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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
NEW LIEUTENANTS, POSTS.
of Army Officers Recent,
Appointed.

Assignment of Army OHicers Recently
Appointed
Second Lieutenant George A. TAYLOR Ar
tfllery Corps. recently appointed, is at
tached to the 1O4th Company, Coast Artil-
lery, at Fort Washington. Md.
The following assignments in the Artil-
1ery Corps of second lieutenants recently
appointed are announced: Tilman Camp
bell, @Sth Company, Coast Artillery; John
NJ Dunn, 95th Company. Coast Artillery;
Hcmer B. Grant, S9th Company, Coast Ar
tillery; Robert w. Collins, 18th Company.
Coast ARTILLERY; Alfred Hasbrouck, 1O1st
Company, Coast Artillery: James L. Long,
lo5th Company, Coast Artillery; Earl C..
Pierce, 10th Company, Coast Artillery
Moses R. Ross, SD Company, Coast Artil-
lery.
Ljeutenants Cootes Mowry. Smith, Bon
ham, Clendenin and Morrison will report to
the commanding officer, Mort Myer, Va,
for temporary duty.
Lieutenant supplee will report to the
commanding officer, Fort McHenry, Nd.
for temporary duty.
Second Lieutenant George A. Taylor, Ar
tillery Corps, recently appointed, is at
tached to the 104th Company, Coast Artil-
lery, and will proceed to Join that COM
pany at Fort Washington. Md.
The following named officers, recently ap-
pointed, are assigned to regiments indi-
Gated:
f1TSC leutenantS or caValry-Ewlng T.
Booth. 7th Cavalry; William F. Herring
shaw, 18th Cavalry; Robert ]. Reaney I'd
Cavalry; Harry N. Cootes, 18th Cavalry;
Duncan Elliott, Sth Cavalry.
First lieutenants Of infantry-Frank H.
Burton. 2oth Infantry; Austin F. Prescott,
2Sth Infantry.
Second lieutenants of cavalry-Edward G.
Wells, 10th Cavalry; William A Austin.
7th Cavalry; John A. Degen, 4th Cavalry;
George P. Tyner, 7th Cavalry; Oscar S.
Lusk, 18th Cavalry, Philip Mowry, 4th Cav
airy; William W.. Overton, 4th Cavalry;
Selwyn D. Smith, 1st Cavalry.
Second lieutenants of infantry-Charles
H. Danforth, 10th Infantry; Frederick S.
Young. 18th Infantry; William E. Gilmore.
18th Infantry; Ernest A. Jeunet, 1st In
fantry; Carl G. Jones, Sd Infantry; George
E. Kumpe, 2Sth Infantry; Alvin c. Voris,
I'd Infantry; William B. Bonham, I'd In
fantry; William H. Clendenin. 18th In
fantry; Charles r. w. Morrison, 5th
Infantry; H. Clay M. Supplee, 10Th In
fantry.
First Lieutenant Walter B. Elliott, re-
Gently appointed, is assigned to the seth
Infantry.
: The following second lieutenants, recent
ly appointed. are assigned to regiments as
follows: Frank /. Otis, to the Sth Cavalry;
William G. Murchison to the Sth Infantry;
Charles c. Finch, to the 11th Infantry;
Thomas B. Crockett to the Oath Infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
NEWPORT TENNIS TOURNEY.
Only One Event of Marked Interest OF
TOday's Program.

NEWPORT, r. l., August 1.-THE fifth
day of the tennis tourney saw but one
event In the championship singles. The
match between Lee Ware and w. A.
Larned was put over until Monday, leaving
the Beals Wright agt. Clarence Hobart
match Of the third round the only one to
attract q gallery. The warm sunshine
drew a large and fashionable crowd to the
grand stand. court.
Although at Bay Ridge during the latter
part OF June Hobart defeated the younger
man. nevertheless the latter was popular
favorte, and his steadiness and accuracy
were counted on to give Hobart all the
could attend to. Hobart was expected to
play the game which is characteristic or
him. namely in the back court. The knowl-
edge which each man possessed of the 9TH
ers play was calculated to make an inter-
esting match.
In addition to the match in the regular
singles today 1t was hoped to finish up the
few remaining matches in the consultations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
TO DISCUSS RECIPROCITY.
President Search Calls n Meeting Oi
Manufacturer Association.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, August 17.-Pres-
ident Search Of the National Association Of
Manufacturers has called a meeting of the
executive committee of that organization
for September 4. for the purpose of taking
up the question Of reciprocity. The subject
will be considered in all its phases, after
which a call Will be issued for a national
reciprocity convention. This action is taken
as the result Of dissatisfaction among man.
ufacturers who are in the export trade, and
Congress at it's next session will be asked
to give the desired relief.
The sentiment of the manufacturers,
says President Search, Is In favor Of secur-
ing treaties Of commercial reciprocity with
other countries, with view to the extern
sion Of Americas trade in foreign lands.
Within the past few months, he says,
Russia, Italy and some other countries
have dealt a heavy blow to our foreign
trade by the leyying Of countervailing
duty. 1t will be endeavored to show to
Congress that American industries have
suffered by the present tariff laws and their
interpretations and Congress will be asked
to give the required remedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
Allowed Mr.. Peck
Taxed ON Amount Paid I'm.

