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Evening star., 1899-04-05
TO BRING TIE sOMERS.
Lieut.. CoIvveII Has Arranged for Her
Carriage From England.

Lieutenant John C. ColweI, naval at
tache of the United States embassy at
London, called at the Navy Department to-
day to pay his respects to Secretary Long.
He is on flying visit to this country and
expects to return to his post almost imme-
diateiy He has practically completed ar
rangements for bringing the torpedo boat
Somers to this country on the deck of one
of the great ocean tramps. The Somers IS
a torpedo boat purchased in England just
before the outbreak of the Spanish -Ameri-
can war, and our government was prevent
ed by the operation of the neutrality laws
ing the continuance of the war.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
TO BE CHIEF OF ORDNANCE
Appointment of Colonel Burlington by the
President
Designer of Number of Improve
ments-His Career in the Army
The Resulting Promotions.

The President today appointed Col Adel-
bert r. Burlington. ordnance department.,
to be chief of ordnance of the army, with
thu. rank of brfgadier general, vice Gen. ID.
b. Flagler, deceased Col. Burlington Is
the second ranking colonel of the depart
ment, and is now In command of the gov
ernment powder factory at Dover. DEL ne
will retire for age in November. 1901.
Col. Burlington was appointed TO the Mill
tary Academy in 1856 from Virginia. COM
ing from that part of the state which Is
now West Virginia He became leuten-
ant at the beginning of the civil war. Be
ing from the south he was strongly urged
to join the confederacy, but he resisted all
such appeals.
He became a captain before the close OF
the war Aside from short service as a
typographical engineer, he has been con-
tInuously in the ordnance corps. HIS name
is connected with a number OF important
improvements in ordnance. He was the de-
signer of the BuffingtOn-Crozier disappear
ing gun carriage and also designed the field
gun carriage in use by the United States
army. His promotion will make Lieut.. Col
Lawrence S. Babbitt a colonel, Major Jas.
w Reilly d lieutenant colonel, Capt. David
A. I.yle ma jor and Lieut.. George w. Burr
a captain.
A sketch of Colonel Buffingtons military
career was prepared at the War Depart
ment and furnished to the press this after
noon. 1t closes with the following comph-
mont to Colonel burlington:
Colonel Burlington is a gentleman of un-
blemished character and of the highest
professional attainments. The fact that he
remained loyal to the Mon in the trying
days of 1S61-G:. among his other good quail
tiles doubtless commended him to the Pres
ident for this preferment-
Evening star., 1899-04-05
INSURGENTS MASS AT CALUMPIT.
Prospect of Hard Fighting to DislOdge
Them.

MANILA April =. 9::}j a.m-The insurgents
are massirg strong forces north of Calum-
pit about five and half miles northwest
Of MaIoloS. and. according to the observa-
tiOns of the TeconnoteTing parties, they
have fine intrenchments there.
1t is expected that hard fighting will be
Necessary to diS!OGse them at that point
and at San Fernando. where AguinaldO is
supposed u be. Large rivers strengthen
both positions
Thr Montana eg!ment had one man Killed
and three wounded yesterday. Twenty-Five
men We're Frustrated by the heat and
brought TO the hospital.
Two New big Krupp guns. one six-inch
and the other eignt-inch. which were found
buried at MaioIos, though secured late, will
he mounted.
The Americans have also found 2T,0O7
silver dollars
General Macarthur recOnnOitered in force
yesterday morning. with the Montana regi-
neEsS, The iIh Cavalry and two guns of the
Hight artillery as far the river north of
Maloloo The reconnaissance developed the
fact thas there are fully 900 rebels. armed
with Mauser rifles. preparing for defense.
Shots were exchanged. and two of the
Montana regiment Were wounded, but there
WAS no engagement.
Later in the day General Macarthur
ysoved northward as the water supply of
falulOS Is Inadequate.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
SICKNESS AMONG OTIS TROOPS.
Dr. Harris Declares the Men Are Deg
perafe From Disease.

