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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
CLARKE'S CHARGES DENIED,
A Standard Oil Manager Before tn
Industrial COmmfssfOn.

Industrial com mi sStOn.
At the afternoon session of the industrial
commission yesterday, Mr.. Boyle continued
his testimony.
Referring to the condition of labor in
the oil producing business, Mr.. Boyle said
it was excellent; that drillers could make
an average of $1,000 a year for 200 days
work He believed that the Standard Oil
Company looked with favor upon the or
ganiZation of labor, but such organiza-
tons were not common in the oil region.
In reply to questions, Mr.. Boyle said that
the Standard company had paid money to
secure the publication of articles in the
press in reply to misrepresentation, but
SO far as he was concerned he treated all
with equal fairness in his paper
Replying to Mr.. Smyth Mr.. Boyle said
that he considered that the Standard COM
pany had been the source of great benefit
to the American people because of its or
ganizing capacity. He did not consider the
company in the nature of trust, the trust
having been dissolved. 1t was a case of
the survival of the fittest. Any other or
ganization with the same nerve, courage
and ability might have done first what the
Standard had done by beginning when it
did and as it did.
Mr. Boyle was followed by B. A. Mat
thews. manager for the Standard COM
pany at Columbus, Ohio. He came before
the commission to refute statements made
before the commission some months ago
by w H. Clarke, who had been agent for
the company at Newark Ohio. Among
these statements were allegations that the
Standard company had sold oils from the
same tank at different prices and had
mixed coal oil and turpentne. These, with
other charges made by Clarke were pro-
'nounced false. Mr.. Matthews said it was
the practice of the company to cut prices
to meet competition, but only after other
sellers had initiate the reduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08

One of the Matters in Dispute, 1t is
Thought, is Settled.

One of the Matters in Dispute, 1t is
Thought, is Settled.
Henry Ives Cobb. architect of the new
federal building at Chicago. believes he has
settle the difficulties with the Granite Cut
ters' Union and the Building Trades Coun-
Gil over the laying of the corner stone.
The unions had threatened that unless
the corner stone was cut by union labor
they would interfere with the fall festival
ceremonies to the extent of keeping union
musicians out of the parade, stopping street
cars and Withholding the support of union
Tabor generally.
Mr. Cobb addressed letter to the presi-
dent of the Building Trades Council today
stating that the corner stone for the build
ing had already been cut by members of
the Granite Cutters Union in the union
quarry at Hollowell, Me. He believes that
the union, and that there will be no trouble
on that score. The contractor for the
building, John Pierce had the corner stone
cut at Hollowell quarry because the Gram
tie Cutters Union had especially object ed
to the material for the building or corner
The settlement of the controversy over the
corner stone does not affect the main queS-
ton of the granite to be used in the con-
struction of the building proper. That con-
troversy is still open.
1t will be remembered that the Granite
Cutters Union made a demand that the
stone for the building should be cut on the
site of the building instead of at the quarry
1t insisted, also, that certain hours and
a certain scale should prevail which We're
let. The contractor refused to accede to
the demand, and insisted that he was max
Ing concessions enough when he employed
union labor at the quarry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
Army Orders.

