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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
A LONG CHERISHED AMBITION.
The New French Ambassador Delight
ed Come Here.

GU NOul0 0SI0.
M. Jusserand. the French ambassador,
has taken occasion to publicly express the
delight which his appointment to the Wash
ington government has caused him. cit is
an ambition I have long cherished" he
said. II have known many of the literary
men Of America personally. although this
Is my first sight of this great republic, but
am acquainted with many more of them
through their books and through CORE
spondence. Before leaving Paris I was re-
ceived by President Loubet. and in giving
me my instructions he expressed the keen
est interest in the American people. You
know all France was deeply touched by the
spontaneous appreciation with which the
United States received the Rochambeau
statue, and in passing it today I remarked
what appropriate testimonials that and the
statue of Lafayette on the opposite corner
are Of the traditional friendship which has
bound the two great republics from their
foundation
Referring to the attitude Of France re-
garding the present Venezuelan crisis, the
ambassador said that the subject had only
just come to his attention. and that until
he had been presented to the President he
preferred not to discuss It, He added, how
ever:
France will stand up for her rights, but
she is anxious. most anxious, that her
debtor may be relieved of her present dis
tresS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
AFRAID OF LOCAL OPTION.
Virginia Liquor Dealers Plan for
Easier Legislation.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, February 4,-President
Woodward OF the State Liquor Dealers
Association. who was here during the past
week. had a conference with a member of
the state senate as to the outlook for the
whisky men. and the Information was
given that the liquor dealers would soon
take the initiative and present bill which
would increase the states revenues by
S150,0O0 and put out of business all the
dives in the state.
The impression left upon the senator was
that bill providing for high license, re-
moval of all screens and closing a certain
hour would be the main features of the
measure. The liquor men are afraid of a
local option election. for 1t Is pointed out
that the hundreds Of white men on whom
they rely for votes to defeat movement
of that sort would be deprived Of their
votes. as well as the negroes, and that in
order to get them on the poll lists 1t would
necessitate the payment Of $3.50 for each
man-three years poll tax at $3.50 year
and this would make the cost on the saloon
men too great.
In the senate this week Senator Clayton
presented a bill which affects every COM
mon carrier entering the state. 1t was a
bill to make Invalid any agreement be-
tween common carriers and shippers as to
exemption for liability for damages to con-
signments while in the care of the carriers.
The railroads are expected to put up big
fight against the proposition.
Another bill which affects the railroads is
that proposed by Senator Sale Of Norfolk
1t requires all sleeping. dining and parlor
car companies to pay one half cent for
each car every mile such car or cars may
be used in transportation In the state.
Senator Sale says he Is confident that the
state would receive al least $10O, 900 revenue
yearly from this source
The house has finally disposed Of the bill
regulating salaries. The bill makes nc
changes OF consequence from that of past
years. The greatest fight was made to
place the salaries OF judges at 5000. but II
was rejected. those of the counties to re-
ceive $500. while the city judges will re-
ceiye So 800,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Action ON Selections by the
President.

President.
The following nominations have been con-
firmed by the Senate:
John H. Fimple, assistant commissioner of
the general land office; George H. Allan ap-
praiser Of merchandise, district Of Portland
and Falmouth. Maine; Levi s. Wilcox, now
consul at Hankau China, to be consul gen.
era1 at that place; Nelson e. Nelson. coll
lector of customs. district Of North and
South Dakota. A number OF postmasters
and the following naval promotions and ap-
pointments:
Frederick S. W. Dean. citizen of South
Carolina, to be an assistant surgeon in the
navy from the 26th day of January, 1903.
Richard L. Sutton a citizen of Missouri,
to be an assistant surgeon In the navy from
the 26th day Of January: 1903.
Ransom e. Riggs. citizen of South Caro-
lima, to be assistant surgeon in the navy
from the 10Th day of January, 1903.
Jules A. Furer. William B. Fogarty. Sid
ney NJ. Henry and Lewis b. Mcbride to be
assistant naval constructors.
Commander Charles C. Cornwell. to be
captain in the navy from 10th day OF jan
uary. 1903.
Pay Inspector Samuel r. Colhoun. to be
a pay director in the navy from the I'D day
Of November. 1902.
Pay Inspector John n. Speel. to be pay
director in the navy from the 18th day of
Lieut.. Junior sraae) Edward H. Watson.
to be iieutenantan thssnavy from the I'd
day Of December, ae02.
Lieut.. Ounior grXde) Cello 8. Knepper, to
be lieutenant IN aas navy from the I'd day
of December. 19O2E h
Lieut. dunior grel ward H. Dunn. to
be lieutenant ir1y{fre ivy from the 10th
day Of January. 10.
Assistant SurgedEsRAJHA w. Plummer, 20
be a passed assistant sNrgeon In the navy
from the 18th day ef June. 1902.
First Lieut.. Frederick L. Bradman. United
States Marine Corps, to be captain in the
Marine Corps from thas23d day Of July,
1901, ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
MUST NOT USE INFLUENCE.
Attention of Post Office Department
Clerks Directed to the Order.

