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Evening star., 1901-02-06

Better Protection for American Citi-
zenS of Foreign Firth.

The Department of State has adopted
new policy. in issuing passports to Ameri
can citizens of foreign birth, which, 1t is
believed, viii result in preventing some of
the arrests of those who now return to
the country of their origin. Heretofore it
has been the practice to grant passports to
all Americans who proved their citizenship
and allow them to go wherever they choose
without any warning as to the risks they
might run, but it has been found that many
people of foreign birth suppose that the
mere acquisition Of American citizenship
and the security of an American passport
render them immune from the operation OF
the laws or regulations of the country of
which they were formerly subjects or citi-
Zens, If they return. Such is, however, very
far from being the case.
In all countries a person who secures
naturalization in another country Is still
liable to punishment upon his return for
an offense committed before his emigration,
and in some countries emigration and
naturalization without permission are them
selves offenses.
The department has taken a very simple
way of preventing Americans from un-
Willingly running into danger by preparing
a series Of notices which it now sends to
all applicants for passports, of foreign
birth. Each applicant receives one of these
notices with his passport. 1t is brief and
simply written and tells him in a way that
any one can comprehend just what the
laws and regulations are that may affect
him. AS the notices relate to the policy
of foreign countries, they are not official,
but they are believed to be correct, and
have been compiled with great care in the
department after consultation with our
ministers abroad.
The notices, for Germany, France and
Switzerland are being regularly issued, and
those for the other countries of Europe and
Asia are now being printed.
There is intended to be no departure from
the attitude of dissent of this government
from the policy of certain foreign countries
in their treatment Of their former subjects
or citizens, and the department has, from
abundance of caution so instructed Amer
lean diplomatic agents abroad.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
A r REA RS OF TAX ES
COMMITTEE HEARS ARGUMENTS
FAVORING INTEREST REDUCTION.
Business Mems Association Says Rates
Are Too High-Other Meas.
ures Considered.

Mr. Thos. G. Hensey and Mr.. Barry Bulk
ley, a committee from the Business Men's s
Association, appeared before the House
District committee today to discuss Senate
bill 1902, for the reduction of interest pen
alties on arrears in taxes and special as
sessments in the District.
This bill provides that from and after
May 81 next the interest chargeab.e
against property owners in the District OF
Columbia upon assessments for the I'M
provement and repair of alleys and side
walks and the construction of sewers. side
walks. curbing and grading shall be per
cent per annum from the date Of the serv-
ice of notice of such assessment on all
amounts which shall remain unpaid at the
expiration of sixty days after service OF
such notice.
1t also provides that from and after the
passage Of the act the amount for which
property is bid in at any tax sac In the
name of the District of Columbia shaii bear
interest at the rate of per cent per an
mum from date of SAFE, and that the rate
of interest after sac of property to pur-
chaser other than the District of Columbia,
shall be 10 per cent per annum instead of
10 per cent, as now provided.
should he Cut in Half.
Mr.. Hensey said that the penalties should
be cut down to a rate of interest similar
to the rates prevailing in the states. Now
the rate was 1 per cent per month on
general taxes and after sale to outsider 10
per cent This. he contended, was too
great. and it should be one-half of one per
cent and per cent after sase.
The rates on special improvements, and
10 per cent, should be cut in half. The
Business Mems Association would be pleas
ed to have the relief afforded by this bill.
Mr. Hensey denied the suggestion which
had been made that the bill was in the
interest of rich men,
Mr.. Meyer asked if the bill would not af
ford a temptation to withhold payment Of
the taxes and use the money in speculation.
Mr.. Hensey replied that 80 percent of the
people who became delinquent are not of
that class: they were poor people who had
no money with which to speculate, and
they were now charged exorbitant interest.
The Keyser Relief Bill.
Mr.. Henphill appeared before the COM
mittee and asked that the adverse report
on the bill for the relief of Esther A. Key
ser be reconsdered and the bill recommit-
ted for further hearing. He said the bill
had once passed the House and had twice
been reported favorably by the Senate.
Evening star., 1901-02-06

