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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
THE PRESIDENTS FLAG.
General Order to the Army Announc-
ing Amended Regulations.

Lieut.. Gen. Miles, commanding the army,
has issued general order to the army an
nouncing that the regulations in regard to
the Presidents flag have been amended by
the Secretary of War TO read as follows:
THE flag Of the President shall consist
of blue ground, with the official coat of
arms of the United States, as determined by
the State Department, In the center, and
shall be Of the dimensions prescribed for
the admirals flag No. /, 1920 feet hoist
1440 feet fly.
The headqua rters flag of the President
shall be of scarlet silk q feet inches fly
and feet on the pike, which shall be 10
feet long, including ferrule and head. The
head shall consist of a globe, inches in
diameter. surmounted By an American eagle,
alert. inches high If eaeh 6f the four
The points of these stars lie in the circum-
ference CT an imaginary circle of 2ls inches
radius. The center of these ina ginary
circles, which coincide with the centers of
these stars are o inches from the short
sides and inches from the long sides of
the color. In the center of the color shall
be a large fifth star, also of five points,
which lie in the circumference of an imagi-
nary circle of 1611 inches radius. The CEN
ter of this circle is the point of intersection
of the diagonals of the color. The re-enter-
ing angles of this large star lie in the cir
cumference of an imaginary circle of 8
inches radius with the same center as be-
fore. Inside of the star thus outlined Is
parallel star, separated from it by band
OF white. 1R inches wide. This inner star
forms a blue field, upon which is the official
coat of arms of the United States, as deter
mined by the State Department, the device
being located by placing the middle point of
the line dividing the chief from the pale
ways of the eScutcheon upon the point of
intersection of the diagonals of the color,
and thus coinciding with the center of the
larger star. On the scarlet field around the
larger star are other white stars, one for
each state, equally scattered in the re e-enter-
ing angles, and all included within the cir
cumference ola circle of 1919 inches radius
whose center is the center of the large star.
The design, letters, figures and stars are to
be embroidered in silk, the same On both
sides of the color. The edges Of the color
are to be trimmed with knotted fringe of
silver and gold 3 inches wide, and one cord,
having two tassels, feet inches long, and
made of red, white and blue silk inter-
mixed. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
BAR OF GOLD MISSING
THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN STOLEN
AT DETROIT.
It Was in Charge of Pacific Express
Company-Valued at Over
$4,000.

DETROIT, March ia bar Of gold, said
to be valued at $4,000 to $4,000, disap-
! peared from the express car of Wabash
train No. 4, which arrived at the Union
station from the west al o'clock and left
for Buffalo at midnight.
The property was in charge of the Pacific
Express Company and was consigned to
Buffalo. Just as soon as the messenger
missed the gold he notified the local ex-
press agent of the company, who in turn
asked the police to assist in the search for
the missing treasure.
Every available detective of the staff of
Chief of Detectives Mcdonnell was assigned
to the case and private detectives were also
retained to assist.
The general manager is expected in the
city at IL :55 o'clock, and he will then give
out statement. Pending his arrival no
details will be given out at the local office.
1t is supposed that the gold was shipped
from some western mine. The bar was
missed just before the train pulled out for
the east
Local officials say there is a bare posi-
bility that the bar of gold has been mis-
placed and will turn up in Buffalo. I'VE
are impatiently waiting for news from
Buffalo," said the manager Of the local
branch of the Pacific Express Company.
Police Have No Clew.
AT 1:3O o'clock Captain Mcdonnell, chief
of detectives, said that his men had discov-
cred no clew to the whereabouts OF the
missing gold. The precious bar was checked
out by the incoming messenger in the GUS
tomary manner and receipted for at the
company's office in the union depot. The
outgoing messenger then checked 1t and re-
ceipted for it. His train was an hour and a
half late and while awaiting it's arrival the
bar of gold, the detectives learn. was loaded
on a truck in the office. where several per-
sons not employed by the company saw 1t
and examined 1t.
When the truck was unloaded after the
arrival of the train, the bar was found to
be missing. Captain Mcdonnell says he
has found that at least three persons not
connected with the Pacific Express Com
pany were in the Office and examined the
bullion and discussed It,
The value of the bar, as given to the po-
lice, is S23, 800 At o'clock the promised
statement from Superintendent Newhall
had not been issued.
BUFFALO, N. Y, March 19.-At the Of
flee of the express company here all knowl-
edge of the disappearance of bar of gold
at Detroit is denied They say further
that bullion is never shipped to Buffalo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
FIRE LOSS 100000
In Business Section of Pep
perel, Mass.
PROPERTY DESTROYED
GRIFFIN'S SHOE FACTORY AND
MANY OTHER BUILDINGS BURN.
Belief That the Fire Was Work Of
Incendiary to Spite Mr..
Griffin.
PROPERTY DESTROYED

