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Evening star., 1901-03-13
DREDGING THE RIVER.
work or Deepening the Channel Will
be Resumed Monday.


work OF Deepening the Channel Will
BE Resumed Monday.
There will be no special injury to any Of
the partly completed engineering work on
the Potomac river on account of the failure
or the river and harbor bill, which carried
additional appropriations for this purpose.
The sundry civil appropriation bill carried
an appropriation OF s9ss000 for completing
the 2f-foot channel 200 feet wide below
Washington. and this work will probably
be completed during the coming year The
contract for completing the 30-foot channel
4OO feet wide in the Potomac above the
mouth of the Anacostfa river, which was
the work or dredging will begin Monday.
Under this contract about 100000 cubic
yarcs or material will be removed, at a cost
OF ABOUT $S0,OOO, and will be deposited on
Potomac Park to assist In raising the level
OF that park to the required height. The
dredge Is now at work in the Washingt on
channel below the arsenal, where bar has
been formed at the junction Of the poto-
mae and Anacostia rivers, reducing the
ioW-Water depth to II feet. There are sew
eral places in the Virginia channel where
the depth is only II or IS feet, and these
VIII also be cleaned out so that by the md
OF seven months it is likely there will be q
oeptn OF at least 20 feet in the Potomac.
senal has practically suffered in deteriora-
tion since It was dredged several years
ago such hlling in as has taken place In
the virginia channel and at the mouth Of
the Anacostia river has been the result of
material washed down the river.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
FRICTION AT TEN TSlN
RUSSIANS AND BRITISH CLASH
OVER LAND TITLE.
Gen. harrow Gives Orders Which
May Result in a Serious
Conflict.

LONDON, March 13.-The afternoon pa
pers express some alarm over the friction
which has arisen at Tien Tsin between tine
British and the Russians over piece of
land alleged to have belonged to the rail-
road company for some years, which they
consider may possibly lead to unpleasant
complications. While approving the action
of General Barrow, the British chief of
staff in Pekin, in ordering work on the
siding in the disputed ground to be con-
tinued, they think the incident proves that
the harmony of the nations is liable at any
moment to be disturbed.
According to dispatches from Tien Tsin
the Russians assert that this land is part
of their new concession and therefore
Russian property. Mr.. Kinder. manager
of the railway, had begun to make a sid
ing, but was stopped by the Russian
thorities. He appealed to Col. Mcdonald
who referred the matter to Gen. Barrow,
British chief of staff in Pekin, who re-
piled: Garry on the siding with armed
force, if necessary"
Guards We're put on the line by the
British. and the work was continued
Gen. Wagasak, the Russian commander
protested and said the thing would not
have been done if the Russians had had
as many troops as the British, adding
that such matters should be left to di-
plomacy.
Col. Mcdonald again communicated
with Gen. Barrow, who telegraphed, Con
tinue the siding" Gen. Wagasak, very in
dfgnant appealed to the Russian minister
to Pekin NJ. de Giers.
Count Won Waldersee has informed Gen.
Chaffee that the troops under his COM
mand will be disposed of follows during
the summer months: England will have
1000 men at the summer palace, a small
detachment in Hunting Park, and 1000 men
in other places. Germany will send the
troops now in Pekin to a village north
n q in ha
tains, while the German troops at Pao
Ting Flu will be located in the mountains
west of the city. Italy will withdraw her
troops from that part of the summer palace
which some of her troops now occupy. ia
pan and Austria will leave their troops in
Pekin
Evening star., 1901-03-13
NOW A NEWSPAPER MAN
WILLIAM j. BRYAN TALKS ABOrT
CIRCULATION AND SCOOPS.
Says 1t is Too Early to Consider Plat
fOrms--Events of His
Visit Here.

