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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
FINANCE AND TRADE
The Transvaal Situation Depressed
Stocks in London.
BEARS MADE RAID IN new YORK
Market Reacted, Under Good Buy
ing, Toward the Close.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, September THE London
market wore depressed look this morn
ing, owing to the belief that an ultimatum
Will be presented to the Pretoria govern
ment after tomorrow's cabinet meeting. The
mining securities were particularly weak
ana showed sharp recessions from yester-
days prices. In American securities the de-
clines were only nominal. The monetary
situation in the London market is easing
up, and the only depressing influence seems
to be the Transvaal situation. The Bank
of England rate of discount remains UNI
changed at 49, per cent.
In the local stock market lower London
quotations, together with some heavy ar
bitrage selling orders from the other side
naturally tended to open our market at a
lower level, but it was noticeable that the
international stocks were not the weakest,
leading one to suppose that most of this
arbltrage selling was for operators on this
side of the water. With only light COM
mlssion-house buying the market took all
the early offerings in a way that still
makes me think that the longer bull oiser-
ators are still active in the market and
that a higher range of prices is likely to
follow the natural reaction OF yesterday
and today.
The selling in Burlington was on reports
of unfavorable corn crop. Sugar Of
fered down by the same interests that were
active in selling the stock yesterday. Ana
conda was weak on arbitrage selling. but
the stock was taken by operators supposed
to be working in the interest Of insiders.
In Brooklyn Rapid Transit around 104
there appeared to be inside support, leading
some of the room traders to believe that
the stock would do better during the day.
AS to the general course of the market in
the early dealings traders seemed more
than usually in doubt. Tennessee Coal and
Iron, the leader in point of strength and
activity for the past few days, only
lightly traded in and the price reacted to
about 100.
Toward the noon hour a rather determin-
ed assault was made on the general market
by the bears (who. by the way, seem to
have already oversold in Brooklyn Rapid
Transit, Manhattan and Southern Pacific.
but the market yielded only slightly to
their attack. After this selling had
hauSted itself the traders rallied the mar
ket somewhat and there was evidence of
some Willingness on the part of those act
ing on the bull side to take the aggressive.
This was most noticeable in Leather stocks,
and was accompanied by the usual rumors
preferred stock.
cause. by the banks calling in some large
loans, did not have much effect on to-
day 5 market as was expected by the bea 8,
call money ranging from ~ to > per cent
most of the day. The market was charac-
terlzed by extreme dullnesS in the late
trading, with the bears probing AROUND to
find a vulnerable point to attack, while The
bulls were seemingly waiting and willing to
see the short interest increased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07

The commissioner of patents has amend
ed the rules of practice by canceling the
last paragraph Of rule Al, which reads as
follows:
IAN oath taken before notary public
or magistrate will not be accepted unless
a certificate of the official character of the
person administering the oath, stating the
date of appointment and term of Office, is
filed. To obviate the necessity of a sep
arate certificate in each application, a GER
tificate may be furnished with the request
that it be filed in the patent office for gen.
e,al reference"
This paragraph was adopted because sew
eral cases of fraud were developed. Two
notaries in distant states were found to be
corrupt Commissioner DUEL says it is
Cancelled because no practical good has
been found from it's continuance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
STEWART Il CASTLE SOLD
Senator Clark of Montana Buys It at a
i Private Price
Belief Expressed That the Senator
s nc
Will Erect q Mansion on
i the Site.

