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Evening star., 1904-03-25
COL. MILLS NOMINATION.
Dissemination on the Part of Senators
to Promote Him

Whether Colonel Albert L. Mills. super
intendent of the United States Military
Academy, will be confirmed as brgadier
general is a question which the members
of the Senate committee on Military affairs
svcld>d at its session yesterday Colonial
Mills actual rank is captain. All nomina-
tions pending before the committee with
the exception of Col. Mills were acted upon
favorably, and Senator Blackburn was au-
thorized to report them to the Senate.
Colonel Mills name was not mentioned,
and it is said the sentiment of the commit.
tee is such that no ion will be taken at
the present session of Congress. When
the Senate confirmed the nomination OF
General Wood TO be major general it was
believed generally that the opposition to
Colonel Mills would disappear or at least
the fight against him would be abandoned.
This contest is based on the fact that the
promotion has the effect of Jump ng' him
over large number of army officers who
are now his superiors in rank. This In
part was the objection TO the confir nation
of General Wood. and -rlen Colonel Mills
nomination was first sent to the Senate Il
was argued that the two cases were anal
ogous.
When the nomination of Colonel Mills
was first taken uU by the military affairs
committee it brought forth a protest from
Senator Blackburn against this system Of
promotion, though he stated at the time
he had nothing against Colonel Mills 30
far as Colonel Mills is concerned he has
the best wishes of great many senator's
on account of his having been wounded ID
action but it is said that this should not
prove a precedent for promotion. as there
have been similar cases in great number
which have not been rewarded
If no action is taken at the present ses-
sion of Congress the nomination will lapse
on the day Congress adjourns.
Evening star., 1904-03-25
Freight Rates on Michigan Salt

The interstate commerce commission has
announced its decision on the complaints
against the tariff rates on salt from Michi-
gan to Missouri river points and interme-
date localities, holding adversely to the
charge of a rebate in favor of the salt in
terests of Manistee and Ludington Detroit
salt interests charged that the division of
the rate made to boat line on Lake
Michigan to Chicago amounted to a rebate
from the tariff to the salt shippers from
Manistee and Ludington, and enabled them
to undersell Detroit salt in the western
markets. The commission holds that 1t is
no part of the duty Of the commission to
equalize differences in the natural advan-
tages of localities through the adjustment
of tariff rates, and that 1t does not appear
that the share of the through rate allowed
the boat line Is SO grossly disproportionate
to the value of the entire through service
as to amount to a rebate in favor of the
salt interests of Manistee and Ludington,
which also control the boat line.
Evening star., 1904-03-25
DEFENDED THE DEPARTMENT.
Representative Davidson Praises Post
master General and Mr.. Bristow.

After the excitement attending the unsuc
cessful attempt of Minority Leader Will
liams to insert an amendment in the postal
appropriation bill providing for a congress
sional investigation of the Post Office De-
partment had died away the House yester
day afternoon listened to a vigorous speech
by Representative Davidson of Wisconsin
in defense of Postmaster General Payne
and the fourth assistant, Mr. Bristow. Mr.
Davidson said he hoped discussion of the
bill would be / 'olonged long enough to en-
able those members who, in the heat Of
passion, had made unjust references to
them to acknowledge that these two men
were not to blame for the recent Post Office
Department report. He said he knew that
the Postmaster General would not gra-
tGitously insult any member of the House.
He declared that there was not a door in
any department of the government that
swung often and as easily to members
of Congress as the door of the Postmaster
General There was, he said, no man in
official life who greets members more cor
daily, kindly and courteously than the
Postmaster General. The Postmaster Gen
eral was a man of character, integrity
honesty and Of great ability, which had
been demonstrated by the magnificent man
ner in which he had run that department
and conducted most unpleasant duty.
Mr. Davidson said he resented the insinua-
against the Postmaster General
The chair sustained point OF order by
Mr.. Mann Qll.) against the prohibition in
the bill that rural carriers after July l.
1904. shall not solicit business or receive
orders of any kind during their hours of
employment nor carry any merchandise for
hire.
Upon this amendment Mr.. Overstreet de-
ciared that he would apply to the committee
on rules to bring in a rule allowing the
subject to be further discussed. He then
made a point of order which sustained
against that part of the same paragraph,
providing that after July l, 1904, rural car
riers shall receive a salary not exceeding
s72O per annum. This leaves the salaries
at 5000 year. as now.
Various members sought to amend the
remainder of the paragraph relating to
the appropriation of SIC. $50, 600 for pay for
rural carriers, the proposition all going out
on points of order after discussion
When the next paragraph in the bill was
reached, appropriating 5000 for the salary
of a purchasing agent of the Post Office
Department, thus consolidating the several
supply divisions of the department, Messrs.
Mann Ql), Foster (Vt4 and Butler (Pa.)
raised the point of erder against 1t. Mr..
Oyerstreet admitted gthat the point would
properly lie, but he aeclared the section to
be righteous one and good legislation.
Eight pages Of the biM were disposed Of
when the House, at 5:25,sadjourned.
Evening star., 1904-03-25
Town Now Wide Open.

