Evening Star Newspaper, July 22, 1899, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY. EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT_THE STAR BUILDINGS. Temporary Business Ofice, 1109 Peansgivazia Avaa1> The Evening Star N per Company. Bees See Rees amen New York Ofice: 62 Tribine Building, London Office: Trafalgar Buildings, Trafalgar Square. The Evenng 81 ie served subscribers In the et by carriers. on thelr own account. at 10 cents per week. or 44 certs per month. Copies at the counter, 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United ‘States or Canada—postage prepaid—S0 cents Der mouth. Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year; with foreign postege added, $3.08. (Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. ©., as second-class mafi matter.) mbseriptions uiust be paid in advance. ‘ising made known on applicatl Che Evening Star. No. 14,476. WASHINGTON D. C., SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1899-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. TWO CENTS. THE STAR RY MAIL. Persons leaving the city for any Period can have The Star mailed to them to any address in the United States or Canada, by ordering it at this office, in person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents per week; 25 cents for two weeks, or 50 cents per month. Invariably in advance. Sub- ecribers changing their address from one Post-office to another should give the last address as well as the new one. ELIHU ROOT CHOSEN Will Succeed General Alger as Secre- tary of War. ———————— MR. PLATT’S TRIP FROM NEW YORK Conference Last Night at the White House. ed THE NEW OFFICIAL’S CAREER pao SE It was officially announced this afternoon that Elihu Root of New York had been ten- dered and had accepted the appointment of Secretary of War, to succeed Russell A. Alger of Michigan, resigned. The announcement of Mr. Root's appoint- ment was made at the War Department. It was stated that Senator Platt came to Washington last evening armed with au- th from Mr. Root to accept in his name th portfolio. Probably that was the rea: for the intimation thrown out by some of the members of the cabinet that it would probably be several days yet before on date for an elective office was in 1879, when he ran unsuccessfully for judge of the court of common pleas. He was appointed by President Arthur in 1883 United States dis- trict attorney in place of Stewart L. Wood- ford in the southern district of New York, remaining in office until 1885, when, Grover Cleveland becoming President, he resigned. in 1871 he was an active member of the committee of thirty which worked to obtain reform in the city of New York, and in 1886 was chairman of the republican coun- ty committee of New York. Associated With Roosevelt. He has always been politically associated with Gov. Roosevelt, and when the latter was police commissioner Mr. Root was se- lected by Mayor Strong to prosecute the charges against Commissioner Parker. He was prominent in the constitutional con- vention and many of the ideas now in the constitution originated with him. ‘The President offered Mr. Root the Span- ish mission prior to its tender to General Woodford. Mr. Root was also suggested Secretary of the Interior and as ainbi dor to London. Last year he was talked of as a United States senatorial possibility. Mr. Root is president of the Union League Club. Mr. Root fs tall and slim, quiet in manner and affable m address. He is a logical and eenvincing speaker, and in the preparation of a brief it is safd he cannot be excelled. He is fond of sport and piays golf almost s well as Attorney General Griggs. FREE SILVER TURNED DOWN the appointment could be made. It was the | Resolution to Indorse Chicago Platform intention that the announcement should not be made until Mr. Root had signified that he would accept the place, and, in the or- dinary course, that might easily have taken two or three day Mr. Root's Acceptance. President McKinley received a dispatch about ) from Mr. Root accepting the position. It is understood that will be ready to come to Wash- ne his duties the Ist of Au- » will go to Lake Champlain the week and will remain some time wi President discussing the sit- uation of affairs in the War Department. He may first come to Washington. Conference With Senator Platt. The formal tender of the position to Mr. Root was made last night, after a confer- ence with Senator Platt at the White House. Senator Platt reached here from New York last night just before 9 o'clock, having been summoned by the President. He went at once to the White House, and remained with the President some time. He declined to say anything except that the President had decided upon his man, and that he and the President were in agreement. The President did not make the formal tender until he was informed that Mr. Root would accept. Mr. Root was in New York when the Pr im early this morning, and he wired his acceptance shortly afterward. Secretary Alger Informed. Secretary Alger was at the White House when the telegram from Mr. Root was re- ceived, and the President courteously showed him the telegram. Secretary Long and Postmaster General Smith called later and received the same information. Cabinet members who were asked about ointment t fternoon gave their proval, and said they felt