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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
STANDS WELL IN HIS CORPS
RECORD OF CAPT. HARDING, ASSIST
ANT TO ENGINEER COMMISSIONER.
1t is Not Expected That He Will Re-
port for Duty in This City
BEFORE May @.

The District government is to be con-
graduated on securing the services OF
Capt Chester Harding, Corps of En-
gineers who. as stated in yesterdays star
has been detailed as assistant to the En-
gineer Commissioner of the District. He
will fill the vacancy in the force recently
created by the transfer of Capt. d. DUB.
GailIard to another field of usefulness In
the lake region.
Capt Harding stands well in his corps,
and has made favorable impression wher-
ever he has served. He is native of Mis-
sissippi, but was appointed to the Mllltar!
Academy from Alabama. He graduated
number four in the class of June, 1889, ana
was assigned to the Engineer Corps OF the
army His first service was with the Bat
TALON of Engineers at Willets Point, New
York where he remained from September,
1889 until MAY 1892. He was stationed at
Chicago during the following two years as
an assistant to Maj. Marshall. In May,
1894, he was transferred to duty at ST.
Louis in connection with the Improvement
of the Mississippi river, and served there
for two years. first under MAJ. Allen ana
then under Maj. Handbury.
During the next five months he served In
this city an assistant to the chief OF
engineers. In August, 1896, he was trans
ferred to West Point and remained there
for about two years as an assistant in
structor in engineering at the Military
Academy. After a few months service at
Newport, r. l.. under Major Lockwood. he
returned to West Point and remained on
duty there until February, 1899, when he
was assigned to his present duty at Grand
Rapids. Mich, in charge of river and har-
Dor improvements in Indiana and Michigan
He reached the grade of captain July B.
1898 and stands No. 80 in the list.
Capt. Charles Keller, corps of engineers
has been ordered to relieve Captain Hard
ing of the duties now in his charge When
relieved Captain Harding will repair to this
city and enter upon the discharge of his
new duties. The transfer of the books
and accounts al Grand Rapids will occupy
several days, and it is not expected that
Captain Harding will be able to report for
duty in this city until the 9Th of May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Charles G.. Smith has been appointed an
assistant surgeon.
Surgeon G. F. Uric has been detached
from the Dolphin and ordered to the ma
rine recruiting rendezvous at Boston as re-
lief to Surgeon Gardner.
Surgeon E. p. Stone from the naval dis
pensary in this city to the Dolphin as re-
lief to Surgeon Uric.
Surgeon F. Anderson to the naval dis
pensary in this city.
Surgeon ]. E. Gardner from the marine
recruiting rendezvous, Boston. to the Navy
Hospital at Cavite p. l., via San Francisco
Lieut.. C. l.. Hussey from the Topeka to
the Alliance.
Lieut.. F. B. 'Tpham from the Pensacola
navy yard to the Mohican.
Lieut.. w. J. Manion from the Topeka to
the Mayhower as the relief of Lieutenant
Chase.
Lieutenant Commander r. S. Rodgers
from the board of inspection and survey to
the torpedo station.
Lieut.. j. V. Chase from the Mayfower
to the War College.
Naval Constructor r. Stocker from the
Company to duty as head of the depart
ment of construction and repair at the Nor
folk navy yard.
Naval Constructor A. W. Stahl from the
Norfolk navy yard to duty superintending
the construction of the Illinois, Missouri
Virginia. Arkansas, West Virginia, Mary
land and the Charleston, now being built
at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry
Dock Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
CHIEF PARIS SUCCESSOR
SUGGESTIONS MADE BY FIRE UNDER
WRITER'S ASSOCIATION.
Opinion That Head of Department
Should BE an Executive Officer
Fire Marshal.

