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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
EXCELLENT MARKsMANsHp
Result of Target Practice With Big
Guns on Warships.

Ever since the maneuvers In the Carib-
bean began last winter the Navy Depart
ment has been keeping close tally on the
big gun work of the American ships and a.
separate sheet in the department shows ex-
actly the results obtained from every shot
fired in target practice on every shin.
Naturally when the maneuvers began the
practice was not very good. because of the
large amount Of green material in the
crews. but the reports snow a steady in
crease in proficiency that Is extremely
gratifying to the general board here. Last
week Comma nder Wins.ow brought a re-
port OF extraordinary practice by the Mas
sachusetts with the big turret guns and now
comes a report from the battle ship Texas
that is at least satisfactory 1t shows when
engaged at target practice at 1,6OO wards
the target measuring 21x17 feet (i1igh) one
pointer made 100 per cent Of hits, another
70 per cent and many so per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
PRESIDENTS TRIP
May Do the Republican Party
Some Coed.
THE DANGER SIGNALS
FAcTIoNAL DIFFERENCES TO BE
FOUND IN MANY STATES.
Comment as to Whether He Can Be a
Pacificator or the Breaches
Be Widened.
THE DANGER SIGNALS

Local comment upon President Roosevelt 8
western pilgrimage begun today Is to the
effect that if he has luck on his trip he
can do the republican party some good as
a pacificator. and that, by the same token, If
he is not careful and diplomatic, he can
make some bad situations worse. His
course in this respect will be watched with
considerable interest by politicians who are
republicans first and Roosevelt men" af-
terward
1t happens that the President is going into
a region of the country which fairly is
bristling with republican factional fights In
nearly every state to be visited by him the
republican party is torn with dissension. If
he possesses the tact to bring the factions
together. well and good Anything which
would look like recognizing one faction over
the other would certainly tend to widen the
breach, and 1t is thought work harm to the
republican party's interest.
Some Of the Danger Signals.
A brief glance down the line westward
shows green and red lights. caution and
danger signals. at many points. namely:
Wisconsin: LaFollette versus Spooner
The President is under all kinds of obliga-
tions to Senator Spooner, who undoubtedly
Is one Of the big men In the national coun-
ellis Of the party. But Gov. LaFol1ette is
big man in the republican party in Wis
conSin, and Wisconsin Is a n important state
Iowa: The Cummins and Hull imbroglio
and the high tariff versus tariff reduction
issue. There is a world Of trouble involved
in the Iowa situation.
Minnesota: Cuban reciprocity question
still dividing the party. The treaty has
been negotiated and the administration
committed. What will Minnesota do about
it? Then, there is a little patronage fric-
ton with Senator Nelson to be healed for
Senator Nelson means the Scandinavian
vote, and the Scandinavian vote means
Minnesota.
Oregon: There is trouble in Oregon, and
on the very eve of departure from the
Capital the President is met with def
from ex-senator Simon.
California: This state is almost ex-
hausted with a bitter factional feud of
long standing If the President is look
ing for the strenuous hfe he can find it
in endeavors to bring the republicans to-
gether in California. N
Nebraska: The Rosewater Mercer fac
tiona. fight is being revived. 1t is not
childs play, but has kept the political man
ayers guessing, with the end not in sight
Missouri: The -kerens- Hitchcock feud
Like the poor, facttonal troubles in Mis-
souri, are omnipresent.
The President knew in general way
Of all these troubles before he took the
risk of ENHANCEMENT in them His friends
hope will carry the olive branch between
the factions, and that when he gets back
to Washington sixty days hence peace
will brood over the west from Chippewa
to the land of the Chinook and from Bis
marck to the Big Muddy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
LAND OFFICE PROMOTIONS.
Official Announcement of Recent
Changes.

