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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12
American Tobacco Stock Took a Big
Jump Today.
DUE TO SETTLEMENT OF PLUG WAR
The General List Was Weak and
Slightly Lower.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to Tho Eveans Star.
NEW YORK, April 12-London prices
this morning were uniformly below our
closing parity of yesterday. and were con-
sequsntly disappointing to local operators.
Yesterdays final figures were marked up
as high as possible in the hope OF impress
ing the foreign markets with the peace out
look this side.
The shifting of responsibility was well
recognized abroad. and the presidential
message failed to inspire confidence in the
acceptance of the peace policy by Con-
gress.
Prices failed to recade materially, owing
to continued narrow trading, but Some
good selling was encountered at the ad-
vance. Conservative commissions neither
recommend nor approve of immediate
stock accumulation. Speeches are to be
made on the Cuban question of a character
not in accord with peace prospects. and
this Of itself Will rerpetuate the prevailing
feverish speculative condition.
Brokers do not seriously regard war as n
probability. and its possibility is, in their
opinion, based en- remote contingencies.
Yet the uncertainty remains as 1t was
prior to the message, and capital. where
employed at all, is FESTIVE and void Of con-
fidence.
Cuba has not been eliminated from the
situation, and no time limit has been put
upon her career of obstruction. Small
trading must continue as the only wise
course.
Washington advices predicting the re-
porting of an armed Intervention resolu-
ton had little influence on the general
market. There Is preponderance OF coli
ffdence on the peace side even though it
does not extend to willingness to extend
risks. Short of an actual declaration Of
war and the complete abandonment OF
diplomatic relations. Wall street will con-
tinue to refuse to liquidate long stocks.
Traders may continue TO buy and sell on
their reasonable limits. but a day may
come when these sales will make deliveries
somewhat awkward.
Those who rely upon an advance based
solely on the short interest are not certain
that they have the material equal to an I'M
dertaking beyond the limits OF a rally.
A week ago this condition was reversed
and the pessimistic element made the mar
ket strong and kept so simply because Of
their necessities.
4. An advance of Z per cent in American
Tobacco was the feature of the day. The
stock has been marked up from 80 under
assurances that inside interests ccntem-
plated pdtting the price up TO ITO. Today's
high level practically fulfilled this predic-
ton. The settlement of the plug tobacco
war and the retirement of the scrip aided
the manipulation. Other similar move
ments are i'm contemplation, il Is said, but
less faith attaches to them.
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BIsROP TO HIS CLERGY.
Right Reverend II. Y. Satterlee's Es-
innate Of the Message.

Right Rev. Henry Y Satterlee. bishop Of
the Episcopal diocese of Washington, has
issued q circular letter to the clergy and
laity of the church in the diocese in regard
to the message which President Mckinley
sent to Congress yesterday on the Cuban
question.
The bishop says: THE chief magistrate
Of the United States, who, undsr God is
the chief ruler of our country. has in his
message to Congress. set forth the only
conditions under which. in his judgment.
We car engage in Christian warfare. and
also under which, to use his own words,
Our aspirations as a Christian and peace
loving people can be realized
1T will be a grave responsibility IL war
is undertaken under any other conditions,
and our country. acting through its Con-
gress, will be held accountable by God.
and by the civilized world at large IL her
first elm is not for truth and justice, peace
and happiness. I invoke you all, the
servants of that Prince of Peace to whom
all power Is how given in heaven and on
earth to remember. in earnest prayer. those
in thu government of the United States
who are charged with this God-given re-
sponsibility; to pray that God will best
upon them a right judgement in all things.
and grant that they may, both perceive
and knew what things they ought to do.
and also may have grace and power faith
fully to fulfill the same"
With this letter Bishop Satterlee sends
a prayer to be used at this present time.
in all the public services of the Protestant
Episcopal Churches in the diocese of Wash
ington.
The Prayer.
The prayer is as follows:
Minister-Give peace in our time. o Lord.
People-For it is thou, Lord, only that
makest us dwell in safety.
Minister-Give peace in our time. o Lord
People-For it is thou alone that makest
wars to cease in all the world.
Minister-Give peace in our time. o Lord
People-Because there is none other that
fighteth for Us, but only thou, o God.
Collect. Gracious God, We humbly be-
seech thee, as for the people of these
United States in general. so especially fol
the President and cabinet, and for theiI
Senate and representatives in Congress as.
sembled. Save them from all error ignor.
arce, pride and prejudice, and of Thy great
mercy vouchsafe, We beseech Thee SO to
direct, sanctify and govern them in theiI
present work by the mighty power of the
Holy Ghost that peace and happiness, truth
and justice, religion and piety may be es.
tablished among us for all generations
through Him to whom all power is given in
heaven and on earth, our risen Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12
THE PRESIDENTS ATTITUDE.
A Close Friend Claims That He
FavOrs Independence of Cubans.

