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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

The following official changes have been
made in the Department of the Interior:
Patent NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.: Frederick w.
Winter of Wisconsin, principal examiner,
$500. Promotions: Eugene D. Sewall of
Massachusetts. frs. assistant examiner,
Sl.sOO. to principal examiner, $500; WILL
lam F. Woodland of Illinois, second assistant
examiner, 81 GOO. to first assistant exam
liner, Sl,SOO; Ralph c. Powell of Ohio, third
assistant examiner, 81. 401 to second assist
ant examiner $1,000: Frederic p Warfed
of New York, fourth assistant examiner
Si,2oO. to third assistant examiner 81 400
Appointment: Charles NJ. Nissen of Ohio
fourth assistant examiner, $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
SECRETARY HAY APPLAUDED.
London Newspapers Compliment His
Work ON Open Door Policy.

LONDON, March Is. The afternoon
newspapers here unanimously applaud Sec
rotary Hays diplomatic achievement in es-
tablishing she doctrine of the open door in
China. and say his success is much more
considerable than hitherto realized. The
st. James Gazette remarks:
THE United States has conferred a bene-
fit on the whole civilized world by securing an
agreement a subject of such vast I'M
portance to the prospects OF peace as well
commerce.
The Globe thinks there is substantial rea-
son for according the final leadership in
this immensely important movement in
augurated by Lord Salisbury to the United
States, owing to Europe,s jealousy of Great
Britain, while on the contrary all the great
powers will now vie with one another in
their professions of friendship for Ameri-
ca and adds:
Secretary Hays dexterous skill in COM
pleting his task has left nothing to be de-
sired"
The Westminster Gazette expresses the
hope that Il similar open door policy will
prevail in the American colonies, including
the Philippine Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
Site for Hall of Records,

Mr.. Bankhead has introduced bill in the
House Oh. r. jee42l directing the Secretary
of the Treasury to acquire the real estate,
with the improvements thereon, embraced
in square No ~ containing ~ ,617 square
feet of ground, for the sum of $4,000
The square is bounded on the north by
Ohio avenue QGD feet wide), on the east by
l4th street N1o feet wide), on the south by
street go feet wide). and on the west
by 18th street and the public grounds
known as the White Lot, south of the
Executive Mansion. This act shall take eff
feet from the date of its approval, and the
property used for hall Of records or such
other purposes Congress may desig-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
COL. ANDERSON's REPORT.
Operations of the 3Sth Infantry in
.Cavtte Province.