Senator Stewart of Nevada and Mrs.
Stewart have sold their property on Du-
pont circle, known the world over as Stew
art Castle, to Senator Clark of Montana
The price was private. The deed of sale
was made out today and the money paid
over.
For several years Senator and Mrs. Stew
art have been endeavoring to dispose of
this important piece of realty, and plans
for the erection of magnificent apart
ment house on the site We're prepared by a
New York architect over year ago. 1t
was Senator Stewards desire to form a
stock company to erect there and conduct
such an establishment, and several weeks
ago Senator Clark agreed to take 5000 600
worth of stock in such a corporation, pro-
vded the remainder of the capital, which
is said TO have been placed at a total of
Slooo,ooo, should be contributed by others.
Probable Plans OF Senator Clark.
While it is possible that this apartment
house plan will be carried out, it is be-
lieved in usually well-informed quarters
that it has been abandoned and that Sena-
tor Clark, who is the wealthiest man in
either house of Congress. intends to erect
upon the site a palatial mansion of his
own. The magnificent residence now in
course of construction for Mrs. Richard
townsend further up Connecticut avenue,
the purchase of the Blaine mansion by Mr..
George Westinghouse and the close proXim-
ity to Stewart Castle of the commanding
pile owned and occupied by the Letter
family are believed to have led Senator
Clark to his decision in the matter Of Sc
Letting this point for his own home.
Scene of Many Functions.
Stewart Castle was erected many years
ago by Senator Stewart and has been the
scene of some of the most sumptuous en-
tertainments ever given in this country.
The Nevada senator at the commencement
of his senatorial career, after the castle
had been built, became noted for his hos
pitality. and when the Chinese legation oc-
cupied the castle the same character of en-
tertainment signalized it. The property
comprises nearly 1900 square feet and
fronts Dupont Circle at its northwest side,
where Connecticut and Massachusetts
avenues fntersect it.
deed was placed on record at the re-
corder's office today reciting the transfer
from Annie Il. F. Stewart and husband,
Senator VIM. M. Stewart, to Senator VIM
A. Clark, of the Stewart property, known
as lots 26 and 2S. square 113. The consid-
Grafton, as it appears in the conveyance
was merely a nominal one, although the
revenue stamps on il amount to S145.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Tribute to Deceased Associate.

A meeting of the members of the board of
review Of the bureau Of pensions was held
yesterday. falled,to take action in memory
of John P. Lothrop, lately deceased Judge
c. M. Ton,pkins -Svas made president, and
Major H. G. Birmingham. secretary Reso-
lutions were adopted expressive of the re-
gard entertainer for their late associate
and setting forth that by the death of
Judge Lothrop we have been deprived of
the society and cooperation of kind con-
siderate personal friend, a cultured scholar
and refined gentleman, and that the gov
eminent has lost faithful servant, SOL
dier and. either. always cautious, careful
brave and true.'l
Sympathy was expressed for the bereaved
family, and copy of the resolutions was
transmitted to me widow and daughter.
The resolutions were signed by A. T. Skin
rer, Isaiah Feamig. Benz. A. Harlan, the
committee:. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
MORE VOLUNTEER OFFICERS.
Amendments Announced Today In.
clude n District Man.

The following appointments in the volun-
teer army were announced at the War De-
partment today:
From Texas: To be captain of volunteers
Beverly A. Reed, late captain and assistant
adjutant general of volunteers, 3Sth
From Wyoming: To be captain of volun-
teers-Thomas Miller, late captain, Com
pany C, Wyoming Volunteer Infantry, 10th.
From Virginia: To be first lieutenant of
volunteers-Edward NJ Meekins, late sec
ond lieutenant, Company NJ, list District of
Columbia Volunteers, 47th. To be captain
of volunteers-George H. Bentley, late cap
tain, 9Th Virginia Volunteers. 47th.
From Wisconsin: To be captains of vol
unteers-Thomas j. Rogers, late captain,
LIST Wisconsin Volunteers, 45th; Walter A.
Marden. late captain, I'd Wisconsin Vol
unteers, 45th; D. A. Stearns, late major,
LIST Wisconsin Volunteers, 39th To be first
lieutenants of volunteers-Fred p. Cook,
late first lieutenant, list Wisconsin Volun-
teers, 45th; Eben w. Rowland, late cap
tain, 4th Wisconsin Volunteers, 45th: r. b.
Blanchard, late second lieutenant. 4th Wis
consin Volunteers. 3Sth; Arthur S. Tibbitts,
late second lieutenant, I'd Wisconsin Vol
unteers, 45th. To be second lieutenant of
volunteers-John B. Shuman, late quarter
master sergeant, Company NJ, Sd Wisconsin
Volunteers.
From Minnesota: To be captain of vol
unteers-D w. Hand, late major, 18th Min
nesota Volunteers, 45th.
From New Hampshire: To be second
lieutenant of volunteerS-James II. Johnson
late sergeant, Company E, LIST New Hamp-
shire Volunteers, 10th.
From North Carolina: To be captain of
volunteers-Stephen o. Smith, late first
lieutenant, Company Fl, I'd North Carolina
Volunteers, 47th.
From North Dakota: To be captain of
volunteers-A. w. Coggswell, late captain
list North Dakota Volunteers, 45th.
From New Mexico: To be captain of vol
unteers-John Wesley Green, late first lieu
tenant, Troop G, LIST United States Volun-
teer Cavalry, 10th.
Edward M. Meekins, who today received
an appointment as first lieutenant in one
of the new volunteer regiments, although
appointed from Virginia. is resident Of
the District Of Columbia Lieutenant Nee
kins was a second lieutenant of Company
M, LIST District of Columbia Volunteers
and served with that regiment throughout
its campaign. He was very highly recon-
| mended for the appointment by General
George H. Harries, late colonel of the 1st
District of Columbia Volunteers and other
officers, and has a host of warm friends IN
the city. Lieutenant MeekiRs' service in
the Philippines will be closely watched
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Senator Beveridge in Conference With
the President.
FULLY THREE HOURS IN CONSULTATION
Affairs in the Philippines Were
Under Discussion.
FORAKER ON OHIO POLITICS

