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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

pursuance of the recently adopted rule set
ting aside alternate Fridays for the con-
sheraton of claims, went into committee
of the whole and took up the consideration
of private bills reported from the committee
on claims
The first bill called up was bill to pay
Representative Claude A. Swanson of Vir-
red by him IN connection with mis- contest
in excess of the $1,000 allowed by law.
Mr.. Swanscns seat was contested in the
last Congress. but the House twice refused
to consider the case.
Mr.. Otey (Va-), in support of the claim
cited instances in the pass of claims granted
in excess of the legal allowance.
Mr. Crumpacker Und.) opposed the bill
He could see reason why exception
should be made in this case. He thought
the law allowance of 5000 was ample
Some of the democrats. he said, had favor
ed the abolition of any allowance, on the
ground that the allowance to contestants
fostered contests. but he thought the law
should stand until there were fair cleo
tons In the south. But a bad precedent
should not be made by paving this claim
in excess of 5000.
Mr.. Burke CTex) supported the claim.
he Thought in all justice the expense to
which Mr Swanson had been put should
De refunded to him. He denounced the law
were seated or not. 1t placed a premium
upon wildcat contests. Since the law had
been passed 1G1 contests had been filed
in the House
After some further debate the advocates
OF the bill agreed to its withdrawal.
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NOT CREDITED HERE.
That the British VIII Violate Sanctity
of Neutral Flag.

Upon inquiry at the State Department,
with a view to learning what might be the
measure of legality attending the reported
attempt of a British cruiser to overtake a
German passenger steamer bound from
Lourenco Marquee to Europe, and take
from her certain BOer commissioners who
are on a political mission, it was said that
the principle had been thoroughly well es-
tablished by the British government itself
that no such action could be maintained
The most notable instance OF an action
OF that kind was to be found in the stop
ping by an American WEI vessel of the
British mail steamer Trent during the civil
war, and the taking from her on the high
seas of Messrs. Mason and Sldell, con-
feierate emissaries who were bound for
Europe to secure aid for the rebellion.
In that case. after a brief and futile at
tempt to uphold the legality OF the act Of
our naval officer. the United States govern
ment was obliged to release the commits
soners with what came very near being an
humble apology to Great Britain for their
seizure and detention.
The correspondence attending that Incl
dent proved Great Britain as taking very
strong ground in support of the principle of
protection to individuals on the high seas
afforded by a neutral flag.
For that reason the officials here do not
give the slightest credence to the report
from Lourenco Marquee.
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Naval Orders,

Capt. T. P. Jewell. who was recently de-
tached from command Of the Brooklyn on
the Asiatic station, has been ordered to
duty as a member of the naval examining
board, Washington navy yard.
Lieut.. Commander W. c. Eaton, from the
Philadelphia to inspection duty at Barber
ton, Ohio.
Lieut.. Commander B. A. Fiske to addi-
honal duty at Brooklyn, Tarrytown and
Spuyten Duyvil, N. Y.
Assistant Naval Constructor H. G. Gill
NOR. to duty as a member Of a board tc
attend congresses at the Paris exposition
Lieut.. G. e. Burd, from New York navy
yard to engineer duty on the Philadelphia.
Ensign A. J. Wadhams and Naval Cadet
Fl. p. Lackey, from the New York to the
Eagle.
Naval Cadet U. 8. Macy, from the Scor-
pion to the New York
Gunner G. G. Neumann, from the Rich.
mond to the Naval Academy.
Gunner r. p. Simonson, from Newport
r. l., to the Richmond
Chief Sailmaker M. w. Watkins, from
Phoenixvifle. Pa. to the Buffalo.
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FINANCE AND TRADE
Lack of Outside Interest in Stocks
Still Continues.
BEARS HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL
Prospect of Unsatisfactory Bank
Statement Makes Prices Drop.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS


