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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
CAPT. SHIFELDT'S PROTEST.,
Refuses To Obey order of the War
Department..

Department..
According 10 the Army and Navy Regis
TER Of today Capt. r. W. Shufe!dt. United
States army. rturcd, formerly Of the med
ical deps rtmon Mt. is prepared 10 resist the
War Depar nent in its recent order requir-
Ing him u place himself within the juris-
election of the Maryland civil court, before
which that officer was the defendant In
div orce proceedings. 1t is understood that
tiIe orders to Capt Shufeldt were issued at
the request Of the attorneys of the former
Mrs. ShufeIdt. who claimed that Capt. Shu-
feidt had failed to pay required alimony.
The latter attorney. Mr.. j. T. Devices
has Informed the War Department that it
Is on his advice that Capt. Shufeldt refuses
10 obey the telegrap!iic instructions OF the
sdluiaUt general. He points out that Capt.
Shuteldt was recently pronounced bank
rupt by The courts Of the District of Column
bia. and that this finding relieved Capt
ShuieidI of the payment of some $3.50 ali
IRONY The attorney also states that the
orders 10 Capt. Shufaidt would place him
a the mercy OF Maryland court and lead
To his incarceration without cause tie
hleSes that the whole thing Is a sohe ne on
the part OF the prosecution to irnprisol his
Client. The attorney intimates that Cant
SEuieldt will stand the eonsequences of
&C rt-martial rather han OBEY an order OF
the War Department: which the attorney
says is issued without legal syr,norf
Capt. Shuieldt himself has written a let
te~ to the Secretary OF War protesting
against the action of the adjutaut general
and the opinion of the judge advocate gem
eraL He Informs the military authorities
that he must decline to obey the order send
ing him into the jurisdiction of the Mary
land court. He reminds the Secretary that
HI has been under arrest for moro ,han a
year. a status which he does not regard as
sustained by conditions or law. He saws
the order recently issU ed was quite as alb
sUrd and unreasonable as would be one
which required him to commit murder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
ADMIRAL DEWEY's BIRTHDAY.
Were 1t Not for a Special Law He
Would Retire for Are Monday.

Admiral George Dewey will be sfxty-two
years of age Christmas day. and under the
ordinary processes of law would be placed
on the retired list on that account.
The special law under which he was ad-
vanced to the head of the navy makes no
provision for his retirement, and therefore
he will continue on the active list of the
navy, in all probability, until his death. As
a matter of fact, his retirement would
make no material change in his existing
status. His pay would be the same on the
retired as on the active list, and he would
be entitled to the same emoiuments and
privileges, including a private secretary
with the rank of lieutenant, and the usual
number of aids. The recent death of Lieu
tenant Brumby leaves vacancy on his
staff for which there is considerable
friendly competition among the young Of
ficerS of the navy.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey spent some time
at the Navy Department this morning Wis
itlng friends in the various bureaus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
RIGGS BANK BUILDING.
New Structure to Have Front of
Classic Design.

New Structure to Have q Front of
Classic Design.
The design for the new building which
the Riggs National Bank proposes to erect
on the property to the west of the present
banking building on Pennsylvania avenue
near 18th street, and which was recently
purchased by the bank, has been selected.
This design is the work of York & Saw
yer, a firm Of New York architects. and
provides for structure which, while SIM
pie in form. is believed as a whole will
prove to be an attractive as well as an i'm
pressive contribution to the business archi-
lecture of the city.
The entire lot will be covered, and there
fore the new building will have frontage
of fity-four feet and a depth of 130 feet.
1t will be one story In height As the dis
lance from the street line to the top of the
have the necessary proportions for a struc-
ture of that size. The interior will be de-
voted exclusively to the use of the bank,
and the one large room with Its lofty CELL
ing will receive ample light from the spa
ctous skylights in the roof.
The design Of the front is classic, as 1t is
in effect Grecian portico of the Ionic or
der. The Aentab1ature above which will rise
the pediment will be supported by two
handsome granite columns on each side Of
the entrance, which will be through a
recessed vestibule. The center portion OF
filed with decorative carving. The walls
each side of the portico will be con-
tinued above the pediment, and will be fin
ished with solid parapet.
The material used in the construction of
the front will be granite. 1t is expected
that the work of erecting this building will
be begun as soon as the detailed drawings
are completed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

Unprecedented Coal Output.

