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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
Correspondence Made Public.
DENIES RESIGNATION RUMORS.
Secretary HitchcOck's Private Secretary
Says All Are Groundless.

Mr. W. Scott Smith. private secretary
10 Secretary Hitchcock. Of the Interior
Department denounced today the resic-
nation rumOrs regarding Secretary Hitch
cock, that have been revived by the tcIe-
gram of Mr.. William S Mccormick. OF
Los Angeles. Cal. 10 Senator Kearns Of
Utah, expressing his willingness to ac-
cept the place of Secretary Of the In.
terror il # were offered to him
Mr. Smith says. There is no truth in
the report that Secretary Hitchcock in
tends TO resign from the Cabinet and ali
these rumors that are circulated are
started by few Of his political enemies
who wish 10 see him out OF his present
position.
In all these statements there has been
nothing definite and not until statement
from the President is secured will there
be any definite idea gained by the public
as TO his standing
The Secretary is al present in St.
Louis OF the bedside Of his brother who is
not expected TO live"
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the precautionary explanation that the
field marshaTs journey is not mere
personal junket. and it is universally be
Ueved 10 indicate that the confidence
which the Cabinet had in the.war alIeg-
ed progress has been sadly shaken.
II is not at all probable that the great
captain goes to take active charge OF the
campaign. but it is very possible that he
goes TO investigate the reason for such
repeated English defeats, and TO correct.
if possible. the conditions which lead TO
them.
limitations, too. that he even goes as a
peace commissioner from the King him
self are numerous
The War Office will not give out any
statement concerning the visit save the
simple one foregoing. and for that reason
il is impossible TO state authOritatively
just what his mission is. But that IL is
Official seems so plain that small atten-
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Likely to Go to Either Rep
reSentatiVe Hall Or
GrlggS.
VACANCIES TO BE FILLED
Several States Wko Have No Members
Of the Party in Senate OF House Win
Be Assigned Representation-ForecaSt
Of the Session

The Democratic Congressional Commit
tee viii meet this evening at O'Clock
and be called ts order by Representative
James D. Richardson OF Tennessee Chair
man ex Oficio, Capt J. L. Pearcy viii
act as secretary The following Repre-
sentatives and Senator'S viii constitute
the committee. each having been selected
by their respective State delegations, va
cancies being indicated BY the space az
ter each States name
Senate-ATkansas-J H Berry;
Florida. James P. TaIiaferroi Mississippi.
H D. Money; Missouri. F. N. COckreH;
Montana. William A Clark; Tennessee.
l. W Carmack; Texas. Charles A Cul-
beTs0n; Utah. John L RawIiLs; Virginia,
Thomas S Martin
HOuse-AIabama. John L Burnett:
Arizona. N. A. Smith; Arkansas. 7. c
McRae; California. --; Colorado. John
F. Shafrothi Connecticut. -; Delaware.
-; Florida. S NJ Sparknan; Georgia.
James NJ Griggs, Idaho. Thomas l.
Glenn; Illinois. George P. Foster; Indiana.
". T. Zen0r; Iowa, -; Kansas, A. n
Jackson Kentucky. D. L GOoch; LOU
isiana, Robert c. Davey; Maine. -,
Maryland. -. Massachusetts. J R.
Thayer; Michigan. - Minnesota, -
Mississippi. J. S Williams Missouri
Jchn Dougherty; Montana. C. Edwards,
Nebraska J. S Robinson Nevada, z. G.
NeWlands; New Jersey, J. s Salmon:
New Hampshire. --; New Mexico. -
New York. Jacob Rupert. ir-; North
Carolina. " W KitchIn, North Dakota,
--; Ohio. J. A. Norton; Oklahoma, -
Oregon, --. Pennsylvania. J. K P. Eali:
Rhode Island, --. South Carolina, D Z
FINLEY. south Dakota. -; Tennessee.
J. D. Richardson; Texas. c. B. Randell;
Ctah --. Vermont. -; Virginia. W
F. Rhea; Washington, - West Vir-
ginia. -; Wisconsin. -; wyoming,
The chief interest in the meeting to-
night viii be the election OF Chairman
20 succeed Representative Richardson.
who has declined TO be a candidate for
reelection TO the Office This morning q
sudden movement was started IN favor OF
the selection Of Representative J. X Hail
Of Pennsylvania It is pointed out that
nc is q jealous man. Of large executive
ability. and a splendid organizer Il IS
not known. however. that Mr- Hall Is =
candidate
Senator-eIect German is not a candi-
date. and in addition il is said that %
put him az the head Of the COMMITTEES
might raise the cry OF German machils'
and thus produce an ugly feeling IL tbs
ranks OF the followers OF Hill
Unless Representative Griggs Of GeCr-
gia. who IS the only avOwed applicant
voluntarily retires from the race. he wiz
in all probability be chosen He IS per-
sonally popular with every member OF thu
committee
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
SEVENTH STREET TRACKS.
Capital Traction Company Preparing ts
Relay Them