The nrSt assistant postmaster general mas
directed the attention OF the clerks In the
postal service to the order Of the Post
master General. issued in August last.
which provided that no employees of the de-
partment would be promoted except those
recommended for promotion by the chief Of
the division in which they worked. The
order also provided that no person who
sought outside influence for the purpose OF
obtaining promotion would be promoted,
and that any person who was found to have
solicited outside influence to obtain promo
ton would be dismissed from the service.
This order is based on an order from the
President, which provides that employees
Of the government departments shall rest
solely on their merit for promotion, and
that the use of any influence or attempt to
use such influence would result in their dis
missal from the service.
Mr.. Wynne, the first assistant postmaster
general, states that this order is being con-
stantly violated by clerks in the department
who desire promotion and who have used
all sorts Of influence to obtain 1t. Mr..
Wynne says that the clerks seem either to
disregard the order or have forgotten 1t.
He is rather inclined to the latter view, and
will give them one more chance to re-
member 1t. After that the order will be ex-
ecuted to the letter, and any clerk violating
1t will suffer the consequences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
TO TAKE THE SQUADRON.
Admiral Casey Ordered to Amapala,
Honduras.

The purpose Of the movement Of United
States warships to Honduras Is disclosed in
the following order from Acting Secretary
Darling to Admiral Casey. dated yester-
day:
Confirming the department telegram of
this date. you will please proceed with the
vessels of your squadron to Amapala, HON.
ruras. The department is informed that a
revolution has broken out in Honduras, and
you will confer with the United States min
lister to Honduras and the United States
consul at Amapala in reference to the pro-
lection of American interests in Honduras.
1.-The department desires that you shall
keep the vessels of your squadron together.
as 1t Is the intention of the department..
whenever practicable, to have the vessels
Of the squadron cruise In company. After
sailing for San Francisco, should you find
that the Ranger is unable to keep up with
the other vessels of the squadron; you will
direct her to follow the squadron to Amap-
ala, making the speed that it is practicable
for her to make.
In addition to the Ranger. the vessels af-
fected by this order are the flagship New
York and the cruisers Boston and Marble
head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
PROPOSED LEGISLATION.
Bills introduced in Both Houses of

Senator Hansbrough has introduced an
amendment to the Senate rules, allowing
senators to deposit petitions and minor bills
with the secretary. instead OF formally in
Producing them.
A bill has been introduced by Senator
Frye providing for the appointment Of a
commission of seven persons by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, the object of which
Is to secure uniformity in the inspection OF
marine boilers The measure Is suggested
by the American Association Of Boiler Man
ufacturers.
Senator Gamble has introduced a bill
granting second homestead right to per-
sons who have entered land under the
homestead laws since June. 1900. and have
committed.
Senator Clapp has introduced a bill ex-
tending the time within, which rebates may
be allowed under the war revenue act. 1t
provides for their allowance when applica-
ton has been filed sixty days after July I,
1902
Representative Dreamer Of New York has
introduced bill for the erection of a statue
to James Monroe, former President of the
United States, at the entrance to Central
Park; New York. The bill provides that
the statue shall cost $15OO0O half of which
shall be paid by the general government
and half by the city Of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
Mr.. Quarles Resumes.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House today resumed the considera-
tion Of the post Office appropriation bill. an
arrangement having been made to close
general debate at o'clock.
Mr.. Cromwell (Ohio), a member of the
post office committee, who retires from
Congress March 4. took the floor and re-
viewed the growth of the postal service
during his eight years of service on the
committee.
In closing. Mr.. Bromwell paid a high trib-
ute to the long and faithful services of Mr.
Loud of California, chairman of the post
office committee, which was applauded on
both sides of the House.
MIR. Sibley Pa.), who followed Mr. Brom-
well, attracted much attention by his re-
marks in reply to speech of Mr.. Williams
(Miss) last week on the subject Of the
tarln. In concluding he warned his side of
the House that the people would hold the
republican party responsible after the hys-
terra relative to tariff reform had passed.
Most of his republican colleagues an
plauded this statement
Mr. Perkins On. W submitted some re-
marks In favor of placing beef and hides
on the free list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
BIG LINERS DELAYED
UNABLE TO GET COAL SUPPLY AT
NEW YORK PORT.
st. Paul, Teutonic, Amsterdam and
Moltke Among Those Affected :.
officials Anxious.