PEPPERELL, Mass, March ia fire,
which started shortly after 1 o'clock this
morning in the big shoe factory of NJ. c.
Griffin of East Pepperell, destroyed the fac
tory and a score of other buildings, includ-
ing stores and dwelling houses, entailing a
loss estimated at 100000.
AS the local fire department could not
cope with the flames aid was called from
Nashua, n. H. With this help the local
department fought until nearly daylight be-
fore gaining control of the fire. The heav-
lest losers are NJ. C. Griffin, the shoe manu-
facturer, and E. E. Tarbell Three stores
and six dwellings, owned by the latter,
were destroyed. The cause of the fire is
not known, but incendiarism is suspected.
The theory is supported by the fact that
Mr.. Griffins automobile, which was in the
box shop of the factory and which was
removed in good condition to a safe dis
tance from the factory was found wrecked
after the fire 1t is taken an indica-
tion that some one had a grudge against
him. The body OF the machine was dis
figured by cracks and scars, the lamps had
been wrenched off, the tires and cushions
gashed with a knife and the running gear
battered as If with a hammer or an ak.
The section swept by the flames was form
ed by group of buildings which centered
about the shoe shop on Main and Foster
streets and on the river road. Beside the
factory the buildings burned were:
On Main street. three stores and six
dwelling houses, owned by E. E. Tarbell;
shoe store of F. F. Goff
On Foster street, store and dwelling of w.
A. Kemp teweler; engine house and five
dwellings.
On the river road, general merchandise
store of j. j. Saunders and three dwellings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
DISCUSS THEIR GRIEVANCES.
Committee of New Haven Railway
Employees Holds a Meeting.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, March 19.-An-
other meeting of the grievance committee
Of the conductors and trainmen of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford railroad
was held today, but it was said that the
session was merely for general discussion
OF the situation. Valentine Fitzpatrick of
the trainmen's national organization, and
W. C. Wilkins OF the conductors national
union took part in the discussion.
w. Z. Chamberlain general manager Of
the railroad system. Is here today. 1t was
said that he was considering the request of
the freight handlers union of this city for
an Increase of - per cent in wages and an
extra rate of pay for Sunday and overtime
work.
NEW YORK. March 19-The directors of
the New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad Company met here today to take
up the employees grievances presented to
President Hall. Among the directors pres
ent was J. Pierpont Morgan.
1t was announced after the meeting that
the directors had nothing to say to the pub
lie today. but 1t was learned from W. D.
Bishop. one of the directors. that decision
had been reached and that 1t would be for
warded 10 the men at once. He would not
give any intimation as to whether any con-
Cessions had been made or any other facts
concerning the decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
APPOINTED CHIEF CLERK.
Warren r. Choate Selected by Head of
Corporations Bureau.

