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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
SHAREHOLDERS INDIGNANT
BIG ROW At A MEETING IN LON
DON.
Trouble Over the Condition OF STRAIT
tons Independence Mine
in Colorado.

LONDON. December IA meeting Of
people in terested in Stratton's Independence
mine today attracted an immense attend
ance of shareholders, who passed a vote OF
no confidence in the board OF directors, after
one of the stormiest city meetings on rec
ord. The whole meeting was disorderly.
The directors were Kissed and hooted. and
the words ''scandalous'' and "disgraceful'
and accusations Of fraud were hurled
broadcast.
The Earl OF Chesterfield. who presided
read a cablegram from John Hays Ham
mond. the American engineer. asking him to
announce to the meeting that Mr.. HAM
mcnds connection with the mine dated from
after the shortage Of ore reserves was dis
covered His lordship proceeded to say that
a cable message received from State Geol-
ogist Richard Of Colorado. dated October 70.
conveyed the first intimation OF serious
Misrepresentation on the part OF the Ola
management IN regard to the value or ores
This was not published because 1t was
vague and incomplete. but had the directors
had any conception Of the foreshadowed
discrepancy Of $12,OOO,OoO, as shown In the
subsequent report of Mr.. Hammond, dated
November "a. they would certainly have
made Mr. Ricard's statement public
Mr.. Ricard made a personal explanation
at the meeting. and a long and animated
discussion marked by wild disorder ana
much execration followed. Chaos retgned.
amidst which the great mass Of sharehold-
ers left Lord Chesterfield then declared
the report carried, though the meeting mad
previously voted to postpone Its consldera-
ton for two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
FEEDING THE TROOPS IN CHINA.
Major Gallagher Highly Praises Our
Comm SsRriat There.

Gen. J. F. Weston. acting commissary
general, has received letter from Major
Hugh ]. Gallagher, the commissary officer
in charge at Tien Tsin, China. dated Octo-
Der -. giving details as to the conditions
OF the food supply at that depot. The let
ter states that rations for the winter are
all on hand. and the receiving depot at
Tong ku Is practically cleared Major Gal
lagher acknowledges the receipt of instruc
tions from the department to make inquiries
regarding the subsistence of the other
armies in China. and says: Il can tell you
now, have nothing to learn from them.
No soldiers here come anywhere near being
supplied as ours are. with rations or any
thing else" He also notes the appearance
OF the rinderpest, which he says, prevailed
4 an alarming extent at Tien TSin, in
snail herd Of cattle under his charge. The
herd was promptly eXtermnated. The ell
mate is stated to be fine. and though fcIr-
ful things have been predicted in the WY
Of extreme cold. Major Gallagher believes
that II will not he more severe than the
cold season in South Dakota.
A visit of Gen. Chaffee to Tfen T5in also
Is mentioned in reference to whom Major
Gallagher says: He is doing everything
to the entire satisfaction of his subordi-
mates. which is the greatest compliment
any man can receive An adequate supply
of fresh meat Is stated to be on hand, and
Major Gallagher COmmends the service rem
dered by the conmissary sergeant under his
command
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
The Georgetown Orchestra.

The concert to be given by the George
town Orchestra at the Lafayette Square
Opera House tomorrow night promises to
be of the most interesting musical
events Of the season. This organization is
the oldest Of its kind in continued existence
in the District. and its career has been hon
orabie in every respect. Its membership
this season Is larger and Of better quality
than at any previous time and Prof Josef
kaspar. its conductor. expects to show bet
ter results than ever. The program is an
attractive one. and will test the ability of
the orchestra. but there Is no fear that 1t
Will not be found equal to the demands
The soioists are well-known musicians, and
VIII be heard with pleasure. Mr. John
Porter Lawrence Is pianist who has had
the advantages Of excellent schooling and
who has won a high reputation for con-
scientious work. Mrs. Thos c. Noyes
stands at the head Of local singers, and to
voice of much beauty, which has been
carefully trained. she adds a most engaging
personality.
That the concert will be a financial as
well as artistic, success Is assumed from
the fact that the house Is nearly sold out
now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

