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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
THE NINTH CASE.
Cora Singleton, COlOred, a Sufferer
From Smallpox.


The ninth case of smallpox during the
present outbreak here was discovered by
the health department last evening in the
person Of Cora Singleton. colored. who was
found suffering from the disease at 1903
10th street, between NJ and N. The health
officer has as yet been unable to ascertain
the true history Of this case, but 1t is prob
ably due to contact with some other case
here, or with some person having been in
CO intact with case. The house in which
the Singleton woman was found Is said to
be the residing place of between thirty and
forty cOlored persons, some of whom are
said to have been employed as servants in
hotels, private houses, and like places. 1t
is understood that a majority of the in
mates Of the infected house will be trans
ferred to the detention camp, while those
who refuse to so there will be Quarantined
in the house for the usual period of sixteen
days. The afflicted woman was promptly
removed to the hospital and the premises
thoroughly fumigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Take Pride In Their Capital.I
From the Scranton Times.

The people of the whole country have a
pride in the capital. Washington, lorg
satirically described as tine city Of mag
niffcent distances" has grown, thanks to
the Imagination of L'Enfant, one Of the
most beautiful cities of the world, with the
most magnificent public building in the
world its browning glory. Magnificent
structures for the navy. army, library and
various other departments cover acres Of
ground, and have no superiority in point Of
beauty, architecture. durability and adapta-
bility in the world. Unlimited wealth has
been lavishly given by Congress to make
Washington credit to the nation, and no
citizen can grasp the meaning of the words
United States and their power and
wealth until he visits the capital city.
While Washington may not compare with
Paris, Vienna or London in some particu-
lars, yet none Of the foreign capitals have
the many wide streets, the regularly laid
out avenues and the modern structures
that adorn our capital. The visitor at
Washington must be struck with wonder
and amazement at the national and mu-
n!cipal progress as exhibited in the mag
ni1cent city. when he considers that 100
years ago the United States was an infant
among nations and poor in everything but
the class of men and women within its
confines. Today. in wealth, power, inf1u-
ence and population in the Christian world,
we are at the top of the ladder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
NOT UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH.
The Facts Regarding Linas Skinner
OHense.

Inquiry at the War Department discloses
the fact that record Is on file there in the
case Of Linas Skinner, a Connecticut vol
unteer, who is reported in the press dis
patches to have been sentenced to death
in the Philippines for sleeping on post. This
record shows, however. that the charge
upon which Skinner was tried was drunken
hess on duty, and leaving his post. He
was convicted by court-martial, and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for six months. The
reviewing authorities reduced this period
to four months, and 1t is assumed here
that Skinner Is now serving this sentence
Unless he has committed another offense a
report of which has not yet reached the
department. (Which is scarcely probable, in
view of the fact that he should be
serving term Of imprisonment, 1t is not
possible that he should have been SEN
fenced to death on the charge alleged. In
fact, the records OF the department show
that up to date, no American soldier has,
during the recent campaign. or indeed
throughout the Spanish war, been SEN
fenced to death for sleeping on post. There
is but one case involving the death penalty
pending before the War Department just
now, namely. that Of a negro soldier, who
murdered his sergeant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Alfred T. Marks. for a number OF
years past advertising manager and writer
for the firm Of W. B. Moses & Sons. has
severed his connection with that house to
accept position In the advertising de-
partment Of the Washington Times.
Mr.. w. H. Sterne OF the cash room,
Treasury Department. has been called to
Philadelphia to attend the funeral Of his
sister.
Capt. H. Meyerdierck Of Hamburg, Ger
many. who has been for several days the
guest Of his brOther-in-law, Mr.. J. Spliedt
of No. GOT East Capitol street, left today
for his European home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
WANT REPRESENTATION.
Homeopathic SOciety's Suggestion Re-
specting Municirnl Hnspital.

