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Evening star., 1902-02-18
TO BE GIVEN A. STAR
COL. GUENTHER TO BE MADE A
BRIGADIER GENERAL.
Recognition Of Va1uabfe Services in
the Army Dating Back to
July, 1854.

The President today nominated Col Fran
els L. Guentner of the Artillery Corps to be
brigadier general. This action is taken In
recognition of his long and valuable serv-
ices in the army dating back to July, 1854,
and including the war of the rebellion and
the Spanish war. He was graduated from
the Military Academy and assigned to the
artillery arm.
BY gradual promotion he became colonel
of the 4th Artillery in June, 1896, and dur
ing the Spanish war served as brigadier
general of volunteers. For several months
prior to the late war he was IN command
of the artillery post at Washington bar
RAJ cks Since the reorganization OF the artil-
lery he has been stationed at Fort Mon
roe. Va, in command of the artillery dis
trict of the Chesapeake, which included
command of the artillery school at that
post Colonel Guenther will retire Satur-
day.
The Presidents action in this case Is con-
sidered very significant by military people.
as it is contrary to what has been regarded
as his policy in the matter OF the appoint
ment of general officers. Some time ago it
was announced that President Roosevelt
had decided not to follow the policy of
President Mckinley in giving advanced
rank to officers nearing the retiring age
who had served during the war of the re-
belliOn or otherwise specially distinguish
ing themselves.
This is the explanation given of the fail
ure to fill the two vacancies In the list OF
brigadier generals which have existed since
the retirement of Brig. Gems. Merriam and
Hall in November last. 1t was said 10 be
the Presidents purpose to fill these va
cancies by the promotion of young officers
of vigor and ability with a view of giving
them important assignments of active duty
in the field. The veteran officers whose
active careers are nearing an end were 10
be provided for by general Legislation.
A bill providing for their retirement with
advanced rank was prepared at the War
Department by direction of the President,
and was introduced in Congress early in
the session. The appointment OF general
officers has been suspended up to this time
pending action on the retirement BILL but
as Col. Guenther retres next Saturday the
President concluded to promote him, re-
gardless of the chances of favorable legis-
lation.
A great many of the older officers of the
army are affected by this legislation, and
there is a general desire to ascertain
whether the case of Col. Guenther is to be
made an exception whether 1t Is to be
accepted as an indication Of the President 9
policy in the matter Of the appointment OF
general officers in the future.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
COL. ERNST HEARD.
Why He Prefers the Panama to the
Nicaragua Route.

Colonel o. II. Ernst of the isthmian canal
commission was before the committee on
lnteroceanic canals OF the Senate today
In preliminary statement he said the cuts
on the Darien route before the tunnel was
reached made that route impra acticable
w nile 1t had not been examined carefully
ne thought it would take twenty years to
construct such canal and at a cost Of
$3.50 Ot.O 900.
As member of the commission he was
assigned to the Panama route particularly
but Went over the Nicaragua route In
answer to questions by Senator Hanna he
said he would have recommended the PAN
anna route in the first report of the COM
mission had the offer of the Panama canal
to sell for s4O.0o0.GGO been made at that
time and gave the following reasons Tor
so dong: The Panama route was shorter
straighter, lower, having four locks as
against eight for Nicaragua, and cost ST.
$4,000 less per annum to maintain and
operate.
ties on both routes. The Bohio dam on the
Panama route was more difficult than the
Conchuda dam the Nicaragua route,
but the clay banks on the latter route were
difficulty that would have to be over
come. Nicaragua was healthier, better,
than Panama. but by sanitary and police
regulations the conditions in Panama could
be improved.
Colonel Ernst did not agree with other
witnesses that silt in the Chagres river
would ever be serious menace to the
Panama canal The difficulties in the con-
struction Of the Bohio dam he said could
be overcome.
Colonel Ernst said the insurance rates
on the Nicaragua route would be greater
than on the Panama route.
Senator Morgan asked a series of ques-
tions regarding the floods and conditions
Of the Chagres river on the Panama route.
Colonel Ernst said the water rose to 80 3
feet above low water in 1879. In fifty years
there had been four foods Of over thirty
feet. Such floods, he said, would cause
considerable risk and contingencies In the
construction of the Bohio dam.
Police and sanitary control Of Panama
would be necessary, he said, should the
United States construct the canal.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
CLAIMS FOR CONSIDERATION.
Influence Bought to Bear in Case OF
Yosemite's Men.