dispatch from New York says:
New York is once more a wide open
town. After a semblance of repression the
lid has been lifted. 1t is said by the
gamblers that money spent judiciously has
brought about the change. Gambling houses
have been opened all over the city. From
the Battery to the Bronx games are being
run openly and in defiance of the orders of
Police Commissioner McAdoo.
Admitting that they are paying for police
protection the men who are interested
In the games whisper the names of the COL
lectors. 1t is boasted by the gamblers that
once more they have SO perfected their or
ganlzatlon that they can successfully defy
the mayor, the district attorney and the
commissioner of police
Evening star., 1904-03-25
Only a Su uggestior1.

pjrT IT HAS PROVEN OF INTEREST AND VAL
UE TO THOUSANDS.
Common serse would suggest that II wishes
TO become heshy and plump it can only result from
The food He eat and digest, and that food should
be aIbnminous or fesh-fcrmng food, like eggs,
eefsteaS and cereals; in ether words, the kinds Of
food ,ha; make flesh the foods which form the
greater part of daily bills of fare.
But the trouble is that while we eat enough
and generally too much, the stomach from ahase
ami overwork does not properly digest and as
s.milate it, which is the reason :" many peop-e
remain thin and under weight: the digestive or
gans do not completely digest the flesh forming
beefSteak and eggs and similar wnol some food
There are thousands OF such who really con-
hrmed dyspeptics. although they may have no
particular pain or inconE enieace from their stom
schs.
II such persons would lay their lrcjadlces aside
and make a regular practice Of taking after each
meal one OF two OF Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets the
food would be quickly aud thoroughly die2stcd
because these tablets contain the natural pep
tones and dlastase which every weak stomach
lacks and by supplying this want the stomach is
soan enabled TO regain its natural tone and igor.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets digest every form OF
Eesh forming food. meat. eggs, bread and pata
toes ard this is the reason they qii.kly blild
up. strengthen and invigorate chin, dyspeptic men,
women and children.
Invaids and children, the most delicate
Use them with marked benefit. they contain no
strong. irritating drugs. eathartic any
harmful ingredient
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Is the most success
tul and widely known OF any remedy for
stomach troubles because IL is the most reason
able and scientific Of modern medicines
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are .a,id by every
druggist in the United States and Canada is well
in Great Britain, at 80 cents for complete
treatment
Nothing further is required to any stomach
trouble 10 mPke thin nervous, dyspeptlc people
strong, plump and well. inh23&2o
Evening star., 1904-03-25
ASSIGNED TO COMMISSION.
Capt. Gillette to Assist in Sanitary
Work on the Isthmus.

At the request of the isthmian canal COM
mission Capt. Cassius E. Gillette, Corps
Of Engineers has been assigned to special
duty under the commission in connection
with the sanitary improvement of the canal
strip The action was taken on the rec
ommendation of Col William c. Gorgas
of the medical department, who is to have
charge of the sanitary work under the
commission, who desired the assistance of
an engineering expert. Capt. Gillette is
stationed at the Washington barracks in
command of company of engineers.
Evening star., 1904-03-25

commerce this testimonial consisting of
handsome silver loving cup, suitably in
scr1bed, was presented to Mr. r lndall, M.
Wise of New York making the presenta-
tfon speech. In addition to the general
membership, among those specially invited
to participate in the ceremonies Wee a
number OF prominent traders, including
John B. Dash commissioner national board
Of trade, Washington, d. c.
Evening star., 1904-03-25