Special Dis,stch TO Tbs Evering Star.
NEW YORK. March I6.-The lack Of COM
mission business resulted In another day Of
irregular prices. The room was disposed
10 regard rally at The end of the week q
likely development and covered a few
stocks in consequence. Having covered
however. there VAS no other demand and
the advance was immediately halted The
dulness became pronounced n times. ami
there was little outside of the bond market
worthy Of note in the entire days business.
The dealings in bonds clearly reflected =
legitimate inquiry. and surplus funds are
being put into the semi-spec,IlatIve issues
because of the certainty Of a good return
on the investment. and probable advance
in price.
In the railroad list Burlington is attract
ing demand superior to its neighbors. but
even in those shares there is Iittl. enthu-
siasm- The S2h.apo.ooO dividend in Standard
on shares is being put into the dividend
paying Granger shares. IL is said. but this
demand has rot yet attracted any general
Initiative inquiry from the public
Tomorrows bank statement is expected TO
De untaVorabe, even to the point Of ieav-
ing the banks without any reserve This
pro pect Simply hats the advance in the
market and has not encouraged any pro-
nounced selling. Outside of the specialties
the market could scarcely assume a more
embarrassing position. The waiting of the
PNchS - ptScLiiIs lEkSOfne 10 the profess
Sional element, and short accounts are al
lowed 10 remain uncovered. and buying is
postponed because of the uncertainty as 10
which direction the next movement will
take.
Money rates eased of a trife and some
buying came in, but it accomplished moth
Ing When rates for money s1iffen there
Is some professional selling which usually
fails to alter the surface evidences of q
lack of sympathy with such sales. In the
traction group there Is an abundance of
runor, which in ordinary markets would
produce substantial changes.
As it is. Metropolitan is sold down on
moderate dealings because Of the evils OF
the franchise tax. A decline of moderate
proportions brings in a demand against
short sales. and fears of a squeeze are
heard In Brooklyn Rapid Transit an effort
is being made to talk it down because of
the same tax funding. and the property re-
sponds moderately, but the decline is not
forced.
The short selling in every department Of
the market indicates very clearly belief in
the correctness of that position from the
standpoint of value and the state Of the
money market, but there is the fear that
the large interests may turn buyers at any
moment. An advance is expected even
though sales in the short account are fire.
quent. The only explanation Of II is that as
conditions cannot improve prior to the April
disbursements. moderate selling may prove
temporarily profitable.
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Bill Anthony,s widow Amounted

Senator Depew has received the following
letter from Director of Census Merriam
The Mrs. Anthony referred to is the widow
of Marine "BiH"' Anthony, who informed
Capt. Sigsbee that the Maine had been
blown up. Some months ago he committed
suicide: S.
You WILL recall that we have had some
correspondence concerning the application
of Mrs. Adella M. Anthony for a clerical
position in the census office. Mrs. Anthony
was examined today and passed most cred
itably. Inasmuch as you have shown spe-
cial interest in this application, I take
pleasure in informing you that have or
dered her appointment today at a salary
Of $50 per month. She will be assigned to
duty Immediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

An explanation from an official source Of
the recent large importation of American
locomotives into Germany is afforded by
Consul General Mason at Berlin, who re-
ports to the State Department that the
"Bavarian State Railway Administration
has informed German locomotive makers
that 1t imported the American locomotives
to give the Bavarian locomotive builders
full opportunity to familarize themselves
with the construction of the American ma
chimes. In many respects the American
machines are said to be essentially differ
to the boilers cylinders and frame con-
struction. axles. valves. gearing, couplers
and buffers, while on the other hand 1t is
claimed that other parts are not so care
fully worked out as is customary In Ger
man locomotives. .-.--.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
GENERAL WHEELER HERE
Intends to Apply for His Seat in the
House
Believes That He Will Be sworn In
Called at the War De-
partment.

