Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1893, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR ae PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. aT ‘their own month. mail—saywhers in the United ‘postage yrepaid—30 cents per SATURDAY QUINTUPLE SHERT STAR $1.00 per year; with foreicn postage added, $3.00. i! ‘ig Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., mee mat] matter.) @rAll mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Kates of atvertisine made known on apptication Che £vening Star. Vor 83, No. 20,761. WASHINGTON, D. C.. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1893-TWELVE PAGES. TWO CENTS. An index to advertise- ments will be found on Page 3. LOCAL LEGISLATION. Senator Proctor’s Bill for an In- creased Water Supply. PROPOSED NEW RAILROADS. Plan to Buy an Entire Square for Government Use. FORD’S THEATER INQUIRY. _——— Senator Proctor today introduced a bill by request providing for an increase in the ‘water cupply of the District. It amends the act approved July 15, 1882, so as to enable the Attorney General and the Sec- retary of War to obtain titles for the United States by right of eminent domain or otherwise to such lands and water rights at or above the Great Falls as they may deem necessary for the present and future supply of water for the District of Colum- bia. The water thus taken is to be used for any or all purposes. Within ninety days after the approval of the act the Secretary of War and the Attorney Gen- eral shall make a written statement speci- tying their needs and bonds, the lands that may be necessary and the quantity of water per day required, and shail file triplicate originals of this statement in the offices of the recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, the county of Fairfax, Va., and the county of Montgomery, Md., and this filing shall be the taking for the United States by the right of eminent domain and shall thus rest the title through the lands and water right absolutely in the United States. Section 2 of the bill provides that the Secretary of War and the Attorney General shall agree with any of the owners of the jJands and water rights taken, or of cny lands damaged by those taken, or by main- taining the Great Falls dam at its pres- ent height, upon the amount to be paid therefore, they shall give the owners cer- tificates specifying the sums to which they are entitled, and these officials shall have the power to enter into contract with the owners of the lands adjacent to the Great Falls, to secure to the United States the right to use so much Potomac water, or may not be taken, as the foresaid, and used by the United States. Three commissioners, according to sec- tion 3, are to be appointed by the Secre- tary of War and the Attorney Genera! to appraise the value of the lands and the water rights and the damages resulting from the occupation by the government. Section 4 grants to the owners of the Property the right to institute suit against the United States in the Court of Ciaims in case of disagreement upon the question The Court of Claims is author- ized to appoint a board of reference, con sisting of three persons or more who shall be skilléd in hydraulic engineering, to determine controverted questions of that may be referred by the court to them, the right of appeal from the Court of Claims to the Supreme Court of the United States being granted. Persons under disability, as described in section 106¥, Re- vised Statutes, may bring suit at any time within six months after the disability is removed. The bill was referred to the ttee on _the District of Columbia. The bill makes no appropriation for the securing these lands Ford’s Theater Disaster: Mr. B. H. Milliken of this city has been 2ppointed clerk to the select committee to investigate the Ford’s Theater disaster. It is probable that the committee will not be able to hold any sessions during the recess as some of the members have engagements that take them out of town. The committee will be organized immediately after the holi- day recess when the work of investigating will be begun and pushed vigorously. It is thought that the inquiry will occupy sev-| eral months. } A Proposed Railway. Mr. Talbott of Maryland, by request, has introduced 4 bill to incorporate East Wash- ington Heights Traction Railway Company. The incorporators are James G. Berret, Archibald M. Bliss, Hamilton Disston, Geo. S. Boutwell, Albert W. Fletcher, Chauncey Marshall, Jacob J. Leeds, Joseph Clark, Samuel Cross, Thomas J. Clunie, E. C. Car- penter, T. E. Roessle, H. A. Linger, Wil- liam H. Rapley, John G. Slater, Edward C. Potter, M. I. Weller, Albert Carry, Arthur Mahoney, W. H. Hazzard, Charles H. Wheeler, Appleton P. Clark, jr., Charles L. Du Bois, W. N. Morrison, Frederick A. Leh- mann, A. C. Horbacher, C. C. Lancaster, Henry Brock, Chas. A. MeEwen and J. P. Livingston. The route of the road Is as follows: Com- mencing at the junction of the Naylor and Bowen roads, thence along the Bowen road, or Albany street, to Branch avenue, thence along Branch avenue to Pennsylvania ave- nue extended, thence across the new East- ern Branch bridge, thence northwestwardly along Pennsylvania avenue to Sth street east, thence along 8th street to Massa- chusetts avenue, thence along that ave- nue to B street north, thence along B street to 4th street east, thence along 4th street to C street north, thence along C street to New Jersey avenue. The company is authorized to propel its cars by cable, electric or other mechanical power, subject to the approval of the Com- missioners. Steam powe> shall not be used by any motor “which s! in its operation cause any noise or other disturbance, or which, in the judgment of the Commission- ers, shall be inimical to the public safety or comfort.” Anacostia Extension. Mr. Heard, by request, has introduced a Dill in the House authorizing the Anacostia and Potomac Railroad Company to extend its route as follows: From the intersection of its