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Evening star., 1903-11-09
SENATOR GALLINGER.
Will Be Named as Chairman of District
Committee.

Senator Gallinger, who will be named as
chairman of the Senate committee on the
District of Columbia, was present at the
Capitol today: When seen by a Star re-
porter Mr. Gallinger said that it was too
early to make any statement Of the plans
Of the committee for the coming session.
He would be in readiness to entertain the
various propositions as they came up.
1t is understood that the committee on
the District of Columbia will remain in its
present quarters, which have so long been
set aside for that committee. There has
been some talk of changing the committee
room from it's old quarters to the rooms
that have been occupied by Senator CALM
ger as chairman of the committee on PEN
sions, but that plan has been abandoned.
The general sentiment at the Capitol ia
voring the Idea that the rooms belong to
the committees. and that changes should
not be made by senators going from on
committee to another is very strong at this
time, as a number of propositions have
come up for the changing about the COM
mittees, none of which has been sanctioned
Evening star., 1903-11-09
APPEAL TO GERMANY
Colombia Would Cede Terri
tory Next to Panama
BOTH SIDES ISTHMUS
CONSUL BRIGARD INTERVIEWED
IN NEW YORK.
United States Naval Officers at Ports
mouth in State of Ex-
pectancy.
BOTH SIDES ISTHMUS

NEW YORK, November 9.-Arturo de
frigard. consul general for Colombia in
this city, said today that he heard that
1t had been proposed to his government to
appeal to Germany for protection in re-
gard to Panama, offering in return GER
tain territorial concessions.
Mr.. De Brigard said:
II have no official advices from Colombia.
Cablegrams which l sent last week asking
for news have not been answered. From
an official source, however, L learn that
the people in the interior are very much
excited over the recent developments and
have appealed to our government to send
a delegation to Germany to offer the en-
peror certain pieces of land on both seas
in return for Germany's protection.
"Of course l do not know whether this
will be DONE but If it is, imagine the land
conceded to Germany will be that lying
next to the Panama border on both sides
of the isthmus.'
Evening star., 1903-11-09
SECRETARY ROOT HERE
TELLS THE PRESIDENT ABOUT
WORK OF ALASKAN COMMISSION.
Will Remain at the Head of War De-
partment Until the Middle of Jam
uary, Perhaps Later.

Secretary Root, who went to London TOT
duty as a member of the Alaskan boundary
commission, returned to Washington yes
terday and spent some time in company
with President Roosevelt to whom he gave
short history of the work of the boundary
&C n mission. Secretary Root resumed his
official duties at the War Department this
morning, and was busily occupied most OF
the day in consultation with Lieut. Gen.
Young, Gen. Chaffee and other officers Of
the army.
About noon Secretary Root went to the
State Department and had conference
with Secretary Hay, presumably In regard
to the latest developments in the isthmian
affair AS he was returning to his once
Secretary Root was aCcosted by several
newspaper men, who piled him with all
sorts of questions regarding the Alaskan
boundary commission and the Panama at
fair, but without developing anything par
ticularly new.
To the direct question as to whether
United States troops would be ordered to
the Isthmus of Panama, Secretary Root
replied with smile that while such a
thing was possible it was extremely i'm
probable. He said that he had made that
answer to similar question in New York
yesterday, when he really knew very little
about the situation, and he made the same
answer now, for the reason that he knew
nothing more of an intention to employ
troops on the isthmus.
Secretary Root said that he expected to
begin the preparation of his annual report
at once, and that he would not ask for
any additional legislation for the further
reorganization of the army, believing that
it is advisable to give the existing organi-
cation more time to develop itself before
attempting to introduce any new features.
According to the present outlook, Secre-
tary Root will remain at the head of the
"a rfy -,f a m
of January, and probably until the end of
that month. Governor Taft, who will sue
ceed him at the head of the military es-
tablishment, has informed him that he will
sail from Manila December "a, in which
event he will not arrive in this city much
before the first of February.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
MIR. SARGENT's CONDITION.
Reported by His Physician as Resting
Comfortably This Morning.

