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Evening star., 1902-08-05
IN MR.. ROSS MEMORY.
Tribute Prepared by District officials
Clerks and Employees.

The District officials. clerks and en-
ployes completed this afternoon their draft
Of resolutions upon the death Of Commis-
sloner Ross. The resolutions were prepared
by Mr.. Clifford Howard, with the assist
ance Of several Of his associates in the Dis
trict employ. The resolutions will be hand
engrossed by Mr.. Boettcher, a draughts-
man of the engineer department, and pre-
sented to the late Commissioner family
The resolutions say:
"It has pleased our great Creator in His
infinite mercy, to call the Honorable John
Wesley Ross from the worries Of official
life and the cares and tribulations incident
to earthly existence, to receive in His eter-
nal household the reward due so good and
faithful a servant.
"We, the officials and employees Of the
government of the District of Columbia
moved by our depth Of feeling over the sad
and impressive occasion OF his passing
away, realize that We have been called
upon to give up superior officer who had
become both near and dear to us through
daily association with his unvaryng low
able personality, and who, amid the bur-
dens and perplexities Of his high office. was
ever ready to give patient heed to the hum
blest Of his subordinates and to grant them
the assurance Of his kindly interest.
Whatever the vexations that beset him
man in his graciousness and courtly man.
ner. throughout a length Of service unex-
ampled In the history Of one of the most
trying positions within the gift Of the gov
ernment-a length of service representing
four successive appointments from the ex-
ecutives Of both great political parties, that
best attests his universal popularity and
exemplifies in the highest measure the true
nobility of his character and his peerless
qualities as public official.
From the time he entered upon his du-
ties as Commissioner OF the District of Co.
lumbia until his death he labored with un-
ceasing earnestness to secure for the Dis
trict q suitable home for its public SER
wants. and with SO deep an interest in the
work as to inspire the thought he frequent
ly expressed that he would willingly relin-
quish the reins Of office when he saw that
end accomplished.
s"The inspiration Of his guiding presence
has gone from us forever, leaving us q
boundless legacy Of kindly thoughts and
deeds to help US in our fellowships on
earth, yet carrying with him to the higher
life a wealth Of tender sympathy and love
tho world can lily spare.
In so far as lies within the power of
formal language to give expression to heart
felt grief, we, the officials and employees of
the government of the District Of Columbia,
hereby record with the unanimity born Of
q common personal loss our deep and last
Evening star., 1902-08-05
wELL-KNoWN PRINTER DEAD.
John Darlington, Prominent in His
Graft, Passes Away.

John Darlington, one of the best known
printers in Washington. died this morning
at $50 o'clock at Sibley Hospital where
he was taken a few days ago suffering
with typhoid fever. Mr.. Darlington be-
came I'll about three weeks ago, but his con-
dition was not considered as serious until
recently, when his friends became alarmed
at the growing critical symptoms and he
was removed to the hospital, where, as
stated, his death occurred.
Mr.. Darlington worked in Washington,
but resided in Hyattsvilie with his family.
His wife and eight children survive him.
He Was born in West Chester. Pa. about
fortv-seven years ago, and had been en-
ployed on various newspapers in this city
for about twenty years. He was very
popular with his associates and has a large
number Of friends. especially among the
newspaper fraternity. Up to the time of
his illness he was assistant foreman on
local daily paper. He was a member of
Columbia Typographical Union, No. 1O1
and also Of the National Union, a benefi-
cial organization.
The ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral are not
completed as yet. but it is probable that
his remains will be taken to his old home
in West Chester. Pa.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
SUITAGAINSTG GERMANY
CHARGE OF FALSE IMPRISON-
MENT IN ASYLUM.
The Complainant, Ferdinand Holzen-
dorf, Seeks to Recover $780,
OOO-Court Refuses Mandamus.

