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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
MANY NEW PosTMAsTERs.
A Large Number Of Nominations Sent
to the Senate.


The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Assistant treasurer of the United States
Charles A. Bosworth at Cincinnati. Ohio
Collector of customs-George w. McGow-
an for the district Of Bridgeton, N. j.
United States attorney-Milton G. Elstner,
for the western district of Louisiana.
Secretary of legation at Berne, Switzer-
land-Roger Sherman Gates Boutell, 1lli-
nois.
Postmasters:
Observation-Disclosures N. Hatch, Bridgewa-
ter; Charles c. Georgia, Unionville
Illinois-James NJ. Joy, Waverly; Marie
Friendlich, Mount Sterling.
1ndiana--Frank B. Meyer. Rensselaer,.
Iowa-H. J. Vail, New.sha ron; A. j. En-
body. Dunlap: George ": ". Cook Cook. Guthrie
Kentucky-George M. Dickey, Cynthiana
Louisiana-Amy c. Kelley, Clinton.
Massachusetts-H G. Thomas, East
Weymouth; VIM. III. Twiss, Ashland; Hard
ing R. Barber, Athol; Alexander Grant,
Chicopee; Charles L. Stevens, Clinton; Geo.
Abbott, East Douglass.
Michigan-Frank c. Merrill, Bay City:
John N. Mccall, Ithaca; Hiram E. Hardy,
Big Rapids.
MississippEJohn H. Cook, Elhsville:
Samuel R. Braselton, Gulfport.
New Hampshire-Herbert Bailey, Clare
mont.
Seraph E. Wolcott, Keesville: John ].
Hodge, Oneida; Thomas B. Gibson, Wal
den; Frank w. Higgins, Wellsville.
North Dakota-Agatha G.. Patterson, Bis
marck Michael B. Della Bere. Sheldon.
Ohio-van r. Sprague. Macarthur; John
L. Sullivan, st. Marys
Pennsylvania-John F. Austin, Corry;-
Clark B. Bailey, Elkland; Warren B. Mas
ters, Jersey Shore; Lucius Rogers, Kane;
Ada U. Ashcom, Ligonier; VIM. w. D.
Yerkes, Ogontz; Henry Fuellhart, Tidioute;
Harold c. Carpenter, Troy.
Rhode Island-James T. Caswell, Nara
gansett Pier.
Wisconsin-Wm. H. johnson, Berlin; Ira
P. Coon, Plainfield; James w. Meiklejohn,
Waupun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

will be elected, in order that he can re-
sign in Addicks favor.
"On the other hand, If only a portion Of
the regulars join them, Addicks himself will
be named, on the ground that the terms
upon which he would withdraw had not
been met"
A surprising part of the whole affair is
that 1t would be easy for Addicks to have
at least two of the regulars refuse to go into
common caucus, thus insuring his direct
election. Representatives Tyre and Price,
who are now in the regulars ranks, are
understood to be subservient to his will,
and would carry out a program of this
kind
Democrats and regular republicans alike
have explained to the regular legislators
the danger they are in on the lines emu
merated above, and it is believed that the
advice will have beneficial effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
ADVANCEMENT OF coLoNELs.
Gen. Charles B. Davis to Go on the
Retired List at Once.

General Charles B Davis, formerly colo
mel of the 5th Infantry, who has just been
confirmed in the grade of brigadier general
will be placed on the retired list at once on
his own application instead of waiting his
statutory retirement for age on the 10Th in
stant.
The vacancy thus created will be filled by
the promotion Of Colonel Joseph P. Farley
of the ordnance department. who is entitled
to the credit for the successful construc-
ton OF the only 16-inch rifle in the United
States coast defense system. He Is In COM
mand of the Waterviiet arsenal, near Troy.
NJ Y, and has held that important station
Tor many years When confirmed as
brigadier he too Will voluntarily retire ana
make room for another colonel CT distin-
guished service Col. Farley was appointed
to the Military Academy In July, 1897, from
the District Of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
TO DOUBLE TRACK w. AND L. E.
Col. EerIick Tells of the Meeting of
the Wabash Directors.

