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The Winslow mail., 1899-10-12

1t always puzzles horse to find out what
a woman's driving at.-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
PULLMAN TOWN TO BE SOLD
Company Has Ceased Its Fight Against
State of Illinois.
Employees to Have Preference In Pur-
chase of the Residences-COmDa
to Be ReorEanized.

CHICAGO, January THE Chronicle
says: The dream of George NJ Pullman's S
life has been shattered. The fenced-in mod
Ell town of Pullman is to become a free
community. The anomaly of a city within
a city is at all end. The Pullman Palace
Car Company has accepted the decision of
the supreme court of Illinois sustaining the
contention of Attorney General Maurice T.
Maioney. The Pullman company has in
structed its attorneys to close the suit. The
terms of the decree are now being pre-
pared. The decree will divorce the great
corporation from everything save the busi-
ness for which it was Incorporated
This will end as feudal institution the
town of Pullman. Its churches and schools,
its hotel, its magnificent arcade hall, the
market house. the public library and 1000
brick residences will be sold to the highest
bidders The Pullman Iron and Steel Com
pany Will be reorganized. The brick works
Will pass from the control of the company.
The streets of Pullman will be given over
10 the authorities of the city of Chicago,
and the water works will also pass into the
be a hedged-iE municipality
It's property will no longer figure on the
assessors books as ''350 acres with the
improvements thereto" In the scheme of
disposing of the vast and multiplied inter-
ests OF the company, that the supreme
court has declared must be abandoned,
preference will be given to the employees to
purchase the homes which they now oc-
cupy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
AGREEMENT WITH CANADA
Rates for international Money Orders to
Be Lowered.
Present Charges Exorbitant-R Result
of superintendent NetcaIrs
Trip to Ottawa.

Mr.. Heath, the first assistant postmaster
general, has for some time been desirous
of bringing about an agreement with the
Canadian government by which rates on
International monay orders could be con-
siderably reduced, and with this object in
view, Mr.. Metcalf, superintendent of the
money order division, recently went to OF
iowa, and today a message was received
from him stating that an agreement had
been effected.
The money order business with foreign
countries is not transacted directly by post
masters, but Is done through intermediary
offices acting for the respective countries
For Canada there are six such Offices
namely: Bangor. Ne; st. Athens, Vt; Buff
falo n. Y; Detroit, Mich; St. Paul. Mimi.
and Seattle, Wash. For example. if
money order be issued in Texas, drawn for
payment in British Columbia, the advice
will be sent to the exchange office nearest
that point, which is Seattle.
On the other hand, if order be drawn
in California for payment in quebec, the
advice would be sent to st. Albans for ap-
proval. These offices have supervision over
such advices, both countries agreeing that
no order shall paid unless the advice
shall show th= fact of certifica ton at an
exchange office. This is done to prevent
coliusion between postmasters in this coun-
v
The precaution is a wise one, as in no in
stance has the department suffered the loss
OF a single dollar through dishonesty in the
transaction of its International business
The object in effecting a change is TO re-
duce the eXorbitant charges for the money
orders which, under the present system:
are necessary. 1t costs 81 to send a money
order of 500 in amount from New York to
Montreal or from Montreal to New York
The price is the same between any other
two countries, even if they are within a
few miles of each other An instance is
cited by the Post Office Department off,
cials here of a man in ST. Adams, VT. who
sent order for $500 TO place In Canada
only seventeen miles from ST. Albans. The
order cost him S.. The same order made
payable in Sitka, Alaska, United States ter
ritory, thousands of miles away would
have cost only s1-50, the rate for internal
money orders in both the United States and
Canada being 30 cents per 800.
1t is the desire of the Post Office Depart
ment to reach an understanding with the
for international money orders between the
two countries may be made the same as
for local money orders. The rate of letter
postage from the United States to Canada
is the same as 10 points in the United
States, and it is believed that the rate for
money orders should not be greater.
greater number Of money orders are
sent from this country to Canada than
from Canada to the United States. but
the Canadian orders on this country are of
larger amount the average This fact
will make the amount of fees collected SO
nearly even matter that the Canadian
postal officials have no doubt agreed, as
Superintendent Metcalf has wired, as TO
the rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Late Naval Orders