positive Root would add strength to the of Mr. Root w: » Star yesterday to come to the Pres- quickly deter- to New York, vas stated in The Star the day after Alger had resigned. sd that the acceptance will > in the plans of Secretary remain cn duty here un- his resignation takes ef- ed by Mr. Meiklejonn, who > reach Washington this after- gi Seeretary Alger Urges Root to Accept. etar’ Alger had confidently expected t of Mr. Root, and was very at the President's choice. enced in the following letter, ry Alger addressed yesterday ssor ASHINGTON, D.C., July 21, 1809. My Dear Mr. Root: All I kno what the newspapers say you are to succeed me as Secretary of hould it come to you I most earn- to make the sacrifice and With your great and your excellent the country in a R. A. ALGER. New York. ined the of the vol- n on of and equipped by the - movement of the ward Man fter. It is at the incoming Secre- he preparations to this will find all end in an advanced state of progress by the time he enters upen the discharge of his official duties Career of Elihu Root. Elihu Root was born February 15, 1815, at Clinton, Oneida county, N.Y. His father was a professor of mathematics in Hamil- ton College. and it was at that Institution that I grad rs was sted for w Judge H and in he the Hoyt and d_represent- suits against ¥ corpora- the city. He tions, among is cou >n | fror Lost at Cumberland, Alleghany County Democratic Con- vention Sends Uninstructed Dele- gates to State Convention. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. CUMBERLAND, Mé., July 22.—The dem- ecratic county convention met in Miller's Hall, Cumberland, today and elected F vrdi- nand Williams, Patrick O'Rourke, Douglas H. Bauer, Jasper N. Willison, J. M. Ma- lamphy and J. S. Miller delegates to the state convention. No resolutions were adopted, and while the committees were out Ferdinand Williams severely arraigned the republican party In a speech. Just as the convention was about to adjourn, James Parker of Frostburg moved that the Chi- cago platform be indorsed. At once a rip- ple of excitement passed over the body and Fuller Barnard of Westernport arose and counseled peace in the family, saying it was unnecessary to inject national issues in the campaign at this time, that the dele- gaffon should represent a united democracy nt’s offer reached | at Baltimore. The motion was put and lost by a decided although there were a number of affirmative voices. Mr. J. Semmes Devecmon of the Cumber- land bar, a recognized Bryan leader, storm- ed about the floor and openly denounced it as a “bastard democratic convention.” There were many mutterings of dissatis- faction by Bryan men. The delegation, which is headed by his brother, is said to be favorable to the nomination of Henry Williams of Baltimore for governor. It is made up of friends of ex-Senator Gorman. Mr. Asa Willisor E gnized lieu- tenant in A $s present. ‘The convention ded. John Chambers of Frostburg was chairman and James P. Gaffney of Cumberland secretary. w BAR TENDER KILLS A WOMAN. Shot Was Intended for Husband of the Victim. CHICAGO, July 22.—Mrs. Clarice Alice Wolfe, the wife of John Wolfe, a bar tend- er, was shot and almost instantly killed at an early hour this morning by W. 5. Cole, at Mrs. Wolfe's home, #120 College Grove avenue. Cole, who was also a bar tender, called at the Wolfe residence and asked to see Jessie Gordon, who lives in the Wolfe house. Mrs. Wolfe denied him admission, and a dispute began. Wolfe pushed Cole out of the doorway and stepped back into the hall. Cole, it is alleged, drew a revolver and fired a shot which went through the door and struck Mrs. Wolfe in the groin She died forty minutes later while on the way to the hospital. Cole was captured by the police after an exciting chase, In h the o 's fired several shots at the man. Cole claims he shot in self-defense. Se WANTS FORTY MORE SURGEONS. Surgeon Woodhull's Request Disapproved by Gen. Otis. MANILA, Via Hong Kong, July 22.—Chief Surgeon Woodhull rs that crease in the military force in Islands will necessitate of forty additional WwW ihull’s ct he al tes forces ief tne in- e Philip- emp! surgeons. Sur- endation to that ved by Major G anding the United cons! the pine ment Ss. re nearly 3,000 soldiers in hospi- + official report last week showed nd there are 0 and other ck in quar- mental surgeons of soldiers on THROU HIS BRAIN. Indiana Farmer Shot by Robbers, but Still Lives, KOKOMO, Ind., July 22.—George Win- trowd, a wealthy farmer, residing six miles north of this town, was shot by some un- known person on bis way home from ma: ket. He was passing along a part of the road fringed by dense weods on both sides, wher the shooting occurred. > ‘The bullet entered the head at the base of the brain, but Wintrowd is still alive. object of the attack was evidently robbery. The shot frightened the ho and they n home with their owner lying uncon- scious in the bottom of the wagon, and the robber failed to get the money which the farmer had obtained for his wheat. RO LYNCHED IN MISSOURI. Accused of Assaulting a White Woman. Mo., July 2 ed with fenton, while for He Was <ICO, rank Embree, a ting Miss Howard county, a en route to F s crime wa a mob at Steinmetz The negro denied his v weeks ago, to be tried offic | and han gui ees hocks at Los Angeles. 