Ferdinand Holzendorf today petitioned
the Supreme Court Of the District of CO.
lunbia for writ Of mandamus to be ad-
dressed to John Hay. Secretary of State of
the United States, commanding and re-
quiring him forthwith to institute vigorous
and proper proceedings against the empire
OF Germany, or kingdom Of Prussia. or
both, for the recovery Of 500, 0,009 damages
in behalf OF the petitioner.
The court is Informed that Mr.. Holzen-
dorf Is native OF Germany, but, by nat
uraiization, a citizen Of the United States.
and entitled to due protection and redress
against any and all losses. insults. wrongs,
injuries and damages by him, as such, sus-
tained, while sojourning in any part OF any
foreign country. anything in the Internal
constitution of such foreign country to this
contrary notwithstanding
But, nevertheless, says Mr.. Holzendorf,
while bearing the passport Of the Depart
ment of State of the United States he was.
the 11th Of May, 1898, falsely imprisoned In
the asylum for insane at DaHdorf. near
Berlin. and there most oppressively and
unjustly detained until and beyond the Sth
day of July, 1899. when he was declared by
to be and to nave been perfectly sound in
mind and body, and that since his return
to Germany there is no evidence OF MS
being publicly dangerous. as up to that
---. Alleged Refusal to Proceed.
Mr.. Holzendorf further says that, fgnor-
Ing the premises, and basing its non-action
upon irrelevant matters and things twenty
years anterior to the petitioners American
citizenship, and to the injuries complained
Of. the Department of State, through John
Hay, Its Secretary, refuses to proceed. on
the part Of the United States. to seek to OBJ
tain redress of grievances in behalf of the
petitioner. to the manifest failure Of JUS
tice, against the policy and dignity Of the
United States, and in derogation Of the
rights. privileges and immunities of all the
citizens thereof
Continuing Mr.. Holzepdorf declares that
he has never been lax, or remiss, in his eff
obtain redress Of grievances against the
country (which SO unJustly and SO mani
testify in contempt Of his rights as a citi-
zen Of the United States oppressively de-
prived him of his liberty. reputation and
time. greatly to his cost, loss, damage and
injury; but that he has persistently pressed
the legation at Berlin, the State Depart
mis- rights as citizen Of the United
States"
Mr.. Holzendorf, who is represented by
Attorney r. s. Tharin, sets forth in his pc
tition that he demands that the facts in
this cause be tried by a jury
Counsel this afternoon applied to Justice
Hagner for rule requiring Secretary Hay
to show cause why the writ should not
issue. After rather lengthy hearing JUS
that the matter seemed to be a political
one. and that Mr.. Holzendorf had not
shown that he had clear legal right to
the writ OF mandamus.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
TO STAY AT CAPE HAYTIEN.
Departure of the Machias Delayed at
Request Of the Minister.

owing to the condition of affairs at Cape
Haytien and In Difference to the request Of
our minister there. the gunboat Machias
Will remain at that port until some definite
settlement of the contest now going on
between the revolutionary and government
forces Is reached. Vest erday the Machias
was directed to proceed 70 San Juan pre-
paratory to coming north. but today the
following cable was received from Com
mander McCrea. dated Cape Haytien, Au-
gust 5:
Your dispatch has been received. 1t is
the desire of the minister to delay my de.
parture awaiting some definite settlement
Under the circumstances / shall remain
until further orders. coal permitting"
Evening star., 1902-08-05
INSTRUCTION FOR OFFICERS.
Scope Of the General Service and Stan
College.

General orders from the War Department
today announce the regulations and pro-
gram of instruction for the general service
and staff college at Fort Leavenworth.
Kan, which have recently been approved
by the war college board.
This college was formerly the infantry
and cavalry school and has been enlarged
to include all branches OF the service. 1t
was formally recognized by Congress at the
last session by specific appropriation for
its continuance. Ninety-six young officers
Of infantry and cavalry have been ordered
to take the course, which has been reduced
to one year, whereas IL formerly comprised
two years.
The general scheme of instruction and
training for the army which was put in
force during the past year by Secretary
Root contemplated that this school should
include among its students all those
officers who had especially qualified them
selves In the officers schools at posts. but
1t has been impracticable to develop those
schools during the short time which has
elapsed since the publication OF the order
establishing them, and the department has
concluded to select the student officers for
the present term according to seniority.
This will give those lieutenants at the top
of the list an opportunity to secure a diplo-
ma from this institution and this deplo-
ma WAl excuse them from Iurtnef examlna-
tIon Tor promotion for period OF five years.
1t Is intended that as soon as the post
schools reach a proper degree of develop
ment to select the officers for this college
very carefully, and, after putting them
through course of practical and theoret-
ical instruction with all arms Of the serv
ice to select the most distinguished for
further work In the War College.
In this connection 1t should be understood
that the Army War College established IN
this city Is not an institution where recitl-
tions will be had from classes of officers.
On the contrary. the entire work Of this
institution will be devoted to the developing
of the individual ability of each officer by
having him work along professional lines
having useful end. The solution of gem
eral war problems and the considera tion of
all that relates to defense will be the prin-
cipal work Of that institution.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
SAYS HE WAS MIsQUoTED.
Archbishop Ryan Talks Of His Visit
~. to President,

