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Evening star., 1902-08-01
THE ATLANTIC IN AUGUST.
Forecast Of Weather by the Chief
Naval Hydrcgrapher.S

The chief naval photographer has made
the following forecast of weather condi-
tions on the north Atlantic during the pres
ent month:
Along the transatlantic routes fair
weather, with light westerly winds and
smooth seas, will prevail. Gales somewhat
more frequent than during July, especially
north of the fftieth parallel. Fog on the
Grand Banks somewhat less frequent
Along the American coast from Sandy
Hook to Jacksonville the prevailing winds
are northeast, 26 per cent and southwest,
A per cent, the former with high,*the lat
ter with low barometer. Gales show a
marked increase in frequency over July,
owing to the occurrence Of tropical cyclonic
storms.
Throughout the West Indies and the Gulf
of Mexico light trades will prevail generally
from an eaSterly direction. = Squally
weather, with rain, especially during the
afternoon hours.
During the twelve-year period, 1890 1891,
nine West India hurricanes were recorded
during August
Several isolated bergs have been reported
along the eastern edge of the Grand Banks.
Numerous small bergs within the Strait of
Belle Isle, not, however, seriously interfer-
ing with the navigation Of the strait The
coast of northern Labrador is reported free
of ice.'
Evening star., 1902-08-01
GRATIFYING RESULTS.
Testing the Probation System 70,
Treating Naval Prisoners.

Judge Advocate General Lemly of the
navy has just summed up in tabular form
the results of the first complete years rec
ord of the probation system, inaugurated
by him for the treatment of naval pris-
oners. The results are exceedingly graft
flying to the officials of the department
for they indicate that almost one man out
of two sentenced by court-martial for
naval offenSes will reform if given a
chance under this system. Thus it is shown
that there We're twenty men on probation
the 1st of July, 1901. During the year fol-
lowing thirty-two sailors were So placed
on probation. OF the total seventeen men
were Internationally restored TO good
standing in the service. Only four de-
serted, while five failed of reform and were
required to serve out their sentences. One
was given an honorable discharge and three
were discharged undesirable, leaving
twenty men on probation at the beginning
of the present fiscal year.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
WILL MEET AT ERIE.
Court-Martial for the Trial of Paw
master Penrose.

An order was issued by the Navy De-
partment today for the trial by court-mar-
tian Of Passed Assistant Paymaster Chas,
w. Penrose, recently attached to the Michi-
gan. The officer is charged with rendering
false and fraudulent returns OF balances to
his credit. embezzlement, scandalous con-
duct, absence from station and duty and
negligence in obeying orders. The shortage
In balance is said to amount to about sSO6,
and the fraudulent embezzlement charge is
in connection with checks Illegally drawn
in favor OF the Ebbitt House in Washing
ton.
The detail for the court is as follows:
Commander Perry Garst. Pay Inspector
Reah Frazer, Lieutenant Commander VIII
liam +. Halsey. Lieut.. Edward F. Leiper,
Lieut.. William II. Chambers. Paymaster E.
w. Bonnaffon, and Paymaster Joseph
f'yffe. with Paymaster E. b. Rogers as
judge advocate.
The court is ordered to meet at Erie. Pa,
Thursday, the eth instant, on board the
United States steamer Michigan, unless
better quarters can be obtained elsewhere
in that city.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
SWAIN NEARLY ACROSS CHANNEL
Ho1bein Prevented From Landing by
Strong Tide.

DOVER. August 1.-Holbein who started
at o'clock last night from Cape Gris-Nez,
France. to swim across the English chan
mel to Dover. was obliged, after a plucky
effort and when in sight of his goal, TO
abandon the attempt, owing TO the unfavor-
able conditions. He was subsequently land
ed here.
Holbein was in the water thirteen hours
and was beaten by the strong tide. He was
still swimming well when urged to desist
as, at the rate of headway he was then
making, it'would have taken him thirty-six
hours to complete the journey.
Although Holbein failed in his attempt
to cross the channel, he covered much more
than the distance from coast to coast. At
$50 o'clock this morning he had covered
thirty miles, although then he was only
eight miles off the French coast. Ii had
been expected that Holbein would reach
Varne buoy. six and a half miles off Dover
on the western tide, but as he failed a con-
sultation was held aboard the tug accom-
panying him. and he was advised to quit
Holbein was bitterly disappointed, but
climbed aboard without assistance. To
every ones surprise, he was fresh and
strong. His temperature was normal He
took nourishment frequently throughout
the night from a rowboat. and maintained
a steady stroke He was guided by power
fui gas lamps placed on a small boat. The
tide threatened to carry him to the open
sea when the attempt was abandoneS.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
Personal Mention.

