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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
PRIVATE RoDRIGUEz's CASE.
Findings Disapproved and He Was
Restored to Duty

Private Eugenio Rodriguez, Company A,
Porto Rico Provisional Regiment of Infan-
try, having been tried by a general court
martial convened at San Juan, P. R., and
found guilty of conduct to the prejudice
of good order and military discipline, was
sentenced to be dishonorably discharged
the service Of the United States, forfeit
ing all pay and allowances due him, and
to be confined at hard labor, at such
post as the reviewing authority may
direct, for three years.
The facts of this case appear to be as
follows: The prisoner took his rifle sfrom
the gun rack, and ignorant of the fact
that 1t was loaded, pointed it at or in the
direction Of Private Antonio Monies. The
latter told him not to aim at him, moving
at the same time to one side The prtS-
oner then lowered his rifle from the posi-
ton of aim, and in the act it was dis
charged, the bullet from it killing Private
Miguel Ortas.
The case Is, in the opinion Of General
BROOKE the reviewing authority, one of an
unintended evil result. Upon the whole evil
dence the reviewing officer IS of the opin-
ion that the prisoner had reasonable
loaded and that the homicide Of his friend
was by misadventure merely.
For the foregoing reasons this case was
returned to the court for further consider
alton of it's findings and sentence. But the
court adhering to its original decision. the
reviewing authority was constrained TO dis
approve Its findings and sentence.
The prisoner was released from confine-
ment and restored to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
REPORTS OF PROGRESS.
Local Organizations Getting Ready
for Big Masonic Fair.


contractors VINO are to prepare Conven-
lloh Han and the aTmory building adjoin-
ing for the big Masonic fair began the
work ,bis ,oorni,,r 7. u, a,oo,o, -.
will connreta tho orra,oa,,,a,,+s -, c.,
" 60 tiiS4''' ny 0d'ui-
ud9 evening
\ special meeting of the executive COM
mittee Of the Masonic Fair Association will
be held AT HEADQUARTERS tbis a,,ar,i,o Of 9
~ t" '4i4' evening a. Q
a very satisfactory union meeting of the
executive and general committees Of tho
Eastern Star booth was held last riobt at
Observation-Disclosures go ~ q, net'' iast lisnl
this was the dare seiactnd For 80 az n
together Of the various contrihr,inns ihs
occasion was marked bv unusual activftV
and the large number Of articIes coIIartsd
insnrae the s5cnasa of ~, VI @inlties coiiec'eo
The committee undar tho Iaadors,,, Of
the Chairman. Mrs M Fila $50 Emp w, o &
kept busv until a Iate - iis,irg a,,a %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
THE SENATE YIELDED.
Decided by SO to 20 Not to Insist on
Bucket Shop, Tax.

The conference report on the bill to reduce
war revenue taxes was adopted by the
Senate yesterday afternoon by vote of SO
to 20, after discussion of its recommended
lions. AS passed by the Senate the tax on
transactions in so-called bucket shops
was retained. The conferees struck out
that provision, it being explained that the
House wouIu not consent to its retention.
During the debate the conference re-
port Mr.. Spooner said he was In favor of
the retention of the tax on bucket shops,
which he considered a most insidious and
destructive form of gambling. The tax
was, in his opinion, wholesome and well
justified, but when he was informed by the
Senate conferees that the House was irrev-
ocably opposed to the retention of the tax,
he was not willing to jeopardize the bill
which largely reduced taxes by insisting
upon his view. After some further discus
sion the conference report was agreed to-
SO to 20.
Consideration of the Chinese exclusion bill
then was resumed Mr.. Simmons IN. c.
addressing the Senate. He said he ex-
for it reluctantly. He was reluctant to
vote for the measure, especially because
the cotton manufacturer of his state and
Of the south generally Were appealing
against its enactment. They fear. he said
that 1t will lead to retaliatory action on the
part of China and that their market in the
orient might be checked, if not destroyed
Mr.. Simmons explained that he did not
agree with the cotton manufacturers and
therefore, as people of the Pacific coast and
other sections were demanding the passage
Of the bill, he would vote for 1t.
The bill then was read at length and at
the conclusion of the reading the Senate, at
$50 pm, adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
FOR CANAL RIGHT OF WAY.
Status of Negotiations With Colombia
and Nicaragua.