PHILADELPHIA. August 5.-Archbishop
Ryan, who returned today from his visit
to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, said
that he was misquoted in regard to his
attitude on the question Of the retention
OF the friars in the Philippines He said:
MY position in regard to the friars in
the Philippines Is not that they should be
expelled, which we have no right to do,
but they should be left to the pope and
their generals to be exchanged for men,
bers OF their orders Of other nationalities,
especially Americans, when they can be
effected. l believe that the opposition Of
some OF the Filipinos arises from the fact
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales Regular ean, II o'clock Chesapeake
h% at aesshenf 10 s is = 10 sF ss
H1ssi,ss s s aS5s
,oss Ksilroad road Bonds-Captal Traction IS. 1o7a bid,
cd. Metropolitan Cert indebt. t s.. a. a, 1857 1851 bid bid
aSIs s 1as Cert hid IndeH O. bid Co
Ss 100 bid The Washington Railway and Electric
Misceliane@ous @ BOZ BondsNWashlngton HsS Gas Co. ss Sc
Tles THau A n iP7 BID. Warrington Gas Co. es series
bid s. Electric sSt dsr nnd s Ss
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone os. lOi bid. IOT
asked AmeTssn Security and Trust 4s. 100 bid
Hall Associate 5s, 104 bid. American GRAPHIC
peSas ssse PsDoss PsD g. ssA Did
AMID AMID Trust S bid 5 asked
loss asked. Washington savings Bank. 100 bid.
Railroad ssecksmcap,tal Traction Co.. '1eoN bid,
S re 81 The sd ne and
Electric sst t,ts @; Com; rs BID: :. -. ..
s 2sS BID r, Farmer and Msshap,ss 20 BID Sec
asked Traders. 1ss bid, leo asked. Lincoln, iS
BID ss sskes ReEs S oa 70 asked
F. E5anslin INK 70 bid y % 76 bd ooreOgsn
tional Union, bid. Q asked: Columbia, 1ON bid.
lih asked. Riggs, ~ bid. Peoples. bid. ask
ed. Commercial, bid. Colonial, SO bid.
Title Insurance Stocks-Real Estate Title, SO bid
95 asked. Columbia ritle, ~ bid, Ga asked.
Washington Title. bid asked.
Telephone and Graphophone Stocks-Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone, IS bid, A asked Ameri-
can Graphophons Com, s# bid, Z asked; Ameri-
Gas stocks.waehington Gas. 7oK bid. 70 asked.
Georgetown Gas. 20 bid.
Type Machine Stocks-Mergenthaler Linotype,
1851 bid. 1soM asked. Lanston Monotype, liz
bid, 11& asked.
Miscellaneous stocks-Greene Con- Copper Co..
q bid. % asked Washington Market l6 bid
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat. 175 bid
sEx. dividend.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
CABLE TO HAWAII.
Superintendent Dickinson Says Every.
thing is in Readiness for Landing

SAN FRANCISCO, August SIS S. Dick
inson superintendent Of the Commercial
Cable Company in Nova Scotia who has
been in Hawaii for some time past max
ing arrangements for the landing of the
company's proposed Pacific cable at that
point, has arrived here.
He says the cable will land at Waikiki,
on what is known as the San Souci prop
erty, where Robert Louis Stevenson lived
during his sojourn in Hawaii The terri
torial government has granted permission
for an underground conduit from the land
ing place at Waikiki to the office of the
company in Honolulu. Everything is now
in readiness for the cable.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
y NOT A CAR RUNNING
Despite Reports That Strike Has
Been Declared OFF.

1RONTON. Ohio, August 5-Presdent
Graham of the Camden Interstate Com
pany wires from Huntington to send the
leader of the local strikers there at once,
by request Of Mr.. Jacobs of the executive
board of the National Association of Rail
way Employees.
Despite the report from Huntington that
the strike Is settled the line here is not
running a car. Secretary Bishop of the
Ohio state board of arbitration has been
wired for and is expected here today.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
FAMOUS DUTCH ARTIST DEAD.
Hendrix Willem Mesdag, Painter of
Marine Scenes.