CLEVELAND, February Cool Myron
T. Herrick. chairman of the board of di-
rectors of the Wheeling and Lake Erie
railroad referring to the recent Wabash
meeting in New York, which he attended,
said today:
Among the big improvements practically
decided upon was the double-tracking of
the Wheeling road east of Toledo and south
from Cleveland, all the way through. The
business of the road has increased at such
an enormous pace that a double track line
has become a pressing necessity, and the
work will doubtless be started in the near
future
CONSTRUCTION work on the Plttsburg ex-
tension, as well as on the line to connect
the Wheeling with the. Western Maryland
road, is being pushed forward rapidly and
1t Is expected that much will be accom-
plished within the next few months"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
PLENTY OF CANDIDATES
From Which to Choose Successor t,
Dean Hoffman,

NEW YORK, February 9-The following
nominations for successor to the late Rev.
DR.. E. A. Hoffman, dean of the General
Theological Seminary, have been made by
the board of trustees to be acted on in
April. when one of the nominees will be
chosen: The Rev. DR.. Lawrence Cole, war
den of st. Stephens College. Annandale;
the Rev. DR.. Samuel Hart. professor in the
Berkely Divinity School. Middietown, Conn. +:
the Rev DR.. A. G. Mortimer, rector Of st.
Marks Church, Philadelphia: the Rev. DR..
J. Lewis Parks, rector of Calvary Church,
New York: the Rev. DR.. John p. Peters,
rector of st. Michaers Church, New York;
the Rev DR.. w. L. Rothbins dean of All
Saints Cathedral, Albany and the Rev. DR..
G. Williamson Smith, president Of Trinity
College, Hartford, Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
OUTLINES ITS CASE.
Defense Begins in Alexander Trial at
Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, February 9.-The
defense in the trial OF DR.. j. c. Alexander,
chargd with being implicated In the grave
robbing cases. outlined It's evidence as soon
as the court opened today.
The opening statement was made by Mr.
Spaan. The defense, according to Mr.
Spaan. proposed to show that DR.. Alexan-
der was of good moral character, while the
negroes who testified against him were dis
reputable and unworthy Of belief
Mr.. Spaan said that the defense would In
troduce expert testimony to show that a
man afflicted as Cantrell was-aS shown by
his discharge from the army-was a moral
monster and has no conception of right and
wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
THANKED TIE PRESIDENT.
Consul McNally Called at the White
House This Morning.

Mr.. James c. McNally. the newly appoint
ed consul to Liege Belgium. called at the
White House this morning in company with
Senator Quay to thank the President for
his transfer from Guatemala City to Liege.
The President has shown some interest in
the trouble Mr.. McNally has had with Dr.
Hunter. the late United States minister to
Guatemala, which eliminated in Mr. Nc
Nally's application for a transfer beyond
the minister's Jurisdiction, and the Presi-
dents action in speedily granting that re-
quest and accepting the resignation of DR..
Hunter Is an indication of his own ideas
as to the merits OF the controversy Mr..
McNally expects to proceed to his new post
In short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
RIVER CLYDE Blu asr ITS BANKS.
Bridges Swept, Houses Collapse and
Railroad Traffic Stopped,

GLASGOW, February 9-The river Clyde
burst Its banks above Glasgow today and
inundated the Industrial district of Ruther-
glen, where a dozen extensive works were
flooded TO the depth OF several feet.
The main road was ten feet under water
and many houses were rendered uninhabit-
able. Several residential districts south of
Glasgow also were flooded.
The damage done was very heavy. The
rain-swollen rivers have submerged miles
Of the country.
Elsewhere In Scotland traffic on the rail-
roads has been stopped, bridges have been
swept away and houses have collapsed
Thus far no fatalities have been reported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

sent from the fortress at the time, but on
his return he learned that the Detroit lad
saluted the fortress. and he straightway re-
ciprocated. Some five hours. however in
tervened between the salute Of the Detroit
and the reply Of the fortress. This, Minis
ter Brasil states. was due solely to the abb
sence of the comman nder in the city of Para
This government. it is understood, regards
the incident as closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Democrats Offer to Join Reg
ular Republicans.
FOR BALL AND DUPONT
RUMoRED THREE REGULARS
WILL DESERT FOR ADDIcKs.
If Remaining Seven Unite With Demo
Gratis Senatorial Fight Will
Be Settled Today.

