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Evening star., 1899-03-01
FINANCE AND TRADE
General Tendency Toward Weakness
in Stocks Today.
HEAVY SELLING ON BOTH ACCOUNTS
The Gsaagers Also Shared in the
Common Decline.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, March 1.-The course Of
prices in today's market indicated a fur
ther lack of aggressive interest on the part
of the leaders in the recent advance. The
reasons for this seeming indifference are
difficult to fix definitely, but it is the ac-
cepted theory that the market Is quite ca
pable of taking care of itself without a
significant retreat. In many instances the
short account has been literally extended,
and traders argue that the public power of
absorption has been materially curtailed
AT the low levels the confidence of the
purchasers is superior o.that of the sellers,
ana Tor this reason rally is within reason
able expectation. There is no pronounced
movement contemplated, however and q
uaolhg market is the most likely product
OF prevailing speculative conditions
London bought a few stocks during the
morning, and later turned seller because of
C tiie Iaek OF local sympathy. The change in
germany demeanor in the Philippines was
considered to be an extremely fayorafle
development, but the foreign markets re-
fused to buy in the face of local selling
AS the local market rallied, foreign interest
revived, with the result that I4ondou's net
trading reflected a purchase of perhaps
5000 shares.
Atcihison preferred led in this demand. a
significant fact in view Of the recent heavy
selling by arbitrage houses
Realizing in the Steel issues was almost
continuous. although there is nothing new
IN the situation governing those shares
contracts are on most liberal and profit
able scale, and directors of the newer COM
blrations report the earning of dividends
on the common stocks a certainty even
though motives of policy may suggest de-
lay.
me granger issues. particularly Burlng-
ton and Rock Island, attracted sales for
both accounts. This selling was disconcert-
1rg to the entire market, the advance in
these shares having repeatedly prevented
declire by developing unusual strength
during weakness in the general list
southern Pacific and Central Pacific were
weak under rather mixed selling The re-
financing Of the latter has made 1t difficult
Tor holders TO determine in which property
their interest lies.
There is rather good buying of these
shares however but the immediate outlook
for the price is doubtful. Earnings are
fully good and should under normal condi-
ticns present material decline from the
present level.
The hish-priced industrfals, with the ex-
cepuon of the gas Stocks. reflected the
general trend Of the railroad list Conf
dence in the future of the market is pro-
nnunced, but the immediate future is less
certain, in the minds of the larger dealers
than that of a few weeks hence.
Evening star., 1899-03-01

Resolution Offered in Baltimore Con-
ference, NJ. E. Church.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, March 1.-The 114th
annual session of the Baltimore conference
of the NJ. E. Church met today In the Caro-
line Street Church, with Bishop Goodsell
as president. AS this conference includes
the churches of the District of Columbia
there was a large attendance of clergymen
and laymen from the national capital.
Presiding Elder Luther b. Wilson of the
Washington district was one of the con-
spicuous figures of the conference and oc-
cupied a prominent seat in the chancel
Bishop Goodsel administered the holy COM
m''nion. assisted by the presiding elders of
the conference.
The main feature Of interest was the dis
cussion aroused by the resolution intro
duced by the Rev. A. ]. Gill of Washington
indorsing the administration of President
Mckinley. This resolution was presented
early in the session and at once several
clergymen objected to it's passage until
more time had been given to its considera-
ton.
The debate lasted for some time, and was
participated in by several of the more
prominent members. among whom were
Messrs. Gill and Clark of Washington.
After some time spent in debate the resolu-
tion was referred to a special committee,
on motion Of Rev. Lucien Clark of Wash
ington. who asserted that the paper con-
tained certain Inaccuracies Of statement
which should be corrected before further
consideration.
This afternoon at o'clock a meeting was
held to celebrate the anniversary Of the
Sunday School Union and tract societies at
which Rev. A. H. Ames, D. D., of Wash
ington presided, while the Rev. W. H.
Chapman of Washington will preside over
the anniversary of the conference Mission
ary Society at pm. The next business
session will be held at Sam. tomorrow.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
DISTRICT APPROPRIATION.
COnferees Differ over the Item for
Charitable Institutions

