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Evening star., 1898-11-22
ON THE RETIRED LIST.
Rear Admiral Miller te BE Succeeded
by Commodore. HOwisOn.r.


Re&r Admiral Joseph N Miller. recently
detached from command of the Pacific sta
ton, was placed on the retired list today
on account of age The vacancy thus
created in the highest grade of the navy
will be filled by. the promotion of Commo-
dore H. L. Howfson, now commanding the
Boston navy yard.
Capt. II. F. Picking will be advanced to
the grade of commodore, and other promo
tions will be made all along the line.
The naval orders today contained an an
nouncement Of the retirement of Rear Ad-
miral Francis M Bunce on the 25th proX-
imo. Admiral Runce is commandant If the
New York navy yard, generally regarded.
as the most important shore command in
the navy.
Rear Admiral George Dewey, tie naval
hero of the war. will be the ranking admi-
raj in the navy upon the retirement CT Ad-
miral Bunce next month.
1t is understood that the President will
recommend to Congress the recreation of
the office Of admiral or vice admiral for
the special benefit of Admiral Dewey, and
there is not much doubt that Congress will
enact the necessary legislation.
Commodore ]. W. Philip, now ir tempo
rary command of the North Atlantic sta
ton, is mentioned as likely to receive the
command of either the New York navy
yard or the Boston navy yard both of
which are shortly to be vacated by the re-
tirement of the tncumbents.
Evening star., 1898-11-22

Ell the very best health and there were no
symptoms tkat it was undermined until he
became III four weeks ago.
The funeral services will be held at the
family residence Thursday next al pm,
and the internent will be made at Congress
sional cemetery. Rev. Richard p. Williams
O.: Trinity 2. E. Church will officiate at the
house, AMI the burial will be under Masonic
auspices.
Woodward, Jno. F. Price, G. R. Lee Cole,
Geo. P. Fenwick. Raymond T. Holden and
James Dudley Morgan.
Native of Maryland.
DR.. Hammett was born about sixty-three
years ago in st. Marys county, Md. His
father was Robert Hammett, an English
man, and his mother was the daughter of
former Governor Blackstone of Maryland.
On her side he was of revolutionary an
cestry, and related to ancient and promi
rent families of Maryland. Both parents
died at an early age.
He was educated at Charlotte Hall, Md,
and studied medicine in the medical depart
ment of Georgetown College, from which
he graduated forty-three years ago in the
second class in pathology sent out from
that institution. He survived all the others
of that early class. He married Miss Julia
Maddox of st. Mary's county, and she and
their six children mourn him. The latter
are Mrs. Samuel Bayly, Mrs. W. r. Myers.
jr, DR.. c. M. Hammett, jr., and Misses
Lucy, Katie and Effie Hammett. DR.. Whit
Hammett, the dentist, in this city is his
brother
DIR. Hammett was appointed health officer
of the District August l, 1891, upon the
death of DR.. Smith Townshend, who had
filed the office for thirteen years. DR.. Ham,
nett served as health officer for three
years, being succeeded by the incumbent,
DIR. VIM. c. Woodward, August l, 1894.
Upon the expira ton of his term as health
officer DIR. Hammett was appointed coroner
of the District resigning that position Au-
gust Ia 1897, when DR.. VIM. 2. Carr, now
serving, was appointed to the position.
His Lodge Affiliations.
He was a member of Dawson Lodge, No.
16, F. A A M, and of the Golden Cross.
He was also prominently identified with the
Medical Society and the Medical Associa-
ton. He was general practitioner and
DC ssessed, it is said, one of the most lucra-
tive practices in the District.
Tall dignified and handsome, he was
noted for his urbanity, courtesy and kind
ness Many calls and messages of condo
lence were received at his late residence
today from friends who were made ac-
auainted with the fact of his death.
Evening star., 1898-11-22

The President Divides the Guns
Among the Army and Navy.

Among the Army and Navy.
For some time there have been signs that
a disagreement might be expected between
the army and navy over the possession of
the Spanish ordnance which was surren-
dered in various places in Cuba and Porto
Rico.
The navy has claimed that where it's ships
fired upon and silenced fortifcations the
guns by right fell to its share, but the mill
tary authorities being in possession and
having received the surrender of these
places have asserted their right.
The guns in most cases are not of type
desired by either of the ordnar ce bureaus
for use but all of them have historical
value, and some of them are remarkably
beautiful examples of the gun founder s
art in the last century.
The authorities at Annapolis have sought
to secure possession of some of these, while
the War Department has been beset by pa :
triotic organization desiring to secure one
or more.
The President has finally decided to di-
vide this captured ordnance fairly between
the two branches ofsthe service. He has
just caused the appointment OF a board,
sstant adjutanL gsnefaf, U. S. "; Military
Aid to the SecTetarY of War and CAPTAIN
Francis Dickins, ATTACHED to the naviga-
ton bureau of, thel Navy Department, to
devise some acceptable plan for the distri-
button of this ordnance. This board has
already taken steps to secure lists of the
guns captured from the ordnance bureau of
the War Department and the navigation
bureau Of the N4vy.npartment
Evening star., 1898-11-22
BERING SEA QUESTION,
The Main Topic Before the Anglo
American COmmi ission Today