A committee of the local Fire Under
writer's Association today called upon Dis
trict Commissioner Macfarland for the pur-
pose of comforting with him as to the ap-
pointment of a successor to Chief Joseph
Paris of the fire department, who fetires
the 1st of May. The committee consisted
of Mr.. Henry Wells. president of the Or
ganization; Mr.. Myer Cohen, his predeces-
sor and Messrs. H. X. Simpson, r. w.
Tyler, w. Riley Deeble and A. n. Hamilton.
Mr.. Macfarland is the Commissioner hav-
ing immediate charge of the fire depart
ment, and it is he who will nominate Chief
Paris successor.
1t is understood that during the confer
ence the delegation impressed Upon the
Commissioner the Importance to the COM
munity of selecting as the new chief man
of intelligence, energy and executive ablll-
ty one who will use every endeaGor to
build it up and promote its efficiency and
usefulness. Such man. Mr. Macfariand
was told, should be selected, whether he
be taken from the department or from civil
life. 1t was suggested that the department
is in great need of Just such a man, and
Mr. Macfarland was asked 1t IS under
stood, not to allow his choice to be based
alone upon the fact that the new chief is a
member of the fire department.
The committee also inquired closely as to
the duties and powers of tie fire marshal
and, being Informed, recommended that the
position be made one of more Importance,
with greater powers. and that the incum-
bent be allowed, if that be found necesSa-
~, one or more assistants, with instruc-
tions to most closely inspect all business
houses, cellars and other places likely to
originate fire to be more than ordina-
rily dangerous in the event of a fire there
in, and to constantly maintain such inspec-
ton. In this connection 1t is said the
committee referred to the salary paid the
fire marshal $1,000 per annun, and to the
salaries paid the chief of the fire depart
ment and the assistant chiefs recommend.
ing it is stated, that they should be in
creased. Reference was also made to the
rules and regulations relative to the keep
ing and storing of gasoline and like ma
terials, it is said, it being understood that
the committee urged rigid enforcement
of the same.
Mr. Macfarland thanked the committee
for it's call and suggestions. and stated
that those made, relative to the new chief
of the fire department would have the ef-
feet oil strengthening impressions hereto
fore received by him. He assured the COM
mittee that in his selection of the successor
to Chief Paris he hoped to choose a man
who will meet the requirements mentioned
and one who will De satisfactory to the
members of the department and to the
community at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Union Men From Indiana Plan Raid
Into Kentucky.

DARLINGTON, Ky, April 1Ss Informa-
tion received here from two reli4bie sources
in southern Indiana says the untan miners
of that coal field are preparing for an
armed invasion Of Hopkins county, Ky,
this week. A message from Evansville had
notified the operators that after Thursday
afternoon they would not work any more
for three days.
1t is believed that the enforced shut
down is for the purpose of making an in
vasion into Hopkins county, Ky, to terrify
and coerce the non-union miners of this
county until they cease work. From Bone
vile a message came to the effect that
sixty men there had been buying guns and
pistols with the ,avowed purpose of going
to Hopkins county.
The Hopkins county authorities say they
will vigorously resist any invasion or any
endeavor to coerce the miners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
THE MONUMENT ELEVATOR.
Will Re Ready for Omcia
Test by May 1.

Colonel Bingham, the officer in charge
of public buildings and grounds, reports to
the War Department that the work Of in
stalling a new electric plant at the Wash
ington monument for the operation Of the
elevator is rapidly nearing completion, and
that the apparatus will be ready for an Of
fetal test by the first proximo. The en-
gine and dynamo have been operated at in
tervals during the past month to get the
bearings adjusted. Satisfactory results
have been obtained and the prospects are
good for the operation of the elevator early
next month. Since this work has been In
progress all visitors to the top of the mon
ument have been compelled to make the as
cent by the stairway Notwithstanding the
great labor involved a large number of per-
sons have walked to the top of the shaft
rather than miss the grand panoramic view
of Washington thus afforded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
CRITICISED THE KAISER.