An attack of paralysis of the left side
was suffered Saturday evening by Frank
P. Sargent, commissioner general of i'm
migration, at this residence in the Kens-
ington. DR.. W. Sinclair Brown, the fam
lily physician, was called and soon had his
patient in a better condition. 1t is not
thought that the ailment will permanently
affect Mr.. Sargent, his fine physique being
able to throw it off. He was resting COM
fortably this morning and considered by
his physician to have passed the danger
point
Mr.. Sargent has been doing large
amount of work since his appointment to
his present position at the head of the i'm
migration bureau, and this is supposed to
have been instrumental in bringing on the
attack It is likely that as much rest as
he can afford from his duties will be a
prominent part of the treatment ordered
by the doctor in charge of the case.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
SENATE COMMITTEES.
Republican Caucus Tomorrow to Fill
Vacancies.

A republican caucus will be held tomorrow
afternoon Immediately after the adjourn
ment of the Senate when a committee will
be appointed to suggest the filling of vacan-
cies on committees made by the retirement
of republican senators. This committee will
take the matter up at once. but it is not be-
lieved that its report to another caucus of
the party can be made before next week, as
the adjustment of committee assignments
is most difficult one. There are many de-
mands for the vacancies on the important
committees and there will necessarily be
many disappointments.
1t is understood that Senator Foraker Is
apt to be named a member of the committee
on the District of Columbia, and also that
Senator Gornnan will go on that committee.
After the committee to be appointed at
the caucus tomorrow afternoon has made
up its list to al the republican vacancies
another caucus of the party will be called
to approve what It has done.
Senator German. chairman of the demo
/ cratic caucus said this afternoon that II
had not yet been decided when a caucus will
be held. but intimated that 1t would not be
until after the republican caucus tomor-
row. The democratic caucus will also ap-
point committee to name senators for the
democratic vacancies on the committees,
which will also have to be approved by a
caucus Of the party to be held later.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
A SATISFACTORY ADJUSTMENT
Sultan Has Settled the Jerusalem
Cemetery Case,

Minister Leishmann at Constantinople has
notified the State Department that the sub
lime porte has at last made a satisfactory
adjustment of what is known as the "Jeru-
salem cemetery case" This means that
the porte has authorized the esta blishment
OF Protestant cemetery by the Evangelical
Society in the village of Tour, at Jerusalem
and the transfer to the name of the Latins
of the old Protestant cemetery at Sion.
Several years ago." said Mr. Leishmann
1.-The Protestants sold their old cemetery
property to the Latins in order to purchase
n large plot of ground better adapted for
the purposes. but for some unknown rea-
son (possibly intrigue the Ottoman govern
ment was unwilling to make legal trans
fer. and although the legation has made re-
peated efforts during the past four years to
induce the sublime porte to cause the nee
essary papers to be issued, up to the pres
ent time no satisfactory answer could be
obtained. but happily 1t is now settled"
Evening star., 1903-11-09
NAVAL OFFICERS ExPEcTANT.
Rush Work on Vessels - Admiral
Dewey Due Tomorrow.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
PORTSMOUTH, Va. November 9.-Naval
officers at this station are in state of ex-
pectancy with regard to the Panama situa-
ton. They are sure that other vessels will
be ordered from this navy yard to the 18TH
mus.
The rush work on the Topeka, which was
ordered Saturday night, they take to mean
that she is to join the forces off Panama.
1t is manifestly impossible that the Olym-
pia, flagship of the Caribbean sea squadron.
will take her place in the squadron during
the present operations in the south.
The Olympia has been in dry dock here
for a number of weeks, and she will re-
main there for some time to come.
Admiral Dewey will arrive at the yard
tomorrow morning to inspect the Olympia.
She may be assigned to Admiral Cotton's
European squadron as flagship after the
winter evolutions
Preparations are making to receive. the
admiral with the honors due his rank.
TIA NKEIJT FOR pRnTFCTTQN
Evening star., 1903-11-09
CLERICAL CHANGES.
Appointments and Promotions in the
Interior Department.