The War Department has made public the
report of Col George S. Anderson of the
SSth infantry upon the part played by that
organization in the last campaign in Cayite
province, Luzon, toward the end of Janu-
airy of the present year. Col. Anderson was
under orders to proceed from Perez das
Marinas to Talisay, with view of inter-
cepting the Tagals who had been recently
beaten in fight near Santo Tomas by the
troops under Col. Builard. The 3Sth start
ed OH promptly at pm, January 10, and
were out for three days in a campaign
through field and brush and under fire
and for a new and untr1ed regiment, the
record was most creditable. At one town.
Lipa, the troops found 100 Spanish prison.
ers Including ifty-seven officers) who were
wild In their expressions of JOY over re-
lease from SO long confinement. The Span
iards reported that the Tagals had carried
off some American prisoners shortly before
the arrival of the American troops, so at
Col. Billiards. instance a flying squadron
was organized for their pursuit. This little
force arrived at the town of Rosario. clear
ed 1t by a few pistol shots and found and lib
Grated seventy more prisoners. One of them
pointed out a sum of money that had been
abandoned there by the insurgents and this
was captured, amounting to $40, 500. 1t was
probably an even 100000. says the report,
and some of the money was taken by the
released prisoners.
Col. Anderson says the action OF the feSl-
ment in every affair in which it had been
engaged was superb. He notes particular
acts of heroism by Col, Billiard, Lieut.. Col.
Crane, Captains Read. Moore and Collier.
and specially mentions for bravery Ser
geant Major F. McC. Smith, who is also
recommended for commission. Lieut..
Sumnerall and his battery are also COM
rnended. At I.ipa the arsenal was captured,
with reloading outfit The casualties in
the whole campaign were Corporal Walter
&. Young, Company l.. SSth Infantry,
killed; Private James Ryan. Company b.
39th Infantry. wounded, and since died,
and Private William A. Nelson, Company
X 18th Infantry. wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, March 2S-The SUI
preme court this morning heard the argu-
ment in the test case of W. Frank Lam
bert, cashier of the Citizens National
Bank of Alexandria, who was arrested
and fined for refusing to give certain in
formation to Commissioner of Valuation
Louis c. Barley. Col. Francis J.. Smith of
Alexandria and Senator John w. Daniel
represented Mr.. Lambert, while Attorney
General Montague and Hin Carter appear
ed for the state. 1t is expected that the
court will render a decision very soon
which will decide the constitutionality Of
the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Mr.. Stewart introduced in the Senate to-
day bill introduced in the House on the
I'D instant by Mr.. Mudd authorizing the
Commissioners to cancel the assessment of
water main taxes unpaid on Brightwood
avenue for the laying of the water main
about July -. 1895, from Fort Reno reser-
yoir TO and on Brightwood avenue from the
Military road. TO Aspen street. where the
water has not been introduced from said
main on adjoining property since said water
main was laid. and they are authorized to
reassess the tax for laying said main on
Brightwood avenue according to existing
law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Mr.. Brownlow has introduced bill in
the House Oh. r. t0E'S) providing that the
Secretary of War be authorized and di-
rected to set apart ten acres of the ma
tional cemetery at Arlington, Va, for the
burial Of deceased enlisted soldiers of the
United States army and their wives, sub
1ect to the same regulation as govern the
burial of deceased officers and their wives
in that cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

corning the title to the houses and that the
price obtained was greatly Inadequate.
there being. 1t was claimed only one bona
Tide bid received. ana that by the company
On account of the controversy. the property
has been in the hands Of receivers for sew
erai months. The complainant was repre-
sented by Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert and
ID. w. Baker and the defendants by At
tcrneys Berry 4 Minor and w H SHOES
The court directs that the sale in question
be set aside, that the deed given i'm pur-
suance thereof be Cancelled, and enioins
the insurance company from prosecuting
other suits at law against the complainant
on account of the sele
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
Large Building Site Sold,

A large building site on the north side of
New York avenue between 4th and 9Th
streets was sold today by Jackson H. Raj
ston. L. Cabell Williamson and Irving WILL
hanson. trustees. to F. H. Walker & Co. of
the Yale steam laundry. Upon this site
Walker & Co. contemplate erecting a new
fireproof building. to be two stories in
height besides basement The lot has a.
frontage of 6i10 feet and contains 9.s73
square feet. The price paid was $40. GOO.
The Office Of r. o. Hoitzman. in connec-
tion with Stone & Fairfax. real estate
brokers, made the sale,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Chin Pom Ye. the minister Of Corea to the
United States, called at the White Hons,
and the State Department today to take
leave of the President and Secretary Hay.
preparatory to making a long European
trip He goes first to Paris, thence to Rer-
lin. and finally to st. Petersburg, where he
is to open up a diplomatic connection in
the interest of his government. Mr. Tam
E. fe. the secretary of the legation here.
will act as charge during the minister's abb
sence from WASHINGTON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Md, March 2S-The
residence of Miss Haddfe r. Thompson
was totally destroyed by fire at 9:3O o'clock
this morning. The fire is supposed to have
caught from a defective fiue. Miss Thomp-
son, on account of ill-health, had been
spending some months in Washington She
recently returned and took up her abode
in the old homestead. Neighbors were sue
cessfui in saving most of the furniture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE March 2s-Fiour quiet, unchanc-
ed: receipts, "A 1S6 barrels; exports g. 402 barrels
Wheat dull; spot and March. z3Aa73A; May, 13I,a
bushels; exports: ~. 900 bushels; southern wheat
by sample. 6aa75; do. grade. 6s1sa74 Corn
42l4; steamer mixed. .o5sa4i; receipts, 1874
bushels; exports, 342, s57 bushels: southern white
and yellow corn, 41a42. Oats steadier; No. 2 white
3oa30ta; No. mixed. 2sa2sH. Rye quiet; No
nearby. 54a55; No. western 5Sa59 Hay firm;
No. timothy, $40 bid. Grain freights dull; steam
to Liverpool. PER bushel. AID. May; Cork for or
ders. per quarter As. April IS. lo,sd. May. Sugar,
cheese, butter and eggs firm unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
IRREGULARITY ALLEGED.
Controversy Over Sale of Realty b,
insurance Company Decided.

