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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
TALE OF DEVASTATION.
Fearful Work Of Turkish Soldiers EN-
bodied in Report.

BOSTON, December THE American
board Of commissioners for foreign mis-
sions has received report from the Rev E.
B. Haskell, one of its missionaries, who has
made canvass of the viiayet of Monastir
devastated by Turkish soldiers
The report tells of villages burned, men.
women and children killed churches and
monasteries demolished and emphasizes the
need of relief for the stricken people.
The following is summary of the can
vass: Burned villages, II; burned houses,
1890; houseless people 1880; villages part
ly looted or injured, 3: unarmed men killed,
81 90 after surrender) women killed, Q:
children killed. 4; families injured, 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
NEW CANAL COMMISSION.
to Be Made by the
President.

President Roosevelt may soon have the
appointment of the new canal commission
in hand. Hardly a senator has failed to
recommend at least one of his constituents,
and probably consi Ierably more than
hundred names have been handed to the
President.
These recommendations were mostly made
last spring, but the senators are beginning
another batch of suggestions along this
line. There are, however, a few prominent
recommendations which it is worth while
to mention.
Police Commissioner Francis v Greene
of New York recently visited the President
at the White House. and since his call Gen.
Greene has been spoken of as a prominent
member o. the canal commission. 1t is
pretty certain that the President has not
mentioned the possibility of Gen. Greene's
appointment to anybody except Gen.
Greene himself, and it is also possible that
the matter has not been considered at all.
But there has been so much talk about 1t
here that If the retiring police commits
sioner does not make any other business
connection soon the impression will be gen.
eral that he is booked for the commission.
Isham r. Randolph of Chicago, who had
some valuable experience In connection
with the work on the Chicago drainage
canal has been recommended and his
claim for appointment seems to be an un-
usually good one. 1t is reported that at
1t known that he thought Mr. Randolph
about the best equipped OF all the men who
had been suggested
Ex-senator William A.. Harris Of Kansas
is believed to have an excellent chance for
appointment on the commission. Almost
every senator who has left his berth in the
upper house of Congress within the last
two years has been mentioned for the COM
mission, but Mr. Harris has had experience
as a civil engineer and it looks as If he may
be one Of the democratic appointees.
James K. Jones, national committee chair
man. is another who is mentioned for the
honor. Politics are likely to cut less figure
in these appointments than they do usually
when lucrative offices are in the gift of the
President.
The name of Gen. G. NJ Dodge of New
York is naturally thought of in connection
with the canal commission. He is about
seventy years old and though still active.
his age may stand in the way of his being
considered. Ex-Gov. Sayers of Texas is a
strong candidate for the commission. Ad-
miral John G. Walker is likely to be the
naval member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
WARSHIPS AT BAHIA
Vessels on Their Way to the Culebra
Rendezvous.

The Newark, Detroit, Montgomery and
Gloucester OF the South Atlantic squadron
arrived at Bahia this morning. on their
way to the Culebra rendezvous for the win
ter rnaneuvers in the Caribbean.
The battle ship Indiana has been ordered
out of commission. and the battle ship
Iowa has been ordered in commission. Both
vessels are at the New York navy yard.
The Essex has been placed out of COM
mission at the navy yard, Portsmouth,
y. H.
The Brutus left Manila this morning for
Guam. the Wilmington has sailed from
NinRpo for Wenchauen, the Caesar has
sailed from New London for Lamberts
Point. the Topeka from Portsmouth n. H..
for Hampton Roads and the Monongahela
from Portsmouth N H., for st. Thomas
The Zafro has arrived at Cavite. the Buff
falo at New York and the Barry ct Hamp-
ton Roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
TRANSFERRED no MANILA.
Francis w. Ford Hopes That the
Change Will Benefit His Health.

