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Evening star., 1899-04-18
THE DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS.

Senator CulbersOn Urges the Re-Es-
tabIishment of Former Boundaries.
Senator Culberson of Texas had an inter-
view with Secretary Alger at the War De-
partment today, with a view to the re-
establishment of the military department OF
Texas formerly included within the
geographical boundaries of that state. This
department was abolished in March, 1888.
just before the beginning of the Spanish
war, and merged into the military depart
ment of the gulf, which was organized at
that time in consequence of the extensive
military movements in the southern states,
associated with the campaigns in Santiago
and Porto Rico. The department of the
gulf, in addition to the incorporation of
the department of Texas, took in all the
southern half of the department of the
east, which up to that time covered ter
ritory extending from the Canadian bound
ary, along the Atlantic coast and Gulf OF
Mexico to the state line of Texas. The
headquarters of the department of the gulf
are at Atlanta, Ga, and the headquarters
of the reorganized department of the east
are at New York.
Senator Culberson represents that the
people and interests Of the great state of
Texas require the re-establishment of the
old military department of Texas, with
headquarters at San Antonio, their former
location.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
Constructing Pearls,
From Chambers Jour- al.

Pearls are not as yet made in the labora-
tory; but it seems they can be made in the
aquarium, and that there is no need to dive
to depth of forty or fifty feet to obtain
them. One Signor Comba has been experi-
menting for several years in the artificial
production OF pearls at an aquarium in TI-
rim; and so successful have his efforts
proved that he is now engaged in a plan for
laying down large quantity of pearl uys-
iterranean, along the south coast of Gala
bria, with view to more extended opera
tions. 1t is contended, however that the
mother-of-pearl shell will not live in q.
tempera ture of less than GS to 40 deerEes
Fahrenheit, and but slight hopes are held
out for the success of Signor Coniba's ex-
pertinent. In Queensland. however they
have been cultivated with success as a re-
suit of an experiment conducted In Torres
commissioner of fisheries to the govern
ments Of Queensland and western Austria
liza.
The great drawback is the distance ef
these countries from the chief market, for
mother-of-pearl, which are London. Ham
burg and Trieste and the CONSEQUENT ex-
pense of conveying the pearls thither stu
1t is admitted that there are great possibili-
ties in the artificial production of pearls
and that it undoubtedly represents a most
profitable industry, which conid under ex-
pert management. be carried on concur
rentiy with systematic peafl-sl1ell cuitipa-
ton. The term artificial production an
plies, of course, N wholly different sense
from that used in regard to rufies-the
pearls themselves being real. and Only the
method Sf rearing" them being artificial
Evening star., 1899-04-18
ONE MORE CASE.
Patient Afflicted With Smallpox Sent
to HOspita1.


One additional case of smallpox was re-
ported to DR.. VIM. c. Woodward the Dis
trict health officer, this afternoon. The
afflicted person is John H. Fowler, colored,
thirty-seven years of age residing at ia
Van street southeast. The man was re-
moved to the hospital, and the case is
being investigated by the health depart
ment.
Claude Herbert. the eleven-year-old white
boy suffering from the disease, who was re-
moved to the hospital yesterday afternoon
from 1894 l street, has a slight attack of
cover. The boy had baen sick for several
days before the character of the malady
was discovered, it being first thought, it is
said, that he was suffering from chicken
pox.
AS he was kept isolated upon the upper
floor of the house. DR.. Woodward feels that
the other inmates of the building stand lit
tie danger of being attacked. 1t is not
known where the boy contracted the
disease.
Annie Marshall, the young colored wo-
man, who was removed from 91S 14th street
to the smallpox hospital yesterday after
noon, is believed to have contracted the
disease IN Warrenton, Va, as it is said
she came here from there a week or two
ago.
neon from the county about two miles be-
yond Good Hope.
Three deaths from cerebro spinal meuin-
gifts were reported here yesterday after
neon, but none had been reported up to a
late hour this afternoon.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
TROOPS WHO WANT DISCHARGE.
No Action Yet Taken With Respect to
Those in the Philippines.