WHEELING, w. Va, December 23.-Chief
Mine Inspector J. W. Paul, who was here
yesterday, makes public his report for the
year ending June 30, 1899, of which the
following is a part:
In point of the production of coal and
coke men employed, days worked and gem
eral activity of the mining industry of the
state, the year closed exceeds all past
periods of the same length. The year s
production was over 1S,6D,OO tons of coal
and 2.0J00OD tons of coke Nearly 5000
men were employed an average of $40 days.
Machine production is increasing"
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$500


Prof. Dean c. Worcester, member OF
the Philippine commission, who was very
near to Gen. Lawton, has made the follow.
ing statement OF the last conversation he
had with Gen. Lawton before leaving fol
the United States:
Nothing that could possibly be done
Would please Gen. LaWton more than the
prompt response that is being made to the
appeal for funds to put his wife and chill
dren beyond the reach of need.
His bravery was something more than
mere fearlessness. The night before / fe.;
Manila I was with him until Il . clock and
just before bidding me goodbye l begged
him, his friends had begged of hin bun
Oh eds of times before. to be more careful
about exposing himself to the fire of the
enemy. At that time he had been seriously
exposed on fwenty-eight different occasions
since his arrival in the Philippines, ard
told him he ought not to do it,
He replied that he knew perfectly the
risk he was running, but that it was sim
ply a matter of business with him-that
with the force at his disposal and the work
that he was called upon to do he felt it
necessary that he should personally direct
every movement. The loss of a little time
or an error of judgment on the part of a
subordinate might result in defeat and we
could not afford to be defeated. Further
more he knew that so long as he was with
them his men would never fail to respond
to any request or call that might be made
upon them, and his personal bravery was
an inspiration to every SOl0lef IN his COM
mand. He told me that he had not an
anxious thought for himself, that he had
been soldier all his life and would gladly
die a soldiers death; but he thought of
what might be in store for his wife and
children If he should be taken and this
weighed heavily upon him. No man ever
deserved better of mis- country. and Gen.
Lawton's countrymen will see to 1t that his
wife and children are put beyond the fear
of want
Santiago Society to Take Action.
the Army of Santiago. which was founded
by Gen. Lawton, are requested by Gen.
Harries, commanding the District militia,
to meet him al Nappnai- Guard headquar-
tiers, 1872 G street, next Tuesday afternoon
at 4:a0 o'clock, for the purpose of taking
appropriate action with respect to the death
of Gen. Lawton.
Suggested as . Christmas Gift.
The committee engaged in raising fund
for the relief az the widow and four young
children of the late Major General Henry
W. Lawton are gratified with the generous
response to their appeal and now suggest
through the press that all those feeling
able and so disposed make Christmas Of
fering to promote the work in hand. 1t
is proposed to cable Mrs. Lawton on Mon
ton of her husbands splendid service and
the sympathy and regard IN which she is
held by her countrymen.
The Riggs National Bank has been desig-
mated as depository of the fund. Remit
tanees should be made to General H. c.
General John F. Weston, acting commits
sary general washington, d. c.: Major
General W. r. Shafter, San Francisco, Cal. !;
General William Ludlow. Havana, Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
PRECAUTIONS AT EsarIMAULT.
Vessels Required to Signal for Per-
mission to Enter HarbOr.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, December q
\ special from Victoria b. C.. says: Evil
d-Ars Of Great Britain's determination not
- be caught mapping at any of her out
POSTS Is afforded BY the PRONUNCIATION of an
order that hereafter all merchant vessels
Wishing To enter Esquimault harbor must
GENE To a dead stop at the entrance and
signal their presence by means of a special
series of whistles. which have been com
municated privately to the local pilots and
the masters Of such steam craft as may
naturally be expected to visit the naval
port. and which will be answered from
thu shore
Much comment is excited locally by these
orders, taken III conjunction with the strict
precautionary measures adopted at the dock
end naval yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
M IN Frs ENTOMBED
Seventy FIVE Men Caught in Drift at
Brazuell, Pa.
RESULT OF FIRE DAMP EXPLOSION
Six Bodies Have Already Been
Taken Out of Mine.
LITTLE HOPE FOR OTHERS

