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Evening star., 1900-06-14
FLAG DAY AT PHILADELPHIA.
Much Interest Displayed In Former
Residence of Betsy ROss,

PHILADELPHIA, June 14-"Flag Day"
or the 125th anniversary of the birth cf the
American flag was celebrated here today.
Interest centered in the Betsy Ross house,
at $50 Arch street. where the first Ameri-
can flag was made. The exercises there in
cluded singing of patriotic songs by the
Young Mannerchoir Society and school
children, and addresses by prominent per-
sons. At Independence hall the occasion
was observed by the Pennsylvania Society
of colonial DANES. There were flag raisings
and appropriate ceremonies in many of the
public schools, and the stars and stripes
were thrown to the breeze throughout the
city.
The American Flag House and Betsy Ross
Memorial Association held a meeting in
the afternoon. The treasurer's report stat
ed that S1S,00 had been raised toward the
fund for the purchase of the Betsy Ross
house. The fund has increased al the rate
of $1,000 month since December 1SYs.
The association has an option on the prop
erty. with the right to purchase within five
years. for $4,000.
Evening star., 1900-06-14
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF LAW.
Richard II. Leonard Accused of Illegal
Practice of Dentistry.

The trial of Richard 3. Leonard who is
charged with violation of the dental law.
by practicing the profession without
license; which was begun lat. yesterday
afternoon in the Police Court before Judge
kimball and jury, was continued today
Mr.. II. W. Leigh testified that he went to
the office of DIR. Leonard during the spring
of 1899 and had some dental work done. for
which he paid the charges asked by the de-
fendant.
Mr.. Asa C. Howard of the pension office
said that about the time mentioned by Mr..
Leigh he also had some dental work DONE
for which he paid $40
Mrs Indiana Woods of No. 326 c street
northwest gave similar testimony, except
that she paid Leonard less than $40.
Mr.. II. c. Mclean. deputy health officer
who was called as a witness, said that
Richard B. Leonard's name did not appear
In the list of registered dentists. and DR..
II. j. Allen. secretary of the board of dem
tai examiners. testified that Leonard had
never made application to the board to be
placed on the roll of practicing dentists in
the District of Columbia. This closed the
testimony on the part of the government
and the court took n recess for three-quar-
tiers of an hour.
Upon reassembling the defendant was
called to the stand. He admitted treating
the persons who had testified to his serv-
der the supervision of DIR. Wunder, in
whose employ he claimed to be.
Detective Charles w. Proctor. who was
the only witness heard yesterday. said he
learned some weeks ago that Leonard was
practicing dentistry without license and
swore out a warrant for his arrest. When
the accused man was taken into custody the
latter informed him that he had been prac-
ticing dentistry for several years and had
300 patients, but this statement was de-
nled by Leonard on the stand this after
noon.
Upon cross-examination by Prosecutor
Mullowny, Leonard said that previous to
worked in dental offices in Chicago and De-
catur, ILL.,, and in New York. He was now,
he said. working for Dr. Wunder at a
stipulated salary of $3.50 per week. but
sometimes his employer considered his serv-
ices worth more than that and gave him
an additional sum of money. He asserted
that while he had studied dentistry for a
number of years. he had not asked for an
examination by the dental board because
the man who takes such an examination is
never regarded in the profession the
equal of the man who graduates at a dental
college
Judge KimbaII asked the witness why 1t
was that he signed his name as doctor
if he was not. The witness replied that he
was a graduate of u chartered institution
in Illinois. which he has since learned was
irregular. and he therefore waived all his
rights under the diploma received from
that college.
DR. w. Fl. Wunder was next called to the
stand. The witness is. he said, a regularly
employ for more than three years and
works under his direction. The witness
had not concluded his testimony when this
report was closed.
Evening star., 1900-06-14
PROFITS OF GERMAN FARMS.
Consul General Guenther at Frank.
fort Makes Interesting Report.

