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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
HAS MADE MANY CONVERTS
Good Showing Made in Work Of the
Christian Church.
Jubilee of Organized Missions Be-
gins in Cincinnati Today With
Large Attendance.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, October 13-The
Christian Churches, or Disciples Of Christ.
began here today the jubilee OF their or
ganized missions. This denomination. which
began seventy-f1ve years ago under the
leadership of DR.. Alexander Campbell, ana
has had such distinguished adherents as
President Garfield and jeremiah 8. Black
Is now more than a million strong.
Three-fourths are in Ohio, Indiana, lili-
nois, Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee
and Kansas. They are notably active
denomination In evangelistic work. over
1901 600 converts were added the present
year.
This jubilee convention is represented by
three missionary secieties-the Christian
Womans Board Of Missions, the American
Christian Missionary Society and the For
eign Christian Missionary Society. 1t Is
in no sense a legislative body and never
conducts church trials.
Delegates and visitors are here from for
eign countries. Fully 10000 are expected
by tomorrow.
Among the pioneer preachers are Rev.
c. L. Loos of Kentucky. Rev. II. X.
Pritchard Of Indiana, Rev. Robert Moffett
Of Ohio and Rev. w. I: Moore Of Missouri.
This year has been highly successful In
missionary contributions, the total being
over half a million dollars.
The feature will be the celebration OF
the Lords supper In MUSIC t1ail, SUNDAY
afternoon, when FIVE thousand commune
cants will Dartake.
The Christian Woman's Board Of Mis-
sions began Is session today with the ad-
dress of Mrs. o. A. Burgess, president.
Miss Lois A. White, secretary, presented
the annual report. This is the only wo-
mans missionary society that both raises
and dsburses it's funds without authority
Of men, One of it's features is the main
tenance Of Bible chairs In connection with
the state universities. Prof. g. p. Coler
has the chair at Ann Arbor and Prof. c. A.
Young at Charlottesville, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
NO CONCLUSIONS. REACHED
Members of the Industrial Commission
Have Not Voted.
Statements in Senator kyle's Inter-
view Observation-Disclosures Re-
gaFded a. Probable.

The industrial commission did not hear
any testimony today. as the witnesses who
were to appear could not be present. Mr..
Chas. g. Trench OF Brooklyn was expected
to give testimony on the subject Of the
manufacture Of tin plate In this country.
and he may be on hand tomorrow for that
purpose
Mebers Of the commission were surprised
at the interview given by Senator Kyle.
chairman of the commission, who left here
a couple of days ago for his home Mr..
Kyle was quoted as indicating the probable
action of the commission on the subjects
of transportation and the trusts
The commission consists OF twenty-oue
members and no vote has been taken to
indicate how any one of them stands on
any question on which they have been TAX
ing testimony. AS a matter Of fact, not
half of the members Of the commission
have attended more than a few OF the meet
ings and practically have heard no testi
mony that has been taken. The only way
in which they can be informed regarding
the facts that will form the basis of any
recommendations to be made, will be by
reading the printed testimony. only por-
ton of which has been officially published
up to the present time.
For these reasons Ii Is said that II Is I'M
possible that any conclusion could have
been reached, based on evidence that has
come before the commission. 1t is gener-
ally believed that Senator Kyle did not IN
tend to convey the meaning expressed in
this interview.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
CONSUL MACRUM NOTIFIED.
Instructed to Look After British In.
terests in the Transvaal.