Assistant Secretary Taylor today heard
argument of counsel In the matter OF the
amount OF stamp tax due on certificates
issued by the United States Mutual In
vestment Company of Louisville. KY. The
question at issue was whether the company
should affix stamps to it's certificates on
the basis of what the investor would re-
ceive at the expiration OF the full term In
case the cOmpany's promises were fulfilled
or on the amount he actually paid In. Mr.
Taylor held that the latter amount should
determine the rate Of tax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
INTERNAL MACHINE FOR SHERIFF.
WatchfuIness Of His Wife Saved Mr..
Ackerman'B Life.

Ackerman's Life.
CHICAGO, August 17.-An attempt to kill
Sheriff Eugene Ackerman by an internal
machine was prevented by the watchful-
ness of the sheriff's wife, says the Carmi.
ILL.,, correspondent Of the Chronicle A
candy bucket was sent to Sheriff Acker-
man from Evansville, Ind. When the lid
of the bucket was removed another lid with
a handle was found inside. Mrs. Acker-
man, for some unknown reason to herself.
thought best to remove the screws from
the handle. This act undoubtedly saved
the lives of those In the room. Besides tho
sheriff and his family several visitors were
In the room.
Upon the removal Of the handle to the lid
some small wires were found. Then the
second lid was cautiously removed. expos
Ing four sticks Of dynamite, SO arranged
with matches, cartridges and wires az to
explode If II had been opened as intended.
The authorities at Evansville were notified.
and a special meeting of the county board
of supervisors has been called to take ac-
tton In the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
WATCHING SITUATION IN WEST.
Strikers at PittsburE Expect Much of
Milwaukee brethren.
BY Associated Press.


PITTSBURG. Pa, August 17.-Attention
in the steel strike is directed to the west
again today. Every possible effort of the
strikers is conferred in the movement to win
Milwaukee and Chicago over from their
adverse stand on the strike. Milwaukee is
to vote on the question today, and the la
Dor leaders are confident that final action
Will be favorable to them. After Milwau-
kee acts. move will be made to get the
Chicago men to hold another meeting and
reconsider their two refusais to come out
Coupled with the new western plan is
determined effort on the part of the
strikers to break into the solid combination
OF Carnegie properties. Secret organiza-
tion has been going on In the latter for
some time despite the vigilance of the Of
hcials of the company, and the show of
strength is expected by Monday. 1t Is be-
neyed that number of men viii be gotten
out at Duquesne but the claims as to the
final result there conflict. The strike lead
ers say that they are strong enough to
shut the plant down and that they are GO
ing to DO So just as soon as their plans ma
ture. The company officials admit that the
Amalgamated organizers have made some
Roadway AT Duquesne, but say that, max
ing the most liberal allowance for the
strikers. the plant cannot be even seriously
handicapped.
Meeting at Duquesne Tonight.
The strike leaders plan to hold a meeting
at Duquesne tonight and that fact Is taken
as an indication that the commencement of
the new turn on Sunday night and Monday
morning marks the time for action.
President Shafre- and his associates have
several times tntimated that they had a
surprise IN store ror the corporation, and
the move against the Carnegie properties
Is now believed 10 be what they had Ia
mind The Carnegie officials have been
watching the progress of events closely and
are making every possible effort to head
the strikers Off
There Is growing belief that the good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
FORGED CHECK FOR $3.50.
Name OF Detroit Firm Being Iis
Rally Used.