4ES, July sharp shocks were felt in the southern The first shock Earthquake LOS ANG earthquak: part of the Astoria Gas and the anies. s been a republi- can, but ys chine man, having had severa! rows with Senator Platt, nota- bly In 1890, when the senator deprived him of his position as chairman of the execu- tive committee of the twenty-first assem- bly district. Only Once a Candidate. ‘The only time Mr. Root has been a candi- Metropolitan R: In politics he ed sever: nd was most Se- vere. The vibrations were from east to west. No damage worth mentioning was experienced. —— Sailing of the Tartar Postponed. SAN FRANCISCO, July 22—The sailing of the transport Tartar has been postponed until Sunday, owing to the delay in the ar- rival of troops from the east. The Ohio and Newport will be ready to sail next Tues- day, with recruits and two battalions’ each of the 19th Infantry. INSENSIBLE TO PAIN|£PWORTH LEAGUE'S BiG Day! AT THE WHITE HOUSE Filipinos Pay Little Attention to Very Serious Wounds, ONE REMARKABLE CASE CITED Bandit Named Rias is Giving Our Soldiers Much Trouble. —— PASSENGERS ON THEINDIANA SAN FRANCISCO, July 22.—The United States transport Indiana, which arrived yesterday from Manila with 358 sick sol- + diers on board, finally succeeded in passing quarantine, and anchored at the dock. The steamer has on board a party of Fil- ipino men and women for the Omaha and other eastern expositions. The crew of the Indiana {s composed mostly of Filipinos, among them being two graduates of the Manila Universi Among those who returned on the Indiana were Dr. Daywalt of San Francisco. According to him, a Filipino wounded in battle is in a large measure insensible to pain. One man had his eye torn out by a bullet and his jaw shattered. When the wound was dressed he tore the bandage off, and two or three days later was breaking a horse as if there was ro gaping wound in his head. The doctor cited similar cases. Bandit Causes Much Trouble. A bandit named Rias is giving the sol- diers a great deal of trouble. He scours the country and murders ail who will not assist him. Six native policemen were sent to confer with him. Five of them were brutally mur- dered and one returned more dead than alive to tell the tale. ys made a forced march . hoping to capture the bandit, but he escaped and was still carry- ing on his depredations when the Indiana sailed. Sergeant Jones of the Tennessee Regi- ment is credited with one of the most dar- ing exploits of the war. He captured a Filipino flag by making a solitary charge on a band of insurgents, who thought he had a larger force behind him. Private Edwin Crawford, Company A, 23d Infantry, jumped overboard yesterday while insane and was drowned. Great ef- forts were made to save the poor fellow, but they were unavailing. Among the bodies brought from ‘he Philippines that of Major Diggles of Minnesota. List of Officers Aboard. There were only 125 men and the follow- ing officers on board, besides a number of nur: sol. A. T. Smith, 13th United states Infantry, retired; Major O. L. Parker, 22d Infantry; Major G. 0. Webster, 4th In- fantry; Major T. H. Foote, 1st Colorad Capt. Stephen O'Connor, 23d Infantr: Capt. W. n Patten, assistant surgeon; st Lieutenant Maracong, Ist Nebraska; Captain Herpoliner, 1st Nebraska; ant Surgeon Daywalt hufter’s Dispatch. The adjutant general has received a tele- gram from Gen. Shafter, at San Fra ying that the transport Indiana arrived from Manila yesierday with the following military passengers: Col. Smith, 13th; Maj. Parker, 22d; Web- ster, 4th; Foote, Ist Colorado; Capt. O'Con- nor, Van Patten, surgeon, Ist Washington; Hersey, quartermaster, th; First Lieut. Maracong, 1st Nebrask: cond Lieut. Richards, Montana In- nm Daywalt, ar Hospital with two tant rps men, two insan Idiers as guard; nin port here for discharge enty-seven discharged are airy, a de! iwin C. Crawford, A, 25d 'y, an insane soldier, committed sui- cide during the v« Rei s of Maj A nied by one soldi M. Diggles, 13th Minnesota, accompa- ‘0 BE UNDER GEN. BROOKE. The President's Order Regarding the Captain of the Port of Havana, The President has issued an order ex- tending the authority of the military gov- ernor of Cuba over the port of Havana, in which he says “The following telegram received the major general commanding the d of Cuba, vi “It is nec port of Havan: from ision governor of Cuba and that the commandant of the naval station make re s in ry matters to the proper authorities’—appears to render it expedient that certain orders changing the o1 tion of the government in Cuba s a ould b i d, and it therefore, hereby directed that the captain of the port of H. shall be pointed by the military governor of Cuba nd be subject to his orders, the naval officer now performing the duty of captain of the port to be relieved whe such appointment shall be made. The building in which the offices and quarters of the captain of the port are situated shall be turned over to said governor. The mili tary governor being chief executive of the island, and as such the representative of resident, the commandant of the naval station will report to him in sani- tary and other matters appertaining to the government of the island, excepting that this shall not affect the naval com- mandant’s direct responsibility to the Navy Department in naval matters or in