Mr.. w. P. Souza Of Houston, Texas and
Mr.. George H. Olney Of New York are at
the Arlington.
Mr.. Robert Morris OF Philadelphia and
MI. Perry Allen Of New York are at the
New Willard.
Mr. George L. Morton Of Wilmington N.
c., and Mr.. George F. Averill of Pittsburg
are at the Raleigh.
Mr. Thad. B. Sergeant is spending two
weeks at Atlantic City.
Mr.. Thomas d. Whyte was called to Day.
ton, Ohio, this week on account Of the sud
den death of his mother.
Mr.. Edmund Darlington leaves today for
Atlantic City, Saratoga and Manhattan
Beach, and will return about September l.
Mr.. Edward A. O'Hagan, Troop E, 9th
United States Cavalry. whose term has lust
expired in the Philippines, has reached San
francisco, and is expected in Washington
in fortnight.
Mr.. Frank C. He'll has just returned from
a tour of Pennsylvania.
Mr Edward N. Burns of New York and
MI Frank Dorian of London are at the
New Willard. Messrs. Burns and Dorian
are former Washingtonians. and both are
connected with the Columbia Phonosraph
Company, Mr.. Dorian having charge OF its
European business
Evening star., 1902-08-01
ST|LLPAN|C- STRICKEN
People of Los Alamos Ready
to Flee.
FEAR MORE SHOCKS
LANDSLIDES IN MOUNTAINS De-
MoLISH ROADS.
Theory of John II. Conway Regarding
Earthquakes in Southern
California.
FEAR MORE SHOCKS

| LOS ALAMOS, Cal. August ALTHOUGH
no more severe earthquake shocks have
! been experienced here since 7:30 O'Clock
| last night, the people are still panic
! stricken. Many of those who have not
| already fled from their homes are prepared
| to leave in case the disturbances continue.
DR.. II. c. Bagby Of Santa Maria, who
was guest at the home of ID. p. Whit
ney, undoubtedly saved the business sec
tion of the town from serious fire. When
the earthquake occurred a lamp was up
set and set fire to the place. Without a
thought for his own safety DR. Bagby
rushed upstairs and found Mrs Whitney
vainiy fighting the flames. and seemingly
surrounded by them. Drawing her from
her place of danger he beat out the fire
with blankets and thus saved life and a
large portion of the business section.
Havoc in the Hills.
Parties from Lompoc and outlying dis
tricts have reached Los Alamos with stories
of havoc in the hills. A great landslide
carrying down hundreds Of tons of earth.
occurred near the Hoover ranch. The road
from Lompoc was buried for fifty feet. AS
far as the eye can reach from this grade
there are spots on the mountain side ndi-
eating where huge bolders were cent thun-
dering down the valleys.
John X. Drum, a mountain farmer. re-
ports a road-destroying landslide in Drum
canyon. The face of the hills are charged
with noises, which Drum describes as the
most terrifying sounds he ever heard. The.
oil wells around the town of Los Alamosi
seem not to have suffered.
Since the beginning of the earthquake
shocks the temperature has been most op-
pressive. much heat apparently coming
from the earth as from the sun, which, for
the most part of the time. has been shin
ing brightly.
Mr.. Conway's Theory.
SAN FRANCISCO. August John H.
Conway, who has made a life study Of the
geology of the country. believes that the
disturbances at Los Alamos are in no way
due to volcanic activity, but occasioned by
local conditions. His theory is that the
earthquakes are occasioned by sabsidences
caused by the action Of the subterranean
gases and oils in which the region is
known to abound.
1t has been known for years that gas
was being generated beneath the oarth's
surface in the vicinity of Los Alamos.
Prof. Sillman of Yale in 1866 put forward
| that theory and added that he had no.
where seen such evidences of the presence
of hydrocarbons. This was substantiated
lately by F. Mcmillan, a San Francisco
mining engineer.
For many years there has been a small,
active volcano on the Los Alamos side OF
the mountain which lies between that
place and Santa Barbara. Smoke and
steam constantly issue from various fis
sures along the summit of a plateau or
shelf near the northern slope of the noun
tain. Viewed from the distance of the old
stage road, these manifestations appear
like small camp fires. They have never de-
veloped any alarming tendencies and have
attracted very little direct investigation.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
DEPRESSING TO COMMERCE.
Condition of Affairs in Colombia and
Venezuela.

