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Evening star., 1902-03-31
WILL SHORTLY RETIRE.
Rear Admiral Farquhar to Quit Active
Service ApriI IL

After forty-eight years of active naval
service, Rear Admiral Norman H. Far
quhar will go on the retired list of the
navy on the 11th proximo. that being the
anniversary of his sixty-second birthday
He is now chairman of the light house
board. The command of the North At
lantic Squadron was his last sea service
one of the notable features of his career
was the praiseworthy manner in which he
handled the flagship Trenton in the Sa-
moan hurricane of 1889 For his conduct
on that occasion he was placed at the head
OF the naval bureau of equipment for four
years, with the relative rank of commo-
dore.
ADMIRAL Farquhar is a native of Penn
syiVanla, from which state he was ap-
pointed to the Naval Academy in 1854
he stands second on the list of rear ad-
mlrals and his retirement will occasion the
promotion of Capt. James H. Sands, who
is Washingtonian, but who was ap-
pointed to the navy from Maryland. Can't
Sands at present is a member of the naval
retiring board.
Rear Admiral George c. 'Remey. now on
MS way home from command of the Asiatic
station, will succeed Admiral Farquhar as
chairman of the light house board.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
THE ARMY UNIFORM.
Nothing Definitely Settled by the
Board Considering the Matter

The army board on uniforms and equip
ment has adjourned to meet at the call of
its president Adjournment was taken for
the purpose of allowing the three subcom-
mittees to obtain additional information
and acquire samples of material necessary
in arriving at definite conclusions. Moth
ing has yet been definitely settled, although
there are indications which may be re-
garded as calculated to govern the final
recommendations of the board. In view of
the fact that there is desire to have
similarity of uniforms worn in this country
and in the tropics, it is expected that khaki
will receive strong favor at the hands of
the board, but this does not necessarily
mean that the blue service uniform will be
entirely banished from use
The question of insignia is not likely to
involve many difficulties in it's solution. 1t
is not probable that the uniform of officers
OF the lines and staff will suffer a material
change. The officers cap will probably be
changed so as to conform to the pattern
worn by the officers of Lieut. Gen Miles
staff and recently adopted by the Corps of
Engineers. An evening dress coat is also
suggested for adoption. 1t will be some
time probably before the board completes
its work and submit report to the Sec
retary of War.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
SCHEME ABANDONED
Post Office Chief Clerkship Not to Be
Excepted


1t is stated on good authority today that
of the civil service the chief clerkship of the
Post Office Department has been abandon
ed. The present chief clerk, Mr. Blaine w
Taylor, will accordingly continue in office
until he may be retired under the operation
of the law-either by his own voluntary
resignation or on charges-and as his eff
cheney and ability have not so far been
questioned the possibility of charges is not
seriously considered.
This result is thought to be the outcome
of a conference held Saturday evening by
postmaster General Payne and Messrs
Procter and Foulke of the civil service
commission. The three gentlemen talked
the matter over at length but refused to
disclose the effect of their discussion at the
close of the conference and again this
morning. 1t is understood that il was then
agreed no further effort should be made
to exclude one chief clerkship from the
civil service and leave the seven other SINH
lar offices untouched
The attitude of the commission in the
matter has already been outlined in The
star 1t is held that such step-the trans
Ter or removal of an efficient chief clerk
because of his political views-would be a
direct blow at the cause of civil service
reform; that it would expose the depart
mental service to attacks similar
grounds at every point and that it would
remove from the body of clerks the incent-
i've of promotion by merit to protection
in the highest clerical offices of the several
departments. In spite of representations
from the commission to this effect. Mr.
Payne is said to have at first insisted On
the transfer of Mr.. Taylor, and to have de-
ciared an intention to attempt to accom-
pilsh 1t by securing the exercise of execu-
tive authority. This was announced ex-
clusively in The Star last Wednesday. At
once the widest interest was manifested in
the subject, and the attitude of the COM
mission was so widely approved that the
postmaster General has been persuaded to
abandon the project.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
CRITICISM RESULTED FATALLY.
Two Young Men Shot by Escorts of
Girls They InsuIted