Francis ". Ford. appointment clerk Of
the War Department, is to be transferred
to Manila. p l., for service In the quarter
masters department in the Philippines. Mr.
Ford is in bad health, and 1t is said that he
applied for the transfer in the hope that
the change Of scene might be beneficial to
him. Although native Of England, Mr..
Ford has been a resident Of this city for
many years. He entered the government
service as a private In the general service
in April, 1881. and in August, 1882, he was
regularly appointed clerk of class in the
War Department Two years later he was
promoted to a clerkship of class 2, and four
years later ne was appointed a clerk of
class 3. In March, 1899, he was appointed
appointment clerk at an annual salary of
81 900, and has held that responsible posi-
ton ever since. No one has yet been Sc
lected to succeed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
BIG FAMILIES UNPOPULAR.
Iowa's School Report Shows Decrease of
10000 Children Since 1902.

DES MONIES, Iowa, December 7.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt's big family idea has not
been carried out in Iowa during the past
year. according to the report of Supertn-
tendent Of Schools Barrett. His report
shows a decrease of 10000 school children
In Iowa since the enrolment of 1902
The records show the 1903 enrolment to
bs 5502o2. as against $50. 173 for 1902. The
high mark was reached III 1900. when 500, :
900 pupils were enrolled In Iowa schools.
State Superintendent Barrett explains
this decrease by holding that large families
are unpopular among educated classes. The
decrease is also attributed to immigration
Of families to cheap lands In Canada,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
WILL RETURN IN THE SPRING.
Admiral Exams to Pc Chairman &c the
Lighthouse Board.

1t has been announced at the Navy De-
partment that Rear Admiral Robley ID.
Evans will be relieved from command ~of
the Asiatic station early next spring and
will be ordered to tbs city for duty as
chairman of the lighthouse board. 1t Will
be three years next April since Admiral
Evans assumed command of the Aslatic
station. and Secretary Moody has decided
that by that time he WI be entitled to
shore duty commensurate to his rank.
Rear Admiral Philip H Cooper will rel.ev
Admiral Evans as commander-in-c chief OF
the Asiatc feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
GERMANY's GROWTH.
Greatest Average for Ten Years-Due
to Low Death Rate,

BERLIN, December 1.-THE growth of the
population of Germany in 1902, regarding
which statistics have just been tabuIated
was the greatest ever known, amounting to
9O2. .312. 1851 per 1000, compared with
1900 in 1901 and 1463, the average for the
last ten years.
The number of births during the decade
Increased only slightly, remaining just
above 1900, 900 yearly.
The gain, therefore. is due exclusively to
the diminished death rate, which was 20. Sc
in 1902, compared with - 6S for the previous
decade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Personal Mention.

Secretary Moody arrived here this morn
ing on the dispatch boat Dolphin from a
visit Of inspection 10 the navy yard, League
Island, Pa.
Gen Oliver assistant secretary of war,
returned TO this city this morning from a
visit TO New York.
Col. H. o. S. Heistand of the adjutant
generals department, who has been sta
toned at Omaha, Neb since his return
from the Philippines, is visit to this
city on leave of absence. He Is staying at
1451 Q street northwest.
Mr.. Henry Harrison Sheetz jr.. of Pitts
burg is on visit for two weeks as the
guest OF friends at 2239 18th street north
west
Mr. Sam Lyttleton OF Leadvlle, COL Is
the guest of Mr. w. r. Burns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
DRANK RoosEvELT's HEALTH.
American Expedition to Abyssinis
Given Brilliant Fetes.