tracks at 4th street with E street southeast, north along 4th street to B street southeast; thence east along B street to 7th street; thence north along 7th street to Florida avenue or Boundary street. To Purchase Ground. Mr. Robbins has introduced a bill in the House appropriating $300,000 for the pur- chase of all of square 683, except lot 1 and part of lot 11, which are now occupied by| the government, the ground to be used for @ hall of records for the geological survey, and for such other government buildings as| Congress may hereafter require. —_—_. The Assistant Register. The Secretary of the Treasury has decitea to make a change in the office of deputy register of the treasury, now held by Mr. Harry Smith, an appointee of the last ad- ministration. Register Tillman and Mr. Smith have been at swords’ points for sev- eral weeks, and the Secretary fias finally concluded that a change s necessary for the — administration of the busiaess of the ureau. It is expected that Mr. Smith's succe@sor will be appointed in a few days. —————-o+___ Naval Movemen‘ ‘The gunboat Bennington of the European squadron arrived at Villefranche yesterday. 4m a cable message received at the Navy | Department and dated today Admiral Er-| ben reports that al! are well on board. | Commander Lyons of the Alliance reports | by cable that his vessel arrived yesterday at Amapala, Honduras, and would sail thence today for La Libertad, Salvador. ———_+-e+__ Back From the World's Fair. The models of the vessels of the new navy which formed part of the naval exhibit at the world’s fair have been brought back to Washington and are being again set up in ‘the corridors of the Navy Department. CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENTS. Mr. Roosevelt Answers Criticisms Based on the Toledo Case. Work Done by ti Commission Re- viewed—Convictions Secured in the Courts—O0ld Charges. “TI notice a statement in the papers,” said Mr. Roosevelt, the civil service commis- sioner, to a Star reporter, “in reference to the persons charged in Toledo with having violated the civil service law, by having col- lected political assessments. One paper as- serts that we have discovered after all the campaign of 1892 that during that year two persons solicited campaign contribu- tions, and remarks that no convictions have or can be obtained under the commis- sion. In the ninth report of the commis- sion you will find that in 1892, befcre the election, the commission discovered effort after effort in Kansas, South Dakota, Tex- as, New York, Missouri, Michigan, Louis- jana, Alabama, Indiana, Maryland and the District of Columbia to collect campaign assessments in violation of law. In each case the commission promptly published the facts, believing that the best possible safe- guard and deterrent. In a number of cases we endeavored to secure a prosecution of the offenders, the secretary of the republi- can state central committee of New York and the chairman of the republican state committee of Indiana being among those whose prosecution we sought. At the same time we gave warning that even if the per- sons ccncealed their tracks for the time be-. ing they would evertually be discovered by the commission. What has just happened in Toledo shows the accuracy of this forecast. Be it remembered that these were prose- eutions cf republicans, asked for and begun under a republican administration. It was the first time the commission had actively interfered in the midst of a political cam- paign, or where prosecutions were request- ed of the representatives of the party in power for the unlawful collection of cam- paign funds. The effectiveness of the com- mission's interference is shown by our hav- ing procured some twetty indictments. Of the prosecutions we asked for some six or eight were started. In one instance the jury decided inst us and in one th judge threw us out of court. “In three cases in Kentucky we secured convictions, because of the admirable serv- ices of District Attorney Jolly, though the three offenders belonged to the most powerful political ring in the republican party. As there may be new members of Congress who are ignorant of the Milwau- kee case, which the Washington Post cites, I will refresh their memories. It was the editor of the Washington Post, Mr. Hatton, and Congressman Ewert of North Caro- lina who brought the charges in reference to Pauli and Shidy in the post office matter in question. After a full investigation, the House committee on civil service reported not cnly that the commission (and they singled me out by name) had acted prop- erly, but that it would have been ground for criticism had we acted otherwise. They added in conclusion that in this Milwaukee matter, and in all other matters where charges had been brought, we had dis- charged our duty ‘with entire fidelity and integrity." I mention this fact merely be- cause new comers in Congress may not know that Mr. Hatton’s charges have been already investigated by a committee of th: House, and that the effect of the commit- tee’ wt was to brand his statements jus untruths.” ——— + & + ______ FAIR EXHIBITORS WARNED. Action of the Bureau of Awards in This City im Regard to a Cire ‘The bureau of awards of the Columbian exposition, which is now located in this city and is engaged in finishing up the work of issuing the awards and diplomas made to the exhibitors at the fair, has received in- formation in regard to a circular sent out by Merton Yale Cady, one of the judges in tne manufacturing department. According to a dispatch sent out from Chicago this circular informs exhibitors that he will get them the exact wording of their diplomas, so that they can use the judges’ report for advertising purposes months in advance of the delivery of the diplomas. The fee for this service is stated to be $10. Mr. Cady gives as references a long list of employes of the bureau and others. Mr. Cady, who has an office in this city, was seen today. He handed the reporter one of the circular