The Bering question, was the main
topic before the Anglo-American commits
sion today when it resumed it's sessions
after several days recess. For the first
time the two sides were prepared to eX-
change their estimates on the value of the
Canadian sealing fleet, the purpose being
to arrive at some fair valuation and re-
tire the fleet by a purchase.
The initial steps in this direction were
taken while the commission was at Quebec
since which time Capts. H. T. Taylor, in
behalf of the Canadians, and Thayer in be-
half of the Americans, have been making
appraisals of the feet.
After several weeks at Victoria, where
the sealers rendezvous, Messrs. Taylor and
Tbayer have arrived here, accompanied by
Capt. Cox, who represents the sealers.
The two appraisers made their reports to
the respective sides and these reports in
ers with 4 view to common ground OF
agreement.
1t is understood that both appratsals are
considerably below what was expected. and
that instead of running into millions they
dc net mucn exceed a half million.
Under such circumstances strong hopes
are expressed by members OF the commits
sion that a sum may be agreed upon for the
buying out of this industry and the final
settlement of this long-pending and vexa-
tious controversy.
IL - SetIu' Ho"eHeE, IHdl Sllll con-
siderable difference between the appraisals
of the Canadian and the American expert,
which will have to be reconciled before an
agreement is possible.
After the joint meeting of the commits
sion a special committee, consisting of Lord
Herschell and Sir Louis Davies, Senator
Fairba nks and ex-Secretary Foster, took
up the Bering sea estimates. Besides the
written reports of the appraisers, the lat
ter were called in person and examined re-
garding the sealing fleet
Evening star., 1898-11-22
FINANCE AND TRADF
Southern Railway Stock Advanced
Sharply on Today's Market.
SLUMP IN FEDERAL STEEL
The General Tone of the Market
Was Strong.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT
pccial Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, November 2a-Today's
stock market opened at substantial ad-
Vances. as the result of desire TO get back
the stocks sold yesterday afternoon on the
premature announcement OF the dissolution
OF the Paris peace commission. The re-
cently active favorites, and particularly the
low-priced shares, were In general demand
Tor both local and foreign account
southern railway shares were especially
strong under the influence of new and sub
stanttal buying. The common stock was
marked up to 10 and the preferred above
40 on buying above the average both as TO
volume and character. The preferred stock
mas seemingly earned more than l per cent
ana there is growing belief in an in
creased rate during the next few weeks
The Northern Pacific issueS were heavy
Tor time, under the influence of the north
western situation. but later in the day some
good huying of the common stock rallied
the entire market. The territorial quarrel
In the northwest is conceded by many OF
the best judges to he more serious as a
financial factor than any likely political
development The advance in Northern
Pacific common was therefore construed ~
be preliminary effort to the removal of
one of the greatest drawbacks to further
Improvement.
Peoples Gas reached a high level during
support and the better knowledge of the
benefits to be derived from the new stock
issue
The selling of Federal Steel preferred was
continued during the morning a decline of
per cent following somewhat persistent
oHerings. An effort was made to explain
this weakness on the theory that the banks
nave not yet come to proper apprecla ton
OF the loan value of this property.
Ihis hesitancy on the part OF money lend
ers Is no novelty in financial circles, and
many instances Of similar experiences oc-
cur to every one familiar with the history
or industrial ventures. Those in position
to know most concerning the company's
prospects invariably come to the rescue of
the price on all concessions. Once the specu-
lative or derelict holdings are absorbed the
certain dividend capacity of the company
should come TO the front as factor of un-
usual significance and influence.
American Sugar was sold from time to
time by professional operators who con-
tinue to rely upon a sharp trade conflict
which will materially depress the price.
There is small incentive to short selling I'm
the present market. however, and reactions
in the general list are the most that is eX-
pected.
London continues to look with favor
upon American issues and is certain to
become even more of factor in our mar
ket should developments at Paris come
around to the American side without fur
ther friction. The settlement of one such
matter is frequently followed by a general
clearing of the financial horizon and just
now the American version OF The treaty Is
relied upon to prevail.
Evening star., 1898-11-22
THE AMERICAN NAVY.
Representative HilbOrn Thinks Con-
gress VIII Do Well by 1t.

