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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
TWO CENTS.
WITHDRAWING INDoRsEMENrs.
Democratic Congressmen who sought q
Befriend Repnbltca Clerks.

Democratic Congre.smen who sought TO
Befriend Republican Clerks.
Since the change in administration nearly all
the clerks in the uneiassifed service in the de-
partments have been seeking the indorsement
and support Of their democratic friends in
order that they may be retained in the posi-
tions they have been holding. Democratic
members and Senators have not been adverse TO
lndorsing the papers of some of those who de-
sire to be retained out of friendship or charity
Among those who have done this there is
now desire TO withdraw the indorsemens
which they have given to those appointed
under the republican administration. 1t has
been learned that every person who has been
SO recommended bv them is charged against
/ their account on what is known as the patron
age list They have been informed by cabinet
officers that II Is impossible 10 keep republicans
in Office and put democrats IN at the
same time. The result has been that
Senators and Representatives are with
drawing their Endorsements of these
hold-oyers in order that they may increase the
number of positions to which they can have
democratic constituents appointed. Ii is said
that one OHIO Congressman had in the good
ness of his heart, written q member OF the
cabinet asking for the retention OF nine OF the
friends of his republican associates in the
House. he is now dumfounded to learn that
he will be unable to obtain a single democratic
appointment SO long these Endorsements re-
main on tile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
A BRIEF SESSION.
The Senate Trsnsacts but Little Business
and Adjourns Till Monday.

and Adtourns Til Monday.
The Vice President announced the appoint
ment OF Mr.. waithail (MississippD as one Of
the directors Of the Deaf and Dumb Institute
for the District Of Columbia in place of Mr.
Hawey (Connecticut), resigned.
Mr.. Call Ella offered a resolution in regard
to the commission to inquire into the
several executive departments of the gov
ernment, which had been the subject of
discussion in yesterdays session. The
resolution declares that the provision
of the appropriation act providing for the ap-
pointment of three Senators and three Repre-
sentatives of the Fifty-third Congress by the
presiding officers of the two houses in the
Fifty-second Congress such commission is in
derogation of the constitutional rights. privi-
ieges and prerogatives of each honse, is other
wise vIolative of tine Constitution and is adso-
lutely null and void.
MIR. Gorman (Md.) suggested the reference
OF the resolution to the committee on privileges
and elections.
Mr.. Call said that he preferred to have the
resolution printed and laid on the table, as he
wished to make some observations upon it. 1t
might then be referred to the committee on
privileges and elections.
That order made and then at 1910, the
Senate, on motion of Mr. Daniel (Va. }. pro-
ceeded to executive business.
After spending about three-quarters Of an
hour In executive session the Senate adjourned
till Monday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
CARLYLE HAKRus GOES TO SING SING.
Only Gov. Flower stands Between Him end
Death.

NEW YORK, March 23.-Carlyie W. Harris.
the convicted poisoner Of his wife, was taken to
Sing Sing this morning. IL lad been deter
mined by the prison officials to avoid . crowd
and all efforts at a demonstration on Harris de-
parture If possible. Ee left the Tombs ut er-
actly 6;30 o clock IN the custody Of Deputy
Sheriffs Brown and Burke.
Harms was handcuffed TO Brown, and the
three boarded Madison avenue street car on
Center street and rode to the Grand Genital
depot.
The prison officials said they thought that
Harris looked better this morning than
in a long time past. He did not appear TO be
much detected. he arose early and dressed him
self carefully in the suit he wore in court
when he was resentenced. He ate . LIGHT
breakfast Of boiled eggs, toast and coffee, and
afterward took leave o; the warden
and all the prison officials, with whom
he had become intimately acquainted
He told them that he had no further
statements TO make, and walked quietly and
firmly TO the street and boarded the car None
of his legal advisers or friends were present st
his departure. Harris mother took leave Of
hIm yesterday afternoon.
SING SING, \. y. March 23--Cariyle w.
Harris arrived at Sing Sing at $40 O'Clock this
morning. He looked very pale. He was placed
In the cell which had been occupied by McEl-
vaine. recently executed for the murder Of Q
groceryman IN Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