letters referred to and said that, if. as intimated, they were bring- ing or could bring discredit upon the awards committee, he would at once stop sending them out or change their word- ing so as te leave no room for misappre- hension as to just what he proposed to do. He had no access to the records that was denied any other party having an interest | in them. He proposed to act as an attor- ney for exhibitors who might desire such information in regard to their diplomas as could be given them. The business, he said, was strictly legitimate and honorable, and no thought that he could be subject to cen- sure therefor had entered his mind. Ex-Gov. White, who is at the head of the bureau during the absence from the city of the chief, Mr. John Boyd Thatcher, as soon as he heard of the circular, informed Mr. Cady that it was incorrect in some of its points and in general misleading; that no one outside of the bureau has access to its records, and that neither he nor any other man is able to furnish this information,and that the bureau will supply the information to exhibitors as soon as it is ready and without cost. Mr. Cady promised to withdraw the cir- cular. Mr. Cady was further informed that the letters of recommendation given to him by the members of the bureau and by other fair officials were intended to be simply souvenirs of the fair and friendly expres- sions of opinion, and that their use in con- nection with such a circular was unwar- ranted. The bureau also intends to issue a circu- lar, which will be sent to every exhibitor, warning them not to be deceived and stat- ing, as above indicated, that the bureau will furnish all information needed at the proper time. +2 +_____ FIVE-YEAR SENTENCE. It Was Imposed Today on Young Luther A. Prentice. Luther A. Prentice, a young man, was convicted in Criminal Court, No. 2, this afternoon of embezzlement and was sen- tenced by Judge Cole to five years in the Albany penitentiary. As the unfortunate young man heard the severe sentence im- posed upon him he swooned and would have fallen had not Bailiff Pierce caught him and supported him until Bailiff Spring- man led him in a fainting condition to the cage below. Prertice, a well-dressed young man of intelligence, was an agent of Mr. George D. Horning, a local jeweler. He left the city a few weeks ago for Philadelphia, tak- ing with him a quantity of his employer's jewelry, worth several hundred dollars. While there he disposed of the stock in- trusted to him, claiming that he had de- posited it with the clerk of the hotel there at which he had stopped, by whom he was robbed of it. The jury convicted Prentice after a short consultation, and his counsel, Maj. Walker, asked Judge Cole, in view of the fact that the defendant was a family, young man of good who had never before been con- icted of crime, to impose a light jail sen- te: Judge Cole, however, remarked that the young man’s act was’an outrageous breach of trust amd corfidence reposed in him by his emplcyer. Such acts were of too frequent occurrence here and else- where, and the present was a case which in the court’s opinion deserved the maxi- mum _ penalty provided by the law. He, therefore, sentenced the young man to im- prisonment in the Albany penitentiary, with labor, for the period of five years. PERILS OF MINING. Three Lives Lost at Delaware, Pa., Last Night. FLOOD FROM AN ABANDONED MINE. Heroic Attempts to Rescue the Victims. TWO OTHER DISASTERS. POTTSVILLE, Pa., Dec. 21.—Three men were killed in the second drift of mine workings of Oak Hill colliery at Delaware, near Minersville, last night by a large body of water breaking into the gangway from an old mine in Black Valley that was aban- doned sixty years ago and allowed to fill with water, The victims are Giles Blount, aged fifty- two, leaves a widow; Paul Alex, laborer, single, and Jos. Stanick, laborer, leaves a young widow. A rumbling noise was heard throughout the Oak Hill workings by the men at work and word was sent to the surface. Super- intendent Gregory and Mine Foreman Lewis hurried to the mine as soon as they were notified, Lewis went down to the second lift at imminent danger of his life and notified thirteen men who were working in the gangway and directed them to a place of safety. The rush of water could be plainly heard and at any moment might shut off all means of escape. Blount and his two laborers were working at the face of the gangway in the second lift, and after a rescuing party had been or- ganized, it was found that they had heard the approaching danger and tried to escape, but that their passage had been cut off by a big pillar of coal falling and closing the gangway. . Stanick’s body was found partly cut with debris. The rescuers worked gallantly all night and all today, but the bodies of Blount and Alexander had not been recovered up to noon. If the three men were not buried under the tons of fallen coal, they died from suffocation, as all the air is cut off from them. It is impossible now to tell what damage has been done to the mine. Oak Hil colliery was opened five years ago by Leisenring & Co. It employs over 300 men and boys and ships 125,000 tons of coal a year. Other Mining Disasters. SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 21.—At the Lang- cliffe colliery, near Avoca, yesterday after- noon while Richard Clark and Peter Steck were propping a dangerous section of roof the mass gave way, burying them beneath it and causing their instant death. A Po- lish laborer who was assisting them was seriously injured. Last night at the Heidelberg mine, near Smithville, George Dooner accidentally dropped a spark from his mine lamp into a a3 containing powder. The explosion that followed resulted in Dooner’s death and considerable injury to that part of the mine. —— a DOCKING THE NEW YORK, Workmen Busy Cleaning the Bottom of the Cruiser. BROOKLYN, N. Y., Dec. 21.