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The Washington times., 1905-01-23
Soldiers Would Not Fire.

The officers with their families fed
to the center OF the town. Troops were
called out and ordered to fire on the
rioters. The soldiers, however, merely
fred into the air They declined to aim
at the sailors.
Tho COLONEL of the Bielostocker regi-
ment made a speech to the troops re-
minding them CT their oath of auegi-
ance TO the Car, but his words had no
effect Finally the authorities quoted
the outbreak b. promising the sailors
better treatment in the future.
Every effort was made to keep the
incident from reaching the ears Of the
outside world. but the eyewitness
quoted vouches for the accuracy Of the
affair He says the incident occurred
by other outbreaks on a smaller scale.
Reason for Uneasiness.
These events show good reason for the
uneasiness regarding the troops Added
to the fact that on numerous occasions
recently the reservists have refused to
answer 20 the call to the co,ors, or have
rioted when nobilized, they evidenced a
widespread feeling of discomfort among
the troops
1t is felt many of the soldiers are un-
reliable AMI should the emergency arise
in the cities outside Of ST. Petersburg,
especially in Poland and Finland. which
yesterday arose in St. Petersburg,
il is believed by many that few troops
would be found who would oppose the
MOrkmen.
The Washington times., 1905-01-23
Troops Rushed to Scene.

At LEO O'Clock this morning a mixed
band of troops were accordingly rushed
10 the scene With orders to disperse the
no matter by what means or
at what cost.
The troops crossed the Neva and at
The Washington times., 1905-01-23
IS RIFE IN THE STREETS OF ST PETERSBURG

Emperor, and begged the educated
classes 30 assist in supplying them with
arms.
The Washington times., 1905-01-23
lNSUBORDINATION
AMONG TROOPS

ST PETERSBURG. Jan. 2s.-It is
learned the greatest uneasiness is felt
py the authorities, owing to the troops
having given signs of INSTRUMENTATION
This disaffectfon. it is said is spread
ing among the crews of the third Baltic
squadron
An eyewitness who has just returned
from Sevastopol, describes what was
practically an instruction among the
sailors OF the Black Sea feet recently.
The sailors, crying Down with the war:
down with absoiutismr' stormed the
officers quarters. destroying everything
movable. They then set the buildings
The Washington times., 1905-01-23
Readaohep AID Neuralgia Eron, Colds

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world wide Cold
and Grip remedy. removes the cause Gail
for the full name and look for signature CT
E. " Grove. 25c.
The Washington times., 1905-01-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
EMPLoYFs OVER SEVENTY.
Data Sought by the Chairman Of the
Appropriations Committee.

A decided step looking toward the settle
ment of the vexed question of what shall
be done with superannuated government
clerks was taken yesterday by Repre-
sentative Tawney of Minnesota. chairman
of the House appropriations committee,
through the introduction of resolution re-
questing the President to furnish informa-
ton showing the number of employees over
seventy years of age in the various excu-
tive departments IN Washington. The reso-
luton was passed and the Information will
be used by the appropriations subcommittee
on the legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill in making up the details
OF that measure.
Just what use will be made of the infor-
nation at this time is not definitely known,
but a statement will be prepared from the
data received which will give a clear idea
to Just what 'superannuation, means in
connection with the department personnel.
Mr.. Tawney Is understood to be giving this
question much consideration, and to be
strongly imbued with the idea that the
government should take every possible
means to augment the efficiency Of its work
ing force.
Some sort of civil pension scheme which
shall entail practically no expense to the
government and yet which shall make for
increased efficiency in the government de-
partments may be placed before Congress
in serious light before the session comes
to an end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
SENATE COMMITTEES.
Assignments to FIJI Vacancies Will Be
Announced Tuesday.

Tie assignments to MI Senate committee
vacancies viii be announced Tuesday. The
committee having charge of this work has
finished its work and will report to the
republican caucus tomorrow. 1t has been
well known and widely published who will
receive most Of the important places One
appointment IN doubt was the judiciary
committee. There are four republican va
cauctes, but places were conceded to SEN
ators Foraker Dillingham; and Knox. The
other place was sought by Senators Kit
tredgp and Hopkins. The committee as
signed the appointment 70 Senator Kit
tredge. who claimed It by reason of senior
ity and the fact that he has few important
pla ces. Senator Hopkins was assigned to
a place on post offices and post roads in
place of Senator Beverage. who was given
a vacant post on the foreign relations
committee.
There are a large number OF vacancies
on other committees to be filled by repuD-
Means. The one vacancy that occurs on
finance will be given to Senator Hale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
j. r. KEENE ACTIVE.
Has Been Buying American Stocks
Through London.

