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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
THE BOWEN CONTROVERSY.
Former Minister Takes Issue With
Published Statements.

Herbert w. Bowen, former American
minister to Venezuela, issued the following
statement at New York last night:
WOODSTOCK, Conn, October 8, 1905.
'In answer to the letters that We're ex-
changed recently by President Roosevelt
and Mr.. Loomis in regard to Mr. Hay and
published in Yesterdays papers, 1 have to
say only this: After L had sent to Washing
ton all the documents which / had found
in the legation at Caracas relating to Mr.
LOOMS l received a letter from Mr. Hay,
stating: I have been greatly surprised and
panied in reading the documents YOU sent
me-. The following month he wrote to me
letter containing these friendly words. I
have always taken your part, not only from
personal liking, but from conviction of your
merits, your ability, your courage and your
integrity
From a high official of the Department
of State / received letter written this last
April stating: Secretary Hay remains your
stanch friend. From the same official T
have in my possession letter dated July g
1903, eighteen days after l was dismissed
from the diplomatic service by President
Roosevelt, stating: L had a few words with
Hay the day before he left w, Washing
tom for N. II. New Hampshire) and he
spoke OF Mr. Bowen in the same kindly and
affectionate manner he always did
Every one who knew Mr. Hay knows
that he could not possibly have been a
friend to like Mr. Loomis and that
no power on earth could have induced him
to denounce as a traitor an American off,
cial who refused to shield corruption.
In conclusion, in order to show Presi-
dent Roosevelt's attitude toward Mr.
Loomis will simply quote my last remark
to him and his to me in the presence OF
witnesses the day he dismissed me: MIR
President, you will remember that after |
sent to you all the information had about
Mr. Loomis you offered me a promotion
that was intended to lead to an ambassa-
dorship. Well he answered, 1 would
have done a great deal to hush up the
scandal HERBERT W. BOWEN
President Roosevelt, in his letter to Mr..
Loomis, published last Monday, and to
which Mr.. Bowen refers, said:
Not only did he express himself about
Mr.. Bowen to me in the language you quote
him as having used at about the some
time to you in speaking of Mr. Bowen, but
he also condemned Mr.. Bowen in much
stronger terms than those which you quote
him as having used, and dwelt particularly
upon the fact of what he called the treach-
cry and disloyalty of Mr.. Bowen to the
government and to him (Mr Hay), repeat
ing again and again that most OF the
charges Mr.. Bowen made We're really not
charges against you at all, but against
himself (Mr. Hay), and that Mr.. Bowen,
of course, knew this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Naval Orders.

Captain A. P. Nazro, from duty at the
navy yard, League Island, Pa, to Command
the Brooklyn.
Captain ]. NJ. Hawley, when DISCHARGED
from treatment at the naval hospital. Chel-
sea, Mass, to proceed to his home and is
granted three months sick leave.
Commander T. w. Ryan, retired. to the
navy yard, New York, N. Y, for duty in
the equipment department of that yard.
Commander A. Moritz retired To tba
navy yard, New York, N Y, for dutv as
member of the board of inspection in con
nection with engineering supplies and mate
rails.
Commander C. e. RommeI, retired. to the
bureau of steam engineering, Navy Depart
ment, this city.
Commander e. II. Scribner, retired. to the
navy yard, Boston, Mass, for duty as mem
Der of the board of inspection, in Connection
with engineering supplies and materials.
Lieutenant Commander C. s. Stanworth
has been granted three months sick leave
Lieutenant c. l.. Arnold, from the Brook
Ign to his home, and granted fifteen days
leave.
Gunner w. Zeitler, to the Boston.
Commander ]. B. Briggs has been placed
on the rttired list of the navy.
Commissions have been issued to the fol-
lowing
Lieutenant Commanders C. A. Brand, C.
N. Offiey, o. w. Rooster, III. G. Gates and
Leutenants E. P. Svarz and c. s. Freeman
and Ensign P. H. Fretz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Complimentary Camp Fire.

