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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
THE PRESIDENT GONE
ais Departure From Washington for
New York.
SECRERAR LAMONT WITH Him.
No One viii Give the Reason
for the Trip.
SOME RUMORS AFLOAT

The President has done the mysterious
disappearance act'' again, and all sorts OF
wild and absurd rumors are afioat as to
his exact whereabouts. They obtain an
unwarranted degree OF credence. because
OF the grave and mysterious manner of
persons naturally supposed to be in the
secret The only facts vouchsafed on the
subject from official sources are that the
President spent part Of the night at least
at the White House with his family; that
he Is out of town today with Secretary La
mont and that he will be at his desk in
the White House tomorrow morning"
Silence mt the White House.
Private Secretary Thurber declined in the
most positive terms to say more than that.
and he did not even say that much. All
the ushers. doorkeepers and other employees
of the White House had been instructed to
let no one know anything whatever about
the Presidents movements. So well were
thes orders executed that visitors who de-
Sireu 10 see the President were required to
walk upstairs and then take their turn in
securing an audience with Private Secre-
tary Thurber before they could even as
certain that the President was mot in
The ushers at the main entrance, to the
question, rs the President in?' invariably
replied: "DO not know. See Mr.. Thurber -
The strenuous efforts to keep the public
from all knowledge of the Presidents
whereabouts, however, were futile Accom-
panied by Secretary and Mrs. Lamont he
took the midnight train for New York, with
the idea that he could spend the day in that
city and be back in Washington tonight
without the knowledge of the people. The
reason for so much secrecy is not stated.
Rumors of Another Operation.
A report got into circulation this after
noon that DR.. Bryant, the Presidents
physician. was here last night and that
he accompanied the chief executive to
New York The significance of this is the
rumoreu possibility tina. the President has
had to undergo another operation on his
Jaw bone. This is not believed and in fact,
was denied by Secretary Herbert.
Accompanied by Detectives.
Very few details of the trip are available
at this writing, but it is said that several
detectives accompanied the party to see
that the President was not molested.
What Secretary Morton Says.
Secretary MOrton's attention being called
TO published statements that the President
was again having trouble with his jaw
and that another operation might be neces-
sary, replied: That's all nonsense. / was
with him from II to yesterday and read
him my report. If there was anything
wrong with him / should have known it.
There Is nothing the matter at all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
TOOK AN AIRING.
The White House Babies Enjoy Them
selves in the GrOunda

selves in the Grounds.
There were more domestic evidences
around the White House today than for
some time. The servants had their hands
full getting the house in a more comforta-
BILE shape for the family than 1t has been
of late. A number of ladies called on Mrs
Cleveland during the day. The gates open-
ing into the rear part Of the grounds were
kept locked throughout the afternoon 60
that the children could have their airing
without interference from the great GU
rious American public.
Since the second little one arrived early
In September there has been some am,
biguity in the matter of the baby" Ruth
held that title for so long that she still
retains 1t to some extent. But today there
was no trouble about the terms
The babies, both of them, We're out in ,bo
yard, enjoying the air immensely Esther
said little, being wrapped in great rugs ana
tucked into perambulator, but Ruth LET
forth her voice in all its enthusiasm. The
small infant has had a severe cold dur,n q
the stay of the family at WoodJey and
there has been some danger OF croup This
1t is said, is one of the reasons wby tba
family came into town yesterday 40 tho,
the baby might have better and uuickar
medical attention in case her cold sbouId
take a sudden turn for the worse
But the fresh air cure that was tried to
day In the south end of the grounds seeno.
TO show that there is no immediate danger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
A RUMORED HITCH
In the Hawaiian Program Of the
Administration.
ADVICES RECEIVED FROM Mr.. WILLIS.
Restoration of the Monarchy Not
so Easy as Thought.
IN STRU CTIONS SENT


