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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12
BROUGHT IMMEDIATE AID.
The Stars Story of Suferings of an
Old Soldier,

The Stars story of Mr.. Kent was not
only widely read, but was the means OF
bringing the sick soldier and his devoted
wife immediate relief. The night of its
issue the story was read to little twelve
year-old girl. who had just formed a So
ciety called the Band of Mercy, for the re-
lief and protection OF homeless and suffer-
ing animals. After hearing The Stars sad
story suffering humanity was included in
the program as well.
/ Notes we're written that very night to the
ten members Of the newly formed band.
calling on them to do their initial work for
MIR. Kent. This is the response up to date:
One bag Irish potatoes, 1 can succotasb, L
can tomatoes, 1 package of Quaker oats, !
package rice. 1 package tea, packages
sugar, package oatmeal, y dozen oranges.
II dozen eggs, chicken for broth, j bottle
Wampole's milk food, 1 package tapioea,
1 package tea biscuit, l pair Sheets / pair
pillow cases, i pound prunes.
An old soldier sent a stove, another old
soldier fuel the morning following The
Stars appeal. and a lady, who was one of
the gayest of the fashionable circle of her
day, was down early the next morning
carrying oysters to the invalid. Mrs. Kent
said many had been to see her and left
gifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12
THE CLOSING SESSIONS,
Institutes Held by School Teachers
Come to an End.
ial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Nd, February 10, 1900
The concluding session of the annual In
stitute of the public school teachers of
this county was held yesterday. During
the week nine sessions were held. At the
closing meeting DR.. Forman gave another
of his talks on Arithmetic He was fol-
lowed by Mrs. Lenora A. Langlle, teacher
In the Kensington School, who read a
paper, her subject being What to Teach
in the Public Schools" Among other
things she advised thorough training in the
fundamental principles. DR.. Augustus
on School Hygiene" He confined his re-
marks to heating and ventilation, which
he declared to be inseparable. He recon-
mended a wooden chimney as an effective
ventilatOr, and explained how such CHM
ney should be constructed.
After a ten-minute recess, Prof George
e, Little Of Washington talked on Illus
trative Teaching" and gave an exhibition
OF free hand drawing. The institute con-
cluded with a short address by DIR. For
man, who expressed pleasure at the sue
cess Of the meetings, and thanked the
school board and teachers for the interest
they had manifested in the institute
The institute for the colored teachers of
the county, which began Wednesday, also
closed yesterday. The final session was
interesting, the program consisting of an
address by Prof. George E. Little of Wash
ington on illustrative Teaching a paper
on The Study OF Physiology" by Miss Nil
bred Payne, and talk by DR.. Fornan on
Arithmetic. .g +.
The meetings of the colored teachers were
largely attended, and many instructive ad-
dresses were delivered and valuable inter-
changes of views INDUCED in. School Ex-
amlner Burdette presided, with Miss r. L.
Miller secretary. .
DR.. j. NJ. Hall of Washington delivered
the address of welcome and was responded
to by Mr.. Edward J. Lucas of Fairview
School. The latterIDleaded for the colored
people to strive to- follow the three great
principles of morality, intelligence and ac-
ton and to strive to continue the gratify-
| ing progress upward already made by the
race. ann
Thoughtful addresses were made on 1.-The
Relation of the Parent, TO the School,, by
Mr.. F. w. Watkins; Teaching as Pro-
| fession," by DIR. 81 E. Foreman of Balti-
| more school Room Decorations" by Miss
A V. Hill: How to Secure Good Order i"
| by Mr.. Edward Draper; Helps in the
School Room" by Miss Rachel E. Bond;
Moral Culture In the Public School," by
Prof ]. P. Burdette; Grading" by Miss
r. L. Miller; Hardness" by Mr.. Charles
Hughes: Teachers Equipment" by DR.. 3.
B. Moore. dean of the pedagogical depart
| ment of Howard University and a lecture
on Hygiene" by DR.. ]. NJ. Hall.
The democratic state central committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12

