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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
OUR TRADE RELATIONS SECURED.
Secretary Wilson on the Imuortauce
of the "Open Door, Agreement

Secretary Wilson, in an interview today.
emphasized the great commercial signifi-
canoe of the open door concert of the
powers respecting China. Responding to
an inquiry, he said that but for this action
the United States would have been shut out
from trade advantages in any provinces
which other nations might see fit to take
possession OF. He said:
Anything produced in the United States
Will now permanently find its way into all
parts of the celestial empire Our trade re-
lations there in the future are secured. Not
OF the least Importance is the fact that the
pernanency of the cotton market in China
Is secured. The trade in cotton goods has
northern provinces
Our interests generally, our dairy pouI-
try and other products from the farms OF
the United states, now have assurance of
permanent markets in all the provinces
throughout the Chinese empire where such
Things are in demand. and this demand is
growing and will continue to grow
The work of Secretary Hay In this re-
gard supplements and compliments the
work of our army and navy A year ago
no nation would have listened to a PROPOSE
ton of this kind, but the whole world his
tens to the United States row. The white
mans burden came with the islands, Sec
rotary Hays work brings the reward for
lifting the burden. Some idea of the vast
gained from the fact that while ten years
ago our exports from the Pacific coast to
all countries aggregated s26 0N0. 01a and five
years ago 81. 900 900. the steady increase. In
Pacific coast exports has raised the asgre-
gate TO St3.V0.eDO a year ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

Lieut. Commander ]. C. Wilson has been
ordered to relieve Commander Duncan Ken
needy as inspector in charge of the eleventh
lighthouse district. at Detroit, Mich. Com
mander Kennedy will succeed Commander
]. H. Hemphill as commander of the De-
troit, the latter having been ordered home
on waiting orders.
Capt. F. E. Chadwick. to special duty in
connection with the War College at New
port, r. 1.
Lieut.. John c. Leonard, from the Massa-
chusetts to the Detroit.
Lieut.. Harry Hall, from inspection duty
at Cramps shipyard to duty as inspector
of machinery at the works of Neafie &
Levy.
Naval Cadet George L. Smith, from the
Massachusetts to the MarcelIus
Acting Warrant Machinist William w.
Booth. from the Indiana to the Franklin.
Acting Warrant Machinist Joel T. Biggs,
from the Marcellus to duty in connection
with the Alabama.
Chief Boatswain A. McCone. to duty at
the naval recruiting rendezvous as Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Chief Boatswain William Anderson, to
duty in the equipment department at the
Vermont. ..,,
Pharmacist l.. N. 1iiira, to duty at the
naval station, at .KeE,;West. Fla
Chief Carpenter Jas 3. nFletcher. to the
New York naNai hnspitaf tor. treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
VOTE WAS AGAINST QUAY
Division Taken in the Privileges and Elec-
lions Committee.
Report to the Senate May Not Re
May Not BE Taken Then.

The Senate committee on privileges and
elections voted on the Quay case today
after the close OF the arguments in the
Clark case
The committee decided that Mr.. Quay
was not entitled to seat in the Senate,
the vote standing three to four, with two
members Of the committee paired.
The resolution was as follows:
Resolved. riTfatA Matthew s. Quay abe
admitted as senator from the state of
Pennsylvania III ascoTdance with his APP
pointment made on April p. 1899, by the
governor of said state"
The three voting to seat Quay were:
Chandler Hoar and McComas.
The four voting against seating him were:
Burrows. Caffery. Pettus and Harris,
Turley was paired against Quay and
Pritchard for him.
Senator Burrows, the only republican on
the committee who voted against the reso-
luton, will prepare the report of the ma
jority and Senator Hoar that of the mi
nority.
1t will be probably two or three weeks
before the reports on Quay will be made to
the Senate and there Is no telling when a
vote In the Senate will be had, if it ever
is taken. The belief Is entertained that II
Mr.. Quay fails to get the promises of votes
enough to seat him he will prefer not to
press his claim in the face Of certain de-
1eat.
1t is acknowledged that he is now several
votes short of a majority. and the most
common belief is that he is losing instead of
gaining strength as time goes on.
Delay in making the report to the Senate
will result from the members of the com
mittee having their time taken up in hear
ing witnesses in the Clark case. The com-
mittee will take testimony in the Clark
case every day until 1t is closed, and The
outlook is that this will consume two oS
three weeks. 1t will be hardly possible for
members of the majority of the committee
to draw up the Quay report while the TAX
ing of testimony in the other case is in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
FLAG RAISED ON SIBUTU
Chief Provided the Pole, the Natives Being
Pleased
Seizure Of an Island North of BOrne0
Claimed by sultan of Jolo.

