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The daily sentinel., 1899-05-04
Frances Decadence.

Some figures recently computed by
Edmond Thery, French statistician,
show how steadily France is falling be-
hind compared with Germany. Today
Germany numbers 52,250.OOO, whereas
France counts no more than 3S,5O0, 900.
To every hundred Frenchmen there are
1876 Teutons today, and there will be
256 to the 100 at the close of the twen-
tieth century. In Germany the state
owns eleven-twelfths of its railways,
and in Russia the state has purchased
or constructed two-thirds, whereas in
France the republic owns but $500 Kill
omsters outof a total of 4S.1O0, The
principal proprietors of French rail-
ways are Germans of Frankfort.
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The daily sentinel., 1899-05-04

Five trains daily each way between
Kansas City and st Louis, via the Mis-
souri, railway. Through trains from
Denver. Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
See your agent for tickets or Pullman re-
servations, or wr te, G. A Trip,
G. w. F. & p. Agent,
Denver, Colorado.
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Manut.et urins sApphIres.

Arthur Schoeni. Of Geneva. switzer-
land. claims to have succeeded in man.
ufacturing genuine sapphires, not imi-
tation stones of glass; but pure crys-
tailized aluminium. He has been ex-
perimenting on these for fourteen
months, and also hopes to obtain sim
liar production of emeralds and rubies.
He asserts that the only difference be-
tween his products and those of nature
is one of hardness. his sapphires hav-
ing only about two-thirds of the re-
sisting power of natural sapphires.
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-04
H.althle.t Spot in tn. World.

The healthiest spot in the world
seems to be little hamlet in France
named Aumone. There are only 40 i'm
habitants, 25 of whom are so years Of
age, and one is over 100.
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Noblemen Driving Cabs.

Among the coachmen of Berlin art
seven retired army officers, three ex
pastors and sixteen MOBILES
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-04
HQmau.R Rlghta.

She-You know it is woman's eTiv-
ilege to change her mind. He-I know
1t is; but when a man changes his
he has to pay damages.
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A SNAP
For SALB-A 2-acre fruit farm; 3
miles from city; 10 acres set to fruit
good house, barn and all out buildings;
sandy loan soil; water rights etc. clear
is absolutely the biggest snap in the val
ey. Address "F," Sc ntinel office.
We can print your
Letter Heads,
Bill Heads,
Statements,
Envelopes,
Cards,
in the very best
style and on finest stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
CAPT. .ABERCROMBIE REPORTS.
His Expedition Has Dfscmbnrked MT
Valdez. Alaska.

Acting Secretary Meiklejohn has received
a report from Capt. Abercrombie, who COM
mands the expedition exploring the Copper
river route TO the Yukon country. The re-
port comes from Capt. Robinson, quarter
master at Seattle, Wash. who says under
date Of yesterday. that the following mes
sage was handed him by the purser of the
steamer Excelsior. which arrived yesterday
from Valdez. Alaska:
MY expedition disembarked today. April
q. Hospital ganized for the care of des-
t!tute miners. who are now coming out of
the Interior by the route you contemplate
opening as a military road. While the con-
ditions are distressing. far as the desti-
tute are concerned. the worst Is over A
fun report follows.
(Signed) "ABERCROMBIE
Commanding expedition"
The routs which Capt Abercrombie men,
toned Is the one that Acting Secretary
Metklejohn believes is the most feasible
ard which. under his orders will be estab-
lShed a military road.
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WANT THE WAR TO CEASE
German Papers Comment on Situation in
the Philippines.
Hope the President Win Listen to the
siOnists-Eermany's
Wrongs Detailed.