BOSTON, December 16.-Contrary to gen.
eral belief that James r. Keene has been
inactive during the present market boom,
1t Is learned that he has been making mil
lions by his deals in United States Steel
preferred Amalgamated Copper. Union Pa
cife and other stocks that have had big
advances But Keene learned at a cost
of 100000 to 100000 that along the
modern inventions Of high finance Is a sys-
tenn of espionage that makes 1t impossible
for the great individual operator to bor-
row heavily from American banks and trust
companies without his identity and charac-
ter of his collateral speedily becoming
known to still bigger operators
He, therefore. has been operating In
American stock via London, keeping large
balances on hand there and cabling his or
ders back and forth. In this way he has
been able to keep most Of his operations
secret. Some others of his closest asso-
ciates have followed suit and the London
market for Americans has attained pro-
portions in consequence that have never be-
fore been reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
WILL GET RIGHT OF WAY.
Port Arthur (Texas) People Aroused
Over the Proposed Canal

John w Gates, Judge Greer of Chicago
and a number of persons interested in tho
development OF the harbor of Port Arthur.
Texas, had a conference with Secretary
Taft yesterday upon that subject. The army
engineers had been trying for the past year
to secure the right OF way for a canal
across the land separating Sabine lake from
the gulf, and finally. abandoning that route
have begun preparations for dredging a
canal or channel IN the bottom of the lake.
This move has aroused the Port Arthur peo-
pie to action and they told Secretary Taft
that within ten days time they will secure
the necessary right of way across the land
if the War Department will suspend action
on the other project. Gen. Mackenzie. chief
of engineers. listened with the Secretary 10
the application. which will probably be
granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Clerks Over Seventy Years.
WAS NOT A CANDIDATE
Fred A. Busse Named to Be Postmaster
at Chicago.

PRESIDENT Roosevelt's nomina ton of Fred
a. Busse 10 be postmaster of Chicago YES
terday IN succession to F. e. Coyne termi-
mates spirited contest which has been In
progress for two weeks or more
postmaster Coyne, who is serving his lrst
term at the head Of the Chicago Office, was
an active candidate for reappointment. He
was backed almost solldly by the business
interests OF Chicago and brought to bear
strong personal and political influences. His
record as postmaster is said to be excel.
lent.
Among Mr.. Coyne's indorsers was Russe
the new appointee. Mr.. Busse has been
prominent in politics for many wears Hn
was not a candidate for the office of post-
master. and a few days ago when his name
was suggested he declined TO submit II TO
De considered. 1t became evident however
Oh account OF the opposition of the Illinois
senators. especially Senator Hopkins that
Mr. Coyne would not be reappointed This
situation was presented to Mr.. Busse and
he was urged to reconsider his declaration.
He consented finally 10 accept the appoint
ment. in the circumstances and yesterday
afternoon. as stated in The Star, an agree
ment having been reached, the President
transmitted his nomination TO the Senate
as special message sent three hours after
the other nominations had been forwarded
10 the Senate Later in the day Mr.. Busse's
nomination was confirmed by the Senate.
Mr.. Busse is well-known business man
and Is very strong personally and political
~ He IS a republican leader not only in
Chicago, but in the state of Illinois, and is
known widely in national politics. He sere-
ed In the Illinois senate and as state treas
Orer.
Next 10 New York. Chicago Is by far the
most important post Office in the United
States. and transacts almost as much BUSH
ness as any other two big offices put to-
gether.
Postmaster Coyne has made an enviable
record and not the slightest criticism has
been lodged against him. But he could not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