It is understood that Mr. Corea, the Mic
araguan minister here, has forwarded to
his government a proposition as to the
price the United States would be likely to
pay for Nicaraguan canal rights, the prop
osition having been submitted to the min
lister by Secretary Hay. Mr. Hays propo-
sition is stated to be in the nature Of a
counter proposal to that set out in the
canal protocol drafted by United States
Minister Merry last year.
Minister Corea for Nicaragua and Min
lister Calvo for Costa Rica have decided to
do away with the protocol stage in their
negotiations regarding a canal and are
preparing drafts Of treaties which will
embody the terms under which their re-
spective governments will cede the necessary
canal rights. These treaty drafts are expect
ed to be complete by the end of the current
week. BY that time Mr.. Corea expects to
receive his final instructions from his, gov
eminent including the decision respecting
Secretary Hays proposal.
The situation as to Colombia Is precisely
the reverse of that as to Nicaragua, as in
the former case the United States govern
ment has before it definite proposal from
Colombia, and is considering it, with some
indication of a purpose to suggest desirable
amendments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
AMOUNT SEVENTY MILLIONS.
The Cut Effected by the War Revenue
Repeal Bill.

The agreement of the conferees on the
war tax reduction bill will effect a reduc-
ton of internal revenue taxes amounting in
round numbers TO $70,0O0.Oo0.
The bill repeals schedules A and b of the
war tax relating to transactions in stocks,
produce, acknowledgements, debentures,
etc, and the tax on bottled wine. The
special taxes on bankers and the tax Of
10 cents a pound on tea are also repealed.
In other schedules Of the war revenue act
the rates are restored to the figures existing
before the passage of the act.
The reduction in schedule A amounts in
round numbers TO 81. $4,000; in schedule
to S650,000. The reduction of the tax on
beer from $l.6o TO 81 per barrel amounts to
So, 100000. The special taxes on bankers,
brokers. tobacco dealers, etc, reduction
amounts to S5,O00,oO0. The reduction of
the tax on tobacco from 90 cents per pound
to cents per pound amounts to 81 $40 600.
The reduction on snuff amounts to S5;5s 200
and cigarettes to So, 800. The tax on
legacies is repealed making a reduction OF
$3,2f0,@o0. The reduction of the excise tax
on gross receipts amounts to $685., 00e, and
the repeal Of the tea tax amounts to S.
800 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
HEALTH IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Report for January Shows It Was
Good

Surgeon General Sternberg has received
the report of the board of health of the
Philippines for the month Of January last.
1t shows that the general health OF Manila
during that month was good, the death
Iate comparing quite favorably with that
Of many cities located in the temperate
zone. The board says, however, that until
many radical sanitary defects and condi-
ti7ns are removed or remedied, the NOR
tally among the lower classes will remain
larger than necessary. The damp and hui
MD EabitatiOns of a large proportion of
this class, the report says, contribute large
y 10 the death rate. AS a general rule,
ard on account of humidity, the lower
stories Of dwellings in Manila are unfit for
GcrmltOry purposes Before a proper san
itary condition can be reached. the board
says. II Will become necessary to make a
number Of permanent Improvements, which
VIII involve the expenditure of large sums
Of money. The principal city improve
Hents needed are modern sewerage system,
Increased water supply and filtration beds,
better drainage and suitable parks
During January there were So deaths in
M,.uIla. being at the rate of 1888 per thou
sand. The report calls attention 10 the
tact that out Of population Of goo 600
there was not single death from small
pox, scarlet fever or diphtheria. No plague
occurred in the city during the month. the
last ease having been reported December
n Eighteen cases occurred in January,
1890, and four in January of last year. In
1890 the disease was most prevalent In
March. while in 1901 the climax was reach
cd in May with 124 cases. The board says
that radical measures for the eradicat ton
Of the plague are being enforced, including
the cleaning out and disinfection of all
houses In which cases have occurred or in
which rats affected with the disease have
been found. the destruction of rats by
traps and poison, the immuniZation of the
lower Classes, among whom the disease
usually occurs. by means Of the Shiga an
tSeptic vaccine, the thorough cleansing
and disinfectiOn of all filthy habitatiDns
and the prevention of OYercrOwding. IL is
believed by the board that the enforce
ment Of these measures ana the exercise
OF eternal vigilance on the part Of the san
i:ary inspectors will result IN the COM
piete elimination of the plague from the
city.
The surgeon general of the army has re-
CeiVed Il report from Major Kennedy, chief
surgeon, in regard 10 the health of the
troops in the Philippines during the month
ended February 10. There were 2.611 cases
Of sickness, a percentage of $50 to the en-
tire command slight increase over the
previous month. due partly TO measles,
brought on the transport Sheridan. Major
Kennedy says that malarial fever is the
increase among the troops, but that this
is more than compensated for the de-
Cided falling off of cases of gastric and in
testinal diseases from 31.9 to 1880. The
bubUnic plague has not yet appeared
among the troops and there was only one
CaSe-that of a native-in the entire archi-
pelagU during the month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Funeral of George S. Anthony.

