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AS evidence that this compact has been
broken. the reply says, I'VE point to the
following:
"First-That in Utah 1000 Legitimate
children have been born to polygamous
wives since statehood.
"Second-That about two thousand poly
gamous households now exist in Utah and
that the attempt to secure a punishment
of these Offenders is denounced by the ma
Jority, as we believe. of Utah's citizens.
ThirG-That the circumstsnttial evidence
Enthusiastically points to the existence of new
wives in polygamous households. the most
conspicuous examples of which are the
cases of Apostles Abraham H. Cannon.
John W. Taylor and Apostle Teusdale, in
at least the first of which the church Or
gan of the dominant church refuses to
deny the marriage and the new polygamous
wife is employed as teacher in a church
academy.
"Fourth-That the very men who inter-
preted the manifesto of 1880 to prohibit I'M
lawful cohabitation with prior acquired
wives now publicly justify its continuance
"Fifth-That most of the same men who
in petition for amnesty pledged their
sacred honor for the obedience of the law
by their people are now by example and
precept encouraging to commission of the
crime of unlawful cohabitation.
SiXth-As further evidence of this bad
Faith, we call attention to the fact that
men holding high church Office have plead
ed guilty to the crime of unlawful cohabi-
tation before the state courts without hav-
ing their church standing affected even in
some cases having their fines paid by SYM
pathetic friends.
'Seventh--All this is by necessary impIi-
cation Endorsed by a majority of Ttahs
people in the election of Brigham H Rob-
erts, who, during his campaign for cleo
ton was publicly charged with being A
Eiolator of the laws, as evidenced by his
iilegitimate progeny, and. in spite of these
undenfed charges, he was elected by an
overwhelming majority.
THAT Mr.. Roberts himself understood
that compact to mean the discontinuance
of unlawful coiabitation. We point to his
registration oath of 1895. in which ne swore
It to be his intention to obey the law pro-
hibiting unlawful cohabitation.'
The reply is signed by I. C, Tiff, Salt
Lake; G. W.. Martin. Manti, Utah; c. NJ
owen, salt Lake: j. M. Coombs. Brigham
CITY, Utah. A. Z. Schroeder Salt Lake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
TAN on EXPRESS COMPANIES.
Hearing Before the Assistant AttOr.
ney General.

Col. J. c. Boyd, assistant attorney gen.
eral gave hearing today to John A. Gar
yer and others, representing a committee
of the Bankers Association, and John j.
McCook, representing the Wells Fargo Ex-
press Company, and Charles Steel of the
Adams Express Company. on the question
of the taxabilty OF express companies as
brokers under the war revenue act. This
question has been before the commissioner
of internal revenue for some months, the
benkers claiming that the express COM
psnies not only do a large business in do
mestic exchange, but also in foreign ex
change, and under the wording of the war
rev nue act are clearly liable to a tax of
$50 year brokers
Some time ago Commissioner Wilson rem
dered a decision. in which he held that ex-
press companies engaged in the business
of buying and selling foreign coin were
subject to the tax. The question of their
liability, however, for issuing foreign re-
mittance checks, travellers checks cable
transfers of money or domestic exchange
was not decided and the whole matter
was referred to the Attorney General for
an opinion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
The YEARLY ESTIMATES.
Present Appropriation COMPARED
With What Will Be Needed.

Messrs, Courts and CIeaves. clerks, re-
spectively, of the House and Senate appro-
priations committees have prepared a
statement comparing the estimates of the
appropriations to be made for 1901 with the
appropriations made for 1900 and with the
estimates for the latter year.
The table shows that the total cost of
operating the government for the year 1901
as estimated, viii be Silt 624 ,72S % more
than fo- the year 1900. This is exclusive
of deficiencies and miscellaneous appropria-
lions that may have to be provided for
The total estimated expenses for 1901 are
Sl3s,s55,2 4S.1S. AS the total estimated rev.
enues for that year are 1861 7f3 253 81 the
estimated deficit is ST. ,0S1 1874 SO, ''excIu-
sive of deficiencies and miscellaneous" and
S1S,0s1 ,394.S SO. exclusive of the requirements
of the sinking fund which amount to
S53,00o,0G0 The figures in detail are as
follows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
NEW EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
A Bill to Create n Secretary of Com
merce and Manufactures.