3nh6OS.
The following promotions have been
made in the general land Office, to take
effect April 1, 1903
James T. Macy of New York, clerk at
81, 800 to chief clerk at $3.50; Albert B.
White of New Jersey, clerk at s1,so0 to
chief of division of accounts at 5000;
George F. Pollock of Ohio, principal exami-
ner of land claims and contests at 81, 900
to chief of division of special service at
81, 600.
Charles B. Strong of Arkansas, John H
Bachelor of Maryland. William j. MCGEE
of Michigan and Frederick c. DeZendorf
of Oregon clerks at 81, 600 to $l,S0O.
Charles M. Kanouse Of Wisconsin, Will
lumbia, Judson w. Whitney of North Car
olina, Joseph F. Saunders of Oklahoma.
John D. Sheehan of New York, James +.
Casey of louisiana Miss Melvena A Pat
terson of Maine and Miss Jennie S. Pey-
81, 400 to 1900
John F. Winans of Oklahoma, George
A. Joliffe of Washington, Charles j. Helm
of District of Columbia. John r Shade of
Illinois, Joseph H. Wood of District of Co
lumbia, Walter P. Williams Of Oregon,
John I. Murphy of Wisconsin, Mrs. Au-
gusta c. Starkey of Maine, Miss Emma
B. Wilson of Massachusetts,. Miss Ada B.
]. Farrar of District of Columbia, Mrs.
Ada Cover of Wisconsin. clerks at $1,000
10 $l,4U.
Harry S. Roger of Ohio. Irwin Ritten-
house of Pennsylvania, John c. Rowland
of Georgia, George w. Crandall of Mary
land, Frank Griffith of Pennsylvania, Ben
shall of North Carolina, Milton ]. Nc
Vean of Michigan, Mrs. Elizabeth Holz-
worth of Colorado. Miss Eunice Wright of
Mississippi, Miss Mamie Kaffney of New
Jersey and Mrs. Elisabeth p. Foster of
New Hampshire, clerks at $1,000 to 81 200.
Louis R. Smith of North Carolina, Ho-
mer F. Tripp of Ohio, John R. Laughlin of
Maryland, Bartlett Mfnot OF Minnesota
Miss Bessie W. Mason of West Virginia,
Miss Grace Collins of Michigan. Daniel B.
Miller of Illinois, Alvin D.. Hathaway of
Kentucky, Donald Eversfeld of Maryland,
Charles s. Moore Of Oklahoma, Miss Laura
E. Joiner of Illinois, Mrs. Emma e. Horne
of.Georgia, Mrs. EmmaEF. Bond Of Massa-
chusetts, Miss Margaret q. Lehigh of
Maryland and Miss Annie F. McCardle of
Mississippi, cOpyists at $90osto clerks at
81 600 !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
MAY SELECT SAN JUAN.
Its Advantages for Naval Station Ex-
planned to Secretary Moody.

:
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. April 1.-The
United States dispatch boat Dolphin, which
arrived here yesterday afternoon from st.
Thomas visited Culebra Island before COM
ing to San Juan. On arriving here the
italian iwarship Giovanni Bausan and the
United States school ship Alliance saiuted
the Dolphin. Governor Hunt went on board
the dispatch boat and explained to Score
tary Moody that the dredging of San Juan
harbor, which has a soft mud and coral
bottom. does not present any engineering
difficulties. Mr.. Moody and the members OF
his party will can on the governor today,
and tomorrow there will be reception at
the naval station.
Mr.. Moody, when interviewed regarding
the chances of San Juan being selected as q
site for coaaing station. said:
II am not prepared at present to answer
that question. 1t depends on what land Is
available"
When informed that the legislature was
disposed to grant any necessary lands free
of cost, Mr.. Moody remarked:
IF it can easily be dredged there is a pos
sibfity that the harbor may do
Mr.. Moody will remain here two days and
then go to Ponce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
IRON WORKERS PAY RAISED.
Due to Strike in Shops at Hegewisch,
Illinois.

CHICAGO, April IA strike of eighteen
iron workers in the Pease Cempany's car
shops at Hegewisch has resulted in an un-
expected advance of the wages of more
than 1900 men. The eighteen men quit
work because they were not given an in
crease of cents an hour over their wages
of q cents. James H. Pease, president of
the company, ordered a general advance Of
10 per cent in the wages of the employees of
the company. special meeting of the
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union
last night decided to accept the wages Of
fered by the Iron League-56A cents an
hour-and not stop work today. This gives
the men an increase in wages of so cents
a day for this season.
Five hundred laborers employed by the
Chicago and Joliet electric railroad have
gone on strike for an increase in wages
from 81. 90 to 81 day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Army Engineer Changes.