1t is very evident that the administration
Is In possession OF some information bearing
on the hawaiian situation which Is secretly
guarded from the pubic. That 1t is regard
eo as most important is indicated by the
deep ana impenetrabie mystery that sur
ROUNDS II. IL Is In the form OF a cipher teie-
gram IN the naval code, received by the
secretary OF state ON Monoay last, the Gay
OIL the arrival OF the steamship emma at
San Francisco with mails from Honolulu.
Secretary Gresham refuses to give 1t to the
press, and the experts who deciphered 1t
have been repea tedly enioined to the strict
oct saorao,, ~, ros,,rd 90 ,,s oon,.nts On.
IA y -'e
oi these persons however went SO Iar yes
te-day, under pressure OF great excitement,
as to say with a significant shake of his
head. Indicating superior knowledge. that
the queen was not placed ON the throne Iast
ueeL according tn the generally accented
nroeram of the administra tion- and that n
ts = 70, 81 au oar,a;r r., N;nis,ar yy,II;s ha .
,otan or az that ha n,i1, ,ana o., stans 20
tni,s|r -. .h., .o,,i. t. s,Sao,,, apo,,r~
rad % tho snaaIar ,hat narhanS ha bod Said
,,,ors thon ha o,oht apd he closed nm r
nnna rafns;na 70 7,aLa antirs,y cIear wbat
~, - h,, .t tr.ir,,a ,ia,,s -, ,ha O.
tions ~ Min,star WiiiiS or 70 Gov anvthino
49,, on tha s,,biac,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
NEEDS OF GE0RGET0WN.
In the Way of schools Shown by Trus.
tee wilson

The Commissioners received a letter this
morning from School Trustee Jesse H. Will
son of Georgetown, calling attention to the
need of water in the Curtis school build
ing. Since the change was made in the
water arrangements here. no water is OBJ
tainable beyond the second floor. He says
the old frame building in the rear of p
street. east of North street, formerly used
for school purposes is left in an unprotected
condition and is said to be d meeting place
for disreputable characters and to be a
nuisance to the residents of the neiehbor-
hood. He suggests that the building be
condemned and torn down.
He urges that the Commissioners include
in their estimates the cost of a high school
building to be located in Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
FEW APPOINTMENTS
To he Made by the President Until
Congress- Meets.

Congress Meets.
Few appointments will be made by the
President during the eighteen days remain
ing before the assembly of Congress. The
filling of some important vacancies under
the Treasury Department will be considered,
but the appointments to be made have al
ready been practically disposed of with ref
erence to the selection of candidates No
applications for consular offices will be
brought to the attention of the President
for some time, but Notwithstanding their
knowledge of this state of affairs, several
candidates are persisting in their importu-
mites to the President and the Secretary
of State.
Charles H. Taylor of Kansas City, Mo-.
and Henry c. c. Astwood of New York
city, the colored men whom Mr. Cleveland
selected to represent the United States in
White countries, the first named as minister
TO Bolivia, and Astwood as consul to Calais
France, Were a the State Department today
In the interest of securing temporary an
pointments until the Senate has had another
opportunity of acting on their cases. Tay-
lor's nomination was not considered by the
Senate and Astwood's was rejected on ac-
count of his record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
REVEALED BY DEATH.
The Secret of Another Wife and
Family of a Long Island Man.

HUNTINGTON, l.. l., Nov. 15.-The death
of James Z. Little of this village has
brought to light some facts which have
been kept secret for many years. Mr.. Little
and wife came here fifteen years ago.
According to l.. VI. Little a nephew Mr.
Little has a wife and two children living in
Ohio and there is considerable question
about the present Mrs. Little having any
claim to the title of wife He saws there
MS no proof of any divorce from the woman
in Ohio.
The nephew believes that his uncle was
Polsoned by his wife with morphine and will
have the body placed in the hands of the
authorities and a post mortem held
There Is a general feeling of sympathy
expressed here for Mrs. Little and not much
creult Is given to the nephew's side of the
story. Mrs. Little refuses to talk on the
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
\ RADICAL TARIFF BILL
An Enlarged Free List and Some Very
Heavy Cuts
The Advaiorem system is Almost EN-
drely AdOpted-SOme Kind of
an Income Tax.

