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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
A NEW CHIEF CLERK.
John j. Howley Appointed in the First
Assistant Postmaster Generals Office.

The appointment of Mr.. John j. Howley
of New York to be chief clerk to the first
assistant postmaster general. at 50, 800 per
annum. has been officially announced. Mr..
Howley is well known throughout the pos
tai service. with which he has been ident-
fed nearly fourteen years He entered the
service after passing civil service exami-
nation with high record. and was assign
ed to the 81 900 grade. Besides his thorough
familiarity with the inside workings of the
department he is an expert stenogra pher
and ttlcsraphcr. and his proficienc along
these lines aided materially in his rapid ad-
vancomcnt in office He became private
secretary to the first assistant postmaster
general d decade ago and held that office
until selected by Mr.. Wynne as his chief
clerk Mr.. Howley is u graduate of the
Columbian Law School,. lie comes from
among the political leaders Of that section
of the state.
Mr.. John NJ. Mast,n. formerly chief clerk
to the first assistant. has been retrans-
ferred 10 the railway mail service as an as
sistant superintendent, on his own request
Mr.. Masten has been in the service about
thirty years. and ne arly all that time has
been spent in the railway mail. He was
appointed chief clerk to First Assistant
Postmaster General Johnson. when that
official assumed office little over year
ago. but lately has been anxious to return
TO the more active service with which he
has been identified so many years He;
therefore. requested and secured a transfer
to that line OF work. lie has served on
numerous commissions that have had to in
Nestigate important postal questions
throughout the country. and is only now
Closing service as me mber of the pneu-
matte tube commission that has just sub
mittsd its report for transmission to Con
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
AGUINALDo's APPRECIATION
AS Told by Methodist Missionary to
an Illinois Audience.

CHICAGO, May 26-"The opinion seems
tc prevail in this country that the Philip
pine Islands are in state of warfare and
chaos. but four-fifths of the land surface
of those islands is as we'll under reace as
Kentucky" said Rev. Homer c. Stuntz
head of the Methodist missions of Manila.
last night a the First Methodist Church of
Evanston. Rev. Mr.. StuIitz' was making
the address at the annual anniversary ex-
ercises of the Missionary Society of Gar
rett Biblical Institute. There have been
oruelties on both Sides" he continued. .'but
cruelties are mere incident in a war
carried on by human beings, not all OF
whom have attained entire sanctiication
But there has never been more humanity
shown than in that very war, and in the
hospitals the Filipino wounded are treated
Just like our own.
1T has been said the army first sent to
the islands was composed of drunkards
That same drunken army in one and a half
years set free ten millions of people from
ecclesiastical and political slavery which
had been endured for 400 years.
I'm the name of goodness, l would ask
you to have patience with our men in the
Philippines. / have all confidence in the
world in the Taft commission. Aguinaldo
himself has told me if he had known the
American people would do for the FiIipinos
what they have done nothing could have
induced him to fire gun or lift a finger
against them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
Personal Mention.

