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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
DISMISSAL OF
CLERKS IMPENDING
RATED OFFICIALLY As LABORERS
Recent Civil Service Amendment
Way Cause Trouble If Strictly
InteFPreted-Secret Will
sons Opinion.

On the Interpretation of the amend
ment to the Civil Service rules recently
promulgated, which requires the dismissal
Of all 1aborers" doing clerical work in
the departments. hinges the retention or
dismissal OF a large number Of employees
IL the Agricultural Department.
The attitude Of the President and the
Civil Service Commissioners toward any
thing having even the appearance Of ir-
regularity is uncompromisfng
: number Of prominent CoTgTessmen
who called on Secretary Wilson with the
view of obtaining places for theIr pro-
teges in the laborer's grade. wEerefrom
they might be transferred TO clerical
work, were told by the Secretary that no
places could be given them, as since the
amendment to the Civil Service law CON
ditions were changed.
LaBOrers on Clerical Duty.
In the Agricultural Department there
are many employees classified as labor
ers'' who are constantly called on 10 do
clerical work. A strict Interpretation Of
the rule would cause wholesale dis
GAdI &c VI LItSG p6ESCIlS- IS O1mCulLy OF
defining just where the work Of labor
er'' ceases TO be labor and becomes
clerical work viii nc doubt save a great
many Of these employees from decapita-
tion.
Secretary Wilson said this morning
that he did not apprehend that the
amendment would result in any wholesale
exodus among the employees in his de-
paTtment- He said that the difficulty in
discriminating 6-between a laborer and a
clerk was so great that he would be
thankful to anyone who would definitely
settle the point for him.
Where to Draw the Line.
Would you call a charwoman who fig
ured out her time with lead pencil on
scrap of paper a booEkeeper??" he
asked? Can you tell where labor leaves
of and clerical work begins? If you can
settle that point for Us on q moments
consideration you viii be doing US great
service.
The whole matter hinges on the inter
pretation to be put on the term rIaborer'.'' -
said the Secretary.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
NEW FACTS In
PRESLEY CASE CASE.
Two Witnesses Tell Of His
Movements.
DEATH CERTIFICATE REISSUED.
Deputy Coroner GIazebrook Again
Officially Assigns Suicide as
Cause Of Compositors De-
mise Funeral Plans.

The detectives this afternoon located
Hugh Watson, a former acquaintance of
Samuel c. Presley, who committed sui
eide a. his boarding house, adjoining the
home of Mrs Ada c. Dennis, the woman
recently murdeToUsiy assaulted. Wat
son was with Presley the even
ing previous to the assault upon
Mrs Dennis Presley was in an
unusually good humor, Watson said.
and said that he was going out to see
girl who was dead in love with him. She
had $4,000. Presley is reported to have
said to his friend, and was going to get
her to invest portion of it in the Stock
Market.
Several days later Watson. who is The
proprietor Of a newspaper in Louisiana.
saw Presley in a cIubroona playing pool.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
PROPOSED HALL OF RECORDS.
Outline of the Bill introduced bx
Senator GaIIinser.

Outline of the Bill introduced bx
senator GoIIinser.
Senator GalliDger believes that a Hall
Of Records is badly needed for the use of
the Government departments in this eitv.
and las introduced q bill authorizing the
purchase Of the square which occupies the
space between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
and E and F Streets northwest for the
erection Of a suitable building for the
purpose.
According to the terms Of the bill the
land must not cost more than S3S5. .0ee.
Tie measure further provides as follows.
IF the Secretary Of the Treasury shall
be unable to purchase the whole OF the
land embraced in the square within thirty
days after the passage Of this act he
shall a the expiration Of such period OF
thirty days make application TO the Sd
preme Court of the District Of Columbia
at general or special term OF said court
by petition containing . particular de-
scTiption OF the property required. with
the name Of the owner or owners there
of, and his, her. or their residence as far
aS the same can be ascertafned. and the
said court is hereby authorized and re-
quired upon sIch application. without de-
lay, TO notify the respective owners and
occupants Of such property, and TO ascer-
tain and assess the value of the same bv
appointing three commissioners to an
praise the value thereof and return the
appTaisement TO the court. and when the
values of such property are thus ascer-
tanned the sum or sums so aseertained
shall be paid to the respective owner or
owners or to such person as shall be
authorized to receive the same or into
said court for their use
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
THE NEW ENGLAND FLOODS.
Waters Reeeding and amount of
Damage ReinE Learned.