Second Lieut. c. A. Seoane. 41st Infantry,
United States Volunteers. recently appoints
ed, has been ordered to report at Camp
Meade, Pa, for duty with his regiment.
The order of August II directing Major
John ]. Pershing, assistant adjutant gen.
eral, United States Volunteers, to proceed
to San Francisco, and thence to Manila.
Philippine Islands, has been revoked, and
he has been authorized to proceed at his
own expense to Suez, Egypt, from which
point he is to take passage on the hospital
ship Missouri for Manila.
Capt w. S. Faulkner goth Volunteer In
fantry; Capt. John F. Green, I'D Volun teer
Infantry, and First Lieut.. B. ]. Wootten,
2Sth Volunteer Infantry. all recently ap-
pointed, have been ordered to report for as
signment to duty with their regiments.
Recruit Oscar N, Swayne, unass gned.
now in confinement at Washington bar
racks, District of Columbia, has been dis
charged without honor from the service of
the United States for desertion
Major George E. Pickett, additional pay
master, United States Volunteers, has been
relieved from duty in the department of
the east, and ordered to San Francisco, for
temporary duty.
The leave of absence granted Lieutenant
Colonel R. l. Eskridge, Odd United States
Infantry, June %, has been extended two
months.
Major w. B. Davis surgeon, United
States army, has been granted an extern
sion Of leave of absence of ten days.
First Lieutenant Philip Powers 42d Vol
unteer Infantry, recently appointed has
been ordered to report to his regimental
commander for assignment to duty.
Captain George O. Squier, signal officer
United States Volunteers, has been ordered
from this city to the Sandy Hook proving
ground and Fire Island, N. Y, on business
pertaining to the Signal Corps.
Acting Assistant Surgeon ]. w. Thomas
United States army, has been ordered from
this city. to Key West barracks. Fla. for
duty.
Lieutenant J. p Harbeson. 10Th United
States Infantry, now on sick leave, has
been ordered to Philadelphia, there to re-
port for assignment to recruiting duty.
Captain w. H. Kell 22d United States
Infantry, has been granted one months
extension of leave.
Major Curtis E. Mum, surgeon, United
States army, has been relieved from duty
at Fort Logan. Col. and will proceed to
his home to await retirement from active
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
GENERAL DuMoNTs REPORT.
There Were FOrty-Efght Accidents to
Steam Vessels During the Year.

There Were FOrty-Efght Accidents to
Steam Vessels During the Year.
The annual report of General Dumont,
supervising inspector general of steamboat
inspection, shows that the total number
of accidents to steam vessels during the
year was 4S, Of which were breaking
steam pipes and mud drums, explosions
and IS from snags. wrecks and sinking.
The loss of life was 404 an increase over
the previous year of 123. OF this number
the cause of death in Sc cases was acct
dental drowning, 213 from wrecks, etc, II
from fire. 81 from collisions. "a from explo-
sions or accidental escape of steam and 81
from miscellaneous causes. OF the whole
number, 15S were passengers and 246 be-
longed to crews of vessels.
The increase in the loss of life this year
over the year 1897 was due to the loss of
the steamer Portland off the MaSsachu-
sets coast during gale on the night of
November q, $685. wherein every soul on
board. 127, persisted.
In view of the fact that some of the mari
time nations charge fees for the inspection
of steam vessels belonging to other ma
lions, the advisabilty is suggested of
amending section 400 of the Revised Stat
utes SO as to provide that foreign passen-
gers steamers inspected in the United
States shall be charged the same fees that
the nation to which such vessels belong
would charge American steam vessels II
engaged In trade with such nationality,
giving the Secretary of the Treasury the
provision, however in such amended stat
ute to discontinue the collection of fees in
the case of the vessels of any nation which
/. shall reciprocate in the non-collection or
enforcement of such inspection fees.
General Dumont recommends that the
office of assistant supervising inspector be
created
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE
| WASHINGTON. d. c. POST OFFICE NOTICE
Should be read daily. a. changes may occur at

