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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
BOYS UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
Demand for Messengers Has Increased
the Number.

the Number.
The operations Of the civil service rules
have had the effect of bringing into Wash
tngton and the government service men
and women from all parts of the country
for years past. Recently there has been an
influx of boys and young men, the result OF
the establishment Of an eligible list for mes
sengers at salary of $500 year.
few days ago the chief clerk Of the
patent office had occasion to need mes
senger and sent to the civil service commits
sion for the list. He found three boys that
seemed to suit his purpose. One of them
lived in Michigan, another In Oregon, and
another in Texas. There was also boy IN
New York but he was only fourteen years
old, and Mr. Irelan did not think 1t wise
for the young man to be taken from his
home at such an age.
An investigation was made as to the
and the one from Texas seemed to fill the
bill. The Oregon boy wrote to Mr.. Irelan
that it would cost him almost third OF
years pay to come to Washington to take
the position. The boy in Michigan was not
heard from, but the Texas boy reported at
the patent office this morning for appoint
ment
His name is William G. Harris, and he
halls from San Antonio. He Is about sew
enteen years old and strongly built young
man. The appointment of Harris will be
made this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Disturbed State Of Morocco.

The consul general Of the United States
at Tangier In his dispatch No. $50 Of De-
cember %, 1902, has reported to the de-
partment in regard. to the disturbed con-
ditions in Morocco. He says that about
September last the sultan succeeded in
pacifying rebellious tribes and affairs were
supposed to be more settled. In the mean
time a pretender reported to be one of the
sultan's uncles) to the throne arose at
Taxi. The sultan gathered an army of be-
tween 10000 and 800 3 and under the COM
mand of his uncle, the Shereef Ell Meranf,
proceeded against the pretender and his
followers, and it was reported that on De-
initiated, its camp, bcannon, ETC., being
captured. 49,. z ~! e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Army orders.

Capt. Charles B. Wedges, U. s. Infantry,
quartermaster, has been relieved from fur
Their duty on the transport Mcclellan and
ordered to Fort Meade.ss. D., for temporary
duty, in charge Of the construction of the
public buildings being erected at that post.
relieving Capt. Walter M, Whitman, 18th
Cavalry, Of those duties. = as r. ss.
The following named officers have been
at Fort Levenworth for examination for
promotion: Second Lieutenant Charles H.
Danforth, 10th Inf ltry; Second Lieut..
John F.. Mccarthy. 10Th Infantry; Second
Lieut.. Frederick w. Mills, jr., 7th Infan-
try.
Capt John A. Dapray 23d Infantry. now
at Fort Sam Houston, Tex, has been or
dered to report to the commander of that
post for such light duty as his physical
condition will permit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Ex-Governor 1ngersoll Dead.

A special dispatch to the New York Hers
aid from New Haven, Conn.,, Sunday. says:
Charles Roberts Ingersoll three times gov
ernor of Connecticut serving from 1873 to
1877, and for a generation leader Of the
Connecticut bar. died early this morning.
at his home here. He was eighty-one years
old but was active until few weeks ago,
and less than two months ago was interest,"
ed as advisory counsel in a law suit Death
was due to a general, although sudden,
breaking down Of the system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
To Test New Rifle,

A board of army officers has been detailed
to conduct the test Of the new experimental
rifle under manufacture by the ordnance
department, and a large number of enlisted
men who are known to be crack shots have
been assigned to assist in the practical
working Of the new arm. officers assigned
to this duty are Captains F. s. Foltz. I'd
Cavalry; Frank Dew. Ramsay, 9th Infan-
try. and Fred Munson, 9th Infantry. Cap
tain T. G. Dixon Of the ordnance depart
ment, on duty in Washington, has been d.
rected to accompany the board. which will
meet first at Springfield arsenal and then
proceed to Sandy Hook. The board will
make full report on the result Of the
trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Proceedings for Foreclosure,

Proceedings to foreclose a deed of trust
and for an accounting were instituted to-
day in the Equity Court by Bait Healy
against Thomas P. Diggins and Others 1t
is asserted that Mr.. Healy holds a note
for 5000, secured by house No. 1916 YER
mont avenue, upon which there is bal
ance due with accrued interest, and that
Mr.. Diggins is indebted to the complain
ant for money on other accounts. The
house mentioned Is said to belong to Mr.
Diggins. and the court is asked to have
the property sold and that an accounting
may be had Of money due Mr. Healy. At
torneys Lamber and Baker appeared for the
complainant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
CANNOT FIX PRICE OF COAL.
Injunction Against the Coal Exchange
at Detroit. Mich.