There has been no meeting of the con-
ferees on the District appropriation bill
since Sunday and today no time had been
liked for another conference on this meas
Ire The bill has been practically agreed
Upon. but there are one or two parts of it
which are causing a deadlock and making
II Impossible for the conferces to come 10
an understanding The chief cause of this
trouble Is the provision in relation to ap-
Preparations for charities in the District Of
Columbia The Senate cCnfereeS are insist
ing upon the Senate amendment appropriat-
lnS Tor The charitable institutions of the
bl~,ric; specifically. while the House con-
i"FeeS i,rv s,rvnuousiy insisting upon hav-
iHs the charity provision 20 through as il
passed the House.
Among the items on which the conferees
on 'he District appropriation bill have not
d@Fr-G ar" thOS" relating to an INCREASE Of
one hurur-d policemen for the Metr0unIi-
tan police force. and giving authority 10
eitAer 81 the electric light cou1panies i'm the
District to -Ntend their cunduits ami 10
take down their overhead wires The House
CeitrfceS oppose 80 large an inCrqz.s,. nf
the ppIlc- force, Notwithstanding the spIen-
tiI showing of the .ceS<itV for such in
Citssr lhat was made by Maj. SYlvesr =
Mh-le thr District bill was being framed
LH- eiecirlc ishtinS paragraph Of the bill
l. D'lhS Opposed by people that declare that
surh a provision at this time does nOt mean
inc sam" as II meant two or three months
ago W hen the proposition 70 give author
lty 10 the Commissioners to issue permits
!" either oi the electric lighting companies
Tor the extension OF their underground con-
QUITS was discussed two months ago il was
st4d thal the enactment Of such legislation
would result in very lively scramble nv
e@ch OF the electric lighting companies in
order 10 secure territory, and that not only
Would large sections Of the city be accom-
modat"t with electric lights but thai in the
business sections nrns using large quau-
titles 0f electricity would have the advan-
taSe Of competition.
Stree the reported change of ownership
ot the United States Electric Lighting
company. which ts said TO be under The
same control as the Potomac Electric
Lighting Company. the situation is de-
C.dred 10 BE- changed. There would be no
scramble for extension Of conduits II is
sald and Congress would merely be placing
IN the hands Of a great monopoly the
power TO extend where II pleases of
course, by permit Of the Commissioners
without any likelihood OF securing corupa-
ttlon or extensions into semi profitable
regions. For these reasons the electric
lighting provisions Of the District appro-
pFiauon bill are being autagonized
Evening star., 1899-03-01
DISTRIBUTION OF CUBAN FUNDS.
o odiciaIs Decline 10 Discuss the Re-
ports of IlI-FeeIfng.

cuss the reports from Havana of Il-feeling
on the part of the Cubans growing out Of
limitation of funds available for the prov
inces. They say there have been no ad-
vices from Havana indicating the likelihood
of large number of men beiEg thrown out
OF work owing to the reduction of funds
and point to the fact that there have been
a number of such complaints emanatiuE
from points outside of Havana
The question Of financial allotments and
distribution is left entirely TO the discretion
of Maj. Gen. Brooke. and what he may do
in this connection is wholly within the
scope of his authority and without instruc-
uons from Washington.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
TO REPORT SENATE MEASURE.
Action of the House Military CONF
mittee the Army Bill.

Great interest was manifested in the
meeting of the House military committee
this morning. as it was felt that Il COM
pete acceptance of the Senate compromise
bill largely. if not entirely, removed the
chance of an extra session.
At the outset of the meeting Representa-
tive Griffia of Wisconsin moved an amend
ment. adding the bill for female army
nurses as an amendment TO the bill. This
prevailed Nr. Marsh then Withdrew as
protest against making any amendment 20
the Senate bill. His retirement led to
reconsideration. and after the nurse amend
meut was Withdrawn Mr.. Marsh rejOined
the committee. Messrs. Hay and Lentz,
democrats. sought 10 secure amendments,
but without success.
Mr.. Cox Democrat finally moved 10 re-
port the House bill To the House without
recommendation. This was in turn amend
ed to a report in favor of the Senate bill,
on which the vote was: Yeas-Hull, Marsh,
Griffin. ketchum, Fenton, Belknap Nc
Douald. SuiZer. Cox and Jett-10 Nays
BrownloW. LentZ. Hdy-3.
Chairman Hull conferred with Speaker
Reed and said he might try to call up the
bill today or tomorrow.
The session of the committee was very
spirited.
voted with seven republicans in the affir
NATIVE. Two democrats-Lentz and Hay,
and one republican, Brownlow-voted in
the negative.
Proposed Substitution of Hull Bill.
Later in the day strong movement de-
veloped among influential members of the
House TO substitute the Hull bill for the
Senate compromise. thus throwing the sub
ject into conference. When General
Grosvenor of Ohio expressed himself in
favor of the plan it gained added impetus.
Mr. Tawney (Mnn.) said that in any event
ne would move TO substitute the Hull bill.
In view of the sentiment developed Chair
man Hull considered the advisability of
calling another meeting of the military
committee but he said later that no de-
termination in that line had been reached.
Report on the Bill.
Mr.. Hull made the following report on the
Senate bill:
THE committee on military affairs in
view of the few days remaining of the ses-
sion and the Importance OF some provision,
even If temporary In character, being made.
did not consider the bill with a view to its
amendment but resolved to submit 1t to the
sidered in any way as indorsing the organi-
| zation provided for, or the details of the
bill 1t will. in the judgment of the ex-
ecutivs officers of the government. give the
President, for Two years at least. ample
force TO maintain the authority OF the Unit
| ed States. and il is accepted by the commit
| tee in this view and this only"
Mr.. Hull said the question would not be
reopened In the committee.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
SUPREME COURT ADJoURNs.
Does Honor to the Memory of Lord
Herssheii.

