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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
LAUNDRY AND INK MILL,
Improvement Needed by the Bureau
of Engraving.

The House appropriations committee has
received an estimate from the Secretary
of the Treasury for an appropriation of
$4,000 for a hreproof laundry and ink mill
for the bureau of engraving and printing
The communication says that a repre-
sentative of the supervising architects Of
flee visited the premises now occupied by
the laundry and ink mill and reports that
both are of wood construction, the one
used for laundry purposes was at one time
Quilted by fire to such an extent that the
building is in danger of collapsing at any
time, the floors are rotten and the place
decidedly unsanitary; the walls, roof and
floors are propped up temporarily and the
lives of the employees who have to work in
the building are in constant danger
The place used for an ink mill is, prop
erly speaking, a shed, and is full of oil and
oily rags, which may at any time, by spon-
taneous combustion, set fire to the contents
and destroy the shed and the laundry ad-
jacent. Both buildings are within fifty
feet of the main building of the bureau,
and In the event of a fire may damage
same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
TRIAL OF GEN. EAGAN
Arrangements Completed at the War
Department.
WILL Be ANNOUNCED TONIGHT
ReticenCe of All the Military
Officials.
DETAIL FOR THE COURT

The arrangements for the trial of Brig.
Gen. Charles A. Eagan. commissary gen.
eral of subsistence, by court-martial, on
account of his alleged unmilitary and un-
gentlemanly conduct before the war inves-
tigating commission last Friday. were COM
pleted at the War Department today, and
the result will be officially announced this
evening AT o'clock
The delay in making the announcement is
due to a desire to hear from each of the Of
fcers selected for duty on the court before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
WILL SAIL ON THE sCANDIA.
Twentieth Infantry Will Start for
Manila JanuarY %.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 1S.-It has
been decided that the 10th United States
regiment, now at Fort Leavenworth, will
leave this city on the transport Scandia an
January %.
The Senator and Ohio will be Immediately
put in condition for the return trip to the
orient No assignment of troops has yet
been made for these transports, but it is
possible that Il regiment OF regulars will be
sent on them TO relieve the volunteer or
gasiZations.
Gen. Shafter will arrive tomorrow even
ing and take command OF the department.
Gen. Merriam and his staff will not leave
for their station in the department of Col
orado until next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18

JUDGE GRossCUp CHOSEN.
His Nomination Sent to the Senate
Today.

The President today nominated Peter s.
Grosscup of Illinois to be United States
circuit judge for the seventh judicial cir
cult.
Judge Grosscup is now judge of the
United States district court for the north
ern district of Illinofs. and succeeds John
W. Showaiter on the seventh circuit bench
Judge Grosscup is a native OF Ohio and
lived many years at Ashland in that state
where he had the distinction of making
the first nomination of Maj. Mckinley for
Congress. Later he moved to Chicago and
practiced law. He held no public Office
prior to his appointment as district judge.
He presided over the trial of Debs, the
railroad strike leader, at Chicago several
years ago. He is a member of the federal
commission to examine and report on need
ed changes In the patent laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
CAPT. LANE GIVEN THE DOUBT.
Sentence in Court-Martiai Set Aside
by the President.

Capt. George V. Lane, Sth Illinois Vol
unteef Infantry, was recently found guilty
by court-martial convened at San Luis,
Cuba. of failing to resist mutiuy, in viola
ton of the 23d article of war, and Of con-
duct pre- judicial to good order and military
discipline, in violation of the 62d article
of war, and was sentenced to be dismissed
the service of the United States. The rec
ord in this case having been submitted to
the President, he disapproved the findings
and sentence. on the ground that the evi-
dence concerning the charges upon which
the accused was convicted was very con-
fiictng and failed to establish his guilt
beyond a reasonable doubt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
WILL BE WELL PAID.
Allowances to the First Territorial
Regiment.

The 1st Territorial Regiment of Volun-
teers, recently ordered mustered out, will
receive a larger sum of money per capita
than probably any other organization SIM
ilarly discharged from the military service
OF the United States. This is due to the
fact that the homes of the men are any
where from 1,20o to 900 miles from the
camp at Albany, Ga, where they are to be
mustered out. The regiment was raised in
Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and In
dian territory. Each officer and man will re-
ceive, in addition to about two months pay
travel allowance at the rate of days pay
for every twenty miles between Albany and
the point where the original enlistment took
place. The colonel will get nearly $1,000
Privates will draw from s125 to 500 The
total amount to be paid the regiment will
exceed $150,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
CLERKS ANNUAL LEAVE.
The Deduction of Holidays Being
COnsidered.

