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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Shocking Occurrence, Resulting In
Death of Mrs. Van Hoy.

Shocking Occurrence, Resulting In
Death of Mrs. Van Hoy.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
KENSINGTON, Nd, January 25,-Tha
town of Kensington was shocked yesterday
afternoon by a fatal accident to one of its
prominent residents Mrs. Lillian X. Van
Hoy. wife Of William Van Hoy, law clerk
in the Indian office. She was waiting at
the station for the passing Of the 4:30
train from Washington. in order to join
her husband, who had alighted on the op.
posite side. Mrs. Van Hoy failed to notice
that a mail train was coming at a great
speed on the down track, and after the pas
sengers had aHghted from the other train
she started to cross. After stepping on the
track she must have seen the approach
ing train, for she had turned to retrace her
steps, when the guard of the engine struck
her and hurled her against telegraph
pole.
Among the first to reach her side was her
husband who had witnessed the shocking
accident from the opposite side of the
track, and who had just prevented another
lady from rushing to IKE fate. Several
shouted to warn Mrs. Van Hoy of her
danger, but the noise Of the train and the
ringing Of the alarm bells must have
drowned their voices. Mrs. Van Hoy was
taken to the dry goods store opposite, but
life was extinct. She Is survived by two
children, a girl and a boy. aged ten ana
twelve. Mr.. Van Hoy has the sympathy
of the entire community In his bereave.
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
than $40 for each and every such violation,
to be recovered as in this secIion is pro-
Registry of Vehicles.

Section 5. After thirty days from the ap-
proval of this act it shall be unlawful for
any person or COZ poratlon to run or operate
any vehicle propeIed by steam or electric
ity or other auto-venicle, unIess the same
has first been reg stored in the office of the
assessor of the DISJrlct of Columbia in the
Name of the owner thereof. Sad assessor
snail give to every venlcie a numpeI, by
wnich 1t snail be registered and known, and
sucn NUMBER shan be paced upon the
lamps the rear OF the SAID venicle IN
sucn manner the Commissioners OF the
D4strIcl OF Coiump.a may by regulations
prescribe. For Such registry ana number
the owner of every Sucn Vehcie shall pay
to the collector OF taxes of the District of
Columbia the sum or s.. No venice such
as IS described IN this section shall be run
or operated over or upon any street or ave
nue. in the city of asnIns ton al a rate Of
speed greater than twelve miles per houl.
oecuOn u. Any person curDoralOn
falling to comply WITH or, violating any of
the requirements OF section > OF this act
snail be l.auIe TO fine of $40 for each and
every such o1fense, to be recovered IN the
Ponce Court of sad District as otner fines
are now recovered by law.
Section I. All prosecutions for violations
OF any of the PROVISIONS of this act snail be
in the name OF the District OF Columbia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
POST OFFICE BUILDING WINDOWS.
An Appropriation of $I1.3OO Wanted
, to Make Repairs.


= to Make Repairs
The House committee on appropria tions
has received a deficiency estimate of S11 800
for repairs to windows in the new post office
building. Accompanying this estimate is
the following letter from SUPERINTENDENT
Merchant to Postmaster General Smith:
THE conditions of the windows in this
building are such that l feel constrained to
recommend for your consideration the pro-
piiety of asking Congress for an appropria-
ton that will remedy the trouble. It is
impossible to keep the rooms comfortable
in cold weather while the present conditions
exist. The trimmings, both on the inside
and the outside of window frames, have
shrunk away from the masonry from one
eighth to one-fourth inch, which admit cold
air. There Is a ventilator under each win
dow sill three inches wide by four feet long
On an average; these ventilators also admit
cold air between the inner and outer walls.
The pockets in the window frames are too
small to allow the square weights to safely
pass each other, consequently they often
jam on the sheet-iron divisions and frames.
The hinged sash have small flush bolt
and some have small catches. To secure
these windows properly there should be a
mortise thumb bolt, as the sash is of white
pine and thes small one-half inch by three
inch flush bolt will not withstand storms.
There are 1920 sliding and 1919 hinged sash
in the building. After careful eXamina-
ton of the defects stated the cost of max
ing necessary changes in order to make the
building comfortable will be about $11, 300"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
HAZING AT NAVAL ACADEMY.
Mr.. Shermnn's Resolution Providing
for an investigation.