The Lelpsic Quartet for church song.
now visiting this country and singing in
many of the Lutheran churches. were by
special arrangement. made by Rev. ]. L. A
Doermann. pastor of Grace Church, re-
ceived by the President this morning at 10
o'clock.
The quartet was organized at Leips!c iii
1885 by Music Director Bruno Rothig. and
consists of the director. tenor; Clara Rothig
his wife, who is a daughter Of the organist
at the cathedral in Freiburg. soprano; Miss
Hedwig Risch. alto. and Mr.. Eugene Tam
iUitz, basso.
The party is accompanied by a commit
tee from Philadelphia. consisting of Revs
A. Spaeth. c. Goedel, F. Wischan ]. F.
Obi and Fl. d. Siebott.
Owing to the limited time of their stay
at the capital it was impossible to make
arrangements with any of the churches
here to enjoy this famous quartet IN their
excellent rendition Of church music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
COL. WESFONS PROMOTION
To Fiji tn, Vacancy Caused BY the
Retirement lQf Gen. EaEan-WOrk
In the Spanish War.

The vacancy in the Office of commissary
general of subsistence OF the army caused
by the retirement of Brig. Gen. Charles Z.
EaSan. has been filled by the promotion OF
Col. John FLWes4on, one OF the ablest and
most popular officers Of the army. The
nomination was'sent to the Senate today.
Gen Weston entered the service as first
lieutenant, 4th Kentucky Cavalry. Novem-
Der 20. 1861. He rose to be major OF volun-
teers and continued to serve until August,
1855. He was appointed a second heuteh-
ant. 18th Cavalry, August, 1867. and served
until 1875, when he was appointed captain
in the cOmmissary department. He has
passed through the grades of major. lieu
tenant colonel and colonel In the SUBJ
sistence department. Gen. Weston served
in the 7th Cavalry on the frontier from the
time Of his appointment in the regula:
army during greater part OF his line
service. He attended the Artillery Schooi
at Fort Monroe, Va, and graduated there
from in 1915
At the outbreak of the war with Spain he
accompanied Gen. Skaters expedition TO
Santiago and rendered such efficient serV-
Ices that he was appointed br1gad1er Seh-
eral of volunteers He has been acting
commiSSary general during the long SuS'
pension from duty Of Gen. Eagan. but has
drawn only the pay of colonel.
Gen. Eagan made q determined ef1ort Tor
restoration to duty with view to serving
until his statutory retirement for age IN
1904, but the authorities would not agree 10
such a plan. He was informed several
months ago that the sentence of the court
martial would be RENTED provided lie
would apply for retirement Under the law
he could not be retired by order OF the
President in advance of his reaching the
age of sixty-four years eA pit upon his own
application. He was eligible for retirement
on account of having served over thirty
years in the army.
The army Reorganization bill just passed
by the House gives the President authority
1t Is generally understood that this pro-
vision was to be made to apply to the case
of Gen. Eagan, in the event he did not
make application for retirement under eX-
listing law This fact may have had some
thing to do with Gen. Eagans action IN
finally accepting retirement az the condi-
ton OF the remission Of his sentence ana
his restoration to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
GOOD TEMPLARs IN SESSION.
Grand Lodge Approves Antf-Canteen
Glance in Army Bill.