Consul General Guenthef at FranK-
fort Makes Interesting Report.
In a recent report to the State Depart
ment Consul General Guenther at Frank
fort says:
For the purpose Of furnishing informa-
ton with reference to new commercial
treaties, Investigations concerning the
proftableness of a large number of farms
have been made by the authorities In the
kingdom Of Wurttemberg. Ninety-four were
selected, including the smallest and those
of several hundred acres. The appraised
value amounted to S2.97O.OOO: the average
value per acre to s225. varying from S75 to
$3.50. The average profit per acre was 81.
or 172 per cent of the total appraised
value. The several establishments. how
ever. showed very different results. OF the
ninety-four farms, nine worked with a loss
OF the remainder. only sixteen returned in
terest on the working capital: nineteen
yielded per cent on the working capital
and 3 per cent on the investment for build
ings; fifty yielded per cent on the work
ing capital and per cent the capital
invested in buildings. and In addition an
income on the lands ("Grundrente'), which
latter in two instances amounted to SIT
per cent
Evening star., 1900-06-14
Stocks Were Dull, With Tendency
Toward Lower Prices.
DROP FROM Yesterdays BOUYANCY
Influence Of Politics is Beginning
to BE Felt.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. June 1.-THE buovancy
noted at the close of yesterdays business
failed to hold over today. the dealings
being more restricted than at that. time
London did almost nothing after sending
over a higher range of prices and reporting
reduction to 3 per cent in the Bank IF
Ensland's minimum rate of discount There
was no demand from the short interest
which was the chief element of strength
untli today. The market is-tenjng toward
lower prices, in spite of the occasional
buying by interests seeking a higher SELL
ing level Narrowness and the lack of en-
couragement to new business must tend
toward this result.
There has been little liquidation and the
market is consequently easily oversold The
fact that long stock is not Offering is no
indication that it will not be- once holders
are thoroughly tired of the inaction.
What orders commission houses have are
not buying orders. Midsummer will be time
enough to prepare for bargains Staguation
is here and the condition is not one to build
on. Pressure could force prices down. but
there is tendency to let them fall of their
own weight.
At times during the day all business was
suspended because Of the dullness and the
canoe. There are many reasons why the
market should logically halt at this time
the crop reports. the readjustment of trade
conditions and the evils of industrial stock
Jobbing are all sufficient to promote eau
ton. But the real reason for the duilness
Is found in the proverbial mistrust of presi-
Dental years. Politics are on the specu-
lative horizon and must be reckoned with
as stubborn factor In spite Of cheap
money and unusual prospects.
Accidents are discounted in Wall street
in advance Of their happening. The avoid
Ing of them may be taken advantage of at
leisure.
DAY, notably the Pacific shares and the
grangers, reacted today because no market
was found for them at the advance The
good news from the west In the matter of
better crop prospects forced a moderate
rally. but today the crops were conceded
to be large, but the roads transporting
them could not resist the Indifference of
the public. An advance of 10 per cent in
refined sugars would have been good for a
rise of several points in the stock of the
American company at one time. but today
1t only stayed a decline.
A runor which started In Boston an
nouncing difficulties on the part of a large
local commercial house, were widely crcu-
lated and helDed the decline Careful in
Eestigation failed to confirm the rumors
but they prevailed until the close of busi-
ness
Prospects are said to favor further gold
exports in addition to the S3-OONoo which
was sent out today. These shipments
arouse little interest in the market tha
want of leadership being shown in this as in
other particulars. The closing hour was the
dullest of the esason. The total sales for
that period would not equal an active five
minutes in an average market
Evening star., 1900-06-14
THE PFEFFER CLAIM IS VALID.
DecisfOn in New York Supreme Court
on Base Ball Contract.


