The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.

The flags on the White house and the
executive departments were still at half
mast today, although thirty days have
elapsed since the late President Mckin-
ley died. A mourning period of thirty
days was fixed by an executive order is
sued Sept. l6, which was the Monday
following Mr.. McKinley'S death. Presi-
dent Roosevelt, however. has decided that
the thirty days did not begin until the
day of the funeral at Canton, which was
Sept 10. and the flags on all public builC-
ings, military posts, consular and diplu~
matte buildings will be kept at half-mast
until Oct 19.
1t is not known here officially what ac-
ton the RusStIn government will take
now chat the United states court at Bal
timore has rendered a decision adverse
- TO its contertion in the sugar bounty
case. 1t has been suggested that the
Russian government Will wait until the
New York court has acted on q similar
case in the hope that the Balti1kcre de-
cislon viii be met by one favorable TO
Dorters feel that they would have a fair
opportunity to win their case on an ap-
peal to the supreme court, and it is ex-'
r0Cte0 ln3t until then the Russian gov
ernment will refrain from further retalia-
tion against United States trade
Representative Sherman, of New York
today announced his intention to renew
the fight for anti-ticket ScalpiEg and Pa
ciiic cable legislation at the coming ses-
sion Of congress. He will reintroduce
early in the session measures on these
SLBjtClS GQBSLdIllldlIy lCGHIlcal with those
he introduced in the last congress.
Mr.. Lindsay, counsel for the New York
{: Bermudez Asphalt company, called at
the state department today to talk with
oflClals over the latest phase of the as
phalt controversy. The New York COM
pany has given notice of an appeal from
the last decision of the Venezuelan court
but that did not stay the execution of the
Judgment OF the lower court. 1t was eX-
pected that Patrick Sullivan would take
possession of the Felicidad concession un-
der the decree of the lower court, though
the New York companyS S agent on ne
ground was to do all he could to prevent
this. while avoiding a conflict with the
Venezuelan soldiers.
Mrs. Hannah Powderly, wife OF Ter
renee V POWderly, commissioner general
of immigration. and formerly general
master workman of the Knights of La
bor, died at her home here last evening
The president today made the follow
, ing appointments in the navy: Frank
, WiIdes to be rear admiral: John E, Cra-
ven, Lieutenant commanders Provost Ra
bin, lieutenant: Charles Z. Gilpin. lien
: tenant junior grade.
All that can be obtained from the state
department officials respecting the case of
IS Stone, the missionary who is held
.brigandS in Bulgaria, is that she is
- - and that efforts are continuing for
II y release. The officials, while declin-
zig to indicate the nature of the meas
ures they are pursuing to this end still
have hope of ultimate success
John w. Harding, agent for the Yank-
ton, S. D.. Indian reservation, has been
removed, to take effect on the arrival
OF a special agent who has been ordered
to relieve him. The action is the result
of a number of charges filed at the in
terror department, alleging among ether
things violations of the department reg
Stations No permanent successor has
set been selected.
The navy department has been in
termed of the departure of Admiral Re.
pney on the Brooklyn and Admiral Kempff
IN the Kentucky from Chefoo TODAY
bound for Chemulpo Corea and, Woo
Sung, China, respectively
The war department has been Informed
ST Gen -@Shaffee of the arrival of the
transport Sumner at Manila today.