DETROIT, Mich. January 2s-Sittins en-
pane, the six Wayne circuit judges today
issued the preliminary injunction asked for
by Prosecutor Hunt against the Detroit
coal exchange an organization of thirty
local dealers The injunction restraints the
exchange from acting as an organization to
nix the minimum price at which coal shall
be sold.
Judges Hosmer and Rohnert dissented
from the action of the court. stating that It
appeared to them criminal proceedines
should have been instituted instead of pro-
ceedings In equity. Judge Frazer in an
nounc1ng the decision said that the court
mad decided that the statute against COM
binations and trusts had been violated. The
coal exchange was not represented In court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Return of Col. Crowder.

Col. E. H. Crowder, judge advocate,
United States army, has returned to
Washington from the Pacific coast, where
he went on secret mission under orders
from the President. Col. Crowder's task
has been the investigation of certain
charges made against the army and its
officers by the so-called anti-imperialists.
numerous officers who, from their expe-
rience in the Philippines, were able to con-
tribute information. Col. Crowder will put
the results of his inquiry into a special re-
mort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Divorces Granted.

Justice Hagner. in Equity Court No. 1.
late this afternoon signed DEGREES granting
divorces as follows:
Sarah Fox from. George Fox. on the
ground Of desertion. rs-
Mary L. Ellis from John F. Ellis, on the
grounds of cruelty, habitual drunkenness
and desertion.
Lorraine L. Hack from Oliver C. Hack,
on the grounds of habitual drunkenness
and desertion.
Pearl May Ferguson from James E. Fer
guson, on the ground Of cruelty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
TO RAISE THE BLOCKADE.
Written Declarations Exchanged Be
tween Mr.. Bowen and the Allies.

BERLIN, January 26.-Written declara-
lions regarding raising the blockade OF the
Venezuelan ports have been exchanged be-
tween Minister Bowen and the representa-
tives of Great Britain, Germany and Italy
In their declarations the representatives OF
the European powers promised to consent
to the Immediate raising Of the blockade as
soon as an agreement is concluded between
them and Mr.. Bowen embodying the condi-
tons laid down by the powers.
These conditions chiefly relate to the
guarantees to be furnished by Venezuela,
which has offered portion Of the customs
revenue of La Guaira and Porto Cabello.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
GEN. sPAuLD1na's SUCCESSOR.

B. B. Armstrong Named to Be Assist
ant Secretary q the Treasury.
The President Saturday sent the follow
Ing nomination to the Senate:
Robert B. Armstrong, Illinois. assistant
secretary of the treasury; George R. Car
ter, Hawaii. secretary Of the territory OF
Hawaii; Sargentf S.sMorton, receiver Of
public moneys at San Francisco; Robert L.
Richards. California. assistant surgeon in
the army with rank Of first lieutenant
Navy-Lieut. jos. H. Rohrbacher, to be
lieutenant commander.
And numbertof pestmasters. including
the following: zszf,.k
Virginia-Wm. H. Boynton, Hampton.
Maryland-Sewell M. Moore Cambridge;
Vim. r Reese, Crisfield; Milton s. Lank-
ford, Princess Anne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
TO AMEND THE CODE.
Penalty for Removing Property Being
Bought on Credit.

A bill was introduced in the House today
by Mr.. Pearre to amend the District code
so as to supply the omission of penalty
against persons spiriting away personal
proper under mortgage or contract of sale.
The bill makes this act felony punish
able by fine and imprisonment.
1t is to prevent persons from purchasing
personal property on credit and then spir-
iting that property out of the District.
Under the present law there Is no pen
atty against such procedure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
To Examine the General Ayres.

board Of survey has been ordered to
convene at Boston, Mass, to examine and
report upon the Condition of the quarter
masters steamer Gederal Ayres, with a
view to the condemnation and sale of the
vessel if the board shall find such action to
be in the interest VI the service The detail
for the board iss Major R. H. Patterson,
Capt. Thomas E. Merrill, First Lieut. CIar-
ence N Jones, all of the artillery corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Successor of E. P. Dole.