Senator Beveridge of Indiana. who has
recently returned to this country from the
Philippines, was in conference with Presi-
dent Mckinley for fully three hours today.
He went to the White House just beforsv
10 o'clock and did not leave until near l
o'clock. During nearly all that time he was
talking over the situation with the Presi-
dent. The talk was partially interrupted
by several callers who had important bust
ness with the President. One of these was
Secretary Hay. Secretaries Wilson and
Hitchcock also called for q few minutes
When Senator Beverage left the White
House he followed the course which has
characterized him since landing from the
Philippines and declined to talk for publ
ca ton. 1t is understood that the senator
is resefving his opinions and his views for
a speech In the Senate. He will not even
express an opinion to whether the ad-
ministration is pursuing the right course in
the Philippines. 1t is taken for granted that
the President found the senator's opinions
and facts of deep interest, as the confer
ence is probably the longest ever held with
an individual by President Mckinley.
President schurmnn Calls.
President Schurman of the Philippine
commission was at the White House for a
few minutes today. He said that he would
leave the city today
iieSluent Scnufman remarked that Sen
ator Beverage was in the islands W hen he
was there. The senator, he said, was indie
fatigable in his efforts to find the facts in
everything and to learn the feeling of the
people.
senator Foraker on Ohio Prospects.
Senator Foraker Of Ohio was at the
W hite House for a short time today.
Speaking of the political situation in Ohio,
he said 1.-THE republicans are in no danger
and will win, they have done for
number of years"
Senior Correa, the new Nicaraguan min
lister, was to have been presented at the
hite House today, but, being called to
New York by important business, the cere-
mony has been postponed for time.
Chief Justice Chambers Calls.
Chief Justice Chambers of Samoa had a
long interview with the President today
respecting the present conditions in Samoa
and the future outlook for the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
CANNOT HAUL FREIGHT.
Opinion Respecting Charter Rights of
Local Railway Company.

Mr.. Clarence A. Brandenberg, assistant
attorney for the District, in an opinion
rendered upon ar inquiry of the Commits
sioners. advised them this afternoon that,
under the charter of the Georgetown and
Tenleytown Railway Company, the said
company has no authority TO haul freight
over its tracks.
The opinion VIZ rendered ir connection
with report made to the Commissioners
as to the cause Of the accident resulting In
the collision of cars on the Georgetown
and Tenieytown railway on Saturday, Au-
gust 20, 1899. the attorney being asked for
an opinion as to the authority of said rail-
way, under its charter, to- haul freight
over its tracks has been it's practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
FOR TWO CLASSES OF ATHLETES.
Movement Started by the Amateur
Union of Chicago.

CHICAGO, September IA movement
has been started in the Amateur Athletic
Union to create two classes of athletes in
stead of one, and in all the associations it
is meeting with favor. Secretary Sullivan
of the American Athletic Union made the
suggestion, and at the next meeting he
will offer an amendment to the effect that
there be two ehampionships-one q junior
and one a Senior-to be open to all athletes
striving for honors; the junior champion
ship for those who have not yet won senior
honors. AS soon as a man wins junior
championship he will be transferred to the
senior ranks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Promotion of Naval Officers.