The United States navy has taken pos
session Of another island in the east. Owing
to the untrustworthiness of such charts
of the Philippine archipelago and surround
ing waters as are obtainable here, the off,
Gals of the Navy Department are not en-
tirely satisfied that by close calculation
this particular island may not be. by a
close squeeze, located within the limits Of
the archipelago as laid down in the tire. ~
OF peace"aButytksD fact rs, the charts ac-
tnai3y show that this island is new pos
session. within our sphere Of influence. I'M
doubtediy, in any event. The news of the
seizure was contained in the following dis
patch:
"CAVITE. January 5, 1900
"On December p, Wentzbaugh, COM
handing the Albay Ia little gunboap. hoist
ed the flag on Sibutu Island. and the chief
dato provided and raised the pole. Natives
and North Borneo authorities pleased.
{Signed WATSON"
The island referred to in the dispatch lies
at the southwestern angle of the boundary
line of the quadrangle inclosing the Phil
ippine group. AS already stated, 1t is prob
able, but not positively, outside of the line
and lies very near the coast of Borneo.
commanding the principal channel between
that island and the Philippines. The Sui
tan of Jolo. whose group is close to this
island, is believed to claim jurisdiction over
1t, and as his authority is recognized by
the native tribes on the north coast of
Borneo and vicinity it is believed that his
claim is well founded. 1t was probably at
his Instance that the naval officer COM
handing the gunboat acted.
The reference in the dispatch to the sat
isfaction of the North Borneo authorities
at the fag-raisiag may also indicate that as
was the case in the Phi lippines and Hong
Kong, the British. who control there, would
rather have the United States for a neigh
Dor than some continental European power
" hich might be seeking coaling station
in that quarter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
TRIALS OF WORKING MODELS.
Test of Submarine BOats at Navy Yard
Next Week.

A series of interesting comparative trials
will be made early next week in the test
ing basin at the Washington navy yard
with working models of the submarine
boats invented by John P. Holland The
models used will be those of the Plunger,
the torpedo boat built by Mr.. Holland for
the government: the Holland, which is now
lying at the navy yard. and a model of a
vessel of the same type containing many
improvements over the present Holland
The trial Of the latter boat over the mile
course recently measured and charted in
the Potomac near Fort Washington will
take place as soon as weather conditions
will permit.
Permanent headquarters of the Electric
Boat Company and the Holland Boat Com
pany have been established at the Corcoran
building in connection with the office of
Mr.. c. e. Creecy. the Washington repre-
sentative. and the officers of the company
are now here for the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

A report to the court commissioners at
Upper Marlboro. made by John P. Ayers.
the expert accountant, who has been going
over the books in the commissioners and
treasurer's offices of Prince Georges coun-
ty, Md, shows that he found S. II. Town
send, treasurer during 1892, 1898, 1894 and
1895, to be indebted in the sum of 81, 2l4.01
When Mr.. Townsend learned of the al
legged indebtedness he wrote an order to
the board for $l,912.55 payable out of
money due MIN from the levy of 1S:rS, and
will settle the remainder in the future.
Mr.. Ayres is now engaged in examining
the books for the years 1896 TO 1892 inclu-
sive during which p. p. Castle was treas
urer, and will file another report shortly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
A GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITY.
Interest Revived by the Introduction
of senator McNiIlan's Bill.