The Supreme Court Of the United States
adjourned Immediately upon conyening to-
day OUT of respect TO the memory of Lord
Herschell. The death was announced to
the bar by Chief Justice Fuller, and an
adjournment taken until tomorrow In
making the announcement the chief justice
said.
1t is with sincere sorrow that announce
to the members of the bar the sudden
death Of Baron Herschel, former lord chan
Cellor Of England. information Of which
has just been received by the court with
deep sensibility. Lord Herschell has been
some months in this country in a public
and International capacity, and but a few
days have elapsed since he sat with
Us here. which has
been extended only once previously. in the
instance Of the then lord chief Justice OF
England.
In View of the cordial relations between
Lord HrTsChsll and the members of this
court. his great distinction in our common
profession and on the bench and his unex-
le-Led death while absent from home in the
discharge Of high public duties, We feel
called upon To take notice Of this sad event,
and a. 4 mark Of respect to his memory
the court Will adjourn until tomorrow at
the usual hour"
Lord Herscheu sat with the court on
January - last. The only other person to
whom the honor of d seat with the court
waS ever extended is Lord Chief Justice
COlsrldge. and this occurred during his
visit 10 The United States in 1888.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
"E. CT. JANEWAY. NJ. d.
THEODORE DI-NHAM NJ u


The impression gained ground, partly
from the bulletin and partly from the
guarded statements of friends, that Mr.
kipiing was better and that the infiamma-
ton was the decrease
Or. Durham said he was fairly we'll
pleased with his patients condition, and
that his chances for recovery had i'm
proved. He was resting quietly this morn
ing so DIR. Durham stated. Mr.. DOUBLEDAY
said:
Il might say, as I said yesterday that
Mr.. Kipling is still alive. If ! were to add
anything to that statement it would be
that he is mora alive than he was yester-
day. He was delirious at times during the
early part Of the night. and talked inco-
herehtly for little while. but he has had
more natural sleep than herr tofore
when sleep came to him the sinking
spells ceased, and he is stronger this morn
ing.
Dr. Janeways increasingly longer alb
sences from the hotel are said to indicate
less anxiety on the physicians part. and
the fact that he did not visit Mr. kipIing
at all after midnight last night is taken
to mean that there are good hopes of Mr.
kipling's recovery. The physicians say.
however, that Mr.. Kipling's condition may
any time within the next twenty-four
hours.
At 2:15 pm. the physicians in attendance
at the bedside of Mr. Kipling issued the
following bulletin:
Mr. Kfpling has gained since morning.
The temperature and pulse are lower and
in every direction Improvement is noted
(Signed) "E. G. JANEWAY,
THEODORE DUNHAM"
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Pre.identi.l Nomina,,on..

The President today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Chas. Marchant, collector of customs for
the district Of Edgartown Mass. Henry l.
Hines, surveyor Of customs. port of Spring
field, Mass.
Bootious H. Sullivan of Piankinton. S. D.,
to be register Of the land office at Peavy,
Alaska; Roland c. Nichols of Wapakoneta
Alaska.
Postmasters: Massachusetts-Frank E.
Briggs, Turner's Falls. New Jersey-Mar-
cellus L. Jackson. Hammonton; Charles c.
Cowperthwait, Mount Holly.
New York-John l. Traphagen, Suffern
Charles w. Harding, Whitehall. Ohio
Thomas W. Ashworth, Tippecanoe City.
Tennessee-John T. Hale, Trenton. South
Caroiina-Alonzo d. Webster, Orangeburg.
Alabama-Eldridge NJ. Barnes. Alexander
City Iowa-John c. Campbell, Bellevue.
Oregon-H. H. Riddell, The Dalles.
Evening star., 1899-03-01

