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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
CHILD FATALLY HURT,
Accident Results in Death of Little
Dora Smith.


Dora Smith, six years old, was run over
and fatally injured near the home of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith, No. 315
street southwest, about / 80 o'clock this
afternoon. The Emergency Hospital am
bulance was summoned and the child was
removed to the hospital, her father accom-
panying her. Because of the extremely Sc
r1ous injury to the child the driver made a
'hurry-up run, but she died before the
hospital was reached. Robert F. Downs
the huckster, who was on the wagon at the
time the accident occurred, is being de-
tained at the fourth precinct station until
the coroner passes on the case.
The Emergency Hospital physicians were
notified of the affair by the little girls
father, and the ambulance went to the lat
ters house. where she was under treatment.
She was unconscious when the ambulance
surgeon arrived, the wheels of the wagon
having crushed her chest.
When the ambulance reached the hospital
and 1t was found that death had inter-
vened the police of the fourth precinct were
notified. Lieut. Hollinberger started an in
vestigation, and Downs, who made no effort
to set away, was soon in the station. He
explained to the police how the accident &C.
Cured.
The child, he said, was standing on the
curostone on F street, near where she
lived. and he was driving along the street,
but not at a rapid rate. When his wagon
got opposite where she was standing she
started to run across the street. In doing
so she ran against the wagon, was knocked
down. and the vehicle passed over her. Mr..
Downs stopped his wagon, but too late to
save her, life. He did what he could for
her, however. and in the event Of an In
quest being held he will explain the affair
to the jury.
Coroner Neyitt was notified of the fatal
accident, and he may hold an inquest late
this afternoon or Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
VIEW AyA1LABLE SITES.
| COmmissiOn OF Engineers COnsfder-
ing the Local Filtration Problem.

COmmissi0n OF Engineers COnsider-
ing the Local Filtration Problem.
The commission Of civil engineers APP
pointed to Investigate the problem Of utter
ing Potomac water, In order to determine
whether a slow sand or a mechanical filter
system was best adapted to the needs OF the
District. arrived in this city today, and In
company with Mr.. Charles Moore. the clerk
of the Senate committee on the District OF
Columbia, made a general tour of inspec-
ton with view to seeing the various
available sites for the filter.
The commission consists of George +.
Fuller, Allen D. Hazen and Rudolph Her
ing. They called on Col. Miller, in charge
OF the Washington aqueduct, to consult
certain data in his office. and then went to
the Howard University reservoir and to
various sites north of the city. They Will
remain here for a day or two engaged in
this investigation. 1t is expected that The
commission will have it's report ready IN
time for its presentation to the committee
on appropriations while the District of Co
lumbia appropriation bill is under consid-
Grafton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
ANNIVERSARY OF OCCUPATION
imposing celebration Mt ZambOanRa
on Mindanao Island

Ofctal advices have been received at the
War Department In regard to a celebrat ton
at Zamboanga, Island of Mindanao, on the
18Th OF November, in honor OF the first an
niversary Of the occupation of the prov
ince of Zamboanga by the Americans. The
anair. which was inspired by the rajah
Muda Mandt. and his officers, assisted by
the presldente. Isidoro Midel, was. upon the
courteous invitation of these gentlemen.
participated In by Gen. Kobbe and his staff
The program for the day embodied q
celebration of mass in the church ar y
O'Clock in the morning. which was attended
by all the American officers, after which
a sumptuCus breakfast was given the
American guests at the boys school house.
At II O'Clock noon q salute to the Union
was fired: at $50 pm. a review was ten
dered by Gen. Kobbe to the rajah and pres
idente of all the troops IN the vicinity. to-
gether with the sailors from the lsla de
LuZon, after which Gen. Kobbe assisted nv
the Datto Mandi and Presidente Midel. held
a reception at his quarters, which was at
tended by all the leading citizens Of the
province.
The festivities which were concluded by
ball at the residence of Datto Mandi,
were successful and enthusiastic; all the
towns in the province were handsomely
decorated and Illuminated and Gen. Kobbe
remarks that he was informed by the OIL
chatting priest and native officers that the
service and festivities were intended to
indicate acquiescence in and satisfaction
with the new order Of things and gratitude
for benefits conferred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
OVER TWO THOUSAND GAVE UP.
Voluntarily Svvore Allegiance to the
United States Government.