BROWNSVILLE. Pa, December Gan
explosion occurred at the BrazneH coal
works four miles from here today.
Seyenty-five men are reported entombed
and probably killed. The tippie is wrecked
Messengers have been sent here for doc
;oTs.
Word from Braznell, by train. says only
one man has COME out of the mine. Men
can lie heard talking at the bottom OF the
shaft. The mine boss went down. but has
uor returned, and il is supposed he and the
men have been overcome by after damp,
as all sound has ceased to come from the
bottom. There is great excitement Min
er< are Hooking from surrounding mines to
assist in the rescue. The mine is owned by
the S,ockdale Coal Company, and is not in
the combine.
As soon a. it was learned that an explo-
sion of such force had occurred the rela-
tives of the erltombed miners crowded
around the mouth of the drift. The scenes
were heartrending to witness Wives were
crying in despair and children weeping for
their fathers.
\ rescuing party Immediately set to work.
Volunteers were numerous and word was
s~nt for the best mining engineers in the
district.
1t is thought that the road will be made
into the mines in a few hours
AT present there is no idea as to what
Mine is New One.
PITTSBI- RG. Pa. December 23.-The
Braznen mine is new pit, having been
opened one year ago. The regular crew is
100 men. and it is stated at the company 5
offices in Pittsburg that full crew was TO
have gone to work today. 1t is also stated
that the force of the explosion was ter
rifle and destroyed the cages and tipple
The pit is u shaft mine. which goes straight
down for about 500 feet. The region in
which the mine is located is noted for the
gaseous nature of the coal. Gas is apt to
gather very suddenly
The explosion was caused by a miners
naked light, such being in general use IN
these mines in spite of repeated warnings.
little over year ago eight men were
killed outright in another mine not far from
the scene Of today's explosion There are
no telegraph or telephone facilities to the
BrazneH mine. making il difficult to Sc
cure particulars
Six Bodies Taken Out.
The company's Information at pm was
that six bodies had been taken out. 1t was
no. known whether there was chance FOR
the others in the mine to escape, but the
chances are against them. as the mine,
being Il new one, has but one entrance.
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BEGGED TO BE REPATRIATED.
Michael sampson Has no Fear of En-
bezzlenent Charge.

LONDON December 23.-Michael j.
Sampson. who was arrested in Limerick
Ireland in November last, charged with
ENLIGHTENMENT committed in the United
States. Was brought up for extradition in
the Bow street police court today.
Sampson begged 10 be repatriated imnle-
r,ledtdjeIy but the magistrate replied that
he. fuInllment of his wish depended on his
prosecutors
After having been committed, Sampson,
in converse tion with u representative Of
The United States embassy here, said he
hal - MANY friends III Chicago that he
J4-r< sur eryIhins would be settled salts
facl"riIy- indeed, he added. ii was likely
L. would b. a candidate for the Illinois
STATE SENATE At the next election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Mrs. Fingerhut Convicted.

NEW YORK, December 23.-The jury a,
Somerville. N. j., today found Mrs. Fling
erhut guilty Of manslaughter, but recon-
mended her to the mercy of the court. The
prisoner broke down and cried Historically
when the verdict was announced. She was
remanded back to Jail to await sentence.
The extreme penalty Is ten years The hus-
band of the woman and her son, who. are
accused of being accessories to the MUIR
der. We're acquitted. The woman was
charged with having killed her landlord,
Paul Roeicht, while he was attempting to
evict her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
DIRECTORS CHOSEN.
New Colonial Fire Insurance Conn
pany Holds Meeting

At preliminary meeting of the stock
holders of the New Colonial Fire Insur-
ance Company today, at 14fS street
northwest, the following were selected as
directors: James F. Barbour, R. c. Bick-
ford, c. c. Duncanson, Wilton J. Lambert.
Joseph K. McCammon, E. S. Parker, NJ. NJ,
Parker. A. L. Powell. ]. II. Ralston, F. III.
Smith. Jesse B. Wilson. Nathaniel Wilson,
S. w. Woodward, NJ. B. CroweN
1t Is expected when the permanent Or
ganization is effected the early part of next
month that the following officers will be
chosen: President, s. w. Woodward; first
vice president, NJ. NJ. Parker: second vice
president, E., S. Parker; secretary and
treasurer, e. Quincy Smith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Carrying Mails in Alaska.