Warren A. Choate, a law clerk in the
office Of the commissioner of internal reve-
nue., has been appointed chief clerk of the
bureau of corporations under Commissioner
Garfield. Mr. Choate is from Maryland
and was appointed a temporary clerk in the
internal revenue bureau during the Spanish
war. He is personally well known to Com
missioner Garfield. Mr.. Choate has execu-
tive and legal ability of high order, and
his selection is commended
Warren r. Choate was born September
co. 1865, In this city. He was educated in
the public schools Of Washington and by
private tutors and special courses, supple
menting his education by a tour of Europe
In 1889. He took up the study of law and
graduated from the National University
Law School of this city with the degree of
bachelor and master Of laws; was admitted
to the bar Of the Supreme Court of the
District Of Columbia, January 2, 1889, and
Immediately began the practice of his pro-
fession. He is also member of the bar of
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
He pursued the courses in jurisprudence
and diplomacy at Columbian University in
this city, receiving the degree of doctor of
civil law in June. 1901.
In 1898, when the war revenue act went
into erect, he entered the bureau of in
ternal revenue, Treasury Department, do
Ing law work respecting taxable docu-
ments, proprietary medicines, under that
act, and was the assistant chief in the or
ganiZation OF the division of documentary
and proprietary stamps, in which division
the larger part of the legal work respect
ing taxes accruing under schedules A and
of the war revenue act was done.
Mr.. Choate was the assistant chief of the
division in which was performed the work
of redeeming stamps imprinted on checks
etc, which by recent act of Congress
have been presented to the Treasury De.
partment for redemption.
Mr.. Choate's home Is at Rockville, Nd
Col. L. D. Bumpus of this city. whose ap-
pointment as captain Of the watch, was
announced by The Star yesterday, was born
in Titusville, Pa. March 16 1S44. His edu-
cation was acquired in the common schools
of Pennsylvania. October 2, 1861, he en-
listed as private soldier in Company ],
57th Pennsylvania Volunteers. In Novem-
ber, 1861, he was appointed sergeant; was
commissioned first lieutenant August 10.
1862; captain. March u. 1863; lieutenant
colonel of the 57th Pennsylvania Volun-
teers. November g. 1864. and commanded
the regiment until discharged, January 10,
1867
After the war Col. Bumpus engaged In
building furnaces and rolling mills and fol-
lowed the road as commercial traveier.
In 1884, he was appointed member Of The
Capitol police force serving IN this Capacity
until May. 1894. November 20 of that year
he was appointed watchman at the govern
ment printing ONCE. where he has served
continuously until his present appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
DUMPED BACILLI IN CANAL.
DR.. Ravold's Cowboy Brother So Dis
posed of 1O7 Barrels.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. March 19.-Edward
Ravold a former cowboy and mining engi-
neer of Arizona and brother Of Bacteri-
oIogist Dr. Armn,and Ravold, was the man
who, unaided, dumped 107 barrels OF i'm
ported bacilli prodigiosus into the Chicago
drainage canal on the night of November
@, 1901, and thereby enabled his brothe;
to establish the fact that the germs fioated
down to St. Louis. After DR.. Ravold had
imported and propagated the bacilli he
employed his brother, for $125, to dump
them into the drainage canal.
The barrels were placed on two fiat cars
and transported to Lemont. Ill. Mean
while the cowboy had already gone to Le-
mont and became acquainted with the ST.
uation. When the barrels arrived he, alone
and unaided, rolled the entire 1O1 barrels
to the drainage canal, opened them ana
poured the contents into the canal He
worked quietly all night, and the watch
man found the empty barrels along the
canal bank the next morning.
Ravold then returned to st. Louis ana
has since been living here. The facts Ill
the matter were kept secret until after DR..
Ravolds testimony before the drainage
canal commission recently, and Or. Ravold
finally consented to relate the details.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
NEW ASSISTANT SECRETARY.
Melville w. Miller Enters Upon the
Discharge of His Duties

Mr. Melville w. Miller of Lafayette, Ind,
who assumed office assistant secretary
of the interior Tuesday, Is another Of the
appointments of newspaper men to public
office that have characterized the admins
tration of President Roosevelt. Mr. Miller
is known throughout Indiana as one of the
most astute lawyers and one Of the best
editorial writer's in the state. He was born
at Lafayette forty-sX years ago and re-
ceived his preliminary education in the pub
lie schools of his native city. Later he en-
tered Du Pauw University, from which he
was graduated in the class of 1878. He was
admitted to the bar of the supreme court of
Indiana in 1879 and Immediately entered
upon the practice of his profession. In 1881
he was given the degree of A. NJ. by his
alma mater and in 1888 moved to Des
Moines Iowa, where he practiced law for
three years, returning to Lafayette In 1888.
Shortly after he took UP his residence in
Indiana for the second time Mr.. Miller was
connected with a Sunday newspaper of
which he was the editor. The paper passed
out of his hands shortly afterward, how
ever and he returned again to the practice
of law. He was able to build up a -four
ishing practice as attorney and was
prominently identified with the public af-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
WILL BE PROMOTED
COL. P. C. HAMS TO BE MADE A
BRIGADIER GENERAL.
Will Fill the Vacancy Caused by the
Advancement of Gen. j. F.
Wade.