Controller Tracewell at the treasury has
under consideration, for sdecsion, matter
OF the greatest interest and concern to
every government employe. The question
Is whether government clerk should be
granted thirty days annual leave in addi-
tlon to the regular holidays, or whether the
holidays should be counted in the thirty
days allowed by law.
study of all the acts Of Congress on the
subject Will have to be made. 1t is said
that former Attorney General decided
that the holidays should he counted in the
thirty days. but thesaecision was not obey
ed by disbursing ofi1eers.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
Extradftion Treaty With BrazI.

The President has sent to the Senate a
new extradition treaty between this coun-
try and Brazil. 1t was referred TO the COM
mittee on foreign relations, and at ioday's
meeting OF that committee WAS taken uD
and referred to subcommittee. The
treaty is a formal document providing for
the exchange Of persons charged with Of
fenses on the usual lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Prof. Worcester of the Philippine
Commission Here.
THE ILLINOIS JUDGESHIPS
An Ohio Centennial Delegation
Calls on the President.
PARDON ASKED

Prof Dean c. Worcester of Ann Arbor
University, Michigan, has arrived in the
city fer the purpose of comforting with
President Mckinley about his duties as a
member of the Philippine commission, to be
announced in few days from the White
House. Prof. Worcester, as already stated
in The Star, was early selected as a men,
Der of the commission because of his knowl-
edge of the Filipino people and their Ian
guage.
President Schurman of Cornell University
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
Gen. stanton BETTER.

Paymaster General Stanton is reported to
be maintaining the improvement which was
noted yesterday in his condition. He was
able to sit up for short time this morn
ing and eat breakfast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
FEELING IN CONGRESS.
Definite OHer as to the Library De
sired From Mr.. Carnegie.

sired From Mr.. Carnegie.
There is a feeling among certain members
of the Senate committee on the District of
Columbia that before any serious action is
taken looking to designating a site for the
public library building to be erected at the
expense of Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, an offer
in writing by Mr.. Carnegie to construct
such building should De gwen TO Con-
gress. 1T is also suggested that this offer
should bind not only Mr.. Carnegie, but his
heirs as we'll, to carry out this purpose
The committee has taken no formal action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18

The war investigating commission was In
session only short time today There
were no witnesses on hand to be examined,
and after a brief executive session the COM
mission adjourned until tomorrow There
is no information obtainab,e as to when
HE 1abors of the commission will be COM
pleted. No further action has been taken
or is likely to be taken with regard to
General Eagen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
FIRE IN COLORADO NINE.
Ten Men Thought to He Hemmed in
by Fire.

NEWCASTLE, Col, January 1s-The
Wheeler mine of the Colorado Fuel and
Iron Company was discovered to be on fire
just after the night shift started work
An alarm was sounded and the men called
out.
The number of men in the mine was
about sixty. Ten men were working be-
yond where the fire is supposed to be-
They have not been seen and may be inn
prisoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18

The Senate committee on foreign relations
today agreed to favorable report upon the
nomination of Joseph II. Choate- 10 be am.
ambassador to Great Britain,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18
To Improve South Carolina Avenue.

Mr.. Galinger has introduced in the SEN.
ate bill for the improvement of South
Carolina avenue. II authorizes the grad
ing. regulation and paving of South Caro-.
lima avenue from 18th street east TO Massa-.
chusetts avenue southeast. for which pur-
pose Sloo.Ooo is appropriated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18

After a night of suspense, the physicians
VINO nave been attending Mrs. Pike, the
youngest daughter of Secretary Alger,
rosed change for the better in her condi-
ton this morning, and it was thought that
Unless complications iensue the patient will
surely recover. Thescase was. one of great
gravity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18

No other paper I'm the world
reaches SO large n percent
age Of families I'm the city
where printed ms does The
Evening Star in Washington.
As an advertising medium
for the District of Columbia
The Star is therefore without
an equal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-18

in this matter but It is said that before
anything is done in the matter this oues-
uon OF securing written offer from the
generous donor of building will be expected
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
DRAIN UPON ENGLAND'S GOLD.
Anxiety in London for Fear America
VIII Draw Heavily on
Her Gold.

