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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
MIR. BIEBER,s APPOINTMENT.
Is Made Private in Fire Department
and Specially Assigned.

and Specially Assigned.
Mr.. Sydney Bieber has been appointed a
private in the fire department upon the
recommendation of Robert W. Dutton, chief
engineer. Mr.. Bieber's appointment be-
comes effective July l. and Is made with
the understanding that he is to be assigned
as assistant to the fire marshal, W. o.
Drew. Mr.. Bieber is a young man, who has
been quite prominent in business circles of
this city. He is an officer of the District
Naval Battalion and was indorsed by
number Of distinguished residents of Wash
ington.
In recommending the appointment of Mr.
Bieber as private Mr. Dutton stated that
ne had conferred with the auditor of the
District and found 1t lawful to assign a
private as assistant to the fire marshal.
The fire marshal should have an assist
ant" he continued, 'as 1t is practically
impossible for one man to cover his field
as the interests of the public demand. The
auditor Of the District states that a mem
Der Of the fire department can be lawfully
detailed by the Commissioners to assist
the fire marshal. and 1 recommend Mr.. Bic
ber's appointment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
New Porto Rican Naval Base.

Secretary Long has appointed the fol-
lowing naval board to proceed to Porto
Rico and report on the location Of a naval
base, with special reference to it's value
IN the strategic defenses of the United
states and its proximity to the isthmian
canal: Captain Cooper. Commander Berry,
Lieutenant Commander Stanton. Surgeon
Lowndes and Civil Engineer Parks. The
board is to meet at San Juan, where the
Mayfiower will be placed at it's disposal
The Secretary's instructions direct the
board to report upon the advisability OF
abandoning the naval station at San Juan
in case the permanent naval station Is To-
Gated elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
Man Killed by Train.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
BOYD'S, Md, June IA 1901.
A west-bound express train yesterday
struck and killed a coiored man near Ca
toctin. several miles east of Brunswick
The coroner from Brunswick viewed the
remains and deemed an inquest unneces-
sary. The body was ordered turned over
to the county authorities for burial. The
identity OF the man could not be ascer-
tanned.
Webster Davis. the man who fell under
train at Mount Airy and had his arm
severed from his body, died in Baltimore
yesterday.
committee of young ladies and gentle
men of Boyd's has been formed as a board
walk committee. They contemplate holding
a series of festivals in order to obtain the
necessary money to improve the town by
building boardwalks. The first festival will
be held Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
HyattAyille News.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
HYATTSVILE Md. June Is, i

Special torrespondence OF The Evening star.
HYATTSVILE, Nd. June Is, 1901.
Yesterday was observed by nearly all the
schools of this section as Flag day and
marked the closing of the school session.
At Bladensburg last evening a literary and
musical program appropriate to the occa-
sion was rendered by the scholars. The
speakers of the evening. besides the teach
ers. were Mr.. Robert Wells and Mr. Marion
Duckett.
Deputy Sheriff Rufus II. Vincent Of
Bladensburg has announced himself a can
didate for the nomination Of county Sheriff,
subject to the republican nominating con-
Vention.
Information has reached here to the
effect that it is the purpose of the demo-
Gratis of Prince Georges county to hold
two separate conventions, one to nominate
delegates to the state convention, to be
held at Baltimore the LIST of August and
the other nominating candidates for county
offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
TO ELECT CONGREssMAN-AT-L
Connecticut VIII Not Redistrict State
mt Present.

A dispatch from Hartford, Conn, last
night says: The bill providing for a re-
division of congressional districts in &C
cordance with the new federal apportion-
ment. which gives Connecticut an additional
congressman, was rejected in the house to-
day after much debate. Several members
argued for the election of a congressman
at-large to avoid cutting up the present dis
tricts. The vote against redistricting stood
122 to 20.
The senate at the afternoon session con-
CURED with the house in rejecting the re-
districting bill. 1t is understood that a
resolution which will be presented on Mon
day, the day set for final adjournment OF
both houses. will arrange for the election
of a cOngressman-at-large in accordance
with provision of the federal law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
Hotel Raleigh.