PERsoNAL--R. v. Davis of New York, D. J.
Holcombe Of Danville, NJ. s. Newell Of Spring.
field. ILL.,, and Amassa Thornton of Popes
Mills, N. Y. are at Willards.-Geo. c.
Shouk of Wilkesbarre, Pa, s. W. Pickiey of
New York, John C. Haddock Of Pennsylvania,
and V. ]. Gfunder of Cicero, Tex. are at the
Randall. p. B: Bibb Of Montgomery, Ala,
c. N. Daily Of New York, v. 8. Nelson Of the
navy. H. C. Taylor of Chicago and R R. Holden
Of Cleveland are at the Ebbitt.-J. d. Baker
Of Frederick, Md. E. A. Curtain of New York,
F.W. REYNOLDS of Providence and w. ]. Kuwan
Of EasfOrange. N. J.. are At the Riggs.-M.
d. Pierce Of Providence, R l., Robert J. Scott
and G. H. Brown of Pittsburg. C. c. Wool
worth Of Albany, W. J. Gibson OF New York
and H. E. Smith Of Winona, Mimi. are at the
Arlington H. 8. Merriam of New York, w.
Il. McKittrick Of San Francisco. Jesse n.
Eddy Of New York and F. II. Clements of
Petersburg, Va, are At the shorehsm-.-
Gamma Of New York, r L. Miller
Of Lynchburg, Guy F. Livingston Of Cleveland,
Ohio, and E. Chambers Smith Of Raleigh, N.
O., are at the Metropolitan.-J. b. Parks of
New York. Charles Mcdonald of Covington,
Ky., II. L. Taylor Of Buffalo, N. Y. Ralph
MetcaH Of Chicago and Maurice Sullivan
Of Montana are ct the Nstional-H. 8. In
gals Of Melrose. MasA J. W. Dean of Newnsld,
N. Y. J. Greenwood Of Chicago and d. p. VII
VIM. L Leets Of Oneida, n. Z, 9. ?. Ham.
SON Of Westfeld. Nass., J. f. Hubbard Of
Syracuse. N. Y, and J. L. Malone Of Cincin-
matt are At the Howard House.-C. Z Dexter
Of Three Rivers, Mich, l. ct the Fredonia. -
h. b. Willett of Virginia, G. N. Grover Of Phila-
deiphis and Geo. Knowthrop Of Montana ere at
the johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

Secretary Carlisle has accepted the -esigna-
tion Of A. II. Hughes of Tennessee, chief OF the
loan division Of the registers office, Treasury
Department Mr.. Hughes was at first re-
corded as dismissed for cause,' but
he was subsequently permitted to
resign. This is the frsT change made by Sec
retary Carlisle among this class Of officials
and it brought down on him this morn
ing several of the democratic members
of the Tennessee Congressional deega-
ton who asked for his retention
Secretary Carlisle was somewhat surprised at
the request for Mr.. Hughes retention coming
from this source in yiey of the fact tha. Mr.
Hughes was a delegate to the republican con-
vention at Minneapolis. He declined to recon-
slider his action in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
BLIZZARD IN THE NORTHWEDF.
A Storm Raging I'm Minnesota, wisconsin
and the Dakotas.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, March pa severe sleet
storm closed all wire communication north
from Chicago at II o'clock last night. The last
advices just before the wires went down were
that another great blizzard was raging In
Minnesota, Wisconsin and the eastern part Of
Dakota
ST. Paul and Minneapolis received their news
dispatches last nigat via Portland, Ore.
DULUTH. MrSS., March 23.-A blizzard sst
in last night. The snow soft and drifting
badly before q high wind. which is blowing with
constantly increasing force. There 10 every
prospect Of a serious snow blockade and ali
trains are certain TO be greatly delayed The
temperature is not severe, but in other re-
spects the blizzard promises TO be the worst Of
the month. Telegraph lines ars down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
THE NEW POTOMAC BRIDGE.
The Correspondence on the Subject PEND
ing the Approval of the Location.