Voluntarily Sw0re Allegiance to the
United States Government.
The latest mail from the Philippines in-
cludes a brief report made by Gen. Young
of an important event in Santa Maria on
the I'd instant. when 21SO Katipunans vol
unfairly renowned connection with the In
surrection and swore allegiance to the
United States government. This number
includes 1900 sworn bolomen. The oath OF
allegiance was Administered with all So
Icmnity by Padre Cura Conception In the
church at Santa Maria. and was followed
by a TIE Deum and benedicdon. The cere-
monies lasted from o'clock In the morn
ing until 6 o'clock in the evening. and in
cluded an address by Gen. Young, inter-
preted by the presidente, and an earnest
exhortatfon by the padre.
Gen. Young says that the natives who
have sworn allegiance to the United States
include about all the men capable Of bearing
arms within the jurisdiction of Santa Maria,
which he says was considered the worst
town in that district. 81 believe" says he,
my action today December p to be in the
best interests of our cause. Three reasons
seem to have brought about this condition
OF affairs, viz: First, the reelection of Nc
Kinley; second, and stronger, the arrival Of
more troops in the district; third. and
strongest, the vigorous enforcement of war
measures and deportation of prisoners.
cit will be necessary to occupy all plieb-
los and patrol all the barrios to protect
these people against the vengeance Of Tag
alo leaders. This have promised thera as
far as lies in my powers. This action in. the
jurisdiction of Santa Maria will have a good
effect ON the adjoining jurisdiction of Mar
yacan."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
TALK OF AN EXTRA SESSION
TWO SUBJECTS REPUBLICANS WANT
DISPOSED OF.
Would Like to See Legfslation Re-
garding Cuba and the Philip
pines Promptly Enacted.

The submission to the Senate by the Pres
ident yesterday of the report Of the Philip
pine commission, recommending congress
sional action in the direction Of substituting
civil government for military control In the
Philippines, has caused furry Of talk at
the Capitol regarding the probability OF an
extraordinary session of Congress otter
March 4.
While 1t Is true that about this time In
each short session talk Of an extra SEES
sion begins to be heard. added impetus Is
given to the gossip upon this occasion py
the fact that there would really be some
thing for Congress to do II called to meet
again. Action upon the Cuban constitution
and upon Philippine affairs woulds furnish
occupation for the national legislators until
far into the spring, II 1t was desired to pro-
long an extra session.
The facts are that the majority in both
houses Is aveTse to an extra session II one
can be avoided. At the same time 1t Is not
to be overlooked that there Is predom-
inant sentiment among republicans In favor
of cleaning up the Cuban situation at the
earliest possible moment and establishing
affairs In the Philippines upon civil basis
1t would be worth an extra session. in the
opinion of many republicans, If these ends
could be assured thereby.
In the meantime. however an effort is to
be made to clear up the Philippines case at
this session.
Senator Lodge, chairman of the commit
tee having. charge of that subject will call
his committee together early next week
and will take up the report Of the Philip
pines commission and the Spooner resolu-
ton.
1t was the conservative opinion at the
Capitol today that the object of the Presi-
dents message yesterday, to expedite ac-
ton on the Philippines will be accomplish
ed and that some legislation in the desired
90 hA rod tbn cnv,t
sion.
The whole question of an extra session.
however, involves in a degree the ship SUBJ
sidy bill and the Nicaragua canal bill, with
the conflicting interests at play upon those
measures, and positive statements at this
time would be premature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
POstmasters Nominated.