for an investigation.
The resolution of Representative Sherman
OF New York, providing for congressional
Investigation Of alleged hazing practices at
the United States Naval Academy at An
napolis, has caused quite stdr in congress
sfonal circles interested in the navy and
the academy. Mr. Sherman said today he
proposed to follow up the resolution, and
he had no doubt the investigation would be
ordered.
Il am informed by cadets who have been
at Annapolis" Mr.. Sherman said today,
that hazing is carried ON there even more
than at West Point, and 1 also am informed
the hazing begins even before boy enters
the academy. AS soon as he reaches the
city for the purpose of examina ton the
practlces are set In motion against him.
have been told that boys have been stood
on their heads until they had hemorrhages
from the nose, ears and mouth. This comes
to me from such creditable sources that it
demands investigation. l am unalterably
opposed to all this horseplay at our gov
ernment institutions. The government does
not carry them on for that purpose, and the
practices must be stopped"
Representative Meyer Of Louisiana, q
member of the naval committee, said it had
been his understanding that hazing at An
napolls was of mild form, still, Mr.. Meyer
said, Mr.. Sherman was not in the habit of
making reckless statements and If he said
he had information of serious hazing 1t
would be quite proper to Investigate the
matter. .
This appears to be the leneral view Of the
naval committee. The c8mnfittee holds its
NEXT regular meeting T4esday, and action
may % taken tnen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
ORDERED TO LA GUIRA
THE LANCASTER WILL AWAIT THE
SCORPIONS RETURN.
No Fresh Advfces From VenezueIa-
Thought Best to Have an Ameri-
can Warship There.

Under special orders from the Navy De-
partment the cruiser Lancaster left st.
Vincent. West Indies, yesterday for La
Guira.
1t was stated at the Navy Department
that no fresh news has come from Ven
ezuela TO make necessary the dispatch of
the Lancaster to the Venezuelan port 1t
was explained that the Lancaster has been
sent to La Guira to await the return of the
gunboat Scorpion to that port, the latter
vessel having sailed over to Curacao to
coal
The Lancaster will go first to ST. Lucia
to COAL and will then proceed on her way
to La Guira. The Scorpion arrived at
curacao Yesterday, and the work Of filling
up her bunkers will consume several DAYS
When this is completed and the gunboat
returns to port the Lancaster will prob
ably proceed Immediately on her training
cruise through West Indian waters. The
Navy Department does not deem it expedi-
eht 10 leave American interests at La
Gulra uncovered, even for the short space
Or time necessitated by the coaling of the
scorpion; hence this temporary addition to
the american naval representation in Ven
eZueian waters ~
AT the State Department also 1t was
stated stated that no late advices have been re-
celVeu upon he situation in Venezuela.
save for a mail report, no news of anv
sort from Minister Loomis has reached the
navy Department in several days mast
oenor Don Agusto F. Pulido, the Vene
Zueian charge d'affaires was asked last
nlgnt as to the reported impending arrival
IN washington of Fabricio Conde. stated
IN the press dispatche to be an accredited
of1lcIal envoy from the Venezuelan govern
ment bearing representations relative to
Ine aSpnalt dispute to be presented to the
state Department. He said that he had
not been advised officially as to the fact of
Mr.. Conde S mission. Naturally, if such an
envoy makes his appearance in this CITY
ne VIII be presented to Secretary Hay by
Mr. Pul1do but as yet the latter has had
no word as to Mr.. Condos reported mis-
sion to the United States
Inc steamship Caracas, which arrived in
this country Tuesday from La Guira.
brought official communications from d.
r. Blanco, the Venezuelan minister of
foreign affairs, to Mr.. Pulido. They make
strong representations to the strict
neutrality which the Venezuelan govern
ment has observed all through the asphalt
controversy, which is set forth as being
solely an issue between the rival COM
panleS themselves. and not one involving
the government. DR.. Blanco's letters also
comment upon the appearance of the
American warships at La Guira, and while
expressing surprise at this threatening at
titude of the United States government,
by the too vigorous statements of the as
phalt companies, and, as believed, mis-
representation of the facts in the asphalt
contention.
Mr. Pulido heartily accorded with the
views expressed by DR.. Blanco. He has
received a letter from the consul general
of New York, saying that the latest re-
ports from Venezuela Indicate very
peaceful condition throughout the entire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
CHAPLAINS IN THE NAVY.
Mr. Fitzgerald Introduces n BilI Pro-
yidinx for Thirty More

