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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17

It is Denied by Secretary Hitchcock
That He Haa Been Recalled.


Col. John q. Mosby. special agent Of the
general land ONCE in the matter OF the
Illegal erection Of fences on government
land on the ranges in Nebraska, Wyoming,
Montana, Idaho and Utah, has arrived In
this city for a short visit. The statement
has been made that Col. Mosby has been
recalled from his post Of duty on account
OF the trouble in which he became involved
with some of the cattlemen who insisted IN
maintaining fences on government property.
The Secretary Of the Interior, Mr.. Hitch
cock, denies that this is SO, and states that
so far as he knows the President is fully
satisfied with the manner in which Col.
Mosby has conducted himself. His visit
here at this time has no significance what
ever.
Commissioner Hermann OF the general
land oflce said that Col. Mosby had not
called at his office and perhaps would not
do so. Neither Secretary Hitchcock nor
Commissioner Hermann had received any
advices from the seat of the trouble in
Wyoming up to late hour this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
CHINA'S INDEMNITY,
The Next Payment to Be Made in
Silver

Unofficial advices have reached here that
China intends to pay the next installment
Of the Boxer indemnity in silver. The re-
ports indicate that China is driven to that
course by the fact that all Of her revenues
are payable in silver and the great inter-
nal financial strain makes 1t impossible to
obtain gold
The first instalment of the indemnity
was accepted in silver under reservation
that the next installment would be payable
in gold and the prospect Of another silver
payment, which is due January l. Is caus-
ing considerable concern among the
powers interested in the Pekin agreement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Rules Regarding Medals Of Honor.

In the light Of recent decisions the board
on medals and certificates Of merit an
nounces that 1t will confine recommended
lions for favorable action to cases Of most
distinguished personal bravery or self-sac-
rifice above or beyond the call of duty, in
Guiding particular deeds of gallantry, so
conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the
soldier above his comrades. involving risk
Of life or the performance of more than Or
ted or refused to be done would not justly
subject the person to censure as for short
coming or failure in the performance of his
duty,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
SEIZURE OF DIAMONDS.
Claim They Were Struggled From
England.

Special Agent j. F. Evans, stationed at
Ell Paso. Texas. has reported to the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury the seizure at Ell Paso
of diamonds said to be worth $4,000. and
which. 1t is claimed. were struggled from
England via New York. The Jewels have
been placed in the custody Of the collector
Of customs at Ell Paso pending a hearing Of
the case. One Of the pieces of jewelry was q
diamond necklace containing 1872 gems,
mostly small. Another was q brooch con-
tanning about 800 small diamonds. 1t Is
understood that a wealthy woman of Ell
Paso and young man, a professional
palmist, claiming to be from India. are con-
nected with the case, or, at least know
the history Of the gems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
One Indictment Returned.

The grand jury today reported an indIct-
nent against 3. A. Lsifeld for larceny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Miners Explain Figures Sub
mitted BY Operators.
CHILD LABOR QUESTION
JUDGE GRAY SAYS NEW LAW Is
u ri
NEEDED.
State Mine Inspectors Tell Of Their
Experiences in Regard to
the Mines.

SCRANTON, Pa. December 1.-THE
miners today put ON the witness stand be-
fore the coal strike commission the fathers
OF two OF the little girls who had testified
on Monday that they worked all night In
silk mills.
The operators then submitted wage state
ments showing that one OF these men and
his laborer received 81 ,661 and the other
and his laborer were paid $1,40O last year.
John Demko, father of one OF the girls,
said that four and sometimes six men fig
ured in the division of the 81. 400. The
other miner claimed that four men divided
the 1851. er.-sr -
Everett Warren, one of the operators at
torneys, on cross-examination tried to show
that this was not the case. Both men
promised to take the girls out OF the silk
mill
Operator Asked to Explain.
After the witnessed left the stand Chair
man Gray asked for an explanation from
the Pennsylvania Coal Company, which Is
controlled by the Erie Railroad Company.
regarding the wages of its men. The wages
mentioned by accompany were handed to
the commission some days. ago and did not
indicate that more than two persons inquired
in the distribution 7Fs -,
.
sylyania Coal Company, was called to the
witness stand and explained that because
of the system in vogue in the company
mine 1t would be difficult to- show In every
case how many men shared In one pay.
C, 8. Darrow, for the miners, said the
miners had no confidence In the figures SUB
mitted by the company. and added that the
way they were handed in was unfair
The deputy factory inspector for the
Scranton district was examined regarding
child labor and said that 1,40O boys and
1000 girls between the ages Of thirteen and
sixteen years are employed in the mills IN
this vicinity. Chairman Gray suggested that
the Pennsylvania legislature be petitioned
to improve the factory inspection laws re-
garding child labor.
State Mine Inspectors Called.
Three state mine inspectors were then
called They were unanimous in saying
that the companies In their districts had no
rules requiring the miners to stay in the
mines all day. One inspector said the
miners in his district did not average I'VE
hours work a day.
The same witness said most OF the acct
dents are due too the negligence or misjudg-
ment Of the wofkmen themselves. The In
spectors in reply to questions asked by the
commissioners said they sometimes were
accompanied by company officials and many
times they visited the workings alone. AT
this point recess was taken. 1874" |,D-A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Committee for Mr.. Alger.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