—The cruiser New York was docked successfully this morning. She was floated at 6:30 a. m. into what is known at the navy yard as the “new dock.” All of her guns were aboard, and she had nearly 400 tons of coal in her bunkers, yet she went into the dock with- out touching sides or bottom. The pontoon was put in place and set at work. In an hour her red bottom began to appear. When the water had fallen three feet gangs of men on floats were set at work with scrap- ers. The bottom of the ship was not as foul as was expected. It needed cleaning and painting, however, before a long cruise in southern waters. At 11 o’clock the water was clear of the keel, apd the ship was settled comfortably on the blocks. Capt. J. W. Philip said: “I think we have answered the charge that the New York could not be docked. We came into this dock when the northwest wind had blown the water out of the East river, so that the tide was nearly three feet below a full high tide. I am glad that it happened that way, as it shows that we do not need to wait for a full tide to dock. There are half a dozen docks along the coast on which we could safely go, and the absurdity of the state- ments that the New York could not safely go on dry dock is shown. We shall go off the dock on Saturday, and will take on coal and stores so as to be ready to go to sea Monday. I do not know what our destina- tion is, except that the newspapers say we are going to Rio.” ‘The officers of the New York are in good spirits over the prospect of seeing active service. They do not even grumble at losing the chance of spending Christmas ashore. Ensign J. F. Carter of the Detroit, who brought George B. Boynton from Rio to this city, has been ordered to the New York. There is a report at the navy yard that the Miantonomoh has been ordered to Trin- idad. Her officers say that they are ordered to sea, and that they do not know their destination. The Miantonomoh is being put in readiness to sail. As she has crossed the Atlantic twice, there is no question of her ability to go to Rio if it*is deemed neces- sary. a AN ENGLISH COMMENT. The Pall Mall Gazette Thinks the American Treasury is in a Bad Way. LONDON, Dec. 21.—The Pall Mall Gazette today, commenting on Secretary Carlisle's report, says that the American treasury ts in rather a bad way. “The situation,” it adds, “is particularly unfortunate, owing to the resolution of President Cleveland to remodel the tariff. It is to be hoped that the difficulty will not induce him to aban- don his heroic attemp’ to dislodge McKin- leyism. Eventually a freer tariff would add to the prosperity of the country and the fullness of the treasury, but the people are unreasonable and cannot always reach their hand through time to catch the profits of their self-sacrifice.” — COUNTING CHICAGO'S VOTES. Election Commissioners Began Work This Morning. CHICAGO, Dec. 21.—At 9 o'clock this morning the board of election commissioners began the official count of ‘the votes cast at the recent election. As compared with the police returns, the first five wards showed a loss of 29 for Hopkins and a loss of 11 for Swift. It is believed the count will be finished this evening. There was little change in the count as compared with the police returns until the eleventh ward was reached. The police re- turns from the twenty-fourth precinct of this ward gave Hopkins 98 votes and Swift 19. The official count gave Hopkins 104 and Swift being a gain of % for Hopkins and 120 for Swift. This left a net loss for Hopkins of 32. ese ees A New Disbursing Clerk. Christian Shultz Pearce of Tennessee was today appointed disbursing clerk of the coast and geodetic survey, vice Mr. Parsons, who resigned by request. Mr. Pearce is a banker by profession and is a personal friend of Senator Vance. MAY BE A BOND ISSUE. Seoretary Oarlisle’s Suggestion That Au- thority Be Given Him, There Will Be Opposition, but the Necessity Will Probably Ind Favorable Action. The suggestion in Mr. Carlisle’s report that the authority should be given to the Secretary to issue bonds or temporary evi- dences of indebtedness to meet the present : deficiencies in revenues, if some other means is not devised, is Hable to provoke a fight in Congress. There is a minority in both houses of Congress who have always been in favor of the issue of bonds, and who have been calculating that the situation must ultimately lead to such an issue. There is, however, a very bitter opposition on the part of most of the democrats to any in- crease of the permanent public debt. Necessity of a Bond Issue. There has beem a great deal of talk about a@ bond issue never being permitted, yet in view of the fact that the Secretary has pointed out the existence of a temporary deficiency which must be met in order to meet the ordinary expenses of the govern- ment, there is a very general belief that the objection to a bond issue will be overcome by the necessity presented. The alternatives being presented by the Secretary of giving him avthority to issue bonds or interest- bearing notes, or else to devise some other means, which he seems to be unable to indi- cate, for supplying the deficiency, will lead to a number of propositions being presented. The Silver Men's Policy. The silver men will endeavor to have Con- gress authorize the coinage of the silver seigniorage at once for this purpose, but the most probable thing is that some sort of a bond issue will be authorized. One proposi- tion which will be made probably Is to as- sess a tax, to be collected in the future, and to issue against this tax ‘interest-bearing notes to an amount not in excess of the es- timated amount of the tax. What Mr. Bland Says. Representative Bland said to a Star re- porter this morning that he was unable to judge of the probability of an authoriza- tion for a bond issue, as recommended by Mr. Carlisle. He added that it was very difficult to tell what this House might do on any proposition. ‘There is one thing,” he said, “that is worth remarking in this connection. Silver was demonetized in In- dia, and now the Hritish government ts providing for a bond issue of $50,000,000 for that country... We demonetized silver at the special session of Congress, and now comes the proposition to issue bonds. This means simply that the demonetization of silver must be followed by an increase of the national debt.” 2 MR. COCKERILL DEAD. He Was Clerk of the House District Committee. Mr. Harry Cockerill of Missouri, clerk to the House committee on the District of Columbia, died at his residence in this city, 241 Delaware avenue northeast, this morn- ing, after a brief illness. He was at the Capitol last Monday in apparently good health, but on Tuesday complained of not feeling well. Yesterday he had grown so much worse that Chairman Heard, who call- ed to see him, decided to cajl imseveral ph?