The promotion of the following named
officers was announced at the Navy De-
partment today:
Lieuts. J. K. Robson and J. L. Latimer,
and Major L. w. T. Waller Marine Corps
The following named officers have been
detached from the Monongahela and order
ed to duty at the Naval Academy:
Lieuts. G. B. Blow, c. M. Atwater c. M.
Stone, W. H. Faust, w. II. G. Billiard and
NJ George, Lieut.. Commander w. F. Hal
sci, Commander c. T. Hutchins and Chap
lain H H Clark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, September Flour quiet nm
changed; receipts. 14.326 barrels; exports, 4,la9
barrels. Wheat quiet; spot and the month. 7Oa
7O1s; October. TAM: December 73Aa74: steamer
ports, none; southern by sample, 63a71h: do. on
grade, Tha71. Corn strong: mixed. spot. 3Sha
or December, new or old. 33Na34; January and
February. 33NaS4: steamer mixed SSNaS7; re-
southern white corn. 39a46; do. yellow. 4Oat012.
Oats irmer; No. white. 2sa2sA; No 9 mixed,
251a, sales. Rye firm; No. nearby, 561; No 2
western, 61h Hay steady; No. timothy SKA
$3.50 Grain freights very quiet, unchanged.
Sugar strong, unchanged. Cheese firm. unchanged.
Butter firm, unchanged. Eggs firm, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Expenses of Marine Corp. officers.

Mr.. Mitchell. the assistant controller Of
the treasury, has decided that officers Of
the marine corps are on the same footing
as officers of the army in being paid only
actual travelling expenses when going be-
tween this country and any of the new
island possessions. 1t has been contended
that the marine corps was under the navy
and that the officers of that corps should
receive whatever pay and allowances are
ordered by that department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
MINISTER BUCHANAN MAY RESIGN.
Going to Buffalo to Confer With Elk.
position Managers.

Mr.. W. l. Buchanan. United States min
lister to the Argentine Republic, who re-
Gently came to this city with the United
States copy Of the commercial reciprocity
agreement concluded with the Argentine
government. has gone to Buffalo, N. Y, to
confer with the manager of the Buffalo ex-
position in regard to accepting an appoint
ment a member of the board OF directors
of that enterprise. In the event that Mr.
Buchanan decides to accept that appoint
ment, he will resign his present office as
the United States diplomatic representative
at Buenos Ayres. Mr.. Buchanan, is now in
this country on leave of absence, and will
Undoubtedly return to this city In a few
weeks. on business connected with the Ar
gentine reciprocity arrangement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Injured by a Fall.

While Charles A. Kellar, aged twenty
three years, and living in Brightwood, was
at work on the trolley wires on Brightwood
avenue, near the District line, about 4:3O
o'clock this morning, he fell from a pole,
a distance of eighteen feet, and was badly
bruised about the head and body. He was
sent to his home, where he received medi-
cal attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Anent the Alaskan Boundary.

LONDON, September 1.-THE foreign Of
fee received dispatches today relating to
the arrangement made between the British
charge d affaires at Washington. Reginald
Tower. and the Secretary of State Colonel
John Hay, regarding the Alaskan dispute.
The facts will probably not be made public
until the Marquis of Salisbury has had an
opportunity to consider the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Horses and Mule. at Manila.

The quartermaster's department has land
ed $50 head of horses and mules at Manila
There are 900 on the sea and arrange
ments are about completed to ship 2.4O0
more within few weeks. This will supply
the cav airy brigade with horses and the
Philippine army with mules for transporta-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Fine of $25.

Thomas Smith. man apparently about
fifty years of age. was today fined s25, with
the alternative of sixty days in the work
house. by Judge Kimball for making an
improper remark to Mrs. Roberta Rose of
lexington yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Suit Against the District.

Alice R. and Anthony ]. Mosheuvel, her
husband, today. filed suit against the
District, claiming $4,000 damages because
of injuries alleged to have been incurred
by Mrs. Mosheuyel the 7th of last month
by falling into hole in front of premises
113 E street northeast, which, the plain
trict
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
lieut.. sewen Re.ixn..

William ]. Sewell, jr., recently appointed
first lieutenant In the 9th Volunteer In
fantry. having resigned. has been honor
ably discharged. He is a son Of Senator
Sewell q New Jersey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07

Jerry O'Neal ST., Of Sth street southeast
was this afternoon sent to the workhouse
for sixty days by Judge Kimbal for being
an habitual drunkard. The evidence show
ed that the accused man has been in an
intoxicated condition ever since last Christ
mas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
Government Bonds.


