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Evening star., 1900-04-05
Weak Opening Followed by an Ad-
vance in Stocks.
4 BOOM In PENNSYLVANIA
Growing Oistrust of the Indus
trials is Apparent.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. April 5-For the first time
in several days Londons early prices re-
iected slight concessions from the local
closing parity. and foreign houses sold more
than they bought. The effect of this halt
ing in the foreign market was shown here
in hesitating and irregular price move
ment Realizing sales were conspicuous
and commission house activity showed lit
tie preference for either account.
The undertone regained it's firmness
toward the end of the first hour. and prices
moved up under an uneven volume of busi-
ness
The buying of Pennsylvania was again
liberal and various arguments were offered
In justification of the higher prices. The
selling yesterday was said to have been a
block of some 5000 shares which were not
taken under the recent allotment to share
holders, Having marketed this stock
around 140 instead of at par. the company
adds something over 100000 to its recent
profits in securities. The portion OF the
stock thus disposed of gives the company
its interest in Norfolk and Western without
encroachment on treasury resources A
management which can secure valuable
rights without reducing its resources natu-
rally attracts the substantial Endorsement
of the investment interests
A sharp advance in Peoples Gas was re-
corded during the morning, as the result of
a mixed demand from houses with western
connections
The coal stocks came to the front in the
buying as the result of the continued agita-
tion of the pending consolidation schemes.
Nothing definite is to be had in this con-
nection, but the street believes that some
thlng important is pending. Rumors that
ali the legal difficulties in connection with
the local gas situation had been settled
mad moderate influence on the prices of
the several properties interested.
Ihe banks have been gaining from the
subtfeasury during the week, and the
amount in their favor has already exceeded
S3,0D,0OO This showing and the money
released Tor the first quarters interest pay
ments should make a creditable showing
at the end of the week. The street is satiS-
ned with the money market outlook, and is
only skeptical of the market because of the
lnconsiderahe reactions which have attend
ea substantial advance. At the same time
the market has demonstrated its capacity
Tor absorbing long stock thrown over by
holders who have been obliged to wait pa
llently Tor a way out of last springs folly
or winch has come from speculative cliuues
m their daily shifting from group to group
IhlS evidence OF strength and breadth
makes material reaction doubtful unless
positive rather than negative induce
nlent is offered.
The Industrial list shows the most sig
nificant liquidation. and there can be no
doubt of a growing nlistrust of the ma lori
ty OF such issues.
In American Sugar there is a movement
IN progress which has all the earmarks of
a sensational factional contest for the priv
llese OF dominating the policy of that com
pany. ~
Evening star., 1900-04-05
BoER STORY OF koRN spRU1r.
Their Loss Was Three Killed and Ten
Wounded.


BRANDFORT, Orange Free State, Mon
day. April 2.-Burghers who are returning
here from the scene of the Sannas-Post
ambuscade (also referred to as Karee and
korn SpruiD, furnish interesting details
of the occurrence. 1t appears that when the
first retreating British wagon entered the
drift the ambassadors shouted. Hands
through.
1hls process was repeated several times
TIL the wagons arrived in a bunch, when
the ruse was discovered and a disorderiy
night followed. In one cart were two ofti-
GERS. to which Commandant De Wet shout
ed, Hands up.' One of them obeyed
whereupon the other shot his comrade
dead, refused to surrender and was imme-
diately shot.
The burghers lost three men killed and
ten men wounded, including a field cornet
tary attache Nix, who received a bullet in
the chest Altogether the Beers captured
81, prisoners throughout the day
The significance of the battle must not be
Cnderrated- 1t vas fought by force of
Free State"s on the fiat plains and without
shelter The Free Staters are now desirous
OF marching on Bloemfontein and the
Iransvaalers are anxious to emulate the
late success of their allies
All the southern Boer forces have now
formed junctures with the main Boer army,
and form large force of veterans.
Ihe burShers, who were previously short
of food, now have plenty.
tommandant De Wet sent the British
guns, wagons and prisoners to Winburg.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
PITCHED BATTLE WITH BANDITS.
Two Officers Led Into n Trap in
Arizona Mountains.