Col Peter C. Hains, Corps of Engineers,
is to be promoted a brigadier general and
retained on the active list until his statu-
tory retirement in July, 1904. He will be
appointed to the vacancy created by the
promotion of Brig. Gen. J. F. Wade to the
rank of major general on the statutory re-
tirement of Major Gen. Robert z. Hughes,
in command of the Department of Cali
fornia, on the 11th day of April. Quarter
master General Ludington and Inspector
General Breckenridge will each be pro-
NOTED to the grade of major general on the
retirement Of Gen. Hughes, and will each
be retired in that rank on the day Of pro-
motion, thus leaving a vacancy for the
promotion of Gen Wade.
The advancement Of Col. Hains is Of spe-
cial interest to the people of the District.
for the reason that he was stationed here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
WORK OF PATENT OFFICE.
Of the 4S4 Letters Issued, Five Were
Granted to District Residents.

There were 4S4 patents issued to residents
Of the United States during the past week
and eighty-eight patents to citizens of for
eign countries. OF the patents issued to
American, citizens residing in New York
state received the highest number, eighty.
The next highest was issued to citizens of
Illinois, who secured forty-nine patents
German citizens received thirty-four pat
ents which was the highest number issued
to foreigners during the week. England
comes next with twenty-nine; anada next
with eight: France securing six; Scotland
and Victoria two each and Belgium Bra
zil, Cuba, Denmark, Ireland, Mexico and
Switzerland have one each. OF the pat
ents issued to citizens of the United States,
five were issued to citizens of the District
Of Columbia:
Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts, file envelope; John
G. Meyers, construction of buildings; Geo.
N. Saegmuller. gun-sight telescope; Robert
Watson, steering mechanism for motor We
hicles; Edmund w. Woodruff, card holder
or file.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.
Preparation for Fifth Annual Contest
March 81.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Preparations for
the fifth annual intercollegiate gymnastic
championship contest well under way
at the New York University. where the
meet is to be held on March q. Manager
Carlos De Safra has received all the en-
tries. Eight colleges will compete. namely,
Yale. Columbia, Princeton. University of
Pennsylvania, Rutgers, Haverford, Am
herst and New York University.
A meeting Of the executive committee OF
the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur
Gymnastis OF America will be held in the
New York University gymnasium March
%, and the annual meeting of the associa-
ton will be held the same afternoon, fol-
lowed by the meet in the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
AS TO DELEHANTY AND DAVIS.
President Hermann Says They Must
Play Where Assigned.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 19.-President
Hermann of the local National League
Base Ball Club, in speaking of the alleged
refusal of Ed. Delehanty assigned to the
American League at Washington and Geo.
Davis (assigned to the American League at
Chicago, to play where the peace confer
ence had placed them, said today:
THE Cincinnati team will refuse to play
with the New York National League team
If Delehanty and George Davis appear on
the field with the Gotham aggregation. If
Delchanty and Davis do not live up to the
provisions of the peace compact we will
get together and blacklist them"
1t is currently reported that there Is
movement back of Delehanty and Davis
that seeks to break the peace agreement of
January II, which assigned players, fixed
the circuits and made other provisions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
FITTING UP THE SHAMROCK.
Mast Stepped and the Boom and Gaff
Slung.

GLASGOW, March 19.-The mast of the
Shamrock III was successfully stepped to-
day. 1t measures las feet from deck to
truck.
The yachts boom subsequently was fitted
to the goose neck and the gam was slung.
The mainmast Is further forward than Is
that of the Shamrock II, but the chal-
lengers longer bowsprit makes the base OF
the fore triangle exactly the same measure
ment seventy Weight feet. The boom is dis
tinctly shorter. 1t projects less over the
taffrail. TO obvlate the difficulty under
which the Shamrock l labored in keeping
her boom aboard and from topping In seas
and in fresh weather. Extra precautions
have been taken to support the gaff. Ar
rangements have been made for the riggers
to work all night long. so there are good
prospects of everything being in readiness
for a trial spin March 2S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
PHILIPPINE REVENUES.
Customs Receipts for 1902 Show a
Large Increase.