Prince Herbert Bismarck Says EN-
peror's Course is Zigxag.
BERLIN, April 1S-Prince Herbert Bis
marck, in a speech at Burg, criticised En-
peror Williams zigzag course. quoting the
elder Bisinarck's words:
"The way of destruction for the govern
ment is do first this and then that and
promise today what it does not do tomor-
row.
Prince Herbert praised Count Won Buelov
as the most capable German diplomatist
and recognized Won Buelows interest In
agriculture, but demanded that he follow
up this with the assistance needed, which
was an agricultural tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

liant and meritoriCuS services in the bat
tie of Fredericksburg, Va, and the third
as colonel for services during the war. He
also received q medal of honor for distin-
guiShad conduct in the battle of Salem
Heights, Va, Nay 3, 1863. when he seized
the colors of his regiment Ghe 10th New
York; and gallantly rallied his men under
a very severe fire of the enemy. Honor
ably mustered out of the volunteer estab-
lishment in January, 1866. he was appoint
ed second lieutenant in the 18th Regular
Infantry in the following May and has
served creditably in the regular army ever
since. After twenty-four wears service in
the infantry arm he was II ansferred to the
adjutant generals depart nent, with the
rank of major, in August, 1t90, and reached
his present rank of colonel in that de-
partment in April, 1900. During the Span
iSh-American war he was brigadier gen.
eral of volunteers and accompanied Gen.
eral Miles to Cuba and Porto Rico. At
the close of that war he was assigned to
duty as adjutant general at the head
quarters of the army in this city, and was
on that duty when stricken down with
severe illness several months ago.
Resulting Promotions.
The retirement of Col. John C. Gilmore
promotes Lieut.. Col. William p. Hall to be
colonel and Maj. William A. Simpson to be
lieutenant colonel. Colonel Hall is SON
in-law of Senator Blackburn. Lieutenant
Colonel Simpson has been chief of the di
vision of military information in the adju-
tant generals office for more than two
years. He has furnished the department
with much information and maps and
drawings of Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philip
pines and China all of which were neces-
sary to the army in the prosecution of the
campaigns in those countries.
Colonel Hall is well known in this city
through his long service in the War De-
partment. He received a medal of honor
for most distinguished gallantry in ac-
ton near camp on White river, Colorado,
October 20, 1879. This officer, then a first
lieutenant, 5th United States Cavalry, in
command of a accommodating party of three
men, and while going to the rescue of a
brother officer who had been attacked by
Indians, was himself attacked by about
thrty-five warriors During the engage
ment he several times exposed himself in
order to draw the fire of his assailants and
locate their position SO his small party
could reply with effect. Lieutenant Weir,
ordnance department. and a scout who ac-
companied him were both killed by the In
dians at that time
Col. Hall is at present stationed in Chi
cago, Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Family of the Man Had Objected to
Their MarriaEe.

ELMIRA, y. Y, April 1S.-Because his
parents objected to his marriage to Anna
Linberg. Frederick J. Fisher shot his
sweetheart and himself last night. They
were found lying dead in the road near
the entrance TO Rocks Glen Park early to-
day. In Fishers right hand was re-
volver, two chambers of which We're
empty. The following note. signed by
Fisher and Miss Linberg, was found on
the person of the former:
I'VE go together and die happy
Fishers signature was in firm hand,
while that of the girl gave evidence of her
excitement
been a guard at the state reformatory in
this city since last fall. His family OBJ
iected to his engagement. Miss Linberg
was a pretty Swede girl about twenty-one
years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
ANOTHER ROY DISAPPEARS.
SON of Postmaster Jones at Baliston.
N ", Missing.

BALLSTON, y. Y, April 1S.-Hiro CO.
burn Jones. the fOurteen-year-old son of
Postmaster Frank Jones. disappeared yes
terday afternoon under circumstances that
do not clearly indicate whether he had
been enticed away by kidnapers left
voluntarily. At the close of the afternoon
school session he took his books to the
post office and left them. Later he was
observed at the railroad station, but he
was not seen TO take train and did not
purchase a ticket. The boy was missed
when he did not return home to tea, and
his parents were much alarmed when he
did not return during the evening.
The boy is slight of build, about five feet
I'm height. has dark brown hair and blue
eyes. He wears glasses and had a suit
of dark gray clothing when he disappeared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
PREVENTING WATER POLLUTION.
Prussian Commission Studying the
Question of Keeping the Rivers Pure.

