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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

Among others interested in this great
est of railway transactions were j. p.
Morgan. j. j. Hill. James NJ. Stillman.
w. X. Vanderbilt and John D. Rookie
Teller.
Russell Sage says this latest move of
the railway kings is a menace to the
country, because it means the destruc-
ton of competition in railway transpor-
tation.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26
MISS VANDERBILT wAcKERMAS.

tifei model from his door under cir
cunl>Iances and with words that con-
stituted serious reflection upon the
young lady's character. No specific
charges were made. and those who
know Miss Wackerman became very
indignant at what they call the defa-
nation OF her character. Worry over
the cruel insinuations made against
her by the artist has unbalanced the
mind of Miss Wac6erman and she has
been committed to a London hospital
for the insane
What steps viii be taken by the par
ents and friends of the injured young
lady TO bring Professor Herkcnler &c
account for his unjust and uncalIet
for attack remains 10 be seen
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

The newest floral wonder is the
Shasta daisy originated by a flower
grower OF California Ii measures a
foot in circumference. and when one
was exhibited recently in a foriSts
window in San Francisco people liter
ally locked to see il.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

Prince Yonhoho Yanamoto a Japa-
nese nohleman. relative OF Marquis Ito.
wants 10 know how to build locomo-
tives and has entered the Pennsylva
MIA railroad shops at Altoona. Pa. as
an apprentice. says the New York
World After the days work is done
the prince parades the streets followed
by two servants in livery
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26
DOyen of the DfpIoma Is.

only foreign minister in Picking who
passed through the siege and will then
become the doyen of the diplomatic
corps All the other ministers have
been relieved or expect to leave Pc
king.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26
Great Luck OF Ar Editor,

'tFor two years all efforts to cure
Eczema in the palms of my hands
failed, writes Editor H. n. Lester
of Syracuse. Kan, "then was wholly
cured by Buckleps Arnica Salve. =
1t s the worlds best for eruptions,
sores and all skin diseases. Only 25c
at A. G.. Luken & Co. s.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26
SUNDAY Rates to all Points
On the c. u. 4 M.

The c. r. Il NJ. made a Sunday
rate to all points on their line-one
fare for the round trip. Tickets good
returning same day only. Sunday
rates to Cincinnati $1.95 for the
round trip. Trains leave here $50
a. m. returning leave Cincinnati 7:3O
D. NJ. arriving at Richmond 9:35 D.
m. G. A. BLAIR,
City Ticket Agent.
Phone A.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

| FIRE ALARM BOXES.
| FIRST DISTRICT.
South of Main, West of Seventh Stree
| IL, First and south c, Piano factory
13, Second and south B
Ia, Fourth and south D
| 15, Fifth and south B
| 16, Fifth and south H
IL, Seventh and south L
SECOND DISTRICT.
South of Main, between It'll and It'll. sts
| 21, Eighth and Main
% Eighth and south e
"a, Seventh and south G
20, Ninth and south A
20, Tenth and south c
~, Eleventh and Main
%, Eleventh and south !
THIRD Dl0TRBoT-
South of Main, East Iof Eleventh Stree
81, Twelfth and south
80, Twelfth and south e
81, Fourteenth and Main
So, Fourteenth and south
80 Eighteenth and south A
81 Twentieth and Main
F0URTH DISTRICT.
North of Main, West of 10th st. to River
II, Third and north c
43, City Building, Fire Headquarters
40, Caar. Scott & Co
4s, No. hose house, north 9Th street
~, Champion Mills
-, Tenth and north
FIFTH DISTRICT.
West Richmond and Sevastopol.
IS, West Third and Chestnut
81, West Third and National road
81, West Third and Kinsey
So, West Third and Richmond avenue
81. Earlham College
So, State and Boyer
So, Grant and Ridge
81, Hunt and Maple
50, Grant and Sheridan
SO, Bridge avenue, Paper Mil
SIXTH DISTRICT.
North of D Street, East Of Tenth Stre
81, Railroad Shops
50, Hutton's Coffin Factory
SO. Hoosier Drill Works
81, Wayne Agricultural Works
IS, Richmond City Mill Works
es, Westcott Carriage Co
81 Thirteenth and north II
SEVENTH DISTINCT.
Between Main and North D sts. .E.oc1oth
Z, Ninth and north A
II, Eleventh and north B
~, Fourteenth and north c
Is, No. 8 hose house, east end
"a, Eighteenth and north c
IS, Twenty second and north 3
SPECIAL SIGNALS
S-22Patrol call
l-2-l-Fire out
3-33tFire pressure
Sire pressure Oh
1O-Io-1o-Nstural gas Of
tlO-Natural gas on
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

Clear thinking, decisive action,
vim, vigor of body and mind, the
sparkle of life come TO ali who use
Rocky Mountain Tea, 35c. Ask your
druggist.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

Buenos Ayres is the largest city south
of the equator. Rio de Janeiro comes
next, and Sydney, New South Wales,
Is q good third.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26
Thanksgiving Rates via the
E.. r. & Al.