should b. read daily. a. Changes may O occur a.
n .sa s. ss ports
On th r 3he Of san9
the LAST Connecting Closes viii be- made from
rnpAr- 1Sz i z1s FH s q. htporr
S:"s:@t ny fl s
T A srhiS f s. SRE
EGYPT and BRITISH INDIA. per SIS La Cham
Of Sf S @ H s.
SIS La Champagne" te) At 11:o6 Pm for METH I'll,
1s s be
rsF s%. e At yn1s 0 vi, Pm N,n for
Letters must b be directed Per S. Ems" &c, Il
!! :1s PM for SCOTLAND direct. per IS !. CITY i;
Fe:fss VET eF r
e Ns for tSE1 ana sp ees
dressed printed n after. etc. for other parts Of
American and White Star steamers sailing from
New York on Wednesdays. German steamers from
take printed after. etc for ali countries for
Mills t1s5 rs H fss:E
WEST INDIES; ETC >.u,o,,,n
Ia sEfs rs Il s 51aA e At fH
s Ssn e
rectea .Per IS Ad,.enaask @ At il;o5 I Pm
fsfa HsS AND fS SAN 81 o @ cara from
Mails for NEWFOUNDLAND. by rail to North
Sydney and thence via steamer, close here daily.
except Sunday, at 1900 NJ, and on Sundays only
Nails for NJ M1 10 by rail to Boston and
thence via steamer, close here daily at s:1S
Mails for MEXICO overland close here daily at
CUBA MAILS close here via Port Tampa, Fla.
Sundays, Wednesdays. Thursdays and Fridays at
Via Miami, Flu; Mondays, Tuesdays and Sat
r Nails a for COSTA RIGA BELIZE PUERTO COR
and thence via steamer. close here daily at 1000
da avs and nd Tuesdays Tor COSTA RIGA and Mondays
for BELIZE PUERTO ooRTEz and GUATE-
TRANsPACIFIc MAILS.
Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, per SIS; Empress
N: Mails 70, CHINA: JAPAN and HAWAII ; pc, per
o4 Mails for for CHINA. JAPAN and HAWAII. per
Mails for HAWAII, per SIS Australia. from San
Francisco. close here daily at 8:s5 Pm. up to
''t Nails for AusTRALAs1AN COLONIES Except
End FIJI ISLANDS. per warrimoo. from Van
couver close here daily at 6:35 PM up to Sep
Mails for the SOCIETY ISLANDS per ship
Tropic Hird from San Francisco o. close here daily
Mails for AUSTRALIA Except West Australia.
NEW ZEALAND, HAWAII FIJI and SAMOAN
ISLANDS, per SIS Mariposa. from San Francisco.
close here daily at 6:35 P.M. after September IS
and up to September %. Id
PIIifIPPINE ISLANDS Commercial nail. dis
pa tched the same that for CHINA and JAPAN.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS military MALL dis
patched to San Francisco at all closes for that Of
fee. connect government transports, the sail
ings of which irregular.
Ia, Registered mails close at 1000 AN. same
day.
ID Registered mails close at 100 PM.
day
(c) Registered mails close at 600 PM. same
day.
Id Registered mails close at 600 PM previous
day.
IL Registered mails close at 100 PM. previous
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
Col Byrne's Capture of the Cebu
Bandits Stronghold.
AN ALMOST IMPROBABLE POSITION
Charge of 1000 Feet Under a
Calling Fire.
IS A WASHINGTON MAN

The most daring achievement in the war
with the Fflipinos was the capture of Argo-
gula, bandit stronghold on the Island OF
Cebu. on August 81. Gen. Otis, In his re-
port of the fight. describes the victory
"a remarkable feat"-stronger terms than
he has used at any time during the pro-
gress of hostilities. The American forces
were led by Lieut.. Col. B. A. Byrne of the
9th Infantry. who is a Washington man.
having many friends and relatives in this
city
The attack on the bandit position was
apparently hopeless one. The place seems
ed impregnable Four hundred of the brig
ands were intrenched on the summit of an
almost perpendicular slope. They were
bold and daring who had often
faced death ind could not be expected to
run at a feT5 well-directed voleys from
American riff or retreat before a charge
of the enthU tStic Yankees. They were
men who hac but a few days before CONS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
TRIAL OF THE KEARSARGE.
The Battle Ship viii BE Ready for 1t
ON the 25th.ir

The Newport News shipbuding Com
pany has notified the, Navy Department
that the battle ship Kearsarge will be
ready for her official trial byisofficers of the
government on the 25th instant. The
Kearsarge has just completed thorough
trial at sea under the management of her
contractors, and they are SO we'll satisfied
with her performance that they are ready
to submit her to the severe tests imposed
by the Navy Department in such cases.
The Forthcoming trial will determine wheth-
err the vessel meets all the requirements OF
the contract, and in case she does she Will
be accepted by the government and added to
the naval list. In the meantime she will
have her hull scraped The course will be
the usual one, along the New England
coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
SERVICES COMMENDED.
Commissioners Express Thanks to
Porto Eicnn RELIEF Committee.