When the House of Representatives con-
vened today a bill was passed to extend
the act of June @, 1900, which authorizes
the sale of stone and timber for use in the
Indian territory, so as to provide for its
sale to railroads parts Of whose lines are
In the territory.
The Speaker laid before the House a let
ter from Gov. Smith of Maryland notifying
the House of the presentation by the state
Of Maryland of the statues of Charles Car
roll of Carrollton, Of the signers of the
Declaration Of Iniepensence, and John Han
sen. president of the Continental Cogress.
These statues now in Statuary hall.
a resolution was adopted setting aside
Saturday. January 81. after p. m. for the
exercises in connection with the acceptance
OF these statues.
The House then resumed the considera-
zion of the legislative appropriation bill
Mr.. Bartlett (Ga.) offered an amendment
appropriating S25OOOO to enable the Attor-
ney General to prosecute the vialotors of
the antitrust laws.
Mr.. Hepburn Qowa) offered a substitute
for the amendment, increasing the amount
10 100000
Mr.. Cannon Ull.) Endorsed the latter
amendment.
Mr. Hepburn said the whole country was
agitated over this subject.
Mr.. Bartlett wanted Mr.. Hepburn to In
corporate in his amendment proviso d.
recting the Attorney General to proceed
with prosecutions, but to this Mr.. Hepburn
objected because 1t contained a reflection on
Che Attorney General.
Mr.. Bartlett said the Attorney General
should be criticised because he had not en-
forced the antitrust laws. He said there
had been no representative Of the peoples
interest In the White House, cabinet or on
the federal bench.
Mr. Grosvenor (Ohio) declared that the
Sherman antitrust law was a republican
measure, while democratic administra-
ton had cast doubt upon its constitution
atty.
M. Hepburn's Amendment Adopted.
Mr.. Hepburn's amendment to appropriate
adopted without division.
Legislative Bill Passed.
Without further amendment the bill was
passed.
The Musician Bill Killed.
When the labor committee was reached
Mr. Bartholdt OF Missouri called up the
Dill to prohibit enlisted musicians from
making private contracts for music or en-
gaging in competition with civilian musi-
clans, which had been considered by the
House about ten days ago, and which was
the unfinished business. The third reading
OF the bill and Its passage were the con-
Guiding steps in Its consideration. When
this point had been reached in the previous
consideration the House adjourned on &C.
count OF lack OF quorum. Today, when the
bill was ordered TO be read third thine,
Objection was made. and It was voted down,
Which practically kills the measure.
The bill was defeated for third reading
by 80 10 i3.
A bill was passed to transfer the census
records from 1870 to 1900 to the census bu-
1eau.
The House adjourned at 2:3O o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
BACKING UP CASTRO.
All Business Men in Caracas Support
Him.

All Business Men in Caracas Support
Him.
NEW YORK, December 1.-THE consul
general OF Venezuela in this city today re-
ceiyed the following cablegram:
CARACAS, December IT,
Bankers, bar, commerce, society and
clergy, constituted in committee. approve
the governments attitude, and approve the
governments attitude and offer President
Castro their aid unreservedly.
(Signed) FORBES CARDENAS,
Secretary to the President.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, December H.
The Costa Rican government will not dis
cuss the Venezuelan situation but 1t can
be said on good authority that the ministers
favor President Castros attitude. Public
feeling here is bitter against the British and
German action. The United States is much
criticised. and the Monroe doctrine is ridi-
culed. Finally, President Castro IL looked
upon as setting a good example to Spanish
America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
NEEDS OF THE NAVY.
Secretary Moody Heard by House
Naval Committee.