while I. had been 'fnaugurated with much
laundering 1t had gone out with hzzle
He referred to Mr.. Bishop as 'the argus
eyed purveyor OF canal literature, and
aid that his duties were TO guard the
dsnal enterprise against the Vaccinations
OF q wicked world"
Purchase OF Ships.
lie said that the policy of going abroad
Tor ships had been based on the theory that
there were no available ships 10 be had in
the United States, and he declared that
there had been no change IN the conditions
between May. when the policy was adopted
and July. when two ships were bought from
the Ward line at the price of sl,5ooeoV
This purchase, Mr.. Stone contended, hao
been made at the pr.ca given when Two
vessels OF equal capacity could have been
bought in England for $4,000
Mr. Galinger said that the English SHIPS
belonged to a concern that had failed, ana
were a baTgsin-counter affair, and they
were disposed of to other parties before the
prefer at the price could be Investigated.
Mr. Newlsnds spoke on the general merits
OF the canal enterprise. expressing the
opinion that the canal work should have
been intrusted to the geological survey, as
the irrigation reclamation work had been
Mr.. Culbersou withdrew his amendment,
and The hill was passed without division.
At / S6 pm. the Senate went into execu-
tive session, and at 4:53 adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
HOUSE DEBATE TO CONTINUE.
Many Requests Made Of the Speaker
for Time.

. There Is every Indication that the debate
in the House on the reference OF the
Presidents message. which has been going
merrily on for some days, will be per-
mitted to continue until Thursday next,
when the Contgress will adjourn for the
Christmas holidays. A surprising number
OF requests have been made to Speaker
Cannon by members who desire time in
which 10 air their views on one or more OF
the ffty-five subjects treated by the Presi-
dent in his message. and as result the
leaders have come TO the conclusion that
Il would not be wise to stem the tide or
eloquence that Is now rising high IN the
House
Then too, there are many congressional
kids who have been burning midnight OIL
and eating throat lozenges for the past
week in anticipation Of securing time IN
which to address the House. AS these
kids will probably have mighty little
chance of being heard at length after
Congress gets settled down to business,
the Speaker thinks It wise, and even kind,
to permit them to let off steam just now
on this comparatively harmless PROPOSE
ton of the reference of the message.
SO the speechmaking will go on until
Thursday, most of 1t to empty benches, and
will then end In Tinal burst OF glory
After the holidays the real work VIII begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
MEDICAL ARMY CORPS.
Gen. Wood Opposes Employment of
Contract Surgeons.

Secretary Taft has sent to the Senate a
letter from Major Gen. Leonard Wood,
commencing the proposed legislation TO
increase the efficiency OF the medical corps
of the army. Gen. Wood opposes the en-
ployment of contract surgeons. declaring
the system "a make-shift and an expensive
one. as Is our policy OF expansion of the
medical department in time of war through
the employment of inexperienced medical
men These gentlemen, whatever their pro-
fessional attachments, know little of army
methods or of handling large bodies Of
men and we have always paid for Their ed
ucation in time of war by an enormous ex-
penditure of men and money, with its re-
sultins embarrassment IN the way of In
efficient troops and a large pension list"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Survey Steamers at Work.

The United States coast and geodetic sur
vey steamer Endeavor. which arrived at
Baltimore from the Potomac river several
days ago. has been repaired and is now
taking aboard supplies of coal and other
stores preparatory to going to Cristeld, Md,
to begin survey work on the portion Of the
bay along the eastern shore Capt. Sassnet
Is In charge of the Endeavor. having sue
ceeded Capt. Young several days ago. The
Endeavor will sail early this week to talks
up her assignment of duty.
The exact date has not been set for the
sailing Of the coast survey steamers Bache
and Explorer from Baltimore for the South
Atlantic and Porto Rico. where they will
work during the remainder Of the winter
They will sail, however, within the next
ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
ON EXHIBITION.
Collection of Pottery Contributed by
the American Association.

The American Potters' Association has
decided to contribute its collection of
pottery to the National Museum. where 1T
will be placed on exhibition temporarily
this week in the lecture hall. The exhibit
contains number of very beautiful pieces.
some of them enough like porcelain to de-
ceive the uninitiated. It is not the inten-
ton of the curators to turn the National
Into a commercial museum. but on ocea-
sions when there Is a collection like the
present, that is both artistic and CONNER
eially valuable. there is no objection 70
housing 1t temporarily In the National
Museum, where II will be on exhibition for
the benefit of the public for some time 10
come. Some of the more artistic pieces
may ultimately be added to the permanent
collection of American-made pottery and
porcelain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
KIMBROUGH HAHN G
MIDSHIPMAN LEMLY Is SUS-
PECTED OF PARTICIPATION.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, December 16-It is
stated unofficially that Midshipman Rowan
P. Lemly of the third class is under re-
strictions. owing to suspected participation
in the hazing of Midshipman Jerdone P.
Kimbrough. He Is a son Of Capt. Lemly
Of the Judge advocates department of the
navy and was appointed at large.
The statement is made that Lemly was
one of the midshipmen found at work on
Kimbrough when the latter was in an I'M
conscious condition, but it Is not regarded
by the authorities as certain whether he
took part in the hazing OF was merely act
Ing from motives of humanity
There Is runor af1oat among the mid
shtpmen that when congressional inyestiga-
ton of hazing commences all the upper
class men will join In an acknowledgment
that they have taken part in hazing and.
in sense. defy the Investigators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED
Favorable Action by the Senate OH
MANY Selections.

