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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
Personal Mention.

Representative w. S. Forman of Illinois
is at the Raleigh.
Mr.. Richard Somers, who was success
full amateur oarsman here several years
ago, and whose health broke down, is out
again after nineteen months in the hos
pital, and has completely recovered his
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Droop and family
have returned to Washington for the win
ter from their summer home, Chestnut Hill
near Rockville, where they have been since
May.
arrived at the Ebbitt last night
CAPTAIN Cordier are registered at the Eb-
bitt from Paris. They came from New
Orleans, however, and are believed to be
leaders among the friends of Cuban free
dom in the south and to have come to
Washington to attend the mass meeting of
their fellow sympathizers.
Joseph Richardson of Jacksonville, Fla.
the passenger agent of the Flagler system
of railroads, arrived at the Shoreham this
Frederick R. Coudert.jr. son of the prom
inent New York lawyer, is a guest at the
Shoreham.
adelphia attorney, and Mrs. Patten, are at
the Normandie.
CONGRESSMAN Hutcheson of Texas, with
his wife, daughter, two children ana maid,
is at the Arlington.
Col. Michler of Gen. Miles staff arrived
at the Arlington this morning.
A number of prominent Cuban sympa-
thizers are at the Arlington. including
Gonzalo de Qnesada, F. G. Pierra and Geo.
Turnure and Miguel and Ramon Mendoza
of Havana.
w. b. Franklin Of the North American
Review Is at the Arlington
Capt J. c. Watson, governor of the Naval
Home, Philadelphia, is in the city on ofti-
cal business. He is stopping at 1429 2lst
street.
pss sed through the city today en- his way
to his station at Port Royal, SC.
Mr.. Eckels, controller of the currency.
has returned from Chicago, where he went
to bring his daughter to Washington.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin paid flying
visit to Washington this afternoon on busi-
ness before the United States Supreme
Court, and Immediately started back for
Boston, where he has an engagement to
address 4 political meeting Saturday even
ing.
m1nal Hotel, West Point, Va, and Mrs
Quincy are stopping at the st. James.
William T. Snapleigh, prominent mer-
Gays at the ST. James:
Ex-Representative w. d. Bynum of In
dianapolis is at the National.
| William l.. Bixley, & prominent leather
dealer of Haverhill, Mass, Is guest at the
ST. James.
Rev. F. D. Power and Rev. E. B. Bagby
| have returned after a two-days' visit to
Clayton's, Hartford county, Md, where they
attended the eighteenth annual meeting of
| the Maryland. Delaware and District of Co.
| lumbia Christian convention.
| Capt. H. L. Haskell, twelfth infantry, is
On a visit to this city on leave. He is stop
| ping at the Shoreham.
Secretary Carlisle returned today from
| Covington, KY, where he registered pre-
paratory to voting. He resumed his official
duties this morning.
DR.. Peter NJ Smith, chief of the house
| staff of the Emergency Hospital has re-
sumed his duties after long visit TO the
| Atlanta exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
REMAINED AT WOODLEY.
The President Did Not Come in to
the White House Today.

The President Did Not Come In to
the White House Today.
Owing to the inclemency of the weather
today the President did not leave his COM
Portable freside at Woodley, and a number
of officials who called at the White House
to confer with him in regard to public busi-
ness were disappointed in their errand. 1t
is said he is at work on important affairs
of state, ircluding the preparation of his
annual message to Congress. He has al
ready given considerable attention to the
many important questions requiring treat
ment in that document, and will undoubt-
edly finish the writing of the principal por-
ton of his message at an earlier date than
usual in advance of the assembling of Con-
gress. He is able to make much better
progress in the preparation Of important
state papers at Woodley than is possible
at the White House. because at the former
he is entirely free from possible Interrupt
ton. The regular meeting of the cabinet
will take place at the White House tomor-
row, unless the President should find him
self too much engrossed with the consld-
Grafton of his message and should call the
meeting off for the present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
THE PANAMA CANAL.
Why the Work is Being SO Actively
Pushed There.