HONOLULU, January 26.-Lorrin An
drews has been appointed attorney general
of Hawaii by Governor Dole to succeed E.
p Dole resigned Mr.. Andrews is a native
of New York and is a grandson of one of
the earliest Hawaiian missionaries. He
served term in the territorial legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Steamer Korea Breaks Record.

HONOLULU, January 25.-The steamer
Korea has arrived, breaking the record be-
tween here and San Francisco by four hours
and fifty-seven minutes. Her time from
San Francisco was four days, twenty-five
hours and =fifty-three minutes. Her longest
days run-the last-was 451 miles. The
Korea will sail for Yokohama Tuesday and
try for another record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Guests of-secretary Root.

Secretary RootI enteftained about forty
guests at luncheon rat the Country Club
yesterday afterhoon,i including Senator
Frye, president pro tenn. of the Senate;
Speaker Henderson, the members of the
congressional committees on military af-
fairs and other senators and representa-
tives. He was assisted by Gen. Corbin in
looking after their comfort and pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
King Signs at Tacoma.

TACOMA, Wash, January 2S.-The
Ledger today says: John King, the star
backstop of the Chicago National League
team, has been signed by Manager B. E.
McKibben to play the coming season with
Tacoma in the Pacific Northwest League.
king is rated as one of the greatest young
catchers in the base ball business. and both
American and National League agents have
been hard after him during the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Col. Charles L. Davis Here.

Colonel Charles L. Davis, commanding the
9th Infantry, which regiment is in Manila,
has arrived in this city to await retirement.
He Is staying at 912 10th street. He is a,
native OF Pennsylvania and is veteran Of
the war of the rebellion, having served
esta blishment, and reaching the grade Of
major. In February, 1866, he was appoint
ed second lieutenant of the 10th Infantry
and became colonel Of the 9th Infantry in
July, 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
To Aid the Register Of Wills.

Mr.. Quay gave notice of an amendment
to the District bill appropriating 81 500 for
clerk hire, file cases and file cards, to enable
the register of Wills to complete the card
index of the records of his office, provided
that moneys derived from fees collected by
the register of wills may be used for the
purchase Of necessary books, law books
and books of reference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Death Of Lieut.. Armstrong.

A cablegram from Gen. Davis, dated Ma
Mia, today reports the death of First Lieut..
William X. Armstrong, 2sth Infantry, from
smallpox yesterday. He was from Ala
bama, and began his military service in the
volunteer army during the Spanish war as
second lieutenant, I'd Alabama Infantry
He was appointed second lieutenant 23d In
fantry in September, 1899, and was pro-
NOTED first lieutenant, 2Sth Infantry, in
March 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Anthony Linnbaum Missing.

The local police have been requested to
look out for Anthony G. Linnbaum, jew
eler. fifty-two years old. who disappeared
from his home In Baltimore week ago.
His wife believes he wandered away from
his home. and fears he was lost in the
woods When he went away he did not
have much money in his pockets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Naval Orders.

Lieut. F. E. Ridgely has been granted two
months sick leave.
Passed Assistant Surgeon r. w. Plum
mer, from duty with recruiting party No. 8
to the Prairie.
Passed Assistant Surgeon F. M. Furlong,
from duty with recruiting party No. 6 to the
navy yard, New York
Acting Assistant Surgeon ]. T. Miller, to
duty with recruiting party No. g.
Acting Assistant Surgeon w. H. Janney,
to the naval hospital, Port Royal, 8. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
THE UNION STATION BILL,
Meeting Of Conferees Called for This
Afternoon

meeting of the conferees on the union
station bill was called for o'clock this
afternoon in the room of the Senate COM
mittee on the District of Columbia. There
were present Senators Gallinger, Dilling-
ham and Martin and Representative Bah
cock. Up to o'clock Representatives
Mudd and Meyer had not appeared. The
matter was discussed generally, but in the
absence of a full representation of the
House no agreements were reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Mr.. Meyer Going on Boar Hunt.