for this county has submitted the following
names from which Governor Smith will Sc
iect two members Of the board of super
visors of elections for this county: Messrs.
CHARLES +. Brook, Thomas ]. D. Bowie,
Louis b. School and DIR. Elisha E. Etchi-
son. The republican committee has named
Messrs. Edward C. HoIck. Henry NJ. Lin
dlg. Henry H. Miller and Thomas Vinson.
from among whom one member Of the
board will be selected
The county commissioners for this county
nave prepared bill, which they will en-
deavor to have enacted into law at the
present session of the legislature, provid-
ing for a reduction in the amount of bond
required to be furnished by the tax col
iectors of this county. At present the col
iectors must give bond equal to double the
amount of the levy placed in their hands
Tor collection. Under the proposed new law
they Will be required to furnish bond equal
In amount to an estimate Of the collections
to De made by them. The bill further pro-
Vides that the surety of the bonds shall be
some approved trust or bonding company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12
Avenue Buildings.

10 Inc Edltor OF Inc Evening Star:
In the general discussion of locating the
much-needed government buildings one
hears on all sides favorable comment in re.
gard to the avenue site; and it would seem
eminently fitting for a Congress that has
had the moral force to attempt to dislodge
the mote from the eye Of a distant brother
to remove forever at one fell stroke the
mote always present and fostering in our
own eye in the territory under considera-
ton. In regard to the cost of the ground,
lately mentioned in your paper, think the
average would not be great when the sew
erai broad streets and avenues that for
tunately occupy much of the space are also
condemned and utilized
There Is growing sentiment everywhere
against the further use Of the parks for
buildings OF any kind. The people gener-
ally protest against the PENNSYLVANIA rail.
road increasing its present grip on the mall,
Why not politely invite and direct the great
railroads entering the city to combine in
erecting model union station on the pow
er.house site at 14tb and Pennsylvania
avenue?
Taking for granted that 1t would be mod
ern and ornamental, 1t would be animmense
stride toward redeeming the avenue and
relieving public nuisance elsewhere Four
tenth street 1t already occupied by tracks
and the city and government could well
afford under the circumstances to assist the
ralirOaQS IN throwing a tunnel over the
tracks and in raising the contiguous ground
and street level to conform tremendously
with the undulating landscape Of the monu-
ment grounds
If the government would only do what
private citizens and corporations are doing
to beautify our magnificent avenue, it
might soon compare favorably with the
Champs Elysees, that grandest of all grand
thoroughfares. The Star. Post and South
ern railroad buildings, with several fine no.
tells, are admirable indications of what may
be expected from enterprfsing and liberal
people, and these would be greatly stimu-
lated to further effort If the senior and
vastly Weather partner of our peculiar
corporation would do its share Of the good
work.
What more noble and lasting monuments
could be 3eft by this Congress than a pair
OF twin granite structures on the avenue.
one to the memory of each house, IL thew
choose, not such as will continually cali
forth criticism and excuses like the post
office, but veritable dreams Of pride and
prosperity, such as the posterity Of the
greatest republic will rise up and pro-
nounce blessed.
NONRESIDENT TAXPAYER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12

fore the Senate note circulation Of ma
tional banks may disappear. partly because
it is not profitable now TO the banks and
may not be under the provisions Of this
bill, and partly because of toe prejudice
and opposition on the part of large por
ton of the people to national banks issuing
currency; but largely. and more than all
this, for the reason there will be no need
of bank-note circulation in case the In
crease of certificates against gold deposits
in the treasury should continue 20 my
mind. gold certificates and silver certIfi-
Gates under proper limitations are the
money of the future, and the Tery hear
future. This would leave with the govern
ment the sole power of issuing money;
therefore, / conclude that it is not needful
to offer inducements TO national banks to
take per cent bonds, nor to fund the pub
lie debt before our bonds mature by giving
a bonus to national banks and putting out
a bond that cannot be redeemed under thir-
ty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12