The anxiety as to the question of the
inadequacy of the gold reserve of the
Bank of England resulted in the Cen
trail alAssociation of Bankers meeting re-
Gently referring the subject to COM
mittee for early report. The rise in
the discount rate of the Reichsbank,
the efforts of Germany to attract gpid,
the expectation that money will be
dear in the United States before the
end of September and the determina-
ton of the Bank of France to protect
its gold reserve have all accentuated
the situation. The Statist says:
''In that case America will withdraw
gold from Europe instead of sending it
hither, as now. No doubt she can do so
if she pleases, in spite of the probabil-
ity that, large as have been the exports
of commodities from the United States,
the imports and the securities, added
to the interest, ETC., payable to Europe,
and the expenditure of Americans in
Europe, have turned the balance of III
debtedness against the United States" ;"
The Statist says in conclusion that
London will be most fortunate if a four
per cent. bank rate tides over the au-
tumn, and suggests, in the event of the
reserves being seriously threatened,
that the London banks follow the eX-
ample of the Clearing House associa-
ton of New York in issuing certificates.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

imperialism is unpopular among
the American people and militarism has
not yet gained a foothold. When men
like ex-senator Edmunds and Senator
Hoar definitely take up the cudgel
against the administration policy it
may be too much TO say they will win,
but it is only natural to expect that
the fur will fly if the exigencies of an
approaching national campaign do not
render them speechless.-DenverP Post
We have had frequent assurances
that the republican national convention
to be held next year will put into its
platform denunciation of trusts and
a demand for their suppression. How
will this sound after the attorney-gen-
eral of the present administration has
declared that the federal government
has no power over the trusts? Who will
believe that such declaration is hon
est unless the republican congress
which is to assemble in December has
done something to restrain trust organ
ization and operation ATLANTA Jour-
nal.
Senator Chandler says consolida-
tions of capital beyond a certain point
should be resisted" Up to that point
they do good by producing more eco
nomical production and distribution,
but beyond it arrogance sets in on the
part of the trust managers and the pub
lie is heavily taxed in consequence. Who
is going to find the point in all the diff
ferent industries? Mr.. Chandler has
faith that the republican managers can
put finger on it, and perhaps this sug-
gestion may we'll go with the consti-
tutional amendment cure for trusts
Boston Transcript.
The republican party is probably
strong enough to drive the reformers
out without bringing immediate disas-
ter. SpOilsmen are notoriously short
sighted and not given to weighing re-
suits. So the reformers may be driven
out by the spoilsmen. But it will not
fail to be remembered by thinking men
that the disasters to the republican par
ty since the war have come from the
alienation of men of brains and char
acter. Even Massachusetts went demo-
cratic three times running after the re-
publican party had driven out such men
as John f. Andrews, Sherman Hoar and
William Eyerett.-Utica Observer.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
NO LACK OF MATERIAL.
plenty of Issues for Democrats In
the Next Presidential
Campaign.

Democrats should not now determine
what issues shall be emphasized and
what subordinated in 1900. Wisdom to-
day may be madness tomorrow. Let
democrats everywhere be wiser than
serpents and more harmless even than
doves. Let them wait and possess their
souls in patience. Political history is
making rapidly nowadays. Men are
weighed each hour in the balance and
their value accurately appraised. He
roes rise and fall in the popular mind
come and 90 on the great stage
stretched out before us. The republic
an party has in its three years OF power
done all it could contrive to do to drag
down the name of the republic and
make it a ruin and a shame to every
beholder. They have broken the rec
ords for political infamy since 1896.
Now, let them go on with their con-
genial work. Give them all the rope
they would like. Let them multiply
their infidelities one hundredfold. Let
them monopoEze that field. Let them
continue to worship the shrines of Han
revel in fraud. force, dishOnor and in
competency. Let no democrats emu
late these vices of the republican party!
Let us get the whole political situa'
ton squarely before the American peo-
pie next year. Let us keep conspicuous
ly in view the crowning glories of re-
publican rule, the ripe fruits of the
Mckinley Observation-Disclosures,
Otisism and Algerism. The party lead.
ers may drive out certain individuals.
They cannot get rid of the disease. The
whole republican organization is inoc.
ulated. There has been no quarantine,
The epidemic of incompetency and dis,
honor is as wide as the continent.
Democrats must stamp this political
leprosy out of the body polite of thu
nation. To do so they must keep it il
sight as one of the issues of 1900. Let
nothing obscure it, Hold it up before
the eyes of the people. Let every ham,
let ring with it. Shout it from the
housetops! Write it on the sand hills!
Washington Times
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
WIT AND WISDOM.

