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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
THE DISPATCH TO DEWEY
CONTROVERSY OVER ITS AUTHOR.
SHIP UNSETTLED.
Admiral Crowninshield Says That He
Recalls Writing It-secretary Longs
Recollection Indistfnct.

The reference made to the famous dis
patch to Dewey in the east at the begin
ming of the Spanish war made by Secretary
Long in a speech in Boston last week has
led to an animated discussion among Navy
Department officials as to the authorship
of the cablegram which resulted in the bat
tie of Manila bay. The wits Of Secretary
Long and many other naval officials have
been set to work, with a view to piecing
together a comprehensive recollection of
the attending circumstances, but as yet
there has not been a single version which
does not leave room for doubt or dispute
Admiral CrOwninshield's Recollection.
Secretary Long. who has just returned to
his desk at the Navy Department after a
short vacation in New England, had a
talk with Admiral Crowninshield this
morning about the matter, during which
day or two ago that he himself wrote the
famous cablegram. Admiral Crownin-
shields recollection is that Admiral Dew
eys cablegram to the Navy Department
stating that at the request of the governor
of Hong Kong his squadron was to leave
at once for Mrs bay, China, to await fur
ther orders, led to the immediate convening
of the cabinet
The admiral was present at the meeting,
and after the cabinet had decided that the
Spanish fleet in the Philippines should be
attacked at once he states that he went
into an adjoining room and penned the dis
patch to Dewey. His recollection even COW
ers the color of the paper on which the
words were written, which, he states, awas
yellow, and was handed to him by Col
Web Hayes, son Of eX-President Hayes,
who was at the White House at that time.
Secretary Longs Impression.
But Secretary Long is rather inclined to
question this sequence of events. believing,
as he does, that the order to give battle
went forward from the department before
Dewey's cablegram announcing his intend
ed departure from Hong Kong was receiv-
ed in Washington.
Secretary Longs recollection in regard to
his conferences with the President about
the crisis in the east is very distinct but
he says that he can't be certain as to the
man who wrote the historic cablegram.
1t appears that the Secretary's idea in
drawing attention to the matter was to
give the young officer on the navigation
bureau, whoever he might prove to be, the
credit for the tersely worded telegram
as he thought at the time that it had been
written by one Of the young officers Of
that bureau. But Admiral Crowninshield
is very positive that he himself wrote the
dispatch to Dewey The text of the ia
nous dispatch is follows:
"WASHINGTON, April "a, 1885,
Dewey, Hong Kong:
War has commenced between the Unit ed
States and Spain. Proceed at once to
Philippine Islands. Commence operations
at once particularly against the Spanish
fleet. You must capture vessels or destroy.
Use utmost endeavors. LONG,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08

WOULD MAKE NO CONCESSIONS.

Superintendent Posts Reply to Presi-
rent O'COnnell of the Mac chfnists.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, July S.-Presi-
dent James OConnell Of the International
Machinists was here yesterday. He ad-
dressed the local strikers and called on
General Superintendent Post, in company
with several prominent strikers Mr.. Post
was asked what he would be willing to do,
and replied that his company would make
no concessions. This was reported to an
other meeting of machinists held in the
afternoon. It Is understood that the nine
hour pay for nine-hour day is the propo-
sition now considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08

A comparative statement concerning the
importation Of pork. bacon and lard into
the Philippines during the calendar year
1900, as compared with the calendar year
1899. has been prepared in the division of
insular affairs Of the War Department Tho
total importation Of these commodities for
1900 was valued at S233, ,523. as against
$144. $3.50 Tor 1899, showing an incresea Of 81
per cent The imports of these commodi-
ties from the United States direct increased
from $24 997 in 1899 to S42. SOC in 1900. or al
per cent. The imports from Spain decreased
from SIC. .3O3 for 1899 to $10,474 in 1900, or
43 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, MEETING.
Members of Supreme Lodge Gathering
in Chicago.