good service. This will mean such work
as the capture of thieves or persons charged
with felony. or the prevention of the de-
struction of life or property. 1t is re-
gretted on the part of the police officials
that they win not be able to have the spe-
not in uniform will have to do duty at
points along the line of parade.
An effort will be made, however, to have
those who succeed In getting uniforms to
do this duty where they will be seen by
the visitors more than those who do duty
in other sect.ons of the city.
Important Branch of Work.
The most important branch of the work
will be the selection of the detectives who
are to come from other cities to assist the
members of Inspector Boardman's staff in
keeping track of the pickpockets.
: Under the law none of the Pinkerton de-
tectives can be employed Tor this purpose.
and the local department will have to de-
pend upon the members of the detective
departments of the several cities for as
sistance. AS has been done on other oc-
casions, the men who are supposed to know
the largest number of crooks are to be
chosen. These men will do duty under
Inspector Boardmans instructions. Not
only will they be placed in and about the
depots and public buildings, but they will
keep close watch on the excursion trains
coming in from all directions.
From time to time some of the men will
board the more important incoming trains
at points several miles from the city, and In
this way some of~the crooks may be appre-
hen6ed before they actually reach the city.
1t is hoped by the police officials that Con-
gress will take early action on the bill
framed by Prosecuting Attorney Prgh and
intended to cover the cases of persons VINO
may be arrested as suspicious characters.
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STREETS AND BRIDGES.
Comparative Statement of ApprOpria-
tiOns for Several Sections.

Comparative Statement of ApprOpria-
tiOns for Several Sections.
The committee on street extension OF the
Brightwood Citizens Association has pre-
pared a table setting forth certain facts
and figures relative to the comparative ap-
propriations for opening streets and con-
struction of roads and bridges. with popu-
lation, land values and building improve
ments. in the sections Of the county. Dis
trict of Columbia, north and west of Wash
ington, divided by Rock creek and 18th
street, and to the Potomac river and the
District line on ffithe west: also to the Dis
trict line and B. and o. railroad on the east,
the divisions constituting about equal areas,
public lands and university sites not in
cluded.
The statement is as follows:
Population assessed value of land and i'm
provements. new buildings, amount Of taxes
paid by, and appropriations received, for
nine years to June 30. 1901, in said sections
compared:
Western section-Population, 6.SO3: as
So o27 ,S96; new buildings 81 SOB 925; taxes
received, less than $4,000: total of above
benefits to western section, 1864. $50.
Rate of appropriations to taxation, over
200 per cent.
Eastern ssction-Population, 2J,736; as
sessed value of land and improvements,
$14. .073,520; new buildings, $6.442.e .e2J; taxes
received over 81 100000: total of above ben
efits, eastern section, 81 2i3 100.
Rate of appropriation to taxation, about
fi6 per cent
Evening star., 1901-02-06
TO BREAK THE DEADLOCK.
Republican Members at Lincoln Agre
on a Plan.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
LINCOLN. Neb.. February Ga long step
toward the settlement of the senatorial
republican members in general conference
appointed committee to determine and
recommend rules and conditions for a nom-
mating caucus. The committee chosen for
this Guty represents practically all of the
candidates and is intended to be evenly and
impartially divided as to the various terms
so far proposed.
A majority Of the members of the legis-
lature have within the last few days shown
a strong desire 10 meet on common ground
ana settle the contest at he earliest eossi-
BILE opportunity, and this sentiment is
strenuousiy advanced also by the men
named on this committee. They met this
morning and are already agreed all
points save one. That is the Old dispute as
to whether the nominations shall be stimuli
taneous on one ballot or single on alterna-
tive ballots.
This question has from the first been the
real stumbling block in the situation, but
Senator Harlan of the committee said this
noon that he was confident full agree
ment would be reached tonight and report
made TO The republican conference then.
That means an immediate caucus and a
speedy solution Of the difficulty.
The latest rumor IS that the fuSionists
are now endeavoring to choose from among
the many republi. an candidates two
harmless republicans" whom they may
elect by swing of their own party vote in
unison. The vote today showed no great
changes, reading: d. c. Thompson, "a; G.
d. Meiklejohn. 20; sF. NJ. Currie. 10; Ed
ward Resewater, II; e. H. HinSEaw, IA
Francis Martin, 0.
Evening star., 1901-02-06

Tells of british Successes - De We
Strikes Wagon Train.

LONDON. February G.-General Kitch-
ener. in a dispatch from Pretoria, dated
Tuesday. February ). says:
"Smlth-Dorrien has occupied Lake Char
isss.
French is driving back the enemy to
Amsterdam.
DE Vets force is still north of Thaban-
chu. His men damaged tram of transport
wagons at Pompey's siding this morning."
In a memorandum issued to the troops
unGer his command, at Aldershot, General
Butler. referring to the British army in
South Afr ca. criticiSes the lack of initiatiye
and independence of acton shown by SUP
ordinate commanders. and refers to the in
dependent intelligent action on the part OF
the rank AMI file. AS regards artillery, he
says too much drill was introduced on the
battlefield. in many cases the action of bat
teries being paralyZed by awaiting the
orders of brigade or div SION commander
many favorable opportunities being thereby
missed.
BLOEMFONTEiN. Tuesday. February 5
The Posi- today publishes a passionate ap-
peal from Piet De Wet, chairman of the
peace commission, to his brother, Christian
to surrender.
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GUTHRIE AND OKLAHOMA CITY.
Former Wins in a Lively RlvaIry of
Population.

