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Evening star., 1901-04-22
DEPARTMENT ASSISTANTS WANTED.
Examination Scheduled for Tomorrow
Postponed Until June.


The United States civil service commits
the examination advertised for April %. for
the position of department assistant in
the Philippine service. has been postponed
to June and a. and announces that this
examination will be held in any city in
the United States where postal free deliv-
cry has been established.
The subjects on which applicants will
one or two topics. the correction of q
rough draft, manuscript, mathematics
(arithmetic. algebra and plane geometry.
history, constitution. government and geog-
rsphy Of the United States, commerce and
industrial resources of the United States,
general history and geography, territorial
government and administration. political
economy and education and experience.
Two days of seven hours each will be
allowed for the basis or required subjects
will be allowed for each optional subject.
Particular attention Is invited to the fact
that within a few months 1t is believed
that number of financial agents will be
needed. These agents will be selected from
this examination and the selections will be
confined as far as practicable to those who
have shown proficiency in the optional sub
jects Of bookkeeping and finance. and
who have passed the regular examination.
The salary of the position of financial
agent will be about 1000 per annum and
those who are appointed will be required
to give suitable bond.
The entrance salary of the position of
department assistant will not be less than
81 200 per annum. Persons who have a
knowledge of bookkeeping. finance, munci-
pal administration, taxation and theory
and practice of statistics, are particularly
desirable for this service.
The age limits are eighteen and forty
years. Applicants must be physically COM
petent for service in the Philippine Islands
Evening star., 1901-04-22

Death Of Unknown COlored Man at
Emergency Hos pital.

Emergency Hospital.
A colored man who probably lived In vir-
ginia died at the Emergency Hospital about
1915 o'clock this morning from the effects
OF injuries believed to have been received
by being struck by an electric car on the
Washington. Alexandria and Mt. Vernon
railway. The colored man was brought
here from Virginia last night. reaching the
station at 1874 and E streets about 10
o'clock. He was removed in the ambulance
to the Emergency Hospital.
The patient was unconscious when he
reached the hospital, and he was not able
at any time before his death to give his
name. Statements made by the crew of
the electric train are to the effect that the
man was put in their charge by the crew
Of south-bound train. Members of the
latter crew stated they had picked him up
between Arlington junction and Queen City.
At the hospital the doctors examined the
injured man, and found he had a broken
thigh, fracture of the right leg between the
knee and hip and ten ribs had been broken.
Motorman Groves and Conductor Elliott
We're In charge of the car in which the
dying man was brought here while Motor
man Hall and Conductor Barber were the
men who picked him up. There was moth
Ing found on the dead man that would in
any way assist in establishing the identity
OF the victim.
coroner hewitt was notified of the case.
ana ne directed that the body be removed
10 the morsue to be held for Identification.
Evening star., 1901-04-22