Representative Hilborn of California has
reached the city to take up his residence
for the coming session of Congress. Mr..
Hilborn is an influential member of the
House committee on naval affairs and very
much interested in all that pertains to the
development of the navy:
Il think the committee Will DO we'll by
the navy at this session." said MIR. Hiiborn
to Star reporter this afternoon. "The
appropriations will be generous, and all
that will be required for the proper ILL
crease and maintenance of the naval es-
tablishment.
My opinion is that the navy will be in
creased henceforth on the lines taught by
tie experience of the war with Spain. Tha.
will mean that the largest expenditures for
additions to the navy will be for more pow
erful battle ships and armored cruisers of
a high class The battle ship is to be the
warship of the future and the cruisers
must have heavier armor and more effec-
tive armament"
What do you think of the developments
in the Philippine situation?"
well, | hardly know what to think at
this stage of the proceedings. If we arc to
pay S2uOOO,O0O as purchase money for
them that is certainly cheap enough If
We are to give that sum as a gratuity-
there is nothing more to be said
Evening star., 1898-11-22
Baltimore Markets,

BALTIMORE. November 22.-FIour quiet and
steaay ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, lS.9f9 barrels exports
IL sos barrels; sales, $50 barrels. Wheat firmer-
spot and month. 72ssa72h; December, 72isa72s4 !;
January, 1874 bid steamer No.. red SsSsa6Sl5: re-
ceipts, ll0o9S bushels; exports, 40, 900 bushels;
stock. 1,6l5.230 bushels; sales. 10000 bushels
southern wheat by sample. 6sa73h; do. on grade
6SEal2N Corn strong-spot month and December
oSlsa3SAt; new OF old, November or December, 3Sk
a3ss; January, 3sta3sA; February 3sLs bid; ;
steamer mixed 36a361s; receipts, 15l, 6l5 bushels ;
exports. 366. 600 bushels stock, COZ 502 bushels
do yellow, 35a3s4. Oats strong-No. white, a2a
321s; No. mixed, 30a30l9; receipts. 10 1SI bush
els; exports none; stock. SO. $50 bushels Rye firm
No. 2 nearby SO; No. ". Stern, sS; e,epts. 80, ,396
bushels; exports, l02, ,S57 bushels; stock 1856 a.,S
bushels. Hay steady-No. l timothy SIOaS1O so
Grain freights continue quiet unchanged. Sugar
strong. unchanged. Butter stendy, unchanged. Eggs
firm, unchanged. Cheese steady, unchanged. Let
tuee-75e per bushel box. Whisky unchanged.
Evening star., 1898-11-22
Decision in Van Rfswick Case

Judge Cox has rendered a decision in
favor of the complainants in the case of
Leander Van Riswick and others against
Charles Van Riswick. decreeing specific
performance on the part of the defendant
of his contract TO convey the property
known as part of lots l and . in square
Numbered 701 70 the complanants By the
terms of the decree the defendant is given
ten days within which to execute the re-
quired deed, and upon failure to comply 1t
is provided that the decree be recorded and
operate as a conveyance. The complain
ants were represented by Tallmadge A. and
Wilton j. Lambert and the defendant nv
Attorney Thomas c. Taylor.
Evening star., 1898-11-22
THE HARRIES TESTIMONIAL.
Those Invited by the Committee 1,
Participate.

At the testimonial banquet to be given by
the officers of the 1st District of Columbia
Volunteer Infantry in honor of Col Geo. H.
Harries, this evening, at the Ebbitt House,
the invited guests will be Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, commanding the United States army; =;
Capt G. X McGurnigle, 18th United States
Infantry; Lieat c. II. McNiel, 5th United
States Artillery; Lieut.. N. l.. F. Applewh hits.
9Th United States Artillery; Mr.. John b
Wight. president of the board of District
Commissioners; Capt. l.. H. Beach, Engi-
nesr Commissioner of the District; Maj
Richard Sylvester. superintendent of police:
Mr.. c. s. Noyes. Mr.. S. c. Bone and Mr. D.
l. : Mercier.
The guests are to assemble at $40 o'clock
They will be welcomed by reception com
mittee, consisting of Capt Young Capt
Simms. Capt Domer. Lieut.. Boiseau and
Lieut.. Heron. -
Evening star., 1898-11-22

IGnatius Eisier Was Killed in Cali.
fOrnia Train Robbery.