In conformity with instructions received
from President Roosevelt the board of
awards will withhold it's report, recon-
mending the award Of campaign medals to
the officers and men Of the North Atlantic
fleet who took part in the notable actions
during the Spanish war, pending the fur
ther consideration of the claims of the
crew of the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite.
which sunk off the coast of Guam during a
typhoon about year ago.
Much pressure is being brought to bear
in behalf of the crew of that vessel during
the Spanish war. which included several
wealthy men of Michigan. Many influential
persons are striving to induce the board of
awards to recommend that medals be
awarded to the Yosemite crew. in view of
the fact that the Yosemite is credited with
having taken part in an engagement with
two Spanish gunboats. 1t is said the board
was not disposed to give much consdera-
ton to the claim of the officers, and men
of the Yosemite and it's report. submitted
several weeks ago, made no mention of
their services.
The Presidents instructions to the board
is due to the fact that he has received let
ters from governors of several western
states urging that the Yosemite's engage
ment be cOmmemOrated.
The men of the New York and the Of
ficers and men of the st. Paul have also
filed claim for recognition for special sery-
ices during the war.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department received a cable
gram today from Rear Admiral Casey,
commanding the Pacific station. announc-
ing his departure aboard his flagship, the
battle ship Wisconsin, from Callao, Peru.
for Acapulco, Mexico. The movements Of
the Wisconsin, after reaching Acapulco,
have not yet been finally determined. but 1t
is probable that she will proceed on up to
San Francisco.
A cablegram was also received announc-
ing the arrival Of the Chicago the flagship
of the European squadron, at Algiers. yes
terday The Rainbow left Palermo yester-
day for Port Said, en- route to Cavite. The
Monongahela has sailed from st. Thomas
for Port Said. The Prairie has arrived at
Port of Spain.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Army Orders.

Major Charles Bryne, Both Infantry, has
been detailed as a member of the board OF
survey, relieving Major W. a. Nichols, list
Infantry.
Second Lieut.. W. S. Martin, 4th Cavalry,
has been ordered to duty in the military in
formation division Of the adjutant generals
Office.
Captain ]. c. Byron, nuartermaster. has
been ordered to Philadelphia. Pa, for duty
at the Schuylkill arsenal, relieving Captain
c. A. Devol who is ordered to San Fran
cisco for duty as superintendent of the
army transport service, relieving Major A.
F. Long, who IS ordered TO duty In the
Quartermaster generals office.
Lieut. Col Charles Bird, deputy quarter
master general. has been ordered to New
York city on business pertaining to the
transport service.
First Lieut. c. z. Rogamjr. Signal Corps,
has been ordered to Fort Eayard, ~ NJ
for treatment.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
on an army of shovelers and sweepers

upon an army of ShoVelers and Sweepers
clearing away the snow.
The gale which at one time reached
velocity of ffty-siX miles hour. had
fallen to normal breeze. and rather mild
temperature soon turned the snow in the
city streets into slush, that travelling
was most disagreeable. Street and steam
railroads had kept their lines clear. and
during the night nearly all Of the broken
telegraph and telephone wires had been
repaired No marine disasters have. been
reported up to this forenoon from any
point along the coast.
NEW YORK. February 1S.-The snow fall
which began in this city soon after mid
night Yesterday ceased last night. and by
this morning the streets had been cleared
fairly well and there was little delay TO
traffic Surface cars and the elevated trains
ran on schedule time today. and the rail-
roads entering the city reported only slight
dc Laws
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Several Firemen Hurt.
SURPRISE TO SPAIN.
Reported Move Of the Powers in Her
Behalf

MADRID. February 1S-In the senate to-
day Senor Labra questioned the govern
ment concerning the statements made in
tn British parliament and in the newspa-
pers IN regard to the support the powers
are supposed 10 have given Spain at the
outbreak of the war with the United
Sta;es.
The senator said he asked for informal ton
on the subject so that Spain might better
know her friends and enemies The foreign
m mister, the Duke Of Almodovar. declared
that the reports relating to Intervention on
tn part OF the powers came as complete
surprise 10 him. If there was ANYTHING re-
atlnR 10 the matter which ought TO be
known the government would make a point
Of informing the senate
Evening star., 1902-02-18
FOMENTED BY ANARCHISTS.
The Recent Labor Riots at Triest,
Austro-Hungary.>

vienna. February 1S.-1n the reich
sEaih Today the premier, DIR, Won koerber
made a vigorous defense of the actions of
the police and military at Triest during
the recent riots, contendng that anarchists
and not workmen were at the bottom of
the trouble. The premier further asserted
that an investigation had resulted in es-
tatlishing, beyond a doubt. the fact of the
existelce OF a terrorist organization, whose
creed was absolute lawlessness, and against
which the whole force of the defensive
powers OF the state must be directed
The governor of Triest the premier said
acted in accordance with his duty in pro-
Claiming martial law, and the police and
military authorities had shown much tact
and good viii in performing their difficult
duties. Martial law would he withdrawn
20 soon as public order was restored, and
not before.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Personal Mention.