The c r. Il NJ will sell round trip
9ickets to all points on their line at
reto of fare and one-third. Selling
dates November 9th and 18th. Good
returning November 29th.
&. A. BLAIR,
Tel. A City Ticket Agent.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

Is not a popular occupation: Most
women shrink from the sight of snake
and would faint at the touch OF one.
But these same women run greater risks
than the snake charmer. How many
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

Is never handsome nor comfortable
When you see one. You syupathize with
the owner and hope to save your own
from such fate. If your hair is falling,
thin, gray or faded,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1901-11-26

hay'sHair-HeaIth
viii restore its original thickness and color IL
viii prevent badness and bring back the hair 10
bald spots when the hair has been DESTROYED
Hays Hair-hezith 5 equally good for men and
women. II Is hair tood. nourishes the scalp fer
tillzes the riots. forces growth Ii Is not dSe
will not dl~coior she skin the delicate fa5-
nc Is not greasy but gloss and life the hair
LARGE Sos BOTTLES. At LEADING DRUGGISTS
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED AT HONOLULU.
Friday. january .

Friday, January =,
]. I. stmr. Mauna Loa, Simersun, from
Lahaina, hoHa and kau, with 800 h1 -
sugar, 1876 Rags coffee. ~ bundles bananas.
e kegs butter, baIes tonaeco, hogs, :
bundles hides and 26S packages suudrics.
l. |. stmr. Noeau, Wyman, from Kauai
ports, with 1910 bags sugar ana 10 pack.
ages sundries
Gas. sehr. Upolu, Dalton. from llonoi-
pu
4. X. X. America Maru. from san
Francisco.
Saturday, January >.
o. S. S. Mariposa, Rennie, from the
Colonies.
l. l. stmr. waialeale. Piitz, from hl-
rsai ports.
Sunday, January 6.
w. stmr. Kinau, Freeman, from Hilp
and way ports.
w. stmr. Claudine, Parker from Mani
and Hawaii ports.
!. I. stmr. w. G. Hall, Thompson, fror
Nawiliwili.
/. /. s,mr. Iwalani, Gregory, from itu-
kuihaele.
/. l. stmr. Nihau from Eleele.
!. |. stmr. he Au Hou, from koloa
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08

I their sale. These stamps were printed
in Wellington, and were forward "a
through the New Zealand postal de-
partment. Some OF them are row rare
and valuable, notably the "B ack Err
ror" stamp on which was the picture
OF King Maietoa's head. Unrortu-
natey this stamp was first printed in
black. and as the Samoans are NOT
black skinned, this was regarded as a
sort Of reflection upon Ma etoa, and 90
change had to be made. Another
valuable stamp Is the one with PRO
visional" printed dagonally across It.
II Is an historical stamp. as 1t was
printed by authority of Chief Justice
Chambers while the country was in
an unsettled state after the last war.
Mr.. Davis mission to New Zealand is
In connection with the late Samoan
stamps. lie comes down to Yelling
to see the dies officially defaced and
this act, which will b. performed to-
morrow morning will closeAhis long
connection with the Samoan ppstoffice.
Mr.. Davis informs me that DR. Solt,
the new German administrator, is like
by all natiOnalftieS. and so far has
been successful in his rule. Mr. Kuntz,
n wealthy German, who bought Ste
venson's house and the Vailima estate,
Is spending thousands of pounds on the
property. The house Is being added
to and beautifully decorated inside in
white and gold. The grounds are also
being attended to, and six or seven
Japanese gardeners will shortly be i'm
ported to put the garden in order
The Americans are bhsily engaged in
completing the naval station at Pango
Pango, and the fact that the Spreckels'
line of steamers to New Zealand am
Australia will call there in future, in
stead of at Apia, will detract some
what from the Importance of Ap'a, the
capital of the German possession.
AMERICAN NAVAL STATION.
WELLINGTON, Dec. Ex-Governor
Tilley, who comes to New Zealand on
the Abarenda. from the United States
naval station, Tutuila, Samoa Is likely
to visit Wellington, though the ship
Will not come further south than Auck-
land. The Americans have been very
busy of late in connection with their
new naval station in the South Pacific
The natives of the island of Tutuila
are friendly disposed towards them, (
and are very thankful that a continent
tai power has been prevented from
in. The Spreckels' line Of
steamers will, in the near future, give
the German port of Apia the go-by,
and will call at Tutuila instead Much
OF the success of the American admin
istration so far has been the result
or tact and energy displayed by Mr.. /
Edwin Gurr. the New Zeaiander who
has been appointed judge and secretary
of native affairs. Mr.. Gurr, writing
to friend in Wellington, says the
of the Americans are en-
tirely with the British and the COON
ials, and 1T has been quite a pleasure
to live with them during the recent
troubles of our nation. He expresses
a hope that the New Zealanders will
give the officers and men of the An
nrenda good time during their stay
in this colony.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
TO SAIL TODAY.