NEW YORK, February 4-The transat-
lantic steamers scheduled to sail today are
all delayed for want Of coal. The American
line steamer st. Paul. which was to have
sailed at 10 o'clock for Southampton; the
White Star liner Teutonic. scheduled to sail
at noon for Queenstown and Liverpool. and
the Holland-America line steamer Amster-
dam, for Rotterdam, which should have
sailed at 10 O'Clock. will not get their coal
supply on board in time to sail today.
The officials of the different lines say that
they hope to get coal on board in time to
get their steamers of early tomorrow morn
ing.
The Hamburg American line steamer
Moltke which was advertised to sail at II
o'clock. Is taking her coal on board, and
the agents Of the line say she will sail at
O. clock this afternoon on her Mediterranean
cruise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
TO PENSION Ex-sLAvEs.
Provisions Of a Bill introduced by
Senator Hanna.

Senator Hanna today introduced Dill
which It is likely viii create a great deal OF
discussion among the colored people OF the
south. This bill was introduced by request
ana provides for pensions for ex-slaves. II
provides that ex-slaves less than fifty years
of age shall receive "a a month; between
fifty and sixty years, 1900 cash and -
month: between sixty and seventy years.
500 cash and $12 per month, and over
seventy years. 500 cash and SIS per month.
This bill has been advocated by colored
people Of the south and elsewhere, and
great deal Of excitement.-has been caused
in some sections of the country. resulting
In adding to the correspondence of the PEN
sion office. because at different times an
impression has gone out among the colored
people that pensions were actually being
granted by the government to ex-slaves.
There have been instances in which coll
ored men have taken advantage Of the ig-
norance Of coiored people in the south to
obtain money to press the enactment OF
such law, and arrests and convictions
have been made because Of fraud practiced
in connection with this matter by means of
MISREPRESENTATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
DISCUSSED FUTURE WORK.
Assistant Secretary Loomis Calls on
Secretary Hay.

Mr.. Francis B. Loomis. the newly appoint
ed assistant secretary of state, arrived in
Washington from New Jersey last night
and called at the State Department this
morning. spending few hours in the office
vacated by DR.. Hill. Mr.. LOOMS had a
long talk with Secretary Hay about his
future work and renewed his acquaintance
with most of the chiefs of bureaus OF the
State Department. He will make a short
visit TO his home in Ohio before actively
Undertaking the regular work of office. He
has requested Mr.. Dian. formerly private
secretary to DR.. Hill. to remain with him
In the same capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
WILL CONTEST BEGUN.
Caveat Filed in the Matter of Henry
Kengla's Estate.

In the matter of the estate OF Henry
Kengla. deceased. a caveat was filed today
oy Louis c. kengla. William F. Kengla,
Charles r. Kengla and Guida A. KengIa.
They allege that at the time OF executing
the paper-writing purporting to be his will
the deceased was not of sound and dispos-
Ing mind. and that he was induced to ex-
ecute the paper-writing by fraud. undue in
uuence and opportunities practiced and ext
ercised upon him.
Attorneys C. c. Cole. R. Golden Donald
en. Hamilton & Colbert and Gordon &
oerdou appear for the caveator1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
Amendments to District Bill.