BENSON, AriZ., April 5.-While pursuing
an unknown gang of thieves, George a.
Scarborough of Deming, who has been 4
terror to law-breakers in New Mexico and
Arizona for many years, accompanied by
Watt Birchtield, deputy sheriff, was am
pushed by the outlaws in the ChirucuSa
mountains. Both men were wounded, Scar
borough seriously and Birchfield painfully
large posse has gone in pursuit of the
outlaws
The outlaws discovered that they were
being followed, ard laid trap for the Off
GERS. who walked into it, AS soon as they
came within rifle range the party of three
bandits opened fire. The first volley wound
ed both Scarborough and Birchiield, one
shatter1ng the bone; another struck Birch
held In the left arm. Both men were dis
abled. The wounded officers held the out
laws at bay, although hard pressed several
times A continuous firing was kept up
until dark
In the meantime Birchfield managed to
build rude rock fort, in which he placed
scarborough, and as soon as darkness pre-
vented his movements from being observed
by the bandits, he slipped away, secured a
morse and went for assistance Returning
at daybreak, he found Scarborough still
alive and holding the fort, but suffering
intense pain from his wound and exposure
1t having rained and showed all through the
nlght. The party arrived at San Simon at
z O'Clock in the afternoon with Scarbor-
Opgh, and he was sent to his home in
Deming. His wound will probably prove
fata!. large posse has started in pursuit
or the outlaws, who have evidently gone
farther back into the mountains, where it
VIII De almost impossible to dislodge them
Evening star., 1900-04-05
EXPECTED TO RETIRE.
Two Rear AdmiraIs Soon to Quit Ac-
tive Service.

The retirements of Rear Admiral McNair.
ex-superintendent of the Naval Academy.
and Rear Admiral John A. Howell. presi-
dent of the naval examining board. are ex-
pected TO take place in a short time. Ad-
miral Howell has already made application
for retirement, which will probably be acted
upon this week Admiral McNair has for
some time been in ill health. and on that
account will probably soon apply for re-
tirement. He entered the service in 1883.
just one year behind Admiral Dewey, to
whom he is next in rank in the navy.
He has seen in all fOrty-two years ser
vice in the navy, twenty on the sea and
twenty-five on shore. Since his detach-
ment as superintendent of the Naval Acad-
emy. in February last, the admiral has
been on leave. and would probably have
been allowed to continue without orders
until his regular retirement next January.
but. as stated above, the condition of his
health has caused his action in this mat
ter.
These two officers are next in rank to
Admiral Dewey. and their retirements will
make Rear Admiral Kautz, commanding
the Pacific station, the ranking rear admi-
raj OF the navy.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
GINSENG FOR CHINA.
Consul General WiIdman Advises Di-
rect Shipments to Hong Kong.

Consul General WiIdman Advises Di-
rect Shipments to Hong Kong.
Consul General Wildman. at Hong Kong,
informs the State Department that the de-
mand for American ginseng in China con-
unues. The consul states that it Is abso-
luteiy necessary to submit the stuff to the
prospective Chinese buyers personal in
spection before a purchase can be effected,
as they will not take the word of another
as to quality or condition. He suggests that
any shipments of ginseng that American ex-
porters send over will, II desired obtain
his personal attention and an effort be made
toward providing a. profitable market for
them on the coast. But one American ex-
porter took advantage of this Offer made
some time ago, and his shipment was dis
posed of at quite satisfactory prices, al
though it not sold intact, but after
were bought at prices in accordance with
their excellence. Consul General Wildman
further states that there is a very large
business carried on in this product through
out China, and that there is no reason why
a growing market for American ginseng
cannot be established. In the absence of
any Chinese firms at Hong Kong with
which to deal direct the consul suggests
that any American shipments in the future
be made to Mr.. A. OD. Gourdin at Hong
Kong. who will personally look after them.
comes to China is purchased by Chinese
firms located in New York city, and Is dis
posed of at tremendous profit, SO that the
advantages of American exporters dealing
directly with responsible agent at Hong
Kong are evident.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
Other Methods of In;urine.
CARD INDEX SYSTEM.
It's Introduction Into Office of Regis
ter of Wills.