Bill to Create n Secretary of Com
merce and Manufactures.
Mr.. Roberts of Massachusetts has intro
duced a bill in the House to establish the
department of commerce and manufac-
lures. as an additional executive depart
ment at Washington. The head of the de-
partment. at IS, 600 year. shall have a
seat In the cabinet and there shall be an
assistant secretary, at $4,000 year, with a
chief clerk, and such other clerical assist
ants may from time to time be author
lied by Congress.
The department of commerce and man.
ufactures shall have general jurisdiction
over the foreign and internal commerce of
the United States, except in so far as re-
lates to the collection of the revenue and
the administration of the customs and In
ternal revenue laws; 1t shall also have jul
risdiction over all matters relating to man
ufacturing interests of the United States,
including the extension of foreign markets
for the same. and the Increase of trade and
trade facilities with foreign countries: and
the secretary of commerce and manufac-
lures shall have and perform all the duties
now incumbent upon the Secretary of the
Treasury in relation to the trade and COM
merce of the United States, whether the
same be upon land or water.
The several bureaus CT the Department of
the Treasury known as the life-saving SER
u,
pital service. the bureau of steamboat in
spection, the bureau of navigation, the
United States coast and geodetic survey.
together with the bureau of statistics. shall
be transferred from the Department of the
Treasury to the department of commerce
and manufactures, and shall be under the
jurisdiction and supervision of the secre-
tary of that department; the bureau of sta
tstics of the Department of State shall be
transferred from that department to the
department of commerce and manufac-
lures. and consolidated with the bureau of
statistics of the Treasury Department. and
there shall be appointed by the President
by and with the advice of the Senate one
chief of the bureau of statistics of COM
merce and manufactures, who shall perform
all the duties now imposed by law upon the
chiefs of the two bureaus of statistics
which shall be consolidated, together with
such other duties as may from time to
time be prescribed by Congress or the Sec
rotary of the department of commerce and
manufactures, including the preparation of
reports upon the progress. conditions. cir
cumstances and statistics of trade and
commerce within the United States and be-
tween the United States and all foreign
countries.
The consular bureau of the Department
OF State and the several consular officers
or the federal government including con-
suls general, consuls, commercial agents
their deputies, clerks, and all other off.
GERS OF the government resident in foreign
countries and charged with the duty of
facilitating and promoting the commerce of
the United States, shall be transferred to
the new department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
PACKAGES SENT BY MAIL,
Rules That Should Be Observed to
Prevent Delay.

The indications at the city post office are
that an unusually heavy business will be
transacted during the holidays in the trans
mission of packages by mail, due unaues-
tonably to the prosperous condition OF
aHairs IN the capital city, well as in
other parts of the country. The postmas-
ter, Gen. Merritt, therefore calls attention
to the fact that III order to prevent delay
IN the dispatch of matter the senders of il
should observe the following rules:
First-Valuab'e packages. either of
books or merchandise, should be registered.
Second-Every package should be plainly
addressed. and should bear the name and
address of the sender in the upper left
hand corner of the superscription face of
the wrapper, unless the sender has some
reason for not wishing to have his name
appear
Third-The package should be securely
put up If it contains fragile articles, they
should be packed with raw cotton or some
substance that will protect them from
damage. Photographs or other pictures or
articles of paper cardboard, should be
protected by thin wooden boards
Fourth-Postage should be prepaid in full
-one cent an ounce for merchandise. and
one cent for every two ounces for books or
other matter wholly in print-each class
of matter to he so put up as to be easily
examined at the post office, If that should
be deemed necessary. In addition to the
postage. the registry fee should be prepaid
eight cents.
Fifth-Matter should be mailed as soon
as possible, otherwise there may be delay
in its dispatch. owing to the large accu-
mutation at the post office in the three or
four days prior to Christmas or New Year
day.
SiXth-if it is not convenient to bring
matter to the main Office it may be regis
tered or mailed at any of the branch Of
fees. or at the numerous postal substations
throughout the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Personal Mention,

Gen. Miles has gone to New York for a
few days.
+, Mr.. Forest P. Tralies has gone to St.
Louis. where he will assume a position In
the United States steamboat inspection SER
vice.
/ Count J. de Iitchdevelde. the Belgian
minister, was a passenger on the Red Star
steamer Friesland, which sailed for Ant
werp Wednesday.
Mr. Adelbert S. Hay. the newly appointed
consul at Pretoria, sailed for Southampton
"Wednesday on the st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

Lieutenant T. NJ. Brumby, the flag lieu
tenant to Admiral Dewey at the battle of
Manila, is lying critically i'll of typhoid
fever at the Garfield Hospital. He is suf-
fering from a fever contracted as a result
of his long stay in the tropics and has been
at the hospital for about two weeks. DR.
p NJ. Rixey. the attending physician, re-
ports his condition to be as favorable "a
can be expected at the present stage Of
typhoid fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
For Bridge Construction.