FORT WORTH, Tex, April 5.-Dr. Chas.
V. Harris Of the medical department. L.
:. A. passed through here today en- rout'
to Washington on important business with
the War Department. He comes from the
Philippine Islands and says the reports
of the excellent health Of the American
troops are false.
DR.. Harris stated that many soldiers, dis
heartened over their physical condition, de
liberately place thems Lives as a target for
the enemy's guns. 1t is the opinion of DR..
Harris that if the American troops remain
in the Philippines any great length of time
sickness and death is sure to follow
The name Of DIR. Chas. Y. Harris is not
carried in the Army Register, nor has the
surgeon generals office any record of any
person of that name connected with the
medical department Of the army in Manila
or the Philippines. 1t is not believed at the
War Department that he has any connec-
tiOn with the army.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
5. e. JONES a SECOND prNGREE.
Toledo Mayor Now Possibility for
Governor OF Ohio

Special Dispatch To The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS Ohio, April 5.-The election
OF ;. r. Jones. the Independent republican
candidate for mayor OF Toledo. by a ma
1ority over both the regular republican
and democratic candidates has injected a
startling complication into state politics
Jones candidacy was supported principally
by the anti-Hanna republicans and anti
corporation democrats Jones is a second
PinSree on this subject. Both the demo-
Gratis and anti-Hanna republicans in the
state are talking OF Jones now for candi-
date for governor. Leading democrats here
favor his Endorsement If the republicans
nominate him. We might as we'll" said
one of them this morning, for two-t birds
Of our men would vote for him anyhow as
they did in Toledo last Monday"
Gen. J. Kent Hamilton, ex-mayor OF To-
ledo, and A. ID. Fassett, the former a mem-
ber of Gov. Bushnell's staff, were here yes
terday in consultation with the governor
and c. l.. Kurtz in regard to the nomina-
ton of Jones for governor The conditions
seem to be ripe for Jones to make lust
such a rise from mayor of Toledo to gov
ernor Of the state as Pingree did from the
office of mayor of Detroit to the governor
ship OF Michigan. Jones has made ma
tional reputation as the Golden Rule
mayor.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
DIG STRIKE OF CARPENTERS.
Estimated That 1880 Men Are Ont mt
Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. April 5.-Within the
past twenty-four hours 500 additional men
have Joined the carpenters strike which
was inaugurated On Monday. 1t is now es-
timated that over 1.5D0 men are on strike.
A few of the smaller contractors have con-
ceded the demands of the men. II is said
by the officials of the Carpenters Union
that 5000 men win be out by Saturday
unless their terms are agreed 10. They de
mand an eight-hour day and 80 cents an
hour. The contractors have offered 27I3
cents an hour. with nine hours a day for
five days and five hours on Saturdays
This offer has been rejected.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Mr.. Herbert Putnam Takes the Oath
Of Office.
ENTERS UPON HIS DUTIES TODAY
A Brief Talk With Him as to the
Work Laid Out.
WILL PROCEED SLOW WLY

Mr.. Herbert Putnam, the new libra rian of
congress, has come to Washington to stay
and has entered upon the duties of his Of
nee Mr.. Putnam reached the city yester-
day, and his first object was to call upon
the President. They had a pleasant con-
Versation, during which Mr.. Putnam evil
denced his appreciation of the responsible
ties OF his new position and expressed his
determination to meet them to the best of
his ability.
This morning Mr.. Putnam appeared at
the library building and Acting Librarian
Evening star., 1899-04-05
DOUBLE MURDER BY CRAZY MAN.
Colored Man and n Boy, Victims of His
WrPtk,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. April ). - John
Campbell, colorad and Arthur Cunning
ham, white boy eleven years old, were
shot and killed late yesterday by G. d.
Atnip, whom the police 'helieve TO be de-
mented. Campbell is "a driver, and was
on his wagon when accosted by Atnip,
who accused him of stealing, wood and
attempted to arrest him. Campbell pro-
tested and Atnip opened fire. The negro
ran. but fell dead $50 yards away, with a
bullet in his side.
Whan the smoke cleared it was found
that Arthur Cunningham. one of a group
of boys at play in "a vacant 1ot a short
distance away, lay dead, Shot through the
heart. Atnip fled to his home and was ar
rested there.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
POLICE GUARD TAILOR SHOPS.
Trouble Over the Pants Makers Strike
In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. April 5.-Today about
dozen policemen We're detailed to guard
a number of tailor shops, owing to the
attack made by strikers on Jacob Cooper's
place last night, In which an effort was
made to burn the establishment. No dis
turbance occurred however. and ne more
trouble is anticipated. Warrants are out
for the arrest of the leaders in last nights
fight.
More than half of the pants makers
have returned to work. Nineteen contract
ors have signed the new scale and four
others will do 50 today.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
VICTIMS OF YELLOW FEVER.
Their bodies viii Not Re Brought
Home Until Next Winter.