Orders have baen issued by the War De-
partment for the muster out of all the reg
ular troops in Cuba and Porto Rico who en-
listed for service in the war with Spain
only, and arrangements are being made for
the transportation to the United States
of all such who do not desire to re-enlist.
These men will all receive the two months
extra pay allowed troops who served outside
the United States.
No action has yet been taken with respect
to the regular troops in the Philippines who
enlisted under similar conditions, as the
department has not yet heard from General
Otis on the subject. There 5000 such
troops in the Philippines, and the authori
ties are Offering unusual inducements to
secure their retention in the military ser
vice. These Inducements include the pay
nent OF two months extra pay on muster
out and an allowance of travel pay for
their benefit. 1t is calculated that travel
pay in the case of the troops in the Philip
pines will amount to between 5000 and $500
in each case. 1t means mileage from Ma
Mia to their homes including the long dis
tance across the Pacific ocean.
1t is said at the department that nothing
has been heard from General Otis to Justify
the reports Of general discomfort among the
volunteer troops in the Philippines. 1t is
admitted that there may be a slight basis
Tor such reports, but confidence is express
ed in the patriotism of the men and the
nope expressed that they will consent TO
remain lew months longer at least.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
DEFENSE BEGINS ITS CASE
Relations Between Mrs. George and saxton
Exploited in Court
Testimony That They Had Passed Al
Nan ana Wife ON One
Occasion.

CANTON, Ohio. April 1S-The opening
hours today We're devoted to the reading of
dispositions in Sioux Falls, Canton, s. D.,
and 1nwood, Iowa These covered Mrs.
Georges residence In South Dakota when
she was there to get divorce from Sample
c. George. Objections were made to some
of the matter and there was a great deal
of controversy between attorneys. Charles
NJ. Seely testified that during the winter of
1891 and 1882 Mrs. George stopped at his
hotel in Canton, S. D., and that Saxton
came there for a week. They were on
friendly terms and were often together.
r. E. Rodoiph testified to having repre-
sented Sample C. George in the divorce
case.
Cashier Brown of the Lincoln County
Bank of Canton said he cashed $50 in
checks on which were the names of Mrs
George and Saxton.
Robert Hunter and T. F. Roanayur of
Sioux City testified that Saxton and Mrs
George registered as man and wife at the
Booge House, Sioux City, Ia, February 16,
1872. The signature was afterward cut out
of the register. Lesly NJ. Foote, clerk of a
hotel at Inwood Ia, testified that he had
cashed some checks from Saxton to Mrs.
George while they were at The hotel
During the afternoon session of the court
door to Mrs. Althouse, testified to having
seen Mrs. George in front of the Althouse
home on several nights, and to an alterca-
ton there between SaNton and Mrs. George
A final but unsuccessful effort was made
to get before the jury the threatening let
ter on which Mrs. George was indicted in
the United States court for an improper
use of the mail. The state then rested.
The defense asked for three of the state
witnesses for additional REORGANIZATION
Attorney WerntZ was asked to tell of Mrs.
Georges flushed face, excited manner and
emotional demonstrations whenever the
SaXton matter was under consideration.
Charles r. Frazer denied that 1t was so
dark about the Althouse place that when
his hat fell off he had to light match to
find it. The third witness will be examined
as soon as found.
The remainder of the session was con-
sumed in reading dispositions of Abraham
and Jacob Z. Goldberg of Detroit, former
tenants in the Saxton block in regard to
the friendly relations between Mrs. George
and Saxton. and to the former going to
South Dakota, where she got a divorce
from Sample George.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
SCIENTISTS IN SESSION
Annual Meeting Of National Academy at
Columbian University.
Subjects Of Discussion Today-Objects
Of the society.ald pate Or
Incorporation.

The National Academy of Sciences began
its annual stated session in this city this
morning at IL O'Clock. in the auditorium of
Columbian University. The academy has
membership composed of the most emf
nent scientific scholars of the country. Its
president is DR.. Woicott Gibbs of Newport
r. L. He presided at the business ses-
sion, which began at the hour named The
meeting was brief, however and nothing
but routine business affecting the academy
was transacted.
At O'Clock this afternoon the first pub
lie meeting was held. President Gibbs was
in the chair and called the meeting to
order
The following is the program of papers
to be read; "ophiura Brevisplna," W. X.
BROOKS and Caswell Grave; THE Shadow
of Planet A. Hall; ION the Tawner
Deep Sea Tow Net" A. Agassiz; ION the
Acalephs of the East Coast of the United
States A Agassiz and A. G. Mayer: "on
the Limestones of Fill" Z. c. Andrews.
communicated by A. Agassiz; "On the Bo-
lolo of Fiji and Samoa w. Mem Wood
worth, communicated by A Agassiz; ION
the Diamond and Gold Mines of South
Africa" a. Agassiz; Progress in Survey
ing and Protection of the United States
Forest Reserves" Charles D. Walcott.
Work of the Academy.
an act Of Congress, and, in accordance with
section 8 of the act of Incorporation. THE
academy shall whenever called upon by any
department of the government, investigate.
examine, experiment and report upon any
subject of science or art, the actual expense
of such Investigations, examinations, eX-
perimentS and reports to be paid from ap-
preparations which may be made for the
purpose. but the academy shall receive no
compensation whatever for any services to
the government of the United States.
An election to membership in the acad-
emy is regarded one of the highest hon
ors that can be paid to a man of science,
and thare is always much interest in the
elections, which are held at the annual
meeting in Washington.
In the mornings during the present ses-
sion business meetings will be held, and
these last until l o'clock. The afternoons
are given up to scientific meetings, at
which papers are read. The afternoon
meetings, which begin at 2 o'clock, are open
TO the public.
The ma mbers resident in Washington are
S. P. Langley, secretary of the Smithson-
ian Institution: Charles d. Walcott di-
rector of the United States geological sur
vey; Simon Newcomb, formerly of the
Nautical Almanac; A. Graham Bell, J. W.
Powell Cleveland Abbe, Elliott Coues, S.
F. Emmons. G. K. Gilbert. T. n. Gill, Ar
mold Hague. w. H. Dali, c. A. White and
Charles A. Schott
Evening star., 1899-04-18
GEN. WILSON MUCH PLEASED
With Col. Miller He inspected the
Work i'm the Aqueduct Tunnel

Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers. spent the
entire forenoon today in the bowels of the
earth, inspecting the -Lydecker tunnel. con-
Meeting the distributing reservoir near
Georgetown with the Howard University
reservoir, which conduit is now being re-
paired under the supervision of Col Miller.
corps of engineers, in charge of the Wash
ington aqueduct and accessories Col Mil.
ler accompanied him on the long under
ground trip and explained fully the details
of the work of construction now in pro-
gress.
Gen. Wilson expressed satisfaction with
the character and progress of the work and
was very much interested in all he saw.
Over 300 men are engaged In the work on
the tunnel. and are making good progress
considering the disadvantages under which
the operations are conducted.
The tunrel Is entirely free from water ex-
cept slight seepage in places, and the trip
was made through its entire length with
comparatively little trouble or discomfort.
Col. Miller is enthusiastic over the work.
and Is confident that its completion will
fully serve its purpose of increasing the
water supply of the city OF Washington.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
AMERICAN MEAT ATTACKED,
Member of German ReichstaS De-
cIares 1t is OFTEN bad.

BERLIN, April 1S--The debate on the
meat inspection bill was continued, In the
reichstag today. DIR. Vielhaben, reformed
their services at the disposal of American
meat contractors, for which he was called
to order by the president.
Continuing, DIR. Viefhaben maintained
that American canned meats We're bad and
that Americans adulterate food products
enormously, adding that the German army
and naval forces should be protected more
than hitherto against tainted foreign meats
During the consideration of the meat in
spectlon Dill yesterday Count Won Kalinc-
kewstroem. conservative, contended that
foreign meats should be subjected to the
same conditions as German meats adding
that the party absolutely demanded a
double inspection of home and foreign
meats. II was impossible, the speaker
claimed, TO give the bundesrath full power
TO entirely exempt American firms from
the regulations, and asked the government
10 give definite assurance that no conces-
sitsiS to foreign meats were contemplated
The statements of Count Won kalinckew-
stroem were applauded by the agrarians
especially when he declared that in this
question agrarian interests in the east
west and south We're identical, and also his
assertion that the real authors of the bill
were not the officials of the ministry of the
interior and of agriculture, but those of
the foreign office. When he quoted Ameri-
can papers in support of his contention that
the American packers had not scrupIed to
poison The American army and therefore
would have much less scrupie in poisoning
Germans. there was much applause even
from the galleries.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
WANTS DREYFUs RETURNED
Senator Trarieux Fears He Win Commit
Suicide.
Further Publication of the Testimony
81 Col. ficquart in ahe. Cele-
Srafed Case.