Mr. Alexander Graham Bell has taken
especial interest In the bill introduced in
the Senate by Mr.. Mcmillan few days
ago providing for the comforting of degrees
By the regents Of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton This bill has been referred 10 the
Senate committee on the University of the
United states, and 1t is believed that should
IL become a law it Will be the beginning. of
ii movement that will eventually result in
the establishment of a national university
Mr. Bell has arranged 10 have ii meeting
OF prominent educators Interested In this
movement at his home tomorrow night
The meeting is expected 10 be of unusual
interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
LOCAL BILLS DISTRIBUTED,
Informal Discussion 6y the Senate
District Committee.

The Senate committee on the District
OF Columbia held a short meeting today
and in an informal manner discussed the
subject OF local legislation. No definite
action was taken except that the various
bills which have been referred TO the COM
n,ittee by the Senate were placed in the
hands of subcommittee. which Will begin
work on these bills at ONCE.
A hearing has been arranged on the sub
ject of the proposed bill to establish park
ing commission. The hearing was given at
the request of the board of trade. and Will
be held at o'clock Monday afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Baltimore MarLefa.

BALTIMORE, January 5.-Flour dull. unchanged:
receipts. 6.u55 barrels: exports 66f9 barrels
Wheat duh; spot and month. 7V9sa70S4; Fetruar-.
115saIyk: May, T41,a74k: steamer No. > red G6l.
a66ts; receipts, 5.5sS bushels; southern wheat ny
s1mpe, 66a1fls; do. grade, 61a71. Corn easier
pot and month, 3G5sa37; February 31kaSTTS
March. S7ta37s4: steamer mixed. 355-s3s: receipts
llIs79 bushels; exports 300, o30 bushels; southern
white corn, 35s4aST1s. do. yellow, 35Sa31Ia. Oats
dull: No. white. 30;aa30ss: No. mixed, 2sa2sis
Rye dnll: No. nearby. 81; No. western, 80 bid.
Hay nrfn; No timothy, 1880 bid Grain freirbts
very dull. nothing doing. unchanged. Sugar strong
unchanged -Cheeae and butter nru, unChsnersd
Eggs arm. &c. per dozen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Defendant IA Witness.
RESIGNS HER POSITION.
Lady Clerk Retires From Office of
Register of Wills.

Miss Annie S Hardness, who has been
employed in the office of the District reg
lister of wills since 1876, with the exception
of an interval of about three years, has
rendered her resignation, to accept posi-
ton with the National Safe Deposit, Saw
ings and Trust Company. Miss darkness
has been regarded by the various heads of
the office and by the members of the bar as
a most competent clerk, her services and
intimate knowledge of the work of the Of
flee having been of great value and assist
ance to those having business with it and
the Orphans Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

The President has ~ss.~. an executive
order designating all "a lot No. l, known
as Emmes Wharf Site. at the head of Hon
olulu harbor; all of Esplauade lots, 4, 5, 6,
I, s. ., TO- as shown on government sur
veys, registered map No. 1867, and all of
that lot of land known as the Barracks
Lot, shown on Hawaiian government sur
vey 5 registered map No. 937 as military
reservations. subject to outstanding leases
and private rights
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
WAS HIS ORIGINAL INTENTION,
Senator Hoar's Resignation From
Centennial Celebration COMMITTEES.

Senator hoar was seen by Star reporter
this morning, and in reply TO a question
said that his resignation from the commit
tee of the Senate 10 arrange for the ceie-
bration Of the centennial anniversary of
the establishment OF the government at
Washington was merely carrying out his
original intention. when he became a men,
Der Of that committee He said at that
time he would be able TO serve on the com
nlittee but short while.
Senator Hale. who ranks next 10 Mr.
Hoar on this committee. will probably be-
come chairman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
No Funds Available,

Mr.. w. C. Allen, the District electrical
engineer, to whom the Commissioners re-
ferred the request of the Brightwood Ave-
nue. Citizens Association for a fire alarm
box. on Brghtwood avenue, near the Dis
trict line, has informed the Commissioners
that no funds are available for the pur-
pose. An appropriation of 81, 500 has been
asked for 100 new boxes, and, if granted.
the request of the association will be given
favorable consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
His Answer Filed.