MARSEILLE, December Letters re-
ceived here from members Of the Ameri-
can expedition to Abyssinia describe their
reception by the French governor of So
maitland. NJ. du Barry, on the arrival Of
the party at Jibutil. Following brilliant
fetes the governor gave reception at the
palace and drank President Roosevelt's
health.
Consul Skinner, leader Of the expedition,
responded, closing his speech with the
statement that he would recommend Jibu-
til as the only feasible highway to Abys-
sfnia and as depot for American trade
The governor expects large development
of Jibutil as the result of the opening up
Of American trade with Ethiopia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
Getting in Shape to Work for the
CAPITAL

Chairman Babcock stated today that he
had as yet issued no call for the initial
meeting of the new House committee on
the District of Columbia. 1t is probable
however, that the first meeting will be
held Thursday. For several sessions past
1t has been the custom of the District
committee to meet Thursdays, and there
is no reason to anticipate change In
this program.
REPRESENTATIVE Mudd today introduced
in the House bill providing for the ex-
tension of 18th street from Florida ave-
nue. to Columbia road The measure was
referred to the District committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
YOUNG ON THE STAND.
TELLS ABOUT HIS RECALL FROM
HAVANA.
Says Gen. Wood Suggested It and Then
Professed to Be Ignorant
of It.

The Senate committee on military affairs
resumed it's hearing in the Gen. Leonard
Wood case today, with Commander Luc1en
Young of the navy on the stand. The COM
mittee was in session for an hour, when
adjournment was taken to give the MEM
bers opportunity to attend the closing OF
the extraordinary session and the conven-
ing of the regular session of the Senate
After the opening of the Senate the COM
mittee again convened. occupying the Pc
culiar position of investigating nomina-
ton which had failed by reason of the ex-
piration Of the extra session of the Sem
ate Col. Charles s. Diehl, assistant gen.
eral manager of the Associated Press. was
called.
Employment Of Detectives.
Commander Young was subpoenaed by the
committee at the request Of Mr.. Estes G.
Rathbone who had furnished to the COM
mittee a list of questions which he desired
to have addressed to the witness. Some
of the questions were ignored by the COM
mittee, though much testimony was orougnt
out in relation to the charge tnat 0eherai
Wood after assuming the duties OF gov
ernor general of Cuba. employed detectiVes
not connected with the army to SHADOW
certain army officers for the purpose OF re-
porting their actions to General Wooo.
pied the dual positions of captain of the port
of Havana and commander of the naval
station at Havana. Under the first posltlon
he was subordinated to Gen. Wood, but un-
der the latter he was In no way amenable
to Gen. Woods orders. The witness SAID
he discovered detectives shadowing him,
and that upon investigation he learned that
Gen. Tasksr H. Bliss, Gen: Charles = HUM
phrey and Major q. Ladd were also 1ol-
lowed by deteotiveeC He asserted that No
knew the detectives were In the pay OF Gen.
Wood.
Young's Recall From Havana.
In reference to his recall from the post al
Havana, Comm ander Young said he was
assured by Gen. Wood that he was very
sorry and unable to understand the order
which had been received from Washington.
Commander Young said when he arrived at
Washington he learned that the recall had
been at the suggestion of Gen. Wood. ana
that there is correspondence on file at tie
War Department to prove the assertion.
Colonel Diehl was called for the purpose
of suppementing the testimony OF Mel
vile E. Stone, general manager of the
Associated Press, in relation to the service
in Cuba of Captain E. g. Bellafrs as AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent. Colonel
Diehl said General Wood called at the New
York office of the Associated Press in the
early part of 1900 and spoke favorably OF
Captain Bellairs.
The witness said that so far as he knew
Gen. Wood had no knowledge that Bellairs
was an ex-conv1ct; that belia1rs lmpressea
favorably all who met him. The character
of Capt. Bellairs did not become known to
Col. Diehl until after the correspondent had
been transferred from Cuba to China and
later to the Philippines.
The committee adjourned until tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
RUSSIA RECOGNIZES PANAMA.
Great Britain Alone of the Powers Re-
mains Aloof

The State Department has been informed.
through the Russian embassy here, that the
government of Russia win recognize the
new republic of Panama. This it is said,
leaves Great Britain the only power of con-
sequence that has not yet extended recog-
milton or signified her intention of doing 80.
One Of the reasons for the delay in that
case is understood to be the desire of the
British government to procure some pledges
from the provisional government of Pam
anna that some provision VIII be made. for
the settlement of portion of the foreign
debt of Colombia held by British subjects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Two New Holidays.