Mr. William Jennings Bryan came to
Washington at midnight last night and re-
manned until this afternoon, departing at
$3.50 o'clock on the Pennsylvania railroad
for his home. While in this city he was
the guest of his old friend. Mr.. c. T. Bride,
at his residence on Capitol Hill.
Mr.. Bryan started out early this morn
ing to call upon a number of acquaintance.
He wanted to see Senator Jones, chairman
of the democratic national committee but
the senator was in New York Mr. Bryan
then went to the office of Judge William
NJ. Springer, on street, with whom he
had long conference also meeting num-
ber of local democrats who called when
they learned of his presence in the office.
At lunch time Mr.. Bryan and Judge
Springer went around to a 18th street dairy
lunch room and ate a simple Jeffersonian
lunch, also receiving greetings from many
people who crowded around him. Mr..
Bryan in his pedestrian travels about town
was frequently halted by acquaintance
and strangers desiring to shake his hand.
Already n Circulation Boaster
whats the circulation of The Star?''
asked Mr. Bryan of a Star reporter, who
requested an interview. You see, am
newspaper man now myself and like to
talk shop
He was told that The Star swears to its
circulation, and the figures of the last
statement were given him.
"Oh, can beat that" said Mr.. Bryan.
my paper had paid circulation of 81 600
when l left home and subscriptions were
still coming in. There are $50 subscribers
in Philadelphia. I am going to enlarge the
size, and have been east getting some ideas
about the conduct of a weekly paper.
His Idea of Scoop.
Il was telling some of the boys at the
Press Club in New York that had scoop
on the daily press. Prof Hadley stated in an
interview that within twenty-five years
there would be emperor In Washington,
and I produced the last copy of the Com
moner which contained an editorial an
nouncing that the President WIS already an
emperor, thus ante-dating Prof. Hadley's
prophecy by twenty-five years"
Mr.. Bryan was asked his opinion of the
democratic issue for the next presidential
campaign.
Little early to talk about platforms" he
replied. I'm fact, am not discussing poll
tics at all except as do through the edi-
torial column"
Mr.. Bryan managed, it Is understood, to
keep clear of entangling alliances with
either faction of the torn-up District de-
mocracy while in Washington
Evening star., 1901-03-13
BURIAL OF COL. VOLkMAR.
VIII BE Inferred at ArlfnEtOn Witt
Full Military HOnOrs.

The remains Of Col. William j. Volkmar,
U. s. A, retired, who died at Pasadena,
Cal, on the 4th instant, arrived here this
morning and will be inferred at Arlington
cemetery tomorrow with full military hon
ors. A light battery Wal escort the re-
mains from Gawler's undertaking estab-
lishment to the cemetery, and the funeral
cortege will be Joined at Fort Myer by
the band of the 11th Infantry.
Col. Volkmar was one of the ablest Off
GERS of the adjutant generals department,
and was retired in April, 1900, on account
of disability incurred in the line Of duty
He had most creditable military record
He served in the war Of the rebellion as a
sergeant in the 33d Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry and subsequently graduated from
the Military Academy in June, 1868 After
a short service in the 9th Cavalry he was
appointed an assistant adjutant general in
March, 1885, and remained in that de-
partment UP to the time of his death He
served In this city for many years and
leaves legion of friends to mourn his
loss.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
DEMAND FOR POSTAGE STAMPS.
Employees Will Have to Work Over
time to Repienish Stock.

Another evidence of the great CONNER
cial activity prevailing in the country has
become manifest in the enormous demand
for postage stamps This is so heavy and
persistent that the reserve stock of stamps
at the bureau of engraving and printing
has become much lessened. The law re-
qufres that there should be kept constantly
on hand at the bureau 1OO0OO,00O 1-calt
and 2O0,OO0,O0O 2-cent stamps. Heretofore
there has never been any difficulty in sup
plying the current demand for stamps and
at the same time in maintaining the re-
serve required by law. Most of the time a
good supply above the reserve has been
kept on hand. Recently, however the in
creased demand has drawn so heavily On
the reserve that there are now only lJ0,-
100000 Of Is and 3600o,o 600 Of Is in the
stamp vaults. The Treasury Department
has therefore decided to increase the hours
of the employees in the stamp division of
the bureau and try to replenish the le-
serve. No extra force will be put to work
Evening star., 1901-03-13
SENATOR HANNA'S THANKS.
of Services of Inaugura
Committee Chairman.

Appreciation of Services of Inaugural
Committee Chairman.
Mr.. John Joy Edison, chairman Of the inaug-
ural committee, whose services were recent
ly in such great demand, received a letter,
dated the list instant, from Senator Hanna
expressing appreciation Of the manner in
which the details of the 4th Of March event
were cared for. The letter Is as follows:
II wish to express in this manner my
thanks and sincere appreciation of the very
valuable and efficient services rendered by
you as chairman of the inaugural commit
tee. The opinion that nothing which would
contribute to the pleasure or success of
the ceremonies Of that day was neglected
by your committee is a general one, and
most earnestly share in it.
Thanking YOU also for your courtesies
to me, personally, and with assurance of
my very best wishes, 1 remain,
Truly yours, M. A. HANNA"
Evening star., 1901-03-13
State Department Changes.

number of changes have recently been
made in the clerical force of the State De-
partment under civil service rules, includ-
ing the following promotions:
John p. Weissenhagen OF Michigan, from
81 200 to 1,400; Augustus z. Ingram of
California, from 81 coo to 81 200: William
d. Mcdowell of South Dakota, from 500
to 81 600: Henry B. Adams of the District
of Columbia, from 81, 900 to 81 100; wallach
A. McCathran of the District of Columbia,
from 500 to 81 900: George II. Schultze of
Rhode Island, to $780, William Gwin Of
the District of Columbia has been appoint
ed chief messenger of the State Depart
ment, at $1,000. under new legislation.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
ELECTION BILL IN SENATE.
The Debate at Annapolis Very Acrf-
mOniOus Again Today.