Acting Secretary Meikiejohn and Surgeon
General Wyman of the marine hospital ser
vice have been in correspondence regarding
the return to this country of the men who
died in Cuba of yellow fever. The result
has been that the acting secretary has is
sued orders directing that none Of the re-
mains of victims of yellow fever shall be
brought to the United States before next
winter. The graves of such soldiers were
iso ,ated in Cuba so that there Will be no
difficulty about identification.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
NO MORE FRICTION Expected.
Authority of the United States in Cuba
Will BE Undivided.

The dissolution of the Cuban assembly
has been expected by officials in Washing
ton, and it is now believed that the adjust
ment of all the larger problems of the Gu
ban settlement are in sight. While the as
sembly was never recognized, yet its con-
stant meetings and pronuncamentos caused
disturbances from time to time. A number
of CubaEs formerly thought the assembly
possessed some authority, but now that it
has dissolved there will be no authority In
Cuba other than that of the United States
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Marine Corps Promotions.

Announcement was made at the Navy De-
partment today of the promotion of the fol-
lowing named officers of the United States
Marine Corps:
Major w. r. Spicer, Major w, p. Biddle,
Capt. E. r. Lowrder, Capt. A. w. Catlin
and Capt. T. p. Kane.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Supervising Steam Vessel Inspector

John d. Sloane of st. Paul has been ap-
pointed supervising inspector of the steam
vessels for the fifth district, which COM
prises the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin
and Iowa.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
THE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMED.
Gen Otis Has Not Disclosed Plans for
Another Campaign.

If Gen. Otis is maturing plans for another
campaign against the insurgents in vicin-
ity of Calumpit. as indicated in the press
dispatches from Manila. he has not in
formed the War Department of it. In fact
the general has not thought it necessary to
communicate with the department for two
days concerning the situation in the Phil
ippines. While it may be necessary to send
troops against the insurgents who have
gathered at Calumpit, in order to make the
authority of the United States more secure
and for its effects upon the natives, yet it
is not believed there will be anything more
serious than guerrilla warfare The insur-
gents are expected to retire on the ap-
preach of the American troops.
Casualties in the Philippines.
The casualties in the Philippines from
February to April 4. inclusive, as re-
ported to the adjutant general. are: Killed,
1si; wounded, 976. Total, 1,160.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Views of Commissioners.

a Manila dispatch of yesterday says:
The belief is spreading among the resi-
dents here tha, the effect Of the capture of
Malolos. the former rebel capital. followed
10y the proclamation of the United States
Philippine commission. will be TO convince
the natives that Aguinaldo's bubble has
burst
DR.. Schurman. president of the commits
sion said
iEgly. What do You propose To do for us?'
The proclamation answers the question,
ard il should satisfy them"
Col Charles DENLY. member of the COM
mission and former minister to China, re-
marked:
1t is the most important proclamation
since the Declaration of Independence.
Spanish. Tagalo and English versions have
been printed. and ii is proposed to circulate
them about MGIolos and AT all the seaports
They will be sent 10 the lake towns by gun
beats
The committee of Spaniards. under the
leadership Of Senor Antoniom Fuset presi-
dent Of the Spanish Club has had little sue
cess with the expedition organized to de-
liver money and stores to the Spanish pris-
Cners. The members of the expedition were
obliged to give the goods TO the Filipino
officers at Batanga- The boat had letter
from AguinGldo. directing the Filipino Off
cials 10 aid the mission, but Gen. TriaS
commanding the Filipino forces in the
southern provinces. and his subordinates
declined 10 recognize Aguinaldo's authority
The Spaniards refused to accept the invita-
tions TO land. having been warned that they
would BE- held for ransom.
Maj Rafael Morales. the former Spanish
governor Of the Island of Mindoro was
brough; on board the ship for an interview
He was weak that he tainted and at
parting he said:
Il shall never see you again.
The Ffipi1Os thought the Red Cross flag
was the American flag.
A committee whose members are of all
nationalities in Manila. headed by John
Mcleod. an Englishman. has been organ
ized for the purpose Of interviewing the
Filipino leaders and petitioning for the re-
lease of the prisoners in the name Of hu-
manity.
Evening star., 1899-04-05

Vice President Hobart's condition is
about the same it was last night. He
is not SO well as he was yesterday, but at
lis residence there is said to be no cause
for alarm He is said to be suffering prin-
c:pally from acute indigestion.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Pope Receives American Bishops.