A suspicious nature suspects other
people of being spicious.-C Chicago
Record.
After having coaxed a guest to stay
to supper, the hostess goes out in the
kitchen, and grumbles about it.-Atchi-
son Globe.
May-"Do you believe that man
should be classed as an animal?" Fay
-'Of course. Aren't the most of them
perfect bugbears?"- Philadelphia Bull
letin.
''Her fancee is English. He owns
number of old castles and such. Dear
me, how can she marry a man whose
fortune is in ruins?" = Philadelphia
Bulletin.
'What did she do when you pro-
posed" ''She trembled like little bird
shared by fowler" Say, that's exact
" the same comparison l used. d."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
A Wonder Indeed.-"Q Queer about the
armless wonder, isn't it?" said the
sword swallower. "What is?" queried
the snake charmer. ''Why, they say
he's making money hand over fist."-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Not AIways.-Bertha- curious
expressions: She went in bathing.
Why is it not enough to say: She went
bathing?'" Bobby-'Sure enough.
When a girl goes bathing she doesn't
usually go in."-Boston Transcript
Jones was in to-day with
a lot of fish stories." and did you let
him tell them?" II let him tell one
and then 1 opened up with lot of bug
stories that made his fishing stories
sound as out of date as last years pop
ular song. Indiana Journal.
Helping the Old Man.-"Jim is quite
a billiard player, [ understand" Il
don't think he is. He poked his cue
through the cloth the first game he
played at the club" Didn't you know?
His father-in-law deals in billiard sup
plies. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
LOTS OF WORK, SAYS HANNA.
still There Are People. Who Are
Starving Right in the Heart
of New York.

Patrick Cawley, laborer, found faint
ing on the sidewalk and Central ave
nue. and Thirty-eighth street, New
York, a dried bit of onion clutched in
one hand, appears to have had narrow
escape from death by starvation. Ac-
cording to the Chicago journal, he had
lived for two weeks on an onion day,
stolen from grocer's, but the diet was
not very sustaining. Probably he
would have varied it had he been a
more skillful thief, but. probably he
also had to steal what was in reach,
rather than what he liked He was
taken to the Bellevue hospital, still
clinging to his bit of onion.
We do not altogether understand the
case of Patrick Cawley. He must have
perverse or lazy disposition, or some
thing. He was laid off by contractor
two weeks ago and it was several days
after, probably, that Senator Hanna de
clared that any man in this country
who wanted work could get it. In view
of this perfectly plain statement it is
hard to see why Patrick Cawley should
be found lying on the sidewalk nearly
dead of starvation and clinging to bit
of onion as though it were ten-dollar
bill. There is something strange about
it. Either Patrick Cawley likes to starve
slowly to death on an onion day, and
is willful and contumacious about 1t,
or else the great and wise senator will
have to make little exception to his
rule-an exception large enough to
cover Patrick Cawley and his treasure
of stolen onion.-Illine;s State Regis
The Winslow mail., 1899-09-21
THE TRUST MOVEMENT.
Our Gold Standard, Not the Tariff, In
Responsible for its Ex-
iStence.

Regardless of what President Have
meyer, of the sugar trust, may say, we
assert-and we can prove-that the
gold standard, and not the protective
tariff, is the mother of the trusts.
Trusts are organized to control compe-
tition, to reduce the cost of produc-
ton and to raise prices. incidentally
the tariff assists at the birth of the
trusts and nurses them after they are
born; but if there had been no gold
standard there would have been no
trusts; and the quickest and most feast
BILE plan for breaking up these organ
izations is to restore silver to its legal
rights of free coinage on an equality
with gold and supplement the produc-
ton of silver with issues of govern
ment paper money. Trusts are the nat
ural outcome of our long period of fall
ing prices and lessening profits; and
these are due, as everybody knows, to
the steady contraction of the currency
that has been going OH since the de-
monetiZation of silver in 1878. The way
to cure the evil is to reverse the proc
ess. With abundant money and a
steady increase of population prices
would revive, consumption and demand
would increase and competition would
again come into the field aid break
down the trusts. Under the prevail
ing system of currency contraction and
falling prices the volume of consump-
ton is lessened by the inability of the
people to buy, and competition for the
decreasing trade and lessening profits
becomes so sharp and bitter that man
ufacturers of competing goods are COM
PEELED to combine and reduce their eX-
penses or go into bankruptcy. This is
the whole philosophy Of The trust
movement, and it cannot be successful
ly disputed. The tariff protects the
trusts after they are formed, but it
is not the cause of their existence. Free
trade Ill trust manufactured articles
would undoubtedly break down the
trusts by bringing in foreign compete
ton, but this would be very much like
killing the patient to cure the disease.
Instead of tinkering with the tariff
every few years, and thus keeping busi-
ness constantly unsettled and nervous,
let us go to the root Of the trouble, re-
store sanity to our insane financial
system and cure the patient without in
jury to our manufacturing interests.
Then after prosperity has been re-
stored we can tinker with the tariff
and bring that also down to a sanity
basis without hurting the vast inter
ests that the tariff has built up. The
great need is a little common sense
and honesty in politics.