The members of Col Theodore Roosevelt
Garrison, No. "a. Army and Navy Union,
rendered their friends a complimentary
camp fire last night at 514 9th street north
west. The guest of honor was Col. ].
Edwin Browne. national commander of the
Army and Navy Union. who spoke glowing
ly of the prospects of the organization.
Prof. James A. Joyce gave selections on the
cornet, and closed the meeting by sounding
taps" Those present included William j.
Elliott S. j. Block, Capt Frank C. Long
street, Harry o. Brown, William A. Hickey.
Frederick E. Schotter, George e. Buniing,
Capt. o. H. Lake. E. ]. Robinson, Berkeley
Inge, A. A. Lipscomb. Robert Koehler, ]. ].
Gordon. Joseph Eisenhardt, Capt. Adolph
G. Burch, Edward j. O'Connor, Capt. Edw.
NJ Heines, Sergt. NJ A. Maloney, Sergt.
John ]. Strain. L. ]. Won Der Miller, An
tonic Lauletta. Noah w. Tyron, A B. Nc
Kenzie, Thomas A. Taylor and Prof James
A. Joyce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
NEARING COMPLETION.
Progress Reported on Construction Of
the Highway Bridge

The work of building the draw in the new
highway bridge has been so far completed
that the structure has been swung at right
angles to the bridge and is now supported
on the pile forma ton on which 1t will be
operated when In service. 1t is stated that
considerable work yet remains to be done
on the draw, and that 1t will be two or
three weeks before 1t is completed and its
operating machinery installed. Since It
has been swung parallel with the channel
the piing has been removed on the south
side of the draw pier and vessels going to
and from Georgetown are passing through
on that side. Within the next day or two
the channel on the north side of the draw
pier will also be opened.
A pile driving machine is employed in
driving the piles for the false work of the
last span of the bridge to be constructed.
This will be finished this week, and 1t Is
understood the work of placing the steel
beams and braces of the span in position
will be started at once, and will be pushed
ahead as rapidly as possible.
All the material for the work Is on the
ground. and there will be no delay from
this source. and 1t is expected the bridge
will be completed early In the winter. The
painting of the bridge is also being pushed
along as the iron work is completed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
CONTRACT AWARDED.
Steel Bridge Across Head Of Washing.
ton Channel.

Gen. Mackenzie, chief of engineers, has
approved the recommendation of Col
Hoxie, the engineer officer in charge of the
Improvement of the Potomac river, for the
award of the contract for the construction
Of concrete steel bridge across the head
of the Washington channel of the Potomac
to the Pennsylvania Steel Company of Phil
adelphia, at its bid of s9S,oO0 This bridge
Will form part of the Washington approach
to the Potomac Highway bridge. 1t will
partly overlap the wing-walls of the outlet
gates of the tidal basin in Potomac Park
1t Will be 162 feet in length between abut-
ments, 2o2 feet over all, and GA feet wide
between face of spandrel walls, and will
consist of three spans OF fifty feet approxf-
mateiy, elilpttcal in shape and composed of
reinforced concrete. Provision will be made
for electric conduit railway construction
r The terms of the contract require that the
bridge shall be completed within one year
The Pennsylvania Steel Company is build
ing the Highway bridge, and has a COM
plete plant on the ground, Its bid for the
Washington Channel bridge was the lowest
one received.
1t is stated at the War Department that
the Highway bridge will be opened to pub
lie traffic as soon as completed, regardless
of the state of progress on the Washington
Channel bridge, a temporary approach be-
Ing used until the completion of that struc-
ture will permit of the use of the perma-
nent Washington approach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Funeral of Albert G. De vicenty.

Funeral services for Alfonso G. De Vim
Gently were held at his late residence, 914
Sth street southeast, yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. De Vincenty had been a member of the
United States Marine Band, and the funeral
cortege was attended by the band and
a firing. squad from the marine barracks.
The pallbearers were from the Marine Band
and the Knights of Pythias and the Fratel-
lama, a fraternal organization to which MT.
De Vincenty belonged. The procession pro-
ceeded from st. Peters Church. I'd and G.
streets southeast, where requiem mass was
said by the Italian priest. Father Cosello. to
the Congressional cemetery. The last rites
were performed under the direction of A. L.
Scott, post chancellor, according to the ritz
ual of the knights of Pythias, followed by
the ceremonies OF military burial. Mr..
De Vincenty is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Margarita De Vincenty. Beautiful floral
tributes were made by friends, emblem, a
Tyre, given by the Marine Band, being five
feet in height.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Building Permits Issued.