Capt George P. Howell, corps of engi-
neers, has been relieved from duty at St.
Louis as secretary of the Mississippi river
commission and ordered to Charleston,
s. c., to assume charge OF the river and
harbor works in that vicinity as the relief
of Capt James C. Sanford. corps of engi-
neers, who is ordered to take charge of the
river and harbor works at Philadelphia as
the relief of Lieut.. Col. Charles w. Ray
mond, corps of engineers.
First Lieut.. William B. Ladue, corps Of
engineers who will shortly be promoted to
the grade of captain will be detached from
further duty at the United States Military
Academy and ordered to st. Louis for duty
as secretary to the Mississippi river COM
mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

awaiting her husband at La Turbio, expect
ing they would luncheon together at the
conclusion Of the race. The accident oc-
CURED at the spot where there was a ia
tality two years ago, when German auto
mobilist was killed.
LONDON, April Count Zborowski was
an American. He lived in England for
number of years, and was devoted to hunt
entering the Nice automobile races this
week he was to have entered for the St.
James-Gordon Gennett international auto
mobile cup which is to be competed for In
Ireland.
NEW YORK, April 1.-Elliot Zborowski
was born in this city. The family came to
this county from Poland and became
wealthy through real estate transactions
Elliot Zborowslei married the divorced wife
Of the Baron de Stuers, one time Dutch
James Carey of Sioux Falls s. D., and
granddaughter of VIM. B. Astor.
The course, which is fifteen kilometers
long, is known as being most dangerous. 1t
runs round sharp corners along the cliffs of
La Corniche (the name given to the road
leading from Nice to Genoa). 1t was cover
ed by last years winner under seventeen
minutes.
1t developed later that Zborowskis friend,
Baron de la Sage, was acting as the for
mer's chauffeur. The latter was also prom
inent in the social and automobile world
His wounds were at first believed to be
fatal, but after the baron had been carried
to g. hospital and examined the surgeons
did not pronounce his injuries necessarily
mortal. The accident occurred during one
Of the trials along what is known as the
Corniche stretch. Just at the moment the
vehicle reached an abrupt angle the car
struck small rock in the pathway, causing
a sudden swerve which precipitated the
two men against wall. Zborowsk ap-
pears to have struck head first. his skull
was smashed in by the violence of the
shock. Although the baron was also hurled
head.
Zborowski who expected to cover the
course in fifteen minutes, had a machine
weighing LOCO pounds. He leaves widow
but children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
REVOLT IN ALBANIA
Serious Fighting Around MI
trovitza March 80.
ATTACK ON GARRISON
FINALLY REFUSED BY THE
TURKISH TROOPS.
The Sultan Greatly Alarmed at the
Situation-Panic Among
Christians. St
ATTACK ON GARRISON

CONSTANTINOPLE. April "details OF
the disturbance in north Albania show
that the revolt which has broken out there
against the reform scheme of the powers Is
a very serious disturbance. Several thou
sand armed Albanans surrounded the town
of Vucsteen, on the Mitrovitza- Uskub rail-
road. March %, and demanded the surren-
der Of eleven Servian gendarmes. who had
been enlisted in accordance with the reform
plans The governor surrendered the Ser
vfans. who were bound and taken to Pristi-
ma, after having been maltreated.
A number Of the Servian inhabitants and
bands Of Abanians later surrounded Nitro
vita and serious fighting ensued with the
Turkish garrison, consisting Of 5000 troops.
The fighting continued until March 80.
when the Albanians finally were repulsed
with great loss Heavy reinforcements have
been ordered from the vilayet Of Adm. Asia
Minor and other places to the scene of the
outbreak, in order to suppress the rebellion.
Panic Among Christians.
The Albanian rising has caused a panic
among the Christians of Old Servia, who
are fleeing toward Servia.
A panic has occurred at Prilep in conse-
quence Of the growing fanaticism of the AL
banians against the Christians. The latter
have closed their shops and schools and are
preparing to seek refuge at Monastir.
Numbers Of Christians have been mur-
dered in the Prilep district during the last
few days.
Considerable apprehension is felt at the
Russian embassy for the safety OF M.
Stcherbina, the consul of Russia, at Nitro
vita.
The outbreak made great impression at
the palace. The sultan was intensely ex-
ercsed, and measures were immdiatly
taken to watch the two Albanian battal-
ions. belonging to the imperial guard, on
duty at the Yildiz Kiosk, in order to pre-
vent disorder at the palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
ADMIRAL COTTON RELIEVED.
He Will Now Take Command of the
European Squadron.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, April 1.-The two
starred pennant of Rear Admiral Charles
Stanhope Cotton. United States navy, was
lowered amid the boom of a parting salute
at 10 O. clock this morning from the receiv-
ing ship Franklin at this navy yard, where
1t has flown for almost three years. I'm
mediately afterward the guns spoke again
to welcome the incoming commandant
Rear Admiral Purnell F. Harrington.
Rear Admiral Cotton relinquishes com
mand Of the yard to assume that Of the
European squadron. The new command
ant will have charge of the navy yard, the
receiving ships and other vessels at the
yard, the government work at the New
port News ship yard and of the Trigg
works at Richmond, as did Admiral Cotton.
Admiral Harrington comes from the New
York navy yard, Of which he has been cap
tain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
TWO K1DNAPERs ARRESTED.
Albert Strohmeier and Son Abducted
Adopted Daughter.