lEg the Approval OF the Location.
The correspondence in regard to the reloca
tion Of ;he Washington and Arlington rail va,
bridge is not very voiuminous. 1t opens witt
a letter from Mr.. ID. i. King, president of the
Washington and Arlington hallway Company
dated February II, to the Secretary Of War, a.
follows:
The Washington and Arlington Railway
Company requests your consent TO the reloca-
ton Of the bridge across the Potomac river
under thu charter granted by Congress to that
company, change OF location being required
by reason of a repeal by Congress o. this COM
pany's right to use Canal road for it.
tracks. The location desired viii be approx
IL mately upon the line of 31th street George
town extended. This application is made IN
advance OF the location by engineers 10 avoid
unnecessary expense.
The communication was referred to Gen.
Thos. l.. Casey, chief Of engineers. and was re-
turned by him with the following Endorsement;
The location which the company desires
the Secretary to approve is about
four hun ired feet above the Aque-
duct bridge and about 1900 feet below The
Three Sisters The charter granted the COM
pany by Congress does LOT authorize the Con-
struction of bridge at this locality"
DON'T AGREE WITH CASEY.
Assistant Secretary Grant and Acting Judge
l-ieoer gave opinions on tne
subject. in which they agreed that the location
Of the bridge at the point suggested by Presi-
dent King was . compliance with the provisions
of the law on the subject.
The question Of whether the proposed loca-
ton Of the bridge Was a compliance with the
provision Of the railroads charter that its
bridge shall be constructed lat or near the
Three Sisters" was next referred to the Attor-
ney General He replied in substance:
1.-The words at or near are not. when used
in such connection, words of definite loca-
ton. They are relative and the requirements
of the statute will be satisfied il, all circum-
stances considered. the bridge is located as
near to the point indicated as il
practicable. In other words, wide dis
cretion is conferred upon q road when il is
authorized to locate its terminus or q bridge at
or near a given point. Ii in your
opinion the place designated by the company
is under ali circustarces q reasonable com
pliance with the terms Of the act you the
Secretary of War advised that you have
authority to SO relocate the bridge ss re-
quested-"
Tie correspondence closes with a letter writ
ten by Secretary Lamont Yesterday to Presi-
dent King. which is as follows:
I'm reply to your communication OF Febru-
ary IA in reference TO the location of your bridge
across the Potomac, have to say that as az
present advised, / see no reason WHY the bridge
should not be located approximately upon the
line of 37th street. it being understood that
37th street is at or near the western terminus
of NJ street. You, of course. understand that
no definite or final action can be had until you
submit Tor approval the plans Of your bridge" +"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

Among the additional applications fled in
Treasury Department for positions IN the
treasury service are:
Francisco for superintendent Of the mint as
San Francisco; G. Hirsch, r. A. Thompson,
James G. Tucker, r T. White, assistant sp-
prsisers; N. +. Tsrpsy, collector Of customs ct
San Francisco.
vile; Alex Dsvazac and Jos. A. Donaldson, col
lector OF internal revenue for the sixth district;
John B. Martin, IT,. and Ben johnson, collector
of internal revenue for the ffth district
Louisiaua-Thsodors Wilkinson and Joseph
Shakespeare have been indorsed BY . friend
for the once Of collector Of customs st Esu
OrleanA
New York-T. J. Brown. surveyor at Nsx
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
DIPLOMATIC DAY.

Secretary Gresham Confers With Foreign
Ministers-We Nav Have Ambassadors.
This was diplomatic day at the State Depart
ment and as u consequence Secretary Gresham
had brief respite from the opportunities of
the great American plsce-hunters. The foreign
ministers seemed to have considerable
business with the Secretary for they
kept nim in the diplomatic room
| the greater part of the day. Among those who
called were Sir Juiian PaQncefote. the British
minister; Mayroyeni Bey, the Turkish minis
ter: Mr. Cruz. the Chilean minister; the Ger
man minister the Danish minister and the
minister from Costa Rica
SOME MAY BE AMBASSADORS
1t is said that some of the ministers inti-
mated a purpose on the part of their govern
| ment 20 confer upon them the title of ambassn-
dor and to continue them in service at this
capital. Sir Julian Pauncefote is understood
to have received assurances from London to
this effect
In case Of any such action on the part of anv
foreign government represented at Washing
ton the President is authorized to confer the
title and powers of Ambassador" upon the
diplomatic representative Of the United States
at the foreign courts In question.
PROVISION IN THE LAST DIPLOMATIC BILL.
This lis in accordance with provision of the
last consular and diplomatic appropriation bill
authorizing the President whenever he shall
be advised that any foreign government
is represented is about 10 be represented in
the Uuited States by an ambassador. &C.. IN
his discretion TO direct that the representa-
tive Of the United States TO such gov
eanment shall bear the same title" IL is
therefore not improbable that Minister Lin
coin successor at the court OF 81. James will
be full fedged ambassador with all the ra ak
and functions that the term implies, inciudi ng
the privilege of entering rooms and sitting
down before less titled Representatives OF other
countries who now have precedence over him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
PAYMENT TO oINDIANs.-Secretary Hoke Smitl