The Senate in executive session yesterday
confirmed the following nominations:
Charles E. Magoon, Nebraska, envoy extraordi-
nary and minister plenipotentiary to Panama; Dana
OF the Union agency in Indian Territory; James f
Tracey, New York assistant justice Of the supreme
court Of the Philippine Islands; Frederick W. Cot
ins. collector OF eust0ms district Of Pearl river
Mississippi.
Canal commissioners Theodore P shonts Charles
Z. Magoon, Benjamin NJ Haired. Col. Oswald IL.
Ernst. U. ). A; Brig. Gen. Peter c. Hams L. s.
4. Iretired); civil Engineer Mordecai I. Endicott
Herman F. Cellerius, collector OF Internal reye-
nue.. first district of Ohio
Registers of land otice-Sylvanus NJ. Ferris at
Dickinson. n. D.; Thomas II. Bartlett. at Lewis
Receivers of land ofhces-T y. Allen, at olym-
r sl'' D. Wash Frank W. co'10'F" at Devils Lake
Lincoln Avery. collector of customs district of
Huron. Mich
Postmasters:
Alsska-Edward j. Williams. KetchiksD.
IliDols-Stdney b. Miller Cairo Hfbben s. Cor
WIN. Peru. Loren E Wheeler, Springfield; William
Ii. Gillian. Vienna: George ]. Patterson. Genoa;
William H. yoelpel, Merton; George II. Forster
Tonia; Mary Mclaughlin, Lake Forest; Ebert O.
Stanley, Downers Grove; Herrick Houghton Gil
man; Americas Gasaway, Herrin; Edward a. JEFF
fers, Kankakeei Walter Stickney, Warren; William
NJ Swinge, Athens; Schuyler c. Rutherford;
Watsesa; Fritz Dorries, Breese EiwaEd j. Meyer
Iadd; Cornelius Sullivan. Riverside
Bnskf
mouth: Samuel Z. Gray, Terre Haute; John w.
Emison, yincennes; Archer Il. Orr, Carlisle.
Towa-Edwin Bailey. Britt; Frank q. DowDey,
Dexter: John Morrison, Hedrick; William H.
Note. Holstein: William w. MoylaB Hubbard
Charles v. Hoffman. Oskaloosa; Jacob Mummert,
Prairie City; Elmer f. Johnston Rockwell City;
II. Il. Dester, Shenandoah, Rodney G.. Hawkins,
Wspeilo; c. II. Smith. Rock Rapids.
Nebraska-Ssmuel q. Pheasant, osceola; Josiah
Coombs, Spencer.
Pennsyi Robert NJ Swisher Mount Jewett:
Daniel l.. GFieT. Watsontown.
Tennessee-Frances d. Robertson, Springfield
David A. Mum, jr., Halls; Euclid W Smartt jr
Manchester; William $. Raulston Chattanooga .
James w Taylor, La Toilette: Robert Ii Hayes
Lswisburg; Zada Wad. 0kenton; William e. Wade
Saegerstown: William S. Schliehter. selersyille
Mlnnesota-MsrS a. Flower. ST. Paul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
NOTABLE DINNER AT BALTIMORE
In Honor Of the Brazilian Minister
Cardinal Gibbons Present,
ecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd. December 16.-One of
the most important dinners of the season
was given this evening by Miss Sloan at her
residence here tn honor OF the Brazilian
ambassador at Washington. The general
scheme of the decorations was very appro-
priately in green and white, denotinR the
Brazilian colors. Forming the centerpfeee
was an exquisite mass OF white roses sur
rounded by fringe of maidenhair ferns
The wax lights were white, shaded by
pale green silk under silver, while the
name cards, especially designed for the oc-
easion and beautifully executed by hand
In water colors on cream vellum, bore the
Brazilian banner and coat-of-arms above
with the stars and stripes to the right be-
meath. the flags OF the two nations being
united by ribbon Of green. The guests
included:
His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons the Bra
lillian Ambassador and Madame Nabuco
the governor OF Maryland and Mrs. War
field. M. and Madame Chermont of the Bra
lillian embassy, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Z.
Bond, Mr.. and Mrs. Jere Wheelwrfghf
The ambassador and Madame Nabuco re-
turned to Washington tonight by late
train M. and Madame Chermont remained
over until Monday as the guests of Miss
Sloan. who IL the sister OF Madame Cher
mont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
SENATOR SCOTT GIVES DINNER
Entertained Notable Company Last
Night,