Instructed to Look After British In
terests in the Transvaal.
The State Department has been officially
informed of the withdrawal from Pretoria
of Mr.. Conyngham Greene, the British dip
lcmatic agent in the South African republic,
and the existence of state of war between
that government and the government of
Great Britain. Instructions have been &C
cordingly sent to Mr. Macrum, the Amerl-
can consul at Pretoria, to look atter BRUSH
interests in that section.
The notification came to the state De-
partment this morning in the shape of a
note from Mr.. Tower. the charge OF the
British embassy here. In consultation with
Mr.. Adee, the acting secretary OF state, the
details of the transfer of British interests
in case of war had been previously ar
ranged, that all that was necessary Tor
Mr.. Adee to do to complete the transfer Oh
interests was the dispatch OF prief capie-
gram for Mr.. Marcum, at pretoria. mat
officer is the superior in rank to the other
consular representatives OF the Cnted
States not only in the Transvaal but IN
the Orange Free State, and he is expected,
and, in fact, has been instructed, TO give
these officials the necessary directions to
place them in charge of British interests.
The only consular official besides Mr.. Mac
rum in the South African republic is Mr..
Gordon, who succeeded Mr.. Manion as con-
sular agent for the United States at johann
nesburg Mr.. Manion having resigned few
months ago
In the Orange Free State, the United
States is represented by Alfred Elliott con-
sular agent at Bloomfontein He is an Eng
lishman, and therefore 1T is questionable
whether or not he will remain at his post in
his capacity as American agent or retire.
In the latter case Mr.. Aiacrum will proba-
bly, select some suitable American, if one
can be found in Bloomfontein to take up
the duties of consular agent.
There is present intention at the State
Department to issue a proclamation of neu-
trality. 1t has come to be the custom to
omit these proclamations, until so e emer-
gency arises calling for their issue. and
such an emergency is not expected to oc-
cur in South Africa. The United States has
issued only one genuine neutrality procla-
nation In the last twenty-six years. and
that was in the case of the Franco Prussian
war. In our own war with Spain neutrality
proclamations were the exception rather
than the rule and even with the cOnsidera-
BILE German interests involved the only ac-
ton taken by the German government was
to take official cogniZance Of the existence
Of war without issuing a proclamation.
Such proclamations. after all, are merely
issued as a matter Of information by the
United States for the benefit of it's own peo-
pie, and they do not add in any degree to
the obligations imposed by international
law upon a neutral nation to observe neu-
tralitv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
FINANCE AND TRADE
Bears Make aasuooessful Bald on
Stocks.
WHOLE LIST WAS DEPRESSED
The Room Traders Have Things
Their Own Way
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, October l5.-The tone OF to-
days stock market was heavy and the
volume of business small and almost Who'll
ly professional.
London prices were fully up to the local
parity ana there was some disposition to
buy the lower-priced issues for foreign ac-
count The buying in the local market was
largely against previous sales and no new
business was reported. Some Of the larger
operators were active in Offering down
prices, and the room followed this leader
ship without attempting to turn the market
in opposite direction.
Recent selling Of the higher-priced shares
Is now put down to the liquidation Of
moderate amount Of long stock and the en-
ployment Of the same brokers to sell for
the short account. This latter device gave
the appearance of a very substantial liqui-
dation Of long holdings and admirably serv-
ed the purpose Of depressing st. Paul and
burlington. An attack on Brooklyn Rapid
transit was moderately successful, owing
TO an absolute lack of inside support.
The new weakness in this property un-
settled the entire list. and may be con-
sidered an evidence of Indifference on
the part Of the new pool in these shares
The public Is in no mood for coming into
the market just now, and there Is no in
centive equal to the task of reviving inter
est professional operators are conSe-
quently conceded the control Of prices and
Will be allowed to proceed until the over
sold condition forces a recovery. This con-
ditfon Is far from satisfactory to the aver
age operator, and the willingness to refrain
from new undertakings Is not unnatural.
Inc war In the Transvsal Is being urged
In justification of the decline and the fear
Of gold exports has taken the place of the
late confidence in an import movement at
this season. Bankers who have figured on
the profits of an outward gold movement
have become convinced that the present
rate OF exchange does not warrant any
outgo. The speculative element may chip
gold at the very first opportunity. in order
to duplicate the success of the 20 and 40
pei cent money rate of few weeks ago.
The local money market Is no longer q
deterrent influence. but the call rate is
likely to change suddenly from time to time
without any greater significance than
would naturally result from extraordinary
local conditions. In many sections Of the
country the call rate has not been disturbed
since last summer, and even at the low
rates of that time is not finding any great
demand
Traders forced prices down in all parts
or the list during the afternoon, and Of
fered no excuse for the attack The in
cific Mail and Brooklyn Rapid Transit were
easily forced down under persistent offer
ings. In the latter movement it was sa d.
an effort was being made to force out an
undesirable interest in the directory. Most
any other excuse would have served equally
well, since no one was willing to support
the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
A flaming tree on the West Side called
out the fire department last night. and
gave numerous spectators an example OF
the dangers attendant upon the transmits
sion Of electricity.
The development of electricity as an
agent Of light and power has certainly
given the fire underwriters new problems
in estimating fire risks. Enterprising own
ers who took early advantage OF the use
of electricity for lighting have had to pay
for lessons Of experience. which compelled
in many instances the entire rewriting OF
their buildings. as the specifications for
electrical construction are now far more
rigid than formerly. A case b reported
from New York Of q fine residence on 9th
avenue that was wired at an expense of
S. 600 by one Of the best electrical firms In
the city; and yet this building turned out
to be an electrical ire-trep. and the owner
had to 20 to an additional expense Of from
1900 to 100 to remedy defects. In this in
stance both the electrical experts and the
architects seem to have been at fault; and
when men who make specially Of build
inss and electrical construction tall into
errors Of this dangerous "a wen as costly
nature 1t - not surprising that the wiring
done by the ordinary electrical workman
IL cast under suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
TELEPHONE EXCHANGES.
New Feature Which 1t is Proposed tt
Establish Here.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company has made arrangements for the
placing OF half million Of per cent
bonds. the proceeds of which will be used
In betterments in this city and in Balti-
more 1t is understood that the improve
ments contemplated here include not only
the extension Of the underground conduits.
but the establishment in different sections
Of the city of central stations.
1t is the purpose to locate one Of these
stations in Georgetown, the second In what
is known as the Mount Pleasant region
and the third in East Washington. A SIM
liar plan has just been carried out by the
company in Baltimore.
AS a result of the proposed change tho
company will be able to establish q uni
form rate for its service. At present the
rate varies with the distance of the sub
scriber from the central Office.
If it is found that it will be possible to
establish this system here, subscribers In
the city wishing to talk to Georgetown will
call up the central office as they now do,
and instead of being directly connected
with the phone of the person with whom
they wish to converse the central office
here will make connection with the central
Office in Georgetown. and at the latter
place the connection between the phones
Of the two subscribers will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
sCHaE1NER,s APPEAL FOR PEACE.
Makes . Notable Speech in Closing
Cape Assembly.