Damage ReinE Learned.
BOSTON, Dee 17.-As reports come from
the storm centre districts. the vast dam
age done is gradually coming 10 light
So far it is known three lives were lost
and millions of dollars worth of damage
has been done.
The home Of Mr. and Mrs. 4. X P. Rob
erts. at Garland Ne. was washed away
and both were drowned.
1t Greenvi!Ie, Ne. a locomotive fire.
man named Patton was crushed 10 death
as a result of his train running into a
washout- On the Maine Central Railroad
no trains are running over a large portion
CT the road.
The eastern end of the State is entirely
cut of from communication The wash
outs ere SO numerous and the damage so
great that it viii hardly De possible to re-
sumo traffic before thursday at least.
The Canadian Pacific also suffered Sc
we're loss and traffic on this read is also
suspended
At Madison, The loss IS estimated at
$5c0-cco- -Four bridges were swept away
on the Kennebee between Fairfield and
Clinton. At Waterville many houses we're
hooded in the poorer sections Of the city
and the cold snap has rendered the condf-
ucH Of the people very painful
This morning the waters are receding
and the work Of creating order out OF
chaos has already begun.
In Vermont and New Hampshire con
siderable damage was done. but the fury
Of the storm was greatest IN Maine.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
SCHLEY'S FRIENDS ACT:
SAMPSON WILL PROTEST
NEW TURN IN THE NAVAL CONTROVERSY
Resolutions in Congress Calling for Investigation OF the Mary
landers Conduct During Santiago Campaign PROPOSE
ton to Make Him Vice Admira-SampsOn OBJ
jecfs to Minority Report Made by Dewey.

From the latest developments the Admiral
Sey is hard determine which side the contention
the dissatisfaction the findings of Enquiry
The popular diaproya c the majority report
The House of Representatives today
Der of resolutions including by Mr. Wheeler Kentucky
providing for investigation of Admiral
whole Santiago campaign by the Committee Naval
Cooper introduced another
for the victory of July J. and Mr. Nudd of Maryland third
deng the thanks of Congress the American people
At the other end of Pennsyva Avenue Navy
Rear Admiral Simpsons taking
They filed formal protest against Admiral Dewe opinion
Sclley had the glorious victory" 0 Santiago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
SAMPSON.

Notification of Protest Against Ad-
miraI Dewey's Separate Verdict.
1t is admitted at the Navy Department
today that Admiral SIMPSONS attorneys
have notified Secretary Long OF their in
tentiOn to 6Ie formal protest against
Admiral Dewey's opinion that Rear Ad-
miraI sehley deserves the credit fol. the
victory OF Santiago
The opinion prevails At the department
that Admiral SIMPSONS objections viii be
received this week and VIII be eoDsid-
cred by Secretary Long. together with
these Of admiral schley. Jrior to Mr..
Longs expression Of approval OF dfsaD-
pr0val Of the findings CT The Court Of En-
quiry.
Right Of sIr- Long to Review
Among the law officers Of the nav some
doubt exists as 10 the nature Of ne g.
TetaTy's probable action Oh thai -. :,
the report n which Admiral DewAv go,
sehley the credit for the defeat ., c.
vera's feet u OeE-
In lsw-navaI IS we'll as .,s,..,. .z--.,
DeWey's remarks - shis eoDpecfior 60
considered By some as obfrer-,s:-.,.-,,
or not pertinent to the subject uD5er con-
siderstion, and, therefore. reoBfrinv :,
notice by the reviewing authority This
conclusion on the part Of the law of7cers
VIII relieve The Secretary. II is s,.+s-
from much embarrassment
Repiying 70 admiral Sanpson's ,ro4e.t
NJ. Long viii simply call attention 70 n.
Frecept G the court and TO the fact that
the question Of supreme command during
ne Santiago engagement was never m
Ger consideration by the court and there
for that Admiral Dewey's remarks IN that
connection constitute officially no part of
the report
VIII Decide Neither WAY.
The Secretary Will also be relieved from,
placing the Navy Department In the most
ton Of deciding one way OF The other that
question IL his action on Admiral
Dewey's minority views it viii be eogent-
ly stated b. M Long that the department
cannot officially take cognizance Of apv
opinion on extraneous. matters.
It IS believed that final action on the
report viii be announced by the Secretary
early next week.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
Mr.. SEWELL'S CONDITION.
sick Senator said to Now BE Hold
ing His Own.