Former Wins in q Lively Rivalry OF
Population.
Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma Is in peck
of trouble with some of his constituents.
The census figures have shown some unex-
pected results in his country and he Is being
called to account for the failure Of one city
to hold it's own in population against the
progressive spirit Of rival town Okla
homa City has enjoyed rapidly developed
pride Of population. and In her metropolis
tan glory has looked with disdain upon the
aspirations of Guthrie or any other town
In the territory of boon1s. Flynn. who is
always looking after the interests of his
people, got bill through Congress allow
ing cities of 10000 population to issue bonds
for the purpose of building a court house.
This was for Oklahoma City, for none other
could aspire to the distinction of 10000 in
habitants. There was much rejoicing in
Oklahoma City, and. with characteristic
energy. preparations were at once begun
for the erection Of fine court house. l<ut
naaro whep the that census %asa taken cv 1t
just a little short Of the neces-
sary 10000 and that Guthrie was a close
second in the race for the 10000 mark.
When this fact became known the telegraph
wires began to warm up between Okiah j.
ma and Washington, and the mails We're
heavv-laden. With characteristic energy
Mr.. Flynn sized up the situation, and rep
resentatiOns were made to the census bu-
reau that many citizens had been over
locked by the census enumerators. Ar
rangements were made to admit to the REG
ords those who could prove their right to
be enumerated and had been left out. In
this way Oklahoma's population WAS
brought above the 10000 mark, and there
was again much rejoicing, until it was dis
covered that Guthrie had also passed the
10000 mark, and not only that, but hal
,l,Ix
ing about sixteen able-bodied citizens more
than had it's proud rival.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
MRS. NATION TAKES A REST
SHE MAKES NO ATTACK ON JOINTS
TODAY.
She Is to Visit Kansas City and Chi
cagO - Crusade in
Arkansas.

TOPEKA, Kan, February 6.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation, the temperance rusader, made no
effort during the morning hours today to
surprise the "jointists. Guards were on
duty about the places at daylight, but Mrs.
Nation and her band did not appear.
Chief of Police Stahl and Sheriff Cook
have warned the keepers of the Joints TO
close, but, while pretense was made at
obedience, it was said business was still
being done at most of the places.
To Speak in Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, February 6.-Flaring bills
have been. posted in this city, announcing
that MRS. Carrie Nation. the bravest wo-
Nan in America. now leading the most
wonderful crusade ever waged against the
rum traffic, is on her way to Chicago, ac-
cempanied by a band of her saloon-smashng
warriors, and will speak at the Academy
Of Music in Kansas City on Friday evening,
February s."
Just what tactics Mrs. Nation will pur-
sue in Kansas City and Chicago aside from
her lecturing is not known. Chief of Police
Hays says he will promptly arrest Mrs.
Nation if she attempts to put her methods
into practice in this city.
Preparations for Mrs. Nations coming
have been made by the Prohibition Club of
Kansas City, which has indorsed Mrs Ma
tlcn s metDOdS ana promised active supp Ort
in her crusade outside of Kansas. Mrs.
Nations advance agent says the proceeds
of the lectures will be used in the temper
ance cause.
Craze Spreads to Arkansas.
DALTON, Ark, February 6.-Five women,
members of the w. c. r L., last night at
tackled two 'blind tigers in this village.
All the bottles of liquor were broken, con-
tents of kegs were poured into the streets
and fixtures demolished.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
f. A. LEHMAN DEAD.
WelI-knOwn Patent Attorney and a
Union Veterans,