CHICAGO. July S.-Over 100 members of
the Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge
have reached Chicago to take part in the
preliminary meetings to inquire into the
financial condition of the endowment rank.
This subject will be the principal matter
considered at the emergency session. Of the
Supreme Lodge, to be held at the Lexing-
ton Hotel tomorrow. A report Of the board
of control findings will be made by Presi-
dent C. F. s. Neal.
The judiciary and endowment rank COM
mittees of the Supreme Lodge held ses-
sions last night and went over the ground
which they will cover in the general meet
ing. Their reports will be completed this
afternoon. 1t is probable that the session
of the Supreme Lodge win last three or
four dayS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
MISS EVA NJ. REED KILLED,
Run Over by n Train While Making
Sketches.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, July s.-While sketching
on the tracks Of the Burlington railway a
mile and a half from Louisiana, Mo-, Miss
Eva NJ. Reed, assistant librarian of tn.
Missouri Botanical Garden, a well-knov n
writer on botanical and geological subjec is,
was run over and instantly killed by a pas
senger train late yesterday. She had been
almost totally deaf for several years as a
result of fever.
The deceased was forty-fve years old
She has brother, B. X. Reed, living at
Fort Thomas, AriZ., another in Washing
ton. d. c., and a sister, Mrs. Carrie l..
Marshall, the writer, In Eldorado, Iowa
She had been connected with the Missouri
Botanical Garden as indexer and assistant
librarian for more than ten years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
Nearby Pensions.

Pensions have been granted as follows:
District of Columbia-Reissue. William
Ward. Washington. So: original widows,
etc. (renewaD Harriet Ferris. washington.
$1z; original widows. etc. (Spe. Acc. June
2D, Margaret Dohan, Washington, So; war
with Spain. Widows ETC., WilliamH. Poore.
father, Tenleytown $12
Maryiand-Increase, Andrew J. Temple.
Baltimore, $40; original widows, etc. 6pe.
Acc. June 22), Georgeanna Walters, Balti-
more, $8
Virg1nia-Original. William Lovett, Phoe-
bus ga
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Col. Heistand ON Temporary Duty

Col. Heistand ON Temporary Duty.
Lieutenant Colonel Heistand of the adju-
tant generals department has been as
signed to temporary dutysat San Francisco
and will remain there until 9he War De-
mittee on military affairs Of the Senate.
which is to mako an stifation of GER
tain charges against Colonel Heistand and
others concerning the Manila hemp trade.
It has been determined to postpone the In
vestigatdon until some time in October, and
Il probable thak the committee win 80
inform the War Department In q short
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
CHICAGO TO HAVE A LABOR TEMPLE
Steps Taken to Secure Home +
Union ORGANIZATION.

Steps taken 10 Secure HOMO Tor
Union Organization.
CHICAGO, July S.-First steps toward
the founding Of a labor temple in this city
were taken by the Chicago Federation Of
Labor when a resolution empowering the
executive committee to consider the project
was adopted by the delegates to the as
sembly. Under the terms of the resolution
the committee is required to report at as
early a date as possible whether the pro-
posed labor temple should be leased, pur-
chased or built 1t is the purpose to make
the temple a home for all the Chicago
labor unions, a place where they could hold
meetings, have their offices and develop in
cieties, the social side Of life that is now
too often neglected wholly in trades or
ganizations as at present conducted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08

Captain Frederick H. Morhart, assistant
surgeon. recently returned from the Phil
ippines. is quite sick in the General Hos
pital. Washington barracks. DR.. Morhart
has seen much field service since going out
in 1s99
Mr.. Henry Xander, musical director Of
the Saengerbund. left today for q tour
across the country to the Golden Gate and
to British Columbia. On his return trip he
will take in the Pan-American fair at
Buffalo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
RfAemen at Bisley.

LONDON, July S.-The forty-second an
nual meeting of the National Rifle Asso-
citation opened at Bisley today in brilliant
weather. The entries generally are salts
factory, but there is a notable absence of
colonials, only Canada furnishing a full
team. The events decided today are unim-
portant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
FLOOR FALLS FIFTH FIREMEN.
Twelve Men Rescued by Their Com
rades in Chicago.