ccrsist Of light work. such as wands DUN y
bells and similar things in which overwork
is impossible. Then the strength, to-
gether with the endurance of the subjccr Is
gradually developed the heavy work may
with advantage be taken up.
There is another popular impression
which l wish to correct. and that is that
the gymnasium is only for young people.
This is not true. AT least. 1t should not re
so. particularly IN city like Washington,
where so many people Fl Rely con-
fined by business, and therefore are in
great need Of exercise. And as l have
said. the lightest exercise, Systematically
and intellgently taken. will work the most
beneficial results But one must awe pa
tence and perseverance, and shoJld never
forget that form cannot be changed in
day.
Immediate Results.
The immediate r suits of gymnastic eXer-
else are apparent in the muscular system
We give an exercise stated number of
times that it may produce, as a result. an
increase in the quality and size of the
muscle
We know that exercise will do this. -e
next question is: Which muscles shall we
use most, how often shall they be used and
how long at time?
These questions cannot be answered until
the common physical defects caused by our
use or our development of certain muscles
are known In our routine Work or play
we use one part of the body more than
another: consequently this part not only
receives a greater share of development, but
it is apparent by the defect it causes.
Take the chest muscles, for example. They
are used more than the corresponding mus
cles of the back. The arms perform duties
more in front than in bacn of the body.
with this result: The chest muscles are the
stronger. and so draw the shoulders for
ward, producing round shoulders. The
chest muscle on the right side being the
Evening star., 1904-03-25

ping, using first one foot and then the
other But great care should be taken to
stop this exercise before the hopper be-
comes fatigued. Wrestling, balancing
and walking on rail, together with
wand and dumb bell drills, are also to
be commended for the waist muscles
Also bending of the body from side to
side, and the use of pulley weights, as
Well as the use of the regular waist de-
Veloper. l may say here that tight-rope
walkers have the best developed waist
muscles, they having to hold their bal
ance with the waist muscles
Evening star., 1904-03-25
Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate yesterday afternoon confirmed
the following nominations:
Norman Hutchinson, California, secretary
of the legation at Caracas. Venezuela: Ed
ward Winslow Ames, Massachusetts,. Sec
retary of the legation at Santiago, Chile:
Edward r. Stackable. Hawaii. collector of
customs, district Of Hawaii.
Postmasters:
Maine-Fred. H. Atwood, Rumford Falls.
New Jersey-George B. Jacobus. Caldwell. /.
Charles w. Russell. New Brunswick.
New York-Charles n. Parker, Macedon,
Evening star., 1904-03-25
To DEVELOP BODY
Series of Exercises Suggested
by Maurice Joyce.
SIM PL E NJ E T E 0 D S
DIFFERENT PARTS NEED DIFFER
ENT MOVEMENTS.
a General Explanation and Four Parts
Taken Up in De-
tail.
SIM PIE NJ E T Fl @ D S

The Star has arranged with Mr. Maurice
Joyce. the well-known expert on athletics
and physical training, to prepare for it
series OF articles describing simple eXer
cises by which tie body can be developed
in a scientific manner. The first article
and exercises follow.
Prepared for The Evening Star by Maurice Joyce.
The first and most important thing is to
ascertain the weak points Of a person and
then by special exercises to equaiize their
physical development That done. the next
step is 20 apply such z variety of exercises
Evening star., 1904-03-25
Loving Cup for a Trader.

At the meeting of the national board of
trade in Washington. on January 16 last
committee. consisting of M. s. Wise of New
York. H. s. Grimes of Portsmouth. Ohio,
and F. A. Scott of Cleveland was appoint
ed to present to Blanchard Randall, retir-
ing president, "a fitting testimonial in ap-
probation OF his eminent services
Yesterday in the Baltimore chamber Of
Evening star., 1904-03-25

A cablegram from London today says: No
credence need be attached to the rumor
from Askabad, to the effect that the Ameer
trustworthy news from Cabul reaches tho
British Indian government weeks before
1t could possibly be known at Asxabad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
ATTEMPT TO
DELAY FLEET,
SAYS CLAD0