A building permit was issued by In
spector Ashford today to Thomas NJ. Tai
bot for four two-story brick dwellings at
34lO to 3i16 Prospect street; builder, Rich
ard Dugh & Son; estimated cost SIC, 600.
To Jolly Fat Mems Club for repairs and
alterations at 033 d street northwest; archt.
tect. A. b. Mullet & Co.; contractor, August
Getz & Son; estimated cost. s.. 200.
To Mrs. f. ". Kaufman for two-story
brick dwelling at las street northwest
architect, A. Govenner; builder, Chas. p
Cassidy; estimated cost, 5000.
To Maria Frederick for one-story brick
store at Harrison street, Anacostia; archi-
tect. A. p. Clark; builder, A. L. Fuss; esti-
mated cost, s., Zoo
To Jas. X. Ellerson for four two-story
DrlcK dwellings al S1l-S17 14th street south
east; architect, w. s. Player; builder, F, w.
Keys; estimated cost, s.. 200
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Army Orders.

Lieut. Col. Henry s. KiIbourne, U. s. A..
reured. recruiting officer at Nashville
Tenn. has been ordered TO Ridge Top.
Tenn. for the purpose of obtaining evil
dence necessary to complete the case of an
enlisted man now undergoing trial by
court-martial at Fort Oglethorpe, Ca
Capt. Frank De w. Ramsey, general
staff. has been granted one months extern
sion of leave of absence.
capt Charles B. Wheeler. ordnance de-
partment, has been ordered from this city to
philadelphia, Pa, on official business per-
tanning to the shipment of explosives.
Second Lieut.. Morrow C. Custom, Philip
pine Scouts. has been granted one month s
extension of leave of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Charged With Disorder.

Five men were taken into custody last
Eight in a raid on a bar room in George
town made by Policemen Furr, Custer and
Davis of the seventh precinct. They gave
their names as Andrew NARROW, Elijah
Mayson Henry Barnard. Ora Gregg and JEFF
ferson Mackey. Gregg left S. collateral for
his appearance In court today, but it was
forfeited when the case was called. The
others were tried by Judge O'Neai, but un-
der the charge of disorderly conduct against
them he could not hold them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
D. A. R. MEETING.
Executive Committee Holds Monthly
Session.

The monthly meeting of the executive
board of the Daughters of the American
Revolution was held at the headquarters OF
the organization in the Washington Loan
and Trust building this afternoon. Mrs.
Donald Mclean of New York presided and
a number of matters connected with the
routine work of organization were brought
up for discussion. The meeting was still In
session at o'clock.
1t was announced that after the regular
meeting had been concluded the continental
hall committee, of which Mrs. Mclean is
chairman, would confer as to the progress
of the work on continental hall, now under
construction. great deal Of work-proba-
bly, about 40 per cent-still remains to be
completed, and it is the desire of the COM
mittee to have this rushed as much as pos.
sible. The question of finances will also be
thoroughly reviewed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Mrs. Lockwood Returns From Trip.

Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood has returned from
a short trip to Milwaukee, where she adj
dressed the State Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton, of which the Rev. Olympia Brown is
president, the evening OF September %. the
young ladies of Downer College, SEQ in
number, the morning of September % and
the annual meeting of the w. c. T. U. of
Milwaukee College in the afternoon.
Mrs. Lockwood was given an automobile
trip around the city, spent night at
Racine at the home of Mrs. Brown a day
and night in Chicago visiting her relatives
and a day and night at Indianapolis with her
brother, Mr.. Warren 9. Bennett. and her
sister. Mrs. Juverno Gardner. The latter
returned with her to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04