At Cammack. Ind. last night a riot &C.
CURED in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The preacher and a constable were badly
cut about the face. The fight broke up the
services. the congregation stampedina
from tia building through the windows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12
MASS MEETING CALLED.
Telephone Subscribers to Assemble a
the National Hotel.

lSIephOht ~ !hssehuiS AZ
the National Hotel.
The general interest manifested in the
local telephone situation has resulted in a
call for a mass meeting of citizens to be
held at the National Hotel tomorrow even
irg. This meeting viii be held under the
auspices of the executive committee of the
Telephone Subscribers Association for the
purpose of giving an opportunity to those
interested in telephone legislation to ex-
press their views in regard to the best
means to bring to the citizens relief from
what are regarded as excessive rates.
Fhe proposed charter Of 4 new company
will be discussed, and it will be determined
what measures should be adopted in urg-
ing upon Congress the necessity of action
a this session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12
Never WORRY.

Take them and go ahsst your business-they do
their work whilst you arp doing yours, Dr. Ag-
news Liver Pills are system renovators blood
purifiers and builders; every gland and tissue in
the whole anatomy is benefited and stimulated in
the of them. 10 doses In vial, 10 cents.
Sod By F. 8: WILLIAMS. 9th and sts.; Ed
MoNDS & WILLIAMS. Sd and Pa. ave. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-12
Pennsylvania GIee CIub.

Among the university glee clubs in the
country none stands before the University
OF Pennsylvania. The combined clubs at
old Pennsy this. year are even better than
ever before, as all that efficient manage
ment and leadership can do has been done
To make q success of college clubs the
hearty Endorsement and cooperation of the
faculty must be had, and at Penn. it is al
WAYS So Many of the men in the xIee
club are also members of the mask and
wig organization. A vocal combat forms
musical oddly which always pleases a glee
club audience. Many new songs have been
added to the clubs already large repertoire
Many prominent women in Washington So
ciety are patrons for the concert in this
city, which will be at National Rifles Hall,
the 10th instant. Seats selling at Sanders
& Stayman's, 1927 F street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-02
&nlPPEns AND NOTES.

John RatcHf, the well known cattle
ard hog shipper of Cunningham, was on
the market yesterday with two good
loads IF hogs one bunch was composed
OF medium weight swine, while the other
Vas made up Of heavies. Both loads
brought the top price Of the day. Mr..
RatC.iff is one of the heaviest shippers
f. southern Kansas. He feeds a large
number Il cattle and is one of the most
successful stockmen I'm this section.
George F. Berry. the prominent hog
shipper Of Pond Creek. was on the mar
ket yesterday with a load of ,good me-
Cium weight hogs, which brought the
bulk price Of the day Mr.. Berry is a
regular shipper TO this market and DO
q large business. He deals exclusively
on this market. which he declares is the
best for Oklahoma shippers.
&. A Gift of Aledford. one Of the big
Oklahoma shippers dealing on this mar
ket. was in yesterday with good load
Of medium light hogs. They sold for the
bulk price Of the day. Mr.. Gift has
shipped very heavily this twinter and all
his hogs have been sold on this market
frankie & Sheppard of Pond Creek
were in Yesterday with a load of medium
weight hogs which sold for the bulk
price. They ship here regularly and do a
large business. They are one Of the
best known hog shipping firms in north
ern Oklahoma.
The Dold Packing company did a large
shipping business yesterday. The eX-
press and jobbing business was especially
heavy, and the men IN these departments
were compelled 10 work overtime. The
shipping business of the Dol6 plant this
WATER has been little less than phenom-
email and much in excess of a year ago.
II Viii be a record-brea king year II bus
mess continues as at present. and every
thing goes TO snow that II will.
THE GERMAN MEAT BILL.
DR.. Barth, the German Freissinge
leader, has made the following statement
10 the correspondent OF the Associated
Press at Berlin, regarding the probable
fate Of the meat inspection bill: There
Is a majority in the reichstag in favor
Of The present form of the measure. 1t
depends wholly upon the government
whether the bill viii pass in that form.
] am in doubt a. TO Hhe Their the govern
menJ is sufficiently informed concerning
the serious effect the passage of the
bin VIII have in the United States and
upon the trade relations between the two
countries l believe the government will
WELD In this matter because the Agrari-
ans control the defeat or acceptance CT
the important projected legislation. nota-
bly, the naval augmentation bill" Views
similar to those expressed by DR.. aBrth
are held generally among Well-informed
members OF the reichstag,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-02
COTTON.