speeding Municipal Hospital.
District Commissioner Macfariand was
called upon yesterday afternoon by Drs.
Richard Kingsman and ]. B. Gregg Gusts,
members OF the advisory committee Of the
Homeopathic Medical Society of the Dis
trict. for the purpose of presenting to the
commissioners a memorial of the society
respecting the proposed municipal hospital.
The Homeopathic Medical Society, the me-
mortal states, is the official mouthpiece OF
those citizens of the District believing in
the homeopathic system of medical treat
ment. very large number of citizens that
Will represent or be interested in a consid-
cradle proportion of the patients to be
treated In the proposed hospital. This class
or citizens, 1t Is represented, constitute at
least third of the local taxpayers, and the
society prays that, after conference with
the respective medical societies of the Dis
trict, pan be devised whereby a fixed or
stated proportion OF patients be assigned to
the homeUpa thic department.
Inc proposed municipal hospital, the
memorial sets forth, ought to be and is in
tended to be a model ms ii ,ulion wherein
shall be embodied all the best ideas of The
medical profession.
How this desirable result shall be OBJ
taineu. say the memoraIists .Is large
ly matter Of detaii-preferabiy to be ac-
complished by establishing separate build
ings. or wings for the respective systems.
Your memoralist is wiling to cooperate
In any reasonable plan to accomplish the
desired result, and will by its officers, or a
committee to be appointed. at once take
part In conference with your honora Bile
board and representatives of the other
medical societies..
Your memoralfst therefore asks that
prompt attention be given this matter, as
1t is obviously essential that in order to
submit to Congress a comprehensive and
SATISFACTORY Application for appropriation
for the hospital buildings, there should be
a decision now on this vital question"
Drs. l.. B. Swormstedt, s. s. Stearns
VIM. K. King, Chas. A. Davis and T. L.
Macdonald are the other members of the
soclety's advisory committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Mr.. Henry Of Connecticut has introduced
a bill in the House Oh. r. 1850, providing
that in order to provide q nreproof labora-
tory building for the several bureaus and
divisions Of the Department Of Agriculture
engaged in research work. the sum Of $780, =
COO be appropriated for all labor. materials,
heating and power apparatus. plumbing.
lighting. ventilating and other expenses
necessary in erecting and fitting up such
building. The sum to be Immediately avail
able and all plans and specifications to be
approved by and the work to be done IN
der the supervision Of the Secretary Of
Agriculture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
CAPT. DAVIS CHARGES.
Allegations Against Official Visitors
Of the Naval Observatory.

of the Naval observatory.
Capt. G. H. Davis Of the navy, superin-
tendent Of the naval observatory, in his
latest annual report intimates very broadly
that the members of the board of visitors
perverted and concealed certain facts In
their report. in order to make as "strong a
case Of extravaganza of expenditure against
the observatory and in favor Of it's reorgan-
ization as possible" He claims that while
naval officers receive their regular pay
whether they happen to be on duty at the
observatory or elsewhere. yet the board as
sumes that the salary of every professor OF
mathematics In the navy, active or retired
except the two at the Naval Academy, is
chargeable to the expense account e. the
observatory. Certain facts were laid before
the board Of visitors, but. Capt. Davis says
the board "evaded and concealed them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
THE NORTHWEST BOUNDARY.
Senator Foster Wants the Line Speed
lily Determined.

Senator Foster of Washington has APP
piled to Secretary Hay to enlist his good
offices in the speedy definition Of the boun-
dairy line between the United States and
Canada in the Mount Baker region. He
suggested that the State Department might
procure as a basis for action the report of
the Canadian commissioners who surveyed
in that section last summer, and should
then arrange for joint delimitation. The
boundary itself is already defined by
treaty running along the forty-ninth de-
gree, so that no such troublesome questions
as that involved In the Alaskan dispute are
involved in this matter, which. after all,
will involve nothing more than the placing
of monuments to visibly mark the line laid
down in the treaty.
Secretary Hay has promised to do what
he can to settle this question at an early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