CHICAGO, March 31.-Because a number
of boys made remarks about the Easter
hats worn by two girls who were accom-
panied by two young men, George Stranz,
sixteen years old, and Stanley Goblinski
eighteen years old, We're Tnortally wounded
by one of the men, who made his escape.
During the eXcite ement the two girls and
the other man disappeared.
Stranz and Goblinski were standing on
street corner when the two couples passed.
Goblnski is said to have made compli-
mentary remark about the hats the girls
wore. The escort of one of the girls OBJ
jected and Goblinski repeated the remark
insisting at the same time no insult was
intended. Without a word of warning it
is said, the man drew a revolver from his
coat pocket and fired four shots into the
crowd. Only two of the bullets took effect
Goblinski was shot in the right breast.
Goblinski and StranZ were hurried to the
county hospital and attending physicians
say they have little hopes of their recovery
Evening star., 1902-03-31
MAI. WALLER ON THE STAND.
Marine Officer Testifies in His Own Be.
half in Manila.

MANILA, March 3l.-Major Lttleton W.
T. Waller Of the Marine Corps testified in
his own behalf today at the trial by court
martial on the charge of killing natives of
the Island of Samar without trial. He
graphically described the hardships the
marines endured owing to the treachery of
the natives and the attempted robbery of
arms, and said he was not aware that the
guide, Victor, was notorious and infamous
insurgent captain who had led insurgents
at Basey and Balangiga, otherwise he
would not have allowed Victor to go with
the party.
The major also said he carried out Gen
Smiths orders entirely and never went be-
yond them. except in the last paragraph of
the order which he issued on taking COM
mand of the marines, calling on the latter
to avenge the slaughter at Balangiga of
their comrades of the 9th Infantry in the
Chinese expedition. Every other act Gen.
Smith absolutely inspired.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
EMPLOYEES PROTEST.
Object to Extra Leave of Absence
Without Paw

Nearly 800 per diem employees of the New
York navy yard have Joined in a protest
against the passage of House bills 9I99 and
9505, granting additional fifteen days'
leave of absence without pay to per diem
employees of navy yards. The explanation
of this apparently strange action on the
part of the men in contained i'm a brief
statement added to the protest. I'VE feel, :"
say the men, that if either of said bills
is passed the chances for permanent en-
p,oyment for great number of men will
be decreased owing to the increased cost
of labor to the government We are more
of fifteen days leave
This protest was sent to Secretary Long
and by him will be forwarded to the proper
committee in Congress.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Howard Guy Douglas is very iii with
pneumonia at his residence, 1886 Oregon
avenue.
]. Irving Mowatt, P.H.D., LID, of
Brown University is stopping at the Dewey
Mr.. John Coyle Carmody has returned to
the city, much improved in health, after
five weeks visit to Palm Beach and other
Florida resorts.
The following members Of the freshman
class. Princeton University, Max r. Kauff-
mann. Henry r. Mum, Ralph G. Duvall,
James Phelan, Clarence E. Wright. Van
Drummer Holman, Phillip L. Frsch, Charles
r Tttman. Dion K Kerr and Edward ID.
Townsend. are home for the Easter holi-
Gays.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
Census Bureau Dismissals.

With the discharges to be made today
and Thursday, the record of dismissals in
the census bureau for the week will be
about 100. Eighty were dismissed Satur-
day. Twenty more are to go this after
noon. Sixty or more are slated for Thurs
day. BY April 15. 300 clerks are to lose
their positions. Only 100 of the 444 clerks
in the agricultural division are to be carried
ON the, rolls May /.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
Major Ruhlen Reports Here.

Major George Ruhien of the quarter
masters department, recently stationed on
the Pacific coast, reported at the War De-
partment today for duty in the quarter
master generals office. He will have
charge of posts and barracks, heretofore
Martin, quartermaster, sEho is now under
orders for duty in the philippines.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
REFUSES A PARDON.
President Declines to Show Leniency
to Rathbone.

Efforts are peing made by the friends of
Estes G. Rathbone to secure a pardon for
him from the sentence of the Havana
court. Senator Hanna has requested the
President to issue a pardon for Rathbone,
but this the latter has declined to do.
The President, however, has promised TO
send for the papers in the case and have
them thoroughly reviewed. It Is stated
that unless he finds something radically
wrong he will allow the verdict to stand.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
Capt. Rockwell to Retire.

Capt. Charles Henry Rockwell formerly
on duty at the Mare Island navy yard. will
go on the retired list ofsthe navy April 20,
ON account Of age. He entered ihe service
tn July. 1862. from Massachusetts. his ma
tive state. and served through the war of
tho rebeSaf0n with 6istirefton. He win he
designated ON the retired - as 8 rear adj
miral, Junior grade. =
Evening star., 1902-03-31
Civil Service Examinations.