refer- ence to the disposition of quarters and the internal administration of the naval sta- tion.” —————$_-2+___ PRICE OF LAND RUN UP. Improvement of Pearl Harbor, Hz- wail, Postponed in Consequence. Although the last river and harbor bill contained an appropriation for the improve- ment of the mouth of Pearl harbor, Ha- wailan Islands, so that vessels could enter, nothing will be done at present about car- rying the act of Congress into effect. ‘This determination was reached by the Secre- y of War after consultation with the Department and upon the request of 2 nav: uthorities. The Navy Depart- ment regards the harbor as being especially for the of the navy, and, though this is no objection to its being improved under s of t.e War Department, it is not to make these improve- ments until the Navy Department has ac- quired land for a naval station or land sufficient for naval purposes in the harbor. cipating a demand for land for this purpose a syndicate has acquired all the available property and holds ft at a very high figure, so high that the Navy Depart- ment does not believe in purchasing it. At present the harbor in Honolulu can be util- ized for naval purposes and the United States can wait until the price of Pearl har- bor real estate reaches a reasonable figure before making purchases. It is belleved that when this matter is presented to Con- gress that there will be no insistence upon the immediate improvement of the mouth of the harbor. Three Sunrise Prayer Meetings in Early Morning. Addresses on Various Phases of Methodism in the Three Meet- ing Halls. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 22.—Today was the big day of the Epworth Leagué conventior. Every minute of time was oc- cupied by regular sessions in committee meetings, beginning with three sunrise prayer meetings. The registration bureau was closed last night, at which time 8,000 arrivals had been noted. It 1s estimated that 14,000 visitors are in the city today. Junior League meetings were held in Rob- erts’ Park ani Meridian Street Methodist churches this morning. The regular con- vention sessions began at 9 o'clock. Bishop W. X. Ninde of Detroit presided in the tent, Bishop Charles B. Golloway, Jackson, Michigan, presiding in Tomlinson Hall, and Bishop J. F. Hurst, Washington, presiding at the Opera House. The same topics were spoken upon av the three meetings: “Methodism, Its Evangelical Genius,” was discussed by Rev. W. A. Spencer, Philadel- phia; Rev. Claud'us B. Spencer, Denver, and Rev. H. G. Henderson, Parkersburg, Its Breadth and Catholic- sed by Revs. J. Shorey, Pe- P. Thirkield, Atlanta, h, New York was the sub- H. J. Chreitzberg, J.-W. Graham, ject of address Charlotte, Toronto. “Methcdism and Educational Leaders,” by Professor R. S. Copeland, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Rev. F. L. Osborn, Bay City, Mich., and Rev. J. H. Riddell, Winnipeg, Man. “Woman's Work in Methodism’ was the subject of an address by Mrs. Lucy Rider Meyer, Chicago. Rev. James Atkins, Nashville, Tenn., and Rev. Frank Gary, Galveston, Texas, de- livered addresses’ on “Present Sunday School Achievements.” “The Twentieth Century Movement” was discussed by Rev. Charles W. Byrd, Ashe- Rev. W. J. Sipprell, New West- B. C., and Rey. E. M. Mills, El- mira, N. Y. J. J. Maclaren, Toronto; Rev. Charles C. Woods, Arkansas City, Kan., and Rev. F. Uppham, Westfield, Mass., spoke on ‘The Young People’s Movement.” See WILL ASK GOVERNMENT'S AID. Passenger From Kotzebue Sound Coming Here in Miners’ Interest. SEATTLE, Wash., July 22+-From the steamer Brunswick passengers, just ar- rived here from Alaska, it f learned that a passenger is on his way from Kotzebue Sound to Washington, D. C., fm behalf of 1,600 miners said to be stranded in the Kotzebue district. He will ask the govern- ment to send revenue cutters t#} Kotzebue Sound, and he fs provided With proof that unless the government help, is given, many lives will be lost. ‘Twelve hundred people went.into the Kot- zebue country well outfitted for the search for gold. Two hundred succeeded in ge ting over t ow last ES Many died en route. There are now neatly 100 people on the shore of the sound waiting for a chance to come home. No merchant ves- sels will run to that district this year, and the whalers which call,in there for fresh water will not take passengers. If the miners had the means of getting home, it is doubtful if they could buy their pas- sage. Many of them have been sick with scurvy, ‘and are going to float down the several streams running into the sound with the intention of waiting for govern- ment help. See GOMEZ WILL VISIT MICHIGA Cuban General Accepts Invitation to the Hudson Fair. CHICAGO, July 22.