their weapons. Then came a deafen-
ing no Sc from numberless tom toms con-
Guiding the weird'y fierce war dance. The
10 toms rumbled away into silence and
the scene changed. In single file and in
silence the stalwart tribesmen marched
across the field. Each man as he reached
the place where Major Wortley stood.
stopped and impressively saluted the
Egyptian colors. Most of them had
fought the Egyptian forces determinedly
for years but now showed their devotion
in common cause against the deryishes.
After the saluting squad of camelmen
armed with great double-edged swords
such as had been used in the crusades.
also paraded.
All sought TO show their devotion to
Major Wortley, who was delighted at the
physique and appearance of his wild re-
cruis.
His ranks are swelled daily, many COM
ing from a great distance. Their equip
ment is motley and their discipline is ali
their own, but they are all fighters.
Several deserters from Omdurman have
Joined the British Egyptian forces.
The evening times., 1898-08-27
THE BEALL WILL.
A Nephew Charges That Ii Was Inn
properly Executed.


Mr.. William ]. Beall. a nephew of the
late Robert Beall who bequeathed his es-
tate 10 Miss Mary B. Brown. of this city,
yesterday, through his attorney, Thomas
NJ Fields. filed a caveat. Along with the
caveat was filed a motion for the ap-
pointment of collector to take charge
of the estate, pending the contest of the
will.
The effect of this proceeding on the
part of one of the relatives of the de-
ceased. will be to stop all action under
the will The matter will now have to
be tried before a jury in the Orphans
Court under tine new law enacted during
the last session of Congress. giving the
Probate Court the mower to try issues
by its own jury, instead of as heretofore
certifying them TO the Circuit Court
This is the first case of the kind filed
under the new law. and its result will zoe
closely watched by the members of the
District bar.
The grounds of the caveat are that the
will of the late Robert Beall is not exc
cuted in due form of law and that at
the time of the execution of the alleged
VIII the deceased was not of sound and
dispos:ng mind and was incapable of
making a valid will or contract. also
cStes that the execution of the will was
obtained by fraud practiced upon the
deceased by the person named. as bene-
ficiary or by some other person or per-
sons.
1t is also stated in the caveat that at
the time of the execution of the will
the deceased was obliv:ous of the pur-
pose an effect of his act. nor did he
know of what property he was POS
sesSed.
The caveat cites the beneficiary under
the will to note that the motion for the
appointmen of a collector for the estate
will be made on Friday, September 2. at
10 a m
The evening times., 1898-08-27

headache, saying that she had suffered
with it for some time.
The witness testified that the day be-
fore she saw the Scott woman. Her head
was cut and the blood flowed over her
face.
Julia Taylor was called and testified
that Peter Homes struck Margaret with
a stone, causing her to staggcr and near
ly fall.
when did this happen?"
81 can't tell
This month";"
"Oh. yes. The next morning saw Pc
ter and asked him about 1t. got after
him for hitting her such a blow, but he
didn't say anything"
The witness further described fall
that Margaret had several days later. She
was trying to ride bicycle and fell.
Annie Coogy testified that over month
ago she and Margaret were playing tag.
Did you hit fler?'
Yes, i struck her with my hand
The jury after much discussion cenclud-
ed to hold Peter Holmes for the action of
the grand jury and ignored the evidence
against Williams. who will be released
from custody.