F. A. Lehman, a well-known patent at
torney, died this morning at his residence.
6l7 9th street northwest. Mr.. Lehman
was born in Kentucky, and was son of
Col. T. A Lehman, who had distin-
guished career In the Union army during
the civil war, having been colonel Of the 1st
and Sd Pennsylvania Regiments, respect
lively, and of New York regiment.
F. A. Lehmann when a boy of seventeen,
was student at the seminary at Gettys-
burg, Pa. and volunteered in the Union
ranks on the first day Of the battle Of Get
tysburg, and was severely wounded, his life
being for some time despaired of. He sub
sequentiy served as an enlisted soldier, and
was stationed for a considerable period at
Fortress Monroe, He was an assistant ex-
aminer in the patent Office for several years,
and resigned to enter patent practice, in
which he remained up to the time of his
illness. He was a man of most generous
impulses. and is said to have been entirely
unselfish. He was married twice, his sec
ond wife having been Miss Burnetta Brock
EFT of Alexandria, Va, second daughter of
the late Edgar L. Brockett. His wife and
one child survive him.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
Presidential Nominations.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate: Carroll D.
Wright Of Massachusetts, to be commits
sioner of labor: Oscar Ma.mros of Mime
sofa, to be consul at Colon, Colombia: Ed
ward P. Seeds of Iowa, to be deputy audi
tor for the War Department; John E. Pei
ton of Colorado. receiver of public moneys
at Montrose, Col.
Postmasters: New York-Alfred H. Col
Derrick. Everett. Massachusetrs-E. c.
Britton, Canton; Henry J. Dunn. Med
field; Wtnfred A. Torrey, South Brain
tree; Herbert H. Russell, Waverly.
New Jersey = John H. Demott. Ten
af1y. New Hampshire-Ade,ia NJ. Bar
rows, Hinsdale. Wisconsin-CharlesW Cui-
bertson. Augusta. Virginia-Wade Taylor
Radford. Michigan-Arthur L. Bemis, Car
nesota-Wilber E. Hutchinson Eagle Bend
niinois-Eugene A. Foster, Bradford. Iowa
j. H. Wolf, Primgher: N. D. Anthony.
Ruthven: C. A. Vanscoy. Woodbine. Geor-
Frank E. Sheridan. Meeker: J. B. johnson,
Montrose: Frank o. Stead, Sa.ida. Cali.
fornia-George P. Manley, Sanger; George
Schmidt, Berkeley.
Arkansas-Henry Thane, Arkansas City;
James T. Reding, Huntington.
Montana-Wm. r. Glascock, Belt.
Oklahoma-Burton s. Barnes. Ponca.
South Dakota-Lew.s Tillotson, Gettys-
burg: Gottlieb Me.ssenhoelder, Parkston.
Texas-John NJ. Moody. Plano: Sidnan J..
Overton, Alice; Thomas H. Danforth Co
liad VIM. s. Strain, Lancaster.
Washington-Ira ]. Stiles. Sedro-Woolley.
Treasury: Revenue cutter se-vice-First
Assistant Engineer Fred r. Falkensten of
Maryland to be chief engineer: Second AS
sistant Engineer Hermann Kotschmar. jr.,
of Maine, to be a first assistant engineer;
Third Assistant Engineer VIM. v. Sullivan.
jr, of Miss ssipp!. to be a second assistant
engineer: Third Assistant Eng neer Charles
s. Root Of New York, to be second assist
ant engineer.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Boy Killed by Falling Fence Blown
Down by Wind.

The death OF Mason Thomas, a colored
school boy. yesterday afternoon in the po-
lice ambulance was the result. il is SAID. OF
An injury to the brain inflicted by the blow
Ing down OF an insecure fence at sd and
Van streets southwest. whereby a nail was
driven into the lads, brain. Many decayed
branches OF trees. awnings and rubbish
were blown about the streets BY the h ,gh
wind yesterday. but so far as is known
young Tho mas was the only one to suffer
injury. and in his case, as stated, the re-
suit was fatal.
The boy left school shortly after 3 o'c,ock
In the afternoon and was on his way home
with his brother when the wind caused
the fence to fall, with the result
stated. ,. He was rendered unconscious
and an enort was at, once made to
revive him. but without success. The am
bulance was summoned and he was beng
conveyed to the hospital in the vehicle
when he died. His body was taken to the
morgue and the coroner was notified.
DR.. hewitt made an investigation of the
case and decided to hold an Inquest tomor-
row at the sixth precinct station.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.
Qualifications Requisite to Teach
Music to Indians.

Music to Indians.
Music hath charms to soothe the savage
breast" The government thinks so, any
how, for the civil service commission has
just announced the holding Of an examina-
ton, March 10 and %, for the position of
music teacher in the Indian service. The
position pays 5000 annually. Not only must
the applicant be a good musician, but
somewhat Of a scholar. For instance pen
mansh.p counts. and spelling and copying,
too, must be considered. Pedagogy and
arithmetic must be on more than speaking
acquaintance with applicants. and extra at
tention IS pad to the theory and practice
of music. Then applicants are expected to
know something of natule study what
ever is, and some knowledge must be
had of the history and government of the
United States, American literature and
physiology and hygiene, and all for $50 per
month among the Indians. From the list of
eligibles from this examina ton a teacher
will be appointed al Flandreau school, South
Dakota 1t will require two days of six
hours each to handle the examination.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
Funeral of Mrs. Cutter.