- siclans to hold a consultation over the case. This was done, and it was concluded that Mr. Cockerill was suffering from appendi- citis. A surgical operation was deemed neces- sary, and immediately made, but it only disclosed the fact that the patient was be- yond recovery. The disease had made such rapid strides that it could not be checked and Mr. Cockerill continued to sink rapidly until 4:30 this morning, when he passed away. Mr. Cockerill came from Glasgow, Mo., where he has been prominent in politics and journalism. Although a young man, being yet in the thirties, he has represented his district in the state legislature and has edited a daily paper in Springfield. He was one of Mr. Heard’s most devoted friends and supporters, and was called to Washington by Mr. Heard to take the clerkship of the District committee. In the short time that he has been here Mr. Cockerill has made many friends and had already grown high in the esteem of the members of the District committee and those with whom he came in contact. Mr. Cockerill leaves a_ wife and little daughter, who but recently joined him in Washington. Mrs. Cockerill is almost pros- trated over the sudden taking away of .kher husband, but is receiving the warmest sym- pathy of the ladies of the Missouri delega- tion. Mr. Heard has telegraphed to Mr. Cock- erill’s father and brother, who will probably come at once to Washington and arrange for the funeral. It is thought that the re- eect will be taken to Missouri for inter- ment ——_—_+ e+ _____ GEN. KIRBY HONORED. He Receives One of the Much-Prised Medals of Honor. The War Department has awarded an- other of the much-prized medals of honor under act of Congress, this time to Gen. D. T. Kirby, for distinguished bravery and gallant and meritorious services dur- ing the late war. It will be with great pleasure that Gen. Kirby's old friends and comrades of the Army of the Tennessee will hear of his good fortune. He was ea- teemed as one of the bravest and best ofti- cers of that gallant army, and will ever be especially remembered for his excellent services with the famous eighth and twenty-seventh Missouri volunteer regi- ments. Gens. Grant, Sherman, Howard, Blair and Smith have given testimony to his distinguished conduct, and their let- ters are now on file in the War Depart- ment. Gen, Kirby's record is a very interesting one, and contains many feats to be proud of. One incident told in the War Department records states: “On the night of November 24, 1863, he commanded an expedition whose object was to cross the Tennessee river opposite Mis- sion Ridge and capture the enemy's picket line, which extended about five miles along the bank of the river. Embarking in pon- toon boats about midnight upon this most hazardous undertaking, he crossed the riv- er, landed his men and captured in detail the entire picket line without the loss of a man or the firing of a gun, thus enabling Gen. Sherman’s army to build its pontoon bridges, cross over and intrench before daybreak. Gen. F. P. Blair, in a special re- port to Gen. John A. Rawlins, chief of Gen. Grant's staff, says: ‘Gen. Kirby had charge of the advance that crossed the Tennessee river in pontoon boats and captured the enemy's pickets, the success of which con- tributed so much to the grand and decis- ive results of the battles which followed. This was approved and forwarded to the Secretary of War by Gen. U. S Grant.” In a special letter to the cre! War Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard says I took command of the Army of the Ten- nessee Gen. Kirby was chief picket officer, seventeenth army corps, a position requir- ing more than ordinary sagacity, intelli- gence and bravery. In Gen. Kirby these qualifications were found to a remarkable degree. He was prompt and energetic, and when I knew that a line had been placed or inspected by him I knew it was well done. During the time I was in command of the army he was often selected to con- duct hazardous expeditions. I have had frequent occasions to witness his coolness and bravery in us positions.” STRICT NEUTRALITY. That is the Policy of the Admin- istration in Brazil. ENFORCING THE MONROE DOCTRINE. The Insurgents May Be Recognized as Belligerents at Any Time. TALK OF A MONARCHY. It is learned today that the administra- tion’s Brazilian policy is one of strict neu- trality and absolute non-interference for or against either party. The increase of our naval fleet at Rio is principally for the pro- tection of Americans and for the enforce- ment of the Monroe doctrine against Euro- pean encroachments on the American con- tinent. Recent instructions to our diplo- matic and naval representatives at Rio are predicated on the lines above indicated. The only cases wherein the combatants are to be interfered with are when the interests | of the United States are injured or inter- vention on the part of a foreign power oc- curs. In other words, the United States} will keep “hands off,” and will use its best efforts to secure the same non-interference | on the part of all other neutral powers,with | a view of the people of Brazil to determine | for themselves the question of their future government, without aid or encouragement from the outside. Recognition and the