Weston Brown Flint of the junior class
Of Harvard University has been elected
one of the editors of the Harvard Illus
trated Magazine, and has in the last num-
ber short story on college life entitled
His Brothers Keeper"
Mr.. J. Schwartz and brother, Mr.. Ben
Schwartz Of Capitol Hill, left yesterday
for New York and Philadelphia.
Col. B. +. Hawkes. of 81 G street south
west is reported to be on fair road to com.
plete recovery from his recent severe ILL
ness.
Mr.. Joseph Y. Potts, chief clerk Of the
Police Court, returned to his Office at the
court this morning after being confined to
his residence by Illness during the last two
weeks.
Mr.. w. w. Rapley. accompanied by Mr..
3. e. Rapley. wife and maid. has gone to
Palm Beach, Fla, for q months visit.
Rear Admiral Endicott. chief Of the bu-
reau OF yards and docks. Is confined to his
home with a slight cold
Evening star., 1902-02-18
GOUDIE ON THE STAND.
Former Bookkeeper Tells How Liver
pool Bank Was Robbed.

LONDON, February 1S.-When the hear
ing of the charges against the defendants
in the case of the Bank of Liverpool
frauds was resumed today Thomas t.
Goudie, the accused bOokkeeper of the
bank. was placed on the stand as a wit
ness for the crown. He told his story sub
stantially as already known, and said
James Mances introduced himself an
American acquainted with American
Jockeys, and hence in a position to spot
winners The Introduction was followed
by bets. whereby Marks & Company won
f:1O GOO during the first week. Goudie ex-
planned that fears of exposure rendered
him an easy victim of Mances' wiles.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
FIRE AT LOUISVILLE, KY.
The Plant of Bolt and Iron Works
DESTROYED.

LOUISVILLE, KY, February 1s.-The
plant of the Louisville Bolt and Iron Com
pany was destroyed by fire today, entail
ing loss of 100000; insurance, $4,000
The flames We're started by the explosion
of a pipe carrying crude oil to the fur
naces, scattering the burning oil in every
direction.
The plant covered two and one-half acres
and was one of the largest Of its kind south
of the Ohio river. 1t was originally organ
lied several years ago in Anderson, Ind.
by Louisville capitalists under the name
OF the Anderson Bolt and Iron COMPANY
Later it was removed to this city and its
name was changed. The plant will be re-
built at once
Evening star., 1902-02-18
FIRE IN SAN|TAR|UM
Many Narrow Escapes Among
the 400 Patients.
ONE WOMAN INJURED
HER LEG BROKEN IN JUMP FROM
FIRE ESCAPE.
The Kellogg Establishment at Battle
Creek. Mich. Totally De-
stroyed This Morning.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, February Is
Tho Kellogg or seventh day adventist,
sauitarium here which located on a
hill at the highest point in the city. was
destroyed by fire early today. The proper
T. loss is estimated at from Sho,oUo 70
si,.iHW, So far as can be learned there was
no loss of life among the 40 people IN the
sanita rum. although one or two persons
are said 70 be missing and it is possible
that their bodies may be in the ruins. How
ever those missing may be N one of the
houses or hotels which have taken in the
hCm,less patients. Mrs. II. {. Daniels
II E,nrado. Ark, is the only person who
was seriously injured. She jumped or fell
from the fire escape at the third story and
sustained broken leg.
The fire started in the bath room of the
santa rum building, probably about the
furnace A still alarm turned in, but
the first company of firemen called 'could
not cope with the flames. which shot up
the elevator shaft to the roof like rockets.
\ general call was sent in. but the fire was
bcSoni control. The water pressure was
low and this added TO the handicap of the
hrems H. as the sanitarium stood on hill.
In Ruins in Two Hours.
In two hours the building was in ruins
and the hospital was nearly destroyed. 1t
is almost miraculous that the 400 sleeping
inmates escaped with their lives. Watch
men Carted through the corridors awaken
ing them when the fire was discovered. Few
Of tn. m had time to gather together any
clothing. escaping in their night clothing.
The corridors soon filled with smoke. and
about half of the patients were compelled
to AXE their way down the fire escapes.
Mrs. II G. Daniels. who injured,
on the fifth floor. She was awakened by
the cry of fire and rushed to the fire escape
On H. plr Il &. lfltt
as far as the third story when she either
jumped or fell, she hardly knew which She
is ing easily and is in no danger.
Mrs. Giilingham of Atlantic City. y. J.,
describing her escape. said Il was in my
room the fifth floor when the nurse
rushed To the door crying fire. The cleo
tric lights We're going then, but they soon
went out, and we We're in dark
ness save for flames which rushed
from he tower above our heads. My aged
husba nd was on the floor beneath me. and
he had to go down the fire escape. as did L.
He Was guided by nurse and escaped
safely. Scores of people were on the es-
cape coming from all parts of the building,
and II is wonder that none of them were
killed
Several Firemen Hurt.
F'iremen Henry Lucas and Arthur Robin
son and Assistant Chief Webb were slightly
hurt By fall from a ladder.
The management of the sanitarium Is
positive that no lives We're lost as each
room was visited three times by nurse
before the building was abandoned. The
buildings will be rebuilt Immediately.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
The Omnibus Claims Bill.