Examinations are announced by the civil
service commission as follows: May 6,
librarian, Philippine service. 81 400; May 6
and z. examiner of surveys. general land
oaice. IS per day, and junior agricultural
craftsman. $40; May Q, z and 8, marine
craftsman. light house service: Aprfl -
assistant (scientifc) Department Of Agri-
culture.
Evening star., 1902-03-31

lose two districts in the next election. Ken
lucky will doubtless assure one. more DEM
ocratic district. These changes added TO
the primal advantage of the democrats in
the solid south" cause the national lead
ers TO ponder seriously over the situation.
Evening star., 1902-03-31

"In FIVE years our business
has multiplied itself by FIVE. Wc
started with IS employees. Wa
have 300 now.
I'VE attribute great deal OF
our success to The Star. It
reaches everybody in WASH
ington."
(Signed)
NJ. GOLDENBERG.
Evening star., 1902-03-31
Taxation of Personal Property.

Regarding the Improvement of the capi-
tai Mr.. Rucker asked:
Does the gentleman believe that every
improvement of that nature ought to be
borne by the District
Mr.. Cannon-"I do"
Mr. Rucker-''And none of them paid
for in whole by the government? Now IL
the gentleman will kindly answer me IL he
can. This half which Is paid by the city
or the District of course is raised by local
taxation
Mr.. Cannon-"Yes."
Mr.. Rucker-"There has been a good deal
of discussion in the newspapers abou; the
taxation of personal property here VIII
the gentleman advise as to whether
personal property is taxed here
Mr.. Cannon-"Practically / understand
not
Mr.. Rucker-"Then does not the GENTLE
Evening star., 1902-03-31
Speculative Estimates.

II must be remembered that all OF the
foregoing estimates of republican strength
are speculative. based upon present repre-
sentation. The republicans know to their
sorrow however, that lardsiides can occur
in congressional elections. The gain in re-
dlstricting may be easily wiped out in a
slump in close districts that have not bcen
materially changed.
{ n Maryland the republicans win probably
Evening star., 1902-03-31

The Senate committee on the Philippines
today completed consideration of the bill
prescribing form of government for the
fhllippine Islands and authorized Senator
Lodge to report it to the Senate after vot-
ing down the democratic substitute by a
marty vote
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-21

Y ~. 2 -, ~
~ - % connected with the uous.
t,9n 'ia7 m0 West Texas railroad. was in
w. Hale. democratic nominee for state
ltor Va thc city TODAY
iau'ou L. =. Seekers. assistant In The
Ralwont generals office, Is confined to lis
home by Sickness.
,..IhC 9mcuths-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
'1m Socbaiz died last night and vas
str.G Davis is able to he out after II
long Sick spell.
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Pern1lts . b eusIoess.

Austin, Texas. Nav 20-Permits to 90
business in the state We're granted today
to the following companies.
The FostorIa Glass company Of Mounds
rlllc, W. va: capital 10000 Head oface
In the State is 10 be IN Dallas.
Port Huron Engine and Thresher comp1ay
Of Port Huron. Mich. capital stock $50
coo The company viii maintain no office
In Texas
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RAIN REPORTS.

Clebulnc. Johnson county.
Rogers Bell county
Goldthwaitc Mills coucty; plenty for
crops hut not for stock water
Santa Anna, Coleman tnunty.
Holland. Bell county.
Kaufman. Kaufman county.
Liberty HI. Williamson county.
Wcntherfori, Parker county.
Anplehy. Shelby c0untyI some hail fell.
Uun.erford. Wharton county.
Sweet Home Layaca county.
Fl0resville, Wilson county,
workman. FTecstone county.
Rice Navarro county.
Rerclah. GOliad county. some hail.
New Boston Bowie county.
BrownwOod Brown county.
Caldwell. BurleSon county.
MrDade Bastrop county.
Roby. Fisher county
Mckinney. Collin county.
Linden Cass county.
Waverly. Waller county.
Jac.sbor0. Jack county.
Rartlett Williamson county.
Kilieen. Bell county.
Rusk, Cherokee county. "a
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THE STATE CAPITAL.