In recognition of the services rendered by
Mr.. Levi P. Wright and those associa ted
with him in the collection of funds and
supplies for the people of Porto Rico. the
District Commissioners have addressed Mr..
Wright the following letter:
1.-The Commissioners Of the District of Coz
lumbia gratefully recognize the efficient
services of yourself and the ladies and gen.
tlemen associated with you in collecting and
preparing for shipment to the people of the
Island of Porto Rico food, clothing and
other necessary supplies of more than So 600
in value.
'This result, creditabe to the people
of the District, who had been SO recently
called upon TO contribute to the sufferers
of the Texas floods, is in large measure
due to the time and labor bestowed by you
and your associates without other COM
pensation than the consciousness of having
well performed public duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF Columbia, holding special term for Orphans
Court bus1ness-ln re estate Of Charles Taylor de-
ceased, No 1906, administration docket 26.-Ap-
plicatfon having been made to the Supreme Court
Of the District of Columbia. holding special term
Tor orphans Court business, fer probate of last
Will and testament and codcils, and for letters
hane, the executor named in said WILL 1t is order
ed this 9th day Of September, 1899, that notice is
hereby given to Timothy Is. Lehane James Burke.
George Lonneman William O'Connor and the un-
known heirs at-law and next of kin of said de-
ceased. and to al Others concerned, to appear in
said court on Friday the 18th day Of October,
AID. 1899, at 10 o'clock am, to show cause why
such apple ltfcn should not be granted. This no.
tice shall be published In the Washington Law
Reporter and The Evening Star once in each Of
three successive weeks before the return day there
in mentioned-the first publication to be not less
than thirty days before said return day. BY the
court: CHAS. G: COLE, Asso. Justice. Attest:
GRANT. Attorney for Applicant. ses-1aw3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR LAYING CEMENT SIDE
walks in the Ristrict of Columbia.-ottice Of the
CommissioneIs, D. e; Washington, D. G., Sept y
this Office until IL o'clock noon Saturday. Sept
%, 1889, for laying cement sidewalks. Blank forms
of proposal and specifications together with all
necessary information may he obtained at the
office of the Engineer Commissioner, u. G. JOHN
b. WIGHT JOHN w ROSS LANSING H.
BEACH. Commissioners, DC. seS-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
Capt. H. Clay chamblin Dead.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, September S-Captain
H. Clay Chamblin, long one of the lead
ing turfmen and stock breeders in Virginia,
died yesterday morning at Williamsburg,
where he went some time ago on account OF
Ill health. He was the owner Of the mag
nifcent estate "Whitby," near Manchester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
FRENCH LINE.

Compagnie Generate Transatlantique
DIRECT LINE TO HAvRE - PARIS tFRANCE).
From pier AZ Npr.S riVer foot of Morton street.
La Champagne Sept g J.. n,nraine Sept. SO
La Gascognc. :. Sept. l8 La Normande. Oct.
In treiague. :. Sept. q La Champagne. Oct II
First-class PASSAGE to Havre. $50 and upward:
Genl Ag'cy for US. and Can. 80 Broadway, NY.
G. W. MOSS %. Pennsylvania ave.
BELL & cos 14O6 G st. mh1S-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08
More Transport. to BE Chartered.

Secretary Root has directed that the ships
Westminster and Benmohre be chartered
for carrying animals to Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-08

NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
FAST EXPRESS SERVICE.
SOUTHAMPTON, BREMEN.
Sailing at ~ AN.
skuis. VIM d. Gil. Sept. II Saale. Sept 26
Truve ........ Sept II ! Lain. ......... Oct. s
Kaiser Vim. d. Cir. calls at Cherbg 4 South mp II.
"Twin-screw express steamer.
sol HAMPTON BREMEN.
Twins Passenger Service.
Friedrich der Crosse. Thursday, Sept. IA, II AM
Bremen. ............ Thursday, Sept. p. 10 AN
Barbarossa Thursday Oct 5, 10 A. NJ.
GIBRALTAR, NAPLES, GENOA.
Sailing at IL An.
Aller Sept. 23 Kaiser w. II. Sept 80
OEIRiCHs; & CO.. NO BROADWAY n T.
Apply to f. +. DRoOt 925 Pa ave-.
ap21toja20 Agent for Washington.
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SUMNER RESORTS.