The ocean end Of St. Charles place. in
Atlantic City, is a delightful location, and
there is found the Hotel Raleigh. Mr.
John B. Scott, who has a long and en-
viable record as hotel manager. is the
proprietor Of the Raleigh and win look out
personally for the comfort Of guests. Spe-
cial rates are offered for June and Sep
TENDER. The house has accommodations
for about 300 guests. Further informa-
ton can be obtained at the Howard House
In this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15

demonstration. Commander Stone and As
sistant Adjutant General Entrilin Of the
Grand Army. Department OF the Potomac.
were present and made patriotic remarks
on the line that Washington and his COM
patriots gave us the flag and the govern
ment; that they built the superstructure
at great sacrifice: but unfortunately and
perhaps unavoidably, there were rotten
timbers In the foundation, and 1t took
greater sacrifices on the part of Lincoln,
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas, Logan
and two million boys in blue to preserve
the flag and rebuild the superstructure of
the government on a solid and enduring
foundation.
all in the line of teaching patriotism, which
the large audience of enthusiastic children
present thoroughly enjoyed. The represen-
tation of Uncle Sam and Columbia receiv-
ing the nations of the earth was a master
piece, as was that in which the characters
of John Bull and the Kaiser" were prin-
cipals, and much amusement was created
when John Chfnaman" locked arms with
Columbia in the grand roundup.
Taken altogether the exercises were high
ly appreciated. Thomas Corps is making a
feature Of it's patriotic teaching. this being
the fifth year it has participated in pub
lie demonstration of this character.
Ladies' Tribute to Old Glory.
The Ladies' Union Veteran Legion cele-
brated the anniversary of the birth OF "Old
Glory at their hall, 90 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., last evening. Mrs. Pittman. president
of this society after paying beautiful tri-
butte to the flag, introduced each person
upon the program. General Hawley, Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey and Col. Thomas
Shannon spoke with feeling and eloquence,
and Miss Harriet Hawley read an appro-
pirate original poem. National airs were
1nterspersed All were received with en-
thusiasm by a large audience. The La
dies Union Veteran Legion. it is claimed, is
nf dor In no
United States.
UnfurI the Flag.
Dedicated to the Children of Washington. D. c.,
by Mrs. Nj. ID. Lincoln Bessie Beech. June IA.
~Unfrrl the flag. the dear old flag
We celebrate today;
Higher and higher toward the blue
Its pennants float awayi
Onward and up its colors watt
Not undimmed its blue;
Its white is clearer than the sun.
Its red is strong and true.
Yes, children watt it the breeze,
And cheer ne err before;
With love and reverence now behold.
Its stars shine and more.
1t is the ensign of the brave,
Mid storms the pilot true;
Safely always enter port
Where floats our loyal blue
Huzza! ten thousand children cheer
Who nations pride;
Keep loyal step beneath its folds
Whatever else betde.
Hail 1t with loud paeans of praise,
It's your Red, White and Buel
1t floats above your homes today;
Ger patriots brave and trueI
Sacred its standard none shall dare
To desecrate its name
While thrice ten thousand children guard
Its honor and its fame!
Washington, d. c.. 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
SPECIAL MASONIC SERVICE.
Sermon by Rector of the Church of
Our Savior.

Arrangements have been made for a spe-
cial Masonic service tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock at the Church Of Our Savior,
Brookland. when the members of the vari-
Gus Masonic lodges In Washington and
the suburbs will be present. The service
Will be fully choral and special sermon
will be preached by the rector. the Rev.
W. NJ Morgan-Jones. NJ. A. (Cantab,
chaplain Of King David Lodge, Brookland.
A large attendance Of the Masonic frater-
nifty Is expected.
Mr.. Morgan Jones, who became rector
Of Brookland parish last summer, 10 a
graduate Of Christ's College. Cambridge,
England, and was formerly minor canon
OF Bangor Cathedral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
Applicants Must Be Prompt.

As only ive graduates OF colleges can be
admitted to the Normal School in any one
year. the board OF education. at its last
meeting. made an order that all applica-
lions for this course must be In by July 1.
Heretofore the time has not been limited.
and when the school opened last fall there
were over half u hundred applicants, out
Of which only 1--WE could be acted upon
favorably. The new order IL to prevent
the filing Of so many applications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15
Eo.csna, No Cure No Pay.

hsfi ss, T ss sa: .i fA "a
face. Itching Hume.s. pandrur and al stin ps.
sssss. No natter q how long Standing. Pros. 6s.
In postage Stsmps and We viii forward sams ~
mad, and q any tims yoa notify ~ that ths cure
iisSis, . our Lxx1fivf SkdSo- o6 Si rs s
lsta. WHICH have q national rsputst don {or colds
NrN hapdled BY all drusgists. Addrseg PARIS
NEDlCtEE co.. q. L0uio, No,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15