—A pectal Herald from Hudson, Mich. ary Hall of the Free sociation has received a letter from General Gomez of Cuba, saying if his health permits he will be at the fair next September. Hud- son, together with a number of other cities which will hold fairs, sent the veteran fighter invitations naming quite a tempting financial inducement for him to visit their respective events eS WILL HAVE A BRUSH TODAY. to Defender and Columbin Will Not Sail Set Race, However. NEWPORT, R.L, July 22.After a night of expectancy among the yachtsmen, it was announced by Mr. C. Oliver Iselin this morning that there would be no race be- tween Columbia, end Defender to: The reason for the change in p! not give The broken link of the main sheet blocks vas replaced this morning, was w blocks also were off work: early, and Capt. Rhodes, anncunced that as far as he s concerned Defender was ready for a Mr. Duncan of Defender ealled Iselin aboard Columbia, and after Itation stated that they finally had cided to go outside for a little “scrap,” and while there would be no forrhal race, they would start from the Brenton reef light- ship and run down on the Point Judith course, if the conditions were favorable. on a GOING BACK TO POLAND. Young Poles in This Country Callea Home to Fight. CHICAGO, July 22—A special to the Chronicle from Kansas City says: A large number of young Poles, who have been living in Kansas City, Kani, and gaining a livelihood by working as laborers in the packing houses, have started te return to the fatherland in responsé-to letters re- ceived from Poland. : They have been reticent about the exact contents of these missiyes, but have told their friends that they were going back to join the army. It {s said that almost all the able-bodied young Poles in this city are contemplating going back to their homes in anticipation of another struggle to free Poland from the dominion of the czar. SEVERE STORM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Many Fires Caused by Lightning in Vicinity of Rochester. ROCHESTER, N. H., July 22.—Reports from various places in this section received this morning indicate that one of the most severe storms in many years prevailed last night. In this city it was unusually heavy, lasting for nearly four hours, with a tre- mendous rainfall and almost incessant lightning and thunder. Lightning struck in various places, and at one time early this morning the reflec- tion of fires could be geen from this city in several directions. e farm buildings of F. H. Burnham, two miles from this city, were burned. fay buildings of A. Wentworth, at no Corner, Me., also were burned, andthe; house of Clin- ton Downey at Farmipgt N.H., was badly damaged. Death of Actor Guy Willis. old-time Philadelphia acter, died suddent: here of heart disease yesterday morning. = Arrangements for the President’s Coming Trip. GOING 10 REST ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN mittee’s Visit. SECREFARY ALGER CALLS President and Mrs. McKinley will leave here the middle of the coming week for their vacation at Hotel Champlain, three miles from Plattsburg, N.Y. Rooms have been engaged at the hotel, and nearly all the details of the trip have been arranged. The President is getting public business in shap2 for his departure. The announcement that nearly all the appointments for the velunteer army have been made resulted in a smaller number of visitors to the White House. It is an- nounced that the President will devote all his time the first few days of next week to finishing important work, and that he will receive no visitors. The Local Judgeship. It is not known whether the President will appoint a justice of the District Su- preme Court before leaving. It is said that he had taken no action up to this morning. The opinion is that Senator M Comas will see the President early next week, and that the selection will be made soon afterward, probably before the Presi- dent leaves. Local Labor Committee Calls. A committee from the Central Labor Union, consisting of H. W. Szegedy, presi- dent; J. L. Feeney, secretary, and J. FF. McCormick, waited upon the President this morning and presented a set of resolutions, handsomely engraved, thanking the Presi- dent for the appointment of Mr. Frank W. Palmer as public printer. Tive course pur- sued by Mr. Palmer tn issuing the order putting into effect the law nassed by the recent Congress increasing the compensa- tion of printers and bookbinders was heart- ily approved. After Mr. Szegedy, who presented the resolutions, concluded a. fitting speech of Presentation, the President thanked the committee for their kind action, and stated that in considering Mr. Palmer's fitness for the position he had also taken into consid- eration his well-known friendship for la- bor; that he had occupied a seat in Con- gress when Mr. Palmer was a member, and that {t pleased him to hear that his selec- tion of a public printer met with the ap- proval of organized labor. When the committee was about to depart the President referred to an incident which occurred during the peace jubilee, and, taking some flowers from the handsome beuquet which lay upon his desk, he han ed them to Mr. McCormick with the re- quest that he present them to his little girl, who was injured In front of the grand stand on the day of the civic parade. As the accident happened directly in front of the President, he had taken more than an ordinary interest in it. Senater Pritehard’s Success Senator Pritchard of North Carolina visit- ed the President this morning and obtained two good appointments in the volunteer army. Capt. John A. Wagner of the Ist North Carclina Volunteers is to receive a commission as captain. Lieut. E. L. Gil- mer of the same regiment is also to be pointed a captain. Senator Pritchard d not go to the White House often, but influence there equals that of almos man in public life. The President con $ Senator Pritchard one of the ablest men in public