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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
ASSIGNING THE WORK,
It's Distribution to the Three Assist
ant Secretaries.

It's Distribution to the Three Assist
ant Secretaries.
Secretary Gage has issued an order as
signing the work of the three assistant
secretaries and directing that hereafter all
commL nications other than those pertain
ing to appointments. removals and changes
in compensation, and which by law must
go to the Secretary for signature CT con-
sideration, will be attended to by the as
sistant secretaries.
To Assistant Secretary Spaulding is as
signed the general direction and supervision
of all matters relating to the public bus
mess assigned to the following bureaus,
offices and divisions: The bureau of immi-
grafton, the Office of the coast and geodetic
survey, the bureau of navigation, the Office
Of the life-saving service, the office of
supervising inspector general steamboat in
spection service, the office of the light house
board the office of the supervising surgeon
general marine hospital service, the Office
OF the supervising architect, the miscella-
neous division and the Office of the chief
clerk and superintendent.
To Assistant Secretary Howell Is assigned
the general drec ton and supervision Of all
matters pertaining to the customs service
and all matters relating to The public hrs-
mess assigned to the following bureau and
divisions: The bureau Of statistics, the di-
vision of customs, the division of revenue
cutter service, the division of spac;al agents
and the division of stationery, printing and
blanks.
To Assistant Secretary Vanderlip Is as
signed the general direction and supervision
of all matters relating to the public bus
mess assigned TO the following bureau, Of
flee and divisions: The office Of the director
of the mint, the bureau of engraving and
printing, the secret service division, the d.
vision Of public moneys, the division of
loans and currency. the division Of book
keeping and warrants, and the division Of
mail and files.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
SAGASTAPREPARES FOR WAR
Madrid Globo Gives Assurance of Spain,
Precautions.
Imparcfal Quotes a "High Personnre,
Who Advocates Sending War
ships to New York,

MADRID, March 3.-The public is much
exercised over the report of the presence
OF squadron Of United States warships ar
Hong Kong, as it is presumed the vessels
intend to threaten Manila, the capital of
the Philippine Islanos, in the event of war
between the United States and Spain.
The Imparcial, in an article headed ITO
Manila, to New York." quoted an un-
named high parsonage, who scouts the
idea OF an imminent rupture, and saws:
The presence Of the warships at Hong
Kong is only Washington's policy, with
the view OF corten:ing the jingocs."
The high parsonage" is said to have
added: But America has not so many
Warshlps as to warrant such bold action.
II the Yankees go to the Philippines the
Spaniards will go to New York.
The Globo remarks: The government is
alive to the critical situation, and is ST.
iently preparing for the worst But it is
too diplomatic to disclose the procedure
by which II is preparing for emergencies 4"
In conclusion. the GloDo says: "Fortu-
nately, the tranquil preparations of the
government are the best assurance that 1t
will be ready when the occasion requires
It. The public, seeing the coolness of
Senior Sagasta, should comprehend that he
means acts and not words. However lin
tied the public's confidence in the premier.
tley, like ourselves. have confidence that
better days will dawn promptly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
COURT STILL AT KEY WEST.
Burial of identified Sailor-Wound.
ed From Dry TOrtuSas.

ed From Dry TOrtuEas.
KEY WEST, Fla, March 3-Lieutenant
Mark, the judge advocate of the United
States naval court of inquiry into the loss
Of the battle ship Maine, which concluded
its sessions here yesterday, said today that
he did not know when the court would
leave Key West.
An unidentified body from the Maine
wreck was brought here this morning on
board the coast survey steamer Bache.
One gun division from the United States
cruiser Marblehead; under command of
Lieutenant Anderson, received the remains
Commander McCalla superintended all the
arrangements.
Only small number of people gathered
at the dock. A hearse was in waiting. but
it proved to be too small for the coffin
covered with the stars and stripes, in a
plain wagon. The body was buried in the
cemetery with the honors usually accorded
to a dead sailor
The survivors of the Maine were among
those present at the interment There
We're no demonstrations.
LupkiE, Waters, Shea and Hefrron, the
wounded men of the Maine were brought
here from the Tortugas, on board the
Bache today, and were taken to the bar
racks. They are all doing well. The five
additional survivors, who were left at the
Tortugas by the Bache, are also making
progress toward recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
AVAILABLE COAL SUPPLY.
The Mining Companies Send Assur-
ances to the Navy Department.

