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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
DEMOCRATS CHEERED
Applauded Denunoiation of Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Debate on the Currency Bill Re-
sumed.
SENATE'S SHORT SESSION

The House met today at IL O'Clock. The
debate upon the currency biil was resumed
Mr.. Bell (CoL) being the first speaker to-
day. He opposed the BILL devoting much
of his time to an argument against its
banking features.
Mr.. Brundige (Ark.) also opposed the bill
Mr.. Wheeler CKy.) said he desired to &C.
quit the republicans, at least in his district
of the charge of a change of front. There
the battle was waged sauarely by the BIZ
metalists on the one side and the gold
monometalists upon the other, and the BIZ
metalists piled up majority OF 1900.
Mr.. Fowler On. ~. who was a member
Of the banking and currency committee of
the last Congress, said he would vote for
the bill because Of the gold declaration in
the first fourteen lines, notwithstanding
what followed.
Mr.. Lacey Qowa). in supporting the bill,
said he was astounded to hear the gentle
man from Missouri (Mr. DeArmonD de-
clare that the republican triumph OF 96
was won by the purchase Of democratic
votes.
Does the gentleman contend that Nc
Kinley could have won without the recall
citrant gold democrats" asked Mr.. Berry
Ky).
whom the gentleman denominates recall
Citrant democrats replied Mr. Lacey.
But they were not bought or scared. No
more honorable body of men ever stood UP
to be counted than the gold democrats of
1885,
Proceeding. Mr.. Lacey said the demo-
cratic gains in the present House came
from New England, New York. New Jer-
sey and Maryland. where the Chicago plat
form had been trampled under foot.
Not in New Jersey" interposed Mr..
Daily On. j..
Perhaps not there. but certainly in the
other states
Mr.. Benton CMo.) said he stood with the
democratic and populist parties in never
ending opposition to extending the powers
Of national banks.
Mr. Fox CMiss) argued that the enact
ment of the pending bill would increase the
value of all obligations. public and private.
Mr.. Pierce (Tenn.) said that, although an
advocate of free silver at 16 to l. he could
not see that free coinage of silver was in
Tolved in the provisions of the pending
measure. 1t simply proposed to continue
the existing conditions. He Rad from a
speech Of Mr.. Mckinley. when a candidate
in 1896. declaring that there was no pur-
pose TO withdraw the greenbacks from
circulate and then challenged the other
side to deny that the pending bill would in
effect imOound and retire the graenba cks.
In the course of his remarks he denomi-
mated Grover Cleveland the arch enemy
Of silver and OF the democratic party"
He perverted the principles Of his party
said Mr.. Pierce, and prOstituted men high
in its councils with promises of pelf and
power"
The democrats greeted this urterance with
applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
INTERESTS OF CALIFORNIA.
Investigating the Eject of the Reel
prOsIty Treaties.

The California delegation in Congress is
taking an active interest in the reciprocity
treaties recently negotiated, particularly in
their effect on citrous fruits.
Representative Needham of California.
who represents the largest citrous fruit dis
tric- Of California. says that the 20 per
cent reduction allowed in the Jamaican
treaty would operate 90 the serious dis
advantage of the California fruit product.
Even at the present tariff rates. he said,
IL. California and the Jamaica fruits were
on equal terms The freight on a box Of
oranges from California to New York is
g. cents. The freight from Jamaica is 80
Gems and the duty 90 cents. making a TO-
tai cost II % cents Il box. Mr. Needham
declares The ~ per cent reduction allowed
tU favor q the jamaican fruit He ex-
presses himself IS opposed 10 the ra-jica-
t-uI If. ;he treaty. and against the nego-
TIA .an u other treaties lowering the rates
o.. ri-rous fruits.
AIR Kahn another member of the Cali
f"ruia delegation expresses satisfaction 1T
assurances received from the President and
from Reciprocity Commissioner Kasson that
T." further reciprocity treaties would be ne
E,t.. t.e1 unless rho California delegation
We given hearing. The California dele
eo.ioH recently called at the White House
and presented jba subject to the President.
who IN response gave the assurances re-
11fr-i TO. Mr. Kahn regards This as main
y UTv 0r ant IN removing the likelihood
tlft other West Indian treaties, patterned
a. p rh- Jamaican treaty. viii be neSo-
t.areL
The extent to which California wines are
aE---.Vl by JLe French treaty is also receiv
ITG attention from the California deIega-
T. he President have related 10 citrous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
HARRIS PLURALITY Is 2,0S4.
Boston Casts Its Biggest Vote in a
City Election.


