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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
HARRY FISK DEAD.
well-knOwn Theatrical Man Passes
OF the Stage. ..

OF the Stage. ....
Mr.. Harry G.. Fisk, the well-known the
atrical manager of this city, died this
afternoon at Do o'clock. at his residence
| 1899 18th street, of a complication OF dis
eases, from which he has suffered for near
| ly three years. Mr.. Fisk was in his forty
third year. He was born In New Bruns-
| wick, N. J., June "a, 1855.
He has been a resident of Washington for
| nearly fifteen years. Since 1884. at the
opening of the Grand Opera House in this
city, he started in as treasurer. He rose
to manager, and was at the Lafayette
Square Opera House the opening OF the
season. His health has been falling since
the management closed the old opera house
in 1894.
Mr. Fisk leaves wife, two sons and
daughter The sons are Harry c. Fisk, jr,
and Howard Fisk, both connected with The
Evening Star. Miss Sadie Fisk. the daugh-
ter, is with relatives in Connecticut.
Mr.. Fisks death was not unexpected TO-
day, as he was known to be failing for
some time past. DR.. Wade Fl. Atkinson
attended him. All of the family, with the
bed side and a number of his warmest
friends.
Mr. Fisk commenced his theatrical life
in New York and rose gradually from hum
Bile positions to be the treasurer OF the
Standard Theater, which Is now known as
the Manhattan, which position he held for
number of years. When Mr. John w.
AIbaugh opened the Grand Opera House
in this city he brought Mr.. Fisk here and
installed him as treasurer of that house.
and the deceased was associated with Mr.
Albaugh during his entire management or
that play house. When Mr.. Albaugh built
the Lafayette Square Opera House Mr.
Fisk was made the treasurer of that estab
\ lishment, but he only remained there for
one season, his health was at that time
in very precariouS condition. and 1t was
1t Ic bot he unr1ld v1nf
last long His tenacity of life, however,
was something wonderful, and, although
in the past three years there were many
/ times that his death was momentarily ex-
pected, he rallied and seemed to take
new lease of life.
/ About a year ago he was given benefit
by his friends, and a handsome response
was made to the appeal Of the committee
in charge of the affair. not only by the
public but by the members of the theatri-
cal profession throughout the country. Mr..
Fisk was quite popular in the profession.
and was warmly regarded by all who knew
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
CONFERENCE OF PoPULISTs.
Middle-Of-the-ROad Faction Meeting
in St. Louis 81" -.f'

in st. Louis. 49, -''''
ST LOUIS. No., November 23.-The ma
tional organization committee Of the pop
ulist party, representing the middle-of- the
readers who opposed fusion with the dem
Oerats at the last presidential election, met
here today.
The meeting was called by Chairman
Milton Park on November II. and twenty
nine states are here represented. Among
those present are Cen Jacob s. Coxey of
Massilon. Ohio; Chairman Park Of Dallas
Tex; Secretary W. s. Morgan of Arkansas,
DIR. Braddon B. Grove of Alabama.
Treasurer Horton Barker of Philadel-
phia, editor of the American; William L.
Phillips of Georgia, ]. H. Farris of Joliet
ILL.,. Abe St.inberger of Kansas, H. NJ
Watsinger of Indiana and A. l.. Harhin-
sen. editor of the New Era, Vincennes
Ind.
Chairman Parks said that the purpose of
the meeting was to determine their future
course. I'VE are opposed to fusion with
anybody or anything" he continued, land
We want straight fight. If we can get It,
1.-The mission of the national organiza-
meeting of the National Reform Press As
ISOLATION last winter is not to supersede
the peoples party national committee, but
to assist it. 1 recently wrote Chairman
Marion Butler. rendering what assistance
we could. He received the letter but has
not replied. We still willing to CO.
operate with Mr.. Butler if he desires it. II
he does not, our course will soon be de-
termined."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
Navy Notes.