CHICAGO, July S.-Tweive firemen fell
with a floor and were buried under wreck
age in fire here today. but were rescued
by their companions. The fire occurred at
1902 Washington street, occupied by
Merle & Heaney. dealers in saloon and
store fixtures. While handling a heavy
lead Of hose on the first floor the support
gave way and the men were precipitated
into the basement.
Their cries alarmed their companions.
who rushed through the smoke with ropes
and ladders and assisted their injured COM
rades to the street. The estimated loss on
the building and contents Is $4,000, par
TALLY insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
Park Commission In vienna.

farA Commission In vienna.
The park commission is in Vienna, where
the members will remain until the 10th in
stant. when they will go to Paris and then
to London. The commission has had an
extremely satisfactory trip, and has been
accorded assistance In its work wherever
1t has gone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
Geo. b. DodweM Denie. a Rumo,

TACOMA, Wash, July S.-George B. Dod-
well Of London, head Of the Dodwell line
of steamers, and Fred. Dodwen, American
manager, have returned from a trip down
the sound. Manager Dodwell said there
was absolutely no foundation for the stories
sent out to the effect that the Morgan
syndicate had purchased the DodWell
Oriental and Alaska line Of steamers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
VACANCIES IN THE ARMY.
Full Provision Made for Appointment
of Lfeutenants.

1t was stated at the War Department to-
day that adequate provision has been made
for filling vacancies In the grade Of lieu
tenant in the regular army, both by actual
appointments or by designations for exam
nation. A surplus Of applicants has been
examined in order to provide for possible
fatalities. The department has taken an
unusual course in this matter. Hereafter
the results Of the examinations will not be
divulged, in order that those who are I'M
successful may not have their shortcomings
made public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08

Col. George w. Allen. collector of Gus
toms at Key West. Fla. and vice president
OF the chamber Of commerce Of that mu-
nicipality, had an interview with Secretary
Long Of the Navy Department this morn
ing regarding the proposed development OF
the navel plant at Key West under the
statute appropriating 100000 for the pur-
chase of additional land for the station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
THE STAR BIZ MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them! to any address In the United
States or Canada, by ordering # at
this Office. In person or by letter.
Terms: Is cents per week: 25 cents
for two weeks. or 80 cents per
month. Invariably in advance. The
address may be changed as frequent
ly as desired. Always give the last
address. as well as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
Gen. Wood Much Better,

Acting Adjt. Gen. Ward received a cable
message last evening from Col. Scott at
Havana, adjutant general Of the Depart
ment Of Cuba, saying that Gen. Wood slept
well Saturday night and was much i'm
proved. having very little fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
Passengers by the oceanic.

LIVERPOOL. July S.-Among the passen-
gers booked to sail on the White Star line
steamer Oceanic from Liverpool Wednes-
day, via Queenstown for New York, arc
Mr.. and Mrs J. Ogden Armour and c. T.
Yerkes of Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08

Porto Rican school Teachers Arrive.
NEW YORK, July 8.-Sixteen school
teachers from Porto Rico were passengers
by the Red D line steamer Caracas, which
arrived last night from Ponce and San
Juan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
Private,s Death in Pekfn,

Maj. Robertson, commanding the United
States legation guard at Pekin, has in
formed the adjutant general that Charles
A. Rollins, private, company B, 9th In
fantry, died this morning of consumption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08
FIRE AT COLEBROoK, N. Y.
Loss Estimated at $1BO,OOO-Eightee
Buildings Burn.

COLEBROOK, N. Y. July s.-A fire
which threatened to do damage to the busi-
ness part of the town broke out here early
today. The fire started near Maine street
and spread rapidly to some of the principal
stores and buildings.
Eighteen buildings, nearly all business
places. were burned. The loss is estimated
at $15OOOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08

Chief Clerk Michael ON Duty.
Col. Michael. chief clerk Of the State De-
partment, has recovered from his recent
indisposirion and was on duty at the de-
partment this morning a. usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-07-08

Return Of Secretary Root.
Secretary Root has returned to the city
from short visit to Manhattan Beach.
N. Y.
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THE EVENING STAR

Nsv York Once, l26 Tribune Buildirs.
Chicago OficeI Boyos Building.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11
RETRosPECTIoN.

