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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
THE THRALL OF LEFT THE LUCKY
A Daily Serial Of Unusual Interest to
Be Published in The Star.

Next Saturday The Evening Star will
begin the publication of daily serial story
of exceptional attractiveness. entitled 1.-The
Thrall Of Left the Lucky 1t is thrilling
tale of the Viking days. and carries the
reader into Norway. Greenland and to the
American shores touched by the Viking
explorers, who set the first white foot upon
this continent.
A young .Englishman Of noble birth, cap-
tured by the Danes after a series Of ex-
citing adventures. becomes the thrail. or
slave. Of Left. popularity known as the
Lucky" son OF Eric the Red Of Green
land. The struggle between the believers
In Christianity. then just spreading its in
fluence over northern Europe, and the
Morse paganism, which retained its firm
hold In Greenland under Eric. is slirringly
depicted, many dramatic situations evoIv-
ing out of the conflict OF influences. A
tender romance develops to fascinate the
readers.
The author, Ottilie A. Aljencrantz, has
woven intD her novel many threads of
strong human interest The story is filled
with color action and atmosphere, and Is
int ereSting in every chapter. 1t is based
upon authentic historical facts regarding
the Morse discovery of America and has a
distinct value In awakening interest in that
somewhat neglected phase Of the hemis-
phere's story.
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HOW TO PROMOTE THEM.
Plan to Advance and Retire Officers Of
the Civil War

In case Congress fails to pass the meas
ure providing for the retirement with adj
vanced rank of officers now on the active
list who served during the civil war ii is
the purpose of the President, acting on The
advice of Secretary Root, to write letter
to each officer below the rank Of brigadier
general who has civil war record. asking
him IL he would be willing to accept ad-
Already scheme looking to the retirement
Of colonies and lieutenant colonies OF cav
airy has been planned by the War Depart
the retirement Of Colonel r. H Pratt, under
the statute giving the President the power
to retire any officer who has attained the
age of sixtytwo years
The vacancy that will occur in the grade
of brigadier general on April IL, when Gen
eral James F. Wade will be made major
general will give the President a chance
to appoint and retire several officers with
civil war records. Colonel T. A. Baldwin,
It'll Cavalry, who would retire next De-
cember because Of age. VIII be promo. Cd and
retired In April Colonel e. D. Dimmick,
ID Cavalry, IL to be placed on the retired
list by order of the President. he having
..ssache.s the 80: Of sixty-two years and
having benefited by the promotion and re-
tirement of civil war veterans. Lieutenant
Colonels c. Morton and c. A. p. Hatfield
will be promoted to be colonies upon the
these promotions and retirements have
taken place there will be but two officers In
the cavalry arm of the service holding rank
below that of colonel who served In the
civil war. VIZ Majors W. H. Beck and F.
o. Robinson. After these promotions and
retirements in the cavalry the War De-
partment will turn its attention again to
the infantry and artillery arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
FILBUsTER IN THE HOUSE.
Contested Election Case Goes Over Un-
til Tomorrow.

The contested election case of Wagner
vs.. Butler was under consideration by the
House of Representatives for time yes
terday afternoon. and the democrats began
a hlibuster. which they threaten to con-
tinue II the case Is pressed. The case was
withdrawn with an agreement that 1t Is not
to come up until Thursday.
When the reading OF the report had pro-
ceeded for ten minutes Mr.. Underwood
(Ala.) made the point that no quorum was
present. The Speaker was able to count
only 155 members in the hail. whereupon
Mr.. Payne moved call OF the House,
which was ordered-106 to q.
On the roll call 1914 members answered
to thetT names, and the clerk continued The
reading of the report.
When the reading had again proceeded
for more than an hour Uhe leaders on the
respective, sides meantime having been 10
conference and come to an agreemenD thu
further reading was dispensed with. Tbs
minority was given until night 10 file their
views. and II was agreed that The case
should not be called up today.
Mr.. Fowler then moved that the House
go into committee OF the whole to resume
the further consideration of the currency
bill. Thereupon Mr.. Bartlett (Ga.) made
the point that no quorum was present, and
the Speaker not being able to count the
requisite number another call of the nouse
was ordered.
The motion to go into committee of the
whole was -csrried-136 to 81. Mr.. Prince
Qll) resumed his speech begun Saturday.
Upon the conclusion of his remarks the
committee rose and the House. at SIS pm,
adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
VISIT TO PARAMARIBo.
Commander Dillingham's Report Gives
Interesting Facts.