The gunboat Petrol arrived at Foochow
yesterday. and the monitor Terror has ar
rived at Norfolk.
Pay Clerk w. D. Alexander has been or
dered to the Wilmington; Pay Clerk J. B.
Abbott to Port Royal station. S. C. Passed
Assistant Engineer B. c. Bryan has been
detached from the New York navy yard
and ordered to duty in the bureau Of steam
engineering.
Ensign w. Bagley has been detached
from the Maine and ordered to Baltimore,
Md, for reinspection Of the United States
tug boat Winslow. Ensign G. G. Mitchell,
from the Foote to the Puritan as watch
and division officer. Ensign r. H. Jack
son, from the Puritan to the Foote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
While Prices Were Strong, Stocks
Were a Drug on the Markets.
Big SLUMP IN CONSOLIDATED GAS
Western Railway Shares Were the
Only Lively Properties.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, November 23.-The trading
In the stock market today consisted of the
same dull, listless character. with no news
TO stimulate even furry. Transactions
represent the traders manipulation and
they have been encouraged to buy stocks
by the general good news and some COM
mission house speculation
Inc opening was a continuation of the
better prices so auspiciously started yes
terday after the noon hour. and although
LONDON continued to sell some stocks, the
eject was only slight, and prices COM
menced to improve
The Importance attached to the payment
10 the government of $l3, 100000 in part
payment Tor the sinking fund bonds of the
Union Pacific purchase, and its non-effect
on the money market. further encouraged
.ne oet.er Ieeiing around the room, and the
tone was good
rms better feeling was further improved
by the general opinion expressed that the
residents message would be very con-
clliatory in tone and would put an end to
TINS much discussed Cuban scare
The recent rise in stock of western roads
was further continued today, particularly
the Northern Pacific securities which, On
me report of probable dividend, based en-
lEe enormous earnings, advanced a point.
me strength of the west was also notice
able among this list, and the final quota
items show similar gain in this security
The rapid transit stocks were again
prominent on the list today, and on some
further covering of short contracts con-
unued their upward movement, and closed
with a slight decline from best prices
The transactions in Consolidated Gas were
OF the same wild character and on the talk
Oh a disagreement among the several com
panles interested in the muchly discussed
organization the stock declined from Igl
10 1S4- This decline. however is simply A
small days trading in this stock, and to-
morrow on any favorable news we woulj
see this recovered and an advance scored.
sugar quotations were very limited TODAY.
and the transactions represent a small loss
in the price of the stock
The real feature of the market was its
dullness, and therefore in most stocks the
change for the day is very slight either
way.
The money market today was steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
INJUNCTION ASKED.
POtOmac Electric Power ComDn
Wants Comm fssionerx Restrained

POTOMAC Electric Power Company
Wants Commissioners Restrained.
On behalf of,ith Potomac Electric Power
Company. Attorneys j. ]. Darlington and
A. s. Worthington this afternoon applied
to Judge HAgfier in Equity Coure No. 2
for an fnjanchuh to restrain the District
commissioners from issuing any permit to
the United States Electric Lighting Com
pany for the purpose of extending any fur
Their condufts by the latter company. The
contention Of the complainant company is
that the United States company already
have suffeient eonduits to ligh- the sub
divisions of Mt. Pleasant and Columbia
Heights, aid that the defendant company,
In applying for the objectsd-to permit,
really desire it fer the purpose of extending
under it eonduits throughout the northwes.
section Of the city, In violation, asserts the
complainant corRpany, of the act of Com
81 ess which provides. that no more permits
for such ad purpose shall be granted until
a general subway system shall have been
establishes 't-h -. =:
Judge Hagner took the matter under con-
SideratiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
Anniver.ary Banquet.