CAMDEN. y. J., Dec 17.-Senator SewelI
passed a comfortable night and is hold
ing his own well today.
The story that the Senator had been
estranged from his daughter by mis- first
wife and that a reconciliation has taken
place at his bedside is denied.
Mrs. B. Courlaender, jr., of Baltimore,
the daughter referred to, and her step
mother could not get along well together,
1t is said, and Mrs. Courlaender conse-
queutIy remained at her home in Balti-
more and seldom visited her fathers resi-
dence, although keeping up a correspond
ence with her father and receiving many
gifts and other tokens Of affection from
him When her fathers illness became
serious she at once hastened to his bed
side
TIE Republican assemblymeu-eIect are
to hold their caucus tonight to decide on
the speakership and minor offices. but in
the event Of the Republican leaders death
the caucus will be postponed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
MISS BRoDRIcK INQUIRED.
She Is Daughter of Engiahd's War
Secretary.

LONDON, Dec I7.-Aiss Brodrick,
daughter Of the Secretary for War, was
thrown from her horse wlHe out riding
this morning.
Miss Brodrick was thrown on her head.
She is suffering from eoncussion of the
brain in addition 10 some minor injuries.
Her condition shows q satisfactory i'm
proYement,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
THE HOUSE ROUTINE.
Messages EsroI:, the President Re-
garding Minor InsuIar Affairs.

hessaGcs sFroEa the President Re-
garding Minor InsuIar Affairs
Representatives Broussard Of Louisiana
and De ArmoRj Of Missouri appeared to-
day for the first time at this session of
Congress and took the cath Of Office.
Before the journal of last Fridays pro
oeedings was read, Major Pruden. the
Presidents executive clerk, was reeog-
nized to deliver certain messages from
the President These related to the grant
ing Of franchises to certain parties in
Porto Rico, which had been approved by
him; also that civil government had
beer organized in Porto Rico and sys-
tenn Of taxation established, They went to
the Committee on InsuIar Affair.".
The House then we4t into committee CT
tho whole to consider he Philippine tariff
bill
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
ASSAULTED TN
FRANKLIN PARK.
KNIFE At MISS ESTEP'S THROAT.
She Grapp1es With Her AxsaiIant
and Seized the Weapon-An Tn
known White Man Not Yet
Caught.


But for the strength and agility dis
played by Hiss Mary Estep, wh3 is en-
ptoyed as the superintendent OF the linen
room at the Hamilton House. corner Of
Fourteenth and h Streets northwest an
other oastardly crime probably would
have been added to the list that has been
growing in the fashionable residence sec
ton OF the city within the past few
weeks,
Miss Estep was assaulted about $50
o'clock this morning while passing
through Franklin .rk on her way 10
work knife was pressed against her
throat and she was informed thar II she
attempted to make any outcry she would
be killed Undaupted by the threats Of
her assat!ant, Miss Ester. grappIed win
him and succeeded in securing The waaD-
on. after which the man fed.
Police Fail to CaptGre Ei=kt Nan.
The police OF the First precinct were
rot informed CT the case until folsr hours
later, but lost 10 tine Ia following If m.
several arrests have been made. but the
parties have proved not to be the right
ones, and have been released.
Miss Estep lives on E Street op2os5+o
the johnson Hotel, and believes that she
was followed when she started % worz
" hen she entered the park she vas an
preached from the rtar ard s1okea 10
eUt PAID Ro attention 20 what was said.
\ moment later she was seized from the
rear and thrown 20 the ground She
srapPlcd with her assaflant and vas se+
ting the better OF him when he drew
Fenknife and threatened 20 kin her If she
madezSn OuCCry
The man is described as being about 81
years OF age, five feet eight inches tau
smooth Of face and OF a ruddy complexion.
he wore light ove1cost and dark fedora
hat
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
NEGRO HELD ON SUSPICION.

Hicks Young Thought to BE slayer
of James Haskens.
A negro supposed to be Thomas Morse.
the alleged slayer Of James Haskens, on
the dairy farm Of George Wise, near the
Chevy Chase Circle, is locked up at the
Twelfth Street police station awaiting
identification. He gives the name of Hicks
Young. and claims to come from Jackson
vile, Fla. Young closely answers the de-
scription OF the mueh-wauted negro He
was arrested near the corner OF Ninth
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue by Po-
Iiceman Level.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
MRS. DENNIS GROWS WORSE.
Sudden Turn in the Condition of the
wounded Modisfe.