The activity in pushing work on the
Parama canal is believed to be due mainly
to the plans in the United States fer urg-
ing action on the Nicaragua canal question
before the coming session of Congress Sir
Henry Tyler, an eminent British engineer
ing and railway authority, made tour Of
the Panama route last month, and, writing
under date of September ~. he says that
1,50O men are at work, 800 more are on
their way, and the total force is to be in
creased to 1000 and perhaps G,0W. He
says it will surprise people in the United
States to learn that of the forty-seven
miles of the canal, fifteen miles on the
Atlantic side and three miles on the Pacific
side are already completed. The suundngs
made in his presence showed a depth OF
frcm % to - feet. Referring 10 the rob
berry and jobbery'' which marked the early
work on the canal. he says that while
funds were wasted it seeHred an immense
amount of material. row en- the grounds,
sufficient to complete tie canal He esti-
mates that the labor skor completing the
work will cost f2o,OoOAD0. He expresses
the opinion that this cSnal, connecting the
Atlantic and Pacific. WI be open within
the next six years. sThe United States
minister to Colombia accompanied Sir
Henry OH his tour of the canal and wit
mes sed the SoundingS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31

Mr.. E. A. Smith, who is we'll known in
this city, dropped dead yesterday afternoon
at the corner of North and Bradish avenues,
Baltimore He was employed as foreman
for the contractor who was building a row
of houses at that place and had just return
ed from dinner, and was in the act of giving
some Instructions to one Of the workmen
when he fell over. Several men ran to his
assistance, but they found that he was dead.
The remains were removed to his home in
Baltimore and tomorrow will be brought
to this city for interment. The deceased
was sixty-three years of age, and leaves
widow and grown son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
Americans in Paris.

The French embassy has received sta
tistics showing that 4,70O Americans make
their permanent homes In Paris. The cos
niopolitan character of the Partisan popu-
lation is shown by the presence of large
colonies from all the countries of Europe
and most of those of Asia, Africa and the
several Americas. 1t Is a peculiar circum-
stance that the Germans are more numer-
ously represented at the French capital
than any other nationality save the Swiss,
the German colony numbering $4,000. There
are fifteer from the principality of Monte
Carlo. One American Indian is enumerated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
Commander Heyerman's Death.

Word has been received here Of the death
of Commander Oscar F. Heyerman of the
navy, which occurred on the North German
Lloyd steamer Havel while en- route to Dres-
den. Commander Heyerman was going to
visit his mother who lives in Dresden. His
remains were taken there. Deceased was
appointed to the Naval Academy from
Michigan and was a member of the class
praduated at the close of the war. He had
an excellent record up to the time of the
wreck of the famous old warship kear-
sarge of which he was in command. off
Roncador Reef. For this he and his navi,
GATOR. Lieut., Lyman, were court -martialed
and suspended from duty for time. He
was about fifty years Of age, and was re-
tired several months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
CHIEFS OF DIVISION.
The Question of Putting Them Under
Civil Service Rules.

Civil Service Rules.
Mr. Logan Carlisle, the chief clerk of the
Treasury Department, has under consldera-
tion the question of requesting the fresl-
dent to place. the chiefs OF divisions ana
number of high-class clerks of the depart
ment under the civil service rules. There
are sixty chiefs of divisions, about half
dozen chiefs of bureaus and number OF
important places in the United States treas
urer's office, which it is proposed to include
in the new executive order. With view
TO an intelligent understanding of the mat
ter. Mr.. Carlisle has sent letters to all those
who will be affected by the proposed
change, asking for detailed statements OF
their respective duties, and when answers
have been received it is expected that the
matter will be presented to the President
for his action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
A New White House stenographer.

Mr.. George T. Cortelyon of Long Island,
N. Y, was today appointed stenographer
to the President, at an annual compensa-
ton of 5000, vice Mr.. Robert L. OBrien
CT Massachusetts, who has resigned to en-
gage in newspaper work. Mr.. Cortelyon
entered the govel nment service several
years ago as result of civil service ex
animation. Mr. Cortelyon is at present
employed in the Post Office Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
CHICAGO AND ILLINOIS.
PeODle on the West Side Felt the
Buildings Rock.

