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Evening star., 1903-08-04
FRANCE PLEASED WITH sARro
Regarded as Conservative, Who Will
Follow Leo's Policy,

PARIS, August 4-The election Of CardI
nal Sarto as pope has created a distinctly
favorable impression in governmental quar-
ters here. removing the fear that the choice
might fall upon a radical or reactionary
candidate The foreign office received the
first information Of the election from press
sources. the news spreading rapidly among
the officials and causing widespread COM
ment.
Although not espousing any particular
candidacy. official feeling has been favor
able to one who would continue the con-
servative policy of the late Pope Leo Car
dinal Rampolla. at first. seemed to be the
best exponent of a continuance of the for
mer policy. but he lacked the necessary
strength.
Cardinals Sarto and Di Pietro were re-
garded as being closely identified with Ram
polla and as likely to share his general
views. The choice of Sarto Is therefore
satisfactory as apparently insuring the con-
tinuance of the recent policy of modera ton
followed by the holy see in it's relations
with France and other Catholic countries
What was most feared was the election OF
one who might adopt policy antagonistic
TO the government OF France, thereby in
creasing the difficulties of the present soy-
ernmental policy against the congregations
and possibly threatening the existence of
the concordat.
Although little is known of Sarto's politi-
cal tendencies. he is considered to be one
likely to avoid conflicts and to continue the
moderate policy of Pope Leo and CarCinaI |
Rampolla. The officials here recall Sarto's 8
queen of Italy at Venice. which removed
much of the friction hitherto existing and
led to a warm friendship between Sarto and
Queen Helena. This incident is cited rs an
Evening star., 1903-08-04
TO VISIT KRoNsTADT.
American Naval Vessels May Go to
Russian Waters Next Summer.

8USS18u w aI&IS Next summer.
Upon the conclusion OF the visit of the
European squadron to Lisbon, Rear Ad-
miral Cotton will take his ships for a
cruise In the Mediterranean. probably re-
turning to northern waters for short
time.
In the late fall the European squadron
will cross the Atlantic to the Caribbean.
where with the north and south Atlantic
squadrons. it will participate in the winter
maneuvers.
1t has been decided that these maneuvers
shall begin somewhat later thantAese OF
last year. and the fleet VIII not assemble
until early III January. This will insure
better weather for the exercises.
1t developed today that as a result OF the
successful visits paid by the European
squadron to Kiel. Portsmouth and Lisbon,
the officials are inclined to accept from
year to year several Invitations to visit for
eign waters.
The interesting fact has come to light
that the Russian government viii prooaDiy
invite the European squadron to visit kron-
stadt some time next summer. The invita-
ton would have been extended this year at
the time the squadron was only short
distance away at kiel. but the British gov
ernment had already secured a promise that
Admiral Cotton should bring his ships to
Portsmouth from Kfel. and that with other
circumstances made the pOStponement OF
the invitation expedient.
Count Cassini. the Russian ambassador.
upon the occasion of his visit to st. Peters
burg will call the matter to the attention
OF the officials. but in any event the invf-
tatiOn will not be extended until next year.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
WAKEFIELD FOR GOVERNOR.
Endorsement i, Of the Washington
County Democratic Convention.

Endorsement Of - the Washington
County Democratic Convention.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HAGERSTOWN. Md. August AT the
meeting of the democratic county convention
held in Hagerstown today resolutions were
adopted indorsng Edwin Warfield of Balti-
more for the nomination for governor.
Judge Ferdinand Williams of Cumberland
and Judge William J. Witzenbacher of Ha-
gerstown were indorsed as candidates for
the two vacancies in the fourth judicial cir
cult caused by the deaths Of Judges Sloan
and Stake. Judges Williams and Witzen-
bacher were appointed by Gov. Smith to
serve until the fall election
Ernest Hoffman presided at the conven-
ton. which was entirely harmonious. Dele
cations were selected to the two conven-
tions as follows: Judicial convention at
Oakland. Md: Alexander Neill, Samuel B.
Loose James E. s Pryor. d. c. Gilbert, E.
2. Cohill Col, B. F. M. Hurley, r. H. AL
vey jr: John G. Ernst. John G. Hess, " M.
Cushwa. D. NJ. Neikirk. Harvey Spessard.
State convention in Baltimore: NJ E. Cud-
len. ]. A. Mason. Ernest Hoffman, David
Seibert. DR.. ]. H. Wade William A. Carr,
J. P. Blessing. D. L. Kenly, DIR. A. P. Stauf-
fer DIR. E. M. Schindel. D. Frank Hull, A.
J. Zinkand.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
SOME RECENT ACTS
MEASURES q ADOPTED NJ TIE
PHnPfTNE COMMISSION.
New Administration Of Government
sSsfu ri
Over thenMoro Province
sd q
preston Of Slavery.

