Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-30
together out there Mr.. Overstreet had
nothing to say. but-""Uncle Joe' saucily re-

together out there. Mr. overstreet had
nothing I, TO say but-"Uncle joe sauciiy re-
wei. Tony ragxnrt may be something
Of a politician. too but II the democrats
think that they arg a. half dozen while we
are less than six We will probably be able
T., to show them something before the game
How aboutfIllinois?" no was asked.
ON, tho democrats may have Illinois as
mucn as they desirp until November: ana
then we will take 1t hands down." and Mr..
Of his familiar ft-hand gestures.
In Behalf of Starving Indians.
The President received a committee from
the Presbyterian board Of home missions.
who called to, discuss with him the deplor-
able condition Of the Pima Indians In
Arizona. Tha committee consisted Of Rev.
D. Stuart Dodge. Calvin B. circuit, Rev.
Charles L. Thompson, Rev. George L. Spin
Ing ana Gen. A. NOEL Brakeman. The
Pimas are perishing for lack Of water on
their reservation They were at one time
located along one of the; streams In Ari-
coma that furnished water for their crops,
but the white settlers proceeded to divert
this water and appropriate 1t all to them
selves. with the result that the Plmas are
Dying from starvation. The commttee was
with the President some time, and he prom
ised to take UP the matter with the Sec
rotary Of the Interior and see what can be
done for. the relief of the Indians Many
complaints as to the Pima Indians ana
their condition have been made to the In
terror Department IN past years. but they
are said to be IN such a deplofable con-
dition now that something must be done
for them or the whole tribe will be wiped
out.
Senator Foraker paid his respects to the
President. Senator Foraker will soon leave
with his family for the Yellowstone Park.
and when he returns he will take an active
part In the campaign.
Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture.
1t is probable that the National Grange
will name the man who Will be appointed to
fill the vacancy caused by the death Of
Col. ]. H. Brigham, assistant secretary Of
agriculture. The President received visit
today from Aaron Jones Of Indiana. master
Of the National Grange: c. ]. Bell Of Yer
mont, member Of the executive committee
and E. B. Norris Of New York, chairman
Of the executive committee. Mr. Bell Is the
republican nominee for governor OF Yer
mont. They conferred with him about the
vacant position, Secretary Wilson being
present during the interview. They did not
make recommendation, but desired to as
certain II the position had been promised
The President 1t is understood, stated that
he had not promised the position to any one
and that he should be pleased to consider a
recommendation from the officials OF the
grange. The understanding is that whoever
the officials present he will probably ap-
point.
Some Of the local oranges are backing G.
Howard Dawson of Duchess county. N.
Y. 1t has been stated that the officers
Of the National Grange have indorsed' q
Mr. Dertluck Of Ohio, but this did not ap-
pear to be the case at the White House
today. the positive statement being made
that the grange officials did not present any
name. Whether they will give the Presi-
In % nnrt1 nr l.
son will depend upon a further conference
they are to have Mr.. Dawson is not the
only New York farmer who wants the
place and there are five or six applicants
from that state. The President. as stated
in The Star, wants a farmer for the posi-
ton. Mr.. Dawson is not only a farmer.
hut wide exhibitor Of fine breeds OF stock.
He makes exhibits, at nearly all the fairs
in New York geach fall.
Plenty Of Departmental Work.
The President is not giving all his time to
political conferences. as has been inferred
in some quarters. He received number
of people today who did not discuss poll
tics in any form with him. He likewise
took up much departmental work. having
conferences with Attorney General Moody.
Postmaster General, Payne and Assistant
Secretary Loomis. Throughout his stay
here the President will find good deal Of
departmental work to attend to- He will
I
disposed OF his other work.
President Roosevelt asked Secretaries
Morton and MetcaK, the two new members
of the cabinet to take walk with him
Presidents const ant outdoor exercise at
fast walk. and when Secretaries Morton
and MetcarIgot back to the city they were
well fitted if5r long rest in their private
apartments They walked a number Of
miles, Mr. Metcalf is an athlete but he
has had SO little exercise in recent months
that he felt the effects Of the fast walk
Postmasters Agreed Upon.
After Postmaster General Payne held a
conference with the President. he said that
the following postmasters would be ap-
pointed
New York-victor HILL J. J. Gethens.
ashington-Hillyard. F. E. Cornforth;
Castle Rock. A. ". Garner.
Colorado-Canyon City. r. S. Lewis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Byron Trammell
Illinois-Metropolis. F. r. Young; Mount
Pulaski, WI. Lincoln.
West NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ]. E. Dana
Iowa-Whiting. E. o. Beaublossom.
Texas-Thompson. A c. Vinson; Cameron
o. C. Zavisch. = .-''-7'
New Jersey-Cape May. w. F. Williams.
Oregon-La Grande. G. NJ. Richey.
observation-disclosures N. B. Duncan:
Vandergrift. 8. w. Hamilton: Coatesville
A. H. Swing. 'h'
Ohio-Belphos. w A. Coble.
Oklahoma-Newkirk. E. F. Korns
Michigan-Three Oaks, T. D. ChiIds
Massac husetts-South Hadley. Marie e.
White. p.
California-Soldiers Home. George A.
Dill. ''1
1ndiana-North Manchester. Jonah Gross
MCKEE ..-
COL. EDWARDS RETURNS.