Paris. Dec. 22.--Rear Admiral Davis
arrived here at $50 p. m. Lieut.. Com.
Smith. United States naval attache. met
him and his party at the Northern rail-
road station and conducted them TO the
Hotel Brighton.
Later the admiral called on Ambassa-
dor Porter. who advised the foreign Of
up his work or the international com
mission which is 10 inquire into the North
sea incident.
II is expected that President Loubet
will receive the American admiral today
and that the commission will afterwards
hold its opening session
Statements made by Capt. Clado (de
tached from Vice Admiral Rojestvensky'
squadron to appear as a witness before
the commission) during his Journey to
Paris are exciting considerable stir In Of
fetal and diplomatic circles as indica ting
rather defiant and belligerent tone on
the eve Of the assembling of the com
mission.
Some Of Clado's statements were
strongly antagcnistic 10 Great Britain. he
declaring that The British agitation over
the North sea incident leading up to the
appointment 81 the nteTndliOnhl 'ofhhts-
sion was a plan 10 delay the Russian
second Pacific squadron from relieving
Port Arthur.
He also asserted that another cam
paign, having for its object the Russian
Black sea feet passing the Dardaneles
will be launched at an opportune time.
In the meantime. he added. men and
equipment from the Black sea fleet will
be sent to aid the second Pacific squad
ron
II was pointed out 10 the British EN-
basSt- ei1ttit, i=-tttst tf4-frftc-f Oft
commission, but only witness. and
therefore no official cognizanc will be
taken of his statements.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
Mill OWNERS
REFUSE TO
ARBITRATE

The proposition OF the Textile Council
OF Fall River TO have the questions of
settlement OF differences arbitrated has
been rejected by the operators and owners
Of the mills. and the prospect OF an early
settlement that had been 40 bright has
again been blighted.
The reply 10 the proposal for arbitra-
tion was received yesterday morning and
in addition 10 rejecting the proposition the
owners stated in the short communica-
tion sent, that no plan could be offered
by them that would involve a change in
the present reduction of wages.
As to the report that Coy. Bates had
Interested himself I'm the settlement Of
the strike cannot be confirmed. President
Borden OF the Manufacturers' Rssociat-
tor denies that he has received any com
munication from the governor, and the
labor leaders had heard nothing about the
steps taken 10 secure a settlement
The labor secretaries say they would
welcome the overtures OF anyone 10 Sc
cure an adjustment OF the difficulties and
especially from men In high walks of
life. II is theft opinion that the matter
and that IL public men would interest
themselves IL would nave some effect
upon the position taken by the manu1ac-
turers.
In asking for arbitration the labor lead
ers demand their choice OF the arbltra-
tors. but suggested members OF the Civic
Federation, believing that a better choice
of public men could be made from that
body. They say that their willingness 20
make a sacrifice In order 20 settle the
strike must not be construed as a sign OF
weakness. since II is done only 10 show
that they want 20 be fair.
Checks 20 the amount Of $3.50 were dis
tributed TO the relief stations yesterday
and provisions will be made by the Tex
tile Council tomorrow for another distri-
button next week.
No gains are reported al the mills and
the running condition is much the same
as IL was weeks ago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
AXE STILL FALLING.
Two More Officials Of Rural Carriers Asso.
cIatIon Lose Their Positions.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Postmaster Cen
eral Wynne yesterday removed two more
rural carriers for alleged efforts TO in
fiuence legislation. the employees being
H. f. Nivin OF Berthoud, Col, and J. W.
Whitehead OF Medina, o. Nevin ia chair
man. OF the executive board OF the Ma
tional Rural Carriers association.
Whitehead Is a member or the execu-
tive board and Is secretary OF the Ohio
state association OF the carriers. The
plans fof-the campaign special pos
tai legislation carried on prior 10 the No
vember election by President Cunning
ham and Secretary Tumber. both OF whom
were recently dismissed as the result of
an investigation OF their work, were, II
is charged by the postal authorities, ap-
proved and indorsed by Nlvih and White
head
Two post office inspectors are invcsti-
eating those matters and other develop
ments are expected shortly.
1t Is understood that a meeting of the
executive board of the National Assocla-
tion OF Deter Carriers. comprising the
carriers in the city service. will be called
Immediately after the Christmas holidays
TO take action I'm connection with the re-
cent dismissal of President Keller OF that
organization from the government ser
vice.
This meeting IL made especially neces-
sary by the fact that Keller, having been
dismissed as a carrier will not be re-
ceved OF recognized I'm any way at the
post office department.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
PUGNiCIOUS WAITER.
Is Fined $50 and Costs on Each Of Two
CcnplalntS Of Assault.