on Base Ball Contract.
NEW YORK. June 14.-The suit of Frank
Russell against the National Exhibition
Company. which is the corporate name OF
the New York Base Ball Club, for $500 and
interest since June. 1896. was begun today
in the supreme court before Judge Scott and
jury.
Russell holds assigned claim of Fred
Pfeffer. According to the complaint, Pfef-
fer signed with the New York club on Oc-
tober 49, 1895. He was to receive 81, 400
salary for the season and an extra induce
ment of 5000 was held out in the contract
for him to do his best. He was suspended
in June on the ground that he was not in
physical condition to play good ball, and
he sues for the amount of his salary as per
contract up to the date of his suspension
After the reading of a deposition by Pfef-
Ter. and before any witnesses were called
Justice Scott took the case from the 1ury
and directed a verdict for the plaintiff OF
$''so. the amount of salary due Pfeffer un-
der his agreement with the New York club
until the date Of his unconditional release
and his employment with the Chicago club
Justice Scott gave Mr. Ward an extra al
lowance of $50. Mr.. Freedman said he
would fight tn, case in higher court
Evening star., 1900-06-14
A Petition.

John Ford. secretary Of the American
Asiatic Association, today received the fol-
lowing cablegram from the Shanghai
branch of the association:
SHANGHAI, June 13.
Grave danger threatens Americans,
Yangtse valley; urgently advise immediate
eunbOat protection.
"AMERICAN ASSOCIATION"
On the 7th instant the following cable
gram was received by the association from
Its Shanghai branch:
American lives and interests in north
China seriously imperiled. Urge gov
eminent to act promptly and vigorously
with adequate force
The association. using these two cable
grams as basis. is circulating a petition
for signatures addressed To the President
asking that this government take ener-
Retic steps to protect American lives and
interests in China: also that the United
States act in concert with the other pow
ers In this emergency.
Evening star., 1900-06-14
FREE DELIVERY EXTENSION.
Citizens of AnacOstia and Other Su-
burban Sections Favored.

burban Sections Favored.
The citizens of Anacostia and the i'm
mediate vicinity will be glad to learn that
the free delivery service of the Post Office
Department will be extended to that SUBJ
urb ir short time. For many years Ana
costa has begged the post Office officials
to give 1t a modern mail service Almost
within the shadow of the Capitol the clti-
zcns We're placed on the same footing as
small country village, where the village
postmaster is the most important func-
tiorary for miles around. But though they
pleaded and sent in petitions and demon
strated how actually necessary free de-
livery was deaf ear was turned to their
entreaties. Then came Congress Heights
and Good Hope and TwiRing, all urging
free delivery.
A short time ago the citizens again asi-
tate0 the subject and brought the matter
to the attention of Postmaster Merritt
That official promised to give the matter
his personal attention. and a few days ago
visited Anacostia and looked over the field.
He became convinced that free delivery
was necessary, and when he returned to ms
office wrote a letter to the Postmaster Cen
eral recommending the change. This in
wolves the discontinuance of the fourth
class postmasters at Anacostia, St Eliza
teths, Congress Heights, Good Hope ana
Twining. In lieu Of these Postmaster Mer-
ritI recommended the establishment OF a
regular post office station in Anacostta, to
be known as station H. and the commits
sioning of four substations, to be known as
numbers II. AZ. 40 and 30.
The recommendation had scarcely been
made. 1t is said. before Representative
Mudd from Maryland called at the Post
Office Department and put his foot down
or the proposition. The argument he used
1t Is said, was that the postmaster at Ana
costa was a friend of his and had friends
in his CNudd's) district who were voters
That If the postmaster was disturbed the
voting friends of the postmaster would
seek dire revenge and vote against Mudd.
For fifteen days now the recommendation
of Postmaster Merritt has been held up.
although it Is understood from reliable au-
thOrity that it is only question of a few
days before the recommendation Is ap-
proved.
Postmaster Merritt was not inclined to
discuss the matter with a reporter of The
Star this morning. He admitted that Rep
resentative Mudd had objected to the
change, but said he had not been Influenced
and was heartily in favor OF the extension
of the free delivery system.
Postmaster General Smith said he had
heard nothing Of the recommendation, nor
of the protest of Representative Mudd He
knew nothing Of the case whatever. but
would say as a general proposition that Il
the residents of Anacostfa wanted free de-
livery and were entitled to it they would
have 1t.
Evening star., 1900-06-14
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
School Year mt GunstOn Institute
ClOsed With Pretty Ceremony.