PAYMENT TO Misunderstanding Hoke Smith
today addressed communication to the Presi-
dent recommending approval OF an application
from the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Sioux
Indians to have paid them S25 per capita out of
their interest money deposited in the treasury
to enable them to purchase seed for planting
crops. These Indians are citizens Of the United
States under operation Of the severalty act,
and have now on deposit in the treasury to
their credit the sum of 81 ,699, 800 at per cent
interest, the interest having accumulated to
$50, 900,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

LATIN EXHIBIT AT THE WORLDS FIR.-Mr
F. A. Ober of the Latin department. worlds
fair, left for Chicago today to supervise the
installation Of the exhibit to be made by tina,
department. A great part of it is on the New
ark. which has just arrived at Havana in con-
yoy of the Columbus caravels, having been ex.
hibited at the Columbus exposition in Madrid.
Half dozen or eight car loads, however, have
gone forward from this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

CAPT. MERRILL's ORDERs.-The special order
Of February Is, 1898. directing Capt. James
C. Merrill. assistant surgeon, to proceed to
Philadelphia. Pa, on official business is
amended 10 authorize HIM while in Philadelphia
to inspect such articles OF meaicaI and hospital
property stored at the Philadelphia clothing
depot OF the 4uartermaster's department as
may be reported unfit for service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
Mr. CRrlisie's Tariff Eli.

Secretary Carlisle intends to devote con-
siderable of his time this summer 10 the prep
aration Of what will be known as an admins
tration tariff bill. which will be presented for
the consideration of Congress when il meets
All the measures prepared by I. Elery Auder-
son of the Reform Club aid others will be used
by Mr.. Carlisle as suggestions for his bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
Republicans to Remain.

The caucus which nominated the democratic
officers for the Senate agreed to allow certain
republicans to remain in Office. These were
the assistant doorkeeper. Isaac Bassett; the as
sistant sergeant-at-arms, Chas. B. Reade; chief
of pages, Alonzo II. Stewart, financial clerk, X.
b. Nixon, and chief Of the document room,
Amzi Smith.
This action IL viewed q . deserved compli-
ment 10 these officers, who have made them
selves indispensable by their excellent man.
aRement of their Offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

VESSELS AT NoRFoLK.-Chief Engineer
Melville, who has just returned from inspec-
tion duty at Norfolk. says that the San Fran
cisco is as fine vessel as he ever saw and the
Charleston not far behind. The battery OF the
latter ship, he thinks, is not SO well placed as
that OF the San Francisco. The Texas and
Raleigh he reports as making rapid progress to-
ward completion and that both vessels should
be in commission before the end Of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
Outside Architects and Government Build
fngs.

Secretary Carlisle yesterday accorded an au
dience to a delegation representing the Amer
ican Institute of Architects. They came to
consult with him and to urge that he
exercise the discretion given him by the
''bil to secure designs for United States
government buildings" This bill provides that
the Secretary of the Treasury NAV invite. in
his discretion. competition for designs for
United States government buildings from arch
itects outside the government service. Hereto
fore all this work has been done by the regular
force in the architects office.
Secretary Carlisle discussed the matter in de-
tail and indicated his purpose to try the ex-
pertinent of outside competition for the design
for some important buildings to be erected in
the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
RECEIVED BY THE POPE.
An Audience to the Princess Of Wsies "a
Children.

ROME, March 2s.-Pope Leo XIII gave .
ceremonial audience today to the Princes Of
Wales, her daughters the Princesses vicSorsa
and Maud and her son, Prince George. the
Duke of York, att ended by their suites. r.
royal visitors were received with all
the honors due 10 sovereigns, and the occs~iou
was made one of unusual splendor. The
entire pontifcA court was assembled in state
and sll the English prelstes at present in Rome
were in ate endance.
tolic palace, Monsignor Della volpe. md -
grand aimoner and eight othsr prominent
members OF the papai court received ths
vintos at the foot OF the royul
staircase and conducted them TO the throns
room, where Pope Leo received them vfth
we ceremonial known - private audisnoa
his holiness had . most courteous Interview
with the royal visitors. The Princes of Wslos
her daughters and the Duke Of York aftsrward
visited Cardinal Pampolla, The ponti6ciuI -
taxy Of state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

LIEUT.. FIsKE's INvESTIoN.--Lieut. Bradley
A. Fiske, U. s. n, attached to the Yorktown,
has been awarded the Franklin Institute (Pa. }
gold medal for his invention Of an electric
range finder" an instrument designed to de-
termine the distance of an enemys ship or
other object from a man-of-war. This device is
already In use aboard many warships at home
and abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

