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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
QUEEN VICTORIA TO DECIDE.
VIII Arbitrate Dispute Between Chile
and Argentina.


and Argentina.
While no official confirmation has been
received at the State Department Of the
report from Buenos Ayres that the govern
ments of Argentina and of Chile have just
concluded an agreement to arbitrate their
differences growing out of the boundary
dispute, the officials are satisfied that such
a conclusion has been reached
The department has been advised on this
subject so far only through mail reports,
put these indicated an early agreement be-
tween the two governments.
The issue, as it was understood here
followed a refusal by Argentina to arbi-
trate with the other boundary questions
the title to a certain tract Of territory
winch, according to the contention of that
government, had long before been definitely
and nnally settled upon Argentina
II Is gathered from the reports so far
received at the State Department that by
the agreement reached yesterday the ar
bitrator, who in this case will be Queen
victoria will determine whether or not
the title to this territory should come be-
fore her for disposal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
The Stock Market Was Dull and
Listless Again Today.
FURRY In AMERICAN TOBACCO
Due to a Rumor Regarding Action
of Western Factory.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
NEW YORK, September 23.-Cables re-
ported London markets generally heavy IN
tone because of comparative activity in
money and news from Pekln OF Chinese
complications likely to grow out OF the
emperor's Indication. Pacific issues were
irregular. while other American stocks wcr.
nominally 1-sa1-4 under New York parity
on jobbers' quotations. British consoIs
showed Is decline.
The New York market opened Irregular
with sugar off seven-eighths from yester-
days close. With the exceptioIfAof buying
for London account, the general market
was featureless at the start
Tobacco developed some weakness after
the opening on reports from St Louis, that
the recent cut of ten per cent made by the
LigSett & Myers Company, on all It's
brands was regarded there as the beginning
OF another terrific fight between the inde-
pendent factories and the American To-
bacco Company.
Money loaned at per cent while the
general market had improved soma. the
Pacific issues and Peoples Gas showing
the most Improvement in this rally. There
have been a number Of bear points out on
the latter stock for some time and in con-
sequence quite short interest exists in IT.
The buying in the stock was good. At
noon the market in general, though full
was steady at the slight advance previous
ly noted. Sugar looked much stronger on
covering, and the important statement at
tributed to Mr.. Doscher, that while ha
Would never sell his refining plant 10 the
trust, he might make an agreement with Il
A little better feeling prevailed I'm to-
bacco in the early afternoon dealings on
the statement from a good authority that
the company had completed arrangements
Tor purchasing some of the plug tobacco
concerns and had taken I'D some of The
options fhiS morning.
A meeting of Peoples Gas Company
was held in this city this morning all par
ties in interest attending. A settlement OF
dlthculties in regard to Indiana Fuel Gas
was reached satisfactory to all.
Rockefeller interests are said to be talk
Ing bullish on this st. Paul stock and the
buying for the past week has been for
strong people.
The United Gas Improvement COMPANY
OF Philadelphia has declared its regular
quarterly dividend OF per cent, payable
october IL, to stock of record September 30
Inc interview yesterday with Mr. Gould
stating that steps would shortly be taken
TO provide for the electrical equipment of
the Manhattan road seemed to act as a
wet blanket upon that stock TODAY. IN
opened u below last evenings close and at
30 showed a decline of one point from the
opening. Toward O'Clock the market be-
came rather weak on selling by the profess
sional element. but there was no pressure
An additional gold engagement Of $780,
900 was announced today for Heidelbach
1ckelheimer &, Co. The amount OF gold
which has been sent from Europe to this
country since August is approximately
Sl4, 500 900.
Omaha earnings for month Of August in
creased SI32, 10; from January /, increase,
S464, 1897.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
No Cabinet Session.