The Atlantic City Once OF The
Evening Star 10 located at 13O9-18
AtIQntic avenue, where any fnf0rma-
ton concerning advertising, etc., cssn
be obtained. The rates are the same
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Saint Cecilia's Academy,

Cor 9th and East Capitol SITS.
FOR BOARDERS AND DAY SCHOLARS
Glasses will be resumed Monday. September IL.
All branches of sold English education thor
oughly taught; also Latin, Greek. French and Ger
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Red Star Line.
NEW OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Every Wednesday at IL noon.
Westernland. Se"t. ID Noordland. Sept. 27
skensington Sept. 20 Friesland. Oct. 4
sTbese steamers carry only cabin and third-class
passengers low rates.
INTERN ATloNAL NAVIGATION COMPANY.
Piers l4&I5, Mr.. Office, % Broadway. New York.
Philadelphia office. 3o5-3O7 Walnut st.
WASHINGTON OFFICE, 1906 ST. NV, or
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IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Hotel Arandale,

HILLTOP HOUSE. HARPEF'S FERRY, w. VA
Thos. :. LOvett. Good table; Leds hrst-cass; not
aud cold baths; electric lights throughout; loca'
ton for cool breezcs not eQualed. my13-5n
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

"A lumber Of John R. McLean's
political lieutenants are nov giving
out the word that he is to be a
candidate for the democratic GU
bernatorial nomination in Ohio.
The announcement is hardly char
acteristic Of MI. McLean's bust
ness-like political methods. Hith-
erto he has adopted the policy Of
taking what he wanted and saying
nothing about it until after he had
taken it. One is led to suspect
that MI. Mclean will not be found
ia the dust which his brass band is
assiduously kicking up. Should
hc, however, control the nomina-
ton and then pull off a victory in
November he would occupy a very
prominent position before the ma
tional convention next year.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

son at Manila does not end until
December, and the administration
mouthpicces are now claiming that
the end of the war may be expect
ed by the end of the next dry sea-
son, which is about the first of
une. The troops, however are
being enlisted for two years in the
volunteer service and three years
in the regular service. In this
connection several things are wor-
thy of note. The troops are being
paidson a wal footing, although
the country is legally at peace.
The men who are enlisting are the
rawest of raw recruits, practically
none of them being volunteers of
the war with Spain. Less than 3
per cent. of the volunteers at Ma
Mia have accepted the $500 bribe
which was held out to induce them
to re-enlist. Gen. Funston has
written home to the governor of
Kansas urging him to use his inhu-
ence to expedite the return Of the
Kansas volunteers, stating that
they have done their share of the
fighting and are sick of it.
The administration press is
harping on the "patriotism' of the
volunteers who staid and fought
after they we're entitled to their
discharge. Undoubtedly t h e J
were and are patriotic, but the
brutal fact is hat they we're com.
PEELED to stay and fight regardless
Of their earnest desire to come
home.
1t is now claimed that the ad.
ministration has been preparing to
reinforce Otis for the past three
months. In that case it has beer
deliberately lying all along in Civ
ing but its censored dispatches
that peace would be secured anC
the Filipinos would surrender
"within 4S hours"
President Schurman, of the
peace commission, has been bob
bin5 around the islands on.a gun
boat rubbing his carefully mani
cured nose against the greasy pro
boscis of half savage potentates
promising them everything delight
full in his imagination in the wa,
of tribute and privilege if they will
recognize the authority Of thu
United States.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1899-07-14

Secretary of War Alger is going
out Of the cabinet in the near flu
ture. He is having his portrait
painted to go into the war depart
ment collection at his own ex-
pense. He seems to be afraid that
it he didn't attend to it before he
left office the picture wouldn't get
hung right. His alliance with
Pingrce has proved too stiff a load.
The eastern papers are taking great
delight in reproducing scores Of
interviews with Pingree, had dur
ing the past two years, in which he
has roasted Mckinley. Pingree
won't help Alger to anything but
defeat and by the time Mcmillan
and Burrows get through with
him, the ex-secretary will wish he
had stayed in the comparative c
clusion Of the cabinet.