w. stmr. Claudine. Parker. for Hilo ard
way ports, at u noon.
w. stmr. Maui, Sachs, for Kahulu and
way ports, at p. m.
w. stmr. Lehua, Bennett, for MolokGi
and Lahaina. at 5 y. IN.
I. l. stmr. w. G. Hall, Thompson, for
Nawiliwili and other Kauai ports, at
p. m.
I. |. stmr. Mauna Loa, Simerson. for
Maalaea, Kona and Kau ports, at 10 a. m.
II. N. gas. schr. Surprise, Nystrom, for
Kauai ports. at 8 p. m.
Stmr Upolu Dalton, for Hawaii ports,
at 10 n. m.
o. S S. Alameda, for the Colonies
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
Approved:
THEO. f. LANSING, Treasurer
Honolulu, December 81, 1900.
2242-January 2, 8, 16.

In The CIRCUIT COURT OF The
Fifth Circuit, Territory Of Hawaii.
In the Matter of the Estate of Frank
Johnson, of Eleele, Kauai, deceas-
ed.
On reading and filing the petition
of Bernhadine johnson, of Eleele,
Kauai, alleging that Frank Johnson,
of Eleele, Kauai, died intestate at Ho-
nolulu, on the Goth day of December,
A. d. 1900. leaving property in the Ha-
waiian Islands necessary to be admin
istered upon, and praying that letters
of administration issue TO H. d. Wish
ard,
1t is ordered that Thursday, the 18th
day of February, A. d. 1901, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, be and hereby is ap-
pointed for hearing said petition in the
courtroom of this court at Lihue,
Kauai, at which time and place all
persons concerned may appear and
show cause, if any they have, why
said petitions should not be granted.
Dated at Lihue, Kauai, January 3,
1901
By the Court,
H. M WISHARD, Clerk.
2244-Jan. s. Is and %.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
SAILED FROM HONOLULU.

Friday. January 1.
U. S. A. T. Klntuck, Long, for Manila.
Saturday, January ).
IT. X. X. America Maru, Going, for the
Orient.
.. S. S. Zealandia, Dowdell. for San
Francisco.
stmr. j. A. Cummins, Searle. for Oahu
ports.
Schr. Mile Norris for koolau ports
Am. schr. Okanogan, Reusch, for Port
Ludlow.
Am schr Allen A., Schage, for the
Scum In ballast.
Sunday, January G.
o. s. s. Marposa, Rennie, for San
Francisco.
Monday. January T.
i. /. stmr. Waialeale, Piltz, for Ana
hola and Kiauea.
/. /. stmr Niihau, for Kaunakakai.
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Departed.
Notice to shipmasters.
" Rrspeh Hvdrorranh'c ONCE,

Rrsuch Hvdrogranhic once.
San Francisco rsi
BY communicating with the Branch Hy-
Geographic ONCE in San Francisco. cap
tsins ~ vessels who will cooperate with
the fIvdroRraphic ONCE nv recording thu
meteorological observations suggested hv
this nfffre, can have forwarded ~ them at
any desired port and free or expense. the
monthly pilot charts OF the North Pacific
Ocean and the latest Information regard
ing the DANGER 10 navigation In the wa
terr which they frequent
Mariners sre requested 10 report TO the
effies dangers discovered. or any other
Information which can he utilized for cor.
rectinR charts or sailing directions. or in
the publication of the pilot charts OF the
NsTfh Pacific C n CAI.RINa
Lieut. -comdr.. U. O. NJ. In Charge.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
The Territory of Hawaii:

plaintiffs, VS.. G. N. RagSdale, de-
PENDANT.
The Territory of Hawaii
To the High Sheriff of the Territory
of Hawaii or his deputy, the Sheriff Of
the Island of Hawaii, or his deputy, or
any constable in the Territory of Ha-
wall:
You are commanded to summon c.
N. Ragsdale, defendant in case he shall
file written answer within twenty days
after service hereof, to be and appear
before said Circuit Court at the Janu-
airy term thereof, to be holden at Hilo
Island OIL Hawaii, on Wednesday, the
I'd day of January next, at 10 o'clock
a. M, to show cause why the claim of
Hilo Mercantile Co., Ltd, a corpora
ton, plaintiff, should not be awarded to
1t pursuant to the tenor of it's annexed
petition.
And you are further commanded to.
and have you then there this writ with
full return of your proceedings thereon.
Witness, Hon. Gilbert F. Little,
Judge of the Circuit Court of
(Seal) the Fourth Circuit, at South
Hilo, Hawaii. this 22d day of
September, 1900.
(Signed): DANIEL PORTER,
Clerk.
221S-Jan. 8.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
BY AUTHORITY.
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

TO THE INHABITANTS AND
OTHER PERSONS LIABLE TO
PAY TAXES IN THE TERRI
: TORY OF HAWAII;
The Assessors of the Territory of
Hawaii hereby give notice that their Of
fees will be open from the FIRST TO
THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF
JANUARY, inclusive, from Q a. m. to
4 p. m, Sundays and HOLIDAYS except
edD, and on SATURDAYS until IL
noon, and all persons liable to be taxed
in said Territory of Hawaii, either in
their own right or as Guardian, Admin
istrator, Executor, Trustee or other
wise. are required by law to bring in to
the Assessors, within the time above
specified. true lists Of all their polls and
estates, both real and personal
Your attention is called to the follow
ing regulations of the Board of Equali-
cation for the Assessment and Collcc-
ton OF Taxes for the Territory OF Ha-
wall:
No. Value of land to be separate
| from value OF buildings and improve
ments.
No. 2-In making a return, state the
street and number OF lots in town, or
lots in the country shall be described
/ by noting the name of the Iii or Ahu-
puaa in which they are situated and
the number of the Land Commission
Award and Royal Patent under which
the land is held, and the area. Also
state il any property has been sold
during the year, to whom and for
what price.
No. 3-Returns of Personal Property
are to be as OF your books OF January
/, 1901.
No. 4-Under leasehod interests
schedule must be given OF all leases,
their term, rental and unexpired term
No. 5-Growing crops of all kinds,
not specified above, are taxable
Growing rice is to be assessed
May 1.
No. 6-All Schedules attached to this
return are part thereof and must be
filled out as follows:
Schedule Admitted Growing Crop of
Cane" requires the following particu-
lars: No. of Acres, Description. Val
Tie per Acre, Estimated Yield in Tons
of Sugar of Crop Canes.
Schedule B-Entited Lands Leased"
requires particulars as per rule No. 4.
Schedule C-Entitled Lands Held in
Fee Simple" requires particulars as
per rule No. 2. Also state is the land !
in Forest, Cane or Pasture.
Schedule D-Entitled Cattle List" re-
quires number and value of working
and herd cattle. mich cows and bulls,
native or imported
Schedule E-Entitled Information Re
CURED in Estimating Aggregate Value
~of Business Enterprises for Profit, re-
quired by Section 6S, Session Laws,
itSo, oldtSiilSit vi past ySdi
ness. Amount gross receipts. Total
actual running expenses, Amount net
profits. Number of tons of crop if
sugar, coffee or rice plantation. Sales
OF corporation stock. Name Of ven
dor, name of vendee, number OF
shares, price paid, number tons, esti
mated crop for the succeeding year.
Estimated aggregate value OF business
enterprise.
No. 7-Consignments of Property wher-
ever from. in or out of bond, are to
be taxed here.
No. S-Pcrsonal taxes shall be paid by
every male inhabitant OF the Territory
OF Hawaii between the ages OF twenty
and sixty years, unless exempt by
law.
JONATHAN SHAW,
Assessor of Oahu.
WILLIAM T. ROBINSON,
Assessor OF Maui.
NATHAN c. WILLFONG,
Assessor OF Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
How to Save I uel

THE GAS WEIGHING ECONOMIC
ERA gas balance for indicating
continuously the proportion of car
bonic gas in the flow of the furnace
gases, and which enables the engineer
to get the best result from the fuel.
These machines are now in use at
the Oahu Sugar Company, Pioneer
Mill, Kekaha Mill and the Kukaiau
Mill, Hawaii.
GEORGE OSBORNE,
Kukaiau, Hawaii, Agent for the
Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
FOR SALE.

A s25O,OOO SUGAR MILL FOR SALE
for $4,000. 1t is first-class and up
to-date, and almost new.
For particulars, write to
GEORGE OSBORNE,
Kukaiau Mill, Paaulio, Hawaii
2242
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08

Schooner Marie Palmer, Carlisle.
which arrived at Cienfuegos November
70 from Baltimore, made the passage
from Cape Henry to anchorage off
Clenfuegos in seven days, which is
probably the quickest on record.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
BORN.