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived from Mr. D. s. CARL. general su-
perintendent OF the Capital Traction Com
pany, an application for a permit to relay
tracks On Seventh Street. from Pennsyl-
vania Avenue 10 Florida Avenue
He asks for an estimate Of the cost OF
restoring surface conditions. and proposes
the location Of a cTOss-Over on Seventh
Street just north Of Market space.
Mr. c. B. Hunt. the Computing Engineer.
has reported on the application recon-
mendiug that the desired permit be grant
ed on the condition that the company de-
pOsit $1,000 with the Collector Of Taxes
TO cover the cost Of one months opera
items in laying the paving the bills fOP
the same TO be paid by the company and
the deposit kept intact TO be returned Is
the company at the expiration OF the per-
nit.
Mr.. Hunt recommends that the permis-
sion to construct the cross-over be in
clUded in a separate permit
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OF so radical a measure as one that pro-
posed the abolition Of the liquor traffic
at the Junction as they held that the
liquor men there had some rights which
were entities 10 respect While admit
ting the necessity for some remedy against
the existing evil. they did not desire 20
cause a forfeiture OF vested interests aai
a compromise measure was suggested by
a legislative member. as follows; A bill.
providing for the revocation OF license iJr
any saloon at Chesapeake Junction on
the first conviction Of the proprietor
thereof Of violation Of the anti-gambling
laws or selling liquor on Sunday, such
revocation 20 act as bar against the
issue Of license to sell liquor on the said
premises again
The delegates appeared willing TO lend
their aid in preserving order and public
morals at the Junction resorts. and the
committee left with The assurance that
Justice would be done TO the subject. The
session Of the Legislature will soon come
20 a close and prompt action Will be nee
essary in order 10 get any sort OF q bill
through. The committee feels. however.
that the representations to the Governor
and the legislative delegates have been so
strong that the matter cannot be ignored.
While no threats or promises have been
made, the delegates have been assured
that the Junction matter Will II allowed
20 run on as it has been in the past. he
come an issue with the voters there. and
il has not yet been demonstrated that the
nrurr element has goDr-oI Of tho r.orfrf--1
situation in Prince George county"
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tion is paid TO statements to the con
trary.
King Edwards declared desire TO bring
the war to close before the coronation.
the renewed activity Of the burghers. the
unsatisfactory results Of Kitchener's ex-
pensive bIockhousc scheme. and Lord
Methuens crushing defeat by Delarcy,
who but a little while since was reported
TO be practically out OF the fighting, and
the consequent CONSERVATION here. and
the special Cabinet meetings called 10
consider the situation and act thereon,
constitute a chain OF circumstances whose
logical outcome would be the despatching
Of Wolseley soldier and statesman, to
the scene Of EngIand's discontinue. and,
therefore. the statement that "WoIseley
is going TO South Africa for his health"
is accepted as a bit Of harmless fiction.
and immense satisfaction is taken by
the public in the important announcement
Of the trip.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
LOCAL MEASURES
REPORTED TO SENATE
District Committee Views
Two Bills With Favor.
WEEDS AND IMPRISONMENT
Several Other Subjects Considered Ad-
versely, Including the mo Seat, No
Fare" Street Car Proposition and the
Potomac Sea Wall Idea