ROME, January 26-Ambassador Meyer
and Foreign Minister Prinetti have been In
vited to join the royal shooting party at
Castle Porziano. Good sport is anticipated,
as wild bears are plentiful. The king trav-
eled to Castle Porziano in Mr.. Meyers
motor car, $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
To Extend 9Th Street Northeast.

A bill for the extension of Sth street
northeast, otherwise known as Railroad
avenue, from Bunker Hill road to Bates
road has been introduced in the House by
Representative Allen Of Maine. The neces-
sary land for the extension is to be ac-
quired by condefnna ton proceedings, and
$500 is appropriated In the bill for this pur-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
To Exempt corcoran Art Gallery.

Mr.. Gallinger today introduced in tie
Senate bill to exempt from taxation the
Corcoran Art Gallery and such other art
galleries in the District of Columbia that
are of sufficient value and size and merit
as to be Of general interest, and are kept
open to the public without profit or income
to their owner or owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
REPORT AS TO THE DIX.
believed That the Statement That It
Was Wrecked ia nntrue

Quartermaster General Ludington has re-
ce1ved cable message from the agent Of
the quartermaster's department at Maya
saki, saying that in obedience to instruc-
lions he had investigated the rumor started
at Seattle, Wash, that the army transport
DIX had been lost in the vicinity of Yoko-
nama' and had ascertained from reliable
sources that no such report was current in
Yokohama, and the Seattle rumor was he
Heved there to have no basis,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Anxiety as to the Ship Florence.

HONOLULU, January 26.-The non-ar-
rival of the. ship Florence, fifty-four days
out from Tacoma to this port Is causing
some anxiety. Vessels arriving from Puget
sound report storms. The Florence is an
leaking when here last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Ex-sEcRETARY LONG ILL.
Under Observation at st. Margette's
Infirmery in Boston.

BOSTON, January Performer Secretary
Of the Navy John D. Long has been at
St. Margette's infirmary here for the
last three weeks under observation by a
physician for long-standlng allment.
Members of his family say that no serl-
Gus complication had been thought OF ana
that Mr. Longs case could scarcely give
rise to any immediate worry on their part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
TWO RAILROAD MEN KILLED.
Freight Wreck on the WILLIAMSON
and North Branch r. r.

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa, January &.-Two
men were killed and one fatally injured to-
day in a freight wreck on the Williamsport
and North Branch railroad near Satterfield,
Sullivan county. The dead are Edward
Darling and Thomas Swank, brakemen
Harley Edkins, conductor, was pinned be-
meath the tender and had both legs broken.
He was nearly frozen to death when res
cued and cannot recover.
Engineer Sleighman and Lord Farman. a
brakeman, We're also injured.
The wreck was caused by open switch.
The freight train knocked six cars off the
switch on to the main track. The cars ran
down a steep grade and went over thirty
foot embankment, completely wrecking
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26

lace curtain blown against a lighted gas
jet caused a slight fire in the house of Mr..
Eugene May, 24S2 Brown street. Mount
Pleasant. about $40 g clock last night. An
alarm of fire was turned in from box S13
but the blaze was extinguished before the
arrival Of the fremen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
will Witness Test of the Protector.

BY direction Of the Secretary of War, a
board of officers, consisting of Major Ar
thur Murray, Capt. Charles ]. Bailey,
Capt Charles F. Parker. all of the Artil-
lery Corps, recently convened at Bridge
port, Conn, for the purpose of witnessing
and reporting upon the test of the subma-
rine torpedo boat Protector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26

Archbishop Bruchesi Of Montreal. in the
course of sermon, said he thought Montre-
al was rich enough and proud enough to
provide library without having recourse
to the aims of an American millionaire. The
city has been offered Carnegie library
under the usual conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Slight Blaze AT Moon rodax.

A local alarm of fire was sent to lire
alarm headquarters today about noon for
fire in the house of Charles T. Burns 3H
NJ street northwest The fire was caused
by trouble with an oil stove, and SIS da n
age resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Balloting at Dover.