A senator close to the President says
that the greatest criticism upon the mes
sage of the President is that it did not
say anything about independence. He re-
fers to these words near the end of the
message, land to secure in the island the
establishment of a stable government cap
able of maintaining order and observing its
international obligations"
He says that stable government"
capable Of observing 'its International OBJ
legations" must be independent If it was
rot an independent government it would
have no internatio nal obligations.
The same sci ator insisted that this part
OF the message meant Independence but
the President was writing a document that
meant history and precedent, and he had
to confine himself to diplomatic language.
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rank or relative rank of lieutenant, as may
be requisite; provided. that such officers
shall serve only during the continuance of
the exigency under which their services
are required: and provided further. that
such officers so appointed shall be assign
ed to duty with rank and pay OF the
grades established by existing laws
Ths House provision for the manufac-
ture of smokeless powder is stricken out.
The appropriation for improvements at the
naval. station at Port Royal, S. c., Is in
creased from $4,000 to $3.50, 600 and an ap-
preparation of $350,OO0 is made for the re-
construction and repair of buildings recent
ly injured and destroyed by earthquake at
the Mare Island navy yard, Cal.
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SOLDIERS HOME GOVERNOR.

Gen. RugEles Designated TO Succeed
Gen. Stanley.
BY direction of the President, Brig. Gen.
George D. Ruggles, formerly adjutant gen.
eral of the army, but now on the retired
list, has been designated as governor of
the Soldiers Home of the District of CO.
lumbia, to relieve Brig. Gen. David 8. Stan
ley. also retired, who has held that office
for the past four years. The change will
take effect on the 10Th instant. Gen. Rug
giles, who has made his home in Philadel-
phia since his retirement, about year ago,
has been ordered to repair to this city and
enter upon the discharge of the duties Of
the Office to which he has been assigned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12

SAN FRANCISCO. April 1.-THE Nation
al Athletic Club last night practically COM
pleted arrangements for q twenty-round
contest between Tom Sharkey and Jim JEFF
frias at the Mechanics Pavilion on May g
The match 10 to be for IS per cent. Of the
gross gate receipts. The fighters share
will be divided In the proportion Of 70 per
cent to the winner and Is per can't to the
loser. Both men have agreed to accept
James Chesley or Alex Greggains as ref
cree. II sither consents to act his name
will be inserted in the articles of agree
ment, which are to be signed to-night.
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TO PROTECT VOLUNTEERS.