The Senate District Committee today
reported favorabIy the bill regarding the
cutting Of weeds en- vacant ground in the
District. The measure provides that
weeds shall ce cut when they reach the
height Of eighteen inches. The present
law provides that the weeds shall not be
allowed TO grow taller than four inches,
but this law cost the District 50 much
that the Commissioners recommended the
change.
The committee also reported favorabIy
the Commissioners biII-amending the new
code with regard TO the Imprisonment OF
criminals in the workhouse, Jail OF. peni-
tentiary.
4 number OF adverse reports were made
The bill TO prevent the flIing Of street
cars beyond their seating capacity
which attracted some attention when It
was introduced two weeks ago. was de-
cided against. The bill provided that no
fare should be charged on a street car
when a seat cannot be obtained
This bill was introduced "by request. 90
Il was referred to the street railway CEN
paules. both OF which expressed their dis
satisfaction with It. The Commissioners
also made On adverse report on it.
The bill TO provide for the construc-
tion OF a sea WALL around the south side
Of the city and proposing a new District
paper currency. was reported on ad-
Verscly-
The amendment proposed for the appro-
priauon bill. providing for the paving OF
HolUead Avenue was reported adversely.
The bin for a colored school building
at Fort Reno was referred 70 subcom-
miJtee consisting OF Senators Mcmillan
and Wellington
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SMOKE CASES CONTINUED.
Attorneys Unable to Be Present in the
Police Court.

Judge Scott in the Police Court today
continued the thirty-fve anti-smoke cases
against Mr.. Lindley Z. Sinclair. superin-
tendent OF the Washington Traction and
Electric Company. until the 25Jh. The
action was taken because Il was explain
ed that 3Ir. j. j. Darlington. attorney for
the company. was still in, and that Judge
q. O. Cole was engaged in an important
suit In the upper court.
Judge Scott, in consideration OF this
condition, also ordered that the forfeiture
Of $3.50 bond by SIR. Sinclair when he was
called yesterday 20 answer a charge OF
having disregarded the smoke law on
February 2, be set aside, and this ease
was continued.
Forfeitures Of $50 IN the cases Of Col
Grim G. Staples and Messrs- Benjamin s.
and Edward Groves, who failed 90 appear
Tor trial yesterday, were also set aside
Mr. Woodland. OF the firm OF Messrs-
Woodland & Bi-ney. explained 10 the
court that it was impossible for either he
or his partner 10 be present when these
cases were called.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
SETTLEMENT FAILS TO
SETTLE BOSTON STRIKE
Men Still Out Despite An
TOunCed End of Trouble.
Situation More Critical This Morning
Than at Any Time During the
General Strike.

BOSTON, Mass, March 14.-De spI,c yes
terday's official encouragement that the
great strike was ended. the situation was
a!ore critical this morning than at any
time during the general strike.
Only 5000 teamsters returned to work.
leaving 10000 men stiI out
President fall. Of the New Haven road,
has not as yet announced his- decision re
gardinE Governor Cranes settlement
terms. the matter stiH being under ad-
visen eut
The New Haven freight handlers are in
session considering the situation.
At the Albany terminals the strikers
appeared this morning but did not stay
az work
Strike conditions are unchanged there.
the work suu being done by uon-union
men
At the Boston and Maine yards the
strike is virtually stuI or. he strikers
not Saying 10 work this morning on find
ing that places for all would not De sup
piled. The uon-unIon force is I-rger, more
freigh- is being moved there. and The
number Of teams shows in increase.
Most Of the coal handlers reported for
work today IT the various wharves. some
Of the yards being now run full force.
AT several, however. not an were hirel
and considerable disaHection exists on
this score
President Han OF the Longshoremen' S
Union. called on the Governor this after
neon and explained that the Union men
others in THAR places. He Wanled tSs
aliens discharged TO make way for the
return Of the union employees
Governor Crane expects tc have confer
ences during the day with the officials Of
the steamship lines.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
SHOT A MAN IN THE LEG.
Watchr-an at Baseball Park Engaged in
a Difficulty.

A shooting anray. without serious re-
suits. occurred shortly after II o'clock
this morning At the baseball park. corner
Of Fifteenth and II streets northeast
John O'Brien. watchmaH, employed
there, became involved in a dispute with
John r. Purcell, twenty four years OF
age.
Purcell, il Is said. was ordered of the
grounds by the Watchman, and refused %
90. whereupon OBrien elected him. A
fight ensued. during which O'Brien shot
Purcell in the leg. Purcell was removed
TO the Casualty Hospital and OBrien vas
locked up at the Ninth precinct station
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
FUNSTON COMING TODAY.
Expected to Arrive in Washington at 8
O'clock This Afternoon.

General Funston viii arrive in Wash
iagton this afternoon al O'Clock He
will be met by a delegation or friends
at the station and escorted 10 the New
Willard The object Of his visit is not
known. but he is expected 10 remain Ia
the city fer several days.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
DEMOCRATS SELECT
A LEADER TONIGHT
Who VII Be he
SfaHda1d Bearer?