Colonel Edwards. chief Of the insular bu-
reau Of the War Department. has received
copies Of a number of acts recently adopt
ed by the Philippine commission for the
better government of the archipelago. Prob
ably the most important Of these measures
Is an act providing for the organization and
government of q portion Of the Island of
Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago. In
cluding the Jolo group and the Tawf Tawi
group. the whole constituting the Moro
province. with Zamboango as the capital.
1t Is provided that the civil governor OF
the Philippine Islands. with the consent OF
the Philippine commission, shall appoint
for the Moro province a governor. attorney,
secretary. treasurer, superintendent OF
schools and an engineer.
The provincial governor Is to discharge
his duties under the general supervision OF
the civil governor of the islands, and he Is
authorized to appoint the principal subordi-
nate officers of the province, except such
employees as are paid from special appro-
priations for public works. all of whom
snail be appointed or employed In such
manner as the legislative council may d.
rect. not inconsistent with the civil service
law.
The officers mentioned shall constitute
the legislative council for the province and
enact the laws necessary for Its govern
ment.
One of the prescribed duties of the legis-
lative council is the enactment of laws for
the abolition of slavery and the suppress
sion OF all slave hunting and the slave
trade The army of the United States will
be employed in assisting the provincial au-
thorltles In the enforcement of law and
order In, case the constabulary and mu-
niclpal police are insufficient for that pur-
pose.
Another act Of the Philippine commission
provides that the prohibition against office
holding shall not apply to persons VINO
were In arms against the authority OF the
United States prior to July 4, 1902 who
have since taken advantage of the Pres1-
dents proclamation of amnesty.
Another act appropriated $25O,OOO for the
purchase, sale and distribution Of rice to
the inhabitants of the Philippines.
An appropriation of $4,000 was made for
the construction of a l, ,4OO-ton marine rail-
way and repair shops on Engineer Island.
Another act provided for the establish
ment of a supply store for the benefit OF
civil servants of the insular and provincial
governments stationed outside the city ot
Evening star., 1903-08-04
GUESTS OF MR.. BEALE
NEWSPAPER MEN INVITED TO
CLUB HOUSE.
Action Considered a Reproof Of the
Policy of Prof. Langley
and Party.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
QUANTICO Va, August 4.-Mr. TruXton
Beale of Washington, a member of the
Mount Vernon Ducking Association, whose
club house is situated on Quantico Island,
where Prof. Langley's airship party has
been making headquarters, arrived here
this morning and announced that the policy
of refusing invitations to newspapermen to
visit the club houses would be discontinued.
For the first time since the Langley
houseboat dropped down the river to this
point several newspaper correspondents
were comfortably seated on the cool veran-
da and were guests at luncheon. They
were informed that they would be welcome
at the club house any time that they might
desire to come.
To the correspondent for The Star a
prominent member Of the club stated that
while he wished to make no harsh criti-
cism, he was much displeased with the way
the social affairs of the club had been con-
Quoted of late to suit the wishes of Prof
Langley, Chief Assistant Manley and their
associates.
While Professor Langley is member of
the Ducking Association and as such has
the right to invite guests to the place. 1t
the social policy of the club. Nor will he
be permitted,to do so hereafter, the men,
berS declared.
For instance" he said. when a club
member and his wife wished to come down
for quiet stay it was very disagreeable
to find the whole place occupied by strang
ers, who were there as guests and whose
stay was Indefinite"
One of the characteristics of the club, he
said, has been it's seclusiveness. The mem
bership has not been increased because of
this condition which the present meml IS
desired to maintain. For three weeks Prof
Langley's party has been spending the
nights at the club house. where meals were
gotten. Prof. Langley Is not here He has
not been at the club house for some time.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
GIRL MAsQUERADEs AS SOLDIER.
Leslie Thompson's Escapade in Rich
mond Costs Her $50.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va. August 4.-TaI square,
shoudered and of magnificent physique,
Leslie Thompson, a wayward girl of about
nineteen years was made strip off a SOL
dier's uniform this morning and answer be
fore Magistrate Lewis to the charge of be-
ing drunk and disorderly in her conduct.
Magistrate Lewis was perceptibly Jared
and the part of the general public that
saw the handsome soldier with the waving
brown tresses beneath her cap and her
legs crossed nonchalantly in Clay street
car this morning did It's share of gaping
Miss Thompson is the daughter of worthy
parents who live here, but her nature was
wild and she was sent to the house of the
Good Shepherd in Baltimore. She escaped.
and celebrated the fact by drinking.
w. J. Faudry. a street car man, says that
he took nap in Reservoir Park, and when
he awoke the girl was standing beside him
in the full uniform Of Virginia state militia.
H. R. Chester. conductor, heard the wo-
mans voice and investigated. She talked
about SpaniardS and scabS. and he did not
know whether she was Spanish war vet
eran or not
She was rather pretty for a soldier al
though very much under the influence of
drink.
The girl slipped away and Chester fol-
lowed. Two policemen arrested the girl
and the two men and proceeded in a car to
the county court. where the girl was fined
$50.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
SURPRISE IN LONDON.
Little Known There Of the Newly
Elected Pope.