BERLIN, May 1.-The newspapers of
Germany, commenting upon the latest news
from the Philippine Islands, express the
rope that the United States will now end
the hostlites in the far east The Frank
furter ZeitUng says:
I'VE trust that President Mckinley ans
his advisers will not be misled by lingo
shoutings, but that they will listen to the
their leaders, and to the Voice of the Amer
lean nation as expressed by the serious
press and the declarations Of sober minded
politicians. We have never doubted the
ability of the Americans to enforce their
Will in the Philippines; but 1t now seems
that the moment has come to make good
the wrong done and bring their material
interests in accord with the dictates of JUS
tice''
The Vossche Zeitung basing its comment
upon private advices from the Philippine
Islands, says that the continuance of the
war is inficting grave injury upon German
commercial interests, and details number
OF cases in support of this assertion The
journal last quoted says that the German
consul at lloilo made a list of everything
belonging to Germans which had been dam
ased or destroyed, and SUBMITTED it to Gen
T.. D Gus. In reply the .eanssA has received
from Gen. Otis the statement that the
Chited states will not pay the damages
CANNED as lloilo. at the time of the bonn
ct' oai uiiieHt' was stlll in possession of the
ono who made representa- tions of a like
character to Gen. Otis received similar re-
plies. =
The Fossiche Zeitung@ adds that these
anu MANY more claims will probably lead
Washington.
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GEN. ANDERSON'S ASSIGNMENT.
Will Be Given a Command COmmen.
surate with His Rank and Service.

Maj Gen. Thomas NJ. Anderson, U. s. "
(brigadier general Of the regular army, has
reported to the War Department his arri-
val at San Francisco and his readiness for
assignment to duty. Gen. Anderson COM
manded the first expedition which left this
country for the Philippines, and had entire
charge of military affairs in that country
until the arrival of Maj. Gen. Merritt. He
took a prominent part in the battle which
resulted in the capture of the city of Ma
nila, and was also active participant in
the subsequent engagements in the cam
paign in the interior until few weeks ago
when he was relieved by Maj. Gen. LaWton
and ordered home. 1t is said at the War
Department that he will be given a COM
mand commensurate with his rank and dis
tinguished service, and will be assigned to
command either the military department of
the lakes or the military department of
the Missouri. These departments are at
present without permanent commanders.
Gen. Merriam, commanding the department
or the Colorado, is, however, temporarily
in command of the department of the Mis-
souri,.
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bureau Officers to Have Full Paw.

Assistant Controller Mitchell of the
Treasury Department has amended that
portion of his decision of Saturday as to
Navy Department affairs which relates to
the pay of chiefs of bureaus in the navy.
Mr. Mitchell had originally decided that
chiefs of bureaus would not be entitled to
sea pay, and that their salaries would suf-
fer the same Is per cent reduction as an
officer on shore duty. The amendment al
lows the bureau officers full pay, the same
as br1gadier generals of the army. This
was the chief point in contention the bu-
reau chiefs claiming that they were en-
titled to full pay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
It's Force to Go Into the Baltic Hotel
BuildiRs,

rce 10 20 Into the Baltic Hotel
building.
Attorney General Griggs has returned to
the city from his trip tosPhiladeiphia with
the President. The Attorney General said
today that he had finally decided to rent
the Baltic Hotel building. salong with the
old corcoran Art Gallery, for the purpose
OF moving his departmeI1 while the present
building Is being torn down. The building
rented is located on Mcpherson Square is
1--WE stories high, and is now used as
hotel. The lease will expire on the first of
June. The building WIFI then be fitted up
for the Department of Justice
1t Is the present intention of the Attorney
General to use the old Corcoran gallery for
the Court of Claims and for such branches
OF ms department as are closely connected
with the court. Assistant Attorney Cen
erals Pradt and Thompsona will be among
those who will occupy: the building with
the Court of Claims. The Attorney General
and nearly all of the Offices of his depart
ment will be located in the Baltic building.
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Warrants for the Payment Of Indem-
nifty for Spain.
CEREMONY At THE STATE DEPARTMENT
Prospect Of Resumlng Diplomatic
Re ations.
NEW MINISTER FROM MADRID