Ine DeDate at AnnapOl1B very Acr1.
mOniOus Again Today.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
STATE HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS, Nd.
March 13.-The state senate is devoting
all its time to a discussion of the election
BILL and the debate, which lasted until
midnight yesterday was continued and will
probably last until a late hour today, as
the democratic leaders say they intend to
permit the republicans to talk several
hours more before they take action to
stop debate.
The discussion today was, if possible,
more acrimonious than usual, several DEM
ooratic senators making severe attacks on
the republicans for their course. 1t is ex-
pected that the time will be fixed today
for final vote on the bill, and that 1t will
not be later than Friday, when 1t is prob
able the measure will be passed.
The house today took up the bill to pro-
vide for taking a state census and passed
the same. after some sparring, by party
vote.
Ex-senator German and his chief lieuten-
ants We're, as usual, today directing oper-
atoms from the governors office.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
MIR. CARNEGIE GOES ABROAD.
Sails With His Family on Steamer 81
Gouis TodaS.

NEW YORK, March 13.-Andrew Carne-
gle, accompanied by Mrs. Carnegie and
their daughter. sailed for Southampton to-
day on the st. Louis. Mr.. Carnegie ex-
poets to return to this country in October
lie will spend most of the time while
abroad at Skibo Castle in Scotland
On his return to this country he expects
to move from his residence, No. 5 East
5oth street. to his house now being built
on 9Th avenue, between Goth and 91st
streets When questioned as to his plans
Mr. Carnegie said he was not disposed to
talk. because he had retired from business
He said. however, he was going away en-
tIreiy for rest and that he expected to
spend the pleasantest seven months in his
life.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
FORMER AMERICANS HONORED.
Honorary Titles Bestowed on Them
by Great Britain.

LONDON, March 13.-The Gazette today
announces the appointment of Mrs. George
Cornwallis West and Mrs. Jennie Blow as
ladies of grace of the Order of st. John of
Jerusalem, and Mr.. ]. J. Van Allen as an
honorary knight of grace, in connection,
respectively, with their work in fitting out
the American hospital ship Maine and a
field hospital for South Africa.
Mrs. George Cornwallis West is better
known as Lady Randolph Churchill, her
name before her recent marriage to Lieut..
George Cornwallis West.
Mrs. Jennie Blow is an American lady
who took a prominent part In the work Of
the committee in charge of the American
hospital ship Maine.
]. ]. Van Allen of New York fitted out a
field hospital section in January 1900, and
offered it to the British war office for use
In South Africa. 1t was accepted by the
war office and called the American section
of the hospital to which it was attached.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
NEW BUILDINGS AUTHORIZED.
improvements at the Marine Barrack.
and Navy Yard

The naval appropriation bill passed by
the last Congress carried nearly 500, 600 for
improvements at the Washington navy yard
and marine barracks. The money will be
available at the beginning Of the fiscal
year, but plans will be prepared in ad-
vance, so that the work can be commenced
soon after July / next
fireproof building to cost $4,000 is to
be constructed at the marine barracks for
the headquarters Office Of the marine corps.
The work will be done by contract for
which bids will be advertised
AT the navy yard s31S.210 will be eX-
pended during the next fiscal year on i'm
p1ovements. OF this sum $4,000 will be
spent for paving, $4,000 to complete the
underground conduit system, $4,000 to eX-
tend the electric light plant SS6,300 for a
miscellaneous shop for ordnance, $4,000 for
seamen gunners' shop, s42,6 600 for new roof
for the ordnance boiler house, $1,000 for a
tireproof storage house, $73,31O for extern
sion OF the forge shop. New machinery, to
cost $l5o,Ooo, will be installed in the gun
shops,
Evening star., 1901-03-13
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The cruiser New Orleans has sailed from
Nagasaki for Woosung. She is to act as
mail ship between Japan and Shanghai and
Tien Tsin during the spring. The Wis
consin has sailed from San Francisco for
Magdalena bay, where she is to get into
condition as rapidly as possible for a voy-
age to China. She goes to relieve the Ore
gon but the date of the departure of the
latter for home has been postponed until
May in order to secure fine weather on the
Pacific on the homeward trip. The Nam
shan has sailed from Nagasakf for Woo
sung. The Mohawk and the Wahneta have
arrived at Norfolk.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
RETURNED ON THE HANCOCK.