New York, March 1.-The cotton market
was wildly excited and enormously &c
tive at the opening Of business today.
The first call showed an advance OF 81
to Is points, the near positions re ,eivIng
the most benefit from strong cables and
heavy foreign buying orders, while the
new crop positions were held in check
by talk of probable heavy acreage. Later
the advance was increased to IS to 20
points. A Wall Street firm reported to
be heavily short Of March bought May
in a large way. Realizing set in and
prices had a partial reaction and at II
O'Clock the market was steady at a rise
of 5Ql2 points on the summer months and
2Q3 points on the distant positions, the
excitement having considerably died
down.
New York, March 1-Spot cotton closed
steady, 1sc higher; Middling uplands,
8 7-16c; middling gulf 8 11-16v; sales,
none. Futures closed steady; March,
Sc. Il; April, S9.14; May, S914; June. 50 Il;
July, $9.15; August, s9.11; September,
IS SO; October, $50; November, $3.50; De-
cember, $3.50; January, 1871.
New Orleans, March 1.-Cotton-Firm
sales, $500; middling, &c.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-02
REACTION N STOCKS
Is General and Forcible, Even
Reaching Railroads
SPITE OF BIG EARNINGS
New Low Record in Third
Avenue--SugaTs Slump.
SPITE OF BIG EARNINGS

| New York. March The stock market
reflected from the cutse; today the reduc-
ton Of the unwieldly short interest by
the large covering which took place yes
terday. and which caused so lively rally
at the weak points OF the market Prac-
tically ali these stocks showed renewed
weakness today. Third Avenue consplcu-
ously so. This stock fen in the last hour
10 a new low level. a full point below yes
terday's lowest, and rallied but feebly,
closing with net loss OF 81. Rumors
We're circulated OF n heavy assessment
10 be levied on the stock 70 effect thu
reorganization. The other local trac-
ton stocks relapsed weakly in sympathy
declines ranging in the group from : IA
Manhattan TO g. IN Metropolitan. TAo
/ shorts In Sugar We're much less eager 10
cover and that stock also fell back, faFi.
ing an extreme ~ and closing with
net loss Of Sl3. Very marked weakness
IL the metal stocks was an added fa-.or
towards reaction. Outside business was
very much hampered on account Of in
terTupted Geographic communication and
the buyers orders through commission
houses. which have been growing in vol
ume FOR number OF days past fell 70
Insignificant proportions. There was.
however. a good demand early In the day
for railroad stocks. based on the con-
tnued reports OF large earnings for Jan
uary, in spite OF she high level OF operat-
ing expenses. The great Pennsy lvania
system showed gain I'm net earnings for
January OF the lines directly operated
both east and west OF Pittsburg. OF q
per cent The Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy. with only a small Increase in
operating expenses. showed an increases
in act earnings Of no less than IL per
cen;- TIE Cleveland. Cincinnati. Chicago
and s.. Louis system Increased SIS sur
plus for January over ten-fold and Louis
Vile and Nashviile's net earnings were
~ per cent greater than last year. Such
growth in earning power led 10 tuylng
OF railroad stocks. but the whole list
succumbed to the influence OF the weak
ness in the specialties. 81. Paurs state
ment for January also had a discourage
ing effect. as Il showed the groas In
crease nearly all eaten up BY additional
operating expenses. The decision OF
railroad presidents 20 give official sane
ton. 70 the notorious cutting OF grain
rates from Chicago had some influence
on the railroad list London was a lib-
eral buyer Of stock during the day on
the strength OF the relief Of Ladysmith.
and took fully 5000 shares The ster-
ling exchange rate yielded = on this ac-
count, and on continued export demand
for cotton. The sub-tTcasury abs srpt Or
Of cash since Friday reached nearly s.
O0oO0 today. In spite of the Marca d.
bursements both for corporation and gov
eminent account. Il f. realized thsi ,n 8
must have a marked effect on the snow
ing Of the banks Ia The coming wfekl-
statement. No effect was manifest. hots-
10 ma fr.f
ing quotations OF stocks were az fo-
lows.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-02
NHEAI IN EIGHTH Up
On Liverpool's Steadiness and
Export Sales.
CORN AN EIGHTH LOWER
Oats a Shade u p--Provisions
Unchanged to Higher.