Representative William Alden Smith of
Michigan has introduced bills in the House
designed to create two new holidays. One
President Lincoln, February u, as a holi-
day, and the other January 20, the date of
the birth of President William Mckinley.
The measures provide that these days shall
be considered on the same basis as Febru-
ary 22, Washingtons birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
cUBANs MAKE HOLIDAY.
Observe Anniversary Of Deaths of
Maceo and Gomez's Son.

HAVANA, December To-day was OBJ
served as national holiday in Cuba, it
being the seventh anniversary of the death
of Gen. Maceo, who was killed while OAR
ingly attempting to raise an army in Ha-
vana province with which to attack Matan-
zas, and also the anniversary of the death
of Gen. Gomez's eldest son. who was Ma
ceo's aid-de-camp. and who was shot while
trying to rescue Maceo's body
The ceremonies at cajual where Ma
Geo was buried, We're attended by a throng
of people from Havana. including govern
ment officials and clergy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
LIONS TORE HER TO PIECES.
Animals Fought Among Themselves
for Fragments Of Flesh.

DESSAU, Germany, December Frau
Fischer, lion tanner, was torn to pieces
today by four lions in menagerie cage
and in sight Of a great crowd of people.
She was trying to make a lion spring
through hoop and struck it with a whip,
whereupon the animal leaped upon her and
disemboweled her at one stroke
The woman shrieked once and the three
other lions joined in the attack on her and
fought among themselves for fragments of
her 1esh There was frtghtful panic
among the spectators and many persons
were injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
KAISER APPRmEns1vE.
Condition Less Satisfactory Than Ad-
lnitted Officially.

PARIS. December .7.-Information re-
ceived here through authoritative channels
from Berlin represent the condition of Em-
peror William as being less satisfactory
than officially admitted.
1t is said that the enperor himself il
seriously apprehenatve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
NEW ENGINEERING DIVISION.
Major Hoxie to Be in Charge Of Depart
ment of Baltimore.

General Gillespie, chief of engineers, has
issued an order estab blishing the engineering
division of the Chesapeake, embracing the
Department of Baltimore in charge of
Major R. L. Hoxie and the Department Of
Norfolk, in charge of Capt. E. E. Winslow.
The new division will be in charge of Col.
William A. Jones, with station at Baltf-
more Its creation increases the number OF
engineering divisions to nine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
A Flag and a Palm.

One of the pleasantries attending the
assembling of the regular session of the
Fifty-eighth Congress was In the presenta-
ton to Senator Bard of California of
growing potted palm. over which waved a
small American flag. Just what this was
TO signify was not known. but 1t was gen.
orally interpreted as an approval of the en-
trance of the United States flag into the
tropics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Minstrel Dies at Charleston.

CHARLESTON. ". va. December T.
John Blackford. comedian With Al. O.
Fields minstrels. died here to-day of apo
piexy. He was known in England and
America as the coon from Arkansas He
has wife and two children in st. Joseph,
MO-, ana was engaged In writing to his
children when he Waa stricken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
EXCEEDED REQUIREMENT.
Capt. Train Reports on the Trial Of the
Des Moines. -

The following telegram has been received
at the Navy Department from Capt Chas.
j. Train, president of the board of inspec-
ton and survey which conducted the trial
of the Des Moines:
.sDes Moines' trial satisfactory. Average
speed, not corrected for tide, 1853.
The required speed of the Des Moines was
1tE knots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
TREATY ON SPECIAL CAR.
News Of Ratification Received With
Cheers at Porto Bello.

b PANAMA. December TAT am. today
the canal treaty was sent to Colon on a
special car preparatory to shipping it to
the United States
COLON. December THE news Of the
ratification December at Panama of the
canal treaty was carried to Porto Bello
yesterday and read on the plaza to the as
scnlbled inhabitants. The news was re-
ceived with unanimous cheers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Consular officers Recognized.