Commander Dillingham;, commanding the
cruiser Detroit, has made a special report
to the Navy Department In regard to the
recent visit OF the Detroit and the Fortune
to Paramaribo. Dutcs Guiana, last month.
mo United States vessel Of war" he says.
has visited this port since the Wilmington
was here In 1899. I believe that the Detroit
Is the largest vessel of war of any nation
that has ever been to Paramaribo. Our ar
rival caused considerable excitement among
the population, and we were received with
much enthusia SIN. 80
"On the day of my arrival I was received
by Mr.. Cornelis Lely. governor Of Dutch
Guiana. and on the following day he visited
this vessel, and was accorded the usual
honors and ceremonies. On the 26th in
slant the governor entertained the officers
Of the Detroit and Fortune at dinner, where
We met all the crown officials of the colony.
On this occasion. the governor proposed the
health of the President of the United States
and expressed qualification at meeting off,
GERS of the United States navy"
Commander. Dillingham; refers to the
large American mining interests in Parsma-
ribo and says that the LAVA district. about
80 miles from that city. now being opened
up, is said to- be very rich in gold He
says that the American mining companies
already established there are only the fore.
runners of large influx Of people from the
United States, with the result of largely
increased interests in that quarter.
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SITUATION IN CHINA.
Russia Wants Cooperation Of the
United States.

Representations have been made to the
State Department by the Russian -ambas-
sador, Count Cassini. regarding the serious
ness of the situation in China, I'm the hope
that the United States Will cooperate with
the other. powers to stop the importation Of
arms. which has reached an alarming stage
of activity. Similar representations have
been made through the Russian represents
tives to Belgium, Germany and Great
Britain The Chinese officials claim they
are poweriess to stop the practice. and the
Russian government. In the interest OF
peace, has called the matter to the atten-
ton of the powers. Secretary Hay and the
Russian ambassador have had several con.
ferences on the matter. but II mas not been
decided yust what course the United States.
under the Constitution. can take toward
preventing the expectation of arms. 1t is
probable that the only relief Hes In special
legislation by Congress. which Is deemed
impossible at this session. Beigians are the
chief Offenders In this illegal practice.
though 1t IL seid many arms are entering
China from the United States. Germany
ana Great Britain
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hard feeling exhibited over Its considera-
ton. The Georgia delegation had moved to
table it just at closing last night, and 1t
narrowly escaped that fate. The Georgia
delegate, whose name could not be heard
in the hubbub this morning. explained that
she was ignorant Of the effect of a motion to
table. and when she made 1t she did SO SIM
ply to lay the amendment aside for a time,
80 that matters of more Importance could
be considered"
. Protests were comir 6; from all parts OF
the house against summary cutting OF OF
debate and the burying Of the amendment
by tabling. These little voices piped up
from various parts of the hall, the tones
expostujatory, but the words inaud:bie.
Every time a member spoke her coterie of
friends "clapped," and that made the con-
fusion worse COMPOUNDED. The disposition
Of the delegates to applaud any and every
thing that is sad causes the president gen.
eraI vast annoyance. Very little is worth
applauding. and the work OF the congress
dent generals admonition, reiterated more
than 100 times day, to keep quiet
please" could only be observed.
Amendment Taken Up.
After invocation by the chaplain general
Mrs Smoot, and singing Of 1.-THE Star Span
gled Banner as a Solo by Mrs. Lester NJ
Bartlett of John Adams Chapter, Boston,
the Judiciary amendment was tossed
about for two hours and then Laid aside
until two other amendments
OF like character could DE grouped with it
and all considered together.
The congress hopelessly 1oundered along
under these conditions. delegates Still talk
ing for and against the amendments, till
finally all amendments were sidetracked for
the introduction of the ladies of the LOUISE
ana purchase exposition, who have come to
Washington to represent the board Of lady
managers and extend an invitation to the
70
be present and to name day which shall
be all their own some time during the sum-
mer of 1904
The board is represented by its president
Mrs. James Lawrence Blair; Mrs. John Mil
Ter Horton of Buffalo, who Is chairman Of
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MIR. cARMAcK HEARD.
Addresses the Senate on the Indianola
Post Office Affair.