Soldiers From Levy.
LANSING, Mich, April IA bill has
been prepared to protect Michigan citizens
who may be called upon to serve their
country in case of war with Spain. 1t pro-
vides that the property of such citizens
shall be exempt from levy Of any nature
for debts contracted before leaving the
state.
This exemption is to continue for six
months after the close of the war. The bill
also provides that no advantage shall be
taken of any such citizen who may be a
party to suit at law already commenced
during his absence from the state. The
senate may amend the war loan bill passed
by the house Saturday by exempting the
bonds to be issued from taxation.
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Senators. His remarks will be found in
another column.
Justified In War With Spain.
Mr.. Butler followed Mr.. Mason. He said
that he belonged to what was popularity
termed the opposition on the floor of the
Senate, but he maintained that his OPPOSE
ton had thus far upheld the hands Of the
administration as loyalty as had the best
friends of the President and were ready to
continue so to do. SO long as they could
ami preserve their self-respect.
Mr.. Butler expressed the hope that the
foreign relations committee may be able to
bring In a resolution that the Senate may
support unanimously, as it voted for the
Soo,uOo,OO0 emergency appropriation.
In the present circumstances we would,
in the opinion of Mr.. Butler, be justified in
driving every Spanish vessel from the sea
and lay waste every city and town of
Spain.
This because of the destruction of the
Maine-one of the foulest crimes in his
tory. He maintained that the United
States had even more exalted reasons for
the establishment of Cuban independence
the reasons of humanity and liberty
For AvenEinE the Maine.
Il am for avengfng the Maine, however"
declared MIR. Butler, land would be If Cuba
did not enter into the matter. 1 would Sc
cure atonenent from Spain for the de-
structlon OF the Maine and so many of her
gallant crew. not by conquest not by in
demnity for we cannot make merchandise
out of the bones of Cur dead but let us
say to Spain that we will establish Cuban
republic as monument to cur dead of the
SYai
let us make good the proposition with our
army and navy
Mr. Butler regretted that the President
did not tell Congress what he meant-just
what ne wanted. He agreed with the Presi-
dent concerning the recognition of the
Cuban republic, maintaining that to stop
the war on the island without granting in
dependence imply meant the crushing of
the Cuban patriots.
WI ny Is Gen. Lee hurrying to Washing
TONI inquired Mr. Butler. 1--WE were in
formed that he would have to get olt of
Havana before the Presidents message was
READ. Yet here comes a message that
causes the Spaniards to build bonfires and
rejoice, and starts the stock tickers to click
Ing merrlly and causes smiles to spread
over the countenances of Wall street gam
blers.
within few hours, I hope, we will be
called upon to vote upon a definite prop
osition. The last one 1 voted for with
pleasure. 1 voted for the $50 DOG, 900 emer-
gency appropriation. 1 am ready to vote
for s5O,OO0,OOO OF for 100000, 600 to avenge
the Maine and to free Cuba"
But I'll not vote to expend a dollar for
any doubtful policy, and I'll not vote for
any scheme to protect Cuban bondholders
as against humanity and freedom and in
dependence.
A House bill extending the time for the
construction of a bridge over the Missouri
river near Council Bluffs. Iowa. and Oma-
ha. Neb.. was passed
Consideration of the sundry civil bill was
then resumed.
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Might Report Today,

The republican members OF the House
who were called the 'insurgents" on ac-
count Of their Cuban syMpathies, are
pressing the foreign affairs COMMITTEES to
report their Cuban resolutions today, and
It is said that they may make q report at
4 o'clock n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12

Miss Lillian n. Lamb has been promoted
from the s52O to the 500 class in the Navy
Department. This young lady, who is an
expert stenographer. has been employed In
Secretary Longs ofIfco sfncs the beginning
Of the war excitement, and her promotion
II duo to the excellence Of her work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices OF
the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney. members
New York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs. Van Emburgh 6 Atterbury, No. 2
Wall ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12
Charged With Highway Robbery.
Andrew BeIters and Philin Retfers col

Andrew Betters and Philip Betters, col
ored, were today each held by Judge KIM
ball in $1,000 bail for the action of the
grand jury to answer the charge OF stealing
IS from the person of Christian Heitmuller
Saturday night last. According to the evil
dence. the accused stopped Mr.. Heitmuller
while on the Bladensburg road. One of
them put a coat over Heitmuller's head and
the other robbed him OF his money. The
defense il an alibi.
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HOUSE OF REpREsENrarIyEs


again today in anticipation of the opening
of the debate upon the Spanish crisis. but
when the House convened at noon the word
was passed around on the floor that the
foreign affairs committee had been unable
to agree and thare would be 10 report until
tomorrow.
District Naval Militia.
Immediately after the reading of the jour-
nal the Speaker recognized Mr.. Hilborn of
California to call up. on behalf of the naval
committee the Senate bill for the organiZa-
ton of a naval battalion In the District of
Columbia. Mr.. Bailey Indicated his purpose
TO object unless an amendment was offered
to organize tfis battalion under existing
law
Mr. Dingley appealed to Mr. Bailey to al
low the consideration of the bill
Does not the gentleman from Texas
think said he. that in the present situa-
ton We should be considering bills of this
character"
Il suggest the bill be withheld until we
see what the report of the committee on
foreign affairs is to be, so that we can de-
termine exactly what the condition in the
country isl replied Mr.. Bailey. IF the
fear he entertains has no more founda ton
than the report that the Presidents mes
sage last Wednesday might have created a
riot in Havana the gentleman need not be
exercised. The Presidents message might
have created a riot in Cuba, but it would
not have been among the Spaniards in Ha-
vana. 1t would have been among the in
surgents in the interior" daughter and
applause on the democratic side.)
Il rise to a parliamentary inquiry
shouted Mr.. Terry (Ark.) What need have
we for any army and navy, anyway
Uaughter)
THAT is not parliamentary inquiry" re-
piled the Speaker, smiling blandly amid re-
n.wed laughter.
Mr.. Ridgely Ran.) then objected.
Mr.. Adams Pa). acting chairman of tlfe
foreign affairs committee, then asked una nj
nous consent for the committee to sit dur.
ing the sessions of the House.
The request was granted.
During the debate Mr.. Botkin CKar.) and
Mr.. Greene Neb) took occasion to discuss
the Cuban question, but their utterances
were not infiammatory.
Mr.. Lacey Qowa) asked consideration fol
bill to extend the scope Of the duties Of
the fish commission to wild and game birds
I'm these war,ike times" observed Mr.
McMillen CTenn.), Il think we should moi
waste our time on bills relating TO birds.
object" Gaughter)
The House then went into committee OF
the whole on a bill relating to the District
of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12