CAPT. WAIswRIGBr's RErIREMENT.-Maj P.
c. Pope, Capt D. P. Mannix. Capt. B. r. Rus
cell. Surgeon E. II. Green ard Surgeon s. H.
Dickson have been appointed board to meet
at the Navy Department Saturday for the ex-
animation OF Capt. Robert d. Wainwright. L.
s. n. c., for retirement. Lieut.. George Bar
nett is appointed recorder of the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

EXAMINED Fer PRoMoTIoN.-The naval ex-
aminiug board. composed of Commodore A. ".
Weaver, Capt. Silas Terry and Capt. C. S. Nor
ton. met at the Navy Department today and ex-
nmined Lieut.. Commander John F. Merry and
Lieut.. V. s. Nelson for promotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

DoNr CALL TOMORROW. - Secretary Hoke
Smith will not be able to see visitors tomorrow
morning. The business now on hand will de-
mand his attention during the forenoon and he
will also attend the cabinet meeting He will,
however, see all visitors from to 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

NAVAL ORDEas.-Lieut. A. E. Culver has
been detached from duty at Cramps ship yard
and ordered to the Baltimore; Lieut.. John J.
Knapp from the Baltimore and ordered to the
navy yard, Washington, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

Discharges IN THE TREAsURY.-It was found
necessary yesterday to drop fifteen instead Of
ten money counters in the treasurer's Office.
Six or eight more clerks will probably be
dropped next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

NEW BANK.-Application for authority to
organize national bank has been fled with the
Comptroller of the Currency for '.The First
National Bank of Stockton, ILL.,, By N. K. Ham
mond, Stockton, ILL.,. and his associates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

The STEEL BoARD.-Capt Silas Casey, COM
manding the United States steamship Newark.
is slated as the next president Of the steel
board. The detail will probably be made after
the naval review.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

TRIAL OF THE DETRo1r.-The cruiser De-
troit, built at Baltimore, will be given q trial
trip on the 3oth inst, either in Chesapeake bay
or Long Island sound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
To Subscribers.

Subscribers to The STAR who are
served by route boys will confer .
favor by promptly reporting to
The STAR Office, either in person.
by telephone or by mail, any negli-
gence on the part of route boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

MILITARY CADErs.-Cadet appointments to
West Point have been issued during the past
week to VIM. d. Connor, Clinton, Iowa; John
C. Murphy (alternats), Long Grove, Iowa;
Andrew Moses. Strickling. Tex; Edwin P.
Wilson, Witumpka, Ala; Morton E. Darrough,
Wstseka. ILL.,; Chas. Doster Manon. Kan
Henry Abbott, Hillsboro. IL; Thos. r. Cowell,
MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA Posr OrF1cEs-The
post Office which bears the odd name Of ct. B. -
located IN Prince Georges county, Nd, was in
the list Of changes in fourth-class Offices an
nounced today at the Post OfHce Department.
Joseph L. Hunt was made postmaster in place
OF william L. Thompson, resigned John T.
Neal was appointed postmaster At Upper Marl-
boro', Prince Georges county, Nd. vice William
A. Roche, resigned. and Joseph q. Mathews at
valley Les, St Mary's county, vice William
Bean, resigned Arthur Lyel has been ap-
pointed at Milford, Caroline county, Va, vice
Otto G. Knopf, rsaigusd-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
View York Oscs. SO Po.ss- Buiaine.

THE EVENING SrtR IL served to oscribers IN IN.
rfy by carriers on their sccOunt at 10 rsnts a
week or 43S- per uOufH- Copies ~ the rounf.r -.
cents esch BY mai-snywhere in the United Statesor
Capada-po>tsE- prersid-5O cents month
SArJE EDAT QCsDRUPLE SHEEI star Al On Op.r-..-
- n foreign postage added. $500
Entered AZ the Post Once a. Washington m q -.
tsc6 d-rlass msil uatc.rI ~ ~ as
~ All mail subscriptions mus. h. ,o,a q, .s,.
EatEr O. sdvertisins made known on application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY.--Internal rev
enue. S542, ,039; customs, Sl.I12.l45.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23

NEW PRESIDENTIAL Posr OFFIcEs-The
following named fourth-class postmasters will
be raised to the presidential class April l.,
Cloverport, Ky; West Acton, Mass Plainview,
Minn. Blue Hill, Neb. Randolph, Neb.; Tot
tenville, N. T.; Worcester, n. Y; Chandler,
Oklahoma; Edmond, Oklahoma; Hennessey,
Oklahoma; Pascoag, r. L; Ripley, Tenn.