The last act in connection with the for
NAL cession of the Philippine Islands to the
United States by the Spanish government
was performed at the State Department
this morning, when Secretary Hay placed
in the hands of NJ. Cambon, the French am
bassador here, as the agent of the Spanish
government, warrants for the payment of
s20,OC0000, being the sum agreed upon by
the terms of the peace treaty as due to
Spain for the REIMBURSEMENT of its sover-
elgnty over the Philippine archipelago.
Assistant Secretary Nanderlip this morn
ing went to the State Department and
handed to the Secretary of State the four
checks for SJ.Wa,ODc. each drawn on Sat
urday in favor of NJ. Cambon for the Span
ish government. Mr.. Vanderlip placed the
checks in Secretary Hays hands and left
a blank receipt for the money to be signed
by NJ Cambon This receipt is as follows:
Received from the Secretary of State of
the United States the sum of twenty mill
lion dollars ($20.ogO. .G;D) in four drafts upon
the treasurer of the United States, num-
bered 4.J;D 4.51o, 4.jl1, 4,512. and dated
April ~. 1889, each draft being for five
million dollars ($JOO. GOO. the same being
in full payment of the obligation of the
government of the United States to the gov
ernment of Spain, as set forth in article Ill
of the treaty of peace between the United
States and Spain. signed at Paris, France,
on the 10th day of December, eighteen
hundred and ninety-eight, the ratifications
of which were exchanged in the city OF
Washington, on the 11th day of April, one
thousand eight hundred and ninety-nine,
the same being provided by an act of Con-
gress. approved March .. 1899, entitled An
act making appropriations to carry out the
obligations of the treaty between the
United States and Spain, concluded DeCem-
ber 10. eighteen hundred and ninety
eight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
Coinage During April.

The monthly statement of the coinage OF
the mints issued by the mint bureau today
shows total number of 6.324.7 .725 pieces
coined during the month. valued at s1O,-
O'6.%4- Mr.. Roberts. the director of the
mint. says that the demand for fractional
currency has greatly increased, showing
a healthy state Of trade. The coinage for
the month was as follows:
Double eagles. 81. 624. 400: half eagles, So
210Ol5; total gold. 81 s94 AIS; dollars 81. .tr34
600; half dollars, s250OOo; quarter dollars.
S126,OO dimes, s149, 40: total silver s. 159
40; one cent bronze, Sl3.OI0; total coinage,
SI0OT6,9ei.
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RECOMMENDED BY OTIS.
Volunteers Who Will BE Given Lieu
tenants Commissions.

In accordance with the desire of the
President to have second lieutenant ap-
pointed from each of the volunteer organi-
cations in the Philippines from among
those most distinguished for gallant serv-
ices, Gen. Otis has cabled the following
names of persons who will secure com
missions:
j. B. Morse, first lieutenant, California
Heavy Artillery; George T. Ballinger, first
lieutenant, 1st California Infantry; Ralph
B. Lister, second lieutenant 1st Colorado;
VIM. r. Gibson, captain, 51st Iowa; Chris
A. Boch, sergeant, 18th Minnesota; E. V
ID. Murphy second lieutenant, 1st Montana:
Wallace c. Taylor, captain, 1st Nebraska :;
Reese Jackson, first lieutenant. I'd Oregon;
Frank B. Hawkins, captain. 10th Pannsyl-
vania; Evan A. Young, first lieutenant, 1st
South Dakota: VIM. c. Webb, second lieu
tenant, Utah Light Artillery.
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Remaining Steps.

The only remaining steps to be performed
by the government of the United States are
the payment of the warrants at the New
York subtreasury and the deduction of the
amount from the cash balance of the
treasury. Each of the warrants was stamp
ed in the office of the treasurer, The
assistant treasurer at New York will pay
this warrant" The warrant viii be paid
at the New York SubtreaSury nominally in
gold coin, but it IS expected that the bank
ing house representing the Spanish govern
ment, or the clearing house through which
settlement will probably be made, will ex
press preference for the yellow tickets"
which are in effect gold certificates trans
ferable by Endorsement among the New
York banks This will break up the pay
ments of gold into small lots and prevent
the Inconvenience of handling over $50 00O,-
600 in d single day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
FOR A WHITE HOUSE HISTORY.
Col. bingham AnxfOuri to Obtain


Col Bingham, the officer, in, charge of
public buildings and grounds is prepar-
ing history of the White House, show
ing all the changes in its construction, as
well as the various plans which have been
made for its enlargement and improve
ment Wherever practicable he desires to
Illustrate the building and It's Surroundings
at different stages In its history, and to
that end ne Is extremely anxioas to obtain
an the old prints bearing that subject.
He will take it as favor If any one hav-
ing old pictures of the White House will
permit him to see them, with a view to
making Photographic copies of them in
case he desires it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
The Roads in Yosemite Park