ROME, April 5.-The pope today received
in audience the Bishop of Duluth, the Rt
Rev James McGoldrick, and the Bishop
OF Winona, the Rt Rev. David B. Cotter
Evening star., 1899-04-05
CONVERSATIONAL Lthrary to close.

The Congressional Library will be Closed
at noon tomorrow and until Friday morn
ing on account of the burial of the SOL
diers at Arlington.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
May Postpone Nancy GuiIford'a Trial

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, April 5.-The trial
of Dr. Nancy Guilford may be postponed
on account of the illness of one of the
juymen.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
THE WASHINGTON EVENING STAR

THE WASHINGTON EVENING STAR
Has a larger home and household
circulation I'm the city of publica-
lion, I'm proportion TO population,
than any other newspaper In the
world. That IN. it is regularly de-
iivercd by carriers 10 permanent
subscribes TO the largest per-
centrgc of residences in the city.
This is n pointer OF value TO ad-
vertiscrs. sehoIders and mcm-
ber~ of family circles are the pco-
pie who want things and pay for
them.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
Death Of james WylIte.

GLASGOW, April 5.-James Wyllie the
former champion amateur checker player,
- dead.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
The Communication.

Mr.. Proctcr'S letter is as follows:
in response TO your letter of March 81,
inquiring as TO what opportunities are given
by existing law to the honorably discharg-
ed soldiers of the 1st District of Columbia
Regiment to obtain positions in the civil
service in the District, l beg to state that
persons honorably discharged from the mill
itary and naval Service-without regard to
the war in which they served-are given
preference in appointment under the civil
service rules, provided the discharge was
on account of wounds or sickness incurred
in the line of duty.
This preference is conferred by section
115l. Revised Statutes, and Is the only
preference which the commission has power
to accord to the soldiers in the war with
Spain. Congress having fixed in the statute
the class to BE- preferred, the commission
has no power to extend the statute to 9TH
ers. Those who come within the preference
c,ass are eligible for appointment when
making an average of 6', while all others
are required to obtain 40. They are put
at the head of the list and are first GER
titled for appoin tment. The law requires
appointing officers to give such persons
preference in making selections from GER
tificationS.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
COMMENT on PROCLAMATION.
London Papers Declare Ii Generous in
Character.

LONDON. April THE Morning Post
ard Daily Chronicle. which comment upon
the proclamation issued by the Schurman
commission. admit that it is 'of the gen.
eTous character to be expected from a dom
iaant power In the position of the United
States" but emphasize the difficulties
s.iH ahead until AguinalGo Is caught and il
is possible. to inspire the natives with conf
dence-"
\ Belgian syndicate according to a Dis
patch to the Daily Mail from Ostend, is
Nbout to send a party of engineers To study
~ construction Of a railway between Ma
Mia and BatanGa.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
PREFERENCE TO SOLDIERS
Civil Service Commissions Response to In
quiry Respecting Appointments.
Provision That Discharge Must Have
Been Given Because of Sick
ness or wounds.

In reply to an inquiry OF his. District
Commissioner John W. Ross today receive
a letter from Mr. John z. Proctor. presi
dent of the civil service commission to the
effect that persons honorabiy discharged
from the military and naval service are Civ
en- preference in appointments without re-
gard to what war they served in. Mr.. Ross
is daily requested by members of the Is:
District Of Columbia Regiment to assis.
them in obtaining employment and. as We
stated in The Star al the time. he recently
requested the civil service commission to
inform him as to what opportunities arv
given by law TO obtain positions in the Dis
trict civil service.
Evening star., 1899-04-05
POSTED IN MANILA
Proclamation to Filipinos in Three
Different Languages.
WELL RECEIVED BY THE PEOPLE
English Bankers Optimistic as to
American Policy.
A G. Z IN a LDO'S FO Il G E S