Considering How the Temporary
Clerical Force May He Cut Down.
There is considerable interest in the War
Department to hear the result of the in
vestigation conducted by Assistant Secre-
tary Sanger into the condition of the cleri-
cal force of the department. especially that
portion known as the temporary force.
Colonel Sanger took up this work on his
induction into office. and has been prosecut-
ing it with vigor ever since. The force of
the War Department was largely increased
at the outbreak of the Spanish war to meet
the increased needs of the service. and the
force has practically remained unchanged
up to the present time. The present inves-
tigation is made with a view to a reduction
of force and a corresponding reduction of
expenses.
A proposition under serious consideration
Is the transfer to the regular classified SER
vice Of all the temporary employees whose
services are deemed necessary to the prop
er conduct of the business of the depart
ment. The investigation has in view the
general improvement of the clerical force
and a readiustment of salaries the basis
Of efficiency. 1t is a big job and will un-
doubtedly occupy much time. There is con-
siderable trepidation among the clerks as
to the outcome OF the investigation.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Heavy Realizing Was the Feature of
Closing Stocks.
BIG BULGE IN ST. PAUL
Southwestern Group Also DeveI-
oped Considerable Strength.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, April 22.-opening price.
failed to reflect the bulge from Saturdays
closing level which had been generally pre-
dicted. and the market was regarded with
greater favor In consequence. London sent
over higher range Of prices and foreign
houses were inclined to buy a few shares
while realizing in others.
81. Paul attracted a good demand and
was advanced from 40 to 175 during the
morning hour
Ihis advance was variously explained,
but the one fact generally accepted In ex-
PLANTATION was that the discrepancy be-
tween IT and Burlington is not justified.
lhere may be a deal which will remedy this
inequality or the directors may be forced
INTO more generous distribution of earn
lngs The stock was taken in round
amounts and for interests generally cred
tied with conservatism
Inc southwestern group WAS a feature Of
the day. because of the increasing evidence
that something official is to be given out on
the subject of the merger in that section
At the meeting of Missouri Pacific directors
resolution increasing the capital to an
even sloo.Wo.oo0 was passed. and the stock
holders will be asked to ratify the same at
an early day. The proceeds from the sale
OF the new stock go in payment OF the
Denver and Rio Grande purchase.
After the meeting a demand for Texas
Pacihc was inaugurated with some spirit,
carrying the price up to 4s%. in spite OF
heaVy profit-taking. Taken as a whole, the
Missouri Pacific meeting failed to throw
any light upon the consolidation plans. but
did not help to perpetuate the belief that
something substantial has been done In
that connection.
Southern Pacific was well bought during
the day. and made new high record con-
sloerably over 80. Pacific Mail was made
to keep pace with this rise but there was
little news in explanation. The Traction
stocks were strong and higher under an
Increased volume Of business Dividend
rumors on Brooklyn Rapid Transit and a
possible sale of unneeded property by Met
ropolitan were factors in this group.
The local gas stocks were not active
much to the surprise of many In view of
the published announcement of their early
consolidation The movement to hold them
down was said to have been inspired by
inside interests, but the failure to advance
them did not look altogether like inten-
tional manipulation. The trading during
the last hours showed the effects of enor-
nous realizing and many of the early gains
were entirely lost toward the end of the
day.
st. Paul conceded all of it's gain and
many OF the active shares did the same
There was no special news but the opinion
Is gaining ground that the pace has been
too rapid and should be checked The close
was consequently reactionary and nervous
Evening star., 1901-04-22
GEN. PEARsON's PETITION.
1t Will He Given Due COnside ratio
at the state Department.

1t Will He Given Due COnside ration
at the State Department.
The petition of Gen. Pearson, who brought
action in the name Of the Orange Free State
at New Orleans to prevent the shipment OF
mules to the British in South Africa, Is to
be given especial consideration. 1t has not
yet reached the State Department from the
White House. but when It does its receipt
will be properly acknowledged in a note to
the petitioners, and 1t will be given such
consideration as is always accorded to pc
titions of real Importance. II there should
be any result. If the petition should meet
with favor. the effect would be manifested
through the diplomatic branch Of the gov
ernment which would initiate proceedings
itself through the courts relative to the
mule shipments.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
To Receive silver Service.

Mr.. r. E. L. Bunch. who was recently
appointed general passenger agent Of the
Seaboard Air Line. and has his headquar-
ters in Portsmouth, Va, will this afternoon
be presented with service Of silver at the
general offices of the Southern Railway
Company in this city by the employees Of
the passenger department of that COM
pany Mr.. Bunch was for a number Of years
chief clerk of the general passenger de-
partment Of the Southern. and about four
months ago was promoted to be assistant
general passenger agent for the company
at st. Louis He had hardly reached that
city, however. before he was rendered and
accepted the position he now holds.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
WRIT DENIED.
Action Of Unit&d States Supreme Court
in tie ra1k Case.