life. Representative Gibson of Tennessee cured a lieutenancy after seeing the Pres dent this morning. His appointee is M. H. i orth, who was the color sergeant h Tennessee Volunteers. Secretary Alger Discusses Appoint- ments, Secretary Alger called at the White House today and was with the Presid for a short time discussing some appoint- ments to commissions in the volunteer army. He drove from the White House di- rect to the station, where he met his wife. Together they left for Thorndale, Pa., to spend Sunday with their daughter. Gen, Garcia s the President. Gen. Carlos Garcia, a son of Gen. Calixto Garcla, saw the President for a few min- utes today by appointment. Gen. Garcia represents the Cuban Republican League, and his mission to Washington is to ex plain to the President the aspirations and purposes of the league. The league desires the complete political of the {sland at the earliest I spendenc im, however, at ,uthority for holding s for munic and by demonstrating their c and for loc: f preparing the political control of the i: re the authority for the muni rly thi: 1. secure for holding government, complete THE SIX NEW CRUISERS. Time of Construction Increased From 24 to 30 Months, On the recommendation of the naval board of construction the Secretary of the Navy has increased the maximum time allowed for the construction of the six new cruisers provided for by the naval appro- priation act of 1899, to thirty months in- stead of twenty-four months, as originally prescribed. This action was taken upen representations that the contractors will have great difficulty in placing time orders for the necessary material for the con- struction of the ships with the steel man- ufacturers. The invitations for proposals will still solicit competition among the ship builders in the matter of time, however, and each firm will be asked to specify the time in which it can contract to complete the vessel. The matter of time will have considerable weight in the award of con-. tracts. Bids for these vessels will be opened at the Navy Department November 1 next and not October 1, as has been er- roneously stated. AS IT MAY AFFECT THE PRESIDENT. Political Aspect of the Retirement of Seeretary Alger. The political aspect of the retirement of Secretary Alger from the cabinet is what most interests politicians of all shades of opinion. This has been the embarrassment of the situation from the figst. Whiie the reason for the President's desiring the re- tirement of Secretary Alger has been clear ly announced to be that the latter has en- tered the field as a candidate for election to the Senate against another repubitean now occupying the seat, politicians and the public very largely insist upon discussing the change in the cabinet as involving the question of the management of the Spanish end Philippine wars, and as resulting froin the criticism that has been made of the War Department. Those who should know say that the hesitation on the part of the President in asking for Secretary Alger’s resignation was due to the apprehension that this very ee ee sul himself prefers to have the matter treated Pleasant Incident of a Labor : { tion publishing to the world the as relating to his management of the de- partment, and the interview given out by Governor Pingree discloses the purpose of the politicians who are unfriendly to the administration to involve the President !n @ controversy as to the responsibility for the acts of the department which have ex- cited criticism. How far this will succeed is doubtful, but the politicians are count- ing on the fact that the public is more in- terested in Secretary Alger in his relations to the management of the war than in his candidacy for the Senate, and will keep his retirement from the cabinet associated with his official course while Secretary of War. After every reiteration of the statement that his retirement has nothing to do with the management of the War Department during the war, the pcliticians turn right back to a discussion of it from that stand- point. It is a question in the minds of many whether the championing of the cause of Secretary Alger by certain persons, and particularly the Pingree demonstration, fcreshadows an organized hostility to Presi- dent McKinley in certain quarters within the republican party. That an attempt will be made to organize such hostility is re- garded as not improba but ft is not thought it can by any possibility be effec- tive in endangering the President's renomt- nation, and very few fear any influence it might have over the election. Some say that the hostility of Pingree to McKinley might reduce the republican majooity in Michigan, but that no sort of combination in the state could lose Michigan to McKinley. DROWNED IN LAKE MICHIGAN Chicago Boy Loses His Life Trying to fave Companion. Similar Incident Narrowly Averted at Another Point on the Beach. CHICAGO, July 22—Raymond Corcoran, fourteen years old, risked his life before a crowd to save Oscar Anderson, eighteen years old, from drowning, and lost. The boys perished together before a throng of pleasure seekers standing on the beach at Lincoln Park. Anderson, who was just learning to swim, had ventured out too far, when he sank. As he arose to the surface he cried for help. Corcoran, who was a good swimmer, was near inshore, and