Consul General Guenther at Frankfort
reports to the War Department that a
royal Prussian commission is studying the
question of keeping the rivers pure and
preventing the waters from becoming in
furious to the health of persons or animals.
Owing to the rapid increase of industrial
establishments" says Mr.. Guenther, this
question has become of great Importance.
Aside from the contamination of the water
of rivers, lakes. etc, from throwing in
solids, the influx of impure waters from
sewers and factories will receive attention.
With reference to contamination from min
ing operations the respective mining au-
thoritieS have been instructed to put a stop
to practices injurious to the public and to
cooperate in important cases with the po-
lice authorities. Effective regulations all
along the line will be established
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Army Orders.

Capt. James W. Madara, assistant sur
geon, U. S. v, recently appointed, has been
ordered from Lexington. KY, to San Fran
cisco, Cal, for transportation to the Phil
ippines for assignment to duty.
Capt Victor p. Stottler, at his own re-
quest has been relieved from duty at the
New Hampshire College of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts at Durham. n. II.
Capt. Pegram Whitworth, 18th Infantry,
on leave of absence, has been ordered to
join his regiment at Vancouver barracks,
Washington.
First Lieut. Louis p. Schndel 1st Infan-
try. has been transferred TO the 9th Infan-
try
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
GEN. }. G.. GILMORE RETIRES
GIVES UP ACTIVE SERVICE AFTER A
DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
Won Three Brevets i'm the Civil War
and Received a Medal of
Honor.

General John c. Gilmore, colonel in the
adjutant generals department, was placed
on the retired list today by operation OF
law on account of age. He is one of the
best known and most popular officers of
the army and has had distinguished mill
tary career.
Born in Canada he went to New York at
an early age and entered the United States
military service in May, 1861, as captain of
the 10th New York Infantry. In March.
1865. he was appointed lieutenant colonel
of the 193d New York Infantry. He re-
ceived three brevets during the war of the
rebellion, one major, for gallant and
neritorious services in the battle of Antie-
tam, another as lieutenant colonel for gall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
AGREEMENTS WITH ATTORNEYS.
They Must BE Exhibited to the

They Must BE Exhibited to the
Spanish War Claims Commis ssiOn.
The Spanish war claims commission has
laid down the rule that the contract of
each claimant with any agent and any at
torney for carrying on or aiding in the
prosecution of the claim must be shown.
The preliminary rules for the presentation
of claims having been adopted, it is ex-
pected that the principal business of the
commission for the next six months will
be to deal with interlocutory motions.
Several questions are under investigation
by the counsel. and have been put into
tentative propositions upon which the OBJ
serVation of counsel for claimants will be
received. These propositions are as fol-
lows:
THAT no depositions of witnesses can
be taken outside the United States; that
it must appear that the claimant became
neutraliZed in good faith and maintained
and exercised his citizenship in the United
States; that Spain was not liable for dam
ages done by the Cuban insurgents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELS.
Departure of the Mosquito Fleet
Frcm Singapore for Manila.

The Navy Department has been informed
of the departure of the mosquito fleet from
Singapore for Manila today. Thus this lit
tie fleet of four small vessels enters upon
the last stage of its journey to the Philip
pines, which so far has been accomplished
without mishaD.
The North Atlantic squadron arrived at
Kingston, Jamaica, today, from ~Iich
point they will sail in a few days for
Hampton Roads, where the ships are due
on the 9th.
Admiral Rodgers, aboard the New York,
mas informed the department of his de-
parture from Suez today for Perrin.
Admiral kempff, the senior squadron
commander on the Asiatic station, has in
formed the department of the following
distribution of vessels in Philippine wa
ters: Vicksburg al ZambOanga, Nashville
and Pompey at Vigan, Paragua at Iloilo
and Panay patrolling the coast of Min
danaO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
NOTHING IN HENDERSON'S STORY.
Self-COnfesSed AbductOr of Young
CudahY Merely Il Ealxir.