Army Omcers Home From the PHIL
fppfnes.
The adjutant general is informed that
the following military passengers arrived
from Manila on the transport Hancock at
San Francisco:
Gen. James r. Campbell, Lieut.. Col Cor
liss. I'd Infantry; Capt. Kohler, 4th Cav
airy; 30th Regiment Infantry; 73S enlisted
men and the following officers: Maj Steele,
Capts. Reese and Burton, Lieut.. Eber, as
sistant surgeon; Capts. Burr, Scranton,
Webb. Latimer. Smith, Newberry, Miller
and Porterfeld; LieutS. Buckingham
Tompkins. Tarlton, Foley, Reckenpaugh,
Whftson, Pack. Bear, Ellison, Ralston, ir.,
Bradford. Gulick Downey and Wallace;
one contract surgeon, two nurses, nine
hospital corps men, two enlisted 9th In
fantry Volunteers, four discharged SOL
diers, seventy-two general prisoners and
six remains.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
MGR. CHAPELLES PLANS.
He Will Not Leave the Philippines at
Present.

MANILA, March 13.-Mgr. Chapelle,
apostolic delegate to the Philippines, stat
ed to the Associated Press today that he
will not leave the Philippines until several
important matters concerning the church
and the American government shall have
been settled satisfactorily. The time re-
quired for this is not known. Mgr. Cha
pelle thinks the rumors that he will be
succeeded by Archbishop Riordan are un-
founded.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
FRANCE INCREASES HER NAVY.
ArmOred Cruiser, Torpedo and SUBJ
marine Boats Ordered.

PARIS, March 13.-The first portion of
the scheme for the increase of the French
fleet has been put into execution. The min
lister of marine, M. Delanessan, announces
that he has given orders to lay the keel at
Toulon of armored cruiser of 1880
tons, to have a speed of twenty-five knots
and to be named the Victor Hugo, and for
the building at Rochfort of two torpedo
boat destroyers of 303 tons each and to
have a speed of 2S5 knots.
Three submarine boats of a new type,
for experiments, have been ordered and
twenty submarine boats of type already
tried will be shortly ordered.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
GOMEZ LETTER INNOCUOUS.
He Has DisavOwed Any Hostile Sig
nificance to 1t.

HAVANA, March 13,-The letter written
by Gen. Gomez to a friend in San Domingo,
in which the general said the Platt amend
ment gave matters in Cuba serious as
pect, as cabled to the Associated Press last
night, is not causing any uneasiness here
and receives little comment.
Ii seems to be generally understood in
government circles that this letter was
written for political motives, and that
Gen. Gomez has, since it's publication, as
sured the government that it has no Sig
nificance.
A number of tourists returned this morn
ing from the Isle of Pines. Many invest
ments are being made there by Americans.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
DIXIE COURT OF INQUIRY.
of the Detail by the
Nnvy Department.

The Secretary Of the Navy has ordered
a court Of inquiry to meet at the navy yard.
Norfolk, next Saturday morning for the
purpose of inquiring into the circumstances
connected with the grounding of the train
ing ship Dixie of Maryland Point on the
ID instant, with view of determining the
responsibility for the accident. The detail
for the court consists of Capts. William c.
Wise, E. w. Watson and ]. II. Dayton.
with Lieut.. Edward Moale as Judge advo-
cate. The Dixie is on her way TO Norfolk.
where she will be placed in dry dock 10
ascertain the extent of her injuries.
Evening star., 1901-03-13

Not Responsible for the Publication
of Gunner MOrgan's Letter.

of Gunner MOrgan's Letter.
A copy Of the reply sent by Rear Ad-
miral Sampson to Secretary Long in re-
gard to the publication Of the letter sent
by Gunner Morgan to the former has been
made public.
Admiral Sampson in it says he did not
give Gunner Morgan or any one else a
copy of his Endorsement, nor did he per-
init any person to see it except those en-
ployed in the preparation of official cor
respondence in his office. These persons,
he asserts. have been questioned, and all
emphatically deny that they We're respon-
sible for the publication of the indorse-
ment. Admiral Sampson concluded by say
ing:
Il have to add that 1 am in no way re-
sponsible for its publication"
Evening star., 1901-03-13
FOR BURIAL AT ARLINGTON.
Remains of Lieut.. Smith Brought
From Manila.