The Post Office Department has prepared
circulars inviting proposals for carrying
the mails next summer from both San
Francisco and Seattle to ST. Michaels and
all points along the Yukon river as far as
Dawson City, Canada: for Nome Alaska
where the rush of goldseekers is expected
next spring, and for additional service to
offices on the Alaskan southern coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Kui,er Contirm. Kir.cbner.

BERLIN, December 27.-Emperor William
has at last confirmed the election of Herr
Kirschner chief burgomaster of Berlin
His majesty announced his decision at to-
days unwilling of the monument to his
ancestor, Elector George William, in the
Sieges Alec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

NEW YORK, December 23.-The exami-
ration Of Contractors Benjamin D. Greene,
Col. John F. Gaynor. Edward Fl. Gaynor
and VIM. r. Gaynor, Jointly indicted with
Michael A. Connally and former Capt.
Oberlin NJ. Carter. United States Engineer
Corps. in connection with the Savannah
river and Cumberland sound frauds which
was set for today before United States
Commissioner Shields, has been adjourned
until December 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
TWO COLLISIONS IN CHIc.co
One on Northwestern and the Other
on an L Road.

CHICAGO December pa Chicago and
Northwestern suburban train and the SEQ
ond section of an east-bound Omaha pas
senger train collided at West 10th street
today The suburban coaches were badly
damaged, but only one passenger was hurt
and he not seriously
\ rear~end collision occurred today be-
tween TWO trains of the South Side Gle
waited heavily laden with passengers b,uud
down town to make Christmas purchases.
The accident is attributed to the dense
fog which hung over the city this morn
ing: The second train was running at a
hish rate Of speed and the second car was
padiy teiescoped and narrowly missed fall
ing from the elevated structure One ms
senger was injured and several were Sc
verely shaken up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

A verdict in favor of the defendants has
been reported in Circuit Court No. in
the case Of Kate E. ConnelI. as admins
tratrtx of the estate of Dennis Connell,
against John Curtain and others 1t was
sought to recover $31, 375 claimed to be due
in connection with the organizing of a
brewing company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
THE POPE IGNORES WARNINGS.
He VIII Perform Duties Tomorrow
EndanEerinG His Health.

ROME. December 2i.-On the occasion Of
III" ceremony OF the opening OF the Holy
Door a 81. Peters tomorrow the pope has
decided 20 give the papa! blessing on the
altar of confession. The pontifcaI officers
urged him Ia renounee the idea. as en-
danSerfug his health. but the pontffr re-
Jed: Let It be danger. l will fall in the
breach. and have the satisfaction Of full
filing 10 the last my duties as a Catholic
AMI sovereign pontiff toward God
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
The President Contributes.

President Mckinley has subscribed 500
to the fund.
Received by The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
ORDER ISSUED.
Chief of Police Quotes Law for Mus
cling Dogs.

cling Dogs.
Major Sylvester, chief of police. issued
an order to the force today calling atten-
ton to the law relating to muzzling dogs
The order quoted a circular from the
Commissioners. the substance of which has
been already given IN The Star.
Before the order had been received at
the stations cOlored man called at head
quarters and insisted on seeing Mai Syl-
vester. His dog had been impounded, and
he had receipt showing he had paid his
license tax. 1t was his belief that Major
Sylvester was responsible for the capture
of his dog. He was referred to Poundmas-
ter Einstein.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
WINNERS OF PRIZES.
Premiums to Holders of Tickets of
TypOgrnphicaI Eair.

