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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
CONDITIONS IN HONDURAS.
Admiral Coghlan Wires Details Of tn
Situation.

Admiral Coghlan has cabled the Navy
Department. from Guatemala as follows
relative to the revolution in Honduras:
"At Puerto Cortez, 25th; returned
here yesterday. Found Ceiba and other
small ports in hands of revolutionists, who
practically control coast. Truxille attacked
by them Odd Sent Panther there to pro-
tect interest; have heard nothing from her
yet. Puerto Cortez taken by revolutionists
ed during my absence eastward for pro-
lection and order by request; no disturb
ance, and guard withdrawn. Finding Amer
lean mail steamer due upon my arrival,
sent guard to her from Olympia before
steamer entered port, also placed guard IN
dock. Number political refugees on Brutus.
Think there Is no danger to Americans or
their interests. Our vice consul there
agrees in this opinion. Everything quiet
here, but no responsible local government
organized as yet. Effect squadron excal
lent all along coast. All outside reports
from this coast greatly exaggerated. and
though conditions somewhat unsettled
change Of authority accomplished with
minimum disorder. San Pedro, up railroad,
turned over peaceably revolutionists 9th.
Sent Diehi there to investigate conditions
and necessity for guard demanded by
Americans. He said revolutionists enter
well organized. equipped, In good order and
under able and intelligent leaders. Tele-
graphic communication with San Pedro in
terrupted."
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KING o'KEEFE OF zap.
Left Heirs Whom the Navy Depart
ment Will Assist.

Senator Bacon OF Georgia mas asked the
Navy Department to assist Mr.. Hartridge Of
the law Arm Of O'Connor. O'Byrne Hart
ridge of Savannah on his way from Hong
Kong to the Island OF zap. Caroline Islands
The law firm is looking after the interests
OF the widow and children OF David
OKeefe, formerly a citizen Of Savannah
but later King of zap. who died recently
leaving property in the Island Of zap esti-
mated to be worth several million dollars
In addition to his American family. King
O'Keefe left several dusky wives and chill
dren In his royal dominion.
The American heirs placed their interests
in the hands Of the Savannah firm, and one
of the members was sent out to investigate
the situation. He was armed with the nee
essary credentials from the State Depart
ment, but now appears to be stranded at
Hong Kong, with no way to continue his
Journey to the Island Of zap, which Is about
600 miles away. The island Is not on the
regular route of any of the steamship lines
Lawyer Hartrtdge Informed Senator Bacon
of his predieaulent and asked him to use
his influence to have one OF the United
StAtes naval vessels making the trip from
Manila to Guam take him to zap, which Is
not much out OF the way on that route.
Acting Secretary Darling Of the Navy De-
pertinent, to whom the matter was pre-
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Brooklyn Navy Yard Machinists.

President Gompers OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. President O'Conncll Of
the International Association of Mach.nists
and Mervyn Pratt. representing the ANAL
gamated Sheet Metal Workers Association.
conferred with Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy Darling Saturday regarding the
status Of the machinists at the Brooklyn
navy yard. They protested against the
raticg and rate of pay OF the machinists
there as being lower for given amount OF
skill and work than at any other navy
yards and than at any Of the private yards
anywhere In the neighborhood OF New
York They asked that the classification
of rating Of the machinists at Brooklyn be
raised to the standard that prevails else
where in that section. The delegation also
called attention to the construction OF an
armored cruiser at the Brooklyn yard, ana
urged that care be taken to have only prac-
tical men employed In the work. MI. Dari-
ing told the delegation that he would take
the matter under consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
New Method of Making Milk Flour.