Mr.. William G. Gasshin of San Francisco.
Cal, and Mr.. A. P. Thurston and wife of
Detroit, Mich, are at the Shoreham
Mr.. Robert c. Morris of New York and
Mr.. w. ]. Fischer of Detroit are at the
Arlington.
Mr.. Daniel McKeever OF New York and
Mr.. H. E. Leonard of Atlanta Ga, are at
the New Willard.
At the Raleigh are Mr. W. S. Forman
of East st. Louis and Mr.. ]. Laudesman
Of Cleveland.
Mr.. Gus Eichberg will leave for Califor-
mia about June g.
John A. Daley of Romola, Pa, is visiting
friends at 123 Massachusetts avenue north
east. Mr.. Daley formerly held an appoint
ment in the office of the Secretary of the
Interior. A son of his was killed in the
Fords Theater disaster.
Mr.. l. Q. Washington, one of the best
known of the newspaper men at the capital
is lying i'll at his home 11O5 9th street
northwest. He has been confined to the
house since last summer. For a time he
gained strength, and his early recovery
seemed very probable But OF late his
strength has waned and his condition is
such as to cause apprehension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
GEN. LEAVENWORTH'S REMAINS.
Will Be Inferred in the National Gene
tery in Kansas.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
FORT I.EAVENWORTH, Kan, May 26.
-F,vervthing is in readiness at the national
cemetery here for the reception of the re-
mains of Brigadier- General Henry Leaven-
worth which will arrive on Wednesday.
ON the brow of the hill overlooking the
river. with miles of wooded plain spread
out below and picturesque Fort Leaven-
worth close by. the dust of the grim old
cIieftain will rest. never to be disturbed
again.
General Leavenworth died July 81, 1894.
Just before his death he expressed desire
to be buried in Woodawn cemetery, in
Delhi, n. V, where reposed the remains of
many of his relatives and ancestors, and
there he was laid to rest.
The people of LeavenWorth and vicinity
have long desired to have the old general
buried in the national cemetery here for
he himself selected the site for the fort in
1877 and saw the first internents in the
cemetery where his grave is now made
He loved the spot. and it seemed fitting
that he should repOSe there in the last
sleep.
Over a year ago the first movement was
made toward the removal of the remains
from New York Many obstacles were to
be overcome. The consent of the state as
sembly had to be secured. as we'll as the
consent of descendants. The Delhi people
who have never taken any care of the vet
eran tomb, are very much incensed at
the removal of the distinguished dead, but
ON FRIDAY the bones. all that was left were
dlslnterred, placed in a metallic ca sket and
started on their western journey with a
guard of honor. They will be received at
LeaVenworth on the morning of Memorial
day with full military honors by General
Macarthur, General Bates and GanaraI
funston ana the troops of the fort. At the
grave memorial exercises will be held for
ali the dead in the national cemetery which
Is one or the most beautiful in the country
Coroner Eugene Ware, commissioner of
pensions. will be the orator of the d.T
Colonel Ware arrived in Kansas City today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
AQUEDUcT BRIDGE.
Bill to Reconstruct It and Appropriat-
ing 500. 600.

A favorable report from the committee on
the District Of Columbia was today made in
the Senate by Mr.. Gallinger on bill for
the reconstruction Of the Aqueduct bridge,
for which purpose $4,000 is appropriated,
and the total cost Of the bridge is limited to
100000. This is in accordance with the
project Of the engineer department. The
report on the bill reeites that the present
Aqueduct bridge is both unsafe and made
quate as a means of communication be-
tween Washington and Arlington and Fort
Myer. The bridge is used constantly by
cavalry and artillery, as we'll as thousands
Of passengers to Arlington. The present
bridge is not strong enough to support
tracks for any, street railroad, so that
passengers going from this city and COM
ing here from the Virginia side have to
walk over the bridge. 1t is decided that in
inclement weather this Is a very great in
convenience. During the past ten years the
bridge has been touched UP from time to
time, but all repairs do not do more than
prolong the life Of the totally inadequate
structure. A project for the repair Of the
bridge has been made by the engineer corps
and contemplates a bridge with roadway
forty-four feet wide and sidewalks ten feet
wide and space sufficient for "a double
track railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
POTOMAC PARK.
Money Proposed to Be Expended Un-
der Secretary of Apriculture

senator Mcmillan today placed before the
Senate an amendment to the District bill
approprlating $4,000 for the Improvement
OF Potomac Park, south of the railway
tracks, this money to be expended under
the direction of the Secretary of Agricul-
lure. A letter from Secretary Wilson of
the Department of Agriculture TO Mr. No
MILAN in response to inquiries concerning
this project states that the department is
now using about forty acres of ground for
an experimental garden and has found the
land we'll adapted for that purpose Secra
tary Wilson says the soil of this garden
responds readily to treatment, he having
personally examined that locality within a
few days.
Il am strongly of the opinion saws Mr.
Wilson, that it would be economical in the
end TO clear off all that portion of the
ground south of the bridge now occunied
by our testing gardens and put it in grass
and possibly plant a portion of II to trees
All that part next to the water. which is
now practically up to grade could with
little expense, be made into driveway and
planted with trees in such manner as to
develop eventually the idea of an arbor
etum. combined with certain features Of ey
perlmental work in grasses and forage
plants, that might be carried on by the de-
partment which would be of considerable
value. There is question that under
such a treatment the land could be made
to yield sufficient forage for a great MANY
more head of stock than are now carried
oh IL: IN 1act, nVe acres in good grass
would give more food for animals than the
whole tract as 1t now stands / am of the
opinion that the entire tract outside of that
portion occupied by the department could
be cleared of all undesirable weeds and
brush, and put in grass for a sum not ex-
ceedins $4,000. 1t would probably cost
5000 or $1,000 more to make the necessary
improvements along the water SO as to
give driveway completely around the is
land. In our judgment the above improve
ment will make it possible for the flats to
be used by the public and will be in the di-
rectlon of fitting the ground for future use
as a part Of the parking system of the
District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
GRATEFULLY RECEIVED
SUPPLIES SENT DOWN ON THE
DIXIE.
Reports of Conditions in the Devas-
tated Districts Of the
West Indies.