AMSTERDAM, August 5.-Hendrik Wilem
Mesdag. the painter Of sea scenes, is dead.
The work Of Hendrix Willem Mesdag has
long been recognized in Europe as among
the finest. in its representation Of the sea
In all moods, produced in the latter part Of
the nineteenth century. but in this country
there are at present few Of Mesdag's pic
lures. and It is only recently that the at
tention Of American buyers has been di-
rected to hds productions.
Mesdag was born at Groeningen in 1881.
He only decided to become an artist com
paratively late in life, but after he had ex-
hibtted his first important pictures his sue.
cess came rapidly. He gained a medal at
Paris In 1870, and another in 1873 Among
his best known works may be mentioned
"A Fleet Of Fishing Boats at Scheyen-.
ingen." Ready to Weigh Anchor, Scheyen-
@ 1ngen. the ssheldt.Morning." ""sunrise on
Dutch Coast. Collision" Looking for
Anchors After Storm-North Sea- and I'm,
Danger"
The artist lived at The Hague, where he
had a beautiful studio. His v&fe is a paint
or OF considerable distinction.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
KINGS RETURN TO LONDON.
Preparations Are Complete for Royal
Welcome to His Majesty.

LONDON, August 5.-AI preparations
have been completed for the return Of King
Edward to London tomorrow The Vic
toria station has been brilliantly decorated
1t Is expected that his majesty's return to
the capital will be marked by a great street
demonstration en- route to Buckingham
Palace.
The trip to London will be made on a
royal special train, but there will be no In
valid chair or other special arrangement, as
it Is felt that his majesty Is fully equal to
the fatigue Of the journey.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Gain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. August o.-Flour dull unchanged; ;
ber. 72xs72k December. 3 asked; steamer No. .
red. 71a71k: receipts, 1888 bushels; exports,
16s 900 bushels; southern by sample, e7a72,s;
southern grade. 7o1sa72h. Corn dull; spot, &
receiprs, ie.442 bushels; exports. none: southern
yhite corn. essesn; southern yellog corn. e7ae7t-
S7a5s: receipts. i4I27 bushels exports, none. i've
steady; No. q IS; No western, 60; receipts,
freishts tuli. unchanged. Batter nrn Unchanged:
fancy imitation. 1sa2o; fancy creamery, 2iaz2;
l6ai1; store packed. leslt Eggs firm. unchanged:
fresh. 17a11h Cheese steady. unchanged large.
10a10h; medium. 10lsai0k: small. 10ska10l1 sngsi
firm, unchanged; nne and coarss grsnalated. 4.TfH
Evening star., 1902-08-05
OPENING UP THE soUDAN.
Views Of Sir Rudolf Won Slatin or
Conditions About Khartoum.

Conditions About Khartoum.
From the London Chronicle
Reuters representative has had an inter-
view with Major General Str Rudolf Won
Slatin, who is now in England, and who
just before leaving Khartoum completed
an interesting journey through the western
portion of the Bahr ell Ghazal as far as
Delgona and Oar Zobeir. At Fashoda he
met the Srdad and Travelled with him to
Lado,, Kiro' and Gondokoro In reply to
questions Sir Rudolf said:
Generally speaking the Anglo-Egyptian
Soudan is Tranquil, and the extraordinary
rumors which have filtered through from
Cairo and other sources Of impending trou-
BILE are devoid of all foundation There
were some trivial internal questions which
demanded the attention Of the government,
but these were speedily settled In q
country where there are so many different
religious sects friction is bound to occur
at times, hut, as l have said, fortunately
the people are happy and contented. and
there ~ no; sign of trouble. There never
has been any truth in the reports that the
Sultan Of Darfur has had differences with
the government. or has threatened to send
q mission to Gonstantinople to sock the pro-
tection1 1pf the sultan. Only lately he paid
his tribute to the government at Khartoum.
and seht letters showing his loyalty
Dealmg W{n the question OF communi-
cations. Sir +. Won Slatin remarked:
COMMUNICATION between the Soudan and
Uganda is STEADILY improving, for the sudd
has been removed and the waterway is
open THE whole year. regular service Of
steamers runs between Khartoum ana Ken
ntsso. where passengers and freight are
transhtpped. 70 another steamer running to
the Uganda frontier. Since the opening OF
the BAhr- fl Ghazal. through Colonel
SparkeA. tha government has been engaged
in ope1ing the Dur river. which will allow
steamers to yrun between Khartoum and
the headquarters station OF the province
at Wau. and obWiate long land transport
Journey Of 12O miles"
Evening star., 1902-08-05
ATTACKED BY STRIKERS.
First Act of Violence in Labor Trou.
bles at South Manchester, Conn.