JuDD-1n Honolulu. January 6, 1901,
to the wife of A. f. Judd, son.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
J. X. FARLEY.

Assessor Of Kauai.
Approved by
THEO. +. LANSING, Treasurer.
Honolulu, December 81, 1900. 2242
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH
Circuit of the Territory Of Hawaii.
IIlo Mercantile Co., Ltd, corporation,
plaintiffs. VS.. C. N. Ragsdale, de-
PENDANT.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08

70 THE INHABITANTS AND
OTHER PERSONS LIABLE TO
PAY TAXES IN THE TERRI
TORY OF HAWAII;
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
A LONE BRIGHT STAR.

The position. too. of New Zealend in
this great federal era. like a lone star
in the Australasian constellation, win
M Ike her stalwart representatives OBJ
jects OF special curiosity and interest
in The ceremony. That a great reeep-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08

The Treasurer approves OF the fol-
lowing list of,persons to act as Deputy
Assessors and Collectors for the year
rOoI.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
HIGH-PRICED SEATS.

All along the five miles of the route
vast stands are being erected, and the
modest prices of from CT to CT l0s are
being asked for seats. Chairs on pri-
vate balconies are going at from los
to los apiece. Housetops and chimney
pots are not yet in the market. 1t is
some consolation to the wight who paws
a big price for peep at the pageant
and takes the risk of being topped over
that the most rigid inspection of all
balconies and awnings has been au-
thorzed; but still excited populaccs are
not bound by bylaws.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
A FEDERAL FIzZLE.

Governments, like individuals, pro-
crastinate and through the dilatcrness
of the New South Wales authorities
there is prospect of federation being
consummated with gigantic flz2le. At
the earliest the G2,50O worth of fire.
works ordered from England cannot
arrive in Melbourne until the end Of the
month, and then they would have to be
specially trained for Sydney. The birth
of nation would not be- complete with
out a great blow up.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-01-08
DESTROYING STAMP DIES.

WELLINGTON, Dec. 7.-5Today had
call from Mr.. j Davis, who has re-
sided in Samoa for twenty-seven years,
and has acted as postmaster for the
past fourteen years. Mr.. Davis was
first appointed postmaster I'm 1885 by
the Consuls Of the three treaty ports
of Great Britain. America, and Ger
many, who were then governing the
municipality of Apia, \ year later ne
was appointed by King Malietoa 20
act as postmaster for the whole OF the
kingdom. During the time he mas
been acting in that capacity he has
seen revolutions. civil wars, ana no
end of internal disagreements He
knew Robert Louis Stevenson, and saw
many Consuls come ana go, yet
throughout the different changes ne
continued to act as postmaster, ard
only closed his office at the end of
February last, when the Germans took
ever the STAND of Upolu, ON which he
resided. During the time he was post
master he designed his own stamps.
and received the moneys collected for
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-24
scHLEY coNresTlNe CLOSELY.

The action Of Rear Admiral Scheys attorneys in re-
Questing the department Rear Admiral Howl
whether he correctly quoted Boston interview
in which he Rear Admiral Sampson the credit for the
victory in the battle Santiago indicates the thor
oughness with which they contesting every step It
intimated in high quarters that court assemblies on
September y with Howison a member and the Schley
people still feel uncertain his impartiaty they will
appeal the court itself relieve him from duty before
proceeding with the inquiry In that case it would be for
the other members decide upon Howison's mpartay
and to make recommendation accordingly to the navy de-
parment is believed that, however they might per
sonaly feel about it. they would give the SchIey
to accede to such demand.
Cases of this kind in martial and courts
quiry are Of frequent occurrence Only few days ago
the department set aside the findings court martial
in which the accused had protested against the senior
officer Of the alleging that he had made remarks
derOgatOry to him. The other members Of court found
the allegation unsupported and oyeruled the objection
but the department believing that senior officer was
preudced whether he used the words alleged or not
promptly set aside the findings of the court.
Whether Admiral Howison serves on the court there
fore, seemingly remains for him Admiral Schey to
decide. He viii doubtless voluntarily withdraw unless he
able to give the department complete assurances that
he has been msquoted Even then his right to remain
might still be challenged doubtless would be unless
Scbeys attorneys feared that they might get somebody
less favorable to their The department obviously
feels embarrassed in again asking Admiral Howison as to
his attitude when only few days ago he declared himself
impartial adding that he had never read the official
reports of the engagement