Secretary Long has written the follow
ing letter to Representative Fitzgerald OF
Massachusetts, on the Increase of the num-
Der OF chaplains of the navy:
II am IN receipt of your letter IN which
you ask the opinion Of the Navy Depart
ment with reference to an increase in the
number of chaplains in the navy proper
tionately TO the number of enlisted men.
I'm reply, II is the opinion of the de-
partment that such a proportionate in
crease Is entirely proper. With the large
increase in the navy which has taken place
In recent years IL had been found necessary
TO Increase the medical and pay corps and
also the warrant maehnists, who do en-
gineering work. With the present substan-
tial increase OF enlisted men, many OF
them to serve in our new foreign posses
sions, there is occasion for the service OF
additional chaplains. Very respectfully,
JOHN d. LONG,
Mr.. Fitzgerald has introduced a bill IN
creasing the number Of navy chaplatns by
thirty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
MONEY FOR AGRICULTURE.
Appropriation Bill for the Depart
ment Reported.


The agricultural appropriation bill, as re-
ported to the House. carries $4,377 ,22O, be-
ing an increase of 1858. 720 over the current
year, but S91. $50 less than the estimates
OF the increase named $6S. .72O is the ap-
parent increase in salaries. but in fact only
$4,000 is the actual increase. $40 ,72O being
transferred from the salaries heretofore
paid from the lump sum appropriations
and now made statutory. OF this $4,000
actual increase $40, 500 is for the salaries Of
additional scientists-three for the weather
bureau and four who are to be the direc-
tors of scientific bureaus-and $500 is for
increased salaries allowed scientists In the
several scientific bureaus and divisions.
In the Encouragement of the scientific
corps of the department. provided for by
this bill, four scientific bureaus are es-
tablished. viz, the bureau of plant indus
try, to include what were formerly the di-
visions of botany, vegetable pathology and
physiology, pomology, agrostology, and ex-
perimental gardens and grounds; the bu
reau of forestry, which is to include all the
forestry work of the United States, includ-
ing the forest reserves; the bureau of
chemistry, and the bureau of soils, which
is to include the Investigations in tobacco
growing.
The salaries to be paid the directors of
these bureaus and their assistants have,
with those paid similar scientists in the
various educational institutions of the
country, been fixed as follows: Director,
$500, and the various assistants at $4,000,
81, 500 and 81 600, respectively.
The report on the bill says:
This question of salaries for the scien-
tifc corps of the Department of Agriculture
has been a matter of consideration by the
committee on agriculture for the past six
years, and it is the conclusion of the COM
mittee that these scientists have not in the
past been paid salaries commensurate with
their qualifications or equal to those paid
by universities and corporations for similar
and equal attainments and services
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
LOST IN A COAL NINE.
LabOrer Becomes Crazy Result of
His Experience.

SCRANTON, Pa, January 25.-John Zy-
lankus, a young coal miner. who disap-
peared last Saturday after working for a
week IN the Green Ridge slope, this city,
found today crouched among lot or
COB pied in Of the headings. chat
tering and acting like a madman. Zylau-
kus was missed at his boarding house on
Saturday night, but little thought was
given to his absence until Monday, when
he did not return to work. In the even
ing the foreign element employed in the
mine refused to work until Zylankus was
heard from. During Tuesday and Wednes-
day the mine was searched IN every drec-
ton. even trained hounds being employed
to scent the m ssing man. No success at
tended these efforts, and the conclusion was
arrived al that the man had left the mine.
Yesterday his brother came here from
Wilkesbarre and insisted upon a further
search, offering a reward to any one find
ing him. Last night the search was re-
neWed and tbs morning Foreman Nc
Laughlin and a party of men came upon
Zylankus slowed away in an unworked
heading less than 1CO feet from the place
where he had been working. The man
was very much exhausted from his terri
BILE experience and cou.d give no intelligi-
BILE account of how he became lost in the
mine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
OUR CLAIMS AGAINST TURKEY.