In spite OF all the talk that is being in
duiged IN by some Of the democrats of the
House about conservative and moderate
tarin Dill, the measure which is now almost
completed is radical. some of the cuts in
duties being extremely heavy. The average
percentage of reduction, which will be
shown by the bill. will not be indicative of
the cuts made. for the reason that a great
many things on which there are more or
less heavy duties now will be put on the
free list, and will not figure in the estimate
OF averages. 1t will be some time yet be-
fore the full bill is given out but some of
the features of 1t have become known from
time to time. There are a number Of other
items on the free list besides wool, coal.
iron ore, pig tin, lumber, salt and silve. lead
ore.
Some Heavy Cuts.
Some of the heaviest cuts made where
items are not on the free list are in the
glass and iron schedules and the textiles
rot in the cotton schedule. The shoe and
leather and cotton schedules are cut very
little. In fax and woolen textiles, wearing
apparel and blankets and carpets and the
like the cut is very heavy. The duties on
glass throughout the schedule are cut about
In the middle. Steel rails are reduced to
% per cent ad valorem.
There will probably be nothing in the iron
scheduie running above 30 per cent and the
average will probably fail below 25 The
ad vaiorem system is adopted almost en-
tirely IN the bill. The question of sugar has
not yet been settled and there is strong
disposition in response to the needs of the
treasury to put a small duty on that article
Three or four members of the commitAae
are earnestly opposed to any tax and others
are IN doubt, so that that question is unset
tied.
Some Sort of an Income Tax
There Is practical unanimity favor of
some sort of an income tax The increase
IN the whisky tax is favored by all the COM
mittee, but the exact amount of increase
mas not been fixed. A good many of the
committee are afraid that an increase in
the tax on beer will offend the Germans.
ana though that had practically been dect1-
eu on tne committee Is awakening and there
is a possibility that the Increase viii not he
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
only an Hours Session of the General
Assembly at PhiIadeIphia

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 15.-This morn
ing $ session of the general assembly
hhlshts OF Labor, lasted but one hour
1t began at $50 O'Clock and adjourned at
1890 o'clock
The annual report of General Secretary
Treasurer Hayes was followed by the re-
port or the general executive board and
both were referred to the committee on dis
trlbutlon. The considerat ton of Mr. Hayes
report was made d special order for the
evening.
several resolutions were read by title and
referred. but none of them. ne press COM
mittee say, are of impC.t. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
CONGRESS OF CHURCHMEN.
second Days Session of the Chfcker-
ing Hall Gathering.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The fifteenth
Episcopal congress held its second day ses-
sion in Chickering Hall today. The pro-
ceedirgs were opened with prayer by the
Rt Rev. Thomas Underwood Dudley,
bishop of Kentucky. who presided. Owing
to the rainy weather the attendance was
not large. The session was taken up by
a discussion on moral and religious educa-
tion in public schools.
The speakers were Rev. Robert s. Barrett
of Atlanta Ga, and the Rev. John G.
Bachus of Brooklyn.
The speakers were Prof Hjalmar Hjorth
Boye.sen of Columbia College Hamilton w
Mahle of New York and Bishop Talbot In
place of Otto Kirchner OF Detroit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Adverse Report.

The attorney advises an adverse report
on the claim of Contractor John E. Lyon
for extra compensation for earth exca-
walton in constructing Piney Branch sewer
Permission Asked.
The manager of the lexington and Sol
diers' Home Railway Company has re-
quested permission to place scale within
the parking on the west side of 10th street
about so feet south of the south building
line of Florida avenue.
No Cause for Complaint.
The attorney for the District today sub
mitted to the Commissioners a number
of opinions.
In the case of Wilbur F. Nash. who pro-
tested against being assessed for a water
main, he holds that the water department
had the right TO demand one-half the cost
of laying water service pipes in streets and
alleys in front of lots which had been as
sessed for mains, provided such mains are
laid at the request of property owners, and
says that Mr.. Nash has no just grounds for
complaint
Not school.
Attorney Thomas also is of the opinion
that the sixteenth section of the act regu-
lating the sale of liquors has no application
TO the marine barracks.
His opinion was called for to determine
whether the marine barracks was a school
within the meaning of the law. 1t was upon
w. Miller rested for a retail liquor license.
After citing the sixteenth section of the
law Mr.. Thomas says:
AS the school of instruction for enlisted
boys located in the marine barracks is
neither public school belonging to the Dis
trict nor a private school, but is a school
established BY the United tates for enlisted
boys, L am of opinion that the 4oO-feet rule
IN the 10Th section of the new LIQUOR law
has no application to it. In other words 1t
Is not one of the schools contemplated by
law"
Not Necessary.
In the case of Charles H. Clark as to
whether heHss required to secure the sigma
lures OF the real estate owners and resi-
dents in square 461 for a retail liuuor IL
cense. Mr.. Thomas holds that square AL
cannot be said to be confronting or oppo-
site the square on which Mr. Clark desires
TO locate his bar room, and he is therefore
OF the opinion that he is not REQUIRED to get
the signatures of any one in square 46l
How Much.
The Commissioners have asked Attorney
Thomas to inform them as to the quantity
of liquor that can be sold under a retail
license.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
BUREAU OF AMERICAN REPUBLICS,
1t Is Not a Branch of the State De-
partment.