The funeral service Of Mrs. Marion Ken
dali Cutter was held at her late home yes
terday afternoon, after which interment
was made at Glenwood. Her death is
greatly regretted by many persons, who
knew her genuine kindness Of heart and
hand. She performed her good deeds in a
quiet and unpretentious way, and won the
truest friendship and love from those who
knew her best For many years Mrs. Cut
ter was an invalid. and at times great
sufferer. During the last three months her
death was almost daily expected.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. February 6.-Flour dull, unchanged
receipts. S,227 barrels: exports. 2, 4s6 barrels.
Wheat dulI-spot and February. 75a75A: March.
7ea76A; May, 11Aa175s; steamer No 2 red 721sa
71Z-receipts. 3S. .S62 bushels-southern by sample,
7Oa76, do. on ade. 74a78. Corn easy-spot and
February. 421sa42ss; March, 42aiai27; May, 49,
steamer mixed, 41A-receipts, STOPS bushels:
exports 81 2s6 bushels southern white corn 4.ala
43A; do yellow. 42Aa43K. Oats frm-No. 2 white,
31a311s "; No. mixed. 2Sa2S1h-recepts, 21.2i7
bushels; .xports. 10000 bushels. Rye quiet-No.
nearby. 81; No. western, 54-recepts. B,069
bushels Hay frm-NO. timothy. SIT. Grain
freights dull, unchanged. Sugar and cheese firm.
unchanged. Eggs firm, Pie. Butter frm-fancy
imitation, 16a1T; do. creamery, 21a22h; do. ladle,
15al6, do. roll, 13a15; store packed. 12a13.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
GALE ON EUROPEAN COAST.
Several Small Vessels Stranded Today
OF CherbOurE. France.

CHERBOURG, February 6-The gale con-
tinues but is less violent than yesterday.
Several small vessels were stranded today
nearby. No serious land damage has been
reported anywhere.
The grounding of a coasting schooner
and a small boat is reported from st. Malo.
BRUSSELS, February Ga heavy snow
fall has interrupted telegraph and railroad
communication almost throughout the coun-
try. -Four trains are Snowbound between
Liege and Louvain.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
Experiments working FavorabIy.

Prof. Henry C. Adams. statistician of the
interstate commerce commission, testified
before the industrial commission yesterday
upon questions relative to transportation.
He reviewed the experiments in the taxa
ton OF railroad and corporate franchises in
the state of Missouri, and said they seemed
to be working very faVorably.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
Queen victoria's VIII.

A London dispatch says: The latest
rumor regarding Queen Victoria's will Is
that # bequeaths f140.OOO each to the Duke
Of Connaught, Prince Christian of Schles-
-Holsteln. Princess Louise and Princess
Beatrice. and includes liberal legacies for
the Duchess Of Albany and number Of the
late queens grandchildren. The bulk of her
priv ate fortune. however. goes to King Ed
ward. and both Balmoral and Osborne
House are given to the king. Two small
houses on the Osborne estate are given to
Princess Beatrice.
Evening star., 1901-02-06

Mr.. Jilson Coleman. the general superin-
tendent OF the Washington Traction and
Electric Company. has res gned and Mr..
Harry w. Fuller OF Newark. N. J., has
been appointed to I'LL the vacancy. The lat
\ ter Is said to be q street railroad man Of
/ experience.
Evening star., 1901-02-06

Lydia ]. German. through Attorneys
Barnard and Johnson, this afternoon filed
suit in the Supreme Court Of the District
of Columbia. to secure divorce from Phil
ip H. German. Desertion of the petitioner
by the defendant is alleged.
On the grounds of alleged cruel treat
ment and desertion, Mary E. Ellis. through
Attorney Fountain Peyton. this afternoon
fled suit to secure divorce from William
A. Ellis.
Evening star., 1901-02-06
Telephone Case Postponed,

In the Court of Appeals today the case
of Manning and others against the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company
the telephone injunction case-was post
poned until next week. The illness of At
torney A. 8. Worthington and the fact
that Attorney A. A. Birney is engaged in
another court caused the postponement
Evening star., 1901-02-06
separated by Decree.

Justice Hagner, in Equity Court No. 1.
has granted Edward H. Able divorce
from Lillian p. Able. Mrs. Able is given
the custody of the child of the couple,
which Dr. Able Is decreed to educate and
support. In addition he is ordered to pay
Mrs. Able the sum of SIS per month as per-
manent a.imony. Attorney r. r. Beall APP
peared for the plaintiff and Attorney Ar
thur Peter for Mrs. Able.