The Senate committee on claims today
authorized favorable report on the omni-
bus claims bill. and later In the day Sena-
tor Warren reported the bill to tina Senate.
AS reported the bill provides for the pay
ment of about 400 claims. and makes an
aggregate appropriation of s., ,061 ,S42 Many
other claims are referred to the executive
departments for findings. No claim which
has not been passed by either the Senate
or House is included In the bill.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
City Elections in PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, February 1S.-Local
elections are being held throughout Penn
sylvania today. In this city the balloting
10 for city solicitor, six magistrates and
counciimen IN many OF the forty-one
wards. The contest for counciffnen In sew
eral wards is close because Of the fusion
between the democratic and municipal
league parties to defeat the regular repub-
lican candidates.
The weather Is fine and an unusually
heavy vote for spring election is being
polled.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
SHOWING IN NEW YORK STATE.
But Storm Of Yesterday Has Ceased
Along Coast.

MALONE, n. Y, February 1S-The
storm which struck northern New York
Monday evening was still raging this
morning. About eight inches of snow has
fallen and is already badly drifted. The
Rutland railroad Is seriously hampered by
Ms largest snow plow having been ditched
near Ellenburgh.
BOSTON. February 1s.-1t Is predicted by
the weather bureau that the heavy storm
which prevailed yesterday had passed over
today, and a pale winters sun looked down
Evening star., 1902-02-18
North Atlantic Squadron.

The Navy Department received a cable
gram this morning from Rear Admiral Hig-
ginson, announcing the arrival of the North
Atlantic squadron-the Kearsarge, Ala
bama. Massachusetts and Potomac-at
Cienfuegos Cuba, yesterday. According to
the itinerary published at the beginning of
the squadron's cruise, the points next Wis
tied will be Colon, on the iEthmus Of Pan
anna, and Carthagena, ms the northern
uled then to skirt the rpsthern coast of
Venezuela, rounding up Atsthe Island of
Trinidad, from which place they will shape
their course northWard
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Movements of TRANSPORTS.

The War Department is advised OF the
movements Of transports as follows: Sheri-
dan sailed from Manila February 16, with
ninety-seven sick, six insane, 1,1S9 short
term discharged enlisted men, and head
quarters, 1st and Sd Battalions 10th Regi-
ment, U. s. Infantry. Transport Fitzpatrick
arrived at Manila February IL with the
following unassigned recruits: 46O infantry
and 173 cavalry.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
AUGUST MATTE MISSING.
Resident Of Hammond, Ind, Thought
to Have Been Killed.

HAMMOND. Ind. February 1S.-August
Matte. who owns shoe store in this place
has disappeared. He left for Chicago last
week. having in his possession a large sum
OF money to purchase stock He expected
20 be back on the evening of the same day
but IN spite Of vigilant search that has been
maHc Sor him, trace of his Wherea bouts
mas hten obtained. and his wife fears he
has met with foul play.
Matt" has always borne an excellent repu-
tat"E. aad the police Of Hammond and
Chicago are sIigating.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
BRITISH REMoUNT SCANDAL.
Maj. Gen. Truman Sends in a Provi-
sional Resignation.