William A. Beasley, through Attorney A.
B. Webb. has filed answer to the petition
for divorce recently instituted by Cecilia
NJ. Beasley. Mrs Beasley alleged cruel
and inhuman treatment of her on the part
of her husband. The latter denies the ac-
cusations and accuses his wife of threaten
ing to kill him. and declares that she would
absent herself from his home for days and
even weeks at a time, and that she was at
times extremely cruel to him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Stove ExpIodex.

There was a slight fire in the oyster
house OF, Geo. H. Elmer, No. lib sth street
northwest, about 10 o'clock this morning
from the explosion of a gasoline stove. But
slight damage was done except to the stove
The fire department was called out, but
the flames were extinguished before the
arrival of the firemen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Sunday School officers Elected.

AT recent meeting of the officers. teach
ers and adult scholars of the Sunday school
Of The, Ninth Street Christian Church the
officers were elected for the
year: James E. Nichoi, superinten-
dent; George Spire. assistant superinten-
dent; George W. Pratt, secretary; John
Moreland, treasurer; Frank Morrison, Ii
brarian; Henry Brewood, chorister, and
Ollie Cooksey, organist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Duplicate Payment of Taxes.

In compliance with a recent order of the
District Commissioners. published in The
Star at the time. that persons found to
have duplicate tax payments shall be noti-
fed to apply for refund, the wife of Ad-
miral Dewey will be notified that she has
paid $134S more in taxes than she should
ha
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Spark From q pipe.

A spark. from a pipe. it is said, set fire
to Iace curtain in the house of Murray
Baer, No. 403 street northwest, this after
noon. The blaze spread te the furniture
and the house was burning when No. 6
engine company responded to local alarm
The damage to the house and furniture
amounted to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Holding Daily Sessions.

The jury of appraisers in the matter Of
the. proposed extension of 18th street Is
holding daily sessions at the city hall. An
announcement Of the award is not expected
for about two weeks. The Introduction of
testimony will continue for day or two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Personal Mention.

Mr.. William r. Dawson. lately of Logan,
Iowa, accompanied by his wife and children,
has been visiting his father. Mr. Alpheus
Dawson. on Franklin street, Anacostia. He
has taken up his residence with his family
near Sterling. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Capt. Reichmann's Orders.

Gen Otis cabled the adjutant general
this morning that in accordance with in
structions. Capt. Reichmann of the nth
Infantry, now in the Philippines. has been
ordered to South Africa to report upon
military operations in the Transyaal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

Third Assistant Postmaster General Mad
den has issued order reminding post
masters of the requirements of the law for
delivering special delivery mail matter
calling attention to the necessity of more
diligence and promptness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Death. Reported by Gen. wood.

Gen. Wood. at Havana has notified the
War Department that H. c. Flood. stenog-
rapher. died at Santiago. December 50. of
maiarial fever and Hospital Steward B. F.
Ciffin died at Cienfuegos, December 81, of
tetanus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05

BOSTON. January 5.-Joei G. Tyler. late
teller OF the Safety National Bank of Fitch
burg. was today sentenced in the United
States court to serve five years in Worces-
ter jail for embezzling the funds of the
bank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
49," y TT ~
Casualties Anapng, the British.

LONDON, Januarysds-A special dispatch
from Rensburg sayzIada5er Harvey of the
10th Hussars was kilqetpand Major Alexan-
der wounded while 'eke hdssars were pur-
suing the retrea tingIBoefs AFTER the attack
on the British left Jan aary-4, near Coles
afa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Appointed Pupil Nurse.

Miss Annie Frisby has been appointed by
Che District Commissioners a pupil nurse
at the Washington Asylum. At $50 per an
mum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
Robinson to TrRtnS p pinceton's Team

Robinson to Trains Psinceton's Team.
INDIANAPOLIS. lnd.o' January 5.-Jas.
Robinson, athletic t,safttefs for Yale who is
in this city. today s;aisf,' that he has re-
ceived an offer from PRINCETON and will
sign contract to train Princetons teams
about February 1. Robinson went from
Princeton to Yale about two years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
ALLEGED ILLEGAL PRACTICE.
Jason G. Luman on Trial in the Police
Court.