Justice Hagner, In Equity Court No. 1,
this afternoon ruled in. favor of the conf
piainant in the case Of James w. Barker
against the Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany and others. The cause involved the
question of the regularity of a sale alleged
to have been made of houses HOS and lilo
H street in December, 1906, under direction
of the insurance company.
1t was alleged by the complainant that
the sale took place pending litigation con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Mr.. Foraker. by request, today introduced
a bill in the Senate to increase the nav of
all male laborers. helpers. skilled helpers
drivers. messengers, watchmerL and clerks
In the government printing office 25 per
cent But in no case shall the amount SO
increased exceed 81 per day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Brooklyn sailed yesterday from Ma
Mia for Yokohama, where she will be Joined
by the Baltimore and the Newark.
The Oregon Is already al Yokohama, and
the four vessels will await the arrival of
Admiral Remey from the United States
about April u, TO take command of the sta
ton.
The Marion Is at the Mare Island navy
yard.
The Celtic will sail on April % from Ma
Mia for sydney. Australia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

1t was announced in a dispatch from
Yokohama yesterday that a Russian SQUAD
ron had arrived at Chemulpo and it was
added, it was believed at Yokohama that
this presaged a demand for concession of
land at Masanpho, a small harbor twenty
miles south of Chemulpo which aroused
uneasy comments in Japan. 1t would an
pear, from the dispatch from ST. Peters,
burg, that the feeling of uneasiness was
not warranted by the facts in the case,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
THE ESSEX AT NORFOLK.
Naval Training Ship Bacl< From n
Long Cruise.

Special Dispatch 10 The Evening Star.
FORT MONROE, Va. March 2S-The
training ship Essex, with 143 naval ap-
prentice boys. arrived here from Havana
this morning. returning from her Mediter-
ranean voyage. Only one desertion was
recorded. The boys are all in fine health.
They will be furloughed in week.
The battle ship Kearsarge is taking
aboard ammunition preparatory to her
forty-eight-hour run out to sea tomorrow,
" hen her great guns will be tried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
TWO ADMIRALs on THE MARU,
kempf Goes to Manila and Remey to
the China Station.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2S-Op the
Hong Kong Maru. which will sail on Satur-
day for China and Japan, will be two ad-
mirals of the United States navy. Rear
Admiral kempff. who has had charge of
the Mare Island navy yard since Admiral
Watson went to Manila to relieve Admiral
Dewey. is going to the Philippines. He
will again succeed Watson. this time in
command of the Philippine squadron. Rear
Admiral G. c. Remey goes to the orient TO
take command of the China station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Captain Beach. the Engineer Commits
sioner. has approved a Recommendation of
the inspector of buildings for an appropri-
alton of $500 for improving and inclosng
the grounds of the Hubbard School, located
on Kenyon street. Columbia Heights The
appropriation WILL IT is understood be
urged by the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Robert Chase, who was arrested In Ana
costa yesterday on a charge OF receiving
property alleged to have been stolen from
X. A. PyleS, as published In yesterday
Star, was tried in the Police Court today
The penalty was S10 or thirty days in Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
Jury Forming a Verdict,

In the matter of the proposed extension
of Sherman avenue the case has been SUBJ
mitted to the jury of appraisers. which is
now engaged in framing a verdict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Complaint was made to the police last
night that theft was committed early
yesterday morning in the rear of the house
of Frank R. Davis No. 4i4 9th STREET north
west. The thief robbed the refrigerator of
beefsteak. pork chops and a piece of bacon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co, bankers
and brokers. 1419 F ST, members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