Governor Sayers Is Confined % us beu
by a Brief Illness.
Austin. Texas. May 20.-The governor Is
stlll confined to the mansion with Illness
and Is unable 10 attend 10 official pusi-
ness .
Chairman Henderssa Of the legislative
committee returned this morning ron
North Texas, whore he has been LOOKING
after his campaign He says that ne - nor
paying any attention 10 his opposition ana
that II doesn't amount Ia very much. Sen
ator Savage is still absent.
AUTHORITY to do business IN Texas vas
granted today by the Insurance department
to the Order Of Pendo Of San Francisco
TIE comptroller today received nnal pa
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p o from the tax collectors NJ the follow.
W. 'osnues Denton, Nolau, Coillngswor.h.
ior Sohiefvel. Brewster. Ochitree, fay.
'on; folk and Wichita
co ne comptroller today audited the &C.
~ tyu ans q sheriff Loving OF Hopkins oIa-
=" r ahnu Shetin opel Of Wood county
TO- fri, ~ 81 Cole 7nn city electric light bonds
S,ste peri Napl fund.
hlnnb. q Dodge issued
fnr 20 &Nr fresh meat
ne,IcS '0ns for the
iun[ n beginning
G. Y ~ '0rrst on
FOR
- i~-a-e<-0 ~ re. Ia
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|. A BOTTLE OF
|'aaft's Gin and BucGru
FREE: /!
|Bls.tDl diseases of the Kidneys,
''auoer and Prostate Gland

parts CHAT IT WILL DO.
tsposIts IN IN ana Bqchu will clear IN all
Adheys SDoee,, all pain In the Bladder.
Wy cure 'bI3 iab.o!t the Back.
sill sion 5OI 4. every trace Of Albumen.
III poSltirttel pency Of UrlnatIon.
tssase 'n prevent and cure Rights
sill eH R 'oS c and relieve obstrpctiops
fe Gland 'sl'us and Enlarged Pros
f. DIGESTION Tremendous appetite aud per.
seus iaeS ", heals and strengthens all
'siste ssisssasrh, whether Of tbe bIedde ar'
atalal 1 nihe, nose, throat. stomach or
s sS,s Gin ana B5 Is pleasant s9 e take;
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4 % "a nAle botile-seni free and I'VE,
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b vii a. MA what stuart n1 GIN An aps
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H., Texas, May 2o.--For over three
,oaay and for nearly three hours
H., the delegates to the Methodist
F.,.rnlol conference wrangled over the
,s,m controversy. once or twice It
! III there was going to be sem
N harmony. This was apparently
- when the hour of adjournment
i A. o'clock this afternoon A spirit
|,mnromise brooded over the conference
I'd il looked like a compromise meas
r-s.ented by Or. w. f. McMurray.
/ slnc elder Of the st. Louis conference,
|,hntr-two Of his colleagues would pre-
,salnst both the majority and minority
n. of the committee on publishing in
u.s.
(, compromise was drafted last night.
[Alef distinction lies in the fact that it
r.sd the retention Of money paid by the
IN government md yet advocated the
finishing OF the FUND to the limit Of
no the whole TO he used as super
cate fund. About this report much Of
|r.s wrangllug has been done and the
|Seeu, as far away as ever by close
Fins NE conference sent the minority
I'D Of the publishing committee to the
Elton ! Of the McMurray compromise,
|tiatlug the acts OF the book agents and
4 attorney. was adopted. This alarmed
sdherents Of the majority report, aud
secured an Adjournment unit. tonight.
Ia controversy was wagA from 5 TIL
y o'clock this evening and the only
ard step taken was the adoption OF an
|ndmeut to the McMurray substitute, Of
d by I. w Jordan. profea<or OF Latin
be University of tennessee at hhoNSille.
II Jordans amendment strongly APP
linz to return the entire claim to con
s aud maze, the action OF tle Episcopal
II declamt0rv of the mind Of the church.
UTideS that the money shal Zoe returned
Isfter at anr time that the United
les senate may provide a way Tor lts re-
b
BE- adoption OF this amendment was not
heated debate haa eusucd II was
liapaied IN Nl 'r los, or NaSn,Vlile,
kes Of Nashville ANA others,
81 as soon Ms tlg Jordan amendment
been adopted, Efforts "a adjourn till
orFoW were made. Tue conference vot-
loWn the morton ana the lengthy pream-
70 tue Mcalutray substitute was
pied.
be WORK done 10y the conference on thls
ifr SO FAR. is tlg. adoption o. pre-
PIE ana section "l the st. LOUIS man
shiute. Tor hojh amendments and the
sage OF the Jordan amonament. IN en-
nltter Is .Aot, e'"-useu now IMAM ever
". nos ui4lt FL strong Hppeea. TO tle
'sa' e.. to ,l "joIIo m oFag gE. tnqt filGy
~ I9ar 'Ge.I s.- ass' Iners Is me se
'sstcs preach uirmony and act diff
'nlly'
5 +IIr OF LIFE
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! az '.'y .t .'"oS WAS 'ng 'ai yes.
! 'ns Ion'gFen,e convened, mere was
y =. u'e III ,ue pep"[e' put II Iackeu
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Everything Comes