The bureau Of insular affairs of the War
Department has prepared for publication
a comparative statement showing the
customs revenues in the Philippine archi-
pelago for the calendar year Of 1902, COM
pared with that of 1901 1900 and 1899.
The statement shows that for the twelve
months ended December 81, 1902 the Gus
toms receipts were $9,O1s,353.6e: for the
twelve months Of 1901, $S.845,O ,O1711; for
1900 IS, 221 .63563, and for 1890 81, ,573 382 40
The figures represent the customs house
receipts expressed in United States cur
rency value
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19

fairs of Lafayette and contiguous portions
Of the state, although he steadily declined
to hold public Office of any kind. A few
years ago Mr.. Miller became connected with
the Lafayette Journal an editorial writer
and his able editorials on all subjects per-
tanning to national and state affairs soon
raised him to very high place in public
esteem and in the estimation of the promi-
nent men of his state.
Mr.. Miller was selected by the President
as assistant secretary Of the interior be-
cause Of his thorough knowledge Of the
pension laws and the practice of the de-
partment in pension cases. In the course Of
his duties as assistant secretary Mr.. Miller
will have to pass upon the pension appeal
cases, which require an accurate and ex-
haustive knowledge of all pension laws
Mr. Miller was inducted into Office Tuesday
afternoon, but did not enter upon the duties
of his position until yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
MISS ROOSEVELT AT SAN JUAN.
She Holds a Public Reception at Gov
ernor's Palace

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, March 19-Miss
Alice Roosevelt landed here at $50 o'clock
this morning from the steamer Coamo,
from New York March IA. She was met
by Gov. Hunt and his family and was
driven to the palace, where she afterward
held an informal public reception.
Miss Roosevelt will receive the citizens
committee in public tomorrow and will at
tend the citizens reception at the theater
the same evening, when there will be a
display of fireworks and a demonstration
in her honor Many invitations have been
issued by the governor for entertain
ment on Saturday. On Wednesday Miss
Roosevelt will leave San Juan on an in
land trip, during which she will visit the
principal plantations and cities. The in
habitants of Ponce have made extensive
preparations to receive Miss Roosevelt,
several thousand dollars having been raised
by public subscription for that purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
WARNED TO KEEP SOBER
Milwaukee Trade Unionists Cautioned
by Business Agent.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, March 19.-Mem-
bers Of the Federation of Trades Council
have been warned to stay sober.
Frank ]. Weber, business agent Of that
organization. at its meeting last night
served notice on all It's members that here
after ne will refuse to consider grievances
presented by men who are under the infiu-
ence of liquor.
Give man a drink or two Of whisky"
ne said In announcing this warning, land
he Is bound to have some kind Of griey-
ance 1 want to notify every union man,
whether he Is here or not, that hereafter
II he has any kind OF grievance he wants
me to consider he will have to be sober
before he appears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
WILL JOIN ADMIRAL CoGHLAH.
The San Francisco and Raleigh Going
to the Coast of Honduras.

The Caribbean squadron. commanded by
Rear Admiral Coghlan, now cruising in thu
vicinity of Honduras, will shortly be rem
forced by the cruisers San Francisco and
Raleigh. These vessels have recently under
gone an extensive overhauling, the San
Francisco at Norfolk and the Raleigh al
New York Both Of them started yesterday
from the ports named for Puerto Cortez. On
the east coast of Honduras, where they viii
report to Admiral Coghlan for orders. The
other vessels of the Caribbean squadran
fleet now at that point are the Olympia
(ha gship). Marietta Panther and Brutua
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
To Have outboard Turning Screws.

In accordance with decision of the naval
board on construction, the new battle ships
Vermont, Kansas and Minnesota will have
outboard turning screws. instead Of the in
board turning screws Of the sister ships,
Connecticut and Louisiana. The change is
a return to the screw arrangement in vogue
before the Connecticut and the Louisiana
were designed. In the opinion of majority
Of the board on construction the advantage
In turning derived from the outboard turn
ing screws more than compensates for the
slight additional speed given by screws
turning inboard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
CONGRESS for Applied Chemistry.

The Department of State has receives .
note from the German embassy s,afnB
that the fifth International congress for ~
piled chemistry will be held in Berlin fpsn
June 2 to June g. The United States eas-
ernment IL invited to send official deleesna
The purpose Of the congress u to promaeD
the scientific and economical interests of
chemical work by introducing unffRD
standard methods and regulations throuzb-
out the world. The 3Fst congress Of -
character was held at Bruaeels In 1904 -
the fourth at Paris In lo00.