Closed With Pretty Ceremony.
The commencement exercises of Gunston
Institute were held this morning In the
spacious annex Of the school at 400 Mas
sachusetts avenue. There was a large at
tendance of the families and friends of the
graduates and pupils of the institution, and
the program offered was of exceptional in
terest.
There were two graduates-NIiss Howard
and Miss Withers-both Of Virginia. These
young ladies'. daintily gowned in white.
were awarded their diplomas by Rev. DR..
Elliott. DR.. Elliott also bestowed Il number
OF certificates on those pupils who had
made an average of 90 per cent in their
studies during the year. and the golden. or
nigh honor certificate, representing 95 per
cent or over. and perfect conduct during
the entire term. was conferred upon Misses
Katherine Waters. Tille KIeberg Lillian
Miller, Elizabeth Wetherill, Margaretha
Before awarding the diplomas DR.. Elliott
made a brief speech. He was highly en-
tertaining, and while at times he drifted
into lighter vein. there was in his talk a
great deal of apt advice which was listened
to most intently. There was a perfect
shower Of flowers for the graduates and
those who took part In the commencement
program.
The vocal music given by Mrs. st. Clair
Buxtons pupils was delightful, many of
the numbers being particularly charming.
Miss Bill sang two exceptionally pretty
selections. Winter Lullaby" and Good
Morning" Miss Wright sang Luigi Dal
Caro- Bene' with much expression. The
salutatory address was made by Miss With
ers. after which Miss Mary Seaton Hay
sang Our Saviors Promise" She won
much merited applause. Miss Howard read
a pretty little essay entitled Friendship" ="
in which she paid a high tribute to that
relation.
Miss Kyle sang Sing On" and Miss
Winner rendered May Time and shep-
herd song, both young ladies receiving an
ovation. The benediction was pronounced
by Rev. DR.. Williams.
Evening star., 1900-06-14
ENTRANCE TO WEST POINT,
board or Visitors Decides to Make
Examinations More Difficult

The board of visitors at West Point has
completed its work.. and one of them
Representative sIayden of Texas. was at
the War Department today to tell the Of
ficials what had been observed. Mr.. Slay-
den says the most important conclusion
reached by the board was a unanimous rec
ommendation that the examination for en-
trance to the academy be materially raised
so as to accord with the first years work
At present the entrance examination is
framed under an old law, and is so elemen-
tary that cadets readily enter the institu-
ton Once inside. however. they are con-
fronted with a very difficult course and
:s' per cent drop out the first year. This is
humiliating to the cadets who fail, and also
a source of confusion and expense The
beard OF visitors felt that 1t was quite un-
ton and then fbrce hun out of the academy
by a rigorous course. 1''.I''
Evening star., 1900-06-14
Myh Orders

Commander #. !. Moore has been de-
tached from ;fs naval station. Port Royal,
S. c., and placed on waiting orders
Lieut.. Commander H. NJ. Hodges, from
duty in connection with course of fnstruc
ton at Naval War College, Newport. to
duty as assistant to the supervisor of New
York harbor. and as relief to Lieut.. Com
mander ]. C. Fremont. supervisor of the
New York harbors who will be detached
from that station on July next, and or
dered to the Asiatic station, via Nipnon
Maru. sailing trom San Francisco on july
TO-
Lieut.. Commander F. s. Carter. to the
Franklin as executive officer as relief Yo
Lieut. Commander T. Porter, who is or
dered to naval station. Port Royal. 8 g
to relieve Commander Moore
Passed Assistant Surgeon ]. F. Legs. to
temporary duty on the Franklin
Assistant Paymaster v. S. jackson, from
the New York yard 10 Cavite naval sta
ton. P. l.. as assistant general storekeeper,
sailing from San Francisco ON the 3Oth
Instant. via DoTtc.
Evening star., 1900-06-14
INCREASE OF SALARIES.
Washington Post Office Clerks Who
Get an Advance.