Secretary Moody was heard by the House
naval affairs committee today on the SUBJ
ject Of naval construction. He explained
the need Of two steel ships for training
landsmen and apprentices, the cost Of
which is estimated at $4,000 each, and
wooden brig foT training apprentices at sta
TONS Two battle ships similar to those
last authorized were recommended. The
committee also were informed that about
81 500, 600 more will be required for the i'm
provements at the Annapolis Academy.
Mr.. Moody expressed the opinion that
submarine boats should be given a more
thorough test to establish their practicable
ity before more are constructed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Gen. Breckenridge Here,

Gen. Breckenridge, inspector general Of
the army, made an argument against the
bill creating a general staff corps in the
army before the House committee on mill
tary affairs today. He objected especially
to the discontinuance OF the inspector gen.
erals department. insisting that inspec-
lions by officers wholly independent of the
other branches of the service are necessary
for the best interests OF the army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
COMMISSIONERS HEARD.
Talk With House Appropriations Sub
COMMITTEES

Commissioners Mcfarland. West and
Biddle were heard this morning. on their
estimates for District needs in the way of
appropriations for the fiscal year 1904. by
the subcommittee of House appropriations
committee.
Mr.. Macfarland devoted his attention to
showing the necessity of making separate
and distinct provisions for the appropria-
tons for permanent necessary improve
ments and the appropriations for the adj
ministration Of the government Of the Dis
trict.
The discussion today was general, and
the Commissioners will be heard again to-
morrow on the specific provisions Of the
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
MRS GRANTS FUNERAL.
Her Remains to De Placed In the Grant
Monument

NEW YORK. December 1.-THE execu-
tive committee OF the Grant Monument As
ISOLATION held short meeting at the cham
Der OF commerce today to discuss arrange
ments for placing the body Of Mrs. Ulysses
8. Grant in its final resting place in the
Grant monument The exact time at which
this will be done and the character Of the
services attending cannot be determined
until General Frederick D. Grant reaches
Washington.
All that has been done here as yet has
been to arrange for the lifting OF the top
Of the granite sarcophagus In which Mrs.
Grants body will lie. A committee to have
charge of all arrangements was appointed
today to consist Of Gen. Granville H. Dodge,
Elihu Root and Henry w. Hayden, vice
president and secretary Of the association;
Cornelius N. Bliss and Col. A. Noel Blake
man. Col. Brakeman will have immediate
charge of details and has gone to Washing
ton to meet Gen. Grant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Leaves Of Absence.

Leaves Of absence have been granted as
follows: Capt. A. 8. Bickham. quartermas-
ter. three months: Capt. P. r. Ward. artil-
lery corps, one months extension: Cadet
Thomas E. Selfridge, first class. United
States Military Academy. six weeks on ac-
count of sickness; Contract Surgeon III. NJ.
Hall. one month. and Capt. v. HI. Bridg.
man. artillery corps, four months on ac-
count Of sickness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
GEN. MooRMAN's FUNERAL.
Will Take Place in New Orleans To-
morrow

NEW ORLEANS. December 1.-THE
funeral arrangements for Gen. George Moor
NAH, adtutant general OF the Confederate
Veterans Association, who died suddenly
last night, were completed today. This
evening the body win be taken to Memorial
Hall, where twill lie in state. guarded by
confederate veterans 'F5
morrow from tie hall, and all the veterans
organizations have been invited to attend
Rev. A. Gordon BakeweR. confederate
veteran. will deliver the sermon. Temporary
interment viii be IN the tomb of the Army
of the Tennessee, In Metair cemetery. New
Orleans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
For an Emergency Currency.

Senator Depew today introduced a bill au-
thorizing the issuance Of emergency cur
rency by the Treasury Department. It pro-
vides that such currency shall be supplied
to any national bank with capital OF not
less than 10000 to the extent of so per cent
Of the banks capital. The extra capital u.s.
however. to be supplied only in case of a
stringency In the money market sufficiently
serious to jeopardize values and imperil the
commercial and business interests Of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Removal of Transfer Station.

