The age-herald., 1899-09-03
WANT CAPT. CARTER
 TO LEAVE THE CLUB

From the New York World.
 The members of the New York Athletic club, where Captain Oberlin M Carter makes his home, have long been embar- rassed by the presence of the army officer. He is persona non grata to the majority of them. They want to be rid of him.
 Of course that is a club matter, and naturally none of the members will discuss the subject for publica ton and permit the use of their names But there is no doubt of the feeling against him. They have long been hoping that he would resign. Certain hints were thrown out which Captain Car ter coolly ignored.
 Then those who believe that it would be best for the club to end Captain Carter's connection with it decided to wait until President Mckinley took action upon his case But that seems far off as doomsday. In the meantime Captain Carter is living in the club in luxury.
 The president of. the New York Athletic club is General Thomas L. Watson. As an old soldier it would be natural for him to feel keenly the disgrace which Captain Garter has brought upon the army and to consider the decision of the courtmartial as final. Not that General Watson has ex- pressed himself about the matter, but his friends have no hesitation in declaring that they understand his views.
 The objection in the club is not directed against Captain Carter's personality. He has conducted himself with perfect decor , um and has been most unobstrusive in his demeanor. He has shown himself to be a charming man, with exquisite taste in wines.
 But the members feel that a man who was convicted by his fellow-offcers of be- ing concerned in a steal of $1,6OO,OO0 and recommended for dismissal from the army, Imprisonment for five years and a fine of 5000 is not a fit person to belong to the club
 It has therefore been decided to take steps looking to Captain Carters retire. ment from the club. It is probable that a formal complaint will be laid before the board of governors, and that Captain Car ter will be officially requested to resign.
 This decision has not been reached with out a great deal of consideration and talk ing, because Captain Carter has the quail ties which make him personally popular. The members who think he should not be in the club have been reluctant to bring the matter before the governors, but they have concluded that there is no other way, inasmuch as President Mckinley shows no signs of intention to act upon the findings of the courtmartial which convicted Cap- tain Carter.
 The decision of the court was reached just one year, three months and fifteen days ago. During all this time Captain Carter has been drawing his pay and has done nothing at all. He has been free to enjoy himself as he chose.
 The regular pay of captain in the United States army Is Sl 800 a year. Inas- much as Captain Carter entered West Point in 1876, he is entitled to the 10 per cent. increase for length of service, which brings his pay to s2i0 a month. In addi- ton to this he has an allowance for quar- ters, amounting to $90 a month
 Therefore the total sum the government has paid Captain Carter since he was found guilty amounts to S3,76S. If the ac- ton of president is delayed three and a half months more, Captain Carter's pay ,ill equal the amount of his fine.