| For Virginia, fair tonight and Thursday;
light westerly winds. becoming variable
Maximum temperature past twenty-four
hours IS; year ago, Ga.
| Weather conditions and general forecast
| Conditions continue unsettled in the West
| Indies with slowly falling pressure, but as
yet no definite center Of disturbance has
| been located Pressure also continues to
| fall over the south Atlantic ocean
There has been nothing of especial inter-
est in the United States. There were light
rains in the middle and south Atlantic, east
gulf and north Pacific states, accompanied
! by lower temperatures. Fair weather pre-
vailed over the remaining districts with
| slightly higher temperatures as a rule
| Showers are likely to continue tonight
| and Thursday along the south Atlantic
| coast and in the southern portion of the
| gulf states; elsewhere in the east and south
the weather will be fair.
| Temperatures will be moderate
| The winds along the middle Atlantic coast
| light to fresh west to southwest, becoming
variable; on the south Atlantic coast light
| to fresh north to northeast; on the east gulf
| coast light to fresh northeasterly, and on
! the lower lakes fresh to brisk southwest
erly.
The following heavy precipitation Qn
inches) has been reported during the past
| twenty-four hours: Savannah, L20; Athens,
Ga, 1.94
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have light to fresh westerly winds
with fair weather to the Grand Banks.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
ThermOmeter-Octob 3, p.m 70. s
pm, 90; II midnight, 30. October 3, 4 am,
40; am, 81; II noon, IA: pm, rs.
Maximum, IS, at pm. October A. mini
mum, 40, at II am, October 3.
Observation-Disclosures & n m 7, n,
1901: II midnight, 1901. October 4, am.
1901; am, 1908; noon, 5000; pm, 1898
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
AIM: Great Falls, temperature, II; condi-
ton, 81; Dalecarlia reservoir, temperature
a; condition at north connection. 80; con-
dttion at south connection, "a. Georgetown
distributing reservoir, temperature, 20; con-
dition at infiuent gatehouse, 33; condition
at effiuent gatehouse, 49, Washington city
reservoir, temperature, 10; condition at in
fluent, 80; condition at eff1uent, SO.
The Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, $40 am and Csc pm !;
high tide. 1925 a.
Tomorrow-Low tide. TAI am. and 7:59
pm; high tide. 1858 and 1:26 pm
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 5:5S am: sun sets, 500
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. $3.50 am.
Moon sets, 1927 pm.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted fif-
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
fOrty-five minutes before sunrise.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPER'S FERRY. w. Va. October A.
Both rivers are clear here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Charged With Serious offenss.

The second precinct police are holding
George w. Ward, colored, charged with
slashing Arnold Corbin, also colored across
the arm with a razor. The cutting oc-
CURED late yesterday afternoon The in
jured man lives at 81 Hanover street north
west. He was treated at the Homeopa THO
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Sent to Grand Jury.

Albert Locks, known In police circles as
a desperate character. was arraigned IN
the Police Court this morning on charge
of making an assault with a dangerous
weapon upon Alice Brown, girl friend.
At the conclusion of the case for the gov
eminent Judge Kfmball announced that
there was sufficient evidence to hold the
man for the grand jury. Bond was fixed
at $1,000, In default of which Locks was
committed to Jaf. where he has been COM
fined for several weeks awaiting hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Entertainment Planned.

Percy G. Bowen. the eiocutionist, has ar
ranged for an entertainment by himself and
pupils in Schmidt's Hall, 516 9th street
northwest, Friday evening There will be
music by the Columbia Orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Found to Be Tncorrigible.

Geneva Ward was sent to the girls re-
form school this afternoon by Judge o'Neal
in the Juvenile Court, after she had been
found guilty on charge Of incorrigIbslity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
A Year Less a Day.

One year less a day in the District jail
was the sentence which was imposed this
morning In the Police Court on William
Brooks for an assault on James Green
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
FAIR AND COOL TONIGHT.
Thursday Fair; Light Westerly Winds
Becoming Variable.