The drawing for the prizes to be awarded
holders Of tickets to the recent fair of Co
lumbia Typographical Union, No. 1oI, was
held today and resulted as follows: The
ten capital prizes We're won by tickets No,
6041. $50 set of parIor furniture; No. 1874.
high grade bicycle; No. 9519, suit of clothes;
No. 1854, lady's dresser; No. 424, lamp and
table; No. 1910, $50 overcoat, No. 1884, sill
yer wine set; No. 9706, order for pair of
made-to-order shoes; No. %, picture and
frame; No. 2194. SO sweater
The other ninety numbers drawing prizes
We're 9629, 266. 2254 s295. 2446. I. G602, 1905.
800, 7416. g911, G92, 5773. 1858 $3.50. 1894,
$500, 7soJ, 12ol, 1905. 5S45, 1884, ISL 6243,
652, 1927. 9044, G047, 1899, 6IJ2, $685. lbu4,
26S5, 1876. 1862. 4237, S52l. 2SIT, 1862 75i4,
s62, 41s9. sO62, 2059, T779 $500, 1864. 561,
1897, S226, 1923, 1913, 1125, 1927, 2295, $3.50,
goal, 1929. 2751, 2420, 1888, 1885, 264S GIL,
31S, 560S, CAS- 1884, 25 SOS1. 951S, 2753, 510l
1910, 2476 "a. 423S 24co, S. 1928, 2o9i. 97l2
9707, 1924. S033. 2102, 2212, 5S19, 1854 $3.50
The prizes will be distributed as soon as
the lucky holders become known to the
committee.
A sum of about $4,000 has been turned
over to the treasurer of the union, that
amount having been cleared during The
week OF the fair at Typographical Temple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

PEKIN, December Gan imperial ediot
just issued offers especial rewards for the
capture of the Cantonese reformer, Kane
Yu Wei. dead or alive. AS Kang Yu Wei
is in Hong Kong, this Is regarded as an in
element to commit murder In a British
colony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Million-Dollar Hotel for Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. Ca, December "a
The Examiner says it is the intention Of
the Croker Estate Company to erect a
modern fireproof hotel, to cost about
81 100000. at Van Ness avenue and SUIT
ter street, in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Leave TO File Amended B,u

In the case of a NJ Lawson and Others
against John W. Hayes and others. Justice
barnard this afternoon signed an order
allowing the eOmplainants twenty DAYS
from today within which to file an amend
ID and supplemental bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Buffalo Exposition stamp Issue.

The Post Office Department has decided
upon ar issue of stamps commemorative
of the Pan-American exhibition at Buffalo
next year The stamps will be of the same
size as those now issued and viii be In the
denominations of /, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
TO DECIDE FOR HIMSELF.
The President Has No Suggestion t,
Make to Gen. Wheeler.

Make to Gen. Wheeler.
Nothing positive is known at the War
Department regarding Gen. Joe Wheeler s
intentions for the future. He has not re-
signed, and so far as known has not OBJ
tained leave of absence to return to the
United States. Several days ago Gen. Otis,
at the instance of Gen. Wheeler, 1t is be-
lieved, applied to the War Department to
know il the President desired the latter to
come home. 1t is presumed the query was
based on the theory that the President de-
sired him to resume his congressional du-
ties.
Although the officials of the War Depart
ment observe a studied reticence on the
subject, it is said that the President has
replied to Gen. Otis that he has no sug-
gestions to make in the matter, so that it
rests entirely with Gen. Wheeler himself
to decide whether he remains with the
army In the Philippines or returns to Wash
ington to resume his duties in Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Qnick Time by the Tboma..

The time consumed by the transport
Thomas In running to Manila was eleven
days less than 1t took the naval cruisers
Brooklyn and New Orleans, each of which
consumed exactly sixty days time over the
same route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
EARLY SESSION PROPOSED.
Police Court to Open at s O'Clock
Monday Morning.

Judge Kimbalrs branch of the Police
Court will convene Monday morning. He
is anxious that the business of the court
shall be disposed of in time to allow those
having business there to get home in time
for dinner. A number of arrests were marie
by the police this afternoon for drunken
ness and disorderly conduct, and it is ex-
pected there will be big docket in court
MoQday. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Movement. of warshfps

The Chesapeake was put out of commits
sion at Boston yesterday to receive some
additional equipment
The Marietta arrived at Singapore yester-
Gay en- route for Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Had Been Previously Bitten.

Policeman Skinner of the eighth precinct
shot dog near Bunker Hill road and 4th
street, in the county, this morning. The
animal had been bitten by a mad dog sew
eral days ago. Health Officer Woodward
was notified of the killing of the dog this
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23

The following additional subscriptions for
the Lawton fund have been received at The
Star office:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-23
Grain and Provisions Markets.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 St, members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La
denburg, Thalmann & Co., New York.