Monarchy. ‘The administration has not decided that it will not recognize the insurgents as bel-/ DRUG STORE LIQUOR. Court. Experts Testify in Regard to a Tonic —The Formula Brought in Court —The Witnesses. “Golden Fruit Tonic” is the name of a liquid sold in bottles at Arthur Nattans’ drug store, corner of 7th and E streets, and the directions on the bottles say “To be taken before, during and after meals.” The police claimed that the tonic was whisky, pure and simple, and it was alleged that the tonic was sold after the beginning of the present license year with the presenta- tion of a physician’s certificate. On the first Sunday in November Policemen Helan and Herndon made purchases of the tonic, as dia other citizens, and yesterday Mr. Nattans’ trial on a charge of violating the liquor law was begun in Judge Miller's court. Messrs. tt and nat en oe peared for the prosecution. Among the witnesses called yesterday were | the policemen and Prof. Bigelow, who made |the analysis at the Agricultural - |ment, who testified to the result of his analysis and said that the tonic would pass for bar room y. Henry Yeates was a witness in the case this morning. He said he was in the em- ploy of Mr. Nattans for a few hours,during which time he was told how to put up the tonic in case the supply on hand gave out. “What did he tell you?” asked Mr. he “He told me to put seven ounces of water in a galion of whisky.” On cross-examination he said the reason | he was only employed there for so short a time was that two men were employed at the same time. J. Walter Mitchell, an ex-newspaper re- porter, was called as an expert in addition ligerents. It has merely refused such recog-| to proving a sale. He said that he pur- nition under existing conditions. Should the revolution make such progress as to justify the establishment of a de facto po- litical yvernment, with a probable over- throw Of the existing government, the Uni- ted States will recognize its belligerent rights probably as promptly as any other foreign government. It is also an error to will en-) suppose that the United States deavor to prevent the establishment of a monarchy in Brazil. form of government they prefer. Although naturally preferring a republican form of government for Brazil, it can be stated positively that the United States will take no steps to prevent the restoration of the monarchy by the people of Brazil. It may be accepted as true, however, that this gov- ernment will not remain supiuely idle and) allow any foreign power to dictate or domi- nate the future government of our South American neighbor. Complaints Received. The policy of non-intereference in the Brazilian revolution so far as the United States is concerned has already been em- phasized by the State and Navy Depart- ments in declining for the present to take actioa on a petition from American sea cap- tains in the harbor of Rio Janeiro for pro- tection in landing their cargoes. A cable message from eight commanders of Amer- ican merchentmen at present anchored in the harbor protesting against alleged inter- ference with their rights by the insurgents was received by Secretary Gresham yester- day and by him sent to Secretary Herbert, as it concerned the authority of the war vessels of the.United States. The mer- chantmen contended that they are prevent- ed by the constant firing between the in- surgent and government forces from land- ing their cargoes at the custom house, al- though the regular government has given them permission to do so, and they ask tnat the commanders of the American cruisers be instructed to see that they are not de- barred from this privilege. Secretary Herbert has decided not to in- terfere in the premises at present. He says attempts to land cargoes from American ships by means of lighters or otherwise must be done at the risk of the command- ers. Such privileges are now secured for British and German vessels, and it is likely that the United States will take similar action, A telegram received at the Navy Depart- ment this morning says that the New York was successfully docked at the Brooklyn ‘vy yard. It is stated in the dispatch that as wind and tide were unfavorable there was some doubt in the minds of officers whether the docking could be accomplished, but all went well. The work of preparing the New York for sea, in anticipation of sending her to Rio Janeiro, will be rapidly pushed, and it is expected that she will be ready to sail in a week. LS SSS ee A NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE. Pre: t and Senators at Outs Over a Collectorship. “The most interesting appotatment compli- cation in North Carolina relates to the col- lectorship of the fifth district.” This remark was made to a reporter for The Star by @ prominent department official hailing from that state, but who declined to be quoted. Quoth he: “Kope Elias was nomi- nated by the President to succeed the repub- can incumbent, Maj. Rollins. This nomina- tion was purely personal, as Mr. Elias had been the only member of the North Cerolina delegation who favored the nomination of Cleveland. Senator Vance urged the ap- pointment of Mr. H. A. Gudger of Asheville, while Senator Ransom favored Mr. Pinnix. Owing to the desire of Mr. Cleveland to re- ward Mr. Elias, Senator Kansom was in- duced to indorse him. The opposition of Vance and other disgruntled democrats re- sulted in the nomination of Elias being held up by the extra session. Elias is regarded as a man of considerable personal popular- ity, but of not much account in local poll- tics. The republicans favor him and claim that his appointment will be zood politics for them. After the failure to confirm, Sen- ators Vance and Ransom, despite their per- sonal differences, got together and indorsed Capt. M. E. Carter for the office. They felt that Mr. Cleveland had given his friend sufficient recognition. The fact that Elias’ name has again been sent to the Senate will create trouble for the administration in the ranks of the tar-heeled delegation. Senator ‘Vance has said privately that he means war i to the knife. What Senator Ransom will do carnot be foretold.’ —____+ o+_____ BRAZILIAN RECRUITs. United States Not to Be Involved by Capt. Rhodes’ Action. It is not unlikely that some action will be taken by this government to prevent Capt. Julius Rhodes from involving the United States through his efforts to enlist men for the Brazilian army. Capt. Rhodes is a Washington pension attorney and is now in Elmira, N. Y., engaged in securing sol- diers for Peixoto, so he says. Some time ago he began enlistments in Washington and now claims that he secured 155 recruits here. In an York this morning Capt. Rhodes is quoted as saying that Adjutant General Ruggles of the United States told him “there was nothing contrary to the neutrality laws in my scheme.” “What I did say,” said Gen. Ruggles to a Star reporter today, when told of Capt. Rhodes’ remarks, “was that he must co duct his enlistment at his own risk and that the United States could not guarantee him protection. 1 advised him against car- rying out the idea.” ‘The persistence with which Capt. Rhodes is pursuing his recruiting has attracted the attention of the government and while his action is no violation of the neutrality laws, as it would be if he were enlisting men for the insurgents, there is a strong disposition to prevent his doing anything that might possibly lead to international complication in the probable event of the success of the revolution. Its doctrine is that the people of Brazil have a right to whatever interview published in New | chased a bottle of the tonic, and with the assistance of a friend he drank the con- tents of the bottle. The effect, he said, was the same as that produced by liquor. For the defense, C. W. Sparks, who has | been a clerk in the store for more than a | year, was called to prove that the tonic contained a number of drugs, and that it was not mere whisky. He read the formula found in the book, but said that he had | never mixed any cf it. Witness spoke of | the similarity of “Golden Fruit Tonic” to numerous patent medicines. Expert Testimony. Mr. A. E. Acker, the druggist, was called and shown the formula mentioned by pre- ceding witness and he said he thought such @ preparation might be made for a tonic or malarial remedy. The tonic as shown by the formula, he said, was a mild stimu- lant. It was about the same alcoholic strength as calisaya. He said he had put up a similar tonic in his store for families. |The tonic as shown by the formula, he said, was a good appetizer. Witness described the smell of the mix- ture and was handed a bottle containing some of the liquid purchased. “Smell that, doctor,” said Judge Miller, “and tell what it smells like.” “It smelis like whisky,” was what the witness said. Druggist Tschiffely also gave evidence. Te ae that this was similar to other ton- “This was used when quinine was so high,” he said. “It was the remedy down in Prince George's county in old times when tp quantities of al- in ginger, calisaya and other prepar- tions. He said it would take from uy to eight ounces of calisaya to intoxicate a person. “Nine-tenths of the medicines bought in drug stores,” he said, “are intoxicating.” Judge Miller endeavored to have witness tell what was in the bottle, and witness said it was not good whisky. Nesmeante Sc 2 ee TOBACCO REFUNDS. No Certainty That There Have Been ‘Any Frauds. A Star reporter was informed at the Treasury Department today that no frauds have been discovered in connection with the tobacco refunds and that there is no certainty that there have been any. What has been developed is that the system of making these refunds is faulty and sus- ceptible of fraudulent practices. This dis- covery has caused considerable uneasiness in official circles and an investigation was instituted to ascertain the actual facts in the matter. Steps have been taken to re- form the system of making the refunds and new methods will be introduced as speedily as possible to insure the perfect safety of the government against the possi- bility of swindling operations in this re- spect. This action is taken altogether as a necessary precaution and not because of the discovery that any frauds have actually been perpetrated. It is deemed necessary to adopt a more accurate and thorough system of auditing and accounting of the tobacco refunds, thus early in their settle- ment, because of the amount of To put it into a nut shell it has been found necessary to improve the system in order to render the treasury perfectly safe against the possibility of fraud. The mat- ter is now under investigation, but it will be several days before it can be estab- shed whether any of the refunds already made were irregular or fraudulent. There is at present no evidence that they were. Collector Kilbreth’s Denial. NEW YORK, Dec. 21.—Collector Kilbreth today denied that frauds aggregating $1,- 000,000 in relation to tobacco refunds had house. “I wish to say that the story is not true,” the collector said. “It is not true in several particulars. First, as to the special agent having made the discovery of frauds. No aeeye agent had anything to do with it. e story is evidently built uy - spondence between this office and the treas- ury officials at Washington. Nothing in this correspondence indicated frauds to the extent of $1,000,000. The total refund for tobacco for the past eight years was only 7,177. I am investigating certain matters connected with the custom house, in which I expect to show that there have been fraudulent practices, but there is nothing to indicate such a big sum as $1,000,000, Iam not yet ready to the result investigation.” g = ——____ The Immigration Fund and Strandea Immigrants. Superintendent Stump has declined to di- vert the immigrant fund from its proper | use to send immigrants home who are per- | fectly able to work. “This is not an em- ployment bureau,”he wrote today to the rep- resentative of the