ST. PETERSBURG, March 2S-The Rus
sian squadron which recently called at
Chemulpo, Corea, has arrived at Port
Arthur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Some minor routine business was trans
acted at the opening of the session of the
House today before the consideration of the
army appropriation bill was resumed
a Senate bill to approve a revision and
adjustment of certain sales of Otoe and
Missouria lands in the states of Nebraska
and Kansas aroused the vigorous antag-
Onism of Mr.. Lacey Qowa).
Mr.. Lacey declared that the buyers of
these lands had not kept the contracts they
made al the sale OF the lands and now
sought to have the purchase price scaled
down. He said the bill involved several
hundred thousand dollars. which belonged
to the Indians. and should be defeated
NJ PHI was proposition to scale down
the value of Nebraska lands TO the ap-
praised price in 1sTs without interest
lie said the department gave a provisional
Endorsement of the bill on the ground that
II was long standing controversy. and that
any settlement was better than none
Mr. Little (ArkD favored the bill He
said the purchasers of the lands could never
pay for them ar the price they had bid, and
that the Indians had agreed to accept the
amounts fixed In the bill.
Mr. Calderhead (kan.1, who lives within
ten miles of the location of the lands
strongly urged the passage of the bill He
explained the circumstances under which
the settlers had bid wildly on the lands to
keep them OUT of the hands of SPECTATORS
Inc Dill was passed.
Conference on Pension Bill.
The conference report on the pension ap-
preparation bill was agreed to and the can
sideration Of the army appropriation bill,
was then resumed
When the paragraph appropriatlng $40
oQO for building military telegraph and CO
Die lines In Alaska was reached Mr. Moody
IAAss-( offered an amendment which ,ros
adopted. requiring that all commercial re-
esipts over the lines should be accounted
Tor and covered into the treasury
mr. fitzgerald (Mass.b offered an amend
fnent TO pay TO the heirs OF officers and a,,
listed men in the regular army who have
died in the service since January /. ISsS
two months extra pay. The amendment
went out on point of order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
Conference on Pension Bill.
CHANGE IN CONTROL OF r.. +. AND p

Fennsyivania and b. and o. Will Oper-
ate the Road.
NEW YORK. March S-The Evening
Post today says:
ut may be stated on very excellent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
THE HOI Sc,

At 3 pm. the Senate went into executiy
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

Consideration OF the Porto Rican bill was
then resumed the pending question being
upon the free silver coinage amendment
rfered by Mr. Morgan.
The amendment was defeated-33 to Is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14
THREE WOMEN ASTRONOMERS.

college and the author OF several val
liable astronomical contributions. Mrs.
Todd acquired her knowledge OF as
tronomy in the observatory of her ia
ther, Professor Loomis OF Washington.
She has written a book on the moon. A
few years ago. when Professor Todd
went TO Japan at the head of a govern
ment expedition to observe an eclipse OF
the sun. Mrs. Todd accompanied. him
and rendered valuable assistance. she
was shown the greatest honor by the
Japanese government. who put spe-
cial yacht at her command and accord
ed her many unusual privileges TO en-
able her TO study the Amos, the ahorig-
inal inhabitants of the country, about
when she has since published a charm
ing book. ALICE DE BERDT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14