The following changes have been made in
the clerical force of the Department of the
Interior:
Office of the Secretary-Appointme Jno.
Watson of Wyoming, watchman, at s72O.
Resjgnation: Mrs. Patty M. Stocking Of
Iowa. clerk, at $1,000.
Pension off1ce-Promotions Miss Marcia
7. Staples of Minnesota clerk. at $1,000 to
stenographer, at 81 600: Latimer Is. Stire of
Illinois, clerk, at 81 800, to assistant chief
o; division, at s1,S0O, and Beecher Sterne
of Kansas clerk, at 81, 200, to special eN-
aminer, at $1,000. designations: Mrs NJ.
Lillian Arnold of New Jersey, stenographer,
at s., 600 and Miss Bessie L. Boyd of New
York, clerk, at 81 400.
Patent office-Appointment Morgan p.
Harvey of Maryland, messenger boy, at
$500 Promotions: Carlos P. Griffin Of
California. fourth assistant examiner, at
81 200, to third assistant examiner, at 81 400
and Melvin H. Coulston Of NaH York
fourth assistant examiner, at 81 200. to
third assistant examiner. at 81 400. Resig-
nations: William H. Davis of New York
third assistant examiner at $1,4eD: John
F. Arens of Wisconsin, messenger boy at
$3.50. and Edward ]. Ringen of Illinois, mes
senger boy, at $500.
General land office-Promotion: William
Bauman. jr., of the District of Columbia
clerk, at 81 200, to clerk, at 81 400.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
THANKFUL FOR PROTECTION.
Foreigners in Panama Are, Say
French Advices

PARIS November 9.-The foreign Office
has received an extended cable report from
Panama covering the events of recent days
but IT does not differ materially from the
facts already announced by the Associated
Press.
1t says the foreign element on the isthmus
is thankful for the protection the Amer
lean forces have given them. Although the
authorities here are now officially advised
that the new regime intends to carry out
Colombia's obligations these assurances will
not be considered absolutely final until the
new government Is finally organized.
Therefore the question of the recognition
of the republic of Panama is being deferred
until president is chosen and govern
ment is formally organized
Evening star., 1903-11-09
NO TRUTH. SAYS MITCHELL.
Denies Reports That He is to Succeed
Secretary Cortelyou-

BOSTON. November 9.-"There is not a
bit of truth in 1t, so far as l am con-
cerned,' was the comment made today by
John Mitchell, president of the United
Mine Workers Union. with reference to
dispatch published today, which stated that
Mr.. Mitchell would become a member of
the cabinet of President Roosevelt, to sue
ceed George b. Cortelyou, who was to re-
sumo his former position secretary to
the President
When asked regarding a report that he
would resign his position as head of the
United Mine Workers. Mr.. Mitchell said:
1T is all news to me. There isn't a bit
OF truth in it."
Evening star., 1903-11-09
MIR. MccLELLAN's SUCCESSOR
Democrats Uncertain Who to Select
Talk of Towne.

Democrats in the House are manifesting
scme interest in the selection of success
sor to Mr.. Mcclellan in Congress. The sug-
gestion that Mr.. BouIke Cochran be sent
back by Tammany has aroused some oppo-
sition as Mr.. Cochran was boiter from
the regular democratic national ticket.
The names of Charles A. Towne of Min
nesota and Ex-Gov. Campbell Of Ohio, both
at present residents of New York city, have
been mentioned as possible successors of
Mr.. Mcclellan. Mr.. Campbell, however.
saws he still is a citizen of Ohio.
Mr. Towne would be highly acceptable to
the democratic leaders in Congress, 1t is
said, and his selection by Tammany would
be regarded as indication of Tammany's
intention to harmonic the factions in the
party Mr.. Towne, 1t is declared, would
be acceptable to all classes of democrats.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
INCREASE TO $4,000, 900.
Northern Central Railroad Stock to Be
Almost Doubled.

BALTIMORE. Md, November 9.-At a
general meeting of the stockholders of the
Northern Central railroad in this city to-
day resolution was adopted to increase
the capital stock of the company from
s12.OO0,O00 to $20.OC0,0IO, the new stock to
he issued in the discretion Of the board and
TO be used in improvements and In paying
OF maturing bonds.
\ resolution was adopted looking toward
a closer relationship with the Pennsylvania
railroad. either through a perpetual lease
or "A merger The president of the North
ern Central railroad was authorized to
appoint committee of shareholders to
confer with officials of the Pennsylvania
railroad on this subject
Evening star., 1903-11-09
WILL IGNORE BLOCKADE
Athen Returns to San Domingo I'm
der Protection German Vessels,


ST. THOMAS Danish West Indies. No
vember 9.-The German steamer Athen.
having been refused permission to land her
passengers and cargo at San Domingo. re-
turned here Saturday and reported the
facts to the German flagship Vineta, where
upon the commander despatched the cruis-
ers Panther and Gazelle to San Domingo
The Athen returned to San Domingo yes
terday, and 1t is reported that She will ig-
more the blockade, under the protection of
the German warships.
SAN DOMINGO, Republic of Santo Do
mingo, November 5.-The United States
cruiser Baltimore arrived here this morn
ing and subsequently left for Samana TO
protect the Clyde line steamer Cherokee
and convoy her to Puerto Plata to dis
charge her cargo. Puerto Plata is held by
the forces of the revolution. The political
situation is unchanged. Macers and Bani
are in the hands of the revolutionists
BERLIN. November 9.-It was officially
admitted today that German cruisers had
been ordered to Santo Domingo in compli-
ance with the request of the German consul
there.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
TO REPRESENT THIS COUNTRY.
International Commission Of the Con-
crosses Of Navigation.