DAGGEFT. cal. November 22.-The iden-
tity of the train robber killed by express
guard in hold-up on Friday night has been
fully established. The dead man is Igna-
tius EIsIer
The sherif's posse has returned to San
Brrnardino, convinced that there were only
two men IN the hoidup- The sheriff took
with him Pa MOriarty. the man found at
Bars-ow after the special arrived there
Muriar;y was seen with Eisler the day be
fore the hold-Up. He will be charged with
the crime
Evening star., 1898-11-22
Corbett and Sharkey Are in Splendid
Condition to Fight.
BETTING STILL FAVORS CORBETR
Enormous Sale of Seats at Phe-
nomenaIIy High Prices.
PROGRAM OF THE FIGHT

NEW YORK. November 22-Today this
city is the rendezvous of thousands of mer
identified with pugiism. who have come
from all over the United States to watch
James J. Corbctt and Thomas Sharkey set
tie the question of fistic supremacy before
the Lanox Athletic Club tOEight. The up
town hotels are thrOnged with visitors and
the trains arriving at the several depots
brought contingents of sporting men, who
are all anxious to see the contest
Curbett still holds his position as favor
ite in the betting. the Sha.key people get
ting odds of 100 to - for their money
wherever a wager is made.
Both pugilists are resting today, Corbett
at his residence in this city and Sharkey at
his training quarters in South Brooklyn
The repurts from both quarters are similar
to those given out last night. which an
nounced the men to be ir splendid physical
condition.
Each Side Confident.
Each side seems to think Its man IN
vincible. but the majority opinion favors
Corbett who in the past has shown him
self to be by far the c!everer fighter
Sharkey's rugged frame can withstand a
great deal of punishment. but the question
which puzzles the bettors and others in
t-rested is can Sharkey have improved
sufficiently 10 land on such a ring general
and scientific boxer as Corbett is?
Many claim that Sharkey has improved
wonderfully. and none of them is more
confident of the sailors chances of victory
thFn his manager and trainer. Tom
ORourke. Speaking of his man today
ORourke said: 'sSharkey will be a surprise
to many when he strips tonight. tell you
he has learned a great deal and is vastly
improved. Those who say Sharkey is an
un 'entific fighter will alter that opinion
when he gets to work tonight and shows
them how much he knows about the game
He was never in such splendid shape, and
i am confident he will win
Sharkey will remain at his Brooklyn
quarters until about o'clock this after
noon, when he will be driven to this city
and put to bed a a hotel near to the Lenox
Club house. 1t is expected that 10000 per
sons will witness tonight's contest. The
seating capacity Of the big structure is
about 500 and about One-third as many
can have standing room.
Big sale of Seats.
The sale of seats up TO the present has
been enormous. and all the best seats,
ranging in price from 80 to $50. have been
sold.
Admission to the building will cost 81. and
these tickets will not be put on sale until
the last moment. The s. and 81 seats are
being bought rapidly today, and by 6
o'clock tonight the spectators expect to
get double prices for these pasteboards.
The doors Of the club house will be
thrown open at o'clock. that there will
be very little crowdirg at the entrances.
\ large force of police will be on hand
90 keep the cIS crowd In order, = -
thought that th=rr will be thousands of
people Congregated in the vicinity of the
club house XhD will go there simply to
ayaft the result of the contest and real
the progress pf the bout on the bul}e.in
b".Ids which have been erected in ;hc
ghbOrhOod
Evening star., 1898-11-22
The Opposite View.