LONDON, February 1S.-The war secre-
tary, Mr. Brodrick, replying to a question
in the house of commons today regarding
the remOunt scandals, announced that Maj.
Gen. Truman, inspector general Of the re-
mount establishment, had, on the sugges-
ton of Lord Roberts, the comamnder-in-
chief sent in his provisional resignation,
but he would be allowed to retain his post,
pending the decision of the court of inquiry
appointed to inquire into the charges
brought against his department.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
PATRICK TRIAL RESUMED.
Handwriting Expert Tyrell on Wit.
ness Stand.

NEW YORK. February 1S.-The trial OIL
Albert r. Patrick was resumed today, with
John F. Tyrrell a handwriting expert, on
the stand. The court room was crowded as
a result of yesterdays announcement mat
Charles F. Jones. who was William NJ
Rice's valet-secretary. would give evidence
today. Mr.. Tyrrell in resumlng his test1-
mony said it would be impossible for any
man TO make four signatures so exactly
alike as those on the different pages of the
1860 will unless he traced them from a
model
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Promotion of Naval Officers.

As a result Of a recent examination the
following named officers of the navy will
be promoted to the next higher grade:
Captain George H. Wadieigh, Lieut.. COM
mander Charles w. Bartlett, Lieut.. Will
liam P. Scott, Lieut.. John H. .Gibbon,
Lieuts. Gunior grade) John NJ. Luby, Fritz
L. Sandoz and H. 1. Cone.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

Ironworkers Want Eight-Hour Day.
YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, February 1a-A
cali has been sent out for meeting Of the
executive board Of the Blast Furnace and
smelters Union OF America, to be held In
demand an eight-hour tux1 win be dis
cussed.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
F. c. ANDREWS STILL IN JAIL.
Effort to Have Him Released on Bail
Failed.

DETROIT. February 1S-Another effort
was made last night to release F. c. An
drews, vice president of the City Savings
Bank, which is now in a receivers hands,
on another bond of $1,000. The sureties
were before Police Judge Whelan ready to
sign the bond. but on the announcement of
Prosecuting Attorney Hunt that Andrews
would be Immediately placed under arrest
on another charge the matter was dropped
for the present.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Will Join His Company.

Capt. John c.. Gilmore, jr., OF the Arfii-
lery Corps who has been on special DUTY
at the White House In connection with
state and social functions for several
months past. has been relieved OF that
duty. In view Of the Lenten season. and
ordered to join his company at Fort Tot
ten NJ, Y.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Proposed Increase Of SALARY.

In the Senate yesterday afternoon Mr.
Lodge submitted an amendment he will pro-
pose to the legislative, executive and Judi
cial bill proposing to increase the salary of
the chief Of the division Of photography,
Library Of Congress, from $500 to 5000
per annum.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
FLOATING DRY DOCK.
Repairs Completed and Material Ship
ned to Cuba.

The repair work which has been in prog
ress for some months past at the New
York yard on the big floating dry dock at
Havana, recently purchased from the
Spanish government, has been completed,
and the piping, casting and other mate
rial which has been prepared in New York
has been shipped to Cuba. Representa-
tiyes of the firm which undertook this work
will leave for Havana this week to super
wise the installation of the material.
The destination of this dock, while prob
ably Olongapo Philippine Islands. has not
yet been finally determined upon.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
Conference on Cuba.

Chairman Payne Of the ways and means
committee today announced that there
would be a conference of the republican
members of the committee at II am. to-
morrow on the subject of Cuban reci-
procity.
Evening star., 1902-02-18
GAGE TO SUCCEED STEWART
AS President Of the United States
Trust Company.

NEW YORK. February 1s.-John A.
Stewart, president of the United States
Trust Company. rendered his resignation
at meeting Of the trustees today. Mr.
Stewart recommended that Lyman ]. Gage,
former Secretary of the Treasury. be elect
ed to succeed him, and 1t was understood
that Mr.. Gage would be elected as soon
as the necessary legal requirements had
been complied with.
Evening star., 1902-02-18

spain's Customs Pa3abas IN Gold.
MADRID. February lathe senate to-
day adopted the bill passed by tho chamber
OF deputies February. Z. providing t0r the
payment in gold Of customs duties on grain.
coal oils petroleum and It's products, and
other specified materials.