The most important matter Of bust
ness TO be settled at the session OF
the Democratic Congressional com
mittee tonight VIII be the selection
Of a chairman TO succeed Representa-
tive James D. Richardson. who re-
tires. Among those mentioned for the
place are Representatives Hall OF
Pennsylvania and Griggs Of Georgia.
The chances appear to indicate that
the latter will be elected.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
NO MORE BOND PURCHASES.
Secretary Shaw to Discontinue Buying
Tomorrow

This official notice was given out Sy
Secretary Shaw at 1 o'clock today:
The Secretary Of the Treasury an
uounces that he viii discontinue for he
present the purchase Of United States
bonds Of the 5 per cent loan Of 1904. the
4 per cent funded loan Of 1907. the per
cent loan OF I90S-I9IS. and the 4 per cent
loan Of 1905. such discOntinuance TO take
effect at the close Of business Saturday.
the 18th instant"
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0. h. ?. BeImont RecupeEating

ATLANTIC CITY. March 1A-Repre-
sentative o. H. p. Belmont, who has been
i'll 10 Washington with pneumonia for
the past fortnight. arrived here yester-
day TO recupeIate. His health has much
improved. but his physicians -5ay long
rest and avoidance Of work viii De rec
essary to his early and complete con-
ValescenCe.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14

LONDON. March 14-Field Marshal
Wolseley. England's greatest soldier. will
tomorrow embark on the steamer Walmer
Castle and start for South Africa.
Announcement OF this fact was Off
Gially made this morning Immediately af-
ter a meeting Of the Cabinet. but there
was coupled with the announcement a de-
claration 10 the effect that Lord WoIseIey
would make the trip for the benefit Of his
health and pleasure, and not in an official
capacity.
It is almost certain. however. despite
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
District Liquor Bill.

Commissioner r. .. F. Macfarland has
fordwarded to his associates Senate bill
1902, TO regulate the sale OF intoxicat-
ing liquors In the District OF Columbia.
with the report Of the Excise Beard at
tached. and has recommended that a ia
vorable report be made alaEg the lines
suggested by the board.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
ANOTHER GREAT BOBR
DRIVE BY BRITISH
The Affair Resulted as Former
Ones Have.
BuTghe-s Stampeded Cattle Against
English Lines, and Escaped in the
Confusion That Ensued.

LONDON, March IA despatch from
Hebron TO the Central News reports an
other great drive OF Beers by the British
Gordon last Sunday.
The line extended from Frankfort on the
right 20 Lindley on the left.
Il resulted as usual and had the usual
features Of the Beers driving the mad
dened cattle at the Zine and escaping in
the subsequent confusion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
- OF Absenee for Firemen.

Commissioner H b F. Macfarland has
approved a recommendation OF the Chief
Engineer OF the Fire Department grant
ing twenty days leave OF absence 20 tae
dremen during the present year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
ENGLAND ORDERS HER
GREATEST SOLDIER TO
GO TO SOUTH AFRICA
BOER.S PROPOSE TO TEACH
HUMANITY TO THE BRITISH

AMSTERDAM March 14.-Boers here state that General
General Lord Mcthuen of their settled
policy to treat their prisoners greatest generosity,
thereby hoping stop what they claim be the sanders that
represent only banditti.
They wish present spectacle to the civilized world IN
contrast TO that British treatment of COmmandant
Schecpers and others
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
MANY WANT PLACE
OF MR.. RODENBERG
President Has Suggestions as
to the COmmiSSiOnerShip.
DECISION ALREADY REACHED
Resignation Of the Representative
Formally Presented and Accepted at
the White House TOday-Mr. Procter's
Statement in Regard to His Associate.