Satisfactory Assurances Received
That They Will BE Paid.
Satisfactory assurances have been re-
ceived here that the Turkish government
has arranged to meet the American claim
for indemnity on account Of the destruction
Of the American missionary property at
Harpoot. The details Of the arrangement
are purposely withheld at this time, but
from the fact that one of the representa-
tives of the Cramps who visited Cons.antf-
nople for the purpose of concluding con-
tract with the Turkish government for the
eral visits of late to the State Department,
1t is assumed that this contract has been
made a medium for the settlement. The
officials, however. decline to make any
statement at this stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Treasury clerks who went out to lunch
before noon today or after 1890 O'Clock
were required to put their names and the
time of their departure on a card, to-
gether with the time of their return after
they got back. The work was done by the
watchmen at the various doors. The oh
ject was not revealed. but is supposed to
have been for the purpose Of asceftaining
the time that clerks are absent at lunch.
The time Tor lunch Is from noon to 1880
o'clock, and those who went out and re-
turned with that time did not have their
names taken.
There was much comment on the new
departure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
PILGRIMAGE OF SHRINERS.
Frisco Mobiles Preparing to Enter
tain Eastern Visitors.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 2o.-Prepara-
tions are being made by the members CT
Islam Temple, Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine.
for the entertainment of a party of about
300 eastern Shriners who Will pass through
this city early In March on their way to
Honolulu. The pilgrimage will be under
the auspices of the illustrious imperial po-
tentate of North America, Lou b. Winsor.
Sa adm Temple Of Grand Rapids. Mich. CT
which Nj. Winsor is member. will have
charge Of the pilgrimage. Representatives
from nearly every shrine in North America
will make up the party. The main purpose
of Potentate Winsors trip is to institute
the Aloha Temple at Honolulu. The Shrin-
ers will be given grand receptions here and
on the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
A Statue of Louxfe,Iow

The House committee on the library has
favcrably reported the Senate bill providing
that the Secretary of War, the officer In
charge of public buildings and grounds and
the chairmen of the Senate and House COM
mittees on the library be appointed as a
belt nging to the United States in the city
of Washington, other than the Capitol or
Library grounds for the erection of a
statue in bronze of the late Henry Wads-
worth Longfellow, to be provided by the
Longfellow Memorial Association. The sum
of $1,000 is appropriated for a pedestal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
AN APPROPRIATION NECESSARY.
The House Will Have n Chance to
Vote on Acquisition of More Islands,

The House of Representatives will have
an opportunity to express itself as to the
merits of the treaty just ratified by the
Senate providing for the acquisition by the
United States government of the islands
OF Sibitu and Cagayen, naturally a part Of
the Philippine archipelago, but accidentally
excluded from the cession of Paris The
treaty provides that the United States
shall pay Spain 100000 for these islands
The money must be appropriated by Con-
gress and the House of Representatives
must concur in the appropriation: hence 1t
will have an opportunity to pass Indirectly
the treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Safety of the Mcclellan.

The transport Mcclellan, which was pre-
vented from entering the port of Gibara
on account Of stormy weather, arrived at
New York this morning, thus removing all
apprehension as to her safety.
The Quartermaster general is informed
that the transport Sumner has arrived at
Nagasaki, on her way to Manila, and that
the animal transport Aztec has arrived at
the same port, bound for San Francisco.
The Sumner carries soldiers and civilians
relieved from duty in China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
MRS. NATION IS DEFIANT.
Will Continue Her Crusade Against
the SalOOnkeepers.

HOPE, Kan, January 25.-Speaking OF
her temperance crusade, Mrs. Nation, who
faced a crowd of angry women yesterday
at Enterprise, was pelted with stones and
eggs and later arrested and then released.
said today:
We've been watching our sons go to
ruin and death through whisky for years.
We've been praying and waiting for the
laws to be enforced and the traffic stopped.
We've decided to wait no longer for man
to act If the w. C. 7. u. had started out
twenty-five years ago with prayers ana
songs and hatchets there would not be 9
saloon in the country today. The saloon
keeper to me Is the same as the man who
cuts another throat for his money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
For Injuries in South Africa.

