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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
DEPARTED EOR PORTO RICO.
Gov. Allen Sails from the Navy Yard
ON the Dolphin.

nov. Alien sails From the Navy Yard
ON the Dolphin.
Promptly ah1 o'ceock this afternoon, in a
fine. drizzling rain, the United States steam
ship Dolphin cast off from her dock at
the Washington navy yard and steamed
down the Potomac. carrying Governor AL
len of Porto Rico to the scene of his new
duties. AS the Dolphin sailed away the
Marine Band. played AUD Lang Syne."
the yard batteries doomed parting salute.
detachment of marines. under command
OF Major Dickins. drew up at present
arms and handkerchiefs waved from the
friends and onlooksrs gathered on shore.
secretary and Mrs Long, who were to be
the guests at luncheon of Capt. Souther-
iahd, in command of the Dolphin, arrived
on board about noon, and were followed al
most Immediately by Gov. Allen and his
party. consisting of Mrs. Allen. Miss Allen.
Mr. Wheeler Howell, private stenographer
TO the governor, and q small corps of SER
wants.
Among those who were present to take
leave or the new governor were Secretary
Rcot, Secretary and Mrs. Long, the Secre-
tary or the Interior. Admiral Terry, the
commandment of the Washington navy yard,
ana others. There were many floral re-
membranes for Gov. and Mrs. Allen.
among the donors were President and Mrs.
mckinley, Secretary and Mrs. Root and
secretary and Mrs. Lcng.
capt. Switzerland expects to make the
"Trip to San Juan in six days, arriving at
Porto Rico on the 9th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
WOMEN MAY VOTE.
what the Porto. Rican Bill Says of
citizenship and Suffrage.

A treasury official who has been studying
the different features of the Porto Rican
bill. thinks 1t probable that women may be
allowed to vote under this measure. He
says:
"A careful reading of the bill that pro-
vides a temporary government for the Is
land of Porto Rico has a strange provision
as to the qualifications of voters
Section Of the bill provides that all
Inhabitants who were Spanish subjects in
April 1890, and then resided In Porto Rico,
and their children born subsequent there
to. shall be deemed and held to be citizens
of Porto Rico.
Section 20 of the bill. relative to the
election Of delegates. provides that at the
elections in Porto Rico all citizens shall be
allowed to vote who have been bona fide
residents for one year and who possess the
other qualifications of voters under the
laws and military orders in force on the
LIST day Of March. 1900
Now, unless the laws and military o.
ders in force on March 1. 1900, prohibit
their voting. are not women entitled to vote
In Porto Rico?
TT will certainly be a novel and refresh
ing sight to see the gayIy dressed senoras
and senoritas when they line up to vo.e
at San Juan and Ponce"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
FINANCE AND TRADE
Stocks Were Weak and Liquidation
the Rule Today.
SHORT COVERING THE ONLY STAY
The Steel Issues Impaired Weak
ness to the Entire List.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. April 2l.-Yesterdav,s In
dorsement of the position taken by the
president of the American Steel and Wiz
Company came as unwelcome connrma
ton OF the fears as to the condition of tha
steel markets in general In other direc
lions expert opinion fails to confirm this
Vlew' but all iron properties were weak
unoer the threatened Generalization in the
.raoe- The excitement in the Steel and
WIRE crowd recalled the panic times OF tho
early nlnetes. but the pressure of an enor-
NOUS snort interest prevented an unlirnite ed
ueciihe. On opening sa,es of 1890 shares
the price varied from 40 to 70, as against
44N, last nights closing figures.
In neishboring issues the decline was lib
eral but the short interest served to ofYse,
tne new selling to a considerable degree
Inc week has been one of keen dIsappoint-
ment TO the holders of long stock
A revival of activity in the railroads was
generally predicted for this period but the
ueclLne IN the Industrial department has
overthroWn this original program, and has
snaken confidence in the entire market
, present indications favor lower prices as
tne result of the prevailing nistrust in
-" circles. The professional element
IS IN control OF the market, and no con-
test seems likely until the size Of the short
interest makes a basis for a rally
IN missouri Pacific there was rather mr.
gent liquidation, tho pool in those shares
selllng freely today. and indications poinr
10 practically continuous selling move
inent since early in the week. All the Pa
enc SHARES were weak and Baltinore and
Ohto, after resisting the declines both IN
London and at home. yielded to the prey,af H.
ing tendency Pennsylvania, New York
central, the Changers and all the invest
ment issues suffered in the late dealings
accounts carrying a miscellaneous line wera
sold out without regard for any difference
IN intrinsic merit. Stop orders were freely
uncovered and the final prices were around
| the lowest for the day
Inc great railroad consultations which
nave been relied upon to hold the market
| nave not been abandoned in any sense hut
the market is no longer responsive TO such
promises. Recognizing this fact the larger
interests are not likely to use such arpu-
ments for the time being If the transac-
mons are. put through there can be no oh
Jection to accommodating cheap stock and
the decline of this week will in all proha-
plllty be allowed to wear itself out
Ihe bank statement reflects a gain Of
S6.0l9,3oo in lawful money, or nearly iva
millions more than was expected
Inc loans have been increa sed s. SldgpN
me increase being reflected in a gain OF
Ss.3n.vo in the deposits The net result
OF all changes is shown by an Increase n
N5,"44.oIo in the reserve, bringing that item
up 70 Sl4,Sa,35e. Easy money is assured
ana more prominence is likely to be fi,.e,
the sterling market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
The Talk About Postmaster General
Smith as a Candidate.