Forecast till S Pm Thursday: For the
District Of Columbia and Maryland, fair
and cool tonight. Thursday fair; light
westerly winds, becoming variable.
For Virginia, fair tonight and Thursday;
light westerly winds. becoming variable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04
Miscellaneous,

For keeping the library open 81
Sundays, 2-10 pm; holidays,
10 am. to 10 pm. and for extra
service three hours on Saturday
afternoon In July, August and
september
Note-The results during the
1905 amply justify the continu-
ance OF this appropriation.
For purchase of books. ..........
Note-The regular annual book
fund should be not less than the
recommended sum. This is shown
by the rapid increase in circula-
tion, the need for extensive du-
plication, the increase In the cost
Of books through the operation
of the net-price system, the need
for buying many technical
books. the desirability of extend
ing the periodical list and the
demand for newspapers.
For binding. ............
Note-The rapid increase In
circulation, the increasingly poor
quality of publishers bindings
and the growing repair work paid
for from this fund call for its
being increased.
For fuel. lighting, fitting up
building and other contingent
expenses. .......-.........
Note-Already the present con-
tingent fund is meager. The
use of larger portions OF the
building requires and Will con-
tinue to require more heat and
light. The increase OF 81, 900 is
moderate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04

Services. secretary TO commission. 25.o
Ii cases oak book shelyin g.......,....... 815.t
Improving drainage and inserting automatic
traps to wastes Of layatories and Sinks 1885,.
Bicycle racks and bulletin boards. ........ 49,
rooms . a2s,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04

This leaves a balance OF s, O46.54. a por-
ton of which will shortly be needed fer
iron grilles in the basement windows, some
indis pensable additions to the plumbing fix
lures and minor pieces of furniture.
Estimates for Next Fiscal Year.
The Public Library estimates for 1906-07.
as submitted by the library trustees to the
Commissioners of the District, are as fol-
lows:
Library and Building Force.
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SPIRITUALISM,

MIR, TERRY WILL HOLD A TEST MEETING
Thursday evening at O'Clock at his hail at
lSl g ST ne; also trumpet Friday
evening. IL.
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s1,7oo $1,7o0
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1000 1000

fol
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Maximum temperature past twenty-foul
hours, IS; year ago, Ga.
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Note.-It is highly desirable to
offer. visitors to the library facili-
ties for having hats, coats, par
GELS and umbrellas cared for.
Two persons are needed for day
and evening service. Such per-
sons could also assist In marking
books. &c.
Four charwomen at $3.50 each. -.
Six charwomen at $3.50 each.
Note.-The present force Of
charwomen Is scarcely adequate
to clean the library In time: at
least two more will be needed
to clean the additional rooms in
the basement and on the second
floor that are being put into use.
Special officer for police duty.
Note-Such an officer is great
1y needed to preserve order in
and around the building, espe-
cially at rush hours, and to pro-
tect library property. 1t has
been found impracticable to Sc
cure a detail from the metropolis
tan police force.
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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

Southeast Painter, GlaZier
-Intrust the painting and glazing TO Peake and
TIN be d0he right at small cost.
VIM c. Peakc, Southeast 600 Pa pi ave so 30
600t,6 Established 1878.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-04

The trustees urge vigorous cooperation
with the Office of public buildings and
grounds in securing In the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill provision for the improve
ment of Mount Vernon square and of the
approaches to the library building
Congress has not yet granted the needed
remainder of appropriation, sl3, coo, for the
completion of the curbing and walks In the
grounds, although estimated for and advo-
Gated in regular course for the sundry civil
appropriation bill. In consequence the
grounds still present an unfinished appear
ance, inharmonious with the building.
The estimate for this small sum has been
repeated for the next year by the officer in
charge of the Office of public buildings and
grounds, who has control of the square.
The supplementary gift of 500 600 by Mr..
Andrew Carnegie for the Quitting of the
library building will doubtless be exhausted
during the current year and this fact will
increase somewhat the demands upon next
years contingent fund. About SCI, $50 had
been expended at the time of the last an
nual report, leaving a balance of 1850
During the last year the following items OF
work and outfit were paid for out of that
balance, viz:
Roughing north driveways to give better
footinR Tor nofses- 4b9.Q0