In contrast with the reports that have
come from New York, Philadelphia,
Boston and Chicago regarding the large
losses suffered in those cities during the
last fortnight of the stock market craze,
the present speculative situation in St.
Louis is notable as showing the clear
headedness that prevails in this city and
State
Interviews with local bankers and
brokers bring out the interesting infor-
nation that at no time has the ST. Louis
public been seized with the fever so
prevalent in other cities. There has been
a needing of The Republics warnings
concerning the unreliability Of present
prices.
As oneAbroker expresses the situation,
'That old quip, We are from Missouri
and have to be shown has been put in
practice. The values were not in the
stocks, therefore we did not want them"
And following out the conservatism that
has always prevailed in this section, st.
ing on its own account.
While there has been little stock spec
ulation in this city, there have been finan-
cial movements Of far better sort.
The stimulation of the Worlds Fair has
helped to turn the minds of local in
restors into another channel.
Real estate possessing an intrinsic
value is changing hands in a way that
promises more than the movement in
stocks. In nearly all transactions SO far
reported the object Is investment.
Still more gratifying is the fact that
the energies of st. Louis financiers are
being absorbed by the Worlds Fair. This
necessarily involves the creation Of a
public spirit that is utterly foreign to
mere stock speculation. Instead of every
man working for himself, the spectacle
Of every man working for the commu-
nifty is presented. There has been no
financial history written in the last fort
night Of which st. Louisans can be
ashamed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11
WISDOM. MINUS WOOL.

Owing to the prompt action of New
York banks and the pressure of GER
tain financial sentiment which brought
about an agreement between the con-
tending interests in the Northern Pacific
fight 1t now looks as if Wall street and
the country at large may not have to
pay the full price Of the folly which led
to the recent unwarranted boom In
stocks and the consequent collapse.
1t is earnestly to be desired that the
steadying of the market may from this
time on permit of the regaining of nor
NAL conditions without a serious crash
i'll the stock market.
At one time this week there was grave
danger of big failures that would tend to
cause panic. That danger is now hap
PLY averted, for the present, at least,
and there is no considerable prospect Of
its renewal in the near future if common
sense, instead of mad recklessness, pre-
walls on the New York Stock Exchange
The thing to do is to keep the gamblers
quiet and under control of the more
conservative sentiment on Wall street,
if that be possible.
The people throughout the country
should not fail to remember the lesson Of
the big bull movement in stocks in May,
1901. 1t was essentially gambling move
ment, unwarranted by existing cOndi-
tions, which, though healthy, were not
of nature to justify boom. 1t has
cost many foolish outsider dear. The
lambs" should not SO gayly frisk into an
ambuscade planned by the wolves next
time. They should remember that all the
use Wall street has for them is to get
their woodland that all that is neces-
sary for the getting of their wool is to
get them on Wall street.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11
1rs A FINE RECORD.

2 In 20 promptly signing the bill appro-
priating $250.000 for the purpose Of pro-
viding an adequate Illinois exhibit at the
st. Louis Worlds Fair Of 1903, Governor
Yates has admirably completed the e1-
cellent record made by Illinois in deal
ing with this proposition.
= Thus far In the developments of prep
aration for the Worlds Fair, the State
Of Illinois stands next to Missouri in the
amount Of its Worlds Fair appropria-
tion. The arguments advanced by I'LL
nois legislators in pleading for the pas
sage Of the appropriation bill set forth
why this should be the case. They
pointed out that Illinois would profit al
most equally with Missouri from the
great enterprise to celebrate the centen-
NAL anniversary Of the Louisiana Pur-
chase.
: Missouri's thanks and felicitations are
cordially extended to Illinois for gener-
ous Worlds Fair cooperation. The two
States have advanced to first rank in
the Union Of States. They constitute the
great heart Of the Middle West, and the
Middle West will be the great heart of
the Union for at least the next half CEN
tury. It is eminently appropriate that
Illinois and Missouri should be working
side by side for the Worlds Fair Of 1903.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11
oossACK PROBLEM.