Court.
Jason G.. Luman, Japanese, was placed
on trial in the Police Court this afternoon
charged with practicing medicine without
a license. He was defended by Attorneys
Darlington and Williamson. Prosecuting
Attorney Muiiowny appeared for the pros
ecution.
The principal witness for the government
was John W. Anderson of 1905 Massachu-
sets avenue. He went to the defendant
about a year ago, Luman having been rec
commended as possessing curative powers.
Witness referred to the defendant as Dr.
Luman, and said the latter gave him an
examination. Luman agreed to effect a
cure within thirteen months, and witness
paid him money. At the end of six months
treatment witness said he was at the point
of death, and he called in physician.
Human, he said, sometimes gave him
medicines and at other times he sent II to
the house by messenger. He sometimes
resorted to massage treatment. Other wit
nesSes also gave testimony, and it was ad-
mitted that Luman not licensed.
Defendant Witness.
In, his own behalf the defendant admitted
having treated several persons, but denied
that he ever represented himself as doc
tor. Before leaving Japan, he said, he
studied medicine. He purchased most of
his medicines at drug stores, although he
sometimes used remedies from Japan. Lu-
man said he was sixteen years old when he
studied medicine.
The case was. being argued to the jury
when this report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-05
GoHernment Ronds.

Grain, ProvisfOns and Cotton Markets
Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 14l9 F St. members New York
stock exchange, correspondents MessrS. La
denburg. Thaimann & Co., New York.
Iau
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-05-03
PRECISELY so.

In speaking of the proposed fusion
of the Populists with the Republicans
against the Constitutional amend
ment. Rev. Baylus Cade, private sec
retary to Gov. Russell. says:
If the POpulist party shall array itself
by utterances in its platform or other
wise against the proposed amendment to
the Constitution, it's action in that re
gard will be inevitably interpreted to
mean that it intends to lend itself, as
party, to the work of perpetuating he
gro domination in certain sections in this
State. 1t will be nothing whatever to
the purpose for the party to say it
means to do no such thing 1t will be
charged with, and convicted of, actually
being engaged in doing that very thing"
Rev. Baylus struck the nail on the
head square. When Marion Butler
was making that dicker with Senator
Pritchard, agreeing to line up his fol-
lowing against the amendment. he
knew that the result OF his work, if
successful, would be to fasten negro
domination on North Carolina aud
put \ number of Eastern counties
under negro control, and all the talk
ing be might do from now until the
end of time wouldn't convince any
one that he doesn't know this and
that he is not deliberately pursuing
his game with the full knowledge OF
it. To carry out his selfish scheme
he would degrade North Carolina and
help, as he is doing. to put the negro
on top. Sensible Populists realize
this. and that is why SO many of them
protest against this bargain with
Pritchard and notify Butler that he
can't use them as tools to further his
own schemes. s.-Wilmington Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-05-03
AT MY MOTHERS GRAVE.
BY GEO. D. PRENTICE.

The trembling dew drops fall
Upon the shutting flowers like souls at
rest;
The stars Shine gloriously, and all
Save me are blest.
Mother, love thy grave.
The viOlets, with blossoms blue and
Wave DER thy head-when shall they wave
Above thy child?
'Tis a bright flower, yet must
Its bright leaves to the tempest bow?
Dear mother, It's thy emblem-dust
Is on thy brow.
And could love to die,
TO leave untasted life's dark, bitter
BY thee. as erst, in childhood, lie,
And share thy dreams.
And must linger here,
10 stain the plumage of my sinless
And mourn the hopes to childhood dear,
With bitter tears?
Aye, l must linger here,
A lonely branch upon a withered tree,
Whose last frail leaf, untimely scar.
Went down with thee.
OFT, from life's withered bower,
In still Communion with ,he past. l turn,
And gaze on thee, the only flo yer,
In memOry's urn.
And when The evening pale
Bows like mOurner on the blue dim
wave,
l stray tn hear the night wind. wall
around thy grave.
Where is thy spirit flown?
pazed above, thy look is imaged there,
listen, and thy gentle voice
Is Oh the air.
o come, while thus press
My brow upon thy grave, AMI in those
And thrilling tones of nhrrnesS.
Bless, bless thy child