The first anniversary banquet Of the
Easton Literary Association, composed of
the members Of the pastors class for
young men identified with the congrega-
ton of the Eastern Presbyterian Church,
was held last evening. The young men.
with their lady friends. sat down to a
bounteous supper, after which the fol-
lowing program was carried out. Mr. H.
Morse Thatcher serving as POSTMASTER:
Remarks by president, George Campbell:
tcasts, ''Our association" Mr. c. A. Bos-
trum. the principal speech of the evening:
"Our future" Mr.. A. Glenmore Appich
ITO our ladies'" Mr.. J. Herbert Bradley.
After-dinner speeches were made by F.
G. Hoover. v. G. Austin, C. TASTE, ii. A.
Dobson Rev. T. c. Easton. DID,. pastor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-resu!ar eail-I2 O'Clock m.-Metropolitan
and Trust, 3 at lis: Capital Traction, 70 at 53Is
5at o2la; ~ at SO; 10 at 90. Washington Gas.
ITO. Peoples Fire Insurance, 60 at 5N. American
Gsaphoph.ae 100 at sas. Pneumatic Gun Carriage,
y at 10; Great Falls lee. 10 at iio; 10 at i To-
S. Electric Light. 10. American GRAPHIC
phone Sstr, l9o "a At , r.; 10 a. .,o ~
bid "a. 59year fund ss. god. lilo bid Water stock
rs lol ,IT s lle bid Water stock IS 1893
Miscellaneous Bonds-Metropolitau Railro,d is
IIs bid Metropolitan Railroad COW. IS. 10 bid.
i;' ASKED Mer9peiitan Railroad certificates Of
cerrraies Of debtedns b. 1ios Sd Bea li Raf
road 5s 50 bid, s. asked Eckinxton Railroad Us.
81 bid ioe as. . Columbia Railroad S. I2o bill
Washington Gas Company 6s, series u, I12 bid.
Tespose @p 81 b s sm s
lean security and Trust 5s, +. and A, 100 bid.
BID washington Market Company LIST Is. 1i0 bid i'd
Washington Mfrket Company imp. IS. ITO bid.
sae Hall ss ios i'd ID iiS Ssa Ms
Light Infantry LIST 6s. % bid.
bid, 800 asked, Metropolitan sa2 bid W asked ed
Central 2si bid. Farmers and Mechanics, $50 hid,
Ios hid. lo6 asked Traders. s7Ia bid, 90 asked
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies.-National Safe
Deposit and Trust rs bid 10 asked. washington
cnrIx and Fms, ~ Ma IA s AWen.e ea Sc
Safe Deposit. 80 bid.
satlroad Stocks.-Capital Traction. 60 bid, 81
asked Metropolitan 111s bid. lbs asked. Column
Gas and Electric Light Stocks.-washington Gas,
tdM bid. AZ. asked Georgetown Gas, ~ bid U.
g. Electric Light. 10 bid. 110h asked.
Insurance stoSks.-Firsmen's, 30 bid. Franklin.
Potomac. 81 +. bid ID, arlington. 1ss bid; German
luu,bia. LIN bid Riggs, ~ bid Peoples 5h
bid. 81 asked. Lincoln, y bid. Commercial, 4 bid
~ asked
Title Insurance Stecks.-Real Estate Title 90 bid
% asked Columbia Title, "a bid, 81 asked.
asked.
Teiephone Stoch.-Pennsylsania. IS bid. Chesa-
peake and Potomac, CT bid, 6s asked American
Graphophoue. 9x bid, 9x asked. American Graph
ophone. preferred. fex bid, 10zt asked Pneumatic
Gun Carriage. IS hid. IS asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks. : Mergenthaler Linotype
i4lA bid. lA2 axked- Lanston Moootype, is bid
lSN asked. Washington Market 10 bid Great
Falls Ice. 100 bid Lincoln Hall. SO asked.
xEx div
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
PIANO TUNING.

By r. L. BABENDRIER, hate IS years With J. p.
I7iis Co. Best facilities f0r thosuuxh repair1ns
Of Pianos ard 0xEaas- bl6 eth ne. nolz-ins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
Spanish Efforts to Bride the Cuban
Commander.
ADVICES AT The STATE DEPARTMENT
Efforts to Weaken the Sympathy
of Americans.
A STORY OF AVARICE

Information has been received at the
State Department that the Spanish have
been trying to bride Gen. Gomez to aban-
don the Cuban cause. 1t is not a new thing
for the Spanish authorities to attempt to
buy off Cuban leaders, but in connection
with this information a story is being cir
culated. which is privately said 20 have
been inspired by Spanish authorities, which
is designed to discredit the Cuban leader
and is probably expected by the Spanish
minister here to weaken the sympathy of
the American people for the Cubans and to
awaken their distrust of Gen. Gomez
The purpose of the story, and the design
of its instigators. is apparent from a read
ing of the story itself. 1t is that "regotia-
tons are now attempted with Gen. Gomez
TO abandon the insurgents cause and re-
tire from the island. accepting a bonus and
a pension for life. Should Gomez accept
TINS proposition IT will leave Calixo Garcia
the only leader of any prominence in the
insurgents ranks, and it is stated that
similar attempt will be made &c buy him
off.
Should Gomez retire. it is confidently
claimed by the Spanish authorities that
the backbone of the revolution will be
broken. that il will be easy matter for
Spain 10 carry out its reforms for the paci-
fication of the island.
THE CuDans in Washington are fearful
as to Gomez's position. for it is history
that he accepted similar gift from the
Spanish authorities at the close of the last
revolution. and even at that time promised
never 10 take up arms against Spain again.
Gomez is in very poor health being sew
enty-three years of age. and has quarreled
with nearly all of his subordinate gener-
ais and il is said that the revolutionary
camp is badly torn by dissensions and Jeal-
OusieS-
Gomez is mercenary, and an exiled Cuban
in Washington who handled the money is
the authority for the statement that the
junta in New York had to deposit large
sum of money to GomeZ's credit before he
would go into the He led the in
surgent forces for some time. and his dis
appearance about year ago is now ex-
planned by the statement that he retired
the junta raised more funds for him. He
appeared to he satisfied until his son was
killed. and then he seemed to forget his
avarice and fought the Spauiards for re-
venge alone. for it is stated. he has not
made his demands for funds since that
time
However. the announcement made yester-
day that Bartholemae Maso has been elect
ed president of the Cuban republic in the
place of Salvador CisneroS, will not be
pleasant to Gomez. for he was determined
to have CisneroS reelected, and the lat
ters defeat may make the Spanish au-
thoritieS' overtureS to Gomez somewhat
easier than before the election. At any
rate the Cubans in Washington are not al
together pleased with the reports from the
island as to the latest move of the Spanish
authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
MALTREArED IN COLOMBIA.