Amendments to the District bill have
been proposed as follows:
By Mr.. Gallinger-For grading. improving
and regulating block No. 1872 in Burleith
addition. being the property recently pur-
chased by the District for the Western
High School, 81 500. -
BY Mr.. Teller-To grade and macadam1ze
Goth street from Queens Chapel road to
Brentwood road. 5000.
By Mr.. Mason. by request-Providing for
divorce in the District Of Columbia for 6e-
sertion.
By Mr.. notwithstanding salary of spe-
cial assessment clerk from 81, 100 to s., 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
The New York Post Office Site

The members Of the commission to select
a site for the new post Office building to be
erected In New York. which include Post
master General Payne. Secretary Shaw and
Attorney General Knox discussed the mat
ter yesterday Informally at the cabinet
meeting. and decided to make an exhaustive
report Of their Investigations to Congress
within a week. The members of the COM
mission spent the latter part of last week
In New York looking over the ground and
have about made up their minds as to what
they intend to do. To avoid any possibility
OF speculation the members of the COM
mission will not announce the location OF
the site selected until Congress has made
its appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
INVOLVES VALUABLE ESTATE.
Hearing in Contest of the Will of
John w. Marin,

Hearing was begun this afternoon before
Justice Barnard and a jury In the Probate
Court of the contested will case involving
the valuable estate Of John w. Marin.
The caveator is Mrs. Mary w. Heiberger.
daughter Of the deceased. and the National
Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company,
the executor under the will. appears as
caveatee.
The jury is called upon to decide whether
or not at the time of the execution by John
w. Nairn of a paper-writing purporting to
be his last will and testament. which is
dated July 26. 1900. he was Of sound and
dAsposing mind and capable Of executing u
valid deed or contract
Attorneys A. s. Worthington R. Ross
Perry and f. p. b. Sands represent Mrs.
Heiberger and Attorneys VIM. F Mattingly,
C. c Cole and Henry w. Sohon the trust
company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
Ask Permission to Erect Signs.

The Commissioners have received from
r. X. Witham. representing a large sign
painting company Of New York. application
to allow the company to paint in fifty mine
different places along business and resi-
dent streets huge signs, ranging in size from
eighty square feet to LOGO square feet
Most of the proposed signs are to be nearer
the larger figure. A great number are to
be located upon blank walls along Pennsyl-
vania avenue. The firm desires to advertise
a breakfast food and a biscuit in this man
ner.
The matter has been forwarded to the
superintendent OF police, who separated the
locations specified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
The Statehood Bill Occupies
the Senate's Attention.
GENERAL ARMY STAFF
THE MEASURE RECONSTRUCTED,
AMENDED AND AGAIN PASSED.
Twenty-Seven Private Pensions 60
Through-Post Office Appropria-
lions Considered in House..

In the Senate today Mr.. Hale (Me.) pre-
scented the report of the conferees on the
diplomatic and consular appropriation bill.
which was agreed to.
A House bill was passed apprppriatng
S63 62O to n. T. Palmer & Co. of New YORK
for damages and losses sustained by them
in the construction of the armored cruiser
Maine. This refers to the Maine which was
destroyed in Havana harbor. The claim
was for loss of time in installing the ma
chinery. The Maine was built in a govern
ment yard, and the government assumed
responsibility for the delay.
The general staff bill, passed yesterday,
was reconsidered. An amendment offered
by Mr.. CockreIl CMo) was agreed to, put
ting the chief of staff under the direction
of the President, "or the Secretary of War
under the direction of the President"
AS amended the bill was passed.
Twenty-seven private pension bills were
passed.
One of these grants a pension of $12o a
month to the widow of the late Surgeon
Walter Reed. U. S. A, in special recog-
milton of his eminent service in connection
with his yellow fever Investigations in
Cuba.
A Senate bill also was passed to expedite
the hearing and determination of suits in
equity pending or hereafter brought under
the Sherman antitrust law.
House bills were passed defining what
shall constitute and providing for assess
ments on oil-mining claims. and amending
the act Incorporating the National Florence
Crfttenden Mission.
Mr.. Quarles Resumes.
The regular order was demanded by Mr..
Quay and Mr.. Quarles resumed his remarks
In opposition to the omnibus statehood bill
Mr.. Quarles concluded after speaking for
an hour. He was followed by Mr.. kean
IN IL. also In OppOSitiOu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
Leslie Wead Russell Dead.