appointment Of royal commission TO In
Quire into the working of the metropolitan
board Of works Lord Herschen was unani-
Tuously elected president. In 1888, during
his absence in India, Lord HerscheH was
elected alderman on the London county
council. but he declined to HI the office
Lord Herscher was a man of small stature,
OF forid complexion, and wore the side
wtiskers which are usually characteristic
OF the English barrister after his elevation
to the bench.
His Recent Duties.
He arrived in the United States on July
- OF last year. on board the White Star
line steamer Teutonic. accompanied by his
son. Richard Farrer Herschell, as a mem
ber Of the joint high commission appointed
to consider the questions affecting the
United States and Canada, including fur
sealing in the Bering sea and the North
Pacific ocean, Atlantic and Pacific coast
fisheries and fisheries in inland waters con-
tiguous to the frontiers, the determination
Of the Alaska-Canada boundary, amen
laws the transportation of merchandise IN
bond through the United States and can
ada naval vessels on the lakes, the mining
rights of citizens Of one country within the
territory of another and various questions
relating to trading reciprocity
Effect on Arbitration.
The fact that the late Lord Herschell was
a member of the arbitration tribunal on
the Venezuelan boundary issue has led to
the belief In some quarters that the effect
of his decease will be TO undo what has
been done toward settlement of that I'M
portant question. 1t is said at the state
prDartrnent however. that there is likely
to be little difficulty in arranging to MI the
vacancy in the arbitration commission.
The general practice in case of the death
OF one of the commissioners is to appoint
sue cessor in exact accordance with the
terms under which the original appoint
ment was made. Now Lord Herscheh was
aTpointed under the treaty directly by the
British government, so it is assumed here
that that government will Immediately ap-
point his successor and that the Ven
ezuelan government will not interpoSc the
slightest objection
II this assumption is correct. then there
is not likely to be any serious delay IN the
work of the arbitration. II is recalled no"
that Lord Herschell was about 10 depart
to attend the first meeting Of the commits
sion ut Paris some weeks ago. but delayed
his departure and so met his death. from a
conviction that ii would still be possible 10
arrange = treaty regulating the relations
between the United States and Canada
Condolences Sent.
Immediately upon being notified of the
death of Lord Herscherl, Secretary Hay
cahIed MIR. Choate. the United States am
bassudor at London, TO express to the
queen and TO the family Of the deceased the
sincere condolences of the President. Sec
retary Hay also addressed personal note
To Sir Julian Paancefote expressing the
same sentiments
Evening star., 1899-03-01
DENIED BY FREEDMAN.
Rumor That the New York Club Had
Been sold.

NEW YORK. March Andrew Freed
man. president of the New York Base Ball
Cub and It's principal stockhoIder Is iU
with the grip at the democratic club in
this city. but sent to the Associated Press
the following message over the telephone:
There is no truth in the statement that
l desire to sell my interest In the New
York base ball club for s8J, 600 Three
times that amount could not purchase it,"
Secretary Bonneh said he was SURPRISED
10 hear of the reported desire to sell Il
am sure there is nothing In IT." he said.
and cannot imagine where the story had
tts origin"
Evening star., 1899-03-01

southern wheat by asSaple. 7esTs; do. On grade,
s4feafte. Corn dull-spot and mofth 3angaiS:
April. SssHaas3. May. z0ls asked; steamer lnixad
St@ssT -sreceipts. ssS, rs bushels: exports s25.
hasheis-souihern white and yellow c0rn 3sas0
Oats q'net-No. white, 81; Nc mixed n
sskee-recetpts l0.o9l Bushels stock is9 a2a husl-
els. Rye nrm-Ns. , nearby. elaSIls. No. west
ern; 61z-receipts. 6.222 imshels; exports IL. t42
bushels; stock. IS III bushels Hay frrn--No. I
Timothy. SIl.OoaslI &C. Grain freighfs steady 20
hrIn, unchanged Sugar strong. unchanged But
ler h steady unchanged Eggs arm-2Sa25 cents per
ana %. medium. llisalls4: do. -. small ti%ai2
changed. ~
Evening star., 1899-03-01
NO ADDITIONAL CASES.
Report of Health Office on SmalIpox
Situation.