Mrs. H. 7. Meyer. who used to keep the
Wetherin In Atlantic City. 10 now running
the Frontenac. o new hotel on Kentucky
avenue near the beach. The house 10 heat
cd by steam and has IN elevator. The To-
cation and structure Of the house makes It
possible to have many pleasant rooms, and
the cuisine n said to be excellent. Mrs.
Meyer uaakss special spring rate Of g to
$40 weekly, ---.--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15

Dougias Newman. q oolored boy. was
charged today in the Police Court with
assaulting Ernest Washington, also oolored.
He asked for q trial by Jury and Judge
Scott remanded him to jail to await fur
Their proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15

"she's very fond OF him. isn't sheY'
well. don't think she's as fond Of him
as she Is fond Of having people remark
that no In fond of her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-15


ForeiEn-BOrn Americans.
Mr.. Simon Wolf concluded the speaking.
He reviewed what had been said before
him. and said that inssall its completeness
there needed yeti TO be voiced the senti-
ment OF those Who we're not born under
the flag, but who has8dcome to love It as
he said, typified and sgmbolized 50 much ,
as our own. 1t meant fraternity, perfec-
ton assimilation, Here in this great re-
public the Christian ahR the Jew, the Prot
estant and the Catholic could worship God
according to the dictates Of conscience. It
was this principle: that made the American
nag more pure and, pore just than all
Those On the Il Stage.
Mr. mcfarland extended thanks to the
children and to all wheh had contributed to
the success of the ooccasion. when the little
ones again stood 5yp. presented their flags
and sang the last VERSE Of 1.-The Star Span
gled Banner" tteE>%.
Among those who occupied seats on the
stage during the evening were: Chaplin
Brown, Charles ]. Bell. John Joy Edson
3. w. woodward, Henry A. Willard, o. T.
crosby. Harry G: Moses. v. Baldwin john
son, Rev. T. s. Hamlin, Thomas w Smith
W: s. Knox, Mitchell Dyrenforth. George
Gipson' 0eneral u. D. Ruggles, U. 8. A. !:
simon Wolf. John, w. Douglass. Barry
Buckley, w. A. De Caindry. Henry w.
Samson, secretary.
Program at Northeast Temple.
George H. Thomas Relief Corps, assisted
by the post and citizens. entertained their
friends at Northeast Temple last evening
with patriotic and entertaining program.
The exercises were under the direction Of
Mrs. Agnes L. Keller Of the corps, to whom
great credit Is due for. the success OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.


NOTICE OF THE FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
RUMORS CONFIRMED.
Botha Certainly Negotiating With Kitchener
and Miner.
(By Associated Press }

LONDON March 6.-PriVate lnforma-
ton received in London this morning con-
firms the rumors of negotiations between
Lord Kitchener. Sir Alfred Miner and
Commandant-General Louis Botha- Noth-
ing IS known as to the actual presence
of the Boer commander-in-chief at Pre-
toria and 4 London paper pubhsheS
statement that he is there, but IL is rea-
sonably certain that General Botha is
either in personal or in very close TOUCH
with General Kitchener.
One of the best informed South African
representatives said to an Associated
Press representative last evening:
I'VE have no doubt General Botha will
surrender. The question is what forces
he can bring with him. We have pri-
va,e information tending to show that
General Kitchener and Sir Alfred Miner
have decided TO accept his surrender on
the basis that he is merely an individual
commander rather than commander-ln-
chief of the Boer forces.
general Dewet and General Delarey,
as well as the other leaders, will probably
have to be dealt with individually on
similar terms, If the negotiations with
General Botha reach successful ter
animation it will be, TO use an expressive
Americanism. Just one of the bunch.
Curjously enough the War Office seems
genuinely without definite information
regarding the exact status OF affairs
The great financial firms whose interests
in South Africa are alInost-equal TO those
OF the Government. believe from liner
private advices that the present situation
SIS likely to result in the surrender OF
General Botha and the forces under his
1mmediate command. while the other
Boer units will remain in the field.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
PROGRESS MADE.
Judge TAFT Reports Conditions in the Philip
pines as Favorable.
(By Associated Press