The following foreign consular officers
have been recognized w. H. Gilliland, vice
consul of Mexico at Port Arthur (Sabine
Pass. Texas; Federico Catell Garcia de
Quevedo. vice consul of Mexico at Maya
guez. Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
WANT AMERICAN RAILS.
Moscow Officials Will Ask Permissio,
to BUY Our Goods.

MOSCOW, December THE town council
OF Moscow is discussing the proposal to ask
the governments permission to import
American street car rails. which are badly
needed, because of the failure of Russian
firms to supply the heavy rails required by
the new lines.
The failure is due to lack of proper ma
chinery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
COURT ROOM CROWDED
GREAT INTEREST IN BALTIMORE
POSTAL FRAUDS TRIAL.
Day Taken Up by Prayers Of Counsel
for Instructions to the
Jury.
,ecial Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, December THAT
great public interest attaches to the postal
frauds cases was empha sized this morning
when every seat in the spacious court room
was filled. ani this despite the fact that
nothing more attractive was promised than
long-drawn-out arguments by defense and
prosecution over prayers for instructions to
be issued to the jury by Judge Morris.
District Attorney Rose presented the gov
ernments prayers, while Attorney Bryan
performed like service for the defendants.
During the course of these arguments Thos.
w. McGregor and C. Ellsworth Upton. the
accused officials, sat close together in
chairs near the counsel table
Did Not Appear Worried.
They did not appear to be at all worried.
and several times during periods of banter
between counsel they Joined in the general
laughter that followed bright sallies from
Mr.. Bryan or Mr.. Rose.
Mr.. Charles J. Bonaparte who, it is ex-
pected. will make a powerful argument for
the conviction of the accused officials. took
great interest in the prayers asked by the
defense. and made many notes.
When Judge Norris began to review the
prayers. granting this one and refusing
another. McGregor and Upton leaned for
ward In their chairs and began to take deep
interest in the judges words, frequently ex-
changing remarks and losing somewhat
the nonchalance which has characterized
their conduct in court during the progress
of the trial.
Instructions to the Jury.
The instructions to the jury were issued
by Judge Morris in concise and forcible
manner. leaving no doubt on their minds
as to their meaning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
The Port Of rucacas Opened.

Mr.. Russell. our charge at Caracas, cables
the State Department that the port of Tu-
cacas has been opened to foreign trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
Dinner to Col. Mcclellan.

The democratic congressional delegation
from New York will give dinner tonight
to Mayor-elect George B. Mcclellan OF
New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Army Promotions and Civilian Ap.
pointments That Failed Sent In.

The President today sent to the Senat te
the following nominations:
Receiver of public moneys. A. W. Gowan,
at Burns Oregon.
Postmasters:
Maine-G Guy w. McAllister. Buclsport; Sid
ney G. Haley. Phillips.
New Hampshire-Natt F. Roberts. Farm
ington: Charles Eaton. Littleton; John Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
PANAMA's RECOGNITION.
Danish Ministry Makes Favorable Rec
ommendation to King Christian.

COPENHAGEN, December THE minis
try has recommended that King Christian
recognize the republic of Panama
ST. PETERSBURG, December limited
States Ambassador Mccormick has been Of
fcially notified of Russias recognition of
the republic of Panama. The signing of
the decree was one of the first acts of the
czar after his return here from Skierniewice
on Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
THREE MORE FEVER DEATHS.
Number Of New Gases Also Reported
at Butler. Pa.

BUTLER, Pa, December There were
three deaths from typhoid fever during the
night. number of new cases were also
reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07

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tive of impressions after
dinner. Your advertisement
in The Evening Star tells
its story to willing ears.
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Presidents Message.

Mr.. Barnes, assistant secretary to the
President. then presented the message,
which was read at once.