Acting upon instructions from Washing
ton Ambassador Choate has presented to
the British government the claims Of sew
eral American citizens for reimbursement
on account of damages sustained through
the war operations in South Africa, in
Guiding cases of loss of property, arbitrary
detention and expulsion. The cases are now
under investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
NO RESTRICTIONS ON MISSIONS.
Prince Ching Gives This Assurance to
Missionaries.

PEKIN, January 24.-The foreign minis.
ters have sent a note to the Chinese pleni-
potentiaries on the lines previously stated.
Prince Ching yesterday assured com.
mittee Of missionaries that there was no
intention or desire on the part of the Chi.
nese government to place restrictions ON
the missions, and that the government It.
self never had had in the past any ob1ec-
tions to missionaries or to their methods.
The missionaries are greatly pleased with
Prince Ching's frankly expressed assur-
ance.
the death Of Queen Victoria the meeting OF
ministers then in session Immediately adj
journed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Representative Payne's Condition.
No apprehension is felt over the condition
Of Chairman Payne of the ways and means
committee of the House who is up and about
at his home attending to correspondence.
and expecting to return to his congress
sional duties next Monday. Mr.. Payne
suffered from an attack of grip, and after
throwing this off returned to the House of
Representatives. Rheumatism in one leg
developed, however, and this has again
made 1t desirable to remain indoor. The
rheumatic attack is now much improved,
and no serious symptoms remain from the
grip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Appointed Chief Clerk.

George T. May. assistant bookkeeper in
the Office of the controller Of the curren-
cy. has been appointed chief clerk of the
Office to succeed the late Joseph Y. Paige,
who died recently Of pneumonia. Mr.. May
has been high-class clerk in the office
for many years and has most efficient
record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
GIRL SKATER DROWNED.
Two Boys Who Went to Rescue Mar
rOwly Escape.

PHILADELPHIA, January 25-Lola Yer
non, fifteen years old. Of Swarthmore, a
suburb of this city, while skating On
Crumm creek last night broke through the
ice and was drowned. Lynn Merritt and
Foster Narrower two boys, attempted to
save the girl. Miss Vernon grasped Mer-
ritt's foot and dragged him into the water
At the time the ice gave way with
Narrower The latter went to the assist
ance of Merritt, who could not swim, Just
as Miss Vernon sank. The boys were final
ly rescued. They were utterly exhausted,
and Merritt remained unconscious for some
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

The report that the Senate committee In
its amendment of the war revenue reduc-
ton bill removed the tax from cosmetics,
perfumeries, chewing gum and sparkling
wines is erroneous. The committee reduc-
ed the tax on some medicinal preparations
and removed it from others, but left it on
the articles mentioned as in the existing
law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

II you want to buy, sell,
lease property or rent
rooms, want a situation or
want help, It will pay you
to announce the fact fn
the advertising columns
of The Star. They are
closely studied by more
than three times as many
people as read any other
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

Former Mayor of Berlin Dead.
BERLIN. January 2b.-Herr Zelle. former
mayor Of Berlin. is dead.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-11
MEETING OF ANARCHISTS
BROKEN UP,

New York, February 9-PolIoe Inspeo-
tor Kane tonight prevented stage per-
Torrance and dance under the auspices OF
two bodies supposed to bs the Bresni and
Parsons groups OF the anarchistic forces
of the east, scheduled to take place at the
Anthenaeum in Brooklyn. The pro-
gramms OF the proposed meeting includ-
ed a drama with an Italian title mean
ing without Country" and oSfnedy
designated by Spanish title sig outlying
"No One Knows the Other
According to the police the procssds
were intended TO aid the anarchistie
brotherhood fund.
Another force of officers broke up an
alleged anarchist gathering at 2s6 Fulton
street in apartments, As alleged, oocu'
pied by Petro Lsfano. Leland was ar.
rested for selling whisky without IL
cense,