This was the regular day for a session
Of the cabinet, but Secretary Gage was the
only cabinet officer in the city. He went
to the White House and remained good
while with the President. Assistant Sec
rotary Meiklejohn of the War Department
submitted to Secretary Gage telegram lie
had received regarding the collection of
customs duties in Porto Rico.
This showed that Porto Rican money is
being received in payment for customs du-
ties at the rate Of 81 for each 81 Of Ameri-
can money.
No report has yet been made as to the
receipts and expenditures on the island, but
Secretary Gage believes that the receipts
will equal the expenditures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, September 23.-Flour frmer-
western super. 50 25as2 50 do extra, So 60aS3 90:
DO family. g s5a$a. 75 winter wheat patent So S.
40; spring do, 81 25as4 40; spring wheat
straight 81 00aS4. 20-receipts IA 21S barrels: ex-
ports, $50 barrels. Wheat easy-spot and month,
72a72A; October, 71Aa71h; December, 70Isa7ON :
steamer No. red, 7a67A-recepts, 81 500 bush
els; exports. 20, o09 bushels; stock 523 800 bush
els; sales, 10000 bushes-southern wheat by sam
pie, 61aI3; do. on grade, 6Sa72h. Corn easy-spOt
and month, 331sa33ss; October, 339sa33X; Noyem-
Der, 34a34A; new or old November or December
900 bushels; exports. 1000 bushels; stock 1885,
ss5 bushels; sales, $4,000 bushelse-southern white
2 white western, 27laa2s; No. mixed do 2sa
251-exports, 2s,on bushels; shipments. none;
stock, ESQ. o9l bushels. Rye easier-No. nearby
ports, none; stock, 5397s bushels. Hay firm-No
l timothy, $40 bid. Grain freights steady un-
changed. Sugar strong, unchanged. Butter steady
unchanged. Eggs drm, unchanged Cheese steady
unchanged Lettuee-7Qc. per bushel box. WHISKY
unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
SPANISH ACT IN GOOD FAITH.
Evacuation of Porto Rico Is Prorress-
ing Satisfactorily.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. September o.
Everything regarding the evacuation of the
Island of Porto Rico by the Spanish troops
is proceeding satisfactorily. The Spaniards
are acting in perfect good faith and are
turning over everything as they quit the
various towns.
Preparations are being made for an elab-
crate and impressive ceremony when the
American flag Is raised over San Juan.
The military commission has adjourned
until Monday next
The lights on the north coast of the ISL
and, which have been dark since the war
began, have been reiighted by the Span
iards. except at San Juan. where the light
house was destroyed in the bombardment
by the fleet under Rear Admiral Sampson.
The lights of the city warn mariners APP
preaching the port. We bear the expense
of the maintenance of the coast lights.
United States Consul Hanna Is flooded
with letters from fortune hunters He
strongly advises all of them to remain at
home until the Americans are in complete
control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
THE COLUMBIA EXTENSION.
Proposed Change of the Cable Motive
Power to Underground Electric.

1t is expected the early part of next
month a meeting of the stockholders of the
Columbia Street Railroad Company will be
held for the purpose of granting the neces-
sary authority for the issue of bonds which
will be needed to furnish the money re-
quired to construct the proposed eastern
extension of the road out Benning road to
the District bounds. 1t is also understood
that at the same meeting the stockholders
will be called on to approve the plan of
changing the cable motive power on the
present line to the underground system, so
that the entire road will be operated by
electricity. 1t is estimated that the entire
cost Of the proposed work, including the
fitting up of the power house. will be about
$3.50 600, and it is expected that bonds to
that amount will be issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
EIGHT INVESTIGATORS OBTAINED.
Gen. Alexander NJ. McCOOk, 1t is
Understood, Will Serve.

zen. Alexander NJ. McCOOk, 1t is
UnderstOOd, Will Serve.
The war investigating commission will
meet President Mckinley at the White
House tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. 1t
is thought by that time the names of the
commissioners will be officially announced
at the White House.
The President has now obtained eight
members certain, and there is said to be
doubt about only one. The eighth man
who has been secured is understood to be
General Alexander Mcdowell McCook of
the Fighting McCook" family.
He went into the war as colonel of the
LIST Ohio Infantry, having been a captain
in the regular army at the beginning of
the war. He rose during the war until he
attained the brevet of a major general. AT
the close of the war he was made leuten-
ant colonel of the Goth Infantry and rose
to major general in 1894. He was retired
on the I'd of April, 1895.
Col James A. Sexton, the new COM
mander-in-chief of the G. A. r.. and a
member of the war inquiry commission,
arrived this morning and is at the Ebbitt
House,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
THE CROQUET CONTEST
Bad Condition of Courts Interferes With the
Opening Today.
Renewal of Interest This Afternoon
and Some Strong Games in Prog
ress-EveninE Schedule.