The disturbed condition of affairs between
Columbia and Venezuela is having a most
disastrous effect upon commerce in regions
near the border line, according to report
made public at the State Department today
from Mr.. Beaupre, secretary of legation at
Bogota dated June 4. He says that Vene-
zuela has closed the port of Maracaibo to
Colombian articles of export, and will not
pass imports for Colombia without the pay
ment of Venezuelan import duties. Until
recently, while the payment of such duties
was required, it was refunded upon the re-
turn of a consular certificate from Cucuta,
the distributing point for that part of Co
Iombia. showing the receipt of the goods.
This has now been done away with, and
goods brought in must pay duties at the
custom houses of both republics, which is
prohibitive for most articles.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
be foremost in the ranks of candidates
from the first
The Political Pressure.

National political pressure of the 16-to-1
democratic stamp will be brought to bear
upon the President in behalf Of Mr.. Cotter
T. Bride of this city, a warm personal
friend of William Jennings Bryan. 1t is at
Mr. Cetter's house the distinguished Ne
braskan stops, rule, when in Wash
ington. It is said Mr.. Bryan may himself
take a personal interest IN the matter
Senator Carmack and Representative Sui
ger also favor Mr.. Bride. The latter Is in
Europe, it is stated, at this time, and prob
ably does not know of the efforts being put
forth in his behalf by his friends.
Another straightout 1S-to-l man who
claims recognition from his party in the
contest over the commfssionership is w.
NICK. Clayton. president of the Bright
wood Park Citizens Association 1t is said
in his behalf that he has worked for his
party in and out of season. He was dele
gate to the last three city democratic con-
ventions and led the fight for instructions
in 1900 for Bryan and the Chicago plat
form. He afterward organized and was
president of the BrightWood Park Bryan
and Stevenson Club.
The friends of Mr.. William Dickson con-
tinue to urge him for the place. He has
for many years been a familiar figure of the
District democracy.
Creed NJ. Fulton of the law firm of Full
ton & Leckie has entered the field and Is al
lowing his friends to use his name. Mr..
Fulton says, however, that he has not de-
because of a reluctance to give up his law
practice for the temporary office of Com
missioner
The suggestion of the name Of Mr.. NJ l.
Weller in connection with the vacancy
brought out great deal of favorable COM
ment yesterday afternoon in many sections.
Mr. Weller is out of the city. General S.
s. Yoder Is an active candidate and has
many friends enlisted in his support.
Statement Regarding Mr.. Murphy.
Mr.. Dominic l. Murphy is also being urged
for the place. and in response to the claim
that he is not a resident of the District,
the following statement has been made:
Mr. Murphy has not announced him
self as a candidate, while grattfed at
mention of his name. Mr.. Murphy was ap-
pointed deputy commissioner of pensions
Just after Mr.. Clevelands second Inaugural
ticn as from the District of Columbia. but
in promotion to commissionership was ap-
pointed as from Pennsylvania.
AT the Smell trial he was called as a
juryman. He thought it proper to tell
Judge Clabaugh that he voted In Philadel-
phia Judge Clabaugh replied that he was
a resident of Washington, as his family
was here and that his excuse was not
valid and he would hold him for jury duty.
THE Judge. however, excused Ma Muir
ply on the ground that he had & prejudice
against the defendant. Mr. Murphy had
been the defendants superior officer, had
investigated his misconduct and punished
him by reduction of his salary from 1900
to $1,000. Mr.. Murphy would have dis
missed Smell but for the request of the Sec
retary of the Interior.
Furthermore, Mr.. Murphy was subse-
quently called to jury service in Judge
Btnghams court and served as foreman of
the jury"
Evening star., 1902-08-01
GENERAL SERVICE COLLEGE
Assignment Of Officers Ordered bv Gen
Miles.