The Indianola Miss. post office case
occupied the major portion Of the tinie OF
the Senate yesterday. Mr.. Tillman spoke
for three hours in continuation of his re-
marks begun Monday on the race question.
and was followed by Mr.. Carmack Of
Tennessee.
He said that IL the closing of the In
dianola post office is to be taken as tho
measure Of the strength of the executive
and the power of the federal government.
then the government. at Washington de-
serves to be despised for its weakness and
imbecility. The post office belonged, he
said, ia the United tates. and he inquired
IL a handful of ruffians was more powerful
than the government. with its militant.
President at its head"
At the conclusion of Mr.. CarmacRs
speech, on motion of Mr.. Cullom QlD, 4.
was agreed that hereafter unless other
wise ordered, the Senate shall meet at IL
o'clock The Senate then. at 5:55 O'clock
went into executive session, and at q
o'clock adjourned. 49, ...-l-a-
During the morning hour several bills
and resolutions were passed, and consid-
Grafton was given the bill to further pro.
vide for the safe-keeping OF public money
on deposit I'm national banks. The agrtcul-
tural appropriation bill also was consider
ed, and the committee amendments agreed
to, except the statehood rider. which was
passed over. The Senate adjourned to
meet today at II o'clock, which, until
otherwise ordered, will be the hour for
converting hereafter.
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the D. A. r. subcommittee; Mrs John Hall
combe. Mrs. John Phelps Montgomery. who
has just been elected to serve for the eley-
enth term state regent; Mrs. Hanger.
Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. w. H. Coleman Mrs
Porter and Mrs. Boyce Hunsicker
st. Louis Exposition.
Mrs. John Miller Horton Of Buffalo. N. r..
who is chairman Of the d. A. r. Committee
of the Louisiana purchase exposition. was
introduced by the president general. Mrs.
Fairbanks. and delivered an address. pre-
senting an appeal to the congress to take
an active interest In the big fair. Mrs. Hor.
ton said:
'As the representative Of the board OF
lady managers. Louisiana purchase EXPOSE
ton, 1t gives me pleasure to extend greet
ings to those who. faithful to their interest
in our great organization, have assembled
here to testify by their presence to the
spirit OF patriotism and loyalty to the tenets
OF faith which animate our society.
Two years ago when stood before you.
representing the interests Of our pan Aneri-
car exposition. the beautiful city of light
its ephemeral brightness now Of the past,
little thought that the swift wing Of time
would. In its passing. bring to me the honor
that now have OF again asking for your
attention In connection with another, still
larger and more pretentiOus exposition--the
great Louisiana purchase exposition, whose
gates will open fni st. Louis In May 1904.
1t was at the special request OF President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
is OUT OF THE RACE
Mrs. Mclean Not Candidate
for President General.
CREATES SENSATION
MRS. HORTON INVITES D. A. r. TO
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION.
Response by Mrs. James Lawrence
Blair-.Judiciary" Amendment to
Constitution Discussed.
CREATES SENSATION


Mrs. Donald Mclean of New York mas
formally withdrawn from candidacy Tor
president general at this session of the con-
tinental congress. This insures the re-elec-
ton of Mrs. Fairbanks. This was the SEN
sation of the morning session of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, which was
continuously disturbed by confused muir
muir of contending voices. punctuated with
whacks from the gavel Of the president
general. Not "gavel'' any longer. but .
plain iron-headed hammer. done up in q
sash of one Of the pages to disguise 1t.
There Is something under the table cover
that sounds like piece Of sheet iron when
the hammer falls. but It commands no more
respect than the little rosewood affair that
went to pieces under the vigorous work of
yesterday.
The feature Of the morning was the ad-
dress of Mrs. John Miller Harlan Of the
Louisiana purchase exposition board.
The judicial amendment was the con-
tinufng order, and there was not little
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
FUTURE DAYS.
Trustees Sale of Brick
Houses Nos. 40 and ~ Ct
Street Northwest, also
Frame House No. 1904
Observation-Disclosures
FUTURE DAYS.