SOUTH MANCHESTER, Conn, August
5.-The first acts Of violence in connection
with the strike Of the velvet weavers en-
ployed at the Cheney Bros mill took place
today. Henry Lester, a non-union man.
accompanied by a guard, consisting of four
members of the firm, while on his way to
work, was attacked by $50 strikers. He
was knocked down by a large stone, and
is reported to have been severely injured.
Evening star., 1902-08-05

ing sorrow for our beloved Commissioner
Ross.
We sacredly pledge our united efforts to
secure a. feature OF the new municipal
building about to be erected q suitable me-
mortal to perpetuate the memory OF his
guiding genius and exalted soul.
"A copy OF these resolutions suitably en-
crossed win be presented to his family I'm
testimony OF our sympathy and as a trib-
ute Of our espect to his memory"
Evening star., 1902-08-05
TO SUCCEED SCHROEDER.
Commander Sewell to Be Naval Gov.
ernor of Guam

1t is practically settled that Commander
William E. Sewell, will succeed Commander
seaton Schroeder as naval governor Of the
Island of Guam in the late fall. Com
mander Sewell is now in command of the
supply ship Supply. which vessel Is under
orders to proceed to Guam for service on
that station, after the conclusion Of the
joint army and navy maneuvers early next
month.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Overcome bY Heat.

Wylie Hinton, colored, was overcome by
the heat while near the corner Of 4th and
Elm streets northwest about 1 o'clock to-
day. He was conveyed to Freedman's Hos
pital for medical attention. Hinton resides
in Terra Gotta
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Consul at Utilla, Honduras.

The President has appointed John B.
Richardson of Kansas United States con-
sui at Utilia, Honduras Mr.. Richardson
was recently appointed United States con-
sui at Port Limon. Costa Rica. but pre-
ferred to go to Utilla rather than risk his
health to the climatic conditions at Port
Limon
Mr.. Hunter Sharp Of North Carolina has
been commissioned by the President inter-
prefer to the consulate of the United States
at Kobe, Japan
Evening star., 1902-08-05
LoMAx FOUND GUILTY.
Court Sentences Him to be Hanged
September 8.
Snecial Dispatch 10 The Evening Star

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
MONTROSS, Va, August 5.-In the
Westmoreland county court this afternoon
the jury returned a verdict Of guilty as in
dicted In the case of John Lomax, colored.
charged with criminal assault, and fixed
his punishment at death. Judge Beale pro-
nounced the sentence and fixed Tuesday,
September o, the day Of execution. The
prisoner was turned over to Captain Rowe
of the Fredericksburg militia, and will be
carried back to Alexandria.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
PROBABLY FATAL INJURIES.
Eminent JIrist Falls Headlong Down
Il Flight Of Stairs.

Special DISPATCH to The Evening Star.
GREENSBORO, N. c., August 5.-Judge
John Gray Bynum, an eminent jurist aged
fifty-six,. stumbled over an obstruction at
the head Of the stairs to the Merchants
Club last night and fell headlong down the
flight sfriking the stone pavement, break
ing an arm. feg and fracturing the base of
his skull. He has not yet regained con-
seriousness. Hospital physicians have little
hope Of his recovery,.,s ...-.-.-.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Government Receipts.

Government receipts from internal rev.
enue today were $3.50 .s32; customs, s71s-
95s: miscellaneous, S45, ,43l. Expenditures,
81, ,445,0 600.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. b. HIbbs q Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1410 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
TO ATTEND TARGET PRACTICE
President Roosevelt Preparing I
Leave for Gardeners Bav.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y. August 5-Presi-
dent Roosevelt passed busy morning 60
ing over his official correspondence prepar-
atory to leaving this afternoon for Gar
diners bay, where he will witness the tar
get practice on the Mayflower tomorrow.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will
leave on the naval yacht Sylph at 4:3O this
afternoon. They probably will board the
Mayfiower at an early hour tomorrow.
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Headquarters for. Winter Maneuver

PENSACOLA. Fla. August 5.-Rear Ad-
miral Wise. y. B. N. has been inspecting
the harbor and navy yard here with a
view. 1t is understood. of making this BORT
headauarters for the winter maneuvers of
sail under command of Admiral Dewey
Evening star., 1902-08-05
GONE TO MEET THE ENEMY.
President Castro Left Caracas Sunday
to Fight the Insurgents.

CARACAS. Venezuela, Sunday. August 3.
President Castro left here today for the
mountainous district of Guarico, where the
advance guard of revolutionists under Gen.
Mendoza appeared some days ago
The acting secretary Of state this morn
ing received a cable message from Minister
Bowen, dated Caracas, August 3, saying
that President Castro left Caracas that
morning, to fight the revolutionary forces,
who were in position near Orituco. seventy
five miles from Caracas
Evening star., 1902-08-05

Postmaster at Oshkosh.
The President has appointed Edward M.
Crane as postmaster as Oshkosh, Wis
Evening star., 1902-08-05
Texas Oil and water.

The Texans might pour some of their re-
dundant oil on the troubled waters of their