Adjutant General Corbin has received the
following cablegram from Capt. Hugh J.
Gallagher, commissary department.:
ST VINCENT. May "a. 1902.
"Adjutant General, Washington:
Area of devastation St. Vincent about
twelve square miles, in northern extremity.
Population of this area was 5000, of which
LOGO lost their lives; remainder escaped by
flight to Kingstown and other places. No
such overwhelming ca catastrophe, as at st.
Pierre, yet many people to be sustained by
public. because many escaped. Outside of
area devastated no great damage DONE but
people are very apprehensive. This condi-
ton will not abate until volcano, which is
still active, subsidies. Second eruption oc-
CURED 18th, but no additional damage
wrought.
Supplies of. all kinds from Dixie were
most gratefully received, and will, with
what was on hand provide for present pop
uiation for three months. Eumber for re-
building is asked.
Nothing is known of any disturbance
outside of ST. Vincent and Martinique Now
that emergency has been met would advise
sending supplies gradually, and only after
inquiry to actual needs. as great guam
tity sent at once might prove more en-
barrassing than beneficial. Stores on Dixie
we'll selected. GALLAGHER"
Capt. Berry's Report
Secretary Moody received the following
cablegram this morning from Captain Ber-
ry Of the Dixie:
''ST. LUCIA, May %.
Dixie discharging remainder stores at
kingstown. where there is most need. Pro-
visions now on hand for. several months.
Lumber for houses needed. Volcano active.
No additional damage. Care of refugees
and injured, approximately 5000, well in
hand by local authorities. KERRY"
the departure of the Potomac from ST.
Lucia today bound for San Juan, Porto
Rico. = .sse
The French Grateful.
United States Consul Ayme, now at Fort
de France has cabled the State Department
that he visited Admiral Seryen on flagship
Tage. Friday afternoon The Admiral re-
quested him to officially inform the govern
ment of the United States that there were
now sufficient supplies in the colony to feed
every one needing help for four months,
and therefore suggested that nothing fur
ther need be sent. This suggestion was ac-
companied by expression of thanks. The
governor has sent a similar cable to the
French government.
Report From Capt Mclean.
The following cablegram has been re-
ceived at the Navy Department from Capt.
Mclean of the CINCINNATI
''ST. LUCIA, May 24.-Cincinnati made
circuit of St. Vincent and is now going to
Fort ce France. One hundred and thirty
are in the hospital at Kingstown; eighty
more badly burned are coming: in Four
thousand receiving food. A. steamer cir
cults the island daily. Dixie will finish
diScharging Tuesday,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
Urge Mr.. Leieht ton. !.

Representatives Allen and Rurleigh Of
Maine. Thomas s. Hopkins and a. A. Bir-
ney, former attorney Of the District, saw
the President today and urged, the nomina-
ton of B. F. Leighton for Judge Of the Su-
preme Court of the DistEict to hll the va
cancy caused by Judge BradleE's death.
The visitors were favorably impressed from
Meir call, but stated that the President has
reached no conclusion al to thes judgeship
and is apparently not disposed to any par
ticular candidate. The President made in
quiry about other candidates. asking the
callers about several whose names have
been put before him. The President spoke
kindly and pleasantly of Mr.. Leighton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
Leaders in Both Houses
Restive Over Sluggishness.
P E ILIP P IN E BILL
TALK ON 1T COMMENCED IN LEIS-
URELY FASHION.
After Voting on That Then Will Come
the Isthmian Canal and Cuban
Reciprocity Measures.