BY yirtua Of decree Of the Supreme Court Of
the District OF Columbia. passed In Equity Cause
No 23429. the undersigned trustees will sell at
public auction In front Of the respective premises,
on TUESDAY, THE TENTH DAY OF MARCH,
AID. 1908 AT HALF-PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM.
the following described real estate, situate In the
city OF washington District OF Columbia to wit:
lie east one half of lot 49, in Cabot's subdivision
OF square 625. improved by brick dwelling No. 40
street northwest: also the west one half Of lot
%, in Cabot's subdivision Of square 625 improved
by brick dwelling No. ~ G. street northwest.
Also ON THE SAME DAY, AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM. the east one-haif Of lot 49, in square &c.,
improved by a frame dwelling. No. 1854 Madison
alley northwest together with all the improve
ments. rights. &c.
Terms Of sale: One-thrd Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash. and the balance in equal In
staitments In one and tive years from day Of sale
at six per cent per annum secured by deed Of trust
ON the property sold, all cash. at the option Of
the purchaser A deposit Of 500 required on each
house sold at the time Of sale. II terms OF sale
are not complied with within fifteen days from
the day OF sale the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at the risk and OF the de-
faulting purchaser purchasers. after five days
advertisement in some newspaper In Washington,
d. c. All conveyancing recording &C., at the cCst
Of the purchaser purchasers.
CHARLES J. MURPHY,
Century, Building,
JOHN E. LASKEY.
Fendsn Building,
DANIEL W. O'DONOGHUE.
40S 9th st. NV,
Trustees.
JAMES w. RATCLEFE. Auctioneer fe25-d&ds
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JAMES ". RATCLIFFE, AucTToNEER.

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY KNOWN AS PREMISES TO
MARYLAND AyENUE N0RTHEASr.-
~ virtue Of decree OF the Supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia. holding Probate Court
passed, IN re estate OF Catharina Ockstadt, de-
ceased. No. io.Si0 the undersigned executors under
the last will and testament Of Catherine Ockstadt
aecsased, will offer for sale By public auction. In
front sa,., o. the premises On WEDNESDAY. THE
FOURTH DAY OF MARCH, A. ID. I9o3, AT HALE
PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK Pm. the following de-
scribed real estate. situated In the city Of Wash
ingtou. D. c., to wit: Lot Is, In Todds snbdfvision
Of square s~s. together with all the improve
TERMS Of sale: ope-haR cash and the balance Of
the parchase money In two years. with interest
TEN the day OF sale at per ceat per annum, pay
property sold, all cash. at the option Of the pur-
ehassr A deposit Of $3.50 required at time OF sale
ays from day Of SALE. An eoayeyaneing. record
JOHN srKrxLE,
500 East Capitol st.
--~s Oh WEITzEL.4.vs
7l8 1t. aw..
Nu@oo Executors.
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Presidential Nominations Yesterday

Presidential Nominations Yesterday.
The President yesterday afternoon sent
the following. nominations to the Senate:
Registers OF land onicss-Chariss B. Frost,
at Eureka. Cal. Fred H. Greedy, at Marys-
Vile, Cal.
Also number OF nominations Of officers
OF the army who are advanced In rank as
result of the promotions in the artillery,
Qsunlterzsssterts department.s eavalry and ms
fantry branches OF the army. made last
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Secretary Moody's Cruise.

/ Secretary Moody has almost completed his
plans for long trip IN the West Indies on
the Dolphin. Immediately after the adjourn
ment OF the present session Of Congress
He expects to VISIT the new United States
naval station at Guantanamo Cuba, and
Culebra. the principal naval base In the
West Indiess Probzlasiy Postmaster General
Payne win accompany hin.
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viii Petition for an Examiner.

Representative Cushman yesterday gave
notice in the United States Supreme Court
that on next Monday he would present q
petition for the appointment of an examiner
to take testimony In the case of the state Of
Washington against the Northern Securi-
ties Company-the merger case
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS on Z
STREET. NORTHEs ST
Capt. Boutakoff Received.