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Postmasters: Maine, C. H. Eastman. Mil
lnocket.
Massachusetts-G. A. BRINE. Ludlow
Leonard A. Saville. Lexington: Benz. Derby,
jr.. Concord Junction: c. H. Riley Dedham;
w. F. Whitney, South Ashburnham.
New Jersey-Andrew Girsham, Gutten-
berg; VIM. s. Kelley. Snithville: Henry
Graham, Bridgeton; VIM. T.. Corliss, Red
Bank; E. F. Ferris, Chatham; p. II. Char
lock- Elizabeth; H. v. Locke, SwedesbOro
New York;. C. Bullock, Cherry Creek:
d. L. Jameson. New York Mills; G. W.
Clark. Oriskany Falls; ]. F. Stephens,
Highland Falls; NJ. N. Martin, Honeoye
Falls; Ernest j. Robinson, PlattsburR;
Fratz Murray, Dolgeville: L. ]. Townley,
Groton: George w. Armstrong, ManIius.
Pennsylvania. L Riley, Ashley: Jas.
Barnes, Barnesboro: A. M. Aurand Bea-
yer Springs; H. H. Nichols. Girard; George
r. Walton, Malvern: NJ X. Bergey, Sou
derton: E. w. Haseltine. Swissvale; r. A.
Howe, Waterford: Henry Feindt, Lykens:
Ed. g. Holcomb, Westfield: Robert A. Todd.
Ellwood City: 8. Clay Miller, Lancaster:
James H. Patterson Sharpsbufg.
Maryland-Lorenzo g. Gardner. Bruins
wick.
West virsiniaoJ. J. Flanagan. Salem
Kate Helmick. Thomas.
Illinois-John L Heisler, Dallas City.
f. Indiana-Joel w. Hamilton, Eaton: Louis
T. Bell. Flora: Alva T. Hart. National MIL
tary Home; VIM. e. Fox, Wolcott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
House Disagrees With Senate on
Legislative Bill.
CODIFICATION OF THE POSTAL LAWS
Objection to Taking Up Confer
ence Report on Army Bill.
CONSIDERING INDIAN BILL

The first business In the Senate today was
the presentation of the credentials OF FRED
T. Dubois as senator-elect of Idaho ana OF
Shelby NJ. Cullom senator-elect from LIN
nots the presentation being made In Mr.
Dubois case by Mr.. Heitfed and in Mr.
Culom's case by Mr.. Mason.
The desk of the Illinois senator was COW
cred with flowers and upon his appearance.
the first since his reelection, he was cor
daily greeted by his associates on the moor.
Mr.. Hoar (Mass) introduced and the Sen
ate passed a resolution asking for all in
formation at the command of the President
or any executive officer of the government
as to the extent of lands in the Philippine
Islands held for ecclesiastical purposes, the
character and value of such lands and
whether any official had, on behalf of the
government, entered into any obligation as
To the titles TO such lands.
Bills were passed as follows:
House bill providing for the construction
of bridge by he Fargo, Duluth and North
western railroad across the Red River of
the North al Fargo, n. D.; Senate bill pro-
viding American register for the foreign
built barkentine ]. c. Pfiuger of San Fran
cisco; House bill to regulate the collection
and disbursement of moneys arising from
leases of oil lands owned by the Seneca Ma
ton of New York Indians
Mr. Hawley made an effort to secure con-
sideration of the conference report on the
army reorganization BILL stating at the
same time that the bill could not be sup
piled to senator's until clerical errors in
the print received could be corrected. OBJ
jestiOn was made TO going on with the re-
port until the corrected bill could be re-
ceived and the consideration of the report
was postponed until Monday.
The Indian appropriation bill was then
taken up
The amendment concerning town-site ap-
praisements was considered, Mr.. Pettigrew
renewing his opposition to the town-site
commission. After some debate the town.
site amendment was agreed to.
Mr.. Plat Comm opposed the appropria-
ton of 100000 for investigation and sur
vey Of proposed irrigation dams and canals
on the ella river in the San Carlos reser-
vation Arizona. He said he was opposed
TO the plan. it was one which would
commit the government to a new policy
which would be one of immense cost before
il was carried out. Mr.. Platt explained
that settlers at the head of the ella river
had taken up water rights at The head of
the stream, and thus cut down the supply
The amendment, he said was framed N
reality TO commit the government 10 a
policy Of national irrigation. The scheme,
he said. would commit the government to
expense of some s4.n0o.oO0. He criticised
the reports of the geological survey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
INELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE.
All Filipino Rebels Who Remain
Hostile After March.


Hostile After March.
MANILA, January 26.-The Philippine
commission has passed the act declaring
persons in arms against United States au-
thority or aiding and abetting the insur-
rectionists after March next ineligible to-
hold Office. 80.
A Bill has also been enacted regulating.
the hours of labor aud leaves Of absence
of civil service appointees. The measure
requires six hours work daily and pro-
vides free transportation for American en-
ployes from San Francisco, with half SAL
airy from the day Of embarkation. -.
Gen. Funston reports that thirty of his
men near San Isidro yesterday killed five
insurgents. Later the same detachment en-
gagged thirty insurgents under Tagunton,
the notorious leader and assassin. Tagun-
ton was killed while trying to escape.
Major Maus of the surgeons department:
Capt. Ahern, chief Of the forestry bureau.
and Capt. Horton, assistant chief quarter
master, sailed today on board the Alava to
complete the inspection of certain of the
southern islands and recommend sites for
leper and penal colonies.
The 33d and gath Regiments have been
ordered to Manila from the Vigan region.
preparatory to returning to the United
States.
The 10th Regiment. which has been con-
stantly on provost duty in Manila, has been
ordered to Vigan.
The Both Regiment will be brought to
Manila soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
FOR A NEW PHONE SYSTEM
EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO SECURE
EARLY ACTION.
Friends of the Project Are Confident
Pending Measure Will Pass If
Vote Can BE Had.