The leaders in the House and Senate, who
are now looking forward to the time when
Congress can be adjourned and representa-
tives can get ready for the coming con-
gressionaI campaign, are somewhat restive
over the siuggishness of legislation. The
House is keeping clear of embarrassing
bills as much as possible, TO be ready to
wind up the appropriation bills and clear
out on short notice, but the Senate is very
backward.
This was rather a blue Monday for the
Senate managers. The talk the Philip
pines bill began on another lap, in the same
leisurely fashion IN which it has dragged
its weary length along for the past few
weeks. No sign of the end of the go-as-
you-please contest is yet visible. Every
time it seems to be drawing TO a close it
takes a new squirt forward. Some time
before the middle of June is the nearest
approximation to a vote the senators can
reach.
Isthmian Canal Bill.
After the Philippines bill is out of the way
the isthInian canal bill will hold the boards
for continuous performance of a duration
entirely prOblematical. The beet sugar SEN
ators probably will encourage prolonged de-
bate on the canal bill, with view of con-
Stunning much time as may be before the
Cuban reciprocity bill comes up. Their
hope is to manage so that all the other
necessary and important legislation Will be
out of the way by the time the Cuban reel
prOcity bill comes TO the fore, thus making
that bill the only bar to prompt adjourn
me Mt. Then, if they can bring a dead
lock between the House and Senate over
that bill, they think it may be permitted to
fail.
A Hope Held Out.
However, experience has proven that in
the Senate sometimes the darkest hour is
Just before dawn; that when the prospect
apparently is most hopeless for action on
legislation. which has become temporarily
begged down. happy issue out of the diff
fiCulty is near at hand.
The leaders therefore. while interested
and concerned over the stagnation in legis
lation are not fearful of losing these i'm
portant bills. The danger which seems
most imminent is a possible deadlock be-
tween the House and Senate over the terms
of the Cuban reciprocity bill, but the ut
most skill of the managers of the two
Houses viii be eXerted TO avert it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
The Commissioners Heard.

The subcommittee on the District of Co
lumbia Of the Senate appropriations COM
mittee met at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon
The District Commissioners were present
to continue an explanation of the BILL The
subcommittee has not yet arranged for any
hearings on the bill except in a general
way No date has yet been fixed for any of
these hearings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
Democratic Caucus Called.

Representative Hay of Virginia. chairman
of the House democratic caucus, today is
sued d call for caucus Wednesday even
ing next TO consider plans to force the
passage of Nicaragua canal bill at this
session OF Congress" such being the Ian
guage of the petition on which Mr.. Hay is
sued the call
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
FOR COURT OF CLAIMS.
Rumor at the Capitol That McLaurin
Will Be Appointed.

An interesting report was going the rounds
OF the Capitol today to the effect that Sena-
tor McLaurin of South Carolina will be ap-
pointed to the vacancy on the Court OF
Claims bench. II was said that Senator
McLaurin would in that event cut loose
from South Carolina politics and make
Washington his home.
1t will be recalled that Senator McLaurln
a few weeks ago announced his withdrawal
as a candidate before the democratic prima-
ries In his state for reelection to the Sem
ate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
THE SATURN DAMAGED.
Collided With the Niuchwang in
Chinese Waters

A cablegram was received at the Navy
Department this morning from Rear Ad-
miral Rodgers at Uraga, Japan, saying that
the collier Saturn was damaged i'm a recent
collision with the steamer Niuchwang in
Chinese waters and had been placed in Cry
dock at Shanghai for repairs. Beyond the
statement that the officers in charge of the
Saturn were not responsible for the acci-
dent Admiral Rodgers gives no further
particulars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
Republican Conference Postponed.