GISCt00 1oPc.
LONDON. August 4-News Of the elec-
ton OF Cardinal Sarto as pope reached
England first through an Associated Press
dispatch from New York. The informa-
ton was communicated to the Cathohc
Church authorities. and Monsignor Jonn-
son, who is in charge of church Affairs
here pending the appointment OF success
sor to Cardinal Vaughan, said:
'T am glad the election is over and the
suspense ended. Cardinal Sarto is mid
way between the older and younger eie-
ment of the sacred college, SO that he PROB
ably has many useful years to live. he Is
active and energetic.
To the Catholics Of London the election
was great surprise.
The first question asked, not only by lay
men, but by high church dignftaries, was:
who is Sarto?'' Books Of reference were
quickly hunted up In order to ascertain
knowledge Of the career OF the new ponull.
This afternoon O cable dispatch was re-
ceived at the archbishops house from the
English college at Rome formally announc-
ing the fact of Sarto's election. The churcn-
men at Westminster expressed the OPINION
that the new pope Is q quiet ecciesiasuc
who has not mixed much in politics and
probably will pursue policy designed 10
harmonize conflicting interests. the rev
who are acquainted with him say ne Is
highly esteemed by the Italian government
and was close friend of King Humbert.
There was much interest expressed as 10
what title he would assume. This later was
announced to be Plus x.
LONDON. August 4-The London papers
publish long and friendly reviews o! tne
new popes career. They generally tnlnk
that the elections augurs we'll for better
relations between the Vatican and the
Quirinal Stress is laid on his attitude
when the King and Queen of Italy visited
Venice last May and Sarto went IN state
l<l- audi
homage 1t is deduced therefrom that
Plus K is likely to depart from Pope Leo
policy Of rigorous confinement in the Vat
lean.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
WRIGHT MAY RECOVER
Two Posses Ars5 Searching for Man
Who Shot Him.

WILMINGTON, Del. August 4-It was
stated at the Delaware Hospital today that
Constable James p. Wright of Clayton.
Del. who wass lastsnight shot and seriously
wounded by FLETCHER Hollis. negro des--
perado whom he ,Tas about to arrest at
Clayton. would probably recover.
The news from Clayton is to the effect
that the search for Hollis is still being
vigorously continued and that it is prob
able that he will, be shot to death If he is
apprehended. State Detective Francis is
on the scene. and # the negro is caught
will endeavor to place him in custody and
bring him to this city for safekeeping
The searching parties, however, say they
do not propose to allow this to- be done.
There are two of them,, each numbering
about one hundred men, and they are pa
trolling the banks of the Smyrna river
from Clayton to Bombay Hook in search
OF Hollis. who-is supposed to be hiding in
the marshes. 4s..s -
Evening star., 1903-08-04
Dressmaking in Savannah.
From the Savannah News.