The Mining Companies Send Assure
ances to the Navy Department.
The coal mining companies throughout
the country, especially those near the
seaboard, have been prompt i'll their offers
to the Navy Department to furnish this
requisite for sea warfare in the event of
trouble with Spain. At the same time the
department has not been inactive in the
matter, but has taken steps to ascertain
the probable supply and Its location, &C.,
available III the case of an emergency.
This branch of the naval supply comes
under the bureau of equipment, and, aside
from the steps above noted the officials
will not admit that anything unusual has
the bureau, did say, however today that
no extraordinary contracts for coal had
been entered into as result of the excite
ment over the Maine disaster nor any
greater amount purchased than was usual
for the navy on peace footing.
Two new battle ships, the Kearsarge and
Kentucky, the largest ever built for the
United States navy, will be completed ana
turned over to the government in ten
months if finished according to the terms
of contract. They are now under construc-
ton by the Newport News Shipbuilding
Company, and are to be launched on the
oath instant. On the first of February the
monthly statement issued by the bureau of
construction showed them to be finished to
the extent of 90 per cent, a little more than
half, and the easiest half, at that, said an
official of the bureau today. The company
would have to work hard and disregard
the eight hour a day rule, he continued, in
order to complete them in contract time.
rhe fact that the ships are no nearer
completion than stated is probably respon
sble for the statement that the Secretary
of the Navy had asked that work on them
be hurried, for SO far as could be ascer-
tanned today no official Of the department
knew anything OF such orders. The two
vessels are to be each of Il, 500 tons dis
placement
1t is said at the Navy Department that
no request has been made upon the New
port News Shipbuilding Company to has
ten the launch of the battle ships Kear-
sarge and Kentucky. All that the depart
ment has done in the matter is to author
ize delay of ten days in the execution of
the contract for dredging at the Norfolk
navy yard, in order that the contractor
might employ his plant to clear away tn,
silt that has accumulated In front of the
launching ways upon which the two big
battle ships now lie. The contractor will
get at this work March IA, and must finish
by the 24th. 1t is said at the department
that no useful purpose would be served by
fastening the launching of the battle ships,
a large part of he-work Of fitting out a
ship is more speedily performed while she
is on the ways than when she Is afloat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
REASONS FOR DISMISSAL.
Senator Jones' Resolution of
qufry of the Public Printer.

Senator Jones' Resolution of In
qufry of the Public Printer.
Senator Jones today called up in the
Senate his resolution, introduced yesterday
afternoon, calling upon the public printer
for names Of 2, ,466 democrats and SD le-
publicans alleged by him to have been
employed in the government printing office
on April l.. 1897, the lists of names TO be
made UP alphabetically by divisions, sep
crate lists to be made of the men and
women employed In the different divisions;
also the names AMI politics of all persons
who resigned or were dismissed or dropped
from the rolls of the Office from April l.
1897, to February 10. 1898. and the alleged
causes of said separations from the serv-
ice; also the names and politics of all per-
soEs who have been reduced or promoted
from April L. 1897, to February IS, 1S9S
and the alleged reasons foe said reductions
and promotions.
Mr.. Lodge moved that this resolution be
sent to the committee on printing.
Mr.. Jonas said he had no objection to
having the resolution referred, as request
ed He said his purpose was merely to get
at the facts in the case
TT the law has been carried out" said
Mr.. Jones. ''the inquiry will result 10 the
credit of the public printer. and IL it had
not been complied with the public has
right to know it,
The resolution was then referrsd as indi-
Gated,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
Naval orders.

Lieut.. ]. T. Smith has been detached
from the New York navy yard and order
ed to the Enterprise.
The sick leave granted Chief Engineer
w. B. Dunning has been revoked, and he
is placed on waiting orders.
The acceptance Of the resignation OF
Ensign B. H. Osborn has been recalled,
and he is ordered to rejoin the Montgomery
at Key West at once.
Passed Assistant Engineer G. e. Burd
has been ordered to temporary duty at
New York.
The unexpired leave Of Commander B.
8. Richards has been revoked, and he Is
ordered to duty at the New York navy
yard.
Lieut.. ]. e. Jordan has been detached
from the Essex and eranted two months
leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03

not become a subject Of diplomatic ex-
change, further than in the presentation
of condolences, the facilitation of the work
of salvage, and Mr.. Du Bosc's statement
that no mines exist in Havana harbor In
its larger phases the question has not en-
tered the domain of diplomacy. Mr. Du
Bose has received Information bringing the
record of the alleged filibuster Dauntless
up to date, and it is understood he pre-
sented a complete memorandum on that
subject, with a view to having the vessel
libeled. While the information is said to
establish the recent expeditionary character
of the Dauntless trips, question is raised
as to the actual success of the expedition
which, it has been claimed by Cuban lead
ers, landed near Matanzas. Evidences are
submitted that the expedition proper failed
to effect a landing, but that Gen. Agra
monte, Cuban leader, got ashore in a
sn. all boat and is now wandering in the in
terror without having made junction with
the insurgents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
PERSONAL Mention.