Makes Notable Speech in Closing
Cape Assembly.
CAPE TOWN. October Ii. - Premier
Schreiner In moving the adjournment OF
the Cape house of assembly made a notable
speech in the course of which he alluded TO
the position in which the Cape government
was placed.
He said he would do the duty imposed on
him without favor or fear-the duty OF all
to save the colony. far as possible, from
being involved In the vortex of war.
In his circulars to the military command
ers he had already given his reasons for
hoping that the people would appeal to
the members of the Legislature to possess
their souls in patience however dark the
days might be. and to await events with
Quietness and confidence.
To the press representing both sides he
would appeal for pity, sympathy, generos-
ity and charity, and he wished to make
similar appeal to the church and to the
natives of the colony. The time had not
yet arrived for him to say what part he
had played in trying to establish peace In
South Africa That would come later.
Let this colony" said the premier, In
conclusion, be a kind of haven during the
storm which has burst upon South Africa,
and let us all pray for the re-esta blishment
Of an honorable peace throughout our be-
loved country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
HEAVY REGISTRATION IN OHIO.
Both Parties Claim 1t as q Favorable
Indication.


Indication.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 13.-The reg
istration Of votes yesterday was so much
heavier than was expected as to constitute
a genuine surprise to the political members.
In Cleveland, where the detection in both
the democratic and republican parties Is
most marked. the registration was over 5000
greater than on the first registration day
last year.
Here in Columbus. where the republicans
are troubled with dissensions growing out
of the fight to oust Mayor Swartx, there
was a small increase in the registration.
and the republican wards seem tc have
held their own.
Both democrats and republican leaders
claim that the registration Is very crafty
ing to them, but 1t is difficult to see how
any definite conclusion can be based upon
the registration except that larger vote
than was expected Is indicated.
Republicans who are against the ticket
seem to be as anxious to vote as those who
ara "in line" and the same seems to be
true with the democrats.
Harry Wilson, the democratic chairman
of Cuyahoga county, said here last night
that his poll showed that Mayor Jones
would get 1900 votes in that county, and
In several suburbs of Cleveland where rail
way shops are located he found more Jones
votes than Mclean ana Nash votes to-
gether.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
ALLEGED ADULTERATION
Druggist On Trial for Selling Articl
of Inferior Grade.