OMAHA, Neb., April 1S.-County Attorney
George w. Shields returned tonight from
Dallas, Texas. where he went to investigate
the case of H. c. Henderson. the self-con-
fessed kidnaper of Edward Cudahy, jr.
He said he had not secured any information
Of value to corroborate Henderson's state
ment that he was implicated in the affair.
There Is nothing to it, said Mr. Shields.
Henderson is simply a smooth individual,
who by his talk has succeeded in having
four years.
II made four attempts to induce Hender-
son to unbosom himself. but he failed to
accept the opportunity of being returned to
Nebraska upon the charge of which he
stands self-accused."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
REPORTS BRITISH SUCCESSES.

Dispatch From Gen. Kitchener, Who
is Now I'm Pretoria.
LONDON, April 1s.-A dispatch from
Gen. Kitchener dated Pretoria, wednes-
day. April II, says:
"Plumer has occupied Rathfont, captnr-
ing thirteen prisoners ana a number Of
rifles and ammunition.
Douglass column has occupied Dull
stroom. Six Beers were killed. ~
"On Gen. Kitchener's advance from Ly-
denburg the Beers blew up long-tom.
Thirteen prisoners were captured
"Elliott's division has brought in large
number of cattle.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

New Comma ndinE Officers Announced
Mt the Department.

at the Department..
Several important naval changes were
announced at the Navy Department this
afternoon. Commander R. r. Ingersoll has
been ordered to command the Bennington,
relieving Commander c. H. Arnold.
Commander William Swift has assumed
command of the Concord as the relief of
Commander H. G. O. Colby.
Commander E. H. Gheen has been de-
tached from command of the Marietta and
ordered to command the Brutus.
Commander J. K. Cogswell has been de-
tached from the Cavite station and ordered
to command the Marietta.
All the vessels named are on the Asiatic
station.
Lieut.. W. L. Howard has been ordered to
command the Bancroft, relieving Com
mander ]. d. Adams, who is ordered to
command the Mayfiower.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Gov. Allen Enthusiastican.

Secretary Hay this morning received the
following cable message from Eduardo
Torres, president of the Ponce (P. R.) Re-
publican Club: Ponce Republican Club,
with 10000 votes last election, is entirely
with Gov. Aliens administration. Waiting
enthusiastically his return"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
COMMANDER ALL1BoNE DEAD.

Had Service of Nearly Forty Years in
the Navy
Word has been received at the Navy De-
partment of the death Of Commander
Charles o. Allibone, commanding the gun
boat WILMINGTON, at Cavite, this afternoon,
from heart disease. -
Commander Allibone was a native of
Pennsylvania, and was appointed to the
Naval Academy from the state of New Jer-
sey. He entered the service in July, 1868.
He reached his present grade in July, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
Mr.. Adee Sails for Germauv.

Mr.. A. A. Adee, second assistant secre-
tary of state, sailed today on the Deutsch-
land from New York for Germany to spend
two months in a tour of that country and
Western France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18

Transport ROsecrans Arrives.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 1s-The trans
port Rosecrans has arrived from Manila
with portion of the Both Regiment. She
will be held at quarantine for inspection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
IN THE CARTER CASE.

Motion Filed to Strike Out the Solicit
tor Generals Brief.
In the United States Supreme Court to-
day J. NJ. Wilson. representing Capt. Ober-
lin M. Carter. filed motion for the court
to strike from its files the brief Of Solicitor
General Richards In that case as ''irrele-
want" This motion is based on the asser-
ton that the solicitor general goes outside
of the record in his brief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-18
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