General Joe Wheeler arrived in this city
this morning from Atlanta, Ga. He had
an interview in a private capacity with
General Corbin. He went to the War De-
partment about 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
In the absence of Secretary Root he re-
ported formally to Adjutant General Cor
bin, thus complying with the order from
the department which brought him from
Manila to Washington.
The general was in the uniform OF a
brigadier general of the volunteer army.
He looked the picture Of health; better
than when he left Washington for Manila a
year ago, and he was as alert and vigorous
as usual.
< Describes Conditions in Luxon.
He had quite a little chat with General
Corbin, giving brief but picturesque de-
scription of the conditions in Luzon when
he left. For one thing he insisted that the
war was over.
There were no more Operations" in a
military sense, nothing more was to be
done than to run down few guerril1as and
irregulars. There was difficulty in this
work. and there was danger, too. but its
prosecution was not war. Ambuscades
were frequent and annoying. 1t was not
easy to tell whether the hidden force was
strong or weak; three men had been mis-
taken for company in some cases.
Troops Praised Highly.
The general said that the American troops
were doing splendidly in the Philippines
All representations of the adverse effects
upon them of climate had come to naught
The men were sound and healthy, and stnr-
dy, in quite as good shape as they would
be at home, engaged in similar service.
This was owing in measure to the excel
lent care for their men exhibited by the
officers of the regiments. and to the watch
full precautions of the excellent staff of the
army.
Will Apply for Admission to House.
General Wheeler said that as soon as his
resignation had been accepted by the Pres
ident, he intended to make the issue as to
his right to seat in the House of Repre-
sentatives representative from Ala
bama. He expected to do this almost i'm
mediately. and. as he would present 1t, the
issue would not be one for the decision Of
Speaker Henderson.
He would present himself on the floor at
the bar of the House and ask to be sworn
in. As he understood the rules, the Speak
would have no option but must submit
the question to the House. 'Shall the oath
OF office be administered to the gentleman
from Alabama?'
Gen. Wheeler was confident that the de-
cision would be in his favor, though he
realized that there might be some delay,
owing to a reference of his case to the
committee on elections.
Went to the White House.
At the conclusion Of his interview with
Gen. Corbfn Gen. Wheeler went over to the
White House. his purpose being to secure
speedy action upon his resignation. 1t is
learned that such action has been withheld
by the President only to legalize Gen.
Wheeler's travelling expenses and per diem
up to the moment of his arrival in Wash
ington.
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Went to the White House.
THREATENED BY FLOOD.
Alarm at Newton. Mass. Over Rise in
Charles River.

Alarm AT newton. haSS.. over Rise IN
Charles River.
NEWTON. Mass. March 16.-Consider-
abba alarm Is felt IN this city today at the
condition of the water in the Charles river,
In many years the stream has not reached
a point as high as it has been during the
last twelve hours. For the past week It
has been swollen by the heavy rains. and
with last nights storm 1t reached the dan
ger point
The mills at Benis and at Newton lower
falls are experiencing considerable difficulty
on account of freshet. Between Bens and
WATERFOWL the lands along the river front
are completely submerged; the Nonantum
bath houses have been carried away.
Several of the numerous foot bridges,
which span the river. are regarded as I'M
safe and precautions are being taken to
prevent their destruction.
Many bad washouts have been reported
today in different parts of Newton some
streets being submerged and street cars
plough their way through water, up to the
steps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Fined and Cautioned.

In the case of Policeman Martin O'Brien,
recently convicted of conduct unoeeoming
an officer in being so disrespectful to a
woman as to attract the attention of disin-
terested persons, Maj. Sylvester, the chief
of police, has recommended to the Com
missioners that the officer be fined S. and
that he be cautioned to hereafter maintain
the good record he has hitherto borne.
like penalty has been recommended by
Major Sylvester in the case of Policemen
F. G. STANCE and Charles Bartel found
guilty several days ago of neglect of duty
in leaving their beat together to partake
of lunch, leaving the beat wholly unpro-
tected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
HIBBARD SUSTAINS KELLER.
First Witness in the Trial of j. Il.
Kellogg.

NEW YORK. March 16.-The trial of
James B. Kellogg of the E. 8. Dean Com
pany was resumed today before Recorder
Goff in the court of general sessions. Sew
eral witnesses were examined, their testi-
mony going to show the methods of the
firm. Elisha c. Hibbard. the first witness.
was examined with reference to the go
called wash transactions of the Dean
company.
The object Of his testimony was to cor
roborate Keller's evidence that these wash
transactions were made for the purpose
of leading the Dean company's customers
to believe that the company was actually
investing the money sent it.
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MONEY FOR THE MILITIA.