in % 4e Fa1k Case.
The Supreme Court Of the United States
today denied q awrit Of certiorari in the
case Of Maximilian W. Falk, under con-
viction for violating the Edmunds act.
Falk was foamerly engaged in the con-
dictionary business on 11th street, just
south Of F street He was tried in Grim
inal Court No. I for violation Of the Ed
munds act. ahdIfcreated a mild sensation
by leaving the city while the trial was in
progress. Ad verdict of guilty was re-
turned. Il
Falk was later. apprehended and sem
tenced by Justice. Cole to Imprisonment IN
the penitentiaEy fof six months. An appeal
was taken. The Court Of Appeals affirmed
the Judgment OF the trial court An ap-
peal was thereupon taken to the Supreme
Court of the United States. the special
point raised being that the Edmunds act
does not apply to the District of Columbia
The appeal was dismissed for lack of
jurisdiction. A petition for certiorari was
then filed This was the petition the court
today denied. This ruling means that the
Edmunds act. until further notice at least,
Is IN force in the District.
Falk Is said to be conducting confec-
tionery business. in Philadelphia at the
present time. 1t Is stated that he will be
required to serve the sentence imposed on
him
Evening star., 1901-04-22
PROBABLE OFFICE BUILDING,
To BE Erected on FarraEut Square at
18th and L Streets.

The property at the northwest corner of
18th and l streets. formerly the home Of
the University Club has been sold by the
trustees. the American Security and Trust
Company. Mr. E. c. Baumgras, real es-
tate broker, who is said to represent the
purchasers, declined today to say anything
about the deal. He said he was not at lib
erty to speak Of this transaction nor of
several others which were closed during the
past week in his office, aggregating over
half million of dollars
1t is understood that the price paid for
this property was about $4,000, and that 1t
was practically a cash transaction. The
dimensions of the ground are 7S feet on
street and 12O feet on 18th street While
the name of the purchaser is not known
and his plans in regard to the property are
not positively stated, there is an idea that
in all probability a structure will be put
up that can be used for business and ONCE
purposes.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Going Over Mr.. Yentmnn'. Books.

Acting Secretary Sanger Of the War De-
partment has appointed a committee of ex-
pert accountants, consisting of Messrs.
Thorpe. Churchill and Barker. to make a
thorough examination of the books and ac-
counts of DiSbursing Clerk Yeatman, who
died suddenly Saturday. This action is
purely administrative. and involves no re-
Election on the official integrity of the de-
ceased. 1t Is a necessary preliminary to
the transfer of the affairs of the Office to
his successor. The committee was engaged
all day behind closed doors. and the general
expectation Is that Mr.. Yeatman'S accounts
will be found correct to a cent.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Wants Half Interest Awarded.

Want0 Hail IMlefeBt AWarded.
John A. Peer this afternoon filed suit in
equity against athe Peerless Manufacturing
Company, asking the court to award him
a one-half interest a certain improve
ment in artificial legs and to cancel an as
signment of that interest made to the COM
pany under certain Aoonditions.
The complainant alleges that he is the
inventor and obvuef of half interest in
the improvement mentioned. and that he
agreed to assign isfownership in the same
to the defendant for one-third of Its capital
stock. which, he was informed, amounted to
6O,OOO. He has been told, so he says that
aftlr this agreement was entered into the
capital stock Of the company was increased
to $500, 600, ana contends that he is entitled
to one-third Of the latter amount.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
MINISTER LOOMS DELAYED,
Prevented From Reporting Here b
the Illness Of His Wife.

Prevented From Reporting Here by
the Illness Of His Wife.
Word has been received at the State De-
partment directly from United States Min
lister Loomis to the effect that he has been
detained In New York. and prevented from
reporting in person to the State Depart
ment by the illness of Mrs. Loomis. re-
sulting from the voyage to New York
from Venezuela. However, the minister
will leave New York today for Washing
ton, and when he arrives he will acQuaint
Secretary Hay with such details respect
ing the situation in Venezuela when he
left as were not embodied in his official
reports. Minister Loomis does not expect
to return to Venezuela, but will spend the
summer at one Of the European spas
seeking to recuperate his own health and
that Of Mrs. Loomis.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
HALF RATES FOR FILIPINOS.
General Order Issued Fixing Pay in
the Navy.