DETROIT, Mich, August ia check for
$3.50, drawn on the Detroit Trust Company,
to which the signature OF Hammond, Stand
ish & Co.. packers and meat dealers OF this
city had been forged, was received here to-
day for collection.
This is the third forged check bearing
Hammond Standish & Co.'S signature that
has been received here this week, and the
firm fears there are a number of others
afiOat through the east. The check receiv-
ed today was cashed at the Bank Of ia
maica. In the borough OF Queens. Greater
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17

Over Fifty Vessels Detained by the
Strike There,

SAN FRANCISCO. August 17.-Twenty-
nine deep-water ships, all chartered to
carry grain out of this port for European
markets. are tied up in the harbor unable
to take on their cargoes because of the
strike These vessels aggregate "A. .462 reg
istered tons displacement and have a car
rying capacity of about 100000 tons Of
grain. Besides this fleet of chartered grain
ships there are four other grain-carrying
vessels in the harbor, with an aggregate
tonnage Of S,429 tons. which have not &c.
cepted charters.
Four other vessels are chartered to carry
away cargoes Of California products but
load them.
In addition to the grain fleet there are
fifteen vessels under charter to sail for
Hawaiian Island ports and return with
sugar cargoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
Gen. Breckinridse Sails for Manil.

Acting Adjutant General Ward has re-
ceived telegram from Major General
Young at San Francisco. dated yesterday,
stating that the transport Meade sailed at
noon yesterday with the following military
passengers: General Breckenridge, Chaplain
Marvine, Captains Calkins Plummer and
Cutiiffe and Lieutenant Roberts. medical
department; Captain Wolfe. 22d Infantry;
Lieutenant Hathaway. 9th Cavalry: two
contract surgeons, one dental surgeon, one
hospital and one Signal Corps man, seven
teen casuals eighty-three recruits, as fol-
lows: Infantry, 24th. /: 25th. 81; cavalry,
eth, 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
NEW cHrEF OF DIVISION.

Wm. Cs II MehA1HNeysADNOtnt 10 sue
cecd John r. swan.
John p. Swan has resigned his position as
chief OF the printing division OF the bureau
OF engraving and printing. to take effect
August 81, and VIM. G. Mckinney has been
appointed to succeed him. Mr.. Swan Is an
old and efficient empioye of the bureau. He
had been foreman of the printing division
since 1884. Mr.. Mckinney has been one of
qualified for the promotion he has received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
PRESIDENT HAYS HAS RESIGNED.

Union and Southern Poct0c AOa0o 20
He Consolidated.
SAN FRANCISCO. August ia local
railroad man has received dispatch from
the east containing absolute confirmation
of>the report that G. N. Hays has resigned
the presidency Of the Southern Pacific rail-
road, says the Call. The telegram, It -
said. comes from reliable source, and is
to the effect that the resignation Of Mr..
Hays II now In the hands Of his superfors.
! It u believed here that the man who sue
ceeds him will be the president Of both
and that the two roads VIII be consolidated
under one management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them by ordering 1t at this office. In
person or by letter. Terms: ls cents
per week: 25 cents for two weeks. or
90 cents per month. Invariably In
advance. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired.
Always give the last address. as we'll
as the new one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
STRIKE PLEAsEs THE BRITISH.
They Hope to See American Prosperity
Handicapped by 1t.

LONDON. August 17-Prior to his de-
parture for New York today on the Amer
lean line steamer st. Paul. Representative
Grosvenor OF Ohio referred to the wide
spread interest taken in Great Britain in
the American steel strike. The small items
Of news appearing In the press are dis
cussed and repeated on every hand.
1.-The sympathy of the British public" !"
said the representative. 'is strongly with
the strikers, not for any good feeling for
the men. but they hope our industrial sys-
TENS may be as damaged and crippled as
theirs have been. They hope the closing of
our mills will force us to buy from theirs
and permanently defeat our prosperity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-17
NO NEWS OF THE REBELS.

Confidence Restored Along the Line
of Isthmian Railways.
COLON, Colombia, via Galveston, Tex.
August 17,-Nothing was heard Of the reb-
els yesterday. A certain degree of conf
dence has been restored along the railroad
line, owing to the presence Of the troops.
The French cruiser Suchet is coaling at
the railroad wharf Several OF her officers
went to Panama today on an excursion
triD.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-01