PARIS, April 1s.-Senator Trarieux has
written to NJ. Lebret. minister of justice
pointing out the passage in the message of
Gov Deniel of Cayenne intimating that
Dreyfns wished to come back to commit
suicide, and demanding that care be taken
to preserve the prisoner from any accident,
ana especially from violent death, the re-
sponsibility for which would fall on the
government
Senator TrarieuX says, in his letter, he
thinks such a danger alone sufficient to
justify the immediate return of Dreyfus to
France.
Continuing its publication of the testi-
mony in the Dreyfus case before the court
OF cessation, the Figaro prints additional
evidence given by Col. Picquart, in the
course of which the witness said he did not
know Lermercier Picard's relations to the
war office. The fact that Lieut.. Col
Henry's forgery reached the ministry, he
said, showed that there was an understand
Ing between Lieut.. Col. Henry and Gen.
GonSe
Col. Picquart dwelt at length upon the
proof of this understanding and the maneu-
vers of Detective Guinee and Lieut.. Col.
Henry against himself.
Speaking of the borderaau,' the witness
proved in detail that it was not written by
Dreyfus. He did not hold however, that
1t was sufficiently proven that it was not
the work of an artillery officer.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
Better Feeling Observed in the Stock
Market Today.
GOOD BUYING tgJFEIHa en- ca CONCESSIONS
Standard Railroad Shares in Fairly
Good Demand.
GEN ERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, April ls.-Prices were gen
orally steady around the opening OF today's
stock market, and while some evidences OF
hesitancy prevailed for a time there
lack OF aggressive selling
The foreign markets were steady and
gave indications Of willingness TO follow
the local tendency. Traders made one
effort TO depress prices. but scale buying
was again an important factor in limiting
the decline.
The specialties were offered down. bur
inside support was soon sent in and a sharp
rally followed. The Flower stocks. Brook
lyn Rapid Transit. for example came for
ward In the latter movement. Manhattan.
Peoples Gas and the higher-priced indus
trla!s were irregular at times. but the buy
ing was Always better than the selling
In the granger group there was rally
against yesterdays short interest, the Rur-
ington pool taking all offerings during the
morning and later buying literally up to a
per cent advance. The commission house
demand for the southern and southwestern
issues Was better than for several DAYS
tbe prices rejecting the inquiry by advanc-
level "
The coal and iron stocks were we'll sup
ported by inside interests and confidence
IN them is unabated. On all sides wher-
sues last named are most generally select
60. Ihere have been several attempts at a
revival of the discrimination scare and for
traders purposes the argument has been
moderately successful.
Prices have not receaed materially. but
purchases have been deferred at times
Where margins are not a consideration
however, and cash purchases are possible
there are many bargains in q relative
sense, of course, in the Industrial list
The new American Smelling and Refining
Company will be regularly listed within the
next few days and the common stock is ex-
pected to be made active.
The preferred shares are closely held and
Will consequently be less speculative in
character The various economies result
Ing from reduction Of administrative ex-
penses and similar benefits of consolidate don
already indicate that the new organization
wall earn more than originally contem-
plated.
money continues to fuctuate from to
per cent, and certain traders are opposed
10 extensive new ventures until after the
legal rate is permanently removed as a
maximum charge
The final trading was dull but in the
main strong. Burlington's recovery had a
sentimental influence on prices elsewhere.
and the general impression was that crop
news from now on might be more encour-
aging.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
BEEF COURT EVIDENCE.
Capt. Irvine of the Panama Tells About the
BadOdor sf the Neat.
He Tells Of the Use and Subsequent
condemnation Of the Refrigerat. go
ed seefs,on Board.

Ihere was NO puf,lft morning session of
the beer court of inquiry In the absence
VI expected witnesses the members of the
eouri occupied the forenoon in examining
reports OF officers submitted for introduction
into the court reeuf9.
Inc court discussed plans for bringing
the inquiry to a close Mai Lee was pres
eht part OF the time on behalf of Gen. Miles
lie made plea for the summoning of a
number OF additional witnesses and the con-
ference ended without reaching any con-
cluson. a-
Inc board also have under considera ton
the aaFlsabiiity of visiting Pittsburg before
cioslng the inquiry, for the purpose of Sc
curing testimony which cannot be had in
w w ashihgton The nature of this evidence
the court will not disclose.
Capt. Irvine Testifes.
AT the afternoon session Capt Irvine,
VINO commanded the transport Panama
was the first witness. Capt Irvine told of
1he ioadihg OF the Panama with refriger-
ated beef at Ponce, Porto Rico. He had
peen placed in command by orders from
army Headquarters, and his quartermaster
was capt Williams. He loaded two lots of
refrigerated beef amounting to 1000
pounds, from the commissary depot at
Ponce Some native beef also was taken
on board He observed that the refrig-
Grated meat was slightly discolored and
had mustyi smell.
me commissary sergeant told him that
these were due to refrigeration. The meat
was piaced in the ship refrigerator He
sag the officers mess was made up of him.
sell, the quartermaster and DR.. Daily, the
surgeon In charge of the sick and conya-
lescent soldiers
40 1t the refrigerated beaf was served
ana there was no occasion for complaint at
Iox ct
was observed to have tainted taste, and
upon examination 1t was found that the
peer had deteriorated very much. The odor
from it was very dfsagreeable to the con-
valescents.
capt. Irvine told of the calling of the
BOARD OF survey and the condemnation Of
9o pounds of the meat, which were thrown
oVerooard. He was positive, he said, that
at that time DR.. Daily had not suggested the
presence of chemicals in the meat
FolioWing him Acting Commissary Gen
eral Weston resumed the stand and was
Gen. Miles
Evening star., 1899-04-18
ELECTRIC STREET SWEEPERs.
Novel Method of Cleaning Thorough
fares and Removing Garbage.