A general order has been issued by the
Navy Department establishing rate of
pay for natives of the Philippine Islands
who may enlist In the United States navy
1t is interesting to note that the schedule
of pay thus prescribed gives a Filipino just
one-half the pay prescribed for citizen
of the United States holding a precisely
similar position in the government service
For instance. a Filipino serving as a cox
swain will receive compensation at the
rate of SIS month. whereas the regular
compensation Is $50 month. regardless Of
the nativity Of the incumbent outside Of
the Philippines The regular pay of sea-
man, white or black. is $24 month. 1t Is
provided. however. that Filipino seaman
shall receive Sl2 month. Filipino ma
chinists Of the first and second-classes are
paid $2S and SO. respectively. AS against the
regular pay of S5 and $40. The same
ratio Of pay obtains In the cases Of fire.
men and other enlisted men on American
warships. Filpinos receiving only half pay
of all others.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
LAUNCH OF CUP DEFENDER.
1T Cannot Possibly Take Place BefOr


May 4.
NEW YORK, April 22.-As the situation
now exists the; new cup defender Constitu-
ton that is to. measure speed and skill
against Shamrock II viii not be launched
until after May 4. The date has not yet
been decided upon and cannot be for sew
eral days. but under present circumstances
1t mus be date later than May 4. De-
spite statements 10 the contrary there will
be a launching ceremony The party at
the launching ceremony will not be large
one Formal arrangements Of the launch
ing and the ceremony attached to it will
be made several days in advance.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Recommends Return of Fee.

Mr.. John Blair Of Accotink post Office,
Fairfax county. Va, recently stopped here
for three days. With him he had brindle
and white bull dog. The poundmaster's men
captured the dog. observing that 1t had no
tag on, and Mr.. Blair was forced to pay the
usual fee Of 81 to redeem 1t. He requested
the return Of the fee, and DIR. VIM. O.
Woodward. the health officer. has recon-
mended. In view Of the fact that Mr.. Blair
was simply passing through Washington. It
be returned to him, recommendation 1t Is
believed the Commissioners will approve.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
A SPACIOUS RESIDENCE.

Reported Sale of the Fraser House
for $12O,OOO.
While Saturday was a rainy day. yet. ac-
cording to some real estate brokers. more
large transactions were closed that day
than on any one day for long time. 1t is
impossible to get details but it is under
stood that one Of the deals referred to was
the sale Of what is known as the Fraser
house. the large spacious residence erected
several years ago at the northeast corner
OF 10th and streets by the late George
Fraser The name OF the purchaser is not
known. but 1t is announced that the price
paid was $40, 600
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Oner of Reward Withdrawn.

Bridge, N. Y. of a reward of $4,000 for
the return of little Willie Mccormick Of
that place was withdrawn yesterday The
lad. who Is the nephew Of Mr.. Michael Nc
Cormick Of this city. was kidnapped from
his home in High Bridge about three weeks
ago. as already stated in The Star. Father
Mullin explained that he was forced to
take this action because he had been an
noyed excessively by mountebanks. clair
voyants and cranks OF every sort since the
offer was made public
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Omcers Honorably Discharged.

BY direction Of the President the follow
ing named officers have been honorably dis
charged by the Secretary Of War as
majors, quartermasters United States vol
unteers only. to take effect the LIST Of next
month: Captains James L. Wilson, Edward
c. Brooks, James B. Aleshire, Isaac w.
LitteI Carol A. Devol, Thomas Cruise,
Daniel e. Mccarthy. John T. Knight John
NJ. Carson. jr..- Joseph c. Byron. Francis
NJ Schreiner and Abraham 8. Bickham.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Erection Of Fire Hydrant..

The acting chief engineer Of the District
fire department, Mr.. VIM. T. Belt, has
recommended to the Commissioners the
erection Of the following fire hydrants In
the northeast section of the city, for the
better protection Of property against fire:
Northwest corner of 9Th and H streets,
northwest corner safi7th and K, northeast
corner Of Elliott and F and north side of
Emerson between 1ath and 18th.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Republican State Convention.
EX-SENATOR BUTLER.
He Approves the Position of Senat
McLaurin.