The executive floor of the Post Office De-
partment was buzzing with politics this
morning. During the early hours of the
day several senators and Representatives
called upon Postmaster General Smith, and
each took occasion to comment upon the
published, reports of his availability for the
vice presidency. All seemed delighted with
the idea, and one senator became enthusi-
astic, when he said:
Postmastec General Smith is to my mind
by far the most available man who has
been mentioned. OF course. it may be urged
that good politics would argue against the
selection of man from such a strong re-
publican state as Pennsylvania, but even in
the face of this / believe Gen Smith would
ne infinitely more acceptable to the country
than any man who has been mentioned.
cannot think Gov. Roosevelt would for
moment consent to the use of his name.
from some of his close political friends L
nave heard he would not accept the NOM
nation. The machine-I refer to the New
YORK apparatus--seems to be in earnest and
may insist upon his making the fight In
mat event l would not be surprised to see
MIN come out Gen. Sherman did when
they tried to run him for the presidency.
and say IF elected he would not qualify for
the office Then, again. Roosevelt has
presidential aspirations, and 1 honestly be-
iieVe the party cannot afford to side-track
him by making him Vice President. Per-
sonally. / think Roosevelt would serve the
best interests of the party and himself in
fact. by making the fight for reelection as
governor When 1904 rolls around he may
be the most available man for the pres
tdency. Gov. Roosevelt and Gen. Smith
nave been mentioned by prominent repub-
lfcans in the west the only eastern men
who would be acceptable to the west as
candidates for Vice President. With Gov.
Roosevelt disposed of, we come to Mr.
Smith. Understand me. do not maintain
Mr. Smith by any means. but everyt hing
must be considered in this matter, and
have argued both sides Now Mr.. Smith
possesses all the qualifications necessary
for Vice President. To begin with, / con-
slider him one of the ablest men in the ad-
ministration councils. He is a finished par
Humanitarian. capital presiding officer, a
! ready and excellent talker and man of
dignity. Yes. upon reflection, I consider
| Mr.: Smith the best man Yet named, and
with the west showing such interest, l be-
be no objection raised against him save his
| residence. His administration as Postmas-
ter General has been most able. and the
common people know and trust him"
reporter of The Star called upon Post
master General Smith later In the day and
asked for an interview on the subject of the
vice presidency. The head of the Post Of
| flee Department smiled and said:
"Of course I am deeply conscious Of the
| In proposing my name for the vice pres
| fdency. Personally / knew nothing of the
matter: ! cannot think my name is serious
ly considered. Pennsylvania is such a strong
republican state that do not believe a can
didate from it would be considered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
THE HOUSE.