Chief Engineer T. Williamson has been
detached from special duty in connection
with the coaling of ships at sea and or
dered home.
Chief Engineer b. p. II. Wharton, retired
has been detached from duty as Inspector
of material at Thurlow, Pa, and ordered
home
Chief Engineer II. b. Nones, retired de-
tached from duty at the works of Harlan
q Hollingsworth, Wilmington, Del. and
home
Chief Engineer R. s Griffin. detached
from the Mayfiower when out Of commits
sion, and to the Dolphin.
PASSED Assistant Engineer b. C Bryan.
from the Dolphin and to the bureau of
steam engineering.
Lieut.. Commander w. II. Turner. dc.ach-
ed from the Scorpion when out of commits
sion, and to the Vermont as executive Of
ficer
Lieut.. ]. c. Gilmore, from the Scorpion
to the Constellation.
Lieut.. e b. Underwood, from the Yankee
to the Alliance as executive officer.
Lieut.. ]. Franklin, retired, from the hU-
reau of steam navigation and home.
Lieut.. W. Allerdice, from the Alliance and
home.
Lieut.. VIM. Cox, from the Solace and
home.
Lieut.. w ]. Wilson, from the branch hy-
geographic office, Chicago. and home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
D { A D IN HIS CHAIR
Telegraph Operator Wurster Probably Nun
dered by Robbers.
Tragedy at Bfngen, Pn.-Hfs Room
Showed Signs of Terrific
Struggle.

PHILADELPHIA, January III. wurs-
ter the night telegraph operator for the
fhiiadeiphia and Reading Railway Com
pany at Bingen, small town near Bethle-
hem, was murdered at an early hour this
morning by robbers The murder is thought
TO nave occurred between l and o'clock
Inc last report from the Bngen office
was received at 12:+5 o'clock this morning
me division dispatchers Office at Bethle-
mem belns unable to raise the Bingen office
alter this hour for the purpose of reporting
trains, instructed the conductor of a local
heishe traln to stop at that place and
arouse the operator, 1t being supposed that
ne was asleep. When the local freight
reached Bingen the conductor looked in at
the window and saw Wurster apparently
sitting asleep with his feet on his desk
Repeated calls falling to arouse him. the
conductor went into the office and was in
the act Of grabbing the operator by the
arm to wake him up, when the dim light in
the little office revealed the ghastly fea-
lures of the dead man.
Leaning against the wall, sitting upright
in his accustomed place, with his feet on
the desk, was the body of wurster. His
head had been crushed and there were ap-
parently two bullet holes In the side of his
ASou. iiic pouy was yet warm, lnQlCdtlnK
that he had been murdered but a short
time after having reported his last train
at 12:45 am.
The day operator was sent for and when
he reported that Wurster had been MUIR
dered detectives were at once sent to the
scene.
The office presented a horrible spectacle
The floor was literally covered with blood
indicating that there had been a terrible
struggle before the unfortunate man had
been killed. All the drawers had been
rihed, but carefully returned to the desk
after the robbery and the lifeless form
had been placed in the chair after the muir
der.
Llewellyn Stout, who lives at Spring VAL
ley, near the scene of the murder, was
placed under arrest today, charged with
killing Wurster Footprints in the snow
led from Bingen direct to Stout's home
The suspect was taken back over the route
leading from his home to the scene of the
murder and his footprints corresponded
precisely with those in the snow. He tells
conflicting stories about his actions last
night, claiming that he was intoxicated,
and does not remember what tranSpired
Wurster's skull was crushed with a coup
ling pin.
Wurster was formerly the agent for the
same company at Chaifont, but was trans
ferred mere a short time ago. He was
about twenty-seven years of age and mar
ried.
He lived with his family only a short
distance from the station in which he met
his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Personal Mention,

Lieut.. Col. J. b. Babcock, assistant adju-
tant general. stationed at San Francisco, is
In this city on leave of absence
Lieut.. Col. A. A. Harbach, Sd Infantry
is AT the Ebbitt
Professor Marks of the University of
Pennsylvania is spending a few days in
the city, stopping at the Cairo.
gertrude Atherton, the distinguished au-
thor. mas arrived here from London, and
expects TO spend the winter in Washington
Inc Rev. Richard Lewis Howell, rector
or 81. Margaret's Church of this city, who
has been seriously Ill for month with the
grip. is slowly recovering at his country
place, near Leesburg, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
SATISFACTORY ADJUSTMENT
The Dispute Between Italy and Colombia
Settled.
Claims of the Creditors of E. Cerruti
& Co. to BE Audited by
COmmiss