II you want anything. try an ad. In The
star. II anybody has what Jon wish, you
viii get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12

Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1927 + St, members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs.
Ladenburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12
A Local PoAantl..

John 3. Peterson OF the District of CO.
iumbia received patent today for rem.-
dial appliance. s
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Quotations reported by corson q Macart-
rey. bankers.
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Mr.. Mason Speaks.

Mr. Mason then proceeded with his speech.
He had prepared 1t carefully and confined
himself closely to his manuscript. His
speech was legal argument in favor of
the recognition by this government of the
independence of the Cuban republic Mr..
Mason was accorded close attention by
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-07
answer 70 this charger"

answer TO this charger
Muskowitz made signs indicating he did
not understand the words of the magis-
trate.
''Your honor, he Is a Hebrew" inter-
posed Interpreter Schwartz. and he does
not understand a word of English"
What. a negro Hebrew? l never heard
of such a thing before" said the magis-
trate.
1T Is true, Judge" said the Interpreter
There are about three hundred of them
in New York, and they all come from Je-
rusalem."
Lawyer Cohen, sworn as witness, said:
This prisoner is a Hebrew, and Is en-
ployed by a rabbi 10 write scrolls. l saw
this occurrence myself Because this pris-
oner speaks Hebrew a large crowd con-
stantly follows him. A crowd surrounded
him this morning. The policeman came
along and tod Muskowitz to move on,
thinking he was talking to regular ne
gro. Muskowltz did not understand and
did not move on. II appears to be mis-
take all round"
The magistrate discharged him without
further evidence.
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----e7-aIR--e------------
AN OVATION TO GEN. LEE.
Remarkable Demonstration by the
Audience at WaIIncI5's Theater.

From the New York Times, Oct. 5.
1t remained for Gen. Fitzhugh Lee TO
cause a demonstration at Wanack's thea
ter last night that eclipsed anything Of the
kind that has occurred In a theater since
the war with Spain was declared. The gem
eral and six friends entered the theater
some lime after the performance began,
and, unnotced by the audience, entered
the two proscenium boxes reserved for
them.
The finale of the first act was reached
and, with the usual encOres, the curtain
was raised, when an usher walked down
the aisle with bunch of roses for Miss
Nielsen. The singer, who noticed Gen. Lee
in the box, rushed across the stage and
handed the roses TO him. This was the sig
nal for an outburst Of applause which last
ed for fully ten minutes, and did not sub
side before Gen. Lee had bowed his ac-
acknowledgements many times In the mean
time, the curtain, which had been rung
down, was raised again and the orchestra
played THE Star-Spangled Banner" the
audience singing the chorus. The demon
stration was repeated at the conclusion of
the performance, many persons grasping
the generals hand.
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New York, Oct 6-HupDard Bros. & Co
say of cotton to-day: Manchester SPIN
ners are large buyers in Liverpool, TAX
ing all the offers from America and COW
ering their contracts for immediate deliv-
cry of yarns by purchases on the spot.
There does not appear to be a large specu-
lative demand abroad as the future market
did not fully respond to the improvement
and closed barely steady. Locally the adj
vance of the past three days seems 10 have
eliminated the nervous short interest
There is no disposition to anticipate a
sharp decline from the present prices,
though the advance of twenty points from
the bottom has not increased the specula-
tive demands. The market has relapsed
into dullness and will be governed by for
eign advices. Quarantine regulations are
said to seriously interfere with the ship
ment of cotton in Mississippi. Exporters
sold against Southern purchases during the
afternoon. The closing of the market was
easy. Southern shippers are reported as
making offers freely
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OCEAN EREIGHTs.