The Dolly Madison Chapter D. A. R..
held It's regular monthly meeting at the
home Of Mrs. Custis. 40 East Capitol
street, Tuesday last. the regent. Mrs. DR..
Mann. presiding. After the business ses-
SION all united in singing The Star Span
gled Banner" which was followed by a
literary and musical program. Rev. Law
renee Hunt gave account Of the work
of the National Junior Republic. and Mr..
w. B. Mcfarland sang most charmingly.
The evening closed with social hour, and
refreshments were served
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
GOLF AT ATLANTIC CITY.
Semi-Finala for the Cup Being Played
TOday.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. December 15.-
The real struggle of the fall golf tourna-
mcnt of the Atlantic City Country Cub
began this morning with the semi-finals
for the Atlantic City cup. the chief trophy
of the tournament. Findlay Douglass,
Fairfield, met A NJ. Robbins, st. Andrews.
and w. C. Fownes jr.. Highland. was pair
ed with L. Davis. Lakewood. Last April
Davis beat Douglass. and much interest
was manifested this morning in the result
of the semi-fnals. the impression being
that the two would meet again in the finals
this afternoon.
a good-sized crowd followed the players
ove1 the course, despite the biting wind
which swept across the links.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

The record Of the case of Captain W. F.
Hancock. Sd Artillery, tried by court-mar-
tial at Manila last spring, has been received
at the War Department. The officer was
convicted of charges of conduct to the
prejudice of good order and military disci-
pline, disobedence of orders and disrespect
to his superior officer and sentenced to the
loss of numbers so as to place his name n
the lineal list next below that of Captain
Willoughby Wake. The sentence was ap-
proved by the provost marshal general ana
required no action on the part of the War
DEPARTMENT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd, December Ib.-Flour dull, IN:
barrels Wheat dull and steady; spot and Decem.
Der, 72a73ls, January, 72Tsa73; May. 7s5sa77
els exports, 134, iO2 bushels; southern by sample
6Sa73; do on g-ade, 71a73. Corn dull and steady
spot. old, s3i4aiS5s; new, 49, December, 421aa42%X
,new o ODD: January. 41Na41N: February, ii "a
4I1s; March. AZ; steamer mixed, 41Aa42; receipts.
white corn new 4aa+; do yellow. new. 42&a 43a4
Oats frmer; No. white. 30a30a; No. 2 mixed
2Sa2814; receipts, 1900 bushels. Rye dull; No.
nearby, SO: western. 81; receipts, 1881 bushels.
Hay steady; No l timothy, $l7a$17.5O Grain
ter and eggs firm, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Gnithersburg Mason~ Elect Officers.

pha Lodge, No. 1884, A. F. & A. NJ, of
Gaithersburg Nd held last evening, re-
suited as follows: James Rourke, w. M;
Harry M. Burris, 8. W.; Benz. o. Wood
ward. J. W.: Harry B. Cramer, secretary
Ge-elected): Philomen n. Smith, treasurer
(re-elected); Henry ]. Sterick 8. D.; R.
Dorsey Trundle, J. D.: David c. Owings,
s. g.: D. Elmer Wiber. J. s.; Harold l..
Kingsley, tiler; Rev. T. Davis Richards,
chaplain; Philomen M. Smith, John A. Belt,
Elbridge D. Kingsley. trustees.
Installation ceremonies were conducted by
Grand Inspector James F. Allen, at the
conclusion of which handsome Knights
Templar charm was presented to the re-
firing worshipful master, Thomas o. White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
kruger Dimes With WiIhelmina.

THE HAGUE, December 15.-The dinner
given by Queen Wilhelmina at the palace
yesterday evening was private. Mr.. kru-
ger sat next to her majesty. opposite the
queen mother and DR.. Leyds. Otherwise,
only the ladies and gentlemen In waiting were
present. Afterward Mr.. Kruger and Dr.
Leyds conversed for half an hour with the
queen in the drawing ROOM mainly on the
agricultural and chronological conditions OF
South Africa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
MUSICIANS SUE FoR EXTRA PAY.
Band of Sth Ohio Regiment Claims
1880 Due.

AKRON Ohio. December 15.-Sutt has
been brought by nineteen members OF the
band which accompanied the 9Th Ohio Reg
iment to Cuba during the late war against
Curtis U. Howard, colonel; Charles Dick.
lieutenant colonel. and other officers OF the
regiment, to recover $50. This sum they
allege is due them as extra compensation
guaranteed by the defendants to induce the
band TO accompany the regiment.
The musicians refused to enlist with only
privates' pay and they claim that the OFF,
GERS of the regiment guaranteed them S.552o
a month extra, and that only one month
allowance has been paid. They sue for the
unpaid difference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Water Tower Ready by February II.