Captain Boutakoff. recently appointed
naval attache OF the Russian embassy at
Washington. was officially presented to
Secretary Moody at the Navy Department
this afternoon by Capt. Baron Fersen, the
retiring naval attache. Capt. Boutakoffs
father was fleet captain OF the Russian
squadron which visited the United Setates
during the civil war.
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Interior Department Changes.

By an arrangement which has been ef-
fected Melville w. Miller OF Indiana will
be appointed to succeed Frank L. Campbell
as assistant secretary OF the Interior, and
Mr.. Campbell will take the position Of as
sistant attorney general OF the Interior De-
partment. just vacated by Judge Willis Van
Devanter.
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BROWN & TOT SOF
Executors Sale of Valu=
able Residence Property,
Being the t hree-st tory
Brick Dwelling No. 1909 Q
Street N. w. -... -,

By virtue OF authority vested IN me by the will
Of Maria Massey Barringer. deceased admitted to
probate and record In the Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia, holding Probate Court.
the 18th day of January. 1902, the undersigned
executor thereof, will offer for SALE at public
tion, in front of the premises, WEDNESDAY,
THE FOURTH DAY or MARCH, 1903, AT HALF
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
scribed real estate and premises In the city OF
Washington, District OF Columbia, to wit: The
lot numbered one hundred and eighty-one QSl), In
T.. +. Schnelder's subdivision Of lots in square
numbered one hundred and fifty five C155,. as per
plat recorded In Liber No. 1U, at folio 80, OF
the records OF the surveyors Office for said Dis
100 feet to n 15-foot alley in the rear, and I'M
Proved by the tnree-story brick dwelling No. 100
q st,eet northwest, containing passenger eleya-
tor, together with all OF the rights, ways, ease
ments, privileges and appurtenances to the same
belonging.
Terms OF SALE One-third cash on the day of
sale within fifteen days thereafter; one third
in year. and onethird 10 two years thereafter,
with interest such deferred payments at the
rate OF o per centum per annum from day of sale
until paid. payable semi-annually; the deferred
payments 10 be represented by the promissory
of the purchaser secured by deed OF trust tho
property sold. all cash. at the purchasers
option. deposit OF 500 required acceptance
OF bid. All conyeyaneing and recording at 2ur-
chaser's cost. Terms to be complied with in fif-
reserves tie right to resell at risk and cost Of
defaulting purchaser.
JOHN BIGGS, Executor.
BARNARD & JOHNSON,
Attorneys for Executor.
fe20-d&ds THOS j. OWENS 4 son, Aucts.
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THos. ]. OWEN son. AUCTT0NEEas.

TRUSTEES SALE OF BRICK HOUSE, No. 2o32
18TH STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue OF a certain deed of trust, dated March
FL 1901 and duly recorded In Liner $500, at folio
1882 ct sch. one Of the land records for the Dis
rict of Columbia, and at the request OF the party
secured thereby the undersigned trustees Will sell.
At public auction, In front Of the premises
FRIDAY. THE SIXTH DAY OF MARCH, 1908
AT HAIf-pAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the fol-
lowing described real estate situate in the city of
Washington. Distric: Of Columbia, known and dis
tinguished as lot numbered one hundred and fifty
eight tI5Sl, Boughton and Moore's subdivision OF
lots 10 square numbered one hundred and nifty
tl50, as per plat recorded In Liber II. d. c.,
folio 1s9. VI the records Of the Office Of the sur.
reyor for the District Of Columbia. Sold subject
to prior deed II trust for 81 600 and accrued in
terest. further particulars Of which VIII be stated
at time Of sale.
Terms: The purchaser to assume said prior deed
OF trust and pay the balance In cash. Convey
sncing at cost Of purchaser. depasit Of SlO0 re-
qairsd at time Of sale Terms to b complied With
withia fifteen days, otherwise the Trustees will re-
cell the property at risk and cost Of defaultinx
purchaser.
RICHARD r. PAIRO.
HERBERT A. GILL.
fe21-d&ds Trustees
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70 Command the baltimore.
Commander John B. Briggs has been Sc
Iected. to, COMMAND the cruiser Baltimore.
which has practically been rebuilt At the
New York navy yard.