BOSTON. December 13.-Revised returns
from all the wards and precincts in the city
show that Thomas n. Hart, the republican
candidate for mayor, was elected here yes
terday by a plurality of 2Os4, his total vote
being to,6lS, while that of the democratic
nominee. Gen. P. A. Collins, was IS, 594
The total vote for the four candidates for
mayor. including the men who headed the
socialist-democratic and the socialist-la labor
tickets. was 81. 135. This is the largest vote
ever cast at municipal election in Boston.
The democrats will still control both
branches of the city government the
board of aldermen by a somewhat increased
majority. The board stands eight demo-
Gratis and five republicans. The city as
usual, voted for license. The republican
victory was in a great measure due to the
knitting of Mr.. Collins by the supporters of
John R. Murphy, who were severely disap-
pointed al their favorite's defeat in the
caucus. remarkably heavy republican
vote also materially assisted in overco1u-
ing the democratic plurality of 1000 In the
last city election for mayor in 1897 and the
5000 at the state election in November
The democrats succeeded in elect ing seven
of the eight members of the school COM
mittee.
The republicans were generally successful
in the city elections in the state Only in
Newburyport did the socialists make n
strong showing. In Boston, Lynn and
oborn, ordinarily strong democratic strong
holds, the republicans scored signal victo-
ries.
In Worcester Mayor Dodge GepD was re-
elected by 1925 plurality, over Thayer
(dem.p. There were three socialist candi-
dates for mayor, and the combined social
list vote was 667.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13

Oh the staples Only Exports of Sugar
HIVE Fallen on.

H. answer 10 the inquiry from the War
department relative 10 the opening of the
hemp ports in the Philippines, Gen. OTIS
telrGrIphed last night that the hemp ports
Will b. opened as soon as transportation
f.,r troops can he secured. There Will prob
ably be active trade early in January. The
report Of Cen OiiS contains the following
s,.-r-In-ut.
'-rf the Jhrre ST. pie articles Of the Islands
hemp. tobacco and sugar. only the latter
shows very marked depreciation in
su"uu, secured and exported About the
ssns= quantity II hemp was taken from
IT, shipping ports during the past wear as
j. fH- preceding year, and large exports
a. ruhacco have been made There still re-
mann IN the Islands considerable quantities
n- hlsh hemp and tobacco but a short time
t=F Agulnald1 issued a sD-cailed decree
lg.=; injurious to his interests forbidding
Hf- T4salo guards TO permit at the ports
- ..-- they Were stationed the entrance of
any merchant vessel flying the American
frs and a. the iDter-islaud commerce is
carried on under that flag his decree ter
utaatad at the points where troops are not
Il45AtJiued."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
DOTTED by SECRETARY GAGE.
That Canadian Banks Are withdraw
ing Money From New York.

ing Money From New York
Secretary Gage rather doubts the ac-
Curacy Of q New York story that the Cana
dian banks are Withdrawing their money
In that city for the purpose Of loaning 1t
abroad He is confident that no large sum
has been withdrawn. and gives two reasons
for the belize.
The first Is that money secures a higher
rate of interest in New York than 1t does
IN London The rate in New York is about
Z per cent and in London 6 per cent The
Canadian banks would, therefore, have no
indUcement to take their money away from
New York. They are hunting the best IN
teTest on their money.
Another reason is that Canadian money
in New York is probably loaned on such
conditions as would preclude its speedy
withdrawal Unless there should be
speedy withdrawal there would not be
much danger of the money market being
affected. That IS. no serious stringency
could be brought about unless a number Of
millions should be Withdrawn at once.
Secretary Gage may decide to anticipate
the January interest on the bonded debt.
All order to this effect is likely TO be issued
e. any time. The January interest pay
Inaut is one of the heaviest of the year, ag-
grrgatfng about $500. 900. This would aid
IN making the money market easier.
IL Is said at the Treasury Department
that money Is drawing heavy interest in all
countries of the world.
This is due to prosperous conditions
everywhere, causing increased need and de-
mand for the circulating medium. The adj
vance in the rate of interest In England IS
due partly to this reason. Stfh another
reason i5 that the Bank of England may
not want gold TO leave that country while
the war with the Beers is in progress, and
advanced the rate Of interest somewhat.
That is one of the fayOrite processes Of the
Bank Of England TO keep money In that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
ASTONISHING VITALITY SHOWN.
The Case of n Young Kansan Who
Was Terribly WOunded.