shouting encouragement to the struggling boy in the water, hurried to his assistance. As Anderson rose again Corcoran grabbed him around the neck. He had made but a few strokes when he threw up his hands with a cry and both sank from sight. He had been seized with cramps. Park Policeman Steiger, who had heard the cries of the people on shore, hurried to the place in a rowboat. The two swimmers came up for the third time locked in each other's arms, but sank for the third time. Harry Strilow, twenty-seven years old, was drowned in the lake at the foot of Chestnut street. He swam out from shore about 200 feet, turned and challenged any of his companions on shore to follow him. in a few minutes he was seen to make an attempt to get back to land. He struggled a little while and then called for help. Ed- ward Nuliins and George Fuller started to his assistance in a row boat. When they were within fifty feet of Strilow the boat capsized and both men had to swim for their liv by this Ume a crowd had gathered on shore and the life-saving station had been notified. With difficulty Nullins and Ful- ler were rescued. When the life-saving crew arrived ii began a search for Strilow s body, but without avail. It is supposed the undertow carried it out into the lake. aes NEW HONOR FOR DEWEY. Elected Member of American Flag House Memorial Association. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 22.—Admiral Dewey while at Singapore, en route for America, received a certificate of member- ship In the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association. The admiral, in a letter to John Quincy Adams, secr tary of the association, acknowledges the receipt of the certificate and expresses his gratification at being enrolled in the pa- i of preserving the birthplace nation’s flag, for which purpose ihe association was formed. The following is the admirai’s letter: FLAGSHIP OLYMPIA, At Sea, June 8, 1899. John Quincy Adams, Secretary American Flag House and Betsy Ross Mem. As: ciation: Dear Sir: I have the pieasure to acknow edge the receipt of a certificate of member- ship in the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association. I am much pl ed to have my name associated with such a patriotic work, and wish for it great Asking you to thank the members of the association for the honor they have done me, I remain, very truly your: GEORGE DEWEY. Ss PROCLAIMED BY THE PRESIDENT, Announcement of the Agreement With The President today i: Reciprocity Portug: ued hi proclama- reciprocity agreement between the United State Portugal, the first of the arrangemen and j der the Dingley act to be concluded since that made with France last year. This par- ticular arrangement was made between Mr. John A. Ka: n, for the United States, and the Vicomte de Santo-Thyrso, for Portugal, both being chothed with plenipotentiary powers. Portugal secures a reduction of duties upon argols, upon still wines, upon spark- ling wines, upon brandies, upon paintings and drawings. On its part, the United States secures a reduction of duties (to the minimum rate) upon flour o¥ cereals (except wheat), maize, wheat, lard and gredse, mineral oils and products, agricultural machinery, instru- ments and tools, tar and pitch. eS Major Newbold’s Appointment. The President today appointed Major Charles Newbold of the volunteer army a paymaster in the regular army, with the rank of major. He succeeds to the va- cancy caused by the retirement of Captain John Murphy, formerly of the 1ith Infan- try, who was appointed major and pay- master at the time of the retirement of Paymaster General Carey, a few weeks ago. Major Newbold is well and favorably known in this city. He has a creditable service in the volunteer army, and has re- certly been stationed in the army pay of- aon corner of 18th and G streets, in this city. fn Secretar; Cannot Acknowledge AN. Secretary Alger is in receipt of a great nvraber of letters and telegrams from per- sons in every station in life, all touching upon his re irement from the cabinet. So numerous, iideed, are the communications on this sutject that the Secretary finds himself physically unable to make proper separate responses to all of them. There- fcre, he has requested the Associated Press to convey to the writers and senders an acknowledgement of his deep appreciation of the sentiments expressed. —— To Study Torpedoes at Newport. Lieutenant Commander E. T. Warburton and Lieutenants F. W. Bartlett and H. E. Parmenter have been ordered to Newport, R. L, for instruction im the operation of torpedoes and electricity. Street Cars Running on Time in Brooklyn Today. NO MORE TROUBLE IN MANHATTAN Police Are Still Protecting the Non-Union Men at Work. BOMB — FAKE FOUND NEW YORK, July 22.