One of the most elaborate midwinter din
ners of the season was given by Senator
and Mrs. N. G. Scott of West Virginia last
evening at the New Willard to party of
about twenty-five friends. The dinner was
In a nature informal, but included in the
quarter Of hundred were many socially
and politically prominent in the national
capital and elsewhere. The dinner was
given at O'Clock and lasted until IL
o'clock.
Among those present were; Gov. Gen.
Luke Wright of Manila, P. l.: Commission
er Forbes of Manila, p l.; Speaker Joseph
G. Cannon, Senator Burrows OF Michigan,
Senator Dryden and Mrs. Dryden OF New
Jersey, Senator Willard and daughter of
Nebraska. Representatives Hughes, Wood
yard and Gaines OF West Virginia Miss
Hill, daughter of James J. Hill OF the
Great Northern, and Mrs. Trowbridge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
ASKS FOR LOWER DUTIES.
Philippine Planter Heard by Ways and
Means Committee.

Estaban De La Rama. a prominent Phil
ippine planter and merchant. made plea
before the ways and means committee yes
terday for q reduction OF tariff and re-
viewed the arguments advanced against
tariff changes. He said the predictions OF
unlimited production OF sugar IN the fhii'
ippines are the work Of dreamers who 90
no consider the limited amount OF land
suitable for sugar growing and the inaoh-
ity Of the FiIipinos to adopt modern metz
DDS because of lack OF capital and educa-
ton ,
Governor Wright of the Philippines ara
Secretary Wellborn, the chlef OF the - -
innine denartment OF agriculture attended
the hearing yesterday, and will present
their arguments before the committee Moh-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
CONTROL OF INSURANCE.
Four Hours of Debate in the House
Yesterday.

The House Of Representatives INDUCED
itself again yesterday to the extent OF four
hours Of what was many times termed an
academic discussion of federal control Of
insurance. 1t was the fourth day of the
debate and the interest of members had ap-
preciably diminished. Democratic conten-
ton for states rights predominated In the
oratory. The republicans who spoke con-
hned themselves more to the committee
reference which should be made of the
subject of insurance in the Presidents mes
sage. On this many Views were expressed
None of them, however, supported the
pending proposition to send the subject to
the ways and means committee. The holl-
day recess was fixed from next Thursday TO
January T. For the purpose of bringing out
Information showing the existence of q
civil pension list, the House asked the Pres
fdent for the number of civil employees Of
tile government who have reached the age
of seventy years.
After The Stars report of Yesterday
closed brief speeches were made by Mr.
Davis (Minn). Mr.. Burgess CTex) and Mr.
Townsend (AIich).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

get the support OF Senator Hopkins, who
has opposed him from the start. Every
member of the House from Chicago was
in favor Of Coyne, and they even Went
House only a few days ago aud urge his
reappointment. But Hopkins was for Busse
and would not yield 70 the pressure IN Ia
vor of Coyne.
senator Hopkins has been at the White
House nearly every day for two weeks
constantly recommending the appointment
of Busse When he left the executive man.
SIGN yesterday morning he wore smile y,
sarisfa ction, for the President had decided
TO send Busses name to the Senate In the
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Teacher for Indians Wanted.

The civil service commission announces
an examination on January 1o-1l to secure
eligibles from which to make certIfication
to fill a vacancy in the position of teacher
fmale) at $500 per annum at Pine Ridge
8. d.; vacancy in the position OF teacher
finale, married. at $50 q month at Biackfeet
Mont, and similar vacancies as they may
occur in the Indian service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Telephone Operator Wanted.

The civil service commission announces
the postponement to January 10 of the ex-
animation scheduled for December IA to Sc
cure eligibles from which to make certifica-
ton to fill vacancies In the position OF teie-
phone operator (femaie) as they may occur
In any branch OF the service, ct salaries
ranging from $240 to $40 per annum.