for New Philadelphia, o. They will
return on Monday and will go to
housekeeping
Miss Evelyn Jepson left Friday for
New York City, where she will begin
rehearsals with Ethel Barrymore's
Company, in Captain Jinks of the
Horse Marines This company will
tour the principal cities of the United
States, during the winter and will leave
early in the spring for long engage
ment in London.
Miss Irma Kraft. second daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kraft, Of
North Main street, leaves this week
for New York City, where she will
study art under renowned teacher.
On account of the extremely disagree
BILE weather, the cotillion planned by
Prof. George Delbrugge for the Park
Casino Friday evening. was postponed
until tomorrow evening. The Opera
House orchestra will play.
Mrs Maude Heiskeil entertained
number of friends with bowling par
ty at the Wheeling Park alleys, on
Thursday evening. complimentary to
Miss Beeson, of Uniontown, Pa, who
is the guest of Miss Laura Dalzell.
Those present were: Mrs. Edward
B. Franzheim, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Crockard. Mr.. and Mrs. John Sweeney,
Misses. Laura Dalzell, Martha OFT.
Emily Pollock, Flora Stifel. Laura
stifel, Gene Warehouse. Mabel Wit
mer, Jennie Jepson, Elizabeth Rogers,
Genevieve Ewing, Ethel Ewing, Alice
Bates, Sara Dalzell, Todd Baird.
Messrs. George Norton, Harvey Pollock,
William Cracraft, Edward Stifel, r. X.
Giffen, Arch A. Wilson. Richard Gee,
Henry Stifel, James Ewing, Hun.
Ewing, Gibson Caldwell, Robert S.
Dillon, Louis Faster Jesse Bloch. II.
Clark Hazlett, French Pool, DR.. w. s.
Fulton and DR.. Haning. with Mrs.
Margaret Dalzell and Mrs. Julius
Pollock as chaperones. The prize win
ners and their trophies were Miss Gen.
eviieve Ewing, subscription to Vogue"
Miss Mabel Whitman, gold locket; Alice
Bates. box of candy; Mr.. James Ew-
ing. three pairs of silk socks; Mr.. Jesse
Bloch. silver mounted cork screw; Mr..
French Pool, box Of cigars.
Friday evening at her home on Forti-
eth street, Mrs. Stephen B. Howell en-
tertained in honor of Miss Ada Clarey,
Of Martins Ferry, and Miss Anna Fish,
Of Darlington. During the course Of
the evening several musical selec-
tons were rendered by Messrs Leach
and Stab, and At the conventional
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-01

young couple will make their home in
this city.
Miss Rose Claudy. OF South MeCol-
loch street, was rendered very agree
abe surprise Thursday evening in
honor of the eighteenth anniversary Of
her birth. Eight couples of her friends
met her at the home of Miss Lulu Arm
strong, on Jacob street. and the even
ing was pleasantly spent at games.
Refreshments were served at midnight.
The members of the All Alike club
very pleasantly entertained their
friends on Friday evening at their club
room in the Sixth ward Dancing was
the chief amusement OF the evening
and refreshments were served at late
hour.
Mr.. J. Edward Blackford entertained
at a O'Clock stag dinner Friday even
ing in his handsome new home in Mar
tins Ferry. complimentary to Mr.. Allan
B. Smith, who leaves to-day for Gin
cinnati where he takes position on
the staff of the Cincinnati Post.
The wedding of Mr.. Thos. Feeney. of
the North End, and Miss Marie NJ, the
only daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Roger,
has been announced.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Bustmeyer an
nounced the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Louisa to Mr.. George w. Clarke,
the wedding to solemized at the home
of the brides parents, on September
10th. at noon. Miss Rustmeyer was a
popular clerk at Stifel & Co.'S. Mr..
Clarke was an employee of the Logan
Drug Company.
A reception was rendered Thursday
evening by the Misses Cradle and Julia
Jacobs at their home on Chapline street
in honor of their guest, Miss Nina Da-
vid, of Washington, d. C.. Various
amusements were pleasant features of
the evening, and Misses Alice Neil and
Rosamund Duga, of Bellaire, o., and
Miss Nina David, of Washington, d. c.,
won the prizes. An elegant collation.
was served. The table decorations
were lilies and asparagus.
Miss Harriet Tighe was pleasantly
surprised at her home on North Market
street Thursday evening. in honor of
her birthday The evening was spent
in card playing and other social diver
sites.
At a seasonable hour lunch was sery-
ed. Those present were Albert Serig
linn Edwards, George Paulus, George
Former Harry Groves, Albert Tighe,
John Pebler, Homer Stillions. Nettie
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-01
THE SILENT ONES.