United States Consul Bergh at Gothen-
burg has transmitted to the State Depart
ment new method Of making milk flour in
Sweden. SKINNED milk transformed by an
exsiccator into highly soluble powder.
when dissolved at a temperature of GO de-
grees to 20 degrees c. above zero, gives
solution with the same taste. smell and
other qualities as common milk. 1t 10
claimed that the flour or powder thus pro-
duced can be easily transported and kept
for a long time without being spoiled.
Apparatus is now being built for many
diaries which are to manufacture milk
flour,
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Time Limit extended for 1nventors,


The chief clerk of the patent office has
received the printed form of the new oath
to be administered to applicants for pat
ents under the amendment to the statutes
relating to the filing of applications for
patents, adopted by Congress during the
last session. There were several changes
in the patent laws authorized by Congress.
among which was lengthening the time in
which an inventor can apply for a patenc
In this country after patent has been ap-
piled for in foreign a country. Hereto
fore an inventor was compelled to file ap-
plication within seven months after sppli-
cation had been filed in another country.
This was believed to work a great hard
ship on the inventor. and therefore the
time has been heightened to twelve months.
The new form Of oath permits twelve
months. Through an error in the old form
no time limit was given. although the oath
would not be administered after seven
months had expired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30
AnacostiA Items.

Mr.. Robert E. cooEn local superintendent
OF a life insurance company. rendered the
employees serving inshis department re-
ception and feast Saturday evening at his
home in Bellevue. below Anacostia. Over
hundred men were entertained by Mr..
Cook and liberal menus rRas provided for
the guests. -eaY rs
In response to thesdemand of the Ana
costa Citizens Association number OF
shade trees are about to be set out in diff
ferent parts of the town. Most of the
trees are to be placed on the west side of
Monroe street between Maple avenue and
Jefferson street. vwevt,I
Policemen J. F. Reagan and D. j. GAR
Yey are i'll.
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Saltpeter by a New Process.

by electricity at less than one-fourth its
present cost. according to Prof. Muthmann
in a recent lecture before the Chemist Asso-
citation of Munich, attention to which ID
called by Consul General Guenther In a
report to the State Department from
Frankfort. 1t has long been a matter Of
scientific knowledge that nitric acid can be
formed by passing high electric currents
through moist air between two platinum
poles, and the professor contends that suit
able apparatus Is all that Is now needed for
the manufacture Of nitrates on a small
scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

scented, said he would see what could be
done in the matter. Several warships on
the Asiatic station are to start home for
San Francisco in a short time, and ii may
be found convenient to have one of them
stop at Guam. In that event an arrange
ment may possibly be made to visit zap in
order to permit the lawyer to investigate
the American claim.
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Appointed Civil Engineer.

Mr.. A L. Parsons has been appointed q
civil engineer in the navy and assigned to
deity at the navy yard. Mare Island. Cal
Mr.. Parsons Is a native of New Hampshire
and graduate OF the Massachusetts Insti-
tute Of Technology. He has been employed
in this city for some time as q civil engi-
neer under the War Department
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GRADUATING EAE6CISES.
Diplomas to Be Presented to Assistant
Surgeons by War College.

The graduating exercises Of the Army
Medical School will take place at the Army
Medical Museum building on the 14th prox-
limo, and the following named assistant sur
geons. who have the rank of first lieuten-
ants will receive their diplomas:
Noel /. Barron, Robert H. Blanchard.
James Bourke, Robert L. Carswell, John A.
Clark ]. Morgan Coffin. George L. Collins.
Clarence H. Conner. William T. Davis,
Samuel NJ. De Loire. Thomas Devereux.
Louis C. Duncan, James D. Fife, Nelson
Gapen. Harry H. Giichrist. George H. R.
Gosman, Junius c. Gregory. Jay w. Girls
singer, John w Hammer. Haywood 8. Han
SELL Jesse r. Harris. Levy M. Hathaway,
Philip w. Huntington, Edwin D. Kilbourne.
Reynold M. Kirby Smith, Samuel E. Lam
bert, Leon T. LIE Wald, William H. Mon
Grief, Samuel J. Morris. Charles F. Morse.
Alexander Murray, Robert II. Pierson. Will.
lam A. Powell, Harry s. Purnell. VIII l..
PyIes. George H. Scott, William M. Smart,
Cary A. snoddy. Edward M. Talbot.
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Ask for Pastors Return.

The officials of the Congress Heights
Methodist Episcopal Church. at a late
meeting held at the church, passed resolu-
lions calling for the return OF Rev. E. e.
Fisher as pastor. Mr. Fisher has served
the church for about three years. and also
has charge of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Oxon Hill. Md, below Congress
Heights. He has recently become a resi-
dent of the former community
Mr.. John Brown has been granted per-
NIT to erect frame dwelling In Congress
Heights. to cost $780,
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william y. Mexican Dead.