At the meeting of the board of directors
of the Washington Traction and Electric
Company yesterday it was decided to au-
thorize the expenditure of about $250OOO in
the building of bridges along the line of the
Great Falls street railway. 1t is said seven
bridges will be built in all, replacing the
wooden structures which have carried the
single tracks of this road. The work of
substituting double tracks for the single
along the entire line of the road is nearly
completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
REPLY T9s ROBERTS APPEAL.
Anti-MOrmon- Delegation Decyar
That Utah Has Broken Faith

Anfi-MOrmOnr DeIeE0flOn neCJo M
That Utah Has Broken Faith.
A delegation representing the GentiIes ,r
Utah have issued reply to the statement
by Mr.. Roberts in defense of his right TO n
seat in the House,
After disputing all the points made by
Mr. Roberts in his own defense, it is as
serted that Mr.. Roberts is. ..now fugitive
from justice In Salt Lake county on a
charge of unlawful Capitalization. and in
LAWS county, Utah. where resides one of
his polygamous wives with her iiiesitimate
twins, born August II, 1887, a charge Of
adultery "a felony under the laws of Ttahl
has been fer two months pigeon-holed by
a Mormon prosecuting attorney"
The reply CITES {evidencea of a. compact
agreed to by Utah to prohibit polygamy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
WARNED AGAINST kURTZ.
Democratic Legislators in Ohio Re-
ceive Circular Letters

SclNt circular Letters.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND. Ohio December 9-Demo-
cratic legislators throughout Ohio found
in their mail this morning circular letters
urging them not to enter into a league
with the kurtz republicans to attempt to
control the Ohio legislature as against the
Hanna organization. The letters state that
the democrats must stand together this
year II they hope to present a united front
In 1900. The letter accuses emissaries of
Mr.. Kurtz of travelling over the country,
trying to get democratic members in line
FOR the combine, and says that the only
way the kurtZ people could be induced to
combine would be on a plan which gave
them the best end of the bargain The let
ter is inspired by James Ross and Allen O.
Myers. Myers and Ross claim that in
making their appeal to democratic legis-
lators they are voicing the sentiments of
John r. Mclean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
ARMY PROMOTIONS RESULTING.
Effect of the Advancement of Coils
kellogg and Carpenter.

The appointment of Col. E. r. Kellogg.
9Th Infantry, and Col. G. S. Carpenter, 18th
Infantry, brigadier generals of regulars
will result in the promotion of Lieut.. Col
Charles Minor, 9Th Infantry, to be colonel
of the 9Th Infantry, and Lieut. Col. J. NJ. j.
Sanno, 4th Infantry to be colonel of the
18th Infantry. Other promotions will re-
suit in the lower grades and Msjs. Charles
l. Davis, 18th Infantry, and Frank b.
BALDWIN. Sd Infantry, will be made lieuten-
ant colonels-
The retirement of Lieut. Col Robert
Craig Of the signal corps will result in the
promotion of Maj. James Allen and Capt.
X T. Thompson one grade each in that
corps, and will leave a vacancy in the
grade of first lieutenant, which will be filed
by transfer from the Inc of the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Their Condition Improving.

The condition of Lieut., Holluberger and
Policeman Henry. both of the fourth pre-
cinct, and each Of whom was yesterday
thought to be dying, was today reported
as much improved, and hopes are now en-
tertained that they will recover.
In the case of Lieut.. Hoiinberger the
hemorrhage of the nose has entirely ceased,
but il is still regarded necessary to keep
Mr. Henry under the influence Of opiates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Local Pensions.

Pensions have issued to the following
residents of the District Of Columbia: Chas
NJ Dunn. IS; Otto Broderson, increase, s14
to SIT: Robert Burgi, increase S4 to S3O
and John Markham (war with SPAIN, S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
CHOICE OF LEADERS.
District Organizations Elect Odicer
for EnsuinR Terms.