Bill to Appropriate 1900, 900 Annual
~ to Be Favorably Reported.
The House committee on militia today d.
rected favorable report on the bill Of Rep
resentative Marsh of Illinois, increasing the
appropriation for the National Guard and
militia OF the country from 100000 to
100000 annually. The bill has attracted
widespread attention in militia circles, a
committee representing the organization Of
all the states having been here recently to
carry forward the movement begun at their
national convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Fails to Pay Aifmony.

In compliance with an order of Justice
Hagner, DR.. James w. Herbert was yester-
day taken into custody by the United States
marshal for failure to pay his former wife,
Juliet Herbert, arrears of alimony.
After hearing this afternoon Justice
Hagner signed an order authorizing the
marshal to release DR.. Herbert for sixty
days, at the expiration of which time the
court will again consider the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Secretary Roots Return.

General Humphrey, Quartermaster at Ha-
vana, reports to the War Department that
Secretary Root will leave that port on the
transport Sedgwick tomorrow for Charles
ton, S. C., where he will inspect the newly
constructed Notifications. The Sedgwick
will probably RETURN to Havana from
Charleston to unload forage left aboard for
ballast and to take passengers to New York
city, t-s'ia-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Changes on, the A.iatic Station.

Changes on the Asiadc station have been
reported to the Navy Department as fol-
lows: 5a --...
Lieut.. J. E. Palmer. to the Princeton.
Lieut.. L. M. Mutton, from, the Yosemite
to the Baltimore. s-=a
Lieut.. r. H. Leigh, from the Pampanga
to the Oregon.
Ensign c. L. Poor, from the Yosemite to
the Oregon.
Chaplain F. Thompson, from the Balti-
more to the Brooklyn.
Naval Cadet ]. w. Greenslade from the
Concord to the Basco.
Naval Cadet ]. H. Fischer, from the Basco
to the Concord.
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REPORT DENIED IN LONDON.
story That Thetis is Chasing tn
kaiser Declared Absurd.

LONDON, March 16.-The report pu-
blished in the United States that the British
warship Thetis was chasing the German
steamer Kaiser off Delagoa bay, the Kaiser
having the Boer commissioners on board,
was published in the Daily Mail of this city
today, together with a denial of the state
ment. The officials of the foreign office say
the idea of the officers of British warship
attempting to remove foreigners from a
German vessel is utterly impossible and
absurd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Public Building Bill. Reported.

The Senate committee On public build
ings and grounds today reported favorably
the following bills: For the enlargement Of
the government building at Hartford Conn,
100000: for the erection of a building at
Burlington. VT, 100000; for the erection of
a building at Carthage, Mo-. s112 900: for
the erection of a public building at Blue
field, w. Va. $4,000; to increase the limit
of cost Of the proposed building at Boise,
Idaho to 800 go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
CAPT. THOMAS TEsTIFIES.
New York Grand Jury Will Report
This Afternoon.

NEW YORK, March 16.-The grand jury,
which has been investigating vice and law
lessness in the city, will. 1t Is announced.
make its report this afternoon. Police
Captain Thomas called at the criminal
court building before IL o'clock. He said
he wished to testify before the grand jury.
Foreman George H. Putnam cautioned him
that anything he said, If 1t incriminated
him, could be used against him in the
event of an Indictment. Captain Thomas
went into the grand jury room a little be-
fore II o'clock.
Chief Devery called on Colonel Gardiner
about the sane time. He had a conference
with him and then went into the grand jury
ante-room TO testify after Captain Thomas
left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Cost of Venezuelan Arbitration.

LONDON. March 16.-In the house of CON-
mons today the parliamentary secretary
for the foreign office, William st. John
Brodrick, answering a question, said the
British expense in the case of the Vene-
Zuelan arbitration. from 1895 to date, was
f63t25. He added that there was no suc-
gestion that British Guiana should defray
any part of the expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Code for the District.