Mr.. Albert Potter, who has been spending
a few days with friends in town. leaves this
afternoon for his home in central New
York.
Mr.: James L. Pugh. ijr.. visited Mary,
lands capital yesterday He is interested
Major A. C. G5rard OF the medical depart
ment OF the army passed through the city
today on his way to Madrids Spain, where
he will represent the government 1t the
International medical congress- to assemble
In that city next month
Lieut.. ]. II. 6hfpton, list Artillery, has
reported at the War Department for duty.
He is at the Army and Navy Club.
Lieut.. r. =. Lyle, u 8. N. retired. now
q resident Of phiIsdeiptia, Is at the Ar
lington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
THUNDER STORM AT HAVANA,
Divers Work fnterrupted-Senafo tor
ProctOr's Movements.

HAVANA, March 3.-The operations Of
the divers this morning were interrupted
by heavy thunder storm. The indications
are, however. that the weather will clear
later in the day.
Senator Proctor may leave Havana on
Saturday for home. though the time of his
departure is not decided. He may remain
here until "Wednesday, and In that case
will probably take trip into the province
Of Pinar Del Rio, with Superintendent Ell
we'll of the Red Cross Society. unless the
stormy weather changes the program. The
senator's departure for the United States
depends to some extent upon the success
of his vaccination.
The United States light house tender
Mangrove and the naval court of inquiry
into the loss of the battle ship Maine are
expected here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is business investment. II
you want to invest your money
proftably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
The Star is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital. and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
BOCHDER's NERVE FAILED,
Suspicious Story of u Man Regardin,
a Dead Woman

CLEVELAND. Ohio. March "A man
named Frank Bochder rushed up to Lieu
tenant Schmunk and Patrolman Gill, who
were standing on the corner of Superior
and Seneca streets today, and in breathless
excitement said he had just made an at
tempt to commit suicide at the Lake Shore
House.
He was but half dressed and was trem-
bling violently. He added that his nerve
finally deserted him, and he gave up the
attempt. Bochder said that he and a wo-
man, whom he called Mrs. Stabe, had
acid and he took morphine. They retired
after having turned on the gas Then he
said his nerve failed him and he fed. The
officers went to the Lake Shore House and
found the woman dead. Bochder was
locked up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
ATTEMPT At coNs1DERAr1oN.

Senator Allison Tried to Have the
District Bill Taken I'D.
In the Senate this afternoon Mr.. Allison
attempted to have immediate considera-
ton Of the District of Columbia appropria-
ton BILL which was reported by him yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Jones wanted to
continue his argument on the bankruptcy
bill, and Mr.. Allison said he would en-
deavor to get the District bill before the
Senate later in the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
NEW YORK CUSTOMS HOUSE.


Sx5,OOO q Year.
The Treasury Department is preparing
to cut down the cost Of running the big
customs house In New York. BY resent in
struetions of Secretary Gage the collector
and special agents at New York made an
investigation as to what could be done in q
reduction Of force and salaries. A report
has been made, and It has heen decided
that By dropping a number OF employees
and reducing the salaries Of others the gov
ernment can easily save $4,000 a ysar
The details Of the changes to be made
have not been arranged.
Secretary Gage does not bslievo in Inn
pairing the efficiency of any brsneh of the
service. but has come to the conclusion
that q good place to keep down expenses
is to cut expenses where practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
APPEAL TO spANIARDs IN MEXICO.

Asked to Come to Rescue 0f Their
Native Country.
CITY OF MEXICO. March IA manifes-
to, signed "A Spaniard." has been pro-
fIseiy distributed in the streets here. In
the porticos OF the houses and cafes. II
refers to the imminence of war between
Spain and the United States, and is a pa
triotic call on Spaniards to come to the
rescue Of their country. The manifesto
states that It is for the Spaniards to prove
their patriotism and self-sacrihce. The
manifesto contains no insults to Ameri-
cans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03

Appointed Paymasters' Clerks.
w. L. Pfeiffer and H. c. Jordan have
been appointed naval paymasters' clerks to
assist in the settlement Of acco, nts of ves-
sells Of coast survey. The appointment of
d. Darnan as paymasters clerk will be
revoked on settlement Of accounts of Key
West naval station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
BURNS REELECTION DOUBTFUL.
Battersea Has Turned Against the
English Labor Leader,

LONDON, March 3.-The London county
council elections are proceeding quietly to-
day. The voting is brisk, and all kinds of
equipages have been brought into play
from the coach to the donkey cart A
trrn Of the tide against John Burns, the
labor leader. is reported to have occurred
In the Battersea district, and even the
liberal Westminster Gazette says his re-
election is doubtful.
The outgoing council consisted OF sixty
moderates and fifty-eight progressives
otherwise conservatives and liberals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
TROUBLE ON HER FIRST TRIP.