Get an Advance.
The salaries of the following clerks in
the Washington city post office have been
increased 800 per annum from July 1, 1900:
r. D. Wright, E. J. Anderson. G. w. Bird.
Robert Brown. c. B. Cooksey, Minnie Gill
bert. w. II. Garvey, William Gritman.
George w. Garner. Howard NJ Jones. r. C.
Lewis. &C. Mccormick. Julian McClelland.
Laura E. hewitt. Willis L. Perrin. ]. s..
Parker N. B. Parks. r. ]. Quinn, John w.
Quick. ]. NJ. Reilley, H w. Ramsdel.
George Sachs. ]. P. Saffel. G. L. TAFT. WILL
liam Warren. G. L. Fisher. G.
Corridor. Joseph Donovan, l.. E. Flynn,
Bertha A. Julihn. W. T. Ketcham. ]. ]. b.
Lerch. X. T. Morris. c. l.. Maxwell, c. c.
Mayer. Sallie E Newton. E. c. Roots. Luke
Thompson. C. r. Williams John II. Collier,
Fisher. A F. Hodes. l.. X. Hammer. r. H.
Johnson. C. p. McCurdy. C. H. McKenney.
jr., b. F. Mathoit, l.. B. Miller. F. NJ
Page. J. b: Reed, Jos. Randall, Ed. Rouser
G. BurSley. j. NJ. Barnard. H. S. Bishop
H. S. Burbank. NJ G. Curry, W. A. Cor
nish. c. w. Edelin,. L. B. Freeman. A. ].
Goss. W. Hawxhurst. w. C. Hammond
+. X. McComas. Henry A. Minor. J. L.
Nolan. w. W. Nottingham. W. H. Pywel,.
F. X. Pilson. a. II. Pinney. Reuben T
kesyssE ihar, y s;:;nan F. Ramses nhilip W shIppsn
Trunnel!. Games c. Towers. w L. Tignor,
O. +. Weed, A. p. Wiley S. H. Wiggin,
NJ. G.. Weaver. W. L. D. Wilkinson. G. r.
Wiley. John ]. Wharton. jr.. r. Williss,
L. +. Bernard, r. b. Bond, d. II. Brown,
John Breck, f. c. Burrows. T. A. Cruik-
shank. II. T. Cation. II. o. Chamber
lain, o. II. Chamberlain. Herman w. Davis.
W. l.. Garrison. ]. F. Ochsenreiter. W. S.
Lackey, Edmund Murphy, f. E. Roberts
George E. Smith, c. Tavenner. Harry f.
Clark F. NJ. Book W. S. Boyd ]. Il. Clark
II. A. Cummins, s. W. Denny G. W. Nor
rison. C. e. Matthews. p. Otterback ". II.
Page. y. II. Baker. W. NJ. Barclay, John
l.. LeMerle, Charles w. McWhorter, ID. r.
Pine. Fred. Sillers. John A. Holmes. A. G.
Irvine. f. A. Walker. c. f. Hartung.
Evening star., 1900-06-14
Washington Stock Exchange.