Brightwood Chapter, No. 8, r. A NJ, at
its stated conTocation- December 8, elected
the following officers for the ensuing year
Angus Lamond, E. H. P; F. ]. Lung, king;
e e Lamond. scribe; Abram Frey IRE
electedj, secretary; G. W. Ballock IRE
eiected), treasurer. The proxies to the
Grand Chapter (appointedD are H. Yost IT.,
Thos. Calver and a. V Parsons
The ofticers-eIect were duly installed he
r. E. G. Scribe A. Frey.
The following are the new officers of
Waugh Chapter, No. 205, Epworth League:
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No Tidinxs of Missing steamer

BUFFALO. n. Y, December 9-No It'd
ings from the Canadian steamer Niagara,
supposed to have foundered in Lake Erie
In the gale of Tuesday with a crew of six
teen men, have been received today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

The War Department is still in ignorance
or the whereabout Of Capt. John X. War
ing, I'd Infantry. That officer Is now eligi-
bic to promotion to a majority, by reason
of the vacancies created by the numerous
retirements in the army. Diligent search
for him has been made by the authorities,
but without avail. 1t Is surmised that
some disaster has befallen the officer who
some disaster has be,.--en the officer who
prior to his disappearance was recovering
from an attack of typhoid fever and the
shock caused by the sudden death OF Mrs
Warning. Owing to the fact that Capt
Warning has not been found. the advance
ment of many officers. Junior to him, has
been interrupted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Services by an Evangelist.

Special services are being held at the
Central Union Mission. conducted by J. w.
Lee, an evangelist, who has labored with
acceptability in other cities. Mr.. Lee gives
Bible readings daily, from II to l o'clock
and conducts evangelistic services every
evening in the auditorium 1t is expected
that he will remain in the city for two
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

we'll; president, ]. Finuey Eugle; first vice
president, George 8. Gibson: second vice
president, Mrs. M. NJ Mitchell (ninth
term); third vice president. Mrs. c. F.
Wood; fourth vice president, James A. Ed
gar; secretary, Jessie Croney Second
term: treasurer. J. Walter Jet; librarian,
Ralph Stocker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

A deed was placed on record this after
noon. by which C. Wilhelmina Dobbins of
Philadelphia, Pa, conveyed to Joseph Paul
and John Joseph Albright, lots 2. 3, 4, s and
6, in square 5. lots 2. 8. 4. s. 6 and Z, in
square g. all of squares, Z. IA, Il, 1s. IL.
33, 81, IS, &c. 81, 3S and 80, in Dobbins' ad
dition to the city of Washington The prom
erty is in the vicinity Of LIST street south of
the Soldiers Home grounds. The consider
alton. judging from the revenue stamps at
tached to the deed, was Size, 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
TEHAUNTEPECi RAILWAY LEASED.
British SyndscaeedGets the Pronar.
f0SsFiffE Ye.rs

LONDON. Decembsaff a-Thc Westminster
Gazette says Sir Wee1maa Dickinson Pear
son, M. P. for Colchester. and head of the
firm of 8. Pearson ard Son, Limited, con-
tractors for public works, has completed
negotiations wifi the9Mexican government
to take over the Isthmus of Tehauntepec
railroad on sfifty-ysag lease. 1t is said
that he will !, Aaoasau . the. railroad and
bors are to cost $10.hO0,AOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Clause Concerning Children.

The will of the late James Sullivan of 10l
4th street was filed this afternoon for pro-
bate. The estate of the testator is left to
his wife, Nellie Sullivan, for life, and she
is named executrix. The will contains the
following statement:
IF any of my children should become
disobedient L give full consent to my wife
to cut off the offending member with $500 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, December 9.-Flour firm, unchape-
ed: receipts. s3e4 barrels: exports. isis barrels
I1YaTiX: May. IaaTsh; steamer No. red, 6fa
67h receipts. 6.507 busheis exports. none: sonth
eth wheat by sample. GSsI2. do. on grade, 6sl;s
11E. Corn steady; spot, 3Sl4 a3ss; month"; 3Sass,t
December, old, 31Na375; January 37s.a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Divorce Granted.