CHICAGO, October 31.-A distinct eartnt
quake shock was felt in this city at 5:11
am today. 1t lasted about forty-fve sec
onds The employees of the Western Union
Telegraph Company. the Postal Telegraph
Company and the telephone company who
were on duty all report feeling the shocks.
Upon the eleventh floor of the Western Union
building the shocks were quite noticeable,
so much so that some of the men were
thrown against their desks with a good deal
of force. People living on the west side of
the city say they felt the buildings rock,
but so far as learned no damage was done.
Janesville WIS, also reports having felt
the earthquake.
MOWEQUA, ILL.,, October 31.-At ) o'clock
this morning two distinct earthquake shocks
were felt here covering period of fully two
inmates.
CAIRO, ILL.,, October 31.-The earthquake
at 500 am. was the severest ever felt in
this section, lasting thirty seconds. Vibra-
tions north and south. People left the
houses for safety. Many chimneys were
shaken down. Second shock fifteen minutes
later Public library and other buildings
damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
MISSUORI.
Clocks Were Stopped and Windows
Ratified.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 31.-At 5:12 am several
severe earthquake shocks were distinctly
felt here. The vibrations were from east
to west, and each shock continued several
seconds The operators in the Western
Union Telegraph operating room became
alarmed and several rushed from the
building. Tie shocks were not accom-
panied by any rumbling noise. Clocks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
BICYCL1sT LExz.s MuRDERERs
They Will Be Brought to Trial n,
ErzcrOum.


ErzcrOum.
Minister Terrell has succeeded in MOVING
the Turkish government to punish the men
who murdered the bicyclist. Lenz, in Ar.
menia over year ago. He has cabled the
State Department that the kurds and Ar.
menians who committed the murder are to
be tried at Erzeroum, and that the United
States will be represented at the trial by
the British consul at that place.
This official was the first person to learn
OF Lenzs murder, and as there was no
American coB5ul in that vicinity, he ac-
tive,y interested himself in the case and re.
ported the results OF his Investigation to
Mr.. Terrell. 1t is probable that because of
mis- familiarity with the case, and also be-
cause Mr.. Chiffon. the newly appointed
tnited states consul at ErZeroum, has not
yet received his exequatur, Mr.. Terra has
further avaiie1 himself of the good offices
of the British consul in the trial of the
nurdere-s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
Election Bulletins.

The Star will display election bulletins by
stereopticon Tuesday evening on a mammoth
screen directly in front of The Star building.
Everybody will have an opportunity to
learn the fullest and latest election news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
CHOLERA n HAWAII.
Secretary Hastings Tells How Quick
" 1t Wan ShnnrcSHel.

SecrctNFy HAAt1hEN fTcIIs HOW 0ufc1>-
ly 1t Was Suppressed.
Secretary Hastings OF the Hawaiian lesa-
ton has returned from summer vacation.
Referring to recent cholera reports from
Hawaii, he says: The plague has been en-
tirely wiped out after q crusade by the
health authorities almost unexampled for
it's vigor. The hot climate and the ignor-
arce of a large class were particularly
suited to continue an epidemic when it was
cnce started. But the medical authorities
adopted the most &C tive measures OF quar-
antine and treatment, ard as result have
succeeded in a suppression almost unpar-
alleled in history for its Quickness and
thoroughneSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
Consuls RECOGNIZED.

The President has recognized Juan p. Y.
Martinez as Spanish vice consul at New Or
leans; Jose NJ. Lluch, Spanish consul at Bos-
ton; Juan Vazquez, Spanish vice consul at
Key West; c. w. Bergner, Belgian consul at
Philadelphia, and Felix Aucaigne, Para
guayan consul at New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31

Subscribers are earnestly requested
to reportzany irregularity IN :he de-
livery of The Star and also any
failure on the part Of the carrier to.
ring the door bell.
A proper service can only be main
taiEed through the courtesy Of SUBJ
scribers in reporting shortcomings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
Census Of Brasil.

Reports received here from the first full
cersus Brazil has ever taken show that
the population exceeds 100000. with an
area Of $4,000 square miles. The popu-
la ton Of Rio Janeiro is found to be 522OOO
which is considerably less than had been
expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
Ex-coNsuL wALLER's CASE.
lis Wife Has an Interview With AS
siAfant Secre.tarY Ihl.