DOVER, Del, February 9 C2:3O pm.)-At
1870 O'clock the regular republicans went
into caucus in an endeavor to reach some
agreement They were still In session when
the afternoons session of the legislature, be-
gan at o'clock.
The democrats are apparently not unit
as to their action. The situation was
summed up this afternoon by a prominent
democrat as follows:
I'VE were sent here to vote~for the cleo
ton Of two democratic United States sena-
tors. If this is found Impossible and it be-
comes necessary to select republican
doesn't 1t follow that we can choose who
ever we please?"
As there are rumors that Addicks ennis
saries are in the democratic ranks, this
statement is very significant.
The caucus adjourned at 2:05 o'clock. Rep
resentative Finn said after adjournment
that nothing had been done except deci-
sion to continue voting for the two men
now being supported
Big Crowd Present.
DOVER, Del, February 9.--The seven
teenth ballot for United States senator to-
day resulted:
Long term-Addicks, 21; Handy, 20; Ball.
8; Higgins, 2.
Short term-Addicks, -: Tunnel, 20: T.
c. Dupont, 2: H. A. Dupont. 8; H. A. Rich
ardson, 2. No election.
A great crowd Of politicians and other
interested persons are here in anticipation
of sensational developments today in the
senatorial situation.
1t is understood that an vi ltfmatum has
been prepared by the democrats, under the
leadership of former United States Senator
kenney, for presentation to the caucus Of
the regular republicans, which provides
that the democrats will join with the reg
Representative Ball for the four-year term
and H. A. Dupont for the two-year term.
Both are regulars.
May Be Settled Today.
rumor prevails today that three reg
ular republicans will desert their associates
and vote with the union, or Addicfs. re-
publicans. This would give Addfcks twen-
ty-four votes, three less than the number
necessary to elect.
If the remaining seven regulars vote with
the twenty zone democrats for Ball and Du-
day.
The democrats had caucus shortly be-
fore noon, when the proposition was made
to support Representative Ball for the long
term. After some discussion It was finally
decided to vote for l.. Irving Handy for the
long term and Ebe w. Tunnel for the
short term. This agreement is effective to-
day only.
The decision Of the democrats was not
presented to the regular republicans before
the ballot was taken. 1t Is charged by the
democrats that the regulars did not want
the action of the former to go into effect
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
CLEVELAND EVASIVE.
Regarding Possible Candidacy 70.
President.

OoSIUIC
President.
CINCINNATI, February 9.-In response
to direct inquiry as to whether he was a
candidate, or would accept another nomina-
ton for the presidency. the following has
been received from former President Grover
Cleveland:
PRINCETON, February 3, 1903.
ITO the Editor of Times-Star. Cincinnati.
Dear Sir: have received your letter Of
the 4th instant asking, on behalf Of the
Times Star, for an expression regarding my
intentions as related to the next democratic
nomination for the presidency
Il cannot possibly bring my mind to the
belief that a condition or sentiment exists
that makes any expression from me on the
subject Of the least Importance
"Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
$6,eoo,ooo REQUIRED.
Estimate for Public Improvements in
Hawaiian Territory.

HONOLULU, February 9.-Supe,intendent
of Public Works Henry E. Cooper has fur
nished Gov. Dole with estimates of the
needs of the island government. and they
will be transmitted to the legislature for
action.
Superintendent Cooper says that In the
next two years his departments will require
s5,6C0,O00 for public improvements, includ-
ing the construction of bridges, roads and
buildings, and for running expenses.
Cooper proposes that part of the money
be raised by loans and suggests that bill
for securing I,000,CG0 be introduced in the
legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
ENGINEER WILL DIE.

Canadian Pacific Express Wrecked at
Greenville Junction, Me.
GREENVILLE JUNCTION, Me-, Febru-
ary 9.-The Montreal and Halifax express,
eastbound, on the Canadian Pacific rail-
road, was wrecked here today.
Engineer r. Beaton of Magantic and
Fireman Ord Of McAdam Junction were
injured.
Beaton probably will die. None of the
passengers was injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
A BELATED COURTESY.
Delay in Acknowledging the Salute of
the Detroit.

The State Department has received from
the Brazilian minister. Mr.. Assis Brasil, an
explanation Of the failure Of the Forte da
Barra to salute the American cruiser De-
troit when 1t recently passed there going
to Port of Parros According to the state
nsent OF the Brazilian commander. the De-
troit proceeded to the haxibor and an
chored near the abandoned Fortress Cas-
tello before firing the customary salute.
The commander Of Forte de Barra was eb-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
The District Bill Not Taken Up.

Senator Allison, chairman of the commit
tee on appropriations, was today confined
TO his home as result Of bad cold For
that reason the District appropriation bill
was not taken up by the Senate today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
RECEIVED BISHOP BEAvEN.
Pope Conversed at Length on Ameri-
can Topics

can Topics.
ROME, February 9.-In spite of his phy-
sicians recommendation that he take a
rest, the pope today insisted on giving a
public demonstration Of the fact that the
remors regarding his ill health were un.
founded by receiving in audience Bishop
Beaven of Springfield, Mass. The pontife
conversed at length on American topics.
The pope has just completed a poem
which is highly praised by literary persons.
1t is dedicated to a friend whom the pom
tiff desired to advise on the best means of
prolonging life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
TELEPHONE COMPANY BEATEN.