WASHINGTON. March G.-Secretary of
Wa. Root has received a cableSram from
Judge Taft president of the phlllpplne
Commission. in which he says:
ION eve OF Presidents second adminls-
tration wish to convey to him assurance
Since January LIST LIZ firearms captured
and 1.3GS surrendered. Captures and sur
renders both due to cooperation OF ma
1ives. Since November 5000 Bolomen
surrendered in -locos, 5000 in Albay and
Camatinos Eight thousand residents
Panay taken oath of allegiance Omen
siye attack by Insurgents now OF rareSt
Occurrences: but condition immunity from
prosecution for alleged completely in as
SaSSinationS not conceded has delayed
consummation. Federal party. arowed
and direct outgrowth of election, has
spread with wonderful rapidity all parts
archipelago. and is active and urgent IN
advocacy of peace and presenting advan-
tase of civil liberty under American SOW
ereignty. assisted in securing SufrenderS
in Panay. Commission has last three
weeks organized five provincial govern
Inents Explanation purpose President
people United States to secure civil lib
for provincial government everywhere
apparent and satisfaction with form
adopted manifest reception from people
al large along way and capitals most en-
couraGing. Fragmentary cable dispatches
detailing small engagements which are
only the result increased activity army
after close wet season and efficient DO
Icing of country made possible by active
native cooperation create wrong inn
precision on mind of public as to probable
continuance of the war and as to condl-
tons which have in fact never been SO
Favorable to restoration OF complete
peace and accomplishment Of declared
PURPOSES of President
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
DUKE CHARGED
WITH A BREACH.
Writ Served on Manchester on His.
rival in Liverpool With
American Bride.
American Bride.
(Br Associated Press. J

LIVERPOOL, March Con his ARRIVAL
here to-day, on the White Star Line
steamer Oceanic from New YORK, t,le
Duke of Manchester. who, with his orloe,
was a passenger on board, was served
with writ of an alleged Dreacn u
promise, at the instance OF Portla hhlsht'
of London. The Duke denies the report,
but the writ has been issued.
This entirely unexpected sequel to one
of the most interesting marriages pe-
tween American heresses and Representa-
tives Of the British Pcerage had Its IN
ception shortly after the Duke of Man
chester made Miss Zimmerman
Duchess. Miss Knights allegations are
not yet obtainable, but it is evident that
she is in earnest and that the suit was
brought without any idea OF gaming pup
lcity. She is about the same age as the
Duke of Manchester. possibly q trHic
oluer Their acquaintance began, rep
resertativc OF the Associated fresS is
informed, when Miss Knight was living
iE StirminS mansions, in London. Wnere
the Duke frequently visited. The en-
ploycs OF the mansions say the acqualnt-
ance ripened to IL stage where they quar-
relied frequently, and that the visits con-
tinued until only about six months ago,
when the Duke no longer called there ana
Miss Knight took a fiat elsewhere. she
is now living in London, amid friends or
position and means.
Unlike the Duchess, Miss Knight is a
pronounced brunette with an olive COM
pleXion.
No one met the Duke and Duchess of
Manchester on their arrival at Euston
station, London. The Duchess looked eX-
tremey well and very pretty. The Duke
seemed rather worried. When asked by
a representative of the Associated Press
if it was true that he had been served
with writ, he replied:
1T it not true. 7 know nothing about
the suit. ! am feeling quite fit, and had
a fine time in America
Come along" said the Duchess. and
the couple jumped into q cab and drove
off. They had intended to land at
Queenstown and to proceed to their
Irish home. but the storm prevented, and,
therefore. they decided to come to Lon
don. which they viii shortly leave for
ireland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
kgsAl Chesapeake
S6g 7S Ohio Ry.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JAN. ., 1901.
ttlOM RICHMOND.
LEAVE BEtOAD-STKEET STATION.
Newport News. Old Point. Norfolk
and Portsmouth. Parlor, car Con-.
meets a, Norfolk with o. D. s. 3
.or New York, except SUNDAY.
$40 2. NJ. Daily Local. TOR Newport
News, Old Point. Norfolk and Ports
mouth. Pullman to Old Point
1000 n. NJ, except sunday. local
train for clifton Forge Connects
at Gordonsvilie for Orange. War
and Washington. only Connects
at CharlottesvilLe for Lynchburg, at
Basic City for Hagersto"n, and at
2:45 Z. NJ. Daily Lim.ted. TO CINCINNATI.
Louisville and ST. Louis Pullman
donsvine tor Orange anc at orange
with Southern Railway train le4v-
ing Orange at 6:i0 T. NJ Daily for
stations between Orange and Wash
ington. Connects for Virginia Hot
Springs. No Local Train follows
No. l, except Sunday. from Cor
$50 p NJ. Accommodation, except Sun.
day. to boswell,
ing car CONNECTS FOR VIZ
GINA HOT SPRINGS. and at
Ronceverte with Greenbrier River
LEAVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oiti HTesS1 f5FE4li STATION
1880 A NJ, Daily; Tor Lynsnb1IEs; Lex
except Sunday, with Buckingham
and Alberere branches.
b:15 p. NJ, except Sunday, to Columbia
TRAINS ARRIVE BROAD-STREET
STaTON
500 A. NJ except sunday, from Dos
$50 A. NJ. and $3.50 P. NJ Daily. frora
Cincinnati and Lou!svtiIe
11.35 A. IL and $50 z. NJ, Daily, from
Norfolk and Old Point.
S:15 P Nj. except Sunday. from Clifton
TRAINS ARRIVE EIGHTH-sTREFT
STATION.
$40 a. NJ. except Sunday. from Co
600 P. NJ. Daily. from LJnehbuEE and
from New Castle. Lexington and
For detail Information: connections atsIas
~ en3 East Main Street. Chesapeake
and Ohio Passenger oTi ;ss No of sIs East
soo Assistant General Passenger Agent.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
THE WHOLE STORY
A FABRlCATIO
Durant FOUGHT No Duel With
Count or Anyone Else and
and IS Still Alive.
lRr Associated p,es.l