The Grand Lodge OF the District of Co
lumbia of the independent Order of Good
Templars convened in annual session last
evening in Society Temple. corner OF 5th
and G streets Grand Chief Templar Ed
ward II. Jones, presiding. Mr.. -. FRED
Dumberth was appointed grand marshal pro
tenn. and Mr. w +. Mcdaniel grand senti-
mel pro TEN.
Immediately upon the conclusion or the
formal opening ceremony resolutions Of
fered by Mr. A. E. Shoemaker and Mr.
Jesse c. Suter were unanimously adopted;
expressing the greetings OF me uiaio
Lodge to the w c. T. u confentloi', 49,.
The grand chief templar announced the
appointment of the following committees
for the session. after which he read his an
nual report: q u .
mani, Arthur Bishop. D. W. Skellnger A.
c. Newman. j. s. Blackford.
Finance-E. H. Harner (chairman), Z: A.
Snyder, H. E. Warren w. H. Parsons }. }.
Miller. -
State of order-A. N. Garfield chairman,
]. W. Van Week A. E. Shoemaker. Almira
Speer, ]. S. Blackford.
Appeals-A. E. Shoemaker (chalrman)' Il.
NJ Mooers Geo. D. Watt, B. F. Poston.
By-laws-D. F. Dumberth (chairman, l.
IS Corby. J. G. Daley. Geo. D. Watt, James
McAllister. 80 f,
Ed. Fowler ]. S. B. Hartsock, B. F. Poston,
E. G. Palmer.
Public meetings-R. A. Dinsmore, chair
man: b. A. Ford, R. NJ. Cook, Will Nc
Henry A. Z. Shoemaker.
Credentials-Laura Bryson. chairman;
Herbert Bryson. L. M. Hoover, Robt Nc
Lehman, Arthur Adams. '-F
Printing-Laura Bryson. chairman: A. w.
Campbell. A. c.. Newman. Almira Speer,
Mrs. L. J. Allen.
Juvenile tempes-Mrs. Emma Bishop.
chairman; Mrs. c.. A Snyder, Maude Jem-
merson, Thomas Binsted Sadie Brown.
Press-Jesse c. Suter.
The report Of the grand secretary. Miss
Laura E. Bryson, showed small decrease
In membership during the year, but most
| of the lodges were declared to be in excel
| lent condition.
Mr. John c. Daley the grand treasurer.
reported all bills paid and a balance on
hand. ~
DR.. d, H. Mann OF Brooklyn. N. Y, past
right worthy templar. was introduced and
| delivered a stirrsng.- address that aroused
great enthusiasm
A resolution, offered by Mr.. A. E. Shoe
maker, was unanimously adopted in which
the Grand Lodge heartily Endorsed the
section Of the army reorganization bill pro-
hibiting the sale of beer and other intoxi-
cants in the army canteen. as passed by --ie
House of Representatives" and rendered to
Representative Littleffeld of Maine its
thanks for his earnest efforts in further
ance Of the measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
A WARNING SOUNDED
FEAR THAT WAR TAXES MAY BE
, sLAsHED TOO MUCH.
Belief of the Administration That
! N3O,OOO, 900 Is Enough of q Re-
; duction at This Time.

The apparent tendency to slash the war
revenue taxes too heavily ia exciting some
opposition, even alarm, in administration
circles. President Mckinley and Secretary
Gage-other cabinet officers being in SYM
pathy with them-are of the opinion that
$50 900 900 IS a sufficient reduction at this
time.
They are afraid that If Congress gets to
cutting too heavily it may run beyond S40.-
0O0.H0 and leave the treasury on the
ragged edge of a deficiency, certainly not
making good showing in the way of a
surplus.
Secretary Gage Is known to hid the
view that there are many contingencies
that might bring about an unhealthy con-
ditiOn or the treasury.
He and the President believe that It
would be better to take into consideration
those contingencies at this time and leave
what ought TO be comfortable surplus
rather than take chances on an unsettled
conuItion. They are of the opinion that
1t would be much wiser to make further re-
auctions later on if conditions warranted
them.
1t is declared in administration circles
that full, healthy treasury is the greatest
strength of any country in peace and In
war. A cabinet member some time ago re-
marked that the army and navy were great
factors in war. but neither was greater
than money.
The uncertainty as to the Philippines,
Cuba. and even China. 1t Is claimed. is
contingency that ought not to he left out
Of consideration In the reduction OF taxes
The Chinese dragon may at any time
again its head and cause this country
gigantic expenditures. standing army of
10o.0O men, such will be needed for
several years to come. costs. In round FIG
ures. SI0.O0u,oO0 more each year than the
army of - 900 that existed prior to the war
with Spain. The war revenue act produces
something over 100000, 900 a year.
With $.i0,000.OO0 cut off there Is little
more than enough left to pay the increased
cost of the army not taking into consid-
GRAFTON the additional cost in the navy and
in the civil establishments of the govern
ment. expenditures that amount to consid-
cradle
It is pointed out that the country is at
its best in business now. The receipts from
customs and Internal revenue about as
high as may be expected unless the pros
perity reaches proportions not now expect
ed In business circles. Should business fall
off to any extent the customs and internal
revenue receipts. as well as those from
the remaining war revenue sections. would
be affected accordingly.
The governments dwlndling receipts un-
der such possible circumstances could not
be met with cutting of expenditures.
They would have to go on just the same
Expert financiers say that the treasury
cannot get too full to cripple business or
the country. Many expedients can be
resorted to to pay out any surplus that
may exist and none of these appeals more
forcib.y to the people than paying off the
ind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
Council Elects Officers