"s "Ouhucus
A case of astonishing vitality In the Phil
ippines is reported to the War Department
1t is that of Private Charles s. Wilson of
Company 1 of the 9th Infantry. a resident
of Coffeyville, Kan. At the outbreak of
the war he endeavored to enlist in the Goth
Kansas Volunteers, but was rejected en-
account of his youth and light weight. He
was subsequently enlisted in the 9th In
f&ntry and accompanied that regiment to
Manila The first day that Wilson was on
guard the insurgents made an attack on
Angeles, and made liberal use of artillery.
As Wilson was crouching behind the breast
works peppering away at the enemy,
shell from one of their guns exploded al
most directly in his face.
No less than twelve pieces of the shell
struck his head. but, strange to say, did
rot kill him. The main part Of his forehead
was torn away, the right eardrum was
burst, jagged piece of iron Embedded itself
in the bridge of his nose and several bits
Of the projectle were driven into his neck.
His entire face seemed to be one gaping,
powder-blackened wound, from which the
blood poured forth in streams. His frontal
bone was fractured in several places. Not
withstanding his injuries he retained con-
seriousness until after he had been carried
some distance on stretcher, when he
swooned away. When he recovered he
was on an operating table in the hospital,
and he heard one surgeon say to another
lHdt IL was hardly worth Wills 10 uTCS5
the wound, as the patient would be dead
in few minutes.
But Wilson had a different opinion on the
subject, and took occasion to assure the
astonished doctors that he had no inten-
ton of dying. Encouraged by this I'M
looked-for cheerfulness, the doctors. al
though satisfied that Wilson could not sur
vive, put forth the utmost endeavors to
save his life. The horrible wounds We're
dressed with tenderest care, and the badly
fractured skull was strengthened with sill
yer plates. Wilson tainted under the oper-
alton and the attendants thought certainly
he would die In fact. when Wilson next
opened his eyes he saw that coffin was
being prepared for his interment. To the
surprise of everybody the brave soldier
gradually gained in strength, and the deep
and jagged wounds in his head began to
heal. His youth and previous good health
and his excellent habits were all in his IA
vor, but the wondering doctors could hard
ly account for the marvellous amount Of
stamina and vitality displayed by the young
kansan. One surgeon joltingly suggested
that Wilson would live If his head were
cut off, and another said that he could not
be killed by railroad train.
In less than a month after receiving his
wounds Wilson was able to be out on the
street. but it will be some time before his
many wounds are entirely healed. He will
be sent to his home In Kansas as soon as
he is able to undertake the long voyage.
Although the enemy's gun has sadly dis
figured the young mans face 1t has left a
mark which every true patriot will respect
and honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13

djars Of the Path Infantry, has just COM
rleted one Of the most daring marches con-
nected with the present campaign. De-
taching his little force from Macarthur q
week ago he drove straight through the
center Of the island northward. cutting
loose from his communications and bound
10 reach Apart or be captured or killed
in the attempt. Captain McCalla's advices
indicate that he has succeeded in his at
tempt. being now within touch of the navy
on the north shore
In the South.
Bates report from the southern archf-
peIago has allayed the apprehension
excited for the security of things there
growing out of the agitation caused by the
misleading publications of important In
surgent victories. Altogether the adVices
CONTAINED IN today's dispatches from Gen
OTIS have given great satisfaction to the
oil rials Of the War Department, marking
81 IS they do tine approaching termination or
one Of the most remarkable campaigns of
the kind in modern history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
CORONER HOLDS INQUEST
Investigation Into Circumstances Attending
William Lees Death
Result of Autopsy Detailed by DR..
Measured and Photographed.