1.-THE silent ones For aeons they shall
sleep
There in the quiet church yard. cold and
STILL
Ger their white breasts, where passion
once did thrill
The violets Will bloom, the vine will
creep.
For them mayhap some loved one once
did weep.
When the fresh earth clods their new
graves did fill.
But. ah. how soon the tears dried, as
tears will,
Tho we can feel our hearts burst while
we weep!
"Ah, silent ones-if thou couldst but re-
veal
To me one secret from the Great Be-
yond--
One inklng from that mystic. beauteous
shore,
Within this earthly fame of mine would
steal
A longing. strange, insatiate and fond.
TIL had burst these letters evermore."
Phil III. Armstrong.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-01

hour tempting refreshments were
served.
The stephens Corp. CT the W. r. c.
called on James Smith. a member of
stephens Post. C. A. R. at his home
on Forty-tirst street Friday night. The
the members of the post. and a very
pleassnte evening was passed, Re
freshments were served.
At his home, on Charles street. last
evening a delightful surprise was ten
dered Mr.. James Maxwell in honor 81
his twenty-sixth birthday. rhe affair
was a grand success in every detail
Among the many presents was a hand
some gold watch. At midnight de-
lightful supper was cleverly arranged
and was enjoyed by all present.
On Friday evening, August 30, Mt
w. c. Criswell entertained his Sunday
school class OF Zane Street NJ f.
Church at the residence of Mrs. Matte
Taylor. on East McColloch street
Those present were Mr.. Frank Lahiel
Miss Lizzie Dean. Mr.. Daniel Wood
Miss Alma Higgs, Theo. Higgs. Miss
Grace Roth. Miss Carrie Baker and Miss
Myrtle Bennett. A very enjoyable even.
ing was spent by all present.
The Cotillion Club meeting. which
was TO have been held at the Casino
Friday evening of last week, has been
changed to Monday evening on account
OF the extremely wet weather. The
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-01

Opera House orchestra will play for the
dancing party. which will be one OF the
smartest of the season. che following
Announcement will be made later In the
week.
Prof. G. w. Delbrugge is making ar
rangements for a concert and dance at
the Casino, probably to be held Monday
evening OF next week. Four of Wheel
ing's leading vocalists will participate.
The program is being prepared by
several leading musical people OF the
city. The concert is to be followed by
dancing in the Casino until / O'Clock.
The full program will be announced in
several days. Tickets will be purchased
from Banner & Co. and G.. w. Del
brugge.
The Rock Spring Orchestra, recently
heard by some Of Wheeling's society
people, and which have been having a
study run at that park since Its open
ing, in May, will play in Wheeling two
dates in September. Definite arrange
ments are being made by @. w. Del
brugge, and more popular organiza-
ton has never been heard In Wheeling.
The one date will be to the Cotillion
Club and will be formal The second
will be to private organizations. Ad-
nilsson to both will be by card.
The Suburban Club will have a dance
party at Mozart Park Friday evening
of this week, September 9. Cards will
be out Tuesday. Prof. Long will play.
The Iroquois Club danced at Blue
Ribbon Hall Friday evening. A large
crowd was present and an enjoyable
evening spent by all. Prof Long pre-
sided at the piano.
On next Wednesday evening the
North End Literary and Athletic Asso-
citation will celebrate their, seventeenth
anniversary at their club rooms at the
head of Seventh street. The commit
tee have left nothing undone to make
this affair most enjoyable one. The
amusements will be dancing to Bach
mann's full orchestra, fireworks. piano
selections, recitations. Refreshments
will be served by the lady friends of
the Association. They have painted
and repapered their hall for this occa-
sion.
Prof. Charles Killmyer has arranged
a hop to be given at Mozart Park
Thursday evening, September 5th, to
WHICH all his friends are invited.
a
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-09-01
The Week in Society,";

--s.,re coming back with noses
IA, old Sol painted red;
49, recks and cheeks and foreheads
o,.. ran is thickly spread.
=-.-= mountains and from. seashore,
frzr1 lake and spring and glen,
The tlroEgs OF pleasure seekers
Are coming home again
--.v,re coming back with stories
I'D r1aryels they have seen,
row and then are telling
CO cost in good long green.
~.r summer boys are beasting
uf valor they displayed,
- summer girls are smiling
er conquests that they made.
n. parson who's been resting
Is showing in his face
Tsaf he again is ready
- 1--WE Old Nick a chase.
rio LAWYER who's been loafing
Where Neptune strives to please,
l. aow for clients ready.
With mind intent on fees.
The gas man and the plumber
Have had their time of rest,
trd now the nimble dollar
Tie, II hunt with greatest zest.
And thousands are the toilers.
VINO work with hand and brain, z
NoN coming back more able
To bear the daily strain.
In many homes there's smiling.
And oft exchange of jokes,
BECAUSE back home are coming
Long absent women-folks.
AM VI these happy fellows
There's one supremacy gay
f. RED to cook his victuals
Wnie wiley was away.
-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.