Chicago, March 1.-The steadiness of
Liverpool and New York report of lib
eral sales were support to the wheat
market today, May closing firm, &c over
yesterday, at 651z d65Ac. May corn closed
1sc lower and May oats a shade up. At
the close provisions were steady, IN
changed to &c higher.
splurge of activity, due to the report
from New York that IS boat-loads of
wheat had been taken for export, was
the only incident TO break the monotony
Of trading in the wheat pit today. It
was day, generally speaking, of cover
ing shorts, with the undertone steady be-
cause of the steadiness of Liverpool in
the face of the slump here yesterday.
The abrupt curtailment Of the Liverpool
session was something of a damper on
activity in the local pit. The fight was
waged around Csc for May. This option
opened a shade over yesterday, at 6514c,
touched 652sc, and then sold off to 647sc.
At 65c some wheat came out on stop-loss
orders. On covering by shorts the NAH
ket steadied and huctuated narrowly till
near the end. The report that IS loads
to 651ac before further reports less bull
ish concerning the foreign sales arrived
The market then reacted to 65Ac and
shortly afterwards closed firm, May &c
over yesterday, at COX Q65asc Atlantic
port cledrances in wheat and flour were
equal to 1900 bushels. Primary receipts
were $4,000 bushels, compared with $4,000
bushels last year Local receipts were
80 cars, none of contract grade.
r. ~,
and the demand were arrayed against
each other apparently to see which could
be the more Indifferent. The result was
a slow and heavy market. Country Of
ferings were small but so was the ex-
port demand. The open reduction tin east
ern freight rates was taken indifferently.
Receipts here were 45l cars, 76 over the
estimate. May ranged from 45c at the
opening to 1890, and closed 1sc down, at
34slQ347ac
The oats market was firm, helped by
the oats business is for interior points.
Trade was quiet. Local receipts were
100 cars, 80 cars over the estimate. May
ranged from 2314 to 2312c, and closed a
shade improved from yesterday at 233s@
23!-c.
Provisions opened steady because hog
receipts were under the estimate, but
turned weak on commission house lqui-
dation. Later in the day the demand i'm
proved, packers buying, and the market
rallied sharply. On the bulge there was
the usual profit-taking which tOoff off the
edge of the advance, but the close was
steady. May pork closed unchanged at
$40. 55; May lard 215 to sc up, at $5.S5, and
May ribs &c improved at $5.SGQ5. S21a:
Estimated receipts tomorrow: Wheat.
Is cars; corn, 300; oats, 100; hogs, $500
head.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-02
NEW CABINET AT VICTORIA
FavOrs Public Ownership, Alien Ad-
mission and Eight- Hour Law