After having passed a fairly comfort
able night Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis had a
sinking spell this afternoon. Her eondi-
tion early today was considered more IA
vorable. but as the morning wore on =:gus
of change for the worse appeared.
Drs. J. Ford Thompson. Atkinson. and
Hooe, called at the Garfield Hospital
shortly before II o'clock this morning and
held q long consultation regarding her
case When they again returned to the
reception room they stated that while the
change was not a cause for alarm her
condition was unquestionably worse than
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
BIG STRIKE POSSIBLE.
Philadelphia street Car Men to Vote
on Action Tonight.


PHILADELPHIA, Dec II Protests
against the proposed strike were made by
employees of the Union Traction Company
at several car barns last night and this
morning. If these gatherings accurately
represent the sentiment of the 5000 troll
ley men, there Will be an overwhelming
voos cast against 4 strike at the mass
meeting to be held tonight.
But leaders of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation state that these open meetings are
all a blun.
The men are acting wisely in holding
these meetings and sending flattering let
ters to President Parsons, - is the way one
organizer expressed the case. IF they
openly favored strike they would all be
discharged When protected by the Sc
cret ballot tonight they will all vote for
q strike.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
Improved service west, B. conn

Under recent change Of schedule train leaving
Washington GEO p n DAILY arrives IN Chi
eago IN time to connect with Crack trains Of
Western roads. including Overland Limited
md California Limited - giving quick service
10 al Pacific Coast ar; intermediate points Also
splendid service and good connections 70 points
east ef Chicago
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
THE SANGER APPoINTM ENr.

Prompt Confirmation of the Nominal
ffon by the Senate
In executive session this afternoon the
Senate confirmed a large number Of nomi-
nations. among them being that of VII
liam Carey Sanger. to be Assistant secre-
tarv Of Var.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
TO IDENTIFY CRIMINALS.
Bill Establishing a National Bureau
Here Considered.

The House Committee on the Judiciary
today took up the bills to establish a
national bureau of criminal Identification
at Washington.
William P;nserton ard Major Sylvester
were heard in support Of the bill, which
was framed by the National Association
Of Police Chiefs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
FOUR OFFICES ALLOTTED.

Federal Appointments Decided Upon
by the President.
After the meeting of the Cabinet today
it was announced that the following nomi-
nations of Federal officers had been de-
cided upon and that the names would be
sent to the Senate within day or two:
William Vaughan, to be United States
attorney for the Northern district of Ala
bama; Leander ]. Bryan. to be United
States marshal for the Northern district
of Alabama; W ]. Robinson, of Hawaii.
to be third judge of the Circuit Court OF
Hawaii; Robert ]. Breckons. of Wyoming,
to be United States attorney for the dis
triet of Hawaii.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
PACIFIC CABLE BILL TAKEN UP.
Public Hearing to Be Held by House
Committee January II.

committee January II.
The House Committee or Foreign AZ
fairs took up the Pacific cable bill and de
cided to hold public hearings January IL
Last year the committee. b. bare major
ity, decided in favor of private eonstruc-
tion OF the cable, the Government to pay
subsidy of $25o, coo annually.
This year the Postal Gable Company is
IL the field, offering to construct the
cable without any subsidy whatsoever.
Elements which last year favored pri-
vate construction aud a subsidy are this
year lined up IN favor of Government
ownership.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17