First Controller Bowler in a lengthy deci-
sion defining the status of the bureau of
Americans republics says 1.-The bureau of
American republics is not bureau of the
State Department, although under supervi-
ing the case the bureau has no authority in
law to have its printing done at the govern
ment printing office and it's rent must be
paid to the owners of the buildings it occu-
pies. IL has the right to sub-let, the con-
troller decides, and it is not under govern
mental control, except that as the United
States advances $4,000 a year for it's main
tenance. 1t is the duty of the United States
officers to see that the United States is re-
eouped for the money It advances, less its
prcportionate share of the expense for con-
tinuing the bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
The COluln bfa n Flyer.

The United States cruiser Columbia was
given an unofficial spin yesterday afternoon
under forced draught over the measured
course between Cape Ann and Cape Por-
poise, which is a trife less than ffty-four
knots long. and she made the unprecedent-
ed speed of 22S knots an hour an excess
OF lSi knots over the contract requirement
of twenty-one knots an hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
Some Sort of an Income Tax.
PLATING LAND.
An Opinion Under the New Street Ex-
tension Law.

tension Law.
Ihe application of the Palisades Improve
ment Company for the approval of the sub
division known as Freeman tract, which
was referred to the attorney for the Dis
trict for report. was submitted to the
Commissioners today by Attorney Thomas.
question was raised because the sub
division proposed streets less than ninety
feet wide.
Mr.. Thomas says: IF Mr.. Clark will put
building lines on the two princiapal streets
in his proposed subdivision SO as to make
them ninety feet wide. 1 see no objection
to the approval of the subdivision In view
of the location and topography of the
ground. The rest of the land in the SUBJ
division. considering its location and topo-
graphy, may very well be plated with
streets less than ninety feet IN width as
Mr.. Clark has done. without violating the
spirit of the act of 1693''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
Contract AbrOguted,

Under the terms of the contract between
the Treasury Department and the United
states Express Company, the former has
given six months notice Of an abrogation
Proposals are to be advertised for a new
contract, which the old company may OBJ
tain. as there is no restriction against its
bidding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
Russian COnyfcta.

Secretary Carlisle has decided to confer
with the President and Secretary Gresham
in regard to the disposition of the twelve
Russian convicts that are held in San
Francisco under orders to the commissioner
of immigration there from the department
A report has been received from that Of
ficial. which is kept strictly secret. The
Russian minister. Prince Cantacuzene has
asked that the men be turned over to the
Russian authorities. The convicts escaped
from confinement and were picked up at
sea and taken to San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
n Chicago BUILDING I'm periI

CHICAGO. Nov. 1J.-At the meeting of
the board of trade committee on real estate
held yesterday afternoon the authority on
oulidlnSs and foundations. Cen VIM Soov-
oHllth' stated that unless immediate and ex-
tensive repairs are made 10 the hoard of
trade building that structure may collapse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
An Army Coming.
Wants m DiYorce-

Nellie P. Harris. by Mr.. Campbell Caring
ton, has filed a bill for divorce from James
A. Harris. They were married September
%, 1888, ana she charges desertion September
2S. She asks the custody of her child.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
brunswick Yellow Fever.