PARIS. March Clio A. M--Tle report
that John Wilson Durant, of Albany, N.
y, who had been living during the last
two years at Paris with his mother, had
been killed at Ostend In a duel with. 4
Russian Count, was an Invention of his
own. Mr.. Durant is still alive
No duel was fought. The whole story
was u pure fabrication. This was def
nitely established last evening when it
became known that two letters had been
received in Paris from Mr.. Durant, one
dated Ostend. March Sd, and the other
London. March +tli. In the former he
asks the recipient to make certain per-
sonal arrangements and to forward his
mail care of up. S. Peat kelvinside.
and in the latter he exposes himself by
saying that, after requesting a change
be made in the arrangement suggested
in the first letter and that his mail be
forwarded to London. you will under
stand that ! officially died yesterday.
Keep up the illusion
These letters are in Mr. Durants own
handwriting. The evidence originally
appeared to establish conclusiTely the
fact of a duel. The first clue was the
following death notice. appearing in the
European edition Of the New York Her.
aid:
'.Durant-At ostend Belgium, March
3d. John MacWilson Durant.
The attention of the American consul
late was called to this. and an invest'-
CATION was Immediately opened which
revealed the following telegram. written
in French. that had been received by
Mr.. Durants betrothed, Mile. .Laure
Mangin, yesterday:
..Ostend (undated>-N1v friend Durant
is dead. Count is very seriously wound
cd (Signed) Louis Thorriott de Grefin.
The signature is the name Of one of
Mr.. Durant's friends and the supposition
is that Mr.. Durant sent the telegram
himself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
Crescent City Races.
(Rv Associated Press.l


NEW ORLEANS. March 6-The Nor
rises annexed another $1,000 stake-the
Lightning-with the Hoyden to-day. The
winner was farorite in the betting. sum
marieS:
First race-selling, six MISUNDERSTANDING
]. $50 to y first. Quaver az to u second.
Eleanor Howard 90 to - third Time,
lis.
Second race-one mile and an
eishth-Silver Coin Is to - first. Sarilla
@ to lO) second. Red Pirate Is to ID third.
Time, 1856 Ia.
Third race-steeplechase. short course
Don Clarencio G to 81 first. Divertise-
ment e to u second, Bristol g to y third.
Time. 500.
Fourth race-the Lightning stakes. five
furlongs-The Hoyden e to 10) first. ar
dita g to u second, Fuller 90 to y third.
Time, Loo IL.
Fifth race-one mile-cluster e to 3
first. Johnnie Mccarthy 6 to y second,
Picador G to 81 third. Time 1:47.
Sixth race-six furlongs-Cialeres a to
u first. Loreate 6 to y second. Lady Con-
trary Is to y third. Time. lis IA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
TRAFFIC RELATIONS.
President Williams Has No Idea of Surren.
dering Control.
nv AssocIated Press.

NEW YORK, March G.-The fact that
John Shelton Williams, president of the
:Seaboard Air Line. had conference
with President Cassatt and other officers
of the PENNSYLVANIA system il Philadel-
phia on Monday, has given rise to a re-
port that the Pennsylvania is negotiating
for the control of the Seaboard.
President Williams, however, says that
there is no disposition on the part of
himself and associates to relinQuish con-
troll of this property.
1t is animated that the conferences in
Philadelphia related principally to the
establishment of friendly traffic relations
between the Pennsylvania. the Seaboard
and other southern lines.