for S2S,OO0 Damages.
NEW YORK, November 23-George w
Schiller. who arrived here today on the
Atlas Line steamer Adirondack from Port
Limon. tells story of alleged outrage
that may call for interference by the Wash
ington authorities
Mr. Schiller is an American citizen and q
resident Of Buffalo. N. Y. He was super
intendent Of the gold mine of the Puma
Mining Company at Monda, in the United
States of Colombia.
Mr.. Schiller says that through ignorance
of the customs of the country he failed
to turn in a certificate of the quantity
of native liquors sold at the mining COM
pany's stores. For this offense, he says,
nine armed soldiers entered his house In
the middle of the night and attempted TO
drag him to Jail.
He resisted and kept them at bay until
morning. Subsequently, Mr. Schiller says.
he was dragged slowly in the fierce sun. by
the longest route, to the court house at
Victoria, twenty-five miles distant from
Monde. A rope was tied around his neck,
and he was jeered at, insulted and other
wise ill-treated by the natives.
Mr.. Schiller. after his release, instituted
with the United States minister at Bogota
a suit for $25 600 damages against the CO.
lombian government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
baltimore Market.

changed-receipts 1880 barrels, exports. q. $50
barrels; sales, 275 bairels Wheat dali and frmer
spot and month, 9.ssastK; December, 9Sa9Sl:
January, ssAa9s14; siay. 9sA hid: steamer No. =
red. 32ssa9zA--rece;pts, 63,Ua3 bushels; exports.
ell, southern wheat By, sample, asaesI: do 90
grade. y3a98 Corn dnil-spot, month and Decem-
s2ka32.s: January, 3ahasssk: steamer mixel. sost
astA,receipts. ~ 5a2 bushels; exports, 43,9isi
els southern white corn 3saa5; Do yellow, a2s3i.
Oats frm-So- white 29a29n: No. mixed AN
g7s. 400 bushels Rye frm-So, nearby. sSs; 30,
z Western 5Shx-reeeipss =. 500 hnsAels; exports,
choice timothy. $500 asked. Grain freiehts
quiet.steam to Layespaei per bushel sgd Nassn,-
as7Hdass.sd- January. Sugar strong anchanrs.i'
Butter steady. unchanged. Eggs nrm unehaneei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
N. E. A. CONVENTION
Probable That Next Meeting Will Be Held
in Washington.
Meeting of Local Committee Today
ConcessfOns by Railroads and
Other Matters Considered.

1t is regarded as practically assured that
the convention Of the National Educationa
Association will come to Washington
Nearly all the concessions asked for by the
ass ociation from the railroads have bee-
granted. The most important one, that OF
extending the time for the excursion tick
cts to August 81, it is believed, has beer
q snted by the railroads
The meeting was held today by the loca
executive committee of the National Edu-
cational Association at 1;30 o'clock at the
beard OF trade rooms. The meeting was
held to consider a communication from
Secretary Irwin Shepard of the associa-
ton In reply to the communication received
by Chairman Greenlees of the transporta-
ton committee. from Commissioner L.. p
Farmer of the Trunk Line Association,
MIR. Farmers Letter.
The communication from Mr.. Farmer
was In regard to the extension to August 81
OF excursion tickets for the return on the
deposit plan, with provision for the ar
ransement for return without deposit, on
any day after opening of convention, and
Tor limited number Of days after adjourn
ment Is regarded as ambiguous He SAYS
IL Will undoubtedly be granted, as here
tofore. Heretofore the time of extension
mas generally been until July 81, so it is
not known whether the regular extension
time. or the additional, to August 81. is
meant.
In regard to the best excursion rates in
the nelghborhood to points of historic in
terest and to the east. including seaside
resorts. he says that is matter of local
interest to the lines at place of meeting
Excursion fares to most of the adjacent
points, including Philadelphia and New
York. are regularly on sale -
Secretary Shepard's letter stated that a
meeting would be held in Chicago by the
board OF directors Of the association Sat
urday at 10 O'Clock. and suggesting that d
men Ter Of the committee here or a rep
resentatve from Washington should he
present at the meeting.
Explicit Reply Solicited.
Chairman Greenlees stated that he had
written letter to Commissioner Farmer
asking MIN to state explicitly whether or
not he meant that the extension of time
for tickets would be until August 81, SO
that the members Of the association could
be fully assured on this subject reply
Will be received in a few days, and it will
then certainly be known where the con-
vention will be secured
Chairman Greenl ,es stated that the mat
ter of the railroads refusing to allow the
tickets to be deposited in Philadelphia and
New York and taken up by delegates to
the convention was not regarded as vital
1t was declared at the meeting that
16OO had been received in subscriptions 20
the convention fund since the committee
lad last met, and that the outlook was
most favorable for the collection Of the
entire sum needed.
1t was not regarded as necessary to send
a representative to Chicago, as 1t was
thought the members of the board of Ill
rectors would look out fully for the in
1ests of Washington as the convention
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
Parents Day at Normal School.