10 those that wait, even now and then
inches ma pains, rheumatism. Catarrh
Neuralgia. and everything thar hurts,
Hunts Lightning on keeps on everything
except old aFe and death. Try IL. - ana
90 cents. Satisfaction or money refunded
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HILLSBORO- THE nm county old set.
tiers and old soldiers viii hold their annual
reunion july 20 and 30 and probably VIII
include July 81
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Won is the property OF the HtgFlus on aud
Fuel companay and has been mdcF the arm
for more than two months mud has hccu
% ken by the skCptlcs En- Sctt many tn
stances as being pumping tx Tor pumping
the wells. II gives am idea OF tho wantou
meanucss and Ignorance OF the people who
are trying TO mlsreprcsent the hed
The work on the Higgins w. deep wcll
was resumed this morning.
~
Mr.. Allison n. Templcton Is In the city
FOR u day or two. He Is prominent Cor.
sicaua oil man and Is also Interested la
lac National OIL aud rlpc Line company
mere.
~
The call on the oil exchange WINS very
dun this morning IN fact there was less
business today than at amy time for me
pnsi three weeks. The following were tuc
transactions;
SALES
Manhattan, 2O0 shares at iOc.
Independence. 1000 shares at BE-
Independence. $500 slurcs at Size
NJ, X, and Y 1uO shares M zoe
A., Il. and H., 25u shares at use.
NJ Is. and IT, 25u shares Mt Q5sc
Gold Eagle, 2UOO sharcs nc Zoe
ut &c.
Herman American 80 shares Mt 1oc
Dividend, 25uuo shares az ssc.
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just what Is 10 be the effect Of the boring
OF the deep Higgins we'll krovu 80 No. D.
WA De made known 30 doubt this wees.
1t vii. be remembered that this wen was
the one that caused some hing Of sensa-
tiou about ten days ago when a terrific gas
pressure was encounte. ed az depth OF 100
feet the gas coming IN so strongly 10 10
force an the salt water that was IN the
well ont az the top and then tbe gas itself
came freely and strongly. The owners at
once began 20 make preparations for going
on down ana stated that they would do 50
q certain Size IL Is conhd ntiy expected
thar this wei Is 20 bring IN q gusher or
certainly very strong How Of oil, aud fol
lowing Ia the usual custom OF the oil fields
OF the North IL VIII BE- Of a better grade
than the TOP stratum This Is the way II
gDps Ia the NOrth aud the people on the bill
look for a better grade for that reason. Mr..
PatihO Higgins also states that he expects
them Ia mud the Oh IN a better grade,
though the comparative pressure that VIII
be shown is NOT known with n.y. degree u
certainty 10y any Onc The fact that they
struck the gus al 100 feet leads them 10
believe thar they win have the oh M $500
and that Is the depth that Mr. Higgins told
the company II would be found
Tie rig being used Is cahl-Nig ana the
company therefore knows 10 compost on
there VIII lac no danger ~ pa sing tho or
II Is close 10 one ~ tee the Higgins wells
directly on top OF Spindle Top. aud the
bringing IN ~ rrghcr there would he 4
most acceptable Gift 20 the oil interests
throughout the whole State Of Texas Tie
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NEW ORLEANS YlSl ORS
Devoted Several Hours Looking Over
Houston Yesterday.
ENTERTAINED AT COTTON EXCHANGE

1beV Cave Texas Credit Tor Much OF
~ @ that New Orleans
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h AGREEMENT WAS REACHED
Z Methodist Delegates Talked HARMONY
but Acted Differently.
CLAIM IN A WORSE TANGLE THAN EVER

Iceared to Be Hope for Settlement for ii
Inf This Was Shattered-Dr. Hoss Appealed
Members to Adjourn and Get Their Bearings.
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