The proposed code for the District which
was prepared by Judge Cox and has been
under consideration by the members of the
bench and of the bar for some time past
is to be taken up for action at a meeting of
the board of trade which is to be held to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o. clock at the Rifles
Hall, on G street between 9th and 10th
streets. The meeting arranged for last
evening was not held on account of the
bad weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

In the claim for extra pay of Jerome S.
Chaffee. formerly assistant surgeon in the
navy, the controller has decided that an
officer Of the temporary force of the navy
during the war with Spain, discharged be-
fore the close of the war by accepting an
appointment in the regular navy, is thereby
discharged for his own convenience to en-
able him to accept the second appointment.
and is'not entitled to extra pay for his
temporary service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Personal Mention.

NJ. E. Allies. private secretary to Secre-
tary Gage. returned to; the city today after
a pleasant trip to England and the conti-
nent.
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith
left this morning for st. Louis He vii,
speak before the Commercial Club Of that
city next Saturday night. responding to
mercial expansion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
Trenton Gamblers Go to Jail.

TRENTON, N. j., March 1G.-As result
of the crusade against gambling started in
this city recently Judge r. 8. Woodruff in
the county court today sentenced Daniel
Nahany, Charles Ford, Patrick Bruthers,
James Jackson, Alfred Britton and George
lowering to ten days in Jail and the costs
of the suit for running gambling resorts.
The sentence was surprise, the men ex-
pecting to get off with light fine
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Bellevue Hotel Burns.

PHILADELPHIA, March 16.-The Belle
vue Hotel, at Wayne, a suburb of this city,
was destroyed by fire today, the result of
defective heating apparatus. The only &C.
cupants were the Waterman and three other
employees. The loss is estimated at $25, 600.
partly insured The building was a four
story frame STRUCTURE
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strongly objected to by the shovelers. has
been abolished
Thomas w. Kennedy, formerly dock man.
ager for the Philadelphia and Reading
Company at Buffalo. has, with the approval
OF both SIDES. been appointed super!ntend-
emit. He will have charge of the handling
OF all grain and will be paid a liberal salary
by the Lake Carriers Association. His as
sistants will also be paid by the latter or
gan;zation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

The delegation of Creek Indians which
has been In Washington for some time con-
ferring with the Dawes commission. has
signed new agreement, which will be
transmitted to the Senate. They protested
against provision eliminating the tribal
courts being inserted III the agreement, and
hope to prevail upon the congressional COM
mittees to permit these courts 10 remain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16
AIRS. Adamx' Hearing Postpon.a

CINCINNATI, March 16.-Mrs. Charlie
Adams, charged with the murder of her
husband at their home in Race street last
night, was in the police court today, but
hearing was postponed. AT the coroner's in
quest, upon the advice Of her attorney.
Mrs. Adams refused to testify
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Application for Divorce.

On the ground Of alleged cruelty. Eta C.
Jeffords through Attorneys Leckie and
Fulton. this afternoon instituted proceed
ings in the Supreme Court of the District
Of Columbia to secure divorce from Tracy
L. Jeffords. In addition to a divorce Mrs
Jeffords seeks alimony and the custody of
her daughter, who is seven years of age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-16

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1.-THE Chi
nese Six Companies have offered to pay for
the services of four Chinese detectives to
aid IN maintaining order In Chinatown.
provided the men are vested with full no.
ice powers. Chief Sullivan will report IA
vorabiy on the proposition to the police
board. - '-''0
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Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, March 16-FIour inactive and
steady Unchanged receipts II BIB barrels; exports
us barrels. Wheat firm; spot and March. I3Aa
I31s: May, 1334a73fs: steamer No. red, 69a6sL.
receipts, $50 bushels; southern wheat by sample
dsa75 do. grade, 70'ka74A. Corn unsettled and
easier; spot. March and April. 4g7sa4; May IL Ia
41A: steamer mixed, 397sa+0; receipts, ill 400
bushels; exports, 171.42s bushels; southern white
md yellow corn ~ bushels. Oats steadier: No 3
white. S0lsa30>t; No. mixed. 2saeSJ5 RIVE very
dull; No. nearby, 81; No. 2 western, sS Hay
firm; NJ. timothy. SIC bid. Grain freights very
quiet unchanged. Sugar, cheese and butter firm
unchanged. Eggs 1Ia1S. -