Inc opposite view.
The attention of Dr. Preston H. Bail
hache, surgeon-in-charge at the marine hos
pltal, was called to DR.. Doty's statements
this afternoon.
1T is useless for him to attempt contro-
Versial argument. 1 will not help him in
It, said he. There is nothing to be said
beyond what was contained in The Star S
very accurate and technical description OF
the case yesterday. 4 will add, however,
that not any of the physicians taking part
in the autopsy or who saw the case dis
sents from the yellow fever diagnosis.
Ihere is no chance to dispute it-all the evil
denceS and symptoms were apparent.
DR.. Doty was notified November that
the Allegheny had touched at an infected
port, and there our responsibility ended
But" said the reporter, "Dr. Doty in
sists that the vessel passed quarantine all
right"
"Ah," replied the doctor, ''there is the
point. Was she all right? Miller had been
sick and got up to pass the officers
DIR. Doty says your Office negligent
in failing to inform him of the Miller case
until Sunday last two DAYS after the
DEATH
We notified him early as We could" re-
piled DR.. Balhache. He ought to have
been watchful after the 4th instant, and
caught Miller and Herbert at New York.
NO, III not say why he was not inform ed
on Friday or Saturday. We won't keep up
the controversy. We are wholly satisfied
with our work in the matter. Miller had
yellow fever"
With regard to DR.. Dotys statement that
the germ of yellow fever had not been
found, DR.. Bailhache handed the reporter
the Public Health Report" issued by the
treasury Department November IL. 1t con-
tanned the preliminary reports of Surgeon
Wasdin and Passed Assistant Surgeon H.
ID: Geddings of the marine hospital service
who were detailed in 1897 by the President
to investigate in Hayana, Cuba, the cause
of yellow fever.
IntesEppted by War.
Suitable rooms were provided in Havana
and a laboratory established, and the work
was continued until interrupted by the war.
These officers have been directed to return
to Havana and continue their investiga-
ton, the laboratory having been undisturb-
ed during the war.
DR.. Geddngs reports that in sixteen cul-
lures the Sanareili organism was found to
the extent of 1898 per cent. He concludes
by indicating that the bacillus microbes of
Sanarelli is the, specific agent in the causa-
tion Of yellow fever
Evening star., 1898-11-22
NEGRO SOLDIER KILLED.
Shot Down While RiotinG by Order
OF His Minor.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, November 22.-Zeb
Patton, private in Company G. I'd North
aI1lina Regiment, Colored, was shot and
instantly killed in a street fight. Patton
bee anne engaged with number of other
soldiers in 4 row over a negro woman and
firing began. Major Walker. commanding
the battalion. ordered the guards and d
squad of armed men To the scene. Major
Walker then ordered Patton to surrender,
and. on his refusal TO do So. the squad fred
into the throng of soldiers which had gath
cred Patton was instantly killed. Several
soldiers were wounded. but none fatally.
Evening star., 1898-11-22
RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Columbia Extension and Suburban
Substitution of Electricity

Substitution of Electricity.
A few days ago a permit was Issued from
the District Commissioners office to the
Columbia Railroad Company to build the
proposed extension of the road east along
Benning road to the District line The
right of way has also been secured from
the property owners, and now the mana
gers of the company are considering propo-
sitions for grading the roadbed and for
equipping the new section of the road with
the overhead trolley. At the same time
the underground electric system Is to be
substituted for the cable on the portion of
the road within the city.
The yokes and rails that will be used in
the underground electric system on the old
lexington road, now the City and Suburb
an, are piled on each side of the streets
along the line Of the road from Florida
and New York avenues as far as 9Th and
G streets. 1t is the intention to begin the
work of opening the streets as soon as suf
ficient material is on hand.
Evening star., 1898-11-22
A FEDERAL PRISON SITE
Atlanta Ha. Been Decided on a. III.
Point.

Point.
Attorney Genfrsl Gfiggs and Secretary
Bliss. who wers CONSTITUTED by Congress a
committee to select a site for a new federal
prisen in the south, have decided on At
lanta as the point for the prison. A fed
eral prison in the south has been recon-
mended by the Department. of Justice for
years.
year ago Congress appropriated $1,000
for plans for the new building, and pre-
vided that site should be furnished free
Atlanta, Asheyille and other s.uthern
cities offered Sites. The site to be given hv
Atlanta will comprise several hundred
acres on the outskirts Of the city.
The prison will probably cost 5000. 600
Federal prisoners from all southern states
will be sent to this prison
Evening star., 1898-11-22
Was Formerly Health Officer and Dis
trict Coroner Respectively.
SUCCUMBS TO BRIGHf'S DISEASE
The Last of Class Graduated
From Georgetown College.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

DIR. Charles Me ssey Hammett, the former
health officer and coroner of the District
died at his residence, No. 62S F street south
west, at 7:25 am. today. The cause of
death was Bright's disease, from which he
had suffered only four weeks. For two
days prior to his demise DR.. Hammett lay
in an unconscious state, which continued
until the end came. His wife and all his
children we're with him at the time. For
the past twenty years DIR. Hammett enjoy
Evening star., 1898-11-22
Suit Against Telephone COmDany.

A bill in equity, similar to those hereto
fore filed, for injunction to prevent the re-
moval of telephone instrument from his
establishment, was this afternoon filed by
James Tharp against the Chesapeake ans
Potomac Telephone Company.
Evening star., 1898-11-22
w. J. white Buy. stnr po,n,

star POINTER. the famous racer. with the
worlds record of 1:595. for mile was
sold at Madison Square Garden NeIy yorL
last night 10 w. J. White of Cleveland
Ohio. for Sl5.OOU. 5000 less than he was soiJ