The House on converting today at once
entered upon the consideration of the naval
appropriation bill.
Mr.. Underwood (AIa.) withdrew his de-
mand for separate vote on each amend
ment. He made an explanation of his
course, saying the minority felt it had not
had a fair opportunity to debate the armor
plate propositions contained In the bill.
Mr.. Foss. the acting chairman Of the
naval committee, said the course of the
minority made 1t impossible to come to an
agreement. The amendments to the bill.
made in committee of the whole, were then
agreed to without division
MIR. Vandtver (Mo.) moved to recommit
the bill with instructions to provide for an
armor-plate factory.
Mr.. Foss made a point of order against
the motion.
The Speaker sustained the point on the
ground that the instructions contained a
provision subject to a point or order.
Mr.. Vandiver then moved to recommit
without instructions, which was lost-oo
to 95.
The bill was then passed without division.
A bill was passed fixing the compensate ton
of United States commissioners in Chinese
deportation cases; also for a bridge across
the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers in Georgia;
for bridge over the Big Sandy river,
Kentucky: for a bridge across the ITALIA
hatchie river Mississippi for the Ameri-
can registry of the ship Garonne.
The report on the Hawaiian government
bill was received and sent back to confer
ence, with instructions to adhere to the
House amendments
Mr.. Sherman IN. " sought to pass the
bill adjudicating the claims growing out of
the collision of the dispatch boat Dolphin
and the ferry boat New York in New York
harbor. but Mr.. Cannon objected on the
ground that a naval court of inquiry had
passed on the matter. and that the bill car
ried an indefinite appropriation
EuIoEies on Evan f. settle.
At o'clock the House gave It's attention
to eulogies on the late Representative Evan
E. Settle of the seventh district of Ken
lucky. Feeling tributes were given by Rep
resentatfves Gayle. Wheeler. Pugh. Rhea,
Berry. Smith and Fitzpatrick of Kentucky.
Adamson and Brant!ey of Georgia. Robin
son of Indiana. Richardson of Tennessee,
Needham of California Cowherd of Mis-
souri,, Daizell of Pennsylvania and Brom-
well and Grosvenor of Ohio.
Resolutions expressing the sorrow of the
House were adopted. and then as a further
mark of respect the House. at 2:1b pm. ad-
iOurned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
EXCEPTIONS FILED.
Action Taken in Matters Affecting
Eleventh Street Extension.

Eleventh Street Extension.
The time for filing exceptions to the
award of the jury in the matter of the ex-
tension of 18th street, which has been
pending in the District court, expired yes
terday and. as result, petitions were filed
by Messrs Lambert & Lambert, Justice q.
s. Bundy. Glen w. Cooper and others, rep
resenting considerable property interests
in that section. The exceptions made are
generally Of the same character. and at
tack vigorously the alleged excessive as
sessment for supposed benefits and the
constitutionality of the act.
1t Is averred that Congress, in directing
that one-half of the cost of the land con-
demned must be assessed upon adjacent
property within a radius of 200 feet from
either side Of the proposed street. under
took to bind the hands Of the jury and COM
pei unjust assessments, thereby, 1t is charg-
property without compensation or consid-
GRAFTON, which. the petitioners, submit, is
In direct violation Of both the letter and
spirit of the Constitution.
1t Is further charged that the award made
Is contrary to the evidence submitted, and
that the mere condemning of the land for
the street and taking Of title by the gov
eminent will. in the absence Of actually
making the street, confer no benefits what
ever upon other property.
The attorney for the District has notified
counsel for the owners that he will move
the court Tuesday next to overrule all ex-
ceptions. so hearing will probably be had
at that time before Justice Hagner
As under the old street extension acts
the 1uries. several times. reported that they
could not find or estimate the benefits UNI
der such circumstances, and the present
act is a special one requiring the whole
cost to be paid from District funds. the
question as to the right of Congress to fix
benefits in advance will be of much inter-
est.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
WHEN THE GOODS ARE USED.
Decision of Interest Regarding Pay
ment for Articles