The removal of the transfer station OF the
9th street road from street to Richmond
street Is Endorsed In letters received today
by Chairman Babcock OF the House Dis
trict committee from Abner Greenleaf, Jo-
seph H. Houghton and N. II. Darton, all
residents Of Petworth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
JEROME THREATENS SUIT.
Objects to Charges Of Dishonesty by
the Newspapers.

NEW YORK, December 17.-District At
torney Jerome in an interview today, spoke
of the stand taken by the newspapers on
his recent actions against alleged gamblers.
He said he did not object to personal crit
icism. but he said: @''''
when they question my honesty and
jeopardize the cause, I will take action
and proceed criminally against the man
aging editors and If necessary make ar
rests"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Volcanic Eruptions.

The State Department has received from
United States Consul Heimrod. at Apia.
Samoa, a report that on November last
two supposedly extinct craters in the vol
cano of Mangaapi. on the Island Of Savaii.
broke into violent eruptions. Heavy earth
quake shocks preceded the volcano out
break. No lives were lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Young vanderbilt's Condition,

NEW YORK. December 17.-When DR..
Austin Flint left the home of Cornelius
Vanderbilt today he said there had been
no change in the condition of the patient
He refused to say what his temperature
was, but said 1t had not fallen during the
night. His heart, he said, was all right,
but he declines to say whether complica-
lions had set in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
THE LAURA DUGGAR TRIAL.
Witness Testtf,es AZ to Attitude Of Dr.
Hendricks.

Hendricks.
FREEHOLD J..tDec 1.-THE first wit
ness today in TIE trial Of Miss Laura Big
gar. Dr. Charles. C. Hendricks and Samuel
Stanton. for alleged conspiracy to get the
estate Of Henry M. Bennett. was A. v. d.
Watterson of Pittsburg. counsel for P. J.
McNulty, one Of the executors Of Mr.. Ben
nett's estate and beneficiary under the
will Mr. .Watterson, said Dr. Hendricks
told him last Junes that he would either
claim for Miss Biggar her share OF the es-
tate under the will. or lay claim to the
whole estate for her az the common law
wife of Mr.. Bennett. or put In a claim for
the services she had rendered Mr.. Bennett
during the last years Of his life In July
DR. Hendricks was stiIl undecided Mr.. Nc.
Nulty testified that he went to the Bayonne
Sanitarium at Miss Biggar's request and
met DR.. Hendricks. who had not made up
his mind what to claim for Miss Bisgar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Rev. DR.. A. L. Magnien Dying.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE. Md. December livery
Rev. Dr.. A. L. Magnien. president emei-
tus Of st. Mary's seminary on North Paca
street, who has been critically Ill for the
past week. is dying. He began to sink
slowly shortly after noon today and his
physicians state that he cannot live many
hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
PRAYERS FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
Summing Up Addresses in Trial Of
Charles Thorn

The entire session of Criminal Court No.
1 today was devoted to a discussion OF the
prayers for Instructions counsel desire the
court to give the jury In the case of Charles
Thorn. accused Of the murder OF his wife.
Ida Thorn. by shooting her. May last.
The matter OF the prayers will be settled
late this afternoon, and the summing-up
addresses of counsel to the jury will begin
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning. In all
Probability a verdict will be rendered before
tomorrow evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
FLOATING IN ROCK CREEK.
Body Of Unknown Man Found This
Afternoon.

The body Of an unknown white man was
found floating in Rock creek this afternoon
near the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge.
The condition of the body was such that
It was thought to have been in the water
some time.
The body was apparently that OF young
man.
1t was clothed In black coat and vest
and checkered trousers. 1t was viewed by
the coroner and taken to the morgue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Will Of Thomas Burke.

By the terms Of the will OF Thomas
Burke, dated October q. 1902, and filed to-
day for probate, his estate Is left to his
wife, Hester A. Burke. for life or during
widowhood. In the event OF her death or
remarriage the real estate is to revert to
the five children Of the testator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
To Regulate Trusts.