Owing to the bad condition of the courts
play did lot begin in the tournament of
the District of Columbia CroGuet Associa-
ton until o'clock this afternoon. Al that
time. however, the grounds had dried out
considerably. and a little rolling and
sweeping soon put them into the best of
shape.
The rain stopped all late plays yester-
day, so that the first and second divisions
will not get through their games until to-
morrow afternoon. while the third division
will probably play all through next week
in order 70 fiLish its schedule.
The games that were played Yesterday
afternoon, however, were full of interest
to the spectators who braved the driZZle
to watch them. The game between Hall
and Yost, which was in progress when
The Stars report closed yesterday, was
won by Yost He was defeated in turn,
however, by Edmunds. This leaves the
question of the winner of the second
division very much open to discussion.
Hall and Coleman stand in the lead, each
with four won and one lost, while YoSt
and Catln stand next, each with three
won and one lost. Had Yost won from
Edmunds also yesterday he would have
been in a fair way to win the medal. The
outcome of this interesting competition will
be closely watched
First Division Games.
mere are SoHle very iiteTeSliH6 6duicS
in the first division to be played. 1t now
looks as though Wahly had slight advan-
tage over Duryea for the championship, in
that the latter is the only strong player he
has yet to meet, while Duryea has to play
both Wahly and Strong. The game be-
tween Wahly and Duryea, scheduled for
last night, was called off, Of course, on &C
count of the rain, and will, in all probable
1ty. be played tonight. There is also a
chance that the game between Duryea and
Strong in the regular schedule may be
played this evening, and should this turn
out to be the case the program will I'M
doubtedly be the banner one of the week in
point of attendance and popular interest.
Duryea also has a game with Williams
who defeated Strong, and should that play
er turn out to be uneXceptionally strong,
as he did In that game, he may find a
stumbling block. The first two places in
md Duryea, while Strong will occupy the
third position on the list.
There is very strong rivalry in the third
division between Baker and Stauffer, each
of whom has five games won and none
lost H. Wahly comes next, with five won
and two lost. but the games in this division
are so incomplete that no reliable estimate
of the final standing of the players can be
made.
The two games in the series for the Van
Wickle badge postponed from yesterday af-
O'Clock by Strong and Duryea, the first one
being in progress when this report closed
The Score.
The score at a late hour this afternoon
stood as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Reports Received From Bedsides of
Campaign Sufferers.

The inquiries Of The Evening Star re-
porters into the condition of the sick SOL
d1ers of the District regiment resulted to-
day in the following reports:
Corpl. John Ward Shuster of Company B
who was SO i'll with fever in New York is
slowly improving at his home, 1925 3Oth
street.
Dennis Riley of Company z, 1216 Half
street, returned yesterday from Montauk
Point He underwent an operation there
and is very weak, but improving He is a
son of John A Riley of Company NJ, who
died at Chickamauga.
Private Bernard E. Mead of Company A
was slightly better today, though his tenn
perature is still very high. All hopes are
given of his recovery.
Sergt. Fred. V. Cusick passed a very
good night, and seemed very much better
this morning.
Private David B. Curry, Company H,
District of Columbia Volunteers, is very
sick at No. 1919 31st street.
Private Edmund B. Burke of Companv C.
who has been dangerously ill at his resi-
dence, GIG Sd street northwest is now
thought by his physicians to be in a fair
way to recovery.
The condition of Private Jas. j. Pollock
of Company NJ is somewhat improved to-
day, although he is seriously i'll.
Private c. Maurice Smith, still confined
to bed, is not able to sit up.
a
trained nurse privided, and is more com
Portable today
Private John NJ. Watts, Company E. is
improving slightly. and is able to be about
without assistance
Private Eugene Huffman, Company F,
was taken yesterday to Governors Island
Hospital, New York, from Montauk
Maj. Richard A. O'Brien, commanding
the 3D. Battalion, was taken with the fever
last Sunday. He has been quite i'll since,
but is now on the mend, and able to be out
First Lieut.. c. Fred. Cook, adjutant of
the Sd Battalion. who was thought to be
on the road to recovery, after a dangerous
illness, last evening suffered a return Of
the fever and other undesirable symptoms
He was reported today as feeling far from
well.
The soldier boys at Providence Hospital
continue to grow stronger every day
Private Clarence S. Pittman, Company G.
after going through the entire war in the
fever-laden atmosphere of Cuba and some
Of our home military camps without having
had a days illness in the hospital, is now
seriously ill with malaria fever at the resi-
dence of his father, SO K street northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION.
Fear That the Disease Cannot BE
Checked at Oxford.