Furnished by w. b; Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers', 1419 F St. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg. Thalmann & Co. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07

Postmaster General Smith returned to
| the city last night and was at the Post
| Office Department today. After spending
| several days at Watch Hill. r. l., he went
| to Atlantic City with his wife, where he
will join the latter in few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07
TAKE SECOND MONEY.
District Rifemen Make Two Close
Finishes AT Sea Grit

Special From Staff Correspondent
SEA GIRT.= N. j., September AT the
conclusion of the firing in the 2O0-yard
stage of the Hilton trophy match this af-
ternoon enthusiasm was by no means no.
ticeable in the ranks of the District of CO.
lumbia detachment Three teams are COM
peting and in the first of the three stages
Of the match the District made lowest
score.
Georgia leads with total of sixteen
points over New Jersey, and the latter Is
two points ahead of the District. An inter-
mission was taken for dinner, after which,
al o'clock, firing began at the 50O-yard
range. l asked Gen. Harries, who Is act
ing as captain Of the District team, if the
lead established by Georgia at 200 yards
could be overcome at the longer ranges.
His reply was, Sure. Several times in
the past District teams have lead all COM
ers al the 2oO yards stage of the Hilton
match, but at the longer ranges have been
easily downed. Watch US pull UP at 800
and 800 yards"
Weather IL Fine
The weather continues all that could be
desirel, but nevertheless nothing very re-
markable has been accomplished in the way
of high scores by the members Of any of
the teams. The match provides for the
firing of seven shots by each man at each
range. The scores at 200 yards were:
Georgia-Cann, 81; Postell, 80; Mercer,
3d. Phipot, IS; Battey, 80; Blum. 80; Con-
stantine. 80; Daniel, 80; Harrison 81: Fet-
ser, 20; Austin, 30; Wilson. 81 Total 361
New Jersey-Springstead, IS Bryan, 81.
Howard, 30; Millers, 20; Vonne 3d. Nal
coin. p; McGram, %; Martin, 20: Reid
80; Lehman. 81; Hudson, 81; Whitemore,
80. Total, 345.
District of Columbia. F. Bell, IS; Far
row, %; Young, 80; Cookson, %; Lizear,
Is; Leizear, %; Holt, -; H. NJ. Bell. 23
Appleby. IS; Taylor. 81; Colladay, IS; Dick
ey 81; Carleton, 80. Total, 343
Increased interest is manifested this af-
ternoon in the match, and many anxious
eyes are directed toward the targets This
is the big day Of the week, and its most ex-
citing moment will occur Just before dark
when the final shoots IN the Hilton contest
are being recorded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-07

List of Questions.
"First-On what date did you receive the
documents mentioned in the bordereau?
''Second-Are these documents in the same
Handwriting as the bordereau, which you
know from fac-simile?
."Third-What did these documents con-
tain7
"Fourth-Did you receive the firing man
ual. either in the original or a copy?
"Fifth-Did you receive the graduation
bar?
''Sixth-Since what date and until what
date did YOU receive those documents?
''Seventh-Was il to the same correspond
ent that you addressed the petit bleu
ferred to in the conversation between Count
Won Munster and NJ Delcasse?
"Eighth-Have YOU had direct relations
with the accused?''
Col. Jouaust invited Major Carrieres
opinion. and the latter referred to the pro-
visions Of the military code.
NJ Labor urged the Importance of the
evidence Of these two witnesses. whom he
declared. he would not have cited if Ger
nuschi had not been called Counsel point
ed out that it was possible to suspend the
proceedings long enough to obtain replies
to the questions, which he considered indi :
pensablc.
The court retired to deliberate on the mo-
ton, and on its return Col. Jouaust read
the judgment. 1t declared that the p e l.
dent of the court alone was compe' ent to
Schwartzkoppen and Major PaniZzard and
that the court unanimously pronounced it
self incompetent to give effect to counsel's
motion
NJ. Labor asked Col Jouaust whether
seeing that he alone competent he re-
fused to grant the application?
Jounust PeremptOriIy Refuses.
Col. Jouaust replied:
'I do
NJ. Cochefert chief of the detective de-
partment. recalled in connection with
Col du Patty de CLAIMS version of the die
tation scene. He said he noticed Dreyfus
showed great perturbation after having
been questioned by Du Patty de Clam.
The witness added that on a side table
was a revolver, and Dreyfus, noticing the
weapon. exclaimed
Il will not take my life. / will live and
prove my innocence"
After Lieut.. Bernheim had been recalled
and explained to the court the uses of the
graduation bar which Gen. MERCER pro-
duced for the courts benefit a letter was
read from Capt. Humbert of the engineers,
who. like the witness, Gallopin, met Drey-