OMAHA. Neb., April 1.-The police To-
Gated and arrested Albert Strohmeier Of
Kansas City and his son at Island Park,
suburb of Council Bluffs, late last night on
the charge of kidnapping Lola Young, the
adopted eleven-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. A. Young, and who is the
daughter of Strohmeier by former wife.
The two men admitted having kidnapped
the girl yesterday, but gave no reason for
their action
The girl was restored to her friends and
the men locked up, pending a hearing on
the charge filed against them. Mrs. Stroh-
meier who aided her husband is also un-
der arrest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
National Bank Note Circulation.

The monthly circulation statement Issued
by the controller Of the currency shows
that at the close Of business March 81
1903, the total circulation Of national bank
notes was $685., ,519, ,25s an increase for the
year Of $25, ,O42,S S51 and a decrease for the
month of $279,5 ,587. The circulation based
on United Statse bonds was $33S, ,349, ,S14, an
increase for the year of s20,Ss9, ,432 and a
decrease for the month of $3fO, ,547. The
circulation secured by lawful money ag-
gregated $4 1863, ,444, an increase for the
year of 81, 153, ,419 and increase for the
month of $309GO. The amount of United
States registered bonds on deposit to Sc
cure circulating notes was $342 100, TO, and
to secure public deposits $134, 1884, ,O70. The
amount Of state and city bonds on deposit
to secure public deposits was $1S 5S4 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Consular Clerks Appointed.

The President has filled two life places
in the consular service by appointing as
consular clerks Homer Byington, son of
the United States consul at Naples, and
Frederic w. Caldwell of Washington, D. c.
Mr. Byingtons selection was mentioned
about a month ago, but he has only just
passed the necessary examination and been
appointed. Mr.. Caldwell has been a news
paper correspondent in Washington for the
past five years, writing particularly for
New England papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
MAI. BURR coM1EANDs POST.
Maj. Black to Report to the Isthmiar
Canal Condmfssion.

Maj. William M. Black, ccrps OF engi-
neers. has been rehevekf from duty in COM
mand of the engineer sschoof and post at
Washington barracks and ordered to re-
port to the isthsnian canal commission for
special duty under its orders In connection
with the construction of the Panama canal.
He has been succeeded In command of the
post at Washington barra cks4by Maj. Ed
ward Burr. corps of engineers, who has
been instructor of electrical engineering at
the engineer school of application and in
charge of trade school at Washington bar
racks for several months past. These
orders were issued by Gen. Gillespie, chief
of engineers. by direction OF the Secretary
of War. late yesterday afternson. and took
effect this morning. sz
Ander his new assignment Maj. Burr
commands the engineer school OF -applica-
uon. the Sd Battalion of Engineers and the
post OF Washington barracks He also has
charge of the Fort -Footes military reserva-
tation. MARYLAND. and of the engineer de-
pot at Washington barracks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
STATIONS FOR ARTILLERY,
Directions to Organizations Ordered
Home From the Philippines.

The Secretary Of War has ordered that
the following artillery organizations, which
have been ordered home from the Philip
pines, shall take stations in the United
States as follows:
Coast Artillery-Twenty- fifth Company, at
Fort Miley, Cal; 9th Company. at Fort
Baker, CAL; 31st Company, at Fort Cas-
well, N. c.; Both Company, at Fort Getty,
s. C.
Field ArtiHery-Fourteenth Battery, at
Fort Sheridan. ILL.,; 18th Battery, at Fort
Sam Houston, Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
WAYNE MacvEAGH CHOSEN.
Will Represent the United States Be
fore The Hague Tribunal.