On the recommendation of Gen. Giles
pie, chief of engineers, the following
named gentlemen have been designated
as representatives Of the United States
on the permanent international commits
sion of the congresses Of navigation:
Lieut.. Col C. w. Raymond. Maj. H. F.
Hodges and Capt. J. C. Sanford, all of the
Corps Of Engineers. and Messrs. Elmer
l.. Corthell and John Bogart, civil en-
gineers. The United States representa-
tion on this commission has been en-
larged from two to Ave members In or
der to correspond with the representa-
tion of the leading commercial countries
of Europe.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
Prominent Elk Dead.

Special Dispatch to Tho Evening Star
HAGERSTOWN, Md, November 9.-J.
William Cook died today at his apart
ments in City Hotel from typhoid fever
and complications, aged forty-two years
He was the senior member of j. W Cook
& Bro, and was a charter member and
past exalted ruler of the Hagerstown
Lodge of Elks
Evening star., 1903-11-09
KILLED SELF AND FAMILY,
CHASTITY Work of Prominent Dentist at
Saginaw, Mich.

SAGINAW. Mich, November 9.-Dr. E
w. Light, prominent dentist of this city
committed suicide Sunday night at his
home, s13 South Jefferson avenue, after IA
tally shooting his wife and daughter Ruby
eighteen years old. The tragedy was not
discovered until noon today.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
GRANTED THE MOTION.
Hearing Of Minnesota's Railway Mel
ger Case Advanced.

The United States Supreme Court today
granted the motion recently made on be-
half of the state of Minnesota to advance
the hearing of the case Of that state against
the Northern Securities Company and
named the 4th of January, after the other
cases already set for that date, as the time
for hearing the case.
The state had asked that the case be set
for hearing in connection with the proceed
ing of the national government against the
securities company, for which December ii
already had been designated
Evening star., 1903-11-09
Bechtel Murder Hearing POSTPONED

ALLENTOWN, Pa, November 9.-The
prosecutions in the case of Mabel Bechtel,
who was recently murdered, were today
postponed until the next term of criminal
court Mrs. Catherine Bechtel mother
o. the murdered girl, Myrtha Rechtel her
held as accessory after the fact, We're per-
mitted to renew their bail.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
GERMAN WARSHIPS.
Two Have Sailed for San Domingo
From St. Thomas.

News has reached here that two German
warships have sailed from st. Thomas,
Danish West Indies, for San Domingo to
look after German interests during the
revolutionary troubles there. No further
word has been received at the Navy Depart
ment from Captain Briggs of the Balti-
more since Saturday. when he reported
that matters were quiet at Puerto Plata.
and indicated that the blockade had been
opened Hence it is assumed that there
has been no additional attempt on the part
OF the Dominican government to interfere
with foreign commerce.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
COMMITTEE ON RULES.
No Change Expected in the Republican
Mem berShip.

1t was understood this afternoon that
there will be no change in the republican
membership of the committee on rules. The
Speaker will announce the committee late
this evening or tomorrow, and it is said
that the committee will consist of the
Speaker, Mr.. Dalzell of Pennsylvania. Gen.
Grosvenor of Ohio, Mr.. Williams of Missis-
sirpi and Mr. Underwood of Alabama.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
GERMANY WILL, OF COURSE.
Waiting for United States Formal
Recopnition of Panama.

BERLIN, November 9.-Tbe foreign office
says Germany will, of course, recognize the
republic of Panama after the United States
formal recognition. The German govern
ment has not yet requested the United
States to protect German citizens and their
property, because, apparently, they are not
in danger
Evening star., 1903-11-09
ADMIRAL DEWEY DEPARTS.
Raises Flag on the Dolphin and Sails
for Norfolk.