DrugR1st On Trial FOR Selling Article
of Inferior Grade.
The case of Roach Abel, a druggist who
is charged with selling a grade of Hoff-
mans anodyne not up to the standard,
and which was begun late yesterday after
noon before Judge Kimball and jury. was
resumed today shortly before noon in the
Police Court.
Dr. Robert Lynch Of the health depart
ment stated that he procured the medicine
in question Of Mr.. Abel. and that 1t was
not Of the quality represented.
Prof. ]. D. Hird, District chemist, tes
titled that he made an alysis of the speci-
men of Hoffman's anodyne obtained from
Mr.. Abel and found that 1t did not con-
tain any ethereal oil. which Is one of the
principal component parts. Prof Hrd
demonstrated in the presence Of the jury
the manner In which he determined that
the anodyne obtained from Mr.. Abel had
in 1t no ethereal oil, while that obtained
from another druggist had.
During the examination of Prof. Hfrd
by Mr. Pugh 1t was developed that the
health department does not possess copy
of the United States Pharmacopea. upon
whose authority the indictments against
Mr.. Abel was brought. Mr. Pugh observed
that there was a copy Of the work lying
on the attorneys table and asked Mr.. Lips
comb if the government might use 1t.
Mr.. Lipscomb declined to assist the gov
eminent in any way, and at Mr.. Pugh's
request court took a recess until 1 o'clock
to enable the former to send to the Treas
ury Department for a copy of the work
wanted.
Upon reassembling shortly after o'clock
this afternoon Prof. Hird again took the
stand. He produced a copy Of the U. s..
Pharmacopea. edition of 1890. and read the
formula for producing Hoffmans anodyne.
and also said the ethereal oil called for
was absent in the sample procured from
Mr.. Abel.
Mr.. Lipscomb here took the witness in
hand. In reply to his questions Prof. Hird
said he was a graduate from Amherst Col
lege, Mass. and since then he had for a
period of six years analysed fertilizers for
the state of Maryland. He had had ex-
perience in the analysis Of drugs, he said,
ever since his connection with the District
government about seven years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13

Assistant Secretary Vanderlip went to
Philadelphia this morning to testify in the
trial Of Ingham and others. charged with
being implicated in the big counterfeting
scheme
Mr.. Ray L. Quackenbush, who was first
sergeant of Company b, 1st District of
Columbia Volunteers. will leave Washing
ton for Manila tomorrow morning to re-
port to General Otis for clerical duty. Mrs.
Quackenbush will remain here until peace
shall have been established fully in the
Philippines.
Mr.. A. H. Shattuck Of the Treasury De-
partment left today for Boston, Mass. on
his annual leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
GOING TO THE FRONT
The 10th and I'D Regiments Ordered
to Proceed to Snn FranciscO.

to Proceed 10 sun FrAnc1BcO.
The forward movement of volunteer
troops destined to the Philippines Is indi-
Gated by the following orders, issued by the
War Department today:
Secretary of War directs that the 4Oth
Regiment Infantry, Z. s. Volunteers be re-
Heved from duty at Fort Riley Kan, and
the Both day of October proceed, fully
armed and equipped with two hundred
rounds Of ammunition per man and proper
tentage. by rail to San Francisco, Cal,
preparatory for embarkation at that point
for the Philippine Islands. Mounted off,
GERS may take their horses. Personal bag
gage should be limited to clothing actually
necessary for Immediate field service Prior
to departure from station the regiment
will be subjected to medical inspection and
all sick and suspects left behind. and meas
ures will be taken to insure satisfactory
sanitary condition of railroad cars before
the troops are embarked therein.
Two companies of this regiment now
at San Francisco will, upon arrival Of re-
mainder OF regiment, be reported to its
commanding officer
"Quartermasters department will provide
necessary transportation, subsistence de-
partment suitable rations. and the medical
department proper medical attendance and
supplies.
Secretary of War directs that the 42d
Regiment. Z. 8. Volunteers, be relieved
from duty at Fort Niagara. N. T. and on
the 30th day Of October proceed by rail-
fully armed and equipped with two hum
dred rounds OF ammunition per man and
proper tentage. to San Francisco, Cal,
preparatory for embarkation at that point
for the Philippine Islands Mounted on
GERS may take their horses. Personal bag
gage should be limited to clothing actually
necessary for immediate field service Prior
to departure from station the regiment will
be subjected to medical inspection and all
the sick and suspects left behind. and meas
ures will be taken to insure a satisfact orv
condition OF railroad cars before the troops
are embarked therein.
"Quartermastere department will provide
necessary transportation. subsistence De.
partnlent suitable rations, and the medical
department proper medical attendance and
supplies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
: uxten.iou arantea.

The request OF the Washington Traction
and Electric Company for an extension un-
til January Of the permit authorizing the
City and Suburban Railway Company to
park two cars at 9TH and T streets north
east from 4th street to the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad tracks was today granted by
the District Commissioners. The cars are
to occupy both tracks, side by sids at the
nrst trolley IDLE north Of 2 street. one car
midnight until O'Clock am, the head
LIGHTS and the electric lamp on the trolley
pole to be bspt burning during the time the
cars are parked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
Washington stock Exchange.

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100 at 80 cents, 100 80 cents After caH-Cap.
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Grsphophone deb; Is, 100 bid. Anacostia and Po-
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Waahinstqn Steamboat, III bid.
III, dividend.