In connection with the recent visit of
the Russian Minister Of War to the
southern part OF that empire. a story is
abroad concerning curious sociological
problem that he has set himself to solve.
The Minister SO far has not found q
remedy, for the problem is hard one.
He is trying to find remedy for the de-
cline Of the Cossacks, the most vicious
fighting men in the world.
During the past few decades the Cos
sacks have practically been the main
stay Of the Russian army. Fearless rid
ers, cruel to excess, brave and of few
wants. their temperament was of the
sort required in the peculiar policies of
the Government. Their costumes were
picturesque, their arms peculiar and
their horses the best In the country.
These rare troopers received no wages
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11
LOVE FOR BABIES COST s1oo.
Edward O'Connell's Attempt to
Take One Caused Arrest.

Edward o'Connelrs fondness for babies
cost him a fine Of 500 in the Dayton Street
Police Court yesterday. The nominal charge
against him was disturbing the peace Of
Ida Ortlepp, a nursegirl, employed by Dcc-
tor j. p. Fitzpatrick. Of No. 5633 Easton
avenue.
the street to give the Fitzpatrick infant an
airing, when OConnell approached. Accord
ing TO the evidence brought. cut in court
yesterday he asked for the child and the
and attempted to take the child by force,
explaining that he Intended to enter IT In
the baby show; being sure that It would
called for help. O'Connell was arrested By
two policemen who came to the rescue.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11

stancher and more beautiful city than
before. 1t is the same spirit which has
led them to carry out this pledge as far
as has been possible in years time,
thus giving sure guarantee that It
will be fulfilled to Its EXTREMIST limit In
due season. The st. Louis visitors have
witnessed splendid spectacle in Gal
weston. the spectacle of a resolute COM
munity which refuses to be dominated
by disaster
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11
IN GALynsToN.

It Il pleasantly indicative Of the warm
friendship prevailing between; the peo-
pie Of the two States that the delega-
tion Of st. Louis merchants now visiting
Texas should md their tour developing
into something Of q triumphal progress
through the hospitality Of the various
Texas cities.
Most touching Of all these proofs of
friendship and arm-heartedness, how
I ever, was the welcome extended to the
st. Louisans by the merchants and other
citizens Of Galveston, now Just begin
ming to recover from the disastrous
. storm Of wind and wave which ingulfed
: the city last September. The great
Texas seaport, plucky and indomitable,
was In holiday spirits for the reception
of its visitors. It is true that everywhere
the latter went ON sightseeing rounds
they were confronted by evidences Of
the havoc wrought by the storm, but
Galveston was doing its best to enter
tain them, nevertheless. It was fine ex-
! hibftion Of courage and confident energy.
And It IL not to be doubted for mo-
ment that the visiting st. Louisans were
duly impressed by the significance Of
such . spirit. It was Of the same nature
(Which caused the people Of Galveston to
'sexeA undannted, from the shock Of last
J foeys calamity and proclaim to the
sr that Galveston would Be rebuilt .
T b y.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-05-11
GAMBLING WOMEN.

I'm ruinedw shouted a speculating
New York woman at the height of the
stock panic Of last Thursday. They've
got every cent Of mine in therew And
she pointed reproachfully at the door Of
a bucket-shop in which she had been
betting on stocks.
you've got husband to support
your Missed her companion. another
woman Of the same fool stripe. But
when I'm out, I'm out, and that's the
end Of it. I've lost $1,000, and it's all I
hadv'
+ Now, wouldn't that jar you as q pic
ture of womanhood? II anybody on
earth is made unfit by God and nature
for the business Of gambling In the
stock market it is a woman. Emotional,
impulsive, unreasoning in times Of ex-
citement, as easily panic-stricken as
sheep. they are the most certain and in
evitable prey Of the cold and willy
sharks that do business on Wall street.
Their very virtues render them incom-
petent for this sort Of thing.
Small wonder those two women finally
reached the joint conclusion that the
bucket-shop proprietor was the only one
who profited by their deals in the long
run. He'd be an awful ass II he didn't.
And it's depressing sort of picture.
that of these two gambling women.
'busted, and chewing the rag" They
don't look like women, even. They are
kind Of unsexed monstrosity, perverted
by the greed for gold. Let's drop the
curtain over the scene in which they fig.
ure. You laugh at it, but really it's the
most pitiful scene of the entire tragedy
of the recent stock boom. I'd"