Miles.
BY command Of Lieutenant General Miles
commanding the army, the following as
slgnments at the General Service and Staff
eoilege, Fort Leavenworth, Kan, are au-
nounced:-
ASSISTANT commandant, Major Smith s.
Leach, Corps of Engineers
department of tactics-Irstructor, Cap
tam Joseph T. Dickman. sth Cavalry; as
sistant instructors. Captain Louis C.
scherer. 4th Cavalry; Captain william a.
elmons' 9TH Infantry; Captain Lyman NJ
Welch, 9th Infantry and First Lieutenant
Robert j. Maxey. 9th Infantry.
Department Of engineering-Instructo
Captain Thomas H. Rees, CORPS OF En-
gineers; assistant instructors. First Lieu
tenant George M. Hoffman, Corps OF En-
gineers; First Lieutenant william F. Mes
oitt, otn infantry; First Lieutenant Gilbert
A. xoungberg and Second Lieutenant Will
durr willing, Corps Of Engineers
department of law-Instructor. Major
aenfy ana M Andrews, Artillery Corps; assist
ant instructors, Captain Omar Bundy, 9th
infantry; Captain Tyree r. Rivers 4th
cavalry; Captain Dwight w. Ryther, 9th
infantry, and First Lieutenant arthur P.
s. Hyde, Artillery Corps.
department Of hygiene-Instructor the
senior surgeon on duty at Fort Leaven-
Evening star., 1902-08-01
PRESIDENT HAS A DAY OFF.
Transacted No Public Business What
ever TODAY

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, August 1.-For the
first time on week day since hts vacation
began, the President today transacted no
public business at Sycamore Hill. No Wis.,
itors were received during the day Mr.. and
Mrs. Roosevelt left the house early for an
all-day outing.
Miss Alice Roosevelt left today for New
port, where she will be the guest of Miss
Helen Cutting, a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Fulton Cutting of New York.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, August 1.-Jo-
seph Hardesty was instantly killed, and his
four sons were seriously injured by the ex-
plosion of large boiler at his sawnlili on
Wolfe creek in Lawrence county, Ohio, to-
day. 1t is feared that two of the boys will
die from their Ntk-ies. Mr.. Hardesty.s
body was blown fSf,y feet in the air and
came down in the creek. The mill is a total
wreck.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
WILL GO TO NEW YORK.
Acting Secretary Sanger to Inspect the
Kill Won Kull.

Acting Secretary Sanger of the War De-
partment will leave Washington for New
York today, and General Gillespie, chief OF
engineers, VIII meet him there tomorrow
for tour Of inspection of some features of
New York harbor The princinal POINTS of
inspection will be in the vicinity of the
Kill Won kull, opposite Staten Island, where
an enort is beng made to secure an ex-
tension OF the lines for piers. Already rail-
gun large and extensive improvements at
that point, and the questions to be deter
mined by Secretary Sanger and General
Gliiespie are of considerable Importance
Evening star., 1902-08-01
QUIET IN SHENANDOAH
All Interest Now Centers in
the Troops.
GOV. STONES ORDERS
PRESIDENT MITCHELL REPLIES
TO CITIZENS ALLIANCE.
The Coal Companies Have Quit Hiring
Mine Guards in Phila-
delphia.
GOV. STONES ORDERS

SHENANDOAH, Pa, August IA more
quiet town than Shenandoah is today would
| he difhculrtO imagine. Peace reigns every
where in the region. The only thing now
attracting attention in this vicinity is the
camp of the troops just outside of town
The soldiers have gotten into full swing of
camp routine and have settled down for
period OF enjoyable camp life. Company
and regimental drills will be engaged in
every day, and target practice will also be
had.
Brig Gen Goblin. who is making his
headquarters at the Ferguson House, IN
the heart of the town. has not yet decided
on going into camp with his staff. If he
can find favorable location near his com
mand he will Immediately go under canvas.
Gov. Stones Order.
HARRISBURG. Pa. August 1.-Gov.
'Stone's general order placing troops on
duty at Shenandoah was made public to-
| day by Adjt. Gen. Stewart. Orders were
also issued today by Maj. Gen. Miller for
mally placing Gen. Goblin in command of
the troops in the field.
The governors advices from the strike
region are that everything is quiet and
that there are no signs of further trouble.
The governors orders follows:
Unlawful assemblages of persons have
'congregated in some sections of the COM
|monwealth, and by acts of violence and
disregard of law have taken human life
and placed life and property in jeopardy.
The civil authorities are unable to preserve
the public peace, protect life and property
and secure to citizens of the commonwealth
their rights and privileges under the Con-
stitution and the laws. LawlesSness, disor
der and conduct tending to disturb the pub
lie peace and the safety of life and proper
ty will be suppressed and to that end such
portions of the National Guard may be
necessary to enforce the laws will be placed
on duty to assist the civil authorities in
restoring and maintaining peace and order
Sheriff Unable to Preserve Order.
The sheriff of Schuylkil county having
advised the governor Of his inability to
preserve order and protect life and proper
ty. and the governor being satisfied upon
Investigation that tumult riot and mob
violence does exist, the major general COM
'manding the division, National Guard of
Pennsylvania. will place on duty such por
|tiOns Of the division in his Judgment
may be necessary to properly assist the
sheriff of Schuylkill county in restoring
and maintaining peace and order
|, The major general commanding the divis-
| lon will report fully to these headquarters.
(SignedD
| BY order of WILLIAM A. STONE.
Governor and chief,
THOMAS ]. STEWART, Adjutant.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
FIGHT FOR WATER.
Colorado Farmers Irrigate Their Lands
by Force.