Permanently Restrained From Charg-
ing More Than Franchise Rate.
CHICAGO, February 9.-An injunction
opder issued by Judge Tuley a year ago,
restraining the Chicago Telephone Com
pany from charging more than the fran
chise rate for the use OF telephones, was
affirmed today by the appellate court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
BIG OCEAN LINER RETURNS.
Kaiserin Maria Theresa Finds Tide in
Harbor Too Low

NEW YORK. February 9-The North
German Lloyd steamer KaIserin Maria
Theresa. which sailed this morning on a
Mediterranean cruise. passing out quaran-
tine at 10 o'clock, turned in the lower bay
and came back to quarantine at 1145 a. m.
The Kaiserin Maria Theresa anchored at
quarantine, and her captain reported the
tide in the harbor too low for his vessel to
cross the bar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
RUMoR DENIED.
Speaker Henderson Will Not Enter
New York Law Firm.

NEW YORK, February 9.-The report
that Speaker Henderson would enter the
law firm of Simpson, Thacher. Barnum Il
Bartlett Of this city was denied today by
the firm. The statement was authorized by
the firm that the report was unfounded and
| untrue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Return Of Secretary Boot.

Secretary Root returned from New York
last evening and was at the War Depart
ment this morning as usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
ARRESTED AT RICHMOND.
Charged With Having Obtained $15,
600 From a Trust COMPANY,

RICHMOND, Va, February 9.-Dr Sar-
toris, William Grebe and young woman,
all Of New York. have been arrested mere
by New York dete ective and two local de-
tectives charged with having unlawfully
obtained $4,000 from the Lincoln Trust
Company of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

To reach all the people
in Washington all the time
advertise in The Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-27
West indianapolis.

Mr.. j. N. Jones of Hammond, Ind, is the
guest OF his brother, Mr.. Wayland Jones.
Is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Brandt. Mrs. J. NJ. Carver, of Columbus,
Is the guest of her niece. Mrs. T. E.
Thatcher. Miss Armstrong, of Amo, who
has been the guest of Mrs. Homer Shake,
has gone 10 Flora, Ind. -. Mrs. William
Gillespie Will go to Greencastle to-day to be
Shepherd Is the guest Of her aunt, Mrs.
Fretrow, at Daleville, Ind. Mrs. j. M. In
german. who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Hustler, has returned to her
Withers of Knightsville, Ind, is visiting
her son. Mr.. Oliver Withers.. Miss Maud
Edith Ray. miss Belle Hubbard and Mrs.
Carrie Kahn, of English. Ind, who have
been the guests of William Cunningham
and family. have returned home. Mr..
guest of b. F. Wysong and family the past
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Hughes will
Baird. who has been visiting Mrs: William
Gillespie, has returned to her home in
Greencastle. Mr.. Chase Hilligoss went to
Pittsburg, Pa, the first OF the week to re-
Woody leave to-day for Columbus, Ind, to
visit relatives. Miss Frank Mcclure, OF
Martinsville. is the guest of T. I. Mcclure
and family. MIR. and Mrs. Charles An
drews are in Chicago. Mrs. G. A. Beck, of
Franklin, Is the guest of Walter Hoss and
"a fbs e,;eaf Of s nsSent OF M and Mrs
c. A. Ray. Mrs. George Overstreet spent
the last of the week in Franklin. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Tresslar will go to Franklin to-
day to be gone two weeks. Mrs. l.. c.
Mann, of Paris, ILL.,, was the guest of Dr.
and Mrs. T. d. Mann. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Graham returned from Franklin Thursday
miss Margaret Foltz of Madison, and
Miss Lizzie Cook, of Delaware, have re-
turned to their homes after visit with
their cousin, Miss Anna FoltZ... Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Winchell went to Falmouth
Thursday to visit relatives. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Wingate of Columbus, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Morrison. Mr.. Z.
A. Allen spent the first of the week In Chi
cago. Miss Gertrude McCready is visit
ing relatives in Falmouth. Mrs. Clarence
Robertson and daughter Elizabeth are the
guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mer-
rith Owens, in Cincinnati Mrs. w. s.
Hoss has returned from weeks visit with
relatives in southern Ohio. Mrs. Mollie
Long Of Corydon, was the guest Of Rev.
and Mrs. s. l.. Walker the past week..
Miss Myrtle Grant left Wednesday for De
Pauw University. where she will prepare
for missionary work....The Ladies Aid OF
the Morris-street Christian Church spent
Thursday with Mrs. Ira Shake at Plain
held. Mrs. c. F. McLain entertained at
finch Friday evening in honor OF Miss
Maud Hager. of Terre Haute. Miss Anna
the guest of Miss Henrietta Cunningham,
has returned home. Mrs. j. II. Browning
and son John returned to Atwood. ILL.,, after
a months visit with relatives here and In
Rush county. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hilll-
goss leave to-day for Connersvile to visit
Mrs. DR.. Gregg. From there they VIII re-
turn to their home in Cleveland, o.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-27
THE TOAD AND HIS CLOTHES.
Took Them on When They Got Too
Tight and Swallowed Them.
Rensselaer, Qnd.) Republican