General Julio Rengifo, charge d'affaires
of the republic of Colombia, has received
an official dispatch from Bogota, announc-
ing that a satisfactory adjustment has been
reached On the Cerruti case, which has re-
Gently caused such serious trouble between
Italy and Colombia that an Italian squad
ron made menacing visit to Colombian
waters.
The dispatch to General Rengifo states
that an agreement has been made by the
government of Colombia with the govern
ments of France. Germany and England,
through their representatives in Bogota,
this agreement being also approved by the
government of Italy. This provides for
commission, which has been organized and
already begun work at Bogota, composed
OF delegate appointed by the Colombian
government, another appointed by the MIN
listers of France Germany and England
this last in his own right and as represen-
tative of the italian interests-and third
delegate or arbitrator, appointed in COM
mon accord by the two delegates before
mentioned.
A CommissfOn.
Before this commission the creditors OF
the commercial house Of E. Cerruti & Co.
will present their claims, and the commits
SION, after considering the defense of the
Colombian government, will without appeal
decide on the merits of the claims and if
allowed, will fix the amount that the Co
lombian government must pay to each
Claimant The commission is also author
lzed TO receive any proposition of compro-
mise made by the Cerruti creditors and to
suoJect the same to the consideration of the
Colombian government
The dispatch states that in this manner
the republi: of Colombia has begun to COM
plete the fulfllment of the award made by
Mr.. Grover Cleveland, in his character of
PRESIDENT of the United States, March .
tween the governments of Colombia and
italy on account of the claims of the Ital-
ian subject Cerruti. 1t also states that as
the government of Colombia has at hand a
large amount destined TO pay the legal
claims OF the Cerruti creditors, it can be
assured that the award of Mr.. Cleveland
VIII be effectively fulfilled in all its parts
IN a very short time, and surely before the
expiration Of the eight months that the
government of Colombia accepted as a term
for its fulfillment.
Closing an International Incident.
Commenting on the foregoing dispatch,
Cen Rengifo said it definitely closed the in
ternatfonal aspect of the Cerruti case leav-
ing only the detailed coOputation of claims.
AS 10 tee cable report of the last few DAYS
that another Italian fleet would sail for
oolomo!a, this time to secure redress for
CRITICISMS of Italy in the Colombian con-
sreSs, Gen. Rengifo said he did not credit
TINS report, as it was a recognized prin-
ciple that congressional debates had an i'm
OF debate might be observed. Cen Rengifo
says that the Colombian government has
always maintained the most correct dinIo-
mauc fornality toward Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Marquis Ito Takes Gloomy View Of
Empires Prospects.
Sees LITTLE HOPE OF REFORM
Dismemberment Sure to Follow
Country's Impotent Policy
E FFECT UPON JAPAN

SEATTLE, Wash. January 7.-Advices
by mail from Toxic contain translation of
a speech recently delivered by Marquis Ito,
the Japanese statesman, on his return from
China.
The speech was delivered at a banquet
rendered the marquis by the constitutional
party at the Imperial Hotel, at which
Count Itagah presided.
The marquis after reviewing the difficult
ties which meet one at every step to gain
an adequate view Of the real situation in
China, says:
Must BE Reformed.
"China must be reformed. That is be-
yond doubt But in country where the
customs of the people, the administrative
methods, the laws, the literature, and, in
short, everything that goes to make up the
life of the nation, have been crystalliZed by
the uninterrupted passage of centuries
upon centuries of time, it is not to be sup
posed that really valuable reforms can be
effected in a moment At the present mo-
ment, therefore, there is little hope of
China'S reform.
'On the other hand, can her integrity be
preserved if things remain as they are? All
are agreed that she does not possess either
military organization or the administra tive
ability necessary for the maintenance of a
great empire. She is merely leading a pre-
SdIiouS eAlsteHce, Wnlch derives Its vitality
chiefly from her antiquity. Can she hope
to assert her independence henceforth? ?
Consider the frequent disturbances that oc-
cur within her borders and the contingen-
cies to which they may lead
IF she once becomes an arena for the ox
erclSe of the rivalrfes between foreign now
ers, | have no hesitation in affirming that
her fate is sealed
OutraSes on FOFeigners
China's intercourse with foreigners is
dlsfgured by many untoward instances
burnings of churches, assassination of mis-
slonarles, outrages against personal prop
erty. These troubles, if they assume larger
proportions, may at any moment bring the
crisis in her affairs
Japan, her immediate neighbor. would
De the f1rst to feel the effects of such a
crisis. What then would be the line of pro-
eedure adopted by oHr country? Naturally.
the special circumstances of each case
must influence our manner of dealing with
IT; but, speaking geiferally, although I am
not one of the so-calietT strong policy men
have no hesitation IN saying that unless
we are fully prepared TO meet all contin-
gencies we shall find ourselves virtually re-
sourceiess in the supreme moment how
ever strenuous may be .orr efforts to save
4the situation. AS lovers of our country we
must make 1t our aim to develop our
strength while the opportunity is yet with
u.s." ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