meeting Of Fraternal Council, No 30
National Union. was held the evening of
December =, 1900. at its HEADQUARTERS. ia
!'th street northwest. In connection with
the usual order of business, the following
officers. I" serve during the ensuing year. were
duly elected: President, James B. Austin:
vice president. John c. Ashton; secretary.
John H Jones; financial secretary Char.ss
). King. treasurer. Char.es c. Mothers
head: speaker. Thee. T. Moore; usher Clin-
ton J. Ashton; chaplain. Alfred klakr.ng:
sergeant-at-arms. Z. A Knoor; doorkeeper,
w A trompton; trustees. John ii. King
James Il. Austin and Alfred Klakring; au-
dlting committee. J. II. King, j. w. Collins
and K. q. Cailum; delegate TO cabinet and
Immediate Relief Association, James b.
Austin The installation OF officers will
take place the first Wednesday evening in
January. 1891.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Arguments were Begun this afternoon be-
fore the Court of Appeals in the case Of
Charles l.. McUin appellant. against the
United States. McUin was convicted in
Criminal Court No. OF the murder of Rob-
ert Turner by stabbing him in the head
with a knife. and Is under sentence to be
hanged next month The appeal is based
on several assignments of error, having
reference to the admitting of certain evil
dence during the trial
Ihe arguments today were made by Mr.
Tracy l.. Jefords. counsel for McUin, and
by Mr Thomas II. Anderson, United States
attorney for the District Of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
RESULT OF A ROW.
Several Arrests Followed by Trials
in Police Court.

Several Arrests Followed by Trials
in Police Court.
There was a row at the corner OF 10th
and I streets northwest about 100 o'clock
this morning, in which several colored peo-
pie participated. One of the number, John
Carey, was struck on the forehead with a
brick and seriously injured. 1t is said to be
possible that his skull was fractured. Mary
Carey, his wife: Robert Cole. his brother
in-law, and Howard Thornton were arrest
ed on a charge of disorderiy conduct. Cole
was also charged with having injured his
brother-in-law.
1t is said there was a "parlor social
scene of the trouble. and some Of those
who were arrested had attended the affair
and INDUCED in too much of the liquids
served. On their way home. as was stated
in court this morning Carey knocked his
wife down and then he was assaulted. He
accused his brother-in-law of having COM
mitted the assault on him, but because Of
his injury he was unable to appear In court
this morning.
The other parties to the affair appeared
and were tried for alleged disorderly con-
duct. 1t was In evidence that Howard
Thornton acted only as peacemaker. and he
was discharged. The woman incurred
penalty Of $40 fine or thirty days impris-
onment. and Cole was assessed $50 or two
months for his disorderly conduct.
Cole stated that he had served term in
the penitentiary for shooting at a woman
and he was committed to Jail to await the
results OF the injury to his brother-in-law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

W. J. Douglass assistant engineer. has
forwarded to the Commissioners a schedule
Of the proposals received for constructing
foundations for masonry bridge across
Rock creek on the line of Connecticut ave-
nue. extended. The proposals received
wer": James G. Mcguire, for s31 ZIP; the
Crawford Paving Company. for s31. 522 the
Brennan Construction Company. for $33.-
S2S the GeIsel Construction Company, for
$33 233; Andrew Gleason. for $50, 10: Lyons
& Co. S&I.si5. while the engineers estimate
was $..2us2.IO.
{. 3 Hunt. the computing engineer in
reporting upon the schedule. recommended
the acceptance of the proposal Of the Gran
ioTd fdvinS Company. the price named be-
Ing reasonable and advantageous ana the
company being known TO be responsible
and competent. This recommendation the
Commissioners have approved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07