AN effort will be made within few days
to secure some action by the Senate on the
bill to incorporate a new telephone COM
pany in the District of Columbia Com
mittees Of the Telephone Subscribers AS
ISOLATION, the Board of Trade and the Busl-
ness Mems Association visited the Capstol
about two weeks ago. and, 1t was thought,
arranged to have the bill called up in the
Senate during the early part of last week.
The pressure of business In the Senate,
especially that which has been. felt in the
effort to push the ship subsidy bill to a
vote, has been so great that this arrange
ment has not been carried out. 1t Is I'M
derstood that a committee of the Telephone
Subscribers Association will shortly visit
the Capitol again In order to promote some
action on the bill. Friends Of the project
to establish a new telephone company in
the District, in order to secure lower rates
for telephone service, are confident that II
that measure can be brought to vote IN
the Senate it will pass. The obstacle that
confronts them is the difficulty that exists
at the present time in relation to many
other bills that could be passed II vote
could be reached on them.
Subsidy Bill an Obstacle.
1t is well understood that an attempt to
secure a vote on the telephone bill would
involve delay, and at the present time the
Senate is working under an arrangement OF
the republican caucus committee when
gives the ship subsidy bill the right OF way
in the Senate except as to the passage OF
appropriation bills and a revenue bill
1t is possible that If 1t should be under-
stood at an early day that there will be
an extra session to consider bills for the
government of the Philippine Islands ana
for such other business as might pc oroueht
nm prominent among which would be the
ship subsidy bill, the latter measure might
be practically laid aside for the balance
of the present session in order to allow
other bills that have passed the Rouse OF
that are before the Senate with favorable
reports to be acted on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
THE HOUSE.

The House of Representatives today dis
agreed to the Senate amendments to the
legisla tive executive and judicial appropria-
tion'biil and agreed to the conference asked
for by the Senate. Messrs. Bingham Pa),
Hemenway Und) and Livingston Ga) were
appointed conferees upon the part of the
House.
The House then proceeded with the con-
sheraton OF the bill to revise and eedify
the postal laws, which was interrupted by
the Consideration of appropriation bills.
An amendment offered by Mr. Lattimer
IS c. to provide that no star route contract
should he let to any one not a resident OF
the county in Which the route was located
aroused a great deal of opposition from the
immediate friends of the bill, who argued
that the injection of such amendments into
bill to codify the postal laws would re-
suit in Loading the measure down and make
its ultimate defeat certain. The amend
ment was supported by Mr.. Tate and Mr.
Bartlett CGaD, Mr.. Stephens (Tex), Mr..
Talbert Is. O. and others.
They argued that the amendment would
result in breaking up the present subletting
system
Mr.. Loud. in charge of the BILL reiterated
s.tifs statement that If the amendment were
adopted the bill would fail. More than that,
lie believed the amendment unwise. There
We're many star routes. he said where no
one lived who could or would bid for the
contract of carrying the mails.
The amendment was lost 80 to AZ.
Mr. Tawney MinnD discussed the advls-
ability of placing upon the bill as an
amendment his bill for the Redistribution
Of the railway mail clerks.
Mr.. Loud appealed to Mr.. Tawney not to
offer the amendment. on the ground that II
adopted 1t would sound the death knell Of
the bill If the bill contained any pro-
vision which could not pass the Senate by
unanimous consent 1t must fail.
Mr. Tawney pointed out the fact that
substantially the bill which he offered rs
an amendment already had passed the SEN
ate three times. He did not think the in
corporation of this reclassification scheme
into the bill would jeopardize 1t.
Mr.. Lsud replied that in the face of gen.
eral elections one house of Congress fire.
qtehtlys passed measures knowing that
they would be held up by the other house,
and he insisted that if the amendment
went in the bill all chance of its passing
would disappear.
Mr. Tawney declined to be convinced and
offered the amendment. 1t classified raIt-
way mail clerks into ten classes with sal
aries ranging from $500 to 81 500 per an.
mum. ---.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
THE BATTLE SHIP IOWA.
Falling OF of Speed ON Account of q
Foul Bottom.