that IL be loosely pinned This theory
VIII appeal TO every experienced mother
VINO long since has learned the ines
timable value OF the flannel strip
though appreciating the difficulty Of
proper adjustment when IL was believed
to be necessary that II should encircle
baby's body tightly. The up to date
band Is so great an Improvement upon
the unmanageable length OF flannel
with which young mothers wrestled
years ago that there should be no ques-
tion about Its use. Those OF today are
knit or woven of wool or OF silk and
wool and extend from the armpits
well down over the abdomen. They
are slipped on over the feet and are
made to hug the body closely without
binding in any way. They are elastic
and give with every breath baby draws.
Although we are apt 10 discredit dress
reform movements on general princi-
pies, through this medium often come
some valuable health hints. For in
stance, long petticoats for infants were
first denounced by dress reform moth
ers. Today they are discarded by all
who understand anything of the re-
quirements OF comfortable dressing.
The flannel pinning blanket and wool
stockings keep the infant warm enough
below the body. which is already in
cased in a band and shirt. over these
is needed nothing heavier than a cotton
slip. When the temperature varies, a
light baby blanket or shawl wrapped
about the infant will supply sufficient
additional warmth
Box coats are the accepted mode for
infants and are decidedly picturesque.
The long, loose lines are quite ia keep
ing with the simple method employed
IN cutting children's clothes.
Girls in their first corsets are ignor-
ing the de Milo lines and instead are
affecting the Russian small waist. This
they obtain in a new way. After the
corset is fitted they put on a tiny belt
which they buckle tightly over IL and
wear beneath their outer garments.
This. according to one f1edgellng, de-
| fines the line more clearly than does
| the lacing OF the corset in sections by
means OF several strings. The corset
aided by this viselike belt. naturally
sooner assumes the curves Of the covet-
ed figure.
| Parasols with half dozen different
covers TO harnonize with as many diff
! ferent costumes are among the novel
ties. The parasol proper is OF white OF
some favorite shade of silk The covers
are made OF lace. chiffon or dotted null
Lace ones are composed OF the all over
variety or of many ruffies. Those OF
chiffon are plated. hand painted, tuck
| ed or shirred. Null covers are plain
with a deep frill ribbon trimmed "
shop parlance we speak OF the petit
coated parasol." which Is name wei
suited to the new and fascinating sum
| mer sunshade.
The unsuccessful legislation regard
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-14
|x.YNA EA Ac Xxx
! WOxAElY ~ Xxx
! ASTRO RONOMERS.
FAIR STAR GAZERs WHO HAVE
~ BECOME FAMOUS.

men of science. Caroline Herschel sis
ter of the great Sir william Herschel.
was the discoverer OF eight comets and
the publisher of seven catalogues OF
stars and nebule. Her devotion TO her
brother was remarkable and In no small
degree contributed TO his success.
OF the women astronomers Scarpellini
OF Italy, Nine. Rumke OF Germany, Car
oline Herschel of England and Maria
Mitchell OF America may be classed as
the greatest. Scarpellini belonged to a
family whose members were eminent
I'm many lines OF science. She organized
a meteorological station. edited a bulle-
tin. made the first catalogue OF meteors
observed In Italy and made a study OF
the influence OF the moon on earth
quakes. She was an honorary member
OF many societies OF scholars and was
awarded a gold medal by the Italian
government In honor of her work A
statue to her memory adorns the
Campo verano in Rome.
Maria Mitchell, who for about 20 years
held the professorship OF astronomy at
Vassar, lis too well known TO require
more than passing mention.
II a congress OF women professionally
interested in astronomy were TO be call
ed today, IL might number about 100.
The University OF Harvard has con-
nected with its astronomical depart
ment about ~ women who are engaged
I'm making calculations. Mrs. w. Il.
Fleming is the most eminent OF these
ladies. She was born in Dundee. Scot
land. and in 1879. after her marriage.
came to the United States and became
one OF the computers at Harvard. She Is
now I'm the department for the exam
inatlon Of the Photographic plates taken
with the Draper telescope. She has
discovered a number of variable stars
and confirmed the discovery OF severa
new stars.
DIR. Dorothea Klumpke OF San Fran
cisco Is the head of the bureau for the
measurement of the plates of the astro-
Photographic catalogue at the Paris OBJ
seryatory. Her thesis on THE Rings OF
Saturn" recently obtained for her the
degree OF doctor of mathematical sci
ence from the French university at
Sorbonne. Several young women as
sist Miss Klumpke in her work i'm the
little ivy grown tower in which she
makes her calculations. All alone she
sometimes spends a night at the tele-
scope watching the course OF the heav-
enly bodies.
Miss Mary w. Whitney. the head OF
the astronomical department OF Vassar
college. is one OF the most distinguished d
OF the women astronomers OF America.
She was the pupil. as she is the suc-
cessor. of Maria Mitchell. After grad
uating at Vassar Miss Whitney studied