The President has selected Wayne Mac
eagh of Pennsylvania. Attorney General in
the cabinet of President Garfield, to repre-
sent the United States at The Hague when
the tribunal considers the question of pref
erential treatment as between the allied and
the non-allied powers having claims against
Venezuela. In view of the smallness of the
claims of some Of the non-allied powers 1t
Is not improbable that Mr.. MacVeagh may
be requested to assume charge of other in
terests than those of his own countrymen.
Otherwise there will be most formidable
array Of legal talent to present some rather
insignificant issues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
ELLIOT ZBoRoWSKI KILLED.
Automobile Turned Over With Hin
While Making Quick Turn.

NICE. France. April 1.-Count Elliot
Zborowski of New York was killed today
in an automobile hill-climbing race between
here and La Turbdo.
Count Zborowski's car turned a sharp an
gle too quickly, turned over and was
wrecked. The count was hurled against
rock. his head was split open and he died
instantly. His chauffeur Is believed to be
mortally injured. = The race was imme-
-dtately stopped. Countess Zborowski was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Movements of Naval Vessels

The Leonidas left Norfolk yesterday for
Boston. and the Topeka left Boston for
Newport News on her way to Annapolis -
assist in the conduct Of wireless telegraph
experiments.
The monitor Arkansas arrived at Vicks-
burg this morning on her way to st. Louis.
The Dolphin has arrived at San Juan, and
the Albany at Naples
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
To Observe Joint Maneuvers.

Majors E. r. Hills. c. D. Parkhurst. A.
Shaker and H. L. Harris, Artillery Corps.
have been ordered to report to the com
officer. artillery district of Port
land. Fort Preble, Me-, for assignment to
temporary duty in said district during the
coming army and navy maneuvers. The
ohcers Will take temporary station at Port
land, Ne. Upon completion of the maneu-
vers they will return to their proper sta
tions,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

York Engineers Association. No. 33. The
floral horseshoe was four feet high and
about two and half across.
James A. Dupont has gone to New York
where he has been assigned as inspector
Of hulls, important post. He will re-
main in the service until he desires to re-
tire, as his faithful work for so many years
and his great experience will preclude the
likelihood of anything except voluntary
separation from government employment
Mr.. Uhler enters upon his duties with the
one of the most experienced engineers in
the country. and the administration of his
Office Is expected to show more modern
methods The changes to be made Will be
gradual, but they will come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Charges of Unfair Treatment.

w. ]. Koch & Co.. grain shippers Of Phil
adelphia, today filed with the interstate
commerce commission complaint against
the Pennsylvania and Pittshurg Cincin-
nah. Chicago and St. Louis railroad COM
panies. alleging unreasonable rates in con-
nection with the transportation OF their
traffic and alleging charges prejudicial to
their business and to the locality of Har-
risburg, Pa, in favor of competing and
other shipping points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
MIR. UHLER SWORN IN.
Will Be Supervising Inspector General
of Steamboats,. d:

George Uhler of Philadelphia today took
the oath of office as supervising inspector
general Of steamboats,, succeeding James
A. Dumont, who has held the office twenty
seven years and through many administra-
tions. Mr.. Uhler entered at once upon his
duties. which promise to be important in
view Of numerous changes that are under
stood to be projected In the steamboat in
spectfon service. Mr.. Uhler found an i'm
mense horseshoe Of bridal roses. carna-
tions and lilies Of the valley, testimonial
of friendship and esteem from the New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
pIPHTHERIA STAMPED OUT.
Threatened Epidemic on the Receiving
Ship Franklin.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH. Va, April 1.-The naval
surgeons here believe that they have sue
ceeded in effectually checking the threat
ened epidemic of diphtheria among the SAIL
ors on the receiving ship Franklin.
There have been no further deaths at the
naval hospital. where all the cases were
removed and where the suspects are quar-
tered. Among the latter no fresh cases
have developed and the eleven men quaran-
tined In tents awaiting developments feel
more cheerful There are only five cases
among the men now. and all Of them bid
fair to make speedy recoveries. The origin
OF the disease Is a mystery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
To Examine Candidates for Commits
sions.

By direction of the Secretary of War
boards of officers have been appointed to
meet April 20 next at New York, Fort Mon :
roe, Va; Fort Leavenworth, Kan; Fort
Logan, Col; San Juan, Porto Rico; Fort
Sam Houston, Tex; Fort Ethan Allen, VT;
Fort Mcpherson, Ga, and Fort Smelling,
Mimi, for the mental and physical exam
ination of such candidates from civil life
for appointment as second lieutenants in
the army as may be authorized to appear
before them. These candidates have been
already designated.