There is great activity among members
Of both houses Of Congress for informa-
tion regarding the Presidents intention
in the matter OF appointment Of a sue
cessor to Hon. William A. Rodenberg. Of
the Civil Service Commission. M. Rodcn-
berg sent his formal resi- guatiou to the
White House today He called there
about a week ago. however. and informed
the President Of his intention TO with
draw from the Commission. The cor
respcndence between the President and
Mr. Rodenberg follows:
United States Civil Service Commission.
Washington ID. c.. March T. 1902
Dear Mr. President. I have the honor
% tender herewith my resignation as
member Of the United States Civil Service
Commission, 90 take effect on April I.
1902 IN doing 20 ] desire TO express my
sincere appreciation Of your personal IA
yor. and 20 bespeak for your Admins
tratiOn a continuation Of its merited
popularity and success.
with assurances Of my cordial and
best wishes. ] ana. yours very truly.
"W. A. RODENBERG."
White House.
Washington. March a. 1902.
my Dear Mr.. Rodeubcrg- / accept your
resignation with regret You have shown
yourself throughout my term an excellent
public servant, snd I wish IL were pos
sibIe for you TO continue on the Civil
Service Commission.
with best wishes. I am. faithfully
yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
II h. understood that the President has
offered the place 10 be vacated By Mr.
Hodenberg 10 a man in whose ability he
has the greatest faith. but that the offer
has as vet not been definitely accepted.
Mr.. John r. Proctor, president Of the
Civil Service Commission. speaking Of the
retirement OF his colleague. Mr.. Roden-
berg, said: Mr.. ROdenberg's relations
with the other members OF the COmmfs-
sion have been extremely pleasant lie
has discharged his duties In a manner
harmonious with the other officers OF the
Commission and we have grown 10 esteem
him"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-14
FAMOUS KERSHNER
Case IS RECALLED
President Likely to Veto Bill
Retiring Navy Surgeon.
FAILED TO RESPOND TO CALL
The Barbados Incident Of 1893 May
initiate Against the Then Medical IN
sPectoT CT the North Atlantic Squadron.
Papers at the White House.

Probably the Presidents second veto
viii be given to the bill passed by Con
gress seven days ago TO place on the re-
tired list Dr. Edward Kershner. formerly
medical inspector in the navy, who was
dismissed from the service in 1893 on
charges preferred by Secretary Herbert
Representative Butler OF Pennsylvania
and Dayton Of West Virginia called at the
White Hou-e this morning and urged the
President 10 approve ;he measure Al
though neither Of the Congressman would
make any statement after they left ,he
President their demeanor was not such as
would lead one to think their mission had
resulted favorabIy.
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Field Marshal WOlSeley
Starts for TranSVaal
Tomorrow.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY War OFFICE
Visit Declared to Be for His
Health and Pleasure"
STATEMENT IS QUESTIONED

Almost Certain That He Has Been Com
missiOned to Try to Retrieve Great
Bntain's Prestige SOmehOw-May Be
a Peace Commissioner From the King.
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A Celebrated Case

The case Of Dr. Kershner is one Of the
most famous in the annals OF the navy.
In 1893 Dr. Kershner was fleet surgeon Of
the North Atlantic Squadron. then com
manded by Roar Admiral Meade and sta
toned at Barbados II seems that q
serious case Of sickness occurred on a
nearby merchantmen and DR.. Kershner
was requested to send surgeon on board
to make an examination Of the case. Dr.
Kershner refused 20 comply with the re-
quest until ordered 10 do so by Captain
Evans, his commanding officer The case
was reported TO Admiral Meade. who
asked the Navy Department 10 retire
Kershner- There was considerable cor
respondence between Kershner and Meade
relative 10 the case.
Correspondence Made Public.
This correspondence was later published
in the press with a statement that Kersh-
ner had refused to send a surgeon 20 the
merchant vessel on the ground that il
would jeopardize the health Of the COM
maud. Charges were preferred by Secre-
tary Herbert against Dr. Kershner for
giving out this correspondence and the
officer was as a result dismissed from the
navy.
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Fair t0nightdnd Saturday,; fresh
north 10 east winds.
Amador ledger., 1902-02-14
Hi. Foot Was In the Way.

A gentlemanly chap riding in an ele-
waited car permitted the sight of a
mans foot in the middle of the aisle to
eXasperate him to a most unreasonable
degree. Women tripped over it. Men
stepped over it. A few folk purposely
dragged their feet against 1t as hint
But its owner calmly read his paper
and moved not Finally, 81 beg your
pardon, my friend" said the gentleman
ly chap, leaning down, his face set and
teeth cllnched. "but don't you think you
are taking up more room than you are
entitled to? Your foot has been In ev-
cry ones way for half an hour. / pro-
test, sirr'
The man folded his paper, remarking
without the least show of anger: "Ah,
thank you. l had not noticed it" With
that he reached down, picked up his
foot, gave it violent twist and pushed
it partly under the seat. To accomplish
this he had to move his body to the
edge Of the seat.
On discovering that the leg and foot
were wooden our gentlemanlike chap
blushed in confusion, muttered sort of
apology and hurried off at the next sta
ton, while the car tittered.-New York
Press.