The remains of Lieut.. Louis p Smith,
U. S. A, who died in Manila January 8
last, reached Washington this morning,
having been forwarded to San Francisco
by the transport Indiana and to this city
per Wells, Fargo and Adams Express.
The funeral services, in charge of the mill
tary authorities, will be held at the Church
of the Covenant tomorrow at / p.m and
burial win be at Arlington. Lieut.. Smith
was Washington boy, and had a host of
friends in this city.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
RIoTING IN SPANISH CITY.

Serious Disorder Reported in the
Province of COrdOva.
MADRID, March 13.-Disorders have oc-
Cured in the town of La Rambla, in Cor
dov0 province. A mob is parading the
streets, carrying revoivers, knives and
other arms, and serious conflicts are feared.
Official dispatches from Ripoll, province
of Corona, report continuation of the
agitation there. The new prefect of BARGE
Iona left suddenly for his post
Evening star., 1901-03-13

Delegate to Munich Exposition.
The Secretary Of State has designated
James II, Worman, United States consul
at Munich. Bavaria. as delegate on the
part of the United States to the interna-
tional art exposition to be held at Munich
during the present year.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
CAPT. CoNvERsE's REPORT.
Behavior of the Illinois Was Most
Satisfactory.

Judge Advocate General Lemly has re-
ceived the following telegram from Capt.
Converse. the future commander Of the
battleship Illinois, touching the private
trial Of that ship off the Virginia capes
yesterday:
NEWPORT NEWS, March H.
The Illinois has returned from her build
ers' trial. Weather conditions favorable.
Behavior of ship and performance of en-
gines, machinery and boilers, under natural
and forced draft. most satisfactory. Condi-
ton OF vessels bottom prevented a record
for speed. CONVERSE"
Evening star., 1901-03-13
New Italian Minister to Cblna

ROME, March 13.-The Captain Fracassa.
published here, announces that the Marquis
Of Salvadoraggi, italian minister to China,
will return home from Pekin on leave He
will be replaced there by Signor Camille
Romano, former secretary OF the Italian
embassy at Washington.
Evening star., 1901-03-13

Raymond A. Pearson Of the dairy divis-
ion Of the Department OF Agriculture Will
leave Washington within a few days 10
take charge of the experiment station au-
thorized in the last Agricultural apEropria-
ton bill. to be established In Porto Rico.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
To Provide for noer F.mllie..

LISBON, March IA hulk In the har-
Dor here Is being fitted out for the feceu-
tion of the Boer families expected to arrive
In these waters shortly ON beard Porsa-
guese warships from Lorenzo Marques
Delagoa bay.
Evening star., 1901-03-13

The Wright Arrives at Malta.
The quartermaster general Is informed of
the arrival Of the transport Wright at
Malta on her way to the Philippines.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
The CsaF's Sister Betrothed.

The CsaF's Sister Betrothed
ST. PETERSBURG. March 1s.-The
Grand Duchess Olga Afexandrovna, the
youngest sister Of the czar. has been be-
trothed to Prince Peter HIexandrovtch Of
OldenburE.
Evening star., 1901-03-13

"A padded circulation is
an abomination TO the ad-
vertiser. but an honest
statement is his delight.
Evening star., 1901-03-13
Duell to Retire.

r. H. Duell, commissioner of patents had
a conference with the President He will
tender his resignation to the President in
the near future. Mr.. Duell contemplated
retiring as head Of the patent office last
fall, but at the request of the President
remained through the first administration.
The commissioner will resume the practice
of uatent law
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-10-10
SMYRNA.

Mrs. Tallman of Chadwick visited
Mrs. Moe Tuesday.
Miss Lizzie Hamilton of Luther is
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Holbrook of Hubbardson visit
ed her son a few days last week.
Eva Andrews and Matilda Davis OF
Moseley spent Sunday with their aunt
Mrs. John Purdy.
Frank Hoppough and wife of Or
leans spent Saturday night and Sun
day with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Walker of Bel
ding visited her parents G. Russell
and wife Saturday night.
Miss Cora Hoppough started Mon
day for the Pan American accom-
panied by friends from Grand Rapids
Died oct. 18th, Miss Ella Holiday
aged l6 years of heart disease, only
daughter of Charles and Emma Holi.
day, of Peach avenue.
The long taxed of ''Old Maids Con
vention" is now a thing of the past
and was a success in every sense of
the word, being well rendered and the
proceeds amounting to about $4,000.