The suggestion, discussed by the chamber
Of commerce on one or two occasions, that
a cooperative dressmaking establishment
be set up In this city. is one that deserves
to be carried out. Such an establishment
would obviate the necessity of sending
away to some other city to have the higher
classes Of dressmaking done, and thereby
reduce the cost to purchasers and assure
better satisfaction and a saving of time.
The present dressmaking interests OF the
city would not be injured. but rather bene-
flied. because the opportunities for doing a
higher class of work at better prices would
be increased. The establishment should
and would. no doubt. have the friendly In
terest and cooperation of the local mer-
chants. since it would bring to their coun-
ters a trade that now largely goes north.
With the possible exception Of one or two
persons as expert cutters and filters, all of
the help wanted could be secured in Sa-
vannah.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
INSPECTING THE NEVADA.
Naval Board at the Norfolk Navy Yard
Today
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. August 4-United States
naval inspection board arrived here by this
mornings steamer from Washington and
the members were Immediately transferred
on the government tug Mohawk to the navy
yard, where they proceeded to inspect the
new monitor, Nevada. This vessel has had
her turrets strengthened and repairs made
to her machinery. As all the work has not
been completed. the trial of the engines
had to be made at the dock at which the
monitor is moored-
The members of the inspection board are:
Captain Charles j. Train. chairman; Cap
tain Charles r. Rocker. commander; Wat
ter G. Cowles. naval constructor: Joseph
J. Woodward and Major of Marines Chas
II. Lauchheimer
The United States collier Alexander pass
ed out the Virginia capes today for the
Philippines.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
Police Are Looking for Burglars Who
Looted Residence,

The police of the seventh precinct sta
tion are exerting every effort to capture the
burglars who entered the home Of Mrs.
William Gurns. 1868 32d street northwest,
Sunday night, and extracted over $50 dollars
from her husbands coat, which was hang
ing in the dining room. Precinct Detec-
tive Frank Burrows has been assigned to
the case and is expected to make several
arrests.
Rev. DR.. w. 8. Hannamon formerly pas
tor of Congress Street NJ. p. Church. 31st
street northwest. officiated in the pulpit of
that church Sunday at the morning service.
The minister received a hearty welcome
from his former parishioners.
Rev. c. c. Coleman. pastor of West
Washington Baptist Church, has gone for a
two weeks stay at East Mortified. Mass.
Robert Love- leading man of the Blance
Walsh theatrical company. who is
former Georgetown boy. paid a visit to his
mother. Mrs. Mary r. Lowe of p street
yesterday.
Rev. Zed H Copp of S2d street. member
of the board of childrens guardians, left
yesterday for a tour of the large cities,
with view to making a study of Juvenile
courts of the country. His mission is Of an
official nature and he will make report
upon it when he returns home
Evening star., 1903-08-04
Bears Have It Their WAY
Again.
P RESSURE ON STEEL
CONSOLIDATED GAS DROPS OVER
SEVEN POINTS.
Atchison and Union Pacific Scored Low
Records for the Years
Trading.

NEW YORK. August 1.-THE resumption
or business on the London stock exchange
today after holiday interval failed Ito
bring any new demand for American stocks
and prices here drooped on small dealings.
The trunk line stocks were exceptions, and
showed small gains. Consolidated Gas
broke Az on the announcement of new
stock issue. and United States Steel pre-
ferred was driven down II. with a break of
half point between sales
Pressure became more pronounced In the
general market following additional large
offerings Of the United States Steel stocks
and Consolidated Gas Sharp fractional
losses were the rule in the grangers. Pa
cifcs and Southwesterns. Consolidated Gas
declined points to 1791a. and Locomotive
preferred Brooklyn Rapid Transit Leather
preferred. Republic Steel preferred. Cana
dian Pacific. Erie second preferred. Wabash
preferred and Kansas City Southern 1 to
1M.
United States Steel fell Is. and the pre-
ferred points. Minneapolis. st. Paul and
Sault Ste Marie preferred lost ia and North
American 2. with rally of 1. Realty pre-
ferred rose a point. but did not hold 1t,
while Pullman gained 1k.
The action of the market suggested re-
newed selling out Of collateral in loans, and
invited short selling by the bears.
Declines in the Changers and Paciics,
which bore the brunt Of the selling. ran
from to IL. approaching the low level of
the year. A number of the coalers, Amalga-
mated. Sugar and other specialties fell
point. Consolidated Gas extended its loss
to ~. North American 4, Virginia-Caro-
lima Chemical 3A and New Jersey Central
2A. United States Steel stocks were
steadier. Westinghouse Electric rose 5.
Railway Steel Spring preferred 2A and Col
orado Fuel point Bonds were irregular
at noon
Large blocks of various stocks were sold
all around the room after the noon hour.
causing rather precipitate declines in q
number of cases The unresrrained liquida-
ton of the specialties caused some appre-
hersion. Virginia Carolina Chemical pre-
ferred opened 10 points lower at so on tHe
sale of 2UO shares. The common stock
dropped ga in all. and Westinghouse Eiec-
trio, g.
Declines ran to points or more in
many other stocks. including Amalgamat-
ed Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Sugar. Cen
eral Electric. Locomotive preferred, Leath-
er preferred. United States Steel stocks,
st. Paul, Canadian Pacific. Northwestern.
Louisville and Nashville, and Delaware and
Hudson.
Buying orders were encountered for the
Virginia-Carolina Chemical stocks, and they
rallied ~ for the common and 3 for the
preferred. Standard stocks also moved up
a trife. but renewed selling orders soon
drove the market off again. Low prices for
the year were made by some of the leaders.
especially Union Pacific and Atchison.
The bulk of the selling was in st. Paul.
Atchison. Southern Pacific, Union Pacific.
Pennsylvania and Reading. ST. Paul drop
ped B. and Union Pacific. Southern Pacific.
Reading. Wabash preferred. Atchison.
Metropolitan street railway were added to
the list of declines of from to 2A-
Evening star., 1903-08-04
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Police Force Crippled.