Cotton-Market steady; rate quoted
are per 100 pounds: Boston, per bale, 81 rs:
New York, per bale, S1.O0; Philadelphia.
per bale, $1.00; Baltimore. per bale. 81 90:
via New York-Liverpool, 45c; Bremen. 45c:
Genoa, AZ; RevaI, 45c; Riga. 63c; St Peters
burg, 63c; Havre, 47c; Hamburg, SOC:
Antwerp, soc; Amsterdam, SOC.
Direct-Genoa, SOC; Bremen, 45c; Ham
burg, 47c Reval. SIC; Barcelona. 62c;
Havre. SOC; Rotterdam. soc; st. Peters
burg, 5ec
Lumber-By sail-Freights are quiet. For
eign business is dun. The rates from
this and nearby Georgia ports are quoted
at 81 00d4.7 rs for a range--including Balt-
more and Portland. Me. Railroad ties.
base "A feet to'BaRtimore, Bic; to Phila-
delphia, 141kc; to New York 161zc; Timber
rates, JOc0$100 higher thsn lumber rates
BY Steam-Lumber-To Baltimore, 81. 90;
Boston, 800; New York, s7.75.
Naval Stores-The market is steady
Medium-sized vessels. Rosin-Cork for
orders, rs Sd for barrels of $40 pounds. and
Sc primage. Spirits. As. Larger vessels
Rosin rs Cd; spirits IS Cd. Steam. 12c per 100
pounds on rosin. 81. 90 on spirits TO Boston
and 10c on rosin. and SOC on spirits to New
York.
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NAVAL STORES.

Spirits Turpentine-The steady demand
continued and as forecasted in Yesterdays
report. the market was advanced to 30
cents gallon. There was a good demand
for the offerings, which were a little heav-
Ter than during the past few days At the
Board of Trade, at the first call the mar
ket was bulletined firm at 80 cents, with
sales of 262 casks AT the last call the
market closed firm at 80 cents, with furth-
er sales of 10 casks.
Rosin-There was an advance of cents
a barrel on all grades of rosin, including
K and below, excepting F, which was 219
cents higher. There was a good demand
at the advance and the reported sales
were 1888 barrels. At the Board of Trade
al the first call the market was bulletined
firm at the changes noted, with sales of
2,049 barrels. At the last call the market
closed firm and unchanged with further
sales of 7S4 barrels. The quotations were
a fo1lOus-
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,lIscrLLANEous MAnKErs.

The following are the Savannah Board
of Trade quotations:
Tacon-The market Is steady. Smoked
clear sides, csc; dry sailed clear rib sides.
sac; bellies. 612c; sugar-cured hams, 9h
G10Lo.
Lard-Market firm; pure, in tierces, sac;
5O-pound tins. CSC; compound, in tiercess
49sc; 5O-pound tins, 45sc
Butter--Market steady; fair demand:
Elgins, &c; fancy Elgins, pc.
Cheese-Market firm; fancy fun cream
cheese, 1910; 20-pound average, n1kc.
Flour-MarSet steady; patent $435:
straight $500; fancy, 1915; family $3.50.
Corn-Market steady; white, job lots,
soc; car load lots. 49c; mixed corn, Job
lots, 49c; car load lots, 4Sc.
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ADVANCES ALL AROUND.
ox MARKET 1-1e CENT HIGH
FIR ON ALL GRADES

-. rurpentine in Good Demand
sp' On cents a GalIOn-AdVance OF
" -. On Common and Medium
C.odes of Rosin-Other markets.
S,cady and Unchanged.
NAH. oct. 6-rhere were advances
80 Il, all of the leading markets to-
pa p ror,on rose 1-16 cent on all grades
dal. fair demand for the offerings. The
"''' ..-,snttne market advanced to 80
sil'-'7 ,ba sales were quite large. The
ro..n market also advanced ana . cents
:. I.rrel was added TO the price on COM
d o'' ,r5 medium grades. The Wholesale
n'''' ,,s were steady and generally I'M
' mod The following resume OF the
CHANGE ,,l,rl,ets win show the tone and
al ''..'.otat,ons at the close to-day;