Associated Charities in Philadelphia, who had two English immi- | grants in custody, who, being thrown out of | work, desired to be sent home. | ——__—_—_+e+—______ | West Point Cadets Appointed. | Cadets have been appointed to the Mili- tary Academy as follows: Rom. F. Walton, Scott's Station, Ala.; Victor M. Seiter, Leb- anon, Ill; John A. McKethan, Fayette- ville, N. C. ————————____ | Bank Reports. | The controller has called for reports of the condition of the national banks at the close of business December 19. bin aacsscccs se Seca ar Wants a Divorce. Nellie J. Curtis, by Mr. Campbell Car- rington, has filed a bill for a divorce from Albert G. Curtis and the restoration of her maiden name of Durfee. They were mar- ried in Smyrna, Fla., September 23, 1889, when she was but sixteen years of age, and she charges that in one month he deserted her, having been the whole time under the influence of liquor and cruelty, money to be disbursed on this account | been discovered in the New York custom | treated her with | IN CONGRESS TODAY. | The Nattans Case Oontinued in the Police | Mr. Boutelle Wants to Know Why Mr. Blount Was Given Authority 10 ISSUE ORDERS 70 THE NAVY. A Lively Little Episode in the House Today. MATTERS IN THE SENA ‘The last legislative day of 1893 opened with a very slim attendance on the floor. The democratic side looked particularly desolate, but the republican was little better. It seemed that many of the members, anticipating the consideration for a privileged resolution which he sent to the desk to be read. Mr. Blount and the Navy. It was as follows: Whereas, it appears | by certain papers transmitted by the Pres- | | M. Bildunt, said instructions containing the | following words: the United States,” to HONOLULU, March Sir—You are directed to United States ensign from 2 E i g And, whereas it appears ferred to that the said forces on cific station, acting under said instruc- orders of said Fae ri the | from the building and the place at Camp Boston at the sume hour, ff beara that quite a number of people about the government building at the time. | The force of marines stationed there were relieved by a force of the provisional gov- ernment. There was no demonstration made by the populace present. No cheering, nor any other signs of either joy or I went on shore this afternoon quite an access in numbers of appears quiet ‘ery respectfully, your obedient servant, | J.'S. SKERRETT, Rear Admiral, United States Navy, | manding United States Naval Forces, | Pacific Station. j Blount Had No Military Status. | And, whereas it does not appear that | said Blount, at the time of the issuance of said instructions by the Secretary of the | Navy, or at the time of said Blount’s ts- | suance of said military orders to the com- | mander of the armed naval-forces of the | United States to “haul down the United | States ensign,” and to “embark the troops” of the United States, or at the time of the | execution of said order held any military | rank or authority as an officer of of the United States, or that he constitutional authority by appoin § 5 aE 283 £ é F " 3 E a | consent of the Senate,” by virtue of | he could lawfully assume command armed forces of the United States, | its ensign hauled down, from the | where it had been raised for the tion of the United States legation and | United States consulate, and to secure | — of American life and property; there- fore: Why Was He Given Such Authority? | Resolved, That the Secretary of the Navy | be, and be is hereby directed to inform the House of Representatives by what authori- ty instructions were issued placing the armed forces of the United States and the use of its ensign under the orders and con- trol of said Blount; and that the Secretary of the Nave is further directed to furnish the House of Representatives with copies of all orders, directions, instructions oF official suggestions issued by him or any officer “of the Navy Department or of the navy since the 4th of March, 1883, concern- ing the use <r movements of the armed naval forces of the United States at the Hawaiian Islands. Considerable Excitement. As soon as the reading was completed a dozen members on both sides were instantly on their feet clamoring for recognition. The Speaker refused to recognize any one, and ruled that the resolution would have to be submitted to the committee on foreign af- fairs. The tumult in the aisles was @ repe- tition of the disorder which was precipitated a few days ago op the same subject. Above | the storm could be heard the voices of Me- | ({Ky.), Dockery (Mo.) and Talbott nihil (Md.) calling for the regular order. Mr. McCreary entered his objection to the present consideration of the resolution, an@ it was referred. Mr. McCreary’s Substitate. Mr. McCreary (Ky.),chairman of the com- mittee on foreign affairs, was to offer a resolution in lieu of those submitted some days ago by Messrs. Hitt and Bou- telle. It was reported, with a recommende- tion that it pass. The resolution was sent to the desk. Mr. Boutelle asked té have the | report read, but the Speaker ruled that it was not in order to read it. | Mr. McCreary—“Mr, Speaker, I ask per- mission to make an explanation of this resolution.” = Speaker—“Explanations are not in order.” Mr. Boutelle here took a hand in the dis- cussion with the ironical remark,“I thought the gentleman from Kentucky was always in order.” Great Confasion. There was great confusion, and the Speaker pounded violently on his desk, but the hubbub continued and above the tumult came Mr. Boutelle’s voice, saying: “Mr. Speaker, I rise to a parliamentary in- quiry. What this inquiry was will probably never be known, for through all the din and con- fusion came calls for the regular order, Mr. Reed GMe.) rose to a parliamentary inquiry, and Mr. Boutelle stated that a serious error had been made; but the Speaker said that no debate was in order, and directed the sergeant-at-arms to peat ail members. Mr. Reed said that the placing of this re-