When he left he wore a light overeoat
and carried another coat on his arm.
Presley. he stated. was Of an eccentric
disposition and was disciple Of IngersoH.
Another Supposed Clue.
another find of the detectives today was
in the person Of 4 man who gave the name
Of Louis Stevenson, but whose identity
is kept secret TO save him annoyance.
Mr. Stevenson states that he was go
ing west on x Street northwest about >
O'Clock on the morning of tie assault and
that he saw man hurriedly moving in
the opposite direction wearing light
oyercoat and a sIouch hat When the
man observed him ne says he tried TO
avoid being seen and hid until Steven
son had passed. From the description Of
Presley, Stevenson" believes hin to
have been the man.
Deputy Coroner GIazebrook today re
issued the certificate of death By suicide
made out il the case of Presley. After
issuing the certificate yesterday Dr..
GIaZebrook withdrew it because of a num-
Der OF condolences that led him and sev-
eral members of the detective force to
suspect that there might possibly be
some connection between the suicide and
the assault committed upon Mrs. Ada Gil
bert Dennis in the adjoining house cns
week ago this morning.
Body Hay Be Taken South.
Dr. GIazebroOk today stated that he
would probably comply with the wishes
Of the relatives Of the deceased and per-
nit the body TO be taken South tonight
on late train. In this event The inter
ment viii be made at the former home
Of the family in Louisiana Looking 10
the possible removal of the body from this
jurisdiction, Photographer johnson, of the
Police Department. this morning visited
the undertaking establishment and Sc
cured a picture of the remains which Will
be kept as q record CT the department.
The effects OF the compositor have also
been taken charge of by the police and
viii be held pending conclusion of the
investigation of the circumstances at
tending the last week of Mr.. PresIey-s s
life
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
A Woman sunrnre aiu-

Senator Warren has introduced Joint
resolution proposing az amendment to the
Constitution giving women the right of
suffrage.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
Madam Dis de Bar Indicted

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE grand jury to-
day found true bill against Laura Jack
sen (Madam Dis de Barr. The trial has
been set for tomorrow.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
coNNEcTIcUT's NEW PARTY.
An Organization VIII Be FormaIIy
Launched This Evening

Launched This Evening.
MERIDEN, Conn, Dec 1.-The move
ment to form new State political party
of organized labor men viii be formally
launched here this evening The meeting
will be held under Democratic auspices.
1t will take place in the town hail. Ex-
Mayor Andrew W. Tracy will preside.
Mayors Charters, of Ansonia; MuIvihilI. Of
Bridgeport. and Kilduff, OF Waterbury,
have promised to be present and speak.
Attorney c. J. Danaher and City Attor-
ney D. T. Walsh viii also speak.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
ALL HANDS NAY PERISH.
Steamer wrecked and Cannot Be
Reached by Lifeboats.

MARsEILLEs Dec. 1.-THE Companie
Trans-Atlantique steamer KIeber, from
Cette, was wrecked at the mouth Of the
Rhine today The attempts Of lifeboats
TO rescue the passengers and crew Of the
vessel were unsuccessful. as the sea was
running high
1t is feared that all viii be lost
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
DR.. Hird's In, es legations.

District Chemist Hird mas not yet com
pleted his analysis of the supposed blood
spots upon the trousers and shoes worn
by Presley and may not be prepared to
make his report before late this after
noon In preliminary statement Dr..
HiTd says ne reported that the spots
found upon the coat sleeve were undoubt-
edly blood spots. but they were extremely
small and the significance of their pres
ence was questioned.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17

FIynn's business College. Sfh and II.
Business. Shorthand. Typewriting-Sz5 a yesr.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
NorfoIk 3 Washinctan stean,f,ant g.

Delightful trips daily at $50 p. m from fc,s
7tls St 10 Old Point Comfort. Norfolk virginia
Beach. and Newport Eaass- sea ad nsse 7.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17
Carried Copy of Constitation.

Il knew" replied Mr.. Payne. "that the
gentleman from Tennessee had been for a
short time in the islands. Is it possible
that he had not taken a copy scf the Con
stitution with him?" [LaushterI
Mr. Gaines replisd that he had to do so
surreptitiously
When Mr. Payne concluded Mr.. Swan
son (Democrat) of Virginia took tho floor
in opposition to the bill
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-17

Fair and continued cod tonight anc
Wednesday: light northwesterIy winds.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-05-30

pondered, and her spirited, sparkling,
brunette face was dark and weary.
She looked once, twice, thrice, more
inquiringly, envyingly, thirstingly;
then she turned and wound herself
back under the cover Of the shrubs,
not joyously and mischievously, as she
had come, but almost as slowly, almost
as sadly, as hare that the greyhounds
have coursed drags itself through the
grasses and ferns.
Once through the cactus hedge her
old spirit returned. She shook herself
angrily with petulant self scorn; she
swore a little, and felt that the fierce,
familiar words did her good like
brandy poured down her throat; she
tossed her head like a colt that rebels
against the gall of the curb; then fleet
as fawn she dashed down the moon
lit road at topmost speed. "Ah, but
she can't do what do" she thought.
And she ran the faster and sang q
drinking song Of the spahis all the
louder, because still at her heart dull
pain was aching.