DOVER, Del. January 26.-The fifth ball
lot for United States senator resulted:
Long term-Addicks, 81; H. A. Dupont,
10; James H. Hughes (dem.), q.
Short term-Addicks, 10; Higgins, 10; w.
s. Hilles Irregular rep.), 2; D.. T. Marvel
(dem), q. Necessary to choice, q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Tipple DESTROYED bv Fire.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, January 26.-The
-tipple of the Harrison-Lankford mine, west
of this city. was destroyed by fire this
morning. One man is known to be dead
and several badly burned. Details soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26

& Lucy Denney colored, fell down flight
of stairs at her home. No. SO 18th street
Northeast, about 3 o'clock yesterday morn
Ing, and was injured about the left Shout
der. She refused to go to a hospital for
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
MAY GO TO PRISON FOR LIFE.
Prospect Of Communication Of Deatl
Sentence of Col. Lynch.

LONDON, January 26.-It is now general
ly conceded that the death sentence passed
upon Col. Arthur Lynch, who was found
guilty of hig treason on Friday last, will
be COMMITTED to penal servitude for life
term of years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
fall ing
HAIR g

Dandrun, scale, ifritated or itching scalp and
ln disorders affecting the hair and scalp per-
naneEtly and safely overcome and cured only
with my scientific, systematic and thorough treat
ments-the result Of thirty years. practical expe-
est privacy assured. Call write personally to
JOIN n: WOODBURY. d. L, Shaw Berry build
Ing. COZ 18th Ut. NV. cor. +. Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Jamaicans Pleased at Canal Treaty.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. January 26-The
Jamaican newspapers express delight at
the signing of the treaty between the
United States and Colombia providing for
the completion of the Panama canal. They
look upon it opening much-needed field
for Jamaican laborers and artisans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26

1t pays to read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds OF situations are filled
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
Expression Of Thanks,

In closing her general order, Mrs. Old
royd expresses her deep sense of gratitude
for the loyal and steadfast support given
the administration by the members of the
Woman's Relief Corps Of the department"
and also extends thanks to Department
Commander Bingham and his staff and
to the veterans Of the Grand Army of the
Republic for the numerous courteses and
willing help which she says have been at
all times extended to her She also ac-
knowledges many courtesies received from
the Sons Of Veterans.
The convention badge is to be presented
with the compliments of the department
president.
Mrs. Oldroyd has issued Invitations to a
reception which will be held at her home,
DIG 10th street northwest. Thursday even
ing, January 20. to which all members of
the Grand Army Of the Republic and MEN,
bers Of the Woman's Relief Corps in the
District of Columbia are invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26

For a More Elastic Bank Currency.
Representative Padgett of Tennessee has
introduced a bill to provide a more elastic
bank currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-26
u. S. r1edical Institute,

Throw away your Truss. We can cure you Of
your rupture without pain loss of time. II you
troubled with nervous debility, defective mem
ory headache. dizziness, papitation of heart, erup-
ticns body, loss OF sleep, deposits In urine kid
ney trouble. disease or genito-urinary organs var-
coeele. lack Of strength, consult the German Spe-
rialst-FREE. Diseases peculiar TO women a spe-
eialty.
X-RAY USED.
Once hours. daily, 10 am. to II; 2 pm to g.
Tuesday and Saturday till pm Sunday. 10 a. m
TO r. 1888 Penna. ave. NV. ta2I If ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-03

was killed while in the employ Of the
city, viii come up, as it has been re-
quested that something of this sort be
done.
Mayor Blaisdell has received several
offers for some of the property owned
by the city and which it is able to
sell. one of these is $50 for the Webb
school house and another is of $3.50 for
the Oakland street school house. An
other offer of $500 has been received
for the old gravel pit. A short time
ago an order was passed authorizing
the purchase of M asbestos curtain
for the City hall if it was deemed ad-
visabe. Mayor BlaisdelI has received
several estimates for this. The high
est is $500. Two more have been re-
ceived. one for s145 and the other for
$40 The first two were for a curtain
21x3S. but it has been discovered since
they were received that the curtain
should be 21x36 and the last estimate
IS on this size.