Col. Samuel NJ Mansfield. Corps of Enpi.
neers; Capt Harry c. Benson, 4th United
States Cavalry, and Mr. j. r. Price of the
department of highways of the state of
California have been appointed a COM
mission to examine and report upon the
condition, cost of construction, value. cost
of maintenance. annual tolls collected and
the length of season open to travel of yari
Gus so-called roads in and about the w.
semitic National Park, Cal The commits
sion is also directed to report the best at
tainable routes from Yosemite valley to
various points in the surrounding country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

Vienna FremdenbIatt on President',
COrrespondemce with GermnnN

VIENNA, May 1.-The semi-official Frem-
denblatt in the course of an article today
designates the cablegrams which passed be-
tween Emperor William and President Nc
Kinley last week over the German cable
matter as important demonstrations Of
friendship, because they mark the close
of period of disturbance Of the relations
between Germany and America
The Fremdenblatt says that the political
aims of the two countries lie so far apart
that it is impossible for one TO cross the
others path. Just Europe has grown
accustomed to regard the great American
republic a new great power the Frem-
denblatt concludes, America must admit
that she meets here, not prejudice or dis
like, but perfect readiness to return con-
Citation for conciliation and friendliness
for friendiness."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

Admiral Dewey in regard to the safety of
most of the Gilmore party:
MANILA, April 30, 1899.
Secretary Navy. Washington, d. c.:
From apparently reliable information
ten of the Yorktown boats crew, includ-
ing Gilmore, are prisoners, insurgents
headquarters Am continuing investiga-
ton. (SigneD DEWEY"
The good news contained in the above dis
patch circulated rapidly through the de-
partments and was the subject of general
rejoicing. Judge Advocate General Lemly
sent copy of the dispatch at once to Mrs.
Gilmore at her residence in this city. That
lady has been in the agony of anxiety and
suspense since the first news came of the
disappearance of her husband.
Five Feared to Be Dead.
Inasmuch as there were fifteen members
of the Yorktown party captured by the
Fiiipinos at Baler, and Admiral Dewey ac-
counts for only ten of them, 1t is feared
that the other five are dead. They were
probably killed or fatally wounded in the
original assault upon the landing party at
Baler. The identity of the members of the
party still unaccounted for is not known.
A telegram was sent to Admiral Dewey
today asking him to inform the department.
If possible, of the names of the men known
to be in the hands of the Filipinos 1t is
accepted at the department that the rea-
these names. with he exception o of That that
of Gilmore, in his dispatch of yesterdays
date, was because he did not have the in
formation. The insurgent Headquarters
where Admiral Dewey says the men are
held prisoners. is supposed to be San Fer
nando, but there is no assurance on that
point 1t .is probable that it will take Ad-
miral Dewey several days at least to get
the names of the prisoners, even If he has
the cooperation of the insurgents Other
wise he may not get the information until
the insurrection is entirely suppressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
Examination for Customs Service

The United States civil service commits
sion has ordered an examination to be held
In this city Saturday, June IL. 1899, COM
mencing at 8 am. for the grades of deputy
collector, inspector and clerk in the Gus
toms service at Washington, d. C. All an
plications for this examination should De
filed with the secretary of the civil service
board, custom house, Georgetown, D. C.
by nm. Nav % 1904
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

Con. Otis has made the following report
regarding the disappearance of Capt. Rock
efeller:
MANILA. May l. 1890.
"Adjutant General, War Department.
Washington:
Captain Rockefeller 9th Infantry miss
irg since 2Sth ultirno on line commanding
battalion near Caloocan- Visited Outposts
e:29 pm. not seen since. Dingent search
made that night two miles to front Moth
ing discovered No enemy in front Search
prosecuted ever since without success Pri-
vate papers in his possession found
29th ultimo two and one-haIf miles TO
front Belief lost course and captured
OTIS"
Capt. Charles NJ Rockefeller, reported
missing in the Philippines by Gen. Otis en-
tered the army as a private in the Tth New
York in 1sGl. He served through the civil
war, reaching the rank of first lieutenant of
volunteers. He became a second lieutenant
in the 9th Infantry in 1857 and has been
with that regiment ever since He has all
ways been known a good soldier and was
a graduate Of the Infantry and Cavalry
School He was well up in the list of cap-
tains and would have received a majors
commission In a short time. 1t is hoped at
the War Department that no worse fate
has befaller Capt. Rockefeller than to have
become a prisoner of the Filipinos
Capt. Rockefeller had not been long in the
Philippines. having arrived there April 2G
He WIS on mastering duty at Columbus
barracks until July 80. 1895 He then went
10 Porto Rico and served on the staff of
Gen. Fred d. Grant until November. 1898.
lie went with his regiment the 9th Infan-
try. In command of Il battalion. sailing on
the Zealandia from San Francisco March IS
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WILL LEAVE WEDNESDAY.
Gen. Davis Instructed Regarding Gov
ernments Policy in Porto Rico.