Leslie Wead Russell, for ten years justice
OF the Supreme Court Of New York, died at
his home in New York yesterday from heart
trouble Mr.. Russell was sixty-two years
old.
In 1891 he was elected to Congress, but
resigned to accept the nomination and
unanimous election to the Supreme Court
bench.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
Dr.. John Ridgely Dead.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va. February 4.-Dr. John
Ridgely. keeper of the National cemetery
at Fort Harrison. eight miles from Rich
mond, died at o'clock this morning. He
was born In Baltimore July 4, 1919, and
served In the Mexican and civil wars In
tbs early '40s he was member Of party of
government officials who went up the Yu-
kon river, collecting valuable data for the
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
Delaware Comedy Continues.

DOVER Del, February 4.-The thir-
teenth ballot for United States senator,
taken today. resulted as follows: Long
term-Addicks. 81; H. A. Dupont. 10: Will
lam M. Ross, 20. Short term-Addicks, 10;
Higgins, 8: T. c. Dupont. 2; H. A. Richard
son. 2: Peter B. Ford, 20. Total vote, 81;
necessary to a choice. 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
The Florence crittenton Mission.

The Senate this afternoon passed without
amendment the House bill to amend the
articles Of Incorporation of the National
Florence Crittenton Mission. It constitutes
Charles M. Crittenton, Franklin B. Water
man. John Joy Edison. Kate Waller Barrett
and Charles 8. Morton body polite by the
name of the National Florence Crittenton
Mission. the purpose of which Is declared
to be for the reformation of men and wo-
men and to provide them with self-support
and with temporary homes; also to establish
homes for working girls. The corporation
Is empowered to receive requests and to
hold property In trust for the purposes Of
the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
New Virginia Postmasters.

There were twenty-seven fourth class
postmasters appointed today. Of whom
twenty-five are to fill vacancies created by
resignation and. death. and two to take
places caused by removal for cause. or
those appointed the following were for vir-
ginia: Maggie 3. Carter, Cooneseye, Wise
county. vice Patrick H. Shodgrass, re-
signed: r. D. Anderson, Cranesnest; Wise
county, vice w. A. Powers, Jr., resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
REPoRTEya FAvoRABLY.
The Bill to E1paiit antitrust Pro-

Senator Fairbanks. from the committee
on judiciary, has reported favorably the
bill providing for the expedition of anti
trust proceedings In the federal courts. It
directs the circuit courts to give preference
to such litigation over all other cases upon
the representation Of the Attorney General,
and also provides for the appeal Of all anti
trust cases to the United States Supreme
Court instead Of the. circuit court OF APP
peafs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
TO EXTEND EUCLID PLACE.
Proposed Thoroughfare From 18th t.
10th Street.

The Senate this afternoon passed Senate
bill to extend Euclid Place from University
Place to 10th street. At present there is no
connection between 14th street and 10th
street between Florida avenue and Column
bia road and the necessity for this extern
sion has been urged very strongly upon
both houses of Congress It is estimated
that the extension will not cost more than
$4,000. 1t will be made through condemna-
ton proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
Late Senator McMillan's compan

Late Senator McMillan's Company.
At the annual meeting Of the Detroit and
Cleveland Navigation Company, at Detroit
yesterday, reports were presented showing
the largest business since the company was
organized and a stock dividend Of SO Ia
per cent was declared. The old officers
were elected with w. c. Mcmillan, SON Of
the late Senator Mcmillan, as president and
general manager. The capitalization Of
the company was increased from 81 800 600
to 100000 to take up part OF the 1885 0OO
surplus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-04
Personal Mention.

Rufus saxton Thompson, son OF the late
James G.. Thompson, graduated from the
Naval academy on Monday. February z,
and Is at home awaiting orders.
Mr.. Owen Owen Is at the Grand Hotel,
Cincinnati. as delegates TO the national con-
ventton OF merchant tailors.