Maria Richmers Towed Into Halifax
With Broken Shaft.
HALIFAX, N. s., March 3.-The steam
ship Maria Richmers in her maiden voyage
from Bremen February 10 for Baltimore,
with 160 steerage passengers and a general
cargo. was towed into this port today by
the steamer Alpha with a tail end shaft
broken.
The Maria Richmers is a craft of 4,4SO
gross tons. The Alpha is owned in Amster-
dom, and is bound from Baltimore for
Baltic ports, via Queenstown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03

Pay Director Billings' Case.
In the case Of Pay Director Billings, SEN
fenced by court-martial to dismissal from
the navy. ex-Secretary Herbert, in his argu-
ment before Secretary Long yesterday. did
not osk for clemency for the accused. but
urged acquittal on the evidence presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03
Army Chaplain Appointed.

The President today appointed Rev. H. c.
Gavitt Of Illinois post chaplain in the
army to nh q vacancy occasfoned by the
retirement OF Post Chaplain william H.
Pearson. now on sick leave at Delaware,
Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-03

Government receipts froE customs to-
day, S44S. 745: internal revenue, S4O2 63g;
miscellaneous. s6S, ,672; expenditures H.O72,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-05-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Aylett Hubbard left on
Sunday for Missouri Valley.
Mrs. r. Z. Moore gave a delightful
kensington Thursday afternoon.
Hanna's for soda. Cor. 14th and O.
Mrs. Melchert H. Garten will give q
reception Friday afternoon May 10Th.
Mrs. Lewis Of Pasadena, Cal, is visit
ing with her daughter, Mrs. Dorr.
Mrs. Robinson Of Chicago is the guest
Of her daughter, Mrs. j. B. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Scott OF Salt Lake
City are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
ton Scott.
Mrs. B. F. and Miss Bailey have issued
for kensington on Thursday
afternoon.
Dentist Hill moved over Miller & Paine
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-05-14

stintedly his generosity when he made
the contribution and all these eulogiums
he permitted to 60 unchallenged. His
attempt to make the Hawaiians stand
this item Of his self advertising has
awakened bitterness not known among
them since the overthrow Of the mon.
archy. The men who heretofore were
the staunchest supporters Of the Dole
administration are Withdrawing in dis
gust, while the observation-disclosures
not only insist that he pay for his glory
out Of his own pocket, but are asking
that his 'incidentals" be itemized, that
they may know where their $1,000 went.
Mr.. Dole 10 wishing that he had stayed
at home.-Tov n Topics.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-05-14

Friday afternoon FROM till 6 O'Clock in
honor OF Mrs. Walter L. Saxon Of New
Orleans, who 10 her guest. The after.
noon was an ideal ono for q reception
and but few Of the invited guests failed
to take advantage Of the invitation. The
cards contained water color and pen and
ink sketches, which were the work Of
M1. Saxon. who ranks high in New
Orleans % an artist. Mrs. Johnson's
homo was beautifully decorated with
cut flowers and apple blossoms. A bank
of blossoms adorned the mantel in tho
rear Of the parlor. while the dining room
was . perfect bower OF beauty, long
garlands Of the apple blossoms being
draped from the chandeliers 10 the table,
and . triangular garland lying on the
table. The house was darkened and the
lights used. Messrs. Benson sno Blair
furnished music upstairs. Mrs. r. Rol-
ben and Mrs. ]. w. Hitchcock assisted
Mrs. johnson in receiving and introduc-
ing the guests to Mrs. Saxon. Misses
Helen Hoover, Emma Daily and Lillian
Trester served the ices and cakes in the
DINING room. Master Earl Barnaby re-
ceived the cards at the door. The guests
Wefe:
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-05-14

Mark Tilton.
Misses Mae Burr, Latta, Latham,
Stoddard, Sarah Harris, Alice Cowdery.
A private letter from Honolulu re-
ports: President Dole OF Hawaii, is far
and sway the most unpopular man in
the Kauaka republic today. This 10 the
outcome Of his recent trip to Washing.
ton. When the Hawaiians decided that
the veal OF their country demanded the
tour they told the president to do the
elegant" and charge it to their account
They anticipated the outlay Of perhaps
$1,000. Imagine their surprise when
the president unblushingly presented an
expense account Of $1,000, q very large
portion of which came under the vague
head: "Incidentals." They might have
born this had the president not added to
it the $500 given by him 70 the Maine
relief fund. His people praised un-