Owing to the alleged imperfect condition
of the indexes in his office the register OF
wills has introduced the card index system
into his office He has in course
of preparation a card index of the wills
filed from the establishment of the office in
1901. This index will show fully the action
on every will. with references to all the
court proceedings. 1t has dual advantage,
also, arising from the fact that in its prepa-
rationsan errors in the. records will be dis
covered and corrected. Already there have
been found the record of a number of wills
improperly lndeXed. -
Upon the completion of the will index
Register Dent contemplates the preparation
of similar indexes of administration and
uardianship cases, with corresponding
cross references to wills. These indexes
will greatly facilitate the searching of the
records. 1t is not proposed to abolish the
old indexes. which will be continued until
the advantage of the card system has been
practically demonstrated The new plan
has the hearty Endorsement of those who
have examined into 1t.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
WILL REBUILD AT ONCE
work ON Kansas City Auditorium He
gun This Morning.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 5.-An army
OF men went to work early today clearing
away the smoldering debris of Convention
Hall, preparatory to immediate rebuilding
Tor the democratic national convention in
July. Scores of prominent business men
devoted themselves to soliciting funds that
Will assure a suitable structure for the
democratic gathering. and every energy will
be bent toward replacing the burned au-
ditorium with superior structure.
Henry w. Evans, president of the Con-
vention Hall Building Company, expressed
confidence in his ability to meet the emer-
sency, adding:
We have the foundation, the money and
the determination; all We need is the steel
and we have assurances that that will be
forthcoming"
mass meeting will be held tonight to
raise whatever additional funds may be
needed to complete the work. Almost
enough money has already been pledged.
Evening star., 1900-04-05

GEN. ALEXANDER ACCEPTS.
Will Act as Arbitrator I'm the Orr
Iaube nhcimer Case.

General Z. Z. Alexander OF South Caro-
lima has notified the governments OF the
United States and Nicaragua OF his accept
ance of the appointment as arbitrator to
determine the amount of indemnities to he
paid to Orr and Laubenheimer by the Mica
raguan government on account of the
seizure OF their steam launches. and to the
Post-Glover Electric Company on account
OF the seizure at Bluefields of certain Of
its goods.
nit its case by the first of next month and
the arbitrator must render his decision by
the first of July.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
CANAL COMMISSION REPORT.
Cannot Be Completed at This Session
of Congress.

Admiral Walker, president of the 18TH
mian canal commission. has returned to
Washington, and was at the office of
the commission this morning engaged
with Commander Stanton, the secretary of
the commission, disposing of the business
that had accumulated during his absence
on the isthInus.
Admiral Walker called at the State De
partment today to report to Secretary Hay
the return to this country from the 18TH
mus of that part of the commission which
was under his immediate personal conduct.
The admiral stated that 1t would not be
possible to resume the sessions Of the COM
mission until all of the members had re-
turned to the United States, and at pres
ent two of them are still on the isthmus,
one. at Darien, conducting explorations
there.
The conclusion has been reached that the
full report of the commission cannot be
made ready for submission during the pres
ent session of Congress, and the members
are very loath to put in preliminary re-
port. Such reports are, at best, unsatsfac-
tory in the view of the commission, and
Notwithstanding the degree of success at
tained in forecastirg the detailed esti-
mates Of the cost Of the Nicarsguan Canal
in the preliminary report submitted to the
last Congress, the commission regard the
risk of such predictions as uuwarranted in
the present instance.
The commissioners enter an emphatic de-
nial of the statement that their exploring
parties were hanpered, and in cases COM
PEELED to abandon their work through the
hostility of the Serni-Savage tribes that are
found in some parts of Central America,
and say that stories to that effect are at
tributable to the over-excited imaginations
of some nervous persons connected with
the expeditions.
Although the commissioners one and oil,
decline to formally commit themselves as
to the merits Of the rival canal projects, or
the probable cost of their execution, Il Is
gathered that, so far as the Nicaragua
project is concerned at least, the results
reached by the present commission will
accord very closely with the estimates of
probable cost submitted by the preceding
commission.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
THE QUEEN DRIVES OUT.
She Seemed Undisturbed by Attempt
on Her Sons Life.

DUBLIN. April with the exception OF
the unusual number of people in the streets
and the decorations, there is no excitement
that attended the reception of the British
sovereign in this city yesterday.
Queen Victoria drove out this morning in
the private gardens, her chair being drawn
by white donkey. Neither the ceremonies
attendant upon her arrival in Ireland nor
the news of the attempt upon the life of
the Prince of Wales appears to have infiu-
enced her majeStyS wonderful health.
A large number of the curious went to the
Vice Regal Lodge today, but there were no
demonstrations.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
MISS IRELAND,s CURIOUS CASE.
Young Woman of Chester Slowly Re-
covering From IL Vrauce

MEDIA, Pa, April 5.-Alice Ireland, the
young Chester woman who went into a
trance last Saturday at the home of a
friend here, is now semi-conscious, and
hopes are entertained for her ultimate re-
covery. She still shows a tendency to
sleep, but is kept awake by frequent shak-
ing. The young woman has partially for
gotten how to talk. and, although she ap-
pears TO recognize the faces of her friends
she cannot remember their names
MISS ireland is very weak having taken
put little nourishment since she lapsed into
Inconsistencies. The attending physician
says she is suffering from hysterical con-
vulsions, but he cannot ascriha any na,,sa
Evening star., 1900-04-05
FATAL TRAIN WRECK IN TEXAS.
Several Persons known to Have Been
Killed.