Emile Trouve was fined 500 and costs on
each OF two complaints of assault. pre-
ferrcd In the 9th district court today.
Trouve Is a waiter and az reception
given last Tuesday became intoxicated.
Hc was detected In the act Of pilfcr'ng
some property and when accused by Ca
tcrer Thomas Lyman struck the latter
Christopher MalOney. another waiter,
who attempted 10 prevent the blow being
delivered was then asTulted by Trouve
and chased through tho house
As Trouve had under similar circum-
-atauccs. formers -emplnNn--Ihe
court made both fines today the limit
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
R|VETER
HAD 1877
FOOT FALL

New York, Dec. 22.-Charles Summer
field, riveter. who is over six feet tall
and strong as an OK, fell 137 feet from the
Williamsburg bridge this morning into
the East river and lives.
He worked with circus out West years
ago and learned some OF the tricks of
tumbiing ar that time. tie remembered
those acrobatic stunts when he was In
midair this morning. and his ability to
throw his body in such a position that he
struck the water feet first ls all that saw
ed his life.
II his icy bath doesn't bring on pneumo-
mia he will probably recover, although
there are indications that he is somewhat
injured internally
Summerfeld went To work Yesterday
under the north roadway, about 100 feet
from the tower. plank laid across two
slippery girders was all he had 10 stand
on and the wind was blowing so strong
that it almost carried him of his feet
Al about II o'clock something below at
tracted his attention. He leaned over and
lost his balance. slipped of the plank and
fell. The ferryboat Maine had just passed
under the bridge and many OF the passen-
gers were looking up. Suddenly they saw
the workman fall and. with his -
doubled up. turn several somersaults I'm
the air As he neared the water his body
Strengthened out. feet downward, his arms
shot UP and he struck the water with a
tremendous splash and disappeared.
Women screamed when they saw the
man come Topping down, but they yelled
again with JOY when moment later he
came 20 the surface and began 20 strike
out for the nearest dock
The tug Fortuna tied up at the dock
put out and as Summerfield saw help
coming he turned over and hoated until
the crew pulled him aboard He was
taken into the engine room and rubbed
vigorously until the tug landed him at the
pier.
tic WIS fluffy cUrsctotts wffett-tt In +teff-te
the hospital and in an hour seemed TO he
all right except for some pains IN his
stomach. II was said at the hospital last
night that he was suffering principally
from the immersion and chill which. II
was feared, might bring on pneumonia
II he escapes that ailment however, the
doctor thought he had a mighty good
chance TO pull through
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-22
PRESENTED
TABLET TO
FIR. GRACE

Rev. Thomas r. Grace. pastor OF 81
Mary's church observed the 2sth ami
versary OF his ordination yesterday. A
high mass was sung. FIR. Grace being
celebrant, music being furnished by the
children's choir.
Tuesday afternoon the children OF the
parochial school honored him in the
school hall A program in the form of
cantata was carried out. Rev. John Tuliy,
Rev. James G. Walsh and Rev. q. w.
Brown were present with the priests OF
st. Mary's church. Neither the parents
of the pupils nor other outsiders had been
invited The day is known I'm the church
as St Thomas Day and is celebrated each
year.
one OF the pleasantest features of the
program was the presentation to the pas
tor OF handsome tablet, appropriately
inscribed as follows:
To promote the greater glory of God
and TO guide the children OF his flock In
the ways OF holiness and truth by i'm
parting TO them the blessings Of Christ
ian education, this building was erected
by Rev. Thomas II. Grace, pastor OF 81.
Maiy's, A. ID. 1903, and dedicated 10 It's
high purpose under the title OF st. Mary $
academy OF the Visitation by RI. Rev
Matthew HBrkins, ID. D.. bishop OF Prov
idence. September 4, 1904 In grateful rec
ognition OF favors conferred and az an
ending memorial OF his zeal and labors
for their welfare this tablet is presented
TO the academy by the pupils on the pa
tronal feast OF their beloved pastor, 81.
Thomas day. Dec. 2lst 1904.
This tablet will be located In the
school and contains dates that are school
history The tablet was made by the w.
j. Feeley company.