LOUISVILLE, KY, September 23.-Tele-
graphic advices from the far south last
night indicate that In only one town is the
yellow fever epide mic causing serious ap-
prehension. Following is a resume Of the
situation:
President Souchon Of the Louisiana
beard of health reports that there have
been sevsnty cases of yellow fever at
Franklin to date Two deaths have occur
red. and there are now fifteen cases under
treatment, all doing well.
Experts report five nav cases at Orwood,
Miss, during the past four days: Three
persons are dangerously ill at Taylors,
Miss, but only one new case is reported
there. The situation in the town of Ok
ford Miss, is growing serious, and it is
feared that the health board will be I'M
able to check the disease before it spreads
throughout the village. There were two
deaths there yesterday and one new case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
THE SIGNAL CORPS.
Local Company Reaches New York
From Porto Rico.

The transport Seneca arrived at quaran-
tine, New York, at o'clock this morning
from Porto Rico. Among the troops on
board was four-company battalion of the
signal corps. One of the companies was
Captain Lamars command, which was
raised in this city and vicinity. The bat
talon will come to this city, having been
ordered to the Washington barracks. The
boys will probably reach here some time
tonight. The signal corps made a memoir
able record in Porto Rico and the local
boys will receive a warm welcome from
their friends here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Charges Withdrawn.

The two cases which were to be called
today for trial in the Police Court, brought
at the instance of Mrs. Mary o. Agnew of
the pension office against her husband, S.
H. Agnew, have been nolle prosecuted by
Assistant District Attorney Mullowney at
the request of the prosecuting witness. In
letter to Mr.. Mullowney Mrs Agnew
states that as she believes herself to be
under the protection of the Equity Court
she has no desire to press the charges in
his hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
VIII of AIpheus Edwards.

An exemplified copy OF the will of Alpheus
l.. Edwards, received from Charlottesville,
Va, was placed on record at the office Of
the register of wills today. The testator
owned the house and lot No. 614 I street
northwest in this city, which he leaves in
trust to his son Truston P. Edwards to be
sold to pay off his bond in the Mutual Life
Insurance Company, and to pay the residue
to his sister, Mrs. Mary F. Munroe. The
will was dated November t. 1893
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

James q. Blythe Of Mason City, Iowa. is
in the city. He was the chairman of the
state republican committee during the last
campain and was close contestant for the
nomination in the fourth congressional dis
trict, which was recently given to Mr.. Han
gen.
Major r. M. Townsend Of the subsistence
department is at the Arlington on his Way
to Camp Meade, Pa.
Lieut.. Davis Elkins, son of Senator
Ellkins. is at the Shoreham.
Lieut.. Guy v. Henry. 9TH Infantry, II in
the city on sick leave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
AT NATIONAL PARK,
Only a Small Gathering Attracted BY
the Double HEADER

Inc oouble-header between the Senators
ana the Cincinnati Reds this afternoon
drew poorly, not over 500 being present
when the first game was started. Breiten-
stein and Woods being the Cincinnati bat
terry and Baker and Farrell officiating for
the Senators. Smith went back to third
for the Senators and Gatans played short,
Elmer Smith resumed his place in left for
the visitors Emslie and Andrews were the
umpires. II 1T
Each side scored one in four innings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Transport senecs. Arrives.

NEW YORK, September 23.-The trans
port Seneca, from Ponce. Porto Rico, and
Santiago, Cuba, arrived at the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad pier in Jersey City today. She
had in all 272 passengers. They include
$50 officers and men of the Signal Corps
from Illinois, under Lieutenant Colonel
Reibe, and comprised Companies 4. 8, 6
and and 90 government teamsters and
civilians. Two men who were sick were
transferred to Governors Island. The sig
nal men go to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Deaths at Ponce.