A dispatch from Philadelphia yesterday
says: William ". Mexican. who retired
nearly twelve years ago, after a continuous
service of twenty-five years as editor of
the Public Ledger, died this morning at his
residence, northwest corner of 18th and
Race streets. He had been sufferer from
Bright's disease for several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

Thieves IN Chicago drove on with a
wagon loaded with ffty-seven cases OF
merchandise, valued at 5000. from in
front of the Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy freight depot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-30

The leading duck raisers OF New Eng
land. Pennsylvania and Long Island have
formed duck trust
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NEW SUPERINTENDENT
G. N. WATERS H HEAD OF SAL
AIRY AND ALLOWANCE DIVISION.
Took Charge This ! Morning Tempo
rarily, but It is Expected His APP
pointment VIII Be Permanent.

Saturday afternoon Mr. C.. M Waters.
assistant superintendent OF the division OF
salary and allowances who has recently
been In charge OF the branch OF his office
located at Denver, COL, was placed In
charge of the division as acting general
SUPERINTENDENT. to take the place OF Mr..
George W. Beavers, resigned The indica-
lions are that Mr.. Waters viii be appointed
to the place of general superintendent on
the return of the Postmaster General. al
though no official statement ITO this effect
has been made or wall be made by the act
ing postmaster general. Mr.. Waters has
been connected with the Post Office De-
pertinent for many years. Until q few
years ago he was an inspector. and at
tracted considerable attention to himself
by his clear understanding of his duties
and the manner in which he devoted him
self to the work OF the department. On the
occurrence of a vacancy In the position Of
assistant superintendent Of the division of
salary and allowances Mr.. Waters was
promoted to the vacancy and was placed
in charge Of the office at Denver, Col.
When Mr.. Beavers handed in his resigna-
ton Mr.. Waters was notified to come to
washington and transact the business of
appointment is made. Mr.. Beavers ceased
to take an active. part in the work of his
division the day he handed in his resigna-
ton, and 1t was necessary to have some one
assume charge Of the work Immediately
Mr.. Waters was notified by telegraph, and
came to Washington at once. He ar
rived here Saturday afternoon, and had a
ter general. He formally took charge of
the office this morning,
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Free Delivery. Investigation.

The fourth assistant postmaster general,
Mr.. Bristow, had conference with Presi-
dent Roosevelt Saturday afternoon rela-
tive to the Investigations of the depart
ment he is pursuing. Mr.. Bristow has de-
voted considerable time and effort to the
rural free delivery division during the past
three or four days and has received numer
inspectors and others employed in this d.
vision Some of the reports have been ex
tremely uncomplimentary to the persons in
the employ of the department. Mr.. Bris-
tow will make no statement of the progress
of his Investigations. 1t is understood that
a powerful effOrl is being made in behalf
of Mr.. A. w. Machen, the general super
intendent of the delivery division, who Is
said to be under investigation. No formal
charges have been filed against Mr.. Ma
chen, but it is understood that he has re-
ceiyed numerous dispatches and. letters
from prominent men throughout. the coun-
try offering their influence in case an
effort is made to secure his retirement.
These letters come from republicans and
democrats alike, who are under obligations
to the head of the delivery division of the
Post Office Department for the assistance
he has been to them In times past. The
whole matter of a change in the methods
of administration and the heads of the di
visions of the Post Office, Department will
be left to the Postmaster General when he
returns from his trip to the West Indies.
He will be governed in any changes that
are to be made by the wishes of the Presi-
dent as the result Of the investiga tons
which are now in progress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-26
CHILDREN'S GIFT TO
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
New Memorial Font Attracting
Wide Attention