sistant Secretary Uhl.
Mrs. Waller, accompanied by her counsel,
Mr.. Langston, called at the State Depart
ment by appointment today and had long
interview with Assistant Secretary Uhl re-
specting the case of her husband, ex-Consul
Waller, during the course of which she
gave all of the facts connected with his
arrest, and supplemented her statements
by affidavjts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-31
KENTUCKY,
LOUISVILLE. KY. October a.-The.
earthquake shock here at 5:17 was felt all
over the city, but no damage reported.
LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, October 31.-A slight
shock of earthquake was felt here this
morning at 800 The vibration was from
east to west.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-16
ROBBED BY MASKED MEN.
TWO ARMED ROBBERS ATTACKED HIM IN THE
EARLY MORNING NEAR THE HOSPITAL AND

TWO ARMED ROBBERS ATTACKED HIM IN THE
EARLY MORNING NEAR THE HOSPITAL AND
TOOK HIS PURSE CONTAINING sal.
Dr. William Scott one Of the house staff OF Ford
nam Hospital held up by two masked nigh
waymen within a stones throw OF the hospitai
about $3.50 o'clock yesterday morning. and after
being robbed OF S3l in money he was marched ahead
Of the highwaymen until clump Of bushes was
reached into which the dashed and made their
escape.
Dr. Scott returned from a trip to the lower part
OF the city at o'clock. He got off trolley-car In
Fordham Square and walked up Kingsbridge road.
As he approached Tiebout-ave two men stepped out
from the bushes either side of the road and or
dered the doctor to halt Both of the men wore
black masks and one OF them had white SCARF
tied around his throat The taller one OF the two,
who the doctor said, was more than six feet In
height showed pistol in front of his face. while
the other one. who short and stout carried a
Dr. Scott tried to walk past them, but the tall
man cooked his pistol and said; Hold up your
You would not rob hospital doctor, would you?'
Hold no your hands.' repeated the hghwaymen.
The doctor saw that resistance was useless, and
did he was told While tn the tail man sed sd
his clothes and took Rocke5o4fok con nnio M S
not have his watch with him. The highwaymen
found the Doctors silver cardcase, and. after care
fully examining it. removed one OF the doctor s
cards, which he placed in his pocket and then re,
turned the article. When the search was finished
the tall man ordered the doctor to turn around
and march straight ahead. adding: IF you look
around I'll kill you" The doctor obeyed again. and
walked without turning his head until he reached
Vaentine-av on which the hospital is situated
when he suddenly sprang over fence and dropped
between two rocks. He heard no sound Of the high
waymen. and. peering through the fence. he saw
them disappear into a clump OF bushes on the west
side of the avenue.
The avenue at that point is lighted by electricity.
and thinking to attract the attention of police
should there be one nearby the doctor called
loudly for help There was no response he hur-
ried to the hospital and informed Captain Schmltt-
berger of the fremont Police Station by telephone.
The captain sent half dozen policemen TO the
scene Of TIE robbery once. and they secured the
woods TIL daybreak, but not sign of the high
waymen could they find.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-16
HOW U1S MR.. POPE hILLEDY

1T MAY HAVE BEEN EITHER ELECTRICITY OR
FALL. THAT CAUSED HIS DEATH.
Great harrington, Mass. oct. 15.-Frankn L.
Pope the electrician whose accidental death
announced on Sunday, probably died from an cleo
trc shock DR.. Small. the medical examiner. is
still in doubt about there being an autopsy. Pro-
fessor Edward Weston of Newark, n. j.. has ar
rived here, and he, with William Stanley, of the
Stanley Electrical Company. Pittsfed. will make
a thorough investigation Of the cellar in which Mr.
Pope met his death Everything has been left
actly as II when the accident occurred.
There two hypothesis in regard TO the way
Mr.. Pope came 10 his death. One is that he put
his hand upon the alternator and was killed by the
shock received. The other Is that the shock was
not sufficient TO kill him. but that the blow he
received on the back of his head he fell after
receiving the shock caused his death. His right
thumb and foretnger were severely burned, and
hole was burned In each shoe but there
other marks OF the current. II is supposed that
the lamp that Mr.. Pope held went out. there was
OIL in IL, and that, in cropping around in the
darkness. he accidentally hit his hand against the
a.ternator which not sealed up. IL usually
the case, Mr.. Pope wishing II left open for expert
ment.
Mrs Pope is inclined to think that her husband
killed by the fall rather than by the shock.
but the electricians are evidently of her opin-
ion. This is the first of death by electricity
that the Great harrington doctors have had 10 deal
with. but they used all possible means of resusci.
tation They are convinced that Mr.. Pope was dead
when he struck the floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-16
KILLED At THE CONTINENTAL