FORT WORTH, Tex, April 5-The south
bound passenger train on the Fort Worth
and Denver City railroad was wrecked this
morning near Charming. The coaches
caught fire and the entire train except one
coach burned. 1t is reported six or seven
people were killed. among them the Wells
Fargo express messenger, Chapman
Superintendent Goode and Trainmaster
Mills in a special car with a number of
physicians, has left for the scene. The
wreck was caused by a washout.
The fireman and express messenger, 1t Is
believed, We're buried in the wreck
The local Wells-Fargo office has received
message from Claiming to the effect 1t Is
Impossible to tell the number of passengers
killed.
Evening star., 1900-04-05

HperIsI Ulspatch 20 The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md. April 5-The sx-
pected strike In the Georges Creek, Cum
berland region. was started this morning
by twenty-eight drivers in the hoffman
mine of the Consolidation Coal Cornpany
quitting work because of thu company's re-
fusal 10 reins' ate the three drivers suspend
ed for preventing men from working while
the miners demonstration was in progress
al LOnaconing last Saturday The action
OF the drivers makes 800 miners at Hoff-
man Idle, as the work of the latter de-
pends ON drivers 1t Is believed over 4. OOO
men viii soon be out.
Evening star., 1900-04-05

DIR. James Spencer Hough recently re-
signed his position with the health depart
meut OF this city to accept appointment as
assistant surgeon in the United States ma
rine hospital service. Dr. Hough sailed
yesterday by the American line from New
York for London, England his new post of
duty.
Mr.. Ernest E. Dallis of the University of
Virginia is in the city
Evening star., 1900-04-05

A committee, Of, which Assistant secre-
tary Vanderiip is chairman is making an
investigation of the formal charges filed
with President Mckinley some time ago
by the officials ofsthe American Federation
of Labor against. Cfaude Johnson, the
chief of the buread of engraving and print
ing. A similar inSest tlsation was made a
year ago when charges were filed, but
Mr.. Johnson. 1t .ts said that so far moth
ing detrimental to MI Johnson has been
found by the corfimfttee.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
Wife Seeks Divorce.

In a petition for divorce, filed late mis-
afternoon by Ada Rudd. through Attorney
Joseph Shilltngton, against James H. Rudd
cruelty and drunkenness on the part of the
latter are alleged It is stated that the re-
spondent, until recently. was an enlisted
man in Troop B, Sd United States Cavalry.
and Is now serving a; sentence of three
months in the guard house at Fort Myer.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
WOULD NOT DISCUSS DEWEY,
w. j. Bryan Addressed Large Audi
ence Mt Portland. Ore

PORTLAND, Ore, April 5.-W. J. Bryan
addressed an audience of 6O00 people in
this city last night. He spoke for over two
hours devoting most of his time to money,
trusts and Imperialism. During the day
Mr.. Bryan took a special train from this
city and made four speeches In Yamhill
and Washington counties.
This morning he left on special for a
tour through the Willamette valley and
southern Oregon, continuing on through
California. Mr.. Bryan declined to be in
terviewed on the presidential candidacy of
Admiral Dewey.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
PORTO RICAN COMMERCE,
War Department Statement Regard.
ing Exports and Imports

The division of customs and insular af-
fairs of the War Department gave out to-
day another statement relative to the COM
merce of Porto Rico. The statement deals
with the imports of the island for October,
1888 and 1899. the exports of the island for
the same periods and the imports and ex-
ports of the island for four months end.d
October 81, 1899. The imports and exports
foF the months and years named include,
among other things, gold and silver
Total imports for October, iS9S were
S612o>a for October. 1892 S7l2 66s. Total
exports for October, 1898. were $50 91O; for
October. 1899, $22s 52s
The imports and exports of the island for
four months ending October 81, 1893, were
IS, 4G5 COS; exports, S1,510,O13
Evening star., 1900-04-05
Iowa Bars Prize Fights,