The new memorial font of the Ma
tional Cathedral Of IS. Peter and Paul.
on Mount St Alban. is attracting wide
attention among those who attend SER
vices at the church. The designs for the
font were prepared and executed by Will
liam Ordway Partridge, who has COM
bined artistic skill with knowledge OF
ecclesiastical art.
Children whom Bishop Satterlee has
baptized or confirmed during his minis
try contributed most of the money with
which the font was purchased. 1t is to
be placed in a baptistry. constructed by
F. Henry Randall, until the great cathe~
dral is erected. The cost OF the font
and baptistry is 5000.
Octagonal in design and fifteen feet in
diameter. the font presents magnifi-
cent appearance. The walls are four
feet high II the interior are stone steps
for descending into the water when i'm
mersion is desired.
In the center Of the font Is a life size
figure OF the Christ, holding a little
child in His arms. The panels OF the
octagon are filled with bas reliefs Of
events in the Masters Life and the Way
OF His Passion. thus carving in stone the
doctrines and teachings Of the Apostles
Greed
At the corners OF the octaCor are
apostolic figures representing the New
Testament writer's, founders OF the prim-
tive churches, and different races OF
men. These figures are original in de-
sign and show an intelligent inrerpre-
tation of history and artistic common
sense The interior is lined with stones
taken from the bed OF the River Jordan.
The material is white marble.
This memorial font IS fine addition
10 the group OF buildings in the Ca
thedral Close. With the Jerusalem al
tar, two schools Of learning for the
young and the baptistTy, the National
Cathedral is rapidly becoming a power
in the religious life of church and coun
try.
II is hoped that the font will be com
pleted so as 70 be dedicated during the
missionary council of the church and
the Pan-American conference OF bishops
TO be convened in Washington next octo-
Der.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-26
BANKERS EXCURSION
TO The GOLDEN GATE
Asked to Journey From
Cleveland to California.
WASHINGTON MEN IN PARTY
Most Elaborate Tour Ever Undertaken.
Trains and All Accommodations
to Be of the Best.
WASHINGTON MEN IN PARTY

Bankers in Washington have received
invitations to take part in an elabor-
ate trip by rail from Cleveland to Cal
tornia in October It is not unlikely
that many of the local financiers will
join the ranks of those arranging the
journey.
A train known as "the bankers spe-
cial' will leave Cleveland on October
IA. It will be made up of Pullman cars
Of the most modern style. The service
will be of the best, the accommodations
will be luxurious, and every effort viii
be made to make the trip excel in ele-
gance and comfort any similar excur-
sion.
IL Is the avowed purpose Of those In
charge of the novel journey to make the
guests thoroughly comfortable, and have
all accessories in keeping with their
supposed manner of living at home.
On the way 10 California the train
will make frequent stops at different
points Of interest. Already the hotels
in the West have begun their booking
for the expected guests. In accordance
with the general plan Of the trip. the
rooms engaged at these hotels will be
the finest the house can afford. No ex-
pense will be spared.
Washington bankers will be largely
represented, and Will soon announce
their intention of joining the excur-
sion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-26
MAJOR STRONG DIES AT
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK
Had Been Ill Two Weeks
and End Was Unexpected.
SERVICE FOR GOVERNMENT

Major Frank Strong, general agent Of
the Department OF Justice. died sudden
ly yesterday at Mountain Lake Park
Md, where he and Mrs Strong had been
for the past two weeks.
Although he had not been we'll for
some. time, his illness was not consid-
cred serious. and his death came unex-
pectedIy.
Major Strong was a native OF New
York. He served CALAMITY in the civil
war, and was a member of the Loyal
Legion. 1t was in Clevelands first ad-
ministration that he was appointed to
the Department OF Justice, and with the
exception OF the four years of Harri-
sons administration he had held the
position of general agent ever since. He
was popular among his associates and
had a fine record in the department.
He is survived by a wife, a son. and
two daughters, Mrs. James F. Easily
Smith and Mrs. Roy E. Leatherman.
Possessed Strong Character
Major Strong had great many friends
and some he gained under peculiar cir
cumstances. His strength OF character
usually won men to his side. One OF Lis
official duties in his capacity as gener-
al agent for the Department of Jus
tice was the management of the Govern
ment penitentiaries. Illustrating what
men would do for Major Strong is re-
cent example at the Fort LeavenwOT: h
penitentiary.
When the floods OF a month or two
ago were destroying homes in Kansas,
Missouri. Nebraska, and Iowa, IL seemed
for a time as II the bakeries of that
section would be unable to turn out
sufficient bread to feed the sufferers.
An immense bakery is operated in con-
nection with the Fort Leayenworth pen
itentiary. and request was made to
Major Strong that this bakery give aid
/ in supplying the emergency call for
| bread. Major Strong wired to the pen
4 itentiary authorities. who at once called
| in the convicts employed in the bakery
and mentioned the majors wishes.
! Most OF the prisoners knew Iaior
/ Strong. He paid frequent visits to the
/ penitentiaries and always found the
right word to say. When he asked that
the bakers work overtime they agreed
to the plan to man. Instead of work
ing n few hours overtime they worked
I in shifts and kept the bakery going
night and day for four days, making
bread which was given to the sufferers
at the cost Of the material used. The
men put in the overtime for the suf-
ferers. but it was Major Strong's wish
] es that had the greatest effect upon
them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-26
NAVAL RESOURCES
OF RUSSIA AND JAPAN
Strength of These Powers, Respect
lively, in Asiatic Waters.