Situation.
No additional cases of smallpox had been
reported to DR.. William c. Woodward, the
District health officer. up to a late hour
this afternoon. A number of alleged cases
of the disease were reported to him today
but upon investigation they were found to
be other than smallpox. There are how
ever, two suspicious cases under investiga-
ton by the health office experts this after
noon, and it may be that one or both pa-
tients may be found to have the disease
DR.. Woodward stated that he has within
the past several days had his attention
directed to rumors that certain large de-
partment stores in the city had become in
fected by the appearance of the disease
among their employees. He said that just
how the rumors originated he could not de-
termine, for. upon Investigating them, he
found them to be absolutely groundless.
He thought that this statement from him
is due the proprietors of the local business
establishments, whose business would be
seriously damaged If the rumors were per-
mitted to continue without such an expla-
nation from the health department.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
when Capt. crairhni win nepor,

Capt Beach. the District Engineer Com
missioner, stated today that he expects his
assistant, Capt VIM. e. Craighiil, whose
appointment was announced in yesterdays
Star, to report for duty at the District
building IN two or three weeks time. For
a while, at least. Capt. CraighiR win oc-
cupy a room adjoining that of Capt Beach,
but II is understood he will not be placed
in charge OF any particular department or
departments of the engineer department OF
the District government.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
SAGASTA GIVES up
Tenders Resignation of fEntire Cabinet
to Queen Regent.
CRISIS MAY LAST SEVERAL DAYS
Opinions as to Its Probable Effect
on the Treaty.
SPAIN HAS MUCH AT STAKE

MADRID. March 1.--Senor Sagasta has
handed the resignation of the ministry to
the queen regent.
The cabinet crisis is expected to last for
several days, as it will BE- necessary for
the queen regent to consult with the presi-
dents of the chambers and other political
leaders
In the meanwhile the chambers will ad-
jOurn until a nav ministry is formed.
The ministerialsts hope the queen regent
will support Senor Sagasta and dissolve the
chambers.
Evening star., 1899-03-01
Late Naval Orders.

Assistant Paymaster C. Morris. jr.. has
been ordered to duty on the Dolphin, re-
lieving Passed Assistant Paymaster VI. NJ.
Ramsay, who will, however. continue his
duties at the navy yard, Washington. ID. c.
Chief Engineer r. l. Reid has been or
dered to the naval station at Key West in
stead of to the navy yard, Norfolk
Evening star., 1899-03-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


There was considerable excitement on the
floor before the assembling of the House at
IL o'clock this morning, in anticipation of
desperate fight upon the Nicaragua canal
amendment to the river and harbor bill.
The purpose of the river and harbor COM
mittee to offer a motion to suspend the
rules and non-concur in all the Senate
amendments was noised about the House.
AS this motion would not be subject to
amendment, the friends of direct concur
renee in the Nicaragua canal proposition
appeared to be blocked at least tempora-
rfly Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa, Grosvenor of
Ohio and the active champions of the ac-
ceptance OF the Senate proposition dis
cussed the situation.
The disposition of Mr.. Hepburn was not
to contest the motion, but to allow the Bill
to go to conference and postpone the fight
until the conferees made their report. I'M
med1ately after the reading Of the journal
the Senate amendments to the sundry civil
bill were non-cCncurred in and the bill was
sent to conference. Messrs. Cannon Qfl.).
Moody Mass.) and Dockery (Mo.e were ap-
pointed conferees.
Mr. Mahon Pa-). chairman OF the COM
Evening star., 1899-03-01
WARNED BY UNITED STATES.
Protest to spain Against CabIegrams
Sent by Gen. Rios

MADRID. March 1.-The Reforma hears
the Spanish government has received a dis
patch from the United States protesting
against the statements cabled from Manila
by Cen Rios, who formerly commanded
the Spanish troops in the Philippines. rela-
tive to the situation of affairs there.
The Correspondence asserts that n has
received such serious news from Manila
that IL believes il to be its duty not To n,,b-
lish II until confirmed
Evening star., 1899-03-01
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd, March Flour dull, hut
frmer-western super 50 5aaS2 60: do. extra So 90
a$3.oo: do family, s. .35as365: winter wheat pat
ent. So t5aS4 90; spring d., So 90a$i Ia; spring
wheat straight ST. 6sa$3 a5-receipts, 1888 bar
rels; exports. FITS barrels; sales. 1Toe barrels.
Wheat dnn-spot and mcnth. 77aTI%: April. T7tha
TN; May. lsk asked; steamer No. 2 red T4s4a
75receipts 721s has hels; exports % 900 bushels;
Evening star., 1899-03-01
MRS. LOGAN ILL.

Her Son Summoned From Cuba to
Attend Her.
1t is announced today that Mrs. John A.
Logan is critically i'll with grip and a COM
plication of other affections al her home
in this city. Major John A. Logan, son of
the patient. who is now serving In the vol
unteer army in Cuba on eneral Bates stan.
has been summoned to the bedside of his
mother