Mr. E. J. Mitchell, manager Of the Fire
Extinguisher and Manufacturing Company
Of Chicago, has notified District Commits
sioner mcfarland. who has immediate su-
pervision of the fire department. that the
water tower ordered some time ago for the
department will be ready for delivery here
the 10Th of February next Mr.. Mitchell
explains that while the contract allows 12O
days in which to build and deliver the ap-
paratus. the company did not receive It I'M
til the 18th OF October. although 1t was
dated the 18th of the previous month. As
heretofore stated. this piece Of fre-fighting
apparatus, generally considered to be a
most valuable and indispensable part of a
modernly equipped fire department. will be
stationed in the house Of truck company C,
Ohio avenue and 14th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Satisfactory results reported in the
system recently put in operation In the
navy and Marine Corps, under which Off
GERS under sentence of suspension by court
martial are released from arrest and re-
stored to duty on probation, the execution
of the sentence remaining in allegiance dur
ing good behavior. The system was inau-
gurated at the instance of the Secretary of
the Navy, and was predicated on the gen
eral theory that il is no special punishment
to keep a man in dleness while he is under
sentence of SUSPENSION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

The following nominations were sent to
the Senate today:
Recess appointment - Justice-James Ed
mund Boyd of North Carolina, to be United
States district judge for the western dis
trict OF North Carolina.
New appointments Interior Albert
Wheelen of Pierre, S. D.. to be register OF
the land office at Pierre. S. ID. Henry E.
Cutting Of Pierre. S. D., to be receiver of
public moneys at Pierre. S. d.
War-Second Lieut.. James Hanson, 14th
Infantry to be first lieutenant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

The health officer having certified that
the opening Of an alley in square 1905 is
necessary for the public health, the Dis
trict Commissioners have requested the
United States marshal to empanel a jury
Of twelve men to ascertain and appraise
the damages, as provided by the act of
Congress Of July %, 1852.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
THE SENATE.

Nj Nelson (Minn) gave notice when the
Senate convened today that January u he
would present resolutions relative to the
death Of his colleague. Mr.. Davis. and ask
tina; business be suspended to pronounce
eu,oGies on the distinguished services of
he deceased.
a hill passed amending the criminal
laws Of the District of Columbia relative to
The deposit Of money surety.
Considerable minor routine business was
disposed OF. and then. a, l2:23 pm. on
motion Of Mr.. Lodge (Mass), the Senate
went tutO executive sesS TO further con-
sder the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
A Mild Filbuster In the Senate.
Immediately after going into executive
session the Senate resumed consideration of
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Senator Teller
taking the floor and continuing his argu-
meut against the treaty. He cOntended for
the right Of any nation to abrogate a treaty
at any time. and said It would be per-
feCtly competent for the United States to
arbitrarily cancel the agreement with Great
Britain whenever this country might SO
desire
After the proceedings had continued for
some time, and when II became apparent
that many senators were not in the cham
Der. the absence of a quorum was suggested.
and when the call brought In a sufficient
number 10 allow business TO proceed a mild
hIDuSter was started to secure an adjourn
ment until Monday. 1t " the opinion OF the
friends OF the treaty that its opponents are
trying now to find means Of postpon!ng the
final vote on the treaty until after the holt
days. Al 2 o'clock there was a motion to
adjourn and yea and nay vote was de-
manded upon It The motion was voted
down
Efforts were made to reach an agreement
for vote the Hay-Pauncefote treaty,
but they were unavatling.
At LAS pm the Senate adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The flagship Chicago has arrived at
Duenos Ayres. The training ship Topeka
left Naples for Algiers. The torpedo boat
Foote sailed out from Newport for Boston,
but was obliged to return to port on ac-
count of bad weather. The Hartford has
arrived at Puerto Cabello. The Whining
ton has sailed from Alden for Colombo
The Atlanta has left Bahia for Montevideo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
History Club Meeting.

The Capitol Hill History Club met at the
home Of Mrs. Hildreth, 11O4 East Capitol
street, Monday afternoon, December TO- An
interesting paper on China was read by
Mrs. Patton. The next meeting Of the
club will be held Wednesday afternoon,
December 20, at the residence Of Mrs Con-
dra, 631 14th street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
sATow TOLD NOT TO SIGN.
British Minister at Pekin Receives
Orders From London.