Funeral services were held this morning
over the remains Of Geo. S. Anthony at
his late residence, Oh street. Rev. Dr.
Newman. the pastor Of the First Congre-
gational Church, officiated. The body was
taken to Darlington, Wis, the former home
of the deceased, for interment. The pail
bearers were Controller of the Currency
William b. Rldgely, Deputy Controller
Thomas P. Kane and Chiefs of Division Z.
f. Schreiner w E. Eldridge, ]. w. Scho-
field and w. j. Fowler.
The deceased was in the fifty-ffth year
OF his age. AT the beginning of Mr.. Cleve-
lands second administration he was ap-
POINTED chief of the reports division in the
office Of the controller of the currency.
which position he held at the time of his
death. Before coming TO this city he was
cashier of the First National Bank of Oar
lington, Wis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
EARLY REPORT EXPECTED.
Chief Of Police to Pass Upon Action
of Lieut. Dalev

Major Sylvester said today that he would
probably soon make up his findings in the
matter of Lieut.. Daley's action in not re-
quiring Representative Belmont to leave
collateral at the time he was accused by
Policeman Edwards of speeding his auto
mobile beyond the legal limit. The super
intendent of police has heard the state
ments of the members Of the department
who were connected with the affair. No
complaint against Officer Edwards has been
preferred by Representative Belmont.
Many recommendations have been made
regarding violations of the speed law since
the ninth precinct episode, and some owners
of horesless carriages have even gone SO
far as to suggest that the speed law should
not apply to electric vehicles. Major Syl-
vester gave out statement today showing
the number of prose cutions for alleged vio-
lations of the law mentioned, during the
month of March The records show a total
of ninety-seven arrests during the month
In thirty-five cases the speed of animals
was complained of. There were fifty-one
wheeelmen arrested and eleven conductors
of automobiles were arrested.
Major Sylvester favors an impartial en-
forcement OIL the law, and these figures It
is thought, show that there was no dis
elimination against any particular class of
vehicles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
FRANKLIN SCHOOL TEST.
Pupils Answer but Thirty Of Fifty
Questions Regarding Canada.

Arson a. Gard native of New York
but now resident of Montreal in Canada
visited the Franklin school yesterday aft
ternoon and questioned the children there
to ascertain their knowledge of the do
minion lying to the north of the United
States. Mr.. Gard was at the White House
yesterday morning, and explained to Pres
ident Roosevelt his mission in this country
He said he had been interested in Montreal
and Quebec in questioning the children in
the schools there as to their knowledge of
the United States, and now he was tour
ing this country to see what the American
children know of Canada, In Montreal,
Mr.. Gard said, the children answered cor
rectly forty-eight questions out of fifty re-
garding the United States, and in Quebec
the number was forty-seven out of fifty.
After his visit to the Franklin school
yesterday Mr.. Gard said the children there
answered but thirty questions out of fifty
regarding Canada. This is the lowest aver
age he has yet encountered in the United
States. The best was in Hackensack, N
j., where the children answered forty
seven out of fifty questions. In New York
the number was thirty-six correct answers
out of fifty and in Baltimore the number
was forty-one out of fifty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Engineers at West Point.

BY direction of the Secretary of War a
detachment of engineerI will be s. organized dzl
post by the transfer Of eishty-eight en-
listed men from Company c. list Battalion
of Engineers. and thereafter the enlisted
strength of companies Of the LIST and Sd
Battalions Of Engineers will not exceed
ninety three men, eleven vacancies being
held to provide men for the West Point de-
tachment.
Company will be reorganized and the
companies of the LIST and Sd Battalions
equalized by the transfers to Company G
and to the West Point detachment directed
In special instructions from this Office.
Upon the completion Of the West Point
detachment Company c will proceed to
Fort Leavenworth, Kan, and take station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Lord Munson at the CAPITOL.

Lord Munson of the English house OF
lords called on Chairman Cooper OF the
House committee on insular affairs yester-
day. Lord Munson has been travelling in
this country for some time. He arrived in
New York last winter, the day before the
blizzard, which he considers as one of the
important sights. Lord Munson comes to
Washington directly from Kansas City. He
visited Mexico and expressed himself as
delighted with President Diaz, who. he
says, lis the whole republic" Lord Mum
son expressed himself as delighted with
Washington. He was particularly interest,"
ed in the Capitol, which he inspected
leisurely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
THE NEW DEPARTMENT.
Bill Considered by the House Con
merce Committee.

The House committee on commerce yes
terday, in executive session, took up the
bill creating a department of commerce and
labor. The hearings on the measure which
have been in progress for the past two
weeks were concluded Saturday.
While definite action was taken on
the bill yesterday a tentative understand
ing was reached to the effect that the
labor feature Of the Senate bill will be
eliminated. On the showing made by Off
Gals of the Treasury Department Saturday
the navigation bureau and the life-saving
service will also be eliminated from the new
department. The new bureau of standards
will be included by the committee in the
new department. as well as a bureau of in
Surance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Bureau of American Republics.