CHICAGO. April "a special to the
Times Herald from Des Moines, Iowa, says:
Listers anti-prize fight bill. which passed
the senate some days ago, has passed the
house. 1t provides severe penalties for all
who have anything to do with a boxing
match or any form of prize fight, including
spectators. 1t goes into effect July 4.
Evening star., 1900-04-05

Sfdate of one of the parties. nominated on
some princiIle. he might make good run
but under the circumstances there is no
sort of chance for him.
Evening star., 1900-04-05

So6o bushels. southern wheat by sample 1Oa7G:
DO on grade. slaIs. Csrn stesdy: spot. April and
l6Ss2S bushels; exports 24I 2sf bushels: southern
white corn. lS5xa46ls: do yellow sSa4G Oats
Ky" d1il; M. near y. 5fi:si: No. = western 5Sn
80: receipts ~ bushels. Hay firmer; No I tImo.
thy. sl65p1Sld. Grain freights firm not much b..
ing; unchanged. Sugar and checse dtln. auchAnged.
Butter. fancy ladle laa2l: do. imitst ou 2ia22
Eggs firm. unchanged.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
WHITEHEAD ON TRIAL.
Charged with Having Illegally Taken
Second Wife.

Leo 8. Whitehead was placed on trial to-
day under an indictment alleging adultery.
AT late hour this afternoon the jury was
considering a verdict. Whitehead Is the
man who, it is charged. deserted his wife
and seven children in the west and came to
this city.
He is further charged with having IL
legally married Miss Adelaide G. Miller in
Baltimore last January and with having
lived with her until recently as his wife.
Mrs. Whitehead. Miss Miller and Nathan
w. Fitzgerald were called witnesses for
the government. The defense offered no
testimony, claiming that the evidence sub
mitted by toe government tended to sup
port charge of bigamy. but not the Of
fense alleged in the Indictment reported
against Whitehead
Evening star., 1900-04-05

Special Dispatch Ia The Evening Star
NORFOLK. Va. April 5.-Stranded in
Cape Charles channel and pounded by a
stin forty-mile gale, an unknown three
masted schooner is now signaling for as
sistance- The schooner is beyond the
reach Of the life saving crews and wreck-
ing tugs are fastening to her assistance.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
Strikers Gain Their Point.

PITSBURG, Pa, April 5.-The strike at
the Pittsburg reduction works has been
settled by the employers granting an ad-
vance Of IL per cent, recognizing the Alumi-
mum Workers Union of the Federation Of
Labor and reducing the days work from
twelve to ten hours Work was resumed to-
day in all departments.
Evening star., 1900-04-05

The will of J. Thomas West, jr., dated
February 8, 1897, was filed today for pro-
bate. The estate OF the testatcr is be-
queathed to his widow. Gertrude Phelps
West, who is named executriX.
The will of Elizabeth Lee Washington,
dated June 10, 1888. was also filed today for
probate. The greater portion of the estate
Of the testatrix Is, s,rbequeathed to her nieces.
Anna W., Alice NJ. and Fannie c. Reading.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
Lad wanders From Home.

Raymond Garner. a lad q little over three
years of age. was found wandering about
at the navy yard end of the Anaeostia
bridge Tuesday evening by Police Ofhcer
Stahl Of the Anacostia station The little
Fellow was unable to tell where he lived,
but the policeman took him in charge and
finally found his home at 51s 5th street
southeast.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
Russian Cruisers Dock Trial.

PHILADELPHIA. April 5.-The Russian
cruiser Variag. which is nearing compile
ton at Cramps ship yard, was given a
private dock trial yesterday, the test con-
tinuing the greater part Of the day. The
port engine was set in motion and operated
satisfactorily. The commission of Russian
naval officials. under whose direction the
warship is being built, expressed them
selves as pleased with the trial
Evening star., 1900-04-05
Shopmen Ask for More Paw

PITTSBURG, Pa. April 5.-The 1 800 men
of the Glenwood shops of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad have submitted demand
for an advance in wages ranging from 5
to ~ per cent. The officials are under
stood to have sent a favorable reply on the
wage proposition, but differences remain in
relation to the hours.
Evening star., 1900-04-05
Death of Turkish General.

CONSTANTINOPLE. April 5.-Ghazi Os-
man Nubar Pasha, the hero of Pievna, died
yesterday evening. although the recent i'm
provement in his condition led to hopes of
his recovery. He was born in 1892