McLaurin.
Ex-senator M. c. Butler of South Caro-
lima sustans Senator McLaurin in the at
titude he occupies In support Of the admin
istration with reference to the most i'm
portant questions of the day. In an inter-
view ex-senator Butler says that the course
of Senator McLaurin has his approval He
speaks approVingly Of the course of the
President with reference to our new pos
sessions. says that expansion will be ad-
vantageous to the south, and gives the
opinion that it would be good thing to
have in South Carolina an active and re-
spectacle opposition to the present politi-
cal organization of that state.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
SIX KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Fatal Accident in Hotel mt st. Mary's


Fatal Accident in, Hotel at st. Mary's.
w. V0.
ST. MARY's. ..-w. Va. April 22-six
deaths were caused late last night by an
explosion Of gas in the Commercial Hotel.
The dead:
Bert Smiley. an Oil we'll shooter.
His unknown partner.
Samuel Cunningham, oil driller, Of Rex
ford, Pa.
Harry Robinson. tool dresser, of Corning,
Ohio.
John George oil operator, of Butler, Pa
John Slater. one year old, son Of the pro-
prietor Of the hotel.
The building caught fire and is a total
loss. Rescuers are now searching the ruins
for more bodies The loss to the property
cannot be estimated at this time
Evening star., 1901-04-22

Admiral Rodgers. aboard the New York.
has informed the Navy Department Of his
arrival at Perrin yesterday The gunboat
Yorktown left Hong Kong today for
Cavite The hospital ship Solace left San
Francisco Saturday for Manila. Her first
stop will be at Honolulu. The Zafiro left
Cavite yesterday for Hong Kong. The Ban
croft arrived at Lambert's Point yester-
Evening star., 1901-04-22
fine Imposed.

Daniel smothers sofe Armory place this
afternoon, In the Police Court, pleaded
guilty of cutting, Anna Cranklin in the
hand with knife. and Judge Scott fined
him $50, with the alternative Of ninety
days In jail.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Naval Orders.

The order directing Captain ]. B. Cogh-
Ian to report to the Mare Island navy yard
has been revoked.
Assistant Surgeon c. G. Smith has been
ordered to the Vermont.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Said to BE bloodhound,

1t was rumored this afternoon that sew
eral men were imprisoned on Sycamore
Island by the high water, unable to get
ashore and in danger of being washed
away. Sycamore Island is the site OF a
fishing club just below Cabin John bridge
Evening star., 1901-04-22

Capt. Austin's Condition Improving.
Capt. NJ. A. Austin OF the police depart
ment, who has bAen i'll for several weeks,
Is slowly recovering. AS soon as he is able
to leave the city he will go away for a short
vacation. and the rest it is believed, will
greatly benefit him.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
1880 MINERS ON STRIKE.

Trouble Over "Dead Work" in Ohio
and West Virginia Mines.
COLUMBUS. Ohio. April 22.-Twenty-five
hundred mine workers Of the lower part of
the subdistrict No. Of Ohio and West
Virginia struck today owing to disagree
ment in regard to the dead work. system.
1t Is feared that the strike will spread to
other districts. "a
Evening star., 1901-04-22

Cruiser Dixie Sails From Norfolk.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. April 22.-United States
cruiser Dixie sailed. from Norfolk navy
yard this afternoon ON her way, it ls said.
to New York.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
Capt. Cole Sent to Chicago.

Capt. F. W. Cole. quartermaster recently
appointed. has been ordered to temporary
duty at Chicago. and on it's completion.
will ,roceed to San Francisco for assign
ment to duty on the transport Samoa.
Evening star., 1901-04-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La.
denburg Thalmann & Co.. New York.
..-,, co,.. n, Open High Low. Closs.
Evening star., 1901-04-22

At the wharf of ]. E. Lbbey & Son. lum-
ber dealers. no preparations had been made
for flood Mr. Libbey, the senior member
of the firm. stated to a Star reporter that
he did not anticipate anything serious
The wind was from the east and he
thought that so long as it continued from
that direction the water would rise but he
looked for it to veer to the northwest