Senator Hoar today secured permission
from the Senate to file with the secretary
of that body while the Senate Is not In ses-
sion bill for the regulation Of trusts. He
did not state the nature of his BILL but said
he would prepare and file It before next
Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
Senate Acts Favorably With
out Discussion.
SEWELL Is EULOGIZED
LEGISLATIVE BILL PASSED BY
THE HOUSE.
Amendment Appropriates $500, 900
for Prosecuting Violations Of the
Sherman Antitrust Law.

Immediately after the Senate convened
today Mr. Hale (Maine) called up the ur-
gent deficiency bill and 1t was passed with
out discussion. 1t carries an appropriation
of 81 no 400. including $500 900 to suppress
the foot and mouth disease.
Mr.. Hale stated that 1t was evident that
no business would be transacted until after
the holiday adjournment, and on his mo-
ton 1t was agreed that the Senate adjourn
from today until Saturday
The Senate concurred in the House
amendments to a bill providing for the sur
vey of certain lands in Wyoming. Mr..
Morgan (Ala) gave notice that Saturday
he would address the Senate regarding the
construction of an isthman canal
Pension Bill Passed.
Mr.. Gallinger IN. HI reported the pen
sion appropriation bill, which was passed
without discussion 1t carries Sl39, Si1,0 1O,
and is the first of the regular appropriation
bills to be passed by the Senate at this ses-
sion.
Bills were passed authorizing Robert A.
Chapman of Alabama to use the waters of
the Coosa river. in Alabama. for the pur-
James NJ. Chisholm, postmaster Of Atchi-
son. Kan, for loss sustained by him
through the failure of the National Bank
of Atchison: to repeal the section Of an act
IN
at Muskegon. Mich, to certain lots; TO
make Wilmington. N. c., a port through
which merchandise may be imported for
transportation without appraisement.
Several pension bills also were passed and
the Senate then resumed consideration of
the militia bill. s
Mr. Bacon (Ga) c2<finued his remarks.
begun yesterday. in oDposition to the sec.
ton of the bill regarding a reserve force of
trained men.
Mr.. Bacon had not concluded when. at
100 pm. the Senate went into executive
session.
When the doors were opened bill was
passed reimbursing the Mellert Foundry
and Machine Company of Reading. Pa, for
money retained by the United States for
failure to complete a contract within a
specified time.
Committee for Mr.. Alger.
Mr< Burrows (Mich) called attention to
the fact that his colleague, Mr.. Alger, was
without a committee assignment and that
the committee on committees had stated
the difficulty of making one at this time.
He. therefore. IL view of Mr.. Alger's serv-
ices as Secretary of War and his general
fitness. rendered his resignation as a MEM
Der of the committee on military affairs in
order that Mr.. Ager might be appointed to
the vacancy, which was done.
Eulogizing Mr.. Sewell.
Mr.. kean then called up the resolution
respecting the death of the late Senator
Sewell and delivered a touching tribute to
his memory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
PROF. BELL EN- ROUTE HOME.
Thinks He Has Solved the Flying
Machine Problem.

MONTREAL, Quebec, December 17.-Prof.
Alexander Graham Bell passed through this
city yesterday en- route to Washington from
his summer home on Cape Breton Island
Prof. Bell stated that during the past sum-
mer he had made experiments with kites
which he expected would prove the solution
of the flying machine problem. He says he
will make the details public before some
scientific body In the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
W. r. McInnes Appointed.

MONTREAL, December NV. r. Nc
Innes has been appointed freight traffic
manager Of the Canadian Pacific railroad,
with offices at Montreal. Mr. McInnes was
formerly assistant freight traffic manager
Of western lines, with offices at Winnipeg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-17
PLEAsEs THE ITALIANS.
Action Of the Government in Regard
to Venezuela.

ROME. December 1.-THE announcement
Of the presentation yesterday afternoon Of
Itaiy's demands to Venezuela was received
here with general satisfaction. Apart from
the desire to recover the claims Of Italian
subjects. there has been long-standing ILL
feeling between the two countries. conse-
Quent on the persistent hostility shown by
the ruling clerical element in Venezuela
against Italy because of the struggle be-
tween the Vatican and the Quirinal.
Premier Zanardelli and Foreign Minister
Prinetti are discussing the measures to be
adopted should the demands not have the
desired effect.