Controller Tracewell has rendered de-
cision of general interest to purchasing
agents and other government officials 1t
Is to the effect that the fact that a purchas-
ing agent makes an order in a fiscal year
Is not conclusive evidence that the article
purchased must necessarily be paid out of
the fiscal year in which the order is made.
Neither is the date of the reception Of the
goods purchased conclusive of the fact that
the articles SO received are to be paid from
the appropriation Of the fiscal year I'm which
or reception of the articles is mere evidence
of the main matter to be determinsd-the
fiscal year in which the goods are to be
used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

The following consular officers have been
recognized: Friedrich Philippi. vice consul
of Germany, at Mayaguez. p. R.: II. c.
Fritze. vice consul Of Germany, at Ponce,
P. r.; Friedrich Kruger, consul OF Ger
many. at Manila, for Philippine Islands;
NJ 1atrou. vice consul of Greece. at Low
ell. Mass; Chow TsZ-chi, consul of the
Chinese empire, at New York. N. Y:
Adolph friedrich Lawson. vice consul of
Sweden and Norway, at Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
INTERVIEW WITH THE SULTAN.
MIR. Griscom Cordially Received by the
Ruler of Turkey.

MIR. GriscOm Cordially Received by the
Ruler of Turkey.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 21.-Lloyd c.
Griscom, United States charge d'affaires,
today had a long private audience with the
sultan. who was very cordial. Such an
audience with the American charge
daffaires is unprecedented, and is, there
fore, considered important in the political
circumstances.
The United States legation is without in
formation as to the state of the indemnity
question at Washington. while the porto
strained relations said to have resulted over
this question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
Ambassador Choate Returns to LOn-
don.

don.
1t was said at the State Department that
Mr.. White. the secretary of the United
States embassy at London. sailed today
from Southampton for New York on leave
of absence from his post. Mr. White has
been at the embassy steadily for the past
two years without the customary leave
1t is stated positively that his visit to the
United States has absolutely no official sig
nificance and particularly that it is not
connected in any manner with any propo-
sition looking to mediation between the
British government and the Boer republics,
as has been suggested in. some quarters.
Mr.. Choatei the american ambassador
who has been making a visit on the CONT,
nent. has returned to London, and will
himself direct the whole business of the
embassy during Mr.. Whites absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
PRESIDENT CANNOT 1T7TEND.
Formal Notice Sent to the Dewey Re
ceptiOn Committee

CHICAGO. April 21.-The reception COM
mittee of the Dewey celebration has received
formal notice from President Mckinley of
his declination of the invitation to come to
Chicago during the festivities in honor of
the admiral of the navy. In the letter
President Mckinley expresses his regrets
at his inability to come, and takes occa-
sion to highly praise Admiral Dewey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
RONA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is a bona-fide 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, 1900-04-21
1t 4. "porto Rico" omciaIly.

The Secretary of War has issued a gen.
eral order saying that in accordance with
the provisions Of the act for a civil govern
ment for Porto Rico. which fixed the SPELL
ing of that island as Porto Rico" that
military department will hereafter be
borne on all returns and referred to in all
correspondence, orders, ETC.. as the DE
partment of Porto Rico"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

BALTIMORE, April 21-Flour quiet unchanged;
receipts. 7,2sS barrels. Wheat strong: spot and
april naa7J% MAY az; 1lha7iN; July; 72 asked,
pie, 6sa72; do. on grade. 67Na71N. Corn frmer
spot and Aprii 4Slsai3h: May. 43tsa43h; steamer
mixed 421sa42k; receipts. 149 44G bushels; south
ern white and yellow corn. Hats. Oats firm; No.
2 white, 3OAa30A; No mixed. 2saa2s. Rye
steady; No. nearby, 81; No. 2 western on spot
S.. Hay, No 1 timothy. s1SaS1s.50 Grain
freights, parcel room firm, steamers dull unchany
ed. Sugar, cheese butter and eggs firm, unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