William Stump. the alleged murderer of
William Lee, was measured and photo
graphed this afternoon and was afterward
taken to the sixth precinct station, where
the inquest was held. Deputy Coroner
Glazebrook testified that he performed an
autopsy on Lees body today. The man
had been previously operated on at the
hospital.
The examination disclosed a bullet wound
about seven inches above the base of the
spine Witness found that the fntestines
had been perforated Owing to the fact
that an operation had been performed wit
ness could not tell where the bullet lodged.
The wounds received, the witness said,
were necessarily fatal. Owing to the dan
gerous nature of the wound it would have
been very difficult to have saved life.
DR.. Vaughn gave eviderce concerning the
mans injury when he found him at the
hospital Witness felt the bullet. beneath
the skin. 1t having gone almost entirely
through the body. He described the serious
condition of the patient and told of the
operation.
The Fatal Bullet.
The bullet taken from the wound was
produced by the witness.
Edward Owens, colored, said he lived in
Georgetown, but he could not tell the name
of the alley. He testified that the prisoner
whom he called Pete" came to his place
with some meat, turnips and other vege-
tables and asked him to cook them. Pete, y
he said, had been drinking and he was par
tcular to have his dinner cooked as he
wanted 1t.
Then he went out, and when he returned
Lee expressed a desire for a drink. After
a short discussion Pete" he said. gave
Lee cents, and the latter went out and
got drink. The prisoner again left the
house and returned with some beer. He
got two cups from the cupboard and they
drank the beer together.
Lee came in and fixed his Gee's) dinner.
After telling of the conversation about the
bucket and cups on the table the prisoner
said:
Jim. -, are you mad with me?'
Lee answered that he was not, and Stump
said:
II believe you is''
He then drew his revolver said witness,
and fired two shots. Witness thought the
second shot took effect.
He said that Lee, Stump and himself live
In the house together. The weapon used
witness said belonged to Lee, and Stump
returned it to him after the shooting. After
being shot Lee ran out and jumped over a
fence. Mrs. Johnson brought him back to
his room, and Stump called him
I can't come" answered Lee, because
you've shot me-"
Stump went out in the street and returned
few minutes later. He then asked Lee
for his clothes.
The Verdict.
Sergeant Coflon and Policeman Connors
also gave testimony. The prisoner admit
ted the shooting, and said he used a pistol
because Lee was about to attack him with
a knife. Lee, he said, threatened to cut
his head off with a carving knife.
The jury returned q verdict holding
Stump responsible for the killing and he
was committed to jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
MAJOR LOGAN'S DEATH.
Report That His own Soldiers Killed
Him Unfounded.

Col. Long, the quartermaster In charge of
army transportation at San Francisco. who
was recently instructed by Quartermaster
General Ludington to investigate the report
published in certain newspapers that Major
John A. Logan. L. 8. ", had been killed
by his own soldiers an act Of revenge,
reports to the quartermaster general by
telegraph today that he has mailed a report
Of the result of the investigation, which he
says was made at his instance by Capt.
Coulling, quartermaster of the transport
Sheridan.
Col. Long says that Koppitz. freight
clerk, who was alleged to have made the
reflections against the character of Ma jor
Logan, denies officially and positively max
ing any such statement to a newspaper
representative or to any other person.
Capt. Coulling can find no one on the
ship says Col. Long, who made such re-
mark, and is satisfied, If made, ii was by
some irresponsible party"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
SENATORIAL FIGHT IN NEBRASKA.
Gov. POynter Besieged by Friends of
Rival Candidates.

A dispatch from Omaha says: The SEN
atoriaI situation is daily becoming more
complicated, and there are those who claim
that the appointment of either Allen or
Hitchcock will disrupt the party, and that
the governor will be compelled either to
appoint a dark horse or accede to the re-
quest of Orland Tefft, chairman of the re-
publican state committee, and call a spe-
cial session of the legislature to settle the
matter.
Governor Poynter returned to Lincoln to-
day, accompanied by delegation of Hitch
cock men, On his arrival at the state
house he was besieged by a horde of friends
of both Hitchcock and Allen.
Some think Bryan will be appointed. bas-
ing their belief upon the fact that the
morning Hayward died the governor was
closeted for several hours with Charles w.
Bryan, brother of William Jennings Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
HERO IN ORTHIA'S ENGINE ROOM.
Francis Kelly Was With HObson on
the Merrimac.

BALTIMORE, December 13.-In the en-
CINE room of the Donaldson Line steamer
Orthia. which arrived yesterday from Glas-
cow. is a naval hero. whose exploits ap-
pear to interest him less than his new oc-
cupation. He is Francis Kelly, one of the
men who was with Hobson on the Merri-
mac when he sunk the steamer in the en-
trance to Santiago harbor on June 3, 1898.
He has his medals and certificates of that
event, but is as unconcerned about the
heroic act as if he knew nothing about it,
Kelly was born in Boston, and at the
time of the Merrimac affair was twenty
eight years old. He served his time of
twelve months and then assisted in raising
the Reina Mercedes with Hobson after the
war He has a wife in Glasgow, Scotland,
who is afflicted with cancer He made
the trip in the Orthia engineers store
keeper, and Chief Engineer LaLwson says
he does his duty like a good sailorman.
Kelly is expected to return to Glasgow in
the Orthia, and if his wife is alive or i'm
proved to accept place in the United
States navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
YOUNG REscuEs PRISONERS.
AguinaIdO Reported to Be Hiding in
the MOuntainS.