Foul Bottom.
A recent report from Captain Cooper.
commanding the battle ship Iowa, the flag
ship of the Pacific squadron, notes a great
reduction in the speed of that vessel, owing
to foul bottom. The Iowa went into dock
last in May of 1900 nearly eight months
ago, and on her recent cruise down the Pa
eifc coast showed falling of Of nearly Is
per cent in her regulation speed. A divers
INSPECTION disclosed bottom rank with sea
weed and shells. Captain Cooper in his re-
port to Rear Admiral Kautz, urges that the
vessel be locked for a thorough cleaning
and painting at the earliest practicable mo-
ment, and as the Iowa has just arrived
back from her southern cruise, it is prob
able that his request will be complied with
Immediately, as the naval regulations re-
ouire that under 10 circumstances shall
more than nine months elapse without
docking, unless by special authority from
the Secretary Of the Navy. The experience
with the Iowa is regarded as a significant
argument in favor Of sheathed battle ships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
PUSHING THE HILL BILL.

Chairman Southland of Coinage COM
m1ttee Wants 1t Made Special Order.
Chairman Southland of the House COM
mittee on coinage today introduced reso-
luton making the Hill bill for establishing
the parity between the silver dollar and
gold a special order in the House with two
days for debate. The resolution goes to the
committee on rules, which will determine
whether the measure is to be brought to
the front as a special order. Before this Is
done the advocates of the measure will
canvass the sentiment of senators with a
view to assuring Speaker Henderson that
the consideration given to the measure in
the House will not be fruitless
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
Paw OF Insane A.yIum Employes..

TN! Of 71HSdHe -hS3 ho1H1 Jul @0sS7
Mr.. Mudd has introduced a bill In the
House fixing the compensation Of employees
of St. Elizabeths Insane Asylum as fol-
lows: - 49,
During the first six months of service.
male. so; female, $15-
During the next succeeding SIX months of
service. male, $25; female, $50. -
During the second year Of service, male.
$50: female, $25
Each employe who shall have served con-
tinuously for at least two years and be
retained in service shall receive per month
during the term Of service thereafter, male,
$40; female, $35. 80 '3'
Head attendants in charge of wards and
nurses, after two years of continuous ser
vice, shall each receive per month, males,
$40; females. $40. 80"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
THE CANAL SYSTEM.
How 1t IL Being Improved in Ger
many.

HOW 1T IL Being Improved In Ger
many.
Consul Hughes at Coburg writes to the
State Department saying that the Germans
are persistently improving their canal sys-
tenn The latest scheme relates to the wind
ing Mosel river, which rises in France,
flows northward into Germany, and empties
into the River Rhine at the city of Coblenz,
total distance of 319 miles by water. The
scheme embodies a length of about 200
miles and level difference of $40 feet. The
source of the Mosel is All feet above sea
level. while at its junction with the Rhine it
is only 1913 feet. The main incline in the
river bed is in the upper course. To get
over the level difference of $40 feet
forty-two needle weirs are planned. The
cost, apart from the harbors, is estimated
at nearly 1900 600. The new scheme also
involves the Strengthening of about forty
miles of the Saar, which is tributary of
the Mosel, and this will bring the cost to
about S1S 1000 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL ADDITION.
PrOyfsiOns of the Bill Passed by the
Senate Today.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Stewart ofer-
ed a substitute for House bill 1929 to enable
the directors of Providence Hospital to In
crease the accommodations OF that inst.-
tuition. The substitute was passed by the
Senate and provides that for the purpose
of obtaining the amount of money neces-
sary to construct additional buildings for
hospital purposes on square 1874 In this city
the directors of the hospital are authorized
to raise by mortgage or other incumbranee
on the real estate in that square sum
not to exceed 100000, which incumbrance
shall be a first lien.
The institution is also authorized to hold
real estate in square I64 without limita-
ton as to value. 1t is provided that all
proceedings under this act shall be APP
proved by the Attorney General of the
-nited States.