Admiral Dewey raised his flag over the
dispatch boat Dolphin at the Washington
navy yard this morning, and left for Nor
folk on an inspection of the navy yard
there and the ship building at Newport
News, after which he will visit Annapolis.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Dewey. While
at Norfolk, Admiral Dewey will celebrate
the anniversary of his going aboard the
Olympia as commander-in-chief Of the
Asiatic squadron just before the outbreak
of the Spanish war. The trip is not con-
nected with the sthman situation and it is
officially announced that the admiral will
not go to the Caribbean for the present
Evening star., 1903-11-09
B. and o. Fireman Killed.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, November oh.
w. Haines. twenty-five years old. a Balti-
more and Ohio fireman. who had just come
in from run, stepped down from his en-
gine early this morning and was struck
and killed by Pittsburg express No. H. His
body has been sent to Romney w. Va. his
home.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
Bloodhounds Find No Clew.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, November 9.-Rock
Island detectives who are searching for
the men who ordered $1,000 thrown from
train near Earlham last night worked
with the assistance of bloodhounds today,
but found no clew.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
Illness of statistician Hyde.

The Secretary of Agriculture announces
that the statistician, John Hyde, who has
this summer represented the department at
several important statistical conventions in
Europe is now i'll in London and under the
care OF a specialist. The date of his re-
turn to Washington is, therefore, somewhat
uncertain
Evening star., 1903-11-09

1t would take $4,000 circulars
to reach the homes The Star
reaches. AT one cent postage
the mailing alone would cost
$3.50. with twice as much more
for printing, envelopes and adj
dressing, or over ST. 900 to say
what The Star will print for a
few dollars.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
EXTRA SESSION OPENS
Congress Meets to Consider
Cuban Reciprocity.
CANNON MADE SPEAKER
RECEIVES 1913 VOTES TO 1e6 FOB
WILLIAMS.
Democrats Object to Adoption of the
Former Rules, but Are
Voted Down.
CANNON MADE SPEAKER

The big round clock above the Speakers
desk pointed just the hour of Il when
Mr.. Alexander Mcdowell. olerk of the
House of Representatives. raped for order
in the lower branch of the Congress of the
United States. What had hitherto been a
scene of hustle and confusion and a din
of eager. excited voices 500 resolved IT.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
REPEAL CANTEEN LAW.
Second Bill Offered in House-To Ad-
NIT New Mexico the First,

The first bill introduced in the House in
this Congress was offered by Delegate
Rodey and provides for the admission OF
New Mexico to statehood.
Bill No. was offered by Representative
Bartholdt and repeals the canteen law.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
Ban johnson in Detroit,

DETROIT, Mich. November 9-Presdent
Ban b. Johnson of the American Base Ball
League arrived here today to stay, he says.
until a deal for the purchase of the Detroit
team and franchise from S. r. Angus the
present owner, is closed up.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
REPRESENTATIVE ovERsTREET.
Expected He Will Be Chairman of Post
Office Committee

It is understood that Representative Over
street of Indiana is to be chairman of post
offices and post roads committee. Ii view
of a possible congressional investigation Of
the post office scandals the craftsmanship OF
that committee has been the subject of
considerable speculation and interest.
Evening star., 1903-11-09

Addition to Press Gallery Portraits.
A portrait of Col. ]. H. Estill. editor
and publisher OF the Savannah News. has
been hung in the House press gallery.
Evening star., 1903-11-09
Varilla's Presentation Postponed.

After sending this letter the minister
drove at once to the residence of Secretary
Hay, where he was the Secretary's guest
at luncheon. The minister's call at the
State Department has been postponed to
another day because OF the conference at
Secretary Hay regarding the Colombian
protest. The minister does not desire to
appear In the slightest degree forward. and
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Croker a Martyr,
Stays In England

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-"Richard
Croker will never return to this
country except to visit friends. His
son, Frank, went to Vantage and
urged him to come home a short time
but he declared that. although he was
out of politics for good, he knew
that 1t would be for the interests
Of the democratic party in New York
city for him to remain in England
and he intended to do So"
This statement was maze today by
Edward c. Sheehy, former tax COM
missioner and a close friend OF the
former Tammany leader.
''Mr. Croker Is a martyr" Mr. Shee-
by continued. He is practically in
voluntary exile because he believes
that a false construction would be
placed on his return to New York.
Frank Croker went TO see him a
short time ago. He saw that his
father was depressed, and felt certain
that he was longing to see his
friends