About one hundred and fifty parents and
friends of the children visited the practice
department of the Normal School this
morning to see the regular work of the
schools. Lessons in number reading, Ian
grage and other studies were given by the
pupil-teachers. Illustrating the methods
now in use in all the schools Of the city,
and presenting for the first time to MANY
the objective work which in the primary
schools now takes the place Of doing
ST ms" ard studying from books.
1t has been the custom of the Normal
School for several years to send special in
vttations to the parents three or four times
year for the purpose of seeing the actual
daily work of the schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
ACCUSED OF STEALING JEwELRY.
Widow of Commodore Rudd ArraiEn-
ed on Charge of Theft.

Widow of Comm OdOre Rudd ArrafEn.
ed on Charge of Theft.
NEW YORK, November 23.-Emeline H.
Rudd. widow of Commodore John Rudd.
U.S.N-. was arraigned in court at New
Brighton, Staten Island, today, to answer
to the accusation of stealing a quantity
of jewelry from house in which she had
boarded recently.
Mrs. RudG admitted that she had taken
the property. but said that she could not
tell why she had done so. She told the
court that she was the daughter of David
Paul Brown, who was prominent Phila-
phia lawyer. She had a pension, she said,
from her husband. and there was also a
trust fund for her in care of the Fidelity
Trust Company, which was left for her
by her deceased brother
She said she would make good the value
of the property taken If the complainant
would not prosecute her
She was committed for further examina-
ton tomorrow.
Mrs. Rudd is about sixty-five years of
age and dresses WELL Hef daughters are
the wives of British naval officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
White-Herbert C. Merrill of Waseca,
Mimi. and Emma A. Vail Of this city;
Levi Rosenberger of Culpeper county, Va,
and Catharine b. Wilson of this city; Geo.
F. Little and Minnie L. Hartley; Florence
P. Donnelly and Aurene Payne; George b.
Hillman Of Wilkesbarre, Pa. and Mary H.
Dora N Knight; George R. Colbert and
M. Alice Kfrtley; Warren G. Coleman and
Elizabeth Taylor, both of Baltimore, Md;
Henry c. HatesLa nd Charlotte A. Bunyea;
William T; Abbott of Prince Georges
county, Md, and Janey E. Brown of Terra
Gotta: D. G.; H4gh r. Insley and Grace v.
Guard.
Colored-Willian Thornton and Martha
Hawkins: Henry Avery and Ella Washing
ten; Archgf Brown and Fannie Reed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-23
CHINESE WANT EQUAL RIGHTS.
Agitation VIII BE Started With Biz
Meeting In CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. November 23.-Americanfzed
and native-born Chinese will appeal to
Congress for the right of suffrage and ask
that body to repeal the Geary anti Chinese
law. public mass meeting will be held
at Central Music Hall next Saturday, and
prominent Chinese from all over the United
States will address the meeting. They will
declare that wrongs have been inflicted
upon them since they have been refused
the rights of citizenship, and will ask the
people of the United States to help them
i'll their cause.
This. it is said. will be the first time
that the Chinese shall have openly declared
themselves. They have organized the Chi
nese Equal Rights League of America, with
offices In this city.
Following tn. meeting at Central Music
Hall meetings will be held all over the
United States. The Chinese Equal Rights
League of America is incorpora ted. Among
those who will address the meeting next
Saturday are Wong Chin Foo, Wong Ock
of Massachusetts. Sam Ping Lee of New
York and Chin 10y of San Francisco.