The police force is badly crippled just
now. There are more than twenty vacan-
cies, twenty-eight are on the sick list and
ninety-two are on leave. Policeman Maui
rice Austin, who was operated upon at
Providence Hospital yesterday. is critically
i'll, although he stood the operation well
and showed a slight sign of improvement
today. Policeman Banagan. who had such
a rough experience the Sunday Of the
storm when a bather at the bathing beach
was killed by lightning, Is still sick. Others
who are on the sick list are Policemen
Creagh and Foley. who fell from their
horses, Green, who fell over a fence. and
Loane, who was taken ill while On duty
with the chain gang.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
YOUNG GIRL MURDERED.
Lone Rancher Under Arrest-Talk Of
Lynching Him.

ANATONE. Wash. August 4.-Lying in
a pool of her own blood. her clothing torn
and disarranged. her brain exposed by
terrible wound in the head. the body of lit
tie Mabel Richards has been found in the
woods on Montgomery Ridge. three miles
from here. Suspicion points to Philippa
Milton. raacher.l who lives alone on the
banks Of the, Grands Ronde river near town.
He is undertarrest and refuses to talk be-
yond making a simple denial of guilt.
Mabel Richards was the thirteen-year-ol
daughter Of r. H. Richards. sheriff Of
Asotin county. The girl was first missed
Sunday morning. when she failed to appear
at Sunday school, and searchers secured
the country for miles in all directions. The
body was found in a thicket, and near by
was a club covered with matted hair and
blood. Marks of a struggle were evident on
all sides. Lynch talk is heard.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
IMPROVEMENT AT FORT MONROE.
Submarine Defenses Could Be Avail
able in Few Days

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. August 4-The
improvement of Fort Monroe is being prose
cuted rapidly by the War Department
One hundred new mines have been received
The anchors for them have been here since
the Spanish h-American war and all the
electrical apparatus used then is still in
place.
Army officers say the submarine defenses
could be made available within a few days
The facilities for mining the channel
through which an enemy would have to
pass in order to attack the fort are vastly
superior to what they were five years ago:
The 1o-inch disappearing rifles are being
dismounted in several of the modern bat
teries in order to give place to the more
modern armament. The unsa atisfactory
disappearing guns will be replaced with
heavier guns of much greater power.
Ihe picturesque water battery is being
demolished 10 make way for separated con-
crete emplacements. mounting rapid fire
guns When this work is completed Fort
Monroe Will be the most efficient FORTH
cation the government has. Army officers
state that it will be impregnable.
Evening star., 1903-08-04
Charged With Theft Of Watch.

Armstead Walker, colored, said he was
innocent of wrong doing when Detectives
Parham and O'Brien arrested him today
and accused him of the theft of watch.
He was trying to dispose of a watch when
placed under arrest. His statement was
that he obtained it from woman about
six months ago. The timepiece, 1t is alleged,
was taken from the pocket of David c.
Rynex while he was at work tearing down
a house on 1st street few days ago.
Walker gave his age as forty years. and
said his home was at @ street. He was
held for hearing in the Police Court to-
morrow