Victoria, B. c. March 1.-The new pre-
mier. Martin, has announced his cabinet,
so far as completed. The premier himself
will direct the attorney generals deaprt-
ment; J. Stuart Yates of Victoria has
been made provincial secretary, and for
the present Chief Commissioner of Lands
and Works Smith Curtis of Rossland,
Premier Martins law partner, has re
ceived the portfolio Of mines and, tenn
porarily, that Of finance. The policy upon
which the new cabinet intends to work
will go at once 10 the people. The chief
planks are the public ownership aud oper-
alton of railways, the cancellation OF the
alien exclusion law and the retention OF
the principle Of the eight-hour law.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-02
LIVESTOCK Markets.
CHICAGO


Chicago, March -Cattle-Receipts, g.
coo; generally stronger; top, 81. %; feeders
IN liberal supply. Natives, good to prime
feeders in liberal supply, strong to 10c
higher, R.10Q6.05; poor to medium,
steady, 81. 10d4. So; selected feeders about
steady, S4.20Q4. 70; stockers easy, s.. 400
$50; COWS steady to strong, s3.0Oa4. %;
heifers, firm, So. 25Q4. 65; Gamers strong to
1Oc higher, 81. 4Gd3. 90; bulls shade high
er, s2.SOq4. %; calves stronger, s5-00dS. 90;
Texans, receipts, 500; February, receipts,
1920; Texas fed steers steady to strong,
50. 9Dd5. 60; Texas bulls firm, 50. 20d3.T5
Hogs-Receipts today, 22,O00; tomorrow,
1000, estimated; left over, 5000; steady;
closed a shade lower; top 1875; mixed
and butchers, 81. 70d4. IS; good to choice
heavy, S4.S5G4. 50; rough heavy, S4.7O9
4.S0; light, $4,000. S712; bulk Of sales, $3.50
Q4.871z.
Sheep-Receipts, 10000; sheep and lambs
strong to loo higher for better grades; ;
others slow to steady; good to choice
wethers, 10d15c higher, S5-50d6. 90; fair to
choice mixed slow to 10c higher, 81 500
$40; western sheep strong, S. 35q5. 80;
yearlings firm, S.. 75Q6. so; native lambs
slow to 10c higher, IS. 00G7. 40; western
lambs, strong to 15c higher, IS .00G7. 40.
February receipts-Cattle, 1873, 422; hogs,
72s, 254; sheep, 10000
February shipments-Cattle, 60, $50; hogs,
1850; sheep, 1883
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, March 1.-Cattle-Receipt
6,0C0; market steady to strong; native
steers, "a. oOQ5. Is; Texas steers, s.. 75d4 60;
Texas cows, 81. 75G4. 80; native cows and
heifers, s2.OoG4. Is; stockers and feeders,
s.. 0Oa5.2 20; bulls, 50. 10000.
Hogs-Receipts, 700; market steady;
bulk Of sales. A.70G4.7 70; heavy, s4.7OQ
4 .S213; packers, q .S715Q4. Is; mixed, 81. $50
.721A; light, s4.55q4. 70; workers, 81 1894. 20;
pigs, 50. 75Q4. 3d.
sheep-Receipts, 1000; market firm;
lambs, 5.25Q7. 90; muttons, "a. $4,000.
ST. LOUIS.
st. Louis, March 1.-Cattle-Receipts,
500; market firm; native shipping and
beef steers, 50. 75Q5. 80; stockers and feed
ers, 50. 45G4.7 70; cows and heifers, 2.G08
40; Texas and Indian steers. s.. 5504. rs;
cows and heifers, 81. 35G3. so.
Hogs-Receipts, $500; market strong;
pigs and lights 81. SO04. IS; packers, s4.75@
$50; butchers, a. 90d4. 971A.
Sheep-Receipts. 1,4O0; market steady;
native muttons, 5.Bq5. rs; lambs, $500
Z IS.