A decree was signed today by Justice
Barnard in Equity Court No. granting
John J. johnson a divorce from Josie E.
johnson. by reason of infidelity on the part
of the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

of progress In the interest of the business
of the country. He also thought the trusts
should be regulated
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SIs7 7e4 %
We do soleInuly that the above Is q true
statement, the best OF knowledge and belief,
as shown by the books OF the bank
B. p. SAUL. President.
FRANCIS MILLER, Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn TO before this 9Th day
OF December, 1899.
tSeal) HOWARD MORAN Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
ALEX s. CLARKE
ANTHONY GAEGLER,
HENRY MURRAY,
JOHN SHUGHRCE
r. C. LEWIS
c. AUERBACH
FERDINAND SCHMIDT.
s. DANA LINCOLN,
JOHN W. SCHAEFER,
JOHN II. RUPERT,
MICHAEL. j. COLBERT.
def-3t Directors.
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FINANCIAL
REPORT OF THE Coyn

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
'iii@HNS NATIONAL sANK OF wAsHISd-
Ton CITY,
Az washington. In the District Of Coiuuhi. ~ ,hn
close Of business December 2 lsss - '"'
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Total. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 81. 52i 9I5 rs
|, CHARLES f. WHITE. Cpshier OF the above
name1 bank DO solennly swear that the above
statement is true to the hest Of my knowledge
and belief.
CFIAS f. WHITE Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day
of December. 1899
ALBERT r. RIFF, Notary Public.
Correct-Attsst:
C. 4. JAMES
c. W. HOWARD
JAMES L. NORRIS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
BOSA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is a bona-hde one.
1t is easily possible for a news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell its legitimate circulation enor-
mously. in order to deceive adver-
tisers. by sending out thousands of
papers to newsstands which are re-
turnable. and which are, in fact. re-
turned. but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers, however,
Judge by results. and bogus circula-
tons don't give them.
The family circulation of The Star
is many thousands In excess of any
other Washington paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

51.a; February, s73aSTss: steamer mixed. seHh
Boy receipts 14s eS bushels; exports. south
ern white and yellow corn. ~ J.a3s1i. Oats firm
No. white. 81 sa32h; No mixed, 2s1ss Rye
unchanged Hay firm: No. 1 timothy, $3.50 bid.
Grain heights qaiet. unchanged Sugar strong un-
changed. Butter cheese and eggs firm. unchanged
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co, bankers
and brokers, 14le z ST., members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs La
denburg. Thalmann Il Co. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

r,,.,., Total 81 $50 g. 90
bistrct Of columbia city Of Washington ~:
THoS- G. PEARSAfI. cashier Of the at.n,.
named bank do solcmnly swear that the ahoya
statement is true {" the hest my Know Iedg. ana
belief THOMAS c. PEARSAII. Cashier
OF December 1889. " "1
o.. WILLIAM sELBY. Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
r. 3. JOHNSON
JAS W. SOMERyIIIE
y. II. SHEA
WM. A. WIMSATT,
W. A. Fl. CHrRCH
1T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
or the
AMERICAN SECyRTTY AND TRUST COMPANY
AT Washington IN the District Of Columbia. at the
close OF business December =, 1899.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09
Grain, Provisions ana Cotton Market.

! If you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-09

Total ..---.--.-.- ---.s-.----, Sp,lop,ola IL
Agreements TO repuTChAse secured loans hereto
fore negotiated and sold. amounting 10 sl2ss.-
4S4 80 secured by FIRST mortgage on real estate.
said agreements constituting q contingent liability.
Washington District OF Columbia.
l. ]. w WHEIPLEY, Cashier OF the above
named hank, do solemnly that the above
statement is true the best Of my knowledge and
belief. .---
J. w wHEIPLEY. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1th day
Of December 1889 HOWARD s. RESIDE.
Notary Public, d c.
CorTect-Attest:
c. ]. BELL,
HENRY T. BL0UNT,
NJ G. EMERY,
WARD THORON.
JAMES E FITCH.
w s THOMPSON,
CHAS e. DtNCANSON,
MYRON NJ PARKED
s. 5. BURDETT
CLARENCE f. NORMENT,
JOHN SHERMAN.
1t Directors.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION

OF the
NATIONAL BtsNK or WASHINGTON.
At Washington, in the District u Columbia at the
close II busiHe ss December . 1SFa