tsn Scrip siss cat lcs q at sels
100 at sss aersenthsst @ inatyps 10 o at t
1901 seller 30. Lanston Monotype 70 at ID. Amer
lean Graphophone. 100 at x11ss. After call-Captal
District of Columbia Bonds.-Gs, 1902. 3O-year
funding al ,oi@ IBID BID IS IS, 1871 m water STOCK lo2 bid.
Miscellaneous Bonds.-Capith Traction IS. 1854
bid, 1917. asked Metropolitan Railroad 5s. I'D
bid bid. Metropoiitsn Railroad cert imiebt. i. los
bid Columbia Railroad 6s 10 bid Columbia
iia,a bid d. O. 8 Electric Light deb imp Is. io4l;
bid. bid Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone IS, I03
bid. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone IS,
saraet fst Gs m Hs b%
Market imp Is: 112 bid. Washington Market e1tn.
IL II: asked. American Graphophone deb S., 100 bid
Anacostia and Potomac os 100 bid.
BID 40 asEsd ss $
ba Farmers and nd Msshanss M a,S bh d. Second I o
ts sa 1so s wsss ise End s - s rad rad
ers'. I25 bid: Lincoln, l22 bid. i25 asked.
Loan and Trust. 150 bid 15s asked. American Sc
iss INSURANCE @ stocks~FIremen's. 50 bid Franklin,
20 bid. Metropoltan; 50 bid: Coreoran. 50 bid.
ean sSS biz National Tnan h il bid is asked
Columbia, l2A bid. 1s% asked ;o Rigs, M bid oom-
mercinl ~. asked Colonial. log bid. 113 asked
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title, 81 bid
IS asked. Columbia Title, As bid, asked. Wash
ington Title, 81 bid, rs asked. District Title. 81
bid.
Railroad Stocks.-Capital Traction. x1O3E bid,
1O3as asked Capital Traction scrip, 1861 bid 1864
asked. City and Suburban, 38 bid, i0a. asked
Georgetown and Tenleytown. % bid.
Gas Stocks.-Washinst Gas 53l5 bid. 532t ask
ed GeOrgetc wn Gas, 30 bid.
Telephone Stocks.-Chesapcake and Potomac. 65h
bid, 80 ASKED.
M,scelianeous Stocks.-MergenthaIer Linotype,
l9OIs bid l9Oas asked. Lanston Monotype 125s bid,
l3I. asked. American Graphophone. x1lh bid, nv
asked American Gaphophone preferred, 11H bid,
I3 asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage, Is bid. Is
asked Norfolk ami Washington Steamboat 155 bid.
IT'S asked.
- Ex dividcnd
Evening star., 1900-06-14
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE June 14.-Flour firm. unchanged; re-
cepts, 466 barrels; exports, .337 barrels Wheat
steady; spot, the month and July 75Xa7G; re.
cepts. f.lO8 bushels: exports, 24.OoO bushels;
southern by sample 71a77 do. grade. 72lsa76la.
+3haa434s: jelly. 43fsa43ai; August. 43Isa4 steam
mixed. 424a429s: receipts. 160. GIL bushels ex-
ports 1877 .143 bushels; southern white corn At; do
yellow. 49, Oats firm; No. 2 white. % sales; No 2
mixed. 2614a:7 Rye dull; No. nearby. 81; No. 2
western, So; stock, y 4S0 bushels Hay firm; No.
1 timothy. SIT bid. Grain freishts very quiet
steam to Liverpool per bushel, 3lsd. asked June !;
Cork for orders, per quarter, Is. %. Sugar firn
unchanged. Cheese firm, unchanged. Butter firm,
unchanged Eggs firm, unchanged.
Evening star., 1900-06-14
Naval Orders.

Commander ]. d. J. Kelley has been or
dered to duty in connection with the in
spection of merchant ships at the port Of
New York.
Lieut. O. w. Koester. from the Lancas-
ter and granted three months sick leave.
Lieut.. F. L. Chadwick. from duty at New
port News, to the Mayflower.
Passed Assistant Paymaster c. COnard.
to special duty bureau supplies and ac-
counts, Navy Department.
Boatswain F. Muller. to command the
Caesar at the San Juan naval station.
Lieut. H E. Smith has been commission
ed and Boatswain c. Weuters has been
warranted
Evening star., 1900-06-14
A FORTUNE IN MONUMENTS.
John G. Taylor DevOtes His Estate to
Memorials.

WEST CHESTER. Pa. June 14-In order
to preclude the possibility of contest over
his will after he is dead John G. Taylor of
this place is now engaged in expending a
fortune of s100,0G0 in monuments Mr. Tay-
lor's avowed purpose is to use all his
money in improving Lafayette cemetery
on the heights of Brandywine battlefield a
short distance from the spot where General
Lafayette fell. wounded in battle. The
bodies Of his father. mother. sister, wife
and child are buried there. Quietly and
without ceremony Mr.. Taylor yesterday
unveiled his fourth monument. The shaft
Is of white enameled brick. containing a
niche in which is a lifesize figure of Christ
in marble. The statue was made in Carrara
Italy.
Near this pile Mr.. Taylor has completed
the base of $25.000 monument commem-
orative of General Lafayette