Lieut.. Col A. A. Woodruff. Capt. Will
liam Stephenson and Capt. E. B. Prick of
the medical department have been detailed
to represent that department of the army
at the meeting of the American Medical As
ISOLATION to be held at Atlantic City, N. J.,
in June next
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
Personal Mention

Assistant Secretary Barnes of the White
House force, recovering from an illness
which has confined him to his home several
days. u.
ousIy Ill for the past month, Is slowly inn
proving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
TRINIDAD RATIFIEs THE TREATY,
Merchants Would Have Preferred Ar
rangement With Canada.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 21-The
Trinidad legislature has formally ratified
the second reciprocity treaty with the
United States. The merchants are hostile
to this. preferring reciprocal trade reia-
tons with Canada.
Antigua is so crippled financially that
Mr.. Chamberlain, the British secretary of
state for the colonies, says the island will
be unable to incur the loss of revenue in
volved in the proposed treaty with the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
To Represent the Army.

Colonel Charles B. Byrne and Captains
William c. Borden and Charles NJ. Candy
of the medical department have been de-
tailed to represent the army at the ninth
annual meeting of the Association of Mill
tary Surgeons, to be held at New York
CITY, MAY 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
Favors Government Ownership,

Representative Corliss of Michigan today
filed the minority report of the committee
on interstate and foreign commerce against
the substitution Of the Sherman Pacific
cable bill for the Senate measure The re-
port follows the lines of that heretofore
that the cable can best be constructed by
the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
Gen. Corbin Goe. to New yor,.

Adjutant General Corbin has gone to New
York to visit his daughter and to attend the
ecumenical council. He will return to this
city with the presidential party Monday.
Col. Ward, assistant adjutant general, is
acting in his absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

Mr.. Burrows today introduced in the Sem
ate bill to refer to the Court of Claims
the claim of ]. r. d. Morrison of the Dis
trict of Columbia for $4,000 for the use
of and injury to his property by the United
States in 1S6A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
superintendent Pnster Injured.

Henry Phster. the superintendent Of the
White House gardens and conservatory,
sustained an accident yesterday afternoon,
which resulted in the breaking Of a small
bone in the right leg. Mr. Pfister was
taken to his home at 1747 F street. and ia
doing as well as could be expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
FORMER CoRCoRAN GALLERY.
Bill Providing for Its Purchase Pass
ed by the Senate.

Gu ny the senate.
The Senate passed a bill this afternoon
for the purchase of the Corcoran Art Gal
lery property at the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street.
The price Is limited to Ss32. 800. The prop
erty is to- be used by the Court of Claims
and for other purposes. The provision al
lowing purchase by condemnation proceed
ingS was eliminated from the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York stock NarLa.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
ana brokers', 14l9 F ST. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Open. High. Low Close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

Military Reservation Near baltimore.
Maj. Gen. Miles has announced that GER
tain lard, comprising about 14S acres, Sit
uated on North Point, near Baltimore Md.
recently purchased. has been set aside as a
military reservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

lions the Senate took up the Quay case. and
Mr.. Perkins (Cal) addressed the Senate
in favor of the seating of Mr.. Quay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

SATURDAY. April IA, 1900 .76O
MONDAY April I6, 1900 ,4iO
TUESDAY, april II 1900 ,O51
wEpsEsDAY, April Is, SO .O43
THURSDAY, April 49, 1900 SAB
FRIDAY, April TO- sc ,OO8
lbs, 612
Dally average 81, lO1
1 solemnly swear that the above statement
represents only the number of copies or
THE EVENING STAR circulated during
the six secular days ending Friday, April
%, 19o9-that is, the number Of copies
actually sold. delivered, furnished or mailed
for valuable consideration, to bona-fide pur-
chasers or subscribers. and that the copies
so counted are not returnable to or remain
in the office unsold.
J. WHIT HEBRON,
Cashier, Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
twenty-first day of April. A D. 1900
JAMES. E. WEST,
Notary Public, d. c.