BRUNSWICK, Ca. Nov. l5-Six new
cases of yellow fever are reported today.
all colored. Fourteen discharged, ten whites
Florence Gregory, Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Cher
ry, Annie Quinn, LudoVic Nelson, Mrs
lee johnson. Wesley Greenfield. Louss
Dingman, Mrs. Morgan. L. :. Mullin. No
deaths. Northwest wind blowing: cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
Large Suits,

George II. Dana, Firman r. Horner and
Samuel r. Weed have, by Messrs Mackey.
Tucker and Clephane. each sued the Rock
Creek Railroad Company for S. 900 damages
by making excavations in front of their
property in June 1892. making difficult ac-
cess to their homes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15

VIM. W. Finney of Virginia and VIM
Emerson of Illinois have applied to Secre.
tary Carlisle for appointment as chiefs
of division, Treasury Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
Nearly n Fire.

AT 40 yesterday afternoon an alarm of
fire was sounded for fire in the National
Rifles Armory, G street between 9Th and
10th streets. where the florists exhibition
was in progress. but no damage was done.
1t was caused by improper insulation of
electric wires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
What the Negroes Need

ATLANTA. Ga. Nov. 15.-At the morning
session of the Christian Workers Conven-
ton Booker T. Washington, a colored man
spoke in behalf of Tuskegee. Ala, Indus
the belief that what negroes needed was
industrial education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
Parkman'. Beaue.t to harvard

BOSTON. Nov. l5.-Francis Parkman be-
queatned his printed books. relating to his
tory. voyages and travels. and also his
printed books in Greek and Latin, and all
his maps to the president and fellows of
harvard college. He gave all his historical
manuscript TO the Massachusetts Historical
Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15

formally designated Mr.. n. S. Faucet of
South Carolina, third class clerk in the
bureau of supplies and accounts, as acting
chief clerk. g.
Nearly Forty rsate' servIce.
Mr.. Hogg had been in the Navy Depart
ment for nearly forty years, and had occu-
pied the position of chief clerk for nearly
half that period. He was the oldest chief
clerk in the service of the government. He
came from a celebrated family of southern
people. He was born in Nashville. Tenn.
on the 18th of May 1928, and was therefore
seyenty-fiye years old last spring. His
father was DR.. Samuel Hogg, originally
from North Carolina, who was leading
physician of Tennessee, a surgeon in the
army at the battle of New Orleans, and also
during the civil war.
He was a member of Congress from Ten
nessee in 1Si719 and a presidential elector
in 1924 Mr.. Hogg was appointed to
clerkship in the office of the register or
the treasury in 1S49 and on the lst of jan
uary. 1854, was transferred to the office of
the Secretary OF the Navy after the usual
examination. He was principal correspond
ing clerk of the Navy Department during
the rebellion and disbursing clerk from
1866 to 1874. when he was made chief clerk
to fill vacancy. All of his promotions
have been due to his personal fitness and
not to any influence. For two years during
son Mr.. Hogg served as assistant secretary
of the department without extra pay. He
entered the Navy department at the salary
of ST. 400. and was steadily promoted from
grade to grade until his salary as chief
clerk was $500. During the early part of
the administration of Secretary Whitney an
effort was made to obtain Mr.. Hogg's place
for political friend of the democratic
administration and a movement was in
augurated to secure his retirement from
the service Tremendous pressure was
brought to bear on the Secretary to dis
miss Mr.. Hogg, but he recognized his great
value and retained him.
One Officers Tribute.
Said an officer of the navy this morning
who has been on duty in the department
for several years: "Mr. Hogg was in some
respects a remarkable man. While he may
have passed the hey-day of his usefulness
he yet had acquired during his long service
here vast amount of experience of the
greatest value. There was not a question
of naval custom or in fact of law regard
ing the conduct of the naval establishment
that he did not have at his fingers ends
OF late years his age has made it advisable
to take from him some of the details of
his former work and he has not originated
as much of late as he formerly did, vet
there was not an officer in the navy who
did not feel that in Mr.. Hogg they could
find a fund Of accurate information"
Mr.. Hogg leaves a widow and two chill
dren. son, Lieut.. William S. Hogg of the
navy, and an unmarried daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-15
Rim. stolidly sustain sbe,,,nx

MADRID. Nov. 15.-The shelling by the
Spaniards at Melilla of the camps and
trenches occupied by the Riffs continues
without appreciable advantage so far as
ean be seen from the Spanish outposts