PEKTN, December 1.-THE British min
lister, Sir Ernest Satow. has received a
communication to the effect that at pres
ent he is not authorized to sign the joint
note. He expects definite instructions to-
morrow.
Colonel Tullock has not returned here.
He reports having been attacked by Box
ers, but gives no details.
The Germans report that their detach-
rnent at Ho-si-wu was attacked while for
aging. They killed thirteen and wounded
twenty Chinese. The Germans had four
men wounded. -.l..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
A City to Be Proud OF.
From the BROOKLYN Times

What American is there today who is not
proud of Washington? What foreign critic
caption 80 masnificentiy carried outf I The
Washington of today Is a city Of which
America may we'll be proud. and the fact
that In all its perfection of beauty it fol-
lows DO closely the original ideas of Its first
designers is the highest tribute that can be
paid to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

The House District committee will meet
Monday morning to resume consideration
OF the b. and o. railroad grade crossing
bill. An effort will be made to reach an
agreement upon the BILL so that 1t may
b. placed on the House calendar for con-
sheraton Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Capt Thomas r. Adams, o,h Artillery,
has been detailed to duty as recorder of the
court of inquiry Of which General Brooke
is president. appointed by the Secretary of
War, TO investigate the alleged hazing of
eX-Cadet Booz at the Military Academy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Touching report that Russell Harrison.
late lieutenant colonel of volunteers, U. 8.
A.. has requested a court of inquiry to
clear him of certain reflections cast upon
him by General Davis. then military gov
ernor of Porto Rico. 1t is pointed out at the
War Department that 1t is not within the
province of any civilian, such as Colonel
Harrison now is to secure u court of in
nlIrY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Score in the Bicycle Race.

NEW YORK. December 15.-Following Is
the o'clock score in the big bicycle race:
Pierce and McFachern. Q. 1875 Elkes and
Mcfarland 24935: Simar and Gougoltz,
2,4934 Kaiser and Riser, ., 1913 1: Fisher and
Frederick 9 1929; Waller and Stinson. e.
30S1: Babcock and Aaronson, 15061 Tur-
vile and Gin, 1897
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
j. J. HILL MAKES A CHANGE.
Becomes Chairman Board of Directors
Northern Pacific.

BcCDmeS Z h8IfmUH bUUrN Oh DITcC(OFS
Northern Pacific.
CHICAGO, December ia special to
the Tribune from St. Paul. Mimi, says:
A telegram from New York, received last
night, affirms that James J. Hill has re-
signed the presidency of the Great North
crn railway to devote his time to his work
as chairman of the board Of directors. 1t
is also said that Mr. Hill will become a
director of the ST. Paul road, which would
form the missing link in the chain where
with Hill and j. p. Morgan will control
tranScontinental traffic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

Frank H. Cox, who was brought to this
city from Baltimore late yesterday to an
swer an indictment for alleged contempt
of court was released last night on ball.
surety in the sum of 1000 being furnished
1t is charged that in 1898 Cox disobeyed an
order Of Justice Hagner, issued in connec-
ton with an action for divorce instituted
ence to the removal of a piano belonging to
Mrs. Cox from the District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

NEW YORK. December 15-At St.
Luke's Hospital today 1t was said there
Was no change in the condition of Roland
Reed. No new complications have arisen
and there is hope for his recovery. although
his condition - serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
To Succeed Yerkes.

1t is said that the President is consider
Ing the appointment of John w. Langley
of Kentucky to the position of collector OF
internal revenue for the eighth Kentucky
district, vice Yerkes, appointed commits
sioner of internal revenue. Mr. Langley
IS appointment clerk OF the census.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15
Indians burned to Death.

CANNON BALL, n. D., December ID
An Indian family consisting Of War Bon
net, his wife and four children burned to
death last night from explosion of gaso-
line. Another family of father, mother and
one child were frightfully burned and prob
ably will die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-15

The following have been confirmed by
the Senate: Judson c. Clements Of Geor-
gia, to be an interstate commerce. commits
sioner "a reappointmenD: Nimrod 8. Wal
pole Of Pueblo. Col. to be Indian agent OF
the Jicarilla agency in New Mexico.