Notice has been given that owing to the
absence of large number of the republl,
cans of the House on account of state con-
ventions, and for various other reasons, it
is the desire Of the republican members Of
the banking and currency committee that
tine conference to be held tomorrow Tues
Gay evening, be adjourned to Monday even
ing June 8, at o clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
SECRETARY SHAW RETURNS.
What He Thinks of the sibilities of
the South

Secretary Shaw. accompanied by Robert
B. Armstrong, his private secretary. re-
turned last night from their trip 10 the
south. They were with The party under
Charge of Representative Thompson of Ala
bama
Il have greatly enjoyed my brief visit to
the south" said Sc retary Shaw Il saw
much to interest and inform me. The south
is making rapid strides in business and
manufacturing. aud its undeveloped re-
sources are almost without limit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
Condition Of the Banks.

A statement of the resources and liabili-
ties of the 4,426 national banks in the
United States compiled from reports to the
controller of the currency Of condition April
80 last, shows: Capital STOCK f67l Jig, ,312; !;
individual deposits, SILL $50. 1853 outstand-
ing bank notes $3O9, ,7S1 ,739; loaife and dis
counts, S. IL, 1856; total RESOURCES Sc, ,962
135.451. and average ratio reaerye held
2720 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
AS THE KAISER'S GUESTS.
Generals Corbin, Young and Wood In
vited to Maneuvers.

1t is stated on authority that Generals
Corbin. Young and Wood have been for
mally invited by Emperor William to at
tend as his personal guests the German
military maneuvers next fall. The first
overtures in that direction were made by
General Won Plessen at the instance OF
Prince Henry during his recent American
visit, but they have since been extended
in regular form, and they will be accepted
by the three generals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
For Benefit of Mrs. Morris.

Senate bill appropriating 81 O0o for the
benefit of Mrs. Emma Morris. widow CT r.
ii. Morris. formerly auditor for the War
Department. who WAS killed by Samuel Nc
Donald. was favorably acted upon today by
the House committee on claims The
amount appropriated would be the balance
of the years salary due MIR. Morris had he
lived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
SITUATION AT BoGoTA.
Impression Prevails That the War is
Nearly Over.

A cablegram received at the Department
OF State from Arthur M. Beaupre. United
States charge at Bogota. Colombia, states.
that increased tranquility prevails there.
and in the surrounding country, and that
in consequence the strict military rule is
relaxing. The impression is prevalent that
the war is nearly over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

cupied the town for two hours, and then,
after giving ample notice of their inten-
tions, had set fire to the place. If any
person was burned to death he never had
heard of the fact. Nor had he ever given
any orders while approaching the place to
take no prisoners.
A Troublesome Soldier.
In reply to questions. Capt. Mcdonald
said that O'Bri.n had beeh troublesome
soldier from the beginning, and he related
many instances in substantiation of this
statement.
He was on the carpet nearly all the
time" said the witness
When the committee adjourned for the
day Capt. Mcdonald requested sto be al
lowed to return tomorrow with official doc
uments in substantiation of his statements,
and the request was granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
To Improve 18th Street.

Mr.. Mcmillan today introduced in the
Senate an amendment to the District bill
appropriating 100000 for grading, regula-
ting and improving 10th street, from Morris
streer northward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
Pourth-class Postms.ters.

Fourth-Class Postmasters.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today: -
Maryland-Wainut Landing, I. J. Ben
nett.
Virginia-Marysville. J. B. Poipaexter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
The Country Abandoned.

CASTRIES. Island Of St Lucia, Sunday,
May 25.-St. Pierre, Martinique, is no longer
of interest. except to the scientists. Mont
Pelee is still active, but all within its range.
are dead have fed. Fort de France IS
qu!eter, after the large exodus of its in
habitants to neighboring colonies. The
Martinique sufferers have sufficient food for
the present.
The St. Vincent volcano the Soufriere is
less active. The total loss of life as re-
suit of its eruption is finally placed at ], 700.
about the original estimate. The wounded
and burned number 600. Many of those in
hospital cannot recover. More than 1900
persons are destitute. They are receiving
adequate relief. The material damage done
in St. Vincent is principally TO the planta-
tions. Many of the sugar works may be
restored. Sugar hogsheads being dug
out of the lava and ash heaps.
The lava stream passed behind George
town, which, with Chateau Belair, was un-
injured