MANILA. December 13.-Gen.. Young re-
ports the rescue of Bruce of the Nevada
regiment and Edwards of the gunboat
Yorktown. who have been held prisoners
by the Filipinos. Gen. Tino, conveying the
American prisoners north, is hotly pursued,
Aguinaldo is fugitive in the mountains,
his bodygnard having been DESTROYED and
Gregorio del Pillar killed. Gen. ConcepcIon
has surrendered.
The Lepanto province has been cleared of
insurgents.
The navy co-operated with the army on
the west coast.
Two thousand eight hundred released
spanish prisoners are coming to Manila
Lieut.. Col. Howze's reports show definite
ly that Gen. Tino is conveying American
prisoners north. Bruce of the LIST Nevada
and Edwards of the Yorktown We're rescued
near La Paz. Howe is rapidly pursuing
i1no with PENIS battalion of the SD In
fantry.
Major March, probably from Abra prov
ince, reports the destruction of Aguinaldo's
body guard and the killing of General
Gregorio Del Pillar. General Conception
and his staff surrendered to Major March,
who liberated and sent to the coast $40
Spanish prisoners, including $50 friars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
Army Orders.

Capt. Thomas +. Ryan, assistant COM
missary of subsistence, U. S. v. has been
assigned to duty as chief commissary Of
the Department of Santiago and Puerto
Principe. and ordered to report for duty
accordingly.
Second Lieut.. F. P. Hocomb. recently ap-
pointed. has been assigned to the I'd United
States Cavalry.
Lieut.. II. D. Berkeley, list United. States
Cavalry, has been ordered from Fort y. A.
Russell, Wyo., to Fort Yates, N D., on
business pertaining to the settlement OF his
accounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
THE SENATE.

AT the beginning OF today's session Of the
Senate, Mr.. GaiIinger On. H presented a
bill for the codifcation Of the pension laws.
II is proposed that the commission shall
consist of jurists aud members OF the g.
\. r.
y resolution Offered by Mr.. Mcmillan
CMichD. calling upon the Secretary of War
for information as to how many days the
st, Mary's canal was blocked during the
past season of navigation and requesting
his opinion as to the desirability of con-
structing additional canals. was adopted.
Al 1910 pm the Senate went into execu-
tive session.
Ar 1-21 N m the Sspa+a adiourpa5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13
PINGREE CONvOkEs LEGISLATURE
Purpose is to submit Certain Consti-
tuti6nal Amendmenfs.

DETROIT, Mich, December Ex-Governor
Pingree today, sent put call for an extra
session of the legislature to convene Mon
day. December IS, to consider the submis-
sion of an amendmsnt or amendments to
the constitution which will permit the en-
actment of laws which will provide for the
equal taxation of alproperty by the assess
ment Of the same at its cash value, and
such other matters as shall be submitted
by special messageb
The call foE, the especial session tells of
the passage Of the "a tktnson railway taxa
ton bill by the last legislature, and the
declaring Of 1t unconstitutional last spring
by the state supreme court, and says that.
because of that decision, constitutional
amendment is necessary before laws can
be enacted providing for equal taxation of
all property"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-13

Naval Constructors Lloyd Bankson, T. c.
F4tm and E Snow have been assigned to
additional duty as experimenting construct
ogs nj the L. s 5. Cleveland. building at
Bath. Me: L. S 5. Chattanooga, al Eliza
hs,hp"rt y. J.. and L. S s Tacoma. al
san Francisco.
Lieut. W. r. Shoemaker. nom the Massa-
e..E>etts TO the engineering department
Naval Cadet L Woods. from m. I,,,4f,,,.
o. I'm" New York Id
%. Assistant Naval Constructors w. @
'.,.'o.- K and d Z. Nuttlug. To additional
Guy IS experimenting constructors Of tba
: ;. Galveston. bniIdlng ar Rieb ~ -. me
a. and the L. S. 5. Des NIoines al WeT.