THE ENGINEER CRUSHED TO DEATH IN THE
ELEVATOR SHAFT.
William Lund forty-eght years old, an engineer
employed In the Continental Hotel, Twentieth-st
and Broadway. was killed last night by being
crushed by the elevator The elevator, which is an
old ia shioned with freight attachment IS used
to carry passengers. About : o'clock Richard
Naele eighteen years old, the conductor. started
from the basement with Lund in the freight attach
ment The elevator had ascended only few feet
when IL stopped with jar. and young Nagle at
tempted to run II down to the cellar again. II would
not move, and he called for the engineer but re-
ceived no response. Then he summoned several
porters and on their going into the basement they
found the body of the engineer wedged between the
wall and the side of the He groaning in
agony After twenty minutes work the was
lowered. the engineer taken out and physician
summoned An examination revealed the fact that
I.und's back had been broken. A few minutes after
being extricated he died.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-16
TO CONTROL The MANHATTAN BEACH co

THE FLYNN SYNDICATE SAID TO HAVE OFFERED
SO 1000 FOR THE STOCK AND PROPERTY.
IL was learned last night that the p. II. Flynn
syndicate which controls the Nassau Electric Rail-
road Is negotiating secure control Of the Manhat
tan Beach Company OF which Austin Corbin Is
president. The Flynn syndicate. II said. has
made an offer Of slOO00000. The stock of the Man
haitian Company consists Of 900 shares OF common
stock par value slCO share and sG5OOcO in preferred
stock The committee. which is said to have been
appointed by the Manhattan Beach Company to
confer with the Flynn people. consists OF Austin
Corbin j. Rogers Maxwell president and vice presi-
dent Of the Manhattan Beach Company ex-Gover-
nor Roswell l.. Flower. Anthony y. Brady, OF AL
bany: j. X Reynolds, manager of the Long Island
Railroad J. L. Campbell, Charles NJ. Pratt and
Henry II. Hollands.
The Manhattan Beach Company controls several
branches of steam roads hotels and all property
at Manhattan Beach. II was said that Mr. corbin
favored the transfer Of the Manhattan company
to the Flynn syndicate The proposed purchase OF
the lines Of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company
and the present deal II made, will give the Nassau
Electric Railroad Company the control OF all sur
face roads in Brooklyn with the exception of those
controlled by the Long Island Traction Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-16
WESTERN CITIES PROUD OF THEIR AGE.
FORT WAYNE CELEBRATES ITS 1o0rH BIRTHDAY.
AND MILWAUKEE, WILL BE 80 YEARS
OLD THIS WEEK.

FORT WAYNE CELEBRATES ITS lOOH BIRTHDAY.
AND MILWAUKEE, WILL BE 80 YEARS
OLD THIS WEEK.
Fort Wayne Ind, Oct. 15.-With the blowing OF
Whistles the changing of bells and the booming Of
hundred guns the centennial celebration of Fort
Wayne ushered In at o'clock this morning
Never In It's history had the city donned so gay
gown The principal streets. with their merry
crowds. were oyerhung with huge arches. which
look like mighty gates Of marble In the bright sun
Ihe weather perfect.
AT $3.50 O'Clock the Exposition Hall. with It's war
relics and curiosities and its industrial displays
Was formally opened.
ms afternoon the great parade OF local ahd Visit
ing cyclists took place. The Cincinnati and Chlcago
League baseball teams also played here this after
noon.
Inc city Is full OF visitors and the capacity OF the
notels ana lodging houses IL severely tested EAtr-
Uses , were held tonight at the Princess fhk' the
'hrgest hall In the city
Mn"aukee. Oct 15.-Milwaukee's semi-cehtehhiai
,oDiiee Will be celebrated on Wednesday ana Ihurs-
eay OF this week Already business houses puDhc
""uainhgs and streets are draped and all plans are
iioompiete The Governors of Minnesota iilihois'
torand and Michigan will arrive with theII Stams,
snH ~ morning to participate Banquels .no
nion INDUSTRIAL parades receptions In honor OF ~ ~
ksr s ana the dedication OF q new $'Vw'V" ci''
10" make up the programme.