—The street railway men’s strike in Brooklyn ts a thing of the past. The time schedules of the various surface railroads are today practically re- stored and maintained through the city and suburbs. Aside from greased rails and the occa- sional explosion of a torpedo which had been placed on the tracks by sympathizers in the hope of frightening new motormen, nothing hindered the general operation of the roads during last night. While overt acts are no longer apprehend- ed, the police have not yet been withdrawn from the cars on Mnes passing through neighborhoods where interference might occur. It is now generally believed that the bul- let which penetrated Detective Foster's leg last night at 7th avenue and Sth street came from the revolver of Detective Crane, who accompanted him. Only one shot was heard, and Crane fired that. John Condon and Paul Boynes, who were arrested at the time, are striking motormen, and will be given an examination, charged with being suspicious persons. Car Load of Police Upset. About 2 o'clock this morning a car of the Rockaway avenue line started from the Adams street police station with thirteen policemen, in charge of Sergt. Dillon, for Canarsie, to relieve a force that had been on duty there. When the car reached Du- mont avenue it ran off on a “blind” switch and upset, throwing all on board down # slight embankment. Seven of the police- men were cut and bruised quite severely. An ambulance surgeon was called and thelr injuries were patched up. The mishap was accidental. A 7th avenue car ran over a torpedo at 14th street at 2:30 this morning, causing the conductor to stop. The policeman ai companying the car dismounted, and pro- ceeding further on expecting to discover more torpedoes, found a piece of iron pipe ten inches long, filled with a yellow sub- stance resembling plaster. It had evident- ly been placed there by some one with a view to starting a dynamite bomb sensi tion. The pipe was taken to the police station and found to be harmless. Strike Over in Manhattan. The street railway strike in Manhattan borough is practically at an end. Cars are running on regular schedules and there are no longer disturbances of order. About twenty men who struck, but who are known to have no part in the violent demonstrations so frequent during the week, returned to work this morning. —__—_— COMING TO FORT MYER. Three Troops to Take the Places of Others Sent to the Philippines, By direction of the Secretary of War, the following changes in s' of troops have been ordered: ations “The headquarters and troops A, C, D, E, F, K, L and M, 3d C: relieved from duty at their pre and will proceed by rail, properly equipped for field service, with their baggage and equipment to San Francisco, Cal., and send their horses, with sufficient men to properly guard and care for them, including not less than two commissioned officers for animal transport, by rail to Seatue, Was for transportation to the Philippine Isla to be reported upon arrival there to commanding general department of the Pa- cific. The band of the regiment will remain on duty at Fort Myer, Va. “Troops B, G and I are relieved from duty at their present stations and will pro- ceed with their horses and equipment to the department of the for assignment to station at Fort Myer, “Department commanders where troops affected by this order are now stationed will, from the troops at their re range for such detachments as m essary to guard and prot property and buildings left v by concert of action arrange with t om- manding general, department of California for the Is ovement “Those troops ed for service in the Philippine Islands will be fi maximum strength ) men la ‘om the rec t 5 rtermaster’s depart- ment will prov nsfer and purchase sufficie horse unt the comma “Commandi ers will report ar t stations and hour of arr War De- partme The quartermaster’s department will pro- vide the nece trensportation and f. departme suitable rd the medical « riment medical tendance en Iry, will remain at F Myer together with the band of that rey ment. The three troops ordered to Fort Myer are now stationed as ‘Troop at Fort Sheridan, Illinois; Troop G, at Jef- ferson barracks, Mo., and Troop I, at Fort Ethan Allen, Vi. Troop H, served in Cuba during the Spanish war, and that is why it was left undisturbed at Fort Myer, while the other troops there ‘were ordered to the Philippines. RECIPROCITY WITH FRANCE. Both Sides Count on the Signing of the Treaty as Certa: The final draft of the reciprocity treaty between France and the United States was made today, with a few minor details left open for final adjustment before the sign- ing occurs. Both sides now regard the signing of the treaty as assured, although there are still some points open, and these are the subject of cable exchanges with the authorities at Paris. The treaty will bear date today, although the formal signatures may not be affixed until tomorrow or next day. In case of emergency Monday may be counted as within the two-year period allowed by the Dingley law for making these treaties. The law was signed in the afternoon of June 24, 1897, and this is said to carry the two-year period up to and including next Monday. ‘The Jamaica and Bermuda treaties also are hanging fire, and although it had been confidently expected they would be stgned today, that formality has also gone aver, as the final approval has not been recetved by Mr. Tower, the British charge d'affaires. Immediately on receipt of this authority the signing will occur. The delay is not taken to indicate any likelihood that the ap- proval will be withheld. ——____+ o+—.-—____ New Barracks on Coasters’ Island. Bids were opened today at the Navy Department for the construction of bar- racks for the use of naval apprentices on Coasters’ Island, Newport. There were nine bidders, and the lowest bid, $117,000, was submitted by J. J. Church of N.Y. The Was $125,000.