The first monthly meeting of the council
Of administration of the bureau of Ameri-
can republics since the reorganization ef-
fected last month was held at the State
Department yesterday, Secretary Hay pre-
siding, and nearly every American republic
being represented. DR.. Rodriguez the Sec
rotary of the bureau, was unanimously
elected chief translator and librarian of the
new Columbus library. This institution,
projected at the Mexican congress, is cast
on large lines with a purpose to include not
merely Columbiana, but also all literature
touching administrative and governmental
functions. history, natural resources and
other matters of interest pertaining to the
American republics. M. Veloz Goiticoa, an
attache Of the Venezuelan legation, was
elected secretary to the council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY,
Whole German Navy to Be Supplied
With Instruments.

Without question the whole German fleet,
naval and mercantile, will be supplied with
wireless telegraphy instruments of the
Slaby-Arco system before many years have
passed, according to a report from Consular
Agent Harris at Eibenstock, which was
made public at the State Department to-
day. Trial experiments Of the Slaby-Arco
and Braun systems of wireless biography
held in the harbor Of Kiel, resulted in IA
vor of the first named system, according
to Mr.. Harris. and he says that German
experts claim that the Slaby system is the
only one able to compete with that Of M.
Marconi. Forty vessels Of the German ma
rine are now fitted with the Slaby-Arco ap-
paratuS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
MR.. KELLER's CRITICISM.
Writes to Chairman Babcock Regard
ing Park Commission Plans.

A criticism of the plans of the park COM
mission, particularly relating to the location
of public buildings has been received by
Chairman Babcock Of the House District
committee from Mr.. George Keller of Hart
ford. Conn. Mr.. Keller. it will be remem-
bered, is the architect whose criticisms Of
the memorial bridge plans resulted in tying
up that project in the Senate some time
ago.
In his letter to Mr.. Babcock he indicates
that he would like to be, ,heaHd on the sub
ject before any step Is taken to carry out
the plans of the commission.
There are serious objections" he says,
ito several features of the park commits
sion's plan so far as 1T, deals with the
grouping of public building s,, the improve
ment of the mall and the treatment of the
monument grounds and the memorial
BRIDGE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
stoppaee Of Enlisted Mems Paw.

The Secretary Of War has made de-
cision in regard to stoppagcs Of pay Of
enlisted men for debt due the post ex-
change. The provisions OF paragraph 1863
of the regulations, as amended by General
Orders, No. 90. June &C. 1901, in regard to
stoppage Of pay of enlisted men for debts
due the post exchange only authorize the
settlement of such debts by the paymaster
when making payments to enlisted men.
The Secretary now decides that such debts
can only be collected from any balance due
tho soldier after stoppages for debts due
the United States and for forfeitures by
sentences Of courts-martial have been salts
fed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
To Separate the Positions.

Congressional authority will be sought
by the State Department to separate the
position Of United States diplomatic agent
to Bulgaria from that Of United States
consul general at Constantinople. These
are now combined in the diplomatic and
consular appropriation act, and 1t appears
that the combination is strongly obnoxious
to the Bulgarian government. which, 1t is
now said. finds its principal objection to
Mr.. Dickinson in the fact that he goes to
Sofia from Constantinople.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Loss Of Small Arms. {

The attention OF the Secretary OF War
having been called to the numerous losses
Of revolvers and small arms occurring In
the service. he directs that officers respon-
sible for this property exercise greater care
in preventing such losses: they will be held
cases in which it cannot be Town clearly
that every possible precaution was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
To Be Extradited.

The Secretary of State has issued a war
rant for the surrender to the government
Of Germany Of Heinrich Herrle, now
held under arrest at Cincinnati, charged
with raising a draft for 100 marks to 1o0.-
600 marks In Bavaria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Brookland Engine Company's Flag.

Brook1and Engine Company's Flag.
terday formally dedicated the handsome
flag presented to the Brookland Fire En-
CINE Company. Mr.. John McPhaul. presi-
dent Of the association, made the presen-
tation speech and Foreman Henry Of the
fire company responded. The ceremonies
were brief, but attracted much attention
from the residents OF Brookland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Publications EXCHANGED.

United States Minister Hunter at Guate-
mala City cables the State Department
that ratification of the trade mark conven-
ton between the United States and Guate-
mala were exchanged there on the Sd in
ct NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08
Visitor at Police Court.

Frank S. Dinsmore, eastern representative
OF the Railway Age. with headquarters in
Chicago, was an interested spectator at the
Police Court yesterday. DR.. Dinsmore left
this afternoon for New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

Foreign representatives in St. Petersburg
have been called on to intervene in behalf
Of Russian students In prison for revolu-
Gonary acts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-08

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