Brig. Gen. George w. Davis had the final
consultation with Acting Secretary Meikle-
john and Adjt. Gen. Corbin today prior to
his departure Wednesday for Porto Rico,
where he relieves Gen. Henry as COM
mander of that department and as military
governor of the island Gen. Davis is fully
Informed regarding the wishes of the War
department relative to affairs in Porto
Rico, and will carry them out in his admin
iStratiOn.
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CHICAGO'S DOLLAR BANQUET.
w. j. Bryan and Carter Harrison q,
BE Among the Speakers

CHICAGO, May 1.-The committee of ar
rangements, having in charge the dollar
banquet similar to the affair recently
given in New York. have decided to hold
1t on May %, under the auspices of the
Carter II. Harrison Unionist League a
semi-political organization formed for the
purpose of aiding Mayor Harrison in his
recent campaign. 1t is understood that
Col. VIM. Jennings Bryan and Mayor Car
ter Harrison have already accepted invita-
tions to speak
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169 showing an increase over April 80, 1898,
of s11, 1,S1o,352
The total lawful money on deposit April
-, 1899, was 81, 74S o46. This was an in
crease of 1921 1856 over the statement of
April 90 1898
The total amount of registered United
States bonds on deposit April % to secure
circulating notes was $22:32 1G7 80 and to Sc
cure public deposits, s72,3g5 $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
Gen. Wade's Attainment.

Major General James F. Wade, president
OF the court of inquiry which investigated
the beef scandal, has been ordered to take
temporary command of the department of
the lakes, in addition to the command of
the department of Dakota. Brigadier M.
V. Sheridan, U. s. ", has been relieved
from the latter command and ordered to
report to Major General Wade for duty as
adjutant general of the department of the
Lakes.
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NATIONAL BANK NOTES.
Statement of the eiGontroIler of the
Currency In Regard to Them.

StatehAeht Oh thezS0ntrOler OF the
Currency In Resars 10 Them.
The statement of the controller of the
currency, showing the anlount of national
bank notes outstanding. the amount of
lawful money on deposit to redeem national
bank notes and the kinds and amounts of
United States bonds ON deposit to secure
circulation and pup.c deposits on April %.
1889, was issued today.
1t states the following: Total circulation
of national bank notes, $ets,s7s,aa7; in
crease since April 3a 1888, sf5. Ie1,+8S.
The aggregate circulation based on United
States bonds March 81. 1850. was $2lO. .75l,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
Prof. Buecbuer Dead

DARMSTADT. May 1-Professor Fred
erick Karl Christian Ludwig Buechner, the
author of Force and Matter" is dead.
He was seventy-five years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

Acting Secretary Meklejohn has received
conscience contribution of SO in gold
coin. The contributor. in his letter, said:
This is for stationery of the government
destroyed and used by me while a clerk in
the War Department
(Signed "EX- CLERK"
Mr.. Meiklejohn transmitted the contribu-
ton and the letter to the Secretary of the
Treasury.
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A Persistent Borer for Office

Mr.. E. c. Madden of Detroit, Mich,
persistent candidate for the postmastersh.p
of this city. is still here, and will remain in
the city until he has had a personal inter-
view with the President, if he has to stay
all summer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
Mr.. McCaH Improving.

Representative Mccall of Massachusetts
is improving rapidly. He was removed to-
day from his former residence, 1903 @
street. 10 the Cairo, where he will remain
until well enough to leave the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01

for the ambassador. Although no special
precautions are being taken. yet there is no
desire to give the true details of the trans
fer special publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-01
Steamship Arrivals.

At New York-Anchoria, from Glasgow
Tauric, from Liverpool.