Al the annual communication OF the NJ
W, Grand Lodge, f. A. A. M. of the Dis
triCt Of Columbia. held Wednesday, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
Masonic year: Harry Stamford, NJ. W.
grand master; Malcolm Easton, r. w. dep
uty grand master; George II. Walker. r. w.
senior grand warden: James A. Wetmore
r. w. Junior grand warden; VIM r. Single
ton. X. W. grand secretary: Charles G. Dun
censor. grand treasurer: Thomas H. Young
w grand lecturer; Rev. Claudius B. Smith
Rev. and w. grand chaplain: Lurtin R.
CHM. w. grand marshal; Walter A Brown
". senior grand deacon: Francis J. Wood
man. W. Junior grand deacon; a. b Cool
.cge. w. grand sword bearer; Henry X
Simpson. grand pursuivant. George G. ODER
w. senior grand steward; J. Claude KEEPER
W Junior grand steward; John N. Brick
head. grand tiler. Past Grand Master James
A. Sample was unanimously reelected cor
pora tor of the New Masonic Temple Asso-
citation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
Heavy Selling Of Stocks Caused De-
clines in Prices.
STOP Loss ORDERS UNCOVERED
Prospect Of Higher Money Rates
Favors the Bears.
GEN ERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. December 7.-Liquidatfon
of overloaded and week accounts forced by
aggressive selling Of few prominent
operators hitherto accounted as being lead
ers in the advance gave today's stock
market a surface appearance OF decided
weakness. The selling was well distributed,
and this fact served to change the entire
tone Of speculation.
Brokers have been making rather fire.
auent references to higher money and GUS
toners are no longer comfortable in the
presence of per cent call rate and a
gradually decreasing margin.
Thus far the selling has been confined to
professional traders and to the overenthu-
siastic following created by the recent &C
dvity. In banking circles there are evil
dences of caution, but there Is no abate
ment of confidence in the future.
This confidence is comforting to the mil
lionaire element, but has no bank value to
the average trader who has risked an I'M
warranted proportion Of his total assets.
From the latter element alone is the stock
market threatened
The banks have lost money steadily to
the subtreasury and the total loss for the
week will aggregate about s7.OOO.OoO.
Inc interior demand has not fallen off en-
tlreiy, and the entire loss in cash Is likely
10 be even larger than the estimates made
on the basis Of subtreasury operations. The
local banks are not in position to sustain
large currency losses and maintain low
interest rate during the active demand in
ciden to the end of the year.
There are daily interviews with promi-
nent men which take the view that such
gigantic enterprises are impending as will
Insure determined effort to keep the
money rate down In order to insure sue
cess. 1t is quite possible, however, that
tfese transactions are not intended to come
before the middle Of January, and that the
time money market and not the call rate
Is alone considered.
Renewed weakness in Tennessee Coal and
Iron and Sugar started the reactionary
movement today and forced a sympathetic
decline In nearly all parts Of the list United
states Rubber and all the steel stocks Yield
ed to pressure. the first named being ag-
gressfvely sold on runners relative to earn
ings. Amalgamated Copper and several in
dustrial specialties We're freely sold for
both accounts.
In the railroad list the selling was I'M
usually heavy, the Pacific stocks lacking
support and going off easily under pressure
from commission houses and the room
The Changers were strong and weak by
turns. and were attacked by the selling
party with moderately good results during
the weak periods. The investment issues
were quite as sensitive to the selling as
were the low-priced shares. Such a cir
cumstance detracts from the effort to make
the second-rate group popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-07
STILL SEEKING A SOLuTlONs
Presbyterian Revision Committee Ia
Arrived Mt No Conclusion.

Presbyterian Revision Committee Has
Arrived at No Conclusion.
Discussion without definite results was
again the order Of the session OF the Pres
byterian committee on the revision OF the
confession Of the faith, which Is delioerat-
ing at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church Some progress was made TOWARD
an accomplishment Of the committees pur-
pose at the afternoon session yesterday
which was extended until after o'clock
Papers were submitted, in the order named.
by Rev. Drs. Samuel ]. Niccolls OF St
Louis, Henry Van Dyke OF Princeton Uni
versity and Stephen W. Dana of Philadel-
phia Justice Harlan and Mr. E. w. G.
Humphrey, the latter Of Louisville. These
papers covered about the same general
grounds and differed mainly In details. the
propositions including either an actual re-
vision of the confession or an cpanatory
statement of it's doctrinal difficulties or
brief popular statement OF Its essential
principles These papers, after mature
consideration. were submitted to commit
tee consisting Of Rev. Drs. Van Dyke.
johnson and McKtbbin and Messrs. Par
sons and Humphrey. which reported to the
full committee this morning. The commit
tee members will be the guests OF Justice
Harlan this afternoon at his residence, 14th
street and Euclid place.