Warning to American Manufacturers

Consul Frankenthal, at Berne. sounds a
note of warning to American manufact-
urers who intend to present to the world
at the French exposition in 1890 their hest
brain efforts and products. He cites a re-
cent decision of the French courts DENYING
protection to Swiss firm from piracy of
its designs, though the latter were regis
tered il France. Quoting the decision of
the French courts the consul says: There
fore manufacturers who have no faetorv
in France, are at the mercy of the French
imitators, since, under the ruling of the
highest court imitation of designs etc is
lawfully allowed. Registering their de-
&tgns in Paris and paying handsome sum
for supposed protection, is, in this case
a fallacy, although the authorities accent
thousands of francs yearly for these pur-
poses, based on the imperial decree Of
1861
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
COL. WHERRY PROMOTED.
Nominated by the President to Be
Brigadier General

The President sent to the Senate today
the nomination of Col. VIM. NJ Wherry,
1ith Infantry, 10 be brigader general in
the regular army. vice Worth, retired
Robert H. Rolfe. late colonel. list New
Hampshire Volunteers, to be inspector gem
eral with rank Of major. He was imme-
diately confirmed and will be assigned to
duty on the staff of Cen Brooke.
There were sent to the Senate a large
number Of nominations, being promotions
In the regulsr army and volunteer regi-
ments; also a number of staff appoint
ments.
The Senate today confirmed these roni-
nations: J. D EeOmans of Iowa 10 be an
interstate commerce commissioner; r. A.
Mose!y. IT, of Alabama, consul at Singa-
pore; ) c Mcfarland of Iowa, consul at
Nottingham, England, and a number of
pOStmastars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Four Reafmeps. for Gen. Otis,

The Secretary of War has decided to send
three transports TO New York carrying four
regiments of infantry to the Philippines.
The 4th. 18th and 18th Regular Infantry
Regiments have already been designated,
and in addition the Sd United States Infan-
try, which is now stationed at Fort SHELL
ing. Mimi, will also go by that route, be-
ing loaded equally upon the three trans
ports, a regiment and one battalion going
on each vessel. Major General Lawton
Will accompany the expedition, taking pas.
sage on the Mohawk which will leave New
York on the 10Th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07

A report has been received at the Navy
Department from Surgeon Gatewood. at
tached to the new naval station at Havana.
advising against any extensive improve
ments at that station at this time because
OF its bad sanitary condition and the grave
danger of disease which Is likely to result
from its occupation in the rainy season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Before the Industrial Commission.

Secretary Mosely of, the interstate COM
merce commission, was before the indus
trial commission today. He made a num-
Der Of suggestions in regard to the proper
form Of the commissions syllabus. Next
Tuesday ex-Commissoner Stump of the
bureau of immigration will be before the
commission. and on the 16th instant Presi-
dent Gompers of the American Federation
of Lat or will give testimony which will
probably occupy several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
EXPRESS BILL PASSED.
business In Kansas Restricted b
Legislative Enactment.