Mr.. c. A. Lieb, who Is one of the organ
izers of the new company, the Washington
Automobile, which proposes to introduce
what are known as horseless carriages for
cab and other service in this city. has
worked out a scheme by which the streets
on which there are car lines can be cleaned
by electric sweepers. Mr.. Lebs idea is to
utilize the current that operates the street
cars during the day by running over the
tracks, during the hours when cars are
not in use, machines with sweepers at
tached, which will pass over the surface of
the pavement and somewhat in the same
fashion as the horse street sweepers are
now used, and finally piling the sweep
ings in long ridge on each side of the
car tracks.
Then train Of electric cars will come
along, into which the refuse will be SHOW
eled by hand and it will be drawn at once
to distant dumping grounds miles away
from the city.
He also proposes to furnish garbage cars
made of steel, which Ican be washed out
each day, ard in these; cars the garbage of
the city can be conveyed to such points as
may be designated, where crematories are
located. 1t is proposed by Mr. Lieb that
the company shall furnish these cars. and
the electric power forr operating them is TO
be obtained from the railroad companies.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
CLERICAL CHANGES,
Appointments and Prom notions In the
Treasury Department..


The following changes in the classified
service of the Treasury Department are an
nounced: -
Appointments by certifcation of civil SER
vice commission-Robt s. Williams. ir.,
South Carolina, and William Terrell, Texas,
$1,000 each. in the Office of the auditor for
the Post Office Department
Reinstatements-He D. Hall. Md. s7oo,
bureau of engraving and printing; Thos B.
Mccarthy, Ohio, $720. office auditor for
Post Office Department.; Hiram w BreIs-
ford, Ohio, 5000, bffice of internal revenue
Appointments by transfer from other de-
rartments - George Robertson, Indiana.
Sl-2oo ONCE of auditor for Post Office De-
mint; Miles j. Renick. New York, $1,000, Of
flee of internal revenue, by transfer from
immigration service at New York.
PromotionsAoffice of internal revenue
81 400; VIM 3. Coles,' south Carolina 81 900.
to $3.50; N. F. Feathefston, Virginia 500
to 81. .ooe; J. w. Neff. Ohio, s72o to 5000
Office of auditor for Post Office Depart
ment-David ingalls, Ohio ST. 100 to 81. 600:
Jas; w. Clendenning. Indiana. sl,2Uo to
$I.490; Samuel A. Foose, Pennsylvania
81 200 to sl,400: Miss Buehla L. Stringer
District of Columbia, 81 300 to 81 400: Earl
5. Black, Georgia, $1,0OD to 81 200; BENJAMIN
F. Meyers, Virginia, $1,000 to 81 200; Miss
Lille E. Nernsie South Carolina 81 900 to
s1,2oo: Miss Edna NJ. Ryan, Pennsylvania.
$40 to $500; F. G. Caldwell, Virginia, S72o
to $40; B. n. kohler, Pennsylvania, 81, ,2pD
to 81, 400; ]. I. Painter, Iowa, 81 900 to 81 20O;
Mrs. l. S. Shepard Ohio $500 to $1,000
Mrs. NJ F. Ogden, South Carolina. $50 to
$500; w. c. Wilkinson. District of Columbia
s120 to $40; Mrs. d. ]. Apple, Illinois, l,0o0
to 81 200.
Office of the treasurer of the United States
Henry B. Bennett, Massachusetts, 81, 400
to S1,So9; VIM. V. Lewis. Pennsylvania
81 900 to s1,400; Frank r. Bleakmore, Iowa
81 900 to 81 200; ]. P. Alexander, Tennessee
$500 to $1,000; Miss E. Belle Dent, West Vir-
ginia. s720 to $500; Daniel Shea. Connecti-
cut, s720 to $50; Miss NJ. C. Devlin, Dis
trict of Columbia. $3.50 to 500: Mrs. Elz
Dwyer. Illinois, 800 to s720.
Office of the auditor for the Treasury De-
partment-Wm. l.. Lowe, Texas, 5000 to
81 900: Chas. A. Wolf Oregon, $72o to $780,
Office of the Secretary-Henry c. Morton,
Ohio. 81 900 to S1,SfJ0.
Office of the auditor for the Interior De-
partment-Mrs. J. B. Cutler, Michigan, $500
to $40.