MANILA, April 5. GO p.m--The procla-
nation of the United States Philippine
commission was posted in the streets,
printed in English Spanish and Tagolog. to-
day 1t was also distributed in the out
side towns as far as Malolos, and has been
received with marked attention by the ma
tives generally. and has been approved by
a number of representative Manilans.
English bankers here who have been in
terviewed on the subject are optimistic
upon the attitude of the Americans, as
Stunning that it indicates that the decisive
policy Will undoubtedly be successful.
May Not Reach Insurgents.
A Spanish banker. who was interviewed.
expressed fear that the proclamation will
not reach the masses controlling the re-
belIion. but he explained, the Fflipinos at
Manila are mostly domestics and clerks
who have no definite opinions, and the wire-
pullers outside of the city have undoubted-
ly intercepted it.
Continuing. the Spanish banker said that
if the proclamation had been issued on
May or even on August II of last year
the result would have been different. as. IN
his opinion. based on twenty years expert
encr the only argument which appeals TO
the masses here Is the gun.
The editor of Oceania thinks the procla-
nation is the most polite document ever
published in the Philippine Islands. and
that it is bound to convince the wavering
Of the folly Of further hOstilities.
English Merchants Views.
Ar English merchant says the first clause,
with reference to the establishment and
maintenance of American sovereignty and
warning the rebels. should settle the ques-
ton I'm the mind of every thinking Filipino
y Scotch ship owner thinks it does not
leave any further doubt as to the policy of
the United States. and that. consequently,
AguinaIio must submit 10 the inevitable,
as the continuance of hosulittes Is opposed
l. the best interests OF the Filipinos.
AguinaIdo Said to BE Deposed.
MANILA April !, go p.m.-There are
persistent rumors today that Aguinaldo, the
insurgent leader. has been suppianted IN
the command of the Filipino affairs by
General Antonio Luna, commander-in-chlet
Of the Filipino forces. Luna is described
as being a typical belligerent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-23
ALL IS QUIET.
G0ntiuned from page ]

Continued from page ] their sarnames. His entire career at Lake Village was one ofinsotenee and to him Richardson surrendered the leadership and became demoral- ized.
 The negroes of Cbicot county be- coming more and more demoraazad, at last asserted their feelings Thurs day when Badly Binsoe prosecuted and convicted a noero named Light foot, who had already served oGs term in lbe penitantiarY.
 Itis thoagbt#tHat there will be DO further developments, for the ne- groes Of Southeastern Arkansas have been warned that fearful eoase. quences await any demonstration on their part,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-23

proved that to those who have doubted him in that statement, by showing them a wound in the rear of his leit shoulder. He must have been a member of New York's gal lant and brave 7lst. His uniform is now in the possession of a Pine Blafial as is also his photo and photos of the other members of his family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-23
ROOT APPOINTED
To Succeed B. A. Alger as Secretary
 of War.

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 22- E5ha Root. of New York has been rendered and has accepted the Sec. retary of war.
 E#fau Root was born ia Clinton, Oneida county, N. Y, February 15. 1845. He graduated from Hamilton College in 1s64, adopted the profes- sion Of law and settled iu New York City, where he has attained a high as a jufist. Ia 1883 } he was United States district attorney for the southern district of New York.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-23

Indians with the habits of the snakes and their dexterity in hand ling and keeping the serpents un- coiIed The Mokis themselves are absolutely retieent about the matter
 Js ". ADAMS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-07-23
Prices
 Ought 10 Bring You

Pretty muslin, 5a asasds faf z5e, onlg i I=2c perYar1.
 Calico, 24-3e. 3e, s1-2e.
 Good yaFa Hlde Bleaching. ae
 Bed Tcktne. 5c.
 Drilling #e.
 Pant Cotb.=5e.
 Brown Domestic. ae.
 Gingham 4e.
 Holsted. 5e.
 Paper pins. 1c paReE.
 suspenders. 5c.
 steeI NeeeEes. best. Ie paper.
 shirts. be
 Gaod linen collars. 4e.
 Drawers. t2e.
 Knee pants. Ioe.
 Men pants 35e.
 0yeralls. 25e.
 4arl wide perca.e. SC.
 p0cE. usual price Iac. o1r Wice, 5c.
 This is taeway .aea5 fts We print prices So yoa eaa see. We mean it when we say we ua5ersegl. You can find anything here you want, Itp pays everybody teeome here. twill pay you Ton won't find times so hard ii you spend your money here where ft will go farthest.
 What if the distanceis aIittle more; you save enough to pay you to go 3 long wa. Don't be fooled and think you can do better, or near as well.
 There is no trick about the thing. We have simply pitched in to slash prices all to pieces, regardless@of what We ought to do, and while it lasts it is big saving to the hundreds that come; and will be to you if you are wise enough to come Ten to D cents saved on every hard earned dollar you spend means many dollars saved in the long run. The next 30 days is go- ing to be money saving time for the people who come.