The following cable message was received
by the adjutant general this afternoon from
General at Pone. Porto Rico.
Deaths, 22d, six-Sergeant Lenten M.
Dinsmore, L. 10th Pennsylvania; Private
William c. Dunlop. L, 4th Ohio; Private
Albert E. Schmidt, L. 9th Illinois; Private
George s. Oft, M, LIST Kentucky; Corporal
Charles NJ. Gengaware. NJ. 4th Pennsyl-
vania. all of typhoid: Private Christ Hell
lis. !, Sd Illinois, remittent malarial fever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Second Division.
Third Division.
MIR. sAxToN GETS THE CONTRACT.
Washington Contractor Will Build
the City and Suburban.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, September 23.-The
contracts for equipping the City and Sub
Urban railway If Washington were today
awarded at the office of Steele, Semmes,
Cary & Bond, in Baltimore.
The general contract was awarded to E.
Saxton of Washington, and the contract
for track material to Johnson & Co of
Pennsylvania. The figures were not given
out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Mr.. Chickerins Renominated

WATERTOWN,o Y, September o.
At the republican congressional conven-
ton of the twenty-fourth district held in
this city today Representative Charles A.
Chickering was unanimously renominated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
MICHIGAN OUT OF COMMISSION.
GunbOat Yorktown to Go to the
Asiatic Station.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, September %
The old man-of-war Mohican, now at Mare
Island, will go out of commission in about
two weeks. and 1t is doubtful If she will
ever see service again. The Mohican was
aground at Honolulu, and the pumps were
kept pretty busy On the voyage to this port
The gunboat Yorktown. which has been
lying at Mare Island for several months
will be placed in commission in about two
weeks. 1t is expected that she will sail to
the Asatic station. possibly to Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Mrs. Yarde-BuIier Seeks Divorce.

OAKLAND, Cal. September 23.-Mrs.
Mary Leila Yarde-Buller wife of Walter
1arde-Buller Of London. has brought suit
IN the court of Alameda county for a d.
Norce or three grounds, of cruelty. failure
70 provide ana desertion. This suit will be
based on decree of legal separation OBJ
;..ined several years ago in England by
Mrs. Butler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

Spanish In Cuba Must Observe Terms
Of the Protocol.

A peremptory message of instruction has
been sent to the Cuban military commits
sion and made the basis of note from the
American commission to the Spanish COM
missioners. The authorities here will not
make the terms of the note public. but its
general tenor Is that the United States will
not be satisfied with any further delay in
the evacuation Of Cuba. 1t is to the effect
that the terms of the protocol call for the
immediate evacuation of Cuba and that
Spanish sovereignty must be relinquished.
The American commissioners have been in
formed that the evacuation Of Cuba cannot
be delayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23

BALTIMORE, Md, September 23.-Rich-
ard Malcolm Johnson, the lecturer and
novelist, died in this city this morning, af-
ter an illness of several months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Gen. shafter Ell Route to New Yor,

SYRACUSE. N. fYsg September 2s.-een.
shafter passed through this city on the
Central railroad this, morning, bound for
New York. He e9urtseeusly raised his hat
in honor Of the relief corps women at the
depot who were serving soldiers with milk
and fruit and was WARMLY applauded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Trial Postponed.

The hearing of the case of Albert Kent,
colored, who was arrested last night by
Detective Lacy on the charge of stealing
a coat, valued at IS, from r. A. Reeves,
was this afternoon continued until tomor-
row in the Police Court Kent admits his
guilt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
George cdnr.toan a Baron.

LONDON. September 23.-It is officially
announced that the Hon. George N. Cur
ION, until recently parliamentary secretary
for the foreign office, who is to succeed the
Earl Of Elgin as iVceroy Of India. has been
elevated to the peerage as Baron Curzon of
KedIeston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Congressional Nominations.

MAUCH CHUNK. Pa, September %
]. E. Lauer of LansfCrd has been nomnat-
ed as the democratic candidate for Con-
gresS from the eighth district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-23
Mr.. Bayard's Condition.

DEDHAM, Mass, September 23-Thos
F. Bayard remained in about the same con-
dition today as he was ON yesterday. He
had comfortable night and his pulse was
quite strong today. - c.