School Janitor Spriggs, at the school
houses, has a pet Texas horned toad which
had been off its feed for some time, and
refused it's natural and customary nourish-
ment of flies. Charley caught a common
its example In the fly swallowing line
Texan They were placed in a barrel,
where the children throw their apple cores
and where flies were therefore very numer-
Gus.
The warty one did not wait for any
further invitation, but proceeded to start
stream OF flies down his throat forthwith.
After swallowing fifty-one, by actual count,
he began to rub his stomach and sides
like boy with too many green apples, and
Mr. Spriggs supposed from the same cause.
Events proved. however, that II was not
the stomach ache but too tight fit of
his old clothes that troubled the toad. He
felt about until he found where they un-
buttoned, or at least came loose easy,
and then began 10 strip of; pulling first on
one side and then the other and then over
his head just like boy when he is going
in swimming. But as fast as he got his
garments off he tucked them into his
mouth and swallowed them. When all the
old duds were disposed OF and the hand
some new suit was seen to hit all right
and 70 be right up to date in fashion, the
toad winked his left eye and began regular
business again with the flies.
This pulling off and swallowing their old
SKINS when they get a better one under
IL. is the toads' regular custom, but 1t is
very seldom that people get chance to
observe the process.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-27
OLD FIDDLERS' CONTEST
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT IN ToMLIN-
son HALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
In VIII He Given Under the Auspices
OF the Modern Woodmen OF
This City.

The entire local membership Of the Mod
ern Woodmen of America, through an exec
utive committee. of which Mr.. Arthur l..
Wright is chairman. has succeeded in per-
fecting every detail Of arrangement for the
entertainment to be given next Wednesday
night at Tomlinson Hall for the benefit of
the order in this<v.
The principal feature will be the contest
of old iddlers, fOrty-six of whom are COM
ing to indianapolis from Kentucky and
Tennessee: from the mountain region Of
southeastern Missouri; from Egyptian
Illinois" and from that quaint old region
of this State. bordering on the Ohio river,
which for more than sixty years has been
known to Hooslers as "the Pocket"
or the contestants there will be about
twenty-five whose ages range from fifty
five years TO eighty-six, and with but few
exceptions each of them has for several
years contested with his fiddle for prizes
at State and county fairs and hddllng
bouts In their own and other States
one OF the interesting characters VINO Will
be present at TomlinsOn Hall will be Syl-
vester O'Hair, of Swango, Ill, eighty-two
years OF age, who, with fiddle he made
himself many years ago, won first prize
IN contest held in Edgar county, Illinois,
IN the summer OF 1902. OF prodigious physi-
cal build. with rugged but Intelligent and
and a love of the primitive in music. he Is
sure to attract close attention when he
evokeS from his ancient instrument the
simple strains of the songs OF fifty years
ago In the coming contest.
Another unique presence will be that or
John Horn. OF Knoxville, Tenn, the Oldest
man in the contest, who for years, earlier
IN his life, was the contemporary and ad-
herent OF PEARSON" Brownlow, the fight
Ing preacher-governOr Of his State.
In addition to the hddling contest the
committee has arranged for a frst-class
vaudeville performance IN which many OF
the best known local artists will participate.
This Is to include Harry Porter, character
sketch artist; William GAIA, topical song
ster; Professor Daggy with his Hindoo box
mystery; prize songs by several OF the
leading quartet organizations OF the city
and battle royal. in which five husky
young men in full evening dress. armed
with gloves big as pillows. will knock each
other out OF time until the best man is
left master OF the field.
Many handsome and valuable prizes have
been donated by Indianapolis merchants,
and tomorrow these will be placed on ex-
hibition In the windows of the Badger Fur
niture Company and Smith & Gray on
Washington street.
Tickets are on sale at the Badger Fur
niture Companys, Smith & Gray's, Sam
uel Altand's and Bert Houchin's estab-
D5nmentS.