Rumors Of a clash between Russia and
Japan have inspired many inquiries con
corning the naval strength Of the two
nations in Asiatic waters, and the pos
sible result OF a war.
the naval strength OF the two "a
lions in the Orient is almost equal at
present. with the odds slightly in favor
OF Japan.
Russia now has six battleships in
Asiatic waters. while Japan has eight
Russia has four armored cruisers in the
Orient and Japan has six. Each of the
nations has eleven cruisers in the far
East. Japan has twenty-five gunboats
while Russia has only eight in the Pa
cific. The number Of Japanese des-
troyers in Asiatic waters is now six
teen, while Russia has only twelve. ia
pan has four dispatch boats and Russia
has only two near the seat Of the pres
ent trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-26
GRAND JURY ENGAGED
WITH POSTAL CASES
Will Resume Consideration
of Them Tomorrow.
MORE INDICTMENTS COMING
None, However, Likely to Be Reported
Before the End of the Current
Week.

The grand jury viii resume consider
alton of charges growing out OF the
Postofiee Investigation tomorrow mora =
ing. With the exception OF few hours
devoted to the consideration of minor
matters which demanded immediate at
tention. since indictments were report
ed against the Croft brothers. the grand
jury has given its whole time to inyesti-
eating the Postoffice scandals.
In the past few weeks Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Taggart. who is in charge
of the Postoflee cases, has been con-
stantly at work with Postoffice Inspec-
tors Mayer, Gregory. MCGEE and others
gathering documentary evidence which
was submitted to the jury. There were
also number Of persons summoned to
testify. Some of these were from New
York Certain officials Of local banks
have also been called before the grand
jury in connection with the Postofice
cases
A numbr of witnesses have been
summoned to appear before the jury to-
morrow. These are expected to fill Ia
some links in the chain of evidence
which is being forged. In the past two or
three weeks the jury has had several
cases under investigation and II has
been limited that it is ready TO report
indictments on more than two OF them.
1t is not expected. however, that a re-
port will now be made until indictments
can be returned in all the cases which
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circumstances the jury is not expected
to report until near the end of next
week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-26
REPORT ON BATTLE
OF CIUDAD BOLIVAR
Lieut.. Culver Says Killed Numbered
1,2OO-American Vessels Recovered.

Lieut.. Culver, who is in command OF
the Bancroft, has sent a report of the
battle Of Ciudad Bolivar TO the State
Department, which shows that the en-
gagement between the Venezuelan revo-
lutionists and the government forces
was even more bloody than was origi-
nally reported. Lieutenant Culver's dis
patch states that the total number killed
was 1900 The revolutionists were sig
nallY defeated and quiet has been re-
stored in Ciucad Bolivar
The revOlutionists and the government
forces seized vessels belonging 10 the
Orinoco Steamship Company, an Amer
lean concern, which were engaged in the
fruit trade along the OrinOco River.
Lieutenant Culver was ordered 10 re-
cover the vessels. and has just brought
them back to Port Of Spain. His dis
patch was sent from there yesterday.