TOPEKA, Kansas, January 1.-THE SEN
ate mas passed the express bill, which pro-
Vides that the court of visitation shall have
similar jurisdiction and powers over the
express companies doing business in this
state to those now conferred upon it by
law over railroad companies. The bill is
now ready for the governors signature
Governor Leedy has signed the Cassin
bill, creating a state society OF labor and
industry and providing for the election of
labor commissioner as secretary of the
society by delegates. Also the Harbaugh
bill providing for mutual hail Insurance
among grain growers. fifty persons or more
forming an association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Compiling oHciai Navy History

Mr.. NJ. S. Thompson, who has been in
the Secretary's Office, Navy Department.
for over twenty-one years. is engaged upon
the compilation of his second volume Of
General Orders. Circulars, &c, from 1887
TO 1898, Inclusive" The first one dates
from 1853 to 1887. and has been in general
use by the service. The present volume
will make about 200 pages. including a
complete alphabetical and subject index As
ii covers the most important period OF the
nayy's growth. its value can readily be ap-
preciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED
No Attention to Be Paid Agoncillo's Letter
to the President.
He Will Not Be Considered as Repre-
sentinG Amy Government in
the Philippines.

There is not the slightest probability, ac-
cording to leading members of the foreign
relations committee of the Senate who
were at the White House today, that Agon-
clio will be recognized as in any manner
representing any government in the Phil
ippine Islands. When he was in Washing
ton last fall he was received by the Pres
ldent simply as a citizen, and was not per-
Enitted to make mention of any alleged Off
cial capacity.
what the Proposition Foreshadoxs
Agonciilo's proposition is regarded as
clearly showing an intention on the part
OF Asuinaido's followers to attempt to
MAINTAIN some kind of government in op-
position TO the policy of the United States.
1t also foreshadows trouble with the Fill
pinos, who have gone many steps ahead of
any act taken by the Cubans
If AgoncillO even hopes to get any Drom-
lses he will be disappointed. Not only will
his scheme for official recognition fail, but
ne Will obtain no satisfaction as to the fu-
ture intentions of the administration
Agoncinos letter asking for recognition
was submitted to the President early last
week. Neither Agoncillo nor Lopez, his
private secretary, were at the State Depart
me-lt yesterday, nor was any communica-
ton from either of them delivered there
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
New Names for TrOopshius,

The three transports now being prepared
for the Philippines have been named as
follows:
The Mohawk will hereafter be known as
Grant in honor of the late Gen. L. s.
Grant
The Mobile will be known hereafter as
Sherman, in honor of the late Gen. William
7. Sherman.
The Massachusetts Will be known as
Sheridan, in honor of the late Gen. p, r.
Sheridan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE.
Bill Providing for n New Depart
ment of Justice Building

Representative Mercer. chairman of the
committee on public buildings and grounds
has introduced JiII in the House provid-
Ing for the construction of a new building
for the Department of Justice. The struc-
ture is TO be erected on the lot adjoining
the present building, and the sum of 81 o0O.1
OJO is carried by the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Shipping Cattle to Cuba.

The beginning of a considerable trade
In cattle which may in the end compete
formidably with the United States, is not
ed by Consul Ellsworth, at Puerto Cabello,
Venezuela He says that since November
last, 3,l01 head of cattle had been shipped
from that port for Cuba, while no less
than $4,000 head are now held ready for
shipment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Permitting Conduit Con.truction.

Mr.. Mcmillan today introduced a bill in
the Senate providing that the Commission
ers be authorized to grant permits to lay
conduits under the restriction that the con-
duits shall not be more than two blocks in
length from the square in which the power
plant is located, and shall be used to con-
meet the premises owned and operated by
the permittee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
TO SUCCEED SENATOR MORRILL,.
Gov. Smith of Vermont Appoints Benz,
F.. FiHeId.

ST. ALBANS, VT, January 7-Governor
Smith today appointed Benjamin F. Fifield
of Montpelier as successor to the late Sem
ator Justin s. Morrill, of this state.
Mr.. Fifield was rendered the position two
days ago, but he wished to consider the
matter before he made his decision known
to the governor. His answer was not re-
ceived until today and the appointment fol-
lowed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-07
Deaths at Puerto Principe.

Gen. Brooke, military governor OF Cuba,
telegraphed the War Department today as
follows from Havana: Deaths January 3,
Joseph Moran, Company z. 18th Infantry
toxacomia January 4, John l. Sloit Com
pany f, 18th Infantry, typhoid; both at
reglmental hospital, Puerto Principe