DENVER, Col, August 1.-Sup rintendent
of Irrigation Armstrong has received a re-
port from Commissioner Banning, of water
district No. ., that thirty farmers fully
armed marched to the head gates of Full
ton ditch, on the river Platte, near Hender-
son, and breaking down the head gate all
lowed an immense amount of water to flow
into the ditch, thus saving their crops
When the gatekeeper tried to interfere with
them they threatened him with death.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
SECRETARY sHAW,s PROMISE.
Will Open the Gubernatorial Campaign
in Vermont.

Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw will
open the gubernatorial campaign In ver-
mont He today made this promise to Rep
resentatHe Foster of Vermont who came
here especially to invite him to deliver a
speech at Manchester. Vt.,. next Tuesday
evening IN the interest of General McCul-
lougn, rhe regular republican candidate for
Evening star., 1902-08-01
THE STAR By MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada, by ordering 1t at
The Star office or at any Postal Tele-
graph office. all Of which are branch
Offices OF The Evening Star. Terms:
l3 cents per week; 25 cents for two
weeks. or 80 cents per month. IN
VARIABLY IN ADVANCE. The
address may be changed as frequent
ly as desired by giving the last ad-
dress. as well as the new one.
Evening star., 1902-08-01
The Water at Harper's Ferry.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
HARPERS FERRY, August 1.-The Po-
tomac is cloudy and the Shenandoah very
muddy.
Evening star., 1902-08-01

The following general order was issued
from National Guard headquarters here
to-day:
The brigadier general commanding de-
sires to commend the officers and men of
the several commands now In camp at
Shenandoah for their prompt response to
the call for duty and the rapid concentra-
tion where their services were required
1t is most commendabIe. and cannot fail
to establish to a still greater extent the
confidence of the people in the efficiency
and reliability of the troops of this brigade.
The utmost care and observance of dis
cipline is enjOined upon all. The peculiar
character of the service required renders
IL necessary for officers and men to be
constantly ready TO respond to whatever
may be required of them The visitation
To saloons and drinking places by officers
and men is strictly prohibited. and viola
tions of this order will be rigidly dealt
with. The good name and reputation thus
FAR achieved can only be maintained by
strict observance of military law and the
same adherance to duty always required of
soldiers.
BY command of:
'Brigadier General ]. p. S. GOBLIN.
wv. S MILI.AR Assist Adj. General"
Evening star., 1902-08-01
PUSHING PREPARATIONS
COMING JOINT ARMY AND NAVY
MANEUVERS.
Orders Issued by Gen. Macarthur
Formidable Fleet to Attempt
Passage of the Forts.

The army is still pushing it's preparations
for the coming joint army and navy ma
neuvers, according to orders just issued by
General Macarthur, commanding the De-
partment of the East at New York He
has ordered Colonel Thomas II. Barry, ad-
jutant general of the department, and
Major George F. z. Harrison, Artillery
Corps, to Fall River. Mass, and later to
posts in the Narragansett and New Lon
don artillery districts, in connection with
the maneuvers- General Macarthur and
Captain F. ]. Herman, I'd Infantry, will also
go to those places in the interests of the
maneuvers.
General Randolph. chief of artillery, is at
Newport making an inspection of the forti-
hcations, and General Greely, the chief sig
nal officer, will go up in the vicinity of the
maneuvers to prepare plans to be adopted
Tor sighting and reporting the enemy